Indiana_Parrothead
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Both boxes are on the move and both are traveling from Virginia to Washington state. Box 1 is going from Sterling VA to Spokane WA and box 2 from Blacksburg, VA to Lacey WA. Both are on the 5th leg of the journey.
Pass it Forward - BOX #1
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mmyshrall
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Box #1 arrived safe and sound. Now to ponder the contents and what I want to keep... :biggrin:
I will turn it around as quickly as I can.
Michael
I will turn it around as quickly as I can.
Michael
John Smith
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Oh boy!! Thai means I'm next. Yoohoo!!
Krash
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It looks like from that map that mmyshrall and I are pretty lonely guys. Not many pensters around us participating. Boo Hoo! :frown:
avbill
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can't wait i have a lot of goodies for the box!
Indiana_Parrothead
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What is going on with Box 1, it arrived on the 9th and no word no pictures after that. Is it on the move again?
Mike
Mike
mmyshrall
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Box #1 will be leaving Spokane today. Pics and tracking number to be posted when I return from the post office.
Michael
Michael
mmyshrall
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mmyshrall
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Help or I will have no peace!
On a separate note, can whoever put the gold/purple acrylic blank in Box #1 please send me a PM on where it was obtained? SWMBO saw it and wants more of these.
Help, please?
Thanks,
Michael
On a separate note, can whoever put the gold/purple acrylic blank in Box #1 please send me a PM on where it was obtained? SWMBO saw it and wants more of these.
Help, please?
Thanks,
Michael
Indiana_Parrothead
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Box 1 is headed back across the county again. This time going from Spokane WA to Lowell MI
toddlajoie
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Michael, do you mean the one on the far left in your photo?
If so, I'm pretty sure that is one of the standard acrylic acetate blanks you will find at Berea, Woodcraft, Exotics, etc. I'm not sure, but it sort of looks like AA-07 ( Pearlized swirls of bronze, violet and blue ).
mmyshrall
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Thanks for the reply, Todd. Yes, the blank in question is the one on the far left.
I had to do some searching after following up on your suggestions and think that I have found the source of this one. It took awhile, but you helped get me started in the right direction; I just needed to massage Google a bit.
Michael
I had to do some searching after following up on your suggestions and think that I have found the source of this one. It took awhile, but you helped get me started in the right direction; I just needed to massage Google a bit.
Michael
mmyshrall
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Woohoo! I just got the text that Box #1 arrived at the Lowell, MI post office. Here's hoping you will get it today, John! When I get back from Tennessee next month, I will post pics of the pens I make from what I kept from the box! :biggrin:
Michael
Michael
John Smith
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Just received " The Box". I will be pondering what to snatch, and what to refill it with. Will get it to the Post Office saturday morning. Well, at least the wife will, as I will be working.
John Smith
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keithbyrd
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All right - it should be just around the corner! I'm waiting PATIENTLY!
Jeez -John - you could have driven it over here!
Jeez -John - you could have driven it over here!
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John Smith
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I actually thought of driving it to you, but I've been so busy at work I just couldn't swing it. My wife nailed it for me this morning and said it should be delivered on Monday. Hope you like what's in it!
keithbyrd
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Thanks John! I am looking forward to it! Hopefully it will get here before I get home from work Monday!
Indiana_Parrothead
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Box 1 has a real short trip this time, Lowell MI to Milford MI the last status was yesterday and it was processed through Allen Park MI so maybe it will still be delivered today....
John Smith
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It shows delivered. Hope Keith finds some goodies in the box. And the envelope. I really stuffed it..
nascrdad
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Yeah, Keith pm'd me ans said it was packed.
Hendu3270
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WooHoo!! gettin' close...
keithbyrd
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I got it yesterday - Trying to figure out what to keep - got some neat stuff to put in and take out!
It will be in the mail tomorrow!!
It will be in the mail tomorrow!!
keithbyrd
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The box is in the mail - supposed to be delivered Friday - tracking number 9114901189866366612803
I tried valiantly to repack it the way I got it but there was no getting by the postal inspector - they made me put it in the next bigger box - said something about abusing a flat rate envelope!
I just got back from a trip to Brazil and did part with a little something I brought back!
I tried to post a picture of what I took out but have been unsuccessful - what is the trick?
I tried valiantly to repack it the way I got it but there was no getting by the postal inspector - they made me put it in the next bigger box - said something about abusing a flat rate envelope!
I just got back from a trip to Brazil and did part with a little something I brought back!
I tried to post a picture of what I took out but have been unsuccessful - what is the trick?
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keithbyrd
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Ok - I figured it out!
Here is a picture of what I took out!
Here is a picture of what I took out!
Indiana_Parrothead
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A long trip for Box 1 this time. Going from Keith in Milford MI to David in Laguna Hills CA. Here is the map
Hendu3270
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Yep, and then it goes from California to Pearland, Texas and right back to California!! Some may argue that we are abusing the United States Postal Service. I say hurry up and bring me my goodies Mr. Mailman!!!!:biggrin:
Indiana_Parrothead
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Chris it is a good thing you are not still on the bypass list:biggrin: I wouldn't say we are abusing the postal system, I look at as we are keeping it open, you know steady work....
Mike
nascrdad
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I should be getting it Friday. I will get pics of what is in it, and what I will take, but will leave the "what I put in" to the imagination. I will see if I can pack it back up. It may stay a medium box to Texas.
John Smith
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Yah, the post office gave my wife a little grief over the size of the package. They told her one piece of tape was allowed over the flap. Well, my one piece went round and round. LOL. They did let it go though.
I think the trick is to get an overstuffed envelope or box into the USPS system without actually taking it to a postal clerk at a Post Office. I routinely send greatly abused boxes & envelopes with lots of clear packing tape holding it all together with no problem. A route carrier comes by our office every day to pick up & drop off mail - he always takes my packages & never complains about them. If a clerk gives you grief, you could walk away from the counter & put it in the drop box - I'm pretty sure it would get processed rather than returned to you.
Here's what the official USPS manual says about Flat Rate boxes & envelopes:
1.7 Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes
Any amount of material may be mailed in a USPS-produced Priority Mail Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope. When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
1.7.1 Flat Rate Envelopes—Price and Eligibility
USPS-produced Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes are priced at a flat rate regardless of the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or domestic destination. See Notice 123—Price List for applicable prices.
At one place at the USPS web site where "rules and restrictions" regarding flat rate boxes & envelopes are listed is the statement that "special prices apply to bulky packages". However, I can't find any statement like that in the official USPS manual and the official USPS price list (Notice 123) has no mention of any such special rates for bulky flat rate packaging.
I don't know why some clerks are being horsey about bulky packaging - they advertise "if it fits, it ships up to 70 pounds". Now you tell me how are you going to get 70 pounds of anything in a flat rate envelope without making it bulky?
Here's what the official USPS manual says about Flat Rate boxes & envelopes:
1.7 Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes
Any amount of material may be mailed in a USPS-produced Priority Mail Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope. When sealing a Flat Rate Box or Flat Rate Envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.
1.7.1 Flat Rate Envelopes—Price and Eligibility
USPS-produced Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes are priced at a flat rate regardless of the actual weight (up to 70 pounds) of the mailpiece or domestic destination. See Notice 123—Price List for applicable prices.
At one place at the USPS web site where "rules and restrictions" regarding flat rate boxes & envelopes are listed is the statement that "special prices apply to bulky packages". However, I can't find any statement like that in the official USPS manual and the official USPS price list (Notice 123) has no mention of any such special rates for bulky flat rate packaging.
I don't know why some clerks are being horsey about bulky packaging - they advertise "if it fits, it ships up to 70 pounds". Now you tell me how are you going to get 70 pounds of anything in a flat rate envelope without making it bulky?
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Cmiles1985
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Other than lead or gold, I'm not seeing 70 lbs in a flat rate envelope. I don't think they'd insure the latter.
On the upside, it may be a large flat rate box by the time it hits Corpus Christi
On the upside, it may be a large flat rate box by the time it hits Corpus Christi
Hendu3270
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I didn't hink about it like that Mike. We are doing our part in aiding "job security" for the USPS....but shouldn't we be getting paid for helping...
nascrdad
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It's about 3 miles away. Can't wait. I will take photos, remove some goodies, add some goodies, and drop it off at the post office Saturday.:biggrin:
nascrdad
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Its here....... Someone didn't like it. Everything is ok. I Will send pictures of the contents tonight. WOW!!!!!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Hendu3270
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Goodness!! I'm sure you were excited and all, but you didn't need to drop kick it into your house.
nascrdad
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I think Keith upset someone at the Post Office????
Goodness!! I'm sure you were excited and all, but you didn't need to drop kick it into your house.
keithbyrd
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Wow! I promise it was a new box when it left my hands!!!
Don't post pictures of the contents only what you keep!!!
Don't post pictures of the contents only what you keep!!!
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nascrdad
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Here is what I took out.
Now it has 2 full Small Flat Rate Boxes inside. I will drop it in the mail tomorrow. Enjoy what is in there Chris. Thanks to ED and everyone before me for the great things in the box.
Now it has 2 full Small Flat Rate Boxes inside. I will drop it in the mail tomorrow. Enjoy what is in there Chris. Thanks to ED and everyone before me for the great things in the box.
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nascrdad
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The box is on the way to Texas to Hendu3270. The tracking number is 9405903699300190983456. Lots of goodies inside.