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[fire_of_avalon]

HURRAY 2010 CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY/SECULAR GREETING swap.

Please see below for rules and regulations! You have until Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. EST to send me your address for the swap. Please send it via PM.

I'll post more information on postage and mail dates later! You guys have eleven days to send me your address so hop to it!



HI GUYS. I'm filling in for foa because she's too busy being awesome, soooooooooooooo


It's almost Thanksgiving, which means it's almost legal to think about Christmas! YAY tree, lights, presents, family, food, egg nog <333

How this will work is if you want to sign up, PM me (FOA NOT RUBAH) with your mailing address. Then, in about a week (December 1), I'll make a list of everyone's info and PM it the participants. THEN WE SEND OUT CARDS :D



1) If you add yourself to the list, make sure you're able to send a card to everyone who is on the list. Even a scrap of paper with "Merry Christmas!" on it makes for a great Christmas greeting. If your financial situation limits you from sending cards to a large number of EoFFers, PM me and we will work something out, however, I strongly urge everyone to try and send each member on the list something. No one wants to feel like Ralph Wiggum on Valentine's Day. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_Lisa)

2) The deadline for having your addresses PMed to me is November 28, (the last Sunday of November) by 6 p.m. I will be sending out the addresses the next day. (Monday, November 29). Any addresses PMed to me after the deadline are going to sit in my PM box all alone and be sad.

3) Do not send your address to anyone else but me. I am not having crazy PM spam happening all over this board as a result of me. They'd beat me up in the Staff forum.

4) As soon as the addresses are sent out and the cards are received, it is up to everyone who has the mailing list to delete them in a proper manner (there should be no reason to keep them after getting the cards). This is to ensure the safety and well-being of all those involved. Also note that I cannot be held accountable for what type of person ends up getting your address as a result of this. Please understand that you are putting a lot of trust in your fellow members when you decide to do this.

5) You do not have to give your real name or a permanent street address. PO Boxes or dorm addresses are perfectly fine to use, just as long as it is a real address that you maintain. You are more than welcome to use your EoFF name as the name on your envelope. Your mailman will just look at you funny.

6) Please do not send small objects inside envelopes. The envelope will be opened by workers at the U.S.P.S to ensure there are no hazardous materials inside, and the object will be removed. Glitter has, in my experience, not been subject to this removal.

7) Do not, under any circumstances, send rude or threatening messages to anyone through the Christmas Card exchange. If I find out about it, I will ban you from the exchange until I am dead, and I will urge those you offended to press charges, or seek legal recourse myself. It is against US Federal Law to abuse or threaten someone through the postal service. And I'll ban you. At any rate, you'll just be showing a lot of people what a jerk you really are. If you receive a threatening message and do not want to seek legal recourse on your own please come to me and I will help you through it as best I can. I AM HERE FOR YOU.

8) The most important rule, have a great time with this. This is one of the few times you can step outside of your EoFF identity and reach out to your online friends through real life communication. And it is a small, but incredibly powerful way to make a difference in someone's holiday season. There is no reason on earth this shouldn't be happy fun goodtimes.

[Baloki]

>.>

[Shlup]

No small objects? But then how is Psy gonna send out the pictures of his peenie?

[Roto13]

Is it ok if I expect everyone to send me a Christmas card without sending any out myself? That's ok, right?

[Psychotic]

No small objects? But then how is Psy gonna send out the pictures of his peenie?Be fair, any peenie is a small object compared to your Suez Canal gash. I'm pretty sure more ships have gotten lost up there than in the Bermuda Triangle.

[Shlup]

:expee:

[Jiro]

I should participate this year. Put me on as a maybe plz! :p

[Shorty]

I so want to do this. I thik it'll be fun.

[Madonna]

I was planning on buying the services of [a company] (http://www.customwritings.com/) to send me cards this holiday season; not getting mail for Christmas is like being buried alive. This idea, however, has caused me to consider investing my money in cards I can send others while still getting cards in return; how fantastic. It will be like Pokemon.

[G13]

I'll try and be a little more creative in my seasonal greetings this year.

[fire_of_avalon]

I only have two participants besides myself so far. What?! Aw. ;_;

[Bunny]

I gave someone on this forum my phone number once. They called me and made fun of my voice while talking to other people on Skype and then hung up. I'm not giving any of you bastards and address.

[Peegee]

I gave someone on this forum my phone number once. They called me and made fun of my voice while talking to other people on Skype and then hung up. I'm not giving any of you bastards and address.

What about me?

I have done these card things before and tbh I tend to forget what I write and where they went. EoFFErs have said to me 'your card was so funny lol I still have it' while I stare at them and go 'who are you?'

o:

[Shiny]

Address mine to: Jiggly McFigglebits

[Pheesh]

Address mine to: Jiggly McFigglebits

Did you prank call me the other day? D:<

[Jiro]

I gave someone on this forum my phone number once. They called me and made fun of my voice while talking to other people on Skype and then hung up. I'm not giving any of you bastards and address.

I wasn't making fun of your voice, but I was trying to say hi.

[Madonna]

Bunny, share with fire_of_avalon your address. I will write you something nice.

[fire_of_avalon]

Come on, guys. Come oooooooon. Come on come on come on!

[fire_of_avalon]

Only a few days left to sign up, everybody! We've got plenty of space...

[Shiny]

Address mine to: Jiggly McFigglebits

Did you prank call me the other day? D:<
No that was this (http://www.facebook.com/people/MC-Ferguson/57300565) guy.

[fire_of_avalon]

Well I guess everyone who was gonna sign up has. I'll send out the addresses in a few minutes.

[Baloki]

From the UK
<hr>
Within the UK
1x First Class Stamps (Or £0.41 at the post office)

To the USA
4x First Class Stamps (Or £1.46 at the post office)

To Australia
4x First Class Stamps (Or £1.46 at the post office)

To Canada
4x First Class Stamps (Or £1.46 at the post office)

UK Last Posting Dates
UK: 2010/12/21
USA: 2010/12/10
Australia: 2010/12/06
Canada: 2010/12/10

From the US
<hr>
Within the US
Calculate Online (http://postcalc.usps.com/)

To the UK
$1.82

To Australia
$1.82

To Canada
$1.00

US Last Posting Dates
UK: 2010/12/10
USA: 2010/12/20
Australia: 2010/12/10
Canada: 2010/12/10

From Australia
<hr>
Within Australia
$0.60

To the UK
$2.20

To the USA
$2.20

To Canada
$2.20

US Last Posting Dates
UK: 2010/12/16
USA: 2010/12/14
Australia: 2010/12/22
Canada: 2010/12/14
NB: Above are estimates based on standard delivery times on website as Aus Post don't specify exact dates.

From Canada
<hr>
Within Canada
Calculate Online (http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/findARate)

To the UK
Calculate Online (http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/farInt?execution=e4s1)

To the USA
Calculate Online (http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/farUS?execution=e3s1)

To Australia
Calculate Online (http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/far/personal/farInt?execution=e4s1)

US Last Posting Dates
Website Doesn't Say.


Please note the above prices are based on standard letters weighing no more then 40 grams or 1.2 ounces with the US calcs and is based off information provided on the website of the national post service of each country ^_^

[Madonna]

I am excited. I love fun things.

[Shlup]

I found a bunch of Xmas cards I bought on sale last year to send out this year but now I am too late. Damn.

[Baloki]

I'm sure if ya PM FOA she'll let you on ^_^

[fire_of_avalon]

Yeah, things like deadlines don't apply to you, Shluppy Puppy. Send me a PM and I'll send your address to everyone else!

[Jiro]

Baloki you champion thank you for that information, it will certainly assist. Now I know just how long to procrastinate :D

[Shlup]

But then you're going to make me send cards to people I don't like.

Meh, fine, I guess I have a lot of leftover stamps from unemployment checks.

[Cuchulainn]

what's this now?

[fire_of_avalon]

This is learning to win at Christmas Crackers.

[Melissaur]

Dammit I wanted to do this! I even bought special cards just for EoFF members :(

[Jiro]

I may or may not have missed the estimated dead line >.<

But never fear, I will post all your cards tomorrow and you folks can enjoy some handmade Jiro goodness.

[Hollycat]

heres my card:

merry Christmas, or crazy holiday that no one celebrates for lack of Santa. and a happy new year


~HC~

[Jiro]

Poasted.

[Shlup]

I have no intention on getting these out in time for them to be received by Christmas. Just so you know.

Actually, I'll probably fill them out on Friday. Unless I go to Disneyland.

[Shlup]

How much postage do I have to put on Baloki and Jiro's cards?

[fire_of_avalon]

Yeah, US people will probably get theirs on time. Non-US Friends, I love you!

[G13]

There's a post somewhere in here with all the info.

[Shorty]

Sending mine out a little late - I hope they'll get there in time for Christmas. Better late than never!

[Shlup]

There's a post somewhere in here with all the info.

If I wanted to re-read the thread, I would have. Grr

$1.82?! Goddammit.

Also, I got Baloki's card today. There were no presents. :mymelbert:

[Jiro]

I only had to pay $1.30 postage. FUCK YES

[G13]

I just got Shlup's card. The message made me laugh and laugh... and laugh. I kinda think her opinion will be changed when she reads my message though. :(

[Madonna]

I sent out my cards late; I know, what a horrible person. To make it up to anyone feeling jilted, pretend your cards came with a coupon for a free signature or something. I will make you something you will really like.

[Shlup]

I have still only gotten a card from Baloki. From the UK. You are all made of fail. Even Baloki. :mymelbert:

[Shorty]

All US residents should be getting my cards this week. Non-US residents may be getting them late :( but it's the thought that counts!

[Baloki]

We are not a number!

Also @ Shlup: ;_;

[Shlup]

Thanks for the cards, Shorty and Lynx! Both were impressively adorable and now adorn my fridge.

[G13]

I just realized I haven't sent out my cards yet. Whoops! I'll, uh, get right on that. :shobon:

[Jiro]

I sent my cards out like a fortnight ago why have you not got them yet. Fuckin fail

[fire_of_avalon]

Me and GXIII suck. I will send mine out soon!

[Madonna]

I received cards. Thank you, ShlupQuack, Shorty, and Baloki. I was too busy dying of sickness to properly convey my thanks, but their holiday charm warmed me throughout my misery.

[Shorty]

I loved your handmade card, Lynxie <3

Now everyone get on foa for NOT HAVING EVEN SENT HERS YET

[Jiro]

I received cards from Baloki and Shlup today. Sons I am impress. The rest of you though :argh:

No I'm sure it's just the mail system and you didn't forget about me :roll2

[Baloki]

http://www.loki7.com/uploads/images/Gallery/screenshots/IMGP1466.jpg

:D!

[fire_of_avalon]

Did you send yours our Jiro? NO?! SO QUIT BELLYACHING.

You guys are getting a letter in the mail. A personalized letter. It will be gloooooooorious.

[Shorty]

Baloki, did my card not arrive yet? :(

[Jiro]

Did you send yours our Jiro? NO?! SO QUIT BELLYACHING.

You guys are getting a letter in the mail. A personalized letter. It will be gloooooooorious.

I sent all of mine on the 15th of December or something like that. I copied your addresses as they were given to me. If they didn't arrive, it's not my fault :colbert:

[Shlup]

Yeah, I got Jiro's today. It's pretty.

Except for the back, which made me cry. ;_;

[Jiro]

I TOLD YOU NOT TO LOOK AT THE BACK AMANDA I TOLD YOU.

I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist. That picture is lawl in a psycho creepy way

[NorthernChaosGod]

What's on the back?

[G13]

Has anyone received my cards yet?

[NorthernChaosGod]

I haven't received anything, Eric! :mad2:

[G13]

Were you even in the list?

[NorthernChaosGod]

Yes? :shifty:

[fire_of_avalon]

Nooooo!

[G13]

:(

[Shorty]

This man is a liar.

[Jiro]

The picture on the back of Shlup's card should not be inflicted upon anybody.

I did it 'cause bitch insulted me beard. TAKE THAT.

[Shlup]

You cannot insult that which does not exist.

[Jiro]

Is that why Raistlin doesn't get banned for insulting your intelligence?

Got Lynx's card and man is it awesome. I have a snowman boxing a kangaroo. It's awesome on many levels.

[Raistlin]

Is that why Raistlin doesn't get banned for insulting your intelligence?

http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/50547933/955545

[Shorty]

I'm going to be very disappointed if my cards have not received the overseas receipients. I sent them weeks ago.

[Madame Adequate]

I'm going to be very disappointed if my cards have not received the overseas receipients. I sent them weeks ago.

Nothing here yet :x

[fire_of_avalon]

I got Jiro's card! I like that Beetle and your handwriting. Still no Guardian card! Still working on my post-Christmas cards!

[Shlup]

I got Guardian's yesterday. Husband-face saw I got mail from a male and was all "WTF I'm so reading that!" and I taunted him and then he read it and called us nerds.

[NorthernChaosGod]

I got Guardian's yesterday. Husband-face saw I got mail from a male and was all "WTF I'm so reading that!" and I taunted him and then he read it and called us nerds.

Lulz. What did it say?

[Shlup]

Nothing particularly geeky. Just "omg hi happy xmas" and stuff.

[G13]

I was a bit tipsy when I wrote it. I remember making a writing mistake and feeling awful about it and referring to your husband as ButThePoncho.

[Shlup]

Seeing as he recently forbid me from using his real name on the internet, it was a good choice anyway.

[Shorty]

...but everyone already knows his name...

[Raistlin]

Seeing as he recently forbid me from using his real name on the internet, it was a good choice anyway.

Like most people, he overestimates the amount people on the internet care and what they would do with such information.

[Shlup]

He's becoming increasingly paranoid with age. *shrug*

[NorthernChaosGod]

I was a bit tipsy when I wrote it. I remember making a writing mistake and feeling awful about it and referring to your husband as ButThePoncho.

That's awesome. I want to write to you bitches and refer to you as your EoFF name now.

[G13]

It's really not that fulfilling, man.

What you should do is write a letter and address other people in their family by their nonexistent EoFF names.

[Melissaur]

It's really not that fulfilling, man.

What you should do is write a letter and address other people in their family by their nonexistent EoFF names.

That just seems like it would confuse yourself...

[NorthernChaosGod]

It's really not that fulfilling, man.

What you should do is write a letter and address other people in their family by their nonexistent EoFF names.

And then not explain my choices for your family's names. :monster:

[Jiro]

I got Eric's card! I also got Sarah's and they were both absolutely awesome. I need to put them altogether and see if I'm missing any :shifty:

EDIT: smurfing I should have updated immediately when I got each card because I feel like an ass for forgetting to say I got Shlup's. Did I forget? I don't even fuckin know anymore. I'm so tired, I should stop not-sleeping because it's killin my poor elderly self

[G13]

Oh sweet! You finally got it! :jess:

[Baloki]

http://www.loki7.com/uploads/images/Gallery/screenshots/IMGP1467.jpg

[Hollycat]

MERRY XMAS

[Alive-Cat]

I'm with Cactuar.

[Jiro]

I got Lynx's card... as in, the one I sent, sent back... It couldn't be delivered :(

[Madonna]

I became a pirate and moved to sea; I am sorry.

[Jiro]

But I can't mail your card to a boat!

[G13]

Lynx's came back twice. It's like a smurfing boomerang, man!

[Madonna]

We call them ships, Jiro; boats are what we call loot.

I will send you Better Luck Next Time cards, guys. Copy the return address and you may get results.