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ralphawilson

ralphawilson
Date Joined: November 23, 2009
Last Online: November 2, 2022
Birthday: September 20, 1949
Country: United States
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About Me

San Francisco retired guy, married, grown daughter and two grandkids, plus one cat.

Worked in the software industry as a technical publications manager (and tech writer). Don't miss commuting, but do miss the daily social interactions. I love photography (take a look at the web site), designing things, collecting fountain pens & writing letters and postcards. I own a 95-year-old house that always needs work.

My life has taken a new turn in the last year or so as I've become a full-time caregiver. That's on top of the pandemic. I try to keep up personal interests and pleasures as I also have to take on more chores and deal with my partner's health issues. I've learned to value my letter and postcard friends even more than before.

I have a new interest in gardening, something I never cared much about before. There are many pleasures to it, frustrations as well, but the thing that's most important is thinking about the future. Planting seeds now to blossom in four or six months seems to add some optimism that was in short supply.

If we meet through a swap, I'd be happy to extend our connection with a letter or two (or more). Thanks for reading this far!

Favorite Music

All over the place, especially kind of weird and experimental stuff that most folks hate.

Favorite Television

The Crown, Fleabag, Gentleman Jack, Jeopardy, Gardener's World. Guilty pleasures: Survivor, Golden State Warriors games.

Ratings

AnneliesV rated for Vintage tourist card #29 on Nov 10, 2022
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Comment: No letter & no communication.
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Comment: Thanks for the swap and the postcards. I enjoyed reading about your journey to Swap-bot. I came here from Postcrossing. Yesterday, I received a fist-full of mail from the USPS, including this and 26 other swaps. Four or five were postmarked in November. ne, Nov. 6th.
Chantica rated for Free Theme ATC Swap on Dec 21, 2021
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Comment: Thank you I received the ATC that you sent. Very Picasso inspired nicely done. I like the wood veneer as well. Thank you and hope you have a great holiday.
kssunlover1947 rated for Cardboard Y swap on Dec 14, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for resending this card. I liked both of them even though the first was not what was called for.
myancey rated for Cardboard Y swap on Nov 30, 2021
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Comment: Received your swap today and sent a message here and an email. Thanks for the send
MzNaviG rated for 2 page Letter #6 on Nov 27, 2021
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Comment: I loved reading your letter! Thank you! I’ll be writing back soon!
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Comment: I am thrilled to receive this lot of real photography post cards. Thank you. It made my day. These are in excellent condition. I shall respond when I catch up with my busy schedule.
Response: Thanks so much! Rec'd a nice bundle of lovely cards from you today--beautiful oldies. You'll be hearing from me!
XoStarfieldXo rated for 2021/1 Page Letter #31 on Nov 1, 2021
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Comment: This was such a wonderful letter (with beautiful paper and handwriting), and I want to thank you so much for sharing these parts of your life with me! I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. I do have some experience in that area. It was so wonderful to hear about your hobbies as well (and I love Obvious Child!). I'd love to stay pen pals if you're up for it! Let me know whenever you get a chance. In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful season full of letters and abstract art making :)
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Comment: Thanks for the letter! I will reply in a while :)
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Comment: Beautiful writing. It was lovely to read. Thank you
Poftoffel rated for Profile Based ATC on Apr 6, 2020
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Comment: Thank you, I’m sorry I misunderstood your art as all expressions of it are valid.
BrandiAlexander rated for 1-INCH of PCs MAR 2020 on Apr 6, 2020
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Comment: Thank You
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Comment: Thank you Ralph! I enjoyed your selection, especially the Swedish stamps likely drawn by children. Also the postcard showing Jack Stauffacher's work is very much to my liking. I wish you every fortune and all the best!
9O96O rated for DIY Postcards #4 on Feb 13, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the gift of sharing your art. Simple, effective, intriguing. Mona in pieces. I love postcards created by the sender. Thanks so much Ralph.
2Hearts rated for Butt Ugly Post Card Swap 2020 on Feb 11, 2020
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Comment: Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you!!
snailmaillover rated for Winter PC USA on Feb 4, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard :D Hope you get some rain, we’re expecting snow tomorrow.
NRGordon rated for I'm Lonesome For A Vintage Postcard on Jan 21, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the nice vintage PC. It is fun to see what places looked like decades ago and, where one can, to compare it to how they look now.
Hirka rated for 📬 Postcard penpals 📬 on Nov 8, 2019
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Comment: Thank you very much for the postcard!

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Comments

skwerl81 on Dec 12, 2009:

Hi there! I saw your comment on the cemetery photo swap and I'm just wondering which cemetery in Queens you were at when you were asked not to take photos. I live in Queens too, so just curious! Thanks :)

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