Postcards are heading north!

    Postcards here, postcards there, postcards everywhere!

    Over 3,500 postcards (and over 250 flags) were shipped to Antarctica on September 15, and they arrived before I did. So, after carefully unpacking the box, I’m taking all of the postcards to the U.S. Post Office today November 14, 2014 (Memphis time).

    And it is quite a load.

    Heading to the P.O.
    That's quite a load I'm carrying to the Post Office. Photo courtsy of Alex Eilers.

    I also had a little help packing all of these postcards.

    Help with postcards.
    Packing is easier with the help of Bruce Bulkfigure and Molly Minifig. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    I’m curious about travel times to all of these different locations. So, I’d like to ask a favor. When you get your postcards, please let me know. Send a comment through ‘Ask the Team’ letting me know the date you received your postcard and where the postcard was sent.

    If you got your postcards to me after September 15, don’t worry. A second shipment was mailed from Memphis on November 3. I hope to receive that package around Thanksgiving.

    Let’s find out where all these postcards and flags are going…

    Hi ho, hi ho, around the world we go!

    Around the world
    Postcards heading around the world!
    We did it again! Just like last time, we have postcards addressed to go from the east coast to the west coast. At least one postcard will be delivered to each state across the U.S.!

    But we’re not stopping there! Around the world we go! Postcards were also sent to:

    1. India
    2. Australia
    3. China
    4. Cambodia
    5. Germany
    6. Guatemala

    Check out this AMAZING artwork!

    And, these are just a FEW of the creative postcards I received. Enjoy!

    Postcards 1
    Artwork from Dinah Patt, Olivia Howe and Denise Taylor – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcards 2
    Artwork from Caroline Somogyi and Jordan Walters – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcards 3
    Artwork from Gracie Li and Angelyna Nevi – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcards 4
    Artwork from Simeon Betapudi – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcard 5
    Artwork from Peru Catholic School Kindergarten – Illinois and Aidan Hydrick – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcard 6
    Artwork from Brandon Palka and Lainy Sevier – Illinois. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcard 7
    Artwork from Terrios Braddox – Sexton Community Center and Sami Curtis – Illinois

    Postcard 8
    Artwork from Madi Mosersmith – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcard 9
    Artwork from Budde’s Buddies and Jasmine Bardwell – Tennessee. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Postcard 10
    Artwork from Emilie Conway and Daviane Ojedo – Ohio. Photo credit: Alex Eilers.

    Math time - The price of a postcard!

    When it’s all said and done, I will have mailed over 5,500 postcards. So, here’s a quick math question.

    How much does it cost to mail 5,500 postcards if each stamp costs $0.34?

    Send you answer to me through ‘Ask the Team.’

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    Comments

    Susy Ellison

    Have a great time in Weddell World. I'm looking forward to following your journals and learning what's new with the seals. Maybe you'll have a seal I tagged in 2003!

    Alex Eilers

    Thank you Suzy!
    Maybe we will work on a seal you saw in 2003. We had met some of the B-009 team. If was very exciting!

    Alex

    Mary Ann Pesce

    We got our postcard Nov 24. We're in Memphis, TN. Thanks!!

    Alex Eilers

    WOW! That was quick!
    Thanks for letting me know!

    And thanks for following my journey.

    Ms. Alex

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    Garrett Brown

    We got ours on Nov. 24th too. Of course Mary Ann and I are in the same class at St. Louis Catholic School so that makes since. :-) We love watching your adventures on the internet!
    Garrett

    Alex Eilers

    That is awesome Garrett! Thanks for letting me know!
    I'm glad you are enjoying the journals - keep watching because there is more to come!

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Alex

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    Gina Hibbs

    My son Daniel from Ms. Porter's 2nd grade S.P.O.T.L.I.G.H.T. class at Greenbrook Elementary in Southaven received his postcard on the 26th. He was so excited. He talks about you all the time Ms. Alex!

    Alex Eilers

    That is fantastic!!! Please tell Daniel I'm thrilled he is following my adventure and there's more to come!
    Best,

    Ms. Alex

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    Joy Shupe/ Ree…

    postmarked on November 15 and we got it in the mail on Nov 25th.

    Alex Eilers

    Awesome! They have been averaging about 10 days - which really isn't that bad.
    Thanks for letting me know.

    Alex

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    Stacy Fye

    Got a postcard today decorated by my niece. Its Dec 2nd and I'm in Clarksville TN. Thanks for sharing and teaching!

    Alex Eilers

    Awesome!
    So glad to hear you are enjoying the 'sharing.'

    All the best and keep following!

    Alex

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    Aubry Williams

    Hi Alex. Mallory Adair received her postcard Monday, Dec.7. She sent it from St Louis Catholic School in Memphis TN. She was sooo excited! Thank You!

    Alex Eilers

    That is so wonderful!
    I'm glad she was excited to receive it. Hopefully I can make it out to St. Louis before the end of the year!

    All the Best!

    Ms. Alex

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    Lisa McCabe

    Alex, My students received their postcards during Thanksgiving week! It was very exciting! Thank you! We're looking forward to hearing about your adventures!Lisa McCabe (Ohio Alpha)
    NJ educataor

    Alex Eilers

    That is awesome! I'm so glad they were excited to receive them and thanks for following my journey!/
    Best,

    Ms. Alex

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