# Time for the "Middle of 2015" Postcard Exhange! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 7, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507 "2015-07-07T21:08:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/181 "2015-08-21T17:15:48Z")
Thank you, **kayaker** , **JoseB** , and **WhyChild** , for the updates. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/182 "2015-08-21T17:20:04Z")
> [@jayrey](#): > > Thank you, **kayaker** , **JoseB** , and **WhyChild** , for the updates. At this point, I’m not clear what I’m supposed to do with all these dogs that shoot radioactive bees oiut of their mouths. Only that the cost of breeding them is coming out of \*\*jayrey’s \*\*salary. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/183 "2015-08-21T18:20:13Z")
Got a second card from **davida03801** yesterday showcasing a covered bridge in Stowe VT. And it’s not just any bridge…it’s haunted by a ghost named Emily. The bridge even has it’s own [website](http://www.emilysbridge.com/). Pretty cool! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/184 "2015-08-21T18:31:10Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > A _very_ funny/cute/appropriate card from **BeeGee** , thanks! > > And I would have gotten it a week ago, but it was accidentally delivered to a neighbor who was vacationing and had a hold put on their mail. Neighbor was perplexed. She apologized for reading my postcard, but said it didn’t make much sense to her. I thanked her and went back to cleaning out my car. 😉 Oh, thank goodness, I thought I was losing my mind. I’ll bet your neighbor was confused. I think that card was printed sometime around 1957-64. I was afraid maybe they went through the mail slower… ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/185 "2015-08-21T22:13:19Z")
> [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](#): > > At this point, I’m not clear what I’m supposed to do with all these dogs that shoot radioactive bees oiut of their mouths. Only that the cost of breeding them is coming out of \*\*jayrey’s \*\*salary. I’m telling you, **Skald** , you’re gonna be glad someday to have those dogs in your repetoire. And if the cost of breeding them comes out my salary, then they belong to me and you’ll have to pay ME to use them. 🆒 In the meantime, would you please teleport one each to **MissTake** , **Weedy** , **melodyharmonius** , and **Melaleuca**? Sad to say, they did not keep up their end of the bargain. Radioactive bees covered in dog slobber seems like a fitting punishment. I will be sending out PMs to a few folks, soliciting their help in sending cards to those who didn’t receive their fair share. If (and _ **only if** _) you received all (or more) than you expected to and want to send more, please PM me. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/186 "2015-08-21T23:07:32Z")
I’ll send more cards. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/187 "2015-08-21T23:17:50Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I’ll send more cards. Really? You have already gone above and beyond this round, my friend, but if you’re willing, I’ll send you some names and addresses. I know folks love your cards. ---
**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:** [August 22, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/188 "2015-08-22T01:14:08Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > Got a second card from **davida03801** yesterday showcasing a covered bridge in Stowe VT. And it’s not just any bridge…it’s haunted by a ghost named Emily. The bridge even has it’s own [website](http://www.emilysbridge.com/). Pretty cool! Thanks! Me too! Cool card, innit? ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/189 "2015-08-22T01:16:26Z")
I can send more if needed! ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/190 "2015-08-22T01:50:14Z")
I learned a new word today, quite appropriate for this thread: _ **Deltiology** _ It’s the study and collection of postcards. According to the wiki article, deltiology is the third largest “collecting hobby” after stamp collecting and coin/banknote collecting. ps: I’d be happy to send out another card or two. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/191 "2015-08-22T01:53:50Z")
> [@jayrey](#): > > I’m telling you, **Skald** , you’re gonna be glad someday to have those dogs in your repetoire. And if the cost of breeding them comes out my salary, then they belong to me and you’ll have to pay ME to use them. 🆒 > > In the meantime, would you please teleport one each to **MissTake** , **Weedy** , **melodyharmonius** , and **Melaleuca**? Sad to say, they did not keep up their end of the bargain. Radioactive bees covered in dog slobber seems like a fitting punishment. > > I will be sending out PMs to a few folks, soliciting their help in sending cards to those who didn’t receive their fair share. If (and _ **only if** _) you received all (or more) than you expected to and want to send more, please PM me. I have a few more i cam send. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/192 "2015-08-22T02:40:41Z")
I have one I could send, but it’s PG-13. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2015, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/193 "2015-08-25T16:45:13Z")
I have PMd a few folks who have kindly offered to send more cards. Please check in if you receive more postcards. Thanks! ---
**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:** [August 26, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/194 "2015-08-26T01:48:48Z")
> [@jayrey](#): > > …In the meantime, would you please teleport one each to **MissTake** , **Weedy** , **melodyharmonius** , and **Melaleuca**? Sad to say, they did not keep up their end of the bargain. Radioactive bees covered in dog slobber seems like a fitting punishment… Behold, they are an abomination in my sight. I’ll send out more postcards, too, if needed. ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2015, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/195 "2015-08-26T08:56:04Z")
I also am quite willing to send more cards. Why don’t we just forget about those who dropped out and go for another round? ---
**Author:** ![davida03801](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5e925/32.png) [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2015, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/196 "2015-08-26T11:34:23Z")
**Jayrey**. Thank you for organizing this event as I have greatly enjoyed. How often do these exchanges take place ? I do not want to miss the next one. Anyway you could put me on the permanent list ? Any future postcard exchange I am in. ---
**Author:** ![jayrey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/197 "2015-08-26T23:59:07Z")
Thank you, **davida03801**. Very kind of you to say. I do keep the lists of participants from previous exchanges, so I’ll let you know when we do another one. And has for doing another exchange: **Anaglyph** has moved that we do another round _ **now** _. If we choose to do so, I’ll divvy up the last rounds’ participants (minus the dropouts) into different groups. Do I hear a second? ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/198 "2015-08-27T08:32:52Z")
I just received a postcard from \*\*BeeGee \*\*with a recipe for [Texas Margarita Pie](http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1316397-Texas-Margarita-Pie). I agree that the leaves used for decoration in the image do not look very edible - I would probably switch them for small mint or lemon balm leaves. But then, I also agree that I would probably drink the tequila straight and not bother with the pie. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2015, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/199 "2015-08-27T14:28:33Z")
> [@jayrey](#): > > Thank you, **davida03801**. Very kind of you to say. I do keep the lists of participants from previous exchanges, so I’ll let you know when we do another one. > > And has for doing another exchange: > > **Anaglyph** has moved that we do another round _ **now** _. If we choose to do so, I’ll divvy up the last rounds’ participants (minus the dropouts) into different groups. Do I hear a second? I’d be up for another round now, so I second. ---
**Author:** ![Algher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Algher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algher)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2015, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507/200 "2015-08-27T17:23:32Z")
I am up for a second round, and hoping that my international cards somehow make it still. I just need to get out and buy some stamps. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-the-middle-of-2015-postcard-exhange/724507.md?page=11)