Hello all- the calendar is probably going to press tomorrow, so I have sent everyone an email with the following information:
You have expressed an interest in the Balloon Juice Calendar. As stated, the price is 25.00 per calendar, and the following are your payment options:
1.) Paypal- Should you choose to paypal, use this link TO THE RIGHT on the website and add 50 cents to each calendar as pypal has a service charge.
Please include your FULL name and ADDRESS in the notes so I know where to ship your calendar.
2.) Mail a check or money order to the following:
I will post a picture beneath the fold with my physical address.
Here is how this will work. As soon as I get your paypal with address, I will add it to my file of paid and ready to ship. Do not use paypal by phone or it will not give you a place to put a note with your address.
As soon as I get your check, I will add your name to the file. I will assume your return address/check on the mail is where you want things shipped unless you STATE OTHERWISE. If you need my address, check your email or email me at [email protected]
Also, on the first thirty emails, I put my old zip code. I sent a correction and the correct address is below.
Additionally, feel free to paypal me thousands of dollars for shits and giggles because I hate paperwork and I promise I will spend it on a hot tub or something else frivolous like a 40 inch curved gaming monitor.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL: Email [email protected] and I will respond.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FILTERS.
*** Update ***
Apparently the link to paypal I sent expired so just use this:
God this is horrible FUCK YOU CAFEPRESS.
The Moar You Know
Curved is so yesterday. You gotta go OLED.
Major Major Major Major
Do you take dogecoin?
geg6
My Bitcoins were sent. LOL!
schrodingers_cat
@Major Major Major Major: Nope, only Tunch coins.
rikyrah
thanks Cole
NotMax
@Major Major Major Major
IOTA.
:)
Jack the Second
@The Moar You Know: Eh, I don’t think you benefit as much for OLED on a gaming monitor, since you should be locked motionless at the optimal viewing position anyway. OLEDs are nicer for TVs so that you can watch it from anywhere in the room.
Also, it looks like a curved 4k 40″ monitor is a mere $786, so you don’t even need to Paypal Cole a full $1000 for him to afford one: http://www.consutronix.com/BDM4037UW.html
guachi
Thank you, Cole. My wife isn’t too into politics but she loves when I share pet posts with her.
zhena gogolia
I didn’t get an e-mail, but I will send you a check.
manyakitty
Should I be concerned that I didn’t get an email from you?
John Cole
@geg6: I’m waiting until I have a cold and am sneezing on your calendar before I send it.
John Cole
@manyakitty: Yes. Email [email protected] and I will respond.
John Cole
@zhena gogolia: Email [email protected] and I will respond.
manyakitty
@John Cole: Sent
Major Major Major Major
@NotMax: could be worse.
Another Scott
Pinged you at the Gmail address given above, again (also sent on January 19).
Anxiously (not really) awaiting your reply. :-)
Thanks.
Cheers,
Scott.
NotMax
@Major Major Major Major
That’s the motto on the NotMax family crest.
:)
HRA
Could you just send the zip code for verification here since I have no idea if I was in the 30 with the wrong zip code? (ducks)
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
I didn’t get an e-mail yet. I sent you an e-mail saying that I haven’t gotten an e-mail, but I sent it almost a minute and a half ago and still haven’t gotten an e-mail. Should I be worried? Should I send 57 more e-mails? I’m going to put my money right in the envelope when I send you the money for the calendar. I don’t understand this whole “paypal” thing, and I don’t use these newfangled “checks” so I’m just going to send an envelope full of dimes and nickels. I won’t send pennies because I’m not an obnoxious asshole. You’re welcome.
Yarrow
Remember to use ALL CAPS in your email so it gets noticed.
geg6
@John Cole:
I’m siccing Lovey on you.
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
@Yarrow: SHIT. I FORGOT TO DO THAT!!!!!!!!ahundredandeleven!!!!!1!
mskitty
Paypal tells me that things aren’t working right now, try again later. From the dearth of comments above, I conclude it’s not a DOS by jackal attack.
zhena gogolia
I got my e-mail! Yippee!
laura
Your check is in tomorrow’s mail.
Can’t wait to see everyone’s boon companions -and Chet the weinie dog is NOT going to be happy that he’s not in it.
JanieM
@mskitty: It’s not working for me either. The “Description” box is empty — I would have assumed it would say something official…………? Will wait a while and try again, or just send a check.
Suffragette City
John,
I just paid you via Paypal and it is not giving me an option to add my address.
I would have expected Paypal to give you that info anyway but they have changed their site so I don’t know anymore.
Really sorry this has been such a pain!!
VeniceRiley
@The Moar You Know:
That’s my opinion. As a TV addict, I considered it essential to go OLED when my 1080p died. I had that for 9 years.
So, I got a 65″ LG oled with a soundbar and could not be happier. Televisions and mattresses! Anything you spend that much time with should be where you put your dollars. I don’t have a big commute, so I drive a trash car.
PaulWartenberg
I received your email, John, thank you.
I get the feeling Cafe Press is wearing out its welcome. Are there any other self-logo stores out there that help with self-published items, like Zazzle it still around?
jeffreyw
Same here! Worse, I did it again, thinking it would be different if only I paid better attention! Wrong! I emailed the info to the Balloonjuicecalendargmail.com . I was going to get one calendar but I will take the two I paid for unless you are running short. In that case keep the money as a down payment on that hot tub.
Suffragette City
@jeffreyw:
I’ve never had that problem in the past. It took the payment and boom was done..no way to leave any comment. I would have to open up a “problem’ w the seller or send him another email which I’m not going to do at this point. So I’ll just wait.
Glad to see it’s not just me !!
dance around in your bones
First PayPal link in email did not work. Used link above and I “think” I did it correctly. Hope PP doesn’t abuse my card # or info or whatever.
Fingers crossed!
raven
@jeffreyw: I’m making that baked chicken done in potato starch and rice chex. The recipe says to “turn the pan”. Should that be “turn the chicken”?
schrodingers_cat
@raven: Turn the pan so that it gets even heat? May be easier than turning the chicken.
raven
@schrodingers_cat: I went ahead and did both but it seems to make it crispy the pieces need to be turned.
debbie
@raven:
That makes more sense. I assume you’re cooking stovetop; I’ve never had a recipe instruct me to turn a pan.
raven
@debbie: No, baking.
raven
From TaMara
debbie
@raven:
No, that is definitely turning the pan in the oven. It’s to ensure the food is evenly cooked.
ETA: Ovens have hot spots.
raven
@debbie: Well, I guess I’m safe.
MazeDancer
@PaulWartenberg:
Yes, Zazzle is alive and well. Have experienced good quality, speed, and service with them.
debbie
@raven:
You are. Many cooks and bakers turn the pans in the oven no matter what they’re making. It’s more important for things that cook quickly, like cookies.
Drunkenhausfrau
I think we should all contribute to an animal shelter in our dear leader’s name to thank him for dealing with all this crap.
mattH
@Jack the Second: Also, it looks like a curved 4k 40″ monitor is a mere $786
Ok response rate, but it’s a VA panel with edge-lit backlighting and only operating at 300 nits. (Yes, I’m kinda in the market for a new gaming monitor ;))
zhena gogolia
@dance around in your bones:
I miss your comments!
Patricia Kayden
@John Cole: Send you an email with my real name, address and receipt number for the Paypal payment. Thank you!!
Patricia Kayden
@Drunkenhausfrau: My understanding is that the money from the calendars goes to a shelter.
Steeplejack
@raven:
I have seen “turn the pan” directions to make sure cooking is uniform, because your oven may have “hot spots” (front to back or side to side).
ETA: What debbie said.
dance around in your bones
@zhena gogolia: Sweet.
Was composing a pithy email to John and got tied up in knots – just saw your comment. I’m always amazed that I’m remembered since I comment so little nowadays. But it’s nice ?!
wjs
ARG! WHY ISN’T THERE A LINK TO BUY THE 2014 CALENDAR??? THIS IS NOT WHAT I WANTED!
[Meltdown]
HRA
I got your 3 emails, John. Thanks (running away)
Yarrow
@dance around in your bones: Comment more often! How is your hip? Are you still in El Paso (?) with your sister?
glaukopis
I couldn’t find any place to enter my physical address when I submitted my paypal account payment, so I’ve emailed the address back to you. Sorry.
dance around in your bones
@Yarrow: Double sweet!
My hip still sucks in a chronic pain fashion and all the doctor can do is moan about the opioid crisis. I’m trying to control myself here and not start ranting about legitimate patients suffering yadda yadda
…..ahem! Still in El Paso with my sister; just got a new cat! His name is Tim. He’s very affectionate and mellow. Tortie wink an overwash of minky brown and I talk to him a lot- crazy cat lady !
Thnx for remembering all those details. I’ll try to comment more but I’m mostly typing on my phone which drives me batty. Tiny keys fat fingers crazy batty cat lady ?
Alain the site fixer
I’m sorry this is such a trial, John. Organizing is always such a frustrating task, as many of us well know. We’ll make it better next time around!
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
I got the e-mail! I’m filling an envelope with nickels and dimes as we speak.
dance around in your bones
@Alain the site fixer: We do make John suffer so.
Yarrow
@dance around in your bones: Glad you are okay. Sorry about your hip. Glad you have a cat to keep you company. Miss seeing your posts–your Afghanistan travels, the crazy lady in California. You tell good stories.
Elie
Thanks, John…
I will enjoy my calendar!
SectionH
@Alain the site fixer: Yes. And I’ll add that I have a lot of background for sympathy for John having to deal with something like this without prep. He may be freaking more than actually needed, but he’s mostly freaking because he means so well.
I’ve dealt with the aftermath of a much bigger order for a product than anything before, and even then I knew from dealing with orders for mdse. Even with the best intentions, it’s frightening, there will always be fuck-ups, and that was when I already had a source of production.
Jeebus. What’s hard about just actually telling John how many calendars you want?
eta: Alain, that comment turned into a more generalised rant, so not aimed at you.
mskitty
John – Just tell us: if we paid by PayPal, do you need our address sent separately?
Arclite
@The Moar You Know: Unfortunately, they don’t make OLED gaming monitors yet, just TVs. :(
Arclite
@Major Major Major Major: Dogecoin, yes. Also, Libcoin, Progrecoin, and Stevecoin. However, he doesn’t take Conservacoin, Repubcoin, or Cuckcoin.
Mary G
This thread is giving me life and I do look forward to the inevitable You People Suck post from John.
The Red Pen
I either bought calendars or just donated a bunch of money to John. I followed up with an email with my address.
I am going to say that it’s totally worth it for the pet pics.
Alain the site fixer
@Alain the site fixer: oh and to be clear, I wasn’t being snarky. These types of things can be a major pain, and next year we’ll make a form with some backend magic to make it easier.
manyakitty
Sent money via PayPal. Also sent emails with my address. Sorry about the hassles, but thank you so much for making the calendar happen this year.
ET
I didn’t get an email confirm but sent you one this AM – Ellen.
Ohio Mom
“Old ZIP code”? As in the address for the old house three blocks away from BJ’s current world headquarters? Bethany has more than one ZIP code?
Not that it matters to me. My sister already gave me a calendar and it needs to stay on display for when she visits.
@dance around in your bones: What Yarrow said. Welcome back!
JAFD
So, I gotta choice of giving $0.50 to Paypal or $0.48 to the Post Office. Well, I spent a couple of years working for ye USPS, way back when, and I’m proud of it !
Indeed, that’s how I became a mail chauvinist.
So, your Zone Improvement Program code is Sectional Center Facility two hundred sixty (the official abbreviation is ‘SCF’, the folks who play Post Office professionally say ‘Sec Center’) and Delivery Office thirty-two, correct ?
Sis
Hi John – I sent an email, but haven’t received your email with address and payment info. I’ll resend now. Thanks so much!
patrick II
When I saw this lead in to Ann Laurie’s post below, I thought she was just having fun about your calendar. I read on, and it seems, unbelievably, that this is a “real” thing, at least in the mind of some republicans. Perhaps you should send Ron Johnson a calendar to put his mind at ease (or perhaps more distress, it’s hard to tell with the way he thinks) about a secret society and fess up to our secret society Balloon Juice meetings held here every day extolling the goal of getting rid of Donald Trump.
Smedley Darlington Prunebanks (formerly Mumphrey, et al.)
I sent my envelope full of nickels off to John today!
Ohio Mom
@JAFD: mail chauvinist? (groan)
retr2327
Off-thread, but too good to miss: The Trumps wrote the Guggenheim to inquire about the possible loan of a Van Gogh painting for the White House. Their request was rejected, but the curator offered them the loan of a solid gold toilet (slightly used, by only 100,000 people) instead . . . .
See IdahoStatesman at idahostatesman.com/news/nation-world/national/article196665034 with the usual prefix and html as the suffix (not sure how to embed links, but this should work).
Ohio Mom
@retr2327: I just typed in “Trumps ask to borrow Van Gogh” and got a zillion hits. This story is everywhere.
Are we tired of contrasting the Trumps and Obamas yet?
The Obamas borrowed a combined several dozen artworks for their time in the White House from the Smithsonian, National Gallery and the Hirshorn, all by AMERICAN artists. Because focusing on our country’s artistic heritage was the most appropriate approach to take.
It was an interesting collection, with many works by lesser-known African-Americans and some challenging contemporary works too. Now I am sure they had guidance from various curators; I imagine those curators found them a joy to work with.