The Eagle has landed!

My wife signed for the package this morning and it is safe and sound! Lowman, I will email you later today!

WOW... THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!! I cannot wait for Lowman's Pass!!!

PT 😉

COOOOL !!! Lowman's next !!!

Low

PS... Lowman's What ???

The PASS is back in NEW JERSEY !!!

When that Eagle lands - the heart skips a beat and a small tear forms every time !!!!

Thanks to all the Brethren of the PASS from CA, AZ, AR, IL, IN, OH,NC, PA who have taken such good care of our PASS and nurtered it along the way from Pacific to Atlantic shores.

You guys have made this the adventure and event I was hoping for when I initiated the PASS !!

MEGA-HOOAH ! ! ! !

DocRKS

DocRKS,

Thanks for the great experience. It was a lot of fun being part of the pass. You and Monica did a fabulous job on the cigar selection and organization of the pass.

Now, if only I could figure out a way to be at the Deck Herf.

Best Regards......Rocco

Many thanks to all!

...octo

Rocco and James -

You guys helped "MAKE" this experience.
I'm proud to call you Brothers of the Leaf an Brothers of the PASS.

Now - come on up -- Jersey is not that far !!!!

Gentlemen of the Leaf,

First let me compliment Roman on an amazing facilitation. This was a beautiful thing to behold.

Secondly let me state how humbled and outclassed I felt after reviewing some of the class puts and takes from past participants. To quote BSmith "AMAZING!". Being invited to join this pass was a privilege.

My shallow pockets do not allow me to enjoy some of the world class sticks that were enclosed but they were wonderful to review and study, some of which I have never seen in person.

Below, please find my takes and puts. I pray they are close to the mark. I welcome any comments and would address them with no issue. No foul intended.

ISOMs / No Change
Ultra Premiums / No Change
Super Premiums / No Change

Premiums:
[Takes / Puts:]
Ashton Aged Maduro No.40....../.....Cohiba Extra Vigoroso XV 749
Davidoff Grand Cru No.1....../.....Graycliff Robusto
Arturo Fuente 858 Sun Grown....../.....Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature
Oneoff # 2 Grand Corona....../.....Davidoff 2000
Oliva Ovation Maduro....../.....Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 Belicoso

I also enclosed a bunch of sticks for the troops, as well as a few bonus sticks for the pass members ahead.

Lowman, Friday is looking good, email sent.

Cheers,

PT 😉

PT,

Great Plays...

Just let me know where and when...

YEA !!! I'm Next !!!

Low

BTW ... You should NEVER feel "outclassed" by any other BOTL... Nor should any other BOTL make you feel "outclassed". We are ALL "Lovers of the Leaf" !!

Hmmmmmm, I wonder how much a round trip ticket to New Jersey would cost me?? We'll all be there, "if only in our dreams".

DED

Great play PT.

Echo Low that you should never feel outclassed. Some can afford more, some less. With a new kid, nobody expects you to mortgage your house for a couple of cigars. It'a all about the leaf, er, after the family

I spent the whole time it was in route, trying to make sure I had something in each category. My wife thought I was nuts. Great fun and great research on all the different sticks in that box, though.

Dan (JustDanD)

PT,

Exactly what Dan said. I spent a lot of time trying to hold up my end of the pass and I felt (and still do feel) that I was a neophyte compared to the rest of the guys in the pass, but DocRKS and the rest of the guys made me feel right at home.

I wouldn't use the word 'outclassed', outgunned maybe but definitely not outclassed.

Best Regards.....Rocco

The box is to be passed to the Lowman this evening! A Mini Herf is scheduled at J&R in Whippany NJ for the in-person hand off. I have been told certain esteemed members of this forum may attend. [Note to the pass members... Since this is a in-person pass, I will not be posting any postal info.]

I have made one amendment to my takes and puts, with regards to the Oneoff # 2 Grand Corona / Davidoff 2000 "trade". While doing my final inspection, I noticed that my Davidoff 2000 was slightly damaged. Since reputation is on the line, I removed this stick, and replaced it with a Davidoff Special "R". I could not find a price posted anywhere on the web for the Oneoff # 2, I feel that the "R" should be a equitable replacement. If not, I will adjust, no issue.

Thank you all for your patience...

Lowman... I will see you tonite!

DOUBLE MEGA MOAB HOOAAH ! ! !

PT 😉

Class move PT...

Can't wait till tonight !!! How's coming to herf with us???

Low

HOOAH !!

Lowman,

One never knows... 🙂

P.S. Also, look carefully in the bonus BAGS, I noticed a couple of newly placed "Curly" sticks...

PT 😉

Hooah !!!

Mini Handoff Herf !!!

Doc's Deck Herf !!!

Lowman's Pass... Ooooops... What am I saying?!?!?!?!

Low

MEGA HOOAH !!! Couldn't sleep... got up early to dig in !!!

I'll make this short and sweet... Gotta do things...

1st off... Great Organization AND GREAT gars !!!

Here are my takes and puts

TAKES PUTS
Habanos
H-20 Montecristo Churchill.......... Partagas Lusitania

Ultra Prem
no change

Super Prem.
SP-19 RyJ 130 Ann 007 torp..... ...... Avo 22
SP-21 Partagas Lim Res Royal......... FFOX xXx
SP-28 Partagas 150 A.................. Davidoff Millennium robusto

Prem.
PR-5 Ashton VSG torp..................Monte #2 (Dom)
PR-7 CAO L'Ann Cam #1................ Avo 77
PR-31 Davidoff Special "R"........... Fuente DonCarlos Presidente
PR-33 Graycliff Robusto.............. Flor Fina 858 SG
none................................. Bucanero Z
none................................. Bucanero Salsa


Please let me know if this is OK for everyone...

BOX is ready for handoff... Big Jeff... ARE YOU READY ???

Low

It was very exciting to participate !!! Looking forward to the Deck Herf !!!

Great plays Lowman! You were far more ready than I for this pass!

Thanks to everyone for joining us in the "Mini Handoff Herf"!!! A good time was had by all! Bikes, Ladies and Cigars, what a great way to spend an evening!!!

The box pass is in the home stretch! Now, on to the Deck Herf!!!

HOOAH!!!

PT 😉

Bro. Low -- GREAT Plays.... I see you were busy preparing for your turn ---- and a nice touch adding that Z and Salsa ---- and since the rules forbid taking multiples of a single type - I know that even after Big Jeff -- One of these will be coming home to me !!!!
Peter, thanks for the update on the hand-off herf.

Now if we can get Big Jeff to answer and set up the next transfer ---- our long journey will finally be over.

PS - Nice touch on both Jersey Brethren using the cherished "Hooah !!"

The box has been safely handed off to Big Jeff.

Ahhhh... the pressure is off my shoulders...

Low

Thanks again for allowing me to participate...

OK people, my selections have been made:

TAKES PUTS:

Habanos
no change

Ultra Prem
Graycliff Pirate torp.......AF Hemmingway Masterpiece Maduro
none........................Diamond Crown Maximus Double Corona No. 1

Super Prem.
PAM ‘64 torp................CAO 65th Anniversary Esen
FFOX Perfection #4 .........Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby


Prem.
Flor Fina 858 SG............PAN Exclusivo
Bucanero Z .................RyJ 130 Ann 007 Churchill

Let me know if there are any issues with my turn.

Thanks to Doc and the Mrs. for putting everything together.