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I honestly have no idea, I imagine it varies from place to place. It's probably best to stick it in an envelope to be safe.
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Sep 16, 2018 21:05
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Posted so they have it by the end of the month, but that still gives you like three weeks. No themes at the moment, maybe later if people want them we can add a (probably optional) theme. Join us!
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Sep 23, 2018 19:14
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Right, everyone should have an email telling them who to send it to. I sent the first few from another address by mistake [ratqueen@...], but it's still me. Don't forget to put the country on the address when you're posting international, like I keep doing. Any questions?
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Oct 1, 2018 18:26
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Seems fair to give the recipient first look, but once they've got it (or after a week or two after you post it), go for it.
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Oct 12, 2018 00:28
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 My card arrived! Thanks, Johnny-on-the-Spot! I love the Creation of Adam reference in such a grungy context. Was the original digital or hand painted? I'm guessing digital from the wallpaper pattern, but other than that I'm not sure. Also, how did you trim the corners on the card? I'm well impressed with the production on it.
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Oct 21, 2018 02:03
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I've never seen one of those before - might have to grab one.
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Oct 21, 2018 16:55
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That is super cute. Hella nerdy, but cute. 
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Oct 23, 2018 01:41
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I got it intact! First time I've ever got a letter with a fancy seal like that, very cool.
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Oct 23, 2018 14:50
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How we doing on the cards? Has anyone not received theirs yet?
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Oct 29, 2018 19:10
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Well that's not great. Fucken goons. I'll drop an email to the people sending them to y'all tomorrow, give them a kick up the arse.
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Oct 30, 2018 01:18
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drat, that is sweet!
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Oct 31, 2018 11:50
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Hah, yeah, I've had that one - just say 'art', it's simpler.
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Nov 1, 2018 00:01
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Everyone in for another round? I'll send out names/addresses this evening.
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Nov 1, 2018 16:57
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Shinmera, I'm having trouble sending mail to you - it's bounced a couple of times, sent from different accounts. Are you receiving other mails ok?
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Nov 2, 2018 00:25
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Ignore me, reading is hard.
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Nov 15, 2018 10:47
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It did!  She's so happy, thankyou! :3
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Nov 29, 2018 17:43
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Yes, I will make a new list tonight! Who's still waiting on cards from this month?
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Dec 2, 2018 08:18
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NO SUN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-J3nJerAyQ&t=243s Oh yeah, you should all have your next victim marked on your email-map now. e: Johny-on-the-Spot posted:I still haven't gotten my cards yet but I'd like to another month. I've emailed the goon responsible. It's one of the problems with the chain-letter format, you can do your thing and not receive one in return. Not much to be done about it other than  at the naughty goon.
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Dec 3, 2018 21:07
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I meant it as 'to be done for january', but apparently I'm the only one that made sense to, given my inbox. 
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Dec 4, 2018 00:35
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Wow, that took it's sweet time arriving! Better late than never, I guess.
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Dec 8, 2018 14:38
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Hey everyone, just a reminder about this month's cards - there's maaaaybe still time to get them out on time if you forgot about them in the christmas rush!
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Dec 27, 2018 01:39
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Baby Jesus is very disappointed in all of you. 
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Dec 30, 2018 01:01
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Thanks for my metal as gently caress card, Ben Nerevarine! Time to put some black metal on and burn a church or two!  I'll send out lists for this month's cards tomorrow. e: How do people feel about trying an optional theme this month?
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Jan 5, 2019 14:19
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January emails are out! Because I spent last night watching strange people shouting at a cider tree to scare demons into bits of toast, the theme for this month is ritual. Interpret it how you will, and feel free to ignore it if you have a better idea!
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Jan 6, 2019 13:28
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I've just got a 5mm one, but I've not really had a chance to use it yet and see how playing-cardy it is. I'm hoping to get this month's card done in the next couple of days, I'll post pics of the corners when it's done.
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Jan 17, 2019 00:19
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Anyone else missing December's?
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Jan 20, 2019 22:24
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Goddamn slacker goons. If we're doing this in a year's time, I think maybe we'll just skip december. 
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Jan 21, 2019 17:51
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Have people's cards been arriving ok? Everyone's gone awful quiet!
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Jan 31, 2019 10:21
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"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds, unless it's proper minging out." It's the start of feb, so it's time to send out next month's emails. I'm a bit worried by how quiet the thread has been though, who's still waiting on cards?
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Feb 2, 2019 03:21
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Isn't he a delightful harmless clown?  Coincidentally, this month's theme is monster, and I've just sent emails to everyone with your recipients. Welcome to all the new people!
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Feb 2, 2019 20:00
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 A ritual to raise the dead. Thanks, Durneez! I really like your use of PoV for this, very clever!
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Feb 11, 2019 18:11
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Yeah, imgur works well. e: ffs, I always get the most boring snipes.
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Feb 11, 2019 21:29
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Wow, you sure don't make life easy on yourself, do you? That's one hell of a tricky composition!
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Feb 14, 2019 01:10
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I have poked your sender-goon. Today I received a very cool letter with another letter inside. Thanks, Crocobile, the mini-envelope is super cute, but I don't think you need to do that for international post.  It's hard to see on the scan, but the seal is of a bee. I don't know if that's any connection to the totally-not-a-body being dragged off to totally-not-a-shallow-grave in the forest, but it sure coordinates well! Thanks for the card!
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Feb 23, 2019 20:05
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Hmm, I wonder who those could possibly be from?
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Feb 27, 2019 00:08
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Nice! I really like the texturing.
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Feb 27, 2019 00:19
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It's March! I'll sort new targets (and a theme) tonight, is anyone still missing their card for Feb?
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Mar 3, 2019 17:26
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Hmm, ok, would people rather delay a week to give stuff time to show up? This idea falls apart if people aren't receiving cards, I'm not sure what to do really.
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Ah! If you have more experience of these, perhaps you can help? We're struggling at the moment with communication - people either aren't getting or aren't posting that they've received their cards, and it's all getting a bit tangled up. Is there a 'usual' way to keep track of this stuff? What I've been doing is just randomising the list order and emailing a 'target' to everyone each month, and letting people deal with it themselves, is there a better solution?
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