+sweetlife Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 EMAIL SENT: 11/10/14 NAME RECEIVED: 11/24/14 MISSION SENT: 12/1/14 MISSION ARRIVED at DESTINATION: MISSION RECEIVED: 12/22/14 I received my package today all the way from Australia. I'll wait until Christmas day to open it. See, how a good girl I am Claire yes you a a wonderful friend/gal. I wish you a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. If my last Package doesnt arrive by wednesday it will have to wait to be opened until I return from my Christmas/Anniversary Vacation In Florida. I am happy to leave the cold Wisconsin to Sun and warm weather in Florida. Your two posts prior melted my heart. God Bless. ~Valarie and Barry of sweetlife Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 EMAIL SENT: 11/10/14 NAME RECEIVED: 11/24/14 MISSION SENT: 12/1/14 MISSION ARRIVED at DESTINATION: MISSION RECEIVED: 12/22/14 I received my package today all the way from Australia. I'll wait until Christmas day to open it. See, how a good girl I am Claire yes you a a wonderful friend/gal. I wish you a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years. If my last Package doesnt arrive by wednesday it will have to wait to be opened until I return from my Christmas/Anniversary Vacation In Florida. I am happy to leave the cold Wisconsin to Sun and warm weather in Florida. Your two posts prior melted my heart. God Bless. ~Valarie and Barry of sweetlife Merry Christmas to both of you! Have fun in Florida, wish we could join since we have drizzle and rain in the forecast for Christmas Quote
+Hai&Ko Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Little Update: MISSION 1: EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 15, 2014 NAME RECEIVED:NOVEMBER 25, 2014 MISSION SENT:DECEMBER 06, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: DECEMBER 20, 2014 MISSION RECEIVED: MISSION 2: EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 15, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 06, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: DECEMBER 21, 2014 MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 20, 2014 Greetings, Hai&Ko Quote
Maine Family Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) All three of our missions are complete. All arrived at destination and all received. Thank you for the wonderful missions and thank you for hosting the mission. it was fun. Maine Family: Email sent: November 15 NAME RECEIVED: November 24 MISSION SENT: December 1 (going international) MISSION ARRIVED: Yes it arrived on December 22. MISSION RECEIVED: December 20 from Hai&Ko in Germany. Thank you!! That is the cutest coin and is going in with my holiday coins that we bring out every year. Thank you for sharing a part of your country with me. My grandsons and I loved the candy. Maine Guy: Email sent: November 15 NAME RECEIVED: November 24 MISSION SENT: December 8 MISSION ARRIVED: December 10. MISSION RECEIVED: December 20 from Canada. He loved the guitar coin. S.F.G. Thank you! Maine Kam: Email sent: November 15 NAME RECEIVED: November 24 MISSION SENT: December 6 (going international) MISSION ARRIVED: With a sigh of relief, yes on December 20! MISSION RECEIVED: December 10. Kam loved the ice cream cone and the Minnie Mouse. Edited December 22, 2014 by Maine Family Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Just want to reassure Getzie family #2 and Pingo Rob, your missions will be sent on December 23rd so don't wait by the mailbox especially if you don't want to have frozen butts Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Posted December 22, 2014 Just want to reassure Getzie family #2 and Pingo Rob, your missions will be sent on December 23rd so don't wait by the mailbox especially if you don't want to have frozen butts Hope it's ok to write down the b.... word on the forum Quote
+oiseau_ca Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Et bien, pourquoi pas. On embarque. / Why not? We're in. EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 19, 2014. NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 25, 2014. MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 10, 2014. Just on time!!! MISSION ARRIVED: DECEMBER 22,2014. MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 12, 2014. Thank you very much, Krazy_Kajun!!! We will opened it on December 24, and post the picture. Unless we can't resist the tentation... Merci pour l'organisation, Claire. / Thanks for hosting, Claire. COMPLETED!!! Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Mission #2 has arrived here, but remains unopened (for now - temporarily I'm sure) We had a big Annual Geo-event and Toy Drive to host tonight. More later ... Opened the package from Hai&Ko but have not opened the coin. Will wait til Xmas for that ... Also included some yummy-gummies and chocolates ... VERY nice, thank you !! Now we're waiting for 1 last outbound mission to arrive at it's destination across the big pond. We will then be complete. Quote
+Getzie family Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 Just want to reassure Getzie family #2 and Pingo Rob, your missions will be sent on December 23rd so don't wait by the mailbox especially if you don't want to have frozen butts Hope it's ok to write down the b.... word on the forum Quote
Dofferson_Katch Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 While at work i got a text message from my wife telling me a mission package arrived in the mail, as curious i am i asked my wife to open the package and send me a picture of the contents. Inside the package i found a nice card and a JukeBox Geocoin. Thank you Krazy_Kajun for this gift, happy holidays ! MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 9, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 23, 2014 MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 9, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: MISSION RECEIVED: Santa-Dof was a bit lazy and lacking inspiration but the two packages are on their way now ! Let's hope they will make it in time across the big pond:-) With tomorrow as being the last day before Christmas i am worried my 2 mission partners won't receive their package in time :-( Quote
+sweetlife Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) First Of all I like to say Thank You So Kindly for the 4 Noel Christmas Missions I have received: Roy Nevedanick, Chantal, Guido Beckers and Bo Rasch/EBOA. I had alot of fun taking pictures of all the gifts that I received. I waited patiently until this evening to open them all before heading to Florida tomorrow for Christmas Vacation. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Years from Our House to Yours. ~Valarie of sweetlife Enjoy the photo's. More photo's to follow: Edited December 24, 2014 by sweetlife Quote
+sweetlife Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) First Of all I like to say Thank You So Kindly for the 4 Noel Christmas Missions I have received: Roy Nevedanick, Chantal, Guido Beckers and Bo Rasch/EBOA. I had alot of fun taking pictures of all the gifts that I received. I waited patiently until this evening to open them all before heading to Florida tomorrow for Christmas Vacation. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Years from Our House to Yours. ~Valarie of sweetlife Enjoy the photo's. More photo's to follow: Edited December 24, 2014 by sweetlife Quote
+Ogima Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) My second and last mission reached my mailbox this weekend. Thanks Nevadanick for the coins and the chocolate. You made not only me, bur also my girlfriend very happy! Still hoping my second mission will make it in time to its Canadian mailbox. I just hope that the not-so-bright woman at the post office put the postage on correctly. If by any chance a certain Canadian coiner receives a package with due postage on it, please mail me and I'll settle it. Edited December 24, 2014 by Ogima Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 YAY ... both of my Noel Missions are complete in both directions. ... Only waiting to open the coin from Hai&Ko. Will post pics then !! AWESOME Noel Mission Claire !! ... you always are the hostess with the mostest !! Now we'll just sit back and wait for more pics and reports from the other Missionaries ... :drama: Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Here is the day before Christmas list of the people who didn't receive their missions or haven't say so GeoCharmer81 sweetlife #5 Getzie family #2 (will be late) Turlutortue #1 Krazy_Kajun #1 Krazy_Kajun #2 AlliedOz #1 AlliedOz #2 Dofferson #2 (not yet) TrinIzzyCar #2 pingos #2 Rob (will be late) Bartians #1 (not yet) Hai&Ko #1 Dazzle007 TeamEccs21 47 people have received their missions and 15 are still waiting. Only a few hours left before the Big Day. I don't think everyone will get his package before the 25th though but hopefully before New Year's Day Edited December 24, 2014 by Laval K-9 Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 I just send a few messages to those on the list just in case some of them already received their missions. I sure hope I can shorten this list very soon. The only problem is that I sent too many e-mails (7) and have to wait for the last 2 Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 The last two are out. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a few positive answers Quote
+LadyKarine Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) I'm in for 2 EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 22, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 5th, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: DECEMBER 10th, 2014 to Maine Kam MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 9th, 2014 Florian from Germany (sorry I don't know your caching name) EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 22, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24,2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 5th, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 17TH, 2014 Thanks Dofferson for the nice box of goodies and Merry Christmas Merci Claire d'organiser la mission !!! Edited December 24, 2014 by ladykarine Quote
Dofferson_Katch Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 9, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: DECEMBER 17, 2014 MISSION RECEIVED: DECEMBER 23, 2014 MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: DECEMBER 9, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: MISSION RECEIVED: Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 This was too funny not to share with those waiting for their Missions to arrive ... and with so much popcorn yet to eat ... Merry Christmas to all !!! Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 This was too funny not to share with those waiting for their Missions to arrive ... and with so much popcorn yet to eat ... Merry Christmas to all !!! Thanks Roy for keeping our spirits high, especially for those still waiting. I wonder how many hours we have left today for postal delivery. Some of us are already celebrating the 25th :drama: Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Posted December 24, 2014 One by one, the names are taken off the list. Here is the December 24th list of the people who didn't receive their missions or haven't say so GeoCharmer81 sweetlife #5 Getzie family #2 (will be late) Turlutortue #1 Krazy_Kajun #1 Krazy_Kajun #2 AlliedOz #1 AlliedOz #2 Dofferson #2 (not yet) pingos #2 Rob (will be late) Bartians #1 (not yet) Hai&Ko #1 Dazzle007 TeamEccs21 48 people have received their missions and 14 are still waiting. Only a few hours left before the Big Day. I don't think everyone will get his package before the 25th though but hopefully before New Year's Day Quote
+AlliedOz Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 Happy to be in for this years Mission thanks Claire. Down for two servings of egg nog EMAIL SENT: 10/09/14 NAME RECEIVED:25/11/14 MISSION SENT:4/12/14 MISSION ARRIVED: 17/12/14 boiler-todd MISSION RECEIVED: 24/12/14 Yet to be opened. EMAIL SENT: 10/09/14 NAME RECEIVED:25/11/14 MISSION SENT:4/12/14 MISSION ARRIVED: 22/12/14 Laval K-9 MISSION RECEIVED: 24/12/14 yet to be opened. Sorry I have been extra busy and forgot to update. Xmas morning here right now at 4:45 am, just finished work and saw an e-mail reminder from Laval K-9! sorry!! Pics when I open them after about an hours sleep!! Quote
+TrinIzzyCar Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 As usual I am super slacker Here is my fab gift from our wonderful Claire And a super surprise from Santa whom is unknown at this time BUT I'm a super detective as well hehe. So I did some in depth research but bribing didn't work so the search conyinues .... Any how it was well needed as I have been having a cru!mby end of year so whom ever Santa is thank you I loved the gifts and beautiful lighthouse coin... Quote
+TrinIzzyCar Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT:December 23rd....... Yes we all know I'm like the worse mission partner ever. MISSION ARRIVED:December 15th ( thank you Claire I loved my gifts and the Hot chocolate was spot on yummy!) MISSION RECEIVED: MAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 10, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: December 23rd ..... Head down in shame MISSION ARRIVED: MISSION RECEIVED: Now time for research.......... Quote
+GeoCharmer81 Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!! Still waiting... Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 24, 2014 Posted December 24, 2014 The rest of you waiting patiently for your gifts .... :drama: ... haven't figured it out yet .... Quote
+Turlutortue Posted December 25, 2014 Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) EMAIL SENT: 11/10/14 NAME RECEIVED: 11/24/14 MISSION SENT: 12/04/14 MISSION ARRIVED at DESTINATION: MISSION RECEIVED:12/1/14 THANKS Stebens6!!!! Love Love Love the coins EMAIL SENT: 11/10/14 NAME RECEIVED: 11/24/14 MISSION SENT: 12/04/14 MISSION ARRIVED at DESTINATION: MISSION RECEIVED: 12/20/14 THANKS secret santa !!!! Love 2 tone coins Edited December 25, 2014 by Turlutortue Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Posted December 25, 2014 Got a few replies and I could take some names off the list. Here is the December 24th list of the people who didn't receive their missions or haven't say so GeoCharmer81 (not yet) sweetlife #5 Getzie family #2 (will be late) Krazy_Kajun #1 Krazy_Kajun #2 Dofferson #2 (not yet) pingos #2 Rob (will be late) Hai&Ko #1 (not yet) Dazzle007 TeamEccs21 (not yet) 52 people have received their missions and 10 are still waiting. Only one hour left before the Big Day. I don't think everyone will get his package before the 25th though but hopefully before New Year's Day Quote
+Hai&Ko Posted December 25, 2014 Posted December 25, 2014 Here is the picture of the Mission I received in time. Thanks to Boiler-Todd for the very nice coins and the "can-colder". P.S.: The bottle was not included in the delivery and only added to illustrate the functionality of the can-colder. Greetings, Hai&Ko Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Posted December 25, 2014 I opened my package this morning A nice card showing Santa on the beach, such a lucky guy Some tasty chocolate, a cute little kangaroo and two very beautiful geocoins, an Eye of the Tribal Flower and a 12-13-14 Last Sequential Worldwide Multi Event. Thanks AlliedOz for the great gifts! Merry Christmas to Craig, Tanya, Hunter and Brooke Quote
+TrinIzzyCar Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Which version is the 12 13 14 coin Quote
+TrinIzzyCar Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Never mind lol if I was paying attention I would have read which one it was huh Quote
+pingos Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 This morning I opened the package for Pingo Mar Thanks Barry and Valarie for the nice package with the cute penguin. Claire thank you very much for organising this always lovely mission Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in good health for all of you! Quote
+Bartians Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Received my 2nd and last mission on Christmas Eve just in the "Nick" of time. What a spread that Yanagi sent from the other side of the world. Our family has about decided to move to Germany just for the chocolate. Thanks so much for the great Cache Wars Ulm edition coin and many many goodies! My 2 missions are complete. Thanks Claire for once again hosting a fun mission. Quote
+mo pirate Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 EMAIL SENT: NOVEMBER 9, 2014 NAME RECEIVED: November 24, 2014 MISSION SENT: November 26, 2014 MISSION ARRIVED: December 2, 2014 MISSION RECEIVED: 12-3-14 THANK YOU! OK here it is! THANK YOU SO MUCH Joe the Mailman!! I do not have it so good choice! Quote
+AlliedOz Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Happy to be in for this years Mission thanks Claire. Down for two servings of egg nog EMAIL SENT: 10/09/14 NAME RECEIVED:25/11/14 MISSION SENT:4/12/14 MISSION ARRIVED: 17/12/14 boiler-todd MISSION RECEIVED: 24/12/14 Yet to be opened. EMAIL SENT: 10/09/14 NAME RECEIVED:25/11/14 MISSION SENT:4/12/14 MISSION ARRIVED: 22/12/14 Laval K-9 MISSION RECEIVED: 24/12/14 yet to be opened. I BIG thank you to both of my mission buddys, the coins are a welcome addition to my collection, as I rarely purchase anything these days unless it is a yearly series I have been getting for a while (compass Rose). So I'm extremely happy to have some new metal and appreciate the extras as well. Thanks once again! Yes the pictures are big, but generosity needs to be shown off Quote
+longtomsilver Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 I hope you all had wonderful Christmas days and Holidays. I want to say THANK YOU to my Mission Buddy ... hihi you know who I mean and you really shouldn`t be worried that you didn`t found something from my wishlist. I love the ones you sent. THANK YOU and have all a very partyful New Years Eve. The Picture shows also my other incoming missions for Christmas. Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 I hope you all had wonderful Christmas days and Holidays. I want to say THANK YOU to my Mission Buddy ... hihi you know who I mean and you really shouldn`t be worried that you didn`t found something from my wishlist. I love the ones you sent. THANK YOU and have all a very partyful New Years Eve. The Picture shows also my other incoming missions for Christmas. ... can we see more of what appears to be a miniature Nativity at the top of the pic ?? Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Posted December 27, 2014 It's nice to see all the cool stuff people received in their packages Can't wait for the mailman to return to work now Quote
+Ogima Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 EMAIL SENT: 11/10/14 NAME RECEIVED: 11/24/14 MISSION SENT: 12/04/14 MISSION ARRIVED at DESTINATION: MISSION RECEIVED: 12/20/14 THANKS secret santa !!!! Love 2 tone coins Glad it did arrive! You're welcome. Quote
+longtomsilver Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I hope you all had wonderful Christmas days and Holidays. I want to say THANK YOU to my Mission Buddy ... hihi you know who I mean and you really shouldn`t be worried that you didn`t found something from my wishlist. I love the ones you sent. THANK YOU and have all a very partyful New Years Eve. The Picture shows also my other incoming missions for Christmas. ... can we see more of what appears to be a miniature Nativity at the top of the pic ?? Do you mean the pic from our nativity set? Its from my grand parents and should be about 70 years old. I love it. Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 27, 2014 Posted December 27, 2014 I hope you all had wonderful Christmas days and Holidays. I want to say THANK YOU to my Mission Buddy ... hihi you know who I mean and you really shouldn`t be worried that you didn`t found something from my wishlist. I love the ones you sent. THANK YOU and have all a very partyful New Years Eve. The Picture shows also my other incoming missions for Christmas. ... can we see more of what appears to be a miniature Nativity at the top of the pic ?? Do you mean the pic from our nativity set? Its from my grand parents and should be about 70 years old. I love it. Yes, yes, YES ... it is sooooo realistic and detailed !! Thank you for sharing. ... It is pieces and beauties like this from our pasts that today's youth has no idea about. Well, most youth anyway ... Quote
+nevadanick Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Mission #2 has arrived here, but remains unopened (for now - temporarily I'm sure) We had a big Annual Geo-event and Toy Drive to host tonight. More later ... Opened the package from Hai&Ko but have not opened the coin. Will wait til Xmas for that ... Also included some yummy-gummies and chocolates ... VERY nice, thank you !! ---------------------- Finally got to open the last Mission ... from Hai&Ko a great All Seeing Eye Glass geocoin ... VERY nice !! The coin with the nice card ... Thank you !! Chocolates and gummies .... ALL GONE !!! ... Our missions are complete. Now we wait for more pics of the remaining Missions to be posted ... -------------------------------------- Edited December 28, 2014 by nevadanick Quote
+LadyBee4T Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 My 2nd mission arrived at its destination on Dec 22 by the tracking number but not yet posted here as received. That makes my missions complete. Thanks so much Claire for hosting again! Quote
+Laval K-9 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Posted December 28, 2014 Here is the December 28th list of the people who didn't receive their missions or haven't say so GeoCharmer81 (not yet) sweetlife #5 Getzie family #2 (will be late) Krazy_Kajun #2 Dofferson #2 (not yet) pingos #2 Rob (will be late) Hai&Ko #1 (not yet) Dazzle007 TeamEccs21 (not yet) 53 people have received their missions and 9 are still waiting. Still hopeful that they will receive it before New Year's Day Quote
+GeoCharmer81 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) I SAW SANTA---almost!!! As I returned from shopping for pet's foods (yes, more than one stop for that)the mailman was putting a package in my mailbox. My amazing Mission arrived from Dofferson in the Netherlands!!! :wub: Words cannot express how awesome the Mission gifts are!!! I opened the package to find a "box" shaped like an old book that contained a lovely note, a Christmas Card, a candle, some yummies and not one, not two, but THREE COINS!!! This time, pretty sure I figured out how to add pictures!!! MANY THANKS to DOFFERSON for the wonderful Christmas surprise!!! :wub: And, to CLAIRE for hosting (again)!!! :santa: Breaking out more popcorn to await the delivery of the remaining Missions "This time, pretty sure I figured out how to add pictures!!!"---or, not!!! Still trying. Edited December 28, 2014 by GeoCharmer81 Quote
+GeoCharmer81 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/track/4727fe7f-c601-404f-9ded-e57c4a005744.jpg?rnd=0.3307742 http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/track/large/9a3731b1-33e8-42f2-ad9a-4b99126c908b.jpg http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/track/large/ee8749ee-a7d9-4eb6-8252-33f08eb49521.jpg http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/track/large/16d1fac5-d42e-48f2-a952-55d9f3d48f30.jpg http://imgcdn.geocaching.com/track/large/4d09143d-6c9f-479c-bb7b-c662a8c3ce53.jpg Getting closer!!! Had to find a post from Nevadanick in my Halloween Mission thread. Put the pics on one of my Coin pages. But, couldn't figure out how to get the images to show instead of the http. Edited December 28, 2014 by GeoCharmer81 Quote
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