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[Borek]

Your postcard - cleverly disguised as a letter - arrived today - thank you!

Disguised as a letter? Must be the Christmas one? Glad to hear it made it but that's not the one sent in October. Last week (on 9^th) I have silently sent next batch of postcards to all addresses I have This time as a priority mail.

For the record: from what I know Andre got his one on Friday.

 

[Math Is Hard]

I GOT CARDS! One from Hypatia

and one from ...

BOREK!

Thanks so much to you both. I am a loser. I am just getting to writing my Christmas cards now.

 

[Borek]

That means so far three out of nine made it

I am still hoping first batch will surface one day. Let's say about November 2009. That'll guarantee I will get best humor award for the next year too

 

[Math Is Hard]

Borek, you guys have REALLY cool stamps.

 

[Borek]

~christina~ card here Thanks!

And - for the record - I know that Wolly got my Christmas card as well. That means 4 out of 9 made it.

Please remember to post here if you get card from someone

 

[Math Is Hard]

Thank you for the sweet Christmas card, Christina!

 

[Andre]

A very nice card Christina, Merry Christmass too, with hot choclate

 

[turbo]

Borek, thank you very much for the Christmas post-card. My wife and I had a good laugh out of the way you addressed it. Before you give our postal service too much credit, though, I must tell you that 1) This is a VERY small town, and my wife and I are the only Orrs in town, and 2) the rural letter-carrier in this town is my niece.

Thanks again. My wife sometimes saves special Christmas cards - this time she wants to save the envelope, too!

 

[tribdog]

Did you ever hear about the letter addressed:
Hill
John
Mass

the post office delivered it to John Underhill, Andover, Mass.

 

[Borek]

Borek, thank you very much for the Christmas post-card.

Glad it worked

My wife and I had a good laugh out of the way you addressed it.

And I had a good laugh addressing it

Before you give our postal service too much credit, though, I must tell you that 1) This is a VERY small town

One I have checked that the Solon population is below 1000 I was almost sure it should work. In such a small places people know each other.

and my wife and I are the only Orrs in town, and 2) the rural letter-carrier in this town is my niece.

That was super bonus.

Believe it or not, but this postard made my day reaching you

 

[~christina~]

~christina~ card here Thanks!

And - for the record - I know that Wolly got my Christmas card as well. That means 4 out of 9 made it.

Please remember to post here if you get card from someone

Your welcome and I got your card as well
I love your card and stamp, both are shiny.

I just don't get why you sign your name as.."borek"
Is the return address name a stolen identity??

Thank you for the sweet Christmas card, Christina!

Welcome MIH, I got your card in the mail.
Very colourful.

A very nice card Christina, Merry Christmass too, with hot choclate

No problem..hot chocolate is nice.

 

[Andre]

Math is Hard,

Thank you for your lovely Christmas wish!

 

[OmCheeto]

Borek. How odd that your card arrived today.

15.1008.12 MARKIA *XY*

My white bird is looking very closely this way with an odd hanging of the head.

And there is an alien sauser heading for the Warszawa building from Los Angeles on your card! (the one that always blows up in the movies. we will have to ask MIH. I am not familiar with L.A.)

 

[Borek]

Borek. How odd that your card arrived today.

15.1008.12 MARKIA *XY*

Wow, imagine those headlines - Somali pirates released the famous October cards! International action brings results! Yak herders sad! Festive mood throughout US!

Could be you got your postcard first in recognition of your efforts of plowing path for a postman.

But that's not the end of the poscard related events. When I was leaving for a New Years party yesterday I realized there is a mail in my mailbox, but we were late so I haven't checked it till just a few minutes ago - and I have a Christmas postcard from MIH. Thank you

 

[wolram]

Odds bodkins, i forgot this thread ,forsooth i need my donkey kicking.

Thank you very much for my card christina and Borek.

I will send cards , not being able to drive in a tiny village with no shops is a real handicap,
but it makes me feel bad as i want to, send cards that is.

 

[wolram]

Double drat, i had one from MIH too, thank you MIH.

 

[lisab]

Wow, imagine those headlines - Somali pirates released the famous October cards! International action brings results! Yak herders sad! Festive mood throughout US!

Could be you got your postcard first in recognition of your efforts of plowing path for a postman.

Borek! I got your card yesterday, too!

 

[Borek]

Great. Have you cleared the path for a mailman like Om did?

I have browsed whole thread.

So far my October postcards reached Andre, lisab, Om and Wolly.

So far my December postcards reached Andre, ~christina~, lisab, MIH, turbo and Wolly.

Seems like Evo didn't get any yet (or she just ducks because she haven't sent anything ), I also can't find if BobG ever reported getting my cards.

That probably means 7 still in transit.

 

[Math Is Hard]

I got another postcard from Poland :)
THANKS!

 

[Math Is Hard]

Seems like Evo didn't get any yet (or she just ducks because she haven't sent anything ),

I don't think Evo has checked her mail in a while.

 

[OmCheeto]

And there is an alien saucer heading for the Warszawa building from Los Angeles on your card! (the one that always blows up in the movies. we will have to ask MIH. I am not familiar with L.A.)

Los Angeles City Hall

Alien saucer attacking similar building in Warsaw

Could the cards have been delayed by alien architectural critics?

 

[Borek]

Alien saucer attacking similar building in Warsaw

I suppose many people here will have nothing against Pałac Kultury being destroyed by aliens.

 

[wolram]

I suppose many people here will have nothing against Pałac Kultury being destroyed by aliens.

A beautiful building like that, at the very least the aliens would get a hard stare from me.

 

[Kurdt]

I got a post card from Tina today. Thanks!

 

[Borek]

Send me your address, and you will get one from me as well.

 

[~christina~]

I got a post card from Tina today. Thanks!

I just went to the mailbox today and found the card from you too.
It's the largest postcard yet.

Thanks Kurdt

Please remember to post here if you get card from someone

I received your postcard that you sent out in November. Thanks for that, but I'm not sure where it went in between the 2 months...

 

[turbo]

I received your postcard that you sent out in November. Thanks for that, but I'm not sure where it went in between the 2 months...

Certainly, it did not come to Solon. My lovely little niece would have re-directed it promptly. If it hit a Vorgon mail-drop, you are lucky to have gotten it at all, much less in a millennium (assuming that the Vorgons were pre-disposed to delivering your mail).

 

[Borek]

I received your postcard that you sent out in November. Thanks for that, but I'm not sure where it went in between the 2 months...

November you say? I thought it was October.

So far I have no confirmation from Evo & BobG (two poscards both) and Om (December postcards). I have sent only one card to Turbo (I have 'invented' his address in December).

I think Evo is just ducking, she feels ashamed she has not sent a single postcard yet

Or did she?

 

[~christina~]

November you say? I thought it was October.

of course

I think Evo is just ducking, she feels ashamed she has not sent a single postcard yet

Or did she?

Oh she gave out E-cards..they're the rage now.

 

[binzing]

I dare not enter into one of these exchanges as I would never get around to reciprocating...

 

[Borek]

If not for the fact that I have to be at post office each week I would not dare as well. But I have no choice, internet orders are important part of my income.

 

[Kurdt]

Post card from Borek arrived today. Thank you Borek! i'll send yours soon.

 

[lisab]

Got your card, ~christina~! Very cute drawing, thank you!

 

[Borek]

Postcard from Kurdt here! Pretty fast - he sent it on Monday.

 

[Kurdt]

I tried my very best cursive writing so I hope you can read it.

 

[Borek]

No problems with reading

 

[~christina~]

I tried my very best cursive writing so I hope you can read it.

Wait..why didn't I get cursive?

 

[Kurdt]

No but nobody started a thread on it before I sent yours.

I need your help again Tinaaa. I'll mail you.

 

[Math Is Hard]

Wait..why didn't I get cursive?

At least you got a card.

 

[Kurdt]

At least you got a card.

You never asked

 

[hypatia]

Borek, your card came! Thanks so much for it.

 

[Borek]

Good

 

[Borek]

Did you know first full week of May is a National Postcard Week in US and UK?

As I read it is a good occasion to make your own postcards and to mail them to whomever you want. Not sure if those living outside are permitted to take part

 

[OmCheeto]

Did you know first full week of May is a National Postcard Week in US and UK?

As I read it is a good occasion to make your own postcards and to mail them to whomever you want. Not sure if those living outside are permitted to take part

Have I received your card you sent in December?

I've forgotten.

Anyways, make sure if you are making postcards that you use a good cardstock grade paper. At least 110 pounds. Many companies are preying on people who don't know paper grades and will tell you that their 24 pound paper is 60 pound paper.

24 pound paper is a bit rougher than toilet paper, but is about as useless in the postal environment.

Or if you want to be really cool, use wallpaper stock, like Wollie.

 

[Borek]

Have I received your card you sent in December?

Not sure. Someone reported getting my card on chat, but I can't remember who did it.

That's why I always asked to report received postcards in the thread.

 

[Borek]

Got some more information:

Guidelines:
1. National Post Card Week and the date May 3-9, 2009 must be on the postcard, preferably on the front. 2009 is the 26th NPCW.
2. Your name or the club and mailing address should be on the pc, preferably on the front, I usually put mine on the back but this year trying to fit it on the front. It need not be large, just readable
3. Minimum size 3-1/2x5-1/2 inches - postal regulations
4. Maximum 4-1/4x6 inches anything over is $.41 postage(postage rate may change on First of May)
5. Minimum thickness is 90# card stock. Most use 110 card stock unless having printed by a printing company.
6. All postcards printed should be of the same design. You can make more than one design, and send them all. This would be considered one trade.
7. A minimum of 100 copies is recommended to give traders a chance to receive a copy.
8. To give card an extra worth, numbering them is an excellent idea. /100 on the back is okay.
9. Be sure to sign your name somewhere. A first name is okay, especially if it is odd like mine.:)
10. All NPCW week postcards should be mailed during NPCW week, especially those that are stamped. If you are signed up on more than one group, you need only send to the same person once. Have fun! Demaris

If you are finished early or even late. You should send your postcard/postcards to the magazine:
Barr's Postcard News,
PO Box 720,
Vinton, IA 52349-0720
be sure to put National Post Card Week on the envelope. You should include if you will trade or charge a fee. They usual fee is $1 or $2 for a set but you can set your own price. I usually just trade mine. They will publish as many as they can and add them to their website. If you are not already a subscriber, you should consider obtaining this lovely bi-monthly magazine.

You should also mail your postcard/postcards to:

Lin Collette
NPCW list
PO Box 2666
Providence RI 02906 USA

She will be publishing the printed directory of those NPCW postcards made.

Demaris Swint
PO Box 703
Pharr TX 78577 USA

To be included on the website. www.npcw.multiply.com[/URL] There are currently over 4000 postcards displayed.

You should receive a NPCW postcards from all three places in return.[/quote]

Just in case someone is interested.

 

[Math Is Hard]

We need to send some post cards to Wollie:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=311544

 

[Borek]

1, 2, 3
Wollie in the need
4, 5, 6
needs a postcard fix
7, 8, 9, 10
send one if you can!

 

[OmCheeto]

Okey doke. Bright and early in the morning.

 

[lisab]

Thanks for the postcard, Borek and Marzena! I choose Merry Christmas but any greeting will do .