Took me a minute to address the Secret Santa issue with Mrs. Spackler - our family does a Secret Santa Hit to each other as well and she thought the package was to be saved for Christmas Day. A quick check with the family cleared up that issue - now for the unwrapping.

First Santa's Letter - a nice warm letter wishing the Spackler's a Merry Christmas and on the obverse, a Christmas Cipher for us to decode. Very well done and executed Santa.

The Swag:
A V-notch cutter - don't have one and looks nice. Will need to give it a try.
A Foundation Cigar hat in Holiday Red and Green. Beautiful emblem on the crown as well. Thanks Santa

The Sweets:
Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles - a Mrs Spackler favorite. The bag did not make it long after the pictures were taken
Ghiradelli Christmas Holiday Chocolate Squares. These are amazing,
Lindt Holiday Mint Truffles
Kit Kat Holiday minis
Reeses Mini Holiday cups
Lucky Charms Treats x 2 - I'm sure they are part of the clues but I'm clueless.
Nerds Grape & Strawberry candy
Nerds Rainbow candy

The Swill:
Rich & Rare Canadian Whisky - always enjoy a nice rye whisky

The Smokes: all stored neatly in a tupperware with a boveda packed inside to ensure a perfect arrival.
Villiger Natural nh
Villiger Maduro nh
Villiger Brazil nh
Undercrown Maduro cigarillos x 3 - a favorite, nh this vitola
La Aurora E. Leon Maduro perfecto - nh
La Aurora E. Leon Maduro corona nh
Ramon Buseo Olancho 2006 Reserva corona nh
Ramon Buseo Genesis - Mar 19 nh
Cinco Vegas "A" maduro nh
Gilberto Oliva Nicaragua Reserva - Love these
Cuba Libre ONE robusto Apr 19 - nh
EP Carillo Dark Rituals robusto - very nice smoke
EP Carillo Core Plus maduro toro - nh
Padilla Finest Hour Oscuro robusto - nh
Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut - good stuff
H.Upmann Perlado toro - have some resting
La Palina Classic 4 Star maduro toro - nh
La Palina Goldie(?) had years ago
La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro - Mar 19 - nh looks real nice
Cornelius & Anthony Cornelius robusto - nh intrigued with this one - never heard of before
La Perla Habana Morado - Mar 19 - dark cello on this one. great smoke
Room 101 Ichiban Maduro Toro - nh
Tabacalera Las Allianza corona - nh

Now for the Ghurka Parade:
Ghurka Warpig - Apr 19 - had many years ago
Ghurka Widowmaker Private Reserve toro - my favorite Ghurka
Ghurka Centurian Perfecto - nh
Ghurka Vintage 2001 - nh
Ghurka Status - nh
Ghurka Titan II - nh
Ghurka Beauty x 2 - nh
Ghurka Beast x 2 - nh (Beauty and The Beast) Very clever Santa.

I am humbled by this overly generous Santa strike. One thing is for certain - I am not low!
Now the delivery reindeer tried to pull a fast one on this gift recipient. The shipping address was from a Florida location. I believe the home of a retired Air Force Colonel? and fellow BOTL. The give away was the sent from zip code posted by the USPS - and that 99XXX could only be from Anchorage Alaska. Home to the one and only AKDave! That makes Dave the prime target for sending this overflowing box of holiday joy. Thank you so very much. I am blown away by the hit.

Working on loading the picture - may need assistance but will do my best.

Niiiiiice hit

Any arrive today? Seems USPS is still cruising around out town.

Awesome job Santa

just got back from my daughter's house...we were celebrating our grand-daughter Amelia's 4th birthday...the celebration was just my wife and I and their family of four, and they live next door, so we're practically the same household...sad to not have the usual combined extended family and close friends gathering...can't wait til 2021...

as I relaxed in the recliner in the office, my wife came in... she came back after picking up the mail from the box at the end of the cul de sac...she was perplexed at first, then started giggling...she first said that the package was from "Hons U Ross??" and then she read it again and it dawned on her, so she giggled it out, "from Hands You Your Azz"...

oh crap...my Secret Santa package...

and what a package of smokeable and edible goodies, sugar free of course (so thoughtful to indulge me while looking out for my diabetes)...and also...... a tape measure to check the expansion of my waist after consuming the edibles...

I'll post the list of 30+ cigars and sweets tomorrow, along with a link to a photo ...gotta figure out how to pose every thing to take a picture... create the imgur account....and then do some research to figure what all the smokes are...

from the note in the box, seems this was a collaborative effort: the Secret Santa, Mr. Yourass, AKA Shaun341, had an elf helping him...the furry one himself, Wombat! Terrific one - two punch, gentlemen!!! Thank you so very much for the special Secret Santa gift.

PS: the note hints that a second package is planned...I say "enough" ...this was more than enough.

Santa teamups? This sets an ominous precedent.

Nice hits Lance, Shaun & Wombie

Lance must have used an extra large box, the cottonelles were a nice touch after all those hot snacks- looks like you need a new humidor, Clint.

How did you know so easily that we double teamed you. Part Deaux has landed and it was meant for you so that is where it will end up. Hope you had/having a wonderful holiday!

Dam carrier pigeons I told you not to use them.

For all of you who have noticed a “barnyard” smell on your sticks -
You now know why.

Just appreciate the fact that they have been thoroughly enjoyed before they get to you...

Izon Stanky Stick Express™

If you know the code word,
I'll send you smokes keistered in the colons of my prettiest goats...

We still have 2 packages that are traveling by the carrier pigeons. Hopefully they land today.

^ that there is super twisted!



I love it

Thought it odd, but figured it was a special request or something.

oh schit. we got a grand finale

rut roh...


AKDAVE (Secret Santa )------------> <--------------Madspackler

Holy Crap!!!!
There are not enough emergency response vehicles in Alabama to bring this inferno under control. Containment of the damages is not an option. The saving grace is that the damage is limited to our residence and the neighbors are safe, saved by their ignorance of the raging inferno that has consumed our front porch and street
I sensed something was wrong when I got a text from Mrs Spackler. I had just finished my Post-Christmas honey-do list and was putting away items in storage. The text was a plea for help as the mail lady had deposited a plethora of boxes on our porch and she needed help getting the boxes inside - as they were heavy. Truth be told three of the boxes were delayed Christmas items for family, but there were an additional three boxes that were unsolicited. All with that same Florida return address, but Santa must have re-married as now his last name was Johnson. Secret Santa Johnson.
After bringing the boxes inside I noticed they are numbered 1/5; 2/5 and 5/5. Not a good sign -or a very good sign - depends upon your perspective. AKDave’s ominous warning above has given me reason to be concerned.
I have opened the boxes. I am speechless. Gobsmacked. Humbled. Unworthy.
Suffice it to say they contain a treasure trove of cigars, brown liquids, brown liquor - Double Oaked! OMG our favorite - and jams and smoked salmon and .....I could go on and on right now and still miss items. There is a custom cigar tray as well as a beautiful custom shirt too. Way over the top.
Dave, there are not words to express my thanks. I will do some research on the contents and post a proper description with pictures. Christmas arrived on Boxing Day this year thanks to you.
This old man is totally blown away by your generosity and kindness. Thank you.

To whom it may concern:

This is the Washington State Patrol posting from the account of a recently deceased person who apparently was known as Richokeeffe. Approximately 2:15 PM local time two packages were delivered to his address. The resulting explosion and carnage was of the like rarely seen in these parts. Someone from Connecticut sent the following:

10 pack MUWAT Night Crawlers
1 ten pack LFD robusto selection
1 tin liga privada t-52
1 box of 6 tatuaje belicosos
1 box new world cameroon torpedos
1 box of 6 san cristobal
1 2-pack southern draw
9 individual sticks:
- my father fonseca
- perdomo reserve 10th anny maduro
- LFD chapter one
- lost city
- pardon 1964
- olivia v melanio
- fuentes DC personal reserve
- el guegenese
- Davidoff turbo

And then the swag
Xikar dark arts cutter
Chocolate bar
2 pounds yummy coffee
Keurig my k-cup
Bag of mini salted caramels
Bag of deep river jalapenos chips
And a hat with a lamp built into it

Amazing hit, Santa. Just freaking amazing

Forgot one item - a single sheet pf paper with both sides covered in letters - I suspect that was my clue.

I am going to guess that JRC02005 is my most generous Santa - Thanks a ton. I am still trying to pick my jaw off the floor and figure out how to rapidly commission another humidor....

the only thing that needs saying is OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW OW

Very very nocr

Super Strike is a Lost &Found release but that's all I got on that one

http://imgur.com/gallery/8ZIx0hR

The damage

I am excited for every luscious stick in your amazing package my friend