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Ahi Ka

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Feb 25, 2020
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Ok, so @mikethompson mr miyagi’d me this year. when I saw a random Korean box in the mail this morning from my match @Honkytonk Man I didn’t even think of secret Santa, and wondered if Cliff had sent me something by mistake. We had been texting a bit this week and he never let the cat out of the bag.

To be honest, I had been waiting for a letter from customs to inform me I had to pay duties on shitty cigars. I was also on principle of being a smart arse going to wait until Christmas morning before opening my Secret Santa.

I love the frivolity of this thread and the random acts of generosity we collectively show to guys we don’t necessarily know. This year it was really nice to receive a surprise from someone I’ve started to get to know. It was a nice carryover from our chats and the boxes we have already sent to each other - one of his included the old boy.

This year Babbo Natale gave me a beautiful Castello. Thank you brother. A unique addition to my antique britwood heavy stash of pipes. She’s already been put to good use.

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mikethompson

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Ok, so @mikethompson mr miyagi’d me this year. when I saw a random Korean box in the mail this morning from my match @Honkytonk Man I didn’t even think of secret Santa, and wondered if Cliff had sent me something by mistake. We had been texting a bit this week and he never let the cat out of the bag.

To be honest, I had been waiting for a letter from customs to inform me I had to pay duties on shitty cigars. I was also on principle of being a smart arse going to wait until Christmas morning before opening my Secret Santa.

I love the frivolity of this thread and the random acts of generosity we collectively show to guys we don’t necessarily know. This year it was really nice to receive a surprise from someone I’ve started to get to know. It was a nice carryover from our chats and the boxes we have already sent to each other - one of his included the old boy.

This year Babbo Natale gave me a beautiful Castello. Thank you brother. A unique addition to my antique britwood heavy stash of pipes. She’s already been put to good use.

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Very nice! The spirit of Som Besths has truly touched you this year. I'm glad that the gift didn't incur any crazy taxes/penalties - I was worried about that.
 
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