Another Traveling Tea Box?!?!?!

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Yes,except Fruit Bowl. I finished that one. Thank you.

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Well, getting ready to send the box out to Cheri tomorrow. In the end I only tried 4 of the teas in the box, but I did end up keeping one of those I tried, so I guess not too bad in the end.

Tried: Paris (Harney & Sons), Cheeky Lychee (DavidsTea), Caramel Almond Amaretti (Teavana) & Cantaloupe Watermelon (52Teas). Kept the Cantaloupe Watermelon.

Added: Pineapple Black (Georgia Tea Co.) & French Toast (52Teas). Also a handful of Harney & Sons teabags that I got in a swap sometime, but I didn’t add those to the list since I didn’t count them in what I ‘officially’ added. Lol.

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Cheri select said

The box is here!

Cheri select said

I wonder if something in there has catnip because one of my cats is all about the box.

They might be smelling my cat? I’m pretty sure she was sitting on the box sometime the night before I shipped it. XD Also, cats just like boxes. XD

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Too late to participate?

Dr Jim said

Way too late. Look for other boxes. They keep appearing.

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Cheri select said

I’ve sent the box on to Suziqzer.

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Got it today :) YEah!

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This is going out to Moraiwe today :)

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Cheri select said

Moraiwe disappeared with another box. I hope this one didn’t also disappear like that one…….

Dustin said

I have traded with Moraiwe before without incident. Looks like her last tea note was three months ago. Did anyone get in touch with her before sending the box out? Was the other box that disappeared send out in the past few months too?

Uniquity said

The other one went to her about two months ago according to the thread and nothing has been heard since. I don’t know if anyone checked with her before sending either one on though. Maybe that will have to become a requirement before mailing the boxes out – make sure the person is still responsive, even if not Steepster active.

EDIT: http://steepster.com/discuss/5742-closed-travelling-tea-box-c-round-2?page=11

Dustin said

Double checking before sending a box out is a really good idea. I think it should be mandatory.

Moraiwe has 616 tasting notes, so she has been here for years. It seems unlikely that she would all of the sudden burn this bridge after being a part of the community for so long. I hope she is doing okay and is safe. Anyone know her in real life?

Uniquity said

That’s a good point. Maybe some snail mail to be sure all is okay. Hopefully.

I think even active members can get overwhelmed at times so people should always check immediately before sending the box. Might help!

cookies said

Just a heads up, Moraiwe’s tumblr has been consistently active. Perhaps try messaging her there?

I sent it on to her without being too concerned about contacting her first since she has been so active in the past. I guess I should have thought to do that first. I’m pretty new to the traveling tea boxes and would have certainly done so if I thought she wouldn’t follow through and pass it along.

I am willing to send he a card or note if you think it would be of help.

Cookies, I don’t have a tumbler account. Can you possibly try and contact her there? Thanks.

Sorry everyone for just anticipating all would be well. I will certainly not send one on again without making a connection next time I’m a part of a box.

Dustin said

I checked out her Tumbler page too, but it looks like (and I’m not very familiar with that site) that all the recent activity has been from others reposting her photos. The last entry or blog that she posted was many months ago.

I don’t think you have anything to apologize for Suziqzer. I think most would just assume things were going as planned when there hasn’t been any mention otherwise.

cookies said

Dustin – No, that’s her re-blogging other people’s posts. People reblogging something she posted doesn’t show up like that.

Suziqzer – You don’t need a Tumblr to contact her, it’ll just go through anonymously. I’ll do it for you if you’d like, but I thought you might like to give her your e-mail or something. Just click on the ask button.

Dr Jim said

I sent a snail mail to her last address a few weeks ago. I was thinking if she moved, the boxes might have gone to her last address but a letter would be forwarded. She hasn’t responded.

I think the lesson learned is that I shouldn’t have sent out addresses with the box. That would force everyone to get the address from the next person. There have been other cases where people went off Steepster in the middle of a box, but we caught it before sending the box.

I feel especially bad about letting the second box go. I was supposed to be watching the boxes, but had a lot of personal stuff occupying me this summer and just missed it. Fool me twice, shame on me.

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