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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Main Points Raised

  • 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.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

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.

Contextual Notes

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

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community interested in social interactions and holiday traditions may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Still awaiting cards in the mail. At this time of year, NZ Post gets behind in international mail (working at Te Puni Mail Centre last Christmas, stuff that was suppose to arrive early morning for sorting and dispatch that day came during the day. It is because the International Mail Centre in Auckland is swamped, and the cards/parcels are manually sorted). I'm sure they will arrive eventually.
 
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  • #32
The card arrived today -- thank you Greg!
 
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  • #33
StevieTNZ said:
The card arrived today -- thank you Greg!
You're expecting his card like a dry field in need of water (sorry if my comparison sounds silly :DD).
 
  • #34
Would you like to receive a card from me too ? I would love to send you one, which will probably come to you some time early next year.
 
  • #35
Silicon Waffle said:
Would you like to receive a card from me too ? I would love to send you one, which will probably come to you some time early next year.
Sure, I'll PM you my address and you can PM me yours. I'll attempt to get it posted tomorrow.
 
  • #36
StevieTNZ said:
Sure, I'll PM you my address and you can PM me yours. I'll attempt to get it posted tomorrow.
Thank you Stevie.
 
  • #37
StevieTNZ said:
Sure, I'll PM you my address and you can PM me yours. I'll attempt to get it posted tomorrow.
I just sent you my card and was told it would reach your area within 2-3 weeks. Happy holidays! :biggrin:
 
  • #38
Got my cards from Sophia and silicon waffle!
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  • #39
Silicon Waffle said:
I just sent you my card and was told it would reach your area within 2-3 weeks. Happy holidays! :biggrin:
Thank you! Your card should reach you between 3 - 10 working days, as an estimate. Because it was sent the 24th, it might be still waiting to be sent from NZ (Friday, Saturday, and today (Monday) are public holidays).
 
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  • #41
Greg Bernhardt said:
Got my card from wolram astronuc and doc al!
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Left to right in order of senders? That would be my guess. :angel:
 
  • #42
Thank you Greg! :wink:
I'll post the sticker on local notice board :)
 

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  • #43
Sophia said:
Thank you Greg! :wink:
I'll post the sticker on local notice board :)
How lovely! I really envy! :H
 
  • #44
Silicon Waffle said:
How lovely! I really envy! :H
Oh, no need to be envious, you'll get one from me, too :)
 
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  • #45
I just received a card from Sophia. Thank you Sophia so much for the lovely poem and your wishes.
That your postcard picture is told to be painted by handicapped people really makes your exchanged gift more meaningful to me in this season. Thank you for that too. :smile:
 

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  • #46
I have just today Wednesday, received a card from Silicon Waffle, Thanks SW:biggrin:
 
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  • #47
Today Friday i, received a card from Vesna, thank you Vesna:biggrin:, i will be posting pictures when i have my new camera set up.
 
  • #48
These are my cards from Greg, Vesna, and Vu.
Top left is from silicon waffle
Bottom one fro Vesna
Top right is from Greg
 

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  • #49
@Silicon Waffle -- received your card today! Thank you!

(To be honest, I didn't know NZ Post was doing delivery today, given it is a public holiday.)
 
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  • #50
StevieTNZ said:
@Silicon Waffle -- received your card today! Thank you!

(To be honest, I didn't know NZ Post was doing delivery today, given it is a public holiday.)
I am happy to hear that. Postmen are the greatest workers of all ages to me. :biggrin:
 
  • #52
Thank you, Silicon Waffle! :)
 

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