MINI POCKET BOOK SWAP - Jan 2010

Right, they're all packed up and ready to go.

Patty's will be posted next Wednesday, at her request. I will pm the person who did that one so's you don't worry that it's lost in the post.

Jane, I have put your £5 back in your envi. It really was too much to send, hun. I did mean to put some extra stamps back in the envi's for those of you who had sent them...but I forgot. I did use them for a couple that didn't have postage though.

Something nice to look forward to in the mail.
Thanks for running the swap Lorraine.

Lorraine wrote:Right, they're all packed up and ready to go.

Patty's will be posted next Wednesday, at her request. I will pm the person who did that one so's you don't worry that it's lost in the post.

Jane, I have put your £5 back in your envi. It really was too much to send, hun. I did mean to put some extra stamps back in the envi's for those of you who had sent them...but I forgot. I did use them for a couple that didn't have postage though.

Good. Though I think I probably put right amount in from my point of view, if you are the one hosting all these swaps then the postage will just carry over to the next one. thanks again for hosting hun, can't wait to see which one I get

Looking forward to seeing what one comes through the door.

As it turns out, some of them didn't go through the large letter slot, so they had to be posted Packet rates!!!!! I was even more grateful for some of the extra's you sent, girls. Not that I wouldn't have paid all of it, I would of course, but I just think the PO is taking the pee now.

I'm going to put the pics up and then you'll have to wait and see which you get.

I always assume these days that things are packet rate, as you just never know. The item has to go through smoothly and no forcing.


There are some fabulous creations there, and I really can't wait to see what I get. Bet you had an awful job of trying to decide who gets what. Thanks for hosting Lorraine, and for all that you do for us. We'd be lost without you and this site. xxxx

It's like birthday cards. You used to be able to send them first or second, but nowadays they need do go as large letter whuich is 47p at the moment and will go up in April.
It's not cheap to send any more.

but its worth it when you know the recipient is going to enjoy your work and be happy that you thought of them , thats how i always look at it .

kimb wrote:but its worth it when you know the recipient is going to enjoy your work and be happy that you thought of them , thats how i always look at it .

Oh I agree - I never begrudge it Kim. I love getting a pile of post ready -
normally a mixture crafty things and competitions. I budget for stamps each
month because I need so many.

Sorry I don't have time to post individually, girls, but I loved ALL your books. I really, really wanted to go in for this swap, but it was just impossible with most of my stuff still in boxes. Just have to hope there's another one!

Lynda

i think we have all enjoyed this one lynda so there just might be

I think this has been a hugely successful swap. I WANT THEM ALL.
What a brilliant load of talent we have on this group.

just looked and made comments on all the book posts but i really found it difficult not being able to touch ,stroke and have abrowse through all of them individually . id love to see them all at the retreat in april folks !!!!!!

lorraine this has been one of the best turnouts i think and everyone has put such an effort into their work its unbelievable ,the standard of work that has been achieved . thanks for doing this , i cant wait to see which i get and who gets mine .

kimb wrote:
lorraine this has been one of the best turnouts i think and everyone has put such an effort into their work its unbelievable ,the standard of work that has been achieved

I totally agree. I was so chuffed that so many joined in and the books are fabulous. I had a real good look at all of them (of course, lol) and I think you all excelled yourselves.

Lynda, I'm sorry you couldn't join. I hope you get sorted soon 'cause we miss you on here, hun.

Great selection girlies, well done all. Lucky you getting to see them for real Lou!

Di Masters wrote:Lucky you getting to see them for real Lou!

A perk of being 'King Cat', lol. Now you know why I like to host a swap rather than partner to partner. I have a hidden agenda.

Lorraine wrote:
Jane, I have put your £5 back in your envi. It really was too much to send, hun. I did mean to put some extra stamps back in the envi's for those of you who had sent them...but I forgot. I did use them for a couple that didn't have postage though.

lou i appreciate that you felt it was too much, but i sent the £5 to be safe than sorry so you wouldn't have to put any extra in since i wasn't sure with the thickness of my book and the extras. i also wanted you to keep any leftover in case you didn't have enough from someone else. you never know until you get to the post office.

i will make it up to you at the retreat. i will buy you a special drink.

thanks for your hard work.

Phew - exhausted. Went upstairs to look for soemthing and ended up
sorting by two bookcases out as I had stuff piled everywhere. Now is much
more tidy and manageable. I have my own rule, that everything has to earn
its place on a bookshelf or cupboard space, so with this in mind, managed
to be rid of a few things.
Postie now been yet - was hoping my mini book might arrive

nanananannanaaaaaah!!! i got mine nannanananannnaaaa

Nanananananan back at yer - Got mine as well.
You are going to have to search and see what I've got, like I did with you

i've got mine as well.

This has been a great swop and all the books are fab. Thank you Lou for all your hard work doing this for us.
Tahta a good idea of Kim's to bring t6hem all to the retreat.

They are all terrific, I'm so pleased with the one I received.
Thank you Lorraine for having a quick grope and then passing them on.

No prob, Karelyn. I'm always up for a quick grope.

Mine has arrived Thank you Kim for your purple lush book and Lou for holding the swap

way hey

I think I got the wrong end of the stick a bit on this one too as I thought I had to put something different in each pocket and felt bad putting similar things in some, derr. One day I'll get it really right.

I got mine!! It's truly gorgeous, and as Phil says, very much 'my colours'

Thanks Lou, for organising and sorting this lot!

I have got mine too, Thankyou Dawn it is Super Duper. Thanks Lorraine for holding this swap.

Lorraine wrote:No prob, Karelyn. I'm always up for a quick grope.

Can you remember it then ????

Actually no, Steph. But I can live in hope.

I'm glad they're arriving, girls.