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skad1 Member 
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2011 Collaborative deck. No theme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restrictions: One (1) Major per person and two (2) minors. Only exception if someone wants to do all 4 a number on the minors, eg. all 4 3's, they can do those 4 and no major. Any changes, suggestions, etc will be handled by Gregory and Marcia959  Da Rools: The deadline is June 30th. We mean it. Any cards not with us – in their high resolution format - by then will be reassigned to fast workers – we know who they are. WE MUST have a card of the right dimensions – see below - in jpg or tiff format, at a resolution of AT LEAST 300 dpi by that date. If you can’t do that yourself – find someone who can help you, and do it NOW. It really isn’t that hard. If you are caught in a hurricane we require evidence in the form of a photo of your demolished home, with grid reference so we know it is really your home. Similar evidence is required of open heart surgery, unexpected childbirth or volcanic eruption. To get over the problem of a few people last year who said “Oh I thought I’d done it” or “Oh sorry I forgot” we shall be sending out monthly reminders to all participants. Do not take offence. We shall be sending them to each other as well. There will be a LWB! May as well send your bios in now, and do prepare to write card descriptions too. If they are not forthcoming, gregory is awaiting delivery of what she is assured is the WORST tarot book EVER written – the one that says things like “These two cards drawn together signify nothing. It is a meaningless combination. Ignore.” We will (probably) include the description of your card from THAT BOOK if you cannot come up with one J Believe us, you don’t want that. No title or card number, that will be in the border that someone else does. see last years as an example gregory and Marcia959 have spoken.  he-he-he, gotta love 'em Last edited on Thu Jan 27th, 2011 05:04 pm by skad1 |
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skad1 Member
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Card size and ratio. (Same as last year.) This diagram is the actual card size and dimensions. The dashed area is the border which will be done by someone else, your design area is 2 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches. To make the final design look as good as possible, it is always recommended to work at a larger scale. Then when the final design is scaled down at the end, it minimizes any little imperfections. It just looks better. The second diagram is the the card sized up twice size, just to give you good working dimensions. You can work any scale you want, as long as the final ratio is 1:1.5. In other words, 1 inch in the horizontal equals 1 1/2 inch in the vertical. All dimensions are in inches. Attached Image (viewed 179 times): Last edited on Fri Jun 10th, 2011 01:16 am by skad1 |
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gregory Administrator 
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I am now putting the sign up chart here so it is easier to find. So - here it is ! Magician and Ace of Pentacles now taken by clandestinezen! Thanks. Attached Image (viewed 151 times): Last edited on Sat Jun 18th, 2011 09:00 pm by gregory |
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Mr. la-luna Member 
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I'll take the chariot and euh..not sure what minors yet  |
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wvzookeeper Member 
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I will take the Death Card, the Ace of Cups, and the Queen of Swords, if they are available! |
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papoon Member 
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I'll take the Devil and Eight of Swords (if gregory will keep her hands off of it this year). |
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Quarkling Member 
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I'd like the Hermit. |
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gregory Administrator
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*cough* OK, Papoon. Sorry about that. *blushes politely* Minors - may I have 8 Cups and 10 Wands ? (No idea why the 10, but that will make it a challenge :) |
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truelighth Member 
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skad1 wrote:
Yah! Thanks Skad1!  I will also do a few minors, need to think of which ones. Maybe not Swords for a change... lol. Somehow I always end up with Swords...  |
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Crystalgate Member 
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I would like to take the High Priestess, the Ten of Swords and the Ten of Pentacles. Please.  Blessings, Bonnie |
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Marcia959 Member 
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I would like the Hierophant, plus the 9 of Wands and the King of Wands. |
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skad1 Member
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I want the Emperor, and the Page of Wands and 5 of Cups. |
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gregory Administrator
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ETA I have now moved the chart to my first post in this thread (which is the third) which SHOULD keep it on page one for everyone !) to make it easier to find. Last edited on Thu Jan 27th, 2011 04:08 pm by gregory |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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I'm back with my desicion for my 2 minors Page of Swords & Page of Pentacles |
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palestrina Member 
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Hello, The lovers if possible. |
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gregory Administrator
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Updated to here. Yes, we're OFF ! |
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acucent Member 
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May I have the STAR? |
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acucent Member
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...I'll take the SUN too! |
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goldenweb Member 
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Please may I have Strength, the Queen of Wands and the Queen of Cups? - thanks! Pen |
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NAMASTEINDIA Member 
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Can i have the 6 of swords, 6 of wands, 6 of cups and 6 of pentacles. |
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gregory Administrator
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OOH someone is doing what I did with the threes ! Exciting ! Updated to here - but acucent has slipped up, so I've put Star and Sun on hold pending a decision on WHICH.... Please note - ONE major only, and 2 minors - OR a set of 4 minors as namasteindia has done. Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 04:17 pm by gregory |
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nicole Member 
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Ok I am yet again making myself crazy by trying to do something decent with all you art god/desses. sign me up for the 2 of wands and the tower if you would :) |
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Ambriel Member 
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May I please have Temperance? :) |
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Arnell Member 
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Hi if the World card is still available I would love to have it. And Queen of Coins too. Thanks I've missed you guys! Warmly, Arnell Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 05:23 pm by Arnell |
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gregory Administrator
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Welcome all ! Chart is done to here ! |
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Morwenna Member 
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I got a double whipping!! First, by our incomaprable gregory  And then by the sheer beauty of the 2010 deck which just arrived here. I'll grab Judgment, nothing like a good challenge... And Ace of Wands and 3 of Pents, pretty please. Good to be back again Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 05:31 pm by Morwenna |
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gregory Administrator
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Good to SEE you.  Duly noted; I will wait to update the chart again till I get a few more. But you are on my master copy. (I WHIPPED you ???) |
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Chronata Member 
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I think I was just talked into this! Can I do the Fool and the 4 of Wands please? and maybe a knight of something.... Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 05:43 pm by Chronata |
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gregory Administrator
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Indeed you can Pick a knight. Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 05:49 pm by gregory |
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crinwil Member
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I would like the wheel of fortune, the ace of wands and the 2 of cups. or equivalent! thank you. Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 06:14 pm by crinwil |
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gregory Administrator
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Morwenna has Ace of Wands, crinwil.... The other two are noted; would you like another Ace ? |
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crinwil Member
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yes please. thank you. |
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gregory Administrator
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Any preference - Swords or Coins ? |
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crinwil Member
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sword please! thank you. |
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debra Member 
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The Magician, please :) |
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gregory Administrator
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Whew. I can't keep up with this. No minors, debra ??? |
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truelighth Member
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Wow! These cards are going even faster then the Boltcutter's decks... . So many cards sproken for in just a few hours time! Good to see that so many are participating. I still don't know about the minors... I had my eye on the 6 of pentacles maybe, but I am perfectly happy to let NamasteIndia do all the 6's . Those will rock! |
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gregory Administrator
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Don't leave your minors too long, truelighth.... You might end up with NONE ! |
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Sumada Member 
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Justice please. I need a little... Sumada |
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gregory Administrator
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It's yours. Any minors for dessert ? |
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Chronata Member
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Ok...um...Knight of....shiny things? Nice parting gifts? I guess that would be Cups, then. And I am going to need some big-time help with getting the size exactly right Yeah...I know sherry stated what it is...but I am such a mathidiot, that I get anxiety attacks just looking at the dimensions. Can someone help me? pretty please? Or just tell me (in inches) what you use? |
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gregory Administrator
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The area of the finished image (as printed) will be 2 1/2 by 3 3/4 inches. While you work - if you, like me, like to work at a larger size and shrink it when you're done - you need to have 1 inch horizontal to 1 1/2 inches vertical - as in, say - 4 inches by 6 is what I work to. And you have your Knight. I will update the chart AGAIN in a minute. acucent has taken up her first choice - which now leaves the Sun up for grabs. I am now going to bed. Anyone signing up after this post - I will add you in the morning. So please LOOK at posts after this one as well as at the chart. Thank you for listening ! Last edited on Tue Jan 25th, 2011 10:03 pm by gregory |
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Kimber Member 
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Hanged Man, Please. Still cogitatin' the minors.... |
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Kimber Member
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Kimber wrote: Hanged Man, Please. Still cogitatin' the minors.... And the 5 of Swords and 7 of Cups, please! |
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jbthehp Member 
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Can I have the Happy Designer card? Janet |
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gregory Administrator
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Your wishes are my commands... Updating chart now |
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BlueToy Member 
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can I take the sun card? |
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gregory Administrator
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Indeed you may. That's all the majors gone now, unless you count the title card. Now, about the minors.... |
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Ambriel Member
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May I please have King of Pentacles and Knight of Wands? :) |
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gregory Administrator
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You got them ! |
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AprilFool Member
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I'd like to do these four minors: 9 Swords 4 Cups 4 Pentacles 8 Wands (figured I'd ask for at least 1 upbeat card!  )Alternately, Gregory, if you get no takers on the title card, I believe can swap two of my minors for that one, and keep 9 Swords & 4 Cups. Since I haven't done a collaborative deck with you guys yet (just one last year on another forum ;) so far), I may need some guidance on whether we want contributors' names or not. Seems like a squinty, blindness-inducing, headache-causing idea  with so many cards to credit, but I thought I'd ask to see some title card examples from previous years if that's what you usually like to do....Last edited on Sat Jan 29th, 2011 05:31 pm by AprilFool |
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gregory Administrator
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WELCOME !!!!! TECHNICALLY it'd be three minors, I think (since you missed out on majors. The Four deal is only if you take a full set - as namasteindia has with the 6s. Must change the sign up to reflect this; I can't see why not 3 minors now. Marcia may kill me... Emails Marcia... Watch space...) In case you want to take the title card - it should be up here somewhere in last year's thread... One (many) moment. 2010 isn't there, but the 2009 one is in that thread.... I THINK this is a link to it. http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/mr-ahclem/TCFDeck.jpg THAT was BlueToy's work; I assume the 2010 one was also. I'm not aware it isn't up for grabs - so you can have three minors (a fourth may be available later) or two and that. I'll put you in for your first two for now. Names - up to you; the LWB lists our forum names on the whole. But as to the title card - NO - no names have ever been on that; just the name of this forum. |
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skad1 Member
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AprilFool wrote: Seems like a squinty, blindness-inducing, headache-causing idea here's the link the the 2010 deck prior to borders, etc. not all cards are there, but the bulk are. http://www.tarotcollectors.com/view_topic.php?id=1311&forum_id=11&page=10 2010 TCF Card Post , page 10 It's amazing how quickly all the cards are going! wonderfule, I guess everyone was really ready for this. |
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gregory Administrator
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Is there a scan of the title card from last year anywhere ? I am assuming it is Ly's work, but it doesn't say... And yes - not that many cards left to go; when AprilFool decides which way to jump, we will be down to only 22 +title card left . |
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skad1 Member
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gregory wrote: Is there a scan of the title card from last year anywhere ? I am assuming it is Ly's work, but it doesn't say... Attached Image (viewed 496 times): |
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gregory Administrator
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THANKS ! (my scanner ain't fired up today!) |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory wrote: WELCOME !!!!! Agree, 3 minors unless you pick a whole set of 4 of the same number. And we are a no-kill shelter here. That doesn't mean we won't chase you down and torture you if you are late with your submissions, though. |
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gregory Administrator
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And I forgot to mention - most are aware - but to new people - NO TITLES, NO NUMBERS on your cards, OK ? that is done at the end by - well, someone else ! |
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sacredashes Member 
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have been invoked by her magesty... gregs... May I have the 9 and 10 of cups please? Last edited on Thu Jan 27th, 2011 05:55 pm by sacredashes |
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gregory Administrator
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YES, you may !!!! Updated chart. (DAMN ! Updated it again - who changed her mind faster than I could type !) (MAN I hassle good )Last edited on Thu Jan 27th, 2011 05:57 pm by gregory |
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philebus Member 
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Goodness, a message from the blue. I've not been very active on the internet for a while now but this might be a nice chance to get back into things. May I have the Page of Cups and the Knight of Swords? |
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gregory Administrator
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Please do ! Welcome back ! |
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gregory Administrator
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Bump to say - only 19 cards left (+ the other one that AprilFool will be taking but we don't know which yet !) We can do this ! Tell your friends ! |
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blistersnbutterflies Member 
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Looks like I got here way too late............what's left? |
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truelighth Member
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Well, I guess I better snatch up some minors before they are all gone. I was trying to avoid doing swords, but eh... I guess they are too much in my system... oh well... Anyway, can I have the 2 of Swords and the 2 of Pentacles this time? |
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gregory Administrator
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blistersnbutterflies wrote: Looks like I got here way too late............what's left? Blisters - see near the top of the thread. Now that all the majors have gone, you can go direct for three minors ! This is getting better by the minute. Last edited on Sun Jan 30th, 2011 11:01 am by gregory |
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blistersnbutterflies Member
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I will take the three and five of wands if they are still available!!!!!! Just let me know and thanks |
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gregory Administrator
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They are indeed ! Many thanks. |
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AprilFool Member
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gregory wrote: ...+ the other one that AprilFool will be taking but we don't know which yet ! OK, Gregory, I'm game! I'll take on the big shoe-filling completion task of the title card, along with the two minors you've already assigned me (4 Cups & 9 Swords). So, I turn away from figuring out how to represent greed or speed (this year, at least)... |
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gregory Administrator
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Whee whizzo. Amends chart. Poor old pentacles.... Ask some friends to drop by and pick up the coins....  Last edited on Sat Jan 29th, 2011 06:06 pm by gregory |
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Sumada Member
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OK... 4of Coins please |
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philebus Member
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OK, I'll bite again. I'm getting into this already and have one option for the Page of Cups complete, so, as I've only taken two, may I also have the five of coins? (If we don't mind non-scenic pips - which is what I would like to try) |
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gregory Administrator
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Great ! Added to the chart ! (yes philebus - that's OK. Did one myself last year !) Last edited on Tue Feb 8th, 2011 04:22 pm by gregory |
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Jackdaw Guest
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Oh, all right. I can't say no to Gregory ... May I please have the Three of Cups, Three of Swords and Eight of Wands? Not sure of the status of Eight of Wands, maybe I'm confused ... |
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gregory Administrator
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YES ! You got them ! (AprilFool over-stepped the mark and can't have it - you're IN !) Only ten more cards to go, people. Last edited on Mon Jan 31st, 2011 07:40 pm by gregory |
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debra Member
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Ok, well, I'll take the Ace of Pents, then. |
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gregory Administrator
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Bless you ! Great card - I have done one myself Thanks. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Just as reminder to all, only those who contribute designs to this deck will have the opportunity to purchase a copy. That's part of the collaborative idea for this deck. So, if you're waffling on whether to create a card or not, I hope this tips you over into the YES side! Best wishes! |
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Crystalgate Member
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No pressure, eh, Marcia! |
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Marcia959 Member
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Crystalgate wrote: No pressure, eh, Marcia! And just look how totally fabulous the previous decks were! You wouldn't want to miss that, now, would you? |
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Crystalgate Member
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LOL Marcia, I am so relatively new here that I wouldn't know what the previous decks looked like. I do know that I love collaborative decks, and that I am signed up for this one. |
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gregory Administrator
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The cards from earlier projects are in previous threads in this subforum. And two of the three finished decks are actually also exhibited in a REAL LIVE MUSEUM in Italy !!! We have CLASS ! NINE cards left ! |
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Crystalgate Member
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Gregory - I admire your class immensely! Blessings, Bonnie |
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gregory Administrator
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YAY - we have a new artist in there. Three cheers for Lillie. SIX cards to go now ! Still up for grabs are: Wands: Seven Swords: Seven, King Pentacles: Eight, Nine, Knight Last edited on Wed Feb 9th, 2011 09:30 am by gregory |
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Jackdaw Guest
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Good news. Delighted, yay for Lillie |
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hoo Member 
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Hello Gregory and Marcia. I would like the seven of wands if I may. It looks like each person must take 3 cards. If so, then I would also like the seven and the king of swords. I finally have some free time and I need a nice little project. I use the GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program). This is what I used to make my avatar, a 4kb transparent gif ( just so you know I actually know how to use the software I joined the forum too late last year to get in on the deck. Now I have the time and if I may, I would love to do a card or 3 for this year. Last edited on Wed Feb 9th, 2011 04:53 am by hoo |
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gregory Administrator
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Excellent ! Welcome aboard. You don't ACTUALLY have to do three; you CAN just do one, but since you volunteered... I assume you read skad1's post about size and so on ? and no names or titles ? Way to go - just THREE more cards to go - all pentacles. Pentacles: Eight, Nine, Knight Updated chart is here. |
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NAMASTEINDIA Member
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I love the 9 of pentacles. If there is no takers for it. Then you can pass it on to me......  |
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gregory Administrator
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I think we'll give it a little while. There are some people with even less than three cards, and you have done four... ETA and indeed someone who has only done one is thinking about it. Last edited on Sat Apr 2nd, 2011 09:19 am by gregory |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory wrote: I think we'll give it a little while. There are some people with even less than three cards, and you have done four... Hi, gregory, I agree. I'm holding back on signing up for more than my three so we will have that wonderful collaborative energy we love. I don't want it to be the Marcia Marcia Marcia deck. I've already got a couple of those!! So, folks, if you have signed up for only one or two, PLEASE consider giving us just another little piece of your heart, now, babies!!! Best wishes, Marcia! Last edited on Sun Apr 3rd, 2011 05:05 pm by Marcia959 |
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gregory Administrator
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9 Pents is now taken. I will update the list in the morning . Too late tonight ! Two more cards to go - 8 and Knight of Pentacles - and they may take another ! Anyone else with less than the allotted number is welcome. List at the top of the thread now updated! Last edited on Sun Apr 3rd, 2011 09:21 am by gregory |
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skad1 Member
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gregory wrote: Two more cards to go - 8 and Knight of Pentacles - and they may take another ! And some new peoples? Go hunting!!!! Hit up your friends and acquaintances, anyone you haven't seen for awhile? Someone who did a previous deck, but isn't on this one yet? |
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gregory Administrator
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TWO cards - and one MAY go quite soon. |
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I am an artist friend of Marcia McCords; she asked is I'd do a card... what's still available? I'd love to do one or two. |
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gregory Administrator
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Eight and Knight of Pentacles. You want both or just the one ? Welcome, by the way ! |
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Marcia959 Member
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soulyogurt wrote: I am an artist friend of Marcia McCords; she asked is I'd do a card... what's still available? I'd love to do one or two. Welcome, souly! Please select your card(s) (there are just 2 left). I am thrilled to have you join us! |
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soulyogurt Member
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Why, I'll take both. And thanks for the welcome. |
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gregory Administrator
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Whizzo. Chart about to be amended and deck potentially complete ! We love you Last edited on Wed Apr 6th, 2011 05:35 pm by gregory |
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Marcia959 Member
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soulyogurt wrote: Why, I'll take both. And thanks for the welcome. You da MAN!! |
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gregory Administrator
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And now the reminder that June 30th is the deadline, and cards not in by then WILL be reassigned any which way we like. We has spoke ! |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory wrote: And now the reminder that June 30th is the deadline, and cards not in by then WILL be reassigned any which way we like. We has spoke ! Not to put too fine a point on it but repeating, that deadline to get the high resolution scans to me at [url=mailto  organmm@aol.com]morganmm@aol.com[/url] isJUNE 30, 2011 We want to share your vision! Best wishes! |
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gregory Administrator
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Marcia959 wrote: gregory wrote:And now the reminder that June 30th is the deadline, and cards not in by then WILL be reassigned any which way we like. We has spoke ! What she said, with added rage, sobs etc that so few are in yet. |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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gregory wrote: And now the reminder that June 30th is the deadline, and cards not in by then WILL be reassigned any which way we like. We has spoke ! we have listened sorry for the delay (my 3 cards are ready for 90% yet those 10 last ones.....whatever i do i'm not satisfied with them ) |
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gregory Administrator
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I am happy with them and so is Marcia.... |
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goldenweb Member
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skad1 wrote: Card size and ratio. (Same as last year.) I can't see how the dimensions in millimeters on the template were arrived at - surely they're wrong....?! http://www.tarotcollectors.com/attachment.php?id=2401 Pen Last edited on Thu May 5th, 2011 09:13 am by goldenweb |
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gregory Administrator
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Don't stress; just stick with a ratio of 1 : 1.5 You are right though - mm should read cm ! Oops. Though this does remind me of when I was offered an MRP replacement deck where the cards were (she said) 7mm wide. I queried.... Last edited on Thu May 5th, 2011 09:23 am by gregory |
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goldenweb Member
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I wasn't stressed, just thought it needed correcting... It's actually wrong in centimeters too - it should be 6.35 x 9.53cm Pen Last edited on Fri May 6th, 2011 08:56 am by goldenweb |
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BlueToy Member
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I'm sorry (I don't recall), but ... have I sent the hi-res copy of my sun card? |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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Ok people here is my chariot, i worked upon it as much as i can but cant get it better than this - have mercy upon me Attached Image (viewed 402 times): |
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Crystalgate Member
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I love this! :) Blessings, Bonnie |
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gregory Administrator
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Me too |
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AprilFool Member
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Edited to remove posted image...Please see the Card Post thread. I've finished all three of my cards (first draft) and will post low res. copies of each of them for your feedback. First, on the title card, do you think I need to change the name of the deck to anything more creative? Also, how about an apostrophe at the end of the word "Collectors"? Also, does anyone recognize the image I used as "paint" to fill the graphic? Hopefully that won't be objectionable for this year's title card, to use a collage of last year's images? I thought it might be a nice way to tie the two decks together, but I'm open to suggestions! I'm having a bit of trouble with my graphics software crashing while it randomly decides to change the resolution and dimension of my files. I might need some help with my higher resolution versions from someone who can see if they are proportioned correctly. Last edited on Mon Jun 6th, 2011 11:53 am by AprilFool |
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AprilFool Member
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Edited to remove posted image...Please see the Card Post thread. Here is my draft of the 4-Cups card: I took the background photograph in a park full of sculptures...the tree just speaks to me of cool detachment.... Last edited on Mon Jun 6th, 2011 11:54 am by AprilFool |
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AprilFool Member
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Edited to remove posted image...Please see the Card Post thread. Third card draft...9 Swords... Last edited on Mon Jun 6th, 2011 11:55 am by AprilFool |
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Crystalgate Member
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I like this! Blessings, Bonnie |
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Crystalgate Member
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Wow! Power in that Nine of Swords! Kudos! Blessings, Bonnie |
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goldenweb Member
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Great cards Mr. la-luna and AprilFool. The title card works really well - nice cool/clean style, and I love others too. Should they be on the Card Post thread as well? Pen Last edited on Mon Jun 6th, 2011 08:11 am by goldenweb |
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truelighth Member
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I just got a question. Do you you, Gregory and Marcia know how many of the cards are actually finished now? I am kinda curious. And for your information, version 1 of my Empress is ready. But since I have 2 ideas, I want to work on the other one too and then decide which one I will use. If I don't manage that before the end of june, there is at least one Empress ready to go in this deck. |
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goldenweb wrote:
Hmm...Card Post thread? Perhaps I should look around more! Thank you for letting me know to move the card file attachments to the thread where they belong! Last edited on Mon Jun 6th, 2011 11:56 am by AprilFool |
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debra Member
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Sorry, I have to drop out, someone else can take the Magician and the Ace of Pents. |
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Jackdaw Guest
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debra wrote: Sorry, I have to drop out, someone else can take the Magician and the Ace of Pents. *insert pouting smilie here* Sorry to hear that Debra, I always enjoy your cards ... Would offer to take the Magician, or even the Ace of Pents, but I already have three minors so not sure that's allowed. |
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gregory Administrator
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debra wrote: Sorry, I have to drop out, someone else can take the Magician and the Ace of Pents. Weeps copiously. I hope you have a VERY good reason ? Where was the post from that sad person who said if only they had known, they would have signed up ? Can't find it just now... |
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Hello, I'm new to the forum, since yesterday actually, I could have an ace of pentacles ready, for certain as I have a drawing ready to be painted. The magician I could start to work on and hopefully be ready in time. Otherwise I also have a six of pentacles but I think that's already taken ? |
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truelighth Member
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gregory wrote: debra wrote:Sorry, I have to drop out, someone else can take the Magician and the Ace of Pents. I think you mean Babalon Jones, artist of the Seshet Rosetta Tarot. I already said in the thread that it would be possible, but he/she is too busy with the book for the Seshet Rosetta Tarot to be able to meet the deadline of the 30th of june. |
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gregory Administrator
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Go for it, clandestinezen - just make sure your cards fit the dimensions at the top of the thread - and mail hires copies to marcia. |
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clandestinezen Member
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fine, it'll keep me out of mischief for the next few days! |
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gregory Administrator
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Chart update to show that clandestinezen has taken on debra's cards. Whew. |
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papoon Member
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Sorry to cause more stress at such a late date, but a confluence of family and personal issues has made it virtually impossible for me to complete my cards on time, so I'll have to release The Devil and the 8 of Swords. Again, sorry. |
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Chronata Member
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My last two are finished...and I will have them up shortly! I might even be able to tackle one of Papoon's...we will see! |
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nicole Member
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Do we have a check list graph to see where we are ? I am back from a week of being off the grid and am bound and determined to get my Tower card done in time... |
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skad1 Member
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Hang on, Marcia mentioned we might have an extension, so Papoon may be able to stay in. More info when I have it. I'll be doing the border, so if you want to send me your final cards that'd be good. Take Marcia out of the middle. I am going away for acouple weeks starting this Friday, so I won't be answering emails very often! sherrykadrmas(at)gmail(dot)com Last edited on Mon Jun 27th, 2011 09:16 pm by skad1 |
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nicole Member
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skad1 wrote: Hang on, Marcia mentioned we might have an extension, so Papoon may be able to stay in. More info when I have it. Then I will whine at Debra - she has always been the wind beheath my whine LOL |
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skad1 Member
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groannnnnnnnn |
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Marcia959 Member
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Dear 2011 Dekkies! Our 2011 Baby is at the printer and has been officially ordered. Please check your PM for your payment instructions. Please contact me if you have questions. Thanks, everyone, for your efforts to make this year's deck wonderful! Marcia Forgot to mention that each artist may purchase one deck. Decks are for contributors only and are not for resale. And thanks to our wonderful contributors for their time and talent! Last edited on Fri Sep 23rd, 2011 05:51 pm by Marcia959 |
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goldenweb Member
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I sent the loot this morning... Pen |
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gregory Administrator
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Coming later. I has a issue. Marcia knows what it is. Maybe. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Nope, no clue. PM me or email. |
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gregory Administrator
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Have done.... :) |
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Marcia959 Member
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Love it when it's easy! |
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truelighth Member
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I just send payment too. So looking forward to our 2011 deck! Thanks to Skad1, Gregory and Marcia for making it all possible. You guys rock! |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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Sent mine yesterday (ok this night just before crawling into bed ) |
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Sumada Member
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Me too loot sent Sun. 25th Cheers to all involved... Sumada |
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gregory Administrator
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Me several. |
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Marcia959 Member
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If youse sent da loot, Muggsy, don't be s'prised that youse don't hear from me personal like until tomorrows because I'm cooking a big dinner for some very important persons, if youse know what I mean. |
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skad1 Member
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Hi ya'll what's the status? final print approval was given on the 11th. (I had to rework acouple cards after looking at the proofs! I suspeced that ya'll actally wanted to see what was on the card.) Are they shipping yet? Sending my money now.  |
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Marcia959 Member
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Thanks for sending your money and to everyone else who has so far. I have not received the shipment and am a little concerned that it has taken this long. I think we need to contact the printer. |
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Marcia959 Member
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I just received an update from the printer that they had run into an issue with rounding the corners. They state that the shipment of decks will be sent to me today. SO, if you have not made payment for your deck, please do so now. Please refer to the TCF Message sent to individual inboxes. Marcia PS: If they mail them today, I should receive them mid-week next week. Last edited on Fri Oct 21st, 2011 12:12 am by Marcia959 |
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nicole Member
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woo hoo |
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Marcia959 Member
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Delightful news!!! The DECKS ARE HERE! OK, IF you have paid me already, YOU will get your deck first. IF you have not paid me, please do so now. IF you never pay me, you will never get a deck. I'm just a big meanie like that. I'll be working on the deck mailings and the list of who has paid already on Friday, October 28. First shipment of decks will go out that day. Aren't you all just tingly all over??? And could someone, anyone, please wish our own skad1 Happy Birthday??? |
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Sumada Member
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OK then, HAPPY BIRTHDAY skad1, HAPPY BIRTHDAY skad1, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to skad1, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to skad! Great news about the decks too Looking forward to being in the first batch of posting, yee haw!! Cheers, Sumada |
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goldenweb Member
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Happy Birthday, Dear Sherry Looking forward to the decks... Pen I do of course mean the deck... Last edited on Wed Oct 26th, 2011 08:37 pm by goldenweb |
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truelighth Member
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Oh, what wonderful news. I am already looking forward to holding our deck in my hands. Yum yum yum. And I already said Happy Birthday to Skad1 on FB, so that counts too, right? |
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Marcia959 Member
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Hello, Lovelies, it's Shipping Day and I have the following contributors who have paid me for decks. Please note where I have ? for the screenname, it means I don't know who you are (Lance F) so please let me know your screenname. I need to be able to connect your name with the contributors list to keep it all on the up-and-up. If you just KNOW you have paid me and you don't see anything on this list that indicates you have done so, please contact me immediately. My invaluable helper Andrew and I are going to be packing and packaging today. I have the notes about the "conservative bank", the "extra hardy wrapping for NZ" and the "don't send it to the address in France". If there were any other special notes, please let me know now. Smoochies!! Attached Image (viewed 224 times): |
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nicole Member
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xoxoxxo |
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goldenweb Member
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Figtreepress is goldenweb is me... Pen |
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Marcia959 Member
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My dears! If you have paid for your deck, it is in the mail. If you have not paid for your deck, why not? It's delightful! Contact me with your heartfelt excuses, explanations and promises. Love and smoochies, M |
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Sumada Member
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Marcia959 wrote: My dears! If you have paid for your deck, it is in the mail. Cool !! Thanks for that. Will post on receipt... |
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papoon Member
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Whoa! I just got home to find mine in the mailbox. (I guess it's an advantage of being in the same general area of Marcia.) Have only made an initial quick scan through the cards, but so far, looking good. |
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goldenweb Member
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Sumada wrote: Marcia959 wrote:My dears! If you have paid for your deck, it is in the mail. Me too... Pen |
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Marcia959 Member
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papoon wrote: Whoa! I just got home to find mine in the mailbox. (I guess it's an advantage of being in the same general area of Marcia.) Haha, if it weren't for the price of gasoline, I would have driven yours over!! So glad it has arrived in good shape. By the way, our own CrystalGate has asked if she can do a review of the deck and include some images. I asked her to contact the individual artists since our rule is that the copyright remains with the artist. Let her know if you're ok. |
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Kimber Member
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I just now (11/2) saw this! I guess you figured out that "LanceF" is my husband! I forgot to tell you we use the same Paypal account. |
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Kimber Member
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Got mine today (addressed to my husband, of course - so it sat on the counter unopened ALL DAY!). Argh. Love it. Fabulous job, everyone! We are a talented bunch, aren't we?? A question re: sacredashes' 10 of Cups - is there part of the quote cut off? It says "Much of your pain is the bitter potion by which". Ace Of Wands designer/credit is missing from lwb. My personal especial favorites: Hierophant (a card I don't usually like!) Strength Hermit Star Sun Judgement 4 of Cups 8 of Cups 9 of Cups 10 of Cups 8 of Swords 9 of Swords 9 of Pents 10 of Pents My only negative is the Happy Squirrel Card. I don't think it's a proper representation of the true collaborative nature of the group to have one person's photo included on the card. I will probably just remove it....a shame. Bring on 2012!!! |
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nicole Member
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what a wonderful surprise to find when I got home from a gawdawful work day - thanks EVERYONE! |
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jbthehp Member
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Hi Kimber, I didn't know there were rules of what could and couldn't be included in the card; or maybe more precisely, of what should or shouldn't be included in the card. I'm sorry my card disgusts you so much. Maybe you can just burn it. And because of your cruel comments, I will probably be leaving this forum. Janet |
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Kimber Member
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jbthehp wrote: Hi Kimber,
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gregory Administrator
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Kimber wrote: Got mine today (addressed to my husband, of course - so it sat on the counter unopened ALL DAY!). Argh.The other half of the quote is on the 10.... Put them together and you get a single image. See what you mean if you draw one alone though ! |
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Marcia959 Member
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Hi, Kimber, I guess you're just touching on the cusp of what makes it difficult to put this deck together. Not everyone is going to like everyone else's artistic contributions. It's a collaborative deck and it's a collage of efforts. skad1 struggled to get everyone to submit their LWB entries in a timely manner (including *blush* me, the tardy one). Several contributors feel comfortable submitting their artwork but are very shy to attempt to write about it. Some people don't have the tools or knowledge to figure out how to submit high-resolution images. Behind the scenes the team tries to work with those folks too so they can still be successful in their contributions. We don't name names of course because we love them and don't want them to be discouraged. It's expensive even though skad1 has found us a bang-up printer. Someone, one of us (this year it's me) has to pay for all the decks in advance so that we can receive them. Then, we're dependent on people coming through as they indicated to pay for their own deck. We tried to get an exact formula to make sure all contributors pay for is the deck + shipping and handling, plus one copy for Adam and one copy for the Museo. When people don't pay this year (you can do the math from the list of who has paid subtracted from the number of contributors), I get stuck with the extra decks and the extra cost. Technically, there aren't supposed to be extra decks, so at some point I think I'm honor-bound to burn them! Our chief nagger and cattle-prod-in-chief gregory has done everything short of dancing on people's heads to make sure that people meet deadlines for submissions of artwork, bios and descriptions. We do our best so that it isn't a 2011 deck published in 2012! When they go out, we're thrilled. When people acknowledge receipt, we're thrilled. And we hope to do this again in 2012. Despite the trouble and the downsides, this is a very cool project that I love, personally. I hope the contributors are proud of their work, will all be brave enough to write bios and descriptions next year, will all be financially flush to pay for their decks and will encourage others to be part of this wonderful collaboration. We are all Happy Squirrels here. Oh, and Janet, really the only comment I had about the HS card was that it seemed like a modest sized-collection considering the squirreling away I know I do...my mere 300-400 decks pale in comparison to some collections here! Otherwise, we know what squirrel-hearts are and the pleasure of the hoard! Your picture does depict that, surely. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and who will continue to contribute. We love you all. And of course if you haven't paid for your deck and you meant to and it just slipped your mind or you were waiting for the check to come in from the Ace of Pentacles, there's still time to get yours! Marcia959 |
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Kimber Member
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gregory wrote: Kimber wrote:Got mine today (addressed to my husband, of course - so it sat on the counter unopened ALL DAY!). Argh.The other half of the quote is on the 10.... Put them together and you get a single image. See what you mean if you draw one alone though ! Now how cool is that?! |
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gregory Administrator
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This is so true, Marcia; I've had PMs from people saying are we really going to allow x, y, z cards.... Short of taking a vote on every card - basically, yes ! Someone volunteers - that's who gets the card. The number of cards allowed for each person is limited partly so as to minimise the ones someone who hates that person's work won't like. What IS a collaborative deck ? Is it one where we all submit cards and then the organisers get to say Nope, not that one ? Do we showcase them and offer to can those that get the thumbs down from - how many people ? Contributors only ? People who do wonderful art ? what would be the criterion ? I don't like all the cards. Big deal. I didn't in other years either. I assume there are people here who don't like mine. That's OK too. I was part of a project within a community, is all. But I don't love you all. I will say that. You didn't stick to the freaking timetable.  For that I could cheerfully murder several of you. But it's all over now. I wait mine with interest. |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory wrote: But I don't love you all. I will say that. You didn't stick to the freaking timetable. Whew, and for that, knowing my name is on a list somewhere, I am grateful that the Pond sometimes separates us, my precious gregory! I feel like Inspector Clouseau with Cato waiting in stealth around any corner! |
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Quarkling Member
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Got mine today and am very pleased. It seems that this deck has a cohesiveness to it, perhaps it's the borders. Well done everyone! |
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jbthehp wrote: .....I will probably be leaving this forum. Hullo Janet. I hope you will not leave the entire forum because of one person's comment that upset you. I was thoroughly insulted by someone on the first collaborative. So while I probably won't do another one because of that, I am still fairly active on the rest of the forum. I hope you'll reconsider. Last edited on Fri Nov 4th, 2011 03:17 am by OnePotato |
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OnePotato wrote: jbthehp wrote:.....I will probably be leaving this forum. I second that (and all {or most of... } the above from gregory and Marcia). The TCF Tarot is my Must Have Tarot every year - it wouldn't be the same without your contribution. Pen |
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gregory Administrator
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OnePotato wrote: jbthehp wrote:.....I will probably be leaving this forum. Amen to that. |
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goldenweb Member
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Marcia959 wrote: Technically, there aren't supposed to be extra decks, so at some point I think I'm honor-bound to burn them! Marcia, you know this would be a CRIME, and no one would expect you to dispose of them in that way! (Not that I really think you're serious.) Perhaps we should make a plan re. the extra decks and and set up a poll or something...? Pen |
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gregory Administrator
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In previous years the contributors could buy extra copies but NO-ONE else. So they don't end up on ebay. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Oh I like your solution (and gregory's) much better. They frown so on fires here in California!! Yeah, I was joking. I do that a lot. Marcia goldenweb wrote: Marcia959 wrote:Technically, there aren't supposed to be extra decks, so at some point I think I'm honor-bound to burn them! |
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nicole Member
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Marcia - you should not be out money - that isnt fair. Once u get the stragglers let us know and I can kick in some cash to offset your cost... |
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goldenweb Member
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Is there any logical reason why the leftover decks shouldn't be auctioned on ebay or offered on Aeclectic's Trading Forum? It would help defray costs... Marcia certainly shouldn't be out of pocket. Pen |
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gregory Administrator
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Yes. It has always been the deal that they were for contributors only. This was hashed out in a long discussion when we did the first one. If they were going to be up on ebay by people out to make a quick buck - well, I, for one, would not join in again. I doubt if Marcia will be out of pocket - as far as I know we have always managed to sell them off among ourselves - though Sherry may now tell me otherwise. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Here's my list, which may be imperfect if I have not been able to match your real name and mailing address with your screenname here. SoulYogurt declined the opportunity to purchase the deck. As far as I know I have sent messages to everyone and have two people who have paid and have been mailed their deck whose screennames I cannot identify. If you wouldn't mind, could you assist me and if you see your identity here twice, please let me know through a PM. If you do no plan to purchase your deck, could you please let me know? Smoochies. Attached Image (viewed 128 times): Last edited on Sat Nov 5th, 2011 01:00 am by Marcia959 |
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jbthehp Member
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Now that I am calm (at least calmer) than the last time I posted, I'd like to thank everyone who asked me to stay in the group, a group that I very much enjoy being a part of. And I will stay in, because I would have been "cutting off my nose to spite my face" if I had left. When other people have written that they were also insulted by other members, I wonder what has happened to good manners and consideration to others? This forum is a microcosm of the macrocosm, and I'm noticing out there in the world, people have less patience and tolerance then they used to. I've observed they are ending relationships and situations, sometimes very abruptly. Some of that is due to the harsh planetary patterns in the sky, and some of it is due to the uncertainty of the future and the extra stress most people are under these days, IMHO. We can and should all make our points and express our feelings. I have no problem with Kimber not liking my card. But with a little extra thought, hopefully we can make our points tactfully and without shaming, blaming, or insulting anyone. That is my wish for us at the Tarot Collectors Forum. After all, there are enough people who don't like (or are afraid of) tarot cards out there, that we should all stick together and be supportive of each other in here. My three pentacles... |
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goldenweb Member
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gregory wrote: In previous years the contributors could buy extra copies but NO-ONE else. So they don't end up on ebay. Hmmmm. They could still end up on ebay if those contributors (or any of us for that matter) decided to sell a copy. Janet, glad you're staying. Pen |
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gregory Administrator
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I think the idea is that we all love and trust each other not to do that... but yes, that is true. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Chronata, you have a Mystery Benefactor!! Please PM me your current address so I can send you your deck. Marcia |
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gregory Administrator
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YAY ! good for - er, someone ! (no it wasn't me...) |
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Marcia959 Member
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Hi, I have had a couple of corrections to my list and will be cleaning it up soon. Everybody remain calm. I'm not kidding this time. Marcia |
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truelighth Member
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I remember that in the past, I think with the TCF2 deck, we first did an inventory of who wanted to buy the deck from the contributors. That way, nobody would be out of pocket. Or is that not possible for another reason. I do think it should not be mandatory to buy one if you contribute. If it would be, then maybe some people would not take part and that would be a pity. Looking forward to seeing the deck! |
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gregory Administrator
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No you shouldn't be obliged to buy one. But we did also agree that non-contributors - except Adam and the Museo - couldn't, but contributors could buy extras if they liked. |
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Marcia959 Member
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I admit to skipping that step of asking who wanted to buy before we ordered, hence my willingness to take on the expense of my mistake. Contributors are NOT obligated to purchase a deck. It is optional. I just want to make sure everyone gets one who wants one. Marcia |
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truelighth Member
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Ok, I just wanted to clear that up really. Maybe next time, we should first make an inventory. Last year, I think Skad1 also didn't. And I agree, non-contributors (except Museo and Adam), shouldn't be able to buy them. But I do think it would be a pity for Marcia to be out of pocket. I remember getting an extra copy of the TCF2, which was very nice. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Thanks, I was feeling the pressure of holding up the schedule and rushed to get our print numbers. Seriously, no cats will starve if I pay for a few decks! But I will offer the extras for sale to contributors. |
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Sumada Member
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Yehaw! They've arrived ... thanks Marcia, Skad, and... well, all of us really! They look wonderful. ...and that's the very happiest looking Squirrel card ever! I like it. Works for me |
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goldenweb Member
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Hooray! - mine arrived and I dropped everything to spend a happy hour immersed in the images and the LWB. Well done Skad, Marcia, gregory and (parroting Sumada ), all of us really - we rock...!Pen Last edited on Tue Nov 8th, 2011 12:45 pm by goldenweb |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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Mine arrived mine arrived yessss - It was patiently awaiting me in my mailbox and once more we can be extremely proud of ourselves |
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Marcia959 Member
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Great, so glad to know that some of the international deliveries are arriving! |
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Marcia959 Member
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Payments are trickling in and thanks to all who have placed their orders. I think I'll hold it open until the end of next week and then start offering up the extras for sale to the contributors. Sound OK, everyone? |
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truelighth Member
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Yah! Mine also arrived! I have to say, I didn't expect it to get here so fast. But it was. And it is absolutely great. The borders do give the whole deck some coherency that is just wonderful. I am just very happy with it. |
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gregory Administrator
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I think Royal Mail has given up on me. I have SO MANY overdue packages out there... |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory, any luck on your delivery yet? Marcia |
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gregory Administrator
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It's SUNDAY... I only posted the weeps yesterday.... But no.... |
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Marcia959 Member
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I was having SO MUCH FUN that I forgot what day it was. That happens sometimes! |
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wvzookeeper Member
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I got mine and love them! Guess I didn't get my descriptions of my cards in on time. Too bad - they don't make any sense otherwise. That'll remind me not to wait till the last minute next time! Thanks again for all the hard work to those who had their hands in the collecting and publishing of these decks. |
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Marcia959 Member
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Yes, there are penalties for being late. I, for instance, am now on gregory's hit list. We used to be friends, so there you have it. But I'm still in for doing this again in 2012! |
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gregory Administrator
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I think I am not. I have had emails.... |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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I'm having lots of fun with mine , I'll blog about them I'm sure, I have to do something to show my pride & joy |
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Marcia959 Member
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Can't wait to see your blog on this from my fav Man in the Moon! Marcia |
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Marcia959 Member
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gregory wrote: I think I am not. I have had emails.... What emails, gregory dear? Did I make ALL of you crazy? Shall I bow out of helping you and skad1? I know I'm a mixed bag of reliability but I do like to show I come through in the end...which for those of you who think I somehow slaved away on this for months on end like skad1 and gregory did, I most certainly did NOT. I played hooky most of the year and gave everyone high blood pressure. I just want to be up front with my atrociousness (and gregory's probably well-placed motive for her hit list). |
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gregory Administrator
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Not you. I am PMing you as we speak ! |
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Marcia959 Member
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I draw the Ace of Cups for all of you who feel hurt, abandoned, insulted, less-than-perfect, not up to par, merely human or just not extraordinary. ALL of you. And I draw the Ace of Cups for all of you who wish the rest of us were perfect and you noticed, to your dismay, that we are not. I draw the Ace of Cups for all of you who have expressed yourselves in innocence, annoyance, a fit of pique, anger, jest or good will. I draw the Ace of Cups for all who might lurk and be intimidated by the noisy people like me, who are noisy by nature. I draw the Ace of Cups for all who wanted to hear a voice from the quiet ones and never did. Drinks all around, my loves. We are all here in our many voices. Let us celebrate ourselves and each other. M |
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gregory Administrator
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I was going to post a tuzki but the emoticons button seems to have gone weird. Anyone else ? will this do it ?  GEEZ that was convoluted. Why don't they do like they used to ? |
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debra Member
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Holy sh*t I just noticed there's now an option to ignore a member! |
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goldenweb Member
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debra wrote: Holy sh*t I just noticed there's now an option to ignore a member! Oh good, I think I'll ignore myself... Pen |
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debra Member
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Is there a wee "Ignore Member" button over yer own post? |
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gregory Administrator
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What a shame - there isn't one ! OnePotato wrote: jbthehp wrote:.....I will probably be leaving this forum. I believe that member was me. Assuming it was - it was the result of a misunderstanding on my part, followed by more misunderstanding all round, and in any event nothing in my post was intended to be an insult - your work is some of the best around, and you know I think so. Assuming I am right, I apologise unreservedly for all that, posted in a moment of GREAT frustration, not that that is an excuse, and will positively grovel if you or anyone else wishes. The deck is poorer for the lack of your art, and we are all the losers. So I also apologise to everyone else for depriving them of it. If it would bring you back IN, I would cheerfully (well, no, not cheerfully as then I couldn't; HAVE one, but I would !) drop out myself. I would also add a grovelling smiley or two but they seem to be acting very oddly today - so here is my sorrow, as the best I seem to be able to do...    |
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goldenweb Member
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debra wrote: Is there a wee "Ignore Member" button over yer own post? Ah, no... and there's no 'Add as Friend', either. How unobservant of moi... Still, I don't need buttons to ignore myself... Now what we really need here is a 'Generate New and Exciting Tarots' button. Pen Edited to add that this is my 777th post - is that lucky or what...? Also, re. the insults and misunderstandings, I blame the damned pixels, which seem to change one's original and intended meaning on the sly and cause no end of trouble. Last edited on Mon Nov 14th, 2011 02:28 pm by goldenweb |
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skad1 Member
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Hi guys, i haven't been getting notifications so i haven't thought to pop over here and comment. 1. each year there seems to be at least one card that that i don't like, or even offends me. but there are also cards that i think are the bestest ever for that card (this years High Priestess, as an example, or the tower card) i took this years happy squirrel as Janet saying how happy she is to be a collector and an artist. you could always draw a mustache on her to disguise her. ( ) but the variety is exactly why were do a collaborative deck, rather than a deck purely by invite, created to be inclusive. (BTW, this does not mean i didn't like the happy squirrel)2. every year we have been very specific that decks are to go only to contributors, and that is used as an incentive to contribute. i am willing to bet eventually decks will show up on ebay or wherever. collections get dispersed, whether from economic necessity, or a beneficiary not understanding or caring. but that is different, and not part of what we decided as a group about the initial sales. 3. i never lost money on the 2 years i financed the original deck purchase. it was close the first year because i didn't know to factor in the decks and shipping for adam and the museu. but then afew guardian angels chipped in some extra and i was good. both years there were people who didn't get the deck, but there were always enough that wanted an extra copy to balance them out. i knew my job was dicey so i chose not to do the financing this year, which turned out good because i did get laid off. 4. do we want to start a 2012 now? or how about a quick 22 card pre-2012? are ya'll up to a challenge? I have an idea for a 22 card deck for the forum, but it'd be a challenge and not thrill a few. it is a themed deck, but would only work for this forum. want me to work it up for ya'll? 5. if we do a 22 deck or wait for another 78 card deck, i am willing to do the organization this year. i needed a break, but then i missed it! i would need someone to help with the financing, and help emailing would be nice too, but that;'s optional, especially if gregory really does step back 6. i think special thanks should go out to gregory. the emails to everyone are really a hassle. the organization and stuff is easy and fun for me. i think it was because of her efforts you are getting your decks now, middle of november. last year the lucky ones got them for Christmas, the unlucky had to wait for the new year. that is a significant difference, so thanks sweetie! final note: after all the good and bad.... WE ROCK !!!! THIS IS AN AWSOME DECK THAT I AM REALLY PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF. THANK YOU, ONE AND ALL. |
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skad1 Member
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goldenweb wrote: Edited to add that this is my 777th post - is that lucky or what...? Ah them pixels, the bane of every computer. and leaving milk on the doorstop doesn't impress them at all! (there are times i just plain love this forum. ) |
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goldenweb Member
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skad1 wrote: 4. do we want to start a 2012 now? or how about a quick 22 card pre-2012? are ya'll up to a challenge? I have an idea for a 22 card deck for the forum, but it'd be a challenge and not thrill a few. it is a themed deck, but would only work for this forum. want me to work it up for ya'll? Re. the 22 pre-2012, I'm intrigued, but honestly think that one deck a year is enough. I'd probably contribute if 21 others were keen though... Pen |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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Sounds intriguing this 22-card project any more feedback? |
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gregory Administrator
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Why not a 22 card deck for 2012 ? But I'm in (as a contributor !!) either way. Last edited on Thu Nov 17th, 2011 09:25 am by gregory |
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Mr. la-luna Member
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I'm in any way it goes (a 22-card, a 78-card or both) |
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gregory Administrator
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NOT a 78 before Christmas ? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
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skad1 Member
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gregory wrote: NOT a 78 before Christmas ? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO No, not complete before Christmas, start before, finish maybe end of Jan/feb? |
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gregory Administrator
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I referred to this:or how about a quick 22 card pre-2012? are ya'll up to a challenge? I have an idea for a 22 card deck for the forum, but it'd be a challenge and not thrill a few. it is a themed deck, but would only work for this forum. want me to work it up for ya'll? NOT 78 cards for THAT one ! |
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skad1 Member
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gregory wrote: I referred to this: time wise that's the one i meant, do a 'quick' 22 card one, then in feb / mar start the regular 78 card deck. so dec 2011 to feb/mar 2012 -'22 card challange deck' feb/mar 2012 to july 2012 - 78 forum deck where anything goes (sorts, within our regular guidelines) |
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gregory Administrator
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I'm in. Both. |
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truelighth Member
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I am also in, for either the 22 or the 78 deck in 2012 or pre-2012 or whatever. Or both... |
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skad1 Member
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SEE NEW THREAD FOR CHALLENGE DECK |
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goldenweb wrote:Also, re. the insults and misunderstandings, I blame the damned pixels, which seem to change one's original and intended meaning on the sly and cause no end of trouble. skad1 wrote: Ah them pixels, the bane of every computer. and leaving milk on the doorstop doesn't impress them at all! Hi goldenweb and skad1, OnePotato didn't really want to interrupt the thread rehashing old news, but I feel there are some things that need clarifying here. I don't believe "pixels" had much to do with the problem. For those who weren't around or don't recall, for the 2008 TCF Collaborative deck OnePotato did the deck layout, card back, custom wrappers, supplied the card stock and 6-color inkjet ink, did color correction, printed and cut the decks and wrappers, and covered the shipping costs. (A few people chose to pay an optional $10 for printed card backs.) Blank backed decks were entirely free to participants. He did this so that any artists who wanted to participate could do so without having to consider the financial burden, and would not have to go without a copy of their work. Of course this involved quite a bit of labor, and quite a bit of time, particularly since it had to be done in between his real life obligations. Unfortunately our printer suffered a clogged head, and despite his best efforts to soak it in solvent for a few weeks, it ultimately had to be replaced entirely. This was explained on the forum, and OP apologized for the delay. At one point, Gregory posted a public call to have him fired from the project, and asked if anyone was willing to replace him. She went on to say that he should have been paid in the first place, as then there would be a legal "contract" that he could be held to, and people would feel free to complain about his poor performance without feeling guilty. When someone else expressed a bit of outrage about this, Gregory went back and edited her post to read like an innocent question about progress on the job, making it sound like she was being unfairly shouted down. (IMHO the whole thing could have been avoided from the outset with a simple PM rather than an attempt at public humiliation.) Now, I don't see how anyone could characterize this as some sort of innocent "misunderstanding." But since it has been brought up again, I did think at least people should know what the issue was. For what it's worth, OP thinks it should be dropped, and believes the matter should have no bearing on future projects. It is nice to see an apology after all these years. Hope that clears up any confusion, Little Window Last edited on Fri Nov 18th, 2011 02:02 am by Little Window |
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goldenweb Member
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Hello Little Window. I was absent from the forum for the creation of the first deck, (coincidentally due to a misunderstanding of a rather flippant and jokey post I made about card creation and Photoshop filters), so have no knowledge of the above. My comment re. pixels was intended generally and from my own experience rather than specifically. Pen |
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Marcia959 Member
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Back to the annoyingly upbeat: Arnell, Morwenna and blistersnbutterflies, your 2011 Collaborative Decks were mailed today! I'll update that spreadsheet when I get to my other computer. Marcia |
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gregory Administrator
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Little Window wrote:
With respect, while I accept FULL responsibility for OP's hurt, and stand fully by my apology (and I did actually send one by PM at the time, though I found out MUCH later that several PMs I had sent via this forum (and AT, actually) never made it - I was at that time on VERY poor dialup) I didn't call for him to be FIRED, as in make him go away like people are given the sack - I suggested (ineptly) that someone else take over. At the time, it seemed that the printer was going to take forever to repair, and I thought that was a reasonable suggestion which would take the pressure off him. I edited my admittedly very tetchy post when I realised this had been very badly misunderstood, and also to prevent anyone else seeing it once I knew more about the issue... (I did want him paid, though. I ALWAYS wanted him paid - for his WORK, though.) By the time I'd found out about the missing PMs - and I didn't actually know exactly which had gone AWOL; there were about 40 between the two forums, in total ! - I honestly thought he knew I was sorry and had taken it all back. Honestly I did.....  I still grovel unreservedly, and everyone may still hit me.Peace to all and that. Back to business - I now have FOUR missing in action packages from the US and this is (as far as I know) one of them... I am not ordering ANYTHING else from the US till they show up. ETA I take THAT back ! OUR DECK has just shown up (delivered to a neighbour. It looks GREAT !) Three missing ones to go.... Last edited on Mon Nov 21st, 2011 04:52 pm by gregory |
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Marcia959 Member
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I just mailed Sacredashes' deck today! Hooray! If you contributed and still want your deck, it's not too late. Also, I would like to thank one of our contributors who very generously paid for a deck for another contributor. The deck has been delivered to the mystery participant although they may not have seen it yet. I want to wait until January 15 or so before I put the left over decks up for sale, just to give people a chance to order theirs if they have not yet done so. Blessings of the solstice, the Yule, Christmas, the end of the fiscal year and anything else you may celebrate with my profound apologies for having left you out. I just love tarot! Marcia |
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Marcia959 Member
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OK, did everyone get a deck who wanted to purchase one (contributors only, per Da Rools)? |
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