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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 24, 2019 14:44:57 GMT
two cards so far!
DH put the mail down on the island and the envelope was face down. I said, "Pea Christmas Card!" because there was a piece of washi tape on the flap and NO ONE ELSE would send mail with washi tape!
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Nov 24, 2019 18:30:42 GMT
Is anyone formatting the list this year so mailing lab els can be printed? And willing to email it out to us? Asked on behalf of the word processing challenged. As I sit here HAND WRITING all my freaking envelopes lol
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Post by roberta on Nov 24, 2019 19:22:18 GMT
Can’t you do that from excel?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 21:22:45 GMT
Tons of videos online to show how to do this, depending on your software.
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Post by christine58 on Nov 24, 2019 21:34:19 GMT
Is anyone formatting the list this year so mailing lab els can be printed? And willing to email it out to us? Asked on behalf of the word processing challenged. As I sit here HAND WRITING all my freaking envelopes lol WHY?>> I am using the list in excel and will make labels. It truly is so easy!
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Nov 25, 2019 2:02:32 GMT
As I sit here HAND WRITING all my freaking envelopes lol WHY?>> I am using the list in excel and will make labels. It truly is so easy! Because I didn't effing think of it! I was watching Infinity War while I did it 😊 I kind of did a bit of a random draw - stamps here are about $1.25 each for letter mail to the US so like AussieMeg I'm not able to do everybody on the list. It's my first year doing it so I feel a bit bad about that....I did get a good chunk done though!
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Post by christine58 on Nov 25, 2019 11:08:23 GMT
I kind of did a bit of a random draw - stamps here are about $1.25 each for letter mail to the US so like AussieMeg I'm not able to do everybody on the list. It's my first year doing it so I feel a bit bad about that....I did get a good chunk done though! Don't worry!!! I am not sending to everyone either. It's about doing what you can.
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Post by KelleeM on Nov 25, 2019 15:13:29 GMT
I mailed my international cards this morning and addressed about 70 others yesterday. I’m doing all of it by hand too. I like writing but am seriously regretting not buying return address labels.
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Post by gemini_jen on Nov 25, 2019 19:21:26 GMT
I just sent a label file (Word/PDF) to Jessica in case she wants to share!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 25, 2019 23:45:44 GMT
I just sent a label file (Word/PDF) to Jessica in case she wants to share! You are awesome! Thank you! I know that tech stuff is easy for many, but it’s not always easy for everyone
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Nov 26, 2019 4:17:19 GMT
For those that have done this before (or for those who have sent cards internationally from the U.S. before)—how long does it typically take for a card to get from the U.S. to an international destination?
I’m hoping to get some cards finished and sent out over the thanksgiving weekend.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 26, 2019 13:27:50 GMT
I always mail my international cards on December 1st. I think they are all delivered by Christmas.
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Post by wahinelei on Nov 27, 2019 2:07:36 GMT
I have two cards now and they're so pretty! I have store bought cards but felt inspired to get crafty and make some. Im not sure how many will get handmade and how many will get store bought but Im going to try to send everyone on the list.
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Post by paperamy on Nov 27, 2019 9:31:10 GMT
I’m hoping to get mine mailed on Monday..hopefully that will be enough time for international. I ordered stamps from USPS website and they are set to be delivered Friday.
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Post by gemini_jen on Nov 27, 2019 16:32:11 GMT
Are there any participants who celebrate Hanukkah? I might have a special card or two. 😉
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 27, 2019 17:26:14 GMT
I have Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and Eid postage stamps in my mix. If there are preferences for any of those let me know.
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psiluvu
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Post by psiluvu on Nov 28, 2019 0:09:07 GMT
My dd goes to a university about 3 hours from our home. She was diagnosed in April 2018 as a type 1 diabetic. She had an appointment today to get started on an insulin pump and she has an appointment tomorrow with an eye surgeon regarding an eye issue. she asked if I would attend these appointments with her, of course I said yes. Her and her 4 housemates are participating in a 12 Barz of Christmas pub crawl tonight soo... I am sitting in the middle of a king size bed in a hotel with all my card tuff all spread out and I hope to get them all together tonight.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 29, 2019 0:39:37 GMT
I got my first 2 cards yesterday - so exciting to go down to the letterbox and find some real mail
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Post by tincin on Nov 29, 2019 16:55:11 GMT
Well doing the cards I found 2 errors and that is for KKOOCH, there is a number missing from here ZIP code. It should be 01075. Linda999 should be 01080.
It appears that the ZIPs beginning with 0 have lost their beginning 0. Adding Meelleek to the list: 01852 HMP - 06119 Karenlou - 01960 Ddly - 05819
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Post by christine58 on Nov 29, 2019 20:35:42 GMT
Well doing the cards I found 2 errors and that is for KKOOCH, there is a number missing from here ZIP code. It should be 01075. Linda999 should be 01080. It appears that the ZIPs beginning with 0 have lost their beginning 0. Adding Meelleek to the list: 01852 HMP - 06119 Karenlou - 01960 Ddly - 05819 Mine all have the zeros....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2019 21:30:21 GMT
Thank you ladies for the corrections. I can only do what is sent to me. Everyone enjoy your weekend.
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tincin
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Post by tincin on Nov 29, 2019 22:14:11 GMT
Well doing the cards I found 2 errors and that is for KKOOCH, there is a number missing from here ZIP code. It should be 01075. Linda999 should be 01080. It appears that the ZIPs beginning with 0 have lost their beginning 0. Adding Meelleek to the list: 01852 HMP - 06119 Karenlou - 01960 Ddly - 05819 Mine all have the zeros.... Maybe it was something with my printer.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 30, 2019 13:34:16 GMT
Usually an excel issue. I changed the cell format to text so I could insert the leading 0.
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Post by PLurker on Dec 1, 2019 0:24:41 GMT
Usually an excel issue. I changed the cell format to text so I could insert the leading 0. Yeah, what she 👆. aka I have no clue.😉 Handwrote mine while watching Netflix. I had new TUL pens and a hankering to use them.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 2, 2019 2:29:07 GMT
Usually an excel issue. I changed the cell format to text so I could insert the leading 0. Yep, I always change my excel to text because the numbers get weird otherwise.
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Dec 2, 2019 5:17:24 GMT
Well doing the cards I found 2 errors and that is for KKOOCH, there is a number missing from here ZIP code. It should be 01075. Linda999 should be 01080. It appears that the ZIPs beginning with 0 have lost their beginning 0. Adding Meelleek to the list: 01852 HMP - 06119 Karenlou - 01960 Ddly - 05819 In Excel, one can format a cell/column to zip code format.
Under the number tab at the top, if you click the corner of the tab, a popup box should come up. Click on Special and there will be an option for zip code. That will insure you have the 7 digits or the 7 + 4 digits if you select that option.
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Post by kittens on Dec 2, 2019 6:22:38 GMT
Is anyone formatting the list this year so mailing labels can be printed? And willing to email it out to us? Asked on behalf of the word processing challenged. I’m another computer challenged pea I'm another computer challenged pea ... Went to print out labels and realized it isnt in the format like last year that I could just print! Does anyone have a printable version they would share? I am so behind this year ! I did 107 cards today! I want to get them mailed out tomorrow!
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Post by christine58 on Dec 2, 2019 15:27:02 GMT
I'm another computer challenged pea ... Went to print out labels and realized it isnt in the format like last year that I could just print! Does anyone have a printable version they would share? I am so behind this year ! I did 107 cards today! I want to get them mailed out tomorrow! One just got sent! YAY~~
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Dec 3, 2019 2:13:06 GMT
This is my first year of doing the card exchange, since I'm a rather newbie still compared to most members. I have been receiving quite a few cards. I'm so impressed with the talent of creating such lovely cards to share with everyone. A lot of heart went into these cards!
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Post by kikitwo on Dec 3, 2019 2:52:59 GMT
I’m afraid some of my cards were missing the zeros and you won’t get them. I’m sorry I didn’t notice that. I haven’t had any returned yet
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