June Secret Pal Swap Signup Closes May 31st 4pm CDT
This is a monthly secret pal swap. There is a sign up every month, and you can choose whether or not to participate each month. You will get a different partner every month, and the person you send to will be different than the person you receive from. People follow along all month on this thread to see the hints and the pictures of what is sent.
Please do not send me a sign up PM until the new sign-up sheet is available 1) YOU NEED TO SEND THE HOSTESS A PRIVATE MESSAGE WHEN YOU MAIL YOUR PACKAGE TO YOUR SECRET PAL. 2)ONCE YOU GET YOUR PACKAGE FROM YOUR SECRET PAL, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE TO THE PERSON WHO SENT THE PACKAGE TO YOU TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU DID RECEIVED IT AND TO THANK THE SENDER. 3) AFTER YOU HAVE THANKED YOUR SECRET PAL, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE TELLING ME THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR PACKAGE SO THAT I CAN KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS. 4) Even if you can not post a picture on the thread you can describe on the thread what you received. FAILURE TO SEND THESE PRIVATE MESSAGES IS REASON ENOUGH TO BE BANNED FROM THE NEXT MONTHS SWAP. I cannot send a PM to everyone asking for package updates, so please remember to keep me informed on your mailing date and your date received. PACKAGES NEED TO BE SENT OUT BY June 15th this is a FIRM deadline (NOT A SUGGESTION). If for some reason you cannot mail by the 15th and are considering not signing up, then send me a private message and we can see if it can be worked out. IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT MAIL BY THAT DATE, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP. You can send your package as early as you'd like! If you are sending an international package it will need to be mailed by the 10th of June. If that is not possible then please say NO to International mailing on your sign-up sheet. Due to mail processing, our mail dates for international mailing has to be as early as possible! No later than the 10th of June. It can take many weeks to reach your SP so any delays in mailing can delay the start of the next month’s sign-up sheet being posted. International mailings—it is imperative that you keep your copy of the Customs Declaration Notice that you fill out until your SP has notified you that they received their package. If a problem encountered with the package, you may need to PM me the information from that sheet in order to work effectively with the Postal Service. You have to send me a PM every month you want to sign up and send me your information. I have no way to keep track of people signing up for more than 1 month at a time. Please don't post a message on the thread about signing up.(Also, please make it clear to me if you are asking for more than one SP.) Once you have decided to join the swap, please send me a PM with the completed information sheet. I would prefer that you review and then send your information sheet to me every month that you sign up for the SP swap. This review will allow you to make minor changes about holidays, personal preferences, etc. Our International board members are welcome to join the swap. If I do not have a valid email or phone number, you cannot participate in this swap. Your secret pal is excited to receive your name and really wants to send you a great package. Please help by answering the questions as completely as possible. Screen Name: Real Name: Address: Address: City, State, Zip: Favorite Colors: Favorite Candy: Your favorite notion/fabric line, etc: Your least favorite color(s) Least favorite candy Least favorite notion/fabric line Brand of sewing machine: Do you have an embroidery machine: Is there anything you like to collect? Besides quilting, what do you like to do? Do you have Allergies (smoke, cats, dogs etc) Do you smoke? Do you have cats, dogs etc) Do you hand embroidery? The ONE thing I want the most is_______ What holidays do you celebrate?: Anything you would NOT like to receive: How long have you been sewing/quilting? What are you currently working on: Do you have a digital camera to post pictures on the thread? What types of books do you like to read? Would you like to receive gently used items such as templates, patterns or appliqué books etc? Do you have a pet? What kind? The fabric color I am looking for is___ What is your favorite beverage?Additional info (the more info you provide, the better): Can you mail international? email address: phone number: This form will be given to your secret pal (minus the email address and phone number) . The more you put on there, the better she/he will be able to get things you'd like. Additional information may be helpful to them as well. There is a 10 dollar budget for this swap. Items from your stash or homemade items are not included in the $10 limit. Postage isn't included in the ten dollars. The most important thing to remember with the budget is to have fun, but please do NOT SPEND MORE THAN $10. If you want ideas on what to send, look at the previous swaps. Examples of some fun things to receive are: fabric, notions, notepads, pens, postcards, handmade items, little things like that. Sign ups will close the 31st of May and names will be paired on the 1st and 2nd of June and the names will be sent out to swappers no later than the 2nd of June. (I will try to have all names out on the 1st.) I really want to stress that if you sign up, PLEASE follow thru. It's a horrible feeling to not receive a package. I will be keeping a list of people that don't follow thru. It is not right and it's been happening a lot here lately; if it continues, we will not be allowed to do secret swaps anymore. Please make sure that you put your real name and screen name inside the package so the person receiving the package knows who to thank. 1. You must ship your package using a method that provides tracking and delivery confirmation un less you are mailing international. You can purchase it at the post office or if you print postage, it is free for priority mail and 75 cents for all others. 2. If your pal does not receive her/his package within a reasonable time (7 days max from mailing dealine for within the same country. Then I will need tracking information, 15 days for between countries. There are exceptions, but I MUST be notified of any delays in sending on your end). Failure to comply may result in the following: A public note that you failed to send would be added to the Group Activity matrix. If your pal is still empty handed at the end of the month, it is possible that negative feedback will be posted to your account. This is why it is imperative that you keep the hostess informed on ANY mailing issues. Along with negative feedback, you will not be allowed to participate in future secret pal swaps. It is also possible that other coordinators will not allow you to participate in their swaps. It's all about fun, so please have fun with it. If you have questions, please PM me and I will try to answer as quickly as possible. This swap has been approved by PatriceJ. SHOULD YOU HAVE PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE PM ME IMMEDIATELY! Coordinated by: Lori Peercy <!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig --><!-- END TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_sig --> |
I am in..........will send you a PM in the morning.
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Looking forward to another month and a new SP.
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sounds great!
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I am in again! PM is on its way :)
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Just sent mine in!!! Thanks, Lori!:o
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Sending a PM. I've really enjoyed these swaps.
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Pm sent, looking forward to my first secret pal swap.
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I am in again, thinking I will do 2 this month. I really love this swap, such great people on here.
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Well I am back into the game.
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I'm in again! Pm going your way Lori!
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Yippee it's on! Time to send my pm.
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I'm in for one partner, will go pm you.
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I'm in again!!
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Thanks so much Lori for all you do. I just sent you a PM.
Hey mhobbs, you are supposed to PM that to Lori!!! |
As much as I like this swap and have only been doing it for 2 months, I'm going to have to bow out for the summer. Between the paying job going to a new computer system and the non-paying job (family farm), I will not have time to do anything. I will be dropping by to see what wonderful goodies all you sweet ladies get.
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I'm in, who do I send the PM to and how do I access it? I am new to this!
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Originally Posted by PigglyWiggly
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I'm in, who do I send the PM to and how do I access it? I am new to this!
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I'm in again, looking forward to another swap! :p
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count me in again.
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Add me to the list - will send you a pm later today!
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Back in MI and ready for June Swap.
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I'm in for June.
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Originally Posted by PigglyWiggly
(Post 6086748)
I'm in, who do I send the PM to and how do I access it? I am new to this!
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I'm going to sign up again. I can't imagine not getting a package two months in a row.
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That's it Cathy.Lori makes sure that angels send the ones that didn't recieve a swap one.So even though it's late you always get one.Glad your hanging in there too.
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Off the topic: Yesterday there was a small parade in a little town north of me. Our guild took the 61 quilts we made for soldiers, hung them on poles and walked in the parade. It was a pretty site with people clapping and thanking us. Tomorrow they go to a lady who will distribute them to wounded and deployed soldiers. Thank you vets!!![ATTACH=CONFIG]415807[/ATTACH]
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I sent my pm for June. 1st time for me. Can hardly wait!:)
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I'm in again! Can't wait to get my new name! Thanks for all you do Lori!
Great job Grandma Peg! Bet that was an awesome site! |
Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
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Sdwell sorry you won't be in the swap,but glad you are responsible enough not to join when you know you won't be able to play by the rules. Hope to see you back soon.Have a nice memorial day everyone.Hugs Mary
We live on FIL's farm. He's up in his mid 80's now (& health is failing) and BIL works the farm full time. The rest of us all have full time jobs of our own but help out during the hay season. BIL is trying to keep FIL from over doing it and keep him off of the tractors (he tears something up everytime). BIL and his wife have been gone all weekend helping their son and DIL move so we were in charge. I looked up yesterday and asked DH who left the bushog hooked up to one of the tractors because FIL was driving down the road on it (we figured out FIL is no longer able to hook the equipment up to the tractors by himself so we keep everything disconnected). DH just said a few choice words about he was either going to be working on a tractor or bushog before his brother got home. I have a time trying to keep up with my FIL and my mom. It's a 30 minute drive to my mom's so we finally hired someone to take care of her yard work and be a "handyman" for her. She actually pays him for the yard work, we cut him a check every month for all the extras and checking in on her. He even goes down and takes her trash to the road for us every week. |
Originally Posted by queenof2802
(Post 6086834)
Hey there!! Copy and paste the participant form in the 1st post of the thread to me, queenof2802. Welcome to the swap!
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Ms. Lori.... I have read the New rules and have signed up for the new month. I have sent you 2 pm's.
Sincerely, Tricia |
I am not signing up for June, but will be making handmade items for my SP from May. I sent their packages and they have been received, but I want to make handmade items for them. It seems life is getting in the way of my swapping and I never want to make someone feel bad. My whole purpose in doing the swap is to make others smile. Hopefully the July schedule will slow down for my family. Have a blessed day. and swap, swap, swap.
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My first secret swap! Excited! Sent the pm :)
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Originally Posted by Sdwill
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I try to play by all the rules. :p I just don't want to be a person that is responsible for someone getting their package late.
We live on FIL's farm. He's up in his mid 80's now (& health is failing) and BIL works the farm full time. The rest of us all have full time jobs of our own but help out during the hay season. BIL is trying to keep FIL from over doing it and keep him off of the tractors (he tears something up everytime). BIL and his wife have been gone all weekend helping their son and DIL move so we were in charge. I looked up yesterday and asked DH who left the bushog hooked up to one of the tractors because FIL was driving down the road on it (we figured out FIL is no longer able to hook the equipment up to the tractors by himself so we keep everything disconnected). DH just said a few choice words about he was either going to be working on a tractor or bushog before his brother got home. I have a time trying to keep up with my FIL and my mom. It's a 30 minute drive to my mom's so we finally hired someone to take care of her yard work and be a "handyman" for her. She actually pays him for the yard work, we cut him a check every month for all the extras and checking in on her. He even goes down and takes her trash to the road for us every week. |
Jamimclaugh- welcome to the swap,hope you enjoy it. Lots of good people here.Mary
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YIPEE!! I'M in for JUNE...Sop much fun and I really enjoy a treasure box in my mail besides bills and junk mail. PM to LORI on its way.
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I'm in!!!!!!
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I signed up, even though I have not received a May package yet.
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Back from vacation and missed it so much, even when I've been on the bench. Have to go for another month, love putting these packages together for my SP.
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