Captain Bob's Blend: I am dissapointed...

OK, I know what has taken place. Sykes Wilfred owns C&D. BUT,I OWN THE RECEPIE! I DID NOT SIGN A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT WITH CORNELL AND DIEHL. I have "MY" formula. I also have the sauce formula! I also paid 100% of the cost of the Art-Work which was $350.00! Craig Tarler wanted to make my blend a "tinned blend". I did not want the purchasers of my blend to pay a higher price for my blend. Therefore, we agreed that CBB would remain available in bulk and tinned depending on the customer preference. If I paid for the artwork, Craig agreed that he would pay for the printing and labels for those who wanted it tinned and those who were ordering in bulk would be able to continue to do so without a price increase. I never received remuneration for Captain Bob's Blend and still do not receive any compensation at all for my Blend. That is the way that I wanted it to be! I am very disappointed in the change of the label. I understand the concerns expressed to me about change in labeling. Specifically, as to if the "Blend" is also changed. I understand that is not the case. However, I do understand why so many of the followers of this Blend are concerned. Why Sykes would drop the artwork is beyond me! It only creates questions as to the contents. I will no longer promote CBB. I have absolutely nothing to gain by that effort. After all, I can make all of it that I wish to, in my kitchen!

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Woodsroad,
It is a statement! Discussion is always welcome because this is a Forum.

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Thank you, woodsroad.
However, I make all the CBB that I want right in my kitchen! I feel disappointment for the loyal followers of my blend that have expressed concern about the change in label. Although, I am confident that no change in the actual tobacco has taken place. I have only Sykes comments to rely on in that regard. So, I can't be positive about it. Although, I do believe him. I realize that CBB is not their top seller by any means. I also do not know any facts in that regard. Given what has taken place, I simply am not going to do any further "missionary-work" to promote my blend. I did not mind doing that while it was what Craig Tarler and I agreed upon. But, now that things have changed and I do not appreciate the change in tin artwork, I simply will refrain from any further promotion of my blend. I do believe that Sykes will probably drop the blend as a result. That is fine with me because I do not profit, nor do I really care. I resent his change in artwork as I paid for it personally. Craig Tarler has died. Chris sold to Sykes. Life goes on. I am well situated and really could care less how any of them feel about it or react to any of this. I just wanted to "square-off" with my fellow Forum friends. I can't even recall the number of phone calls, emails and PM messages that I have received as a result of the changes. I have all the CBB that I will ever want. I create it in my kitchen. I am OK with all of it. I just wanted to clear the air with fellow Forum Members.

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