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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
My goodness, it's that time of year again and a small black and white flippered fellow is waddling round impatiently, hoping for the chance to go adventuring to far-flung climes, spreading happiness to Shipmates around the world.

And one of those Shipmates could be you!

The Paschal Penguin is an Easter gift exchange. If you choose to sign up, your details will be sent to another Shipmate and you, in turn, will receive the details of someone else who also joined the game.

You then go shopping. This is the fun bit. You may spend up to a total of £5 on a surprise gift for your recipient. This is mostly on an Easter theme - very often chocolate related but not necessarily. You parcel it all up, post it to your recipient anonymously, and wait... (and possibly wait a bit longer).... for them to post on the thread to acknowledge its arrival and for a parcel to arrive at your address with a specially-chosen pressie just for you.

So, if you're keen to participate, sign up here and send me an email (or a PM) with your real name and address, whether you'd rather post within your own country or are willing to post overseas, and whether you have any preferences/allergies which you might want your sender to know about. In about a fortnight's time I will email you the details of the person you are to send a parcel to. Then it is up to you to get the parcel in the post to arrive around Easter time (and definitely by Pentecost at the very latest).

Mmmm... chocolate.....
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I'm in. I've already bought some rather nice chocolate! Will pm.
 

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
w00t! I'm in! Shall pm
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Count me in!
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
I'm in... chocolate will be very acceptable, as I've given it up for Lent. Somewhat foolishly, given the impending Ofsted...
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I'm in!
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Count me in!
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
I'm in too please!
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
And me!
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
Motherboard and JB wanting to participate. PM to follow.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Signing up too.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I'm in

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Oooh Oooh ooh, me too please :-)

Pm on its way
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Yes., I want in again.
Thanks for organising this, Pengy.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Thanks so much for doing this, Smudgie!
You do such a good job!


 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
We have signed up now.
The things, they shall be sent on time this year.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
I'm in too. Will send PM later.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Ooh goody, I do love having the opportunity to send random gifts to random people I may or may not know

I'm in!
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Celtic Knotweed and I are in (we'd rather not get each other in the draw if you don't mind - she'd just gloat over the postage she'd saved ).

PM incoming...

AG
 

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Posted by nomadicgrl (# 7623) on :
 
I'll play!
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
I'm in - PM sent. Thank you Penguin!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Goody goody! Yes please! Will send email after this post. Thank you Smudgie!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Me please!

Will send PM.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Me too please!

Will PM forthwith.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
So, twenty five people so far are poised and ready, waiting for the details of the lucky person to whom they are to send their gift. The penguin is busy exercising his flippers and webbed feet ready for his long and arduous but oh so rewarding journey.

Who else would like to join us? I'll give it until the end of the week then issue details on Saturday.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Me too. Anywhere as long as it's on this planet.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Smudgie
St Gwladys
joan knox
Rowen
japes
North East Quine
Qoheleth
St Everild
Meg the Red
Motherboard
JB
Gussie
Auntie Doris
Mrs Shrew
The Weeder
Ariston Astuanax
Elaine C
kingsfold
Celtic Knotweed
Sandemaniac
nomadicgrl
Earwig
Dormouse
Cottontail
Adrienne
Enigma


Now the fun bit begins. Totally random matchings... here we go.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I have made all the matches and had begun busily PMing details to everyone, but my ^%*^&$ internet keeps cutting out and I have to get up off my backside and go and reboot the modem every few minutes. I have reached patience-depletedness and will continue the task later this evening when I can face doing ANYTHING involving the INTERNET other than THROWING THE BLOOMIN' MODEM THROUGH THE WINDOW!

Move along please, nothing to see here... apart from a penguin stomping its webbed feet and throwing a tantrum.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Smudgie
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Bless you Smudgie. You are a heroic Penguin.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Got my recipient (Penguinee?). This is gonna be some fun .

Hooray for Smudgie!!
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Mission received and accepted!

Thank you Smudgie for fighting the interwebs on our behalf
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Presumably you're still fighting the interweb, Smudgie? I'm still sendeeless
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
I'm senderless too...
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Still no one to send to.....
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
me neither
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
We could always send to each other, St. G!!
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
s.t.i.l.l. f.i.g.h.t.i.n.g

and work has made it impossible for me to borrow a friend's computer today

However Mr Virgin Man is coming to visit tomorrow and hopefully will free me from this nightmare. Keep watching those inboxes.

(Those suffering from withdrawal symptoms could always send me chocolate while you're waiting)

Sorry for the delay.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
I've had mine - thank you muchly Smudgie! Now thinking about what might be acceptable. Internet connections are weird - they carry on for a long while then need a rest. I have just resurrected mine from such a rest by taking a hammer (no sorry I mean having to press the restart button) on my BT Hub. It worked!! Sympathies and hope it is sorted soon.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Phew.

After a long-awaited visit from Mr-Internet-Man, I would appear to have managed to finish successfully PMing on behalf of the penguin, just in time to go to work!

I trust that everybody now has a PM sitting happily in their inbox informing them of the recipient for whom they are to organise a surprise gift. (If not, contact me a.s.a.p so I can put that right).

Please post here once you have entrusted your parcel to the penguin to deliver and again once your own parcel arrives.

Mr-Internet-Man promises that the problem with my internet and telly is now fixed for ever and ever. Do I believe him?
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Thanks Smudgie! You are a wonder.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 

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Originally posted by Smudgie:
...Mr-Internet-Man promises that the problem with my internet and telly is now fixed for ever and ever. Do I believe him?

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If you do then I have a nice bridge I can sell you...
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
PM received. Thinking cap on....
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Message received
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Address received!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Thinking and Planning....
 

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
pondering and planning postal paschal possibilities...
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 

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Originally posted by joan knox:
pondering and planning postal paschal possibilities...

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Perfectly put!
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Paschal parcel posted!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Good grief! That's organised!! I'm still wearing my Thinking Cap.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Earwig! I am nowhere NEAR posting yet. Or even buying, beyond one special little item. Still planning like mad.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Parcel packed and presented to postal penguin.

(As it's a very long way to travel, the penguin will be hitching a lift on an aeroplane)
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Planing to pursue this post-weekend (i.e. on Monday!)
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Contents of the parcel now assembled. Plan to pack and send on Monday.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
The parcel is winging its way to its destination.
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
2 parcels, one for me and one for Motherboard winging it heir way to Wales and the UK.
Now we hope the penguins like the gifts we have chosen.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Does anyone else feel an odd connection with people you have sent parcels too? I find I take particular notice of their postings, and have to remind myself that we have not actually met!

[ 26. March 2012, 22:51: Message edited by: The Weeder ]
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 

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Originally posted by The Weeder:
Does anyone else feel an odd connection with people you have sent parcels too? I find I take particular notice of their postings, and have to remind myself that we have not actually met!

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Originally posted by The Weeder:
Does anyone else feel an odd connection with people you have sent parcels too? I find I take particular notice of their postings, and have to remind myself that we have not actually met!

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Me too.

I'm despatching Mr C on Thursday to purchase gift and it will be posted by the weekend.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I feel connected with many people on the Ship, especially those Ive had personal contact with - not just at Shipmeets, but those I've sent gifts to.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Paschal Parcel Posted. Penguin on her way.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Parcel packed. Off to entrust it to the penguin...
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Posted!
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Penguin has packed his little knapsack and started the long waddle south.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Today I have received an enigmatic package from Paschal Penguin. Thank you. I will resist the temptation to open it until Easter (if willpower will allow)!
My sendee, on the other hand, will not have to resist because I'm afraid the package is not yet posted though now packed and ready to go. It will be winging its' way on Monday - hope it will arrive in time.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I have already received a lovely laminated card with two dear Kitties on it telling me my parcel is on its way.

I, on the other hand, am still collecting goodies. I hope that MrD will finish his contribution today, so it MAY get posted tomorrow (if Mr D would be so kind as to go to get bread via the Post Office) Sorry, Sendee, it's looking as though Easter Week is a more probable ETA than Holy Week.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I am happy to know that the parcel I entrusted to the Penguin reached its destination and is appreciated!

I am listening out for the sounds of tiny flippers bringing one to me...
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Perused, picked, packaged and about to be posted.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Package entrusted into the loving arms of the postal system. It has some miles to travel --- fly quickly little parcel.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I managed to grab hold of a penguin today, so parcel is paddling it's way north-ward.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
A tired little Penguin arrived this morning. Tired not from the distance crossed, but from the weight of the wonderful pot of honey in his beak.

It is very special, obviously produced with love and care. I particularly like the little label on the back of the jar: 'Not Ecessively Filtered. Pollen Grains Remain'

We will save it for Easter morning breakfast.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I arrived home this evening to discover a suspicious bulge under my doormat. Upon inspection, the bulge proved to be, not the Penguin herself (as I had briefly hoped), but certainly the very next best thing: a terribly exciting parcel. Said parcel is unopened and waiting for Easter morn.

Thank you very much, Ms Penguin Ma'am.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Mr d met the penguin on his way to the post office and entrusted the parcel to him...he then says he spent some time teaching the post office ladies the welsh for Wales. There's a bit of an giveaway!!!
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Penguin parcel on it's way!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Mine has arrived, which is a bit embarrassing as I haven't actually even worked out what my penguinee will get...

Trying to save it for Easter day, but I think the postmark is a giveaway as to who it's from.

Fit like?

AG
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Apparently a packet has arrived for me. Since I'm not expecting anything from anywhere else, I can only conclude that my neighbours have kindly taken in a penguin and are looking after it for me.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Penguin came! Penguin came!

A lovely squishy packet with a Royal Mail sticker was waiting for me when I got home. I resisted opening it - for about 30 seconds.

I will nobly refrain from eating the teeny Lindt bunny or the Green & Blacks bars until Easter, but the nifty shopping bag will make its debut at the farmer's market on Saturday - if I can ever get it out from under the fuzzy little haunches of Elderkitty.

Many thanks, UK Penguin! (Great self-portrait in the card, BTW).
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Penguin parcel is on the way!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I can now confirm that my neighbours did indeed take in a lost penguin on my behalf.
 

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
Penguin has picked up parcel and poddled off into the mists...
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Well, there's a penguin wandering around our flat twiddling its flippers, waiting for me/Sandemaniac to finish coping with Real Life™ and get some parcels sorted! Looks like both our penguinees are going to get parcels nearer to Pentecost. Sorry.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
The flippered one has just left a parcel of Easter choccies at my door.

Thank you very much. I looking forward to tucking in tomorrow.

[ 07. April 2012, 08:24: Message edited by: ElaineC ]
 

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
le pingouin est arrivé!

*I will not open it, I will not open it...yet*

Thank you PP
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
Oh. Is that what this thread is about?

[Sings to self, sadly, in best Judy Collins voice]

Well ... maybe next year
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
I'm so sorry - the Penguin got seriously distracted by the sight of me up and down a stepladder, painting ceilings and washing windows. So distracted, he stayed to supervise, as is right and proper according to Elf'n'Safety.

I will send him on his way post-haste on Tuesday! It will still be within the Octave...
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
The penguin has now left the building....
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
I could not restrain myself and have opened my package. Thank you whoever you are - New Mexico looks tremendous. And lovely colourful cross too which i will be using to decorate my workplace.
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Oooh! Oooh! My Penguin knows me very well - I have soap made from Aberdeenshire rape oil, and jute twine for the garden all the way from Forfar spun on the original 1920s machinery (these things are important!), wrapped in a Verdant Works flyer - plus a bar of Tablet , which I am saving for a day in the lakes next week when we can see northwards across the Solway Firth. It seems apt!

Thank you very, very much. I think my guess from the postcode was spot on - Fit like, Quine?

AG
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Nae bad ava, Sandemaniac.

My church Women's Group* had a visit to the place they press the rapeseed oil; it was quite fascinating.


* Officially the Young Wives, but some of the Young Wives have grandchildren; in our congregation anyone without a bus pass is regarded as Young.)
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I am briefly the proud owner of two bars of the most amazing chocolate, one white, one dark. (99% Dark Chocolate - how is that even possible?) And a little collection of cards and postcards as well, which is a lovely touch. Thank you very much, most kind and generous penguin.

There is a cryptic signature in one of the cards ... Qoheleth ... is that you ...?
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Thank you so much for the first chocolate of Easter from Eton College. I reckon a penguin would look quite stylish in the uniform.

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Originally posted by Cottontail:
... Qoheleth ... is that you ...?

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
Thank you, thank you, lovely PP. Green fingers and thumbs will be happily exercised for planting of lettuce, dishes will be happily dried by the lovely Guernsey tea-towel, and the small yellow fluffy chick is now hanging out with some lambs on a books shelf.
Delightedly,
Joan K
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 

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Originally posted by Enigma:
I could not restrain myself and have opened my package. Thank you whoever you are - New Mexico looks tremendous. And lovely colourful cross too which i will be using to decorate my workplace.

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Originally posted by The Weeder:

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Originally posted by Enigma:
I could not restrain myself and have opened my package. Thank you whoever you are - New Mexico looks tremendous. And lovely colourful cross too which i will be using to decorate my workplace.

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The PP sent me a wonderful cross from New Mexico last year. I wonder....

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And I too have received a lovely cross from New Mexico ...
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
This is a much later addition. I'm not sure it counts as a Double Post as there are a couple of hours between the two...

I should have said, that I received a lovely cross from New Mexico a couple of years back, in case the New Mexican PP is starting to worry that S/he has amnesia!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Many thanks to the Penguin for the candle and the choccies. Both are very welcome
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
Motherboard and I are still waiting for a Paschal Penguin, but we had a wonderful Easter and we are glad you did too!

Maybe we have become too predictable; next year we will try some creativity. Perhaps we should host a Penguin Pilgrimage to Chimayo.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
An unexpected trip to the isle of wight resulted in me not being able to get the parcel into the post before today. It'll be committed to the waiting flippers of the penguin tomorrow morning and hopefully winging its way to one of those people who are still awaiting the arrival of a paschal treat.

Meanwhile, a cheery greeting from the open front door this morning heralded the arrival of a rather special-looking brown envelope. I am not going to open it until I have posted mine tomorrow (conscience doesn't permit!) .... but the eager anticipation is tantalising!
 

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Posted by joan knox (# 16100) on :
 
Hmmmm, have been pondering paschal penguin partner-in-crime... and am led to believe that Aunty Doris may have lent a helping hand to the be-flippered one?
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Have you ever seen a crying penguin? It happens whenever they deliver an empty envelope from Britain that's been cut open, the contents removed, and the USPS notes that it arrived that way.
So, on behalf of the Sad Penguin, I'd like to thank the Shippie who sent it on its way, even if someone obviously had their way with the package before it arrived.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
How very disappointing for you, AA.

On a related note, the Penguin (having been catching it's breath over Easter) is about the leave the building and depart for somewhere south of here.
As it has to waddle, swim, or fly over water it may take a few days.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
A penguin enlisted the aid of a French dormouse to deliver a fascinating pack of goodies - a CD with some interesting music, a cat book which I'm very pleased to rehome, a bookmark, mints, a shopping bag (very useful as we have to pay 5p for carriers in Wales), some unusual chocolate (I'd never come across blackberry and ginger!, a fridge magnet and a gorgeous card. Thank you - or should I say Merci Beaucoup!
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
So sorry to hear that, Ariston. That should be labeled as a crime and the postal authorities should be notified. IMMEDIATELY!

I had a lovely package chock full of good things today. My dear PP enclosed the loveliest note, too. The chocolates will be finished up before JB gets home. (I usually share, but these were really good). I am now wearing a lovely cross, have a pysanka for everyone to see, I can't wait to try the soap, and added some fabric to my 'stash'. My PP was extremely generous and has jumped up the list of my favorite shipmates.

One day, I hope she can come here for a visit. Thank you, PP, it is truly a fabulous day because of you.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I hope you like the music St Gwladys. I'd be interested to know what you like/dislike. Of course, MrD had to include some Elbow- his band du jour at the moment.
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Paired penguins paddling pentecostally penguineeward!

(anyone who suggests doing one of these for Quinquagesima can kiss my backside)

AG
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
The postman left a note saying that he had tried to deliver a package. I was out feeding my friend's cat. (See prayer thread; I kept a safe distance between myself and the cat!)

I'm not expecting anything, so hope it was my penguin. I'm looking forward to getting it tomorrow.

 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Came home after a long day to an interesting box full of wonderful things. Two lovely knitted ducks incubating chocolate eggs, TWO bars of chocolate, penguin eraser and a handmade bookmark. From someone who knows my tastes I think. Thank you, thank you Penguin you certainly made my evening.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 

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Originally posted by AristonAstuanax:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Have you ever seen a crying penguin? It happens whenever they deliver an empty envelope from Britain that's been cut open, the contents removed, and the USPS notes that it arrived that way.
So, on behalf of the Sad Penguin, I'd like to thank the Shippie who sent it on its way, even if someone obviously had their way with the package before it arrived.

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 

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Originally posted by joan knox:
Hmmmm, have been pondering paschal penguin partner-in-crime... and am led to believe that Aunty Doris may have lent a helping hand to the be-flippered one?

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The penguin may have visited these parts at some point... not to deliver me anything though

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I'm also still waiting; the post office package was something else.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Having at long last posted my parcel on Friday (multitudinous apologies, penguinee) I finally permitted myself to open the parcel sitting tantalisingly on my lounge table.

I was greeted by a very tall, very thin, very yellow, very fluffy er... thing. A parting of the hair revealed the eyes and beak of a very friendly bird who had clealy been busy laying chocolate eggs. More chocolate eggs, two bars of the most delicious chocolate and a bar of tablet......... I felt well and truly spoiled. And all entirely the most delicious tastes I could possibly have asked for.

Thank you thank you paschal penguin. I know I ought to know who you are, but I make a conscious decision when doing the random matchings to take no special note of who is given my details. If I thought about it, I'd remember, but I really love the anonymity and it's one of the few times that I can appreciate my encroaching senior moments. But it is a lovely lovely gift and I can only hope mine brings the same pleasure to its recipient.

(The Smudgelet has his beady eye on all the chocolate and tablet - Strangely enough his beady eye is hidden under a quantity of hair similar to a tall, thin, yellow, fluffy bird's!)
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
The penguin arrived! I received a penguin eraser, two knitted Easter chicks hiding a couple of chocolate eggs and a flower key ring.

Thank you

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by nomadicgrl (# 7623) on :
 
A procrastinating Penguin has Parted from the Port on this side of the Pond - and a very grateful Nomadicgrl received an amazing package of chocolate and goodies for which she was very grateful! Thank you penguin, sorry for delaying you so long on this side of things.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Thank you generous Paschal Penguin! I love the necklace ( though I may need to buy a new frock to go with it!) and the little purse & bookmark are gorgeous too. Of course, Mr D and I will share the chocklit eggs and the Very Bad Kittens have already started chasing the mice. They are also enjoying the tissue paper!! What a splendid, splendid parcel. I don't know who you are, and I won't think too hard...I kind of enjoy the mystery. Thank you again...
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
It has just occurred to me- I have reported on the safe arrival of my parcel, but have not said how much we are enjoying the honey it contained! It is rather special and truely delicious.

Thank you again!
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Thank you so much to my New Mexico Penguin for my parcel - a lovely cross - local to NM I'm thinking - and some truly spectacular pictures of holy places in the area. I too enjoy the mystery of the PP (well I don't know which of you it was do I).

Apologies for a bit of a delay in posting this; my parcel arrived before the weekend but I've not been able to post before today.

A big Thank You going out to Smudgie for the penguin-herding operations.

[ 17. April 2012, 06:59: Message edited by: Adrienne ]
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Just dropping by to report that most of my bar of tablet was consumed on top of one of the many hills called Dodd in the Lake District, this one with a fine view across the Solway Firth of the land from whence it came. The last bit is waiting for the Knotweed to get her Celtic backside high enough to see it too.

A propos of nothing, Dodd has quite the campest summit cairn I've ever seen - the local rock (syenite) is startlingly pink!

Smudgie, you are a saint and a goddess for doing all this every year.

AG
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
My gift arrived.... Lovely, lovely!
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
By my reckoning, the following people are the only ones still awaiting the arrival of their paschal gift (one being the responsibility of a very foolish penguin who allocated the same person to two people simply by missing my aim on the address list . Fear not, neglected penguinee, a gift will be on its way forthwith)

JB
Earwig
Japes
North East Quine
Celtic Knotweed

Please can you confirm that you have not yet received a gift and please can anyone else that I've missed post here so that I can keep track of the last few parcels.

It's been such fun reading what people have received... almost as much fun as opening (and devouring) my own parcel
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Hi Smudgie, no penguins have called at Castle Earwig yet. Waiting in hope!
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
No penguin has pitched up here yet.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Still waiting at Casa de JB.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
I have posted this evening, and am still to receive!
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Still no penguin post for me. Waiting and hoping... (at least I know my penguinee has received their parcel).
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
Replacement "The Post Is Evil" present received!
Oh, and to at least one of you waiting—it may be a little while, but it is coming together. Oh Believe You Me, we will make it worth the wait.
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Thank you, Aussie Paschal Penguin! I received a wonderful pressie from the other side of the world - a mousemat with gorgeous Australian dot art on it. I especially loved the croc - reminded me of our much missed Gator. I shall use it and think of a very kind Shipmate - thank you!
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
So I get home today and find another package sent via Royal Mail. Now I don't get those very often, so I'm curious.
I got TWO PP's!?!?!? Not only do children get clean drinking water, but I get perhaps the greatest Penguin Package ever?
Dear Penguinee: yes, you remembered that thread correctly.
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
And I got another parcel! A box arrived from Thorntons with some yummy milk choc and a box of caramels and fudges - phwoar!

Thank you, generous Penguin!
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
*Bump*
Is there a penguin still peregrinating the planet who ought to be calling in to my place? Or do I assume that the postal services have kidnapped the poor penguin?
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Still no presents recorded as arriving for
JB
Japes
North East Quine
Celtic Knotweed

I have contacted the senders for these parcels but had no reply as yet, apart from the sender of Japes' parcel who this morning informed me it was returned to sender. Japes, did you miss the card the postman put through the door telling you to go and collect your parcel? Would it be safe to resend it?

In the meantime, anyone fancy sending spares?
 

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Posted by neandergirl (# 8916) on :
 
Happy to!
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Hello, I'm happy to send too!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I'm happy to send another, Smudgie.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I can confirm that no penguin has arrived here.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
I'll send a spare, if necessary.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
Sorry - I realised I PMed Smudgie, and forgot to post the relevant information here...

The Paschal Penguin, after picking up a nasty dose of flu whilst here and losing the plot in the recovery process, has finally recovered enough to be on the way south from here. (The intention was to post on the way home from work, on 19th April... and things went dramatically downhill on the way home.)

I had no card through the post from the post man - but, I do have neighbours who have sent things back to sender, rather than post through the correct door, and there are three roads of the same name in the city in the middle, so if the post code is wrong, things have gone astray!! It's worth double checking...

The first week of June should be safe for a retry as I'm home for half-term.
 

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Posted by AristonAstuanax (# 10894) on :
 
And the Perky Pentecostal Penguin is off! Yes, I've have my reasons for being late, but, at long last, the package is in the post.

Now let's see if it gets there intact . . .
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
One recovered-from-flu-penguin dropped by today and left me a parcel. Many thanks for the assorted Green & Blacks - perfect size for random chocolate munchies! Also perfect in that I can usually eat a bite-size bar of 70% dark without triggering migraines - the temptation to keep eating the bigger bars can be too much at times

Chocolate now being saved to munch on when reading
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
The Pentecostal Penguin arrived with a package.

WOW!

I am now a tea drinker.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
I am delighted to report the Paschal Penguin has arrived!

Thank you so much for the chocolate which has arrived after the most exhausting two days at work, and which will be enjoyed with much enthusiasm to celebrate all 15 of my students completing and passing their courses.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
And now all complete! And before The Nativity of St-Jean-Baptiste!


 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Huzzah!
Thank you so much to everyone who's taken part. It's been fun, as always, to watch each person's gift arrive.
Now, where's Santa?
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 

 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
NEQ, has your gift not arrived? Have my calculations gone amiss and your parcel gone astray?
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
No, no penguin has passed by here.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by North East Quine:
No, no penguin has passed by here.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Smudgie:
Now, where's Santa?

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