SUBSCRIBE VIA RSSWell, I’m now safe and sound at home after a whirlwind trip to Chicago for an event with Sears. Lots to come on that as it proved to be a humor blog bonanza. Very much in a good way. Quite honestly, I have a week’s worth of posts that will practically write themselves. I’m too drained and tired to start tonight, but get ready.
The event was great. Wonderful hosts, wonderful people, wonderful bloggers, and wonderful accommodations. Not to mention the packages of Chips Ahoy and sleeves of Oreos that I snarfed for breakfast. Yee-haw!
Before leaving for Chicago I mentioned that I’d be happy to send a postcard to any reader who wanted one. All they had to do was email me their address before noon Friday. I had NO idea how many of you were out there lurking in the shadows. Based on historical comment counts, I expected I’d have to send 12-15 postcards. But you all shocked me.
The final tally?
97.
97 postcard requests.
The only place within walking distance that I could find postcards was Walgreen’s. And I think they knew it because they charged me $.99 a pop. I know it’s been a long time since I’ve purchased postcards but I figured they’d at least be like 2 or 3 for a buck. Nope. In the end, I purchased 100 in case there were latecomers, which there were (shout out to “The Great Chi Chi”, whose request came in an hour ago).
Even though it cost over $100 just for the postcards (and I don’t even want to think about postage right now), I loved it. You’ll all find the postcards to be borderline illegible but understand that the first few were gorgeously written. Over time, especially after writing and addressing 50, 60, 90 different postcards, the hands and fingers get a little testy. The last few are going to need interpreters.
Destinations include Ireland, England, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and more than 20 states in the USA. I even had a request come in from someone in Chicago. And yes, he’s getting one, too.
One of three wrist-wreckin' batches.
First, to everyone, thank you. It was invigorating to see all of the different addresses and read all of your notes. Even the one that asked to be reassured that I wasn’t a serial killer (I hope I eased your fears…the question about your sleeping habits was in jest…or was it?).
Second, know that ALL of the postcards are written and will be on their way soon. I couldn’t mail them from Chicago due to time constraints so they’ll be postmarked right here in my hometown. They’ll leave Tuesday since Monday is a national holiday here in the US.
Third, all I want in return is your participation in my upcoming “Take Me With You!” initiative. It’ll require nothing more than a photo and an email. Details to come. Of course, if you’d also like to send me a postcard, I’d love it! Except the Chicago dude. I think I’ve seen enough photos of Chicago to last me a while.
Tomorrow, those who avoid my blog like the plague on weekends will miss out on “My 50 Shades of Gray Experience”. But come Monday, I have a ton of things to share, and at the very least, they’re gonna make ya smile.
With that, good night! I’m off to ice my wrist.
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I had a feeling you’d get waaaaay more requests than you thought you would! I waffled a bit on whether or not I’d request one, and finally decided I would spare your poor testy fingers haha.
I’m so glad you had a good time in Chicago! Can’t wait to read all about it, lol.
Now you have to send me your address. I can’t send a Chicago postcard but I’ll send you one from our famous little home town! Don’t let me down, now.
Message sent- you asked for it!
That brings the total up to 98- I’m definitely thinking you’ll break 100! And I will be sending a reply postcard, for sure!
It is traditional among my people to return all favors with baked goods. Just saying.
Well, that actually works out great because it’s a tradition among my people to eat baked goods.
I am already picking out the wackiest Postcard i can get my hands on for you. Right now it’s a tie between one with a three legged sheep and one with a grandpa in swimsuit, diving gear and an umberella. If you have any preferences, let me know
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If you can find a three-legged grandpa, that’d be the winner.
Your hotel didn’t sell postcards? $.99 each, wow… feeling guilty for requesting one. Concerning the serial killer thing, it was just a joke… hahaha…?
Don’t feel guilty at all, I LOVED having that many requests. Quite honestly, it was a total thrill.
I await with bated breath your Fifty Shades of Gray experience. And your postcard.
Both are on the way!
I didn’t want to request a card either, seemed like you had more than enough to buy and address. It would be cool though, if eveyrone you sent a postcard to sent you one back!
As I told Liz, you HAVE to request a card. It’ll be from our lil’ town here but it’s really no big deal to add a few to the list. Hit me up!
oo i like this project! i’m happy to send a return post card, whee=)
i mean photo and email lol dammit i shouldn’t reply to anything till AFTER my first coffee..
This the thing about cats. They can’t type without caffeine.
I’m another who lurks but didn’t request the postcard. I believe you have a core of fans who are uber-considerate to the point that we could forego a personalized word. If you become famous, I’m going to regret this.
First of all, what’s all this “IF” jazz? Second, let me send you a postcard from our little hamlet. I would love to get to 100.
i too was going to fore go a postcard…until you threw that last request out there. i felt it was my duty to remind you: be careful what you ask for…you just might get it! in my defense, i did request the card to be written by someone much cuter than yourself (and she probably has better handwriting). =o)
I’m glad people took me seriously and requested postcards. It means so much to me that people love to read, play along, and encourage all my shenanigans. And for the record, an epileptic monkey has better handwriting. And is probably much cuter than myself as well.
I am so glad to have met you. You crack me up. So glad that I now have a new blog to read. You know i’m anxiously awaiting that Fifty Shades of Grey post.
Kris
Likewise, it was such a blast. I looked forward to the breaks so we could all clown around.
Thank you for attempting to fix my Droid. I’m sure you could have done it if you weren’t limited by poor engineering.
Kamryn’s going to have to pound the pavement ringing bells again to help you pay the postage for all those postcards! I didn’t want to contribute to a potential case of carpal tunnel, so I didn’t ask for one. Truth be told, I’m holding out for a ride on Perry.
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Isn’t it nuts how excited we all are to get personal mail? I honestly cannot remember the last time I got something in the mailbox that wasn’t a bill or junk. I think this postcard deal is very cool and my hat is off to you for writing on all of them! Hopefully the damage to your wrist will be temporary.
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I read but also figured you’d have more than enough requests without adding mine to the pie. Kudos to you for getting them all written out so quickly! Looking forward to reading about the trip…
…let’s put it this way: the last time I got ANYTHING other than bills and ads in the mail – is longer than I can remember. Getting something PERSONAL in one’s mailbox is akin to roses at the door or a free chocolate cake delivery (and I am still waitin’ on the latter…) – cause for celebration! Now you need a ‘postcard fund’ site for the next trip – to cover postcard, postage, and personal assistant. Maybe GoFundMe?
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You know, from the minute you offered to send postcards I thought, “well, so much for that whole $15 a day book.” …unless you include the phrase “and don’t offer to send postcards to your fans” to to your asterisked comment.
I am so sad I missed the post about you going to Chicago and wanting to send postcards. Stupid stuff like my job and my kid preventing me from being on the internet 16 hours a day instead of the current 4 hours.
Darn, I get busy and dont get to check your blog for a few days and I miss all the fun!! Glad you enjoyed Chicago! Also impressed you can still type after completing all those postcards. You crack me up. Can’t wait for your upcoming posts!!!
I cannot WAIT to hear what you have to say about Fifty Shades…this is gonna be good, I just know it
I love sending post cards to friends! In fact, on my recent family vacation, I sent my friends a bunch of them. All talking about how the battle against the crab people had finally begun. i kept them up to date on the day to day crusades to bring the bastards down. Then, at the end, I sent them different crab recipes.
What else were we to do with the carcasses??
DON’T JUDGE ME! ;o)
Hope you had a blast!
Valerie
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Fabulous meeting you the other day. Love the idea of getting addresses, an old school scribble is good and something not thought of enough. See you at the next event.
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I never leave comments but I have been reading your blog for some time now….I’m upset I missed this postcard opportunity but it’s awesome that you have more fans than you’d thought!
For those that love the idea of sending and recieving postcards from all around the world: Postcrossing.com is a site that matches you random to someone else, if you send a postcard , they let someone else send a postcard to you
I am so sad. My internet went down for several days while I babystepped through the getting it fixed process. I’ll admit to delaying the fixing somewhat because it was so nice watching my children use their minds again. We are totally having no tech days in my house from now on. I check your blog daily for new posts and would love to have a postcard from you to put on the fridge next to my autographed bookplate from Jenny, a.k.a. The Bloggess. How about I send you a self-addressed, pre-stamped postcard and you wait until your wrist heals to send it back? (I’d give you puppy-dog eyes, but it’s hard to beg properly on the internet.)
Dang. I missed out too! Can’t wait to read the new posts though!
Add me to the list of “wanting to save you from carpal tunnel” people.
Also, I live fairly near Chicago (on the Indiana side), so I really didn’t need to see a postcard of it.
Although, I wouldn’t have minded something other than bills and junk in the mail…
But, the cost of postage!
Thanks for the emotional roller coaster! :^D
As I told you (I think), I receive postcards from all around the world. I am excited that I requested one and am going to virtually send you ice for all that writing. Wow!
If per chance, after your hand heals, I would love to receive one from your home town too. Am I asking too much?
Thanks a ton and you will be hearing back from me soon.
Peace…Naila Moon
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Aw, MAN! This is what happens when I decide to take a hiatus from the internet. Bummer–because a postcard from my hometown would have been kinda epic. Looking forward to the posts, though!
I have to confess, I’m a lurker too. Love the blog, the humor and your updates. I’ll bet the flood of postcard requests (before and after the deadline) came as quite a nice surprise!
Keep up the good work (and Mrs. Telling Dad, too).
I love postcards. My husband travels all the time for work and he sends me a postcard from every place he’s been since we started dating. Even the places we go together, I still get a postcard in the mail! I have kept each one of them – the very first one was from May 2007 when we first met, and he sent me a postcard from Hawaii telling me that he hoped I would have a nice summer. It is a very sweet chronicle of our relationship.
That said, you deserve a medal for 97 postcards. Wow.
You underestimated the power of those of us who lurk, read and enjoy.
What a great experience for those people to get a postcard from you! I know in the new way of doing things…email and such, that must have taken a lot out of you to do. I’m sure they’ll treasure them always….
My postcard arrived today! Thanks!
Transcript of a conversation with my family:
Daughter 1 – Hey, you got a postcard from some guy named Greg. Who is he?
Me – Uh, some guy I know from the, um, Internet.
Husband –
Daughter 2 – Have you met him before?
Me – Well, no.
Daughter 1 – And you gave him our address? This stranger?
Daughter 2 – Way to set an example.
*Husband raises eyebrows.
Is there an address that we can send a postcard to you?