Xmas Card List - HOW to arrange it!

[dukedogsmom]

I have to vote 3 or 4. I hate to but I think that's the only way I can do it this year. If the most people want to send to everyone, I'll just have to back out. I would love to send to all but it's just not possible for me

[Logan]

Time is more of an issue for me than the postage costs. I voted for the 4th option. But I will respect the wishes of the group, whatever you all decide.

[pitc9]

I voted for #1

[lbaker]

I would say #1, although last year I got a bit more than half way through my list before I had a very sad RB dog incident and got the serious blues and could not continue. I think post cards are a great idea if one can't afford a card, envelope and stamp expense. I also think Mayor Karen's idea has great potential... maybe let's see how many end up on the "master list". I still have names and addresses (assuming they haven't changed) from the last several years so I had planned on sending cards even if we didn't have a master plan. As someone else mentioned, I don't really have other friends or family beside you all so this is a definate high-light of the season for me.
Laurie

[dukedogsmom]

If the list is no bigger than last year, I could probably do it. Apprx 50 people or so. I guess we do need to get this resolved, though. I can start saving now so it won't be bad. I really did enjoy getting them all last year. So, I'll quit fence sitting and just vote for one. I'm going to use a photo from last year to put on the cards.

[trayi52]

I would love to do this, but I just can't afford to send to everybody unless the list was small.

Willie

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by lynnestankard
That's the problem Randi - I think the thing that bothers me is the HUGE amount of postage - as a big percent of the list is American/Canadian and for us Europeans it definately is a deciding factor.

A suggestion for those over seas. I know what one PT'er did last year was find a US "sponsor." Then she sent all her cards to that one person, along with some money for US stamps I would assume, then the US person sent the cards out through the US mail. I think this might be much cheaper because you would just pay once to have a box of cards sent, and then just the 37 cents for a stamp instead of the overseas rate. Of course, this would mean that you would have to have your cards done way ahead of time to get the box a chance to get here then get the cards a chance to get out, but if you can do that, I'm sure there would be "somebody" (wink, wink) who might be willing to help.

[jenluckenbach]

Sorry, But my suggestion is NOT the same as number 4. I guess what I should have said was #4 except that you can have the option of choosing 1 list or 2 lists or 3 lists. As some people can only afford a group of 10 others might be able to do a group of 20. THAT is where I had the difference.

[Cinder & Smoke]

There *IS* another way to cut the "costs" that hasn't been mentioned ~

Make the "Master List" with TWO sections >

One Section with MAIL Addresses ... and
Another Section with E-mail Addresses ...
Note: E-mail addresses should be listed for ALL participants.

Leave it up to each participant WHICH Half of
the list they wish to be on.

Folks who wish to send Greetings by E-mail can either
"build" their own card with pictures or artwork;
or use one of the Many Internet "E-card" web sites which are available.

Food for Thought.

/s/ Phred
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[lbaker]

So simple any phool should have thought of it (no Phred, I'm not calling anyone a phool ) HOORAY for Phred

[aly]

Well in the past we've had the e-mail list seperate from the snail mail card list. Personally I think it works better that way because it is less work on the organizers.

[aly]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Sorry, But my suggestion is NOT the same as number 4.

Yeeek, sorry I misunderstood the way you explained it then

(It is practically the same though cause there is no rule saying you can't request to be in several of the groups )

[Edwina's Secretary]

I voted for number 2....I don't send cards to receive cards anymore than I give gifts in order to receive them. And I understand the expense issue.

In addition to the suggestion Debbie made....Postcards...which is what Christmas cards were originally....only cost .26 to mail. That's an .11 savings each!

[ScantyNebula]

I chose option 4 because I'm broke at the moment .. if things changed I would choose option 1

[ScantyNebula]

Postcards!! Never thought of that .. what a great idea ...