Want to join the PF Holiday Card Exchange?

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The thread discusses the organization of a holiday card exchange among members of the Physics Forums community. Participants express their interest in exchanging cards, share their experiences, and coordinate mailing addresses. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and expressions of gratitude for received cards.

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  • Some participants express excitement about the idea of exchanging holiday cards and encourage others to join.
  • Several members share their plans for sending cards and request mailing addresses from others.
  • Some participants mention receiving cards and express their happiness about the exchange.
  • There are expressions of concern about not receiving cards, with some participants humorously lamenting their perceived lack of popularity.
  • A few members discuss the logistics of sending cards internationally and the potential delays due to postal services.
  • Some participants suggest the idea of sending cards to non-PF members in the future as a way to expand the exchange.
  • There are multiple mentions of specific cards received from various members, highlighting personal connections and gratitude.

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Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of the card exchange concept, but there are varying levels of participation and some expressions of uncertainty about receiving cards. The discussion remains open-ended with no consensus on the overall experience.

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Some participants mention logistical challenges related to international mail delivery times, particularly around holiday periods, which may affect the timing of card exchanges.

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I think it would be fun to exchange holiday cards with PF members. If you wish to participate just reply in this thread and other participating members can contact you personally to exchange mailing addresses. I'll try to participate as much as I can.

ps. if you get a "sciencey" card you must take a photo of it and share here :)
 
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Season's greetings to all -- and I really start to like the scienciness of my avatar :wink:
 
I would be happy to exchange holiday cards but no one loves me so i won't get any:oldcry:
 
wolram said:
I would be happy to exchange holiday cards but no one loves me so i won't get any:oldcry:
I'll send you a card :smile:
 
I am so excited to hear this. I would love it if I could get one big card from anyone in this coming holy season. Please PM me for the address and don't forget to tell me yours, so we can exchange each other's cards.
 
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Wow this is a great idea. This way we can get cards from all around the world ☺ I know I haven't been on the forum for long yet, but I would really appreciate if someone wrote to me. ☺ l will reply of course!
 
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I've already sent @jgens, @Evo, and @WannabeNewton cards. If you would like one from me, Greg, do PM me your address so I can get it out as soon as possible.
 
And @Greg Bernhardt 's card is in the mail, probably right now at the sorting center in Lower Hutt.
 
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I will go the store this weekend and pick one for Greg. I have not been to the post office for over 10 years, I'm very happy to send Greg one. :angel:
 
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Sending cards tomorrow. Last chance to PM me your address!
 
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I bought the cards and will send you and wolram tomorrow. Hopefully they'll come to you before Christmas. But don't worry the cards are also printed with a message "Happy New Year".
I'm very happy now :DD:biggrin:.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Looking to get cards out second week of Dec
It would be neat to send PF cards to non-PF members if there were one. Maybe an item to consider adding to the Physics Forums Shop.
 
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dlgoff said:
It would be neat to send PF cards to non-PF members if there were one. Maybe an item to consider adding to the Physics Forums Shop.
Great idea for next year!
 
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Cards to Greg and Le are sent
 
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Sophia said:
Cards to Greg and Le are sent
Sent my cards yesterday
 
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I have only just found nice cards to send, they will be on the way Monday.
 
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Silicon Waffle said:
I bought the cards and will send you and wolram tomorrow. Hopefully they'll come to you before Christmas. But don't worry the cards are also printed with a message "Happy New Year".
I'm very happy now :DD:biggrin:.

Silicon, you have not sent an address, do you want one from me?
 
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wolram said:
Silicon, you have not sent an address, do you want one from me?
You inboxed me and gave me your address and :frown: I already sent you a card, which you will probably receive in the next two weeks.
 
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Got my card from @StevieTNZ! Thanks!

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Yay i received my card from Greg today Thursday, i can not take a photo because i do not have a camera, i am really happy as it is the only card i have so far:biggrin: thanks Greg.
 
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wolram said:
... i am really happy as it is the only card i have so far ...
And you are a https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/community-spirit-award.848338/ .
 
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dlgoff said:
And you are a https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/community-spirit-award.848338/ .
I know his home address but still haven't learned yours, digoff :nb)
 
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wolram said:
Yay i received my card from Greg today Thursday, i can not take a photo because i do not have a camera, i am really happy as it is the only card i have so far[emoji3] thanks Greg.
If you'd have sent me your address that I requested you would have had another one from me.
Wow! That's a piece of incorrect grammar! Sorry guys, no idea what type of conditional to use
 
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Apologies Sophia, my memory is terrible i have PMd you my address, your card is on the way:biggrin:

By the way what you have just posted is called a bollocking, one which i deserve.
 
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wolram said:
Apologies Sophia, my memory is terrible i have PMd you my address, your card is on the way:biggrin:
But that makes me think you and many more people are probably sharing the same wolram account on PF to control us.:oldcry:
 
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Silicon Waffle said:
But that makes me think you and many more people are probably sharing the same wolram account on PF to control us.:oldcry:

Your card is on the way Silicon, Kia some times posts for me when i am unwell, but you are correct we are manifold :))
 
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wolram said:
Your card is on the way Silicon, Kia some times posts for me when i am unwell, but you are correct we are manifold :))
You are kind to me anyway. :wink:
 
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Thank you Robin! :)
 

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I got Greg's card today. :biggrin: Thanks Greg!
 

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