Postcards...

Fancy · 08-08-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cara

I sent off 6 postcards on Friday and spent my afternoon writing 12 more which will go in tomorrow's post. I'm trying to keep up and can't believe I've already received 2 or 3 from some people! (Not complaining, just feeling a bit overwhelmed).

Hugs!

Cara

I found that breaking writing/sending into smaller batches helps that feeling.

So far, I don't think anyone has noticed that they get cards at different times, but they may now...

Does anyone sit and write the entire list at once? How long does that take?

Tcountry · 08-08-2011, 05:06 AM

Sunshyne & I tag team them when we are on vacation...
I haven't actually timed it...lol
But it is not terrible...

little man · 08-08-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fancy

I found that breaking writing/sending into smaller batches helps that feeling.

So far, I don't think anyone has noticed that they get cards at different times, but they may now...

Does anyone sit and write the entire list at once? How long does that take?

*raises hand* i do.

i never really timed it. the longest part of the process for me is figuring out which image to send to who. some folks i've known for a while, or know a little better than others...that helps to make my choices. the folks i don't know just get a blind grab or i try to send something that isn't from their part of the country. i've toyed with the idea of just taking the top card from the stack and sending it to the first person on my list, and so on.

if i had to guesstimate, i'd say maybe an hour or so.

damnit...here i am, posting before coffee again. *quietly stepping away to go make coffee*

jelli · 08-08-2011, 07:28 AM

I wonder if I bake for my mailman if he will bring my list faster?

justkim · 08-08-2011, 07:30 AM

Good morning! The first half of Colorado cards go out this morning... The rest will go out tomorrow... Enjoy! The places on the postcards are all within a 15 minute to 3 hour drive from here...

JustJo · 08-08-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jelli

I wonder if I bake for my mailman if he will bring my list faster?

Still not there? Wow!

Want me to email a copy in MS Word? Just PM me your email address. I'm on the right computer today.

JustJo · 08-08-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Still not there? Wow!

Want me to email a copy in MS Word? Just PM me your email address. I'm on the right computer today.

Oh duh...you did! Sorry!!!!! (Excuse: still on first cup of coffee)

Email list coming your way in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.....

jelli · 08-08-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Still not there? Wow!

Want me to email a copy in MS Word? Just PM me your email address. I'm on the right computer today.

Not here yet. Our mail arrives about noon-1 depending on if we have a sub driver that day. I will pm it. Ty.

You're all in trouble now!!!!!

Nina · 08-08-2011, 07:45 AM

I have a stack which will be sent out this morning...I am a tiny bit worried since they are laminated and stuck onto postcard blanks (which I like a lot since I am too lazy to cut and glue my own)...I Might go to the trouble of checking with the woman to make sure they are gonna make it and don't need any additional postage...I really think they should/will be okay...

I tend to try and do them all at one time...my hand hurts when I try and scribble some message on the back, so I usually end up doing it in two sittings...for me, as well, trying to pick the card for the person takes the most time...

it's funny...I don't smoke (thank GdashD)...and it's been 10 years since I have, still doing the postcard thing makes me "miss" it...not really Miss it-miss it, but I notice when I would have been smoking during the process...and then, I get double milage out of the momentary thought of smoking, since I get to (once again) be so thankful I do not smoke...sorry, that was a little off topic, even for me!!

PaPa · 08-08-2011, 05:31 PM

Just wanted to thank Littleman for the beautiful postcard that I received today. I love black and whites so it was perfect! *Smile

I have decided that I may collage my postcards on one end of my countertop under an old refrigerator shelf glass. This way I will have all of the pictures as a reminder of this wonderful group and they will stay protected from moisture. :-)

1PlayfulFemme · 08-08-2011, 06:16 PM

Good gravy! There's a lot to read when life gets too busy to be on every weekend!!

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Originally Posted by Corkey

We got a Diva and 1Playful yesterday!

My wife says it's fine that you all got Diva & Me, but she'd like me back at some point *G* *nodnod* it's true - that's how her mind works

For my two cents, I'd like to be home in time for vacation, please *G*

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Originally Posted by scootebaby

Jelli.....Jo has sent urs snail mail!

Zimmy....pm Jo ur addy!

morning Postcarders and pot stirrers...poor Jo is stilltired so imdoing the yard saling alone!

its my new addictionit seems--i tried to get her addicted,but didnt work!

anyway--my excuse for last night was long,hard night at work followed by a big dose of medications and TCountry for opening the door so damn wide a buffalo coulda ran thru!

off to see other peoples junk!

have a great day everyone!

Absolutely no comment (after reading all that banter) about being off to see other people's junk!

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Originally Posted by Nina

I got done the ones I planned to get done...

I will now need a new sheet of post card stamps...I still have some left, but I like to plan for emergencies and earthquakes and who knows what else...

I did Not write what I'd planned to write on all of them...I did, in fact, put it on scootey's card and then thought better of it so I covered it over and wrote another message...

I guess that's it 'till I think of something else that I think is postcard related and which may, or may not be...

hope the weekend is smooth and kind to you all...

cheers

Nina

Now, see, if Scoote is as much like my wife as I think she is...when it arrives, Jo may find Scoote trying to steam them apart so she can read your original message!

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Originally Posted by little man

so, i was thinking the other day...

would anyone else be interested in doing home made x-mess cards for this group? i'm interested in doing some mail art and i thought this might be a nice segue, from vacation postcards to holiday cards.

i know it's only august (even though my calendar says july...gotta flip that), but with the size of the list now, i thought it would be good to gauge interest and leave time to get stuff made.

jo, not trying to hijack your thread here...just a random thought.

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, YES!

*Clearing throat* I mean..I think it sounds fun! *G*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fancy

I found that breaking writing/sending into smaller batches helps that feeling.

So far, I don't think anyone has noticed that they get cards at different times, but they may now...

Does anyone sit and write the entire list at once? How long does that take?

I tend to do ours all at once, but now that the list has grown more, may break it into batches! I, also, haven't timed it, but would say around an hour and a half or so. I try not to write the same message on every card, tho some are repeats. I'm a "personalize it" kinda girl. So, that probably takes me a lil longer! And I am TOTALLY going to be as smart as Tommi & print out address labels!!!

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Originally Posted by PaPa

Just wanted to thank Littleman for the beautiful postcard that I received today. I love black and whites so it was perfect! *Smile

I have decided that I may collage my postcards on one end of my countertop under an old refrigerator shelf glass. This way I will have all of the pictures as a reminder of this wonderful group and they will stay protected from moisture. :-)

Just a quick warning, your countertop will likely soon fill up!

Tommi, that looks like the perfect artist's retreat. Peaceful..*nodnod* Thanks for the card!

Diva! I LOVED the card!! And the boot? Well, it was perfect!!! Thanks much!!!

jelli · 08-11-2011, 10:24 AM

Ty justkim for my Colorado postcard! she arrived just now with a lovely picture of roan cliffs. I was reading that people parachute of the cliffs?

We have a local place called Glassy Mtn and we have many times rode bikes/motorcycle/car down to watch the hand gliders take off and land.

justkim · 08-11-2011, 10:32 AM

There is so much to do this side of the Rockies... All of the postcards I sent out are within driving distance of where I live. Next week I will be heading up to Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs canyon and taking pictures to make into post cards... I was going to go yesterday but got to spend time with my daughter and grand daughter... Priorities ya know...

jelli · 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by justkim

There is so much to do this side of the Rockies... All of the postcards I sent out are within driving distance of where I live. Next week I will be heading up to Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs canyon and taking pictures to make into post cards... I was going to go yesterday but got to spend time with my daughter and grand daughter... Priorities ya know...

Understand completely!!!

little man · 08-11-2011, 01:22 PM

i got two pieces of mail love today.

kim...beautimous shot from colorful colorado. thank you...it's been a while since i've been out that way. it's always nice to be reminded.

rivkeh...a lovely shot of coastal australia (you took this shot, right?) hope you're keeping warm...if not, let me know--i'll send you some of the 100+ we're having here.

i suspect i'm going to need to put together another batch to go out before my trip to NYC. once i get back, you can all expect some shots from the big apple.

Rivkeh · 08-13-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by little man

rivkeh...a lovely shot of coastal australia (you took this shot, right?) hope you're keeping warm...if not, let me know--i'll send you some of the 100+ we're having here.

Yes, one of my shots

happy you like it

Zimmeh · 08-14-2011, 06:42 PM

Good Evening Everyone,

I ran out of stamps, so I will get the postcards that are stamped out in the mail tomorrow!!!!

Have a wonderful night,

Zimmy

Zimmeh · 08-11-2011, 02:43 PM

Thank you Jo Jo for emailing me the list!

I was able to send out five postcards this afternoon! I have to pick up more postcards tomorrow!

I am excited about this!!!

Zimmy

LaneyDoll · 08-11-2011, 03:03 PM

I just got a batch of new cards, ready to be addressed & written & mailed. So, maybe in the next week or two, I will complete them

And, be forewarned, I am already planning to send holiday cards to my postcard peeps-assuming y'all are ok with that?

If we *do* holiday cards, I think I have a decent amount of them so if anyone wants/needs a box to help them out with cost, message me and I will get them to you in the next month or so. I am currently overloaded with cards as a result of my delusional need to stock up after Christmas-God knows I do not have the room to store everything-lol.

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