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dakotadee

dakotadee
Date Joined: June 30, 2009
Last Online: December 2, 2024
Birthday: March 31
Country: United States

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I am married with 1 daughter and 1 grand daughter, 4 fur kids..( 2 fat cats and 1 skinny yarn loving cat . ornery cat crossed the rainbow at 18 yrs old ) We added an other wild kittie to the household.(don't think he is really wild as he loves belly rubs).

I retired in 2016 and now just a full time caregiver for my hubby. I love swapping but sometimes taking care of my hubby gets in way of my rating,ect. A gentle reminder please when I am late on rating.

With hubby needing more attention, I am limiting how many swaps I do so I can get them out on time. I am open to private swaps.If we talked about one but I didn't get back to you, recontact me. If hubby is being more challenging, I go into survival mode and forget my fun stuff.

Traveling now is on respite time...no worries about hubby then.:)

About Me

I'm a Christian. I like sewing with fabric creating quilts out of other people's leftovers. Most of my quilts go out to local needs.

I was a Girl Scout Troop leader from 1993 to 2019. I am born and raised in South Dakota growing up on a farm.I still live in SD. I have 5 sisters and 1 brother with 11 nieces and nephews and 3 great nephews.

10/30/2020 I lost the addy for 2 of my penpals. A gal in Australia and a gal in Texas. If you read this, contact me as I want to continue to write. the covid sent me in a tail spin and I lost your addys. :(

My respite time is spend going on guided tours creating a ton of pictures for 'wish I could create' paintings.

2019 respite was Iceland. Loved the country...air is so clean there!! saw the Northern lights..:)

My 2022 respite trip was Israel in July. (a bucket list item) Beautiful country in a desert way.There is so much history. After hearing hebrew spoken for a week, hearing english at home felt weird. I would go back to visit again if able.

Hawaiian cruise, Feb, 2023 respite trip was a great trip. Well worth waiting a couple of years to get there. The islands are very green and warm. Seeing wild chickens running around seems weird in my eyes.

Ireland, Aug, 2023 respite trip. Ireland is a beautiful country with very narrow roads

. Alaska Aug,2024 respite trip. My 50th state to visit. Beautiful land.Ate my fill of salmon...lol. The only bad part of it was my knee giving out..replacement time is here.:(

Favorite Music

I like the music from the 70's, ethic music and christian .

Favorite Television

When I watch TV, it is CSI type shows. Trying to figure out how they do the lab work interest me. Also seeing 'lab rats' taking down criminals is so funny to me as a former 'lab rat'.

I also like to watch home improvement shows that center on upcycling things. Gives me ideas that are affordable to do.too.

Favorite Crafts

I love work with fabric..creating something of beauty and usefulness from scraps. The scraps make cool kid bags, pencil pouches for operation Christmas Child boxes, book covers and warm quilts for local needs. Sewing calms my soul.

I like to do crazy quilting with beads, lace & ribbons ect but that is in the summer. The cold here makes my hands hurt too much then.

I love using cotton yarn to make clothes and afghans for myself and family members who can't wear synthetic threads. The leftovers become wash cloths. Any color will work. I use yarn gotten in Good Will or rummages to make loom knit hats that are given away. The leftovers are put into colorful afghans that are also given away.

I took up painting after becoming an empty nester. Now that I am retired ..painting time is harder due to hubby's needs increasing.

fun stuff

I love beads, buttons, yarn,ribbons and fabric.

COLLECTION Funny goofy postcards

local color postcards map cards Postcards showing paintings national parks,

(love what you send as long as it is not x rated) As traveling gets harder for my husband, armchair travel by postcards is the way I fill my wandering spirit. At times now during respite time..I take bus tours now.

I love to get small coins and canceled stamps from international trades.

Lately I am finding goofy postcards funny...like the state bird is a 'skitter'. LOL. Or as an example...bears loving more tourists as they are tasty. One that I got in northern Michigan with gals in long johns posing as swim suit models give me a laugh.

In fabric swaps...I lean towards brights but can use all colors in my sewing

not wanted stuff

I am allergic to all perfumes, peanut butter, coffee and artificial sweeteners. Also can't eat wheat products now. My allergies...the gift that keeps on giving. :( So please do not send me any of these.) Please no Santa Claus's

I now can't handle wool yarn. It is very hard to breath around it. :(

for yarn swaps that make personal wear items, they need to be made of cotton please. Hobby Lobby carries a nice wt cotton that works up like a dream.... If it touches the skin, I need cotton. The rest is very uncomfortable for me to wear.

Ratings

LindaW rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Dec 2, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful Christmas card and postcards.
lovesmail rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Dec 2, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the card and cute kitten PC. :) Merry Christmas!
momto8cats rated for A giveaway of happy mail 2024 on Dec 1, 2024
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Comment: What a fun swap!
hjbcats rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Nov 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you :)
ericabella rated for A giveaway of happy mail 2024 on Nov 30, 2024
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Comment: Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!
TishaAnn rated for Bible Study on Deliverance on Nov 30, 2024
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Comment: Hi Dee. I enjoyed your study answers as it strengthens my knowledge. And I liked hearing about your cats and chickens. Have a blessed Christmas!
Amy528 rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Nov 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the card and postcards! Merry Christmas!
inoracam rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Nov 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the pretty card and the postcard!
aero rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Nov 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the Christmas card and all the extras🎄Holiday Blessings and Good Cheer your way🤶
dalbright rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Nov 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the holiday cheer and the beautiful water color postcards too! ❤️merry Christmas! -Debbie
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Comment: It was nice to receive a card that was part of you om's collection--thank you.
AliceH rated for Let’s get crafty #28 on Nov 27, 2024
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Comment: Wow! Thank you for the lovely and full of beautiful stuff junk journal. I also like to create junk journals so I definitely enjoyed all the pages of yours. I hope to fill it with Christmas memories. I also enjoyed reading your letter. Thanks again for the big smile on my face when I opened your letter and went through all the journal pages :)
Response: I am glad you like my creation. It was hard for me to leave room to write. lol Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. thank you for the heart
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your answers to the Bible study and for the postcards. I love the nativity one... I collect them!
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Comment: what a wonderful, detailed letter. Thank you for sharing. And thank you for giving those cats a home. also, the warmth in your letter was much more obvious than any spelling errors. God bless.
LauraM540 rated for Cover The Envelope 💌 #6 USA on Nov 2, 2024
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Comment: Cute envie! Thanks for the goodies!
Stastny1965 rated for Lets get crafty #26 Halloween on Oct 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely cards & goodies! I like them alot. Hope you are on the mend & feel better soon!
Response: I am now walking with a cane inside. Can also drive as it is my left knee replaced. I just have to time when I take pain pills. Thank you for the heart
LindaW rated for The Prayer Circle #49 on Oct 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for praying for my husband and I.
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Comment: I like the stars too! Thanks for the fun “chunk!” xo
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Comment: Thanks for the great chunk! My husband loves cream soda but I have always liked root beer more. At least the packaging was cute even if the soda was dispointing lol. I admit I have purcahsed a few things because the box would make a great chuck. I am jealous of your fall arriving. It is starting to cool down some here but not enough just yet.
Response: I like root beer better than cream too. Am trying different tastes. thank you for the heart
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Comment: Thanks for the card! I have one of these knifes too. I was looking for a good way to make more salads and the internet said this was great and it wasn't wrong. I love that thing but I still need to eat more salad, lol. I hope your knee replacement goes well. It doesn't sound fun but like you said in 4 months or so I'm sure you will be feeling better and glad it's done.

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Comments

LindaW on Mar 30, 2022:

Hope you have a blessed Birthday!🎂

Starwatcher on Oct 3, 2021:

Congratulations on getting over 1000 hearts so far! Happy swapping!

simplykaren on Dec 13, 2020:

thank you

Thank you for your sympathy!♥

BlueberryLady on Dec 25, 2019:

Merry Christmas and have a Wonderful New Year!!

manders2280 on Jan 19, 2018:

My favorite simple pizza dough recipe:
http://markbittman.com/dinner-with-bittman-pizza-dough/
I make calzone with this dough too, filled with spinach (10oz. frozen, thawed in a colander, and squeezed dry), ricotta, a little parmesan, and an egg. My husband likes a calzone with spaghetti sauce on the side; I like it plain.

Jenicat on Mar 31, 2017:

Thank you for the card. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Jenicat on Mar 31, 2017:
mebanham on Mar 26, 2017:

Thank you for the birthday card. My day didnt start bright but it definatley turned bright when i opened your card. Happy birthday xx

MissPaula on Mar 22, 2017:

Thanks for the sparkleicious birthday card! Hope your day is delightful!

bjmonroe on Nov 23, 2016:

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