Another tragedy strikes CA - Page 2

RevSmoke · 03-06-2019, 09:00 PM

Wow!

Prayers ascend for Mac's family... And for all those who loved and cared for him, including the CA community floored by this tragedy.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

T.G · 03-06-2019, 09:28 PM

WTF? I'm stunned.

My condolences to Kelli and all of those who knew him.

Brian D. · 03-06-2019, 09:49 PM

Just now saw this. So sorry to read it.

jonumberone · 03-07-2019, 06:09 AM

Spent the night with Mac and Kellie on my mind. I definitely cried a little, but I mostly laughed, which is a testament to the type of person Mac was.

He was one of the first people I really connected with here.
There is a B&M, that rolls their own cigars close by, and, surprise, Mac liked the maduros.
After finding out he was a fan, in true CA fashion, I packed up and sent my first bomb.
I included a nice little letter, and below my signature I wrote P.S. David Wright is gay.
He got a huge kick out of that, and it really was the catalyst to our friendship as it seemed to blossom from there.

Like many a newbie, I also received my first bomb from Mac, or as he called it, sMACk sauce. His generosity knew no limits, and he truly enjoyed sharing with other BOTLs.
One time while he was at my house, he found out that a new guy was coming over for his first herf. Mac sent the word out and organized the poor bastids destruction. The newb was gifted full boxes of cigars, a full travel humidor, and just 5er after 5er. So much stuff it left him looking like a deer in the headlights, and Mac had as much delight watching it go down as the guy on the receiving end.

There's so many things I'm going to miss about Mac. Our yearly call to each other right before the baseball season starts when he was full of hope for his Mets, and the follow up call 3 weeks later when they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

The in season texts, his hatred of CCs, the doily, the "Maduro Whore" tag line, his colorblindness, his war stories, and his friendship.

Until we meet again, brother.

hotreds · 03-07-2019, 06:30 AM

Nicely put, Dom! When I saw the phone number calling me I was concerned because I normally don't get calls from Les. But, I was totally floored when I was told what happened. Mac was a special guy, a larger than life personality with a constant twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed by not only his family, but also by his many BOTL and SOTL everywhere!

Apoco · 03-07-2019, 06:56 AM

Oof. Mac will be heavily missed.

mosesbotbol · 03-07-2019, 07:02 AM

So young, so sad. RIP.

Any memorial set up?

Remo · 03-07-2019, 07:13 AM

Terrible news, RIP brother. Thoughts to Kelli and all his friends and family.

CigarNut · 03-07-2019, 08:03 AM

I'm stunned… My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

yourchoice · 03-07-2019, 08:24 AM

I am at a loss for words. Just a great guy. I'm stunned.

Prayers for Kelli, friends and family.

BigAsh · 03-07-2019, 08:31 AM

I'm truly at a loss for words...Just "broke balls" with him a few days ago....good natured "Mets suck" texts after the Phillies signed Harper....many great memories, all of which bring a smile in these sad times....RIP my brother

longknocker · 03-07-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Spent the night with Mac and Kellie on my mind. I definitely cried a little, but I mostly laughed, which is a testament to the type of person Mac was.

He was one of the first people I really connected with here.
There is a B&M, that rolls their own cigars close by, and, surprise, Mac liked the maduros.
After finding out he was a fan, in true CA fashion, I packed up and sent my first bomb.
I included a nice little letter, and below my signature I wrote P.S. David Wright is gay.
He got a huge kick out of that, and it really was the catalyst to our friendship as it seemed to blossom from there.

Like many a newbie, I also received my first bomb from Mac, or as he called it, sMACk sauce. His generosity knew no limits, and he truly enjoyed sharing with other BOTLs.
One time while he was at my house, he found out that a new guy was coming over for his first herf. Mac sent the word out and organized the poor bastids destruction. The newb was gifted full boxes of cigars, a full travel humidor, and just 5er after 5er. So much stuff it left him looking like a deer in the headlights, and Mac had as much delight watching it go down as the guy on the receiving end.

There's so many things I'm going to miss about Mac. Our yearly call to each other right before the baseball season starts when he was full of hope for his Mets, and the follow up call 3 weeks later when they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

The in season texts, his hatred of CCs, the doily, the "Maduro Whore" tag line, his colorblindness, his war stories, and his friendship.

Until we meet again, brother.

Thanks For Sharing This, Dom. No One Could Say It Better.

stearns · 03-07-2019, 08:43 AM

****... used to drive down to newport news on the weekend in college just to herf at his house with the local crew, laughing at his stories of which MLB player was cool and which was an asshole when he would ask for a signature for his wall of signed baseballs

this really ****ing sucks

elderboy02 · 03-07-2019, 09:41 AM

****, this took the breath out of me. I never met him in person, but I have chatted with him many times on here.

This is a huge loss. RIP buddy.

Scottw · 03-07-2019, 09:44 AM

RIP Mac, beyond tragic news

icehog3 · 03-07-2019, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks For Sharing This, Dom. No One Could Say It Better.

Agreed. Thank you, Dom.

AdamJoshua · 03-07-2019, 09:57 AM

I can’t even believe it. Well these a suck feeling for you. Rest In Peace, brother.

GreekGodX · 03-07-2019, 10:02 AM

RIP Mac. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I’m Glad you shared that Dom.

massphatness · 03-07-2019, 10:04 AM

I am floored. And speechless. And cannot fathom this.

Coach Deg · 03-07-2019, 10:33 AM

I was at work when I got the text from Dom last night and had to go outside to catch my breathe. Way too soon to lose such a good guy. Thoughts and prayers to Kelli and family.

03-06-2019, 09:00 PM	#21
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Wow! Prayers ascend for Mac's family... And for all those who loved and cared for him, including the CA community floored by this tragedy. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-06-2019, 09:28 PM	#22
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA WTF? I'm stunned. My condolences to Kelli and all of those who knew him.

03-06-2019, 09:49 PM	#23
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,625 Trading: (1)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Just now saw this. So sorry to read it. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

03-07-2019, 06:09 AM	#24
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Spent the night with Mac and Kellie on my mind. I definitely cried a little, but I mostly laughed, which is a testament to the type of person Mac was. He was one of the first people I really connected with here. There is a B&M, that rolls their own cigars close by, and, surprise, Mac liked the maduros. After finding out he was a fan, in true CA fashion, I packed up and sent my first bomb. I included a nice little letter, and below my signature I wrote P.S. David Wright is gay. He got a huge kick out of that, and it really was the catalyst to our friendship as it seemed to blossom from there. Like many a newbie, I also received my first bomb from Mac, or as he called it, sMACk sauce. His generosity knew no limits, and he truly enjoyed sharing with other BOTLs. One time while he was at my house, he found out that a new guy was coming over for his first herf. Mac sent the word out and organized the poor bastids destruction. The newb was gifted full boxes of cigars, a full travel humidor, and just 5er after 5er. So much stuff it left him looking like a deer in the headlights, and Mac had as much delight watching it go down as the guy on the receiving end. There's so many things I'm going to miss about Mac. Our yearly call to each other right before the baseball season starts when he was full of hope for his Mets, and the follow up call 3 weeks later when they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. The in season texts, his hatred of CCs, the doily, the "Maduro Whore" tag line, his colorblindness, his war stories, and his friendship. Until we meet again, brother. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

03-07-2019, 06:30 AM	#25
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Nicely put, Dom! When I saw the phone number calling me I was concerned because I normally don't get calls from Les. But, I was totally floored when I was told what happened. Mac was a special guy, a larger than life personality with a constant twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed by not only his family, but also by his many BOTL and SOTL everywhere! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-07-2019, 06:56 AM	#26
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Oof. Mac will be heavily missed.

03-07-2019, 07:02 AM	#27
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA So young, so sad. RIP. Any memorial set up? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-07-2019, 07:13 AM	#28
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA Terrible news, RIP brother. Thoughts to Kelli and all his friends and family. __________________

03-07-2019, 08:03 AM	#29
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I'm stunned… My thoughts and prayers are with his family. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-07-2019, 08:24 AM	#30
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I am at a loss for words. Just a great guy. I'm stunned. Prayers for Kelli, friends and family.

03-07-2019, 08:31 AM	#31
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I'm truly at a loss for words...Just "broke balls" with him a few days ago....good natured "Mets suck" texts after the Phillies signed Harper....many great memories, all of which bring a smile in these sad times....RIP my brother __________________ Keith

03-07-2019, 08:43 AM	#33
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA **... used to drive down to newport news on the weekend in college just to herf at his house with the local crew, laughing at his stories of which MLB player was cool and which was an asshole when he would ask for a signature for his wall of signed baseballs this really **ing sucks __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

03-07-2019, 09:41 AM	#34
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA ****, this took the breath out of me. I never met him in person, but I have chatted with him many times on here. This is a huge loss. RIP buddy.

03-07-2019, 09:44 AM	#35
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA RIP Mac, beyond tragic news __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

03-07-2019, 09:57 AM	#37
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I can’t even believe it. Well these a suck feeling for you. Rest In Peace, brother.

03-07-2019, 10:02 AM	#38
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA RIP Mac. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I’m Glad you shared that Dom. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

03-07-2019, 10:04 AM	#39
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I am floored. And speechless. And cannot fathom this. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

03-07-2019, 10:33 AM	#40
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Another tragedy strikes CA I was at work when I got the text from Dom last night and had to go outside to catch my breathe. Way too soon to lose such a good guy. Thoughts and prayers to Kelli and family. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!!!