Book Boxes

[Rayne]

1) V and Neverending
2) Roshiq and The Villain (if he sees what happened and re-registers)
3) Ferret and Nightmare

Those are the ones that I remember seeing, before everything got wiped

I still have Roshiq's address because he sent it on Facebook...Anyone who is no longer confident in HDC's PM system can send their addresses on Facebook. If you are not on my list, you can send a message without adding me, if you have a Facebook account.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1097538507

I was so excited about this yesterday...Losing so much of the Apocalypment is a real downer...I feel so bad for V...

[neverending]

You didn't write down my address?? :eek:

[Rayne]

You didn't write down my address?? :eek:

I'm sorry...It was my intention to write it on your box, then delete it...I checked in here today so that I could do that, and everything was gone :/

[_____V_____]

Do you have mine, or do I need to re-send it?

[Rayne]

Do you have mine, or do I need to re-send it?

All gone, Babe...

[_____V_____]

Sending it again now, both here and on Facebook.

[Rayne]

Sending it again now, both here and on Facebook.

Thanks...I'm going to the post office as soon as Dustin gets home...About 2 and a half hours from now...I'm too impatient to wait until tomorrow, and besides I don't want to get caught up in traffic during the rapture...lol

[_____V_____]

btw, I replied to your other thread saying I didn't mind hardcovers. If the book's good and its a keepsake, hardcover will do just fine.

And you can send me mystery/thrillers too, no problem. I am an avid reader and like all sorts of stuff - particularly classic horror from Poe, Blackwood, M R James, Stoker etc. etc.

[ferretchucker]

Sent via facebook. I'm happy with any book :)

[Rayne]

Well, it looks like I will be forced to do one box a week despite my impatience...Finances take precedence :p

$120 to India?...Tell me THAT's not ridiculous!...Almost the same for Bangladesh and England...Sooo, I'm going to transfer all international packages to large flat rate boxes, which will only cost around $60 each for anything outside of the United States...I'm going to compare prices with UPS first, but I don't think they can do it any cheaper than that.

Also...It's not as easy as I thought it would be...I have to fill out customs forms (at least the forms are free :D)...I had no idea...lol...I guess I don't have to tell you guys that I have never sent packages to other countries before...Oh well, every new experience is a learning experience :)

Neverending, your package has been dropped off, and should be at your house sometime next week :cool:

[neverending]

Best news I've had in years! Thanks!

[_____V_____]

Well, it looks like I will be forced to do one box a week despite my impatience...Finances take precedence :p

$120 to India?...Tell me THAT's not ridiculous!...Almost the same for Bangladesh and England...Sooo, I'm going to transfer all international packages to large flat rate boxes, which will only cost around $60 each for anything outside of the United States...I'm going to compare prices with UPS first, but I don't think they can do it any cheaper than that.

Also...It's not as easy as I thought it would be...I have to fill out customs forms (at least the forms are free :D)...I had no idea...lol...I guess I don't have to tell you guys that I have never sent packages to other countries before...Oh well, every new experience is a learning experience :)

Neverending, your package has been dropped off, and should be at your house sometime next week :cool:

I was fearing as much.

For me it is close to about $180 (conversion from Indian Rupees) PLUS handling charges, which would be around $10 more, so a total of $190. Like I mentioned in the Package thread, it is close to a week's pay for me, and that's why I am hesitant till I get some sort of assurance from others.

Rayne, if it's too much of a hassle, drop me from your list. Send my box to someone else over there. $60 isn't exactly small either, it's a lot of good money. You gotta save everything you got for your wedding next year.

[neverending]

Maybe you could make your box smaller, V?

[_____V_____]

Any smaller and it wouldn't be a Package.

Right now I have planned - 3 DVDs, 5 VHSes, 3 books, 4-5 magazines, a couple Audio CDs and some smaller accessory-type stuff.

I could take out the Audio CDs and possibly 2-3 VHSes, maybe even a DVD, but that would make it very monotonous. The person receiving from me should get some variety in their choices too.

[ferretchucker]

Wow, Rayne, that is one heck of a shipping cost! I'm with Avi, if you need to drop me off the list then that's cool. Don't put your purse on the line if you don't have to.

[hammerfan]

If anyone sends to me, I'll share the shipping costs. I'll even pay 75% if need be.

[Fearonsarms]

I had no idea shipping costs were so expensive honestly those amounts are daylight robbery. For that reason i'm not getting involved with any packages.

[Rayne]

$60 is fine for us, it just means that I will have to do it the way I outlined it to begin with, rather than sending 4-6 boxes at a time...I suppose this will teach me to have some patience (by "teach" I mean 'force'...lol)...The cost to send the boxes inside the United States, is easy so adding that to the $60 will be okay, too.

@Avi and Ferret: When someone 'drops' someone from a list, they drop from the BOTTOM, not the TOP!...I am VERY excited about sending these to you guys and Roshiq!...Umm...Even if you don't find anything you like in the boxes :p...Really, I just wanna share something with you guys :)

In fact, I'm pretty sure that none of you will be able to play the DVDs because of the different regions :p...But, I still want you to have them

[Rayne]

Oh, just to reiterate...Do NOT send these book boxes to anyone else...The book boxes from me are for you to KEEP!

[Fearonsarms]

I would feel too guilty making you pay extortionate shipping costs to the UK-if you didnt know the UK postal system is in tatters-plus postal workers are striking every five minutes. Be aware anything you send to the UK will be very risky

[_____V_____]

Rayne, if it's possible, I am willing to share shipping expenses with you, if you are sending a box to me.

See if you can try COD or something - I am ready to pay for it at my end.

[Rayne]

I just walked in the front door and I'm headed out the back, but this computer is on my way through so I'm leaving a quick message:


Ferret and V, your packages have been sent and should arrive in about 2-3 weeks...Roshiq, I have to repackage yours into a flat-rate box and send it next Friday (Sorry Sweetheart)...V, your label is all squished and stupid now since I repackaged your stuff and had to retape the label, while Dustin held it down with both hands but he didn't move his hand fast enough when I was on top of it with the tape so anyway...It's bunchy :p

Next Friday I will send out Nightmare's box when I send Roshiq's

I have to go help the guys clean the pool now...Have fun, everyone :)

OH P.S. V, I got your "huzzah" text, but I didn't receive any after that one...I did send you a text back, though :)

[ferretchucker]

Gah! You're too good. I think you sent them out just to make a statement about your generosity! :p Love you, Mama.

[ChronoGrl]

I have to go help the guys clean the pool now...Have fun, everyone :)



Can I come by, sit by the pool, and just READ with you guys? That sounds like heaven right now...

[ferretchucker]

Can I come by, sit by the pool, and just READ with you guys? That sounds like heaven right now...

I couldn't resist pushing you and the book in...

[ChronoGrl]

I'd pull you in with me!!! But then I'd have a wet ferret in the pool... Ewww.

[Elvis_Christ]

Wow this is real cool of you Rayne!

...but I better not add to my out of control pile of books I need to get round to reading.

[hammerfan]

Wow this is real cool of you Rayne!

...but I better not add to my out of control pile of books I need to get round to reading.

That's why I didn't give her MY name. I have the Mt. Everest of books to read first! :D

[Fearonsarms]

This is why I've started reading ebooks saves on space and I don't need to wear glasses or contacts to read them

[TheWickerFan]

There should be an HDC package sending Hall of Fame with Rayne as the champ for sending numerous packages across the globe. Add to that list:

Despare (2 packages)
Newb
ChronoGrl
Roshiq

I believe that's everyone that sent a package successfully.

[hammerfan]

There should be an HDC package sending Hall of Fame with Rayne as the champ for sending numerous packages across the globe. Add to that list:

Despare (2 packages)
Newb
ChronoGrl
Roshiq

I believe that's everyone that sent a package successfully.

Technically, you could add me to that: I sent "Wicked" to nightmare_of_death.

[Dude Guadalupe]

I claim half of Rayne's credit due to proximity :D

[TheWickerFan]

Okay:) So we have:

Rayne/Dude Guadalupe - multiple packages
Hammerfan
Despare (2 HDC packages)
Newb
ChronoGrl
Nightmare Of Death
Roshiq

I don't know the history of who sent gifts to other people. I only know the HDC package history. Who else has generously sent a gift to someone on the HDC forum?

[neverending]

I sent each and every member a check for a million dollars.

[hammerfan]

Woo hoo, I can retire! Thanks neverending!

[Rayne]

I claim half of Rayne's credit due to proximity :D

Well, you have to pay for it all, so you deserve it *muah*


By the end of this year, I will have sent at least SOMETHING to every member of this forum...Well, the ones who are okay with giving people their address on the internet :p


I'll think of something else to send you, Margiedoll :)

@Elvis: Just give me your address, Babe...I will think of something for you, too

[ChronoGrl]

Sweet. I'm in.


Don't have much to reciprocate with, though - Honestly, the surplus books I have are from my English Lit days... Not much horror to be found...

[Rayne]

Sweet. I'm in.


Don't have much to reciprocate with, though - Honestly, the surplus books I have are from my English Lit days... Not much horror to be found...

You probably didn't see the original post, so be warned...I am cleaning out my basement, throwing books in at random, you may not get anything you like, BUT ya never know :)

I have some books down there from the 70s...lol

Oh, and please DO NOT reciprocate...I'm trying to purge, not acquire...We do not want to pack and move all of this stuff when we get our new house (sometime next year)...I'm getting rid of as much as I can, and I just thought this would be a fun way to do it...Throw away the ones you don't want, keep what you do want (if anything)...If you find NOTHING that you want, at least keep one book, just because I sent it to you :)

That last paragraph is for everyone.

EDIT: I called the post office and there is no restriction for sending Cincinnati Recipe chili to other countries, so Elvis, I may introduce you to some very American fare...And Margie, I'm thinking about sharing my amazing apple tea with you :)

[roshiq]

..Roshiq, I have to repackage yours into a flat-rate box and send it next Friday (Sorry Sweetheart)...

No problemo, honey. Take your time:)

[hammerfan]

Apple tea? Sounds yummy!

[nightmare_of _death]

i sent about 4 books to ChronoGrl a while back, and she sent me a book.

[TheWickerFan]

i sent about 4 books to ChronoGrl a while back, and she sent me a book.

Updated.:)

[Fearonsarms]

What's this about apple tea? Now you got my attention-I currently drink-peppermint, lemon and ginger, camomille, honey and vanilla, orange and cinnamon

[Rayne]

What's this about apple tea? Now you got my attention-I currently drink-peppermint, lemon and ginger, camomille, honey and vanilla, orange and cinnamon

It's iced, cinnamony and crisp...It's amazing

I'm going to send the last of mine to Hammerfan, but if I ever get anymore (my mother gave me this, and I'm not sure where she got it), I will send you some :)

[Fearonsarms]

It's iced, cinnamony and crisp...It's amazing

I'm going to send the last of mine to Hammerfan, but if I ever get anymore (my mother gave me this, and I'm not sure where she got it), I will send you some :)

That sounds extremely nice cinnamon is yummy!Thank you :)

[neverending]

The first book box has arrived! It's chock full of goodies! 3 DVDS- Tsui Mark's Vampire Hunters, a double feature of Eaten Alive and Crucible of Horror and a double feature of The Crawling Eye and The Killer Shrews. There were also a good 2 dozen books- hardcovers and paperbacks- some Peter Straub, Dean Koontz, John Saul and a variety of lesser known names- horror novels, an anthology edited by Robert Bloch, some mysteries and thrillers, some fantasy and more!

It'll keep me reading for years! Thanks very much Rayne and Dude! It's very much appreciated. It's the best Christmas I ever had!

Not to mention, it was so well packed I can't figure out how to get them back in the box and fit right...

[hammerfan]

It's iced, cinnamony and crisp...It's amazing

I'm going to send the last of mine to Hammerfan, but if I ever get anymore (my mother gave me this, and I'm not sure where she got it), I will send you some :)

Mmm, that sounds awesome! Thanks, honey!

[_____V_____]

The first book box has arrived! It's chock full of goodies! 3 DVDS- Tsui Mark's Vampire Hunters, a double feature of Eaten Alive and Crucible of Horror and a double feature of The Crawling Eye and The Killer Shrews. There were also a good 2 dozen books- hardcovers and paperbacks- some Peter Straub, Dean Koontz, John Saul and a variety of lesser known names- horror novels, an anthology edited by Robert Bloch, some mysteries and thrillers, some fantasy and more!

It'll keep me reading for years! Thanks very much Rayne and Dude! It's very much appreciated. It's the best Christmas I ever had!

Not to mention, it was so well packed I can't figure out how to get them back in the box and fit right...

Holy hell that's some fantastic stuff! Great haul there.

I can't wait for mine! Hurry up, postman. :mad:

[Dude Guadalupe]

Not to mention, it was so well packed I can't figure out how to get them back in the box and fit right...

Rayne is amazingly good at that. If I pack a box, I usually fill empty spaces with paper or something. If she sees a space big enough to hold a book, she'll find a way to fit three more into it.

I'm glad you like stuff :D

[_____V_____]

The mailman cometh! Just when I reached home for a late lunch, he was about to ring the bell.

24 books (yes, you read that right!) and 3 DVDs! It felt like a minor treasure box when me and the wife opened the lids and peered in!

All of them are in pretty good condition, some of them feel brand new!

21 paperbacks and 3 hardcovers. The 3 hardcovers are short-story/novella collections, and so are 6 of the paperbacks.

The rest are novels, except 1 book which is a real life exploration of a city and the mysterious and bizarre stories associated with it, called "Mysterious Knoxville" written by Charles Edwin Price.

Here they are, stacked neatly on the sewing machine table (only empty table I could find for a decent picture) -


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07062011089.jpg


First row -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07062011091.jpg


Second row -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07062011092.jpg


Third row (of sorts) -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07062011093.jpg


And the DVDs -

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07062011097.jpg


Thanks a ton, Rayne! These will keep me awake for many nights to come. Like NE said, it's a fantastic gift and one which I will treasure for sure.

[neverending]

Wow- great stuff! Those anthologies look really great. I'm sure I used to have the Cthulhu one.

[_____V_____]

Yes there are some really good stories in the Anthologies. Satellite is a tad slow tonight, so I ll put up some more pics of the Anthologies' contents tomorrow.

My instant favorite is the Reader's Digest: Great Stories of Mystery of Suspense, Volume II (the third row pic, standing hardcover book beside Mysterious Knoxville). It has some of the most fantastic novels which I had been searching for a long time.

Wish come true. I am starting on it tonight. :)

[neverending]

Uh- make sure it's not one of their "condensed books" - where they reduce the word count to fit more books into one volume. Believe it or not, this was a very popular activity for them at one point.

[_____V_____]

:(

As soon as I saw your reply, I grabbed the book and...damn! There it was, in the second page itself, one small line "condensed by Reader's Digest Authors"!

Funny though, the other RD's Hardcover Anthology volume (Great True Stories of Crime, Mystery and Detection) isn't a condensed version of the stories within it. Neither is the Doubleday Hardcover one.

Grrrr! :mad:

[Rayne]

Aww, I'm so glad that you guys liked your boxes :)

I'm a little concerned about Ferret's now, but hopefully he will get it soon

@Avi: I was afraid your storms would delay your box, so I am relieved that you received it...I was also afraid that I might have filled out the customs forms incorrectly, so now I'm not as worried about Roshiq's...*whew* That's a relief, too...I can't believe you posted pictures...lol...OH, and I didn't know about the condensed thing either, I mean I never really paid attention :/

Oh...AND...Your package is now officially the FIRST package that I have successfully shipped outside of the United States...WOOHOO! :D

Ferret's and Roshiq's are now in a race for second place ...lol


***UPDATE***

Tomorrow, around 3pm EST, I will have sent out all of the boxes that I have remaining addresses for...Soooo, I need more addresses, if anyone wants some books.

@Hammerfan: I don't have your address anymore, it's been YEARS :eek:...So, I can send out your apple tea on Saturday if you send me your address.

@Crabapple: I plan to send you something (I can add books, if you like), but I need to know if your address is still the same as what was written on the last thing you sent me...If it has changed, please send me your new one.

You guys have NO idea how much fun I'm having with this! :D

Almost forgot: Avi, did you see the book that says, "AVI" on it?...lol

[Rayne]

Wow- great stuff! Those anthologies look really great. I'm sure I used to have the Cthulhu one.

I LOVE anthologies...They are especially convenient when you have kids :)

[crabapple]

Thanks for thinking of me, Rayne!! So nice and thoughtful of you. Address is still the same. You don't have to put books in the box, though--I have too many books right now! Many, many of them. Send some zombies and vampires instead though!

Best wishes...

[ferretchucker]

How did I miss all the updates in this thread? No word of a package for me JUST yet, but Royal Mail is notorious for being useless. Hopefully it'll come some time in the week :)

Those hauls look FANTASTIC though!

[crabapple]

Just think, ferret, you could be reading the awwesomest weasel ghost stories sometime soon! Scaredy!

[_____V_____]

@Avi: I was afraid your storms would delay your box, so I am relieved that you received it...I was also afraid that I might have filled out the customs forms incorrectly, so now I'm not as worried about Roshiq's...*whew* That's a relief, too...I can't believe you posted pictures...lol...

I am really glad the postal service was still working through it all. And I got your forms with me. Very much complete and in order!

I really love all the books you sent me, plus I wanted to post them here for others. Felt lazy about making a long list, so the pics.


OH, and I didn't know about the condensed thing either, I mean I never really paid attention :/

Not your fault. Damn Reader's Digest people!

At least I got an edition of those books though, even though they are condensed. I didn't own any of them before that day.

Oh...AND...Your package is now officially the FIRST package that I have successfully shipped outside of the United States...WOOHOO! :D

Ferret's and Roshiq's are now in a race for second place ...lol

Congrats! I believe I speak for everyone when I say this...

"GO RAYNE!" :D


Almost forgot: Avi, did you see the book that says, "AVI" on it?...lol

Yes. I had absolutely no idea there existed an author called Avi, before I got that book. :confused:


Finished the Poe book in two nights flat. Started on the 21 Short Stories last night. :)

[nightmare_of _death]

i come home from work today well and a trip to the dentist and the box from Rayne came today. made me so happy toatally made my day! contents 12 paperback, 4 hardback, 1 dvd

thank you!!

[The Villain]

Went outside today and my door bumped into something. I looked down and was surprised and excited to see the box from Rayne!

Lots of great stuff in there. Tons of books and a DVD that i've never seen. I've only read one of the books, The Dark Tower-The Gunslinger but have been meaning to read the second one which is included as well. Also some interesting horror novels, a bunch of crime novels which i love and even a short story collection of Tall Tales. Can't wait to read all of these, they all sound really interesting. Thanks a lot Rayne, you are awesome.

[ferretchucker]

The beautiful book box (which really is filled to the brim!) is currently sitting next to me on my bed. Can't wait to get stuck into these bad boys over summer! Taken some pictures which I'll definitely post later. Thanks ever so much Rayne, you really are too kind sending these to us :)

[Rayne]

I'm really happy that you guys are having fun with this, too!

I hope Roshiq gets his soon...I'm sending Hammerfan a non-book box tomorrow :p...Crabby's will be sometime this week (I have to go get the stuff I want to send him)

I really need more addresses now...I think I'm addicted :D

[ferretchucker]

You could quite possibly start up a website doing this. It'd be a great concept. "BookRoulette" :D Charge people £10 per box (obviously, size them down ;)) and spread the joy!

[newb]

kudo's to Rayne

you really are a great person ;)

[Fearonsarms]

Seconded :)

[Rayne]

I'm a little bummed now because I have no one else to send anything to :(


OH!...Someone has a book with a black fingerprint on the edge of the pages...That's the black paint that I painted my kitchen cabinets with, and it's MY thumb print...So...Make sure you don't drop that book at any crime scenes :p

[neverending]

Oh, that could make a great plot device...

[ferretchucker]

I'm a little bummed now because I have no one else to send anything to :(


OH!...Someone has a book with a black fingerprint on the edge of the pages...That's the black paint that I painted my kitchen cabinets with, and it's MY thumb print...So...Make sure you don't drop that book at any crime scenes :p

I must clone you! You will sit atop my windowsill and talk horror with me.

[hammerfan]

I'm really happy that you guys are having fun with this, too!

I hope Roshiq gets his soon...I'm sending Hammerfan a non-book box tomorrow :p...Crabby's will be sometime this week (I have to go get the stuff I want to send him)

I really need more addresses now...I think I'm addicted :D

My box came today!! OMG, the cats LOVE the toys!! Lucy and Cherokee say "meow, meow, meow!!!" which translates to "Thank you Rayne!". I'm going to wait until this weekend to make the tea, so that I can take my time with it. But it smells divine! I could smell it before I even opened the box. I know what movies I'm watching this weekend! :D

Thank you so much, my darling!!! *mwah*

[crabapple]

Rayne, you outrageously friendly person! How nice of you to send me all those cans of Cincinnati chili with spaghetti! Oh my goodness, I can share with friends out here, this magical mixture you have introduced me to! Thank you a million and one, hon! :)

[Rayne]

I'm glad that your boxes arrived safely...Enjoy them :)


Now...What has happened to Roshiq's box?...Hmmm

[roshiq]

I'm glad that your boxes arrived safely...Enjoy them :)


Now...What has happened to Roshiq's box?...Hmmm

Oh, darling...Today I went to our nearest post office and as soon as I entered there I saw a box lying under a table with bunch of other packages. I noticed it so easily as the name on its red cover says ....."Sanjid"...OMG! It's me! That's Rayne's package! I didn't expect to find it there so easily. But the fun part begins after the discovery...
Anyway, as I boldly called one of the stuffs & preparing for a heavy hot headed argument "Why the hell my package is still lying on your floor?"
A stuff came to me & as soon as I pointed the package to him & said that's mine...he bring it up on a table & says "What's your address?"
I thought he was trying to check the authenticity of my claim...so I told him in detail but in the midway he stopped me and said..."Sorry sir, the address is incorrect! It wasn't possible for us to send it at your house!"

Then he showed it to me. The thing is there are 2 important parts in the address...the house no. & the road no. of our area. Like mine is House no. 17 & Road no. 13.
But darling, most probably by mistakenly you make it short and only wrote "House no. 13!":confused:
And as there's 14 officially listed roads in our zone where House#13 is common in many so they didn't felt it safe to knock every 13 no. house in all the roads. Moreover, my house no. is 17 in road 13.:D

Anyway, thank god finally the package came to my hand safely and Thank You so much for these awesome collection of Horror books! In total 23 including Rayne's special selection for me:o Grimm's Grimmest! And a DVD...ZOMBIE NIGHT!

I wish I could take a month long vacation & read all of them one by one! Amazing stuffs!

I'll put my best effort to treasure them always with me...even that sweet little beautiful note of yours. :)

Thank you, Rayne. Thanks a lot.

[ferretchucker]

At least it reached you, Roshiq :)

Rayne, I can't stress enough what a lovely thing this is you're doing for us all! I'm loving the latest editions to my bookshelf - and what a great time to have them too - a whole summer before I have to return to 5 days a week schooling!

[Rayne]

I'm sooo late getting back to this!...I am very happy that my old books are now in several countries...That is awesome!...I am even more happy that I could share something with all of you, it's almost like being able to touch you...Wish I could give you a hug <3

I'm sorry about the mix-up, Roshiq...I honestly thought that I copied everything word/number for word/number...There were so many boxes on those forms, addresses are much simpler here...lol...I am so very glad that you went to check :)

One more is floating around out there in the United States right now...Should arrive soon.

[Despare]

I just got mine! Very cool package filled with goodies. Thanks! I'm excited to get into a few of these and with winter coming quicker than I thought looks like I might find time.