FLOCKY CHOO--November 2009

[Flocky]

We currently have 12 riders on board representing these states:
CA, FL, GA, IA, KY, MI, MN, NY, OR, TN, TX



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----->Interested in joining Flocky Choo? It only takes 100 cpns (min. 75 food & 25 non food) all dated 30+ days after your postmark to join.
Just PM or email me, with your location and wishlist & Train Experience, and a feedback link. References and feedback will be checked.
Newbies welcome if you have positive feedback from Ebay or ?? (We were all new once.)
If we have an opening that will provide you with the cpns/rebate forms that you are seeking, we'll attempt to add you to this FAST & FUN moving train. Always looking for new friends to join us. We are well established (since 2002) and going strong!
Riding FLOCKY CHOO is like riding 2 different trains at once, because we have Forward AND Reverse envies, as well as lots of different "theme" envies. New friends are always placed on 1 direction only to start.
----> Give us a try----only thing you'll be out is 100 cpns & the postage to get started. (approx cost to mail an envie is $1.70.)

Several families depend on the cpns from this train to meet their family budget. Holding envies is not acceptable. This is a FAST moving train, If you cannot keep up, this is NOT the train for you.

-----> New Envies added to the train last month:

-----> New Envies added to the train this month: 14R from Patti, 22 from LF, DP, BS
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Mailing order/personal requests:
Flocky is: Lisa F **5/24 {tag: LF} W/L is posted on page 1.
Join date: 2/2002
----> Skip on short date envies (#7R, 15R,22)

MissLilly is Katie **6/3** {tag:KT or T} W/L is posted on pg 5.
Join date: 9/2007
-----> SKIP on all FORWARD Envies, and 2R

MelindaS is: Melinda **8/2** {tag: MS} W/L is posted on pg 7.
Join date is: 6/17/09
---> SKIP on FORWARD ENVIES, AND skip on short dated envies (7R, 15R)

gesherlady is: Judy S**5/27 {tag: JS} W/L is posted on page 3.
Join Date: 6/17/08

tomcat14 is: Cathy **7/14 {tag: Purple C} W/L is posted on page 2.
Join Date: 2/21/08
-----> Skip on all FORWARD envies per Cathy's request 9/1
----> STOP mailing to Cathy per her request 11/14

kittywitty is: Di **11/6 {tag: green _} W/L is posted on page 6.
Join date: 4/2/08
--->STOP mailing to Di per her request 11/27, RESUME mailing 12/5

suaserei2000 is Lessa ***6/16** {tag: MP} W/L is posted on page 6.
Join date: 8/12/2008
---->REVERSE Envies and EVEN forward Envies effective 10/30.

sandl is:Lisa A **9/25 **{tag: LA} W/L is posted on pg 2.
Join date: 2/2002
---> REVERSE Envies and EVEN forward Envies effective 10/27.

Dogloverof3 is: Patti **?/?** {tag: PH?} W/L not yet posted
Join Date: 10/29/09
WELCOME ABOARD!---->SKIP ON ALL FORWARD Envies


Skuypers is Sue ** 4/24** {tag:SK} W/L is posted on page 6.
Join date: 2/17/2008
----> SKIP on FORWARD Envies.

magsgarden is Margaret **10/5 {tag: MG} W/L is posted on page 6.
Join date: 5/22/2008
----> SKIP on FORWARD Envies, and short dated (7R)

SeLaMiMom is: Allie **1/3** {tag: AB}W/L is posted on pg 4.
Join date: ??
----> Skip on #7R, 15R,


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---->Reminder: If your tagged coupons travel full circle and come back to you. You should remove and replace them. Also, if your coupon buddy is on an envie skip or has made another change, you could help the train by removing her tagged cpns as well. Thanks!

Envie stats:--->R by the number means REVERSE, these envies travel in Reverse order.
---> Goal: Receive/Mail 1 Reverse envie a week.
How? Mail out 1 week AFTER your previous Reverse envie was mailed. Ex: Previous "R" envie, mailed 11/2...mail the next "R" envie on 11/9.

1R~~~~100+/50+/extra's................Katie mailed 11/25 to Lisa F
2R~~~~NON SS 100+/75+/extra's...WIP...... Allie mailed 11/30 to Margaret
3R~~~~*****************move 14R here****************
4R~~~~75/25** LIST**/Blinkie/Extra.............. Sue mailed 11/30 to Patti
5R~~~~100/25/extra's & samples........... Lisa F mailed 11/30 to Allie

6R~~~~*************move 15R here****************
7R~~~~Short Date Envie...............Lisa A mailed 11/28 to Lessa
8R~~~~100/25**LIST**/extras............Judy S has 11/20..mailing 11/27 to Melinda
9R~~~~75/75/extras.......................... Di mailed 10/27 to Cathy
10R~~~75/50............................... Judy mailed 12/1 to Melinda

11R~~~50/50/extra.(85/60 now)................. Lisa A mailed 11/17 to Lessa
12R~~~75/25/extras.WIP............ Lisa A has 11/28
13R~~~75/75/extra.........................Patti mailed to Lisa A 11/30
14R~~~75/25.........(Re-number 3R)...........................Melinda has 11/24
15R~~~short date.(re-number 6R).............................. Di mailed 11/13 to Cathy


>>>These envies are FORWARD envies.<<<
20~~~100+/25+/Extra........... Lisa F mailed 12/1 to Judy
21~~~100+ $1+All Food/Extras..WIP........... Judy mailed 12/1 to Allie
22~~~100+/50/Extra...any value off 1 item........ Di has 11/23
23~~~100+/50+/extra....................................Lisa F mailing 11/25 to Judy
24~~~100+/50+Extra.....................................Lisa F mailing 11/27 to Judy

25~~~**********coming soon************************
26~~~~125+/25+**LIST**/Extras........... Lessa has 11/16
27~~~~**********(move #36 here)*********************
28~~~~75/25**LIST*/extras...all $1+.WIP....... Di mailed 12/1 to Lisa A
29~~~~100+/25+/extras.WIP............... Di mailed 12/1 to Allie
30~~~~Non SS Envie.(100+/50/extra/internet).......... Di mailed 11/17 to Lessa

31~~~~***********************************
32~~~~******************************************
33~~~~************KILLED******************
34~~~~*****************STOLEN***************
35~~~~************Available*****************

36~~~~75+/25+**LIST**/extras .(re-number #27)........... Lisa A mailed 11/30 to Allie
37~~~~125+ All Food/ extras..WIP............ Di has 11/30



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Round 2:
xxx~~~~Brutus Sr. (Full size items) ................. Lessa has 11/15
So far: LF to AB to Lessa

Okay to mail to: Lessa, Lisa F, Allie

Please note: $13.95 flat rate Large box + 65¢ for the delivery confirmation = $14.60
---->Lisa F must have your phone # in order to participate.

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xxx~~~THEME Brutus Jr.........Judy S has 10/5 mailing 11/30 to ?

Okay to mail to: Allie, Judy S (Christmas--no, Chanuka--Yes), Lessa
So far: LF to JS to ?

---->Lisa F must have your phone # in order to participate.
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Envies enroute to or in possession of:

Lisa F-- 1R,

Katie---

Melinda---10R, 14R

Judy S ---8R, 20, 23, 24, 37,

Cathy-- 9R, 15R

Di---22, 37

Lessa---7R, 11R, 26, 30, BRUTUS Sr

Lisa A-- 12R, 13R, 28,

Pattie--- 4R

Sue--

Margaret--2R

Allie----5R, 21, 29, 36




***As always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions or complaints, please PM or email me.

to be continued.......

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FLOCKY CHOO RULES! Gotta have 'em!

** Organize by expire date, and initial your cpns. **Failure to do so will result in the conductor not being very happy with YOU.**
** Separate food from non-food in the same envelope, using sandwich size zip bags. Snack size are hard to zip closed.(Zip bags have saved many cpns when envelopes are torn open thru the PO system.)
** 30 day rule. All cpns must be dated 30 days and later from postmark. Rebate forms stay in as long as possible..30 day rule does not apply.
** Rebate forms are extras in most envies.
** Post when you mail out ASAP. If this becomes a problem, I will ask that you post when you receive as well.
** Try to mail out within 1-2-3 days. Holding envies becomes a huge problem for the entire train.
** Catalinas, Store Specific, State Specific, and Internet printed coupons are extras.
** Proper postage is a MUST.
** Number all zip bags and envies and post them please. An occasional goof is okay, but just don't make a habit of it please. :-)
** Label envie with Train name & Envie #.
** Multiple mail outs okay to save on postage, all envies should be securely taped to avoid blow-outs and loss.
** You are NOT allowed to save up envies for a week and then mail out 1 BIGGIE.
** Limit of 10 blinkies per 100 count envie. 5 is prefered.
**Duplicates of blinkies okay. 3 of the same is NOT okay.
** 3 duplicates from another source (inserts, tear off pads, peel off stickers, etc.) are OK. Does not mean 33 cpns in triplicate (99 cpns) + 1 more (100 cpns.) 50 cpns in duplicate is also unacceptable.
** Instead of replacing 50% of an envie..we will allow it to die. The cpns that are longer dated will go into the next envie traveling in the same direction. NOTE: the envie could be converted to a short dated envie.
** LETS HAVE FUN!

For an added NICE TOUCH:
All coupons should be facing the same way, not turned in opposite directions or upside down.
Group like coupons together, that way you will notice when you are adding coupons that already are duplicated in the envie.
Don't waste your money mailing expired coupons. Know how many days it takes for your envie to arrive at its destination.
Don't forget to read the baggie labels/suggestions.
Adding an extra week to the 30 day rule is always appreciated!

***List of banned coupons (to be changed as we deem necessary):

Alka Seltzer
Benefiber
Choice diabetic
Citrucel
Colon Cleansers(Philips, etc.)
Contact Lenses Products (solutions, drops, etc.)
Crest White Strips
Denture products
Depends
Dove Skin Vitalizer
Ester C products
Eye Drops (Visine valued less than $1...not allowed)
Gas Defense
Geriatric Products
Glucose things
Irritable Bowel Syndrome products
Lactose Intoloerance Products
Lice products
Maalox
Metamucil
Nasal Congestion Products (Neo Synephrine)
Natures Bounty vitamins
Nutra Joint
Os-Cal
Polident
Poligrip
Pregnancy tests
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit & refill.
Serenity Underwear
Stool Softners
Stop Smoking Products (Commit)
Vagisil
Viactiv
Wartner
***NOTE: if its on someones wish list..its OKAY to include. When in doubt..throw it out.




---> No longer on the BANNED LIST: Kool Aid (Allie), Tabasco Sauce (Allie), Black n Mild Cream Pipe Tobacco Cigars (Di) Diabetic Products(Margaret), Products for Psoriasis (Margaret),Hearing aid batteries (Katie), Well Patch (Katie), Eye Drops--valued at $1+ (Margaret) hair color: Loreal FERIA --hair color (Katie), Nice and Easy and Revlon Color Silk (Margaret).

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----->THE LIST
Cat People, Di~9 (food , Treats must be $1/1 or a BOGO), Lisa F~4, Allie~2 (Accepting FREE item cpns for shelter donation. ), Katie ~2, Lisa A~ 2, Margaret~2, JudyS~1

Dog People~ Sue~2, ---> Eukanuba dog food and sugar free treats only, Allie~~1--> Iams Dog Food NOT the special bag. Treats: Milkbones and Goodbites only.

Baby People~ Cathy, JudyS, DI-->Gerber Graduates food and snacks only.

Cig people~Di--->ANY Cig cpns. Any smokeless chew tobacco & any cigars.
Lisa A--Marlboro and Basic only.

Makeup People~
Katie, Allie, Lisa A,

Organic People~Lessa
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---->STORES

Hy-Vee:... Lisa F
Target:.... Lisa F, JudyS, Margaret, Cathy
Walmart:.. Di, Margaret, Lisa A, Katie,
Kroger:.... Lessa, Lisa A,
Pet Smart:..Allie, Margaret, Lisa F
Pet Co:.....Allie, Margaret, Lisa F
CVS:....... Di, Leesa, Lisa A, Katie, Margaret
$ General:...Di
Family $:....Di
Freds:...... Di
Publix:..... ..Lessa, Cathy
Earthfare:...Lessa
Rite Aid:.....Lessa, Margaret, Katie
Walgreens:..Lessa, Margaret, Katie, Cathy,
Trader Joes:..JudyS
Whole Foods:...JudyS
Cub:...............JudyS,
Albertsons:........Allie, Katie
Safeway:.........Allie, Margaret
Fred Meyer:.....Allie
Winco:........Allie, Margaret
Costco:.....Margaret
Raleys:.....Margaret
Winn Dixie:...Cathy
Ralphs:........Katie
Vons:........Katie
Meijer:....Sue
JoAnns....Cathy
SAV MOR:...Margaret

[kittywitty]

Just posting so I can get notices from YDF that someone has posted.
Nothing going on today...just a lazy day in the neighborhood LOL
Going to put a roast "beast" in the oven for dinner and have mashed potatoes
rolls maybe, stove top maybe, not sure what veggie...maybe a tossed salad
seeing I have a bag of lettuce that needs to be used before it goes bad.

Nick's got some discomfort in his one ear-plugging and unplugging so he will
def be going to the dr's tomorrow-if I can't get him in-he will go to ER
No other choice otherwise.
I did a load of laundry and thats dry....the ground is drying out nicely outside.
I took down the halloween decor in the house and dug out the few Thanks-
giving items I had. Bill said I should of decorated for a birthday party instead.
HA...I'm too old for a birthday party Getting excited to decorate for
xmas. I bought some really NICE xmas cards last year for really cheap that
I'm dieing to send out this year...Got $15 value xmas cards for like $1 or $2
per box. Some of them will cost me extra postage to send.
I'm envelopeless here and hoping to get one in the mail tomorrow...it
looks like an even number so I can get this ready and right out the next
day to Lessa
HUGS
DI

[SeLaMiMom]

We surprisingly didnt' get many kids last night. I still have a lot of Tootsie Rolls left at the end of the night.
Jake did try to attack ds when he put his mask on, he was the Grim Reaper. I had to haul the dog down by his halter. Then Jake tried to escape out to eat a little weiner dog dressed up as a bumble bee, it was so cute ( the weiner dog, not Jake going bat poop crazy lol). I grabbed his collar, he skinnied right out of it. Then I grabbed his halter, and he skinnied his head right out the front loop Upended the candy bowl in my hands, all over the front porch and the three girls were just a little freaked out by all the commotion. I gave them all a handful to make up for their trouble I ended up having to shove him back in the house. Ayyyyyyy.

JFF # 37-how far is the nearest highway onramp?
Allie-about 10 min
LF-15 miles
JS-1/4 mile
Di-FOURTY MILES

I think we have a winner here! OMG I could not imagine having to drive 40 miles to get on the highway lol. I complain sometimes because it takes me TEN MINUTES

[gesherlady]

tomorrow I am mailing out 31/31 to Di. Went day after Halloween shopping for the grandboys for next year. Target's candy was at 30% only but decor was at 50%. Walgreens had candy at 50% and decor at 75%. Bought a couple of things to save for their box nest year and some candy to start my wreaths... Attempted to rake leaves but my uncle called that he had bought a tv and it was in his car ready for us to take it out and get in plugged in and ready.. So much for raking leaves.
Watching Viking against Green Bay. Go VIKINGS

[Flocky]

#30 the NON SS envie will be departing tomorrow to JS...leaving me envie-less.
This past lap around the track was a struggle, so I dropped the bag tag count from 125 Food down to 100 count. The Non Food is still at 50.

It arrived as a WIP, and its leaving as a WIP, 30 food short.
I replaced the zipbags with new ones and made new bag tags. So its looking pretty sharp.

JFF From #30:
What is your shoe size?
LF--6 1/2 - 7
JS--8 -8 1/2
Di--oh you ladies above have small feet--I wear a size 11W! (the shoe boxesLOL)
Allie--6.5 - 7 I can wear 10 yr old DS and 11 yr old DD's shoes LOL

[Flocky]

tomorrow I am mailing out 31/31 to Di.
Watching Viking against Green Bay. Go VIKINGS

31/21? Maybe?
My DH is watching the same thing.

[kittywitty]

I don't consider our bi-pass a highway...some probably do if so then its about
a 7 min drive from home. But then there is no on ramp..just a flashing 4 way
stop and you just turn on the road.
I consider RT 40 a highway and thats 40 miles away. Rt 40 runs from one end
of the state to the other-right down the middle of the state.

We are suppose to have a freeze tonight.....Left the power on to the
furnace but the temp is turned way down. I used the oven today so its like
72 in here.

Gonna play the playstation 2 with Nick so I'm off the internet for the night
more than likely...Ya'll have a good evening
HUGS
DI

[gesherlady]

JFF #21
What was the last thing you ate and drank?

Di- Pretzel sticks and a bottle of water
JR- Coffee and a M&M cookie
Allie- Rum and Coke and a "W" brand Raspberry Dark Chocolate candy bar
LF- Lasagna, garlic toast and strawberry/banana smoothie YUM
Judy- Short ribs and a diet coke

Found some new coupon books at the store while Halloween shopping and added some to the envies that I have.

Yup, sending out 31/21... I was so excited watching the game I got confused.

[DogLoverof3]

My first ones going out tomorrow afternoon. I am so excited lol...Took Leons (fiance) 3 cousins out trick or treating last night. They had a blast. So did I. LOL. Hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend. Monday is back!

[kittywitty]

POSTING FOR KATIE:

hi all, Happy Nov! I had a good time being up in the rainy NorthWest, in Spokane and Seattle.
The fall colors were esp vibrant and beautiful in Seattle.
Got to visit both my parents, hadn't seen my mom in 6 yrs, it was strange, she's changed/ aged some.
Good visit, no drama, got along w/ all.
Came home feel renewed and re-energized... tho i'm still exhausted, lol.

Sat, I went to the thrift store, after lunch w/ a friend, and it was a mad house!! They had a 50% Off sale, i found a wonderful comforter and skirting, King sized, brand new like... hard to describe..reversible, one side, all light green, the other yellow, purple, green, gold, pink, really pretty... 30 bucks!!!!! for all that.... instead of 60 or 120!! I was really happy and pleased.
Of course, must wash first and sit in some vinegar to soften it up .

My cats missed me, they've been stuck on me, like ducks on water, which is nice. I had 2 friends, looking after them. Well, don't kill me, but its back to 85 degrees and had to turn the AC on this afternoon, bc too hot, in the house. My tivo is full!! lol

ohh answers to questions, tho i live in a tiny village,
(15,000, does that count as tiny town, lol).. its an hr, from sd, but only 5 mins to the freeway.
Plus just 7 mins down the other way, by foot, goes to a beautiful nature preserve.
If i did have my choice, i'd actually live in a place like di, wayyy out in the boonies, which i have before, also in Tn and the highway was also about over an hr actually.
I loved it!!!
Lived a mile back in a cow pasture, beautiful gorgeous river below me, total serenity and peace.. i miss it!
I am trying to appreciate Ca more, tho.. the 7 months of loong rainy, cold , grey winters.. ugh.. its nice to have the sunshine!!
got 2 R , this wkend.
ahh food, had a steak and coke, for lunch today.
ok and cookies
Size 8 and a half shoe.
Anyone else watching Dexter??
and welcome to the train patti
cathy 300 visitors, how did you possibly keep up, or have enough??!! wow!

~~ thks di for posting!
Katie

[gesherlady]

31/21 did get mailed out this morning to Di.. first quarter almost over at school. Where does the time go?
Judy