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ManitoulinGirl

ManitoulinGirl
Date Joined: February 16, 2008
Last Online: May 16, 2013
Birthday: November 11
Country: Canada

Favorite Music

I enjoy nearly all music, but particularly enjoy smooth jazz and R&B. I also love rock music (most of the time), but can take or leave most country music.

Favorite Books

I love cook books, craft books & gardening books. My favorite novels are usually mystery books. Top mystery authors at the moment are Giles Blunt, Kathy Reichs, Elizabeth George and the "Blue Shoes & Happiness" series by Alexander McCall Smith. I also love books which make me think - For example, The Book Thief; Secret Life of Bees; Memory Makers Daughter; To Kill a Mockingbird...

Favorite Crafts

I have a lot of interests in crafts, but am a master of none. Am trying to learn patchwork, knitting and sewing simple items. I do love to cook & like trying different types of cuisine. I host theme dinners for my friends every month or so.

About Me

I am married to a wonderful guy and have a 21 year old son, who is studying Environmental Geography at university. We live on Manitoulin Island - the world's largest freshwater island. (Northern Lake Huron close to Georgian Bay) I love to travel. My husband and I are both retired and love to travel. We spend a bit of time in Florida each winter. Love to see new things and meet new people.

What I like...

I love chocolate, especially dark (no fruit - fairly plain), note cards, vintage or interesting buttons and fabric, teabags (herbal or regular wrapped), ribbons. I'm crazy about dogs and cats and other animals - I am especially fond of dachshunds (wiener dogs). I love hiking and canoeing. I putter in my vegetable garden and flower gardens in the summer. My favorite colours tend to be jewel tones & "happy colours" but I'm not picky.

Canada Post

Just a note to let you know that although I think I live in a wonderful country, the postal system is dismally slow. If things are slow getting there, please email me and I'll let you know when it was sent. If you don't receive it in a fairly reasonable timeframe, I will send a new package. I sent a package to Australia this past year (not SwapBot) and it took 4 months to get there! Not sure whose mail system was at fault there. :-)

Who am I?

I find as I grow older that I am increasingly in love with our earth and concerned about the way we treat it. I also find myself becoming more gentle with people and more open to new ideas and philosophies. I am trying to do something creative every day and also want to try new things. For reasons beyond my control my career life is most likely over, so I am finding new ways to measure my worth.

Favorite Television

I enjoy watching American Idol, Canadian Idol, Amazing Race, Survivor, Criminal Minds , House and the Food Network. My husband doesn't cook at all, but loves to watch the Food Network with me. I am starting to convince him to help out with some cooking, so I'm glad that he is being inspired.

Apron or Recipe Swaps

APRON SWAPS: I am "vertically challenged". I'm only 5' tall and of medium build. I usually prefer a full apron (because food inevitably lands on my chest) , but will be happy no matter what!

RECIPE SWAPS: I would love to receive my recipes on 81/2 X 11 sheets of paper instead of recipe cards. I find it easier to organize my recipes in a binder. However, I also am collecting recipes on 4 X 6 cards for travelling.

Rating

I always try to rate promptly - If for some reason, I haven't rated you let me know. It's possible that I haven't received it OR it is possible that I overlooked it. I also try to rate generously.

I really enjoy SwapBot, but I don't enjoy drama - If you haven't received something from me...please just let me know and I'll resend. I have never flaked and never will. This is supposed to be fun and I would like it if we all keep it that way.

On that note, I will be travelling during Feb & March - I will receive emails, but not your packages - I'll rate when I get back to snowy Ontario. :-)

Ratings

lou rated for April/Free-Form Subject: Signs on May 7, 2013
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Comment: Really great pic and thanks for the great pic of the Canadian side of N.F., too!
Response: I'm really glad that you like the photos - Happy swapping!
CharletSumtyms rated for Cozy Mug mat/coaster on May 4, 2013
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Comment: Thanks so much! You did a great job knitting that coaster!
Response: Thanks a lot - you're being very kind, but I appreciate it. Happy swapping & thanks for the heart.
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Comment: Thanks for the cute fabric and the thoughtful stamps and 1st day cover! Sorry the swap was such a PITA. Hope you are doing well:)
Response: Thank you so much for the heart - I certainly don't feel like I deserve it this time. I hope the fabric is useful. Thanks for being so understanding too.
theirmimi rated for your countrys flag on Apr 28, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the great postcard! :)
Response: Thanks for the heart! Happy swapping.
Bootses rated for 1st Quarter Reading Log Swap 2013 on Apr 24, 2013
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Comment: Thank you! I remember reading Memoirs of a Geisha in high school and really liking it. I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. I just may have to take a peek at that author who captured your interest enough that you read more than one book.
Response: Thanks for the heart! I have really enjoyed being part of this reading log swap for the past few years. Happy swapping!
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Comment: Thanks for the log! I've read Memoirs of a Geisha Girl and loved it. I've been hearing a lot about the Quiet book! I will have to check out that and some others!
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the list. Thanks so much for the heart!
judee0624 rated for Smooth "Sailing" on Apr 13, 2013
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Comment: Great photos and nice quote on the notecard. Thank you so much!
Response: Glad you like them. Thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Thank you for a lovely swap! Oh and meant to say thanks very much for the transfers......I love them:)
Response: I'm glad that you liked the transfers - When I read your profile I thought you'd find them fun. Thanks for the heart
scottishrosefaerie rated for Winter '12 Book Club on Feb 19, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely thistle and your book review! I would love to read Quiet sometime! And yes, I have read the Book Thief, that was a great read!
Response: Thank you for the heart! Have a wonderful day!
FreddFudd rated for January Free-Form Subject: WATER on Feb 13, 2013
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Comment: Oh my gosh Carmen! Your Niagara Falls photos are just Gorgeous, I love them & so do my Sons!!! The falls are on our bucket list & we hope to see them as soon as we can. So thank You this has just given us more fuel to get a move along with our plans. Thank You for being my swap buddy & I hope you have a Fabulous day. Cheers & Smiles, FreddFudd {=D
Response: I'm so glad that you liked the photos - Niagara Falls is about 7 hours away from where I live. I on the other hand would LOVE to go to Australia someday...We'll see.
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Comment: Great job on your mug rug~ I love it! Thank you for all~ :)
Response: Thanks for being kind to a beginner! :-)
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Comment: Thanks for the list. We seem to like a lot of the same books so I will add some of the books you enjoyed to my wishlist.
Response: Glad that you liked the list. Happy swapping!
savannahjan rated for NTG Receiver's Choice #5 on Jan 30, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for your note. I enjoyed reading your thoughts. And, unrelated to the heart, thank you for the extras.
craftycol rated for December Free Form: TREES on Jan 19, 2013
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Comment: Love the tree. ty ALSO FOR EXTRA.
Response: Thank you for the heart! Have a great day!
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Comment: Thank you for the year's worth of book reviews! I'm adding a couple of the books to my to-read pile. :)
Response: Thanks for the heart! Happy swapping!
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lou rated for November Free-Form Subject: SKIES on Dec 27, 2012
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Comment: Many thanks for the great pics and the holiday card -- Happy Holidays to you, too!!
Response: Thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Thanks! We've definitely got a lot of palm trees around here.
Response: Yes - it mustn't be that exciting for you. When we travel south, we always have a competition about who will see the first palm tree. :-) Thanks for the heart - Merry Christmas!
IrishRed rated for POSTCARDS for Laura on Dec 9, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much for the PC! Happy holidays!
Response: Happy Holidays to you too. Thank you for the heart.
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Comment: Love the cupcake card! Thanks a bunch for the cute cards!!
Response: Thanks for the heart!

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Comments

kerrydwynn on Apr 9, 2013:

A big fat welcome to COLD HANDS WARM HEARTS!!!!!! Thanks for joining our special group!

BlueberryLady on Jan 8, 2013:

Loved reading Your Profile.. My Mom/cousins own a Cottage on Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie. and I loved your Comment about Aprons, and I love Reading too... Never have been up in your neck of the Woods...I mean Islands... Happy New Year.

biasbabe on Nov 10, 2012:

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Hope it is SEW special

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