Geee... it's nice to be loved:) I'll just go take my estrogen replacement and get out of your hair. I'd tell you why I said that, but I need to go take that pill:)

Topping... perhaps again tomorrow (Saturday) night and/or Sunday. <BR> <BR>Didn't take long to update the numbers from last night. <BR> <BR>Have received a pin - - 82 <BR>Received an empty envelope - - 25 <BR>Have not received anything - - 22 <BR>

Please add my name to the "received an empty envelope" list. Does anyone know if Fodor's will be re-issuing pins (in better packaging, I hope)?

Still pining for a pin! We ordered ours the first day, too! :) <BR>

There are a group of us "non-early adopters of new concepts" that are hoping another window of opportunity opens so that we can get our pins. Any chance on that happening or have I missed more than one window of opportunity?

Received my pin on monday. It had poked <BR>a hole in the envelope, but post office <BR>had taped over it - so arrrived just fine.

Me and my husband Alexandre received last week our pins, and the envelope was ok (no holes). <BR> <BR>Debora and Alexandre

Just received the famous letter with hole in a plastic wrap - No Pin! <BR>

Rex, No pin received, though I ordered mine on the first day.

Its just idle curiosity on my part, but what is so important about getting a Fodors pin? Also, what is the purpose of this thread? Is it to embarass Fodors? For a company that provides travelers a free forum to exchange travel information, don't some of you think its kind of in bad taste to be harping on whether you got your free pin or not? I really do not understand the purpose of this thread or the apparent importance that some of you attach to getting a Fodors pin. Anyone care to enlighten me?

Envelope with large hole - no pin.

Curious, <BR> <BR>I believe it's not the pin, in and of <BR>itself, that is so terribly important. <BR>For me, coming across someone in a <BR>foreign land whose name I recognize <BR>from this forum, and with whom I've <BR>exchanged ideas or suggestions would <BR>be quite enjoyable. And the pin would <BR>be a means of recognition. <BR> <BR>Happy travels, <BR> <BR>Gerry K

<BR> <BR>I ordered my pin on the second day and just received it last week (5/30). Also in a "holey" envelop but pin in perfect condition. It is beautiful and I thank the people at Fodors for going to all the trouble and expense of providing us with this opportunity to connect with other "Fodorites". I have been with this forum for two years (mostly doing assists for those going to Egypt and on this site to get info for an upcoming trip). <BR> <BR>Rex, THUMBS UP!! I think this is a great idea you have to find out how many did/did not get their pins and hope others will continue to post their situations. <BR> <BR>Regards, Alice (who is off to Europe for 7 weeks - 4 of those in France...ahhh the rewards of being a teacher who drives a clunker!!) ;-)

Got my envelope the other day. There were about 490 pins stuck to it.

Another day, another empty mailbox. Still sporting husband's pin and waiting for mine (ordered earlier than his) to arrive. <BR> <BR>Keep counting, Rex.

Why don't we just wear our mangled envelopes on our lapels instead. <BR>j.

<BR> <BR>You should first, though, have the envelope laminated so it will last longer. <BR> <BR>In Paris, looking for all those envelopes flapping from lapels!!

After a re-search of three months of unopened mail, it would appear that I did in fact receive the pin inside the envelope.

Hi Rex, still no envelope, no pin. Main for today has already arrived. <BR>Regards <BR>Art <BR>

Hi Rex: <BR>Received my pin in a completely intact envelope last week here in central Ontario, Canada. <BR>Regards, <BR>