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Post by Huntress on Nov 9, 2021 12:39:51 GMT -5
Yep, this thing again =D I could write up my usual introductory shpiel again but 1) last year's thread is still halfway down the first page of this same board, feels a bit silly tbh and 2) I don't really foresee anyone joining who hasn't already done this or at least isn't familiar with the concept. I can copy-paste the official-looking stuff later if it starts feeling necessary. So, due to popular demand (read: I was poked about it a few days back), what's the general sentiment regarding the card swap this year? Anyone still interested in foreign-sent holiday cheer? EDIT: aight, let's just morph this into the bookkeeping post for deadlines and participants. The signup deadline is 16 November (probably some kind of evening o'clock cos that's when I get to operate - timezones being what they are, don't leave it too late). But you're of course free to start stocking up on cards and whatnot beforehand. Broadly speaking and deadline-wise, I'd suggest that by: 24 November: it would be smart to get all cards sent off that go outside of your continent, and by: 13 December: you should have them all sent off. ...but, y'know, they're vague ballparks that I'm picking largely out of thin air based on passing encounters with the postal system, you probably know your local delivery times a bit better anyway, you do you and I'm just here to keep the wheels turning =D The Participant List: 1. Huntress and Fraze 2. Carolyn 3. Ginz ❤ 4. Twillie 5. Birdy 6. Celestial 7. Liou 8. Pixie 9. Thundy
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Post by Thorn on Nov 9, 2021 14:43:28 GMT -5
I'm going to sit this one out this year, but I hope others enjoy many shiny lovely cards!! <3
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Post by Carolyn on Nov 9, 2021 16:30:11 GMT -5
Hey there! I'm interested! The cards I got from everyone are above the TV and they never fail to brighten my day. I've been gathering up some cards for this year (and for US folks, Trader Joe's has low cost cards, also thrift stores are wooonderful for an awesome array of great greeting cards for a quarter a pop or so).
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Post by Ginz ❤ on Nov 9, 2021 16:59:34 GMT -5
I'm always interested! <3
Last year my cousin (who lives in Austria) sent us a picture of how they decorated their door with all the Christmas cards they've received over the years, and I want to do that with all my cards for this holiday season!
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Post by Twillie on Nov 9, 2021 19:48:08 GMT -5
I'm interested again as well! :3 Already got a few cards from a local artist last month in preparation for this haha.
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Post by Birdy on Nov 9, 2021 20:14:28 GMT -5
Me me me! =D I'm interested!
And technically, I have cards left over from last year's buying, including some boxed sets that were on sale after the season! =D (Does this mean I'll still end up buying more new ones this year anyway? Of course. ^_^ <3 Because I am an absolute sucker for shiny cards when it comes to things like this. x3; )
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Post by Celestial on Nov 10, 2021 14:08:13 GMT -5
Whoo, I'll be down to join. ^^ And I will need to send you my updated address because I moved early this year.
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Post by Liou on Nov 12, 2021 7:39:29 GMT -5
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Post by Pixie on Nov 14, 2021 22:16:13 GMT -5
I love the card exchange dearly and I'm up for being part of it again this year!
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Post by Thundy on Nov 16, 2021 13:34:53 GMT -5
I'm in! you'll also be needing my new address too
bonus round: I'm gonna be in the US in December so I can post all the american ones then
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Post by Carolyn on Nov 16, 2021 14:20:01 GMT -5
I'm in! you'll also be needing my new address too bonus round: I'm gonna be in the US in December so I can post all the american ones then And you'll be able to buy one stamp book (and there are often spiffy ones for sale for domestic mail) that'll cover all the letters at once!
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Post by Allison on Nov 19, 2021 13:42:33 GMT -5
Doh! I totally meant to sign up for this again. I have this weird (and at times annoying) thing of seeing something like this, having the time to respond, but then going “Oh! I’ll respond tomorrow!” And then tomorrow becomes “a week later.” I’ll go ahead and take this as a sign that I’m not supposed to do it this year, but I plan to be back next year. Have fun with it, everyone!
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Post by Fraze on Nov 20, 2021 7:33:12 GMT -5
Allison Yeah, addresses have already been sent out by now so it's a bit too late to join. We look forward to having you participate again next year!
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Post by Ginz ❤ on Nov 20, 2021 14:02:34 GMT -5
I went shopping for cards yesterday, and let's just say the selection this year left a lot to be desired... but thankfully, I was with my mom, and she had a fantastic idea! Instead of cards, we bought a bunch of really lovely gift bags that I'll be repurposing as cards this year. I hope you guys will like them! I'm excited!
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Post by Twillie on Nov 20, 2021 14:33:00 GMT -5
I went shopping for cards yesterday, and let's just say the selection this year left a lot to be desired... but thankfully, I was with my mom, and she had a fantastic idea! Instead of cards, we bought a bunch of really lovely gift bags that I'll be repurposing as cards this year. I hope you guys will like them! I'm excited! Ooh, that sounds like a fun idea! :3 I'm in the same position where I may have to get a bit creative with cards this year, but that also means it can lead to even more personalized gifts for friends haha.
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