I'm sorry about not getting this out earlier but it is that time of year again for another Spring Forward Box Pass. Due to work and financial restraints I will not be able to get this pass out until the end of February/first week of March. Having said that I need to ask the group a couple of questions.
- Is there enough interest here at BoB to hold the Sixth Spring Forward Pass?
- Did everyone like the two boxes or would everyone prefer just one box, or an option to participate in just one of the two boxes going around? One of the complaints over last years pass that I heard was not enough samples or by the time they got the box the stuff was gone (i.e. Greg Pease's generous gift for us to sample). Is the two box pass a financial hardship for participating? The one box method tends to make for a larger box going around that also can end up being a hassle shipping.
- If there is enough interest (I would like to see at least twelve to fifteen people minimum, and I already have three participants signed up so at least nine more to go)?
- I'm thinking about putting a three tin max trade clause in the pass so that the first one or two participants don't grab all of the new stuff/blends right off the bat.
- Last but not least, what new blends would you like to see in this years pass? Bulks for sampling, tins for trading.
- If two boxes do you like the one box East and one box West method? or would you prefer me to just randomly pick the names out of a hat for the mailing order?
- Do you want to include some cigars in this years pass for trading?