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A Newbie Thank You

insight said:
Way to go Jonesy. I got a little ink work done myself while I lived in Osaka....
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Now that's nice. I'd love to get some traditional Japanese work done over there. I have a full Japanese sleeve on my left arm. (Wasn't finished when my personal pic was taken)
 
I had him modify a design I made to implement traditional Japanese elements. He was a little aprehensive to do traditional work on a white guy for some reason :whistling:
 
SamClemmons said:
Am I the only one that has issues with people saying exactly what was sent to them or what they sent? I think this is bad form. There was a time here and elsewhere when folks simply voiced there appreciation for an unexpected "bomb" by saying thank you and then qualifying their thank you with things like... I am floored . . . You were way to generous . . . I can never repay you . . . Are you insane. . . Above and beyond . . . Incredible. . . and the like to express their thoughts on the generosity of the sender.
The reason for the anonymity of the contents of a bomb or trade is really quite simple. There are folks who are more generous with some people than they are with others. There are people with deep pockets and those for whom the bottom line is much closer. Maybe a guy is friends with someone off line and decides to crush his friend with premium sticks or maybe he just likes someone and sends a little something. The point here is that if the contents of a bomb or trade is openly discussed it puts an unfair pressure on the sender or receiver to duplicate their generosity with the next guy. It also makes this person a target for guys to bomb with the expectation that this generous person will reciprocate in the same way as he/she did previously. I know what you're going to say. "When people send bombs out they don't really expect the person they bomb to reciprocate." All I can say to this is, CRAP. I'm not saying that there are not people here that are selfless (a few come to mind) but many folks are expecting exactly that, a return gesture. I see people bombing guys that are known to be extremely generous yet they've never had any kind interaction with these people other than snagging their address which has forced more than a few of these generous souls to pull their contact information from their profiles. I don't think the newer guys should be told to bomb this fellow or that fellow because they "won't be sorry". Let them learn themselves like everyone else. After they've been here awhile they'll know, but not before they've made the effort and paid there dues through interaction.


So now I see there's a guy who sends out a few bombs to people. He bought the cigars, he boxed them up and addressed them, he paid the shipping, he sent them out. The recipients didn't have to spend a dime, it cost them nothing other than opening a box. Yet a couple of people who recieved these bombs had the temerity, the unmitigated gall to question the quality of these gifts in open forum. Of all the classless things I've seen on chat boards this one takes the cake. If you don't have the grace to simply accept an unsolicited gift without looking at the price tag, you didn't deserve it in the first place. You know who you are and you are an embarrasment to this forum.

This is not a condemnation of all people who bomb and trade, just my latest diatribe.


Neal
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Strayvector said:
How about turning this into a sticky, Rod?
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I apologize for making this public. In no way was I expecting reciprocation from this bomb or was I looking to have people say "wow, look what he's sending". I wanted a way to pay back a little of what I have gotten from this site so I decided to put together a bomb with sticks that I would normally not bomb with. I made it public because I wanted all of you to know that I appreciated all of the help different people were giving me and to have a little fun because I knew that people were going to wonder "is it me". I'm sorry if my listing the cigars I was sending offended anyone because that certainly wasn't my intention.
Brian
 
When I first saw the bump, this wasn't the thread that came to mind. Not sure what the exact reason for the bump was, but that's just my .02
 
Not exactly sure either, but if it was because of my thread, I wanted to apologize for it.
 
The sticky request certainly wasn't because of you or anyone else in particular, Brian. I saw that the thread had once again been bumped, so I just made a request that it becomes a sticky since it seems like every few months, it gets bumped. I apologize if I made you feel like you had somehow stepped over the line.

Nice play, btw.
 
I've done both...posted the bomb and I've also let them fly unannounced. I've return addressed them, included notes and I've also dropped a few stealth bombs. I've enjoyed them all. (Of the stealth ones, only once did the bombee trace the trajectory and I even mailed it from a neighboring city!)

Gifts are a weird deal. Sometimes I think they are a blast to give. Other times, it's like that culture where gift giving is big no-no because of the position is puts the receiver in where they are obligated to the giver (in that culture, gift giving is rude). In our society, gift giving is an accepted practice and most people don't expect too much formality from the recipient. Still, accepting a gift with grace and style is very difficult. Much more difficult than giving a gift. Not everybody is good at it.

We are also a society (at least in the USA) of measuring and counting things. And a nano-second later, somebody will start to keep score. Who sent the most, who got the most, etc.

I think if the gift is given...then it's given with no strings. Expectations are what causes problems.

You have to ask yourself; What are my expectations with this bomb? What are my expectations for this post?

Comfortable with your expectations and motivations?

Then go for it.

Or maybe it's fun to send it unannounced and unlabeled. Whatever works for you.

Just don't get your expectations up. The only sure thing you can expect is that if you act like an ass, somebody will call you out.
 
I must say, it's always nice to see those who appreciate what we have to offer here on this site...it's a common ground for the foundation of friendships that are created.

I applaud Jonesy for showing his appreciation of what this site has to offer...

Nice play Brian.
 
Thanks Marco. Apologies to Strayvector and Grateful1 for me thinking it was bumped on behalf of my thread and then tacking it to my thread. I'm still new which means I'll always be learning! :thumbs:
 
Awesome ammo Brian, I think the sender has a right to make a list so people can drool. The recipient should not make lists or mention quality. But in this case, everyone will know. But you stated clearly that your intention was as a thanks to all. Great work.
 
I wouldn't fret too much over it Jonesy. Some people may not agree with it, and other really could care less. As said, what's most important is that there are no strings attached to any bomb sent out, regardless of the contents.

That being said, I thought it was big of ya to come out and apologize for it, even though no one outright called you out on it.

Looking forward to seeing where this bad boy lands though.
 
Jonesy said:
Just a little something to make your minds wonder and your mouths' water!! I know this isn't customary to list the contents of a bomb, but I wanted to show my appreciation to you guys who have put up with me in my first month here on CP. I have gained a lot of good info and made some friends too. Ya'll have taken me for who I am and not stereotyped me like I normally get ( I like tattoos ). So, after much deliberation, I have chosen my target.

Lineup:
AF Don Carlos #2
Cohiba Siglo VI
Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Belicoso
Tatuaje Cojonu 2003
Opus X Power Ranger
Last to remain a mystery


DC # 0306 2400 0000 0358 0517
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Well I'll be a SOB! Turns out it was me the whole time. I shoulda seen this one coming.

Thanks a ton Jonesy, I knew it was going to be a great bomb no matter where it landed, and I'm thrilled it landed here. WooHoo!!
 
Don't aske me why......................I had a feeling it was going to be you Wyatt. For some reason. Nice job Brian Way to play!!!!!
 
I was starting to worry you were picking up on it since you posted about 3 times on this thread. I knew you were going out for training in a few weeks so it was good timing. Enjoy them man, you are certainly deserving!
 
Yo Jones,

You the man. I wanted to say to, I could care less if you listed the cigars, but I def see where Neil is coming from. I, for one, don't have the deep pockets. I don't come from a rich family and I've chosen a career of public service with the feds (which I really enjoy). Beyond that, I'm just young to the game, I have no ISOM's, I haven't aged shit and still, when I bomb someone with some of the best I do have I'm sure they'll still appreciate it. So, I respect what Sam is sayin, but we all know you meant nothin by it and were over it.

Cheers to you bro,

ts
 
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