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Response: How do you know I mailed the swap late? I am not sure if I did or did not, but while unfortunate you did not get the swap, it was not because it was mailed late. You contacted me, told me it was missing, and I resent. It can take 2 weeks in the U.S. and up to 4 weeks international for mail to arrive from my town, which I share in my profile. I resent the postcard, and you left a "1" rating regardless. :( Hopefully the second card arrives soon, but do expect it around the end of the month, based on past experience with delivery times to your country.
Response: Hello there! I sent this package twice, and it's rather frustrating that neither of them were received. I'd be happy to resend it a third time if you'll message me your address...the only thing I can think to do is add tracking to the package. :)
Response: I was indeed away from Swap-Bot for about 6 weeks, due to a death in the family causing me to travel back home. If the mail was "Unread", it unfortunately meant I simply never saw the message during that time period, as I am good about responding. You did follow up to see if I received your swap, and I gave an honest answer at the time---I was away from home so had no idea. I did rate every piece of mail I received, but to be honest, if I don't receive something--I typically just let it go. I don't give out "1" ratings, I just assume things happen and don't rate at all, instead of ruining someone's feedback. The fact you didn't receive a rating means whatever you sent was not in my pile of mail, but because I believed you sent it as you said you did, I wasn't too worried. The post office is not always the most reliable. I always resend when I know my swaps have gone missing, and will be happy to resend this one as well.:)
Response: Frankly, this is one of the things I dislike about Swap-Bot. I put a lot of energy into my swaps, do not send people random stuff in an envelope and call it a swap, and STILL get rated down. I did NOT send late, actually. If you read my profile, 2-3 weeks is the average time it takes for mail to be delivered to and from my part of the world. (I just received a swap from early November). I have no control over this, and never have any idea when something is postmarked, actually leaves California, and have even had swap partners remark that they've received my envelopes without a postmark at all, as if it were hand-delivered. I'm really sorry this was the exception where you chose to "rate down", because it wasn't exactly the fairest one. While it is important to communicate late sends, I didn't do that, so there was nothing to communicate--and the delivery time with my mail service is very clearly noted in my profile. :) I am glad you enjoyed the swap. :) - Alayna <3
Response: That was the fastest swap I have ever experienced on this site! I think the postman just drove it over to you. *laughs*
Response: Hello there! I sent the resend for this swap (making it my 3rd attempt to get to you!) about two weeks ago. Everyone else has received their resends..I've PMed you also, but could you please let me know if you received the swap? If you did, would you be kind enough to change my rating here?- Thanks so much, Alayna <3
Response: I am glad it made it to you! I was about to wonder if the post office would not send red envelopes! :P I hope you have fun crafting and swapping! <3- Alayna
Response: I am happy the resend made it to you, and I was going through my stash of randomness trying to find "space"-related things. Nothing! LOL. Some things are more easily accumulated than others! :)
Response: I am happy you received the swap! It seems the third time is a charm! I sent out the red envelope swap about two days later, so you should be receiving that shortly...fingers crossed. <3
Response: I am so happy you received the resend! It was sent out on the same day as I sent my resend to the person who commented below this one, so let's hope that one arrives as well. :)
Response: I am so happy that you enjoyed the collection of orange things that I found for you! I definitely look forward to hearing about your creations in the future. <3
Response: You're very welcome! I sent out replacements from the other missing swaps, as well, so hopefully that will arrive soon--or already has! We've had no mail service for a few days due to a winter storm...I miss Amazon! LOL.
Response: It is never ever too late! :) Thank you so much, and I hope you're doing well this February! :D
Response: Thank you so much for the help with the image problem! Now I won't have to avoid image swaps so much in the future! *laughs* - Alayna <3
Response: I've been away from Swap-Bot for some time, due to a lot of personal reasons I won't go into. I read your profile, and my condolences for everything you yourself have been through--we sadly have a bit in common. I know there's not much chance you're still around after all this time, but if you are, I'd love to send this to you and redeem my "1" and any bad karma out there! ;)
Response: I'm glad it showed up! Delivery from the middle of nowhere has been frustrating. Today, I received an "official" letter that said "Return by Dec. 5th". It's Dec. 5th. The letter was dated Nov. 23rd. I can only assume that cowboys have been stealing post office boxes and holding them hostage in the Wild West saloons nearby. :P
Response: Aww! Now I'm blushing a bit, but thank you. You're very welcome! I always like to toss in some "fun stuff" unless people specifically say no. *laughs*
Response: I'd absolutely love to have a regular pen-pal who is also a writer! Send me a PM, and we can chat. <3
Response: I just love your Instagram! It never occurred to me to instagram incoming and outgoing mail, but your posts always seem so happy! I also think the best days are Michael's days. *lol*
Response: Of course that is your choice to make, and appreciate you changing my "1" rating. :) I am glad that you appreciated the package, even though family emergency precluded the 6/27 send I had promised. There are times where you have to drop everything to attend to illness in the family, and it's a shame Swap-Bot doesn't really have a work-around for that which keeps everyone happy...but there really isn't one. It seems to be one of the major reasons people get "kicked off" the site: unplanned family emergencies that lower your ratings and keep you from coming back in future. However, I have made good on the swaps I missed due to this, and that's all anyone can really do! I am sorry for the inconvenience, and glad your mail was received. :) *hugs*
Response: Thank you so much for leaving such a nice note, Avi. I was actually dreading logging in because of all the vitriolic "You didn't do something on time and are a thoughtless person" mail and ratings--and I wasn't disappointed. I have unfortunately had to deal with family stuff, so my responses have been slower than I would prefer. However, there is mail coming your way, and you and your letters are always like a little ray of sunshine. :D I did hear about both of their departures from Hamilton, which is a little sad, you always wish you'd been able to see the OBC when it's an epic show!! It may be worth it to travel to Chicago to try to catch the secondary cast! Sebastian says hello and "meow". LOL. *hugs*
Response: Aww,...you're welcome! I managed to pack just a few of my favourite things on one card, so I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I absolutely understand...I am not certain about the mail system sometimes when you are out of town here in the U.S.! *laughs* I hope you're doing well, and keep your eyes pointed towards the mailbox!!<3
Response: Thank you for the re-rate!! It is very much appreciated!! :)
Response: Thank you...I appreciate you not giving out a low rating for the swap. Yes, I do have some issues getting the mail out from my subdivision to its destination sometimes. Arrrrrgh. In any case, I do appreciate it. *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you!! So great to have a new regular Swap-Bot partner!!*hugs*
Response: Awwww!! How precious!! I am sure they were fabulous, and summer is definitely here!! :)
Response: Awwww!! Thank you so much for the kind words....I do love pretty, frilly things! LOL *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! You can never have too many Koalas!
Response: She is irreplaceable!! Thank you so much for the rating!! :)
Response: Always!! I am a huge fan of your swaps, and thank you for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the rating!! *hugs*
Response: Of course!! I have some bad news for you....I found an envelope (about 5 swaps, actually, but yours was one) that was supposed to go to the post office but moved into my purse. I have redone a package with a lot of goodies to say sorry!! *hugs*
Response: I love the colour red!! Thank you so much for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Awww....I would love to cuddle a Koala 1One day!!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awww....thank you for the heart!! I loved the dragon, too! So pretty! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* This was such a precious swap!!
Response: YAY!! It was a challenge, not actually really liking lemon, but I'm so happy I found things that others want to make! Feel free to send! *giggles*
Response: We were indeed so very blessed....rescue a pet, and they rescue you!! :) And Nougat sounds so sweet! *hugs*
Response: Hehehe...."I'm listening!" Thank you so much for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: I love Savannah!! If I were to give up big city living, I might want to live there. Thank you for the heart, and what a small world!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: LOL...you and me both!! No matter how hard I try to banish stress from my life, it beats down the door! *laughs*
Response: YAY!! That always makes me very happy to hear, and thanks for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Heheheh!! Always glad to meet someone who has a similar sense of humour, and thanks for the heart! *hugs*
Response: "It's a small world, after all!!" Thank you so much for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! I love London...what a beautiful city!! *hugs*
Response: Awww....that is really sweet, thank you!! I have a friend who says everyone over 45 hates my writing, because it's so small. LOL Thank you for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Heheheh...you can always count on me for dainty things! ;) Thank you for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww!! Thank you, Avi!! I always feel the same way when I see your writing in my mailbox...and I am glad you were amused by the swap! It was ever so much fun to put together. *hugs*
Response: Heheheh....it's rare someone teaches me a new word, but you did: "lenticular". *laughs* And yes, that story is "to be continued"! I hope you're having a great week. *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* My knee seems to be healing, but grrr, it's inconvenient. LOL
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* Koalas were such a cute swap!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awww!! Thank you, and I'm glad I could find some new stuff! The email you sent out was very touching! *hugs*
Response: Oooo!! I love "Great Gatsby" parties! We actually had a murder mystery party set in the 20's for my 30th b-day. Thank you so much for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Aww.....thank you!! I'm very new to making envelopes, but think it's so much fun, and useful!! Thank you for the heart. *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* And, no problem...that's never a big deal with me! Better late than never! *laughs*
Response: Hey Gabi!! It is such a small world! I grew up in King Of Prussia, know as "home of the big ass mall" . LOL I suppose it's where I got my love of shopping! :)
Response: YAY, Unicorns!! Thank you for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* Always a pleasure to swap with you!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* Dew drop flowers are so lovely!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: "There's no business like show business!" ;)
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* I agree....I love beautiful and vibrant, but realistic, colours
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* Butterfly wings rock!! :)
Response: Hehehe...."a bit of spunk" kind of describes me!! I'll have to look that up for you, but I loved it too!! *hugs*
Response: Awww.w...thanks you!! It was so much fun putting together! *hugs*
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs* Theatre has been my life for such a long time....it's a fabulous thing!
Response: Awwww...thank you, and thanks for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: This swapper was, I feel, a bit unfair in giving me a low rating without even communicating about it or offering the chance to make up the swap or other helpful thing. On her profile, she asks this courtesy be extended to her, but was not offered to me. I contacted her to ask if there was a way to make the low rating right, but there was no reply. I feel this was overly harsh and I should be allowed to do something to correct this mistake, and should have been contacted before the rating was posted. :(
Response: Thank you....it's always good to hear from you. *hugs*
Response: Awww!! That is fantastic, and I agree, it's wonderful to learn both. I'm STILL not big enough for that cello. :P
Response: Awwww....thank you! It's really funny because my boyfriend often picks up the mail on the way over on the weekends, and when he saw a PC from you the other day, he said "That person is just like you...if words fit, they go there" *laughs* You definitely would love Paris..some people don't, but they're the same people who say NYC is the rudest place in the world. LOL.
Response: You're welcome!! Thank you for the rating and the heart...it's great to swap with you! :)
Response: Hahahah!! Too funny...back when I worked for the cruise line, we put down our top three choices for the lines we'd like to work on...and my #3 was "Anywhere but Alaska!" I've been told it's beautiful, but, BRRRR!!! :)
Response: Hahahaha!! The grass is always greener, isn't it!! I'm sitting here with my AC cranked down. I am so happy you loved the blue card, as well as the owls!! <3<3<3 And,, just a secret, but I wear sandals and ballet flats 11 months of the year, when I can't be barefoot! LOL. I do hate shoes!
Response: Thank you so much for the heart and the rating!! *hugs*
Response: I am glad it got to you in one piece! I am always a little worried about the older cards..so yay!! Thank you for the heart and the rating. <3
Response: Hahaha...the soundrack for Chicago was in my head the rest of that day. I wish I'd remembered to add some Atlantic City images!
Response: Awww....thank you, Ryanne, and I'd absolutely love a new pen-pal/swap partner. :) You're very sweet, and I'm glad you liked the goodies!! :) *hugs*
Response: Awww...you're welcome, Avi! Glad you liked the owls...hahaha, they're just adorable! :) Sick days are great, but there's a caveat--you can't actually be so sick that you don't do anything, and you can't be totally healthy so that you just go have lunch with your friends. *laughs* I'm a huge medieval/fantasy/historical ficttion fan--the screen name is kind of a giveaway---so I've also seen the Tudors, The Borgias, The White Queen series, and GoT (though I can't watch the show, only read the books--the violence is just too much for me.) I'd definitely recommend checking any of them out--I haven't seen Outlander! :)) I hope you're having a great week! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! I'm glad to have had you as a swap partner!! *hugs*
Response: It's always a pleasure to swap with you!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for hosting these swaps! This was a favourite of mine! :)
Response: You're welcome! What a fun challenge this was!
Response: It's so great to meet a new swap partner...thank you for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart, Miss Brenda! Look forward to swapping in the future!! :)
Response: Unfortunately, some of yours didn't come through on my page, but I loved how beautiful this swap was! Happy Spring!
Response: Thank you for the heart, and I always love our swaps!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you so much for the heart!! Happy Spring! !
Response: Thank you so much for the heart, and happy Spring! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! Always good to have a new swap partner!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! This was a great swap!! <3
Response: Talk about a huge climate change!! *laughs* And what a coincidence, too!! :)
Response: Awww...thank you for your sweet comment!! I definitely look forward to future swaps!! *hugs*
Response: Oh, what a coincidence I chose that PC! LOL! I do love Spain, and I'm willing to bet you were not ready to come home...Valencia is so restful!
Response: Thank you so much, as always!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you!! It's lovely to have a new swap partner on here!! :)
Response: Of course!! You're very welcome!! :)
Response: Thank you for the heart! :)
Response: Hehehehe...rock on!! ;)
Response: Yay!! I'm so glad it was a great match for you!! *hugs*
Response: Of course, and thank you for the heart! :)
Response: Awww...thanks so much! Pinterest is fun!! *hugs*
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the follow! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart! *hugs*
Response: Thank you so much, and I hope so!! In the meantime, SwapBot has kept me occupied. *hugs*
Response: Awww, thank you so much!! One day at a time!! 8hugs*
Response: Thank you so much....every single one helps!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you so much!! And isn't that the great thing about quotes? They speak to so many!!
Response: Awwww...thank you so much! I'm glad it brightened your week!! *hugs*
Response: Of course! Glad to have you as a swap partner again! *hugs*
Response: Awwww!!! Happy birthday to her, and I hope you do! I love that pattern. *hugs*
Response: Heheheh..."It's hot and it's monotonous". Thank you so much for the lovely PC, and you have one on the way back! *hugs*
Response: Awwwww!! I am so glad it was there to give you some mail, and yes, I love all things vintage!! :) I think that was the night we rented "The Big Short"...it was quite good!
Response: No need for apologies...I definitely know how that goes!! And, yes, I like any kind of cookie as long as there is chocolate. Coooookie!! *laughs* Thank you for the lovely message! *hugs*
Response: I had this cool idea in my head that a PC with postmarks 100 years apart would be awesome, but was so worried it wouldn't work. I am beaming that it did and you liked it too. <3<3<3
Response: No problem at all!! Thank you for the heart!! :)
Response: Thank you so much!! I am always glad when I find a fellow fan of the old, rare, and unusual!! *hugs*
Response: Oh no!! I am so sorry. :( I live in a very rainy city and now I am not happy with the Post Office. Hopefully we'll be teamed up again so I can send you two!
Response: Hahaha!! Haven't seen that show since I was a teenager!! :)
Response: It's lovely to meet you! !Hope you're having a lot of fun here! *hugs*
Response: Thank you for the heart...and hahaha!! I want a Mounds now!! :)
Response: Hahahahaa!!! I will always turn down Kool-Aid on all occasions!! Thank you!! *hugs*
Response: Noooooooo!!! I am always afraid with the vintage cards that such things will happen. :( *sighs* I am very very sorry! :(
Response: Awww....thank you so much!! And thank you for giving me my 100th heart!! <3<3<3
Response: Hahaha....funny story! I didn't know about the parade when I first moved to NYC, and I found out because I couldn't get out of my apartment building! It was all kinds of crowded!! *lol*
Response: Thank you for the rating, and the heart!! Look forward to swapping again!! :)
Response: YAY, I love when people become followers!! Thank you for the rating, and the heart!! :D
Response: Happy St. Patty's Day!! Wilde is one of my favourites too; I have a rubber stamp that says "I always carry a diary with me when I travel. One must have something sensational to read on the train." *laughs*
Response: Yay!! I am glad you like them, and thank you for the rating and the heart!! <3<3<3
Response: It was a pleasure writing to you, and so glad to hear you like owls! One of my best friends owns everything own-related. *laughs* I don't often meet people with my name, either, though I've also come across an "Elena" on here!! :) Hope you have a fab week!!
Response: Awwww...thank you!! I always love new followers!! *hugs*
Response: Thank you so much for stopping by to rate!! Quotes are so much fun!! <3
Response: Hehehe...I sent out three different Oscar Wilde quotes, and everyone loved them!! He was quite fabulous. I personally think he was a better dramatist than novelist, and even better personality...he rather invented the concept of "snark". *laughs* Dorian Gray wasn't one of my all-time favourites, either. The story lends itself to film well, though.
Response: Thank you for the heart, and it's lovely to meet another "A" on here! *laughs*
Response: Thank you for the heart!! Sorry this swap ended up in the abyss the first time, but glad it was rescued!
Response: Awww!! Thank you!! It's definitely a creative and interesting idea, Poetry On Demand!! :) I hope it catches on.
Response: You're so welcome. It was a pleasure writing to you!! *hugs*
Response: I am so glad the card made you happy, Kayla!! Thank you for sharing your story. My mother also has had troubles with her heart since her late 40's---it's so much more common than you think. And, yes, I'd love to exchange letters, cards, etc!! :) *hugs*
Response: Thank you!! This was a great swap!!
Response: Thank you for the heart!! I love Venice...it's such a beautiful little city!!
Response: Anytime!! I love music and sharing it with otherrs! :)
Response: Thank you!! Those e-mail swaps are ever so much fun!! :)
Response: Hehehe...my younger brother once spent hours trying to win a stuffed Minion for my mother at a carnival. She loved it!!:)
Response: It was a little rocky there for a while, but I am doing much better these days, thanks! I don't do well with "just rest", though! LOL.
Response: I absolutely love all things medieval/fantasy, and the Knights Of The Round Table. I chose my screen name when I first appeared online, because I just finished a production of "Camelot"..and it's been my online alter ego ever since! :)
Response: Thank you so much!! I am doing much better now, and improving day by day. *hugs*
Response: You're welcome! Pinterest is a new hobby for me, but I have had a LOT of fun with it!! :)
Response: You're welcome!! I can't believe we were partnered two days in a row!
Response: Yep, that's it!! *laughs*
Response: It was delightful to write to you!! I hope we have a chance to swap again in the future....and now it's your turn to keep eyes peeled! *laughs*
Response: You're welcome! This was a fun one to make!! :)
Response: Thank you for the heart!! *hugs*
Response: "Life would be easy if colours were like my dreams...red, gold, and green...red gold and greeeeen" *bops head around* LOL.
Response: Awww..thank you for the warning!! I should have guessed, as yesterday was a terrible migraine day! :(
Response: Awww!! Thank you....feel free to steal away!! *laughs*
Response: Awww!! Thank you!! I've actually never been big on Pinterest, and Swap-Bot has helped me to appreciate it more!! You just never know! <3
Response: Thank you, and lovely to meet you!! This was a fun swap...many suggestions of things to add to my iTunes!! :)
Response: Awww!! I'm glad you like it, and thank you for being so understanding!! *big hugs*
Response: YAY!! I'm glad you liked it!! :)
Response: Thank you!! I'm so glad the quick swap really was!! *laughs*
Response: I would too...it's totally on my bucket list!! I was there during the Jazz Festival, which was unintentional, but great fun as well!! :)
Response: Aww...thank you!! I love writing to people I don't yet know...it's fun to share a little snippet of your world. :)
Response: I had difficulty with this challenge, because between the holidays and the fact we experienced "Snowpocalyse" that shut down access to a lot of stuff. I learned I should have communicated more with partners; also, some are more understanding that others about late arrivals. Unfortunately, both my 3's from this swap have left swap-bot, so I cannot do anything to improve the ratings or send a karma RAK out.
Response: See explanation above.:)
Response: I do wish people would contact me personally before leaving "1" ratings. I didn't have to look very hard for my comments; on the very bottom of the left hand of your blog I see posts from Nov. 21st from me (Alayna-Renee). I'm surprised you decided to issue a "1" before contacting me, given we've been swap partners in the past, as well. If you need me to point to the specific posts, I'm happy to do that, and would love for you to please correct my rating. Thanks so much, *~ Alayna