Som good you got your pkg. It's just a awful feeling when you don't get one. Like your not good enough. I have done this swap off and on for almost 4 yrs and have only not received a swap twice. It still feels bad not to get one. Most try to send early or say something ahead of time that they can't mail till the 25th or when ever That's understandable..But not to send or say anything. I still don't understand that.What really makes me feel the worst is not hearing if the package I sent was received.Gee it only takes like 30 seconds to write a quick PM to say thanks and let me know it was received. Like you I also enjoy the pictures.For several months now I take a picture in case my pal can't post one.I have signed up for feb. swap hope to see ya all here then too.I miss this swap when I'm not in it.There are a lot of fun people in it and it has a great host. Have a good day all. Mary