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bsadler Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Nov 12 2015, 9:19 PM EST
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I just wanted to throw a shout out to all the FOGS and NOOBS that make this forum what it is.

I just did a trade with THOM not only did he send me the agreed upon cigars he also threw in some humidification stuff for me to try out, Of course he threw in some extra cigars and he sent some homemade pumpkin bread that was devoured within ten minutes of me receiving the package.

I have always sent care packages to our troops over sees but never thought to include cigars. I have seen a lot of post on here from people sending them over and I have to admit it inspired me. The last two care packages I sent over included a dozen cigars.

Also I constantly see people helping each other out on this forum (cigar related or not). There is a plethora of RAOK's. People constantly gifting their turn to receive cigars to other members and just a general sense of kindness.
I was recently picked up for a NooB trade by stinger88 his message to me "Going to have a little fun with this"
One can only imagine.

My profession leads to me dealing with a lot of unsavory characters and it is sometimes easy to start thinking there are no good people left in the world. Thanks to all of you for reminding how wrong that thought is.

So in summary, Kindness and generosity that is so sincere and plentiful it inspires even the newest (and I hope the the oldest) member of the forum.
Thank you to all for creating and encouraging such an atmosphere.

Applause Applause Applause
shaun341 Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Nov 12 2015, 10:20 PM EST
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Herfing That's why cbid is the best cigar community, good people on here and the bad eggs don't last long for the most part.
stinger88 Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Nov 12 2015, 10:21 PM EST
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Nicely said. There a bunch of kind hearted, generous BOTL/SOTL on here. If you ever get the chance to meet up with any of them....well most of them....you should do it. Lots of fun and storytelling.
soundta Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Nov 12 2015, 11:38 PM EST
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Bsadler what profession? LE?

-Jerry
rrumba Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:08 AM EST
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Posts: 1,093


Oh sure I say out and the azz hats turn on me.... but I do agree with you whole heartedly
bsadler Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:36 AM EST
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Jerry you are a wise man. Please don't hate me. I really am a nice guy

Rrumba I am not sure what you mean "I say out"
99cobra2881 Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:39 AM EST
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bsadler wrote:
Jerry you are a wise man. Please don't hate me. I really am a nice guy


Hate you? No sir, you are among friends here. Beer Herfing
NapalmMan67 Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 10:17 AM EST
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Agreed bsadler. I've had good dealings so far with the great folks here, and the occasional misfit.


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soundta Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:05 PM EST
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No hate here. Now just tell me you work for DSO

-Jerry
Buddha Daddy Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:39 PM EST
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Quote:
My profession leads to me dealing with a lot of unsavory characters and it is sometimes easy to start thinking there are no good people left in the world. Thanks to all of you for reminding how wrong that thought is.



Are you a hooker?

I am an unsavory character so I know you are not talking to me thank you! ram27bat
harleyd31 Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 12:42 PM EST
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Hello bsadler-No hate from these guys... Most if not all of the folks on here are highly supportive of our troops !! In my book that includes everyone that puts there life on the line for our country. So my friend - thank you for your service.....
cigarlover22 Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 1:05 PM EST
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I love the generousity all the way around. You bomb someone today and sometimes it seems like they never forget and you get it in return when you least expect it. I haven't been around long but i already see it. I love it here.

Plus it's a great way to try stuff you never heard of/never got around to buying.
t33bone Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 1:07 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
Herfing That's why cbid is the best cigar community, good people on here and the bad eggs don't last long for the most part.

+1

Oh, and prepare to be stung by stinger. Applause
fishinguitarman Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 2:48 PM EST
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BOMB TBONE!!!
mikey1597 Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 3:30 PM EST
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GEEZER!!!
fishinguitarman Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 3:35 PM EST
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OLD PECKERHEAD!
frankj1 Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 8:19 PM EST
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Are you Sgt. Barry Sadler, singer of "The Green Beret" fame?
Palama Online
#18 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 10:36 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
Are you Sgt. Barry Sadler, singer of "The Green Beret" fame?


Some lyrics off the top of my head:

Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Beret

'Course you gotta sing this in the lowest key you can muster. Sorry if the lyrics are wrong and coulda Googled them but more fun to try to recall from memory.
rrumba Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 10:42 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Some lyrics off the top of my head:

Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Beret

'Course you gotta sing this in the lowest key you can muster. Sorry if the lyrics are wrong and coulda Googled them but more fun to try to recall from memory.



At your age you still have a memory...... Impressive
bsadler Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 10:49 PM EST
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No I am not, but Sgt. Barry Sadler was my uncle
frankj1 Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 11:25 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Some lyrics off the top of my head:

Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Beret

'Course you gotta sing this in the lowest key you can muster. Sorry if the lyrics are wrong and coulda Googled them but more fun to try to recall from memory.

fark google I say. Let's boycott and get some brain exercise! You did a great job.

Signed
The antigoogle guy
frankj1 Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Nov 13 2015, 11:28 PM EST
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bsadler wrote:
No I am not, but Sgt. Barry Sadler was my uncle

No Way!!!
That song is part of the soundtrack of my life...I'm 62 and feeling like that was out the summer of '65 maybe. Certainly within a year of Eve of Destruction.

Is your uncle still with us?
bsadler Offline
#23 Posted: Sat, Nov 14 2015, 1:53 AM EST
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Buddha day - my wife is the hooker of the family (only when working under cover)

Harley - it is an honor to serve and thank you for the support.

Frank - sadly no. He died I think it was 1990. My father (also army sf) sang the ballad at his funeral it is one of my oldest and fondest memories.
t33bone Offline
#24 Posted: Sat, Nov 14 2015, 8:38 PM EST
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bsadler wrote:
No I am not, but Sgt. Barry Sadler was my uncle
Woot
Palama Online
#25 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:00 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
No Way!!!
That song is part of the soundtrack of my life...I'm 62 and feeling like that was out the summer of '65 maybe. Certainly within a year of Eve of Destruction.

Is your uncle still with us?


The single was one of my first 45s, think I may still have it
Palama Online
#26 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:03 AM EST
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bsadler wrote:
Buddha day - my wife is the hooker of the family (only when working under cover)

Harley - it is an honor to serve and thank you for the support.

Frank - sadly no. He died I think it was 1990. My father (also army sf) sang the ballad at his funeral it is one of my oldest and fondest memories.


Thank you for your service.

Sorry to hear about your uncle but cool about your personal memories.
bsadler Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:12 AM EST
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Thank you Palama,
I have been playing the ballad since Frank brought it up... I think my wife is ready to send me to a far away herf.
Palama Online
#28 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:17 AM EST
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bsadler wrote:
Thank you Palama,
I have been playing the ballad since Frank brought it up... I think my wife is ready to send me to a far away herf.


Hawaii?
bsadler Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:28 AM EST
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Ha! Not on my salary. At least not till 2017. But we are considering it.
cigarlover22 Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 2:36 AM EST
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I would love to make it to Hawaii at some point in the next few years... There are a bunch of other places I would love to visit as well.
bsadler Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 3:40 AM EST
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I have quite a list myself but Hawaii is on the short list
garywright Offline
#32 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 10:18 AM EST
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bsadler you are right, I am new to CB so I have been lurking around to get the lay of the land and I was overwhelmed with the generosity of this group. Wether it be one member sending a Tablet to another so he can continue to come on this site, or the spontaneous bombs that are sent, it all really does put a smile on my face.
dan954 Offline
#33 Posted: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 10:43 AM EST
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It just shows BOTL are truely in a league all their own.
Thom Offline
#34 Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2015, 11:19 AM EST
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Just seeing this thread bsadler. Thanks for the props. It was all-and-all a good trade.

My first trade here, was a NOOB trade with some FOG and I was hammered pretty good. I sent him some, what I know now to be, pretty cheap and new to cigars type cigars (you know what I mean), and he dropped a truck load of smokes on me with lots of extras. That's when the light went on in my pea sized brain *so this is how the game is played*. Welcome to the jungle.

I have met many people on this forum from all over the world, and in have smoked with them in different parts of the world, and they were all the nicest people, and I mean that.

Good trading with you,

Thom
Mikekoz13 Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Nov 24 2015, 7:23 AM EST
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I'm new here but during my "lurking" stage I noticed the incredible generosity on this Forum. Very nice.
bsadler Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, Nov 24 2015, 8:19 PM EST
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Just got another bomb from a BOTL this thread could easily get repetitive but it is continuously relevant.
Blitzburgh79 Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Nov 26 2015, 4:35 AM EST
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soundta wrote:
Bsadler what profession? LE?

-Jerry


LE - The old jargon for law enforcement

10-04.
bsadler Offline
#38 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2016, 11:14 PM EST
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More of the same. Two more unexpected gifts came in the mail. This truly is a brother/sister hood. Every time I think I am going over the top generous. I get crushed and humbled. Below are my two most recent ones.

Jespear is too much,
Jespear offered to send me a few trays he had around the house. I offered to trade some cigars for the trays but he said "no, he was set"
Well the trays arrived today with a very nice fiver as travel companions. You way over did, but thanks Jespear!!!

I also won a fiver on a football game with break out. He sent the fiver +2 and sent me a bottle of amazing whisky because he knew the one sent for Secret Santa was broken in during shipping.

People are here are just too much.
Jrc02005 Offline
#39 Posted: Mon, Jan 11 2016, 11:59 PM EST
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All I can say is how much I agree. I am still brand spanking new here, but the things I see on here on a daily basis is just amazing. It just increases my desire to become more involved in this community, and get to know people better. People that start out as total strangers across the country do there best to outdo each other in gifts and trades for no reason other than to make the other person happy in a hobby that is around solely for relaxation and enjoyment. And seeing how contagious that generosity is with everyone here...just amazing.
mjbrolaski Offline
#40 Posted: Sun, Jan 17 2016, 6:14 PM EST
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i completely agree with you guys... I just did my first trade with SMOKEYOU... he, knowing i was new, offered to make a 5er trade... told me to just send him what I could, and he send me back 6 instead of 5 and all of which were much better than what i sent him... I can't wait to get more involved and get to know more of you all better
tamapatom Offline
#41 Posted: Mon, Jan 18 2016, 9:52 PM EST
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Just wait till someone gifts you a pt78......then you are in!!!
zerohourhero Offline
#42 Posted: Mon, Jan 18 2016, 10:14 PM EST
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Also a big big big big shoutout to Napalm who took it upon himself to dig out the telescope he picked up for his son when he was younger, to send it to me for my daughter after she expressed an interest in space and science.

It means a ton for me for someone to look out for me and my family, and its a debt that cant be repaid.

Side note: We need to drive a bus to his front door.
NapalmMan67 Offline
#43 Posted: Tue, Jan 19 2016, 10:57 AM EST
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zerohourhero wrote:
Also a big big big big shoutout to Napalm who took it upon himself to dig out the telescope he picked up for his son when he was younger, to send it to me for my daughter after she expressed an interest in space and science.

It means a ton for me for someone to look out for me and my family, and its a debt that cant be repaid.

Side note: We need to drive a bus to his front door.



I hope it puts a smile on your daughters face and glad it will get some use Jay.

No need for any bus drivers.
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