The Carolina Cigar Crawl II

We've already got a fine cabinet humidor that has been custom commissioned especially for this event by a friend of the crawl. It will be approximately 7 feet tall and the upper cabinet will have glass doors that will display approximately 20 boxes and a lower section that will hold approximately 40 boxes and also the electric humidifier. (you provide the cigars, well most of them:-)) One lucky crawler is going to take it home with them in the doorprize drawing.

I've got no idea what Lew Rothman, Brenda Eargle and the fine folks at JR Cigars have in mind since they want it to be a surprise, but just visiting the store is fun and enjoyable enough for me. Our thanks go out to Lew, Brenda and the fine folks at JR Cigars.

Rule has been generous enough to donate one of his world-famous Herf'dor Humidors to the crawl.

Did I mention that crawler John King is gifting the crawl a set of custom golf clubs? In his own words: "the golf clubs it will be 3 woods driver 3w and 5w set of irons 3-pw, they will be custom fitted with a form for the winner to fill out , it will take about 3 weeks or sooner to make them up"

I've also just heard from the Fuente/Newman folks and they've agreed to be a sponsor. The CigarFamily, has decided to donate one of its Diamond Crown Corcorde humidors to the crawl. I've decided to do something a little different with this doorprize. A while back there was a post on ASC about how we maybe should consider benefiting a charity when we have these mega-cigar events. I think we ought to give it a try! We're going to have a cash raffle for this prize with all the proceeds going to the local chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since they are a qualified charitable organization for tax deduction reasons you may want to write out a check to the National MS Society for your drawing tickets. Notice I said tickets, well the tickets are $5 for one, $10 for three and $20 for eight chances to win this wonderful 'dor and help a good cause.

Thanks to crawler Larry Jones for convincing Debbie Churchill, manager of Tobacconists of Raleigh, Inc. (Phone 919-954-0020) to put together a nice welcome pack for each crawler plus adding to the doorprize pile: Two(2) Tobacconists of Raleigh T-shirts, Two (2) Laser Torch Lighters(blazer clone) and One (1) Wooden (cylinder-style) Travel Humidor

Andy Marinkovich, the managing editor of Smoke Magazine, is sending us some doorprizes including a spot as a taster!

Ira at Smokey's is donating to each crawler a Don Suerte cigar. He is also sending us several leather cases and one travel humidor. Smokey's Cigar Shop www.smokeyscigars.com or call TOLL FREE at 888-669-5273 We have really low discount prices on a huge selection of premium cigars and accessories. COMPARE!! **FREE DELIVERY IN THE USA!**

Jason Helgason of All About Cigars is donating two very nice boxes of cigars for the doorprize drawing. "Want to Save big $$ on premium cigars? We ship direct from our wholesalers, cutting out the middle-man and passing the savings on to you. We offer a huge selection, plus $ 3.00 shipping (ground) for up to five boxes at a time!"

Dale Scott of Cigar Resource at www.cigar-resource.com is sending us a one-year's subscription to his Classic Cigar Review service..He is also sending a few autographed copies of his book "How to Select and Enjoy Premium Cigars...and Save Money!"

Tom Miranda of Cigar and Pipe is giving the crawl two $25 dollar gift certificates to award as doorprizes. Tom wants you to know that his company really does provide Wholesale Prices for Retail Customers. They have prices that beat the top discounters. Cigar and Pipe is a pleasure to work with and they will find just about anything for you."

Milt Fitterman of DHS has provided each crawler with a Disposable Humidfication System. Finally, an inexpensive, effortless way to maintain your cigars worry-free! This hi-tech system will maintain 72% humidity in your Zip-Locks, travel cases, Tupperware containers or anywhere you store your cigars.

I've received a special surprise from the folks at El Credito Cigars that will make several of you very happy.

Wal Baranow has stepped up to help out the crawl.

Crawler Marc Goldstone is giving the crawl a Thomas Bentley burl-wood travel humidor with a little something extra inside.

Bobby Holstein at Fuji Cigar Page who sent an email saying "Where do I send this stuff?" is a sponsor.

Kevin Doyle (click here for a photo of Kevin) of Caribbean Cigar Factory is sending some of his fine cigars. Two boxes of Signature Collection Torpedoes. These are massive boxes of 20 glass tubed cigars

"Don Edwin" of Aguila D'Oro Cigars http://aguiladoro.com/ (888) 9-AGUILA will be a sponsor of the crawl.

Maxius Cigar Company. 502 Theater Place Buffalo, New York 14202 Phone :716.856.7880 Fax :716.853.0438 Email :info@maxiuscigars.com will also sponsor the crawl. The Maxius Sumatra Double Corona: "Although this cigar has a drying tendency on the palate, there are some good notes of earthiness and a hint of nuts and leather on the palate. Medium-bodied." (Please consult Cigar Insider August 1998 for a review of the complete line of Maxius Sumatra). Maxius also comes in a Connecticut shade. "A well-made cigar. It has an herbal character and a smooth taste. There is a light tang, with good woody flavors on the palate. Well-balance." - Cigar Aficionado August 1998 issue/Connecticut Corona.

Barry Eby of www.cigarclassics.com is giving each crawler one of his Ci-guard cigar tubes and a pocket humidor. Cigar Classics specializing in high quality travel humidors and cigar accessories.

Rob Silverman of CigarExpress is once again supporting the crawl with a donation of his Chessman Royal Reserves Knights and some Cigar Express T-shirts. You can reach them at 800-922-1233.

Maribeth Schneider of General Cigar's CigarWorld site is sending two boxes of their famous Cohiba cigars.

Jeff Harbeson (CaptPyrate@aol.com) of Captain Pyrate Cigars(Made by Nicks). You can call him at 1-888-492-6500.

Steve "Bigguy" Herman donated some fine smokes(some are of the "island" variety) and three silver-plated two-finger cigar cases.

Many cigar smokers from our internet community are also gifting the crawl some fine smokes for the cigar raffle.

More to come . . . I holding some stuff back, just so you'll be surprised.