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07-07-2012, 10:29 AM
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The Great 2012 SDMB Summer Postcard Exchange!
Hi, everyone,
Last year, we had fun with the 2011 Summer Postcard Exchange (well, except for the little uncertainties caused by postal unpleasantness in Canada However, PM Harper took care of that for us, God bless'im.). melodyharmonius ran it last year, but unfortunately she's MIA, so I've decided to organise it this year. Here's how it works. If you want to get three, (3), count'em, 3! postcards from witty and intelligent Dopers from around the world, just sign up here, and send me a PM with your real-life name and postal address. (You know, post - you put a stamp on it, put it in a post box, a postie will pick it up and deliver it - I'm sure if you've forgotten how to do it, it will come back to you.) Cut-off date for signing up for the first round is Saturday, July 14th. I will take all the names and addresses received by PM by that date and will send out PMs to each of you with the names and addresses of the 3 Dopers to whom you will send postcards. I will try to ensure that everyone gets at least one postcard from someone from another country. (Offer depends on availability of world-wide Dopers signing up. No warranty of world-wide Dopers is offered, express or implied. Terms may vary depending on local laws.) You then purchase 3 (three!) postcards which you want to share with other Dopers. Up to you what themes to select. Local colour is always good, especially if you're sending it to a world-wide Doper. Bear in mind some Dopers may have small children, so nothing X-rated, please. Address them. Write a short message to the Doper who is going to be thrilled to hear from you. Get stamps and put them on the post card. Put the postcard in your local mail slot. Deadline for posting your postcards is Monday, July 23rd. Please report back here as soon as you've posted them. Constrain your soul in patience (this is particularly hard for some Dopers, I remember from the last thread). Soon, postcardy goodness will arrive in your mailbox. Then, report back here that you've started receiving Doper postcards. Yay! If all goes well, there may be another round in August. However, Dopers who sign up and then don't carry through with postcards in Round 1 may find themselves exiled to the outer Pit rather than being allowed to sign up for Round 2. Decision on this point is left entirely to my sole, arbitrary discretion. Last edited by Northern Piper; 07-07-2012 at 10:30 AM. 
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#2
07-07-2012, 03:54 PM
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I'm in - PM sent. Thanks, Northern Piper!
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#7
07-07-2012, 09:33 PM
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PMd you earlier, but forgot to post. Thanks for organizing this!
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#8
07-08-2012, 06:54 AM
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 PM was sent yesterday, but didn't post here. Thanks again!
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#9
07-08-2012, 08:04 AM
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I'm in! PM sent as well 'cos I read the instructions...
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#10
07-08-2012, 08:57 AM
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Right - as of this morning, we've got eight Dopers signed up, with addresses received by pm:
Lsura Elendil's Heir Sunspace gardentraveler JoseB silenus ScareyFaerie Plus, of course, your humble servant - I will also be participating. Break-down is 4 usian, and 4 world-wide Dopers. Expression of interest posted by meenie7, but no pm with address received so far. Last edited by Northern Piper; 07-08-2012 at 09:02 AM.
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#12
07-08-2012, 10:12 AM
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Me, please. I'll even contribute my new address! We're moving this week!
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#13
07-08-2012, 07:29 PM
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It was fun last year, I'll play again.
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#14
07-10-2012, 08:21 AM
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The list is up to 11!
Lsura Elendil's Heir Sunspace gardentraveler JoseB silenus ScareyFaerie minionkat Ivorytowerdenizen FrancisCastle Northern Piper And, the supply of world-wide Dopers is holding up nicely, almost a 50/50 split. Still waiting for a postal address from meenie7.
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#15
07-10-2012, 12:46 PM
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I'm in!
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#17
07-10-2012, 02:24 PM
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Last year, after I signed up....the exchange withered and died. I'd like to give it another shot, but ...please dont hurt me if I kill the exchange again.
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#19
07-11-2012, 01:01 PM
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#21
07-11-2012, 08:32 PM
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We're now at 18.
Lsura Elendil's Heir Sunspace gardentraveler JoseB silenus ScareyFaerie minionkat Ivorytowerdenizen FrancisCastle Northern Piper FloatyGimpy Anaamika raventhief Labtrash ShelliBean Algher And, the supply of world-wide Dopers is holding up nicely, although the usians are pulling ahead a bit. And, still waiting for a postal address from meenie7.
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#22
07-11-2012, 08:45 PM
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oops - make that 17. and now that I did the math, usians/wwdopers are splitting roughly 2:1, which should still ensure that everyone will get at least one postcard from outremer.
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#27
07-12-2012, 03:58 AM
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I want to play too.
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#28
07-12-2012, 08:18 AM
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Marvellous! We're now at 21. Thanks to all the new sign-ups!
Lsura Elendil's Heir Sunspace gardentraveler JoseB silenus ScareyFaerie minionkat Ivorytowerdenizen FrancisCastle Northern Piper FloatyGimpy Anaamika raventhief Labtrash ShelliBean Algher ~Olive~ Iggy Cunctator anya marie And, still waiting for a postal address from meenie7.
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#29
07-12-2012, 08:22 AM
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#30
07-12-2012, 05:13 PM
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Me too! I've just sent off the PM today, 7/12 6:12pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time
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#31
07-12-2012, 11:46 PM
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#32
07-13-2012, 08:50 PM
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And now we are 22.
Remember, anyone who's reading and lurking, tomorrow's the deadline to sign up for postcardy goodness! Lsura Elendil's Heir Sunspace gardentraveler JoseB silenus ScareyFaerie minionkat Ivorytowerdenizen FrancisCastle Northern Piper FloatyGimpy Anaamika raventhief Labtrash ShelliBean Algher ~Olive~ Iggy Cunctator anya marie Atomic Mama And, still waiting for a postal address from meenie7.
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#33
07-16-2012, 12:19 AM
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Okay, all the pm's have gone out. There was one gitch - Atomic Mama, I got an error message, saying that you couldn't receive pm's, so I sent it to the e-mail address on your Profile page. Also, meenie7, I never got a postal address from you, so I'm afraid you're not included in this round.
Remember, deadline for posting your cards to your lucky three correspondents is Monday, July 23. Once you've mailed your post cards, please post a short notice here that you've done so, to enable me to keep track of anyone who is destined for the outer Pit. Have fun, everyone! Also, if you're one of the lucky ones who drew Elendil's Heir to send a card to, please wait until the last minute to do so - I remember from last year that he particularly enjoys the waiting process.... 
Last edited by Northern Piper; 07-16-2012 at 12:19 AM.
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#35
07-16-2012, 12:49 AM
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I know there's a time zone difference and all that, but man - that's promptness! I"m sure Elendil's Heir will approve!
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#37
07-16-2012, 12:52 AM
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You mean you haven't rushed out and posted them already, like Cunctator did? Slacker!
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#38
07-16-2012, 12:56 AM
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#39
07-16-2012, 01:10 AM
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You're not living up to your user-name!
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#40
07-16-2012, 08:31 AM
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Thanks for organizing this, NP. My three cards are written and will be in the mailbox by the end of the day.
For American Dopers, remember that the postcard rate is now 32 cents.
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#42
07-16-2012, 09:11 AM
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Will send them out shortly!
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#47
07-16-2012, 09:07 PM
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#48
07-17-2012, 02:56 AM
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I've got mine addressed and I will update when they go out.
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#50
07-17-2012, 07:07 AM
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Wednesday will be postcard-buying day for me so you'll all have to hold your breath until then!
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