lizziesgirl Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Teresa and Shana when you get the final box please take a picture of the contents. It would be really cool to see what you all ended up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The critters are here with me for the weekend - they'll be heading west to Linda Rech tomorrow. They were a big help in setting up my show table, but my kitty, "Sneakers," was NOT happy about their perch - is there room for that many critters up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The table was finally set up - waaaaay too many paws in the mix! - and they all lined up for their "closeup" - including our little white tiger. He won't be joining the crew - our puppy would be heartbroken if he lost his "Tigey." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The critters went outside this afternoon - have to get them used to the cold if they're heading "north to Alaska"! Caught them swinging from the trees..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Last photo, I promise... They had one last cuddle with our puppy before being packed into the box for their last couple of legs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 You are too much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckster46 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 The trouble with being a guy in this chat room is that you have to appear stupid once in awhile. So, I love the animals floating around the country in a box and all of the great pictures of their activity. Please give me a hint what this is all about. I think it is simply fantastic that with all of the negative stuff in the world that you can laugh and have fun with UPS and a box of what ever it is you gals are shipping around. Thanks for the fun you bring in to the world. Chuckster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Chuck, Since no one else jumped in here, I'll give you the skinny: Over a year ago, we started a White Elephant Exchange here on the chat. Quite a few ladies (no gents, as far as I know) signed on, and two boxes were started, one in Tennessee and one in Alaska. [full details can be found in the thread at http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=8935&page=3 but beware - it's 28 pages long!!] The boxes have been traveling all over the US this past year, with each recipient taking a few quilty items and adding a few quilty items, and putting some thoughts in the journal traveling with each box. Along the way, someone added critters to the box - a chicken for Teresa (aka chickenscratch) and a monkey for Shana (aka quiltmonkey). The original critters ran away partway through that box's travels, and replacement critters were added, along with a guard dog. If you check a little earlier in this thread (or search for "Elephant" on the chat), you'll see photos of the critters as they visited various venues. One box has already reached Teresa in Tennessee, the other just left my home for Olympia and then on to Shana at North Pole, Alaska. BTW, I'm sure there are ladies out there who aren't familiar with the history behind this thread, so it's definitely not a gender issue..... Soooo, Linda in Olympia, keep an eye for a notice from the Post Office - the 20 lb. box is coming at you Priority Mail - they say it should arrive Wednesday or Thursday...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 20 pounds??????? O-M-G !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Oooops, I exaggerated - just checked PO receipt - it's really only 19 lbs. 7 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 OK well then Miss Linda Rech better pull a bunch of stuff out of that box to share with the Moxie Crüe (ha! I just thought that one up!! aren't I a smartie??) Anyway... don't send me 20 lbs full of stuff... PLEASE share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 :P:P:P:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckster46 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Barb, Thank you for filling me in on the details. I do remember back a few months ago reading about some animals that were "mangled" in some sort of attack. Now it is all starting to come together. Sort of a swap meet by mail. lol You all have so much fun and I enjoy the good times. Hello to Lynda Rech!!! Let us know what you get in that box. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Shana & Teresa, please post pics when you get your final deliveries! Wasn't there a third box started? Where is that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Hi Chuckster--nice to see you here!! I will be watching for the critter box--can't wait! I will empty a few things for the Moxie Crue :P:P--love it, Shana! I have been getting squishies from all over and a box from Meg for the Aussie Bushfire Brigade. Dennis is amazed at how popular I am! Just not with the mailman, though!! So, I guess I will be sitting on the porch waiting for goodies from far away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Happy dance!!! The box is here!! I haven't opened it yet--don't want those critters trashing my house after I go to bed! I will let them out tomorrow, lighten the load by picking some things for the Moxies to share, put in a treat or two for Shana and Teresa, and their journey will be almost over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well, I was packing up the blocks and fabric to send to Sue in Australia for the Bushfire Brigade and when my back was turned, guess who jumped in the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I guess they are looking for warmer weather. I took them out for some air....... My daffodils are trying to push Spring this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Shana, as soon as I get a special treat for you and one for Teresa ready, these impatient boys will be on their way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 OK! Thanks for the fun photos. They would love to visit Australia, I am sure! :cool: Right now, it's snowing up here so when they do arrive, they get to roll in some snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 They were trying to crawl into a new shiny box...probally didn't give a rat's at to where it was going, just so it was new....when they were here...or at least the ones that went missing were here, you should have heard them complain about the smells in the box...and that the other items were fighting and not letting them get any sleep between towns.... so you see they were just looking for a prettier view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 What a journey, wish they could really talk! Their journey was long, over a year (the boxes). We really need to write a story of their adventures (using the journals) and get it published in one of our beloved quilt magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 OK Connie. You know how the old saying goes: "She who thinks up the idea gets to implement it!" How about it??? You'd do a great job! Or, perhaps Teresa Taylor could write the article. She is the person who thought up this idea in the first place. Yes! Teresa would do a great job! Teresa...where are you??? Haven't see you in a while. (she must be busy teaching those kids in school) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Connie what a great idea! I hope somebody does it! It was too funny to watch them travel around the USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I would love to help get a story written but don't have any magazine connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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