First -- looks like Tone's in the hospital. Nothing life threatening, but his fiance will be mailing out his boxes.
I'm not sure if that includes this one, but let's all be patient -- and keep the Tone'd one in our thoughts.
Joe: the general way to get into a pass is...
* Read the pass rules and ask questions if you don't understand them.
* Read a few completed passes and/or passes in progress, to get an idea of how they go.
* Look at the original posting for an open pass, to see if there are any special rules. Ask questions if you don't understand them.
* Post around the board, and become "known" by a few people. It's considered gauche when a newbie's 1st post to the site is "can I join this pass?" (you know, like mine was
)
* E-mail the person starting the pass with your real name, CP name, and mailing address. BE SURE TO REMIND THEM WHICH PASS it's for. Some people are involved in more than one pass, not all of them on this board.
* Once you're in, be sure to stay in touch with the pass. Subscribe to the forum, or check it daily.
* For my passes, I added a rule that I think everyone should use: when it's almost your turn, check-in with the forum and post "I'm here and ready", so people know that you haven't left-town, or anything. Of course, you should post to the forum the following events: * Got the box, * Puts & Takes, * Mailed the box (with tracking #)
With Tone laid-up, I don't know if he's taking more folks or not. Might be a good time to snoop around the board and learn what you can.
Hope this helps!