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WANTED: Brown cardboard packages tied up with tape

20 years ago

Well it's only one package, but the song says packages. My swap box is on its way to the wild blue yonder! Here's a hint: it's NOT going east, so that leaves out everyone in South Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean, due east of Philadelphia.

Should arrive in 3 - 7 business days. I hope it's three, or at least this week. I'm so happy it's oudda here. I hope everything makes it in tact. This is such fun.

Ann T -- check your email if you haven't already. Thanks.

Pam

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bubbeskitchen
20 years ago
Pam, I know the feeling, my package is out for delivery today..so excited. Here is my hint: the state has grass and trees. heheheheh...
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
My goodness, it could be me! There are plenty of trees and grass in PA.

Renee, you must be checking the tracking number every five minutes. I know I will be once it gets closer to the optimal delivery date!
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bubbeskitchen
20 years ago
I just did check with packtrack and it was delivered. It's in someone's "Garage"

Where are you? Why aren't you home? Go to the Garage! Just tell me it isn't rattling.

Bubbe
stacy3
20 years ago
now why in the world would they put it in the garage when I have this big front porch??? phooey - guess thatone's not mine either...

Stacy (who's off to look in the garage ANYWAY!)
paulines
20 years ago
I'm pretty pathetic when it comes to swaps - I usually wind up memorizing the tracking code-lol
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
I have a trees, grass and a garage! Sometimes the delivery people leave stuff there, but usually at a bench by the front door. They leave the REALLY BIG stuff in the garage.

It could be me! It could be me! Rats, I have to stay at work for three and a half hours, then forty minutes to get home... tick, tick. Hurry up, clock.

I'm off to see where my box has gotten so far. Probably not far!

Pam
annie1992
20 years ago
Well, I'll have to check the garage when I get home but I sure don't see how anyone would get in. They always just leave it sitting on my front porch.

I guess I'll check anyway, just in case.....

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dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
I have a trees, grass and a garage! Sometimes the delivery people leave stuff there, but usually at a bench by the front door. They leave the REALLY BIG stuff in the garage.

It could be me! It could be me! Rats, I have to stay at work for three and a half hours, then forty minutes to get home... tick, tick. Hurry up, clock.

I'm off to see where my box has gotten so far. Probably not far!

Pam
traceys
20 years ago
No garage but a barn and my UPS driver knows better than to put something in there. I'll hit him. My mailman however puts packages in my truck and doesn't leave a note in the mailbox to let me know.

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wizardnm
20 years ago
Guess I had better check my garage too... lot's of trees and grass around here.

Nope, nothing there.

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dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
98 minutes until five, plus forty minutes commute. Oh please don't let there be any traffic tie-ups.

And if it's not me --- I can live with it. Sniff.
bubbeskitchen
20 years ago
Bubbe is strumming her fingers on the table.

I took a walk in the cool Manhattan air (Ha!) Went to see Solomon and still am not distracted enough.

Guess I'll read more from the Pirate's Pantry and whet my appetite for a cool glass of wine.

Cheers!
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
Okay -- I'm home. Giess what!! I still have trees, I still have grass, I still have a garage, but I DO NOT have a package from Renee.

The suspense continues. In the meantime I almost got killed at an intersection by some yahoo speeding down the road. I was going to pick up a chicken caesar salad, not rushing home to see if I got a prezzie!

Pam
maggie2094
20 years ago
Oh, Darn Pam!

My package says it was delivered today at 11:45 am. Post office tracking is not as good as UPS - no other info.

Also to a place with trees and grass;) Okay, I'll drop a big hint - a state that has two words!!
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
Pencil Vania?
bubbeskitchen
20 years ago
You're hilarious Pam!! I'm giggling and sorry, but it wasn't you. Please drive responsibly; whatcha gonna do if yur pardner gets gone?

Careful what ya wish fer, could be we're pardners next time. LOL

Another hint: the state had a movie star married to a garblegarblestaticstatic.......bbbbbbbhheeeeeh...disconnect
maggie2094
20 years ago
LOL PAM!!!!!!

Bubbe - you bad!
jessyf
20 years ago
My box will be sorta X-rated so the recipient better not have young 'ums around.
maggie2094
20 years ago
Okay, I'm east of Pam - not getting that one.
Bubbe is in the same state.
Jessy - I'll send my guy away to sleep away camp ASAP!
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
Since when is New York east of Philadelphia? Seems I always travel north to get there. Tee hee.

Bubbe, I swear I saw my life flash before my eyes. That other car missed me by millimeters. My family would have been wondering "what the heck is this package??" and I would not be there to tell them what's up. Whew.
maggie2094
20 years ago
I am on Lawng Island...gum snapping...it's like east of you, like okay?

heee oh wait...do I still have a chance?

Oh, that is scary - glad you are safe.

Hope my swapmate got everything safe and sound.
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
My brown cardboard box made some major progress overnight. I hope it's on someone's doorstep tomorrow. It's darn close now.

Between checking this forum and the tracking info on the package, I am not getting a lot of work done.

And, like, you know, Long Guyland is Northeast of Philadelphia!
maggie2094
20 years ago
lol
Me, Me, Me (raising my hand)!!!
dedtired
Original Author
20 years ago
OKAY. PAY ATTENTION! Everyone in North America should stay home today and watch for a big brown truck. My swap box is in its destination city -- or small town -- or suburb -- or rural location -- or whatever.

After seeing some of the contents of the other boxes, I am wishing I could suck it back and be a bit more creative. This is my first swap. I'm still learning!

Anyway, I'm excited. I hope s/he likes it.

Pam

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