if you lost a bid in the process, it is weak

you are correct

Congrats on guessing your Santa guys.

Maybe ask the other girls about how they feel about the power of their boxes to get ideas?


And it's really not about who sends the most or most expensive etc... It's the spirit that counts. Now, go show your box off to the world.


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I haven't received mine yet...and doubt mine has landed either. I'm not actually worried about what I sent out, just thought I was more impressive than I was. haha (that happens a lot...bahahahaha)

And sent it all to me!

Is this thread a secret?

we have no peanuts here

I have a stapler, I can put it back on.

Not me, I haven't bid on anything here for a loooong time. I don't have a shovel big enough to scoop all the chit they offer here. YMMV.

My point was, it's about the spirit of giving and not trying to impress everyone else- or yourself for validation.

Case in point, Luke has no shame or pride, just look what he sent for his gift. Nice one Luke! You've trained well young padawan.


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The suspense is killing me....

wait till more get sent out before revealing .

Can't let Hank the Tank die....

My wife went out to water some plants on the front porch this morning, and noticed a crater behind the rocking chair. The postman must have known the valuables in the box and hid it well yesterday. We were babysitting our grand-daughter at her house when the mailman usually delivers. When we didn't respond to the two rings that signals a package delivery, he put it in a spot where it is less visible. We got home last night and entered the house through the garage and didn't see the package tucked in the corner behind the chair.

When I opened it and saw the contents, two thoughts popped up. Holy carp!!! Then, uh oh, it was very dry last night, humidity below 10% ...hope the cigars are ok. Not to worry, the SS packed them in a ziplock with a boveda moisture pack.

I'll do my tech challenged best to post a pic, but here's a description:

a boatload of cigars, 21 total, including some Padrons and some Fuentes and some Cubans and a variety of others. Plus a box of matches from Cigar.com
Gorgeous polished wooden two cigar ashtray with two tones of wood
A 1 lb can of mixed nuts.
A 6 oz bag of Honey Barbecue beef jerky
A whole bunch of candies in a ziplock: Jolly Ranchers, Whoppers, Hersheys Kisses, Starburst, Bottle Caps, taffy, Snickers...

I looked in the box for a clue to the identity of my Secret Santa, and couldn't see anything obvious. There was a sticker of a smiling turd with a Santa hat on, but....could be any one. Then I looked closely at the packing material and noticed what looked like a tank tread pattern on a length of brown paper. Gotta be from Hank the Tank!!!

Nicely done, Brother! Thanks for the tasty and useful gifts and the great selection of cigars. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo!

Great guess! I tried to throw off the return addy by using my buddy's. Obviously didn't help. ha Not sure if it is possible to mail something like that without a return addy.

Had to try to load it up as some payback for our not so fair trade when I first got on the board. I was pretty excited I got you. Enjoy and Merry Christmas to your family as well.

That cigar tray is one of the awesome trays made by my cousin. He has some serious skill. He had hoped to leave the bark on the raw edge but unfortunately it didn't want to play. Looks great either way!

Chit yall got me wanting to go check my mail box lmaoooo All them Tasty Goodies.

Um, yeah...house was blown to smitherines...

Big old heavy box that has fragile stamped all over it. Pop it open and I am blown away...

Bottle of Tomintoul 16 in a sweet wooden box
Holiday Pooper wind up candy dispensing toy
Pair of awesome shooting gloves (may use them for fishing)
(2) Scotch glasses
(2) sphere ice ball forms
Set of (4) Stone Whiskey Cubes
Mini Lantern
A Flask
An IQ puzzle (what are you trying to say?)
Bag of Hickory Peach BBQ Smoked Shorty Sausages
A lovely Christmas card with a Santa flipping me off

Then a Sweet hand made box with 10 great looking cigars. I may need some help on the names....

AF Short Story or Best Seller Maduro nh
Viaje Skull and Bones nh but smells fantastic
RP Sungrown solid cigar
Oliva Serie G love these
Perdomo Champagne love em
MB3 quality cigar
Ramon Bueso Genesis nh but have a couple resting
San Cristobal Legancia nh and is on my must try list
LFD Ligero nh this specific one
Room 101 LTD 2017 nh (guessing this is the Hit and Run after some research)

Clue: "I know you love Gurkhas"

My secret Santa is most definitely Mr Ewok. Guessed it as soon as I saw the outside of the cigar box.

Thanks so much, I am blown away! Can't wait to dig into everything! Merry Christmas!

(I will attempt a picture post but I suck at it)

I knew it was coming good job luke

Merry Christmas!

Dammit boy there are some great Santa's this year

Some of the cigars people are sending are fantastic! Love this!

you are correct

I tried to hide it, but the state gave it away. LG was a small batch, forget which one, they are delicious. Unbanded was a LFD cabinet Maduro. Matches are from the local shpo, who doesnt need matches.

I had to hide the snacks from my girlfriend, the caramels are addicting. She was mad I didn't bring her one too.

I'm probably too late but sign me up if anyone still needs cigars. I sent to two people last year. I totally forgot about this. New job has been kicking my ass!

AC

Ok as promised, here is the damages done by my fantastic Secret Santa.


From the Elves:

1x La Aurora Untamed (nh)
1x Ashton VSG (nh)
1x Brick House Fumas (Great everyday smoke)
1x Montecristo Edmundo (NH)
1x Bag Pacific Gold Original Beef Jerky (Love it)
2x Bags of Collector Match Box Matches (Totaling 12 boxes ) I am so excited for these


From: Secret Santa

1x Undercrown Gran Toro (nh)
1x Don Pepin Garcia Original (nh)
1x LFD Double Ligero (Love these)
1x My Father Flor De Las Antillas (Love these)
1x OMB 3 (Love these)
1x Man O' War Side Project (nh)
1x Ramon Allones Habana (nh)
1x Blind Man's Bluff (nh)
1x Diamond Crown Maximus No2 (nh)
1x box Oliva Serie V Special Sampler (5 Cigars) (Love these)
1x Ave Maria Reconquista Cigar Coffin that has had a striker added to make a very unique Match Box. (Absolutely LOVE IT!)
17x Collector Match Box Matches (I am all Giddy inside)
1 Herf-A-Dor by Humi Care (Hell Yeah! My first Herf-a-Dor)


In the note that santa wrote there was mention of a question that is on everyone's mind "WTF is an ewok" So to answer that.

An Ewok is a tribal sentient furred biped native to the moon of Endor. We are curious individuals that stand about one meter tall. We are extremely skilled in forest survival and the construction of primitive technology like spears and catapults. We are quick learners when exposed to advanced technology. So, basicly a midget bear that is vaguely aware, walks upright, and mucks chit up!.

The clue mentioned was "Snowflake" So I am going to guess my SS is my most favorite NON-Millennial ypetryna. I hope I am correct lol.

I can not say thank you enough to my Secret Santa and the Elves. I greatly appreciate everything. I will be posting a Photo!... "Snowflake"