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Last post 7 years ago by NWStogie. 20 replies replies.
Steak and cigars... The gift is in the giving.
NWStogie Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 07-25-2016
Posts: 736
I have a remarkable brother-in-law.

Army. In his mid 40's. Has better fitness scores than the 20-year-olds he works/trains with. Dedicated. Tough. Great husband. Excellent brother to my wife. Amazing brother from a different mother to me.

Battled back from injuries he got from his a deployment to Africa a few years ago. Woke up in Ft. Sam Houston, half a world away, on a respirator and lucky to be alive. Mustered every morning in his wheelchair as soon as he could leave his hospital bed. Attacked his recovery like he does everything else in life, headstrong, with all his heart and never giving up.

When I asked him a few months ago about he is able to get PT scores better than the youngsters after coming back from his injuries, he said that it's a combo of experience and brains. I personally think he's got superpowers. And I'm glad he's on our side.

Anyway... He's an occasional cigar smoker. Tonight, over belated birthday steaks, I'm giving him:
- A seasoned humidor (his first) set up with Heartfelt beads and a calibrated hygrometer.
- A curated selection of my Noob yard-gars.
- A fine selection of Padrons I just picked up.

I'm super excited/priveleged to be able to do this. Thanks, everyone, for offering me your advice and showing me how fun this cigar gifting can be! Herfing
shaun341 Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 08-02-2012
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Sound like good times and thank your Brother-In-Law for his services.
stinger88 Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 05-29-2012
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Very nice gift.
jjanecka Offline
#4 Posted:
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Congrats, that is awesome!
Speyside Offline
#5 Posted:
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Well done!
Burner02 Offline
#6 Posted:
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ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp
NWStogie Offline
#7 Posted:
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I'm just so grateful for this opportunity. 4 years ago, I didn't know if I'd ever celebrate another birthday with him. 3 months ago, I would've never thought of this for a gift.

God, grit, sacrifice, modern medicine and luck gave me another birthday with my Broski.

You all showed me how sublimely amazing the sharing of a fine cigar can be.

I can't wait... 3 more hours!

Just Relax Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 09-26-2016
Posts: 587
Have a great time. I hope he enjoys the thoughtfulness of the gift, I'm sure he will.
Whistlebritches Offline
#9 Posted:
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HOOOOOOOAHHHHHHH!!!
ZRX1200 Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 07-08-2007
Posts: 60,476
Nice!
MACS Offline
#11 Posted:
Joined: 02-26-2004
Posts: 79,593
Damn. Tell your BIL I said thank you for his service, and his dedication.
NWStogie Offline
#12 Posted:
Joined: 07-25-2016
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Steaks done. Padrons enjoyed. Conversations ensued. Thanks passed on.

Magic happens over a couple of smoked cigars.

Life is freaking good.
Luke753 Offline
#13 Posted:
Joined: 08-28-2016
Posts: 857
Nice

Beer
jespear Offline
#14 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2004
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And YOU probably got just as much, if not more, joy GIVING him that gift, than he did receiving it, I'm sure.
Well done ! Your BIL sounds like a great guy. Thank him for his service, and please wish him well for me.

jes
NWStogie Offline
#15 Posted:
Joined: 07-25-2016
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jespear wrote:
And YOU probably got just as much, if not more, joy GIVING him that gift, than he did receiving it, I'm sure.
Well done ! Your BIL sounds like a great guy. Thank him for his service, and please wish him well for me.

jes


True words spoken (typed). I suspect that this is happening all over the place with the trades, PIB/PIFs & RAOKs I see in the forums.

Will do.
ZRX1200 Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 07-08-2007
Posts: 60,476
Should post a pic buddy.
NWStogie Offline
#17 Posted:
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Uploaded a pic of my BIR to the cigar related pic post. Will post link once mods approve it.
jespear Offline
#18 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2004
Posts: 9,462
NWStogie wrote:
Uploaded a pic of my BIR to the cigar related pic post. Will post link once mods approve it.


They don't work weekends anymore.
delta1 Offline
#19 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
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Great story about a good man, NWStogie.
NWStogie Offline
#20 Posted:
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NWStogie wrote:
Uploaded a pic of my BIR to the cigar related pic post. Will post link once mods approve it.


Here's a pic of my BIR:

http://www.cigarbid.com/...ts/651769/My-happy-BIR-

Thx again for planting the seeds for this. It was super fun.

Matt
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