Nice to see that it arrived It is nice to see that someone else likes the orientals like I did. Have fun with them.

The box is traveling again...

I just LOVE this swap/group.
It is so FUN to receive the box!
And just as much FUN to read someone's Joy at finding something special they want in the box!
Especially if I put it in. LOVE to share!
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Tracking shows the box was delivered today?????? Chris

.....yes it was ... when the family picked me up grandson said there was another box for me .. anotehr? HOW BIG? I dont' know.. Well is it kinda heavy ...i don't know .. and then DNSIL speaks up and says 'my bowling balls are kinda heavy .. not that much" .. so I was pretty sure TTB had made it to Chino Hills ... Now - how does one choose what to take out? so many wonderful things in there ... I have not had a good look - it's dinner time - I will be back a little later with a picture - I need to read those rules again !!!

Yea! I should have driven the box over to you!

I don't think any names have been crossed off of the list...if that was supposed to be done could you bring it up to date? Sorry!

City/Sandie
If the names aren't crossed off the list would you please cross off Ib1RU12, KG in CA and yourself? Thanks!

You can take as many items as you want, just replace 1 item for each item you take. There should be 20 so take 20 if you want!!!!

Everyone, please keep in mind that this box is larger than the previous boxes so do not feel like you need to send it Priority. Parcel Post is fine. You can get delivery confirmation on that also.

Am glad the box is making speedy travels and everyone is finding items they can use... Chris

..... hahahhaa ... I put the list aside to check off names - and then forgot to put it in the box, cut the box back open to put the list back in, and forgot to cross off the names! However, I did take some nice things out, and put some nice things back in .. and it's ready to go - I will try to get it out tonight, otherwise it will be morning.
Gosh KG, I'd have met you half way and bought you coffee - we could still do that one day
... making this pic smaller has caused some ditortion - upper left is charms and a wonderful pumpkin print fabric and titanium thread clippers, upper right is 2 more packs of charms - really neutral which I needed, and thread, bottom left if gloves for Free Motin quilting - and as you all know I am recently a new devotee of that thanks to Leah Day and her alterd darning foot - and bottom right is a rotary cutter and blade .. mine are pretty old and it's nice to have an extra to leave home .. thanks to all of you.

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City/Sandie, please put who the items are from in the post as it is difficult to read the little slips of paper. Thanks... Chris

...well yes, I can see what you mean ...
upper 2 are from KGinCA
bottom left from IB1RU12 and bottome right is from Cksvette ..

Nice gifts!!

,,,,,travelling box is actually travelling ... however it may take a week to arrive - according to the post office, outer siberia is not on the regular route.. and for only $65.00 I could get a tracking number... I passed on that and got a confirm delivery notification .. good grief.. you are probably wondering what I put in that box .. so am I !!! LOL

City/Sandie, I hope you were kidding about Outer Siberia? The box isn't going that far!!!!

Parcel post which is the slowest way, should have been at the next location is less than a week. All the locations from now on should be less than a week using parcel post, except possibly one... Chris

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...well yes I was kidding but I thought that's where the PO guy thought it was going. I don't know why it would take that long, are they trying to use more mules and fewer horses?

It could take that long if it goes the slower route which costs less than a priority rate that gets there in 2-3 days but costs more - they make it hard to use the PO with such huge differences in days and prices BUT that box is worth waiting for no matter how long it takes!!

By the way did you mail it to Illinois? LOL Just kidding :O

.. the box is headed to outer siberia - PO said it's on a direct route - I think it's going mule train - but how direct can a mule train be? I hope it's not down and then up again thru the Grand Canyon.
Fear not .. it will be worth the wait .. I think, so far anyway, I have had the most fun with this box ...

Rhe box is out for delivery today... Chris

... someone must have fed the mules ...

Here Here Muley, Here Here Muley come on over here to Biloxi, MS. I'm waitting.

Well, that ole mule must have been running around my house this am while I was out shopping! He must have dropped that box a few times cuz it looked like it had been thru a lot, But everything is safe and sound. And I must say everything in the box is top notch. I have already picked 4 bags and am debating on a couple more. So be patient, I promise to have it mailed by Friday.
The list that is in the box doesn't have any names crossed off. Do you want me to cross off any more names besides mine?

...yes Wiley please do - I left the list aside to do that - and then taped the box shut ... that box HAS been around by the way - it's the same one that started this travelling!!! I just turned the old stuff inside and pulled off the duty envelope that was stuck on the side.
Have fun ... and I"m glad the mules were fed ...

OK, will do!

So glad the box arrived and you have found some things you can use this time!
If you feel the box needs replacing and you can find a box, please do that. It has put on a lot of miles from Tampa to Miami, Miami to Canada thru a couple of stops in California and onto Arizona.
Yes, please cross off all those the box has been to. You will find the list in the first post of this thread.
Enjoy... Chris

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To everyone,

if the box is getting beat up, please feel free to replace it.

If I have routed the next person close to you and you want to hand deliver the box to that person, I have no problem with that as long as it is done within the week allowed to get the box on it's way.

Please feel free to mail the most inexpensive way as the box should arrive at the next place in about a week with the way I have routed things. Delivery confirmation can be added to any item, I actually had it on one of my fat quarter envelopes for the birthday FQ exchange!

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me... Chris

Ok Wiley if I'm next to get the box My house is very easy to find I'm right off I-10 in Biloxi at exit 44 just let me know when you get off I-10 and we can meet at Waffle House DGC-ren love it best waffles in town. I'm 2 min. away. or just come streat to my house and we can have some tea. Or just give it to the mules, they know where I live.LOL

Sue B, you are just too funny! If I rode that d--- mule to your house I would need something more than tea!! Since those days are gone forever I don't know what to tell you.
Promise to list and hopefully show my choices tomorrow so I can get that box moving!

Hi friends! You know...Nebraska is right in the middle of everywhere...might make a great NEXT stop...

Looks like some pretty terrific gifties coming and going in that box...so fun...thank you Chris!

That ole mule is off and running again,Hope he knows where to go cuz I forgot to tell him where the next location is. Oh Well, that's the breaks. I'm still wrestling with my camera, hope to post later today.
In the meantime I will share what I removed from the box. It was not easy picking items cuz they were all top notch.

KGinCa--2 Charm Packs called Tecnicolor Tidings and Ultra Fine embroidery scissors.
Cskvett-pattern for a Big Pumpkin Quilt, Halloween Trio Pillow pattern, Multi-Seasonal Banner pattern and Halloween fabric with thread and ribbons.
IB1RU12- a package of gorgeous fabrics
City/Sandie-package of beautiful fabric, a tiny rotary cutter and a spool of beautiful serger thread.
Hope I described everything okay, Picture will show up later for you to see.
Anyway thanks for all the beautiful things.

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...
really, Wiley..that mule was RUNNING? there must have been a change of mules somewhere, that old dusty critter that came by my place looked like he needed a salad and diet water ... I think he'd been living on chocolate and twinkies .. and you SAW how beat up that box was .. I think he napped on it before he got here.
...it was hard making decisons, wasn't it

City/Sandie, you are so right about picking what to keep.
And that mule must have revived because of the chocolate that disappeared while he was here. I know my dear ole DH wouldn't have eaten it! Lol!

You ladies are just too much!

Great picks Wiley, can't wait for the picture.

You all may not believe this but the box is out for delivery at it's next stop!!!! Chris

Ok I gess sence the mule started out running they must be tucked out trying to get to the next stop. once they get here I will feed and water them. and make my picks reload the box then send them on they way.

I think the mules have stopped at the local watering hole and are having a party.
Fun, Fun, Fun, that's all those mules think about.

I know the box was delivered, whoever got it might be out feeding that creature.
Still fighting with my camera, I may have to get a new one.

ttt

The box has arrived via an exausted mule, have you ever tried CPR on a mule,suggest you just call EMT's.
Any who the box is stuffed full of goodies and now have to sit down and sort through.What Oh what shall I select?
Am going to get a new box before I send it on its way again. Think i will use a horse this time.

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We FED those donkeys last week on a rainy Friday! Glad one of them made it. (I had a picture but the format I saved it in didn't open). Anyhow showed a young man feeding several donkeys at a local farm! What a coincidence!!!!

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Thank you Auntie Reba for being a fuel stop for the critters .... it's been hot, bet you gave them some nice cool water too .... I was just thinking, maybe they are only traveling at night, by moonlight - when it's cooler.
Anyone seen any lounging mules in their area?

C/T/M ... the box ... how funny ... is that still the same box with all the labels all over it? I sure got some funny looks at the post office. LOL

City/Sandie, before I mailed the box to C/T/M I tore off all the old stuff and retaped it. But a change of box is a good idea at this point.

.... sure would be fun if that box survived a trip all around the country though .... guess we better focus on keeping the critters movin'!

I found one, but I think we have to start using the Pony-Express. (they use horses not mules) LOL.

.... ooooh that is too cute ... cannot hang a mail pack on that ... Pony Express it is.
....Somehow I missed the CPR part ...
does that include mouth to mouth? eeeewwwwww

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ttt - surely we aren't done yet!

The ball is in coffee/tea or me's court.

Maybe the mule was hungry and ate the contents of the box? Chris

Here are my pictures from The Box:

Sorry the picture is not very good but this is the first time I've been able to post a picture the right way. My DGD helped me figure out a program someone on this board had suggested and I was really surprised I was able to do it. She is going to visit me again in a couple of days and I'll be able to take and post a better picture.

..wiley, maybe you could say what things you took out and whop put them in ... and then when we get a picture that will make it even more interesting.
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KGinCa--2 Charm Packs called Tecnicolor Tidings and Ultra Fine embroidery scissors.
Cskvett-pattern for a Big Pumpkin Quilt, Halloween Trio Pillow pattern, Multi-Seasonal Banner pattern and Halloween fabric with thread and ribbons.
IB1RU12- a package of gorgeous fabrics
City/Sandie-package of beautiful fabric, a tiny rotary cutter and a spool of beautiful serger thread.
Hope I described everything okay, Picture will show up later for you to see.
Anyway thanks for all the beautiful things.

When you OPEN your picture..I send mine to PAINT and then resize it to about 520 pixels. If the picture is verrrry busy, then I have to lower it to 500 pixels. I learned this by playing with it. HTH

Thanks Auntie Reba for bringing Wileys post down... Chris