This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum

01-28-2009, 10:00 PM

Hey guys,
As some of you may remember over a year ago I asked all the Gorillas at CS if they could contribute some cigars for the Polish Troops serving in the U.S. Coalition forces. In true Gorilla fashion I was overwhelmed by the generous packages that came from the jungle.

Anyway, I had some legal back and forths with the Polish Embasy and several months later the cigars were shipped off to Afghanistan. Why not Iraq I don't know but maybe they know.

In any case, last September I was invited to the Polish Embassy as an honored guest. Shortly after I was visited by the Polish Army liaison for Washington D.C. and was presented with the following "Certificate"...

Now I made it clear that Club Stogie were the ones who deserved a majority of the credit but seeing as what's happened to CS I think it may be just as well that the site wasn't mentioned.

In any case, this certificate belongs as much to everyone of you who made this possible as it does to me.

Sorry for the delay in posting this but It's been a very rough half year for me and my family and I just hadn't been visiting any forums. I guess in a way that also worked out for the best as CS is dead and I'm glad to be able to post this for the first time here at Cigar Asylum.

This is one post that will not become property of someone who had nothing to do with creating it.

Cheers to you my BOTL brothers, you made this possible and cheered up some Soldiers a very long way from home.

Cheers,
Rob

EDIT: Below is the translated text added at the request of No1der. ~pnoon

Now I want to warn everyone that my Polish to English translation skills aren't very good.

I speak the language quite well but reading and writing are my weakpoints.

I think I did the text justice but I'm sure it could have been done better.

Below is a translation of the text:
"Mr. Robert W. Korczak-Sielicki (Me)

In the name of myself and all the soldiers of the Polish Contingency of the Army in Afghanistan I thirst to give in your hands the most sincere thanks for this warm gift that gave us such great joy.

Putting together the gesture of great respect I would like to give (you) the most sincere soldiers salute (my translation) and best wishes, lots of health and good tidings in your personal and professional life.

Signed.
Commander of Polish Contingent of the Army in Afghanistan.

Brigadier General Grzegorz Buszka"

Scottw · 01-28-2009, 10:01 PM

Aw man, that's great!!

pnoon · 01-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Very nice.
Is there any way you or someone you know could translate the text?

Snake Hips · 01-28-2009, 10:36 PM

Wow, that is very cool. I too would like to know what it says!

The things the gorillas accomplish with their generosity has always astounded me...

01-28-2009, 10:45 PM

Thanks for sharing!! Wonderful to know our members made a few others smile and a difference in the world!

01-28-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Very nice.
Is there any way you or someone you know could translate the text?

Yup, got it typed up. Now I want to warn everyone that my Polish to English translation skills aren't very good.

I speak the language quite well but reading and writing are my weakpoints.

I think I did the text justice but I'm sure it could have been done better.

Below is a translation of the text:
"Mr. Robert W. Korczak-Sielicki (Me)

In the name of myself and all the soldiers of the Polish Contingency of the Army in Afghanistan I thirst to give in your hands the most sincere thanks for this warm gift that gave us such great joy.

Putting together the gesture of great respect I would like to give (you) the most sincere soldiers salute (my translation) and best wishes, lots of health and good tidings in your personal and professional life.

Signed.
Commander of Polish Contingent of the Army in Afghanistan.

Brigadier General Grzegorz Buszka"

pnoon · 01-28-2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks, Robert.

01-28-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Thanks, Robert.

Thank you guys, like I said this is as much yours as it is mine.

Cheers,
Rob

DrDubzz · 01-28-2009, 10:52 PM

that is awesome! thanks so much for sharing that

01-28-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX2010

that is awesome! thanks so much for sharing that

I'm glad that circumstances allowed me to post it here where it belongs.

Cheers,
Rob

DrDubzz · 01-28-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No1der

I'm glad that circumstances allowed me to post it here where it belongs.

Cheers,
Rob

no doubt, I think it worked out well

SmoknTaz · 01-28-2009, 11:32 PM

This is truly amazing, thanks for sharing with us and not puff!

01-28-2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoknTaz

This is truly amazing, thanks for sharing with us and not puff!

Well, it's pretty much the members here that made this possible. There's no love like Jungle love and the fellas from the Jungle really gave a lot of love and over 1000 cigars.

Cheers,
Rob

SmokinDuck · 01-28-2009, 11:45 PM

That is absolutely awesome.

01-28-2009, 11:49 PM

That is awesome! Thank you and all the other gorillas/inmates for being so generous. My Polish wife (nee Kolashinski) thought it was cool as well!

icehog3 · 01-29-2009, 12:46 AM

Very cool, Rob!

bobarian · 01-29-2009, 12:50 AM

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

Don Fernando · 01-29-2009, 02:51 AM

that is awesome, credits to those who deserve it

Rockestone · 01-29-2009, 03:29 AM

That's great! Thanks for posting.

Throb · 01-29-2009, 04:27 AM

That is beautiful! Gorillas (or inmates) are really good people.

Puffer fish are, well...

01-28-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
No1der Guest Posts: n/a	This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Hey guys, As some of you may remember over a year ago I asked all the Gorillas at CS if they could contribute some cigars for the Polish Troops serving in the U.S. Coalition forces. In true Gorilla fashion I was overwhelmed by the generous packages that came from the jungle. Anyway, I had some legal back and forths with the Polish Embasy and several months later the cigars were shipped off to Afghanistan. Why not Iraq I don't know but maybe they know. In any case, last September I was invited to the Polish Embassy as an honored guest. Shortly after I was visited by the Polish Army liaison for Washington D.C. and was presented with the following "Certificate"... Now I made it clear that Club Stogie were the ones who deserved a majority of the credit but seeing as what's happened to CS I think it may be just as well that the site wasn't mentioned. In any case, this certificate belongs as much to everyone of you who made this possible as it does to me. Sorry for the delay in posting this but It's been a very rough half year for me and my family and I just hadn't been visiting any forums. I guess in a way that also worked out for the best as CS is dead and I'm glad to be able to post this for the first time here at Cigar Asylum. This is one post that will not become property of someone who had nothing to do with creating it. Cheers to you my BOTL brothers, you made this possible and cheered up some Soldiers a very long way from home. Cheers, Rob EDIT: Below is the translated text added at the request of No1der. ~pnoon Now I want to warn everyone that my Polish to English translation skills aren't very good. I speak the language quite well but reading and writing are my weakpoints. I think I did the text justice but I'm sure it could have been done better. Below is a translation of the text: "Mr. Robert W. Korczak-Sielicki (Me) In the name of myself and all the soldiers of the Polish Contingency of the Army in Afghanistan I thirst to give in your hands the most sincere thanks for this warm gift that gave us such great joy. Putting together the gesture of great respect I would like to give (you) the most sincere soldiers salute (my translation) and best wishes, lots of health and good tidings in your personal and professional life. Signed. Commander of Polish Contingent of the Army in Afghanistan. Brigadier General Grzegorz Buszka" Last edited by pnoon; 01-29-2009 at 09:37 AM. Reason: added translation per request of OP

01-28-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,810 Trading: (6)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Aw man, that's great!! __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

01-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Very nice. Is there any way you or someone you know could translate the text? __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-28-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Wow, that is very cool. I too would like to know what it says! The things the gorillas accomplish with their generosity has always astounded me...

01-28-2009, 10:45 PM	#5
uncballzer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Thanks for sharing!! Wonderful to know our members made a few others smile and a difference in the world!

01-28-2009, 10:50 PM	#7
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Thanks, Robert. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum that is awesome! thanks so much for sharing that

01-28-2009, 11:32 PM	#12
SmoknTaz Hiding my Visa bill Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 324 Trading: (6)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum This is truly amazing, thanks for sharing with us and not puff! __________________ Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)

01-28-2009, 11:45 PM	#14
SmokinDuck Nuts I tell ya. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ND Posts: 129 Trading: (1)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum That is absolutely awesome.

01-28-2009, 11:49 PM	#15
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum That is awesome! Thank you and all the other gorillas/inmates for being so generous. My Polish wife (nee Kolashinski) thought it was cool as well!

01-29-2009, 12:46 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,550 Trading: (60)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Very cool, Rob! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-29-2009, 12:50 AM	#17
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

01-29-2009, 02:51 AM	#18
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum that is awesome, credits to those who deserve it __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-29-2009, 03:29 AM	#19
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum That's great! Thanks for posting. __________________

01-29-2009, 04:27 AM	#20
Throb Out of the Ocean! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Largo, FL Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: This Belongs to Everyone Here at Cigar Asylum That is beautiful! Gorillas (or inmates) are really good people. Puffer fish are, well...