ME ME ME ME - I see food and eat

I've had several international swap partners over the past year - I don't mind - I did however have a mis-step when I mailed the first time to Canada - it's my neighbor north (I could drive there in about 5.5 hours) and my package was over four pounds and the shipping ended up being $49 and some change. Post master advised me that if I want to ship internationally to stay under the four pound limit, try to use a bubble wrapped envelope and make certain to tape it closed - I've been averaging around $20 or less on my international shipping the last few times.

I spent $29 for a large envelope the last time I mailed international, Trying to buy small, light things that will fit in a padded envelope this time!

I guess Krystyna you are probably right. I have fresh lobster, 2types of crabs, scallops, fish, mussels, clams, quahogs and shrimp right off the boats, not having gone to market. Can't get any fresher. Yummy, but gives me gout if I eat too much or too often.
SO QUILTNUT4EVER YOU MUST BE MY SP! Any more clues?

Sorry TOOMANYUFO'S its not I:(! but on the subject of seafood now here in SWFL we do have lots of seafood too! I haven't seen my sp post here lately so when I send her pkg I hope she likes it!

BOOHOO! Now I don't have a chance at getting that purse! Oh we'll, quiltnut4ever must be my new found sp. If she isn't, then I guess somebody else will have to adopt me. I'm Sad no one wants me.

I picked up a couple of 1/2 yd pieces of neutral fabric today for my sp. SHe also likes a special type of M&M candy.

When I sent my SP package to kninette in Scotland, my postal
worker told me that I COULD use a padded flat rate envelope
but to keep the costs lower DO NOT pack it OVER 4 pounds.
He also told me that as long as it was under 4lbs that you would
only be required to fill out a "short form" declaration customs form
and to be sure to declare it as a gift. Also completing the form online
helps to speed up that mailing time because if the customs form is
hand written than someone at the post office will have to type all
that info into the computer anyways which could delay your package
being mailed.

Of course I have only done the international mailing once so I took
everything that my postal worker said to "heart" and followed their
advice to the letter.

Yep will go with a padded envelope. That is what lady at postal recommended and all of you here. Thanks.

Hm , we do have it here, nearer to the coast.

Okay SP last clue, as your package is going to be mailed tomorrow. your state doesn't end in "a", also you do not like Black Licorice.

*bounces around flapping* It must be MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Just an update on my sp package is is officially in the hands
(or machines?) of the USPS so hopefully you will have it by
Friday at the latest, but it has been known for my packages
to make it in 2 days.

At least when I send something to my friend in VA she seems
to get it in two days.


I have only seen one post from my sp. Hmmm wonder if she is
lurking or busy working and not able to log on.

What's up? Still no clues for me? Rats!!!
My clue for you:
Northern Hemisphere
Golf-y

Ok starting out with a clue, SP is in an area where agriculture is important to the area.

Nancy I was thinking maybe your sp collects flip flops but maybe they aren't out of season in the southern areas, maybe it is halloween stuff.
belfrybat- in addition to what Teresa said about most wanted item-another thing is the swap is to kind of get to know others. So maybe your SP listed her truly most wanted item even though it is way beyond the listed budget as a way to get to know her. Others may list a 'most wanted item' that is within the budget but may not be the most wanted item that they want of anything, this swap is about having fun and getting to know each other, and spending lots of time on the board. :shock:
Oh and for International or even domestic, flat rate isn't always the best price, if it would cost more to send the regular way-first class or parcel or even regular priority-and will fit in flat rate, then it is a deal, other wise send a normal method. If you have a scale at home you could check the cost with the usps site to see what the different ways to send cost, also if you like to print your paid label and have it picked up -you do have to do flat rate for that. I have seen many times people come into the post office with their stuff in a opened box, have the clerk weigh it and then either take it to the customer use counter and seal it up and address it or transfer it into a flat rate box after getting the rates from the clerk.

SP #1 You have not yet guessed that I am your SP for March
SP #2 You have guessed that I am your SP for March however I have not acknowledged it until now

I know. ;)

AZ residents, heads up! ONE of you have a pkg out for delivery today!:thumbup:

SP here's another hint for you this is made with your favorite color. Hope you like it! You've also been sewing for a very long time so don't look too close! LOL!

Please let me be your sp
 

I am so hoping I am your SP.

,wow pretty and in my colors... wish I was in this months swap. maybe next month. someone is a lucky swapper though.

I think I send out good packages within a $10 - 12. range, so you don't need to lecture me. Unfortunately two of my SPs have not posted what I've sent, but I would have been very happy to get those items. What I'm saying in my post is what is the point of putting something like a longarm machine, embroidery machine, Janome 7700 or something like that in the ONE (and it's capitalized on the form) spot? I don't care how generous someone is they are not going to provide something like that in this swap. So to me, the person is missing out on getting a nifty notion, pattern or such that they might enjoy that is within the parameters of this swap.

Belfrybat, I wasn't trying to "lecture" you, simply explaining the most wanted item. And I never said anything about your $10 pkgs so don't jump me. A lot of us on here listen to the same old swappers complaining all the time about this or that, and the simple solution is....don't join the swap. <--JMHO, NOT an invitation to argue.

Wow I don't understand all the bickering on here. I really enjoy getting anything, even if I didn't ask for it. I don't post often and when I do my post don't usually get any responses. This is one reason I don't usually join things on account of bickering but up until lately that had not been going on in this group, why now? Lets just enjoy what we get and if you don't want it or like just pass it on. Now that I have said my piece I will go back to my corner.

SP Hints for today...Doesn't like licorice and doesn't own an embroidery machine.

This could be me.....:thumbup: hehehehe:D

Hmm...veddy interesting ;)

My sp most wanted item arrived in the post today. I am not going to count them because it would take me ages. she has feline friends .

Well said Verna.

Verna I agree and I love your Avitar..so I wish you would post more often. Now, I guess I will copy a bit as well, Quilty Louise...my package is out for delivery somewhere in CA 950551084829306350****. I so hope it will be enjoyed. If not, it doesn't bother me if you pass it on...I did really try to make it personal...will see for sure in a day or so! I went to 3 shops trying to find special wants and was only about 50-60% successful.

Now come on ladies and lilghten the load...this swap is fun and it is heart healthy. (Per Dr. Oz laughter is heart healthy!)

Okay SP your package is officially on it's way to you should arrive on Saturday the 9th maybe sooner. Here is your tracking number 9504510668493065******. Your city is also shared with a famous actor.

Enough has been said now, drop it.....moving on!:thumbup:

Hm, it could still be me.... Rock Hudson....lol

SP your box went into the mail today.

Expected Delivery is 3/8/12

Tracking: 9505 5106 7744 3065 48****

Last Hint: Your state was the home of a famous rocker :)

Waiting on one the most wanted item to be delivered. Hopefully I will have it by Friday so I can get it in the mail to my SP that is like me and doesn't like to prewash.

Yay! That's me!!!

Finished shopping today! And now to pack. Who are you?

Sorry not this time reeskylr

i was soooo sure that reeskylr was sending to me...but she really has me thrown for a loop the past few days haha.

I have been to three different stores looking for the candy my SP wanted - can't find it anywhere. Did find it in the 'morsel' area (where the chocolate chips are). Guess her box will be candy-less. One more item and off it goes hopefully by this weekend - still out on time, just a little later than normal for me.
SP #2, your box went out today. I got carried away with it, but it's your birth month, so that's my excuse.