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4th annual Christmas Card Exchange - 2010
How does the Christmas card exchange work? You email me your information to me, I make a list of everyone and mail it out to everyone after the deadline. Once you receive the list, you mail a Christmas card to each person on the list.
Why do you mail the information out - why not email it? In the past, there has been problems with people not receiving emails. This could be due to an incorrect email address, the email ending up in the "junk" box, or the email being blocked by the computer. I will save everyone's email address so if the list never arrives to you, I can then email it to you so you have enough time to get the cards sent out. Who is eligible? Anyone and everyone! Doesn't matter where you live or what country you live in. (We've had exchanges with people in Canada, France, Germany, and the UK. (It does costs more to send to these places.) What kind of card should I send? Any kind you wish to! We've seen store-bought Christmas cards, hand-made cards, post cards, etc. Cards have been religious, funny, serious, old-fashioned, modern, etc. (It's amazing how creative some people are!) Some cards have enclosures with them - ranging from pictures, recipes, bookmarks, etc. (You are NOT required to send ANYTHING. WARNING: Every year somebody out there goes crazy with glitter - which will result in glitter being found in your house long after Christmas is over!) What happens if I can't afford to send to everyone? In the past, we've ranged from 60 to 90 participants. At $.44 / stamp for regular stamps - that could be $26.40 to $39.60 in postage. We understand that some people may not have the finances to send to everyone. If you can't send a card to everyone, we ask that you send what cards you can. Please randomly pick out names - don't start at the first page and go down as far as you can afford - this results in everyone on the first page getting way more cards than the people on the last page. (Please do NOT put undue stress on yourself or your finances. A little planning, creative thinking, and careful budgeting can go a long way!) Is my information safe? Your information is kept in the strictest confidence and only shared with others on the Christmas card exchange list. No one outside of the exchange list gets the information. Most people use their home address, but some use a P.O. box. What is the deadline for signing up? I must have your information BEFORE midnight on November 20th. Sounds like fun - how do I sign up? It IS fun! And it's always exciting to get mail! If you want to be involved in this year's Christmas card exchange, email me at: htcard2010@yahoo.com (DO NOT PM me unless absolutely necessary.) Please email your information in the following format: Your real name Homesteading Today screen name (So people know who you are!) Street Address City, State Zip Your email address (This will NOT be shown on the list.) (Please double check your information and verify it's correct before emailing.) Now, who is ready for this year's Christmas card exchange?!? |
Sent you my info.
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Yeah!! We are in the US now, we can "play" too!!!
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Wow! You sure are starting early. I have sent you my info. Thanks for doing this. It sure is fun receiving so many cards from everyone.
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Just sent my info. I'm looking forward to doing this.
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I'm in.
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Yippie! :banana02: I love the Christmas card exchange and this year can afford to send out cards!!!! Last year DH was in the hospital so money was so very tight but thanks to all the prayers and good thoughts from my HT buddies this year is being blessed.
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Sent my info, thanks for taking the time to do this!!!
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Sent my info. Can't wait!!!
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Thank you for the confirmation e-mail saying you had my information.
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I want to be in but I will have to wait I will be moving to NW PA by by the end of the month and don't have my new address yet so I will get that to you when I can.
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My info is sent! This is the most inclusive thing I've done on here besides doing daily journal and randomly posting! Woot!
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Also, as we get closer, I will be listing everyone's Homesteading name just as a verification, that I haven't missed anyone. (This is the first time I've done it and I am TRYING to be careful not to miss anyone and to avoid some problems the card exchange has had in the past - due to NO ONE'S fault, just some unknown problems that just crept up!) :fussin: So be patient with me, okay?!? :hammer: Looking forward to the exchange as I compile "the list"!!!!!!!!!!! :kung: :typomat: |
My info is sent :). I just love doing these! I am going to be on the lookout now for some awesome cards for this year :D.
Justine |
ME ME ME!!! I love this exchange! I already have my cards!
Also, a tip for those who can't afford stamps...postcards are cheaper to mail and easy to make from the fronts of last year's Christmas cards you received! |
I sent my info to you also.........I love this. Marilyn
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Weekend update. I've added to the list what emails I received over the last week and have notified those people by email.
To date we have 27 people interested that have signed up. Of those 27 people, 1 person is in the process of moving and will get me their complete address once moved. 1 person just sent a PM that they were wanting to participate, but didn't send their information - so I'm just waiting for them to respond again. So right now we are at 27. So far we have no out of country homesteaders. I'm hoping to make this the best year ever, so please continue to sign up at: htcard2010@yahoo.com Thanks! |
I am interested..every year has been a thrill for me!! My apologies to anyone I don't pick off the list cuz I have to limit it due too the cost of stamps to the U.S (up to $1 now).
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I sent my info to you. I'm so excited I love this swap.
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I would like to join in the fun too.
Please add my name. Thank You for doing this. |
Update.
We are now up to 35 people. But of those 35, I am needing address information for 4 of them (in the process of moving). I am happy to report that as of right now, we have (1) ONE person from another country that is participating. And that person happens to be our neighbor up North - in Canada! Please continue to add your names to: htcard2010@yahoo.com |
Sent you my info, I was too late for last years sign up. Can't wait, I think you guys/gals are great.
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Did I send you my info?
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Information sent! thank you so much for hosting this again!
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sent you my info......
thank you for taking the time to do this:rock: |
Update.
I just happened to be checking tonight the new people who have joined the card exchange, when at the same time I was checking, I got another person! We are up to a total of 39 particpants with complete information, and still waiting on one person to send me their address. A little bit less than 3 weeks to still sign up! |
Address sent. Thanks!
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I just sent you my info today. I's so looking forward to this. Thanks so much for all your hard work.
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Weekend update
We are now up to 44 participants. Hard to believe that November starts tomorrow! |
Hi Michael - I sent my info in back on 10/2 but didn't get a confirmation. Do you have it?
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Next weekend, I plan on listing all HT screen names of people that I've got infromation from to make sure I don't miss anyone! |
Okay, a little bit less than two weeks to get your name added. Following are the people I have heard from:
amwitched Babydumpling25 BamaNana barnyardfun CC Chigarden Cindy in NY dawnpacz debbydoo1966 Elie May foaly Goldenwood Farm Gottabenutz Hengal hmsteader71 homeschool6 Immaculate Sublimity Janossy knbquilts kristen Lonesomelov maggiemay455 Marine's Mom White Christmas MichelleIL MoonDrive mtmama Northgirl Ohio Dreamer OzarkHmsteaders Pamela Patches prettypaisley Ravenlost Rechellef (Still need address) Rockyshore sclaster Seeker shar siletz Stirfamily teresab Texastamy TexKat used2becool13 White Christmas We are up to 46 people (including myself). You still have until midnight Saturday November 20 to get your name added. |
sent again as I am guessing it was lost previously.
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Two more added today.
Pauline morningstar Pauline - your information looked familiar, but I couldn't find any email or information. (Am I losing my mind?!?) :doh::shrug: This is EXACTLY why I listed everyone - trying to make sure I don't screw things up! Try to keep me in line folks!!!!!!! |
I'm on the list twice?
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next to Marine's Mom. |
I tried to make two columns when putting it on the forum here. Once I posted it, it squished both columns together, so then I had to go back in and modify the orginal post and just have a single column. You were the last one on the list and I forgot to take your "2nd column" name off. You will be on the final list just once!!!!!!
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Wow the list is smaller then last years that should be better on the wallet.
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I don't post often but read all the time. I have been on the List for the last 2 years and love it. In September we were in a horrific boat accident, while I am fine my husband was hurt critically. He is doing some better but it will be a long road. He is down about the holiday's this year with our situation but I think the Christmas List might be "what the doctor ordered" this year.
cvfmom (Stephanie from NC) |
address sent, excited, love getting cards frm all over the country.
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