Kay

I am an ancient 52 year old female who lives happily at the bottom of the planet in New Zealand. I am married with one teenager and 6 cats. I only have cats because my other half won't let me have a pony in the front room, that's where he keeps his motorbike. I am a stay at home mother who is rarely at home, never been so busy in my life.

PLEASE IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A SWAP FROM ME LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEND ANOTHER. I usually rate within 48 hours so if I haven't rated you the swap has not arrived, however I don't think you derserve a low rating just because the postal service has let you down so I just leave it.

I don't really have any favourite music, but can't stand rap or most opera. My husband is learning to play the banjo so I have been put off country music. If I hear the theme to Deliverance one more time I will not be responsible for my actions.

I prefer non fiction.

Being a coeliac I have a special interest in anyone else who has problems with gluten, (maybe a recipe exchange). I have a few hundred cookbooks of all kinds, only outnumbered by the number of craftbooks.

Anything with Bruce Willis or "The Rock". ( I used to watch his grandfather wrestle on tv)I also have a quiet appreciation for bad acting, sheer comedy. I loath musicals.

I am so hooked on craft I hardly watch tv, but will happily revisit many of the old 70's and 80's comedies. I am lost in "Lost" and enjoy 24.

I like to cook, craft, (crochet is a favourite, closely followed by sewing, Xstitch and knitting) take photos and avoid housework. I like one off swaps, enjoying seeing other people's choices. I find the most extraordinary things are made by the most ordinary people. I am easily pleased but don't like grey or beige, too dull.

Especially love crocheting baby shawls and making huge afghans. And I love to see other people's photos, I don't care if they are blurred, out of frame or taken by a 3 year old.

I am a hoarder, and proud of it. I intend to have "worldest biggest stash builder" on my tombstone. Even little things are too good to throw away. Sometimes I just like to go through my yarn, fabric and all the rest just to see and feel it. I read patterns, better than any novel.

Being in New Zealand postal services can be a bit slow. Please allow for this.

Also we have very strict quarantine laws, so please no:

• Plant material, dried, seeds, wood or other.
• Animal or meat products (even tinned), dairy or egg products including egg shells, and skin.
• Novelties or toys filled with sand, soil, rocks
• Souvenirs made of animal products like hide, feathers, teeth and bones

These are not my rules but I don't want any of your wonderful swaps being destroyed by the Customs department.

I have allergies so can't use cosmetics, perfumes, soaps or many foods, even some tea bags have gluten in the glue. However I do like anything homemade or store bought, postcards, crafty stuff, stickers, your art, your childrens' art, you cat's art, photos, and most other things you may think of. Hey, I just like getting presents in the mail.

Quick list of what I like:

Postcards, Note paper, Cards, homemade or bought Lace, Ribbons, Fabric, Photos, Stickers, Anything to do with craft, Your art