I know this is late but i wanted to give as much time as possible before saying anything. I never heard if my package arrived over in australia and i never received a pen in return

if you want pm your address & I will post a package to you
regards Michael

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posted today enjoy
I know i was not your match up partner but why should you miss out
regards Michael

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Good onya Michael, if there is anyone else from O/S who for any reason missed out I would be happy to make the same offer.

this is complete the parcel arrived in the USA & ryanNJ your welcome
hope you enjoy the contents of the box
Regards Michael

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Thank you for coming through. It really means a lot to know that someone is willing to step up and come though. Its disheartening when you ship a package internationally and never hear about how someone likes it, especially since this was my first time participating.

Again I would like to thank you!!! I still would like to send you something in return as a thank you

I never received mine from the states either so I wonder if there was something going wrong with customs or something. I put it down to my partner not sending me one as he stop communicating as soon as he received my pen but maybe I was to harsh to judge.
Anyway bring on the next swap I'm certainly not going to let 1 disappointment stop me having fun
When is the next swap

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Cheers Rum Pig

It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Do you want me to send you some pen blanks too
RUMPIG so you don't feel left out
I have some timber from america to spare
RyanNJ glad you was happy with the package.
regards Michael

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Australia Day 2012

We will have to give some serious consideration as to whether we will allow non-performing members to participate in the next swap(s).

There are actually some people that haven't done the right thing more than once.

I know that life gets in the way sometimes, and I am not judging people that for one reason or another could not complete their end of the swap.

What I do judge, and condemn, is not communicationg with your partner and advise your partner that there is a problem.

Fortunately these people are in the minority, the vast majority of particpants play the game and derive pleasure from this and give enjoyment to the other particpants.

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Cheers Fred
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PM me rumpig and the problem will be fixed
Regards Michael

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Thank you for most generous offer but I have way to many blanks as it is, I'm happy to give someone a pen and blanks and not get anything in return just like you are offering but it is as Big shed has said in the quote bellow communication is the key.
I just hope nothing tragic has happened to him.

Well said

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Cheers Rum Pig

It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.