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arcticmermaid

arcticmermaid
Birthday: May 19, 1945
Last Online: August 28, 2008
Country: USA

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy scrapbooking. I love working with papers, stickers, alphabets, photos, ephemera, etc. I look forward to doing similar projects with ATCs, bookmarks - small projects.

About Me

I live in Fairbanks,Alaska, have 2 grown children, and 2 not-so-grown daschunds. I am lucky enough to have a son-in-law that I could not love more if he were mine. I have a large circle of long-time friends who continue to be a blessing to me everyday.

I enjoy traveling, especially to historic places. Beaches, too, have their own allure.

Reading is a passion that takes me places - both through time and space.

Favorite Books

My all time favorite series is the Didius Falco series by Lindsey Robinson. Our hero is a private eye in ancient Rome. The books are hilarious and informative. A wonderful read - and re-read! I enjoy the mystery genre, especially the historical ones.

I must confess that JRR Tolkein has never rung my bell, despite years of almost constant lobbying by my college roommate. She tried to suck me in with THE HOBBIT but I continue to resist. Needless to say the RING trilogy is completely lost on me. We still remain friends despite this obvious failing on my part.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, THE ILIAD, THE ODESSEY - these are books I re-read periodically.

I enjoy a variety of non-fiction, too. One of my favorites is LONGITUDE by Dava Sobel. Again, my love of history raises its shaggy head. I recently read IN COLD BLOOD. I had put off reading it for years due to the subject matter. Imagine my surprise when I found it to be a beautiful book. Love all of Jane Austen.

Favorite Movies

A pet peeve is movies that butcher wonderful books. I know cinema is a different medium. Sometimes one does not translate well to the the other. I think TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is an exception. Love both the movie and the book. Enjoy the art of cinema. Like the Hitchcock films. THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SOME LIKE IT HOT - great! I still miss Marilyn Monroe. Have watched the A&E production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE dozens of times. Large chunks of the dialogue are plucked out directly from the book. Hard to see how you can do justice to Jane Austen in under 5 hours!!

Odds and Ends

I have a mermaid collection that has taken on a life of its own. I have pictures, ormnaments, mirrors, statues, mercats, mermen, merhorses - all things "mer".

Prefer tea (bags and loose) to coffee but drink coffee to wake up.

Don't care for sci-fi but love the art often associated with it.

Have waaaaay too much scrapbooking material - but love every scrap of it!

Crazy about my dogs.

About Christmas...

I am a total NUT when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I usually have about 5 theme trees and then any thing else that comes to hand. Some of my themes: Uncle Sam, Mexico, underwater(on an upsidedown tree), single colored trees, peacocks, Mardi Gras, angels, Victorian, Toys, ice/frost, Santa Claus. In addition to ornaments, I use flowers, stuffed animals - anything that will go w/my theme. I'm always looking for new themes.

Ratings

fattiephatster rated for Foreign Language ATC on Oct 2, 2008
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USSANGELL rated for Vellum ATC on Sep 17, 2008
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SamiE rated for Foreign Language ATC on Sep 12, 2008
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SamiE rated for 9 ATC challenge on Aug 15, 2008
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Comment: Great cards and thanks for the goodies.....
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Comment: Loooove the ATC, thankyou so much! :D I am going to find a little frame for it and keep it near my computer. :)
sewcrazy rated for Your Partners Swap-Bot name ATC on Jul 31, 2008
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Comment: You hit the nail on the head, a very personal ATC. I love it. Thanks so much for everything.
orcasong rated for Ancient Civilization ATC swap on Jul 27, 2008
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Comment: I love the card and extras! And that's so cool you got to take a Nile cruise!
happypup rated for NewsPaper ATC swap on Jul 23, 2008
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Comment: I really love how you did these atcs... the north pole rentals are so cool! thanks for the extra papers too :)
sagobrandt rated for NewsPaper ATC swap on Jul 22, 2008
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Comment: I loved your ATC cards. The one with the Van is so cool, and thanks for the extras.
goodie2shoes rated for Ancient Civilization ATC swap on Jul 18, 2008
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Comment: great card!! I would love to get to Egypt; don't know if I could brave that long of a flight though...thank you for the goddies that you sent, also :) I will put them to good use--happy swapping
cafras rated for Oriental/Asian ATC on Jul 17, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Peggy. I happen to have been born in the year of the snake (not that I like them. I just didn't have any choice in the matter )
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Comment: Hello Peggy, Thanks for the lovely pink /red ATC's that arrived today. They are both great. We are gaining daylight! I lived in Iceland for 4 years, so I know about heaps of light. Do you live in Fairbanks all year? Thanks for all the extra little bits, Ruth
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Comment: I got my cards, thank you so much, they are beautiful and I love all the extra goodies, so kind of you : )
barbie1950 rated for Oriental/Asian ATC on Jul 14, 2008
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Comment: Peggy, WOW what a fantastic package. Your ATC cards were awesome. I am so happy that you got my name... Love the extra card and lovely papers.. Thank you for a special swap.
agonysdecay rated for Oriental/Asian ATC on Jul 14, 2008
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Comment: Peggy!! Thanks so much for such gorgeous cards! You did a really good job on them ;) You have some of the paper I used on mine! Thanks so much for all the nice alterable extras, they will find a good home here!!
anrtist rated for Black and White ATC's on Jul 11, 2008
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Comment: thanx. cc
Lilian rated for "Just for You" Bookmarks on Jul 9, 2008
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Comment: Ohmy! What a gorgeous bookmark i received today from you! It's so beautiful, did you make it yourself? i guess yes hahaha! Thank you so much! & your note put a smile on my face, really :) The extra papers and the extra strass stickers rock! Thank you again Peggy! hugs.
lizm rated for FACE ATC on Jul 9, 2008
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Comment: great atcs peggy,i loved the yellow owl it really made me laugh,thanks for a great swap lizxx
Response: I'm so glad you laughed! Not everyone "gets" me... Thx
travelgirl rated for FACE ATC on Jul 8, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Peggy!
Lawrence rated for "Just for You" Bookmarks on Jul 5, 2008
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Comment: Love it peggy. I'll sure use it. Lawrence

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Comments

MissThundercat on Oct 27, 2008:

hi! i've noticed you have been absent in a while and i hope all is ok? i sent you the vellum ATC a long while ago. i hope you got them safely. take care! i hope you'll be able to join in swapbot soon again. and that the reason of being absent is nothing too serious. xoxox

raven on Jul 26, 2008:

welcome

Thank you for joining the Monthly ATC Swappers Group...Once this group really gets started I just know that we will all have lots of fun here...

Lilian on Jul 9, 2008:

Thank you for your snowy bookmark, i just want to let you a comment too, i love it! :D

raven on Jun 22, 2008:

Thank you for joining my Newspaper ATC swap..I hope you have fun ...

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biomaverick on May 13, 2008:

Hi, your quoteccard ATCs are on their way =)

jennyknitstoo on Apr 9, 2008:

Thank you for joining my blue ATC Swap.

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