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Re: Simple reminders if you are frustrated with PLB ring spe
Board: Postals
Reply to: #68178 by JennieGee
Feb 1, 2007 2:47am
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I have followed all the plb turn-around msgs this AM. I rarely post on the big board, however, am going to put in my $0.02.....As a full-time student, mom, and wife (in no particular order!), I can at times become a small black hole. I have always tried to be prompt with at least letting my groups know what I have and what is going on. I also am VERY mindful of my time constraints and won't sign up for more than one DVD-type ring at a time. I have an hour+ commute to and from school everyday with a full course load...plus clinical days which are 12 hours. I try to get to the PO at least once a week, yet sometimes that just doesn't happen. I guess, bottom line, what I would like to convey is that yes, I understand the frustration at backlogs (I am in a ring that is like molasses), at the same time, I also understand LIFE can get in the way. I am doing my best to keep my house and son/hubby happy and contented, get my homework done, study for exams, prepare for clinical days, write reports after clinical days, and still have a few minutes of personal time for me where I can be awestruck at the talent that arrives to me in my mailbox! Sorry, this has gone on too long and it doesn't look like Emory is closing due to ice....(even though I have to drive THROUGH the icy areas to get there.) Y'all have a great day! TexasRaggedy
Re: Simple reminders if you are frustrated with PLB ring speed
Board: Postals
Reply to: #68108 by LOSTGIRL
Feb 1, 2007 6:28am
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I see my original post has generated a lot of talk about this subject. Let me say I was not trying to be critical of anyone. I just should have clarified my reasons for responding to the board in the first place (which I must say I have never done before). I wanted to try and give frustrated PLBer's some perspective, and let them know that I have felt the same as they do...but that this is a wonderful hobby and has its risks (as someone else pointed out). I was not speaking as an authority or for other boxers.

I guess I should have also explained that these are my suggestions based on my viewpoint. I know there are boxers who can handle the # of rings they join. I guess I just know that I would not be able to handle a lot. I did not mention any specific # of rings as being to many by the way. I just know how many I can handle now that I have had some starting to crossover in time periods.

In my original post I had this paragraph:
Remember that when you join a ring you are making a committment to a group of people much like yourself, who have a passion for the theme and love to share with others. Also like yourself, they have busy lives, other committments, and are counting on every member of the to follow postal ring ethics. (logging finds, notification of problems to ring leader, and sending postals on in a timely fashion (determined by the ring leader)

I just want to highlight that I know EVERYONE has a busy life and life is hectic. I was trying to give the frustrated boxer a reality check...I understand your frustration but don't let it interfer with your life or love of this hobby.

And as someone else responded (it just takes honesty and good communication to keep the frustrating moments to a minimum)

Sorry again if the first post sounded critical or all knowing, which certainly was not the intent.
Re: Simple reminders if you are frustrated with PLB ring speed
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Reply to: #68306 by LOSTGIRL
Feb 1, 2007 10:00am
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Quote I see my original post has generated a lot of talk about this subject. . . . . . . . Sorry again if the first post sounded critical or all knowing, which certainly was not the intent.


I think that we all have those kind of days, IMHO I think that this thread has helped some of us with the same flustration. I am in several rings right now that are moving as slow as cold tar (and one I am the ring leader) I would not say that any one person is the black hole, things just are not being moved very fast. I am wondering if people have lost interest in the ring or what but I am hoping that the boxes will creep their way home.

I think that a thread like this just helps with awarness, and hopefully will help with a few boxes moving on their way.

Mystic Dreamer