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Birthday: January 20
Last Online: September 8, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

I've MOVED! Am now a "southern gal" living in TEXAS, USA, and loving it - I had NO idea it would be so GREEN!

Anyway, I'm still using the library's computers, but this is the "big city" hahaha, so I can be online for an hour or more - I've messaged everyone who MAILS to me, with my new address, so if you are in that group, you should have a message from me by now - (if not, please let me know before sending me anything - thanks)

anyway, now back to my profile -

Hello. My name is Mary, and I'm just relocated, as I wrote - from the north country where I was closer to the grandkids, almost following them south, where THEY transplanted to southern California -

I especially enjoy the beautiful scenery and friendly people here, and am looking forward to getting my bearings - I might even have to acquire a Texan accent! I am divorced, since becoming disabled 12 years ago, and now I focus on my crafts and hobbies, and keeping up with all my penpals!

I collect old photos, old postmarks, "unusual" crafting things, like bamboo tiles, scrabble pieces, cute charms, colored glass, stickers, stamps, etc. Ephemera, old "papers", penpals (I have 32 now), fancy/fun writing papers, wallpaper pieces, hand-made cards, ATC's (I'm new at that). I also am a stamp collector, so enjoy any kind of stamps you put on your envelopes.

Favorite Music

David Lanz is my absolute favorite (new age piano), other piano instrumentals, anyone playing Mozart or Schubert. I also play and teach piano, so any Sontina Album or David Lanz sheet music.

Favorite Movies

Just about any movies on Hallmark or Lifetime TV, Mighty Ducks, The Usual Suspects, Shawshank Redemption, Sound of Music, Mr. Mom, Mrs. Winterbourne, All of Me, Nothing to Lose, Taking Care of Business, Ruthless People, What About Bob. (as you can see, a variety, but I like most anything comic, or drama, but NOT horror or gory)

Favorite Television

Legal Dramas (Law & Order, CSI, etc.), Ice Skating, Little House, Highway to Heaven, Animal Planet, HGTV, Quilting and Decorating programs.

Favorite Crafts

quilting, crazy quilting, embroidery, beading, knitting, crocheting, tatting, Temari (Japanese embroidered thread balls), paper-crafting, crafts using "unusual" items like bamboo tiles or other.

I'm new to ATC's, but am quickly becoming addicted! Home-made cards, envies, embellishments, etc.

(Hobbies also include stamp collecting and penpalling, so please send a nice stamp on any swaps. Thanks!)

Ratings

Linuxwitch rated for Tiny paper scraps on Feb 14, 2008
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sungazer rated for RR USA Journal Swap #3 on Sep 30, 2007
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Cristen2007 rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jul 21, 2007
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Comment: Thank you very much!
pinkkitten82 rated for Ratings Booster on Jun 28, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for everything! I love it! Especially the kitten card! :)
bobosgirl rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 24, 2007
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Moominbrooke rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 21, 2007
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Narya rated for Handmade Bookmarks on Jun 19, 2007
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Comment: I loved everything! Thanks a lot!
user5512 rated for Ratings Booster on Jun 18, 2007
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Comment: It arrived just fine. Thank you so much for the wonderful package
Chinita rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 11, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for the ATC-great! And thanks for the extra bits too!
user2740 rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 10, 2007
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Comment: Great job!
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Comment: Great cards and stickers. Thanx so much. ~PHH
vintageprincess rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 7, 2007
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Comment: Very nice. Loved the hand coloring and thanks for the extra papers.
alwaysjoy rated for Round Robin USA Journal Swap #1 on Jun 7, 2007
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cindynvb rated for ATC MEGA swap! on Jun 1, 2007
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artunderastar rated for Handmade Bookmarks on May 29, 2007
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Comment: thanks for the neat bookmark and extras as well!
user3457 rated for spare sticker swap #5 on May 28, 2007
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Comment: I read why you had a double-batch go out, I hope you are in good health now and everything has settled down, Thank you!
alwaysjoy rated for ATC MEGA swap! on May 27, 2007
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Beckster rated for ATC MEGA swap! on May 27, 2007
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Comment: Thanks!
SnaughtyGirl rated for Handmade Bookmarks on May 26, 2007
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Comments

SharonF on Jan 25, 2008:

Mary, Happy Belated Birthday! I had a wonderful time with doing the altered books.

Sharon F

CajunLady on Nov 20, 2007:

Thank you for the comment. I did have fun doing the swap after all that happened!

user7052 on May 27, 2007:

Mary, Just a note to say THANK YOU for being such an awesome swap host in your FAST Turnaround swap! Your notes in the discussion forum of the swap, and your periodic emails are simply wonderful! You do an amazing job of staying on top of the swap and all of us participants! If I ever get brave enough to host a swap myself, I'm going to do so by your great example of how to be the "best" of swap hosts:-)) HUGS!!!! Pam

E11enT on May 21, 2007:

Mary - you are simply the best! You have inspired, lead, cheered on and challenged us all in the round robin journal swaps. Thanks to your continued contact the swap I'm in with you is running like a charm. Not so for others - but that's another story. I'm watching for your swaps now - I want to be associated with you!

Queenbee on May 21, 2007:

The Round Robin Journal Swaps have been so much fun! Mary is an excellent coordinator and I would be happy to sign up for any swap she hosts.

user3457 on May 3, 2007:

What a sweet sticker swap package I received today. SO sute! I really loved the tag you made and the googly eyed zebra. Fun. Thank you so much.

user5486 on Apr 27, 2007:

Hi Mary...

Sorry about the blank comment. The baby (who isn't quite a baby anymore. He is 2.) was trying to help send the message. I am so happy that you always like the stuff I send you in swaps. I love getting your name.

Would you be interested in penpalling? I noticed it as one of your hobbies as mine...Since you are my southern nieghbor maybe we could meet up on day in Mobridge...

Love, Kimmie

lvpoohbr2 on Apr 25, 2007:

I noticed you listed tatting as one of your favorite crafts. I have tried to learn. My mom, grandma and great-grandma all tatted. I just can't seem to get the hang of it. I would love to carry on the tradition someday. Ü

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