TwinOaks Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Well, it's been about 6 months or so since the last one, and we're getting a lot of new members to the site. I think it's just about time to organize another Pay It Forward event. This was one of the best ideas to roll off a forum in a long time, and I'm interested in doing it again. Anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted December 27, 2008 yes lets do it.........I'm in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I'd be happy to do it again. As an explanation to "newbies": what is done is to make a list of who would like to participate. Then, you send a gift YOU make to the person ahead of you on the list. This enables folks to experience a variety of styles and items! I should add, I also got a book by an author I'd been wanting to check out (George RR Martin), so your gift really doesn't have to be handmade entirely (I also got leather goodies) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted December 28, 2008 Count me in, that was fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I'd love to do another PIF event! Count me in. Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) I am in sounds fun, let's do it. Josh Edited December 28, 2008 by jbird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloz Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I'm in. PZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted December 28, 2008 Could be fun. I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted December 28, 2008 Hey- I'll give it a go. Count me in! Crystal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Wonderful! I liked Wildrose's idea of a deadline for entry, and I propose Jan 15, 2009. That gives all interested a good bit of time to sign up. I also propose shipping dates to be the end of January through the first week or so in February. That allows a little over a month for everything. Is that okay with everyone? Additional note for all who aren't familiar with this: You can PM the person ahead (below) you on the list for a shipping address. At the end of our sign up period, the name at the bottom of the list sends to the name at the top. This is not a competition, but a way to increase our skills and knowlege, maybe see an aspect of leather we aren't familiar with, and spread a little happiness in the process. There's no minimum skill level (no maximum either ), nor any dollar amount requirement attached to this, but what you send should be leather related. As an example: Last time around, I received a box with a leather celtic art inlay, and to my recipient, I sent a handmade slicker/creaser with sheath. Feel free to ask any questions, Mike Current list is: Twinoaks Luke Hatley Wildrose Timd1159 CitizenKate jbird pabloz rdb Crystal Edited December 28, 2008 by TwinOaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregGaub Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I would like to participate this time, if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I'm in this time around. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westtxcowboy1979 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I'm in. William Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 28, 2008 We apparently have a lot of interested folks here, but before this gets too far gone, I'm checking with Wildrose as to whether she want's to coordinate this one. I've gotten a little ahead of myself in starting the list already. The Moderating Team usually has a lot of things planned out well in advance, including events like this. I should have waited until one of them chimed in before starting the list. Why? Because the Mods get hammered with questions about this, and it does take time to answer. The Mod Team does A LOT behind the scenes here, and blowing up the PM mailboxes with questions about PIF is likely to get a "what PIF?" response if nobody's driving. Gimme a day or two to hear back from Wildrose . Sorry for the anticipitory confusion..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Papa Leather Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I would like to participate as well. If'n you get the go ahead to proceed, add me! Allen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted December 28, 2008 If'n its a goer then put my name down too - unless this is restricted to the US? Ray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted December 28, 2008 May I suggest there be a random type drawing of names, at the deadline, to determine who sends to whom, as opposed to going by the order in which they signed up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I'm using my inlaws computer right now - visiting for Christmas in Ohio - so I've not been online much. I just wanted to add a note that I am thrilled Mike brought it up, and certainly don't feel my toes have been stepped on at all. I took up the first PIF when a volunteer was being sought, and it was so much fun that I offered to do a second one not long after (to especially catch people who'd missed the first one). I do like the idea of drawing names, as I think being open to ideas other than how we originally did it is not a bad thing. Deadline? Haven't thought that through yet. I'm happy to let Mike "take the reins" if he's got the time. Now that the holidays are almost over, I've still got a few not-so-pressured projects to do, as well as finishing up cleaning the basement from the flood we had earlier this month. While I do have time enough to do PIF, I'd not mind being "merely" a participant. Oh, and before I forget: nope it's not just for US residents. At one point, we did ask if there were people more willing to ship overseas. I don't know if we want to go that route or just say that if you want to participate you might end up with someone out of the country. After all, that's more fair (in my mind) to the overseas people who are going to likely have to ship here anyhow. Sorry if that's kinda disjointed, because my 4 yr old is yapping in the background and going "what's taking you so long, Mommy????" and such. Whatever ya'll think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Mission is "GO!". Shipping deadline will be mid February instead of early Feb. to allow plenty of time for folks to make their items. Sign up is no later than 1-15, and I'll get names matched up and sent out by about the 18th, maybe 19th. I like the idea of drawing a name, but that does leave the possibility of getting an overseas member. For those who can't or prefer not to ship internationally, how about just letting me know? When the names are drawn, if you can't/prefer not to ship internationally, I can just redraw. I can do the old fashioned 'name in a box' method, or if anyone has a program for random number generation and pairing I can do that, too. (edit: nevermind- I can do that in Excel) So far: Twinoaks Luke Hatley Wildrose Timd1159 CitizenKate jbird pabloz rdb Crystal GregGuab Colman westtxcowboy1979 Kani scissormedic UKRay Rayban Edited December 29, 2008 by TwinOaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted December 29, 2008 The only issue I see with the name drawing route. Shall this also be 'secret', so that you don't know who has you? I don't believe it needs to be secret, besides, communication tween the two will be necessary to get address, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Yeah, I posted, re-read it and bopped myself in the head. Then I editted it to remove that part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted December 29, 2008 That all sounds top notch mike. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Sounds like this is the official signup list now. So sign me up Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted December 29, 2008 last two were fun so count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
