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Title: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 23, 2008, 09:21:40 AM

Everyone interested in participating in a secret swap, please sign up here!  Unfortunately, I can only give one week for everyone to sign up, before we get the exchange started.

Here's the rules for our new members!

We try to have a secret swap about four times a year.  We missed our last one, so I'm going to try to head one up. 

Everyone will sign up here.  I will take all the names, and draw out of a hat a 'buddy' for every one signed up to send a 'gift'.  In general, we aim for about $25.00 US dollars in value for the gift.  The nice thing is, if you sign up and send out a gift, you'll get one in return!  We want our gifts to arrive by August 15, 2008.  That gives about a month for everyone to choose something and get it shipped.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask them here!

Volunteers for Kitty's Ides of Summer Swap:

Scottishmoney
Nevol
Arthrene
CoinCrusader
Humpybong
Triggersmob
Tobyle
Tiddyathome
Justabeginner  X
Goose  X
GregK  X
LordPercy
KurtS  X
Gizmo & Muckeye  X

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: scottishmoney on June 23, 2008, 09:22:49 AM

Ya schkazalu da, pazhalusta ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Nevol on June 23, 2008, 09:25:28 AM

Count me in!  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 23, 2008, 09:26:37 AM

I'll... take that as a "hell yes", from SM.  ;)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: scottishmoney on June 23, 2008, 09:33:46 AM

I've got so much stuff to get rid of, and I hate selling it.  So might as well give it to somebody that wants it.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: arthrene on June 23, 2008, 09:40:01 AM

Sure! Sounds like fun!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on June 23, 2008, 09:46:36 AM

Sure!!

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Humpybong on June 23, 2008, 10:28:41 AM

Count me in.......thanks Kitty

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Triggersmob on June 23, 2008, 11:02:27 AM

I'm in. August 15th is my wedding anniversary. If the coin arrives on time it will remind me.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Tobyle on June 23, 2008, 11:15:06 AM

Yes please....... yes please! Thanks for getting it organized ElleKitty!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: scottishmoney on June 23, 2008, 11:18:39 AM

Quote from: triggersmob on June 23, 2008, 11:02:27 AM

I'm in. August 15th is my wedding anniversary. If the coin arrives on time it will remind me.

I'm sure you would get a 'minder, e'en there was no exchange here.   :o

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: tiddyathome on June 23, 2008, 12:39:29 PM

Count me in please . I love doing these things ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: justabeginner on June 23, 2008, 02:56:13 PM

If I'm coming back to AUS on the 14th July, will I still make the date for sending stuff? If so I'm IN!!!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Goose on June 23, 2008, 03:30:38 PM

I'm in!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: GregK on June 23, 2008, 08:55:44 PM

Hi Miss Kitty,  me too please  :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: LordPercy on June 24, 2008, 05:51:00 PM

Count me in.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 30, 2008, 11:54:15 AM

Is this everyone who wants to participate?  It's one week later; but I'll wait til tomorrow evening Central Standard Time before I start mixing and matching exchangees. :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Tobyle on June 30, 2008, 12:01:40 PM

I hope you are going to include yourself, ElleKitty!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 30, 2008, 12:16:47 PM

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe?  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: KurtS on June 30, 2008, 12:34:14 PM

I'm game too...if the exchange is still open!   :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 30, 2008, 12:40:00 PM

You're in luck! 23 hours and counting :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Tobyle on June 30, 2008, 06:52:02 PM

Quote

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe?

Gee, that reply sounded more like a sheep than a kitten!
C'mon, we'd love you to be in it.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on June 30, 2008, 09:56:34 PM

I'm a multi-lingual Kitty?  Participation all depends on if I can find something worth sending off worth the $25.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: Muckeye on June 30, 2008, 10:22:48 PM

Gizmo says I can enter on one condition.
He wants to be considered for Forum membership!
So count me in. (I can't calciulate US time zones, so that's if I'm on time)
regards,

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange!
Post by: ElleKitty on July 01, 2008, 10:50:35 AM

You beat me to it, Muckeye! So, I'll compromise.  I'll let Gizmo enter the exchange!  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Muckeye on July 02, 2008, 12:26:45 AM

Thanks miss Kitty,
His address is the same as mine.
I'm sure he will appreciate the offer.
regards,

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on July 02, 2008, 10:07:08 AM

Alright everyone!  Thank you for your Thank yous, and you are all very welcome!

Everyone should have an address and a partner to whom you should send a gift.  The only exception to this is GregK, and I haven't received your partner's address yet.  I'll poke him with a stick and get that to you ASAP.

I forgot to add the forum names for some of the members; so some of you are left with just a Real Life name and an address.  If you're curious, just poke me with a stick and I'll disclose that information.

For those of you who haven't done this before; some Knights do try to keep it secret!  Of course, once you start getting everyone's address it gets harder to keep these packages anonymous, but that's when we just get more and more creative! :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on July 02, 2008, 10:54:17 AM

Thanks ElleKitty - info received.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on July 02, 2008, 03:51:17 PM

Information received.

Thanks!!

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Humpybong on July 02, 2008, 06:53:21 PM

Got mine as well, thanks


 :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D :P

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Muckeye on July 02, 2008, 09:47:15 PM

Woof Woof (yes, confirmed).
He's very excited at being part of the action. He wants to know if anyone collects Dinki Di Dog Bickies collector cards.
Has full Australian set to swap.

He's got too excited, so has been put outside for an hour. "sulking"

On my own behalf, thank you.
regards,

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Triggersmob on July 03, 2008, 12:12:23 AM

Got mine too, thanks.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Nevol on July 03, 2008, 08:10:16 AM

Details received & well tucked away, safe 'n' sound. ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: tiddyathome on July 08, 2008, 06:11:35 PM

Ready to go. This is sooo much fun ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: GregK on July 10, 2008, 09:28:09 PM

Have received mine thanks very much  :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Goose on July 18, 2008, 04:45:28 PM

Wonderful! I received my 'Ides of August Buddy Exchange' gift today from the land of Oz.....just wonderful coins and paper money. The coins received put the U S mint to shame....such vivid designs on the coins received! I have the name of my gifting Buddy, but I don't know his 'screen name'. I sincerely thank you.
As for my 'Buddy Exchange', since the turtles are either en route to other far destinations or resting for other trips, I will be sending my gift by a Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). Seems that they can fly 1000km without stopping, and this Goose will take flight tomorrow.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Goose on July 19, 2008, 01:30:57 PM

The Goose is in flight !

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: justabeginner on July 19, 2008, 11:01:46 PM

All I know is that when I do send this out and the person receives it.. That person will be very happy.. :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: TwoShadows on July 20, 2008, 03:25:11 AM

That is what it is ALL about! Something new in your collection and a smile on your face brought on by a new friend in a far away land!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: tiddyathome on July 20, 2008, 09:44:17 AM

Quote from: Goose on July 18, 2008, 04:45:28 PM

I have the name of my gifting Buddy, but I don't know his 'screen name'.

Goose, I am led to believe that your buddy got tricky with the name and postal return details, by using a freinds name and address just to keep you guessing.
Now thats checky  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on July 20, 2008, 11:20:50 AM

If I haven't mentioned yet, I received mine recently too--a nice surprise!  ;D
We have plenty of white sharks here, but none on a coin.

I hope my "secret" buddy has received their surprise too.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Muckeye on July 20, 2008, 10:36:19 PM

I've sent out my buddy's goodies already and I'm still waiting.
Have we lost all our freindlieness.  ???
I'll probably get a big Oz sovereign. ;)   
regards, 

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on July 21, 2008, 09:45:23 AM

I'm a little later than I usually would be, however a trip to New York City and Phoenix has caused me to be away for about 10 days.

I'll try and have transportation (Goose, Turtle) lined up by tomorrow and have the gift on the way.

 :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on July 21, 2008, 02:49:58 PM

I received my Ides gift already too!~ And I feel guilty as I haven't sent my gift out yet.  To-morrow I shall remedy this as well as trying to send out a few other packets as well.

My buddy knows my interests all too well and sent a lovely 1951 threepence and a 1942 ha'penny of the Long Denticled Variety!  Since he didn't disguise himself on the envelope, I'd like to go ahead and say a big thank you to KurtS!  (And the prize from the other forum arrived safely as well. :D)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on July 21, 2008, 03:12:29 PM

You're welcome ElleKitty!  I found a number of that variety in a dealer's cache and thought I'd share with another collector   :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: justabeginner on July 22, 2008, 01:44:40 AM

I wonder who got me..  :-\

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on July 24, 2008, 07:20:28 AM

The turtle is on its way to Australia.

I don't feel too badly for it, in that four coins shouldn't be much of a burden for such a strong sea turtle.

My Ides of August coins should arrive at their destination in about a week to 10 days.

 :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Triggersmob on July 28, 2008, 11:02:54 PM

My beautiful gift arrived today. Thank you secret buddy (Goose).
I received a Bicentennial Silver Proof Set....

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/003-47.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/004-43.jpg)

and also $1,000,000.....

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/001-92.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/002-64.jpg)

Thank you very much, Cy.


 

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: tiddyathome on August 01, 2008, 01:45:13 PM

Thanks Gary. Mine arrived yesterday.
I love the mercury dimes from each mint and I am very interested in learning more about the old coin. Do you know more about it??

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on August 01, 2008, 02:31:03 PM

Wow...those are really nice!  :o

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on August 01, 2008, 04:50:58 PM

tiddyathome,

The coin is an ancient widow's mite.

I have read up on them in the past, but the information escapes my memory.  Could have been minted about the time of Jesus.

Glad the coins arrived okay!!

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 05, 2008, 03:08:43 PM

Apologies in advance to my recipient in that your gift may arrive a little late. It finally left today - I was held up trying to get the 2nd item.

Also received my gift from 'sunny QLD' - thanks for combination of US, NZ and Canadian coins!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 05, 2008, 10:54:50 PM

Someone should be getting something here in the next few days. Mine has been mailed.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Muckeye on August 06, 2008, 10:43:21 PM

We ( Gizmo & me )are humbled
Today we both received a gift.
For Gizmo, smoked pork ears and hocks. Out of this world.
For me, a $10.00 silver coin, in double standard weight, with a catalogue value of $ 70.00. The 1993 Palm Cockatoo issue in Piedfort condition.
Somebodys generosity is out of control. "THANK YOU"

Gizmo nearly tore the postman's arm off.
The packet containing his goodies had split open inside the mailer,and of course he smelt them from about 50 yards away. You have to admit they were quality goods.

Humor aside. A sincere 'thank you' for a gift above and beyond my worthyness.
If I ever find out who sent it, look out. At the moment, I'm working on the handwriting.
regards ;)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Triggersmob on August 06, 2008, 11:45:21 PM

Where's all the pics. Come on everyone, show as the presents you received.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 07, 2008, 09:29:37 AM

(http://www.knightsofthecointable.com/kotctgallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2380&g2_serialNumber=1)(http://www.knightsofthecointable.com/kotctgallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2382&g2_serialNumber=1)

These are the two coins that KurtS sent me ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Humpybong on August 08, 2008, 11:43:58 PM

Picked up my package from the post office today.

WOW what a nice surprise, will try and scan to show you all over the next day or two.

Many thanks Nancy

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: scottishmoney on August 09, 2008, 11:46:36 AM

I have a suspicion that my package actually originated deep in the heart of Texas, but it was mailed from Utah, and with an apparently fictitious address. 

Holey Cowabunga ;D :o ;D

There was one particular item, a series 541 5¢ note in crisp uncirculated, that has eluded my clutches, two neat little bond coupons with a feminine vignette, a 1954 Devils Head Canadian Dollar, and a German note from 1918 that I hadn't yet got.

So I sincerely believe some Texan, that I surely am in the believe is the originator of said parcel, researched this quite the wells, and did a fair amount of background research, an incredible effort to find stuff that I hadn't already partaken of.

Thank you very very much, appreciate them.  Will image later and post here.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on August 11, 2008, 07:27:52 AM

Tracy, glad you liked those.  ;D
I also hear someone got a very nice Guine coin!  :o

I haven't been setup for coin shots lately, but I'll post my cool shark coin soon.  :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 11, 2008, 07:45:28 AM

Hehe; yes, someone got a very nice Guinea 5 centavo of 1933.  I did have six of them..  so, I've sold 3, given one away, and still have two left. One of which I am absolutely keeping for my own collection. 

I sent a few other coins along with it, since I know how much JAB loves silver.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on August 11, 2008, 08:04:08 AM

Quote

I know how much JAB loves silver.

So true...he would take a railway boxcar full of Morgans if possible.  ;D
Better start saving JAB, lol.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 13, 2008, 06:14:17 AM

Alrighty then.  The Ides is two days away!  Has everyone received their packages from their Secret Buddies?  I know of one situation where the packet may not arrive in time, but I'd sure like to know if everyone else is satisfied, so I can put a nice big Finished on this gift swap!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 13, 2008, 09:18:05 AM

I'm still waiting on mine.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Nevol on August 13, 2008, 09:47:21 AM

I haven't received mine yet.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 13, 2008, 08:39:02 PM

arthrene, it is good to see you around!  I was missing your postingness just this morning.  The good news is, I know where your Swap gift is, and it should be arriving soon.  Your buddy was just a bit late getting things in the mail.

Nevol, I'm very surprised your packet hasn't shown up as of yet. I will poke your buddy and see what's up.

Thanks for letting me know!

KT

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 13, 2008, 10:42:53 PM

ElleKitty ,
Thanks for missing me. Believe it or not I'm on here every day and read most of the posts. I guess I just haven't been replying as much.

Glad to hear it's on the way. I'll keep an eye out.

-arthrene

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: justabeginner on August 14, 2008, 12:03:45 AM

Heh heh... Anyone wanna contribute to my boxcar Morgan fundraising contest? :D And thx to Tracy for my awesome 5 centavos.. It's in a 2x2 now and its actually my most valuable coin now LOL... :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on August 14, 2008, 05:48:39 AM

JAB, good luck with that!  ;D
On the bright side, it will be easier to amass...silver is down 32% from the 3-2008 peak.

Before any Morgans, we still need to work out the UK Penny trade. Figure out a few Aus coins you have that would be a good swap, and let me know.  :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: justabeginner on August 14, 2008, 10:09:08 PM

Heh heh.. Go online on yahoo messenger.. I'm sure we can figure something out :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 15, 2008, 12:08:59 PM

I gather my gift didn't arrive on time - apologies once again to the recipient - I do hope it arrives soon ....... starting to get nervous that it may have gotten lost.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 15, 2008, 01:29:12 PM

FYI: I live in a very small town. Our mail generally takes 2-3 days longer than most normal post.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: scottishmoney on August 15, 2008, 01:49:26 PM

Quote from: arthrene on August 15, 2008, 01:29:12 PM

FYI: I live in a very small town. Our mail generally takes 2-3 days longer than most normal post.

By 'Roo delivery? ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 15, 2008, 03:52:00 PM

Quote

FYI: I live in a very small town. Our mail generally takes 2-3 days longer than most normal post.

I hope that is the same for another member who I presume hasn't received his gift yet.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: LordPercy on August 16, 2008, 12:09:07 AM

Did someone send me an invisible package?..............Not here yet either.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 16, 2008, 05:45:27 AM

Just went to pick up the mail and lo and behold there was my August Ides package.

justabeginner was very sneaky and actually sent me an email asking me what I was still missing from my Aussie collection. He had emailed me long ago just to ask what I was collecting so when I received this follow-up email I was totally oblivious to the fact that he was gathering information for this exchange.

Included in his package were:
Aussie Paper $1
All three Aussie $5 polymers
1970 20c
2000 20c
2001 50c
2007 50c
1997 $1
1999 $1

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x257/arthrene/notes.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x257/arthrene/notesrev.jpg)

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x257/arthrene/coins.jpg)(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x257/arthrene/coinsrev.jpg)

Thank you justabeginner!!! These will make excellent additions to my collection!  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 16, 2008, 05:46:33 AM

Ack, Disaster!

I know everyone sent packages... maybe since we're doing this across continents the post is just taking a while too long. 

However to Recap:

Humpybong, JAB, Goose, Tobyle, GregK, KurtS, Muckeye & Gizmo, Nevol,  Scottishmoney, Arthrene, Triggersmob,  CoinCrusader,  and ElleKitty have all received their packages.

Tiddyathome, and LordPercy have NOT received anything yet.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 16, 2008, 06:30:58 AM

You posted just right after me Kitty. I received mine today.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: scottishmoney on August 16, 2008, 06:53:57 AM

Quote from: ElleKitty on August 16, 2008, 05:46:33 AM

Scottishmoney,

¿TWACK?  I posted above about receiving mine, somebody, a Texan I suspect, did research and found all stuff I did NOT have yet, including one really really nice MPC.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Goose on August 16, 2008, 07:48:08 AM

Triggersmob received his....note his post of July 29, 08.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on August 16, 2008, 09:48:17 AM

Kitty, PM received.

I'm sure mine is somewhere enroute.

If it arrives, fine.  If not, I know it was sent, and the idea is what counts!!

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 16, 2008, 11:33:44 AM

Kitty - as posted on August 6th - I have received mine (but the gift I sent hasn't arrived at it's destination. A second package I sent to same country has not yet arrived either, so hopefully it is just slow mail rather than lost.)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on August 16, 2008, 02:26:34 PM

Alright, updates have been made!  Out of fifteen participants, Eleven are verified and four are still waiting?

I know some of you posted, and I looked through this thread, but I very definitely missed a few posts.

Nevol's packet I am sure is still on the way as it was posted only a few days ago. The sender has kept in touch with me on the situation.  :) 

I know everyone has sent their packets; now we're just waiting on the Foibles of the postal service. :(

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: justabeginner on August 16, 2008, 10:11:56 PM

Hehe.. Aren't I sneaky arthrene? :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on August 17, 2008, 02:25:39 AM

Yup. I had no clue!  ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Nevol on August 17, 2008, 08:20:22 AM

I'll post here ASAP when I have received mine.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: LordPercy on August 17, 2008, 08:54:28 PM

ditto

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on August 18, 2008, 09:26:38 AM

Gift arrived from Australia.  And what a wonderful gift it is!!!!

I had posted earlier about wanting to up-date my McDonalds, and I received the 15th edition as my gift.

Absolutely wonderful, and I am so appreciative.

Following our last trip, I'm pretty well broke, and couldn't afford a new one at the moment.  So, the 15th edition is all the more appreciated.

Again, thanks so much!!

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 18, 2008, 10:50:56 AM

Umm, Coincrusader, I know this kind of gives it away, but, I hope you found the scout dollar coin there as well and that you didn't throw it out with the packaging!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on August 18, 2008, 01:03:59 PM

Tobyle,

The book was wrapped in a U.S. Postal Service form which stated that the package had been ripped open in transit.

The good news is that the book (cover) was just slightly bent.  The bad news is that the gift coin was missing.

It's the thought that counts, and I appreciate both items you sent.  I'm glad you mentioned the coin, because otherwise I would have had no idea you sent it.

The book is fantastic, and thanks so much.  Regarding the coin, well, it's just one of those things.  I do really appreciate your efforts.

Thanks so much.

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Tobyle on August 18, 2008, 01:29:10 PM

Well, that was a bit of a dissapointment -  as trying to get hold of that coin was the reason your gift was late!  Oh well - I'm glad the rest of it finally made it.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on August 18, 2008, 03:04:21 PM

It's disappointing to me also.

I don't know if it was the fault of the Australian Postal Service, or the U.S. Postal Service.  Just hope it was an accident, and not a theft.

Again, thanks for the thought.  And, I do love the book.

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Nevol on August 20, 2008, 06:30:45 PM

My Ides of August gift has arrived!  Thank you Secret Giver whoever you are. ;D ;D

I received a 2005 5 Euro coin with a stylised outline of Queen Beatrix on the Obverse & it looks like all the Countries using Euro listed around the outer of the reverse, some text on the edge as well, GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS (God Be With Us).   

I also received a 1917 Portugal 4 Centavos. 

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: KurtS on August 23, 2008, 05:05:26 PM

I finally got my camera set up again for coins, and I wanted to post one of the cool things my secret buddy sent me--thanks again!  ;D
I like the packaging from an educational standpoint because it's a fun way for a collector to learn a few interesting facts about this species.
They're amazing animals, although I'm happy to say I've only seen them behind thick glass of a tank!  ;)
Australia has had quite a few good depictions of its native life on coins, something which the US could emulate.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2790976365_5a3a4ce650.jpg)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Erik on August 23, 2008, 08:04:23 PM

Yes,yes,yes.... I already know about those beautiful colored animal coins.  :D :D :D Incredible beautiful  :D :D :D
http://www.rarecoin.com.au/collector/?p=productsList&iCategory=30&sName=Ocean-Series
Be happy KurtS. It is really incredible beautiful  :D :D :D Thanks for photo.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: scottishmoney on September 08, 2008, 05:33:40 AM

(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/usa/usampc5c541dtl2.jpg)

(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/usa/usampc5c541.jpg)

(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/usa/usampc5c541dtl.jpg)

Series 541 5¢ note, a very lovely addition to my collection from my exchange buddy.  This note is exceptional, not a corner mark etc.  Very pleased with this.

(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/germany/germany5rm1918dtl.jpg)

(http://www.geocities.com/scottishmoney/banknotes/germany/germany5rm1918.jpg)

My exchange buddy must have really dug into my online collection or something, finding things I don't have like this German 5 RM from 1917.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: arthrene on September 08, 2008, 09:08:28 AM

 ;D

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Humpybong on September 08, 2008, 10:21:46 AM

Here he goes again.....flashing his 'girlfriends' around.


 :D    :D    :D    ;)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: LordPercy on September 15, 2008, 12:30:05 AM

OK, I've given up waiting. Looks like mine ain't coming......sigh.....Any chance of my buddy letting me know what I should have received?

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: GregK on September 22, 2008, 10:51:47 PM

Lord Percy,

I do apologise, that would be me.  I've had email and net problems for the last four weeks.  The advisory email to me went into the ether, I did ask for a resend, and I have now received it.  So stand by for something very shortly.

Kind Regards

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on September 23, 2008, 09:23:26 AM

Welcome back Greg!  We're glad to see you in the Castle again :)

I'm glad to know that at least one more packet hasn't gone astray.  Better late than never!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: LordPercy on September 23, 2008, 02:21:27 PM

Hey that's great to hear! I've had a few problems with receiving mail lately so this news comes as an unexpected surprise. Thanks Greg!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: GregK on September 23, 2008, 10:21:45 PM

Thanks Miss Kitty/ Lord Percy,  I don't why people make a virius just to be Malicious.  I had three spyware killers and one top line anti-virius systems running, but it got through

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: LordPercy on September 25, 2008, 05:54:00 PM

Well that was worth waiting for! I received my gift today from gregk. Two absolutely fantastic uncirculated $1 aussie coins. The first is the 2001 90 year anniversary of the RAN and the second is the 2005 "G" mintmark Gallipoli coin. Both have very low mintages and are valued at far too much for this little exchange. (The navy coin regularly gets bids of over $50 on Ebay) You have been very generous Greg. Very much appreciated. Thanks!

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Muckeye on September 25, 2008, 09:41:23 PM

A very generous and valuable gift Greg, you are to be commended.
Viva the 'Spirit of Knighthood'. We grow with each passing month.
I got such a gift myself from a knight/ess who still remains unknown.
regards,

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: scottishmoney on September 25, 2008, 11:38:32 PM

Do we hae any Knight which have not accumulated booty yet? :'(

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on September 26, 2008, 08:00:45 PM

According to my list, which is probably not correct:

The following participants have NOT received their packets;

Nevol, CoinCrusader, and Tiddyathome.

The following participants HAVE received their packets and posted arrival;

Scottishmoney, Arthrene, Humpy, Triggersmob, Tobyle, JAB, Goose, GregK, LordPercy, KurtS, Muckeye & Gizmo, and me (Kitty).


If this is incorrect please let me know.  I'd love to wrap this up with 100% participant satisfaction.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: CoinCrusader42 on September 26, 2008, 08:27:14 PM

My buddy received my gift, and I received a very nice gift as well.

So, from my perspective, this went very well.

Secret Santa next!!!!

 :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: Triggersmob on September 26, 2008, 09:05:43 PM

Kitty,
Nevol posted on the previous page that she had received her gift.
Tiddyathome posted on page 4 that she had received hers.
Therefore I guess that's a wrap. Job well done.

Title: Re: Ides of August Secret Buddy Exchange! Enrollment now Closed!
Post by: ElleKitty on September 27, 2008, 03:34:25 AM

Hurray!  Don't know about well done, but the job is done.  That was an interesting experience!

And it's probably time to start it all again?