Aussie Short Snorter.

Muckeye · November 21, 2007, 09:40:07 PM

G'day all.
As promised, when I regained access to the Forum, I would run a competion.
The prize will be an Australian $2.00 note signed by as many Aussie Forum members
as I can cajole or beg to sign it. A Short Snorter. $2.00 Oz banknotes were last used in 1988.

For the uninformed, a Short Snorter, is a bank note signed by a group of people who have a common aim or goal. It is believed they started with soldiers signing each others bank notes on the eve of a battle as a form of memento. However they have evolved a bit by todays standards.

It will take a few weeks to get the note signed and I will advise in the future what form the competion will take, probably a date guessing comp..

I have contacted most of the Aussie members already by email and have had a good response. If any Oz members that I have missed who would like to be in it and sign the note, please send me an email or PM and I will add your name to the list.

I will create two 'short snorters'. One as a prize for the contest (Aussies ineligible) and one to go to the Aussies who signed the note, the Oz winner to be selected by a luckey draw out of the hat. Myself excluded. If my wife refuses to make the draw then I will ask my dog.

Regards,

TwoShadows · November 22, 2007, 06:24:08 AM

Sounds like an interesting proposition to me! Tell your dog, should he do the drawing, that U.S. dog biscuits are on my bribe list! Also advise your wife, should she do the drawing, we have things for the ladies up here too!!! Look forward to your competition as winning a "short snorter" would be another first in my long list of things I have never done!!!

scottishmoney · November 22, 2007, 10:19:48 AM

Howza about having a KOTCT wide Shortsnorter project? This could be right fun, we over here in Far North Eastern Oz could do one here, then send there, and vicey versy.

I coordinated the shortsnorter project over at Coinpeople, we had the notes go even to Romania, Canada, Spain, Finland, Netherlands, Germany etc.

I would suggest that each member might be able to send in a note of their choice for the project to a coordinator here and there, or in one place then they get sent around for all the signatures, that way everybody has a note that have travelled all about. I would rather prefer to go on holiday to take mine down there, since Summer is here in Oz, and we hae 5cm of snowzers on the ground here:)

ElleKitty · November 22, 2007, 10:44:38 AM

I think that would be a lovely idea. I would happily participate and can definitely find a note to send out. My only concern is that the Certificate travelling the US has already gotten lost... would the same fate await?

Muckeye · November 22, 2007, 10:56:51 AM

G'day all,

TKO-100, Contest guidelines have yet to be announced and as yet I have not finalised them. I expect it could take up to 3 weeks to get all the signatures here in Oz.

Regarding a Forum wide Short Snorter, we would need to find an A4 sized note.

However I do believe they exist???

regards,

ElleKitty · November 22, 2007, 11:05:13 AM

Maybe we could all just write really small? I know my normal signature would take up nearly the whole length of the bill. >< I might just do a pawprint on it though!

CoinCrusader42 · November 22, 2007, 12:02:52 PM

Bob,

A great idea.

A prize like that would be worthy of framing and putting on the wall.

Muckeye · November 22, 2007, 02:29:23 PM

Thanks Gary, it took a bit of thought.
regards,

Dumanyu · November 22, 2007, 04:27:15 PM

Very cool idea, I'd be willing to participate.

Nevol · November 23, 2007, 08:29:24 AM

Quote from: ElleKitty on November 22, 2007, 10:44:38 AM

My only concern is that the Certificate travelling the US has already gotten lost... would the same fate await?

I would suggest that the note only be sent to those who have been regular 'posters' on the forum & who have expressed interest in the project.

There are a heap of members who have not posted since joining, so I wouldn't even contemplate sending it to them if I was Muckeye.

To keep it moving along, folks would have to agree to sign it & send it on to the next person ASAP.

Muckeye · November 23, 2007, 08:37:11 PM

Sage advice.
Thanks Nancy.

regards,

scottishmoney · November 24, 2007, 07:12:36 AM

Quote from: ElleKitty on November 22, 2007, 11:05:13 AM

Maybe we could all just write really small? I know my normal signature would take up nearly the whole length of the bill. >< I might just do a pawprint on it though!

I have a Chinese Chop Stamp with my name in ancient Chinese Characters that I use for these things, all official things have my Chop on them

Muckeye · November 24, 2007, 08:01:01 AM

G'day,

To all the Australian based members.

If you have not read my thread under Forum Contests, "An Aussie Short Snorter", please do so.

Those of you who I have contacted, and those who I havn't but would like to participate, PLEASE send me your postal and e-mail addresses ASAP.
My e-mail address is listed in my Forum profile or send a PM.

Old Dan,
Sorry mate but I think you live a bit too far away to qualify as a signatory but you just might be luckey enuf to win it:)

Still havn't decided what form the contest will take, but I'm working on it.

regards,

Dumanyu · November 25, 2007, 01:35:16 AM

I guess that leaves me out as well, as I live in the States. I really should read the posts a little closer.

ElleKitty · November 25, 2007, 02:16:42 AM

That doesn't mean we here in the States can't do one of our own, for the Aussies?

Muckeye · November 25, 2007, 12:43:18 PM

G'day all,

Now that would be a prize worth jousting for.

regards,

Dumanyu · November 25, 2007, 12:51:59 PM

Quote from: ElleKitty on November 25, 2007, 02:16:42 AM

That doesn't mean we here in the States can't do one of our own, for the Aussies?

Not a bad idea. Maybe get a couple of U.S. 2 dollar bills to go around.

AdamL · November 25, 2007, 04:53:47 PM

Good idea.

Muckeye · November 29, 2007, 09:36:46 PM

G'day all,
Have a go in the current contest, you just might win!!!
regards,

Muckeye · November 30, 2007, 10:10:04 PM

G'day,

"All members that do NOT live in OZ can compete!!"
regards,

Muckeye · December 12, 2007, 09:49:43 PM

G'day,

Would one of the Aussies be able to give me an update as to the whereabouts
of the Short Snorter notes that are on the 'signing circuit'.

regards,

tyjulie · December 12, 2007, 10:13:30 PM

have not seen it yet.

Humpybong · December 12, 2007, 10:31:33 PM

Have not seen it either

Nevol · December 12, 2007, 10:52:29 PM

Haven't seen it yet.

Triggersmob · December 12, 2007, 11:28:05 PM

Not here either.

Tobyle · December 13, 2007, 12:41:50 AM

Not here, either.

Muckeye · December 31, 2007, 09:41:45 PM

G'day all.

I have just received an email from Snooba. The notes will be on their way tomorrow and Snooba (Kathryn) has apologised for the delay.

Her son Prawn (Vaughan) has been in hospital and arrived home with his mother today, hence the delay.

I'll take the liberty of wishing you both, on behalf of the Knights and Knightess's, a Happy New Year and a speedy recovery for Vaughan. We also hope his test results are good.

So the good news is Vaughan is home and the notes are on their way again. If Snooba follows the list I sent her with the notes, (not mandatory), the next recipient will be 'triggersmob'. However, that's up to Snooba. Hopefully, now that the Xmas mail rush is over, the notes might get to all the signatories within 3 or 4 weeks. Fingers crossed. Then a certain Canadian gentleman might be able to receive his prize.

Thanks everybody for your patience.

regards, muckeye.

Topher · January 01, 2008, 02:24:10 AM

Quote from: Muckeye on December 31, 2007, 09:41:45 PM

Then a certain Canadian gentleman might be able to receive his prize.

For a minute there, I thought he meant me, but he said "gentleman", so I must be wrong. LOL No worries, guys. It'll be done when it's done, and it will be treasured when it finally does get here.

Muckeye · January 14, 2008, 10:24:35 PM

Has anyone of the Oz members had any contact from Snooba re the Aussie Short snorter???
May have to knock on her door again.
regards,

Triggersmob · January 14, 2008, 11:32:53 PM

I believe Snooba was going to send the short snorter to me, but I haven't seen it yet.

Humpybong · January 15, 2008, 09:31:53 AM

She also has the Certificate for signing and I have emailed her a number of times.

Was going to post it on but triggersmob has not received it as yet

AdamL · January 15, 2008, 12:22:55 PM

Its strange. Snooba hasn't been active in almost 2 months???

Muckeye · January 26, 2008, 09:17:11 PM

G'day,
all are back in circulation as of a couple of days ago.
regards,

Muckeye · February 19, 2008, 08:49:48 PM

Aussie Short Snorter update:
The 'goodies' are leaving Brisbane, with three new sigatures, for north Queensland tomorrow.
With any luck Topher will not have to wait too much longer.
Fingers crossed.
Watch this space.
regards,

Topher · February 20, 2008, 02:24:51 AM

Thanks for the update.

Muckeye · February 20, 2008, 09:06:02 PM

G'day.
Hopefully, the pleasure will be all yours.
regards,

Tobyle · February 21, 2008, 09:30:33 PM

Notes arrived today from Brissyboy ...... will have them redirected to next port of call next Tuesday. Sorry, but because of work schedule, won't get to a PO before that.

Muckeye · February 22, 2008, 08:42:36 PM

G'day, it's great to hear that the notes are still moving.
regards, muckeye.

Tobyle · February 26, 2008, 09:51:22 PM

The notes are on their way to Tiddyathome.

Muckeye · February 27, 2008, 09:14:15 PM

Thank you Anna.
regards, muckeye.

tiddyathome · February 28, 2008, 08:51:11 PM

Arrived today and will be heading off to Yass on monday

Yass It left for you today

Muckeye · March 02, 2008, 09:57:13 PM

Keep it rolling, much appreciated.
Topher's patience proves him to a Knight of exemplary character.
Wont be long now mate.

regards,

Topher · March 03, 2008, 02:19:21 AM

Now if only I could get some four-and-twenties, some Toohey's New, and maybe the Water Rats on DVD, I'd be all set.

I might live in the Great White North, but a part of me still resides in Sydney's inner west. (Go Doggies!)

Yass · March 03, 2008, 01:20:27 PM

I'll ask the wife to check the post office tonight.

Yass · March 06, 2008, 01:36:13 PM

The Short Snorter has been signed and dispatched to GregK.

Muckeye · March 06, 2008, 09:19:04 PM

Thanks Yass, much appreciated.
regards,

Muckeye · March 17, 2008, 09:57:28 PM

G'day all.
As of yesterday it seem all the necessary signatures have been collected.
I am advised the S/S is on it's way back to me for mailing to to Topher in Canada.
Poor buggar, he's waited long enuf.
A pre-emptive thank you to all who have participated
Gizmo, the dog, will draw the signors prize. God knows how???
Thanks all for being part of it. ps (don't tell the others, we have a secret)
regards,
muckeye.

tyjulie · March 17, 2008, 10:02:52 PM

i have not seen it muckeye

Hermit · March 18, 2008, 02:18:57 AM

Haven't posted it yet Muckeye. I can post to Buda first and then off to you? Please advise.

Nevol · March 18, 2008, 08:23:43 AM

If it goes to buda, you should be able to get Rusty as well.

Muckeye · March 18, 2008, 09:33:24 PM

Hi,
My apologies to buda and Rusty.I must have got my ticks and crosses on my page of names mixed up.
Hermit, please post it to buda, and buba please attempt to get it to Rusty. That should be the lot, if not let me know.
I put a packet of stamps in with th S/S when it left Nanango. Please let me know if you need some more.
It's been a long time getting around, very interested to see the finished article. I will make photo copies for all when it's finished.
REGARDS AND THANK YOU TO YOU ALL.
muckeye

Hermit · March 18, 2008, 11:44:15 PM

No problem, there's still a stack of stamps left but I don't mind buying some more. I'll notify when I send it off to Buda - after I get his address.

Things may slow down a bit being Easter.

tyjulie · March 19, 2008, 12:02:27 AM

Hermit
PM sent

Hermit · March 19, 2008, 12:19:15 PM

The SS was posted to Buda this morning.

Muckeye · March 19, 2008, 09:39:41 PM

Great, thanks.
Happy Easter all.
regards,

Topher · March 20, 2008, 01:42:08 AM

Let's just make sure we get ALL of the Aussies's signatures on there. I'm in no hurry.

Muckeye · March 20, 2008, 10:23:21 PM

G'day Topher, I'll sign twice if will make you feel better.
I will also get Gizmo to put his paw print on it if you wish!!!
Don't worry mate, when you get it , it will be purrfect.

Shame Miss Kitty not eligible to sign. (Yank)

(She could always apply for OZ citizenship, considering the number of OZ coins she has)!!!

regards & Happy Easter to ALL.

muckeye!

ElleKitty · March 20, 2008, 10:39:56 PM

(I am most certainly not a Yank! I live south of the Mason-Dixon line.

Ahm uh Texsun.)

Topher · March 21, 2008, 12:47:07 AM

Quote from: ElleKitty on March 20, 2008, 10:39:56 PM

(I am most certainly not a Yank! I live south of the Mason-Dixon line. Ahm uh Texsun.)

LOL - I grew up 20 minutes from the Mason-Dixon line, albeit the Northern side of it! LOL

Hermit · March 21, 2008, 03:48:15 AM

In Oztralia, the definition of "Yank" is anyone living in one of the 50 states. Most of us wouldn't know what a "Mason-Dixon line" is. Oops, me neither Lol (had to look it up). Where's the embarrassed smiley?

ElleKitty · March 21, 2008, 07:00:08 AM

In the southern states of those 50 states, 'Yank' is a dirty word.

Comes from being on the losing side of that nasty Civil War, I suppose.

Muckeye · March 21, 2008, 10:10:22 PM

Miss Kitty, I am sincerely sorry if i have offended your sensabilities.
To make up for it I hereby declare you to be an 'Honorary 'Banana Bender'' ( that's a Queenslander.)

Feel free to say 'hey' at the end of every sentence and also aquire a taste for Bundaburg Rum, usually drunk with Coke. Men drink it neat. (real men).

tyjulie · March 21, 2008, 10:18:44 PM

or with milk.

Humpybong · March 21, 2008, 10:34:16 PM

I prefer Scotch Whisky myself.

Nothing like a good malt straight.

TwoShadows · March 21, 2008, 10:52:54 PM

Offend Kitty???

NO WAY!!! She is OUR class act down in the Lone Star State!

Muckeye · March 22, 2008, 12:06:33 AM

Wait till you see the look on her face when she gets her first mouthful of neat Bundy OP.
Then we'll know who the cats' mother is.
Honestly Miss kitty, it's a beautiful drink in the right proportions. Banana Benders tell fibs.
regards,

Hermit · March 22, 2008, 02:43:25 AM

Just don't drink anything with X's on the can. I believe the X stands for poison. There's one with 4 of em so it's probably quite toxic.

ElleKitty · March 22, 2008, 05:55:21 AM

Offended? Me? That's pretty hard to do, yessiree. No, I'm not offended, but I sure am enjoying the show.

Honestly though. Yank/Yankee is the slang term for people in the North East, especially the New York vicinity. A true Southerner wouldn't get offended, he just wouldn't even consider that you might be talking about him in the first place.

Muckeye · March 22, 2008, 11:29:03 PM

I have just removed a post re the Short Snorter competition which was irrelevent.
regards, muckeye.

tyjulie · March 25, 2008, 09:43:50 PM

muckeye
the short snorter arrived today and has been signed. let me no where to post to.

Muckeye · March 26, 2008, 12:26:07 AM

Hi buda,,
If it has been signed by Rusty send it back to me.
If not signed please send it to him and ask him to forward it back to me.
His add. Email me for his address
Thanks for being involved, it will be great to get this project finished.
regards, Bob. (muckeye)

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Modified to remove address details, which should never be made public

Sorry, age related.

tyjulie · March 27, 2008, 09:45:49 PM

posted back today

Muckeye · March 27, 2008, 09:51:48 PM

Wow, looks like it might be over.
Thanks buda.
regards,

Muckeye · April 02, 2008, 12:53:11 AM

IT'S OVER.
Thanks all. The notes finally arrived back to me today.
Topher, you can relax. The only worry you have now is with the various postal services.
I will get your reward off to you as soon as possible.

I would like to announce that a duplicate second Short Snorter was signed during this exercise. It was to be a bonus prize to one of the signatories. However, by mutual agreement, it was decided that it should be awarded to TKO to services to the Forum, in line with what Old Dan donated to TKO some weeks ago..

Both awards will be posted off this week.

My sincere thanks to all the Aussies who helped make this little exercise possible.

There is a small award to one of the lucky signatories which will be decided and talked about later.

Thank you all.
regards,
muckeye.

Topher · April 02, 2008, 01:27:49 AM

Thanks muckeye, I'll be sure to post a scan when it arrives, for all to see.

Thanks everyone.

Muckeye · April 02, 2008, 12:39:52 PM

G'day all.
It's good to have at last got it finalised.

The signatory's prize, which was a copy of an old Austalian one pound note, also sent around with the the genuine Short Snorters, was drawn out of a hat this AM by my wife with the dog GIzmo as referee.

The luckey winner is.........

........................drum roll.................

'Tobyle' alias Anna.

Congratulations my dear.
It will be mailed today along with prizes.
Photo copies to all the other Oz members.

regards,

Tobyle · April 02, 2008, 04:14:43 PM

Gee - thanks Muckeye ........ what a nice surprise!

Humpybong · April 02, 2008, 05:29:28 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Anna.

Hope you enjoy the Aussie Short Snorter. It is one of a kind.

Muckeye · April 02, 2008, 06:00:16 PM

Too true.
It's definitely unique

Enjoy Anna.
regards,

Tobyle · April 02, 2008, 07:30:38 PM

I definately will enjoy - and feel proud to have this in my possession.

Triggersmob · April 02, 2008, 10:23:55 PM

Well done. Anna.

Thanks for your generosity, Bob.

EgCollector · April 03, 2008, 02:33:41 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Anna

Nevol · April 03, 2008, 10:02:54 AM

Congratulations Anna. Nice win!

TKO · April 03, 2008, 11:51:35 AM

My congratulations to you also Anna!

As for what I read about the other half of this project down under, I can never thank all of you enough.

I wish that someday soon we can all get together for the first annual Knights of the Coin Table Crusade! What a grand time it would be for all to be able to sit around a real round table together telling our stories, guzzling our grog.

May I suggest we do this the first time in style... How about, Christmas in Maui! All for one and one for all!

Oh well... maybe someday.

Thanks to all again!

Terry

TKO

Tobyle · April 03, 2008, 09:43:25 PM

Quote

wish that someday soon we can all get together for the first annual Knights of the Coin Table Crusade! What a grand time it would be for all to be able to sit around a real round table together telling our stories, guzzling our grog.

May I suggest we do this the first time in style... How about, Christmas in Maui! All for one and one for all!

Maybe we all need to start contributing to a 'Lotto' fund!

Muckeye · April 03, 2008, 10:08:50 PM

Topher!
I need your mailing address, otherwise I might have to have another comp.
Tidyathome, I also need your address please.
regards

Muckeye · April 03, 2008, 10:22:56 PM

Quote from: OldDan on April 03, 2008, 10:18:02 AM

Quote from: Muckeye on April 02, 2008, 12:39:52 PM
The signatory's prize, which was a copy of an old Austalian one pound note, also sent around with the the genuine Short Snorters, was drawn out of a hat this AM by my wife with the dog GIzmo as referee.

The luckey winner is.........

........................drum roll.................

'Tobyle' alias Anna. Congratulations my dear.
It will be mailed today along with prizes.
Photo copies to all the other Oz members.

regards,
You'r learning! Now you know why the ladies allowed you to sit on this end of the table. Very wise choice and you arranged the whole thing without any one getting wiser. Like I said, you'r learning!

Damm! Old Dan, you have really spoilt it for me.
And all the time I thought it was my good looks

regards,

Topher · April 04, 2008, 01:06:45 AM

Quote from: Muckeye on April 03, 2008, 10:08:50 PM

Topher!
I need your mailing address, otherwise I might have to have another comp.
Tidyathome, I also need your address please.
regards

PM sent with address.

Tobyle · April 07, 2008, 05:00:14 PM

Hi Muckeye,
My signed 'note' arrived today. Thankyou once again - it is greatly appreciated.
Anna

Humpybong · April 07, 2008, 05:28:44 PM

Got my copies, many thanks Bob

Nevol · April 07, 2008, 07:56:06 PM

Muckeye, the copies of the short snorter arrived a few days ago, thanks very much. Very nice copies.

Triggersmob · April 07, 2008, 10:00:13 PM

Bob,

I received my photocopies of the notes today. Can you run a few more thousand off for me. LOL

Thanks Mate

Muckeye · April 08, 2008, 12:27:55 AM

Enjoy.

TKO · April 11, 2008, 12:38:14 PM

I received my copy of the signed down under duce today. I am going to put this A.S.S. (Aussie Short Snorter) with my other A.S.S. (American Short Snorter) in a frame and hang them on the wall at my computer desk.

I can't wait to show my A.S.S.'s off to everyone. I can explain that one A.S.S. has been all over North America and the other A.S.S. has been all over Australia. Talk about getting around!

Once again, thanks to everyone for their generous gifts. I plan on hanging on to these for a while then possibly sending them around for everyone to see (like the pet set).

All for now,

TKO

TwoShadows · April 11, 2008, 02:47:58 PM

Knowing TKO personally I can attest to the fact he is really proud of his A.S.S.

tiddyathome · April 11, 2008, 04:31:53 PM

Got my copies today Bob. Once again thanks for orgainising this

Nevol · April 11, 2008, 07:30:40 PM

There's nobody else on the planet that can boast they've got a "Pair of ASSes" like yours Terry.

The most traveled pair of ASSes ever!

Muckeye · April 11, 2008, 10:26:22 PM

G'day all.
I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to all who helped make this project possible.
Those who competed and those who signed, it was a wonderful concerted effort.
I appreciate all the thank you's, they bought a tear to my eye.
It just goes to show, if we try, we can.
With all due modesty, another feather in the Knights cap, (helmet).
Again, THANKS.

regards,

Topher · April 17, 2008, 06:39:55 AM

My package arrived yesterday. Included was the Aussie Short Snorter (see pic below), a good pic of an Emu on a farm in Marburg, (sorry, I couldn't get my software to resize and rotate properly - yet), and some bonuses: a 2000 Incused 50c (Woohoo!!), a 2006 $1 MoR, and a 2007 $2. All were new additions to my collection, either by KM# or in the case of the incused 50c, a variety I lacked.

Thank you all who graciously signed this, and a special thanks to Muckeye-San for organizing the contest. It will be the cornerstone of my fledgling banknote collection.

Humpybong · April 17, 2008, 10:21:03 AM

Now that one is worth it's weight in GOLD......look at some of those great aussies who have signed that note.

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