WHY "IN HIDING" FOR SOME LOCATIONS?
08-07-2010, 03:43 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
There are a lot people involved in a "Secret Angel" swap or exchange. They don't want the person they are sending to to know where they are from so that they can't figure out who it is before its "time"
I'm sorry you feel put off by it, but if you read the Secret Quilt Angel posts, you willl see why we are In Hiding and for the remainder of the year we wish to keep it that way. We are only dong this for a short time. If you go to the top of the page, go to SEARCH, and type in your question, you will see you are not the only one to ask. I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Also, if you
08-07-2010, 04:16 PM
#22
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
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it is showing it now, welcome!
Originally Posted by nicky
When I joined a month or so ago I didn't realize I was in hiding! I just changed my profile and hopefully it will come up. I guess being new at this you make mistakes. Really, I am not in some witness protection program!!! LOL.
p.s. just checked and it is not comeing up. I am from Nova Scotia.
p.s. just checked and it is not comeing up. I am from Nova Scotia.
08-07-2010, 04:20 PM
#23
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Location: Southwest Kansas
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Originally Posted by wvdek
Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
There are a lot people involved in a "Secret Angel" swap or exchange. They don't want the person they are sending to to know where they are from so that they can't figure out who it is before its "time"
I'm sorry you feel put off by it, but if you read the Secret Quilt Angel posts, you willl see why we are In Hiding and for the remainder of the year we wish to keep it that way. We are only dong this for a short time. If you go to the top of the page, go to SEARCH, and type in your question, you will see you are not the only one to ask. I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Also, if you
08-07-2010, 04:23 PM
#24
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Location: Spokane, Washington
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Originally Posted by Sassy913
Hello fellow Washingtonian...I am in AZ now, but lived in Aberdeen and Enumclaw WA for 23 years before moving here for health reasons. Sure miss the GREEN and being near the ocean. Thanks for your reply. Blessings...
08-07-2010, 05:08 PM
#25
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[I see a lot of first posts from people with "in hiding" for the location. How do people that have never even posted get in the secret angel swap?]
Hope this is not meant for me as I posted over 5700 x's and have been on here well over a year. :lol:
The SQA swap signups occured in Dec. and we started in Jan. swapping. Chele is in charge. I don't think you can jump in, but PM her and ask. No harm in doing so.
Hope this is not meant for me as I posted over 5700 x's and have been on here well over a year. :lol:
The SQA swap signups occured in Dec. and we started in Jan. swapping. Chele is in charge. I don't think you can jump in, but PM her and ask. No harm in doing so.
08-07-2010, 05:28 PM
#27
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SW MI (yes there really is a Kalamazoo)
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Originally Posted by Sassy913
I find it unusual for some folks to enter "in hiding" when stating their location at registration. Why would anyone not want to be known for their locale? This is a very safe form of communication.
The opportunity is there to learn more about one's own backyard so to speak whether where the best buys are for fabric stores, swaps , etc, or the chance to make a connection with a like spirit. I find it very interesting to read where folks are from and get some great responses on anything from places to one day visit, great shopping finds, or even the chance to make a wonderful new friendship a bit more personal by maybe meeting one day. Please share your thoughts on my questions.
The opportunity is there to learn more about one's own backyard so to speak whether where the best buys are for fabric stores, swaps , etc, or the chance to make a connection with a like spirit. I find it very interesting to read where folks are from and get some great responses on anything from places to one day visit, great shopping finds, or even the chance to make a wonderful new friendship a bit more personal by maybe meeting one day. Please share your thoughts on my questions.
People who are comfortable with it will continue to do it, and there may be some who overlook that option in their newness.
08-07-2010, 05:36 PM
#28
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Originally Posted by pgthom
Originally Posted by Sassy913
I find it unusual for some folks to enter "in hiding" when stating their location at registration. Why would anyone not want to be known for their locale? This is a very safe form of communication.
The opportunity is there to learn more about one's own backyard so to speak whether where the best buys are for fabric stores, swaps , etc, or the chance to make a connection with a like spirit. I find it very interesting to read where folks are from and get some great responses on anything from places to one day visit, great shopping finds, or even the chance to make a wonderful new friendship a bit more personal by maybe meeting one day. Please share your thoughts on my questions.
The opportunity is there to learn more about one's own backyard so to speak whether where the best buys are for fabric stores, swaps , etc, or the chance to make a connection with a like spirit. I find it very interesting to read where folks are from and get some great responses on anything from places to one day visit, great shopping finds, or even the chance to make a wonderful new friendship a bit more personal by maybe meeting one day. Please share your thoughts on my questions.
People who are comfortable with it will continue to do it, and there may be some who overlook that option in their newness.
08-07-2010, 05:45 PM
#29
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Illinois
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I don't figure people can do much knowing I live in Illinois. It's a large state. I am also willing to narrow it down to Northern Illinois. Still alot of space to cover :)
I think what we should all remember is what the cops are always telling us: Don't share anything over the internet. Perhaps this is why some people prefer to remain anonymous and we need to respect that. I have some friends who are seriously afraid of ex's and do everything "in hiding" when on the net. It's all out there and if they are looking for you, they will find you, even here.
I think what we should all remember is what the cops are always telling us: Don't share anything over the internet. Perhaps this is why some people prefer to remain anonymous and we need to respect that. I have some friends who are seriously afraid of ex's and do everything "in hiding" when on the net. It's all out there and if they are looking for you, they will find you, even here.
08-07-2010, 05:55 PM
#30
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Location: Arizona
Posts: 215
Hi fellow Arizonan- I'm from Idaho originally, but now I consider myself an 'almost native' of AZ. The transformation from the 'green of mountain states' to desert wasn't too hard for me as I was too busy raising kids and attending their functions to think about it. Although, when we went on a picnic one time, here in AZ, I asked where 's the water ?(lake, river, stream, ) and my husband turned to me and said,"What are you talking about?", that I realized there was a BIG difference. But, I love AZ and wouldn't think of living anywhere else.
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