2008 Christmas/Holiday Card Swap... come on sign in ;)

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11-14-2008, 07:42 PM
RICHARD

Got the international cards out today and some others...:D

I always start with the far away ones and work my way closer to home!

http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp
A nice zip code finder!
11-15-2008, 04:11 PM
krazyaboutkatz

Well, I've been very lazy and I haven't started any of them yet.:o I hope to be able to finish all of the international cards this weekend though.
11-15-2008, 05:34 PM
Freedom

Working on my list!

Wenisrubber's zip code didn't come through correctly. Should be 97478

LabLoverKEB - you only provided your last initial, not last name. Have you done this before? Will the post office deliver? Or did you mean to include it? I don't know what to do on this one!
11-15-2008, 06:04 PM
Reachoutrescue

With me being away...I missed this year! I am sorry. I hope all have fun and get some nice cards!!!
11-15-2008, 06:36 PM
Casper

Goodness, I feel like such a slacker! I'm going to get to work on my cards right away. :-)

A quick question first, how long do you estimate it takes for the cards to get to international PTers?
11-15-2008, 08:21 PM
Freedom

Depends on the country. Mexico, Guatamala, probably 6 weeks. Europe is via air maila nd quite fast, a week?

I already received my first card! From England, from one of my mum's friends. She still thinks they send the mail by ship, and is always the first one I receive. :)
11-16-2008, 06:08 AM
Barbara

I'll send the first ones next week from London. In Germany we have that stupid rule that cards that are bigger or smaller than standard cost about double. Now all non-EU countries cost already abour 1.50 standard, so the other formats (which occur often in X-mas cards) would be 3 € per card!
As I am in London next week I'll send them from there;)
11-16-2008, 07:46 AM
Casper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom

Depends on the country. Mexico, Guatamala, probably 6 weeks. Europe is via air maila nd quite fast, a week?

Thank you! I plan on sending out cards Tuesday or Wednesday if all goes well. :)
11-16-2008, 05:25 PM
Freedom

done!
11-16-2008, 11:15 PM
krazyaboutkatz

I finished all of my international cards on the list and a few that weren't on the list as well. I plan on mailing them out tomorrow morning.:)

Then I plan on doing a few cards each night from the list until I'm done. I don't want to mail these out too early so I'll probably wait until after the Thanksgiving holidays before I mail them.;)
11-17-2008, 10:22 AM
RICHARD

Dang, I hate being a guy!

I have to do all the stuff that I could share with my wife or SO....

LOL, Mom would do the writing and dad would lick the envelopes.

So I sent y'all some DNA along with the card!

NOW, THAT SHOULD WRECK YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!:D:rolleyes::eek:

I have a handful to go and dropped off a few yesterday, did more last night and have more or less 10 to go!:D

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Next year can we start the swap in JULY?:D
11-17-2008, 04:03 PM
Catty1

Oh, RICHARD, you tart! Sharing your DNA with the whole world! How are ANY of us supposed to feel special??? :p:D
11-17-2008, 05:10 PM
RICHARD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catty1

Oh, RICHARD, you tart! Sharing your DNA with the whole world! How are ANY of us supposed to feel special??? :p:D

Ignore the man behind the curtain.............. It's the way you want to clone it.:eek::rolleyes::o
11-18-2008, 08:24 AM
anna_66

Well, I received my first card...thanks Richard! (loved the Tony pop up:D)

I haven't even started on my cards:eek:
11-18-2008, 08:31 AM
Maya & Inka's mommy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom

Depends on the country. Mexico, Guatamala, probably 6 weeks. Europe is via air maila nd quite fast, a week?

A week is standard:)
11-18-2008, 08:47 AM
Freedom

I mailed all the out of country ones yesterday. Will hold the rest until after Thanksgiving.
11-18-2008, 09:24 AM
RICHARD

Quote:

Originally Posted by anna_66

Well, I received my first card...thanks Richard! (loved the Tony pop up:D)

I haven't even started on my cards:eek:

DUDE! Glad you enjoyed it. It took me about 10 minutes to 'mount' him
11-18-2008, 12:06 PM
Husky_mom

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD

So I sent y'all some DNA along with the card!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catty1

Sharing your DNA with the whole world!

.... I think he ´s not SHARING his DNA.... this is this plan to dominate the world...:eek::eek:

sending samples for lil Richards all over the world.... LOL :p;)
11-18-2008, 07:35 PM
Cincy'sMom

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD

. It took me about 10 minutes to 'mount' him

There is something soooo wrong it that!! But it is a family site so I won't comment beyond that!!!

Started my cards? I haven't even thought about what I am doing for cards!!!!
11-18-2008, 10:49 PM
ramanth

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cincy'sMom

There is something soooo wrong it that!! But it is a family site so I won't comment beyond that!!!

Started my cards? I haven't even thought about what I am doing for cards!!!!

LOL! Same. Been thinking about having a family portrait done (us and the dogs) and getting cards made. Just haven't had time to get everyone together. :rolleyes:
11-19-2008, 07:51 PM
cassiesmom

I have to sit out this year because of finances. It was a lot of fun last year, though!
11-20-2008, 11:34 AM
Felicia's Mom

My first card came today. Thanks, Richard and Ed.:D

The only cards I have mailed so far are the ones to Australia, Mexico and Guatemala.
11-20-2008, 03:23 PM
luckies4me

Does anyone know how much postage will be for the non U.S. people participating in the swap? I want to get those sent out soon. I looked at the postal service site but cannot see where to go to get the info?
11-20-2008, 03:26 PM
Husky_mom

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckies4me

Does anyone know how much postage will be for the non U.S. people participating in the swap? I want to get those sent out soon. I looked at the postal service site but cannot see where to go to get the info?

use the link I posted.. it states all info needed ;) ... it´s on the first post first page

ETA: you can choose any one you want, depending on how fast you want them delivered

International Prices
International Service Average Delivery Time Starting Price Pricing Factors
Global Express Guaranteed 1-3 days From $29.95 Prices based on weight and distance
Express Mail International 3 - 5 days From $23.95 Prices based on weight and distance
Flat rate envelope available!
Priority Mail International 6-10 days From $9.95 Prices based on weight and shape
Flat rate options available!
First-Class Mail International varies From $0.72 Prices based on weight and distance
11-20-2008, 04:15 PM
karlyb

Wow! I received my first card today. Thanks Richard - you sure are on the ball!

I haven't participated on the forum much this year due to computer problems but I so much enjoy the Christmas card swap.
11-20-2008, 04:42 PM
Freedom

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckies4me

Does anyone know how much postage will be for the non U.S. people participating in the swap? I want to get those sent out soon. I looked at the postal service site but cannot see where to go to get the info?

It is easiest to take them to the Post Office. There is one price for Europe and UK, another for Canada/Mexico/Guatemala, and another for New Zealand and Australia.

Sorry, can't remember if all those countries are in the PT swap, I am participating in more than one card swap.
11-20-2008, 05:10 PM
Suki Wingy

I feel really bad because now I don't know if I'll be able to get them all mailed out in time, if ever. You can take my name off the list if you want to, I guess. I have some cards made but not all and I'm not sure if I can afford international shipping now even though I could have when I signed up. I'm also moving away before Christmas but I'm sure if any make their way here my dad will put them all in a bigger envelope and send them.
So I guess if you have extra, you can send me one but you may not get one in return.
11-20-2008, 06:33 PM
Andie

Got Richard's today!!!!!! Thanks, I needed a little pick me up!

I got mine addressed (all except for wenisrubber). That should count for something. :p Signing tonight. In the mail tomorrow... maybe...hopefully.
11-20-2008, 08:37 PM
captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felicia's Mom

My first card came today. Thanks, Richard and Ed.:D

The only cards I have mailed so far are the ones to Australia, Mexico and Guatemala.

That's ME - I am in Australia :)

I have printed out the "doggie pic", the labels, and will have them posted on 1st December.

Looking forward to it.
11-21-2008, 11:49 AM
krazyaboutkatz

I received my first card yesterday from Richard and Ed. Thanks so much for the cute card.:) I still haven't started on the rest of my cards yet though.:o
11-21-2008, 12:35 PM
lvpets2002

:) Yes I got my Lovley Card yesterday from Richard Rebel & the Ed.. many thanks == I will be doing mine over the holidays..
11-24-2008, 02:07 PM
RICHARD

DONE!

I just have a handful of non-PT members to go and I am done with all my cards......:D

Last year I panicked toward the end!
11-24-2008, 02:20 PM
Andie

Got all the international ones in the mail Friday and got all my "States" ppl in the mail this morning. And it's not even Thanksgiving yet. :D I'm good. Not as good as Richard but still good.
11-24-2008, 03:25 PM
Husky_mom

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD

DONE!

I just have a handful of non-PT members to go and I am done with all my cards......:D

Last year I panicked toward the end!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andie

Got all the international ones in the mail Friday and got all my "States" ppl in the mail this morning. And it's not even Thanksgiving yet. :D I'm good. Not as good as Richard but still good.

WOW!!... look at you working elfs...now please breathe.. haha.. and give your hands a nice massage.. ;)
11-24-2008, 05:55 PM
captain

I got Freedoms card yesterday :)
11-24-2008, 06:21 PM
Karen

Hey, I have an idea that Captain's post brought to mind. Could those of you outside the US just keep track of how long each card took to get to you? That way, we will have a better-than-official-estimates idea for next time! :)
11-24-2008, 09:00 PM
krazyaboutkatz

I finished all of my cards on the list Sat. night.:) I then worked on some other PT cards that weren't on the list and now I only have about 13-15 more cards to do. Then I'll be all done. I won't mail these until Dec.1st or so because I don't want them to get to you too early.;)
11-24-2008, 09:17 PM
captain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karen

Hey, I have an idea that Captain's post brought to mind. Could those of you outside the US just keep track of how long each card took to get to you? That way, we will have a better-than-official-estimates idea for next time! :)

SIGH ............ OK ...:p

Just to share a NON-Christmas card story. I purchased beads from Tamara on her Etsy store - took 5 days!!!!!!! from her door to mine!!!!!:eek:
11-24-2008, 11:15 PM
sparks19

Well... I just ordered my photo cards two days ago.

I should have them monday next week at the latest (thanksgiving and all)

Once I get them I will be addressing them and sending them out ASAP :)
11-25-2008, 05:04 AM
Maya & Inka's mommy

My cards were ready weeks ago. But I am still working on writing the addresses and a personal note! I will try to get everything to the PO this week :D

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