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WOW. I like the blue a thousand times more than the red. Might have to pick one up..... EDIT: Ordered

If you want one, you better hurry. It was down to like 19 available this morning. No more than 18 now...

I hate all you guys and Lotrek. Whatever the last number is, there two less now.

I am yet to receive my blue decks but looking at the pics of the blue tuck, I have to say that i prefer the understated elegance of the red tuck better. Not that the blue tuck is unimpressive but it is a bit too ornate for my taste.

I've been searching for the last hour for the "red" silk. I've just realized that its the black one that I have sitting at home. Reminds me of when I first discovered that Red tea = Black tea.
Anyway I like the red tuck case better, but I have to go with the blue one for the back design. Gotta go with them peacocks (or whatever bird that is).

Agreed, I have no idea why the red deck has that name

Well, it may be baffling for those who do not open their decks... [emoji23]

The Red Silk tuck may be black, but the card have red ink instead of blue. However, keep in mind that the back is completely different, so this is not just a color swap anyway.

Got the Blue today as well! (UK)

KT52 wrote:I've been searching for the last hour for the "red" silk. I've just realized that its the black one that I have sitting at home. Reminds me of when I first discovered that Red tea = Black tea.
Anyway I like the red tuck case better, but I have to go with the blue one for the back design. Gotta go with them peacocks (or whatever bird that is).

Look who finally added an avatar...

TwoPiece wrote:

KT52 wrote:Anyway I like the red tuck case better, but I have to go with the blue one for the back design.

Look who finally added an avatar...

The avatar was actually there the whole time. You just couldn't see it. #justninjathings

Merlebird wrote:The avatar was actually there the whole time. You just couldn't see it. #justninjathings

No.

Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

Kurama wrote:Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

Before you do - send the parcel slip to me, so that it won't stay at the post office .

Over my dead body...... No, wait....

Kurama wrote:Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

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Merlebird wrote:

Kurama wrote:Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding
Paviljoenstraat 3
1030 Bruxelles
Hotline: 1813
Website: preventiezelfdoding.be

Centre de Prévention de Suicide
Avenue Winston Churchill 108
B-1180 Bruxelles
Hotline: 0800 32 123
Website: preventionsuicide.be

Good call... Thx!

Kurama wrote:

Merlebird wrote:

Kurama wrote:Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding
Paviljoenstraat 3
1030 Bruxelles
Hotline: 1813
Website: preventiezelfdoding.be

Centre de Prévention de Suicide
Avenue Winston Churchill 108
B-1180 Bruxelles
Hotline: 0800 32 123
Website: preventionsuicide.be

Good call... Thx!

np, I like to keep the NSA guys on their toes and they are gonna be scratching their heads over my search history today for sure

Merlebird wrote:

Kurama wrote:

Merlebird wrote:

Kurama wrote:Got a notice in my mailbox... Missed a delivery... From Greece... Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Belgium... Must wait Thursday... *Go hang myself*

Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding
Paviljoenstraat 3
1030 Bruxelles
Hotline: 1813
Website: preventiezelfdoding.be

Centre de Prévention de Suicide
Avenue Winston Churchill 108
B-1180 Bruxelles
Hotline: 0800 32 123
Website: preventionsuicide.be

Good call... Thx!

np, I like to keep the NSA guys on their toes and they are gonna be scratching their heads over my search history today for sure

Yep... And I just can't imagine the reaction of Belgian intelligence services when they get a call for assistance from the NSA about that

Received the "blue" Silk deck today. THANK YOU!!! Quite stunning!

However, I wasn't expecting such a difference in the two. What's the reason behind this, Lotrek?

I believe because he said he would not do a recolor due to some upset folks on the damask deck but that he would do a different deck with the same name.

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pstaehlin wrote:Received the "blue" Silk deck today. THANK YOU!!! Quite stunning!

However, I wasn't expecting such a difference in the two. What's the reason behind this, Lotrek?

Definitely cannot wait for mine to come in

STLBluesNut wrote:I believe because he said he would not do a recolor due to some upset folks on the damask deck but that he would do a different deck with the same name.

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Got it! Thank you. Makes sense I guess. Either way I'm very pleased with his work. And more that I think about it I'm quite glad it looks different.

STLBluesNut wrote:I believe because he said he would not do a recolor due to some upset folks on the damask deck but that he would do a different deck with the same name.

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Mainly me.

If I remember there were quite a few people that were upset when he unveiled the blue damask.

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Got my blue deck yesterday. I panicked a little when I first opened the deck and thought I was missing a joker, but the second joker was in the middle of the deck so all good.

The deck is stunning. I love the blue courts. And I love the blue backs (hey, I like blue!), but I slightly prefer the red back design to the blue one. Really happy to have both in my collection, though. Wonderful job, Lotrek.

BTW, looks like these are now available at JP. Sweet.

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Always nice to meet the postal worker at the door and see a package with Greek stamps on it. My Blue Silk arrived safely today. Magnificent.

Will I get a shipping notification from Lotrek or will it just show up one day? How long does it usually take to get from Greece to the US? Thanks

hsbc wrote:Will I get a shipping notification from Lotrek or will it just show up one day? How long does it usually take to get from Greece to the US? Thanks

I am sure it is already on its way but if you want the tracking details, just shoot Lotrek an email, he is usually very prompt in responding.