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jscott1 · « **Reply #100 on:** July 02, 2010, 05:35:14 AM »

I mailed mine today! They didn't turn out exactly as planned but I always have next time! Can I use the excuse that this was my first exchange?

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #101 on:** July 02, 2010, 06:24:37 AM »

You can use that excuse this time but not next time.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #102 on:** July 02, 2010, 08:12:46 AM »

Keep them coming people. This is really excited.

I got my photo glue yesterday. You know the kind of glue that turns into this rubber stuff and can be removed again. All your postcards will be put on the glas of one of the doors in my flat.

Urban

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #103 on:** July 04, 2010, 03:20:03 PM »

Four hours in the darkroom this weekend making postcards - and almost as long handwriting the addresses and messages! Four different images - each randomly allocated.

Will post them out tomorrow - those in UK to arrive later this week, those in Europe and North America, who knows?

Really enjoyed them arriving here - almost one a day for a while but nothing this last week.

Graham

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #104 on:** July 04, 2010, 06:11:13 PM »

jen..no excuses necessary..the postcard is wonderful!

jscott1 · « **Reply #105 on:** July 05, 2010, 01:33:00 AM »

yay! I am glad you got it!

I had one returned back to me so it will go out this week sometime... weird!

mikeg · « **Reply #106 on:** July 05, 2010, 09:35:49 PM »

Some more excellent cards have arrived over the last week.

Thanks to Carol, Urban, Otto, Rob and Harvey. I love them all.

Mine are printed, just waiting to be cut up, labelled and addressed. Should be done by the end of the week.

Cheers

Mike

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #107 on:** July 09, 2010, 02:12:32 PM »

Mine are finally at the printers..should be out by the first part of the week!

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #108 on:** July 09, 2010, 06:03:33 PM »

Just received Ed Wenn's card a very cool coffee stained Polacolor. Thanks.

My cards are flattening as I speak, hope to get them addressed and posted this weekend.

Roger

eric rose · « **Reply #109 on:** July 09, 2010, 07:35:09 PM »

Wow I have writers cramp!! Boy you guys in the UK have some pretty weird addresses

So just in case you can't read my scribbles on the back here it is:

The image is of Mexican wrestler masks hanging in a store along one of the locals streets in Puerto Vallarta.
I shot it with Ilford FP4 rated at 64 asa and processed in PyroCat-HD, semi stand. Camera used was a Leica M3 with a 50mm Summicron lens.

Heading off to the post office now.

mikeg · « **Reply #110 on:** July 09, 2010, 08:14:32 PM »

Quote from: eric rose on July 09, 2010, 07:35:09 PM

Wow I have writers cramp!! Boy you guys in the UK have some pretty weird addresses

Nothing wrong with our addresses! However, you're not the first to comment on mine. The format is:

House Name
Village
Town
County
Postcode
UK

Nice and easy! The village doesn't have street names. Some of the houses have been there for several hundred years so if the postie doesn't know where a house is now they never will!

Looking forward to your card -- sounds interesting.

Mike

pdewolff · « **Reply #111 on:** July 13, 2010, 07:16:47 AM »

In my postbox yesterday after a holidaybreak "Down Under" : a huge pile of newspapers, some forgotten bills and TEN postcards.....thats' what i call a welcome home ! thanks Graham, Rob, Urban, Carol, Harvey, Ed, Otto, Becky, Damion and Jen.

astrobeck · « **Reply #112 on:** July 13, 2010, 03:23:49 PM »

Quote from: pdewolff on July 13, 2010, 07:16:47 AM

In my postbox yesterday after a holidaybreak "Down Under" : a huge pile of newspapers, some forgotten bills and TEN postcards.....thats' what i call a welcome home ! thanks Graham, Rob, Urban, Carol, Harvey, Ed, Otto, Becky, Damion and Jen.

You must show and tell about your adventure "Down Under"!

You know we are all curious as cats around here.

Becky

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #113 on:** July 13, 2010, 06:00:58 PM »

received an absolutely beautiful card yesterday..but can't figure out who its from..an antique snuff tin..these are all going to look so gorgeous framed.....but who sent this one? fess up :<)

Harvey · « **Reply #114 on:** July 13, 2010, 08:15:20 PM »

Quote from: Diane Peterson on July 13, 2010, 06:00:58 PM

received an absolutely beautiful card yesterday..but can't figure out who its from..an antique snuff tin..these are all going to look so gorgeous framed.....but who sent this one? fess up :<)

Guilty as charged m'lady

Or at least my card was a snuff tin with the now almost obligatory bit of web. Apologies if I didn't make it clear (it was my first time!)

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #115 on:** July 14, 2010, 03:37:37 PM »

Harvey..thank you so much..it is wonderful! Definitely a wonderful subject for your initial contribution to the postcard exchange...thank you again for playing...

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #116 on:** July 14, 2010, 06:37:02 PM »

I've got exciting news, my cards posted this morning.

Always a nice feeling to get them in the mail.

Additional cards received:
Graham A nice print of a giant column and post box, really like the tone and texture of the old stone work.
Jen Have no idea what a flipped lens Brownie is, but I like the results.
Shaun Snuff tin - Gorgeous

This make thirteen so far, keep um coming!!!

Roger

Harvey · « **Reply #117 on:** July 14, 2010, 06:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Diane Peterson on July 14, 2010, 03:37:37 PM

Harvey..thank you so much..it is wonderful! Definitely a wonderful subject for your initial contribution to the postcard exchange...thank you again for playing...

Thanks Diane, I'm really glad I joined in. Art delivered to the door and every one a winner. Does it get any better than that! One thing though, who do I bill for all the frames I now need

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #118 on:** July 15, 2010, 08:28:23 PM »

my question exactly...I have been forced to check the thrift stores to find suitable frames and suitable prices :<)..I would love to do a colage but I want the backs to show as well as the fronts...

astrobeck · « **Reply #119 on:** July 15, 2010, 09:03:53 PM »

I use clear glass float frames.

You can see the front and back easily and it's a fun way to show them all off!

It looks really cool hung on a wall that way.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #120 on:** July 17, 2010, 02:30:52 PM »

Thanks Becky..will have to find some of those frames!
and.. big news..postcards in the mail yesterday..hopefully they will all arrive safe and sound!

astrobeck · « **Reply #121 on:** July 17, 2010, 07:11:34 PM »

Just received a great card from Roger Thomas.
Love it!

And what's it like traveling with a Speed Graphic to New York I wonder?

?

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #122 on:** July 17, 2010, 07:41:38 PM »

Glad you like the card. As far as traveling with the Speed Graphic to NY, no problems. I did send the film back and forth via USPS priority mail so that eliminated film issues at the airport. The Speed Graphic definitely got the attention of airport security out of SFO, they hand inspected the camera and swabbed it for explosive residue. They also inspected and swabbed both of my light meters. They said anything with 9V batteries is suspect. JFK didn't give the camera gear a second glance.

As far as photographing in NY with the Speed, it was a great experience. The public in general thought the camera was very cool. I got quite a few comments.

Roger

jscott1 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:35:24 AM »

Diane: I received your card yesterday, and I am in love!! Very inspirational - if I can ever get prepped for my phone interview, I might be able to relax and go shoot!! (after my vegas trip!! The sign graveyard is closed for remodeling...boooooo)

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #124 on:** July 19, 2010, 02:43:07 PM »

jen, I am so glad you like the card...!

eric rose · « **Reply #125 on:** July 21, 2010, 12:00:21 AM »

Gee has no one got one of my cards yet??

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #126 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:19:16 AM »

No Eric, no card yet, of coarse we are dealing with the Canadian Post. I will let you know when it arrives.

Received Diane's card today, wonderful image, really like it.

Roger

astrobeck · « **Reply #127 on:** July 21, 2010, 05:18:38 PM »

Quote from: eric rose on July 21, 2010, 12:00:21 AM

Gee has no one got one of my cards yet??

Eric, I received a card from you today! All is well with the post!

eric rose · « **Reply #128 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:26:32 PM »

Phew! I thought it was $35 down the drain in postage.

Harvey · « **Reply #129 on:** July 21, 2010, 07:54:37 PM »

It's made it over the Atlantic as well Eric! Card well received here. Seems like a bit of a surge at the moment, received Diane's, and Graham's as well. It's a pity our postman isn't much of a morning person but they're great to come home to.

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #130 on:** July 24, 2010, 04:28:24 PM »

Just an update from me. I've now had fifteen cards delivered, from Vicky, Peter R, Becky, Damian, Carol M, Rob S, Otto K, Urban H, Ed, Harvey, Jen, Mike, Roger T, Eric and Diane. Loved receiving them all - a real fillip to my imagination and what can be done with glass and light sensitive materials. Faves, in no particular order, are those from Damian, Rob, Otto, Urban Hafuer, Ed, Harvey and Diane. Hope everyone received one from me? I'll upload to FW all of the four images that I sent out sometime soon.

Now looking forward to the next nine arriving.

Graham

mikeg · « **Reply #131 on:** July 24, 2010, 05:05:23 PM »

I've just received 2 more. Thanks to Eric and Roger for their excellent cards

Mike

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #132 on:** July 24, 2010, 07:47:13 PM »

Man, I have really been a lazy ass with this. I have had the cards selected and addressed for a week - want to write on them! I promise they will be in the post by Monday!

Please, someone stick a rocket up my *ss

Stu · « **Reply #133 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:27:45 AM »

I'm not going to have a chance to post mine until next week so you lucky folks will still be recieving postcards into August. Don't say I don't look after you.

Randy B · « **Reply #134 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:03:56 AM »

Finally posted mine yesterday, pretty expensive but totally worth it for all the great images you guys have sent.

Absolutely wonderful, they are all on my fridge inspiring me every time I grab a snack

wpink · « **Reply #135 on:** July 31, 2010, 06:02:31 PM »

Must put up my "post of shame"

I'll be a bit delayed in sending out my cards, so into August it goes.

chricela · « **Reply #136 on:** August 02, 2010, 09:52:37 PM »

Well I have received 18 out of 25 postcards & they are fabulous!!!!!!
I put all of mine together yesterday. & mailed them out today.
Thanks everyone!

Chricel

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #137 on:** August 04, 2010, 11:49:52 PM »

Chricel..received your card today..Lovely! and thank you regarding your note!

Nigel · « **Reply #138 on:** August 07, 2010, 04:09:33 PM »

Hi Everyone, first I'd like to thank everyone for the gorgeous cards that have been hitting the mat over the past month. I think this is probably the best exchange I been part of.

Secondly, I must apologise for my incredible lateness in getting my cards out. But saving everyone the boring details I've been having a hellish time at work, which is hopefully coming to an end. I really haven't been able to think about photography (or anything else for the that matter). So sincere apologies. The good news is I've got the cards ordered, and done the quicker post thing. As soon as they arrive i'll be getting them out first class.

Hope everyone's well?
Nigel (hopefully back on the forum)

Stu · « **Reply #139 on:** August 09, 2010, 10:30:28 AM »

Hi all,

Thanks for all the cards.
Now have to use online service as my darkroom is out of order.

Late decision I know, but who do you reccommend?

Stu

astrobeck · « **Reply #140 on:** August 24, 2010, 03:58:58 PM »

Thrilled to receive a fabulous card from Terrorkitten in the post yesterday!

I adore it!

Another great one for the collection received so far!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #141 on:** August 24, 2010, 07:15:55 PM »

Becky, glad it arrived! I ended up having to post a bunch from Crete.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #142 on:** August 25, 2010, 03:36:03 PM »

also received beautiful cards from Phil and Nigel! wonderful additions to my growing collection!

pdewolff · « **Reply #143 on:** August 25, 2010, 04:21:18 PM »

two very nice postcard images today, both Phil's and Nigel's are great storytelling pictures, thanks !

eric rose · « **Reply #144 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:11:20 PM »

The exchange has been a great experience. Nice to see so many great photographs done by dedicated film types. Now if we could just get everyone back into the darkroom .... The last rental darkroom here at home closed down about 6 months ago. Absolutely no demand. I'm lucky I have my own. A bit of a different "Man Cave" that what is the norm

Stu · « **Reply #145 on:** September 03, 2010, 09:37:31 AM »

Sorry for the delay, and for undoubtedly being the last.
I promise I'm not (that) lazy, it's just that our new African Grey Parrot had to go in what was my darkroom. Oh, the dust!

It's taken an age to get it sorted, the postcards are in the post... finally.

Thanks so much to the rest of you. Love your stuff.

vicky slater · « **Reply #146 on:** September 03, 2010, 10:05:28 AM »

Ditto, thanks for all the beautiful cards too!

Stu, I just recieved yours, love how you made it too.
It was a confused arrival...i just signed for some astia delivery and then the new postie handed me the postcard and said 'this is my country, where i come from'...and i thought he was just being friendly and showing me a photograph he'd taken....i think i read 'i took this photo' and saw it was taken with a leica and it took me a few seconds to realise it had my name on it and then it clicked...durr!

Anyway, thank you :)

Pete_R · « **Reply #147 on:** September 16, 2010, 11:20:29 AM »

I think I'm two short (no, not too short 'two short'

)

Matt? Will? If they've been sent, then blame the post office.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #148 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:52:17 AM »

Quote from: Peter R on September 16, 2010, 11:20:29 AM

I think I'm two short (no, not too short 'two short' )

Matt? Will? If they've been sent, then blame the post office.

They should be 23 and you only have 21, right? If so then I'm two postcards short, too.

Urban

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #149 on:** September 18, 2010, 02:53:32 PM »

Yes, just to confirm I also seem to be a few short, although I see there were 26 names on Diane's original list, which, minus your own card should leave us with looking forward to receiving 25 cards. I seem to remember sending 25 out but I've also only had 21 pop through my letter box. Are one or more persons still beavering away in their darkrooms?

G

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