Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5

Subject: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:20 pm

Well with all this time on my hands recovering from my surgery and February not too far away it is time once again to start planning for the annual Spring Forward Box Pass. This will be the Fifth I have put together. I have already placed an order for the following tins.

Wessex Red Virginia Flake
Wessex Burley Slice
Samuel Gawith Chocolate Flake
McClelland Grand Orientals Katerini Classic
Dan Tobacco Sweet Vanilla Honeydew
C&D Sunset Harbor Flake
C&D Star of the East Flake
C&D Purple Cow
Ashton Winding Road
GLPease Embarcadero

Still thinking about the bulks and some more blends to get the show going.

Some things I'm thinking about, take it to twenty-five people instead of last years 20. Running the pass on BOB instead of at Knox. Possibly splitting the box in two and having one start in the west and one in the east. Both boxes going to all twenty-five participants. The problem being postage twice. This might be offset with the fact that there are two smaller boxes traveling the countryside instead of one giant crate moving about. Plus then you get two chances to trade different blends instead of one and you don't wait as long before seeing the box. Maybe one box English, the other Virginia and Aromatic. I would still keep the keep the box for six days rule.

If you have any suggestions or blends you might like to see in the pass let me know. Give me some ideas on new blends that are available that I can add to the pass. That is what this whole thing is about, trying out new blends.
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:03 pm

Hey Mike,glad all went well!!!!Man,postage X2 is no problem with me,and I love the idea !!Sign me on for year 3? Very Happy

Tony

Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:23 pm

I'm down with the 2x's but I'd prefer both boxes be mixed (Va, English, Aro, Burley). If I got a big box of English I'd have to just send it on. Laughing

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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:41 pm

Whatever format you wish to choose is fine by me Mike.
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:00 pm

Hi Mike, Hope your feeling ok, the real job starts now, remember we are still praying for you, is this box-pass like having two women? I'm in. Ken.
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:02 pm

I like the 2 box split idea. Shipping 2 smaller boxes couldn't be any more expensive than shipping Babs was last year Laughing

I'll be most happy to send a few things to ya to get the first boxes well stocked Cool

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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:16 pm

Mike,

Sounds like fun, please count me in. Some blend suggestions, Samuel Gawith St. James Flake. Samuel Gawith 1792. GLP Filmore GLP Westminster. Maybe some Shaving supplies. Mike I look forward to being a part of this box of good will...
Dan
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:02 pm

Sounds like some great ideas Mike and everyone!
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:03 pm

One box or Two which ever you decide, count me in. With two boxes those at the end of the list will be at the begining for the other and won't have to wait in anticipation as long.
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:10 pm

Mike,
Everything sounds awesome! Pen me in on the list of future "passers"!!!! Laughing

Best,
Dock

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I like the 2 box idea, but I'd be good for either version. Count me in!

Foiled Again Joined : 10 Dec 2007 Posts : 172

Two boxes sounds good to me too. One box, two boxes, mix or match . . . . . . . . heck, whatever you think is best Mike. Please count me in.

Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help. I'm more than happy to send a few tins to help get things going. Very Happy

Italian Stallion Joined : 09 Dec 2007 Posts : 1733

Mike,

Those ARE great ideas.

Don't think I am not watching this develope.

I just have not decided.

Something about spectating this one is appealing.

For guys who have never done a box pass, this is the epitome of box passes,,,,,,,,,jump in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ANY level of participation is welcomed and worthwhile.

Can I squeeze a new BMW into the box?

Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:32 pm

TJ, what blend is BMW? lol!

Gentleman I do need some ideas on "newer" Virginia or Virginia/Perique type blends to put in the box.
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Subject: Re: Ideas for Spring Forward Box Pass Number 5 Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:50 pm

[quote="mdmiller5"]TJ, what blend is BMW? lol!

Gentleman I do need some ideas on "newer" Virginia or Virginia/Perique type blends to put in the box.[/quote

Mikem,

I've enjoyed the heck out of Solani's #633 "VA Flake with Perique".....Because Solani has had a some real stinkers in the past Mad

,I'm sure some folks have passed this great blend up...

Best,
Dock
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