+southern_angel Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was just wondering if anyone will be hosting any missions from now till Christmas? I did a search for missions to see if anyone did have any from last year and it looked like there was only one. Some people didn't sign up because you know this time of the year is busy and expensive. I was just checking to see if anyone plans on hosting a mission so I can be on a lookout for it. Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Last year, River Cacher sponsored an Advent Mission. It was wonderful to open a little package everyday. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=262189 I do have to add that if you are thinking about this sort of thing, that it is a pain in the patoot to find and wrap 25 little presents and it cost a whole bunch to mail it. Mike coordinated it so that two people ended up exchanging (we didn't know this when we got our names assigned). That means that I got Pingos and she got me which ended up being a lot of fun. Oh and he also seemed to try to have the exchanges be international. Seems like there was a regular sort of holiday mission also. And a warm up sort of mission that I think lorca.nl sponsored. drneal sent a cool camo robe my way for that one... Edited September 17, 2011 by Toojin Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I was looking at hosting a Halloween mission... Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I need my yearly halloween and Winter holidays missions.... I'll host one if someone will host the other. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I need my yearly halloween and Winter holidays missions.... I'll host one if someone will host the other. As mentioned, I am looking to host the Halloween one. I will post a thread sometime this week for it. Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 okie. I'll start working on a single mission for December. Advent would be just way too much for me to pull off. Quote Link to comment
ChrisEMT1 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I would be interested in participating in a Christmas/winter holidays mission... I'll check back every couple weeks or so..... Quote Link to comment
+jpbarr Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 definately interested in a christmas mission Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 off topic, but can anyone tell me when the last pet mission was...I certainly could handle one of those after the holidays. ILYK Quote Link to comment
+MoonCatKDT & Peanut Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 off topic, but can anyone tell me when the last pet mission was...I certainly could handle one of those after the holidays. ILYK When I first started collecting coins, it was the first mission i participated in - before easter but definitely after january. Quote Link to comment
+MoonCatKDT & Peanut Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Cool idea for a christmas mission would be to do an ornament mission. Send one ornament and one coin. I won't be hosting so feel free to use that one if you want it. Quote Link to comment
Maine Family Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 off topic, but can anyone tell me when the last pet mission was...I certainly could handle one of those after the holidays. ILYK I looked through your forum post and it was February 21, 2011 and CCWashburn hosted it. Quote Link to comment
+southern_angel Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I'm glad to hear that we will be having Halloween and Winter Holiday/Christmas Mission. I will definitely be participating. We must have a Pet Mission too. Maybe November?? Or is that too many missions close together? I won't be hosting it so if anybody wants to make plans for it. I'm just making suggestions lol. Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I would be interested in taking part. I like the Holiday Ornament suggestion, and of course pet would be right up my street, however, Halloween might be tricky unless it is really soon or we shall have left for GCF. Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I too enjoyed the Advent mission, but realise it is far too late to organise now, even with airmail postage. Many of us have only international participation options. Others just can't afford it. If anyone is planning a Christmas mission, could they post soon...... as I have a mini Christmas (limited to exact quantities of extras) in mind - it will be international, but small in size. Oh, and for some of us - - - it is not a winter mission! Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ok - we are into Christmas countdown - nine weeks to go. Christmas missions must go out by the end of November to arrive in time (2 to 6 weeks airmail for international) So if anyone is planning one, it really needs to be listed NOW! That gives 4 to 5 weeks to put a mission together. Some of our Christmas mailing cutoff times down here in the Sth Pacific have traditionally been mid October, but this year our NZ Post has dropped the international slow snail mail. It cost over $70 today to ship a 4kg package to the US. So ...... If there is no mission posted by the end of my holiday weekend - next Sunday - then I'll list the mini mission. Be aware though, that you will need to be a regular forum participant to be part of the mission. One year, we had someone send just a pressed autumn leaf for a gift, and another just totally abusive of the mission organiser. So all who sign up will be openly listed on the forum, and all will need to post when the mission is received. One of my caterpillars is getting married in November, so I will be busy, so it will be a quick sign up period. It will not be a direct exchange, but a mystery sender mission. Quote Link to comment
+jpbarr Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ok - we are into Christmas countdown - nine weeks to go. Christmas missions must go out by the end of November to arrive in time (2 to 6 weeks airmail for international) So if anyone is planning one, it really needs to be listed NOW! That gives 4 to 5 weeks to put a mission together. Some of our Christmas mailing cutoff times down here in the Sth Pacific have traditionally been mid October, but this year our NZ Post has dropped the international slow snail mail. It cost over $70 today to ship a 4kg package to the US. So ...... If there is no mission posted by the end of my holiday weekend - next Sunday - then I'll list the mini mission. Be aware though, that you will need to be a regular forum participant to be part of the mission. One year, we had someone send just a pressed autumn leaf for a gift, and another just totally abusive of the mission organiser. So all who sign up will be openly listed on the forum, and all will need to post when the mission is received. One of my caterpillars is getting married in November, so I will be busy, so it will be a quick sign up period. It will not be a direct exchange, but a mystery sender mission. Sounds good:) Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Whoops.. I knew I forgot to do something. I'll get it posted tomorrow afternoon. Just FYI, it'll be a package Christmas mission, not an advent or anything. So start getting stuff together. Quote Link to comment
+DsrtMtnRox Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Can you tell me what a Mission is? I haven't been in the forums for long but whatever it is....it definitely sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment
+grodan & fiabus Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Great!! I am in for a christmasgiftmission, or an ornament mission. I have been waiting for this mission to get going but I do not have the time to host it myself so thank you!! God jul!! = Merry Christmas from Sweden and grodan Karin Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I'd be interested in a very small mission like ornament and a coin. but I can't do a large one as I have in the past because of the cost. the last one I did I spent more on it than I did for gifts for any member of my family! Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 A little while ago I was thinking about hosting a Christmas card mission like I did last year and then our house was broken in while I was walking my dog in the middle of the afternoon so, I was not in the best of mood The good news is that they catched the bad guys because they knocked on my neighbour's door first and told the lady they were looking for their missing dog. She got suspicious and watched them go away. A few minutes later her daughter spotted one of them through my kitchen window. They called the police right away. They had the time to leave our house but the police catched them in a nearby park. We should get our stuff back (laptop, Wii console and games, a watch, a ring, etc) The worst part is that they took our 3 GPS so, no caching since 10 days Don't worry, they didn't take our coins collection I am now in a better mood so, if some of you are interested it would be a card mission which would include only a trackable coin. It's up to you if you want to add a little something as long as it fits in the envelope. I will post this mission around November 1st and will give the names around November 25th. If everyone has his envelope ready to ship by then, I'm pretty sure all the recipients will receive their cards before Christmas. This mission is for the beginners who wants to see how a mission works and for those who don't want to spend too much money on a regular mission So, anyone interested? Quote Link to comment
+DsrtMtnRox Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I would possibly be interested but I am not sure what a mission is? I asked in this thread what it is and as of yet....no one has answered my question. It seems obvious you are sending something to someone but who are you sending it to? What is it all about? I would really like to know?? Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 A little while ago I was thinking about hosting a Christmas card mission like I did last year and then our house was broken in while I was walking my dog in the middle of the afternoon so, I was not in the best of mood The good news is that they catched the bad guys because they knocked on my neighbour's door first and told the lady they were looking for their missing dog. She got suspicious and watched them go away. A few minutes later her daughter spotted one of them through my kitchen window. They called the police right away. They had the time to leave our house but the police catched them in a nearby park. We should get our stuff back (laptop, Wii console and games, a watch, a ring, etc) The worst part is that they took our 3 GPS so, no caching since 10 days Don't worry, they didn't take our coins collection I am now in a better mood so, if some of you are interested it would be a card mission which would include only a trackable coin. It's up to you if you want to add a little something as long as it fits in the envelope. I will post this mission around November 1st and will give the names around November 25th. If everyone has his envelope ready to ship by then, I'm pretty sure all the recipients will receive their cards before Christmas. This mission is for the beginners who wants to see how a mission works and for those who don't want to spend too much money on a regular mission So, anyone interested? So glad they were caught and you will get your stuff back!! I'm glad you have a neighbor like taht one. They did something similar at my sister's house but they didn't catch the guys. I'd be in for a simple mission to US or Canada. I would possibly be interested but I am not sure what a mission is? I asked in this thread what it is and as of yet....no one has answered my question. It seems obvious you are sending something to someone but who are you sending it to? What is it all about? I would really like to know?? I will try to fill you in. someone sets up a mission with a theme. Like Laval K9 said above with a card and a coin. People then post in the mission thread that they want to join. The mission leader sets the dates to join, when to send the items out and sets up who sends to who. Sometimes people send a LOT of stuff and go over the top. Other times it is very simple. An unactivated trackable coin is required and the extra stuff is optional but more fun to the recipient. Sometimes 2 or even 3 coins could be required. For the most part it is a mystery who sends you the package but not all the time if the sender wants you to know. You would be required to post when your package is sent out and when you receive yours. Pictures of your package aren't required to be posted but it makes it more fun for the rest in the mission. I hope I haven't confused you too much! Quote Link to comment
+Laval K-9 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Now that I know that LadyBee4T is interested, we can have this mission. We now have 2 senders and 2 recipients So watch out for my post about this mission around November 1st. Quote Link to comment
+drneal Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 please add me to the list! as in past missions, I'm a pain to find a coin for that i don't have...the fun is in the suprise, and getting something in the mail! ILYK Quote Link to comment
+LewisClan77 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Please add me too. Quote Link to comment
+southern_angel Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Please add me also. I've been ready for this Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I am interested in both missions... Actually I am in a mission sort of mood ! Quote Link to comment
+DsrtMtnRox Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I will try to fill you in. someone sets up a mission with a theme. Like Laval K9 said above with a card and a coin. People then post in the mission thread that they want to join. The mission leader sets the dates to join, when to send the items out and sets up who sends to who. Sometimes people send a LOT of stuff and go over the top. Other times it is very simple. An unactivated trackable coin is required and the extra stuff is optional but more fun to the recipient. Sometimes 2 or even 3 coins could be required. For the most part it is a mystery who sends you the package but not all the time if the sender wants you to know. You would be required to post when your package is sent out and when you receive yours. Pictures of your package aren't required to be posted but it makes it more fun for the rest in the mission. I hope I haven't confused you too much! Nope you didn't confuse me. Thank you very much for the info. Now I know what's going on! Quote Link to comment
+doc256 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Whoops.. I knew I forgot to do something. I'll get it posted tomorrow afternoon. Just FYI, it'll be a package Christmas mission, not an advent or anything. So start getting stuff together. That sounds great. I'm happy that you will host this mission. I thought about doing it myself but haven't got the time this year. So thank you very much in advance. Quote Link to comment
+jpbarr Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I would have loved to take part in the Christmas missions but it turns out that we will be visiting family out of the country this year so would not be home to receive anything So to all who will take part have fun and I will be in on the ones after new year. Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Mission is live! http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=284127 Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Fabulous - as there is now a mission underway, I will be joining in the fun! The Christmas mini mission I suggested will be shelved for now. Thrilled to be involved again this year - love Christmas - great that it is totally international. And that all expectations are totally spelt out at the start! Quote Link to comment
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