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Title: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 29 October 2013, 03:25:51: There has been some unforeseen medical emergencies in the family, and require my immediate attention, so I will be in and out for the next week or so.

There were a couple of ongoing GBs I had, I will see if I can devote time to them. But I can't promise anything.

Sorry for the delays that may be caused, it's just not in my hands, and as much as I hate to do this, I have no choice.

I thought it would be good to post a thread to let everyone know rather than seeing a bunch of PMs, raising questions or "Where in the world is MOZ" threads.

During my absence, my priority for the little if any time I can give GH would be to:
1. Send out some GHPad cases, couple of custom cases and priority switch stickers.
2. Send out the stuff I have to, to the participants of the TVS-e KB group buy.
3. Invoice anyone left from sticker GB
4. Send some keyrings out.

I will be available via PM/email, but please contact if really required, as I can't promise an immediate reply.

Ciao, and hopefully things get sorted soon and I can get back.

See here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50238.msg1122707#msg1122707
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: iri on Tue, 29 October 2013, 03:40:23: have my blessings then.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Badwrench on Tue, 29 October 2013, 04:19:52: Family first.....always. Thanks for letting us know and our thoughts are with you.
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Post by: Tym on Tue, 29 October 2013, 04:29:10: Good luck bud, hope you get it sorted!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: bueller on Tue, 29 October 2013, 04:31:17: Quote from: MOZ on Tue, 29 October 2013, 03:25:51
There has been some unforeseen medical emergencies in the family, and require my immediate attention, so I will be in and out for the next week or so.

There were a couple of ongoing GBs I had, I will see if I can devote time to them. But I can't promise anything.

Sorry for the delays that may be caused, it's just not in my hands, and as much as I hate to do this, I have no choice.

I thought it would be good to post a thread to let everyone know rather than seeing a bunch of PMs, raising questions or "Where in the world is MOZ" threads.

During my absence, my priority for the little if any time I can give GH would be to:
1. Send out some GHPad cases, couple of custom cases and priority switch stickers.
2. Send out the stuff I have to, to the participants of the TVS-e KB group buy.
3. Invoice anyone left from sticker GB
4. Send some keyrings out.

I will be available via PM/email, but please contact if really required, as I can't promise an immediate reply.

Ciao, and hopefully things get sorted soon and I can get back.

Real life comes first, keyboards can wait. All the best mate, here's hoping you make a swift return!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 29 October 2013, 04:54:19: Thanks for the update - hope everything turns out well.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: tipo33 on Tue, 29 October 2013, 05:05:59: I hope all is well.
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Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 29 October 2013, 06:48:28: Take care of the family bro! Let me know if I can help with anything!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: ItsBc on Tue, 29 October 2013, 07:24:29: See, *this* is how it's done, people.

Hope everything turns out OK moz!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Tue, 29 October 2013, 10:25:14: Hope all will go well for you Moz!
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Post by: JPG on Tue, 29 October 2013, 10:28:47: Let's hope things get better!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Tue, 29 October 2013, 14:47:46: :( hoping for the best for the King of Newbies and Master of Acrylic.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:14:59: Hope everything turns out alright.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:30:31: Thanks for the notice, Moz, and I hope your family situation will get sorted out in the best possible way!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:35:34: Very sorry to hear MOZ. As everyone has said, family>keyboards, so take all the time you need :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:50:46: Good luck Moz! Hope things get better. :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Zeal on Tue, 29 October 2013, 15:55:18: Sorry to hear that. Take care of your family first, then when everything's a-ok you can come back to keyboards. :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 30 October 2013, 08:12:03: Thanks for the heads up MOZ!

I hope everything will be fine you and your family! :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Flamingchook on Wed, 30 October 2013, 23:27:05: Hope all is well MOZ, good lick with everything.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 31 October 2013, 03:27:33: Thanks for the support guys means a lot.

Things are looking bright, I am stuck in the hospital today, but do have my laptop, so will be available online.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 17 November 2013, 23:26:51: ==================
GBs
==================
1. GH Keychains: All keychains are done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

2. ceamocaps: All ceamocaps are done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end. I have decied atleast for now, I will not be doing a second run for these as I am not happy with the quality. I might do a rerun after discovering a new workshop, the current one is not cutout for this kind of work, and not to forget how messy fusing acrylic is.

3. Switch stickers: Some of the stickers are done, others are being process, they will be done by Feb-end and shipped then.

4. TVS-e Gold GB: All TVS-e are packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

====================
Individual Members
====================
5. BunnyLake: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

6. Photoelectric: I know the whole purpose of your order was to get the stuff earlier, but these speed-bumps have mooted that point, I will send the package via EMS and double your order for no added cost.

~~7. kaotikb: Hey man, I sent you a PM last night, thanks for understanding, I will be sending out your package the day after my exams end, it is one of the first things to do on my agenda.~~ Sent

8. KeyPop: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

9. Glod: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

10. demik: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

11. lcs and Mashby: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

12. Secret Santa: My gift is packed and ready to be sent, If I understand correctly, I can send the package at the end of this month and from my experience so far, it will reach my recipient in time for Christmas. Sent

13. Badwrench: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

14. agodinhost: Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

15. OneHand cases: Need to send out OneHand cases to jdcarpe, pje (DT), Muirium (DT). Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

16. QazPad cases: Need to send out QazPad cases to all those that ordered: jdcarpe, matalliqaz, Pacifish, HakFoo, nubbinator. Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

17. Jonesless: Phantom clear case. Everything is done, packed and ready to ship. Will most likely ship Feb-end.

*******************************************************************************************************
If there is anything I might have missed please let me know, so I can clarify the situation. I most likely won't have enough time to respond to threads, however I can be contacted via PM if required.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 17 November 2013, 23:31:19: Thank you for the update! Glad the medical issues have been taken care of. Good luck with the exams! At this point, might as well combine my switch stickers with custom ones, unless those will take longer. Thanks again!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: demik on Sun, 17 November 2013, 23:54:02: :thumb: no rush bud
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 18 November 2013, 00:07:46: I hope everything ends up well. See you soon, MOZ.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Mon, 18 November 2013, 00:34:03: Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 17 November 2013, 23:26:51
.

thanks for the update buddy! i was just thinking about that stuff. no huge rush; i rather have it right instead of right away.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Flamingchook on Mon, 18 November 2013, 01:43:45: Great communication MOZ. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 November 2013, 03:47:29: Good luck with the exams, unless you consider it unlucky to be wished good luck, in which case WIN!!

And people - this is how you do an update if you have been/will be missing for a while!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Mon, 18 November 2013, 06:53:21: STUDY HARD! PARTY HARDER!!! :p
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Post by: joneslee85 on Mon, 18 November 2013, 06:54:56: All the best to your family mate. Take care
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:30:42: I suck at test taking, hopefully you will not!

GLWTESTING!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:52:41: good luck bro, if you are as diligent and organized with your studies as you are here, you will do great
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: cruk on Mon, 18 November 2013, 08:50:53: It looks like you'll do well for your exams since you've made the commitment to focus on your exams and not even come on GH. All the best of luck!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 18 November 2013, 17:13:49: Quote from: BunnyLake on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:52:41
good luck bro, if you are as diligent and organized with your studies as you are here, you will do great

Hopefully his diligence and organisation here has not detracted from his studies ;)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: ITzNybble on Mon, 18 November 2013, 17:20:00: Hope everything gets better dood....See you when you get back.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 21:54:44: I am sad, noone PMed me about the BroBot sale :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: keymaster on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:02:41: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 21:54:44
I am sad, noone PMed me about the BroBot sale :(

If it makes you feel any better, even if someone did, it would have been unlikely that you have known in time. Only 30 pieces were available and they were probably gone within the first few minutes of posting.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:06:50: Quote from: keymaster on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:02:41
Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 21:54:44
I am sad, noone PMed me about the BroBot sale :(

If it makes you feel any better, even if someone did, it would have been unlikely that you have known in time. Only 30 pieces were available and they were probably gone within the first few minutes of posting.

Contrary to that I would have gotten in, since I am waking up early due to exam prep and I get an email for PMs, and a phone alert for emails. :(

Oh well, there is always next time.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:13:28: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:06:50
Quote from: keymaster on Wed, 20 November 2013, 22:02:41
Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 20 November 2013, 21:54:44
I am sad, noone PMed me about the BroBot sale :(

If it makes you feel any better, even if someone did, it would have been unlikely that you have known in time. Only 30 pieces were available and they were probably gone within the first few minutes of posting.

Contrary to that I would have gotten in, since I am waking up early due to exam prep and I get an email for PMs, and a phone alert for emails. :(

Oh well, there is always next time.

It was like 3.5 hours ago, it was over pretty quickly. :-[
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 09 December 2013, 13:55:48: Update time, my stupid uni has rescheduled some of the exams, and thus the extended delay.

However there is some good news, tomorrow on my way to the uni for hopefully the last set of exams I will send out the TVS-e gold keyboards, secret santa present, kaotikb's gasmask and KeyPoP's package, they are packed and labeled and ready to send out as long as postal office doesn't play a joke on me. Expect a tracking number those involved some time tomorrow.

I've almost completed all the keychains too.

The cases and switch stickers should be done this weekend and sent out early next week.

Ciao
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:11:37: I sent out a couple of items day before yesterday, secret santa and kaotikb's item.

I also got most of the acrylic stuff yesterday and will be getting the remaining acrylic stuff, remaining keychains (Those that had some defects), and also the switch stickers. Pack it up and send everything out tomorrow.

Will post pictures of some of the things later in the evening.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:15:03: YAY!

gonna get my qazpad case ;D
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: eth0s on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:29:14: Family first.

GH can wait.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:33:19: I forgot to mention, Badwrench, I owed you a clear matte top for your 60% case, which I have cut sitting with me, which I will also ship tomorrow.

If there is anything left, please let me know, as I only have half of Saturday to ship stuff out as I fly for RSA on Sunday morning.
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Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:33:31: Yay stuff!
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Post by: Sai on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:38:16: oh.. my keychain !!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Badwrench on Thu, 19 December 2013, 23:25:01: Quote from: MOZ on Thu, 19 December 2013, 21:33:19
I forgot to mention, Badwrench, I owed you a clear matte top for your 60% case, which I have cut sitting with me, which I will also ship tomorrow.

If there is anything left, please let me know, as I only have half of Saturday to ship stuff out as I fly for RSA on Sunday morning.

That should do it :thumb:

Have a great holiday Moz.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 December 2013, 23:26:17: I don't know when you sleep! Best of luck with all the packaging (and your upcoming trip).
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 20 December 2013, 04:30:55: Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 December 2013, 23:26:17
I don't know when you sleep! Best of luck with all the packaging (and your upcoming trip).

From a recent GH podcast, I understand that MOZ gets about 4 hours sleep a day, around the middle of the day.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: iri on Fri, 20 December 2013, 04:50:58: ...which makes total sense if it's around midday (hottest time of the day).
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 07:52:53: Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 20 December 2013, 04:30:55
Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 December 2013, 23:26:17
I don't know when you sleep! Best of luck with all the packaging (and your upcoming trip).

From a recent GH podcast, I understand that MOZ gets about 4 hours sleep a day, around the middle of the day.
Wow you guys discuss my sleeping pattern on the podcast? Which one was this, seems like I missed it.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 20 December 2013, 09:39:40: Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 07:52:53
Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 20 December 2013, 04:30:55
Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 19 December 2013, 23:26:17
I don't know when you sleep! Best of luck with all the packaging (and your upcoming trip).

From a recent GH podcast, I understand that MOZ gets about 4 hours sleep a day, around the middle of the day.
Wow you guys discuss my sleeping pattern on the podcast? Which one was this, seems like I missed it.

Moz,

You are a celebrity!

We discuss your sleeping habits. Food you eat. Your butt wiping technique. ;)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 12:46:21: Back on topic, so I got back from the vinyl/acrylic work shops, I have good news for some and bad news for others.

Good news is, the acrylic stuff is done, I'll post some pictures soon, while I pack the stuff and send out all the stuff tomorrow, including all the keychains.

Bad news is, the stickers were not done, the guy was stalling me, as he was confused with the vast variety of colors, and also he didn't estimate the time correctly for cutting the stickers, essentially, it is taking almost twice as long, which means about 50% increase in price. But more than the price, the problem is that he won't be able to deliver the stickers by tomorrow, and I leave on Sunday. He has promised me that he will get as much done tonight (As in he will go through the whole night), and I will try to get at least the couple of bulk orders I have sent out tomorrow. The rest will have to go out in February. It is what it is, I can't help it, since I have to fly out on Sunday, and I can't delay my flight anymore, I have already sacrificed the chance to meet and have dinner with the Indian International Cricket Team which is touring in South Africa (This is a big deal) and I am also bearing the extra costs of the sticker manufacturing as a way to compensate for the delays.

Sorry folks, however I can promise you this much, I am not a scamster, I will be active on the website throughout this waiting period doing other random stuff on the website and making more things, I will respond to every PM/email you send my way.

Thanks for understanding,
MOZ
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 20 December 2013, 13:24:36: Will you be able to get the geekhack keychains out?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 13:33:58: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 20 December 2013, 13:24:36
Will you be able to get the geekhack keychains out?

Yes, those are done and I just mentioned in the keychain thread that I am packing right now. Only thing from the to do that will not be sent out are the switch stickers, which to be honest, is not really me fault as the manufacturer screwed up.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:32:28: Lots of packing materials and lots of sorting to do (Now done)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00001.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00002.jpg)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:36:59: Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:32:28
Lots of packing materials and lots of sorting to do (Now done)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00001.jpg)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00002.jpg)

I SEE MY CASE!!!!

about how long does it take to ship the item to america?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:55:41: I;ve had stuff reach people in 6 days (VA) and also take upto 20 days (TX)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Sat, 21 December 2013, 01:22:10: damn dude, that is a lot to sort through, hope you don't mix up people's stuff :D
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 21 December 2013, 04:01:06: I have news, lots of bad news, for now all I will say is screw the Indian Postal system, screw the lazy government employees, Today I Learnt A Lot, mkawa your expat Indian friends were right, the Postal system is still as ****ty as ever. I need to take a couple of days off and sleep some, I haven't slept for 3 days, but what would the post office employees care!!!!!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: agodinhost on Sat, 21 December 2013, 05:27:30: Quote from: Pacifist on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:36:59
Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:32:28
Lots of packing materials and lots of sorting to do (Now done)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00001.jpg)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00002.jpg)

I SEE MY CASE!!!!

about how long does it take to ship the item to america?
Nahhh, it's mine!!!
MINE!!!!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 21 December 2013, 05:42:36: Quote from: agodinhost on Sat, 21 December 2013, 05:27:30
Quote from: Pacifist on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:36:59
Quote from: MOZ on Fri, 20 December 2013, 23:32:28
Lots of packing materials and lots of sorting to do (Now done)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00001.jpg)

Show Image
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7419977/CAM00002.jpg)

I SEE MY CASE!!!!

about how long does it take to ship the item to america?
Nahhh, it's mine!!!
MINE!!!!

you ordered a blue and clear matte and red qazpad case?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Sat, 21 December 2013, 10:37:14: Quote from: MOZ on Sat, 21 December 2013, 04:01:06
I have news, lots of bad news, for now all I will say is screw the Indian Postal system, screw the lazy government employees, Today I Learnt A Lot, mkawa your expat Indian friends were right, the Postal system is still as ****ty as ever. I need to take a couple of days off and sleep some, I haven't slept for 3 days, but what would the post office employees care!!!!!

:(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Sat, 21 December 2013, 13:46:09: Quote from: MOZ on Sat, 21 December 2013, 04:01:06
I have news, lots of bad news, for now all I will say is screw the Indian Postal system, screw the lazy government employees, Today I Learnt A Lot, mkawa your expat Indian friends were right, the Postal system is still as ****ty as ever. I need to take a couple of days off and sleep some, I haven't slept for 3 days, but what would the post office employees care!!!!!

so, like bad news as in all our **** is gone? or just bad news as in our stuff is delayed for days/weeks/months?

hope your getting sleep buddy :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 22 December 2013, 17:31:31: Quote from: Glod on Sat, 21 December 2013, 13:46:09
Quote from: MOZ on Sat, 21 December 2013, 04:01:06
I have news, lots of bad news, for now all I will say is screw the Indian Postal system, screw the lazy government employees, Today I Learnt A Lot, mkawa your expat Indian friends were right, the Postal system is still as ****ty as ever. I need to take a couple of days off and sleep some, I haven't slept for 3 days, but what would the post office employees care!!!!!

so, like bad news as in all our **** is gone? or just bad news as in our stuff is delayed for days/weeks/months?

hope your getting sleep buddy :(

lets hope its just delayed....
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 24 December 2013, 06:48:10: its all delayed :(

The system crashed at the post office I went too and when it got back, it was past 2PM, on Saturday they work only till 2 PM. What ****, like they worked at all till 2 PM.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 24 December 2013, 08:42:47: So February? March?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:23:27: February, I'm sitting in SA now. I am trying to arrange for someone to pickup the packages from my place and take them to the post. But the thought of 200 packages scares everyone, specially when you can only register 4 products in one turn and then have to go back to the end of the queue at the post office (There are always at least 10 people in the queue)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: riotonthebay on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:42:48: Quote from: MOZ on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:23:27
February, I'm sitting in SA now. I am trying to arrange for someone to pickup the packages from my place and take them to the post. But the thought of 200 packages scares everyone, specially when you can only register 4 products in one turn and then have to go back to the end of the queue at the post office (There are always at least 10 people in the queue)

Wow, that sounds horrible! They really won't pull an employee aside to crank through all 200 in one go?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:44:39: 200 would include the sticker orders? Can probably just do the acrylic cases and keychains--those should be far fewer. I thought stickers aren't ready anyway and would need to be inspected before shipping first.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Tue, 24 December 2013, 14:30:50: damn MOZ, hopefully you send someone you trust :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 25 December 2013, 00:17:47: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:44:39
200 would include the sticker orders? Can probably just do the acrylic cases and keychains--those should be far fewer. I thought stickers aren't ready anyway and would need to be inspected before shipping first.

That is just the keychains, some cases, TVS-E Golds, etc.

If I include the switch stickers, we reach around 280 packages.

@Glod, yeah, most likely a family member or a close friend, trust is a non-issue, as noone is interested in this stuff or care for it.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 25 December 2013, 05:22:02: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 25 December 2013, 00:17:47
Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:44:39
200 would include the sticker orders? Can probably just do the acrylic cases and keychains--those should be far fewer. I thought stickers aren't ready anyway and would need to be inspected before shipping first.

That is just the keychains, some cases, TVS-E Golds, etc.

If I include the switch stickers, we reach around 280 packages.

@Glod, yeah, most likely a family member or a close friend, trust is a non-issue, as noone is interested in this stuff or care for it.

At 4 packages a time, you would only need to find 50 people, or even 25 who could go twice. That number of people would know each other and could chat amiably whilst waiting in queue.

Also the number of people you introduce into the post office would lengthen the queues and put other people off, so your minions would be processed more quickly.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: agodinhost on Mon, 06 January 2014, 11:20:44: any news?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 06 January 2014, 13:12:09: Still alive.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 06 January 2014, 20:18:15: Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 06 January 2014, 13:12:09
Still alive.

YAY!

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VsYhqJVbUCU/UPccG_pqBWI/AAAAAAAAAGU/fIeVSBdiDoE/s1600/Dancing-Haverchuck-freaks-and-geeks-9352246-350-262.gif)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: phx on Tue, 07 January 2014, 12:17:53: I get the shipping is delayed, but mine is not even produced?

edit: crap, wrong thread
edit2: guess the post is still kinda applicable, in regarding to the keychains gb
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Tue, 07 January 2014, 13:39:32: Quote from: phx on Tue, 07 January 2014, 12:17:53
I get the shipping is delayed, but mine is not even produced?

edit: crap, wrong thread
edit2: guess the post is still kinda applicable, in regarding to the keychains gb

It's produced, all of them are, I will update the list.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Sun, 26 January 2014, 13:08:09: SOoo MOZ, when you get back from your safari? ;) getting anxious for my stuff lol
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 26 January 2014, 17:02:40: About 20 more days.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 00:02:19: Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 26 January 2014, 17:02:40
About 20 more days.

Yay!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 10 February 2014, 00:54:57: Flight is scheduled for 22nd from RSA to IND. I expect to get everything sent out by the end of the month.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 01:02:48: Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 10 February 2014, 00:54:57
Flight is scheduled for 22nd from RSA to IND. I expect to get everything sent out by the end of the month.

Usually how long is shipping from India to USA?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 10 February 2014, 01:25:36: Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 10 February 2014, 01:02:48
Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 10 February 2014, 00:54:57
Flight is scheduled for 22nd from RSA to IND. I expect to get everything sent out by the end of the month.

Usually how long is shipping from India to USA?

From my experience 10 days
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Wed, 19 February 2014, 01:31:28: Though I was lucky to get something in like 6 days last time with MOZ. Results not typical lol

Can't wait to get my stuff :D
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 19 February 2014, 01:43:50: Quote from: Glod on Wed, 19 February 2014, 01:31:28
Though I was lucky to get something in like 6 days last time with MOZ. Results not typical lol

Can't wait to get my stuff :D

Haha, yes, I fly out this Saturday reach Sunday. Will try to ship everything I had packed earlier (Which is everything except the switch stickers) on Monday.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 23 February 2014, 00:08:51: I'm back home.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Sun, 23 February 2014, 00:11:27: WELCOME HOME MOZ! :thumb:

*HIGH FIVE*
*FIST BUMP*
*HUG* (no homo)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 23 February 2014, 00:11:38: Hope you had a great vacation :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: polarpigs on Sun, 23 February 2014, 03:59:39: Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 23 February 2014, 00:08:51
I'm back home.

YEEAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAA Hope your trip went well, Moz!

P.S. The shipping address for the keychain is CA! Not HK.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Fri, 28 February 2014, 17:11:41: MOZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 28 February 2014, 20:16:42: GLODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: agodinhost on Sat, 01 March 2014, 14:46:13: So, regarding our stuff, any news for us?
You said "most likely ship Feb-end".
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 05:20:56: UPDATE!

It is official, I hate the Indian postal system. I went to the post office to send the packages, the lady there asked me how many items I had, I told her about 200, she said, we don't have that many CN22 forms, so please take this form, please take this form and photocopy it. I asked her if I could get 10-15 forms, so that I can submit the large boxes (Acrylic cases, TVS-E Gold keyboards), she said, no. Now, I don't drive, so I have to walk around the postal office area looking for photocopy shops as well as stationary shops to buy tape to stick the forms.

Photocopy shops are a plenty in India, except, half of them have nonfunctional machines or there is a blackout in the area. I spent about 3-4 hours arranging photocopies of the form and tape. I then filled in a few forms and submitted the items, while I filled in more forms. I could only submit a few packages before it was end of day's work for the employees, yay! So I got only a few packages done, while I could have gotten through the whole thing, all because of the inability of the postal employees to stock on forms, and the incompetence of our government to provide electricity 24-hours.

However, lessons learnt, I now know, exactly what times the postal office operates, when to expect crowd and when not to. How to package and that I can photocopy the form and take it prefilled to the post office, this should theoretically help me send the remaining packages out quickly.

For the remaining packages, they will be sent out either Thursday (Not 100% as I have uni exams starting Monday) or the Thursday next week.

For those whose packages have been sent out, I will be PMing you the tracking details shortly.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Flamingchook on Mon, 03 March 2014, 05:43:41: Thanks MOZ, just got the tracking details for my TVS-e. :p
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 05:46:44: Thanks, I've finished PMing all the tracking details. Since it didn't take long, you can guess I didn't send out to many orders :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Mon, 03 March 2014, 09:28:24: Yep, got the tracking info thanks
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 03 March 2014, 10:30:19: got my tracking

cheers
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: badboybry9000 on Mon, 03 March 2014, 10:34:58: I got my tracking info as well. Thank you MOZ! I hope all is well with you.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 03 March 2014, 11:45:50: Nobody ever gives me tracking :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: AKmalamute on Mon, 03 March 2014, 12:23:15: Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 03 March 2014, 11:45:50
Nobody ever gives me tracking :(
Quick, everybody hate on Nubbinator!

He and his silly lathe, and fancy lacquers ....

Wait, wut? :-[ Oh, right! My TVS-e is en route! Yay for being one of the special few! :-*

Good luck Moz, on your exams on dealing with the silly gub'mint workers at the post office.

EDIT: Tuesday, March 11th. It's in the states. Wrong side of the country but in the states.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 03 March 2014, 12:45:49: I can't even find decent lacquers here since they're all but illegal in California.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 12:50:33: Don't worry nubs, soon you'll get tracking info too.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:03:43: Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 12:50:33
Don't worry nubs, soon you'll get tracking info too.

I'm not worried, just joking around. I'd love to have my stuff sooner rather than later because I want to try my Qazpad, but I understand how crazy things can get.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:56:49: I never got my raffle wins :( no case or keycaps :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:58:03: Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:56:49
I never got my raffle wins :( no case or keycaps :(

I got a miami martini modifier in my crap bag you can have it if you want.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 14:01:05: Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:56:49
I never got my raffle wins :( no case or keycaps :(

I have your case, ready and packed to ship to you, whenever I go through the remaining stuff, I will be shipping it. Cheer up! :D
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: iri on Mon, 03 March 2014, 14:10:47: Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 03 March 2014, 11:45:50
Nobody ever gives me tracking :(
i can give you some tracking!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 14:17:26: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:58:03
Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:56:49
I never got my raffle wins :( no case or keycaps :(

I got a miami martini modifier in my crap bag you can have it if you want.

I still need the other 86 keys
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 March 2014, 14:24:31: Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 14:17:26
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:58:03
Quote from: demik on Mon, 03 March 2014, 13:56:49
I never got my raffle wins :( no case or keycaps :(

I got a miami martini modifier in my crap bag you can have it if you want.

I still need the other 86 keys

Well I got a few shifts and some blanks to.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:29:05: Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 05:20:56
For the remaining packages, they will be sent out either Thursday (Not 100% as I have uni exams starting Monday) or the Thursday next week.

Did this happen? :)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Wildcard on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:30:58: Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:29:05
Quote from: MOZ on Mon, 03 March 2014, 05:20:56
For the remaining packages, they will be sent out either Thursday (Not 100% as I have uni exams starting Monday) or the Thursday next week.

Did this happen? :)

I'd love to get those experimental caps and the GH anniversary keychain switch :)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:43:35: Can't wait for my qazpad case to be finally shipped

1 moar week, just 1 moar week

How long does it take a package to go from india to USA?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:47:30: Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:43:35
How long does it take a package to go from india to USA?

I'd say minimum 10 days closer to two or three weeks max.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Pacifist on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:48:58: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:47:30
Quote from: Pacifist on Thu, 13 March 2014, 20:43:35
How long does it take a package to go from india to USA?

I'd say minimum 10 days closer to two or three weeks max.

Oooohhhh, there's a chance I will get it before my bday!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Mon, 17 March 2014, 06:51:44: Been busy and forgot to say I got my stuff Thursday. I have a prototype phantom case I can't wait to build later this month, it's going to get a lot of attention :) thanks moz
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 06:04:39: Shipped about 50 packages today. Tracking numbers being sent soon.

Now all that remains to be sent is keychains and stickers.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 19 March 2014, 08:35:51: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 06:04:39
Shipped about 50 packages today. Tracking numbers being sent soon.

Now all that remains to be sent is keychains and stickers.

Awesome! :thumb:
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 08:49:24: Sitting at the vinyl shop, picking up the stickers that are done.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 14:37:33: Just when I thought that I had a good day (shipped a bunch of stuff, got most of the switch stickers, got my 1800 running without a hitch), I was reminded of how much my life sucked and I was playing it on legendary level. My acrylic workshop's owner got a heart attack while I was in Joburg, and passed away. Thus means they had to shut down shop, and one of the workers there, that I had befriended also went back to his village. I do wish my condolences to the owner, however I had acrylic sheets worth $500 sitting in his shop, which was sold by his next of kin, along with all the stuff inside.

I had planned on selling the remaining acrylic sheet ASAP to have funds for shipping the 200+ packages I have, but alas :(. This _DOES_NOT_ mean the shipping will get delayed, just that I will have to find alternate sources of funds, I will be looking to go the post office sometime later this week, and ship more goods.

My life sucks :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 19 March 2014, 15:56:38: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 14:37:33
Just when I thought that I had a good day (shipped a bunch of stuff, got most of the switch stickers, got my 1800 running without a hitch), I was reminded of how much my life sucked and I was playing it on legendary level. My acrylic workshop's owner got a heart attack while I was in Joburg, and passed away. Thus means they had to shut down shop, and one of the workers there, that I had befriended also went back to his village. I do wish my condolences to the owner, however I had acrylic sheets worth $500 sitting in his shop, which was sold by his next of kin, along with all the stuff inside.

I had planned on selling the remaining acrylic sheet ASAP to have funds for shipping the 200+ packages I have, but alas :(. This _DOES_NOT_ mean the shipping will get delayed, just that I will have to find alternate sources of funds, I will be looking to go the post office sometime later this week, and ship more goods.

My life sucks :(

Very sorry to hear that. :( Any way you can contact the person that sold off your acrylic sheets?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 15:59:25: The competition is so damn stiff, when I couldn't find the shop I recognise, I traced my steps and when I found the shop and tried to confirm with the new owner, he blatantly refused and heard a few harsh words from me, when I found out what actually happened.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 19 March 2014, 22:31:20: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 19 March 2014, 14:37:33
Just when I thought that I had a good day (shipped a bunch of stuff, got most of the switch stickers, got my 1800 running without a hitch), I was reminded of how much my life sucked and I was playing it on legendary level. My acrylic workshop's owner got a heart attack while I was in Joburg, and passed away. Thus means they had to shut down shop, and one of the workers there, that I had befriended also went back to his village. I do wish my condolences to the owner, however I had acrylic sheets worth $500 sitting in his shop, which was sold by his next of kin, along with all the stuff inside.

I had planned on selling the remaining acrylic sheet ASAP to have funds for shipping the 200+ packages I have, but alas :(. This _DOES_NOT_ mean the shipping will get delayed, just that I will have to find alternate sources of funds, I will be looking to go the post office sometime later this week, and ship more goods.

My life sucks :(

Well, on the brighter side, you're alive and kicking! :thumb:

Anyway, were the acrylic sheets paid for already?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 20 March 2014, 05:03:51: These were acrylic sheets I had bought earlier for the various custom orders, QazPad, GHPad, etc. So yeah, that is $500 I just lost. :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Thu, 20 March 2014, 05:42:57: Quote from: MOZ on Thu, 20 March 2014, 05:03:51
These were acrylic sheets I had bought earlier for the various custom orders, QazPad, GHPad, etc. So yeah, that is $500 I just lost. :(

Daaaaammmn. Can't you claim against whoever inherited the business? Had anything in writing like a work order with the former owner?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Thu, 20 March 2014, 06:21:57: Haha, this is India, hradly anything is on paper. I don't even know the name of the owner of the shop. Nobody inherited business, the shop was sold by however inherited it, and there is some other shop over there. I don't think the business was even registered.

It s these little things, that add up and make things cheap to manufacture.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Thu, 20 March 2014, 06:49:59: Yeah, I get it. That happens a lot here too. :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Sat, 22 March 2014, 03:07:11: Sitting at the post office, their servers are down, been 3 hours and only got 4 packages sent.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:48:45: As if things were not difficult enough for me, well last week Friday there was a fire in my apartment and a lot of my stuff including keyboards, keyboard things, lots and lots of literature, computer, clothes and some other stuff were burnt beyond repair.

I am quite disturbed right now, and why I have been pretty much away from GH for the past week, only replying to few PMs.

This could mean a good time away from GH so I can just settle things and get my life back in order. It truly is sad, but I will try to be available while I can.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 23 April 2014, 12:17:07: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:48:45
As if things were not difficult enough for me, well last week Friday there was a fire in my apartment and a lot of my stuff including keyboards, keyboard things, lots and lots of literature, computer, clothes and some other stuff were burnt beyond repair.

I am quite disturbed right now, and why I have been pretty much away from GH for the past week, only replying to few PMs.

This could mean a good time away from GH so I can just settle things and get my life back in order. It truly is sad, but I will try to be available while I can.

Sorry to hear that, MOZ. :(

Hopefully this bad luck streak ends. :'(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 23 April 2014, 13:32:54: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:48:45
As if things were not difficult enough for me, well last week Friday there was a fire in my apartment and a lot of my stuff including keyboards, keyboard things, lots and lots of literature, computer, clothes and some other stuff were burnt beyond repair.

I am quite disturbed right now, and why I have been pretty much away from GH for the past week, only replying to few PMs.

This could mean a good time away from GH so I can just settle things and get my life back in order. It truly is sad, but I will try to be available while I can.

Oh man, that sucks.

Things can only go up from here though, right?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: Glod on Wed, 23 April 2014, 13:41:08: **** :(
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: exitfire401 on Wed, 23 April 2014, 16:57:08: Sorry to hear it MOZ =( Not sure why bad things happen to good people.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 23 April 2014, 18:57:24: That is not good news. A fire is probably one of the worst things that can happen.

At least you are safe and well, and able to post to let us know.

Hopefully things turn around for you now :)
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 23 April 2014, 19:28:03: Quote from: MOZ on Wed, 23 April 2014, 11:48:45
As if things were not difficult enough for me, well last week Friday there was a fire in my apartment and a lot of my stuff including keyboards, keyboard things, lots and lots of literature, computer, clothes and some other stuff were burnt beyond repair.

I am quite disturbed right now, and why I have been pretty much away from GH for the past week, only replying to few PMs.

This could mean a good time away from GH so I can just settle things and get my life back in order. It truly is sad, but I will try to be available while I can.

Damn. Be brave and be safe bro!
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: whiskytango on Fri, 25 April 2014, 17:57:09: MOZ, just read about this. Sorry to hear about that, but I am glad you are ok. I feel for you bro.
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: JaccoW on Mon, 28 April 2014, 08:06:42: Aw damnit MOZ, that sucks badly. I understand now.
Glad to hear you are okay though.

What kind of literature are we talking about, anything that really needs replacement?
Title: Re: Reason for future absence
Post by: MOZ on Mon, 28 April 2014, 08:32:25: Most of it was older books, I've shifted to ebooks now.