Uncle bruceolee's story of the day

bruceolee · 12-18-2021, 11:21 AM

Many years ago when i could work (i worked in rehabilitation at our hospitals) I had a coworker going to the Philippines and then china for her vacation. She knew i loved cigars and wanted to sneak me in a box of cuban cigars. I told her i already could get cuban cigars and under NO circumstance was she to risk anything for me. Well she goes away with my warning for 2 weeks. When she returned she nervously hands me a box and tells me how scared she was bringing these cigars back and how she almost got caught. I thanked her and again expressed that i did not ask her to do this for me. I take the wrapped package home and i opened a package with a box of filipino cigars. Not bad cigars but most certainly NOT cuban and i was SO relieved that she didn't risk anything for me, The next day she was beaming and so proud of herself and i just didn't have the heart to tell her they were not cuban cigars. Well, thats uncle bruceolee's story today. I hope you enjoyed it and God bless you all and have a Merry Christmas!

icehog3 · 12-18-2021, 02:35 PM

Indeed, Jason....the thought is what counts. Well, that and not getting detained in Customs for hours.

Porch Dweller · 12-18-2021, 03:55 PM

I had in-laws that would bring me the clear-top Cohiba 5-pk boxes of "Cubans" when they'd go for a Caribbean Cruise. I finally had to gently break the news to them. An ex-BIL was suspicious anyway because of the prices. I told him "Yep, it's not a very wise business decision to sell $25 cigars for $6 each."

NCRadioMan · 12-19-2021, 12:57 AM

I totally get it. A number of people come in the shop to ask if their cigars are real. 9 times out of 10, fake. There seems to be alot of EL's bought that are not EL's, and alot of $200 CoRo boxes. lol I always hate to tell them but I always give them the option, before telling them, to smoke them in bliss. Most are happy to know the truth and why they are fake but a few will take it hard. No doubt, they paid quite a bit.

12-18-2021, 11:21 AM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Uncle bruceolee's story of the day Many years ago when i could work (i worked in rehabilitation at our hospitals) I had a coworker going to the Philippines and then china for her vacation. She knew i loved cigars and wanted to sneak me in a box of cuban cigars. I told her i already could get cuban cigars and under NO circumstance was she to risk anything for me. Well she goes away with my warning for 2 weeks. When she returned she nervously hands me a box and tells me how scared she was bringing these cigars back and how she almost got caught. I thanked her and again expressed that i did not ask her to do this for me. I take the wrapped package home and i opened a package with a box of filipino cigars. Not bad cigars but most certainly NOT cuban and i was SO relieved that she didn't risk anything for me, The next day she was beaming and so proud of herself and i just didn't have the heart to tell her they were not cuban cigars. Well, thats uncle bruceolee's story today. I hope you enjoyed it and God bless you all and have a Merry Christmas! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

12-18-2021, 02:35 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,284 Trading: (60)	Re: Uncle bruceolee's story of the day Indeed, Jason....the thought is what counts. Well, that and not getting detained in Customs for hours. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-18-2021, 03:55 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,392 Trading: (24)	Re: Uncle bruceolee's story of the day I had in-laws that would bring me the clear-top Cohiba 5-pk boxes of "Cubans" when they'd go for a Caribbean Cruise. I finally had to gently break the news to them. An ex-BIL was suspicious anyway because of the prices. I told him "Yep, it's not a very wise business decision to sell $25 cigars for $6 each." __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-19-2021, 12:57 AM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Uncle bruceolee's story of the day I totally get it. A number of people come in the shop to ask if their cigars are real. 9 times out of 10, fake. There seems to be alot of EL's bought that are not EL's, and alot of $200 CoRo boxes. lol I always hate to tell them but I always give them the option, before telling them, to smoke them in bliss. Most are happy to know the truth and why they are fake but a few will take it hard. No doubt, they paid quite a bit. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.