TSD's revolving grab bag

[sparky5693]

Sorry guys....I'm a bit confused on who is running the grab bag behind the scenes. Since the initial one was lost, it's kinda been all over the place, and i'm trying to get it worked out. I removed a few of the posts pertaining to this, as I didn't think I should let it the clutter the thread. Continue on....

[Cutthroat_trout]

So, was anything worked out or should I quit running to my mailbox in anticipation ?

[Michael]

Quit running.

[sparky5693]

Quit running.

It's still moving along just as planned.

[sparky5693]

Until we get things ironed out, no further names will be accepted. To those already on the list, it's on it's way....

[peacefrog]

OK, somehow I just missed like two weeks or something. And I thought I was subscribed to this thread so I'd get emails when people respond. Anyway, thanks to those who covered for me and added names to the list.

Here are a few of my thoughts... I'd like to see this thing keep going until we get to the bottom of the list, then send it around the world and back through the list again. As far as rules about trading, as someone pointed out, let your conscience be your guide. But for the love of god, TAKE SOME STUFF OUT OF THAT ENORMOUS BOX!!

[peacefrog]

Don't forget to PM your address to the person above you on the list.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Can we get a list of who is still in ? This is really a nice thing going and unites a lot of ppl absent politics and egos !

[peacefrog]

Can we get a list of who is still in ? This is really a nice thing going and unites a lot of ppl absent politics and egos !

The list so far (as of 4/26/08):

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
TraderJoe
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim

[msandoval858]

Glad to see you back Bob.

May the box passing continue!!

[Mottern Man]

Glad to see you back Bob.

May the box passing continue!!

Yes, yes.

Rick did you get it yet?

[rick]

THIS JUST IN !



Got it.
Will repackage and get out by the end of the week.


Duder:
I gotta try the razor at least once.
What blade do you like in this particular model? (I dont want to ruin the surprise ;))

[Baloosh]

THIS JUST IN !



Got it.
Will repackage and get out by the end of the week.


Duder:
I gotta try the razor at least once.
What blade do you like in this particular model? (I dont want to ruin the surprise ;))

Derby or Gillette Blue Silver all the way for me. Bic DE as well, although not quite as smooth... but close.

[Luxlover]

:happy023 I got it in today. Wahooooooooooo!!!!

I will take it home and give it look through and add my items. I have something very special I am adding.

I will send out by the end of the week.

Note: It was in a Priority Mail large flat rate box.
I received it today in New Jersey. Rick sent it from California on Friday. Rick has been teriffic.
Can't beat that for $12.95.

The box smells good, I hope nothing is broken. (Just checked inside, everything seems OK. It is pretty full.)

I'll let you know when it has been shipped.


Steven

[Queen of Blades]

Note: It was in a Priority Mail large flat rate box.
Can't beat that for $12.95.


:happy088 Excellent!

[Cutthroat_trout]

:happy023 I got it in today. Wahooooooooooo!!!!

I will take it home and give it look through and add my items. I have something very special I am adding.

I will send out by the end of the week.

Note: It was in a Priority Mail large flat rate box.
I received it today in New Jersey. Rick sent it from California on Friday. Rick has been teriffic.
Can't beat that for $12.95.

The box smells good, I hope nothing is broken. (Just checked inside, everything seems OK. It is pretty full.)

I'll let you know when it has been shipped.


Steven

$12.95 ! That's more like it !

[rodd]

That is much better, I was concerned about dropping $30 to ship it, not concerned enough to drop out though! Thanks again to everyone involved in this, it is such a neat idea.

[freebird]

is it too late for a newbie to get in?

[MCsommerreid]

:happy023 I got it in today. Wahooooooooooo!!!!

I will take it home and give it look through and add my items. I have something very special I am adding.

I will send out by the end of the week.

Note: It was in a Priority Mail large flat rate box.
I received it today in New Jersey. Rick sent it from California on Friday. Rick has been teriffic.
Can't beat that for $12.95.

The box smells good, I hope nothing is broken. (Just checked inside, everything seems OK. It is pretty full.)

I'll let you know when it has been shipped.


Steven

I've always noticed my shipping boxes, storing boxes, and shaving areas reek of awesome, even if everything is fully sealed and unbroken. Its like shaving gear just oozes good smelling out of its pores.

[Luxlover]

Hello Everyone,

I was just looking back through this topic. The items in this box sure have changed from the early reports.
That is not in a bad way or anything, just alot more and different items.

Now I have added a nice shiney, chrome, German metal object, among other things.

I also noticed a nice Gold colored metal object in there.

This thing is really fun, and an adventure of discovery. I will be sealing it up and sending it out to Matt in California.
I will advise when sent.

Steve

[Luxlover]

I just mailed the package to Matt in California, at 12:50 PM eastern Time 05-08-2008, from Trenton, NJ

Priority Mail Large Flat rate box, with delivery confirmation. $13.60

Not bad.

Matt I hope you get it by Saturday.

Steve

[peacefrog]

is it too late for a newbie to get in?

Not at all. You're on the list. Remember to PM your address to the person above you on the list.

The list so far (as of 5/8/08):

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
TraderJoe
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird

[freebird]

did and done :D

[MCsommerreid]

I just mailed the package to Matt in California, at 12:50 PM eastern Time 05-08-2008, from Trenton, NJ

Priority Mail Large Flat rate box, with delivery confirmation. $13.60

Not bad.

Matt I hope you get it by Saturday.

Steve

:D.

According to the tracking it should be here on Saturday. I'll be sure to take photos of it, whats removed, and what goes back in.

*EDIT*

It has arrived as of Saturday afternoon, and is a semi-massive honking brick of shaving goodness. It's been pawed through and oogled at, some some taken and some stuff left. I'll be throwing up a photo of what it looked like upon arrival, and upon departure.

Departure should be later this week, depending on if I have to run it down to the post office, or can make them pick it up.

[rodd]

AAAAH The suspense is killing me! ;) I can't wait to see my wife's reaction when she thinks I bought a big box packed with shave stuff...
... again :D

[MCsommerreid]

Slight delay, gentlemens. Finals did a number with beating me about the head and ears, and USPS killed my account with them.

This means I'll have to run it by the post office, and the earliest that will be will be Monday. I'll try my best to have the box back in circulation by then, well on its way to rodd.

[Luxlover]

Bump

[IsaacRN]

I demand Pics!!!!










































please :)

[MCsommerreid]

I demand Pics!!!!

please :)

They're on my digital camera, trapped. I've been blind-sided by finals and end of semester papers. Once thats all out of the way I'll have photos up, and the box on its way out.

[mastermute]

It's haunted this box I tell ye; Illness and camera problems seem to follow in it's wake! Beware!:rolleyes:

[rodd]

and I am pretty sure it is going to get to me just when I am in the hospital for my son's birth... Timing is all wrong on this box! ;) I have some stuff set aside to go in to the box, and I ship out from my grocery store, so I should be able to keep it moving, even if I am not sleeping...

[MCsommerreid]

The madness is officially on its way to Rodd via priority mail. Should show up there promptish.

I'll do an edit of this post mañana with photographic evidence of the shaving insanity.

[rodd]

I got the box about 20 minutes ago. I made my moves, and it will ship when I get off work. Lots of goodies. I did not have time to take pictures, but once Matt posts them, it will be the same with these changes

I took out:
Susies Bubbles Orange body soap
A Merkur classic - unbelievable timing, I almost ordered one
A couple random blades I have not tried yet

I put in:
Tube of Art of Shaving Lavender - used 5 times, I decided I am not a floral guy
Full bottle of Old Spice Musk- Opened it, sniffed it, wished I sniffed it in the store
2 of my melt and pour soaps in my wife's make up containers one in cool water FO, and Lavender Tea Tree EO. (both contain Bentonite)
A tub of Mama Bear Eucaliptus Oil soap, hardly used
R3 flare tip Superspeed
Gem Micromatic (gold) with a couple Ted Pella blades
Gillette Ball end New
Eagle Improved single edge razor. Very unique and neat, but I don't use it.
2 bars of bee and flower sandalwood soap

And I swapped the Gillette New for another one.

If there is room, I decided I am going to try to pack in a bottle of Mama Bear EDT also, we will see, it is pretty packed.

Thanks to all involved with this, it is fun!

[Automaton-Tim]

D'oh! I've been a lurker for a merkur. oh well, that one has certainly found a worthy owner. sounds like there is still lots of good stuff in the box.:drool

[rodd]

And it is off, postmarked the same day I got it! I did not get the curse!

Sorry, the Mama Bear EDT did not fit. :(

[Cutthroat_trout]

And it is off, postmarked the same day I got it! I did not get the curse!

Sorry, the Mama Bear EDT did not fit. :(


Bloody Hell Rodd ! - will there be anything left for the rest of us ? ;)

[rodd]

Only 10 lbs 2.2 oz left I think. ;)

[Cutthroat_trout]

Good job !

[peacefrog]

All right, rodd raised the bar for keeping this thing moving! Let's keep it up. I may add myself to the bottom of the list, then send it off to our European friends.

[peacefrog]

And please, please, please, take some stuff out of the box when you get it!!

[freebird]

And please, please, please, take some stuff out of the box when you get it!!

Don't worry, I'll lighten it considerably. I do have a few things lined up to put in too. When it comes to trying differant shaving soaps/fragrances etc I'm still wet behind the ears, even though I've been wet shaving for 27 or 28 years now.

[Automaton-Tim]

please leave some things in the box:happy102
oh yeah, you're after me...

[freebird]

I'll be like a kid in a candy store. We don't have many shops that cater to shaving supplies, the only two in my neck of the woods is Sally's Beauty Supply and Wal-Mart.

[jbcohen]

I would like to admit that I have the bag at the moment. I need to gather a few things before sending it on. This is going to take me a little while to get my act in order in order to send it on.

[Luxlover]

Has anyone taken photos of the "Grab Bag" and posted. I must have missed them.


Steve

[mastermute]

Has anyone taken photos of the "Grab Bag" and posted. I must have missed them.


Steve

Nope.. it's part of "The curse"; Stolen, lost and broken cameras all over. So beware all thee that endeavour to come in contact with this box... You are willingly sacrificing your photographic device! :rolleyes:

[Queen of Blades]

This is going to take me a little while to get my act in order in order to send it on.

Got an estimate of how long "a little while" is? :confused:

[MCsommerreid]

Nope.. it's part of "The curse"; Stolen, lost and broken cameras all over. So beware all thee that endeavour to come in contact with this box... You are willingly sacrificing your photographic device! :rolleyes:

King Tut's grab bag, apparently. I'll have my photographic evidence up once I get a chance to turn them into JPGs.

[freebird]

I'll take a chance and sacrifice my camera as well, when it arrives here.

[mercV12]

I'm waiting......

[jbcohen]

Within the hour.

[jbcohen]

Added two three piece rasors and my women's. I do not think that I will be able to convince my wife to use it. as well as two packs of crystal blades made in isreal. Post does not open until 9:00, I will be there shortly thereafter.

[jbcohen]

Done gone post office tells me that it should be at its next stop shortly. Confirm number 03071790000575423665.

[IsaacRN]

Thanks JB...

PLEASE someone take pictures.

[rick]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/images/smilies/worthless.gif

[Automaton-Tim]

i shall take some pics when this box gets here. I will even attempt to exorcise the demons which plague digital cameras who are lurking in the box.:happy102

[mastermute]

i shall take some pics when this box gets here. I will even attempt to exorcise the demons which plague digital cameras who are lurking in the box.:happy102

O ye of strong faith!

[Scorpio]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/images/smilies/worthless.gif

cool smilies bro

[rick]

:D

[PalmettoB]

Thanks for keeping us on task, Rick!

[freebird]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/images/smilies/worthless.gif

:sihns011:signs083

[jbcohen]

It's in Anehim, CA on 6/11.

[mercV12]

Received. will forward tomorrow.

[freebird]

Any updates? Have been gathering stuff to pack in the box when it arrives.

[Mottern Man]

Any updates? Have been gathering stuff to pack in the box when it arrives.

It is on its way to...................................ME :D

[Queen of Blades]

Had to go searching for this so I thought I'd bring it to the front again.

The list so far (as of 4/26/08):

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
TraderJoe
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim

[freebird]

It is on its way to...................................ME :D

cool, 3 more to go before it's on its way to Oklahoma.:happy088
Have a small box of stuff ready to go, and debating upon putting a bottle of Lucky Tiger hair tonic in with it.

[Mottern Man]

cool, 3 more to go before it's on its way to Oklahoma.:happy088
Have a small box of stuff ready to go, and debating upon putting a bottle of Lucky Tiger hair tonic in with it.

Good thing I am getting it before you.

I think you have to have hair for tonic to work. :happy102

[Cutthroat_trout]

Good thing I am getting it before you.

I think you have to have hair for tonic to work. :happy102

Which means nothing for the rest of us working folks ;)

[freebird]

I've got a box of stuff waiting to be added when the grab bag arrives.
Just did a quick count and there's 7 new pucks of various brands of shaving soap, Some Old Spice origional, some Lucky Tiger, some Nivea a/s balm, and some wilkenson sword that was just too strong for me. There might be some proraso added if there isn't some already in there.

[rodd]

I've got a box of stuff waiting to be added when the grab bag arrives.
Just did a quick count and there's 7 new pucks of various brands of shaving soap, Some Old Spice origional, some Lucky Tiger, some Nivea a/s balm, and some wilkenson sword that was just too strong for me. There might be some proraso added if there isn't some already in there.

You might have to clean out some room in the box! ;) I literally was not able to put in everything I wanted to, and there is no filler.

[Mottern Man]

You might have to clean out some room in the box!

Sir, yes sir!

[freebird]

You might have to clean out some room in the box! ;) I literally was not able to put in everything I wanted to, and there is no filler.

With pleasure. I'll be like a kid in a candy store. :signs002:drool:signs002:happy108

[Automaton-Tim]

any updates on the box?

[IsaacRN]

P I C T U R E S ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[freebird]

Last person it was headed to was Mottern Man. After that no news.

[Mottern Man]

I have not recived it yet......don't worry I have a lousy post office, it is probably sitting their waiting to be deliverd.

[Mottern Man]

Got it, Well send out ASAP!!!

[IsaacRN]

P I C Tu R E S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mottern Man]

P I C Tu R E S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no

[mercV12]

no

Well....what do you think of the glorious box?

[Mottern Man]

Well....what do you think of the glorious box?

It smelled good. :D

Going to Oldfat1 Tommorow!!!!!!!!

[freebird]

Just to keep the ever shortening list where we can see it.

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
TraderJoe
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird

[cowboy5192]

Add me to the list. Great idea.

[oldfat1]

Mine, mine, all mine:signs136.

[Michael]

Mine, mine, all mine:signs136.

I heard there was a bottle of Penhaligon's EdT in there...I think it's right next to the Plisson natural horn HMW! :D

[hoglahoo]

Hey, put me down after freebird if you will!

I've got stuff I wouldn't mind rotating out for different things :)

- Lee

[mastermute]

Welcome in here too, hoglahoo!

[freebird]

Hey, put me down after freebird if you will!

I've got stuff I wouldn't mind rotating out for different things :)

- Lee

lol yeah, I could just drive the box to you, or we could do Dutch Pantry again rofl.

Looks as if we've gained a couple of new Okies.:happy088

Cowboy, what part of the state are you in?

[peacefrog]

I added cowboy and hoglahoo to the list and moved TraderJoe down since we skipped over him. Just PM your address to the person above you on the list.

Bob

The list so far (as of 6/27/08):

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird
Cowboy5192
hoglahoo
TraderJoe

[cowboy5192]

Norman

[freebird]

not too far away then. Welcome to the group. I'm in N.E. Oklahoma, small town called Chouteau, which is best known for the Dutch Pantry and all the Amish bakeries.

[mastermute]

Do we draw a line for the European tour... or is that off?

[peacefrog]

Do we draw a line for the European tour... or is that off?


I'm thinking of adding myself to the bottom of the list, then sending it off to Europe after that. What do others think?

[Queen of Blades]

That sounds good, Bob! :happy088

[oldfat1]

I always thought you should be the last just to see what your idea evolved into.

By the way, thanks for the idea. I think this is just about the coolest thing I've ever heard of.

[PalmettoB]

I'm thinking of adding myself to the bottom of the list, then sending it off to Europe after that. What do others think?

Capital idea, Bob! I think our European counterparts would love a shot at this!

[peacefrog]

The list as of 6/28/08:

OK, let's send this thing on a world tour!

I've added myself to the bottom of the current list. From there I'll send it to Europe. From now onward, anyone else in North America who wants to be added will be added below our European friends. Then we'll run through the list again.

So, all you European wet shavers sign up now!

Peacefrog
Queen of Blades
IsaacRN
Scorpio
msandoval858
Michael
TOB9595
PalmettoB
Issy
Sailinblues
Baloosh
rick
Luxlover
MCsommerreid
rodd
jbcohen
mercV12
Mottern Man
oldfat1
Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird
Cowboy5192
hoglahoo
TraderJoe
peacefrog
Off to Europe!
Back to the top of the list and start over!

[moviemaniac]

Well... I'd love to participate but

a) I don't wanna pay the customs charges or hassle for customs clearance
b) how heavy is the package now? Inter-European shipping can go up as high as 30-40€ (45-60USD) depending on the weight.

What do you say, guys?

[mastermute]

Well... I'd love to participate but

a) I don't wanna pay the customs charges or hassle for customs clearance
b) how heavy is the package now? Inter-European shipping can go up as high as 30-40€ (45-60USD) depending on the weight.

What do you say, guys?

If it's "too heavy" it could be split, and half the package goes to EU for a tour. I know I have at least 2 members withing an hours drive (opposite directions, ofcourse ;) ). Customs can be a bugger, but it's all in the declaration, "Shaving samples - no commercial value" and a goods value of $20 would probably do it to get it into EU :p

[oldfat1]

Got it today:happy036

All I will say is that the Bay Rum bandit has raided the box:D.

Will send it on it's way tommorow.

[Mottern Man]

Got it today:happy036

All I will say is that the Bay Rum bandit has raided the box:D.

Will send it on it's way tommorow.

Who do you think put it in. :cool:

[peacefrog]

Well... I'd love to participate but

a) I don't wanna pay the customs charges or hassle for customs clearance
b) how heavy is the package now? Inter-European shipping can go up as high as 30-40€ (45-60USD) depending on the weight.

What do you say, guys?

Who is responsible for customs charges, sender or recipient? And is it just a one-time charge to get it into the EU, or will there be multiple such charges?

[oldfat1]

Will,

you are the MAN!

[Queen of Blades]

Who is responsible for customs charges, sender or recipient?

The recipient.

[mastermute]

The recipient.

Yup!

And is it just a one-time charge to get it into the EU, or will there be multiple such charges?

Once inside EU there shouldn't be any charges for the EU area. EU isn't all of Europe, yet, though. I'm willing to "take the risk" for the customs, if only the declaration is worded something like I mentioned above I don't expect any problems...

[Automaton-Tim]

I am ready for pictures, hopefully my camera will be able to capture this legendary box. :happy102

[herzi]

I'm in on the European journey.

[moviemaniac]

Stefan, how about sharing the box and the costs for postage?

[moviemaniac]

Ohhhh-kay! Stefan and I are both in, we'll send the box to me, Stefan will visit me and exchange stuff too and then we'll post it on :)

[freebird]

any updates on where the box is at on its current journey?

[Automaton-Tim]

The box is on its way to Cutthroat Trout, then it goes to me... Where is the box going after me? :confused:

[Michael]

Cutthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird
Cowboy5192
hoglahoo
TraderJoe
peacefrog
Off to Europe!
Back to the top of the list and start over!

[moviemaniac]

utthroat_trout
Automaton-Tim
freebird
Cowboy5192
hoglahoo
TraderJoe
peacefrog
Off to Europe!
mastermute
moviemaniac + herzi
Back to the top of the list and start over!

[mastermute]

Off to Europe!
mastermute
moviemaniac + herzi
Back to the top of the list and start over!

I was hoping to see Thomas/DragonBoy here.. maybe we could meet up and raid the box together :D (I believe Aztecface lives nearby here too, but I haven't seen him around in a while...)

[moviemaniac]

Well, if you want, you can come down here to herzi and meet up at my place :D

[Michael]

Don't forget Jimbo. I think he lives right down the road from Klaus. :D

[freebird]

If it's ok with the rest, when I receive the box, I will get in contact with Hoglahoo, and we can go through it at the same time as he lives not too far from me (what's 40 miles when there's shaving supplies involved?) then send as listed, from me to Cowboy. We can kill 2 birds with one stone and it'll speed things up just a tad for those who are after us Okies.

Any objections? Or is this copacetic with everyone?

[peacefrog]

If it's ok with the rest, when I receive the box, I will get in contact with Hoglahoo, and we can go through it at the same time as he lives not too far from me (what's 40 miles when there's shaving supplies involved?) then send as listed, from me to Cowboy. We can kill 2 birds with one stone and it'll speed things up just a tad for those who are after us Okies.

Any objections? Or is this copacetic with everyone?

Sounds like a good plan to me.

[oldfat1]

If we are going to do this all over again, please put my name on the list.

[peacefrog]

If we are going to do this all over again, please put my name on the list.

My thinking is that we start with basically the same list, but we'll give people a chance to opt out and to add new names to the bottom of the list before we send it out again. But we're a few month's from there, so I figured we'd do that when we close. Sound like a plan?

[moviemaniac]

Don't forget Jimbo. I think he lives right down the road from Klaus. :D
Oh yeah, the more, the merrier :D

[freebird]

The box is on its way to Cutthroat Trout, then it goes to me... Where is the box going after me? :confused:

hmmmm, not sure, but I think it's on its way South to Oklahoma to visit 3 members. :shocked003

[cowboy5192]

freebird. No problem from me.

TraderJoe PM me your mailing address.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Received Saturday will be off to Automaton-Tim on Monday

[msandoval858]

We ever gonna get pics of this thing?

[IsaacRN]

Ive been begging for some time

[Automaton-Tim]

We'll see:laugh042

[peacefrog]

I'm next in line. I promise to post pictures before I send it to Europe.

peacefrog
Off to Europe!
mastermute
moviemaniac + herzi
Back to the top of the list and start over!

[Cutthroat_trout]

I will take pictures before I send out but for whats its worth my initial impression of the content was met with disappointment. Maybe I just have too much stuff already.

[peacefrog]

I guess I'm not next in line. Looks like I've got a bit of a wait left after all.

[Cutthroat_trout]

4691

Contents as received. Only added took nothing out. Shipped this morning to Automation-Tim

[freebird]

Thanks for the picture! Now the rest of us can scrutinize the pic while we wait. :drool

[IsaacRN]

ROFL. Murrays Pomade...Great stuff there :)

[freebird]

Is Murrays any good? I've been thinking about picking up some good pomade. Have some I picked up at Wal-Mart, and keep thinking it's gotta get better than this.:scared001

[Sejanus]

Is Murrays any good? I've been thinking about picking up some good pomade. Have some I picked up at Wal-Mart, and keep thinking it's gotta get better than this.:scared001

Yeah it is really good stuff. Personally I prefer the Super Lite or the Nu Nile as compared to the original. I did use the original to seal a hole in the Ozone layer though.. great hold for that.. or if I want to cement to cinder blocks together.. :rofl

Just know that Murray's Original is STRONG and very hard to get rid of.

[freebird]

the stuff I picked up at wally was got2be or some such. I guess after graduating beauty college (no, it didn't help my looks any) I could be called a semi-pro in hair care, and after trying the wally stuff I'm thoroughly disappointed. (why am I not surprised?)

[herzi]

At first I was shocked. I thought what happened to the bag? :eek:
But then I realized the bag I remembered was the revolving grab bag of the gut-rasiert.de Forum :happy102
http://up.picr.de/1095280.jpg

[Baloosh]

Holy crap Stefan -- looks like some great stuff in that pass! Lots of glass containers... any damage reported so far?

[herzi]

Only one. The small violet plastic tube in the middle is broken now

[Queen of Blades]

Wow! Lots of goodies in that box, even a straight! :eek:

[herzi]

And it's the second straight now. One is alrady gone ;)

[moviemaniac]

I might add a third one :p

[freebird]

Tim should be getting it any day now. I'm still gathering things to stuff in da box.:scared001

[Automaton-Tim]

I have received the box, I was out of state this weekend at a wedding in ND. Will take picture and forward it on tomorrow. Not much room in the box, the Okies will have some work to do.

[Automaton-Tim]

here are the contents as of now. has been sent to freebird.

[freebird]

alrigh!:happy108 :happy108 :drool Will be watching for it.

[rodd]

Just out of curiosity, could the person who has the soaps I made shoot me a PM and give me an opinion of them? Thanks!

[Ragnost]

Could you count me in the next time it comes over the pond to Europe:D
Malcolm

[Exeter]

I'd love to get in on this, though not if its full of stuff I can get at CVS and Wal-Mart, ha ha! And I'm moving soon sooo...better wait til' I get my new address confirmed.

[rodd]

though not if its full of stuff I can get at CVS and Wal-Mart, ha ha!

It is unfortunate, but it has started to look that way.

edit - OH MY GOD, Tell me that is not a QUATRO I see!!!

[freebird]

If there is a quatro in there it'll be there after it leaves my hands lol.

Not to imply that it is here, because it isn't yet, but should be any day now.

[freebird]

according to the tracking number, the box should be delivered here tomorrow. :happy088 Will get in touch with Hoglahoo,and I'm guessing it will be Monday or Tuesday before we get together as he works on the weekends.

[freebird]

Box just arrived, and oh boy does it smell good. :drool Took a quick peek inside will wait for Hoglahoo before I add or subtract anything. (gonna be hard to resist though rofl) We will try to get together, at an undisclosed location.



Pictures to follow.......................

edit:
Just heard from Hoglahoo, we won't be able to meet up as planned, so I will mail the box to Cowboy and then on Hoglahoo will get it later.
as promised, pictures of the box when I got it. Will make pics of what I put in and take out and send post it on Monday.
Tony

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[freebird]

It is unfortunate, but it has started to look that way.

edit - OH MY GOD, Tell me that is not a QUATRO I see!!!


Yes Rod, your eyes did not fool you, there is a Quattro in the box.

[Automaton-Tim]

I see that my Gorilla Tape closure on the box survived the USPS. Good to know that the Quattro made it intact.:happy102

[freebird]

Yeah, I left the Quattro, I figured Rod wanted that one next time around. :scared001 That gorilla tape didn't want ME to get in the box lol.

[Automaton-Tim]

I love that stuff, I have used it as a car-repair staple for a while, still can't find a better MacGuyver tool. :D

[freebird]

Was hoping that I could make the p.o. today, but unforeseen circumstances prevented my trip. The box will be on its way to Cowboy on Monday. I tried to put in as much as I took out, and even re-packed some things to make it fit. (I did toss the shaving brush box, the brush is still in the grab bag). The pictures are a bit blurry, sorry about that. what I put in was:

Lucky Tiger hair tonic,
Lone Star moustache wax,
Proraso shaving cream 95+% left (have another tube),
Nivea after shave balm 80- 90% left,
Old Spice original scent after shave (new),
Black Suede cologne (new),
Personna Double Edge blades -two unopened packages
unopened shaving pucks from a local barber supply -two of them, one for sensitive skin,
unscented shaving soap pucks - two of these also(smells like lye soap), both unused with one in the original packaging,
three Gillette shaving samples,
one Wilkinson sword blue ufo shaving soap-horrid horrid stuff - received this in a multi-soap purchase some time back.
one nick stop shaving powder (stops bleeding)
one Murray's Pomade - new can


What I took out:


Lucky Tiger a/s
Olive Oil soap
Murray's Pomade
Clubman talc
Clubman travel set
VDH soap
VDH shaving bowl
Clubman shaving cream
pre-shave lotion (leaking)
Every Man Jack post shave lotion



Now, for some more pictures:

what I put in:
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and what I took out:
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[hoglahoo]

Oh sweet, this is awesome! I've never used a DE and it looks like some are in there. I want freebird's proraso cream too - oh wait, oops, it's going to cowboy first before me, hehe.

This is a great idea, I wonder if anyone will be irritated if I toss into the box a rough straight razor

[freebird]

Oh sweet, this is awesome! I've never used a DE and it looks like some are in there. I want freebird's proraso cream too - oh wait, oops, it's going to cowboy first before me, hehe.

This is a great idea, I wonder if anyone will be irritated if I toss into the box a rough straight razor

There's already a straight in the box, two can't hurt. :happy088

[freebird]

The eagle has flown, and is headed to Cowboy in Norman, OK. :happy088
tracking # is: 0306 1070 0003 5713 3717 (currently not in the system, should show up late this evening or early tomorrow)

I did add one new can of Murray's Pomade to the box. Wanted to make sure I put in more than I took out.

[Single Wedge]

Count me in. Sounds great.

[peacefrog]

Count me in. Sounds great.

It's got a couple of stops yet to go in the States, then it's off to Europe. After that, if we decide to send it around again, we'll add you to the list.

[freebird]

USPS tracking shows that it has arrived in Norman, so Cowboy should have it this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest.:bounce015

[cowboy5192]

Just arrived. The Lucky Tiger tried to escape and I will double bag it if it stays. :D The box may need to be retired due to the Tiger's mishap unless it is crucial to the war effort. I am concerned that it may not make it across the pond.

[rodd]

Those boxes can be had at the post office free of charge.

[hoglahoo]

Is it going across the pond?

[Single Wedge]

That is my understanding

[moviemaniac]

Is it going across the pond?
it most definitely is :D

[peacefrog]

I'll be sending it over once it works its way back to me. Is there anything that's easily available here that isn't over there that I should include in the box?

[freebird]

Just arrived. The Lucky Tiger tried to escape and I will double bag it if it stays. :D The box may need to be retired due to the Tiger's mishap unless it is crucial to the war effort. I am concerned that it may not make it across the pond.

ouch, hate to hear about the near escape. I checked that one to make sure that the seal hadn't been broken, apparently the seals aren't impervious to the tigers claws.

[herzi]

Is there anything that's easily available here that isn't over there that I should include in the box?

KMF, VDH and Toms of Maine if it's possible for you

[cowboy5192]

The Okie Eagle 2 has left the nest on its way to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, home of hoglahoo. I repacked the contents in a USPS Large Flat Rate Box with all items in zip-lock bags. It is almost full (some foam pop-corns in the bottom) and it weighs 8 ib. 13.2 oz. The box can be shipped International with a 20# limit.

I removed the following items;
• 21 assorted DE blades
• 1 tub of Wilkinson soap
• 1 bottle of Nivea after shave Cooling Balm

I added the following items:
• 1 1962 Gillette Slim
• 1 1969 Gillette Black Slim
• 1 puck "Medicine Man" shaving soap Red Dirt Soap Co. Bartlesville, OK
• 1 puck "Aloe Vera" shaving soap Red Dirt Soap Co. Bartlesville, OK
• 2 pucks "Bay Rum" shaving soap Tall Grass Prairie Soap Co. Harrah, OK
• 1 bar "Fresh Clay" shaving soap Goodies Unlimited, Edmond, OK
• 3 used "Cucumber" and "White Tea" e-Shave mini samples

[freebird]

hey Cowboy, where did you find the Red Dirt and the Tall Grass Prairie soaps? Was it a brick and mortar store or on-line? I found them on line, but don't deal with credit cards and no longer have my paypal account. What's your impression of them? Lately I've gotten on a Ogallala Bay Rum kick, but am always looking for new soaps to try out lol.

[Ragnost]

Could you tell me if I have been added to list for when it comes over the pond
Malcolm

[cowboy5192]

They all have had booths at MayFair, a local festival. I prefer QED, SCS and C&E soaps and creams, but I like to use them for a change of pace, particularly since they are a "local" product. If you find one of their soaps online that you would like to try, I have PP account and we can probably work something out. I don't have any additional pucks that I am not using, but you have be able to work a trade with hoglahoo. :D

[Single Wedge]

All this sounds terribly exciting I can't wait to have it arrive at my office.

[Queen of Blades]

Could you tell me if I have been added to list for when it comes over the pond
Malcolm

Your name hasn't been added to the list (in post #1) yet, but peacefrog should be around soon to fix it.

[hoglahoo]

Welcome in here too, hoglahoo!
Thanks!

Good to be here

Also will Single Wedge be bumped ahead of the Europeans in the list? I'll be sending the box to traderjoe I think, and then it looks like peacefrog will get it back

[Queen of Blades]

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Also will Single Wedge be bumped ahead of the Europeans in the list?

I don't think so. Here's the name list (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showpost.php?p=63320&postcount=1).

And what peacefrog just said a few posts back.

It's got a couple of stops yet to go in the States, then it's off to Europe. After that, if we decide to send it around again, we'll add you to the list.

[hoglahoo]

I don't see SingleWedge on the list - I am just curious if we will finish sending to western members before sending overseas

thanks!

[Queen of Blades]

I don't see SingleWedge on the list - I am just curious if we will finish sending to western members before sending overseas

thanks!

I don't think so. Otherwise it would never make it across the pond.

[hoglahoo]

Thanks Sam! That was fast. Well, I don't want to itemize anything because there's way too much stuff in this box. I had to repack it four times and remove a few packing peanuts to get the box closed.

I don't know what the stuff I took is worth or who wanted what, but I did take photos so the following recipients can salivate a little. I didn't take the quattro...

Let me explain what you are looking at: Everything on the table is what was in the box when it arrived. Everything sitting on the box is what I added, and everything in the little corner separated by the lincoln log roof piece is what I removed for myself. I've never used a double edged razor blade to shave with and am anxious now to try. Tomorrow morning I will know what I think, and if I hate it I guess I'll reopen the box and throw the handles and blades back in there. I took one of each variety of blade I found in the box and I took two handles.

The stuff I put in is mostly smelly (aftershaves, soap, etc), but I did find a new cheapo Timber Wolf straight razor I bought on eBay months ago and I was actually able to put a shaving edge on it. It probably won't last, and it isn't the most comfortable thing in the world, but there it is. It's brand new and I've oiled it to keep it free of moisture. And I just remembered that wasn't in the photo I took because I thought of it later. So the last photo of this post is of that razor. I'll throw in the pirate decal too for good measure. Also, there's an old straight razor that I left in the box which has a big chip missing out of the blade. I don't recommend touching that razor even if you just had a tetanus shot (that's just the safety in me talking). Anyway, less talk more photos. Click the picture to link to the original, larger file for better detail:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=61 (http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00025.jpg)

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=60 (http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00028.jpg)

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=59 (http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00029.jpg)

And of course, the cheapo Timber Wolf. I'll send the box to peacefrog either tomorrow during lunch or Saturday morning insured and with delivery confirmation unless he has any objections. Thanks, TSD!

[akady]

Well I only have two things to add, SSDS small shave den syndrome, (unless I add some cologne samples), but I would like to be added to the list.

[DragonBoy]

When it crosses the pond, count me in (possibly me and Mastermute will raid it together).. Im thinking about what to add thats only aviable in Sweden??

[moviemaniac]

When it crosses the pond, count me in (possibly me and Mastermute will raid it together).. Im thinking about what to add thats only aviable in Sweden??
Heljestrand (and other Swedish) razors :D

[hoglahoo]

That's exactly what I was thinking, moviemaniac :D

[DragonBoy]

Heljestrand (and other Swedish) razors :D

I might have some laying around.. Gotta check.. Youll know when the box reaches you :D

[Single Wedge]

Sounds great I can't wait for it to reach me. I am going to the Saturday Market here to round up some glycerin soap samples to buy. Also with the recent flap of Ice balm I may pick up a bottle or two and throw that in there as well.

[rodd]

Thanks Sam!
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=60 (http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00028.jpg)

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=59 (http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00029.jpg)


did you take out a tube of proraso and put another in? :happy102

[hoglahoo]

Yeah, I took Tony's nearly full tube and put in my own 3/4 used tube :) It was used when I got it too, in fact it originally came from the Netherlands. Maybe it will make it back over there lol

By the way I forgot to mention that I really did take out every single thing I thought I might want. But the box is still bursting at the seams!

[rodd]

Cool. Looks like you were generous with your contributions too.

[Ragnost]

When it crosses the pond, count me in (possibly me and Mastermute will raid it together).. Im thinking about what to add thats only aviable in Sweden??

A Swedish FrameBack :happy097:happy097:happy097

[freebird]

How bout the Swedish Bikini Team? :happy088

[mastermute]

How bout the Swedish Bikini Team? :happy088

We'll send the Bikin's and keep the team ;)

In all honesty, the "Swedish Bikini Team" is a hoax... half of them aren't even Swedish... and they wouldn't make it in to a national team over here, trust me!

Im thinking about what to add thats only aviable in Sweden??

I have some ideas ;)

[freebird]

We'll send the Bikin's and keep the team ;)

In all honesty, the "Swedish Bikini Team" is a hoax... half of them aren't even Swedish... and they wouldn't make it in to a national team over here, trust me!

lol I figured that, but thought it might be good for a laugh.:rofl

[hoglahoo]

And it's on its way!

Someone needs to soon take at least one or two heavy items, the shipping charge was $12.95 priority, and I don't think a box that size will suffer anymore surplus

[freebird]

And it's on its way!

Someone needs to soon take at least one or two heavy items, the shipping charge was $12.95 1st class, and I don't think a box that size will suffer anymore surplus

It's gained in weight since it left my house. I don't remember exactly the weight,but it cost 10.95 from Chouteau to Norman OK.

[rodd]

is it no longer in a flat rate box? That apparently is a good thing, I think it was just under $14 for me to send the flat rate box.

[hoglahoo]

If you zoom in on the box in the photo here, you can see the box says "Large Flat Rate Box For Domestic and International Use" http://anwealde.com/razors/2008-07-24--21.19.00/00025.jpg
If you bought insurance then that is probably why it was $1 more. The recipient following me requested no insurance, but I probably should have bought it anyway

[peacefrog]

OK, I received the box today. There's a ton of stuff in there. The plan is to ship it from here over to Europe. I'll go through the thread and add names, etc later this evening after my 14-month-olds get put to bed. I'm a little behind the game because of vacation, then getting caught up, etc.

[rodd]

OK, I received the box today. There's a ton of stuff in there. The plan is to ship it from here over to Europe. I'll go through the thread and add names, etc later this evening after my 14-month-olds get put to bed. I'm a little behind the game because of vacation, then getting caught up, etc.

do you have twins?

[Queen of Blades]

do you have twins?

Yep, Bob and his wife adopted twins a few months ago. Pics (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3821) in this thread.

How are the girls doing, Bob?

[Single Wedge]

Yep, Bob and his wife adopted twins a few months ago. Pics (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3821) in this thread.

How are the girls doing, Bob?

Congrats on the adoption. My wife and I are considering adopting a tween girl.

let me know how it goes.

[peacefrog]

Yep, Bob and his wife adopted twins a few months ago. Pics (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3821) in this thread.

How are the girls doing, Bob?

They're doing amazingly well. They were severely malnourished during their first two months of life, but they're as healthy as can be now. The vacation we just got back from was five days of camping at a music festival, and they had an absolute blast!

[peacefrog]

I think I'm going to pull all the after shaves and colognes out of the box before I send it to Europe. One of them broke open on its way to me and made a little bit of a mess. Plus they add a lot of weight. And there's also the issue of shipping alcohol. I'll put in a few interesting, lighter-weight things.

I'd post pictures, but my camera was stolen during our vacation.

[Single Wedge]

You camera was stolen at a music festival?! Not much peace and love there. They are getting cheaper so here is hoping that you get another soon.

[Pokerstar]

I am in! Sounds great!

[peacefrog]

You camera was stolen at a music festival?! Not much peace and love there. They are getting cheaper so here is hoping that you get another soon.

Yeah, there seemed to be a couple bad apples there this year...like two out of approx 15k people. But this was rather a special case. Here's the long story...
On the last day of the festival, a thunderstorm rolled in. We'd had several throughout the festival, so we're used to it. There's no really safe place to be, so we went under one of the big festival tents, in this case the kids activity tent. The storm turned really wicked, about the worst I've ever seen. We huddled all the kids in the middle of this tent while all us adults held down the poles along the perimeter. I was pushing against my pole with all my strength (along with two other people on this pole) to hold it against the wind. During a lull in the storm, they told us that most of the other tents on the site had collapsed, that another stronger storm was coming, and that we should all get out. So we left all our gear, went to my mother-in-law's nearby house (30 minutes away) for the night, and came back Monday morning. We later learned that there were 70 mph winds, golf ball-sized hail, and a tornado that luckily didn't touch down. It was a calculated risk to leave our stuff, but it was feeling like a matter of life and death at the time, so my only priority was getting my family out of there.

[peacefrog]

Here's the remainder of the list. The full list appears on the first post of this thread.

mastermute
moviemaniac + herzi
DragonBoy
Ragnost
Back to the US!
Single Wedge
adady
Pokerstar

[Single Wedge]

People that take advantage of others in a near tragedy deserve to be dry shaved, from head to toe,:cool: with a dull prewar DE in a Fatboy set on 9.

[freebird]

I was thinking more along the lines of a dull, rusty, chipped straight razor.

[peacefrog]

We've actually got some leads on the thief. Festival organizers have been notified, and they're passing the info on to the local police. We're out about $700 worth of stuff. I can understand swiping a camera, but this guy actually stole a double jogging stroller!

[Queen of Blades]

:eek: WT??? :angry037

[freebird]

We've actually got some leads on the thief. Festival organizers have been notified, and they're passing the info on to the local police. We're out about $700 worth of stuff. I can understand swiping a camera, but this guy actually stole a double jogging stroller!

Probably had to use the stroller to cart away his loot.

[Single Wedge]

Has the bird flown the coup?

Have they found the thief?

Did you get a new camera?

Inquiring minds want to know.:D

[peacefrog]

Has the bird flown the coup?

Have they found the thief?

Did you get a new camera?

Inquiring minds want to know.:D

No on all counts. I'll get the box out within the next couple of days. The thief is still at large and will almost certainly get away clean. A new camera is not in my budget this half of the month. I plan to replace it with the same model (Canon PowerShot SX100IS) in a week or so.

Big thanks to whoever put those Floris samples in the grab bag. I hadn't had the pleasure of using it before, and it's top-shelf stuff.

[moviemaniac]

So, is the package on its way yet? How many of the ASLs did get killed in the process? I was just wondering, because if the Pinaud/Ogallala stuff would "survive" I'd love to swap one or two of these bottles (just about the only stuff I'd like as far as I can tell from the older pictures). I'm just being curious here :D

[herzi]

Nothing heart for a long time. Has it gone to mastermute?

[moviemaniac]

Nothing heart for a long time. Has it gone to mastermute?
I'm wondering the same, too...

[Ragnost]

Is there any news on where the box might be or is UPS using Carrier Albatross to cross over from the rim to the Hub these days:happy102

[Queen of Blades]

One of you should send peacefrog a pm. He does have his hands rather full with the kids and what-not.

[moviemaniac]

It's been two weeks now since the last sign of life... :(

[Queen of Blades]

It's been two weeks now since the last sign of life... :(

Adopt 2 little girls, and get back to me.

Send Bob an email or pm.

[Single Wedge]

According to post 468 he was working on getting the package ready, finding his stolen items and generally settling into life.

[moviemaniac]

Adopt 2 little girls, and get back to me.

Send Bob an email or pm.
Sorry, didn't mean to sound impatient, I'm sure everything will be allright.

[Jack-in-the-Green]

Well, if the box ever turns up again, may I be added to the list for the 2nd U.S. pass?

[Single Wedge]

The box is on Hiatus. Peace frog has it and we are waiting for him.

[moviemaniac]

Any news? No replies to pms or mails for quite some time... Maybe someone who still has his address could ring him on the phone?

[Single Wedge]

Hello.

Just wondering if your daughters are ok and if we are going to "see" you again on the boards.

Lots of people are worried about you and your family. The grab bag would be nice to start again, but we want to make sure that you are ok.

Email I sent to PF