Red Ryder Carbine-Action TwoHundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (Christmas Card Swap!)

[fire_of_avalon]

Hello, friends! It's that time of year, when we all are so desperate for a physical manifestation of recognition that we'll give our mailing addresses to strangers on the internet so we can get a Christmas card!

Or maybe that's just me. I really hope not, as that's going to make this a really sad Christmas card swap.

This year's deadline for participation is December 4th, at 1800 EST. That's a full 10 days from today for you to determine the risk level of being stalked by your fellow EoFFers, so no whining if you miss the cut-off. If you want to participate, you'll need to PM me with your contact information before the deadline.

Here are the rules from last year:

1) Don't Ralph Wiggum anybody! (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0fqsclxaOo) You send everybody a card or you don't participate. This isn't an event to creep on your EoFF crush under the guise of forum participation. If you want to send something to individuals I suggest you PM them yourselves. If cost is an issue, remember that anything counts as a card. Except anthrax. Jerks.

2) Which brings me to another great point. It's a crime to send threats or dangerous objects in the mail. If you harass someone or send dangerous stuff I have no problem giving your information over to them so they can complain about you. Don't be an ass. This is about being nice to each other. Spread JOY and GOOD CHEER, mothersmurfers. Also, don't send objects in standard envelopes, because they'll probably get removed or destroyed.

3) Don't spam up PM boxes with your addresses to people who post in the thread. All addresses go to foa, then I send them out. Unless, like I said before, you want to arrange individual swaps. In that case gtfo this thread, duh.

4) Delete the address list once your done. No need to have it all floating around out there. Also don't use it for your own nefarious purposes. Also understand you're putting trust into the people here by doing this. foa and EoFF aren't responsible if you pick up a crazy stalker. But I will totally call the cops for you if you do.

5) You don't have to use your real name or your actual physical address, but the address you give must be one at which you receive mail. We don't want to send your neighbors Christmas cards.

6) Have a lot of crazy good fun! Yay!

[Tigmafuzz]

If cost is an issue, remember that anything counts as a card. Except anthrax.

I've always wanted anthrax though :(

[Shorty]

oh shit I almost deleted this thread cause I thought it was spam! too trigger happy

I'm in! :love:

[Jowy]

you'll shoot your eye out, kid!

i'm game. it was fun last time I did this!

[Aulayna]

Sure, why not.

[Agent Proto]

I may participate, but I don't think I can send everyone a card if there's a lot joining up. I'll wait till deadline nears before determining if I should join.

[fire_of_avalon]

oh trout I almost deleted this thread cause I thought it was spam! too trigger happy

I'm in! :love:
And now you're gonna tell me you've never seen A Christmas Story, aren't you?

I realize no where in my post do I explicitly say people need to PM me their contact info.

So yeah, do that plz.

EDIT: I definitely understand that, Buttercup. I'll try to post a running total every couple of days.

[Jinx]

YES YES OMG YES

[Jiro]

If only I weren't so poor :(

[Madonna]

I do not even like you guys and I send out cards.

[Lonely Paper Star]

Considering doing this but I'm not sure yet. :eep:

[Shauna]

I am also tempted but funds are tight. Soon this thread will entirely be people sort of signing up but not committing yet. xD

[Chris]

I'm cheap, so I will wait to see howe many people I have to send out to first. :redface:

[Jiro]

> everybody waits

[Denmark]

If only I weren't so poor :(

[Kalilung]

Y'all won't commit to anything, then at the last minute 10 more people join and screw up my card making.

Disapproval isn't a strong enough word.

[Shorty]

oh trout I almost deleted this thread cause I thought it was spam! too trigger happy

I'm in! :love:
And now you're gonna tell me you've never seen A Christmas Story, aren't you?

ohhhhh it's coming together! now I remember :D

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

Hmmm, considering it. Been years since I last did it but always had a good time, but now I know who fewer of you are so...We'll see. *joins the queue*

[Shorty]

PS - I volunteered Rantz's address for people to send cards to both of us at.

[Jinx]

No one's signing up. :colbert:

[Shorty]

Maybe people have been PMing foa their addresses in secret and not posting in here.

[Jinx]

:O

[Pumpkin]

I would like to do this again, but last year I didn't get like half of my cards :colbert:.

I still have the cards people sent me last year :jess:

[Faris]

I've kept every single card.

Eeeehhhh, I'll think about it.

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

There's a shoebox in my closet with Christmas cards and birthday cards and the likes. :D I believe I still have a cat magnet from Leeza somewhere...

[CimminyCricket]

Here are the rules from last year: If cost is an issue, remember that anything counts as a card. Except anthrax. Jerks.


But, I am vaccinated, so I should be okay.


Sign me up!!

[fire_of_avalon]

Four people have signed up. I think four.

If more people don't sign up, I am going to have a surprise.

[Tigmafuzz]

Is that surprise going to be random beatings with potatoes in socks?

[Hollycat]

I'll participate this year.

[Freya]

You know what? I'm gonna do this, this year!

[Baloki]

This sounds complicated o.o

[fire_of_avalon]

Baloki :D

[Baloki]

FOA :o?

[Chris]

Just signed up.

You guys have better deliver the goods, or it's the list!

[fire_of_avalon]

Yay! Also, Baloki, are you participating?

[Baloki]

Kupo!

[Shorty]

Yay!

We need more people! Share the love!

[Jinx]

When is this getting off the ground?

Also, I think I am hand-making each card. So, if you're doing this, PM or VM me what things you like best so I can make a card for you. Some people I have a good idea what to do, some people I don't. So!

[Formalhaut]

It's not really the card itself that's a cost issue, stamp purchases in themselves are worth a bunch. Besides, I'm not exactly sure how my mum would respond if I asked her to buy stamps because I'm sending christmas cards to complete strangers! :|

I'd love to participate, but unfortunately, I can't. Sorry! I might do e-cards though. While I hate them because their of their tackiness, it will have to suffice. :(

[Hollycat]

I'm sending you all photos of me posing like a velociraptor.
Nude.

[Shorty]

Great, I'll be using HC's nude photo for the EoFF 2013 Firefighter Calendar.

I hand-made all of my cards last time and they were terrible and it took forever. I love you all but I will be writing a heart-felt, nicely worded message to you this year because I don't feel like spending hours shuffling through Michael's craft store for scrapbooking supplies.

[Citizen Bleys]

When's the deadline?

Asking for someone who might join in at the 11th hour just to urinate Kalilung off.

[Agent Proto]

I believe it was December 10.

[fire_of_avalon]

Nope. The deadline is tomorrow, December 4th, 2012 at 1800 EST. I'll be compiling the list and sending it off when I get home from work.

[Jiro]

Confirming that I will not be participating :(

[Chris]

People, please be aware that it might take 10-14 days for my cards to arrive. I ship from Denmark, Europe. :D

[fire_of_avalon]

Okay, guys, the lists have been sent! If I missed you please let me know. Enjoy sending out Christmas cards.

[Agent Proto]

Only 10 cards to send out. This is doable.

[Shorty]

goddamn it Dakoda send me your address ANYWAY

[Jinx]

goddamn it Dakoda send me your address ANYWAY

[Shorty]

Dakoda will be included in everyone's christmas list because he needs to know how much we love him and that we don't need cards back from him.

[Madonna]

That does not make any sense. You can send him a card, but no one else is beholden to that.

Time to draw something; I am always pleased to participate in this activity. Mahalo, folks.

[Shorty]

fine :(

[Freya]

I'll send dak a card too ^_^ dak send me your address!

[Rantz]

Aww, didn't realise this was going on until my granddaughter got a PM with addresses. But I shall participate anyway, since my granddaughter got a PM with addresses! Wahahahaa!!

[Chris]

I'm a little confused! Foa, do I send out to the ten addresses you included on your list, or? ?_?

[Agent Proto]

I bought 10 cards, and some stamps. So I'm ready to write personal messages and what not for each one. I spent like... $50. :(

[Madonna]

W-what kind of cards are you buying? Are they silkscreened, hand-printed cards? Persian silkscreened, virgin hand-printed cards?

I will be honest, I only thought the Persian part was funny, but felt the hand-printed needed something special too. Thank you for going all out for us, Agent Proto.

In the midst of narrowing down the candidates for Best Final Fantasy Card Idea and drawing thumbnails. As Happy Noodle Boy can tell you, I procrastinate like hell. This is going to take another four days.

[Chris]

Went shopping for cards and stuff, and it amounted to about $83. :upsidedow

[Faris]

If anyone is short on cards, let me know because I have tons to spare. Oh and if you want a card and were not on the list I'll be more than happy to send you a card as well.

[Chris]

!

Putting these together takes a lot longer than I had planned. Spent two hours, and I'm only done with three so far! But, it doesn't matter. It's fun. :D

[Hollycat]

I didn't get a list....

[Sephex]

So I somehow completely missed this thread. Whoops! Wanted to participate this year. Got no one to blame but me, though!

*smacks self*

[Formalhaut]

When this is all done, I'd love to see pictures of everyone's cards and the messages inside!

[Shorty]

Went shopping for cards and stuff, and it amounted to about $83. :upsidedow

Eighty-three dollars? How?!

[Jinx]

Went shopping for cards and stuff, and it amounted to about $83. :upsidedow

Eighty-three dollars? How?!

I spent like 11 bucks on cards!

[Hollycat]

Oops. I missed that I was supposed to pm you my contact info. I thought I just had to post. Oh, well, there's always next year...

[Citizen Bleys]

Went shopping for cards and stuff, and it amounted to about $83. :upsidedow

Eighty-three dollars? How?!

In some places, things are more expensive.

For what you'd pay for a cup of coffee in Toronto, I can get a PS3 in Moncton.

[Chris]

I don't think you guys know how expensive it is here in Denmark. I spent $11 on ONE card, and I didn't even choose the most expensive ones. The most expensive I saw was $35 bucks. :(

[Citizen Bleys]

Christ.

Your monthly rent would probably be enough to buy an assault helicopter over here.

[Chris]

Well, I moved back home, but at my last place, I payed about 3000 Danish kr (which is about $500) on rent ALONE! A month! For one room, bathroom, and a shared kitchen!

[Formalhaut]

That does sound pretty steep. Is that about the average there in Denmark?

[Rantz]

That's weird, Chris. Where do you buy cards? :p You can buy a 10-pack of cute, nice-looking cards (with different designs) here in Sweden for $5.

[Chris]

That's weird, Chris. Where do you buy cards? :p You can buy a 10-pack of cute, nice-looking cards (with different designs) here in Sweden for $5.
You can probably find something similar like that here too, but I do have a habbit of grabbing whatever appeals to me the most. I should probably change my shopping techniques. I thought about buying these cute little Winnie the Pooh Christmas cards I saw, but they were $20 each. :(

I guess the reason why it came to $83 bucks, is because I bought a lot of extra stuff I wanted to include in my letters to you guys!

Edit: Gawd! Just realised that I have yet to pay for stamps and shipping! So it'll probably amount to over $100 in the end. But it's for you guys, so I don't mind.

[Formalhaut]

That's weird, Chris. Where do you buy cards? :p You can buy a 10-pack of cute, nice-looking cards (with different designs) here in Sweden for $5.
You can probably find something similar like that here too, but I do have a habbit of grabbing whatever appeals to me the most. I should probably change my shopping techniques. :( I guess the reason why it came to $83 bucks, is because I bought a lot of extra stuff I wanted to include in my letters to you guys!


Aww, that does sound really special and heartfelt! I can't wait to see pictures of the cards! I wish I could have joined in but I wouldn't have been allowed :mad:

[fire_of_avalon]

Guys, I want to make it really clear here, that because you didn't submit your info you can't participate in the official swap.

If some of you really want to exchange cards with one person you can definitely arrange that personally. Just don't spam up a bunch of people.

[Hollycat]

I was going to draw all of you things.... :(

[Shorty]

Send me your address and you'll get a card from me and Rantz!

[Formalhaut]

Send me your address and you'll get a card from me and Rantz!

I'd quite like a card from the lovely couple, should I send you a PM now Shorty?

[Hollycat]

Send me your address and you'll get a card from me and Rantz!

I'd quite like a card from the lovely couple, should I send you a PM now Shorty?
Send me your info and I'll send you something too!

[Formalhaut]

Send me your address and you'll get a card from me and Rantz!

I'd quite like a card from the lovely couple, should I send you a PM now Shorty?
Send me your info and I'll send you something too!

Aw thanks Cactuar. I'll just go ahead and send both details now!

[Shorty]

You surely may!

[Baloki]

Had to rush about today to get all the cards ready in time so I apologise if their a bit rubbish. Now time to go brave a Post Office on a Saturday :S

[Aulayna]

Oh right I forgot to send my address in :(

[Chris]

I'm still not done with all of the cards! Checked with the post office to get a delivery estimate of all of the destinations, and all cards should take no more than max a week to arrive. I ship them out on Thursday.

[Freya]

I'm running a little slow on them too. I have thursday off so I'ma try to get them out then instead!

[Faris]

All were sent today~

I think I got indigestion from all the envelopes I licked this morning. It was not a tasty second breakfast :(

[fire_of_avalon]

I got Proto's card today! I won't spoil the surprise for you guys, but it was awesome!

[Agent Proto]

word has it that Sam has my card. She was quite impressed with it. :3

[Chris]

I got Baloki's card today. He made a great little Grace Jones drawing. :D

I will post some pics once I get them all.

[Faris]

Proto's card came in today :love:

[Freya]

Yeah I got proto's card :3 It was adorable!

[Rantz]

I have Baloki's, Proto's and Faris' card so far, they're all lovely! I will make sure Shorty goes through and appreciates every single one with me when she gets here, or she's not getting through the door. I especially enjoyed Proto's super patriotic stamps. Justice Forever, Equality Forever, Freedom Forever! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! :D

[Agent Proto]

I have Baloki's, Proto's and Faris' card so far, they're all lovely! I will make sure Shorty goes through and appreciates every single one with me when she gets here, or she's not getting through the door. I especially enjoyed Proto's super patriotic stamps. Justice Forever, Equality Forever, Freedom Forever! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! :D

Those are the Forever Stamps I'm using. I've been told they should last forever despite rate changes on stamps.

[Chris]

Pictures, guys! Pictures! So the rest will be able to see! I will post some pics once I get them all.

[Agent Proto]

I've got Baloki's card. He drew me a pony! :love:

[Jinx]

Got Baloki and Faris' card!

I think Faris has a thing for boobs, just saying.

[Faris]

Got Baloki and Faris' card!

I think Faris has a thing for boobs, just saying.

Honestly, I had noooo idea what to write except a boob joke. xD

[Madonna]

PROTO GET

FARIS GET

With our grubby hands on two cards now, it will not be long before Kalilung and I possess all of them! Mwhahahaha!

Er, we are enjoying both cards immensely.

[Faris]

Baloki: I love it :love:

[Agent Proto]

I've got Madonna and Kalilung's card. :D Very nice!

[Pumpkin]

We now have cards from Jeff, Kali & Lynx, Baloki and Faris.

Thanks so much you guys, the cards are wonderful :jess:.

[Baloki]

Was going to wait until I got more cards through before posting photos but I only get post every four days at the moment for some reason so thought I'd post the ones I've gotten so far, they're all wonderful :D Thanks for sending them through ^o^


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[Madonna]

You just unleashed the fires of avalon.

[G13]

Thanks for the cards guys!

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to send any out anymore. I was hoping to have enough money to buy the cards and stamps tomorrow, but I don't think that will pan out. My girlfriend got a ticket last week, I've had a few more medical bills come in the mail, and now I've learned that I won't be receiving financial aid for this next quarter of school. I'm sorry to everyone who's already sent cards out to me, I won't be able to reciprocate the gesture. :(

[Agent Proto]

Thanks for the cards guys!

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to send any out anymore. I was hoping to have enough money to buy the cards and stamps tomorrow, but I don't think that will pan out. My girlfriend got a ticket last week, I've had a few more medical bills come in the mail, and now I've learned that I won't be receiving financial aid for this next quarter of school. I'm sorry to everyone who's already sent cards out to me, I won't be able to reciprocate the gesture. :(

It's okay. :)

[Chris]

Thanks for the cards guys!

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to send any out anymore. I was hoping to have enough money to buy the cards and stamps tomorrow, but I don't think that will pan out. My girlfriend got a ticket last week, I've had a few more medical bills come in the mail, and now I've learned that I won't be receiving financial aid for this next quarter of school. I'm sorry to everyone who's already sent cards out to me, I won't be able to reciprocate the gesture. :(
Don't worry about it, buddy! :p

[Pant Leg Eater from the Bad World]

I would have participated in this again this year, but I'm deployed and mail is not very reliable.

[Madonna]

Baloki GET

This one is going up with the others to decorate, well, my television stand. I could so use a mantle or fireplace. I will take pictures in time for Christmas, I promise.

Tsk, tsk to anyone who has not participated (because it is fun), and to people who said they would and did not (because that is lame), but still enjoy a great Christmas! It is not a season to be a hater!

[fire_of_avalon]

Everyone I am going to send Epiphany cards! Because while I was making cards my sister totally had a baby and stuff.

[Madonna]

Oh ho ho, and we now are in possession of a very rare Chris card! Your words are too kind, Chris; thank you very much!

Behold our prestigious loot!

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[sharkythesharkdogg]

Thank you everyone! The cards were very nice, and it was always a nice pick me up to receive them and read them. They're lining the top of our entertainment center in the living room.

Also, everyone's is in the mail......better late than never. :shifty:

EDIT: Also, Chris/Michael's card will be delayed as it will also be a care package for the stranded Hawaiians. I haven't come across a few of the things I want to send them yet. (insert obvious sex jokes)

[Shorty]

Mine are also delayed and also better late than never!

I hope it's alright that Rantz signs the cards as well - he wasn't officially on the list, but I did put his name as my address, so...

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Just got a very nice card in the mail from Chris! :kakapo:

Thank you very much! The dog is adorable.

[Chris]

Glad you liked it! :D

I will post some pics once I get all of them!

So far, I have cards from these (and a BIG thank you):

- Baloki
- Faris
- Lockharted
- Kalilung
- Shorty & Shion
- Proto

People, your cards should be here by now! :(

[Sephex]

Forgot to mention that Proto sent me a card as well. He "gave" me a Ciddie in it!

[sharkythesharkdogg]

So far, I have cards from these (and a BIG thank you):

- Baloki
- Faris
- Lockharted
- Kalilung
- Shorty & Shion
- Proto

People, your cards should be here by now! :(

I feel like I should be offended, but this actually sounds pretty hot. Definitely sexier than Sharky and Rantz.

[Chris]

You're the second person to... We sorted this out. :(

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I'm just teasing. :P Don't feel bad!

[Rantz]

Definitely sexier than Sharky and Rantz.

:cry:

[Lone Wolf Leonhart]

I can feel the excitement from you guys emanating off of my computer screen. It makes me feel like I missed out on something special!

I fully plan on participating in this next time around, I even have a few ideas for what to write in cards! :D

Until that time, let's look forward to it.