Author Topic: Print or Postcard?? (Read 9674 times)

irv_b · « **on:** May 15, 2022, 07:46:28 PM »

So I wondered if there was that much interest in getting a print or postcard exchange going? I know that I need a kick up the bum to get myself back into the darkroom so maybe you do too.
Put your interest in the replies and whether you prefer print or postcard and see how many we get to respond

Harvey · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2022, 09:11:26 PM »

I’ve got very lazy hiding behind my iPhone so a postcard exchange would be great to kick me into doing something more purposeful.

astrobeck · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2022, 10:54:53 PM »

I'd be up for a postcard exchange thing.
I've wanted to fire up the enlarger anyway, so it would be a good thing!
Count me in if you get it going.
Beck

Bryan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2022, 12:02:05 AM »

I’m in for print or postcard.

ManuelL · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2022, 09:59:28 PM »

I'm up for both. I haven't made a proper print in years and would probably need a bit of lead time to get my act together.

02Pilot · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2022, 12:34:33 AM »

I'm in as long as no one is offended by inkjet printing.

Pete_R · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2022, 11:35:26 AM »

I would be up for postcards but I'm not setup to do printing any more.

kentish cob · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2022, 05:19:09 PM »

Splendid idea Irv... herding us out of a collective stupor again..!
Would be good to get involved.
Happy with either option, with the caveat as "O2" mentioned, as long as an inkjet print is acceptable.

Kai-san · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2022, 06:12:21 PM »

I'm happy with both alternatives, depending on the time frame. I'm heading north in a few days and won't be able to produce anything before mid August.

collodion · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2022, 06:23:50 AM »

I'd definitely be up for either of these. I need something to motivate me to do some printing....Anything!! :-)

Francois · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2022, 04:28:20 PM »

Sadly, I won't be able to join this time.
I just checked the post office and the price of stamps has gone up once more. At 3.25$ for a single international stamp, that puts this exchange way outside my budget.

ManuelL · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2022, 06:18:15 PM »

Wow, that is expensive for a card! Over here we are at 95 cents after the latest price increase.

I would be happy to send you a card anyway, if we get an exchange going.

Francois · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2022, 08:45:11 PM »

I know, when the clerk told me that I almost fell on the floor!
Even national stamps are b*%%$y expensive (sorry but I just had to swear).
And I'm not even mentioning packages. Like I need a new video card for my computer (some software have stopped working with the updates because my computer's onboard video card is "too old"), I found one cheap on eBay, it comes from Saskatoon and I live in Quebec, and the cheapest shipping the guy could find is 19$ for a small package. When I think of the cost of the ship-anywhere boxes in the US, I just feel like crying.
And the quality of the service, while second to none, can only be measured in the negative scale... horrible in every way.

But thanks for offering to send one

irv_b · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2022, 07:12:32 PM »

Sorry for my absence this week - it been a busy one
So that is 10 of us at the moment, I'll give it till the end of the month (May), then start collating addresses, postcards seem the most preferable.
I don't think it matters if it's inkjet or traditional it's all about the involvement and fun.
I did wonder whether we should theme it or just play it loose, -any thoughts?
Francois is there a way you could participate by sending yours as a e-postcard, I'm sure people would mind getting one that way if it allows you to join in?

Francois · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2022, 09:02:37 PM »

I don't know... I still think I'll pass on it.
e-postcards are never really as nice as the real thing (especially with all the stuff I add to the back).
But still, thanks for the offer... I'll really have to think about this one.

irv_b · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2022, 08:47:35 PM »

Okay as it's the first of the month, time to this going and postcards seem the most popular
Looks like it will be the 10 of us so if you still want to participate PM me your address and let me know if you wish to send a card to everyone or just 1 particular person.
Once I have everyone's address I will send them them around to each of you and you can post your cards in your own good time, I think we'll just keep a anything goes theme like before.

Pete_R · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2022, 10:58:48 AM »

PM sent.

Are we putting a time limit on this - preferably a long one if we are...?

02Pilot · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2022, 01:46:07 PM »

PM sent. Hopefully I can make some half-decent new photos in a reasonable amount of time....

kentish cob · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2022, 10:22:42 PM »

PM sent, and I've just dev'd the 4 films that have been rattling around in the desk for what seems like an age, so hopefully might turn up a surprise worthy of sharing.

Harvey · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2022, 12:56:17 PM »

PM sent. Thanks Irv.

astrobeck · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2022, 01:13:18 PM »

PM sent!
Thanks for doing this!

irv_b · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2022, 09:19:29 AM »

Thanks for all the addresses so far guys just waiting for Collodion's one then I'll send them on

limr · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2022, 03:49:03 PM »

Hey! I'm sneaking in at the last minute

I love the postcard exchange and definitely need a kick in the butt, so please count me in! Sending PM...

collodion · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2022, 05:57:55 PM »

PM just sent!
Thanks for including me

irv_b · « **Reply #24 on:** June 06, 2022, 09:10:06 PM »

Okay so I have sent out the addresses to everyone, either by PM or email, as you can only send 2 PM per hour.
Shout if you haven't got them, I am working away for the rest of the week so hopefully everyone has received them.
We wont set an immediate time limit to get the cards sent by just do it as you can and have fun doing it.

Pete_R · « **Reply #25 on:** June 07, 2022, 10:14:32 AM »

I've not received anything Irv. I've checked my email is working OK. And no messages.

Pete_R · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2022, 02:42:26 PM »

Quote from: Pete_R on June 07, 2022, 10:14:32 AM

I've not received anything Irv. I've checked my email is working OK. And no messages.

Got it now. Thanks Beck.

Harvey · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2022, 07:45:04 PM »

Nothing for me either.

Pete_R · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2022, 11:35:23 AM »

Quote from: Harvey on June 08, 2022, 07:45:04 PM

Nothing for me either.

I've forwarded the list. Let me know if you don't get it.

Harvey · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2022, 12:48:23 PM »

Quote from: Pete_R on June 09, 2022, 11:35:23 AM

Quote from: Harvey on June 08, 2022, 07:45:04 PM
Nothing for me either.
I've forwarded the list. Let me know if you don't get it.

Got it. Thanks Peter.

ManuelL · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2022, 05:52:43 PM »

Hi Irv, The PM with the addresses didn't come through unfortunately. I have sent you a PM with my e-mail. Hope that works. Thank you!

Pete_R · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2022, 09:52:16 PM »

Quote from: ManuelL on June 09, 2022, 05:52:43 PM

Hi Irv, The PM with the addresses didn't come through unfortunately. I have sent you a PM with my e-mail. Hope that works. Thank you!

As Irv's away, I've copied them to you. Let me know if you don't get them.

Maybe we should all send copies to everyone else :-)

Bryan · « **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2022, 10:31:51 PM »

I got the list from Irv.

ManuelL · « **Reply #33 on:** June 10, 2022, 05:25:55 PM »

Got the list now. Thanks a lot!

irv_b · « **Reply #34 on:** June 11, 2022, 08:32:22 AM »

Hi all
Sorry to those who didn't get the list first time, everyone was ticked off my list this end.
If you still haven't got it drop me a PM and I get it to you.

LEAFotography · « **Reply #35 on:** June 17, 2022, 02:09:34 PM »

I'm annoyed I missed this, exam, marking and viva season has been preoccupying my time and attention.

I'd love to send prints of some images I've been pleased with, and (still) not driving much means I'm not paying for extortionate petrol prices, so I'm content with print and postage costs.

I'll PM my address etc just in case I've not missed the boat!

astrobeck · « **Reply #36 on:** June 17, 2022, 06:57:21 PM »

I'd be happy to send you a card.
Just need your address.

LEAFotography · « **Reply #37 on:** June 18, 2022, 12:23:35 AM »

Thank you so much

Bryan · « **Reply #38 on:** June 18, 2022, 03:36:24 AM »

Quote from: LEAFotography on June 18, 2022, 12:23:35 AM

Thank you so much

I’ll send you one, let me know the address.

ManuelL · « **Reply #39 on:** June 18, 2022, 04:52:43 AM »

Happy to send you a card if you send me the address.

Kai-san · « **Reply #40 on:** June 18, 2022, 09:38:25 AM »

I will send you a card too, just need the address.

irv_b · « **Reply #41 on:** June 19, 2022, 02:33:19 PM »

Quote from: LEAFotography on June 17, 2022, 02:09:34 PM

I'm annoyed I missed this, exam, marking and viva season has been preoccupying my time and attention.

I'd love to send prints of some images I've been pleased with, and (still) not driving much means I'm not paying for extortionate petrol prices, so I'm content with print and postage costs.

I'll PM my address etc just in case I've not missed the boat!

I have sent Andy a PM with all the addresses, so we should all get a card from him and I'll pm everyone with his address too.

Pete_R · « **Reply #42 on:** July 01, 2022, 01:47:39 PM »

Just received a card from Manuel. Thanks Manuel.

I need to get my act together.

Bryan · « **Reply #43 on:** July 01, 2022, 04:36:28 PM »

Just got my first card, a very nice print from Collodion.

I still haven't received an address for Leaf.

irv_b · « **Reply #44 on:** July 02, 2022, 09:41:16 AM »

Quote from: Bryan on July 01, 2022, 04:36:28 PM

I still haven't received an address for Leaf.

Sorry about that-now sent

irv_b · « **Reply #45 on:** July 02, 2022, 09:42:58 AM »

It looks like Manuel was quick out the blocks, as I recieved a card from him yesterday also
Many thanks Manuel

kentish cob · « **Reply #46 on:** July 03, 2022, 03:45:58 PM »

I too have received the first of the season from Manuel - many thanks and congratulations on setting the early pace.

Mine are all addressed written and stamped... all that remains is for me to drag my carcase somewhere close to a postbox.

astrobeck · « **Reply #47 on:** July 03, 2022, 06:35:46 PM »

Received an Uber cool card from Jonathan. Thank you!

Mine are done, will mail Tuesday since tomorrow is a boom boom day off here .

collodion · « **Reply #48 on:** July 06, 2022, 04:48:31 AM »

Quote from: astrobeck on July 03, 2022, 06:35:46 PM

Received an Uber cool card from Jonathan. Thank you!

Mine are done, will mail Tuesday since tomorrow is a boom boom day off here .

Your welcome!!
Glad to hear some of my prints are landing...

collodion · « **Reply #49 on:** July 06, 2022, 04:50:40 AM »

Quote from: Bryan on July 01, 2022, 04:36:28 PM

Just got my first card, a very nice print from Collodion.

I still haven't received an address for Leaf.

Great!!
Glad to hear things are arriving.