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Hi everyone!
(if someone started this thread this year and I totally missed it, please let me know...I couldn't find it)
It was brought to my attention that nobody started a Christmas card thread this year. I'll take the blame for that - I dropped off the face of the robot earth when I went to college in 2011, and never officially passed off the torch. Sorry guys! ::ouch::
However, this is a longstanding tradition (over 10 years! (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31281)), and it would be a shame for it to die. Therefore, we're going to hobble along this year and try to still make it happen!
Usually, this thread is started at the end of November, and we have two or three weeks for sign-ups, but there's just not time for that this year...so we're going to roll with whatever we can get in about a week (details below). Cards will likely be arriving after all the traditional holidays, but I don't think anyone will mind - the point is to have fun, get some mail, and spread a little cheer before build season drives us crazy!
And now, the usual info!:
For those unfamiliar, basically a group of CDites exchange physical addresses and send each other Christmas (or Hannukah, or Kwanzaa, or Festivus, or Kickoff, or Have a Nice Day) cards.
A book of stamps is currently: $9.80 USD (Same price as last year!)
Since it takes two stamps to mail to Canada, Canadians please make sure to sign up for 2 spots.
In past years, the limit was 40 sign-ups. It's been a while since we hit that limit, and I doubt we'll hit it this year due to late-ness, but just in case...we're maxing out at 40.
Spread the word! Tell your friends, tell your enemies, tell your robot. It’s a lot of fun when a lot of people sign up! Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, you are welcome to participate! Cards of all kind are welcome.
The deadline for sign-ups is going to be Sunday, December 20, 2015. This means that you must PM me your address before 11:59pm on 12/20. I will send out a reminder PM on 12/19 if you have signed up but have not sent me your address, but it will make both of our lives easier if you just send it as soon as you sign up. I'll send out the address list on the 21st.
Obviously, we can't track you down and force you to send cards--but try to avoid being a spoilsport. Don’t forget to send them, and don't put them off until the last minute!
And yes, this means the other folks involved will get a physical address (via PM), so check with the parents as applicable.
Cards will hopefully be arriving between now and just into the new year, so if you have multiple addresses (i.e. college kids), keep that in mind when sending me your address! If this applies to you, please also include instructions if you want cards sent to a different address after a certain date.
So, if you're in for this year, add your name to the list and PM me your address. Hope to see your name in my mailbox soon!
Note: If anyone plans on sending out festivus poles this year (coughBillfredcough), or other non-standard objects (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1317105&postcount=36), make sure that the packaging will withstand the mailing process.
1. Kara Bakowski
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carpedav000
14-12-2015, 19:50
Wait, so do we have to mail a card to everyone on the list or will it be sort of "secret Santa" style?
Wait, so do we have to mail a card to everyone on the list or will it be sort of "secret Santa" style?
You get to mail everyone on the list a card. Likewise, you'll also get a card from everyone.
BBray_T1296
14-12-2015, 21:27
1. Kara Bakowski
2. Brian Bray
Count me in! I didn't sign up in time last year but I had a lot of fun with this in 2013
1. Kara Bakowski
2. Brian Bray
3. Mechanical Mustangs
Make it out to the entire team. Our entire team will send you back a card or swag or something random from NJ.
Kara Bakowski
Brian Bray
Mechanical Mustangs
Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
Edit: This morning I was trying to figure out what to send as the card swap will be too late for Christmas. The planets align -- I'm allergic to New Year's, so the next holiday for me most years is FIRSTmas. This year, with kickoff shoved back to the 9th, it's Twelfth Night, the traditional beginning of the Carnival season. I'll be sending Mardi Gras throws. Now I just need to figure out a shipping budget to figure out how much to unload send everybody.
Katie_UPS
14-12-2015, 23:38
Kara Bakowski
Brian Bray
Mechanical Mustangs
Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
Katie Widen
carpedav000
15-12-2015, 06:15
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Mike Taylor
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
P.S., Thanks for doing this Kara!
Sperkowsky
15-12-2015, 08:05
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
dubiousSwain
15-12-2015, 08:18
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
carpedav000
15-12-2015, 10:42
A bit of an odd request but can everyone on this list PM me a picture of their '11 bot? If you don't have an '11 bot, just tell me which robot was your favorite from that year. :D
CD Christmas Cards brought me some lovely friends (including Kara) back in the day. So, I'm gonna do it again this year. :)
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
Michael Hill
15-12-2015, 15:13
I was just looking at this and notice Mike Taylor's name got dropped from the list because of a same-time post. I'm not interested in receiving/sending cards, but thought he might be a little disappointed if dropped.
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
GreyingJay
15-12-2015, 15:42
^ Good eye!
I've never tried this, sounds fun. I'm a Canadian so I guess I take up two spots...
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
Calvin Hartley
15-12-2015, 17:02
I've seen this the last couple years, sounds fun. Now that I have a budget I guess I'm in. I'm looking forward to it!
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
For the last few year I have enjoyed sending and receiving cards. Thank you for starting it up again.
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
g_sawchuk
15-12-2015, 22:54
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17) Griffin Sawchuk
18) \
Kyle Luiten
15-12-2015, 23:31
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Griffin Sawchuk
18.) \
19.) Kyle Luiten
orangemoore
15-12-2015, 23:42
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Griffin Sawchuk
18.) \
19.) Kyle Luiten
20.) Roger Moore
Mike Marandola
16-12-2015, 07:55
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Griffin Sawchuk
18.) \
19.) Kyle Luiten
20.) Roger Moore
21.) Mike Marandola
Billfred
16-12-2015, 08:33
Why not?
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Griffin Sawchuk
18.) \
19.) Kyle Luiten
20.) Roger Moore
21.) Mike Marandola
22.) Billfred Leverette
Thank you to those who have signed up so far! This is a way better turnout than I was expecting because of how late it got started, but I can't complain. Keep the sign-ups rolling!
Just a reminder, don't forget to PM me your address! I've received them from almost everyone signed up so far, but there are still a few missing.
g_sawchuk
18-12-2015, 22:33
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Kyle Luiten
18.) Roger Moore
19.) Mike Marandola
20.) Billfred Leverette
Inconvenient times have popped up, so I have removed myself from the list. I don't want to sign up, and not have enough time to get letters out.
rebelreyek
18-12-2015, 23:02
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Kyle Luiten
18.) Roger Moore
19.) Mike Marandola
20.) Billfred Leverette
21.) Hanna Keyerleber
1.) Kara Bakowski
2.) Brian Bray
3.) Mechanical Mustangs
4.) Gus Michel II (GeeTwo)
5.) Katie Widen
6.) D.J. Carpenter
7.) Richard Sisk
8.) Regal Eagles
9.) Christian Steward
10.) Nate Lucier
11.) Libby Kamen
12.) Mike Taylor
13.) \
14.) Kevin Lam
15.) Calvin Hartley
16.) Kyle Adams
17.) Kyle Luiten
18.) Roger Moore
19.) Mike Marandola
20.) Billfred Leverette
21.) Hanna Keyerleber
22.) Ethan McCollum
Only one day left to sign up! Don't forget to PM me your address!
And reminder of this:
A bit of an odd request but can everyone on this list PM me a picture of their '11 bot? If you don't have an '11 bot, just tell me which robot was your favorite from that year.
(I don't know what he's up to but I'm sure it's awesome)
Inconvenient times have popped up, so I have removed myself from the list. I don't want to sign up, and not have enough time to get letters out.
Sorry to see you go :( Maybe next year!
Addresses are out, check your inboxes! Please PM me right away if any of the following apply to you:
a) You didn't get a PM
b) Your address is wrong
c) I messed something up
d) You have any further questions.
Happy holidays, and happy new year!
Do you have an address for the Regal Eagles? I didn't see one, but maybe I missed it.
GreyingJay
22-12-2015, 11:31
Good call, I don't see it either.
Thanks for catching that! Just sent it out.
Thank you very much Kara for orchestrating this. It's much appreciated!
Jimmy Nichols
23-12-2015, 10:43
Just saw it, darn!
BBray_T1296
23-12-2015, 13:40
Well, my cards will definitely be late, but they're coming.
GreyingJay
23-12-2015, 14:05
Well, my cards will definitely be late, but they're coming.
Mine too - I have to go buy US postage and print a few more of our team cards :)
orangemoore
23-12-2015, 14:10
Well, my cards will definitely be late, but they're coming.
Same here my cards might not get out until after the new year.
Cards are in the mail!
Merry Christmas!
Katie_UPS
23-12-2015, 17:54
I'm thinking I should ignore the holidays and make happy build cards at the rate I'm going.
Calvin Hartley
23-12-2015, 18:29
Mine as well will be among the later arrivals. Fear not! I am waiting for something to arrive before sending the cards out to you all. :D
Sperkowsky
23-12-2015, 18:37
Sending them out tomorrow so definitely going to be after the Holidays. Happy Stronghold.
GreyingJay
23-12-2015, 19:15
I'm thinking I should ignore the holidays and make happy build cards at the rate I'm going.
Actually........
I am waiting for something to arrive before sending the cards out to you all. :D
Oooh... :cool:
21 cards colored, glued, written, sealed, and stamped in just over two hours last night! Dropped mine in the mail this morning.
I bought padded envelopes today, will mail early next week. You should have them by twelfth night, for sure.
Edit: Oh, yes - thanks, Kara for kicking this off and carrying through!
BBray_T1296
23-12-2015, 20:51
If mine arrive broken, let me know and I'll send you another one. Only had regular envelopes (In great colors!) so here's hoping.
GreyingJay
23-12-2015, 22:28
Broken? Glued? Something arriving? Padded envelopes?
Guys, my cards are going to look boring by comparison :o
Just sent mine out.
Broken? Glued? Something arriving? Padded envelopes?
Guys, my cards are going to look boring by comparison :o
Same here.
Thanks for putting this together Kara!
Got home after the holidays to find a few cards shoved (literally - see attached) in my mailbox...which is funny, since my mail was supposed to be held last week until I got back. Hopefully the rest actually arrive, and arrive in a less crumpled condition. Looking great so far though!
I've also had one person already PM me letting me know that their cards haven't been sent out yet, but they'll be going out this week, so FYI. I'm sure we'll all still be receiving some through kickoff.
Sperkowsky
03-01-2016, 21:50
I may or may not have sent out my cards yesterday..... :/
Happy Stronghold!
Getting the stuff to lie flat in an envelope took a bit of engineering, but I got them all stuffed over the weekend. I sent all of the U.S. ones today at the automated kiosk at the Slidell main post office; I'll get the Canadian ones tomorrow at the post office across the street from my office. I'm not opening any until mine are away, but I have about half so far.
Edit (obviously):
.. "Happy Kickoff" ... It's FIRST's new year, right? :)
Kickoff is FIRSTmas and FRC's new year and Festivus and Twelfth Night and a bunch of other holidays all rolled into one!
I'm having the same issue - my cards will likely end up being a "Happy Kickoff" holiday card more than a Christmas card...
It's FIRST's new year, right? :)
GreyingJay
04-01-2016, 00:20
Happy Kickoff! :]
Some of my cards are out. But by "out" I mean I put them in the mailbox late on New Year's Eve. Meaning, technically they're probably still sitting in the mailbox right this moment. :( I have another batch here ready to go out tomorrow.
I've started to receive cards from you guys too. Whee! Thanks!
If a couple weeks go by after Christmas and you haven't heard from Taylor, it's okay. I've got something planned.
:D
Kickoff is FIRSTmas and FRC's new year and Festivus and Twelfth Night and a bunch of other holidays all rolled into one!
I had never thought of Kickoff as related to Festivus, but now that you mention it, there's definitely a lot of grievances aired on Kickoff...
The contract post office across the street did not open today, but I went back to Slidell this afternoon and mailed the Canadian packages. Unfortunately, one of my U.S. envelopes was returned to me without a mailing label. I do not know which one fell off, so please let me know if you do not receive my ~8"x10" padded envelope full of carnival goodies by this time next week.
The contract post office across the street did not open today, but I went back to Slidell this afternoon and mailed the Canadian packages. Unfortunately, one of my U.S. envelopes was returned to me without a mailing label. I do not know which one fell off, so please let me know if you do not receive my ~8"x10" padded envelope full of carnival goodies by this time next week.
Mine arrived yesterday! Loved it!
Calvin Hartley
07-01-2016, 23:11
The contract post office across the street did not open today, but I went back to Slidell this afternoon and mailed the Canadian packages. Unfortunately, one of my U.S. envelopes was returned to me without a mailing label. I do not know which one fell off, so please let me know if you do not receive my ~8"x10" padded envelope full of carnival goodies by this time next week.
Mine Arrived as well. (Yay, process of elimination!) Thanks!!
I've received some cards. Thank you, all! My "something" is supposed to arrive soon (also delayed by the holidays) and I will hopefully be sending my cards out this coming week.
Sperkowsky
07-01-2016, 23:47
The contract post office across the street did not open today, but I went back to Slidell this afternoon and mailed the Canadian packages. Unfortunately, one of my U.S. envelopes was returned to me without a mailing label. I do not know which one fell off, so please let me know if you do not receive my ~8"x10" padded envelope full of carnival goodies by this time next week.
Ours arrived yesterday as well. Very cool! Thanks so much. I guess we should have sent a model LEM instead of a photograph... Maybe next year.
BBray_T1296
08-01-2016, 00:03
The contract post office across the street did not open today, but I went back to Slidell this afternoon and mailed the Canadian packages. Unfortunately, one of my U.S. envelopes was returned to me without a mailing label. I do not know which one fell off, so please let me know if you do not receive my ~8"x10" padded envelope full of carnival goodies by this time next week.
I got mine too. My dogs did not approve of me putting the small mask on them.
Sperkowsky
08-01-2016, 00:13
I got mine too. My dogs did not approve of me putting the small mask on them.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160108/77f4b9ea53c53c9b113dc76af9355a76.jpg
Glad I'm not the only one who opened it and thought "sweet, he even included one for my cat!"
She was also not a fan, but I sure got a kick out of it.
19660
The hours spent stuffing those envelopes (including the engineering* as well as execution) are now officially worth it! I almost put the tiny dominoes back after picking up the glittery ones, so very glad I left them in the basket!
* And OBTW, thanks to the good folks at AndyMark who helped with that engineering processs by providing some flat pieces of cardboard in my bumper material and battery tray order that, by being half again too large to fit in the DVD mailer, inspired the solution of putting the glittery nose in the middle.
Calvin Hartley
21-03-2016, 17:21
So.... I'm ashamed that I'm so late to the party, but I just sent mine out. All should arrive in good order, but as there is a small object included, let me know if there appears to be any damage. Also, they pale in comparison to the swell cards I have received (perhaps I'm not cut out for this). Enjoy!
I sincerely apologize for the lateness.
Happy Robot-ing!
Better late than never, looking forward to getting the card!
Looking forward to it!
By the way, in clearing out the car in preparation for Bayou, I found the "card" that lost its label. Who didn't get one?
Hey, better late than never! I'm looking forward to getting mail that isn't related to taxes, bills, or airlines trying to convince me to get another credit card to boost my frequent flier miles.
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