[SuperJen]

Will I get paid for doing this?

I didn't write that what's going on HPH was that you

Sorry Linda, I didn't ask that question ....... I'm very confused now....

[SuperJen]

Maybe I did write it but I was joking sorry for the accusation HPH but I wouldn't put it past you

[Syd Smurf]

Never once would I do that to you Jen........although I might of done it twice

Yes that was me...and also the bit about keeping the smurf.....I thought you wanted to sound like me....SORRY JEN......PLEASE DON'T KILL ME......OR TAKE MY SMURFS.......OR GET ABBY OR ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT EITHER......I WILL BE GOOD......ALTHOUGH I CAN'T PROMISE ANYTHING OF COURSE AS IT WOULD BE UNATURAL AND I THINK I WOULD CRACK ANYWAY......PLUS I WOULDN'T KNOW WHO I WAS OR WHAT WALL TO PUT MY NOSE ON IF NO ONE TOLD ME OR EVEN WHEN TO TAKE MY HANDS OFF MY HEAD....SO BEING NAUGHTY GUIDES ME AND LETS ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING.

Dyar

[Tojo]

I could manage Frankfurt, there are some great sites to see here

btw, when are you planning on starting this?

Tojo

[SuperJen]

Yes that was me...and also the bit about keeping the smurf.....Dyar

I see that now

that's ok it's fine don't worry tell me do you have trouble sleeping at nights?

[Syd Smurf]

do you have trouble sleeping at nights?

Not until I read your post SJ.....now is the worrying time

[Bunno Smurf]

Well I am ready to start as soon as possible:

Linda: Bunbury, WA, AU
Yonna: Helsinki, Finland
Tojo: Frankfurt, Germany
Steveparkes: Nottingham, UK
Smurf1303: Oxford, UK
Graham: Liverpool, UK
Attom: Toronto, Canada
Eggie: Delaware, US
Syd/Dyar: Sydney, AU
Jen: Melbourne, AU
Linda: Bunbury WA AU

How does that list sound to start with? I thought if I send it off to Europe first and work its way around there and then to Canada and the States and back again. If anyone else wants to volunteer I will just slot you in where it fits. I will make the passport on the weekend and hopefully post it Monday. Once I've made the passport etc I will post pics and clearer instructions.

If everyone just PMs the person on the list AFTER them and ask for their address to send it to once the smurf arrives that will be the easiest way I think. So Yonna can you PM me your address? and I will post him off come Monday.



Once again thanks to all the volunteers. Your help is greatly appreciated.



Linda

[Yonna]

I'm the first on the list!!
Pressure....
I'll send the PM....huh!


By the way, what was decided about the pictures? Do I send them to you Linda or what? Do I send them as I send the smurf to his next location? And is there a request what is put to the passport?

[Bunno Smurf]

Ok heres all the information you should need. I will add any as I go along if need be and I will enclose the instructions with the package as well.

1. When you receive the smurf please take at least one and no more than 5 photos of him in or around where you live. Famous landmarks would be great but just your backyard will be fine also
2. Email the photos to smurfaroundtheworld@stannes.wa.edu.au This is an email that I have set up at our school and will be able to access.
3. If you'd like to write a little story about the smurf and his adventures at your place that would be great also. Anything interesting about where you live would also be helpful. For example: the temperature that day, how to say hello in your native language, how many pets you have etc.
4. Fill in a page in the passport however you like. I was going to date the first page so we can see when he left and maybe find some kind of stamp or sticker to stick on it.
5. PM the person next on the list to get their address and post him (airmail) on when you're ready. I'm anticipating that each person keeps him a few days in order to have time to photograph him.


When I have talked to the computer technician at school next week I will let you know about where I will be putting the photos when they arrive and the stories if any as I think it'd be nice for everyone to track where hes going and what hes been up to. I'm pretty sure I will be able to put them on the school website or a space there somewhere. If not I will set up a geocities one.

Thanks again everyone.


Linda

[Guest]

Hi Linda

I've skim read this thread because I am catching up but basically wanted to say count me in. I'm not sure whether to say Peterborough or Stamford, I will probably do a photo from each place.

[Guest]

Hello there Linda ! now's that we can see who our little smurf is, i think you or phil shud give him a name ! what do you reckon ?

[Smurf1303]

Oh that passport looks so cute. Can't wait, it's just cutting it down to 5 photos really!

[Bunno Smurf]

Ok revised list to add Karen in

Linda: Bunbury, WA, AU
Yonna: Helsinki, Finland
Tojo: Frankfurt, Germany
Steveparkes: Nottingham, UK
Smurf1303: Oxford, UK
Karen: Peterborough, UK
Graham: Liverpool, UK
Attom: Toronto, Canada
Eggie: Delaware, US
Syd/Dyar: Sydney, AU
Jen: Melbourne, AU
Linda: Bunbury WA AU

Helen, feel free to send more than five pics if you want. Just try to make the pics pretty small images so they don't take up too much room. We have a DSL connection at school so it is a pretty high internet speed and can handle a bit.

Great idea about the name Graham....any suggestions? Ozzie?? or Ocker?? They're pretty aussie names or maybe Harvey?? (the town the school is in is called Harvey.)

I've attached a pic of part of our school so you can see where the smurf will start his journey from. This is looking from the staffroom/office towards the junior primary classes. I will try to find some pictures of some landmarks around Harvey and post also. We did have a giant orange but I think it is falling down now

[Guest]

The name shud be your choice Linda, it is all your making after all ! but the names you have chosen are good, just leave a card in the parcel with his name on ! cant wait for him to turn up !

[Guest]

oh, another question, has he been potty trained ? i know Karen will train him to use a bucket ! lol ( sorry Special K )

[Rachel]

Still catching up I am afraid. Linda, what a great idea, if you would like the little fella to visit Wales, please count me in.

[Bunno Smurf]

Ok Revised list II to add Rachel in. (Edit: and David and Rae)

Linda: Bunbury, WA, AU
Yonna: Helsinki, Finland
Tojo: Frankfurt, Germany
Steveparkes: Nottingham, UK
Smurf1303: Oxford, UK
Rachel: Wales, UK
David: Milton Keynes, UK
Karen: Peterborough, UK
Graham: Liverpool, UK
Attom: Toronto, Canada
Eggie: Delaware, US
Syd/Dyar: Sydney, AU
Jen: Melbourne, AU
Rae: South Australia, AU
Linda: Bunbury WA AU

The smurf has been posted today and is on his way to Finland. I doubt I will be lucky enough for another 4 day flight to Europe so he should arrive in about a week I'd say. The package weighed 200g but I put a little extra surprise in for you, Yonna, seeing how you are first. Also I packed him in a box which added to the weight. Please feel free to send him in a padded envelope if that is cheaper for you.

Linda

PS: No name in the package Gray as I sent it before I read this. Lets just call him Ozzie Junior (OJ). Harvey is well know for its oranges and orange juice

[Guest]

ok everybody......... remember the little blue dude is called ozzie junior ( OJ) good name linda !

[Guest]

I used to have a cat called Ossie so that is easy for me to remember!

[XoioX2000]

AArrrghhh!!!! How did I miss this thread until today????????????

Linda, if it's not too late count me in!

Cheers,

David