Sisterhood Of The Traveling ‘Stache, An Update
Remember when I decided I wanted to start a sisterhood of my very own, one that instead of traveling pants involved a traveling felt (finger-puppet!) mustache?
You all cheered jubilantly “Yes, yes!” just now didn’t you?
I thought so.
Well today, my ’stache loving brothers and sisters, I am pleased to inform you that the traveling ’stache is indeed traveling, having begun its whirlwind mail delivery journey across the United States, wherein thus far it has been welcomed by Jen!, Amber!, and Sherri!
I have two more mustaches to send this weekend, and I am thrilled to report that everyone who commented on the original post has been happily added to a list I am keeping to ensure that in the coming months, no upper lip is left behind.
There might even be a spreadsheet, because I have been known to delight in anal organization. Most likely, though, it isn’t a spreadsheet at all but a pretty notebook, perhaps one of thirty bazillion unused notebooks currently in my possession, with each name written laboriously and joyfully by hand, just because the mere mention of that will no doubt send Chris’ left eye a-twitching, because why can’t I just use The Internets for EVERYTHING? The answer is: I totally can. But, as many of you know, my love for pretty recycled paper runs deep.
(Plus, my grandmother taught me that penmanship is second only to cleanliness and we all know the rest of that old adage. No doubt I disappointed her, because she thinks my handwriting is terrible, and hers is admittedly wonderful, but I like to assure her that I’m not a complete failure, even though sometimes when I write “Kerri” it definitely looks like “Kern.” I tell her that what I lack in penmanship poise I make up for in sheer ability to gesticulate wildly while talking.)
Now the the Sisterhood Of The Traveling ‘Stache is well underway, I thought it might be helpful to post a few guidelines, and I also wanted to introduce you to the S.O.T.T.S. official website, wherein all future updates will occur, and where soon and very soon you will be able to upload your favorite ’stachely pictures.
Guideline, The First: For this first installment, upon receiving a mustache in the mail you will have a total of ten days to take a plethora of pictures with said ’stache before sending the ’stache on its merry way. This is not because I am trying to be Hall Monitor or anything, but is only to ensure that everyone gets a chance to play before 2012. I think this will work for both U.S. and international participants.
Guideline, The Second: After ten days have passed, mail the ’stache back to me, and I’ll mail it to the next person on the list, wherein they too will have ten days, and the cycle will continue in ten day increments until everyone who wants a ’stache has had a ’stache. I will have five in circulation by this weekend, and three coming back to me soonish, so rest assured one will arrive in your mailbox sooner than you probably think.
Guideline, The Third: I am SO excited to see what everyone comes up with, and creativity is KEY, and definitely encouraged. That being said, let’s all make a sanitary pact not to actually put the ’stache on anything that would potentially cause another ’stache recipient to break out in hives. Deal? I knew you would understand.
So that most likely means don’t actually put the mustache on your dog, or your cat, or your favorite pet Llama. Depth of field tricks will no doubt work wonderfully in those pet-laden situations. I would also shy away from placing the ’stache on that pretty plant that is actually poisonous, too. Just saying.
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I made the Official ‘Stache List based on the order of comments on the original post, and I will shoot you an email when I’m getting close to mailing you yours. If by chance you have any trips pre-planned, trips wherein you would like to bring along Le ‘Stache, just let me know via email and I’ll do my best adjust the list order accordingly. For any of you who don’t have it, or can’t find it (It’s nestled in the About page) you can email me at kerri@kerrianne[dot]org.
Rest assured that if you missed the ’stache celebrations the first time around, you are free and in fact very much encouraged to comment on this post if you’re interested, and I will add you to the list.
“The more the merrier!” The Traveling ‘Stache always says.
OH MY GAWD!!! I wish I had it. Please mail me one!!! I am going to a Yelp “Mustache Bash” tonight and this would have been just perfect to bring along.
I would like to participate, and you don’t even have to mail it to me. :)
I don’t remember if I commented on the original, but you KNOW I’m down for this =D
aaaand I got your beautiful postcard! I have something on my desk I’ve been meaning to send you for ohh a month or so. bad me. going out tomorrow!!
ME! ME! ME! I want a moustache too. I saw the perfect accompaniment today too!
This is a hilarious idea! :)
If the ’stache has dreamt about going to last frontier of Alaska, I’ll be heading there this June. I know it’s not much notice, so if it’s too late- we can probably arrange a trip elsewhere. Either way, I’d love to participate.
Aw, shit. I already broke the first rule. So, do my 10 days start now, or … ? Know that the ’stache is in my purse as you read this, and is soon to be en route to Graceland …
mmh… i did comment on the original post, but i didn’t explicitly say that i wanted to participate. did you put me on the list? if not, ADD ME NOW!!!
this is too cool to pass up! :)
xo
Since there’s no way I would have ever fit into the same pants as Blake Lively (even though Ann Brashares bombarded me into suspending my compete and utter disbelief in novel form) I’d love to have the opportunity to join your quirky sisterhood in the future.
I must have missed the first round but I’d love to get in on the sisterhood. Plus, I am really good at self-portraiture so give me a ’stache and photos will be taken- galore!
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants makes me laugh. But I’m kind of laughing at it. I know it’s wrong of me. But seriously, how did those pants fit those girls when they were all different sizes!? MAGIC PANTS!
well, i’m still waiting for my stache but i’m glad you decided to go international. i hope it (he? she?) speaks some german… ;)
Oh oh!!! Me MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me!! Me me me me me me me meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Me??
Please.
Of COURSE you two would create a ’stache website. You are both awesome like that.
Can. Not. WAIT for my turn!
I’m on the list… can’t wait to see it!!
And got your card today too!! What a lovely surprise!!! Love it, has pride of place above my desk… man, snail mail is really cool. On the look out for something funky with which to return the favour!
Liking the new look too, by the way!
I can’t WAIT!
I have several trips coming up, if the ’stache would like to be in different locales. Particularly, if it wants to see the bright lights of Vegas, that would be June 5. Or, if it wants to see the windy city, that would be June 12. But, if it just wants to see the armpit of southern California, I can be creative here too whenever my turn comes up. :) Yay!
Have had ’stache far too long. (Hangs head in shame.) But I got some awesome photos Wednesday night, so will send it on its merry way.
Oh, yes, the stache has been well used.
*ahem*
I hereby threaten to hump the ever loving stache out of you, chris, and your little dog, too… if you do not add me to the list.
just sayin’.
I want in! Does a ’stache want in? Especially if it means a trip to Brazil?! What think you? I’m only here until mid-June, though…and it takes a while to get things here. Will a ’stache arrive in time?!
*SIGH* I just finally grabbed your new feed and now I’m feeling all left out and behind. But wait! Was I added to the list already, based on the lively reinactment of my one-girl play in response to your first ’stache post? If not, please add me to THE LIST because I can think of eleventy-billion things the ’stanche and I could do here in Vegas.
seriously…it’s THE hottest mustache ever!
Add me to the stache list mama.
Me, me, me!! Pick me!!
I’m with LVGurl. Oh! the places we could go…..the ’stache and I
Send it our way and I can assure you we can have an entire stash laden Dinger family! Maybe even Grandma Ladish too. We shall see.
Much love,
Your cousin
You may very well be the funniest person I “know”.
hippittee wants to take a ’stache on a hop! count me in.