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Re: New and Improved Random/Surprise Postal List
Board: Postals
Reply to: #260543 by Trekkie Gal
Jul 31, 2008 10:11pm
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Just a thought...shouldn't there be something about the "experienced" people that have created gray/black holes? You have the "newbies" covered, but I see no restrictions for others. :)
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Reply to: #260554 by Drama Mama
Jul 31, 2008 10:12pm
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Hi DM,
I think TG already must have went to bed, or she would be replying right now. I will tell you what I know. It is a postal that is sent around from a list as a surprise. You won't know of it till it shows up at your door. If you write Trekkie Gal and give her your address and such she will add you to the list. Then you too can get a nice surprise in the mailbox some time or other. But don't be surprised if it take a long time. The list can become quite long. I think she gets donations as well of boxes.
That's all I know, and she can fill you in with the rest. Give her a shout. She will be more than happy to let you know what all the buzz is about.
Okie Dog
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Reply to: #260559 by Okie Dog
Jul 31, 2008 10:13pm
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Whops! Well hello TG. lol.
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Reply to: #260558 by kooky kirby
Jul 31, 2008 10:15pm
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shouldn't there be something about the "experienced" people that have created gray/black holes?


What would you suggest in addition to my list? I thought that making sure people are logging into AQ or are at least able to be contacted would cover everyone, newbies and experienced alike.

TG
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Reply to: #260559 by Okie Dog
Jul 31, 2008 10:45pm
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Thank you both for the explinations... I always do that - I get so excited about all these new things I learn of and ask questions before researching... lol......

I have a few questions to clarify this in my mind...

So, I know that I would sign up with TG.....

Does TG send out random stamps that just circle and cricle until they are full?
Does TG give you a list of addresses that you pick from or does TG tell you who to send it to?
Also, is TG the only one sending out stamps? Or do I "launch" one myself?

Sorry, don't mean to drive you crazy, I just wonder. :)
Thanks
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Reply to: #260565 by Drama Mama
Jul 31, 2008 10:51pm
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Does TG give you a list of addresses that you pick from or does TG tell you who to send it to?


One address. That way, I know where each postal has been (so the same person doesn't get it twice) and is going (in case it isn't heard from for a while)

Does TG send out random stamps that just circle and cricle until they are full?


They can circle until they are full. Sometimes they are recalled by their creators before they are full. Unfortunately, a lot of them have gone missing before they get anywhere near full.

Also, is TG the only one sending out stamps? Or do I "launch" one myself?


I have only launched one of my own. All of the others have been donated by kind people. :)

TG
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Reply to: #260566 by Trekkie Gal
Jul 31, 2008 10:59pm
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I have only launched one of my own. All of the others have been donated by kind people. :)


But, were they donated to you and you lauched them?

Or would I sign up and "donate" to the ring by sending out a postal of my own? I'm jst not sure. Sorry. :O)
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Reply to: #260561 by Trekkie Gal
Jul 31, 2008 11:06pm
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What would you suggest in addition to my list? I thought that making sure people are logging into AQ or are at least able to be contacted would cover everyone, newbies and experienced alike.


Not really sure, especially to keep it simple for you. But just because they log in does not mean they are not creating black holes. That is why it was just a thought.
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Reply to: #260570 by Drama Mama
Jul 31, 2008 11:24pm
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Quote But, were they donated to you and you lauched them?

Or would I sign up and "donate" to the ring by sending out a postal of my own? I'm jst not sure. Sorry. :O)


TG is the ring leader of the random postal ring. She starts it, she controls it, she is the all knowing, [sort of], [she can't help it if a black hole appears] and yes, the boxes were donated to TG, if you planned on donating a box, you would then mail it to her and she would handle it.
Now, if you want to get a postal out there, it is a simple, lol, sort of a simple matter, to just make it a single and set up a tracker. I have not done this myself yet, cause I am chicken. But if you have so many that are retired or languishing at your home and you don't want to plant them traditionally, then you may choose to donate them to her. That does not mean you won't ever get them back. You can ask for them back at any time. As long as they are near an end, I would think of a certain group, or whatever. I'm thinking of the newbie ring here. May not be the same with the random group, however. She can tell you more on that subject.
Okay, think that about covers it, for as much as I know about it anyway.
Okie Dog
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Reply to: #260571 by kooky kirby
Jul 31, 2008 11:38pm
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Quote Not really sure, especially to keep it simple for you. But just because they log in does not mean they are not creating black holes. That is why it was just a thought.


That is why she asks for a separate E-mail address other than AQ for contact. So if it still goes missing she has another way to get in touch with those not responding to AQ mail.
Nothing is for certain on anything, concerning the postals, newbie and veteran alike can mess up or become a black hole/gray hole, because of sickness or other such things. She wants to get this started and this is the best she can come up with. We want it to get started as well, and every one has been racking their brains to come up with a solution. No sure fire way for that to happen, or at least not yet. So you go with what you can, and deal wtih it as you can.

Okie Dog :~]
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Reply to: #260558 by kooky kirby
Aug 1, 2008 3:01am
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Well ring leaders who are on the list could send the names of black holes to TG. Since this is an anonymous listing and not posting names to the public it should take care of the problem.
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Reply to: #260623 by The 7 Huckabys
Aug 1, 2008 5:40am
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Quote I sure hope i'm doing this correctly and replying directly to TG rather than the entire list. :o)


When you reply on the message board everyone can see the comments. To reply directly to a person click on the AQ mail icon (envelope) next to the person's name. That will be an email style response only visible by that one person.
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Reply to: #260575 by Okie Dog
Aug 1, 2008 5:48am
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"Nothing is for certain on anything, concerning the postals, newbie and veteran alike can mess up or become a black hole/gray hole, because of sickness or other such things."

This reminds me of a song:
"There must be 50 ways to lose a postal"

Ring anyone?
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Reply to: #260543 by Trekkie Gal
Aug 1, 2008 6:48am
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I have 2 questions:

1. When you say that we have to have participated in 5 postals, does that include launching them?
2. can all 5 of the postals be part of a ring?
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Reply to: #260660 by Suzy Lou
Aug 1, 2008 7:22am
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1. When you say that we have to have participated in 5 postals, does that include launching them?


I meant receiving 5 postals and sending them back out again.

2. can all 5 of the postals be part of a ring?


Yes.

TG
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Reply to: #260571 by kooky kirby
Aug 1, 2008 7:23am
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Not really sure, especially to keep it simple for you. But just because they log in does not mean they are not creating black holes.


True, but it is harder to say that they didn't know people are looking for them if we know they are logging in.

TG
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Reply to: #260572 by Okie Dog
Aug 1, 2008 7:27am
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yes, the boxes were donated to TG, if you planned on donating a box, you would then mail it to her and she would handle it.


I don't necessarily need to see it before it gets sent out as a random. If it is a postal that has already been sent to people, I just need to know who received it so that I don't send it to any of those people again. :) If the list of finds here on AQ is accurate, I can use that. If, for some reason, a person feels more comfortable sending a postal to me first, that is fine.

But if you have so many that are retired or languishing at your home and you don't want to plant them traditionally, then you may choose to donate them to her. That does not mean you won't ever get them back.


Donations are welcome, but if it is a postal that you are sentimentally attached to, then I would suggest sending it as a single on your own rather than a random. That way, you have more control over it. :)

TG