CP’s “Cigar 101 ” Newbie Pass 2
The Bell’s Ringin’! Get to Class!
Our illustrious newbie instructor Kingantz has earned his instructors degree in passing, and is now working on his bachelors. Now I the former lowly newb student am taking the test to be an instructor and pass on what I’ve learned to you newbs that have little experience. This is your chance to join a pass where minor mistakes will be forgiven, and we will have the overlooking guidance of two experienced professors to keep us on track.
NO MORE DISRUPTIONS! Good Morning class and welcome to Cigars 101 2. My name is Mr. Keith, and I will be your substitute teacher for today. As you all may have heard, the usual teacher of this class, Mr. Rod, was badly injured during summer vacation from a hot potato bomb that went off while opening his mailbox. He is in stable condition and should be back by mid-year.
Because this is my first time teaching this class, we will have two very much esteemed members of the staff joining us to ensure all goes well. Please welcome Professor Tkoepp and Professor Indyrob. Welcome to both of you and a very heartfelt thank you for joining us. I’m sure we all look forward to your guidance, so please feel free to jump in and participate at any time.
Now, let’s get started.
Today we are going to do something special. We are going to have a little exercise we like to call a Newbie Pass. Some of you may have already heard of the Pass from upper classman and although it is not usual for a substitute to start out a new class with a Pass, I believe we could possibly attempt and succeed at a very simple one.
So first, what is a Pass? A Pass is an exercise that will take place outside of the classroom over the next several weeks where a variety of cigars is put together in a package, placed in the mail, and delivered to your home. Yes, there’s a little money involved so be sure to tell your parents you will need some help. The first person to receive the package will remove one or more cigars they don’t have and would like to try, and then replace those taken with one’s they have. That person then sends the package on to the next person and so on until it returns back to the original sender. In my opinion (IMO), it’s a very good learning tool not only for the education and experience with cigars, but also for building relationships amongst individuals in the pass, and outside the Pass as well. It is about having a lot of fun along the way!
Above you will find the initial list of 30 cigars of different variety that will start out the pass, each with its own identifiable number. I’ve also included the size. Each cigar will be placed in an individual baggie, and each baggie numbered based on where the cigar is in the list. All the cigars will then be placed in a larger baggie along with a humidification device, and then wrapped in bubble wrap, not too loose as to jostle around during shipping and not too firm as to crush the cigars. The wrapped package will then be placed in a sturdy air tight container with more bubble wrap, paper, popcorn, whatever is available to ensure the package of cigars does not move around. The container will be placed firmly in a box, sealed, and then be ready for the Pass. I will include in the package an inventory sheet that will list out all the cigars by number. This sheet will need to be filled out by each participant with name/screen name, Takes and Puts.
Here is the class syllabus, please take one and pass it back. Grateful 1, stop playing with your Opus!
SYLLABUS:
1) I will list the cigars in order on the Board. The first person in the list who is to receive the package will go ahead and write on the board (before or during shipment of package) what cigars they will Take (T) from the package and what cigars they will Put (P) back in. I, with the direction and guidance of Mr. Tkoepp and Mr. Indyrob, will decide if the T/P is acceptable or unacceptable and confirm on the Board. In the event of any controversy, Indyrob and Tkoepp will offer suggestions. Your "puts" should be equal in value with your "takes". Three $3 cigars doesn’t equal one $9 cigar. You should use MSRP from more than one source on line to help with your P&T's, if you aren't sure, PM me first. If there are duplicate cigars in the pass only take one and leave the remaining sticks for others in the pass. Once approved, you should cross off your "takes" with a single line on the inventory sheet, and number your "puts" with the next # open on the inventory sheet. Individual baggies, permanent markers, and pens will be included in the pass (please make sure to put them back when done). Take a new baggie and using the marker, number the individual bag for each cigar being put back in starting from the last number on the list (please allow the ink several seconds to dry as to not smear). Bag the cigar and include them in the pass. Please do not remove cigars from the baggies.
2) The package can be sent via USPS with a Delivery Confirmation (DC) number, UPS, or DHL. Each DC or tracking number will be written on the board once the package has shipped. If at all possible, sign up at USPS for CLICK-N-SHIP. Very simple and fast way to print your own shipping label, no muss no fuss at the Post Office, just drop it off (gees, I sound like a advertisement for USPS).
3) You MUST write on the board once you’ve received the package and immediately contact via PM, Board, and phone (optional) the next person in the list to ensure they are ready to receive.
4) If you are the next person to receive in the pass, it would be a good idea to go ahead and let everyone know you are there and ready. If you know that it is your turn next and will not be available to accept the pass, please alert everyone so the pass can be re-routed as necessary.
5) If no confirmation is received from the next person on the list in 36 hours, then the package will be sent to the next person on the list that does respond they are ready.
6) Please double-check the contents of the package to ensure everything is in order and good condition. If anything needs to be done such as increasing humidity or re-packaging/replacing the box, please make sure to do so.
7) Please be prompt. Once the package is received, make the T/P’s as quickly as possible and get the package out to the next person. T/P’s should already be decided before the package arrives, so shouldn’t take much time. However, there will always be exceptions.
a. Homework Assignment: I would like for everyone to research (before receiving the package, if possible) his/her cigars they plan to put in. Gather information such as name*, size*, wrapper*, binder*, filler*, strength*, and Manufacturer Retail Sales Price (MSRP**). Find as much detailed information as possible. This is a good way to get to know your cigars!
*Here are links for help with CIGAR INFORMATION Also try LINK 1, LINK 2, and LINK 3.
**Click here for PRICING help. You can also use links 1, 2, and 3 above for pricing if not found on CigarCyclopedia. To determine MSRP; find the cigar in the list, add all stores prices in the row, divide the total by the number of stores, divide by number of sticks on sale (use full box if available). This should give you the MSRP for each stick.
Now, I need 13 volunteers from the class who would like to participate (1,000 posts or less and a member for 6 months or less). Please raise your hands. Geldor1 put your hand down. You’ve been in this class three times already, so we want to give the NEW students a chance.
Above all don't be afraid to ask questions, learn and above all have fun. :laugh:
Current participants, THIS IS THE PASS ORDER!
1. Indyrob-Professor
2. Garvey
3. Bimmer635csi
4. Fourthrail
5. Fivebyfifty
6. Big Frankie
7. Yardgnome02
8. Sportsdls
9. Bigjake6904
10. Septumus
11. Niko
12. Mas_Puros
13. Boomer52
14. Stepthirteen
15. sinnyc
16. tkoepp-Professor
17. KeithS-Host
Cigar List
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. R&J Reserve Maduro Robusto
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. JDN Antano Gran Reserva Robusto Grande
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27. JFR (Just For Retail) Natural Robusto
28. JFR (Just For Retail) Maduro Torpedo
29.
30. Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro
Indyrob Puts
31.
32. Gurkha Regent Toro
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
53. Gurkha X Fuerte Torpedo
Garvey Puts
41.
42. RyJ Cedro Deluxe #1
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48. Rocky Patel Sun Grown Robusto
49. RyJ Habana Reserva Robusto
50. CAO Gold Robusto
51. CAO Extreme Robusto
52.
Bimmer635csi Puts
54. Punch Gran Puro Rancho Magnum
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
Fivebyfify Puts
62.
63. Gurkha sig 101 mad rob #4
64. partagas black pirimid
65. Gurkha Beast
66.
67. 5 Vegas A apostle
68. Perdomo edition de silvio Double Corona
69.
70.
71.
72. Cienfuegos Blazer
73. Vibe corojo
74. quadrado $1
75. havana house $1
76.
Fourthrail Puts
77. LGC Serie R #5 Maduro
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
Big Frankie Puts
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88. Onyx Reserve Toro
89. San Cristobal Clasico
Yardgnome02 Puts
90. Padron 4000 Maduro
91.
92.
Sportsdls Puts
93.
94. 5 Vegas A Artisan
95. CAO Black Mosaic
96.
97. Alec Bradley Trilogy Corojo Robusto
98. Felipe Power No. 2 Torpedo
99. Gran Habano 3 Siglo Fumas Robusto
BigJake6904 Puts
100.
101.
102. Stradivarius Lonsdale
103.
104.
105. Partagas S Esplendido
106. Oliva Master Blends Robusto
107. Camacho Triiple Maduro 11/18
108. Cuba Aliados 83rd Anniversary Diademas
109.
Septumus Puts
110.
111.
112.
113.
114. Cuba Libre
115. Oliveros International 1927
116. Oliveros Padrino
117. Oliveros LTD
Niko Puts
118. God Of Fire Robo
119. CAO Sopranos Soldier
120. Gurkha Titan
121.
122.
123. Fonseca Vintage Robo
124. RP Signature Series
MAS_Puros Puts
125. El Centurion Emperador
126. Pelo de Oro FG Perfecto
127. Nording Torpedo
128.
129. Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Toro
130. Padilla 1932 Corona Gorda
131. Padron 7000 Maduro
132. Gurkha Black Beauty Tubo
133.
Boomer52 Puts
134. RyJ Vintage #2
135. Macanudo Hyde Park Maduro
136. Montecristo Platinum Toro
137. Gurkah Legend Torpedo
138. Montecristo Platimum Robusto
139. Cohiba Dominican Corona
140.
Stepthirteen Puts
141.
142. Opus X #5
143. Anejo #49
144.
Sinnyc Puts
145. DPG Delicias
146. CAO Criollo Pato
147. Tatuaje Aristas
148. Anejo Shark
149. Rey Del Mundo Lonnie ('00)
150. Anejo 48
151. Graycliff Double Espresso
TKoepp Puts
152. 5 vegas 5 Limitada 2006 Torp
153. Cusano Corojo 1997 Torp
154. Casa Torano Exodus 1959 Robusto
155. JC Newman 110th anniversary Cuesta Ray Centro Fino
156. DP Blue Lancero 2007
157. RP OSG Toro
