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Ok not to sound stupid here but what is that number after our names?? Just wondering...more like nosely! Ha! And Kansas City?? I'm in Chattanooga, wonder why it over shot the destination and went to Kansas? :hunf:
Oh well, reckon they know better than I do! Hope everyone's pkg arives soon! :D |
Originally Posted by Momma_K
Ok not to sound stupid here but what is that number after our names?? Just wondering...more like nosely! Ha! And Kansas City?? I'm in Chattanooga, wonder why it over shot the destination and went to Kansas? :hunf:
Oh well, reckon they know better than I do! Hope everyone's pkg arives soon! :D |
Mine will be in the mail in the morning..daughter didn't make it to the PO in time before they slammed the door.
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
Originally Posted by Momma_K
Ok not to sound stupid here but what is that number after our names?? Just wondering...more like nosely! Ha! And Kansas City?? I'm in Chattanooga, wonder why it over shot the destination and went to Kansas? :hunf:
Oh well, reckon they know better than I do! Hope everyone's pkg arives soon! :D Seems as if we have a lost package on our hands.. I will wait till mail delivery today before I call my PO lady and check whereabouts.. Cross fingers it arrives safely.. AS for your PO workers, they should be helpful and sorry to hear the evil stepsisters are out working .. tape is highly recommended, as I tape EVERYTHING. I see what gets delivered to me for these swaps so when they are returned back to you all I want to make sure the contents are intact even if the outer envelope is not.. |
Apparently my mailbox was overflowing and the mail was dropped off- no one was home so left with neighbor since there was a bulk of mail.. Sorry for the scare ladies.. Thought it was kinda weird there was no mail on Friday the 19th..
Soooo, UPDATED VERSION.. (without today's mail included- hasn't arrived yet..) 11/16 Lindyline 11/18 Gina 77573 Lori 95470 Ann 83338 Andrea 48317 phyllis 63366 Peggy 68847 Karen 56289 Kathy 46991 11/19 Joan 04005 Karla 97503 Melissa 30736 Kathy 37379 11/20 27526 ( no first name) Linda 84091 Kristina 29625 |
I'm glad I took Luv's advise and had purchased conformation. I looked it up and it did arrive on the 19th. Hope all arrive soon!!
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Thank you for the update. Now I can rest easy as mine did make it when they said.
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Mine is still wandering, I think. It was supposed to be there on the 20th, but was in Kansas City. Now at least it says it is the right city, so that is good. Maybe they will deliver it tomorrow.
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Updated... 11/22
11/16 Lindyline 11/18 Gina 77573 Lori 95470 Ann 83338 Andrea 48317 phyllis 63366 Peggy 68847 Karen 56289 Kathy 46991 11/19 Joan 04005 Karla 97503 Melissa 30736 Kathy 37379 11/20 27526 ( no first name) Linda 84091 Kristina 29625 11/22 Laurie 44262 Jenni 91710 Jenni- that is the largest sized envelope package I have ever seen, let alone ever come to my house!!!!!! LOL |
Yippee she got my package!!!!
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Great big gigantic humongous WHEW!!!!
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Originally Posted by moonrise
Great big gigantic humongous WHEW!!!!
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EVERYONE should have mailed their swaps in already and should be in route to me... Please if you have not mailed them, mail them out asap as I will not hold the swap for your late arrivals..
also double check the list to see if your package has arrived.. If not please notify me and your PO.. Thanks everyone.. I have not recd packages from the list below.. Please confirm that they are in route or that they should of been here already.. Horrible thought if any were MIA.. ALL RECD... |
Some of you have been talking about the problems with trying to get things mailed....well I have had the ultimate bad mailing month!
First I was needing to send both my November Secret Pal and my Secret Santa packages overseas. So, since I usually prefer UPS for packages, I head up to the UPS all happily to send them right....WRONG! Let's just say that one of the packages would have cost almost $100 to send and that was the CHEAPEST that they had available. So....no thank you..I think I'll use the USPS. So off I go the next day to the post office....now I know I don't use the post office often but when did they start closing the doors at 3:30?!!! So...the next day I go in and this poor woman has to call another post office THREE TIMES to figure out how to send a package international....everyone cross your fingers that they get there. So...I know you are thinking..that's not so bad but KEEP READING! Now....first let me say that "yes" I overloaded myself on swaps and therefore didn't have my batiks cut, labeled, etc. until late Friday. So, I get them all packed in the flat rate envelope and load it with tape. Now...I will admit that 3 sets certainly filled the envelope but it DID seal. I only put the tape on to secure it. Well guess what shows up in my mailbox today marked "insufficient postage"? UGH!! So...off I go to the Post Office where this woman proceeds to tell me that the flat rate envelopes must be able to be sealed with "the seal on the envelope". I explained that I did seal it with that seal but simply added the tape to make it safer for it's journey and that the woman on duty on Sat had no problem accepting the package...no go. FINE! So I get a MED flat rate box to send it in...start unpacking the envelope to send it all in the box and the woman stops me and says "you can't use that envelope...the date is wrong on the stamp". What??? She is talking about the return envelope that I had packed. I explained that the lady who put the postage seal on it knew that I was mailing it as a return envelope and never said it would be a problem. Well evidently the other lady (the one that had to call 3 times about international shipping) should have NEVER put a postal stamp on something that was being mailed in the future. She went on to say that it is ILLEGAL to "tamper with the dates" on the postal stamps!! OK FINE! Let's do another return envelope.....well "you'll have to pay for it". SO....I had to pay for a larger box AND did not even get credit for the postage on the "illegal envelope". So fine I said, "can we put stamps on this box and use it as a return box"...."yes". So that's what I did. luvTooQuilt will be getting a box covered in a zillion stamps to send my fabrics back but you know what....she'll be receiving it from UPS!!! That's right...I was SO MAD that after I paid for the silly box and the zillion envelopes I marched out of the post office and sent in via UPS. So I guess the good news is that LuvTooQuilt should be getting my batiks and the silly box on Wed :D |
I am soooooooo sorry, next time tell her you will take your chances with the return postage!!!!! My po lady is awesome.. Super helpful and will ALWAYS find the cheapest way to mail out my packages.. AND SHE TAPES THEM TOO!!!! yup you read it right, my PO tells me all the time if it fits, it ships and tapes the crap out of them...!!!!! for those of you who were in my last swap can vouch for me.. It was taped, taped, taped.. I used up a whole roll of packing tape by the time I was thru sending out all the packages... Once you all get comfortable swapping with me Concealed cash would probably be easiest for everyone as I can have my po lady work miracles.. She can manage to fit almost anything in a flat rate envelope! .. Plus my dinky po will appreciate the revenue too..
Originally Posted by Qbee
Some of you have been talking about the problems with trying to get things mailed....well I have had the ultimate bad mailing month!
First I was needing to send both my November Secret Pal and my Secret Santa packages overseas. So, since I usually prefer UPS for packages, I head up to the UPS all happily to send them right....WRONG! Let's just say that one of the packages would have cost almost $100 to send and that was the CHEAPEST that they had available. So....no thank you..I think I'll use the USPS. So off I go the next day to the post office....now I know I don't use the post office often but when did they start closing the doors at 3:30?!!! So...the next day I go in and this poor woman has to call another post office THREE TIMES to figure out how to send a package international....everyone cross your fingers that they get there. So...I know you are thinking..that's not so bad but KEEP READING! Now....first let me say that "yes" I overloaded myself on swaps and therefore didn't have my batiks cut, labeled, etc. until late Friday. So, I get them all packed in the flat rate envelope and load it with tape. Now...I will admit that 3 sets certainly filled the envelope but it DID seal. I only put the tape on to secure it. Well guess what shows up in my mailbox today marked "insufficient postage"? UGH!! So...off I go to the Post Office where this woman proceeds to tell me that the flat rate envelopes must be able to be sealed with "the seal on the envelope". I explained that I did seal it with that seal but simply added the tape to make it safer for it's journey and that the woman on duty on Sat had no problem accepting the package...no go. FINE! So I get a MED flat rate box to send it in...start unpacking the envelope to send it all in the box and the woman stops me and says "you can't use that envelope...the date is wrong on the stamp". What??? She is talking about the return envelope that I had packed. I explained that the lady who put the postage seal on it knew that I was mailing it as a return envelope and never said it would be a problem. Well evidently the other lady (the one that had to call 3 times about international shipping) should have NEVER put a postal stamp on something that was being mailed in the future. She went on to say that it is ILLEGAL to "tamper with the dates" on the postal stamps!! OK FINE! Let's do another return envelope.....well "you'll have to pay for it". SO....I had to pay for a larger box AND did not even get credit for the postage on the "illegal envelope". So fine I said, "can we put stamps on this box and use it as a return box"...."yes". So that's what I did. luvTooQuilt will be getting a box covered in a zillion stamps to send my fabrics back but you know what....she'll be receiving it from UPS!!! That's right...I was SO MAD that after I paid for the silly box and the zillion envelopes I marched out of the post office and sent in via UPS. So I guess the good news is that LuvTooQuilt should be getting my batiks and the silly box on Wed :D |
Well I will definately being sending the cash for your post office to do it! I feel bad for the one lady who is new 'cause she really was trying but the "head lady" was just kind of rude. So your lady can have my money!! :D
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I guess I am another one of the fortunate ones. I have 4 post offices within 10 minutes of my house. If I go to the closest one, actually in my home town, the people are all very nice and extremely helpful. The other 3 are not mean, just not quite as helpful.
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Lauriejo, you are lucky.. in our town, we have one post office..the line is usually out the door and you stand and wait and wait while the one fella behind the counter is flirting with any young gal in line ahead of you..soo frustrating.
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I know I am. I also have like 5 walmarts, 2 joanns, and at least a half dozen LQS within about 20 minutes of my house. I live in a fairly small town, but very close to bigger cities.
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Oh my gosh, I am so envious...I have one walmart, one kmart (for what it is worth) closest fabric store is 85 miles away..
Originally Posted by lauriejo
I know I am. I also have like 5 walmarts, 2 joanns, and at least a half dozen LQS within about 20 minutes of my house. I live in a fairly small town, but very close to bigger cities.
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I do feel very lucky. That's not even counting the 2 Hobby Lobbys and all the shops in Amish country which is less than an hour away.
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Please stop, you are killing me here lol
Originally Posted by lauriejo
I do feel very lucky. That's not even counting the 2 Hobby Lobbys and all the shops in Amish country which is less than an hour away.
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I think I need to tuck my chicken under my arm and head to Ohio to visit lauriejo
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You are really blessed. We have a Walmart NO FABRIC, a kmart, no quilt shops. I have to drive at least an hour to purchase fabric. I buy a lot on line much easier.
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My chicken and I will come by and pick you up on our way to Lauriejo's..bring your quilt, we might need it..I am sure it is colder there. lol
Originally Posted by sc-sunshine
You are really blessed. We have a Walmart NO FABRIC, a kmart, no quilt shops. I have to drive at least an hour to purchase fabric. I buy a lot on line much easier.
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C'mon over, we will have a slumber party! It's not too bad today, supposed to be 55. Now on Friday when I will be outside for at least 5 hours watching my son's marching band, and a really crappy football game, it is supposed to be in the 30's with snow, rain and wind. Makes the Black Friday crowds sound almost fun.
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OMG.. I am with you there.. I usually don't do the black friday thing..used to work in the photolab a walmart..I was shielded from the blitz thingy as long as I didn't have to pee lol..**come on chicken get you pjs, we're going to a slumber party**
Originally Posted by lauriejo
C'mon over, we will have a slumber party! It's not too bad today, supposed to be 55. Now on Friday when I will be outside for at least 5 hours watching my son's marching band, and a really crappy football game, it is supposed to be in the 30's with snow, rain and wind. Makes the Black Friday crowds sound almost fun.
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To all you USPS bashers (I type that with a smile) - I'm sorry for your troubles however I am not allowed to bash the PO. My dad worked behind that counter for 32 years and my brother has delivered mail for 25 years. My dad used to tell us stories from the other side of that counter that made us laugh as kids. Again, I'm sorry for your troubles, but don't think all Post Office employees are not nice or helpful.
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Oh...I was just frustrated....they are certainly NOT all so horrible to deal with. The lady who is new and "made the mistakes" was very nice just new. And my delivery man is wonderful...it's just the woman in charge who needs to take a day for fun! :D
Originally Posted by 3699quilter
To all you USPS bashers (I type that with a smile) - I'm sorry for your troubles however I am not allowed to bash the PO. My dad worked behind that counter for 32 years and my brother has delivered mail for 25 years. My dad used to tell us stories from the other side of that counter that made us laugh as kids. Again, I'm sorry for your troubles, but don't think all Post Office employees are not nice or helpful.
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Originally Posted by 3699quilter
To all you USPS bashers (I type that with a smile) - I'm sorry for your troubles however I am not allowed to bash the PO. My dad worked behind that counter for 32 years and my brother has delivered mail for 25 years. My dad used to tell us stories from the other side of that counter that made us laugh as kids. Again, I'm sorry for your troubles, but don't think all Post Office employees are not nice or helpful.
I was just mentioning my experience because it's hard to follow the rules when the rules differ between clerks. I "think" what the lady was trying to tell me was that if you use the envelope it is a flat rate price, hence an envelope closed flat. The "if it fits, it ships, for one price" is referring to the boxes. Just my take on what she was trying to explain. Another clerk, same P.O. has added tape to my flat rate envelope on his own. Either way, I love my post office. |
Updated... 11/23
11/16 Lindyline 11/18 Gina 77573 Lori 95470 Ann 83338 Andrea 48317 phyllis 63366 Peggy 68847 Karen 56289 Kathy 46991 11/19 Joan 04005 Karla 97503 Melissa 30736 Kathy 37379 11/20 27526 ( no first name) Linda 84091 Kristina 29625 11/22 Laurie 44262 Jenni 91710 11/23 77080 (no name) - Claimed by Gaigai lol.. Dawn 54456 |
How about if we all agree that anyone and everyone can have a bad hair day every once in a while. Let's try our best to always smile and wish each person a wonderful day.
To each of you...Have a wonderful day, evening, and Thanksgiving holidays. |
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
Updated... 11/23
77080 (no name) Dawn 54456 The 77080 is mine. |
So...are you waiting on about 7 more packages? Hope they all are on the way! Can't wait to see them all.
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I just got a FQ bundle of holdiay batiks in my November secet pal package. I can't wait to see how they will go with my festive batiks!
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Originally Posted by lauriejo
I just got a FQ bundle of holdiay batiks in my November secet pal package. I can't wait to see how they will go with my festive batiks!
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Originally Posted by lauriejo
I just got a FQ bundle of holdiay batiks in my November secet pal package. I can't wait to see how they will go with my festive batiks!
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Updated... 11/28
11/16 Lindyline 11/18 Gina 77573 Lori 95470 Ann 83338 Andrea 48317 phyllis 63366 Peggy 68847 Karen 56289 Kathy 46991 11/19 Joan 04005 Karla 97503 Melissa 30736 Kathy 37379 11/20 27526 ( no first name) Linda 84091 Kristina 29625 11/22 Laurie 44262 Jenni 91710 11/23 77080 (no name) - Claimed by Gaigai lol.. Dawn 54456 After thanksgiving Gail 40055 Ruth 54165 Donna 63901 Deb 63565 unknown 02054 - claimed by EC.. lol.. |
Waiting, patiently waiting, really I'm trying to wait patiently! LOL
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I have recd all but one. Eh, shes local and I will pick them up from her tomorrow...
Let the swapping begin!!!!!!! |
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