# The Great Summer 2014 Postcard Exchange! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 16, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312 "2014-07-16T22:28:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/1 "2014-07-16T22:28:13Z")
We did one in Winter. We did one in Spring. It’s time to start hovering over your mailbox again! **Elendil’s Heir** , who coordinated the last coupla rounds, has graciously agreed to let me organize this one. So, here’s your opportunity to get three (3!!) postcards from Dopers around the world. (Okay, maybe not quite around the world, but last time we had some Dopers playing from Europe and Australia!) Besides, you are going to cool vacation spots right now, aren’t you? So pick up some postcards and share with your Doper friends. Here’s how to participate: Send me a PM with your real-life name and postal address by **NOON Pacific Time on July 2** 9. By August 1, if not a bit sooner, you will receive a PM from me with the names and addresses of the three Dopers to whom you’ll send postcards. I’ll try to be sure that everyone gets at least one international Doper, but make no promises. Purchase three postcards. Theme is up to you but, please, no x-rated cards. Local interest is good if you’re sending to a Doper outside of your country. Historical and tourist attractions and antique stores are good places to find postcards. Also, [www.zazzle.com](http://www.zazzle.com) has great inexpensive postcards. Write a short, clearly-written message. _Be sure to sign it with your Doper name so they will know who sent it._ Address them. Put postage on them. Mail them **NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15.** Please report back here when you have mailed your cards and when you have received yours. Be patient. Not everyone is Johnny-on-the-spot like you and they make take a bit longer to get their cards in the mail (but no later than August 15, right?) Beware: I will not hesitate to secure the services of Rhymer Enterprises to deal with Dopers who sign up and do not follow through. You do not want one of Skald’s minions visitng you, so don’t let your fellow Dopers now. All clear? Okay, go! ---
**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/2 "2014-07-17T00:43:00Z")
I’m in again. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/3 "2014-07-17T11:17:57Z")
I’m in again. PM sent. ---
**Author:** ![Grrlbrarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrlbrarian/32/4048_2.png) [@Grrlbrarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrlbrarian)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/4 "2014-07-17T14:13:28Z")
I’m in! Love to get postcards. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/5 "2014-07-17T18:13:40Z")
Thanks for the PMs. Keep 'em coming! ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/6 "2014-07-18T16:47:44Z")
C’mon now. We need more than six people to make this really interesting. You have until July 29 to sign up but don’t wait – PM me now!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrogance_ex_machina/32/192_2.png) [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrogance_Ex_Machina)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/7 "2014-07-18T17:04:53Z")
My written messages maybe dull but at least they will be sent from exotic Finland. I’m in! 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/8 "2014-07-18T18:12:53Z")
I’m in, in, in, in! Sending a PM your way 🙂 > [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](#): > > My written messages maybe dull but at least they will be sent from exotic Finland. I’m in! 🆒 o/’ o/’ Finland, Finland, Finlaaaaand… That’s the country for me! o/’ o/’ ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/9 "2014-07-18T19:35:22Z")
In again. !!! :eek: ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/10 "2014-07-18T19:55:37Z")
Thanks **Arrogance Ex Machina** – I doubt that your message will be dull – and **JoseB** and **Atomic Mama**. You are all on the list. Thanks for playing! **Atomic Mama** , I got your message about the PM and have made a note (in red ink!!) to email your list to addressees when the time comes. 🙂 Okay, I admit, I’m tempted to assign Arrogance Ex Machina to myself 'cause I want a postcard from Finland, but I promise to be fair in assignments (I’m drawing all the names out of hat!). Keep those PM comings, folks. You can’t win if you don’t play!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/11 "2014-07-19T02:55:27Z")
I’m in. Thanks for running the show this time! ---
**Author:** ![Fluffy\_PickleSniffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/77aa72/32.png) [@Fluffy\_PickleSniffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fluffy_PickleSniffer)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/12 "2014-07-19T14:15:12Z")
I’ll play again too, postcards are fun 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/13 "2014-07-19T16:35:01Z")
Thanks **Elendil’s Heir** and **FluffyPickleSniffer**. You are both on the list. Keep 'em coming. So far, we have international players from the Cayman Islands, The Netherlands, Finland, and Canada. You’d like a cool postcard from one of those places, yes? Along with witty cards from US Dopers cross the country, of course. Of course you would. PM me. ---
**Author:** ![minionkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f05b48/32.png) [@minionkat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minionkat)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/14 "2014-07-20T16:31:30Z")
I’m in. PM sent. Off to buy postcards this week. I bought extras the time before last and I still can’t find them. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/15 "2014-07-20T20:58:22Z")
Thanks minionkat. Keep looking. They have to be there _somewhere_! ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/16 "2014-07-20T23:03:47Z")
PM sent, cards bought and stamped. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/17 "2014-07-21T02:07:52Z")
By all means, yes, please buy stamps and postcards _now_. Too often in the past, people wait until the round has begun, and then are, ahem, curiously unable to find them. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/18 "2014-07-21T02:17:01Z")
Gah. I want to, but the last round was really rough. Decisions, decisions. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2014, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/19 "2014-07-21T22:57:08Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > Gah. I want to, but the last round was really rough. Decisions, decisions. Wasn’t the last round rough on you because you were incredibly creative and made your own postcards (or am I thinking of someone else)? You could just go with regular postcards this time and dress them up with colored markers, ya know. C’mon, faithfool, you know you really, really wanna play. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312/20 "2014-07-22T22:29:29Z")
I wish that was it. Out of my three recipients, only one was able to report they got it fairly shortly after I’d sent it. The other two took quite a while (due to moving and other things). I was afraid they’d been lost. Maybe this round would be better. Thanks for the pep talk. I’ll probably give in soon, because I just can’t pass up such a sweet plea. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-summer-2014-postcard-exchange/693312.md?page=2)