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today i rec;d a package from Australia. i thought it might be the package from my secret santa from another website but the monitor there says no as none of the swappers are from out of the USA. the customs label lists items that have nothing to do with ornaments so dont think it is my package from the ornament swap on this website but have sent message to Hav4boys to make sure. i didnt get in to this secret santa group this year due to my mistake so am sitting this year out in "naughty: hole. have i been so "naughty" that someone is feeling sorry for me?
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I posted mine out on Saturday - I hope the recipient likes what I have put together! I normally enjoy taking part in these and in monthly swaps and am happy to pay the postage from UK to USA. However, I had a nasty shock when I went this time (haven't played for about 6-8 weeks). The postal system has created a new 'world zone' just for the US- no one else is in it and the cost is almost double what I paid previously!! It is cheaper for me to send something to Australia or the outer reaches of Timbuktu than it is anywhere in America.
Unless I can source a cheaper method by one of the private courier companies this may be my last US swap
Unless I can source a cheaper method by one of the private courier companies this may be my last US swap
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Hi RJLinkletter. I'll enquire about that from Australia but so far nothing has changed for me posting to America.but I believe Australia is not receiving from Spain so who really knows?
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You never know what can happen.
It's the magic of Christmas!!!
It's the magic of Christmas!!!
today i rec;d a package from Australia. i thought it might be the package from my secret santa from another website but the monitor there says no as none of the swappers are from out of the USA. the customs label lists items that have nothing to do with ornaments so dont think it is my package from the ornament swap on this website but have sent message to Hav4boys to make sure. i didnt get in to this secret santa group this year due to my mistake so am sitting this year out in "naughty: hole. have i been so "naughty" that someone is feeling sorry for me?
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Postal rates have gone up for everyone. It's ridiculous! I try my very best to get everyone a person that they want/need and also to respect their wishes for mailing to US/out of country. I did one year, have those in Europe sending to Europe addresses and the same with Canadians. I can only do that every once in a while or there will be people sending to the same people all the time.
I really do try my best to make sure it's not the same people sending overseas/Canada all the time. It's not fair that those are the only ones enduring the horrible postage. I do understand that money is tight for some, but maybe if we start putting a couple dollars a month in a jar for "Secret Santa" mailing, that might work out. You know...the same way we shop all year for goodies for the boxes. Maybe a special piggy bank for it. I dunno..........
I really do try my best to make sure it's not the same people sending overseas/Canada all the time. It's not fair that those are the only ones enduring the horrible postage. I do understand that money is tight for some, but maybe if we start putting a couple dollars a month in a jar for "Secret Santa" mailing, that might work out. You know...the same way we shop all year for goodies for the boxes. Maybe a special piggy bank for it. I dunno..........
I posted mine out on Saturday - I hope the recipient likes what I have put together! I normally enjoy taking part in these and in monthly swaps and am happy to pay the postage from UK to USA. However, I had a nasty shock when I went this time (haven't played for about 6-8 weeks). The postal system has created a new 'world zone' just for the US- no one else is in it and the cost is almost double what I paid previously!! It is cheaper for me to send something to Australia or the outer reaches of Timbuktu than it is anywhere in America.
Unless I can source a cheaper method by one of the private courier companies this may be my last US swap![Frown](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/frown.png)
Unless I can source a cheaper method by one of the private courier companies this may be my last US swap
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roseirish, how exciting!! I do believe our hostess has been kind enough to include you in the festivities. Lucky you!
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My package is winging its way to my Santee... going to a state I've never visited... is it going to you?
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We are all lucky, just to be here , if nothing else
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My package was mailed this morning to my Secret Santa to another country and the postage was about what I had expected, so no surprises for me. I'm just hoping when (see how optimistic I am..that it WILL get there lol ) that she likes at least one thing, then I'll be skippy happy
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Really I have soooooo much to be Thankful and Grateful for after the year I've had , even if she didn't like any of it, I think I would really be ok with that. But ever the polly anna over here, I'm sure she will be ok with the package.
Now off to to clean and get ready for my second cataract surgery tomorrow.
Everyone have a great week.
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My package was mailed this morning to my Secret Santa to another country and the postage was about what I had expected, so no surprises for me. I'm just hoping when (see how optimistic I am..that it WILL get there lol ) that she likes at least one thing, then I'll be skippy happy
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Really I have soooooo much to be Thankful and Grateful for after the year I've had , even if she didn't like any of it, I think I would really be ok with that. But ever the polly anna over here, I'm sure she will be ok with the package.
Now off to to clean and get ready for my second cataract surgery tomorrow.
Everyone have a great week.
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Sending up a prayer for you tomorrow Marietta. Hope all goes well with your eye op. My 2020 was not too bad till Sept, safely cocooned from the virus here in WA but the Suns still shining and good things still happening and we can all count our blessings for Christmas
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