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chuysgirl

chuysgirl
Date Joined: February 16, 2009
Last Online: November 28, 2011
Birthday: December 12, 1945
Country: United States

About Me

Proud, bustin' my buttons, 65 y.y. (years young) grandmother to my 5 y.o. rascal of a granddaughter, Asha. Have one daughter, one sister, 2 loyal friends, many acquaintances, and my tall, dark, handsome senior-citizen cat, Louie. In the past have done prison outreach, mentoring for a homeless family, been activity aide at a hospital, have contacted lots of "lady heroes" as a member of Soldiers' Angels, and currently am active with Adopt a US Soldier. Retired as of 10/16/2009 -- YAY! About to take my 3rd cruise (to the Mexican Riviera) in October. Quirky sense of humor. I'll always laugh with you, never at you. Judgment's not a big part of my vocabulary. Trust? You've got it right off the bat; your actions determine whether or not you keep it.

Love thrift shops, journalling, adding to intention board; not necessarily in that order. Also, have a real jones for the Internet.

Favorite Music

Diana Krall rules. Los Temerarios (Si Tu Te Vas), Kumbia Kings (Los Duetos); Soul, R&B, Alternative, Classical, Rock and Roll, Il Divo (not sure what category they fit into, but they can be my boytoys anytime). Cannot abide chants of any type, scatting or really loud head-banging stuff.

Favorite Books

Non-Fiction (Self-Help, Women's Health), Fiction (no Romance please). Iris Johansen's suspense novels are my guilty pleasure and, currently, the 4 books of The Twilight Saga -- still haven't read "Breaking Dawn" only 'cause I don't want to be done with these just yet.

Favorite Movies

Anything with Johnny Depp or Cate Blanchett. Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Atonement, Brokeback Mountain, The Duchess, Leaving Las Vegas, Dark Knight, Passage to India, Enchanted April, Pride and Prejudice, Howard's End.

Favorite Television

True Blood FANATIC -- Bill = yum. Weeds, Dexter, Nurse Jackie, Survivor, Amazing Race, The Biggest Loser, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, PBS, Tyra Banks, America's Top Model, Gordon Ramsay, Cold Case, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Dancing with the Stars, Saving Grace.

Favorite Crafts

Scrapbooking, ATC's, and whimsey jars.

Things I Like to Collect

POSTCARDS: State-wise, I need the following -- Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, New York, West Virginia and Wyoming. For others, your choice.

Hummingbirds: No, not the critter. Already have several ornaments, a desk clock, framed pictures, windchimes (3) and that's what my screensaver is currently. There's a story behind this which I'll save for another time.

Cat and ocean-related Figurines: Ceramic, glass and wood.

Chicano/Brown Pride items: No, I'm not Chicana but this is an homage to my bf. I'm pretty much open to ideas on this.

Stickers: No Kawaii or Hello Kitty please, as I'm really maxed out on these. Really like anything Mrs. Grossman or Disney-related.

Bollywood (Anything): I was a fan even before "Slumdog Millionaire" kicked butt at the Academy Awards. Have sat through many a 2-3 hour Hindi movie (with subtitles, of course).

Twilight stuff: Edward and Bella give forever an even better twist.

Dragonflies now intrigue me, so I guess I'll start collecting almost anything related to them.

Special Request!!

I would appreciate not receiving any #1 ratings unless you've first checked with me as to whether or not the item is on the way. In case of items that "disappear" en route (which happened on something I sent) I'd like a chance to make things right. Thanks so much.

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks!
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Comment: Thanks for all the cards. The cows reminded me of one of my chores growing up,Canadian Rockies are beautiful,the beautiful gorge in OR, and all the others are special. Thanks so much.
Response: Glad I hit a few you really like.
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Comment: thank you so much
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Comment: Thanks! I love the card with records!Happy Summer!
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard. How neat that it came from Israel. :)
Response: Gracias for that wonderful rating. Have been trading p'cards on one forum or another for years now, and it feels good to make a "right" choice.
michelle1016 rated for sticker scavenger hunt on Feb 27, 2011
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funkypeacenik rated for Music:1PC/1Partner-Quick on Feb 25, 2011
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Comment: Received an ad instead of a PC. I wouldn't have minded but the bands listed on the add blow and the art work was crappy.
PansySuz rated for Cat ATC Anything Feline-Related on Jan 24, 2010
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Comment: Nothing ever received :( Replied to message that it wasn't received and could have been due to Canada Post. Nothing after that. Will be more than happy to change rating if a resend is sent.
Response: I feel this is an unfair rating in light of the fact that I sent you 4 messages re this swap with the last one being on 10/12. I specifically asked if you'd rec'd it and offered to send another if you hadn't. You never replied, so how was I to know you didn't get it.
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suepier rated for Helena8664's 2 Answers Email Survey on Nov 1, 2009
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sweetthay rated for FAIRY GIFT SURPRISE on Oct 16, 2009
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Comment: Thank you SO MUCH! I am so sorry it took me a long time to rate you. The package you sent me was so very special and I am in love with the fairy...
donnasaurus1 rated for A-Z Treasure Swap on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thankyou for the lovely selection of A-Z items.
oziloulou rated for Dog ATC Series: Basset Hounds on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the cute doggie
clebeans rated for Twilight-ATCs on Oct 11, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the so cool ATC you sent me. I love it very much
suepier rated for Baker's Dozen Postcard Swap on Oct 11, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the card.
boriquaz rated for Twilight-ATCs on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: love the atc very cute. thanks so much
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Tinker60 rated for Dog ATC Series: Westies on Oct 5, 2009
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Comment: Very cute. . I love the fairy : )
coolcamaro rated for Places I've Been - June on Sep 26, 2009
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Comments

raven on Nov 30, 2009:

atc

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

MrsAnnaSue on Oct 23, 2009:

Thank you for my wonderful birthday wishes!

Anna

raven on Aug 5, 2009:

Click for a shortcut welcome

Thanks for joining us...Hope you enjoy the group

Love2Teach on Jun 10, 2009:

Thanks for joining my muffin recipe swap! Happy swapping!

maysparkles on Apr 18, 2009:

title For the fabulous snack time swap parcel that you send me! x

straycat911 on Apr 8, 2009:

So glad you got the tea at last! Thanks very much for the heart!

Simone on Mar 1, 2009:

hank you for joining the Love Movies Swap

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