The Carolina Cigar Crawl 2000
Updated August 24, 2000
NEW - Crawl Photos: Chuck
Wilner’s Pics Bernie
Hilderbrandt’s Pics
-NEW !!! Sponsors & Door Prizes !!! NEW- -Crawl Shirts and Caps-
-Tentative Schedule- -Who's Crawling- -The Cost- -Hotel Info- -Pre- & Post-Crawl Activities-
-Carolina Cigar Crawl I- -Carolina Cigar Crawl II- -Carolina Cigar Crawl III-
-Email The Crawlmaster- -Fatty’s Carolina Crawl III Pics-
-In Memory Of Carolina Crawler Chaz Lanski- -Photos of Chaz at Carolina Cigar Crawl II-
Tentative Schedule
9:00AM Motorcoach departs the hotel with nearly 60 crawlers. Smoking
will be required on the bus.J As each crawler enters the bus, they will be given a
fine cigar to begin this journey.
This year’s stops - Subject To Change
Pipes, Etc. – Winston Salem
Tobacco USA - Greensboro
The Pipe & Pint - Greensboro
Ambiance Cigar - Greensboro
JR Cigars - Burlington - www.jrcigars.com
Dinner - this year we return to Colonial Country Club - Big Food Buffet, Drinks and Door Prizes
Afterward - For those still willing and able to herf one last cigar, my deck and pool are available and located nearby.
Local Greensboro Weather, courtesy of The Weather Channel
Carolina Cigar Crawl '97 Page.
Carolina Cigar Crawl '98 Page.
Carolina Cigar Crawl ’99 Page.
Who’s crawling? Here's the name and state of residence for each of the 2000 Carolina Crawlers:
Craig Stone, Mike Goodman & Alan Discount from FL
Bob Daniels, Glenn Brooks, Chuck Wilner, Barry Strittmatter, David Clark, Shung Chung, Eric Todd & Bill Wenz from GA
Bernie Hildebrandt, Carl Knighten, Robert Hooper & Jeff Huckshold from IL
David Farmer from MD
Greg Varner and John Tobias Ball from MN
Don Payne, Bill Burney, David Sassler, Carlton McLain, Steve Shoulars, Scot Catlin, Larry Jones, John Cheetham, Dan Johnson, Brian Martin, Steve Murphy, Kevin Medlin & Mike Williams from NC
Bruce Kramer & Paul Dougherty from NJ
Tom Spina, Dave Hab, Brain Scott, Karen Starke, Neil Flancbaum, Mike Benevento & Lisa Falco from NY
Rob Heming, Marc Schneiderman, Matt Lucotch, Craig Vanderslice, Brian Mehle, Michael Badach & Stan Jencka from PA
Frank Baker, Travis Wingert & John Freeman from SC
Jim Henrikson, David Heywood & Jason Cannata from VA
Tom Lindsay & Bernie Torvik from WI
That's 55 crawlers from 12 states – nearly all of the seats are taken!
Email Don Payne at cigarpirate@triad.rr.com to let me know that you want to attend. Of course, in true ASC spirit, this is a non-profit operation. I figure the cost will run $125 per attendee. Could be a little more or less depending on how well I can mooch, but don't expect a big swing or surprise. The cost includes cigars, bus, cigars, lunch, cigars, doorprizes, cigars, dinner, cigars, drinks, cigars . . . well you get the idea.J I'm not in this to make a penny, I just don't want to lose my shirt. To make your reservation you'll need to send in a $50 deposit. First come – first served.
Deposits are overdue and crawl balances are due by 7/15/2000.
Nearly All Seats Are Taken!
We are keeping a waiting list for those that want to attend – usually some space opens up closer to the event – plans change – email me for more information.
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Email Don Payne with any questions.
The official crawl hotel is once again the Days Inn in Thomasville, NC. The Group Rate is $45.95 per night/ per room (not per person) Availability is good. Right now there's plenty of room. Starting now you can call Amy at the Days Inn Mon-Fri 7am to 3pm. Her phone number is 336-472-6600. This is very important: Tell her that you are with the Carolina Cigar Crawl group or the Cigar Club, that's the only way we get the discount. They have seemed to work out the problems they had last year with the key cards and promised us better service this year.
You're not going to be there much anyway - except to sleep!:-)
If anyone wants a little more upscale hotel let me know - the Howard Johnsons and Ramada Express are nearby and will run about $79 at night.
It’s not so much an event as it is an attitude! J Everyone brings and shares their favorite
drink – small batch bourbon, single malt scotch, port, etc. and their favorite
Blues CD’s – more later.
Pre- & Post-Crawl Activities
Based on all my crawl experience, I'd recommend that, if possible, you attend the Pre and Post Crawl activities. Pre-crawl will consist of dinner at my club and golf for those interested who can arrive early enough. As of now I'm thinking about noon tee times for the second Chaz Lanski Golf Tournament (green fees with cart is $45 – you pay at the clubhouse) – Details on the Golf Tournament will be posted the last week of July – Practice – Practice – Practice . The course is in great shape and is now recognized as one of the best in our area. As far as dinner, the cost will be only for your meal and whatever drink deal I arrange. Figure on about $25 for that. It will be a buffet (Hamburger, Hot Dog and Grilled Chicken Breast) poolside at the club. Bring your own favorite cigars. Pre-crawl payment is due by 7/30/2000.
The post-crawl party will be BBQ from Lexington, NC at my house and pool on Sunday. It's a great way to wrap up the week-end, setting by the pool, enjoying good cigars and company. Food and drinks provided for a nominal cost of $15. Post-crawl payment is due by 7/30/2000.
You may consider arriving early and staying late!
If you're gonna crawl at all, crawl it all!
Email me now, and claim your seat for The Carolina Cigar Crawl 2000!
Your Host,
CigarPirate Don in Thomasville, NC