TerryF

~Member of Swap-bot since October 2006~

~Completed 23 swaps with 47 partners before the hearts system was implemented on January 27, 2007~

I live in Canada's cold capital city, Ottawa, and work for the Federal Government. I love to cook and sew and craft and read and listen to music. I collect cookbooks (about 1000), craft/sewing books (about 2000), fridge magnets (about 200) and handmade Christmas ornaments (about 300).

I am a contradiction: quiet yet love to laugh, shy yet outspoken, quick to react yet calm, selfish yet thoughtful. A homebody and a loner, my close friends are few but very special to me and I would do anything for them. My DH is absolutely wonderful and I count my blessings every day.

I like:

• nature (animals, cats, birds, trees, beaches, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, bees, frogs, turtles, ocean, lakes, rivers, sky, sun, moon, stars, whales, dolphins, fish, sunsets, breezes, storms, mountains, fields, green spaces)
• fresh, clean scents
• Florida and the Caribbean
• theatre, music, choral performances
• reading (cookbooks, sewing/crafting books, non-fiction)
• cooking
• kids, family
• fabric crafting & sewing
• fabric, trim, unusual yarn/fiber
• unusual and/or vintage buttons, glass beads
• spirituality (disorganized religion!)
• fairies and dragons
• fabric postcards
• unique and/or handmade stationery
• pincushions
• quilts
• pink depression glass
• beaded, fabric and silver brooches, bracelets and rings
• pretty much all colours except orange and brown, but especially blues, purples, black, teal and lime green, darker reds, pinks, soft yellows, taupe
• glitter
• unique dolls
• pretty paper
• fridge magnets
• girlfriends
• herbal teas and decaf coffees
• eating, especially Italian and Asian food
• keychains (for my niece who collects them)

I'm not so crazy about (this list looks long, but it really isn't):

1)candy, chocolate, sugar, caffeine (I actually like this stuff but really don't need it!)

2)perfume, cosmetics, lotions (while I like all of these things, I never know when I will be allergic)

3)sports

4)organized religion (I should clarify that I am not anti-religion, just anti-pushy-religion. I believe that a higher power is everywhere, in everything around us, and that he/she is manifested to each of us in many different ways. I may join swaps specifically related to religions as a learning process, and I may send my partners religious items if they are clearly open to this in their profile, but otherwise, I would appreciate if you did not send me anything religious.)

5)cutesy stuff, like Kawaii, Sanrio, Hello Kitty, Disney, cartoons, etc. BUT I do like Cram Cream (and if you send me anything Kawaii, I can always find someone who likes and will use it)

6)the colours orange and brown (unless in small amounts or when appropriate)

PLEASE NOTE: I LIVE IN CANADA WHERE WE HAVE A REALLY SLOW POSTAL SERVICE - IT CAN TAKE 3-4 WEEKS FOR MAIL JUST TO GET TO THE U.S. AND IT IS WAY TOO EXPENSIVE TO AIRMAIL ALL OF MY SWAPS. I WOULD ASK ANYONE NOT RECEIVING THEIR SWAP WITHIN A MONTH OF THE SEND BY DATE TO CONTACT ME SO THAT I CAN RESOLVE THE SITUATION. THX!

I like just about any kind of music if it's live. At home, I listen to everything from classic choral music to pop to country to Sarah Brightman to Neil Young. My favourite songs are The Dance and The River by Garth Brooks.

"Dark Victory" and "The Hours" - now that I think about it, both about strong but flawed women...

Law and Order, CSI, Cold Case, Cold Squad, Criminal Minds, documentaries, biographies, true crime, cooking shows, What Not to Wear (I should go on it!), Dancing With the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance, reality tv, anything on TLC/Slice, A&E, Animal Planet, Women's Network, PBS

I love Christmas and, since 1984, have made about 200 ornaments a year. I'm partial to fabric (quilting, sewing, postcards) and thread (embroidery, cross stitch) creations but also like experimenting with all kinds of materials/media. The only things I don't do are knitting/crocheting/tatting and scrapbooking, although I love getting something like this made by others. I love receiving ANYTHING homemade/handmade!

I like to read just about everything. My favourite genres are autobiography/biography, true crime, crafts/sewing/quilting/embroidery, cooking, nature, travel, history, art and just about any true life story. I don't care for fiction generally, but do enjoy historical fiction. I also LOVE children's books, especially quirky, funny ones and those with gorgeous illustrations.

I reserve the right to decide when and why I will give a heart. I will also defend that right for everyone else here on Swap-bot.

While extras that I can use (as per my profile) are appreciated, they do not guarantee a heart. Also, if I give a 5 without a heart, it does not automatically mean I didn't like what I received.

By the same token, I am not looking for hearts when I send extras - and I try to only send extras that I think my partner would like or can use. They are not sent to try and "get" a heart. That is totally up to the receiver to decide.

Late senders please note: If you are going to be late sending me a swap, and don't want to be rated a 3 for it, I would really appreciate if you could let me know no later than the send by date. Play fair with me and I'll play fair with you. Thx! (This does not apply to serious/emergency/life crisis situations.)