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Originally posted by Smudgie:
...preferably anonymously, though this is a little tricky with customs labels, of course...

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The last time I participated (several years ago), I just used "Paschal Penguin" as my return address and on the customs forms. The person at the Post Office probably thought it was a Mexican name or something!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Yeah! I am in too. Please. Just the thing to cheer us all up in the post Christmas doldrums.

I send my gifts from Paschal Penguin too, or my initials, depending on my mood. I add my post code and my friendly neighbourhood Post master has never commented. He has raised his eye-brows, but never said a word!
 

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Posted by Pigwidgeon (# 10192) on :
 
The one time I got raised eyebrows from my mail carrier was when a Secret Santa gift came addressed to "Pigwidgeon." If he asked, I was going to say that was my dog's name.
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
Motherboard and JB signing up.

PM to follow.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Gatecrashing the PP thread with a big thank you to my second santa who sent me a lovely notebook, bookmark and chocolate which arrived yesterday.

And, using the thread for its intended purpose, I would like to sign up for PP please - I'll be happy to settle for just one gift like the rest of you
 

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

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I love the penguin. Me too, please!
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Oooh... Definitely! Pm incoming
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I'll give it a try. The last time I received nothing.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Yes please, Paschal Penguin! I'd like to join in.

PM about to be sent.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Messages received so far from:

St Everild,
Heavenly Anarchist
cheesymarzipan
St Gwladys
Elaine C
JB
Motherboard
Cottontail
Mrs Shrew
Pete C
Dormouse
Smudgie

I don't seem to have details yet for:
Pigwidgeon (are you playing or were you just being helpful?)
The Weeder
Adrienne
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I've pm'd you as well.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Sorry, yes, you're on my "have received a message from" list, but I had a senior moment whilst typing it up Please forgive me.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 

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Originally posted by Smudgie:
... I had a senior moment whilst typing it up

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and I had a senior moment between posting I wanted to take part and sending you a mail, sorry
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
I'm in! PM on the way.
 

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Posted by Smarty Pants (# 17561) on :
 
ooh, pick me, pick me! this looks like fun!
i think ill play!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Yes please
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
My secret santa came! I'm sooo happy I'm off to PM her right now to say thank you! To my joy it contained hot chocolate, two decorations which are now hung on the bouquets for the wedding, chocolate and orange tea, snow and all wrapped up in some awesome material!

I'm now mentally bouncing about the room!
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 

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Originally posted by Smudgie:
Sorry, yes, you're on my "have received a message from" list, but I had a senior moment whilst typing it up Please forgive me.

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When I saw my name wasn't on the list, I assumed I'd had a senior moment and forgotten to pm! I'm always pleased to realise other people have senior moments too!
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I *think* I've pm'd you too, but I'll send the details again in case it was a figment of my imagination.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I have pm'd you too, but I am not on your list of those who have!
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Please my I play? Have sent a pm!
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Updated list, and this time I'm fairly confident I haven't missed anyone (though doubtless I'll be proved wrong):

St Everild,
Heavenly Anarchist
cheesymarzipan
St Gwladys
Elaine C
JB
Motherboard
Cottontail
Mrs Shrew
Pete C
Dormouse
Smudgie
The Weeder
Adrienne
Earwig
Campbellite
Smartypants
Kingsfold
Sophs
North East Quine
Gussie
Lyda Rose


So, Pigwidgeon, are you going to play?

And who else would like to join us? It's a lovely bit of Easter fun.

With Easter on 31st March, I'll keep this open until 24th February, then try and get the matching done that following week so that you have a month to get those gifts and pop them in the post. So if you know someone who normally likes to play along, or a newcomer who might like to share a bit of Easter joy with a fellow shipmate (and get a surprise parcel in return!), then give them an elbow in the ribs now!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
We visitd a rtaher nice supermarket today, so I have, potentially, bought mt Paschal Penguin gifts. All I now hope is that a) they tie in with my recipient's likes and dislikes and b) that I can keep them out of reach of the cat.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Is that a nice way to refer to your husband, St.G?


 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
I'm in!
 

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Posted by Kasra (# 10631) on :
 
I'm in! K x
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by PeteC:
Is that a nice way to refer to your husband, St.G?

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quote:

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Originally posted by The Weeder: An Abby who once lived with us made a valient attempt at a hot water bottle.

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:

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Originally posted by The Weeder: An Abby who once lived with us made a valient attempt at a hot water bottle.

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Safadin is an Abby..

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Say no more....
 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
I'm in! PM on the way.
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Yes! Fun! I'm in! Will send PM
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Me too - PMing ASAP
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Updated updated list:

St Everild,
Heavenly Anarchist
cheesymarzipan
St Gwladys
Elaine C
JB
Motherboard
Cottontail
Mrs Shrew
Pete C
Dormouse
Smudgie
The Weeder
Adrienne
Earwig
Campbellite
Smartypants
Kingsfold
Sophs
North East Quine
Gussie
Lyda Rose
Qoheleth
Emendator Liturgia
Kasra
Belle Ringer
Churchgeek

Still awaiting confirmation and contact details from Sandemaniac and Celtic Knotweed.

Let me know if I've missed anyone, won't you?


With Easter on 31st March, I'll keep this open until 24th February, then try and get the matching done that following week so that you have a month to get those gifts and pop them in the post.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Two days to go. Any more for any more?
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
PM got sent at lunchbreak on 20 Feb.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
CK, you two have been added to my database but I just thought I would wait for anyone else before I posted the final list. Final list we now have, however. I shall do the matching tonight and start distributing information through the remainder of the week. Watch those inboxes (and make sure they have space!)
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
The penguin's been busy playing with an online random name picker and is now sitting looking very pleased with himself as his secretary devotes her evening to sending out the results of his matchings. Hopefully everybody has a PM in their inbox this evening - I hope you're all happy with who you've got.

(If you really are unhappy - for example you've sent that person a present three years running already - then let me know a.s.a.p)

A reminder, with the exception of one person who's been given a specific deadline, can you all aim to get your gifts into the post so that they have time to arrive before Easter? And the spending limit is the equivalent of five pounds sterling. If there is any problem with sending your gift, then the sooner I know, the better.

Right, get organised, get choosing, get sending, and start watching the post
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
Am I too late? I e-mailed you just now, Smudgie. Jumping up and down in anxiety.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Likewise........
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
PM box full, so sent emil
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Honestly, you two, there's always one... and this time there's always two. At least.

And as for you, Rowen, you're a fine one - your PM box is full too! Watch your emails for incoming.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Thanks... And suitably chastened... Am clearing pm box ASAP....
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Ooh, a package was delivered today with some lovely Easter treats! Clever Paschal Penguin with a Gloucester postmark...and delivered on my birthday, too.

Thank you.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Today I went to the post office to mail 2 packages to Great Britain. I am believing that it will get there for Easter and our little "Pengees" will enjoy what we sent them.

MB and JB
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
My parcel was sent on Wednesday and should be paddling it's way westward as fastas a penguin can paddle
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
I also posted my penguin parcel on Wednesday.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
I received a Penguin Package today - a card from York Minster, and two little red wrapped presents, which are going to stay wrapped until Easter Day. Thank you very much to my Penguin-person!
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
My parcel to my Penguinee will, by mutual consent, be hand-delivered the week of Easter IV.

My gift will doubtless be received that same week.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Packing present up today so it will go in the post tomorrow.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Posted. I missed a trick though. En route to the Post Office I was getting my Ecover bottles refilled, when our First Minister walked into the shop. If I'd thought, I could have asked him to sign my Penguinee's parcel, which might have added an extra interest. (On the other hand my penguinee might have thought "Who?")
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Prepared and packed but it may not make the PO until Thursday. We'll see.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Thank you, Elaine C! The penguin popped by today, looking quite at home amidst the snow. My daughter was at home today, as her school bus isn't running, so we opened it together.

We were both delighted by the beautifully crafted tin and card. The chocolates will be saved till Easter.

You are very talented! I love that the tin is personalised with my initial. Many, many thanks!!
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 

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Originally posted by North East Quine:
Posted. I missed a trick though. En route to the Post Office I was getting my Ecover bottles refilled, when our First Minister walked into the shop. If I'd thought, I could have asked him to sign my Penguinee's parcel, which might have added an extra interest. (On the other hand my penguinee might have thought "Who?")

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If I was the recipient, I'd have been well excited! I secretly think Alex Salmond is quite hot.
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
The penguin departed yesterday for the north. Wearing snow boots. Hope it arrives safely....
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Penguin dispatched over the sea. Hopefully he can swim fast to get to Forrin Parts before next week!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
There's a penguin camping out in my local post office as it got there too late to catch the evening collection, so it will start its travels tomorrow morning.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
The parcel has been entrusted to the sacks of La Poste but it is going by the slowest method (and the cheapest!) possible. I hope it will get to its destination before Easter...but it may be a little late. Apologies to the Sendee if they are on tenterhooks!
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
The penguin arrived today with a very exciting parcel. Housemate ran downstairs and called up "it's for you. From New Mexico" At which point I named the shipmate and I was glad to see I was right

I sent the penguin on it's way with an exciting parcel of it's own!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Aha! I too have a parcel from New Mexico! Could it be that the fates have thrown us together again, JB and Motherboard?? I think that is the third gift I have received from you both - and I sent one to New Mexico a couple of years back too! It's like having two very lovely Santa-Penguin penpals.


I shall save the gift for opening on Easter Day, and shall post my proper thanks then. Until then, much excitement.

In other news, the Penguin has left Scottish shores and is paddling its way over the sea. She assures me she can get there for Easter Day, so here's hoping the stormy weather does not delay her.
 

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

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Today, in the mail, a little Penguin gift came, It said to unwrap it before Easter and I did! Inside was the CUTEST Easter cookie cutters, and now I am flipping through my recipes for sugar cookie recipes so I can use them before next Sunday.


Thank you, (I think I know who my Penguin is), I am so pleased to have such a thoughtful Penguin.

Motherboard
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Sandemaniac and I have loaded up a pair of penguins and sent them wading on their way. Just made it to the Post Office before it shut for the weekend.
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Got back from holiday to find a parcel in the greenhouse with Welsh all over the stamp - I expect it translates as "Knickers to English rugby" or something.

I shall hang on until Easter day, but I think the cymraeg* is a clue!

AG

*Welsh, I think...
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 

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posted by Cottontail:
In other news, the Penguin has left Scottish shores and is paddling its way over the sea. She assures me she can get there for Easter Day, so here's hoping the stormy weather does not delay her.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde:
...Inside was the CUTEST Easter cookie cutters, and now I am flipping through my recipes ...

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They appeared appropriate for the classic Easter bunny joke.
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
Yesterday, I found an envelope with Her Majesty's portrait in the corner. Yup, the penguin comith, bearing chocolate, a Lewis chessman pencil,* monk-made hand cream, and a note that gave me some amusement—knowing that my sender tried to explain the concept of bronies to someone, anyone, else is, well . . .

Thank you muchly! I should be sending mine soon, once I make a visit or two of my own.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Thank you very much to my penguin for the beautiful hand made decorations which are looking lovely on the mantelpiece.

My own parcel will be leaving first class tomorrow morning - slightly delayed by snow
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Got home this evening to find a potentially penguiniferous parcel awaiting me. (OK, I doubt it's aught else). Just got to wait till the weekend to open it!
 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
Oops, I forgot to mention - I mailed my parcel last week. I think its recipient should have no trouble guessing that it's from me.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
My parcel has been mailed - not got far to go. Should arrive in plenty of time.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
J'ai été visité par le pingouin pascal

[trans: I've been visited by the paschal penguin]

I peeked enough to know not to open the packet fully yet. Thank you, O penguin.
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
I came home from work to discover a parcel from a Scottish Penguin. On opening the parcel, I discovered a card planted by the Easter Bunny claiming all the credit for exciting fabric and tasty looking eggs. Surely eggs are more likely to come from a Penguin anyway?
Thank you! I haven't eaten any of the eggs yet but they look tasty!
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Mailed today. Expected delivery date Good Friday.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
An exhausted Penguin landed on our doormat, having swum all the way from America. It brought a lovely pussycat purse with a prayer card, and an amazing stand up card of Grace Cathedral, Chicago. The penguin must have thought it had taken a wrong turning and arrived home, looking at all the snow! Many thanks to the kind shipmate who gave the package to the poor penguin.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
At the PO.
Better late than never.
At some stage someone in Oxon UK will get an Australian-related Easter chocolate. Here in Oz, the famous bilby is endagered.... So, at Easter we think of small, cute, furry animals that are not bunnies.
Like this!

Incidentally, Australians cannot send unidentified mail. The sender must clearly attach name and address etc. Not much anonymity there. Sorry
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
I have a little red card that says my penguin is lodging up at the sorting office, and I can collect him on Tuesday! apparently, he was toooo faaaat to squeeze through the letter box.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Dear Smudgie,
Thanks for organising this.
Coud you please let my giftee know the below info or my gift won't make much sense.
I meant to put a note in the parcel but forgot.
Thanks
R

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Originally posted by Rowen:
At the PO.
Better late than never.
At some stage someone in Oxon UK will get an Australian-related Easter chocolate. Here in Oz, the famous bilby is endagered.... So, at Easter we think of small, cute, furry animals that are not bunnies.
Like this!

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
St G, is Grace Cathedral in Chicago? I thought it was elsewhere.....
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Just a friendly reminder and reassurance combined. I've had a few people PMing me to say they've not managed to post their parcel yet. Fear not. We only aim for Easter, it's not an expectation. As long as it arrives before Pentecost, it's not a big problem and everyone who participates can enjoy the suspense. Having said that, please DO try to get the parcel posted as soon as you can and if there's a real problem, let me know.

Meanwhile, the Paschal Penguin and I would like to wish EVERYONE on the thread a blessed (and chocolate-filled) Easter.
 

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Posted by Sandemaniac (# 12829) on :
 
Happy Easter everyone!

I opened my parcel this morning to find two chocolate carrots (nice, someone has been reading up on my peccadilloes ), some very fancy chocolate eggs, and a malteser bunny.

Based on it being posted in Wales, I reckon my Paschal Penguin came from St Gladys - Diolch!

AG
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 
Happy Easter to you all.

Opened my parcel as part of an abridged breakfast before ringing. One very fluffy wind-up chick (who will be amusing the rest of the family at lunch), some Hotel Chocolat praline eggs (very nice indeed!), a card with Big Bird on with Easter wishes to both of us, and a car sticker saying 'Ringer on board'. I have a good guess at which fellow-ringer sent it... see you in a couple of weeks.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by Sandemaniac:
Based on it being posted in I reckon my Paschal Penguin came from St Gladys - Diolch!

AG

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Originally posted by Celtic Knotweed:
I have a good guess at which fellow-ringer sent it... see you in a couple of weeks.

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there are (or were) a number of ringers on board
 

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Posted by Celtic Knotweed (# 13008) on :
 

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Originally posted by Qoheleth.:

quote:

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Originally posted by Celtic Knotweed:
I have a good guess at which fellow-ringer sent it... see you in a couple of weeks.

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there are (or were) a number of ringers on board

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OK, was a guess, looks like I was wrong. *shrugs and enjoys another egg*
 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
Yes, happy Easter everyone! And I add this to Smudgie's note: Easter is 50 days long, so the grace period for parcels arriving is, well, gracious. That's appropriate for this season, isn't it?

(NB I don't say that for my own purposes; my giftee has received their parcel already!)
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
I just opened the parcel and found a chocolate bunny and chocolate eggs, with a funny card signed by the sender. Thank you. Motherboard and I had eggs for breakfast.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Two whole strings of Ghirardelli chocolate squares!!! I have munched my way through far too many today. And a very sweet little papercraft bunny picture for Cottontail to hang at a window. Thank you very very much, my Penguin, for your thoughtfulness and effort. A blessed Easter season to you.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
I have been a good girl, and kept my gifts until The Day. Two of my favourite Green and Blacks - Maya Gold (small pieces will be taken with strong coffee - elegant) and Milk (whole lot likely to be devoured watching TV in bed tonight - disgusting). Also for the sweet little measuring tape which is ideal for my sewing box. Granddaughter wants to eat it as she's convinced it's actually a new species of jammy dodger!

Thank you so much to my PP, and thank you Smudgie for organising it all.
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 

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Originally posted by Qoheleth.:

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Originally posted by Celtic Knotweed:
I have a good guess at which fellow-ringer sent it... see you in a couple of weeks.

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there are (or were) a number of ringers on board

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Thank you, Paschal Penguin! My packet arrived today, containing a little knitted duckie (or chicken?) which is being eyed jealously by Bib-the-Kitten, two fluffy chicks (one of which has been already carried away by Bib-the-Kitten) a pottery penguin (who will join the Portuguese chicken blu-tacked to my computer stand) and a bag of Fair Trade chocolate beans (which, as today is a Fast day on the 5:2 diet, have been hidden away so they don't tempt me quite so much!) There was also a lovely postcard of pictures of the landscape through which the Penguin had to struggle in order to deliver. I'm sure I could work out who my Sender was,but I prefer him/her to be an International Penguin of Mystery! Thank you though, whoever you are!

As I have an almost non-stop teaching day (just a 45 minute break now) it was a lovely pleasure when MrD plonked my parcel on the desk in front of me. I had to hurry my student along so I could put the phone down and open my packet! Thank you very much.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Many thanks, O Penguin for the gifts. The chocs are yummy, I haven't tried the cake yet, and I'm looking forward to reading the book.

Thank you.
 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
Woo hoo! I came home today to a lovely little box of Easter candies all the way from Oxford! Some fair trade "jelly teddies" (what we in the US call "gummi bears"), two bars of Divine chocolate (the BEST!), and my very favorite Easter treat - a Cadbury Creme Egg! In the non-edible department, there was a crocheted hen cover over the Creme Egg, a couple tiny, fuzzy, colorful chicks, and a little PENGUIN!

I love it very much - thank you, Paschal Penguin! I need to see if anything there is a hint as to who you are... I like to try to figure it out.

ETA: The jelly teddies are all gone now.

[ 03. April 2013, 03:12: Message edited by: churchgeek ]
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Waylaid a passing Penguin and entrusted a package to it this afternoon, sending it in a Westerly direction. Hopefully it will arrive by Pentecost...
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Finally, the cousin of the PP delivered me a parcel, muttering about being redirected and engineering works in the lower stratosphere.

Chocolate

White chocolate

and more goodies.
Q. thanks you
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
No word from my recipient, although it should have arrived a week ago. Maybe I should send another? Hard to find Easter candy anymore but chocolate is always on hand.
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Thank you Paschal Penguin! My penguin did arrive before Easter, but had to sit for a week at the sorting office before could pick it up.

My penguin sent me some lovely mango Body Shop body butter and lip balm - a rea treat! The body butter smells gorgeous and the lip balm is helping my poor lips recover from the ravages of a Yorkshire winter.

Thanks PP, it's a lovely gift.
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
I came home to find a mysterious package tucked inside my screen door, with a stamp from Her Majesty's Royal Mail. The return address looked suspiciously familiar. As it happens, my Pascal Penguin was my Santee from last Christmas!

I loved the colo[u]rful postcards of Glasgow, (the one in Scotland, not the one in Virginia) with a book of Scottish recipes, plus a bonus recipe for CAT! My favo[u]rite!

Best of all was a cloth with instructions on how to understand Glaswegian, and a bar of Strathaven Tablet. Ya dancer!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 

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[ 07. April 2013, 20:26: Message edited by: kingsfold ]
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
A tired penguin passed this way today and dropped of a parcel containing jelly beans and a very handy shopping bag in its own purse.

Thank you very much Paschal Penguin.
 

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Posted by Kasra (# 10631) on :
 
Hurrah! PP passed this way with CHOCOLATE!!! And, and, it was a considerate PP and the chocolate is Gluten Free!

Thank you.

Kx

edited to add - it probably arrived a few days ago, but Kasra is Very Bad at remembering to check the mail.

[ 11. April 2013, 18:57: Message edited by: Kasra ]
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
To my penguin from Oz, many many thanks for the chocolate Bilby and assorted fudges. They will be savoured long and slow... Incidentally, they were packed in a cylindrical bottle container which wouldn't go through my letter box, so the postman, obviously disinclined to take them back to the sorting office, pushed it through the cat flap.

Poor disappointed moggies

But happy me.
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
Just on information, if you think you might be my penguinee, or just hope you are, um...I'm going to put things in the mail one day real soon now. Really. I mean it. So at least one of you shouldn't panic quite yet!
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Gussie - your packet is in Surbiton, Carried by slow male. Should arrive at meet on Wednesday!
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Mailman was puzzled, he didn't recognize the name attached to my address. I laughed and assured him it's my on-line identity.

Jelly beans with real fruit flavor! What a treat. And a truely lovely card and window decal. Happy Easter!
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Thank you, not so secret Paschal Penguin for the lovely shawl and statue of Ganesha. The shawl is awaiting a suitable occasion to wear it, and Ganesha is sitting on my mantlepiece keeping my collection of pottery pigs entertained.
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 

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Originally posted by Belle Ringer:
No word from my recipient, although it should have arrived a week ago. Maybe I should send another? Hard to find Easter candy anymore but chocolate is always on hand.

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Originally posted by Rowen:
One day, I am sure, my prince...er parcel.... Will come...

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Originally posted by The Weeder:
And mine too! The snow has cleared, so it is quite safe for prnguins to make the trip!

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Or even for penguins!

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[ 10. May 2013, 08:14: Message edited by: Welease Woderwick ]
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Ok I am hearing rumours of restlessness in the hosts and admin lounge, Smudgie is this finished yet!!!

Jengie
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
No parcel here yet, but I'm sure it will make it eventually.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
No parcel here yet either.
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
Um. I should note that I did get my lovely prezzie package weeks ago. My penguin is much more efficient than me.

But my present sent out did make it. Luckily liturgical Easter lasts quite a while!

[ 10. May 2013, 22:59: Message edited by: Lyda*Rose ]
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Nothing has arrived for me yet. But I know the one I sent was well received!

[ 14. May 2013, 21:20: Message edited by: The Weeder ]
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
Post-Paschal penguin package posted pre-Pentecost!
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Ditto, with expected timely arrival for Trinity - though, my Paschal Penguin also seems to be having difficulties navigating its way half-way round the world - but never fear!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Well, the good news is that the Penguin Has Landed!

The less good news is that the really lovely pottery bowl arrived in pieces! We will try to jig saw it together with super glue.

There was also some wonderful deep dark chocolate, flavoured with with sea salt and crushed organic coffee beans. It tastes wonderful! We will ration ourselves to make it last. Who said American chocolate is not as good as Euopean choccolate? This stuff is wonderful!

An added bonus was that the bowl was wrapped in The Washington Post. Yes, I know it did not actually protect the bowl from damage, but we love seeing newspapers from other English speaking countries, and are looking forward to reading it.
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Has anyone who at last post was 'still awaiting with eager anticipation' a penguin waddling by had a present laid at their door. I haven't seen the recipient of mine saying that theirs had arrived (late, unfortunately) - so just wondering ...
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Still nothing my end, sadly.
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Nothing here.
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Mine has arrived! thank you penguin for my chocolate koalas, the whole family is sitting here munching away on them.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Nothing yet but then, at this stage, unless told otherwise, I am not expecting anything.

[ 06. June 2013, 00:10: Message edited by: Rowen ]
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Same here, Rowan! Sigh ....
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Geez how fast do you expect a penguin to swim you lot?


 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
Bump.

Smudgie, please contact me.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
OK, we're nearly there.

I am so sorry for the delay - due to me suddenly after Easter finding myself in a new job which actually had me (much to my surprise and not particular pleasure) working fifteen hours a day! Only five weeks to go with that.

I make it that there are only three more packages to arrive and I am aware of the circumstances with two of these. The recipients still waiting are...

Rowen
Emendator Liturgia
and
Smudgie

(Sophs, the Smudgelet was keen to contact you himself to thank you for his amazing parcel - he is always my standby to allow some leeway for any last minute additions to the sender list)

I know about two of these so hopefully they will be arriving soon.

For the rest, it looks as though there've been some delightful and thoughful packages sent, as always.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Hey, Smudgie, you started a Generousity Movement here. We two Aussies felt sorry for each other and are in the process of sending each other gifts,major floods permitting.
We figured if we eventually get others ones, well and good, but we wanted to be Very Nice to each other. It feels good to be Very Nice!
 

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