In-Envelope PC Exchange Interest???

I might be interested in kicking off an
in-envelope postcard exchange. Considering how long my round-robin took... Is there interest of doing an in-envelope exchange this fall or would people rather wait until the start of the new year since Christmas card exchange is looming on the horizon?
NOTE: I'm NOT running the holiday card exchange, I know other folk do that. ALSO, I would NOT manage an Out-of-Envelope exchange. Let's have someone else step up to the plate to take care of that one, if there is enough interest.

I'm always ready for a postcard exchange. Count me in, whenever you want to start one.

Right now I just want a yes or no to start one this fall (that should give me a good head count for starting one). I'll take name/address/e-mail information later. Thanks.

Yes for me.

I'm in

I'm always happy to have more lighthouse mail. Count me in.

Re echange,yes I would be interested.
Regards,Dave

count us in for fall exchange. ellie and glen

Please include me.

Count me in...I'll be faster this time getting mine out.

Fall works for us. Please count us in.

Count me in. Fall works good for me.

Count me in, but explain how in envelope postcard exchange works.
Thanks
Hilari

Hilari,

In-Envelope exchange is a: New, Un-used, Un-addressed, Un-marked lighthouse postcard. Placed into an addressed envelope and mailed. Mail one to each person on the list, all the same card if possible.

Some people use this opportunity to add a little surprise in the envelope as well. Maybe information about the lighthouse pictured on the postcard. Or a photo that they have taken of that lighthouse, or maybe an extra postcard with a different view of the same light.

Some have added special things like a Lighthouse Bookmark, a Lighthouse Swizzle Stick, a Lighthouse pocket calendar... etc. Something special that they wanted to give to their lighthouse friends.

The additions are not required by any means! But the IN-ENVELOPE dose give you that opportunity if you have something that you want to share.

I have made it a habit of buying 30 of the same card to use for in these exchanges (both IN- Envelope and NO-Envelope), however in the last few years our numbers have dropped and it is usually around 13 to 15 participates. So I've had lots of cards leftover these last few years. These I use to put into the Round Robins or just mail to friends.

We had so much fun with the Christmas exchange last year that we'd be interested in doing this, as well. Count us in.

yes

stephanie thanks for the info. we glen and ellie are headed for cape cod and martha's at 6am and will be looking for cards. thanks again glen

We are up to around 15 so far, the more the merrier...

If I counted correctly, I'll be #15

Last call, you have until the end of September to sign up. After then, I'll try to find some time to work up the mailing list/ label format. At that time I will work on addresses, who do I not have, any changes, etc.

OK, we will go with the numbers we have. If you did "NOT" participate in the round robin that I ran this year, please e-mail or private mesg. me with your name and address ASAP. Hopefully I can match up everybody else's "handle's" and locations from the sign up here with the mailing list I have from the robin. I will then send it out, not to be printed in label form (yet), until I know there are no changes to be made. After then, I will send out the final list for you all's label printing needs.

Sorry folks, life has been busy... I have not forgotten! I might be able to get this out this month or next, hopefully.

Almost there! Waiting on one more mailing address to add to the list. Will then send out for correction check. Thanks, bill e.

List is Done! I'll e-mail it to participants on Monday, for any corrections that might be needed. (I'm away from my home computer right now.) The final tally is 14, so that means 13 plus yourself. Also, I'll note the labels you can use to print out the list, AFTER any corrections, so you don't have to address 13 envelopes by hand, unless you just want to. Some folks might be in the mood, since you could be in the process of knocking out your Christmas/ holiday cards early!

LIST has been sent out to all participants for address mistakes/ corrections! If you did not receive an e-mail from me with the list as an attachment, let me know asap. I probably muffed up your e-mail address when I did the mass e-mailing. I muffed one up already, that I have re-sent to. If any corrections are needed, e-mail me. You all have until about this same time next Sunday (12/7) to do so. If needed, I'll re-send to everyone on e-mail list, the new "corrected" list. Otherwise, I'll let you know, ON THIS POST, that it is OK to start mailing out with the list you have from me.

1 minor correction & START MAILING!!! Change your listing for "Glen & Ellie" to "Ellie". Otherwise, get going! Don't forget, one listng is across the pond (or all your listings are across the pond). So don't forget the extra postage. ALSO, reply to this post as to when you sent your batch off AND when you got one & from who. LOOK at Shortcake's posting on Sept. 7 for other information. Any other questions? Ask them here and I or somebody should be able to answer them. Enjoy...

My stack is in the mail today.

Received Bill's envelope last evening. Thanks for the extras.

Also received Bill's mailing in yesterday's post! Great card and one I did not have, and had been trying to obtain.

Thanks Bill. Very nice card and enclosures.

My cards are in the hands of the US Postal Service as of today.

Okay, got them addressed, they will go into the mail tomorrow. Sorry, just the card, no extras, no time. But hope you enjoy the card.

Melody, that's fine... one card is all that is required. Extras are totally up to the individual.

Got MelJB & Shortcake cards today, thanks.

Received Bill's card last week and Shortcake's today. Glen would have loved them. We visited Port Aransas a couple years ago.

Ellie

I received Mel's card yesterday and Stephanie's cards today. Thanks to both of you...all new cards for me!

Happy Holidays to everyone.

Got Ellie's card today.

Got Ellie's yesterday too.

Today the postman delivered Melody's card!

Dropped mine off at the post office today. I thought I had some but had to order them.
I have recieved cards from Bill, Melody, Stephanie, and Ellie.

I'm back home to St. George and found Ellie's card in the mail pile. Thanks.

Got Cyndi's yesterday. Nice perspective.

Thanks Schooner, I forgot to mention that. I got Cyndi's card yesterday too.

Got HCS today.

Ditto here!

Thanks for letting me know my latest card to arrive today came from Hilari. I was trying to read the post mark and it looked like NY.

I also received Cyndi's card last week. Thanks to everyone.

I have my cards...I just need to take the time to get them addressed and in the envelope.

Hilari's and Cindy's cards arrived in my mail yesterday.

Recieved Hilari's card yesterday.

All of my cards were sent out in today's mail.

Got Dave's card and insert today.

Got Lorie's cards yesterday.

Lorie's cards were in Saturday's mail. Also have received Hilari's, Cyndi's and Stephanie's cards a little while back.

Lorie's cards arrived yesterday. Thanks for the extras Lorie.

I recieved lorie's cards yesterday. Thanks Lorie for the extras they are great.

Mr. Scroope's card was in yesterday's mail. Was a happy surprise to an otherwise crappy day (got stuck at work til 9 PM working on an emergency software install related to the Heartland security breech). Thanks Bob!

Recieved Bob Scroope's card today.

I also received Bob Scroope's card today. Nice extra's on the card and enclosure. Thanks Bob.

I've been out-of-town for the last few days... had to go visit the hubby! Most of you know that he works construction and is seldom home. Haven't seen him sence Christmas! So I had to go spend a few days with him.

Cards from Lorie and Bob Scroope were waiting for me when I retuned. Thanks to both of you!

Dave Wilkinson's card arrived from U.K., across the pond today. And a Beautiful card too I must say.

The best gift that I've gotten today so far! Thanks Dave!

I'm a little behind, got Bob's last Friday, thanks!

Received Dave's card yesterday. I agree Steph, it is a beauty! Thanks Dave.

Did everyone else get Dave's card? I didn't receive his card.

I recieved Daves card day before yesterday.

My records say that we still have 5 more cards due to come. Is that right?

I have received Dave's card as well as cards from Bill, Cyndi, Melody, Lorie, Bob, Ellie and Stephanie. Eight in all with five more to go to make thirteen, adding myself makes the fourteen who signed up.
HCS

I have received 7 cards...still missing Dave's.

For those that haven't sent out their cards yet, they should have received 9 so far.

Dave's card finally made it to Utah today. It took a way slow boat from China.

We're down to five cards.

FYI, I lied in my initial post of this thread in August '08. I am (now) thinking of doing an Out-of-Envelope exchange after this In-Envelope exchange concludes. I don't need a head-count yet. When I/we get to that point, I'll start a new thread for it. Just wanted to give you all a heads-up...

My cards went in the mail yesterday

Recieved Darlene's card today. Thanks for the added information.

Received Darlene's card Friday. Was unable to log in this past weekend. Thanks for the addition enclosed.

*ALERT: We have a late add to the mailing list! A friend of Dave Wilkinson in the UK, in his zeal to get involved in the exchange, has already sent out pc's to a handful of folks on the mailing list, with the rest to follow. Unfortunately neither Dave or I knew about this. He has not logged on yet to become a member and post. Dave told him to contact me first. I found out by receiving his postcard. Dave has been in contact with him to explain how this works so we can avoid any confusion in the future. We certainly do not want to discourage new participants, so I feel we should try to return the favor and make him a late addition to the current mailing list:

Derek Harvey
2 Wellington Place
Regent Terrace
Mousehole Pezance
Cornwall TR19 6TJ
UK

Darlene's card was in Saturday's mail. Thanks, one of my favorite lights. Have stayed there as a keeper for a week twice, (2006 & 2008) and will be staying again in 2010!

I got a card from Derek and wondered how he got my address since I couldn't find his on the mailing list. Will get a card back out to him ASAP.

Darlene's card was waiting on me when I returned home from my trip. Not sure just when it came, but it was sometime this past week. NICE CARD!

I will send a card out to Derek by the end of the week.

I also received Darlene's card while I was away.

Thanks Darlene.

HI All:

With Glen's passing, I've been a lot behind the 8 ball. I received nine cards and then one from Derek today. What a surprise. A lovely card of Longships Lighthouse. I forgot who was who and contacted Dave about this new addition.

This is such a wonderful this to be involved in. A way to remember Glen. Thanks all.

Ellie

Is Darlene Ladybug? Trying to keep a list so I know who is who.

Ellie

Yes, Darlene is Ladybug.

Hi Everyone, My cards are in the mail.
Thanks to everyone that has sent a card. So far I've received cards from Stephanie, Cyndi, Lorie, Hilari, Bob, Ellie, and Darlene. I always enjoy opening my mailbox and finding lighthouse cards.
Judy

Got Sunshine's yesterday, thanks!

I received Judy's cards and write-up today. Thanks Judy. I just loved that trip! The weather was perfect and the company even better. I'm glad we could enjoy it together.

I forgot how many were on the mailing list. I have received 11 cards. Should I be looking for any more?

Ellie

Should be 4 more yet to come.

My count is 3. I figure we are all in that 3-4 range of cards still outstanding. Once my list is fullfilled. I will then launch a trial balloon for an out-of-envelope exchange. Lets get this finished up!

My count is 3 now too! I got Judy's card yesterday.

I still have from 11 different people, but I did get a 2nd card from Derek Harvey today. Have you noticed the stamps he uses - look like puzzle pieces. Neat

Ellie

Schooner,

Maybe it's time for you to contact the remaining 3 to remind them of this exchange. I don't remember if we had a deadline date or not. But it has been long enough!

I read over Page 1 and made a list of everyone who said they'd do it. Did anyone get a card from Tammy Wolfe? The others I didn't get yet were Roy McB, Bill38429, and DocJ44. Are they ones that are supposed to be outstanding?

Ellie

I am still missing 3 cards from John Young, Tammy Wolfe, and Roy and Carolyn McBee.

I never did receive a card from Derek Harvey.

The first card I received was from Bill Edwards on 12/5/2008 of the Portsmouth Lightship. I think over 3 months is getting to be long enough for everyone to get their cards sent out.

I am missing the same three (John Young, Tammy Wolfe, and the McBee's).

However... yes, I did get a nice card from Derek Harvey.

That matches my list. I'll drop a note to them to see if we can get this finished up soon.

I did not set a deadline because folks should understand that this is a sooner rather than later venture. A deadline is not enforceable.

But enough time has passed to get this wrapped up.

I have heard from one of the three that are still missing from the completion of this exchange. Figuring that their mailing will be going out shortly, if not already, that just leaves two to go.

With that being said, I'm willing to start another exchange, pending sufficient numbers signing up to participate. This one will be an out-of-envelope exchange. I'll be starting a new topic for that one.

Sorry for my delay in getting these out, they will be done this weekend.

Two down, one to go...

Got Tammy's Saturday...

I found Tammy's and Doc John's in my mailbox yesterday. Thanks for the extras.

Received Tammy's cards in yesterday's post. Thanks for the extra card Tammy! I did not have either of these in my collection.

Got John's "mini-bundle" today... That just leaves only one participant left missing. I have had no response to my private mesg. or regular e-mail note to them. I will try to drop a line to them in the USPS. Otherwise, I would say this one could be called done.

Both Tammy's and John's cards were there when I checked my mailbox today. Thank you to both of you!

Doc John's cards were received in Franktown yesterday. A very nice collection of cards. Many thanks John!

I received Tammy's cards yesterday and John's cards today. Thanks to both of you for the extra cards enclosed.

All these cards get me wanting a lighthouse visit. I hope it comes sooner rather than later.

Sent a note via USPS a week ago to the one lone missing participant in this exchange. No response. Let's call it, game over.

Great job everyone!
Looking foward to the next edition.
Bob

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Our last participant has come through! Received McBee's envelope with 2 pc's in it today. Thanks for getting them out. Now we can call this one officially completed!!!