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Postcard Penpals International

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Swap Coordinator:goodgollymissmolly (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Postcards 
Number of people in swap:49
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:August 5, 2009
Date items must be sent by:August 15, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

While I love penpalling, meeting new people, receiving mail and sending correspondence, I don't always have the time to write long letters. Often postcards or short note cards have to do. I am imagining in this day and age, others are in the same boat as me. Via this swap, you will be paired with one partner whom you will send an introductory postcard to, beginning your short format penpalship.

International. Open to newbies with completed profiles. Experienced swappers must be rated 4.75 or better. No recent no-sends, or else risk being banned prior to swap start.

Once partners are assigned, you will send one postcard to your partner telling them as much as you can about yourself within the confines of a postcard. Be sure to include your full return address or at least your swap-bot ID so that your new penpal will have a way to get in touch with you via message here, should you run out of room before you fit your address on your card. Don't forget to include the name of the swap on the postcard.

Hopefully this will be the start of some new, great, lasting friendships!

Discussion

cleopatra 07/29/2009 #

This is such a clever idea ! I'm so excited.

ladeiraven 08/ 1/2009 #

You know I love writing letters and such to penpals. I used to have a bunch from different countries both e-mail and snail mail. We wrote to each other for years and with the changing e-mail companies and people moving I have lost touch with all of them. I am glad that you are hosting this swap and I would love to have a new penpal. I am with you about lasting friendships. I am looking forward to it. Thanks

ladeiraven 08/ 1/2009 #

When will we know who are partners are for this swap? I'm real anxious to get started on this swap. Thank you

scalpelplease05 08/ 1/2009 #

Where's my partners?!?!? I'm soooo bored! :)

scalpelplease05 08/ 1/2009 #

Scuse me... "Where are my partners?" ;)

Magickspirit51 08/ 1/2009 #

HI, looks like from previous notes posted that eveveryone is anxiously awaiting their partners. Will you be assigning therm soon? The deadline to send the postcards is 8/7?

craftymama06 08/ 2/2009 #

I too am looking forward to making a "new friend"..

lageodesign 08/ 2/2009 #

When will we know who our partner is? It's already the 2nd and I will be going on vacation in the next couple of days...

mellyrose89 08/ 2/2009 #

I hope we get our partner soon!!!

ladeiraven 08/ 2/2009 #

I hope everything is okay with the coordinator of this swap as we have not heard anything about who are swap partners are. I am getting anxious about this as the deadline is August 7th, and so we now have only five more days before the deadline. Which means the post cards still have to be filled out before being mailed. So I hope we hear something very soon.

scalpelplease05 08/ 2/2009 #

I've read this hosts ratings and profile... perhaps she is sick or something is wrong with her mother... Does anyone know how to get swap-bot to assign instead of the coordinator??

moxsapphir 08/ 2/2009 #

Well, since you're supposed to tell as much about yourself as possible, I do have my postcard ready to go. She hasn't logged in since the 26th - it has been 8 days. I hope all is all right.

straycat911 08/ 2/2009 #

I also hope she's all right and her mom as well! I'll have to drop from the swap shortly if partners aren't assigned as I'm going on vacation. I'll check back tomorrow.

straycat911 08/ 3/2009 #

I'm afraid I'll be dropping from this swap -- I will be out of town beginning tomorrow and won't be able to participate. Please let me know if anyone hosts a similar swap later in the summer!

ladeiraven 08/ 3/2009 #

I'd rather wait to have our partners assigned before I fill out my postcard, just in case the swap is canceled. I know that she sounds worried about her mom, and if it were me that would be the only thing that would be on my mind. I hope her mom is okay, and my warmest wishes go out to her.

roseparade 08/ 3/2009 #

i hope everything is alright!

also, in case she doesn't return and people are still interested in this swap, I've made a remake of it if people want to join:

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/42422?new=1

the same rules apply, if anyone is interested please join! i do this because i've already filled out my postcard and am excited to have a new pen-pal. of course, if she returns, i will be deleting my swap.

denisecouser 08/ 3/2009 #

i am still interested in this swap too. i didn't realize she had concerns about her mom so i will be patient.

ladeiraven 08/ 3/2009 #

I am still interested in the swap, and would hate to drop out. But I will give it a couple more days to see if there is any word. I think that if she was able to she would let us know what is going on. But she may be pre-occupied right now with more important stuff.

CrazyOutdoorPrincess 08/ 4/2009 #

I am leaving for the hospital this morning but I should be back by friday to mail it out. Im sorry to my partner, but the doc is going to induce me into labor and i dont know how long i may be in the hospital. thank you.

goodgollymissmolly 08/ 5/2009 #

I am so sorry. My mom is near death and in inpatient hospice. I apologize, but my mind has been completely devoted to her and my family. I have been living at the hospital. I have extended swap dates and will send partners today.

lageodesign 08/ 5/2009 #

Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear about your mom! Family should always come first and I am sure everyone will understand!

jillian 08/ 6/2009 #

GGMM, V.sorry to hear about your Mom. You& your family are in my thoughts& prayers. Take care-jillian.

goodgollymissmolly 08/17/2009 #

Thank you for the thoughtful wishes everyone. I really appreciate your kindness so very much. xoxo

sherrieanettetrue 08/18/2009 #

I am so confused. i got an email saying i had been dropped now i get one saying i was supposed to send one?? who do i send it to?

amy79 08/19/2009 #

Sorry, I sent this last week, just forgot to confirm that I did!

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