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Summertime Fun Mailed

16 years ago

Hello. My SFS packet was mailed out today from Missouri to parts unknown. Hopefully you will have it early next week. ENJOY!

Have a good weekend all!!

Marty_Mo

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bkfdwife
16 years ago
wow Marty, you are fast! Thanks alot for starting the thread, I like to keep track of who has send and received theirs!
Thanks!
Lisa
sew_self-taught
16 years ago
Round and round through Post Offices it will go. Where my swap ends only Lisa and I know. Okay Â another cheesy post. I couldnÂt help myself. Mine went in the mail today. I have too much fun with these swaps. Thank you Lisa!

Nina
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Hi Martie! I dont know if youÂll be reading this and IÂve been hesitant to say anything, but I could tell by your thoughtful post to Marian in "Mea Culpa" that you have been hurt by the email experience that you had and that it has affected you. It just bothers me thinking of you carrying this upset with you. When someone says unkind things, itÂs upsetting, more so when you can see no good reason why they would choose to hurt you. But, Marty, it isnÂt about *you*, itÂs about them. I find that when people *purposely* hurt others it's because *they* are unhappy. In their pain they mistakenly believe (whether consciously or unconsciously) that if they hurt someone else, bring someone else pain, it will somehow take away some of their own pain. It may for the moment, be a release for their frustration, but in the end they will still be unhappy....maybe more so. While I really try to be kind, I can think of times when IÂve thoughtlessly said something to hurt someone else and IÂve regretted it....the very moment I did it. In fact, I can recall those times as clearly today as when they happened. The negative things we do chip away at our soul, little by little, piece by piece. My very wise parents had two basic rules for their kids; to be honest & to be kind and IÂve found that when I follow those two rules, it makes all my life decisions easy ones. ItÂs not by bringing someone else pain that we find happiness, but instead it is in bringing joy to others that we live in true joy ourselves. ItÂs a truth that some may pooh-pooh, but all those maxims youÂve heard in your life; "beauty is as beauty does", "love your neighbor as yourself", "treat others as you would be treated", well they are well known and often repeated because they bear a fundamental truth. The way to be happy is to be kind, not for the sake of reward, but simply because being kind really does put us in the right place in our hearts and in our world. I believe that what you put out "there" comes back to you and not only does it come back to you, but it gets passed along to others. Therefore, I choose joy and kindness. There is an old Native American saying: "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." Chief Seattle. Whether you are talking about the environment, humanity, or spirituality, it is a profound truth, I think. Martie, I donÂt know if I've made you feel any better, but I hope so. Please try not to let someone elseÂs ugliness poison your life...change who you are...how you walk in this world... or how you see others. And, just don't open any emails from people you don't know...I've learned that too! :-) Okay, now on to the lighter stuff! :-) I *loved* that Sly song...thanks for sharing. In fact, Sly & the Family Stone are a secret guilty pleasure! :-) Who knew they were so philosophical...LOL....I just liked their music! Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday people Sometimes I'm right and I can be wrong My own beliefs are in my song The butcher, the banker, the drummer and then Makes no difference what group I'm in I am everyday people, yeah yeah There is a blue one who can't accept the green one For living with a fat one trying to be a skinny one And different strokes for different folks And so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee Oh sha sha - we got to live together I am no better and neither are you We are the same whatever we do You love me you hate me you know me and then You can't figure out the bag l'm in I am everyday people, yeah yeah There is a long hair that doesn't like the short hair For bein' such a rich one that will not help the poor one And different strokes for different folks And so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee Oh sha sha-we got to live together There is a yellow one that won't accept the black one That won't accept the red one that won't accept the white one And different strokes for different folks And here's my favorite Marvin Gaye song for Chelone: Mercy, Mercy Me (the Ecology Song)by Marvin Gaye Ah, mercy, mercy me, Ah, things ain't what they used to be, no, no. Where did all the blue skies go? Poison is the wind that blows from the north and south and east. Ahh ahh Mercy, mercy me, Ah, things ain't what they used to be, no, no. Oil wasted on the ocean and upon our seas fish full of mercury, Oh, mercy, mercy me. Ah, things ain't what they used to be, no, no, no. Radiation underground and in the sky; animals and birds who live near by are dying. Oh, mercy, mercy me. Ah, things ain't what they used to be. What about this over crowded land? How much more abuse from man can she stand? Finally, hereÂs a link to a song that has been a long time favorite of mine. Funny too, there are no words, but the music is so beautiful and so moving to me, that there were many times I couldnÂt listen to it without crying! :-) Hope you enjoy the music and the amazing photography! :-) Ei
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I think I might be the only person who hasn't added there stuff yet so here goes. I really don't like summer at all. IT's hot and muggy and I get sunburned everytime I walk out the door. Oh and did I mention it's hot. Then there's the fact that the kids are out of school and drive me completely nuts the whole time. I love'em I really do but I am so glad when fall comes and they go back to school so I can have a bit of a break. I love the fall and the winter it's my favorite time of year. I hate coffee, tea, crystal light. I like lemonade but usually only the fresh made stuff. I love absolutely love flavored hot chocolates. As for fabric I really go thru stages of what I like. Right now I am collecting reds and blues for a red white and blue quilt for my bed. bright ones, that pop, not the darker tones that go better with tans. Oh and I also love homespun plaids, or really any plaids for that matter. I would love some tan or cream on white plaids I have such a hard time finding the light plaids and I could use some for mixing with the darker. But I like pinks and blues and yellows too. Really I don't have anything I really favor, I just love what ever I am working with at the time. Oh and I am not really a novelty fabric kinda gal. I like some florals but most of what I pick out for myself is blender fabrics, like marbles or mottled. Hope all this helps my partner. I love to cook too. But simple stuff. It needs to be fast, with 3 boys I am usually hoppin trying to keep up with them and need stuff that doesn't take alot of time. We do grill out alot so grill recipes are always good. I don't do really any other crafts. I do hand quilt as well as machine. I love flowers and hostas. I like to have a garden but I don't do to hot at growing it, but my DH does so I just pick the weeds for him and he grows me the flowers. Right now we have petunias, roses, lantana, pansies, verbena, tomatoes, mums, some suculants, hostas, star gazer lily's, some day lily's, and another flower that I can't remember the name of right now but they look kinda like a gerber daisy, oh and some Vinca's on my balcony upstairs. So seeds are always good, I love trying to grow new flowers. I think that's about it. I really hope all this helps my partner put together the perfect swap gift for me. Amy
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reminds me of that song..remember it? Don't rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby, rock the boat, don't tip the boat over....hehehehehehehe it was my choice as hostess of this swap, future hostesses of future swaps can do whatever they please....this was something that was decided by me after the Winter Doldrum's swap, and was my decision, no other.... that's my story and I'm stickin to it... Lisa
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colleenny
16 years ago
Mine went in the mail today. Thanks for hosting this Lisa. Colleen
quiltdiva
16 years ago
I also mailed my package today. Lisa, thanks a bunch for hosting again!

Kay
bkfdwife
16 years ago
ooohh...packages should start arriving in the next day or two!!! Thank you ladies for posting!
Lisa
biwako_of_abi
16 years ago
I mailed mine Mon. and got one from Colleen today, but I have already posted about that, with my thanks, on Lots2Do's Summertime Swap Received thread.
vicky4x4
16 years ago
I just got back from the post office. My SFS is on it's way.

Vicky
suellen_delawares
16 years ago
sent my package out!
Suellen
Woodsy
16 years ago
A small brown box-
As plain as can be,
Is going in the mail today-
Sent by me.

Oh my STARS-
What's inside? you wonder
Some fat quarters of sure-
their selction to ponder.

And there's some goodies-
Placed on top-
Just for this special
Summertime Swap!

Lynn in PA
(this swap has been SOOO much fun!!)
noocha
16 years ago
I mailed my SFS package today. It should be there before the end of the week.
lots2do
16 years ago
I'm in the middle of the end of school meltdown...have to move my classroom this year and the lady taking my room is not moving to get her stuff out of my room-to-be and it's making me extra crazy...

So...as soon as I can, I will be mailing my goodies off to my most deserving partner...

:)Kelly - NH
Nancy Morris
16 years ago
Hi there. I just mailed my SFS today and the postman said it could arrive at its destination Saturday. Fun, fun, fun!
lyndawn
16 years ago
I am mailing mine early tomorrow morning. Not sure I will be able to get on to post tomorrow, so I am posting it today:)

Hope you enjoy!!

Lynette
mayme
16 years ago
Took the package to the post office today.
Hope you enjoy.
Mayme
digger
16 years ago
Package winging it's way later today - should arrive Monday or Tuesday!

Marie in Michigan
hayden2239
16 years ago
Sent mine this morning.....Thanks for hosting once again, Lisa!

Michele
nassongrad_nh
16 years ago
My package is on it's way somewhere south and west of New Hampshire. That ought to narrow down the possibilities, eh? You can check my name off the list, Lisa, and thanks for all your work on this trade!

jd
teresa_nc7
16 years ago
My swap package was mailed today....going north.....

Teresa
sue7972
16 years ago
A swap package is traveling east of California today!
coalaska
16 years ago
Somewhere in the Southwest, a woman waits.
With infinite patience, she tends to her family, her chickens, her quilts.
She walks in the dry, summer breeze beside a field of sunflowers,
taking in the vast blue sky and the nearby mountains.
Her waiting will be over soon. Flowers? Chickens? Blue skies? What surprises will she find?
elizabethann_quilter
16 years ago
If you are still waiting for your package, it might be coming from me. I carried it to the post office this morning! Elizabeth
ddavisgray
16 years ago
My swap package is making its way North in the morning...

doris=^.^=
judylee59
16 years ago
A swap package is leaving western NY today! Off to the post office- :0) JudyLee
cziga
16 years ago
My swap package was mailed out yesterday afternoon . . . heading . . . not sure exactly which direction, but fairly close to home :)
ironkit
16 years ago
*sheepish look* I screwed up, and forgot where I put my package.

I swear, it's going out on Monday!!!

~ Kit
tuppermom
16 years ago
My package is taped up and ready to be delivered very soon!

Mary
lots2do
16 years ago
Hi to my patient swap partner- whomever you may be!
I mailed your goodies yesterday and the maillady said should be there on Monday...hope it is!
:)Kelly - NH
amcfeely
16 years ago
I mailed my package on Friday and forgot to post it. Sorry. It is wisking it's way a few states north of texas.

Amy
bkfdwife
16 years ago
Thank you all for posting here! I show 2 packages not sent yet, Kit, if you got yours out today that will be just 1 not sent. I posted on a different thread, but if anyone has contact with Judy 333 and mrseldoo I need to know if they have received packages, and one is due.
Other than that, it looks like a pretty successful swap! Thanks all!
Lisa
ironkit
16 years ago
I got mine sent out today! Said it should be there by Thursday, if not sooner.

~ Kit
coalaska
16 years ago
Lisa,

I sent mine Thursday, and it's been "in the mail" longer than it should be. I posted on the other thread, also, but will track the package if it hasn't been received by end of day today.

Cheryl
ddavisgray
16 years ago
Lisa,
You've been great hosting this swap!

Thank you so much, I had a blast!

doris=^.^=
judy333
16 years ago
YAY! The LAST package of this wonderful swap is out on my step ready for the early mail. If you've read my recent posts, you'll understand why the package was not mailed out on the first. If you haven't read them, a sudden trip to the hospital interrupted my schedule!!! A huge thank-you for the hostess of this swap. The gift I received came at a scarey time in my life and I am truly thankful for this forum.

Judy in Massachusetts
bkfdwife
16 years ago
YEAH!! WONDERFUL! All packages are now on their way!!
Thanks Judy!
So sorry you have been laid up, I was afraid of that!
Thanks again for checking in!
Lisa
mrseldoo
16 years ago
bkdwife,
I have not received my package yet. My swap partner has gotten hers though.
Jen
bkfdwife
16 years ago
Hi Jen, yours was mailed late, but I do know it's on it's way. I would give it a few days then let me know.
Thank you!
Lisa
judy333
16 years ago
Update: My wonderful post office stated my package should arrive to my very patient swap partner on Saturday. I added insurance just for good measure!!!

Judy in Massachusetts

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