SECRET BUNNY for 2008

Humpybong · January 03, 2008, 06:33:31 PM

Some members have advised me that they enjoyed the secret santa so much that they wanted more.

Ok .... let see who would be interested in a SECRET BUNNY for 2008.

If we have enough positive I would be happy to run this as well.

Over to you all.........if you want to be in it.....just post a reply here!

Nevol · January 03, 2008, 07:43:57 PM

Ahh What's up Doc? Oi'll soightainly be in it.

Triggersmob · January 03, 2008, 08:38:09 PM

Rabbits are a pest, we should have a Secret Bilby!

Here is an Easter Bilby for our overseas members.

I'll be in it though.

ElleKitty · January 03, 2008, 09:56:29 PM

Bilby bilby bilby! Very tasty. I'm looking forward to receiving mine this year.

And I'm definitely in. This time I'm going to be extra careful sending so we don't have a repeat performance of a coin disppearing. Otherwise triggersmob would have his 1972 five cent piece already! I'm still in the market for a nice present to send to him to replace the santa gift that went astray. And yes Steve, I know I don't have to. I want to.

Tobyle · January 04, 2008, 12:16:40 AM

Count me in, please!

Goose · January 04, 2008, 05:33:05 AM

Me too.....in.

Triggersmob · January 04, 2008, 12:56:08 PM

Quote from: ElleKitty on January 03, 2008, 09:56:29 PM

Otherwise triggersmob would have his 1972 five cent piece already!

Nancy was kind enough to send me a 1972 5 Cent. So that spot is now filled. Thanks Nancy.

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And yes Steve, I know I don't have to. I want to.

Ok OK you twisted my arm, thanks Kitty.

CoinCrusader42 · January 04, 2008, 01:37:14 PM

Sure, I'll do it. MountainLady also.

AdamL · January 04, 2008, 04:29:28 PM

Sign me up

CoinCrusader42 · January 05, 2008, 01:37:21 PM

Four sounds good.

djluster · January 06, 2008, 09:14:39 AM

I would be in as well.

Dumanyu · January 06, 2008, 03:20:56 PM

Once more into the breech, dear friends... (Translation: I'm in).

Although, what the heck is a Bilby?

Nevol · January 06, 2008, 06:35:48 PM

It's a small Australian marsupial (Bandicoot) that was in danger of becoming extinct. In Oz, a lot of parents substitute a chocolate Bilby for the ole chockie Bunny as part of the sale proceeds go to conservation of the Bilby. There has been a lot of time, money & effort by some dedicated people, put into finding a long term solution for their dilemma.

More info here: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/bilby.html

Goose · January 07, 2008, 02:40:05 PM

Do they taste good? How are they cooked?

tyjulie · January 07, 2008, 03:04:46 PM

I'll put my name in the hat.

TwoShadows · January 07, 2008, 10:59:45 PM

Okay, I am in!

Goose they must taste REAL good as they are almost extinct? None the less a chocolate Bilby sounds good as well!

AdamL · January 08, 2008, 08:27:06 AM

That bandicoot looks delicious

Nevol · January 08, 2008, 08:51:03 AM

Secret Bilby (or Bandicoot) sounds good to me.

Humpybong · January 08, 2008, 08:59:57 AM

Why don't we just keep it a secret and call it.........

SECRET .....................2008

Triggersmob · January 08, 2008, 09:23:23 AM

Bilby is a little different to a Bandicoot, much cuter I think.
Here is a Bilby..

Triggersmob · January 08, 2008, 09:24:52 AM

Oops, sorry the picture was a bit big. You may need to scroll across.

Yass · January 08, 2008, 09:58:51 AM

Quote from: Goose on January 07, 2008, 02:40:05 PM

Do they taste good? How are they cooked?

Emu and Roo are very tasty. We in Oz get a lot of flack about eating our national emblems (coat of arms). However, that is only minor to what would happen to anyone who ate a bilby. Please look up hung, drawn and quartered

I don't think they'd taske good to anyone, foxes and cats excepted (that's why they're very endangered).

As for underground mutton (rabbits). YUM!

http://australian-animals.net/bilby.htm

ElleKitty · January 08, 2008, 10:42:04 AM

Australia has some of the cutest animals, ever. The range of marsupials never ceases to amaze me.

And, as for eating the National Symbols; it makes me sort of sad Benjamin Franklin didn't get his wish where the Turkey would have been the Federal Bird. ^^ Somehow, Fried or stuffed Bald Eagle just doesn't sound as tempting.

CoinCrusader42 · January 08, 2008, 11:23:09 AM

They taste like chicken.

Humpybong · January 08, 2008, 11:24:52 AM

Mmmmmmm....Kentucy Fried Bald Eagle

Nah....just doesn't sound right

TwoShadows · January 08, 2008, 12:37:53 PM

The Bobwhite Quail should have been the national bird!!!

AdamL · January 08, 2008, 03:18:02 PM

Quote from: humpybong on January 08, 2008, 11:24:52 AM

Mmmmmmm....Kentucy Fried Bald Eagle

LMAO

Dumanyu · January 08, 2008, 04:21:23 PM

Quote from: ElleKitty on January 08, 2008, 10:42:04 AM

Australia has some of the cutest animals, ever. The range of marsupials never ceases to amaze me.

And, as for eating the National Symbols; it makes me sort of sad Benjamin Franklin didn't get his wish where the Turkey would have been the Federal Bird. ^^ Somehow, Fried or stuffed Bald Eagle just doesn't sound as tempting.

Elle,
I myself have always felt that the American Bald Eagle is perfect for our country, and the idea of the Turkey as our national symbol is kind of lame. The Eagle portrays strength where as the Turkey portrays dinner.

ElleKitty · January 08, 2008, 09:15:51 PM

*Laughs* Fred, the Eagle is proud, majestic, intelligent, and inspiring.

The Turkey is stupid, hands down.

But the turkey is at least, tasty.

Which is why that made me sad to think the Eagle beat it out; when compared to Australians eating their Emu and Roo. Absolutely no other reason than comedic humour.

TwoShadows · January 09, 2008, 02:44:07 PM

Ah ElleKitty you know NOT the wild turkey. Stupid it is not and quite a challenge to put on the table. The slightest movement of ONE little finger will send him on his/her way. Very keen senses and very wary of all things around them. I sat quietly in camoflague, amoung over 60 turkeys in deer season and they did not even know I was there. They passed within inches, scouring the ground for food and taking turns climbing upon the rotten log in front of me (little over two feet) to flap their wings and strut while I enjoyed every minute of it. The key here was the mere fact I did not move and they knew it wasn't turkey season!!!

AdamL · January 09, 2008, 03:24:51 PM

Very ture. Hunting wild turkeys can be quite dangerous, becaue the same "hunter orange" clothing that keeps deer hunters from shooting each other scares the turkeys away. So you gotta go all camo.

Humpybong · January 19, 2008, 05:46:00 PM

Any more takers for the KOTCT 2008 Secret Bunny.........

You still have time to sign up......just post here.....it's not to late.

EgCollector · January 23, 2008, 07:08:03 AM

Hope its not too late to count me in

Muckeye · January 23, 2008, 08:54:05 PM

I'm in if not too late.
My ISP collapsed for two days.
regards,

Humpybong · January 23, 2008, 09:38:48 PM

No problem guys....have added you to the list

tiddyathome · February 15, 2008, 11:42:52 AM

if not to late . I think this would be fun

Humpybong · February 16, 2008, 05:39:19 PM

You just made it tiddyathome.......

Now closed.....will be doing the draw today and will email everyone who has nominated within 24 hours.

If you do not receive an email with name and address details please let me know

Humpybong · February 16, 2008, 10:43:20 PM

We have 16 starters in the Secret Bunny and they are:

buda
Nevol
Triggersmob
ElleKitty
Tobyle
Goose
CoinCrusader42
MountainLady
AdamL
TKO
djluster
Dumanyu
Muckeye
eg_collector
TwoShadows
tiddyathome

If you registered and are not on this list, please advise by email TODAY.

ElleKitty · February 17, 2008, 01:57:49 AM

I got an email from the Secret Bunny!

And now I've got to go start dyeing some coins in pastel colours so I can send them off.

Triggersmob · February 17, 2008, 08:57:28 AM

e-mail received

Tobyle · February 17, 2008, 09:18:19 AM

Got my email as well - thanks

CoinCrusader42 · February 17, 2008, 10:11:29 AM

Got mine.

Thanks.

AdamL · February 17, 2008, 11:15:35 AM

Got mine too.

CoinCrusader42 · February 17, 2008, 12:17:14 PM

MountainLady did not get hers.

Please either send it to me, or contact me so I can provide her e-mail address.

Humpybong · February 17, 2008, 12:36:51 PM

Was sent to both of you.....and you have acknowledged receipt of MountainLady's bunny.

Check your emails again for one sent for you.....have resent

CoinCrusader42 · February 17, 2008, 01:05:42 PM

Everything is squared away.

Thanks.

We look forward to sending out the gifts.

Thanks again.

tyjulie · February 17, 2008, 01:36:59 PM

Email received.

Nevol · February 17, 2008, 01:46:58 PM

My Bunny assignment arrived OK.

CoinCrusader42 · February 17, 2008, 02:33:28 PM

I read through the posts, but probably missed it.

My question is, what is the time "window" for this. Do we mail immediately, or is there a prefered time range?

Humpybong · February 17, 2008, 02:55:05 PM

Mailing can be anytime from now, the main thing is that the receiver gets his/her gift before Easter.

djluster · February 17, 2008, 03:21:14 PM

got assignment. thank you

Goose · February 17, 2008, 04:48:23 PM

I need a secret bunny assignment......none received. Goose

Muckeye · February 17, 2008, 08:31:43 PM

Received with thanks humpybong.
regards,

AdamL · February 19, 2008, 01:19:39 PM

So, are we supposed to try to disguise our identity to keep it secret? If so, any suggestions about how to do so?

Humpybong · February 19, 2008, 01:48:47 PM

The idea of secret santa and secret bunny is to keep your identity secret. Sometimes that is impossible.

The main way you can be identified is you name and address as sender on your package......so you could put

FROM: Secret Bunny
your address

Maybe you would not be known that way.

Some like to identify themselves but that is up to you.

The main thing here is to have a bit of fun by sending and receiving coins. Enjoy.

Humpybong · February 20, 2008, 06:02:54 PM

OK the Secret Bunny has sent an email to each person who registered.

Each of you have been given a name and address of who you are to send your gift to.

If you have not received your email, please let me know as soon as possible, we do not want anyone to miss out.

Enjoy!

EgCollector · February 21, 2008, 08:25:31 PM

Haven't received my secret bunny assignment yet.

Humpybong · February 21, 2008, 10:43:08 PM

Have sent it again to you....please let me know if you do not receive it.

tiddyathome · February 24, 2008, 05:16:04 PM

recieved my bunny freind and it will start its travel on Wed.

EgCollector · February 25, 2008, 08:15:54 AM

Received, many thanks

Quote from: humpybong on February 19, 2008, 01:48:47 PM

The idea of secret santa and secret bunny is to keep your identity secret. Sometimes that is impossible.

I am not sure that i can keep my identity secret, as i am the only Egyptian member of the KOTCT

Humpybong · February 25, 2008, 09:44:59 AM

It would not matter if they know who you are, but you could send it to someone else and have them on-forward it for you if you wanted to.

AdamL · February 25, 2008, 11:50:02 AM

Quote from: eg_collector on February 25, 2008, 08:15:54 AM

Received, many thanks
Quote from: humpybong on February 19, 2008, 01:48:47 PM

The idea of secret santa and secret bunny is to keep your identity secret. Sometimes that is impossible.

I am not sure that i can keep my identity secret, as i am the only Egyptian member of the KOTCT

I went ahead and mailed mine out today. I left my name off of the return address. But I forgot that the customs form asks for the name of the sender. I tried to be just slightly creative, but standing at the counter with a long line behind me, I didn't have much time to think. So the recipient won't have to do a whole lot of detective work if they want to find out who their secret bunny/bilby is. lol. Oh well.

Tobyle · February 26, 2008, 09:49:12 PM

My 'Secret Bunny' hopped on to 'Turtle's' back today to set on on his journey ..... hope he makes it on time!

Dumanyu · February 27, 2008, 10:22:35 AM

Well, my not so secret bunny went out today as well. I say not so secret cause of the import forms I had to fill out, but it's the thought that counts.

Nevol · February 27, 2008, 01:07:03 PM

Quote from: Tobyle on February 26, 2008, 09:49:12 PM

My 'Secret Bunny' hopped on to 'Turtle's' back today to set on on his journey ..... hope he makes it on time!

As the 'Turtle' was swimming past my place yesterday, it picked up a hitch hiker. I hope it can carry the extra weight OK. although I have to say it was swimming effortlessly & appeared wll rested. You obviously took good care of it Tobyle.

TwoShadows · February 27, 2008, 02:39:10 PM

I must say I am dragging my feet a bit as I intend to have the turtle deliver mine as close to Bunny Day as I actually can. Will take a little guess work but I am going to give it a go. I just hope the turtle doesn't have a vacation coming up to spoil my plans!!!

tiddyathome · February 27, 2008, 08:52:32 PM

My bilby hopped OS today.

Muckeye · February 27, 2008, 09:17:59 PM

Any bets???
A Bilby will beat a Turtle any day.
Bilbys' have big Ears like Dumbo, They can fly

regards,

ElleKitty · February 27, 2008, 09:51:43 PM

I am in a dither about what to send my Secret Bunny person

Plus, I have so little time for normal things with this house thing going on. I feel so guilty!

tiddyathome · February 28, 2008, 02:23:16 AM

Quote from: ElleKitty on February 27, 2008, 09:51:43 PM

I am in a dither about what to send my Secret Bunny person Plus, I have so little time for normal things with this house thing going on. I feel so guilty!

Thats OK, just send me one of your best star notes and that will be fine

CoinCrusader42 · February 28, 2008, 10:40:22 AM

Secret Bunny gifts from my wife (MountainLady) and myself were mailed off today. One will just require a cross country flight, while the other will have to make use of a turtle.

It may seem a little early to do the "Secret Bunny" thing, however if you look at it as more of a "Coming of Spring" thing, rather than a celebration of Easter, then now is a good time to send the coins.

They are uninsured, so hope they arrive safely.

Humpybong · February 28, 2008, 10:59:16 AM

When the Bunny calls...please confirm receipt here so that I can check you off my list.

Many thanks for participating.

Tobyle · February 28, 2008, 09:29:49 PM

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Many thanks for participating.

Thanks for organizing it! I thoroughly enjoyed going 'bunny hopping .....eh.......shopping'!

AdamL · March 02, 2008, 08:57:40 AM

Well, it looks like I'm first

My bunny/bilby apparently just had to hop a little ways down I-70 from Colorado. He/she must have looked at some of my past posts to see that I love those large shiny proof coins! A very nice 1974-S Ike $
This one will sit on the table next to my favorite chair for a while to be admired.
Thank you very much!

TwoShadows · March 03, 2008, 02:21:57 PM

My bunny hopped out of town today. Just hope the goodies meet with approval when they arrive. I have a little story to go along with mine but I can't tell it just yet but I suppose it will come out soon.

Dumanyu · March 04, 2008, 09:28:28 AM

The Bunny showed up today with a beautiful Stamped Envelope of the Bounding Kangaroos $1 coin, and a 20 Cent Bilby coin. The Bilby didn't look like chocolate so I decided not to eat it.

Thanks Easter Bilby!!!

CoinCrusader42 · March 06, 2008, 05:12:46 PM

The turtle did its job magnificently, making it across the great expanse of Ocean from Australia to the U.S. in fine time.

Triggersmob sent a wonderful package, which included "Secret Bunny" gifts for MountainLady. She was very pleased with what she received.

So, add MountainLady to the list of pleased Secret Bunny recipients.

Muckeye · March 06, 2008, 09:16:14 PM

"8" days Gary. Not bad for a turtle from Delta to Nanango!
A wonderful Easter gift.
A silver Eisenhower dollar.
You American fishermen certainly use good bait, but I promised Gizmo that I would not buy any more foreign silver coins this month.

Thanks Gary, very generous of you.
Regards to you and your family.
muckeye.

tyjulie · March 06, 2008, 10:50:49 PM

Thank you
Secret Bunny (got no idea who it is )
don't now who has been hopping more me or the bunny

Triggersmob · March 06, 2008, 11:50:03 PM

My, not so secret bunny/Bilby arrived today.

A big thank you to Fred, for a beautiful silver ring with a Mexican 20 Centavo on the front.
It appears to be a real coin.

It is a very thoughtful gift, as I really like the Mexican coins (I think Fred has been looking in my Gallery).
Fred, do you know the history of this ring? Can you tell me anything about it?

Dumanyu · March 07, 2008, 01:49:12 PM

Trigg,
I picked that up in Mexico years ago. It is Heavy Sterling, I like the fact that there is no hollowing out of the silver under the coin, and the real coin is a KM# 438, 0.7200 Silver. I had often thought of popping the coin out, but I didn't want to damage the coin, and I figured it would make a nice Bilby gift. The mintage is 2,500,000 for the coin. I'm glad you like it. I wore it a few time, but it seems a bit too big to wear all the time. Enjoy!!

Tobyle · March 07, 2008, 04:48:58 PM

I'm starting to get a bit concerned that my Secret Bunny hasn't arrived at it's destination as yet. 2 other packages sent on the same day have made it safely to their destinations and I really expected that this one would have been quicker!

Triggersmob · March 07, 2008, 10:18:31 PM

Quote from: Dumanyu on March 07, 2008, 01:49:12 PM

Trigg,
I picked that up in Mexico years ago. It is Heavy Sterling, I like the fact that there is no hollowing out of the silver under the coin, and the real coin is a KM# 438, 0.7200 Silver. I had often thought of popping the coin out, but I didn't want to damage the coin, and I figured it would make a nice Bilby gift. The mintage is 2,500,000 for the coin. I'm glad you like it. I wore it a few time, but it seems a bit too big to wear all the time. Enjoy!!

Thanks for the info Fred. I would like to wear the ring, but as big as it is, I can't even fit it on my little finger. I will have to get in enlarged first.

TwoShadows · March 07, 2008, 11:36:04 PM

My secret bunny arrived safe and sound bearing Australian dollars which will reside in Indiana for years to come. Also received an unexpected package from Minky which I must say THANK YOU for! We will have to get together and hopefully find something for this side of the big pond to send back that way!!! My Aussie collection is starting to shape up. Just got to make up my mind what I want to do next? Twenty cents, fifty cents or those beautiful big old coppers with the Roo on them!!! Decisons, decisions, decisions!!!

djluster · March 08, 2008, 10:29:24 AM

I got my secret bunny gift. it was a great gift just the coins I needed there were two 50 cent scout coins and one that has the stamped envalope. thank you who ever you were I still need to look though my address to see if it looks formilar but right now I don't no who it is.

Nevol · March 10, 2008, 10:01:24 AM

My Secret Bunny gift arived yesterday. I received a beautiful set of 1963 Canadian coins (Unc, I think). A huge Panama 1970 5 Balboa & an 1893 Columbian Half dollar, commemorating the Chicago World's Expo. All I can say is WOW!!!

WOW!!!

I sort of know who my S. Bunny was, well, not exactly, it could have been from one of two people, and I know I'll be correct when I say, "Thanks Terry!"

TwoShadows · March 10, 2008, 12:08:06 PM

Merlin was right! He said if all the U.S. collectors forwarded their packages to other U.S. members before mailing them out the Aussies would be lost forever!!!

CoinCrusader42 · March 13, 2008, 08:26:54 AM

The Secret Bunny arrived in today's mail, carrying some of the most beautiful coins I have seen in a long time.

The coins included a New Zealand dollar, a Samoan dollar, uncirculated English coins, and an uncirculated Greek coin. Very nice!!

The Secret Bunny rode across the ocean on a turtle, so I know it came from Australia. But, don't know who sent it. That's what "secret" means I guess.

Whoever you are, thanks so much!!

TwoShadows · March 13, 2008, 09:48:57 AM

My secret bunny came with a note so I wouldn't be forced to lay awake at night wondering! How thoughtful is that!

Goose · March 13, 2008, 01:37:40 PM

My apologies to all of the Knights and to the Knightesses of this forum. I received a new computer from my kids for Christmas. I'm not too swift on a computer, but get by. I had an email account with the old computer and could NOT access the old account. Well, as time went by, I did not access my old email account because I couldn't......I only used my regular email acct. Only TODAY, Thur, Mar 13, 2008 did I figure how to access the old acct. There was the Secret Bunny address that I should send to, and there was someone requesting a confirmation of my name and addy to send me something for Secret Bunny. I have the addy to send TO, and I believe I confirmed my name and addy to the one that requested it.

I am somewhat concerned about my old email addy, so I have changed my email addy FROM the old email addy (@charter.net) to my regular email addy (@yahoo.com).
My Secret Bunny package will be sent tomorrow.....it might be late. And whoever has me (Goose), please reply either way.....if you DID or DID Not receive my name and addy.

My apologies again to all. Goose

Muckeye · March 14, 2008, 01:04:00 AM

Good one goose.
I went through all that 3 years ago.
You have my sympathy, it's a bit hard to learn computers after you turn 60.
regards,

ElleKitty · March 15, 2008, 10:55:25 AM

A huge thank you to my (not so) Secret Bunny! I recieved three lovely Australian coins in the UNC Cards. A fifty cent Scout coin, the 50 cent Anniversary coin, and the Coat of Arms Dollar coin!

Obviously my Bunny knew my tastes in coins, quite well.

And, to my poor Bunny Recipient, I -finally- got the packet out in the mail today. >< My husband was supposed to have sent it out last week, but somehow he forgot and it has been in his glove box the whole time. I'm praying it makes it to you safely. For years I've never had a problem, but suddenly I've started having difficulty sending and receiving.

I'll breathe easier when I see the packet posted as arrived. Hope you enjoy!

Muckeye · March 15, 2008, 09:35:01 PM

You poor little putty-tat.
Cheer up, have another saucer of milk.
Get someone to scratch your tummy.
regards,

TwoShadows · March 16, 2008, 09:38:16 AM

I don't much care for milk but could buy a gallon if I get to scratch the cats belly!!!

The Kitty is probably thanking the world she doesn't live anywhere near Indiana or Wyoming!!!

Dumanyu · March 16, 2008, 02:39:50 PM

Quote from: triggersmob on March 07, 2008, 10:18:31 PM

Quote from: Dumanyu on March 07, 2008, 01:49:12 PM
Trigg,
I picked that up in Mexico years ago. It is Heavy Sterling, I like the fact that there is no hollowing out of the silver under the coin, and the real coin is a KM# 438, 0.7200 Silver. I had often thought of popping the coin out, but I didn't want to damage the coin, and I figured it would make a nice Bilby gift. The mintage is 2,500,000 for the coin. I'm glad you like it. I wore it a few time, but it seems a bit too big to wear all the time. Enjoy!!

Thanks for the info Fred. I would like to wear the ring, but as big as it is, I can't even fit it on my little finger. I will have to get in enlarged first.

I know what you mean, it only fit on my pinky as well,but it fit well.

Humpybong · March 19, 2008, 10:59:04 AM

Well , Easter is upon us and the Secret Bunny has been hopping around madly delivering litlle gifts.

So far I have confirmations from:

Coin Crusader
ElleKitty
Mountain Lady
fjluster
muckeye
AdamL
buda
triggersmob
TwoShadows
TKO
Nevol
Dumanyu

Still waiting on the bunny to call at:

Tobyle
tiddyathome
Goose
eg_collector

Another successful pressy sawp. Hope you all enjoyed it.

May I wish all of you a very safe and Happy Easter.

Tobyle · March 19, 2008, 11:13:30 AM

Hasn't arrived as yet!

Humpybong · March 19, 2008, 06:13:35 PM

Your bunny used a slow turtle......but it is on its way Tobyle.

Tobyle · March 19, 2008, 06:48:08 PM

I'm not worried - I'm just glad my bunny made it to his/her/it's destination.

ElleKitty · March 19, 2008, 09:21:44 PM

Yanno, I'm beginning to wonder if I sent my packet to the right person now. o.o

News

Tobyle

Goose

djluster

Dumanyu

Goose

tyjulie

Yass

Dumanyu

tiddyathome

Tobyle

tyjulie

djluster

Goose

tiddyathome

Tobyle

Dumanyu

tiddyathome

tiddyathome

Tobyle