May Secret Pal Swap Sign Up Closed 5-2-11
05-23-2011, 03:23 PM
#1211
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Arma, Kansas
Posts: 3,079
Well, here is a picture of my firmy I received today from gzuslivs. I got a nice bag with tulips, a handmade mug rug in my favorite colors, a needle threader/cutter, lavender hand lotion, a fat quarter with the ocean & boats, and a fat quarter with sea gulls, some background fabric that I needed, a snowman in a jar, a hand made mini coaster pin to wear. It is so tiny, I do not know how she made it. It is really cute. And last but not least, the most wonderful Seattle chocolate milk chocolate bar. It sure is yummy in my tummy, LOL. Thank you very much.
05-23-2011, 03:37 PM
#1212
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MO (the Show Me state)
Posts: 2,947
well grammynan i had to mail my package a little later than i wanted to. and that is because my SP is a red hatter and i wanted to send her something representative of that. i ordered all of her red hat stuff and then had to fashion some of it into other items for her. it took time to search for red hat stuff, order it, receive it, refashion it and mail it out. from her response (crafty_linda_b) it was all worth the effort and the wait hopefully.
all late mailers are not being irresponsible. one of the fabrics i ordered got sent to me late so i waited for it so that i could make the special things that i made. i do however, agree that there are some who just don't keep the commitment, don't mail their packages and don't communicate what is going on either. that i would consider irresponsible.
life does happen while we are all trying to have fun and the rest of us may not know what another person's situation is. hopefully those who are having trouble will at least reach out to the host and relay that. fortunately there are swap angels active that will make sure there is no one who goes without a SP package.
I've been participating in this swap for and entire year and I CANNOT BELIEVE that there are 67 people who haven't sent their packages yet. That's more than 1/3!! The mailing deadline was over a week ago! I sent and received my packages early in the month. So why am I so outraged by this?
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
all late mailers are not being irresponsible. one of the fabrics i ordered got sent to me late so i waited for it so that i could make the special things that i made. i do however, agree that there are some who just don't keep the commitment, don't mail their packages and don't communicate what is going on either. that i would consider irresponsible.
life does happen while we are all trying to have fun and the rest of us may not know what another person's situation is. hopefully those who are having trouble will at least reach out to the host and relay that. fortunately there are swap angels active that will make sure there is no one who goes without a SP package.
Originally Posted by grammynan.[/quote
I've been participating in this swap for and entire year and I CANNOT BELIEVE that there are 67 people who haven't sent their packages yet. That's more than 1/3!! The mailing deadline was over a week ago! I sent and received my packages early in the month. So why am I so outraged by this?
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
05-23-2011, 03:56 PM
#1213
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: east coast of SC
Posts: 1,176
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
We are down to 46 who have not received their package. Better all the time and I still have not heard back from everyone who I send pms to today. So far only one was upset with me and I hope it is just a misunderstanding.
05-23-2011, 04:11 PM
#1214
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Salem Iowa
Posts: 15,666
Originally Posted by Diana Lynne
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
We are down to 46 who have not received their package. Better all the time and I still have not heard back from everyone who I send pms to today. So far only one was upset with me and I hope it is just a misunderstanding.
05-23-2011, 04:11 PM
#1215
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,510
Originally Posted by cannyquilter
Originally Posted by TFquilter
Originally Posted by cannyquilter
well i received my package on Friday but had a very busy weekend so was unable to post although I did pm my swap partner and Lori. A big thanks to LynnC thank you so much for the lovely package 2 diiferent yards of fabric lovely bright sunny colours, I am going to Spain in four weeks and I will have to find time to use them to make myself a beach tote. Sewing machine needles, three packages of buttons which I love, a template for a double wedding ring quilt wow, it seems so complicated but my son is hoping to get married in the next year or two so I could maybe give it a go!! two key rings from Lynn's business she runs (tupperware) which my grandaughters are having great fun with. Some Jelly Belly sweets and Hersey nuggets (which are gone!). Lynn also enclosed a long letter which told me a little about herself which was really nice, it makes a lovely connection. I always enclose a card but I think in future I will send a proper letter as it was so nice to receive one. Hopefully I havent missed anything. i got my husband to take a picture so I will ask him to load it and will try to post it. Lynn if you took a picture feel free to post. Once again thank you so much for the wonderful gifts. I really enjoy these swaps and the challenge involved in putting together a good package within the budget. i hope they are going to continue as I have built up quite a stash of things to send out so that I only have to make something personal and can then get my package sent out earlier. To the person waiting on this month's parcel from me I will post again once I have checked on the tracking. I know it was in customs but often I dont get any more information on the tracking until it is delivered. Eileen
Hi Elaine
Have checked on package, still not through customs hopefully wont be too long, at least you know it is on its way. Eileen
05-23-2011, 04:42 PM
#1217
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 523
WOW!!!! I received the Greatest package from Sue today (maggiesmom) There was so much great stuff in it.. she sent me a bueatiful sewing box, material, mm's, cuticle pusher, magnet, a book I have not read (I love suspense, crime, and mystery) Yummy soap and a package of needles. Oh and a lovely note.. (I forgot in the pic)
I can not thank her enough she did so great... This was so much fun I cant wait for next month!!
I can not thank her enough she did so great... This was so much fun I cant wait for next month!!
05-23-2011, 05:23 PM
#1218
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Where the deer & antilope play and the eagles soar
Posts: 1,540
Mary your package to me was well worth the wait. You took great care to send stuff that pertained to all my likes!! The red hat items were just precious. I love the santa panel. I'll have plenty of time to get him done for the holidays. My grandsons & I shared some of the "Oreo" popcorn!! That stuff could be dangerously addictive!! You were more than generous with all the gifts you sent for me. I really appreciate them and will enjoy using them. Can't wait to look thru the cook book for some different recipes to try out. I love the gemstone necklaces you sent. They will be perfect for my crazy red hat days!! I look forward to sitting quietly and reading the book of poems. I am always forgetting stuff so the planner may help me keep on track!! Thanks so much again!! crafty_linda_b
Originally Posted by Havplenty
well grammynan i had to mail my package a little later than i wanted to. and that is because my SP is a red hatter and i wanted to send her something representative of that. i ordered all of her red hat stuff and then had to fashion some of it into other items for her. it took time to search for red hat stuff, order it, receive it, refashion it and mail it out. from her response (crafty_linda_b) it was all worth the effort and the wait hopefully.
all late mailers are not being irresponsible. one of the fabrics i ordered got sent to me late so i waited for it so that i could make the special things that i made. i do however, agree that there are some who just don't keep the commitment, don't mail their packages and don't communicate what is going on either. that i would consider irresponsible.
life does happen while we are all trying to have fun and the rest of us may not know what another person's situation is. hopefully those who are having trouble will at least reach out to the host and relay that. fortunately there are swap angels active that will make sure there is no one who goes without a SP package.
I've been participating in this swap for and entire year and I CANNOT BELIEVE that there are 67 people who haven't sent their packages yet. That's more than 1/3!! The mailing deadline was over a week ago! I sent and received my packages early in the month. So why am I so outraged by this?
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
all late mailers are not being irresponsible. one of the fabrics i ordered got sent to me late so i waited for it so that i could make the special things that i made. i do however, agree that there are some who just don't keep the commitment, don't mail their packages and don't communicate what is going on either. that i would consider irresponsible.
life does happen while we are all trying to have fun and the rest of us may not know what another person's situation is. hopefully those who are having trouble will at least reach out to the host and relay that. fortunately there are swap angels active that will make sure there is no one who goes without a SP package.
Originally Posted by grammynan.[/quote
I've been participating in this swap for and entire year and I CANNOT BELIEVE that there are 67 people who haven't sent their packages yet. That's more than 1/3!! The mailing deadline was over a week ago! I sent and received my packages early in the month. So why am I so outraged by this?
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
05-23-2011, 06:06 PM
#1219
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Old Station, CA
Posts: 574
Originally Posted by Katie Ann
I received my package from Darlene in Loleta CA. Sorry I can't read the last name (smudged on return address label) and I don't know her board name so I can't send a PM. I will try to search board names to see if I can figure it out, but if I can't find it, I hope she's reading this site.
Thank you Darlene for all my goodies. She sent me some pretty FQs, chocolate-covered peanuts (my favorite), a darling little bunny figurine, a cute bunny pencil top. Some carrot seeds for my bunnies, a Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Special magazine and some sewing machine needles. Oh, yeah, some Reese's Pieces, my other favorite candy. Thanks again so much; I love everything.
Thank you Darlene for all my goodies. She sent me some pretty FQs, chocolate-covered peanuts (my favorite), a darling little bunny figurine, a cute bunny pencil top. Some carrot seeds for my bunnies, a Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Special magazine and some sewing machine needles. Oh, yeah, some Reese's Pieces, my other favorite candy. Thanks again so much; I love everything.
Darlene ~ I would like you to pm me, too. My son and fam live in Fortuna and we were just their for their wedding/vow renewal. I didn't get to the famous Loleta Cheese Factory due to time issues. But I will be over there again in a few months and would like to meet up somewhere and have lunch. My son is a CHP there. Nurse Bonnie
05-23-2011, 06:10 PM
#1220
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 15,368
There are times when life seems to get in the way of life. My SP hasn't let me know if she has received her package yet but when I pm'd her she told me that she has been at the hospital for a week as her DAD is critically ill. She apologized and said she would check and see if it is there as soon as she gets home. So, there are exceptions.
I've been participating in this swap for and entire year and I CANNOT BELIEVE that there are 67 people who haven't sent their packages yet. That's more than 1/3!! The mailing deadline was over a week ago! I sent and received my packages early in the month. So why am I so outraged by this?
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
Originally Posted by grammynan
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
Looks like I put the wrong numbers into the calculator, we have had 90 people tell me that they received their package and 157 people signed up so that leaves 67 left!! I can not even think about next month with so many still out there! So if you have got your package and haven't told me, please pm me. You can help me out, if you have mailed and your secret pal has not pm'ed you, send them a pm to see if they have gotten it and remind them to pm me. We need to have alot of people off the bench before we can start sign ups for June.
Because I believe that signing up for the swap and then not sending your package by the mailing deadline is just irresponsible!!
We have 2 weeks to get the packages out after finding out who our partner is. If you can't get your package out within the alloted time, then DON'T sign up!! It has been such a delight to participate in this swap. I would be very disappointed if it got pulled because people can't follow the rules!!
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