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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 15, 2016 13:02:58 GMT -5
captbob adamThe box has been a fun way to share, we used to do a lot more of that sort of thing, holiday exchanges and whatnot. The goal is not to receive something better than what you put in or to pull enough out to cover postage costs. The goal is sharing and friendship. We have sent boxes overseas. The box contained a cash envelope and we all threw in a buck or two to assist the members sending over and back. Amazingly, the cash was safe. Could someone "steal" it? I guess so, but if we're giving it in the first place' why is that such a big deal? If you get enough people you can sign me up Sheri, maybe somewhere towards the middle so I can clean up and re-box. I agree with orrum that we should keep it a medium box, best to start with a few nice things and lots of packing materials, leave room to grow. Lee and Elizabeth in southern WA state
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 17, 2016 9:13:04 GMT -5
The overseas envelope will be included! Thank you!
Sheri
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 17, 2016 10:18:55 GMT -5
Hey Sheri, A couple years ago I was the one who sent the box to Australia. The contributions in the envelope fell far short of the cost of sending the box. I ended up paying well over half of the shipping. At that time it was decided to only send a small FRB overseas due to cost & restrictions. Took forever for the box to get there & a return box to arrive here. I sat on the original box for almost a month before it could be sent on its way again with the Australian material included in it. Just something to think about.
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El JeffA
spending too much on rocks
Member since February 2016
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Post by El JeffA on Jul 17, 2016 11:56:09 GMT -5
I realize I barely meet the qualifications (I think) but would like to join in.
Jeff A Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 18, 2016 9:45:57 GMT -5
I am shocked that more people are not signing up for this! It is so much fun!
I will cancel the overseas envelope. Seems like a lot of trouble.
Sheri
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meviva
Cave Dweller
Member since July 2013
Posts: 1,474
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Post by meviva on Jul 18, 2016 10:27:26 GMT -5
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marinedad
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since December 2010
Posts: 813
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Post by marinedad on Jul 18, 2016 16:32:57 GMT -5
I've taken part in these before, and would love to do it again, mark. mark Pisgah forest, N.C.
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 19, 2016 9:33:12 GMT -5
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meviva
Cave Dweller
Member since July 2013
Posts: 1,474
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Post by meviva on Jul 19, 2016 10:59:13 GMT -5
Yes I'm in
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 21, 2016 10:48:57 GMT -5
We have 9 people so far. I think I will leave the order as is. As more people sign up, I will add them to the bottom of the list. Sign up will end on July 31st and I will start the box with however many sign up. Meviva, I need your city and state please. Sheri
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meviva
Cave Dweller
Member since July 2013
Posts: 1,474
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Post by meviva on Jul 21, 2016 12:19:33 GMT -5
We have 9 people so far. I think I will leave the order as is. As more people sign up, I will add them to the bottom of the list. Sign up will end on July 31st and I will start the box with however many sign up. Meviva, I need your city and state please. Sheri You have me listed already. Andrea Surprise AZ. Thanks Andrea
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Post by txrockhunter on Jul 21, 2016 15:12:32 GMT -5
Just seeing this! Sign me up!
Jeremy - Houston, TX
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Post by Rockhobbit on Jul 28, 2016 11:00:14 GMT -5
Sunday is the last day for sign up! The box will go out next week. I have only received one small flat rate box of rock to put in the box. I have some really nice stuff I am putting in. If anyone else is contributing to the beginning box, please send asap. Sheri
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 30, 2016 21:53:37 GMT -5
Bump.
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Post by Rockhobbit on Aug 4, 2016 10:14:46 GMT -5
I am waiting on one more box of donation and then the box will begin it's travel! I will post pics this weekend of its contents!! Sheri
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Post by Rockhobbit on Aug 8, 2016 10:31:46 GMT -5
Box is complete and will go out tomorrow to the first in line!! Sheri
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marinedad
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since December 2010
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Post by marinedad on Aug 9, 2016 7:51:38 GMT -5
yippee!
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Post by Rockhobbit on Aug 10, 2016 12:03:14 GMT -5
Box was mailed!! Sheri
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 14, 2016 13:33:15 GMT -5
Bump.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 14, 2016 20:18:08 GMT -5
Sorry Don, jakesrocks , the travelling box is in my possession. I got it Friday afternoon, but weekends are full of soccer practice, movies, catching up on lawn work, etc. I'll take a day or two to figure out exactly what I want to keep out of the box and get it on it's way. Tommy will have it by the end of the week. One week turn around isn't bad, is it?
First thing I did when I got the box is add the material that Don sent to me as his contribution to the starting lot. Here are the sweet slabs he sent.
Only thing I can guarantee, Tommy, is that there is zero chance of ALL these slabs making it to you.
I'll take photos of the loot I keep and what I replace it with when I finish debating myself.
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