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Starwatcher

Starwatcher
Original Member
Last Online: November 7, 2009
Birthday: November 1
Country: USA

About Me

I like to view the night sky. I also take lots of walks, go geocaching, kayaking, fishing, and walk the Oregon beaches. I like the idea of scrapbooking (but I really haven't done any yet though I have collected tons of supplies., altering books, and watching TV (especially Numbers and Bones). I have 2 dogs presently - a jack russell named Jackie, and a former foster dog - a westie named Jake, who is now a member of our family. Another good reason to walk a lot - they keep me moving!

I am also into geneology, and had researched my family history back to the 1620's while I was a night counselor at a Psychiatric unit (a great job!) and am thinking it is time to research where the ancestors came from in Europe (and then actually go there - with any luck!). My first grandchild, Julian, was born in December 2007 So far I've reconnected with my husband's half-uncle whom we have not seen since 1977 and got to meet my paternal grandfather's brother's children. Great fun! and nice to know a person has wider connections in this world. My favorite colors are blue and green, especially when they are together, (another reason I love the Oregon coast - evergreen trees and beautiful blue ocean!) and I also love purple. But every color has possibility and a use. I'm a very plain person with plain tastes. I don't use perfumes or dress up my hair very often - especially since we get rather strong wind blowing through this area most of the time - why waste my time?

My husband and I do a fair amount of camping - (we have an old 17 foot Terry travel trailer) -basically travelling up and down the western US coast, up to Chehalis, WA where my brother has a small winery and we help him with the crushing and the bottling, then down to CA to see our grown children who live near SF and in central California.

I still work occasionally in the mental health field by filling in when case managers go on vacation, working in Quality Assurance, or for special projects. I am now the 'Training Coordinator'.

Life is good!

Favorite Music

All types, though I lean towards 60-s and 70-s and new age. My husband usually runs our various music equipment so I really don't know a lot of names, but I like just about everything.

Favorite Movies

Kate and Leopold, Titantic, You've got Mail, Labyrinth, Serenity, Failure to Launch, Independence Day, Twister, The Quiet Man (with John Wayne). I also love Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore.

Favorite Television

24, Numbers, Bones, House MD, 2 1/2 men (hilarious). Enterprise (the first season before the themes got too depressing). Sliders, Firefly. We also watch NASA channel, Science channel, and Discovery.

Favorite Crafts

Card making and making ATC's, altered books, crocheting (relearning), counted cross stitch, rubber stamping. I've just begun with scrapbooking, though I've collected a lot of material and have watched a lot of Scrapbooking shows! I love using the Sizzix machine, and I love working with rubber stamps and coloring or embossing the images. I'm just learning about altering books. I've done round robins locally and have a half completed book about my early years, but I still am very much a newbie. I like working on ATC's because it gives me a chance to experiment without a large time or money commitment. 5/10/09 My husband bought me a Cricut! so I am learning how to use it now! Awesome machine!

NOTICE

I really enjoy swapping and have enjoyed corresponding with the wonderful people I have met on swap-bot. I usually mail on the last mailing date because I want to be sure I send the best I can do and I sometimes sign up for too many swaps that end around the same time (they are awfully hard to resist!) So please be patient. If you have not received anything 2 weeks after due date, let me know. The Post Office must have lost it and I will do my best to replace it. And if something comes in POSTAGE DUE, let me know. I Thanks! P.S. I'm proud to say that I am a member of WLS- Whole Lotta Swappa.

Ratings

shinywen rated for Elements ATC #4: Earth on Nov 7, 2009
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Comment: Sandra, thank you so much for resending, and such a great envelope full of goodness! I really appreciated everything you put into this. =)
kerrimoo rated for PEN PALZ #5 on Nov 6, 2009
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Comment: thanks so much for the letter, pictures, & the list of your favourite quotes... one of them really stood out to me, but i'll tell you all of that in my responce! :) look for it this coming week!! :) thanks again!
TAnn rated for Getting To Know You - October on Nov 5, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for lovely note, it was nice to hear from you again. congratulations on the eggs.
Response: Thanks! As of yesterday, we now get 4 eggs a day - very exciting!
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Comment: The envelopes are cool!! I do not know how you were able to put those little together. I do not think my hands could have completed putting them together. Do you know what they heart is made of? I enjoyed the letter that was included too.
Response: The heart is some kins of ceramic. I don't knw what type of clay or whatever it is. My sister makes them for her business "Grief Watch." or for her grief counseling clients or groups. I was able to snatch a few during a visit a few years ago . I'm glad you enjoyed the envelope.
kacka rated for 12 Days of Christmas on Nov 3, 2009
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Comment: thank you for all the presents:))
CraftsCrazy rated for Getting To Know You - October on Nov 3, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the nice card. :)
yodnapa rated for 11 Oct. 09 on Oct 29, 2009
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Comment: Thank you, Sandra for colorful postcard of Oregon. I do love both side of the card. Nice day to you. napa
JKupsh rated for Mailbox full! on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: I love it all - thank you Sandy!
channon16 rated for Mailbox full! on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: thanks so much xoxo
lovelovelove90 rated for Mailbox full! on Oct 26, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the notecard and all the writing paper! <3 - L
CatMom6 rated for Fill Up my Mailbox :) on Oct 25, 2009
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Comment: Sandra, You did such a wonderful job in this swap for me. Love the stamp images and papers, saying...everything!!! Thank you so very much. Your a sweetie. Hug Kimberlee/CatMom6
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Coffeegrrrl rated for Favourite Books Postcard Swap on Oct 23, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the recommendations! Can't wait to get started! By the way - great postcard! Loved it! Glad you liked the postcard. Wish I could take credit for the picture - I got it from google!
Barbara rated for ADVERTISING postcards give out~ on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the artistic postcard and Oregon postage stamp for my collection.
5trawberry rated for Favourite Books Postcard Swap on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the interesting pc and fave book presentation.
clebeans rated for Exercise your way around the world on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Hi Sandra, thank you so much for the postcard you sent previously and I have received your wonderful parcel for this swap. I love everything you sent me.
Response: I'm so glad!
ndnchick rated for Fill Up my Mailbox :) on Oct 22, 2009
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Comment: Thank you!
hkz1985 rated for I Love Mail on Oct 18, 2009
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rockstar122 rated for Fill Up my Mailbox :) on Oct 15, 2009
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amymc rated for 11 Oct. 09 on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty card!
Rita rated for Fill Up my Mailbox :) on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thank you!!

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Comments

Jesshens1125 on Nov 6, 2009:

I got your letter today! Thank you so much! It was an unexpected surprise!! :) I loved it,and I loved the chicken!! They are so cute! I cant wait to hear about the hummingbirds! Those things can be quiet silly! :) I will be writing, or rather typing, back very soon!! :)

MrsAnnaSue on Nov 5, 2009:

Thank you for my wonderful birthday wishes and the extras! I see it was your birthday as well, Happy Birthday to you too!

Anna

raven on Nov 3, 2009:

So sorry I am a day late

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Wishing you a Happy November Birthday from Raven and the Monthly ATC Swappers Group

beckra on Aug 16, 2009:

Thank you for the surprise photo-postcard, Sandy, and I hope you've been having a good summer!

raven on Jul 19, 2009:

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MistyLynne on Jul 2, 2009:

Saw your reference to geocaching on the "Exercise Around the World" swap ~ so I had to pop by and say "Hi!" to a fellow cacher. Have a wonderful Fourth of July! Fourth

Mrrranda on Jun 29, 2009:

Thank you for angel-ing the Movie Log!

panda2778 on Jun 5, 2009:

Thanks
Thank you for angelling the Movie Log Swap for me!

junemoon on Mar 4, 2009:

Thanks very much, Sandy, for the lovely and kind letter, it's good to get to know you. And thanks for the incense, I go through periods of lighting it often but lately have not thought of it. Tonight I will! I really enjoyed your Senior Moment letter and pictures too.

beckra on Mar 1, 2009:

Thanks for the notecard--it's always a pleasure to hear from you! I'm 3 weeks into a night class on astronomy--I haven't been on the "student side" of things for quite some time.... Unfortunately, the sky has been overcast every night we've met as a class--but there's still a lot of "book-learning" we can cover. (And I've learned that I'm definitely out of practice at taking notes.) I hope you've been having a good weekend!

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