waiting..waiting...not so patiently waiting

Terri_PacNW

17 years ago

for an Email from Ann................

I wanna shopppppppppppppppp.

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jessyf
17 years ago
I got mine!
Terri_PacNW
Original Author
17 years ago
me too..
Now, I can go to bed...
LOL
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compumom
17 years ago
Me too! I'm excited, I really have a sense of my partner already!
Terri_PacNW
Original Author
17 years ago
I just got done making a list! LOL
User
17 years ago
You guys are funny.

The last email has finally gone out and I'm going to bed. Night.

Ann
Terri_PacNW
Original Author
17 years ago
Good Night Dear Heart! I'm sure your fingers are all tuckered out!

I know mine are. I have little pains coming off the outter side of my right hand. I call it "mouseittis". I've been transfering contact information from emails to a spread sheet for my class reunion this summer.

But I didn't just partner up 60 plus people! UGH!
riverrat1
17 years ago
Good Morning! I got my swap buddies name in the mail! Whooo Hooo! I'm excited!!
shaun
17 years ago
Got Mine!
wizardnm
17 years ago
I've got mine!

Nancy
weed30 St. Louis
17 years ago
Got mine too....heh heh heh.
lynnalexandra
17 years ago
Me, too. Yeah! Guess I should have checked here before writing that on the FAll Swap announcement thread.

I, too, was checking until the moment I went to bed. And then again as soon as I could pry myself from daughter this morning. Now I know my swap partner - and the fun begins.

Lynn.
triciae
17 years ago
I posted in the other thread but will post here too so Ann doesn't have to chase all the threads to see if any of the emails didn't make it. I got my partner! Whoppie! I'll be shopping today....how fun.

Tricia
finally
17 years ago
I'm so excited about my buddy. Their colors are some of my favorites too, and I have a plan for something.... sorry, you'll just have to wait and see!
Bizzo
17 years ago
I'm excited,too! I think this is going to be so much fun!!!
Virginia7074
17 years ago
Ann - I just emailed you with my current email address. I'm sure I didn't update it from the last swap and apologize.
User
17 years ago
Thanks Virginia. I knew that you hadn't received the email I sent because it was returned to me. I figured that I would hear from you by Monday. I've sent you your partners name.

Ann
olyharris
17 years ago
I've got mine too!

I'm kind of nervous - this being my first time.. I mean swap!! :)

Oly
lowspark
17 years ago
Got mine, and this is the first chance I've had to do a bit of research since the holiday yesterday. But I've already made a few notes!! Can't wait to shop!
mustangs81
17 years ago
I took my laptop with me to the mountaings so I could check my email. The bad news is that I never found wifi to connect to the Internet.

I'm home now and was excited when I got my swap name. Thanks AnnT.
Terri_PacNW
Original Author
17 years ago
A few notes..LOL I have a whole notepad sheet of notes. Then rewrote some more specific ones on another half sheet and keep it in my purse. LOL
I can't decided what "local" thing to send.
I've got the handmade/homemade down. I even know where to go for a look at books.......It's the which local item would be best...ISSUE...

I knew I'd have to hit a snag somewhere along the line. LOL
robinkateb
17 years ago
I also have a whole sheet of paper full of notes. I feel like a stalker as well because this person posts in places besides from cooking. Some of the conversations were interesting but iZ think I would have given myself away if I posted. LOL

I have way to many local things to choose from. Being a tourist destination and quaint to boot Vermont has a lot. I really need more info to narrow things down. I figure my partner has until the weekend to answer any questions I may have by posting. What is the likelihood they will stumble upon the info I need? Otherwise I will just guess.

btw, in the interest of Market Research I treated myself to a cup Lake Champlain chocolate Aztec Hot Coco. Yum, but not really spicy.

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lowspark
17 years ago
Ok, yes I only have a few notes but I just got started!!! Give me time. In fact, my local item is pretty much decided. One down, two to go!
Terri_PacNW
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17 years ago
Robin that cocoa sounds good...

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