Grab Bag - 2011

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by stingraysrock, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. dougr

    dougr Well-Known Member

    Jody, that is a great addition of the Gillette book and something that can be piffed IMHO after reading. Guess I will have to wait until the next BOX since I missed the sign up on this one.:sad023
     
  2. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    Box should be here today! If it gets here early enough I will have time to get it back to the post office by the end of the day. I have errands to run this afternoon so if it doesn't show up until then, it won't be in the mail until tomorrow. I'll keep you posted

    GO BOX

    EDIT: Well no box today...we'll see if it shows up tomorrow....
     
  3. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    I figured since I had 2 copies that someone would enjoy reading it. And very good idea.. whomever takes the book, please consider PIFing it on when you're done with it.. if you want to. Don't have to of course.

    Tracking shows it was processed through and left the CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821 facility this morning at 8:56 am. I would think you'd see it tomorrow unless you're very far from Champaign. I really know nothing about Illinois other than the week I spent in Springfield about 7 years ago.
     
  4. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    Yeah I'll get it today and have it back in the mail today as well. Then it will take a short trip to the 'burbs of Chicago
     
  5. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    It just showed up...wow! Lots of things stuffed in that little box. The stuff on top I'm adding, stuff on bottom I took from the box. Here's a breakdown:

    Added:
    (2) packs of menthol crystals
    Brush, I think it's synthetic but I'm not sure
    Gingers Garden soap
    TSD Burmese Woods
    TSD Winter Pagoda
    Saigon cream sample
    Erasmic soap
    (3-4) Unknown brand of blades
    Bump Stopper
    Bump Patrol cream
    King of Shaves pre-shave oil (not pictured)

    Kept for myself:
    TSD unscented cream
    Maroma Men Cedar Lavender soap (I think this is shower soap...but can the original supplier confirm?)
    Blades: Shark, Gillette 7'O Clock, SuperMax Platinum, Feather, Personna Reds
    AOS ASB
    Realm ASB
    Palmolive cream (not pictured)
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  6. ocharlas

    ocharlas Well-Known Member

    Yup, it's shower soap. Took one out so I put one in...
     
  7. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    Sweet I thought so, thanks :cool:

    AnB_Daddy, coming your way. Tracking number: 9101150134711657457145
     
  8. AnB_Daddy

    AnB_Daddy Active Member

    :happy108:happy108:happy108:happy108:happy108 WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!! :happy108:happy108:happy108:happy108:happy108

    I CAN'T WAIT!!!
     
  9. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    You didn't take hardly anything so how in the world did you get all the stuff you added into the box?? :happy097
     
  10. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    It's already at the post office...since you live so close, I wouldn't be surprised if it showed up tomorrow.

    I'm happy with the things that I got. It took some careful rearranging but I made it all fit. I've moved more times than I can count so I'm skilled at fitting things into a box :rolleyes:

    I commend anyone who can pack the box successfully on their first try :happy102

    And thanks for the Paypal shipping tip Jody, saved me a few bucks I think with the free delivery confirmation
     
  11. Hank

    Hank Active Member

    Go Box Go............and yes virginia that is a shower soap my favorite.......
     
  12. Kyhunter

    Kyhunter Active Member

    Im not in on this go round But I will be the next time to box goes but the burmese woods will be a great grab.
     
  13. AnB_Daddy

    AnB_Daddy Active Member

    I received the box today. WOW! There is a lot of things in it!

    Here is a picture of all the contents

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    Here is the list of everything I took:
    Gillette Super Speed - My 11 year old daughter wants it, she is planning her first shave for Friday night, she has a dance to go to on Saturday.
    TSD Burmese Wood Soap
    TSD Winter Pagoda - Also for my daughter's first shave.
    1 Bag of Menthol Crystals
    Shave Stick Container
    10 Bic Chrome Blades
    30 Personna Blades
    2 Blue Personna Blades
    4 Vintage blades - My wife loves the wrappers.
    The Spoilers
    Myatt Ladies Razor - Too cool to pass up.
    King Gillette Book

    Here is the picture of the items I am taking

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    Here is a list of the items I put in:
    Crabtree & Evelyn Nomad Soap
    Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Soap
    Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna Soap
    50 Rapira Blades - 5 packs of 10 blades
    30 Orange Derby's - 3 packs of 10 blades
    Gillette New - couple of crooked teeth and a crack in the handle
    Gillette Single Ring - A couple of crooked teeth and a crack in the handle
    EJ Sea Buckthorn Soap - For the life of me, I can not make decent lather with it
    TOBS Alum Block - I used it 1 time and had a reaction to it, my face felt like it had needles in every pore for 2 days
    Sample of Anthony Pre-Shave Oil - My wife got it for me to try, but I had a reaction to Anthony products years ago and didn't want to take a chance.

    Here is a picture of what I am putting in

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    I really was hoping there would be some of the Voskhod blades still in there. :sad023 I guess I will have to order some.

    I already have plans on meeting with Danny (dslazar9) on Monday afternoon to pass the box to him so there will be less delay in getting the box on the road again.

    This was such a cool thing to do, I can't wait to be a part of another "Grab Bag"

    Thanks Jeff (stingraysrock) for putting all this together.
     
  14. Shawna

    Shawna 1000 Music Tag Bonus Points Awarded!

    PM me your address and I will make sure to send you a couple packs. :D
     
  15. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    Very nice... beat me to it. My 20 packs arrived today and when I read his message on my phone, I was going to come offer the same.
     
  16. Xezmer

    Xezmer Active Member

    Almost my turn :D
     
  17. AnB_Daddy

    AnB_Daddy Active Member

    This is why I LOVE this forum, everyone is always jumping to help someone else out!!!

    BabyGirl - Thank you very much, I will be sending my address in a couple minutes. :thanks

    Jody - You're Awesome!!! ::git
     
  18. Dslazar9

    Dslazar9 Took the Menthol-cratic Oath

    And the box makes it to me. I greatly enjoyed meeting Tony-we shared a beer (or two). It's the third time I've met a Den member in person-always class acts, this place seems to attract that. On to the BOX-

    Box contents sloppily splayed out on the couch-like me after a long day:

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    What I took:

    Wilkinson Sword Shave Stick
    Crabtree & Evelyn Sandalwood Soap
    Gillette Tech -in a very cool box
    Rapira badex20
    Orange Derby bladex10

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    What I give:
    (these are truly some of my favorite things)

    Eveready 1912 SE Razor
    Ted Pella blade x 5
    KAI bade x 3
    Iridium Blade x 5 (purchased before there were fakes)
    Astra Keramik Bladex4
    Shea Moisture Brush from Target
    TSD 2x Iced Peppermint Splash (only take if you love menthol)
    Osage Rub (again, menthol lovers only)
    Jack Black Beard Lube
    Master Shave Soap
    Caswell Massey Unscented Pre-shave oil

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    This was a blast. Another thanks and kudos to Jeff for getting this started.
    It may take till Wed to get this to the post, but now it's on to Hank and
    Iowa-Go West Young Box!
    The only thing used is the Eveready Razor. I never could have repacked this box myself. My wife is a pro at this. I would have absolutely had to get a
    bigger box. Thanks Mara.
     
  19. JoeMal

    JoeMal Member

    I love how most of us are putting more in the box than we are taking out! How are we STILL stuffing things into that damn box??!?! :happy102 :rolleyes: Thanks guys and gals for making the Grab Bag such an awesome experience!
     
  20. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    The good news Brother Doug is that the box is moving along at a very nice clip. At this rate it will be back in Florida before too long and ready to re-launch with you on the list.

    Thank You Everyone for keeping the box moving and for your generosity!
     

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