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Last Online: September 27, 2023 Birthday: August 10 Country: United States |
Hi, I am a definite snail mail addict. I love both sending and receiving mail. I have never not sent a swap and appreciate when someone tells me if a swap doesn't arrive. I have resent swaps with no problems, just am not psychic that something didn't arrive. I also rate all swaps the day they arrive.
I'm a Southern California native, married, mother of two and grandmother of three. I am retired! I retired twelve years ago and love every minute of my life. Still wondering when I had the time to work as I have so much I enjoy doing and not enough time to complete everything. I especially love writing pen pals and would love to hear from you. Just send me a note for my address. I love cooking, baking, reading, making cards and about anything else I am doing. I enjoy anything to do with Christmas. I always enjoy making at least one gift for each member of my family. This year there are lots of crocheted pot holders, some counted cross stitch magnets and a few counted cross stitch bookmarks. I have 21 family members and give each one 25 small gifts as Advent gifts. They are all wrapped in aluminum foil. I shop year round and often put items I receive in swaps in the boxes. I also love sending naked mail and my grandchildren have learned not to be surprised at what arrives in the mail. I live close enough to the original Disneyland to see the nightly fireworks
Miracle on 34th Street, Polar Express
OK, I lack a lot in the talent department but not in the enjoy trying department so I keep having fun trying. I enjoy making envelopes, counted cross stitch, huck weaving, crocheting and want to get back to making note cards. I am just starting ATCs. Actually, haven't made one yet but have the supplies.
Surprises
something unique from your country or part of the U.S.
recipes or cookbooks put out by churches or clubs - used is fine
anything to do with cookies = recipes, cookie cutters, etc.
anything to do with Christmas (OK, I don't consider snowmen to have anything to do with Christmas)
Gingerbread men and anything with Gingerbread men on it
I am a desert rat and wish I could move back to the desert. I love tortoises, cactus, lizards, snakes and anything else that reminds me of the desert.
anything with the Pillsbury Dough Boy on it
favorite colors are any jewel tone.
small counted cross stitch projects, especially Christmas or bookmarks, or 14 count fabric in any color
Something that interests you and will expand my world and knowledge
something small I can give as Christmas gifts
surprises
Anything to do with prejudice or hate.
anything to do with nudity
long dislike lists
gum
washi tape unless it is Christmas related.
memo pads
calendars
Kawaii or other cute things. I'm not a cute person.
then again, I love surprises so most everything is OK
I have joined a lot of post card swaps recently and just realized I never added any post card preferences. Part of the reason is I like most any post card. Preferences though include large letter cards, scenery, pictures of the area where you live or where you like to visit, wild animals, birds and reptiles, or wild flowers. I am not a great fan of art type cards but once in awhile they are good. I have had some great homemade cards however I also have had a few cards that were just stickers slapped on a piece of cardboard. If the latter is what you plan to send, don't waste your postage. I do prefer real stamps on the cards. I also love notes on the cards, something about you and where you live or what is shown on the card. An interesting note and a real stamp usually gets a heart. I prefer my cards to be naked but up to you.
I enjoy giving hearts and and am fairly liberal when i give them. That said, there are a couple of things that won't get you a heart.
First, if you don't spell my name oorrectly I most likely won't give you a heart. Come on, at least pay that much attention to the swap.
Second, if you don't put the swap name on the swap most likely I will be too tired to give you a heart by the time I search for the swap to rate it.
Adding junk. OK, it is fun to find an extra from my wish list in a package but so often I get things I don't want and I just have to throw them out. Please just give me what the swap requires. I have enough of my own junk I don't need yours.
I also love real stamps so they help me want to give hearts.
I llove to read and read most anything except sci-fi fantasy and poetry. Memoirs, historical fiction and memories are my favorite. Just now I'm reading. lot of WW11 books. I also love mysteries and love both Jonathon and Faye Kellerman.
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Comments
Sept RAK - Postcard stamps - Thankyou so much for the stamps!!
Thank you so much for the stamps you sent (in an adorable envelope/library card!) for your RAK #1 this month. It's very generous of you, and I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for the great envelope of fun things to use and craft with. And I love the little bobby pin dangles - so cute. Aloha!
RAKs only - Aug
Thank you so much for the July RAK #3, ten postcard stamps. I have been making a lot of PCs lately, so these will absolutely come in handy. Aloha
Thank you very much for July RAK #6, ten postcard stamps. - Very generous!
Julia, You are so darn generous!! Thank you bunches for the July RAK #5. five forever stamps draw July 17! Postage stamps are like gold at my house so I really appreciated getting them. RAKS ONLY USA
June rak 5 five forever stamps. Thank you. I haven't seen these stamps yet.
Hi Julia; thanks so much for the June RAK #3 Forever stamps. It was a nice surprise to get them & I love the Endangered Species stamps. So very cool!! RAKS ONLY USA
Thanks for the RAK of stamps!! Loved them!! Sorry it took me a few to thank you. I couldn't find your profile. I know you by the name we use in our letters. haha Have a great week!! Stacey