# Doper coffee mug exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 23, 2004, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700 "2004-10-23T00:09:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/241 "2004-11-24T14:38:07Z")
I haven’t been mugged yet either. After today, I’ll be away from the computer until Monday, so I’ll let you know what’s going on then. ---
**Author:** ![AsecretK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AsecretK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AsecretK)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/242 "2004-11-24T14:52:35Z")
> [@VunderBob](#): > > Post 9/11, you know have to take boxes in person to the post office to be sent, unless you use [Stamps.Com](http://Stamps.Com) for labeling and postage (that leaves sufficient identification of the sender that the PO doesn’t care). It was not a box, but that is still good information to know. My mother does mail packages out now and then. She has asked me to put them in the mail box with the flag up but I always just take them to work and have the mailroom give them to the mailman when he picks up the office mail. She uses the USPS website to address and pay for the postage. I guess the mailman has always taken it because it is being picked up from a company. ---
**Author:** ![Elysian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c77e96/32.png) [@Elysian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysian)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/243 "2004-11-24T14:59:00Z")
I haven’t been mugged yet. I will let you guys know when I have. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/244 "2004-11-24T15:59:41Z")
**Seeker75** , IMHO Gates is the world’s best barbeque sauce (I used to live in K.C.). I really missed it, but more and more other BBQ places are changing their sauces to taste like Gates. Here we can buy “KC Masterpiece” which comes in a bottle that looks like a Gates bottle and tastes like Gates. Item #2 - concerning U.S. \<–\> Canada mail I was browsing the USPS web site and came across [this bulletin](http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2004/pr04_069.htm?) dated Oct. 2004. > [@](#): > > CANADIAN OFFICIALS STRICTLY ENFORCE CUSTOMS, ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR INBOUND INTERNATIONAL MAIL > WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Postal Service is alerting customers mailing items to Canada they must comply with strict Canadian Customs and postal administration addressing requirements. > … \< a bunch of rigid petty rules \> … > Canadian Customs offices report a backlog of incoming postal items containing incomplete or inaccurate information. According to Canadian officials, these items eventually will be returned to their points of origin for correction by the sender as soon as practical. It sounds like Canada recently implemented a new policy, and I’m guessing they’re going through an adjustment period. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/245 "2004-11-24T18:03:35Z")
I need one of you to e-mail me at work with twickster’s correct name spelling and mailing address. Apparently, I entered something wrong when I ordered the mug and now FedEx can’t deliver. I’m at work until 5:00 ET. My home e-mail is in my profile. I e-mailed you both with my work address. Thanks guys! oh, and sorry twickster - it looks like the crystal ball was wrong. It didn’t forsee me screwing up. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/246 "2004-11-24T18:15:05Z")
In the mail today. Sorry for the delay. Let me know if it arrives okay. For insurance I did not pay. I did mark it FRA-GI-LE. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/247 "2004-11-24T18:21:06Z")
> [@congodwarf](#): > > oh, and sorry twickster - it looks like the crystal ball was wrong. It didn’t forsee me screwing up. :smack: Not a prob – I just emailed you at the address in your profile – and from my work email, so check your spam catcher in case it didn’t like the mystery dot com involved. ---
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/248 "2004-11-24T19:26:17Z")
**Anna, laina** … Tsk tsk tsk! Shame on you! Gate’s is the devil’s toe jam compared to the tangy elixir that is Bryant’s. And here’s why- it contains LARD. Don’t believe me? Check the bottle. You know what Emeril says: “Pork fat rules!” **Anna** , if you think it’s good on tater tots try dipping fresh, skin-on fries in the Bryant’s. Now THAT’S some good eatin’. If you’re ever up KC way, I implore you to pay hommage to the original Bryant’s joint. Great beef, great turkey, great chicken. If you’re in a sweeter, sassier mood try LC’s. Best damned burnt ends and beans on the planet. Hey, I’m passionate about barbeque and sauces. As if you couldn’t tell. BBQ is like a religion here. I’m so glad you dig the sauce! ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/249 "2004-11-24T20:06:09Z")
> [@Seeker74](#): > > **Anna, laina** … Tsk tsk tsk! Shame on you! Gate’s is the devil’s toe jam compared to the tangy elixir that is Bryant’s. . . . > Hey, I’m passionate about barbeque and sauces. As if you couldn’t tell. BBQ is like a religion here. > > I’m so glad you dig the sauce! I misunderstood. I thought you sent a bottle of Gates. Otherwise I would’ve said nothing. I don’t want to start a barbeque flame war. ---
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2004, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/250 "2004-11-24T22:09:58Z")
> [@laina\_f](#): > > I misunderstood. I thought you sent a bottle of Gates. Otherwise I would’ve said nothing. I don’t want to start a barbeque flame war. I hope I didn’t sound bitchy. :eek: I didn’t mean to. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2004, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/251 "2004-11-25T16:22:02Z")
> [@laina\_f](#): > > It sounds like Canada recently implemented a new policy, and I’m guessing they’re going through an adjustment period. Oh dear. I know I had to fill out a ginormous customs document, unlike the tiny little green card we used to use, but I don’t think I put CANADA all in CAPS on the LAST LINE. There may be a Canada doper out there cursing my name, if only said doper knew what name to curse! _sob_ ---
**Author:** ![picker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/picker/32/13969_2.png) [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2004, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/252 "2004-11-25T16:48:14Z")
**Hillbilly Queen** , forgive me for not posting sooner. Your wonderful kitten covered mug arrived a few weeks ago, but I’ve been on the road and unable to get away from work until this point. Thanks so much for the coffee! Unfortunately, the Moon Pies and Goo-Goo Clusters were a little to, erm, sweet, for our tastes (we don’t eat any sweets at all here in **pickerville**.) I did however pass them along to _my_ muggee, who should receive his NLT Friday - (shipped Monday around 5 PM, 2 to 3 day from Madison to Scranton, PA) Yea, I’m talking to you, **Casey1505**. If you haven’t received it yet, it should be there Friday. If not, email me and I’ll track the package. ---
**Author:** ![Elysian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c77e96/32.png) [@Elysian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysian)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2004, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/253 "2004-11-25T17:12:50Z")
I got my mug yesterday! However, whoever sent it to me didn’t include their SDMB name, so I’m not sure who sent it. But thank you! It’s a nice mug and come good coffee. I’ve never heard of your little town – I’ll have to google it and find out more. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2004, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/254 "2004-11-25T17:43:11Z")
Ok - just to update some folks - I sent out 4 packages to the US on the 12th of November and 3 of them arrived yesterday, which is 13 days, the 4th I haven’t heard anything yet - so, if anyone hasn’t received their mug yet, hold tight - it could be coming from Canada! FWIW, I watched my mug (that I was sending) put on the Canada post truck on Tuesday evening, so it’s enroute, at the very least. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2004, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/255 "2004-11-25T17:56:04Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > Oh dear. > > I know I had to fill out a ginormous customs document, unlike the tiny little green card we used to use, but I don’t think I put CANADA all in CAPS on the LAST LINE. > > There may be a Canada doper out there cursing my name, if only said doper knew what name to curse! _sob_ It will be interesting to see if any mugs are returned to sender due to the address not being in all capital letters. Surely it would be far easier for the postal employee to simply write “CANADA” on the address than to return the package. But then I don’t pretend to understand the workings of the bureaucratic mind. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2004, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/256 "2004-11-26T04:49:10Z")
> [@picker](#): > > Yea, I’m talking to you, **Casey1505**. If you haven’t received it yet, it should be there Friday. If not, email me and I’ll track the package. No worries. 😃 It’ll sure beat the end of the month bills I’ll be getting, and I havent had a goo-goo cluster in ages! ---
**Author:** ![Time\_Like\_Tears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df705f/32.png) [@Time\_Like\_Tears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Time_Like_Tears)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2004, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/257 "2004-11-26T05:25:02Z")
::Run run run…open door…check!- sigh.:: Still no mug for me. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2004, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/258 "2004-11-27T01:35:01Z")
> [@congodwarf](#): > > … the magical orb is worried that your mugging wont be as cool as everyone elses. No – much cooler! Today I got an extremely cute snowman mug with cocoa mix and candy canes. Yum! Your crystal ball was correct that I’ve got a horrendous sweet tooth and I’m much more likely to use a mug for cocoa than for coffee. Thanks a million, **congodwarf**! ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2004, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/259 "2004-11-27T06:26:40Z")
I keep watching. I keep waiting. I keep wondering. I’m trying to check only when the mailman has actually been here. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700/260 "2004-11-28T01:50:29Z")
I’m really hoping that a mug arrived for **Avarie537** by now - it went out priority mail, so it should be there. If for some reason it doesn’t get there by, say, the 1st, let me know and I can send another one out. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-coffee-mug-exchange/270700.md?page=14)