[Magdalen] Listgives for Christmas 2016?

[Marilyn Cepeda]

Sally, I am happy to replace and try again. Last year's offerings were a
little the worse for wear
And dated by the time they arrived back to me! I was glad it was not
"stinky Cheese" and salami!
I could not believe it when I pulled the package out of the mail.
Seriously, it was returned to me last week!

Marilyn

On Sun, Nov 20, 2016 at 4:00 AM Sally Davies <sally.davies at gmail.com> wrote:

> Marilyn, NOOO! I don't believe it.
>
> This year, though I would be glad to send to anyone who needs a list give,
> I think it wise to abstain from being a recipient - our post is just too
> unreliable. In 2014 my gift finally arrived n February 2015, and as to what
> happened last Christmas, I have no idea - I went to the Post Office a
> couple of times and made them go through their records - nothing found.
>
> There was a postal strike at some stage which went on for months and many
> items never got further than the Johannesburg sorting office.
>
> For sending out, I used Postnet which sends via DHL directly into the
> overseas postal service but alas, incoming has to rely on the dying SA Post
> Office. It just won't do after someone has gone to so much thought and
> trouble.
>
> Sally D
>
>
>
> On Saturday, 19 November 2016, Marilyn Cepeda <mcepeda514 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I will send mine this year with confirmation of arrival and the request
> > that recipient post on M
> > when received. I was mortified last week, yes last week, when my package
> > sent last December was returned to me rather the worse for wear having
> been
> > tossed about around the world and back.
> > I am so sorry but truly did not have a clue it was still searching for
> the
> > recipient!
> >
> > Marilyn
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 18, 2016 at 10:49 PM Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com
> > <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I realized this week that it's already past mid November and that if I
> > were
> > > to 'float' list-giving this year I'd better post about it, so here
> goes:
> > >
> > > If you want to give and receive a listgive please let me know by
> November
> > > 25. I'll send out a couple of reminders before then...
> > >
> > > Here's how it works - people who participate each receive a gift from
> > > someone else who is participating but no one knows who's who until they
> > > receive their gift. After the gift is opened, the tradition is to post
> to
> > > the pub what was received and from whom.
> > >
> > > If you want to participate this year send a PRIVATE EMAIL to me at
> > > houstonKLR at gmail.com <javascript:;> with the following information:
> > >
> > > 1.   in the subject line: LISTGIVE 2016
> > >
> > > 2.  in the email:  your name and home address
> > >
> > > 3.  mailing preferences:  mail only in your country of residence  OR
> > > anywhere, dare I say, in the world
> > >
> > > I will confirm your participation when I receive your email.
> > >
> > > By November 29 I will privately mail you your assigned person and then
> > you
> > > follow through and make sure your listgivee receives their gift by
> > > Christmas... or before 12th night at the latest.
> > >
> > > Let the listgive 2016 begin!
> > >
> > > Lynn
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda
> >
>
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Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda