I have my patches from 2019 and covid-canceled 2020 but, looking around the forum, I see no mention of a 2023 patch, which I did not receive anyway.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8876 posts
I think they did not bring them back post-Covid.
Posted by
Arcadia, CA
581 posts
I really, really miss them. Please bring them back!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2659 posts
I tossed all I got--I'm sure I'm not the only one who had no use for them.
If they do decide to do them again, maybe they could make them an optional item in the tour kit. Tic the box if you want one.
Posted by
Cortez, CO, USA
103 posts
I miss the patches. I understand the need for cost-cutting.
Posted by
OP
Boise, Idaho
1258 posts
I tossed all I got--I'm sure I'm not the only one who had no use for them.
Cogent. Equally sure you're not; every party has at least one.
Posted by
11569 posts
What do you do with them??
Posted by
Escalon, CA, usa
4 posts
Gosh Darn - I was so looking forward to my 2023 patch ☹️
Posted by
14 posts
I put mine on my bulletin board next to my favorite photos. I was pretty bummed not to get one last year. Maybe this year? They are pretty special!
Posted by
OP
Boise, Idaho
1258 posts
"What do you do with them??"
Sewn to my personal item, they are strange attractors for life's whimsy; triangular talismans, easily recognized at a distance, leading to random encounters with others of the cult. Great conversation starters, often accompanied by espresso and croissant. In small places, like elevators, i can find myself in carryon-only religious discourse with global travelers who have names like Muffy, Clarence, Biff, and Suze. And, they think, one meets the most curious people.
Posted by
Westland, MI
796 posts
They can make nice Christmas tree ornaments that remind us of our travels together through the years. Place them inside the clear glass bulbs - they look nice and stay clean. Maybe some flat pieces of glass might work to sandwich them into a decoration.