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On behalf of Lise, Di, Smithy, Kurt, Ben, John and myself I would like to wish you all a magnificent Christmas and a safe, prosperous and healthy New Year! :clap::party::ok:

It has been a hell of a year!

I can't thank Di, Smithy and Kurt enough for the effort they have put into the year as a whole but the last quarter in particular. It has been non stop from moving premises to the new Palacio, fitting out the premises, Lise going on maternity leave, Di filling in huge shoes, the remarkable launch and success of our ShooaAway product.....6-7 day weeks, 12 hours a day +......they are exhausted and in dire need of a 10 day break :pooped:

You couldn't ask for a better team, better group of friends who pull together and get the job done without angst or single complaint. I have stuffed up from time to time (living without Lise has not always been smooth :lookaround: ) yet Di and Smithy cover my arse, pick up the pieces and move forward.

2012 will be a huge year for us and I look forward to the success of each and every one of the team.

There have been many highlights this year but two stand out.

The first has been the whirlwind world trip catching up with old friends and meeting new ones in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dublin, Toronto, Buenos Aires and Santiago. The hospitality and laughs are the core of FOH and were showcased in spades. Time spent together is the heart and soul of the cigar community be that the local reprobates who visit Czars (and the many international members who come through) or the great banter and friendships we share on FOH.

So many of you have taken advantage of that to get together all over the world. Brilliant :D

The second highlight has been the birth Tuesday of Dominic Frank Goreta to my best friend Lise and hubby Frank. This caps off a great Christmas ....to see someone you love so happy after a decade of disappointment is beyond words. She goes home Christmas day. She sends her love and hugs to all.

I would like to thank the work and great counsel of the moderating team in Ross, Guy, Trevor, Wilkey and Ken. Their friendship, good humour and behind the scene efforts are never forgotten. Cheers gents and thankyou :clap:

Finally to all our FOH community...take a bow. You have showcased the best aspects of what a community is. Each of you are keepers of the FOH flame and you do it magnificently. Friendship, Laughter, Loyalty to each other. Life is not a Dress Rehearsal. No Tossers...No Wankers :lol3:

Merry Christmas.

Rob

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Merry Christmas to you guys also. Big thank you to Di and Kurt for all the hard work they have put in the last few months. To Rob and Smithy, congrats on the immense success of shoo away and hopefully 2012 wil be even better for you guys. Enjoy the time off, recharge them batteries and see you guys in the new year!

Cheers

Riaz

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your son just crashed my car :thumbsdwn:

You must be joking!

Posted

To Rob, Smithy, di, lisa, kurt, ben and john, cheers mates. Its been great chatting and using the forum on a daily basis lol. Be safe and have a great Christmas and new year. And to all the fellow botl on FOH, happy holidays. Its been a pleasure to get to know u all. Cheers --Mattie

p.s. if any BOTL pass through los angeles, lets link up! peace.

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He takes after his mother....

So he backed over a dog then?! :covereyes:

Cheers to all at Czar's again for an awesome year. Here's to 2012! Looking forward to getting together with you again Rob (and Smithy??) again soon hopefully. ;) And, looking forward to a great FOH get-together in Montreal at the end of January.

Everyone here has made it one heck of a year. Thanks for letting me be/stay ;) a part of it.

Cheers.

Posted

To Rob, Smithy, Lisa, Di and everyone else Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for entertaining my many queries. And to all other members here on FOH Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

P.S. Where's my order? hungry.gif

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Cheers to the Czar crew, especially new mom Lisa. :ok: And also to all fellow FOH's around the world. Light up something special this Christmas gang. cigar.gif

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Special Congratulations to Lisa and Frank on the birth of Dominic.

Rob, Lisa, Di, Smithy, Kurt, Ben, John and all the FOH community,

Greetings and Best Wishes to you all for Christmas and New Year

Eat, Drink, Smoke and Be Merry :D

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Peaceful Holidays and a good 2012 to all!

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