InCoWriMo 2016 anyone?

[Morgaine]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

[Silverbreeze]

Always:)

[Lady Onogaro]

Me, too.

[VertOlive]

As ever, I'm very much up for it but don't want to switch forums to do it.

Diana Vredeveld
1653 W. Kentview Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4834
USA

[sgtstretch]

Of course!

Phil Olin
169 Sanger Ave
Waterville, NY 13480
USA

[Bogon07]

Good Grief that time of year again !

Count me in with my existing victims.

[Chrissy]

I would like to do this for the first time. :)

[DaveBj]

I'm in. Have they updated the website yet?

[chojo]

Pens primed and ready to go!

[sgtstretch]

I'm in. Have they updated the website yet?

nothing yet

[Morgaine]

Nor over at Lettermo (started the year before InCoWriMo did?)

[katherine]

I'm in!

[Mags]

I'm so behind with pen pals from the last two years of InCoWriMo I may be sending out letters just to catch up...lol

[caribbean_skye]

I will be participating and like Mags will be attempting to catch up on my stack. However some new victims may see a letter

[Costanza]

I'm ready again this year but I have to apologize to many people to whom I owe letters. I've been dealing with some health issues recently and haven't been up to writing but hopefully that will change soon.

Chris

[penultress]

I'm in. Have they updated the website yet?

My first time! What is the website?

[Morgaine]

http://incowrimo.org/

[nusiax]

One of my yearly highlights

[Nucifera]

This will be my first year participating. Where does everyone post their addresses?

[Nucifera]

As ever, I'm very much up for it but don't want to switch forums to do it.

I'm new, is there another forum for InCoWriMo going?

[Sailor Kenshin]

This will be my first year participating. Where does everyone post their addresses?

There was a database for the past couple years, I think.

[measi]

I'm in! Hopefully we don't get so much snow that I have to spend all of my writing time digging my walkways out this year. :)

Melissa Krueger
94 Stamford Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
USA

[fountainpenkid]

I'll do it!
Write to me at:
Will Platt
Connecticut College Box 4636
New London, CT 06320
USA

Can't wait!

[sharmon202]

3rd year for me.
Sandy Harmon
3501 Stewart St
Hutchinson, KS 67502

[DaveBj]

David Bjornstad
451 County Road 426
Cullman, AL 35057

[southpaw52]

I'm always excited to add more friends to write to.

Brad Harris
PO Box 11875
Fort Smith, AR 72917-1875


I have also signed up Postable at www.postable.com/bradharris, will glad to send a letter to anyone.

[L'ETALON]

Yes,count me in again this year,3rd year !!
My corrected last name,so there is no confusion ;
Patricia Landon
702 Monaco O
Del Ray Beach FL 33446 USA

[Nucifera]

Check the google doc :D

[VertOlive]

This will be my first year participating. Where does everyone post their addresses?

Some of us post them here on this thread as I have done. Others prefer to have anyone who wants to write to them send a PM request so their address is not so public.

[checkrail]

All letters (not just first ones) get answers.
Timothy Birrell
22 Sherwood Crescent
LOCKERBIE
Dumfriesshire
DG11 2DY
Great Britain

[katherine]

Should we perhaps start a GoogleDoc or something for all the addresses? I imagine the number of letters one receives will be proportional to whether you're an early poster or not otherwise.

[katherine]

Another thought -- I've never done this before. But is the goal that each person gets 29 (yay leap year) people to write to?

If that's the case, we could build a form/ugly website (I'm a baaaad web developer) where people submit their addresses and get assigned 29 random people. Kind of like postcrossing, but not exactly.

[gck]

I participated last year, and I'm doing it again this year! I also mod/run /r/FountainPenPals (https://www.reddit.com/r/FountainPenPals) over on Reddit, and I just opened up the matching for February, if you'd like to get somewhat randomly matched with other fountain pen writers.

[checkrail]

Another thought -- I've never done this before. But is the goal that each person gets 29 (yay leap year) people to write to?

If that's the case, we could build a form/ugly website (I'm a baaaad web developer) where people submit their addresses and get assigned 29 random people. Kind of like postcrossing, but not exactly.

Correspondence does not have to be directed to new people. This approach would overload my and I should imagine quite a lot of other people's circuits. A database with addresses is useful and there organisation can happily be left.
Kind regards,
Timothy

[jbb]

+1 :)

[measi]

Here is a new spreadsheet via Google Docs for 2016. Everyone who has confirmed they are participating is added to the list. If you've added your address within this thread, I have also added it (but please double-check for typos).

If there are any problems, please drop me a PM or email me at measiwitch@gmail.com (the latter will get my attention a bit faster).

Happy writing all!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit?usp=sharing

Best,
Melissa

[L'ETALON]

Thanks for the spreadsheet,makes this so do-able for 2016.

[foolwithapen]

Yup I'm in for another go...

[Janinutah]

I always look forward to InCoWriMo! So far as I can tell no-one is hosting it on the web.... not lettermo either. I used to LOVE the participation stamps, I love stamps too.

[L'ETALON]

If you look up .....a couple of message posts to MEASI, she has created a spreadsheet with all of us who want to do this on our own....which is certainly possible....so please add your address:)

[ShannPens]

I would love to do this! I was wondering how I was going to use my Fountain Pen friendly paper and envelopes. Count me in! I will post my address at a later date. Hope to make some new penpals out of this.

[writingrav]

Here is a new spreadsheet via Google Docs for 2016. Everyone who has confirmed they are participating is added to the list. If you've added your address within this thread, I have also added it (but please double-check for typos).

If there are any problems, please drop me a PM or email me at measiwitch@gmail.com (the latter will get my attention a bit faster).

Happy writing all!


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit?usp=sharing

Best,
Melissa

I've added my name to the spreadsheet. Could this be my fourth year?

[alc3261]

I will be writing to existing Penpals and may add a few extras!!

[L'ETALON]

glad to "see" you are in:)

[DaveBj]

Here is a new spreadsheet via Google Docs for 2016. . .*snip*

Way cool! Thanks loads!

[Jane-K]

I'm in. :)

[Bri]

I am in!

[Mister5]

I'm in, last year was a blast. Feel free to PM me for my address, or check out the spreadsheet.

[penultress]

I'm excited! This is my first year. I've added my info!

[TheInkluminati]

I'm in again and have added my information!

[Silverbreeze]

Okay I updated the Google Doc with my Address for those who may not already have it. Its also all over this forum too.

Wonder if Erik isn't doing it this year as the actual site has not been updated

Tom

[Sailor Kenshin]

Yup. PM for address.

[bruce]

I'm in and looking forward to it again. What about posting addresses for those who come here or are we using the 2015 incowrimo site list?

[Silverbreeze]

I'm in and looking forward to it again. What about posting addresses for those who come here or are we using the 2015 incowrimo site list?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/htmlview?pli=1#

[measi]

I'm in and looking forward to it again. What about posting addresses for those who come here or are we using the 2015 incowrimo site list?

There were a few folks who were on the 2015 that confirmed again for 2016... but didn't post their addresses on the forum for this year ... so I omitted their address and changed it to PM, just in case there were changes (or their personal preference for contact had changed).

A few folks from other penpal connection groups have been wondering if it's happening officially. I hope Erik's okay.

[Morgaine]

I wonder if he is looking at the list of people who are happy to receive letters... and maybe also looking into prizes...

[writingrav]

I wonder if he is looking at the list of people who are happy to receive letters... and maybe also looking into prizes...

Eric is running the Philadelphia Pen show this weekend. He's probably pretty busy. Maybe after the show he'll turn his attention to Incowrimo.

[L'ETALON]

Hello old friend....I hope his attention gets turned in time....if not...I'll manage on my own,as well as everyone else I assume.In the mean time,I aleady have 28 confirmed for LETTERMO,FEB 1-28...2 events at the same time...call me crazy!

[DPWilkens]

That time of year already, huh? Count me in:
Dan Wilkens
2092 Farleigh Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
USA

[Silverbreeze]

Um is it not 29 this year!?

[Morgaine]

Leap year!

[mrcharlie]

I always look forward to InCoWriMo! So far as I can tell no-one is hosting it on the web.... not lettermo either. I used to LOVE the participation stamps, I love stamps too.

LetterMo has added the 2016 forum to its forum list and has a few topics in it, but has not updated the site otherwise. No new 2016 version participation stamps yet.

[Morgaine]

I always look forward to InCoWriMo! So far as I can tell no-one is hosting it on the web.... not lettermo either. I used to LOVE the participation stamps, I love stamps too.

LetterMo has added the 2016 forum to its forum list and has a few topics in it, but has not updated the site otherwise. No new 2016 version participation stamps yet.

MRK has delegated some responsibilities but it had taken a while for her to find someone reliable (April-Dec, in past years, spammers sneaked in and when I asked her about it on Twitter, she said she had appointed a moderator but...)
Still not yet February so there is time for InCoWriMo to be updated.

[L'ETALON]

yes,great idea,will everyone just please add your info to the spreadsheet if you are participating....Feb is almost here:}

[mtnbiker62]

I will be participating, but only with my current pen friends, to whom I am shamefully behind on replies.

[gilgrimes]

I am hoping for mail as well.....so is my wife :)
Gil or Nancy Grimes
PO Box 637
O'Leary, PE C0B1V0
Canada

[Mister5]

I am hoping for mail as well.....so is my wife :)
Gil or Nancy Grimes
PO Box 637
O'Leary, PE C0B1V0
Canada

Gil has the best handwriting!

[HalinaV]

I am joining too!
I came across this project and February is so close, now i am making a list to write to people.

[natsora]

I'm in for my 3rd year!

Junee Lim
Block 489 Jurong West Avenue 1 #06-39 Singapore (640489)

[L'ETALON]

A quick thanks to all who are adding their info to this years list:)

[HalinaV]

as a person visiting mailbox and exited to get things in the mail... I am more than excited for this project.
I am participating for the first time, and i don't see that official InCoWriMo website is updated with the map, rules or calendar for 2016.
I decided to take matter to my hands and created PDF template for monthly planner/calendar. If you want to use it - you can download it for free on my blog http://creativityarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/InCoWriMo-2016-Calendar-copy.jpg

http://creativityarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_1018-1.jpg

Blog post = Download link for Free PDF Calendar planner template - http://creativityarea.com/incowrimo-2016-free-calendar-planner/

[SheilaM]

I'm in too! Just added myself to the Google doc. I don't participate in the FP Geeks forum much but you can find me on the Facebook FPN group daily.

Edited for typos...

[southpaw52]

Here is a new spreadsheet via Google Docs for 2016. Everyone who has confirmed they are participating is added to the list. If you've added your address within this thread, I have also added it (but please double-check for typos).

If there are any problems, please drop me a PM or email me at measiwitch@gmail.com (the latter will get my attention a bit faster).

Happy writing all!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit?usp=sharing

Best,
Melissa

Thanks for your work, great job.

[ShannPens]

Just reading through the Google docs spreadsheet. You all are pretty interesting! I see lot of artists and creative. Looking forward to connecting.:grouphug:

[MR2 David]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

I've never done this. Mailboxes scare me. I don't even type letters. I don't know that I can even come up with one letter of interest to another person, let alone 29 of them.

[DinahLee]

I am quite excited to participate for the first time. It was disappointing that the website isn't up and running as I was looking forward to all the auxiliary activities.....and the stamps! I found the spreadsheet via Facebook and entered my info. Here it is again:
Dinah Henderson
6040 Morningside Drive
Kansas City, MO 64113 USA

This will be loads of fun!

[Lady Onogaro]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

I've never done this. Mailboxes scare me. I don't even type letters. I don't know that I can even come up with one letter of interest to another person, let alone 29 of them.

It's easy. Talk about what you do or like to do. Talk about the pens and inks you have or like. Talk about one or two books you liked. Follow with best wishes and your signature. You're done! And after you've sent them, you get letters back.

[MKB]

I am excited about this. I started up with fountain pens last February, so this will help celebrate of a year of fun.

22975

[Silverbreeze]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

I've never done this. Mailboxes scare me. I don't even type letters. I don't know that I can even come up with one letter of interest to another person, let alone 29 of them.

It doesn't have to be a letter, it can be a postcard or something like that

[Silverbreeze]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

Hey Mia does Postable allow you to export out??

[Sailor Kenshin]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

I've never done this. Mailboxes scare me. I don't even type letters. I don't know that I can even come up with one letter of interest to another person, let alone 29 of them.

I never have anything interesting to say and it hasn't stopped me. ;)

[AKnight]

I'm in, although I need to play catch-up with my current pen pals. Let the games begin.

[Poeticnook]

I just bought some wax seals, let's see if these survive the mail handling system :) happy incowrimo everyone!

[Serendipity]

This is my first InCoWriMo and being born on Leap Year's Day makes it more special. I will add my details to the list! I'm excited. Here's to the happiest hand cramps! :D

[measi]

51 weeks ago, I started the thread for 2015. Is anyone up for it this year? I'll post my address later.

I have a postable account: www.postable.com/morgaine

Hey Mia does Postable allow you to export out??

It does! You can download your postable address book into an Excel spreadsheet. :)

[craftingaberrigines]

I would love to participate but I would be grateful if additional information on InCoWriMo is shared.
Thanks

[writingrav]

I would love to participate but I would be grateful if additional information on InCoWriMo is shared.
Thanks
The idea is to write at least one letter a day, each day of February. You can use the addresses on this forum thread and spreadsheet or write anyone else in the world. And reply to the letters you receive in turn. No rules just have fun.

[Juana]

new here on this forum and also trying out the incowrimo for the first time.

[sharmon202]

Welcome

[Curtisvan]

I'm in.
Curtis Vanderver
1057 House Road
Remlap, Alabama 35133

[MelanieWI]

I'm in, too. I had fun doing it last year. I will add myself to the sheet. :-)

[AKnight]

I'm in this year. Although like many I owe some penpals letters but will do my best.

Anwar Knight
402 - 340 Lonsdale Rd.
Toronto, ON
M5P 1R2
Canada

[Pickwick]

I think I might try to do this. I am very new to FPs and to the FP community but this all seems fascinating. Right now, I don't have any FAN-ceee paper or anything but I might try to go to the stationary store tomorrow (or today if we end up getting out a little early) and get something. Otherwise, there may be some letters written on torn out sheets from a moleskine notebook.

If anyone here wants to write to me, PM me for my address.

[hnsoza]

I'm brand new to the forum here. I literally just signed up. :) I'm a huge fountain pen fan and would love to participate in the InCoWriMo this year. Do I just post my address here? Or is there some secret members only place I need to go?

[Silverbreeze]

I'm brand new to the forum here. I literally just signed up. :) I'm a huge fountain pen fan and would love to participate in the InCoWriMo this year. Do I just post my address here? Or is there some secret members only place I need to go?

Here or the Google sheet earlier in the thread

[ChristyOTwisty]

How did I not know of this place? Brand new to this forum. Happy owner of a Lamy Safari pen, and big fan of Vancouver's Pen Shop. Participating in InCoWriMo (and Month of Letters 2016). Added my info to the Google Doc. measi and craftingaberrigines are already in my Postable Address Book. Happy writing!
Postable link: http://www.postable.com/christinao

[distracted_mom]

Here is a new spreadsheet via Google Docs for 2016. Everyone who has confirmed they are participating is added to the list. If you've added your address within this thread, I have also added it (but please double-check for typos).

If there are any problems, please drop me a PM or email me at measiwitch@gmail.com (the latter will get my attention a bit faster).

Happy writing all!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit?usp=sharing

Best,
Melissa

Thanks for the spreadsheet. I'm new and incredibly late to the game. Should I add my own name to the spreadsheet?

[distracted_mom]

Nevermind. The spreadsheet gods are against me and I can't edit it anyway. So here's my info.

Shannon Killion
416 N. Third Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
USA

[Inxoy]

Edit: I added my address to the spreadsheet. Very excited.

Chris Oravetz
622 Newchester Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262

[foolwithapen]

Hi folks is it me or is there something amiss with the spreadsheet?

[Silverbreeze]

Inxoy apparently can update it I think

[Inxoy]

Hi folks is it me or is there something amiss with the spreadsheet?

Ive found two links within this thread. One takes me to an editable version and the other takes me to just a view-able version. My recommendation is to make sure you are using the link posted from measi. A few posts before mine has a direct quote of the original link that works.

[mwooten]

I'm in for another year. Not sure my address saved to the sheet when trying to update, but you can pm or take it from last years list.

[measi]

Hi all- Just reposting the correct link for those who want to add/update their info:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit?usp=sharing

Edits will auto save to the spreadsheet. :)

If you do run into trouble, drop me a PM or email me (measiwitch@gmail) with your address and I'll be happy to add you.

Happy writing!

[measi]

Nevermind. The spreadsheet gods are against me and I can't edit it anyway. So here's my info.

Shannon Killion
416 N. Third Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
USA

Shannon, I added you to the spreadsheet. :)

[foolwithapen]

Hi
Whenever I try to open the google doc my screen just goes haywire, anyone email a copy to me? email is garydbrown1966@gmail.com

[WildFlower]

I'd love to join in.

[HoLmeslice]

This sounds like fun. Count me in!

(Relevant info has been added to spreadsheet)

[radellaf]

Just added myself to the sheet (and postable (http://www.postable.com/radellaf)) but for those with doc trouble:

Renard DellaFave
7113 Summerland Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27612-2405
"2nd InCo, electronics and computer geek (mostly mac), into making candles, SciFi audiobooks. Always hoping the next movie will be good & not just pew-pew. Love, and keep inked, a wide spectrum of ink colors (over 40, not much pen hygiene)."

I'll start this month with some replies to a number of last years letters I haven't replied to yet. How time flies (like bananas).

If you want to branch out to non-fountain-pen people, I assume it would be OK to use this site:
http://www.sendsomething.net

Hard to remember when writing a letter than not everyone in the world cares what ink, paper, and pen you're using.

[VertOlive]

First InCo written and out for the postman for tomorrow!

[distracted_mom]

Nevermind. The spreadsheet gods are against me and I can't edit it anyway. So here's my info.

Shannon Killion
416 N. Third Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
USA

Shannon, I added you to the spreadsheet. :)

Gracias!
Danke Schoen!
Thank you!

[ShannPens]

I think I might try to do this. I am very new to FPs and to the FP community but this all seems fascinating. Right now, I don't have any FAN-ceee paper or anything but I might try to go to the stationary store tomorrow (or today if we end up getting out a little early) and get something. Otherwise, there may be some letters written on torn out sheets from a moleskine notebook.

If anyone here wants to write to me, PM me for my address.



Hey, JK Rowling began her Harry Potter series on a napkin. I'm sure no one will mind if the paper isn't fancy! :-) (If you DO decide to write a letter on a napkin, just make sure that it's clean! :-) )

[ShannPens]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:

*note to self: Buy more stamps this week*

[Silverbreeze]

Anyone feeling like typing their own Address
www.postable.com/tomaszsuchecki

I need to update my Address Book :)

[ChristyOTwisty]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:


I learned about this on Friday. I did write in pen in my Slingshot calendar book names for the first eight mail days of February, but naturally that changed to: "whoever gave me an international address via postable.com" is first;
then "whoever gave me a domestic address via postable.com" is second (faster delivery times, usually);
then I'll use a handful of addresses from morgaine's GoogleDocs sheet, international or domestic and I'll write back to the people who used that GoogleDocs sheet to get my address, if any.
Then to some recently added entries on InCoWriMo.org, Lettermo.com, people who followed my profile URL to get my address, et cetera.
I'm including my nonparticipating friends who have February birthdays. If there are days left over (hope not), I'll leave it to chance or mail some relatives.
If I am still writing people past February 29 I will feel like I've spent a good weekend in Las Vegas: a jackpot winner with a sore arm.

[distracted_mom]

I still can't edit the google doc. I am going to blame my anti-virus software.
Anyway, here's my relevant info:

Besides long walks on the beach, I enjoy sipping champagne on my yacht.
Ok, I'm just kidding. ;) I couldn't even type that with a straight face.

I am a stay-at-home mom with a 16 year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter. I was a high school biology teacher in my former life. Besides my pen obsession, I also love photography, reading, various crafts, hanging out with my husband and cheering our kids on in various sports. We are a mixed family, with 2 cats and a dog.

Also, I get really crazy excited about mail.

Happy #InCoWriMo!

[Inxoy]

www.postable.com/chrisoravetz

I just signed up for postable too. All of this is very fun stuff.

[Type40]

Hello everyone,
I can't let a February go by, without participating. I have added my address for anyone that is interested (take a gander at my profile), but wouldn't feel right sending out new introduction letters. Due to various things over the last year, I haven't been able to make it through my rather substantial backlog.
Anyone who has gotten past a few exchanges from me will know that I don't write short, quick, letters. To keep my numbers up for the month, I will be writing little notes to random, non-pen, people. Fun for me, fun for them, and won't add to my reply pile. I will of course reply to any and all letters sent my way.

A bit of advice from previous years, don't just fill out your list with people at the beginning of the month. Each year, a number of people join towards the end and don't get many intro letters.

I truly hope you all have fun and find new friends that will carry over past the 29th.

Mark


Mark Harris
23927 Suttle Road
Veneta Oregon 97487-9463

[Juana]

Wishing everyone a fun month of sending and receiving letters!

[Morgaine]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:

*note to self: Buy more stamps this week*

I still have a few letters to reply to, so these should be done this week or early next. I have an imaginary hat and pull names out of it!

[distracted_mom]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:

*note to self: Buy more stamps this week*

I still have a few letters to reply to, so these should be done this week or early next. I have an imaginary hat and pull names out of it!

Oh! I like that idea. I was thinking about finding a random number generator, but I might go over the top and just write the names on slips of paper. Sure beats doing the breakfast dishes!

[Pickwick]

I put my first letter since middle school in the mailbox today. it is to my dad. I'm sure i'll talk to him on the phone before it even gets to him. lol.

[Silverbreeze]

Yup or text

[DaveBj]

Happy InCoWriMo!!! We're a little busy this morning with the Spousal Units second cataract surgery, but the first letter will be in the mailbox this afternoon.

[Silverbreeze]

Happy InCoWriMo!!! We're a little busy this morning with the Spousal Units second cataract surgery, but the first letter will be in the mailbox this afternoon.

Good luck

[Morgaine]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:

*note to self: Buy more stamps this week*

I still have a few letters to reply to, so these should be done this week or early next. I have an imaginary hat and pull names out of it!

Oh! I like that idea. I was thinking about finding a random number generator, but I might go over the top and just write the names on slips of paper. Sure beats doing the breakfast dishes!

Well, I wrote one letter today and paused replies to the others so I could write a surprise to somewhere in Illinois (wherever that is)!

[distracted_mom]

Oh Goodness! Tomorrow is February. Do you all already have it decided who you are going to write on what day or are will you be picking people as you go along. Just wondering if anyone else is as unprepared as I am! :pound:

*note to self: Buy more stamps this week*

I still have a few letters to reply to, so these should be done this week or early next. I have an imaginary hat and pull names out of it!

Oh! I like that idea. I was thinking about finding a random number generator, but I might go over the top and just write the names on slips of paper. Sure beats doing the breakfast dishes!

Well, I wrote one letter today and paused replies to the others so I could write a surprise to somewhere in Illinois (wherever that is)!

I live in Illinois! ;)
It's farm country here, in the middle of the US. Of course, we do have Chicago, but most who live downstate wish Chicago was its own state. I like Chicago though.

[Silverbreeze]

Thats is pretty much how most of the TriState feels about NYC :)

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

[sgtstretch]

Thats is pretty much how most of the TriState feels about NYC :)

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

As a central New Yorker, I would say that NYC is where all the money goes.

[distracted_mom]

Thats is pretty much how most of the TriState feels about NYC :)

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

Oh, I dunno, I think we are doing a pretty job with the corruption here in Illinois, when our last two governors managed to end up in prison...

[raibtoffoletto]

InCoWriMo starts today (regardless the fact that the website hasn't been updated since last year), but I'm currently without an address!!!
That's driving me crazy!! I may have my every-day letter chalange next month...
How this year are going for you guys???

[Silverbreeze]

InCoWriMo starts today (regardless the fact that the website hasn't been updated since last year), but I'm currently without an address!!!
That's driving me crazy!! I may have my every-day letter chalange next month...
How this year are going for you guys???

Remind us when you are settled we will gladly help your lonely mail box then :-)

[Inxoy]

Thats is pretty much how most of the TriState feels about NYC :)

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

Oh, I dunno, I think we are doing a pretty job with the corruption here in Illinois, when our last two governors managed to end up in prison...
I dont live in Illinois but I frequent Chicago. Truer words have never been spoken...

[Inxoy]

I just wanted to put a shout out to all of the members who included a short description of your interests in the incowrimo spreadsheet. For me, I think it is easier as an icebreaker to see these comments ahead of time. It helps me write towards common interests. Maybe for some that is part of the fun in getting to know someone without knowing anything about them ahead of time. Just my $0.02

[laserone]

Hi all, I'm new here, just joined! I'll add myself to the spreadsheet. Looking forward to trying out InCo! :)

[Sailor Kenshin]

Nevermind. The spreadsheet gods are against me and I can't edit it anyway. So here's my info.

Shannon Killion
416 N. Third Ave.
Morton, IL 61550
USA

Me nuther. Just PM for addy, I guess.

Interests:

Barbecue
Food
Ink
Food
Pens
Food
Horse racing
Food
Anime
Paper
Food
Old-school stuff
Bacon

[cwent2]

Now if we could get a Clinton in Prison for mishandling classified information and other charges - It would be a good thing.

[Toulouse]

Due to health issues I've been AWOL from replying to anyone for all of 2015, but InCoWriMo has motivated me to get back into the fun. I'm adding my info to the spreadsheet. Will be catching up with past snail mail friends and writing a few new ones.
Hope everyone has fun.
Let the ink flow!

[VertOlive]

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

Michigan is the Mitten with the Big Lakes (No Salt. No sharks.) !

Inxoy--you can also take a look at members' profiles on their "About Me" page for their interests.

InCo #2 out for tomorrow!

[penultress]

Three sent today! I'll have to do lots as I likely won't be able to do one a day!

[distracted_mom]

The Quick and Dirty USA MAP
Illinois is the place Bread comes from
Montana is where Milk comes form
Ohio is where Potato comes form
Texas is where Beef comes from
Washington DC is where Corruption comes from
California is where Movies come from
Washington is where Windows come from
Pennsylvania is where Freedom comes from
Massachusetts is where Stubborn People come from
Florida is where Magic comes from
New York is where Money comes from

Michigan is the Mitten with the Big Lakes (No Salt. No sharks.) !

Inxoy--you can also take a look at members' profiles on their "About Me" page for their interests.

InCo #2 out for tomorrow!

I lived in Michigan in the mid-80's. I love being able to use the mitten to show where things are in the state!

[AnotherNerdHere]

This is my 2nd inky rhino and since last February I've sent out over 90 letters. I have has so much fun and made wonderful connections I am MOST definitely IN. I've added my info to the spreadsheet (thank you to whoever set it up. great idea) I owe a few letters to some pen pals but I love to get letters and promise all letters will get a reply.

I'll add my address here too.
Greg Moore
15850 SW Barnard CT
Beaverton, OR
97007

I am Another Nerd, DevOps Automation Engineer but I also have a working Victrola, collect vintage film cameras and love to travel (13 countries so far), read historical nautical fiction and non-fiction

In the word of Mr Goulet, Write On!

[Pickwick]

Another letter sent today. Hopefully I can find some time tonight to write another letter for sending tomorrow.

[sharmon202]

2 days, 2 out. Almost caught up on my backlog.

[Juana]

Hello everyone,
I can't let a February go by, without participating. I have added my address for anyone that is interested (take a gander at my profile), but wouldn't feel right sending out new introduction letters. Due to various things over the last year, I haven't been able to make it through my rather substantial backlog.
Anyone who has gotten past a few exchanges from me will know that I don't write short, quick, letters. To keep my numbers up for the month, I will be writing little notes to random, non-pen, people. Fun for me, fun for them, and won't add to my reply pile. I will of course reply to any and all letters sent my way.

A bit of advice from previous years, don't just fill out your list with people at the beginning of the month. Each year, a number of people join towards the end and don't get many intro letters.

I truly hope you all have fun and find new friends that will carry over past the 29th.

Mark


Mark Harris
23927 Suttle Road
Veneta Oregon 97487-9463


you were right about the additions to the list continuing. Happy to see the list still growing.

[Pickwick]

I wrote two more letters tonight for tomorrow's mail.

[VertOlive]

On task with InkyMo#3 out for tomorrow. Just received an enchanting "Hand of Friendship" tuck-in in my first received letter for InCo!

[Costanza]

Have my first 2 out for the month and since it is after midnight here, I am working on number 3!

[Nucifera]

I have a "spirit of/letter of" question. I see many of you saying that you post your letter the same day you write it. I've been (for two whole days) writing my letters in the evening, sealing the envelope and stamping, and posting them first thing in the morning the next day. Am I a day behind for not posting until the next day? Do you still feel I'm following the spirit of the month by writing each night? I am more looking for thoughts and how you do it.

Write On

[Sailor Kenshin]

I have a "spirit of/letter of" question. I see many of you saying that you post your letter the same day you write it. I've been (for two whole days) writing my letters in the evening, sealing the envelope and stamping, and posting them first thing in the morning the next day. Am I a day behind for not posting until the next day? Do you still feel I'm following the spirit of the month by writing each night? I am more looking for thoughts and how you do it.

Write On


Me...if it's pouring, I often don't put the letter out in my own mailbox. If I can get to an actual post office, then okay, and I don't see it as slacking or cheating, just preserving the letter from the elements.

[Silverbreeze]

I have a "spirit of/letter of" question. I see many of you saying that you post your letter the same day you write it. I've been (for two whole days) writing my letters in the evening, sealing the envelope and stamping, and posting them first thing in the morning the next day. Am I a day behind for not posting until the next day? Do you still feel I'm following the spirit of the month by writing each night? I am more looking for thoughts and how you do it.

Write On

Nobody will judge you

InCoWriMo like NaNoWriMo is a Celebration with Goals. Not a contest with rules.

Both were created to get people into the habit of writing

For many of us InCoWriMo is an excuse to use our pens and inks and to share that joy with others

[Morgaine]

For some in the UK, their nearest postbox collection is done first thing in the morning, 9am - well, no chance really writing on the day and getting it posted same day for them? I think the emphasis is on writing rather than posting - incowrimo is every day but post isn't collected every day. As long as the letter doesn't have to wait days and days (without good reason) to get posted after being completed...

[mgmmaze]

new to FPGeeks forums. I was gonna set up an account about a yr ago then the whole thing with fpgeeks happened where it was being shut down and I thought they fourm would also, thats why I never became a member. Anyway I started INCOWRIMO last yr thru their website love it. Got 2 out in the mail yesterday and will try and get another 2 done tonight after some much needed math hw esp since I apparently got the wrong book so have to go back and do double the work to catch up oh joy. Anyway love the idea of the list and love that people put things in the descriptions like someone else said on here it really helps esp at a quick glance.

[Juana]

I have a "spirit of/letter of" question. I see many of you saying that you post your letter the same day you write it. I've been (for two whole days) writing my letters in the evening, sealing the envelope and stamping, and posting them first thing in the morning the next day. Am I a day behind for not posting until the next day? Do you still feel I'm following the spirit of the month by writing each night? I am more looking for thoughts and how you do it.

Write On


Writing a letter in the evening seems like a perfect way to wind down. And in posting the next day, it sounds like a new habit is budding. I'd say that is definitely reaching the goal of this project.

[Nucifera]

Thank you for some great replies!

Also, I will be adding my SO onto the spreadsheet. I got two pieces of mail today and now he wants some too :-P

[Morgaine]

I have a letter written and stamped to go to a new person. Exciting!

[mrcharlie]

I have a "spirit of/letter of" question. I see many of you saying that you post your letter the same day you write it.
The spirit of the InCo rules is that you write at least one piece of handwritten correspondence every day, and then deliver it. The fact that the first step in the delivery may be the day after writing it does not violate that spirit.

I don't think it violates the "letter" of the original InCo guidelines either.

FWIW, I'm not doing InCoWriMo this year, but I am doing LetterMo (unlike the past two years where I did my best to do both). The "spirit" of the LetterMo rules is slightly different; you should put at least one handwritten letter in the post ever day the post is open. You could write six letters on Sunday and mail them one per day during the week and meet the letter and spirit of LetterMo, but I rarely get more than one or two ahead.

As I see it, one important part of the spirit of the guidelines or rules or goals or whatever you want to call them of both versions is to be regular; to do "it" every day (either write something or mail something). Therefore I do my best to comply with that. However, I've had to "make up" for a missed day or two both the previous years if I remember right, and I'm okay with that.

Not everyone who does InCoWriMo agrees with that part (regular/every day instead of "on average" or cumulative totals=29 or whatever) being anywhere near important. Decide what part of the guidelines are important to you, and do your best to follow them; that is the most important part of the spirit of the event. If you think you've done what you set out to do with InCoWriMo/LetterMo I don't see many, or even any, of those participating who is going to say you failed.

[Judybug]

That's what I'm doing - writing in the evening and mailing it the next morning.

Judybug

[Pickwick]

I’m a blubbery puddle! the first letter I wrote for InCoWriMo was to my dad and he just texted that he got it and that he thought it was so sweet and thoughtful. ::sniff:: I luvs my Papa!

[distracted_mom]

Received my first letter today! I was late to join and wasn't expecting to hear anything so soon!
{Happy Dance}

[Morgaine]

Received my first letter today! I was late to join and wasn't expecting to hear anything so soon!
{Happy Dance}

Lucky you! still waiting for surprises!

[ShannPens]

On task with InkyMo#3 out for tomorrow. Just received an enchanting "Hand of Friendship" tuck-in in my first received letter for InCo!

ooh! What's that? Hand of Friendship

[Silverbreeze]

On task with InkyMo#3 out for tomorrow. Just received an enchanting "Hand of Friendship" tuck-in in my first received letter for InCo!

ooh! What's that? Hand of Friendship

I got something like this from a pen pal
https://handinfriendship.com/
Pretty sure It's related

[Lady Onogaro]

I got three letters today. That's quite cool!

[VertOlive]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

[Chickfromleeds]

If I'm not too late to join he party I would also love to take part!

Postable.com/katiemarriott

[Chrissy]

I've sent out a letter every day so far and I haven't received one yet. :cry:

[Mister5]

I've sent out a letter every day so far and I haven't received one yet. :cry:
Last year it was the middle of the month before I really started to receive anything.

[Morgaine]

I've sent out a letter every day so far and I haven't received one yet. :cry:

PM me your address and I'll get something in the post on Monday. With a first class stamp, should get there on Tuesday! Any preference for ink colour!!?

[Morgaine]

I received my first LetterMo surprise today.

[ChristyOTwisty]

I've mailed more than one a day, honouring a daily mailing, but also pushing out the international ones early so they can write me back while it's still February. When I read of others receiving their first letters this week I feel like I'm a preteen hearing my peers announce their first physical manifestation of puberty. [A few minutes later] However, this morning I did get a connection request by a letter-writing participant wise enough to suggest sharing Goodreads links in bios and profiles, and that request's frisson is equal to the joy of receiving friendly mail.
[A few hours later]: Valentine goodie arrived in the mail! Yay!

[Pickwick]

I sent out a letter and a sympathy card in today's mail.

[Toulouse]

If I'm not too late to join he party I would also love to take part!

Postable.com/katiemarriott

Never too late.

[Lady Onogaro]

If I'm not too late to join he party I would also love to take part!

Postable.com/katiemarriott

Never too late.

Hi, Toulouse--Are you participating in InCoWriMo? (Good--you write good letters.)

[Morgaine]

It is almost never too late to send a letter!

[Juana]

I received my first letters today. Thank you for the lovely treat of ink colors and hand-writing styles!

I hadn't thought to mention what ink or pen I was using and will add that to future letters.
I do appreciate seeing ink colors and knowing which one it is.

[Toulouse]

If I'm not too late to join he party I would also love to take part!

Postable.com/katiemarriott

Never too late.

Hi, Toulouse--Are you participating in InCoWriMo? (Good--you write good letters.)

Thank you Lady Onogaro. Your letters set the bar very high ... I often duck under.

[gordyt]

I am so behind on my forums that I hadn't seen this thread until just today. This is my second year for doing InCoWriMo. Had a lovely time last year! Anyway, I've added my info to the Google Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dPyKsz7LuByzCw6E6PTQOoe_MifcRXxFf4ePNOcl1co/edit#gid=0) and also created a Postable account:

www.postable.com/gordontillman

I will write back to everyone who sends a letter--doesn't have to be just in February! Also, I am one of the officers of the Lone Star Pen Club (https://www.facebook.com/Lone-Star-Pen-Club-148701603826) so if there are any fellow pen club members here in the forums please be sure to say hi.

Thanks!

Gordon Tillman

[ShannPens]

I've sent out a letter every day so far and I haven't received one yet. :cry:

I'm still waiting for Snail Mail love as well Chrissy but the month is still young!

[ShannPens]

If I'm not too late to join he party I would also love to take part!

Postable.com/katiemarriott

Nope! Never too late. Didn't see your name on the Google doc but I know it's been acting up for some people PM me your address and I'll drop you something in the mail next week!

[radellaf]

First item to come was a postcard from someone I just sent a letter to (in reply to last year's letter). Neat.

Just looked at the lettermo homepage and imagine this sentiment doesn't apply to a lot of us. I guess I started when corresponding internationally with a Peace Corps volunteer. I scan or photocopy pretty much anything I mail. Then, it was so I could re-send if necessary, now it's useful to check a letter or two back to make sure I'm not telling the same story to someone twice. Anyone else scan all their outgoing? I should probably start with the incoming, or just clear some out, as that drawer is getting full.

"It is both lasting and ephemeral.... I will often read the letters that I receive ... Once when I get them and again as I write back... more lasting. It is more ephemeral because I don’t have copies of the letters that I write and I am the only one who has copies of the letters that my correspondents write." -- LetterMo (http://lettermo.com)

[mrcharlie]

I started scanning my outgoing letters the first time one of them was lost in the mail, but I also use them to remember what I've already written to a particular person.

[mgmmaze]

Awesome to hear people are getting letters already

[distracted_mom]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

I have some "postcard stickers" that allow you to turn your 4x6 photos into a postcard. I've sent several of those!

[Inxoy]

I haven't gone to the post everyday but I have sent one out for everyday represented so far.

I received my first inbound a couple days ago. Very cool.

[radellaf]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

I have some "postcard stickers" that allow you to turn your 4x6 photos into a postcard. I've sent several of those!

Like these (http://the2buds.com/postcard-backings.html)? Neat idea, I guess some photos are too thin to just write on. The Canon dye-sub printer I use has some of the paper pre-printed with the postcard lines.

I did have to look up where to put a return address. My first inclination was to put it just to the left of the stamp, to leave more area for message. I guess, traditionally, cards are sent from places the sender isn't staying at for long, and it appears that a return address is not required (http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/602.htm#xd_602_1_5) for them. Doesn't appear it's required for envelopes, either, but there's no competition for space there.

http://i.imgur.com/rmLsRJU.gif

[ShannPens]

Thinking: Pretty sure I can squeeze out a letter or two while I'm waiting for the Halftime Show.
#SuperBowl50

[mgmmaze]

Thinking: Pretty sure I can squeeze out a letter or two while I'm waiting for the Halftime Show.
#SuperBowl50

I was doing math and now time for letters since I am not watching it. Umm winning I guess

[L'ETALON]

Thank-you or posting a link to my hand blog Tom. I'm keeping letters short because there are so many to write.
So much ink , so little time. Never gets old for me.

[Silverbreeze]

Thank-you or posting a link to my hand blog Tom. I'm keeping letters short because there are so many to write.
So much ink , so little time. Never gets old for me.

Hey us bloggers have to stick together [emoji106]

[Davis19942003]

Hi guys, I am joining too
I saw this post just now and it's 9th and the post offices are closed until 11th due to Lunar New Year , I hope I can catch up

I am looking for pen friends too.
PM me for address.

Davis

[Pickwick]

I am so happy that I joined and started writing letters. My first was to my dad and he was very appreciative of my letter. This weekend he came for a visit and we went to lunch. As a result of the letter, we had the opportunity to talk about his experience with fountain pens and writing in cursive, etc. Turns out, back in his day, in India, they used to use little wood sticks (kind of like toothpicks) that they would soak in the ink bottle and use to write. eventually they upgraded to dip pens when whose became available but that was still inconvenient because they had to carry ink bottles around campus. So as soon as ball points became available, he switched and never looked back.

He also told me that my handwriting is very much like my brother. My brother and I did not grow up together so we did not have the same teachers or same schools. I did not grow up copying his writing. This seems to suggest that some aspect of handwriting is hereditary which I find absolutely fascinating!

[DaveBj]

For those who asked, the Spousal Unit's eyes are now both close to 20/20 at distance; reading required +2.5 diopter reading glasses, but those are optimal results.

Back on topic, I seem to be a day ahead of schedule. Life is good :D

[distracted_mom]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

I have some "postcard stickers" that allow you to turn your 4x6 photos into a postcard. I've sent several of those!

Like these (http://the2buds.com/postcard-backings.html)? Neat idea, I guess some photos are too thin to just write on. The Canon dye-sub printer I use has some of the paper pre-printed with the postcard lines.

I did have to look up where to put a return address. My first inclination was to put it just to the left of the stamp, to leave more area for message. I guess, traditionally, cards are sent from places the sender isn't staying at for long, and it appears that a return address is not required (http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/602.htm#xd_602_1_5) for them. Doesn't appear it's required for envelopes, either, but there's no competition for space there.

http://i.imgur.com/rmLsRJU.gif

Whoops. I've been squeezing the return address to the left of the stamp. Hope they still arrive. Leaving that blank bit at the bottom is tough!

[distracted_mom]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

I have some "postcard stickers" that allow you to turn your 4x6 photos into a postcard. I've sent several of those!

Like these (http://the2buds.com/postcard-backings.html)? Neat idea, I guess some photos are too thin to just write on. The Canon dye-sub printer I use has some of the paper pre-printed with the postcard lines.

I did have to look up where to put a return address. My first inclination was to put it just to the left of the stamp, to leave more area for message. I guess, traditionally, cards are sent from places the sender isn't staying at for long, and it appears that a return address is not required (http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/602.htm#xd_602_1_5) for them. Doesn't appear it's required for envelopes, either, but there's no competition for space there.

http://i.imgur.com/rmLsRJU.gif

And, yes, that is the website I ordered from. Some inks have feathered on the card stock, but I found one that works. I was struggling with *not* using a fountain pen. Must. Follow. Rules. (Even if they are in my head.)

[Silverbreeze]

Looong day today. Had to make do with a simple postcard (vs. Letter) to Belgium..

I have some "postcard stickers" that allow you to turn your 4x6 photos into a postcard. I've sent several of those!

Like these (http://the2buds.com/postcard-backings.html)? Neat idea, I guess some photos are too thin to just write on. The Canon dye-sub printer I use has some of the paper pre-printed with the postcard lines.

I did have to look up where to put a return address. My first inclination was to put it just to the left of the stamp, to leave more area for message. I guess, traditionally, cards are sent from places the sender isn't staying at for long, and it appears that a return address is not required (http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/602.htm#xd_602_1_5) for them. Doesn't appear it's required for envelopes, either, but there's no competition for space there.

http://i.imgur.com/rmLsRJU.gif

And, yes, that is the website I ordered from. Some inks have feathered on the card stock, but I found one that works. I was struggling with *not* using a fountain pen. Must. Follow. Rules. (Even if they are in my head.)

Eco roller is your friend

[radellaf]

...some inks have feathered on the card stock, but I found one that works. I was struggling with *not* using a fountain pen. Must. Follow. Rules. (Even if they are in my head.)

For the Canon dye-sub photo paper I had to venture far from fountain pendom. Nothing less than a Sharpie (not a Sharpie Pen either) seemed solid on what's basically a sheet of plastic. I assume there are some wood fibers involved but it's worse than normal glossy paper. Maybe india ink in a dip pen, or one of those shellac-containing Herbin calligraphy inks I used to have.

For postcard return address placement the official verbiage for return addresses in general is "must be placed in the upper left corner of the address side of the mailpiece or the upper left corner of the addressing area" so you can probably get away with a left-of-stamp return address on a postcard. uspress.com has one example.

http://i.imgur.com/PvGp8cI.gif

For the upper left one rule I probably haven't always followed is to leave at least 1/4" space to the top and left. I usually squeeze it right up to the edge.

Either way, the only thing that I see getting in the way of a couple of things I sent out is the address not being current any more for some of the replies to things I got last March or April. One was a Spanish woman who was temporarily in a hotel in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The other person, surprisingly enough, I was able to find and message on Facebook for an update.

[Morgaine]

Time to play eeny meeny miny mo to pick who to surprise next, or shall I just put some names in a hat...

[L'ETALON]

nice thumb!

[ShannPens]

Got my first letter today. Yippee!!! Also, I see I'm going to have to step up my snail mail "art" game.

[MR2 David]

I'm in. 1st InCoWriMo year. I've mailed out more than 1 per day, and I'm getting cards and letters back already.

[bottledheart]

Thought I would barely be able to keep up with writing 1 letter a day, but have somehow found myself writing 2-3/day! This is actually a fun challenge 😀 Looking forward to getting replies back!

[Pharmasweaves]

Thought I would barely be able to keep up with writing 1 letter a day, but have somehow found myself writing 2-3/day! This is actually a fun challenge 😀 Looking forward to getting replies back!

Yeah, at first I thought it would be a super hard challenge, but I find myself holding back because I don't want to run out of people by month's end.

[MR2 David]

It's not really a database, but there is a page where people can post their addresses. You can also choose people to write to by sending a PM in Facebook.

http://incowrimo.org/2015/01/these-28-people-would-love-to-receive-your-incowrimo-correspondence-2015/

On the right side of that page there are links to other people who have either endorsed InCoWriMo or offered a willingness to receive letters. One of the notable celebrities who have endorsed InCoWriMo is HRM Elizabeth II of England.

[radellaf]

I find myself holding back because I don't want to run out of people by month's end.

If you're OK with people who may not be participating in InCoWriMo specifically, and the "rules" certainly don't require that, here are 3 sources for more people:

Sendsomething (http://www.sendsomething.net)

A World of Snail Mail (http://s-mail.proboards.com) takes a few posts to get cleared to see addresses, but there are lots of people there.

And the old FPN has a long running Penpals (http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/2314-snail-mail-writing-list/page-95) thread.

And as the previous post said, the InCoWriMo site has a lot of stuff from 2015 that may be good this year, plus some people who are posting this month in the comment section.

[Pickwick]

Squeeeeeeeeeeee!! I got the first of my incowrimo mail today! Very excited to write back!

[Morgaine]

Hopefully this week, more people will receive their first surprise letters... Last year, my first from overseas was received on the 7th!

[Silverbreeze]

Hopefully this week, more people will receive their first surprise letters... Last year, my first from overseas was received on the 7th!

Nothing from me yet Mia?????

[AnotherNerdHere]

I got my first two letters today. Always wonderful to get letters! Off to write more and send more.

[mgmmaze]

Last year I was doing 1 letter a day this time around since I am using people from here and old pals from last inco i am noticing i am having to do sometimes 2 or 3 letters crazy stuff

[Chrissy]

I have now received 4 letters. One from the Wales, and three from the US. Happy days. :bounce:

[Morgaine]

Hopefully this week, more people will receive their first surprise letters... Last year, my first from overseas was received on the 7th!

Nothing from me yet Mia?????

I'll check my incoming/outgoing diary and tidy up my desk to check, but I can't remember at the moment!

[Costanza]

I have 14 out so far and I am going to my PO box today to see if anything has come in.

[hnsoza]

Received my first three letters yesterday. Such an amazing feeling opening that PO Box and finding letters waiting. :) Having so much fun with this challenge!

[Costanza]

Oh my - I went to the PO Box today and had 7. I have to get writing!

[MR2 David]

I've re-purposed some greeting cards by taking the front off and making it into a post card. Mine are 6 3/8 x 4 5/8. They work perfect for oversize postcards. I have the same for several dozen Christmas cards, too.

[bottledheart]

Thought I would barely be able to keep up with writing 1 letter a day, but have somehow found myself writing 2-3/day! This is actually a fun challenge 😀 Looking forward to getting replies back!

Yeah, at first I thought it would be a super hard challenge, but I find myself holding back because I don't want to run out of people by month's end.

Me too!

[radellaf]

12 letters out as of mail pickup today. Remember Monday is a holiday in the US.

Haven't touched any new addresses, but today's reply will finish off my pile of 2015 letters, this latest one from mid June.

I'm not proud to have procrastinated so much, but I am proud to get through the backlog. It has been a lot of fun, too, and I've run that 0.6mL Platinum converter out of Éclat de Saphir. What color next... Sei Boku? Pigment Blue? Blue Velvet? Hmm.

[Morgaine]

Blue in general then? Or dare you go for a non-blue...

[radellaf]

Blue in general then? Or dare you go for a non-blue...

Many other non blue and other blues inked in other pens, so just looking at some recently acquired blues for a Platinum Chartres 3776 F. Shigure is also a possibility, or Majestic Blue, but everyone seems to be using that.

[distracted_mom]

I had been scanning the spreadsheet looking for anyone who had things in common with me. Then I started feeling guilty because I wasn't being "fair" so now I have a basket filled with numbers and I am honestly randomly drawing names.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1511/24337751964_12b9fdef9f_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/D5DkKb)My random number drawing system for InCoWriMo. (https://flic.kr/p/D5DkKb) by Shannon Killion (https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanleigh1973/), on Flickr
I have received four letters so far and sent out21, but many of the 21 are to people I am not necessarily expecting replies from, like elderly relatives. But I am glad for the push to let them know that I am thinking of them.

[mailartist]

I've re-purposed some greeting cards by taking the front off and making it into a post card. Mine are 6 3/8 x 4 5/8. They work perfect for oversize postcards. I have the same for several dozen Christmas cards, too.

I'm glad you included the word "oversized" (thus requiring a first class, forever stamp) because the cards are just a hair too big. However, it might be possible, to cut down your postage costs, to use a paper cutter and shave 3/8" off the six-inch size, and 1/2" off the 4 inch size (so it's 4.25" x 6", the largest standard postcard size), and it could go on a 35 center. It wouldn't reduce your writing space by much, probably wouldn't affect the design on the front, and would save money.

In my experience, I have found commercial greeting cards to be a bit cranky in accepting fountain pen ink. Lots of rub-off and smearing, which could be a problem in a postcard. But your idea sounds interesting, though.

[radellaf]

have found commercial greeting cards to be a bit cranky in accepting fountain pen ink.
http://i.imgur.com/bhDcxlU.jpg
Agreed, if there's any slickness they can repel it, and if there isn't they may absorb it like a paper towel. Let me put in a word for the Spritz brand from Target. 25 pack for $6, or last year I found a 50 pack for $10. About 5x7 and they take ink nicely. The Peter Pauper Press ones from B&N also work well, as does their stationery.

As for the blue ink, I went with a 40% solution of Diamine Florida Blue while I decide. Surprisingly dark.

[lannen]

I'm getting a late start this year, but I've just added my name/address to the google doc.

[Mark Bee]

I've been at it every day, and I'm really enjoying it. It was more difficult than I'd imagined coming up with enough addresses.

[DinahLee]

My first year at this and it's loads of fun. I get to play with my pens and inks and papers, with the added bonus of anticipating mail instead of dreading it. Putting my info on the spreadsheet did the trick. I've written a couple of 'fan' letters and don't expect a reply, mailed a few valentines, and the rest (at least one a day) are to those who've written me or I snagged from the spreadsheet. I wrote a nice long letter to a member who was on the list, mailed it and then surprisingly received a letter from her that very afternoon. Serendipity!

[Inxoy]

Anyone not received anything yet?

[VertOlive]

The ink has been flying, but my reply pile is already 10 deep. Keep swimming!

[cmerz]

Hello Everyone, I'm new to this...
I know Im behind with the 28 letters for february but will catch up

Caroline Merz
287 Mayfair Dr
Beaconsfield, QC
H9W 1S2
Canada

[Silverbreeze]

Hello Everyone, I'm new to this...
I know Im behind with the 28 letters for february but will catch up

Caroline Merz
287 Mayfair Dr
Beaconsfield, QC
H9W 1S2
Canada

29 this year :-)

[VertOlive]

I've re-purposed some greeting cards by taking the front off and making it into a post card. Mine are 6 3/8 x 4 5/8. They work perfect for oversize postcards. I have the same for several dozen Christmas cards, too.

Yep, I do this for use in my Postcrossing activity. A fine point pen usually works, but mind the water soluble inks!

[VertOlive]

On task with InkyMo#3 out for tomorrow. Just received an enchanting "Hand of Friendship" tuck-in in my first received letter for InCo!

ooh! What's that? Hand of Friendship

I got something like this from a pen pal
https://handinfriendship.com/
Pretty sure It's related

Yes, that's the place. I wrapped the hand I received around an envelope bound for Illinois. I don't see an explanation on the blog, but very fun concept!

[Sailor Kenshin]

I've re-purposed some greeting cards by taking the front off and making it into a post card. Mine are 6 3/8 x 4 5/8. They work perfect for oversize postcards. I have the same for several dozen Christmas cards, too.

Yep, I do this for use in my Postcrossing activity. A fine point pen usually works, but mind the water soluble inks!

Two words: Bad Green Gator. Oh, wait...that's three...

[MR2 David]

I've been using Pilot and Parker ink with no problem. For 3 or 4 I've used SIC ink in my Jinhao. Unless it gets wet somewhere in between, there have been no problems so far.

[MR2 David]

Unless it gets wet somewhere in between, there have been no problems so far. Let's hope ...

[Silverbreeze]

I've been using Pilot and Parker ink with no problem. For 3 or 4 I've used SIC ink in my Jinhao. Unless it gets wet somewhere in between, there have been no problems so far.

Parker quink may be water resistant

[sweetnightingale]

Wow! Like always, I'm late to the party but would still love to participate. Nine pens inked and ready. :) Write to me at:

Sharon Hawkinson
210 S. Mary St.
Coal City, IL 60416

Some extras to add to the spreadsheet...

Besides pens and ink, I enjoy singing, music, reading, writing fiction, journals and journal keeping, scrapbooking, Old Time Radio programs, and knitting and crocheting. I'm an active member of the Lions Club. I'm married with a daughter living at home, and we share our house with three dogs.

[mgmmaze]

Wow! Like always, I'm late to the party but would still love to participate. Nine pens inked and ready. :) Write to me at:

Sharon Hawkinson
210 S. Mary St.
Coal City, IL 60416

Some extras to add to the spreadsheet...

Besides pens and ink, I enjoy singing, music, reading, writing fiction, journals and journal keeping, scrapbooking, and knitting and crocheting. I'm an active member of the Lions Club. I'm married with a daughter living at home, and we share our house with three dogs.

Better late than NEVER :)

[mgmmaze]

Well I have as of right now run out of stamps and still have at least 15 letters to go and the list keeps growing so need to go buy more stamps. I had about a book and maybe 1/3 at the beginning of Feb so this yrs INCO is going much better than last year for me. I am enjoying writing all these letters Thanks for that spreadsheet it is a great great tool

[radellaf]

Well I have as of right now run out of stamps...need to go buy more stamps.

There's a $1.30 handling fee, but usps.com (https://store.usps.com/store/browse/category.jsp?categoryId=buy-stamps&categoryNavIds=buy-stamps) has a much wider range of pretty stamps than the post offices I've been to. Here's some international options. (Fixed - apparently 60c stamps are really 49c + 11c for charity).

http://i.imgur.com/jWFyPgU.jpg

For domestic, tons of designs, including a new Harry Potter booklet. The 49c forever fern, finally, is now available in strips of 10 instead of the $4900 coil. I'm into neon so I like the current celebrate design. Charlie Brown seems the most InCoWriMo-ish of the offerings:
http://i.imgur.com/C4qnmbI.jpg

[gordyt]

Well I have as of right now run out of stamps...need to go buy more stamps.

There's a $1.30 handling fee, but usps.com (https://store.usps.com/store/browse/category.jsp?categoryId=buy-stamps&categoryNavIds=buy-stamps) has a much wider range of pretty stamps than the post offices I've been to. Here's some international options.

http://i.imgur.com/z9ajIJc.jpg

For domestic, tons of designs, including a new Harry Potter booklet. The 49c forever fern, finally, is now available in strips of 10 instead of the $4900 coil. I'm into neon so I like the current celebrate design. Charlie Brown seems the most InCoWriMo-ish of the offerings:
http://i.imgur.com/C4qnmbI.jpg

I pre-ordered some of the "Global: The Moon" forever stamps on Sunday. They are supposed to ship out on Jan 22.

[ShannPens]

I'm a few days behind - got sidetracked somewhere around last Wednesday (I'll blame it on the snow) - but I'll double up my writing this week to catch up. I told a coworker what I was doing and she squealed "I want some mail! Send me something!". She was so excited! It gave me warm fuzzies to know that you all and others are experiencing the same excitement when checking your mail boxes. :-)

[VertOlive]

No mail pickup today (President's Day), but 15 ready for tomorrow. Finally caught up!

[radellaf]

No mail pickup today (President's Day)

#15 in there now, #16 to be written tonight. I forgot about the mail holiday, but just as well since the freezing rain has the mailbox welded shut.

[ShannPens]

Also if anyone is running out of people to write, you can to to moreloveletters.com and write some encouraging words for the 5 or so people listed on that page. It's a wonderful site. Strangers write letters to people who are going through some tough times and/or extenuating circumstances. All of the letters in this batch need to be postmarked by Feb. 19th. Check it out!

[Inxoy]

I can't find the moon stamps on the usps.com website. Do you still see them?

[Silverbreeze]

I can't find the moon stamps on the usps.com website. Do you still see them?

https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?productId=S_589204

[mrcharlie]

Here's some international options.

http://i.imgur.com/z9ajIJc.jpg

For domestic, tons of designs, including a new Harry Potter booklet.

The semi-postal $0.60 cost stamps are not worth $0.60 in postage; they are sold at extra cost over the current first class rate to raise money for charitable causes. "The price of a semipostal stamp pays for the First-Class™ single-piece postage rate in effect at the time of purchase plus an amount to fund causes that have been determined to be in the national public interest." You need two of them plus one "penguins" stamp to be equivalent to the international rate at this time.

Also, the Potter stamps are from 2013, ie not new, but this should not discourage you from getting them. 20 different stamps in the booklet of 20!

[Inxoy]

I can't find the moon stamps on the usps.com website. Do you still see them?

https://store.usps.com/store/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?productId=S_589204

thank you! I don't know why I couldn't internet that day. I was on my phone and I couldn't find it that way. After following your link I went back to the main usps.com website from my PC and was able to find them, FYI to anyone shopping on their phone.

[sweetnightingale]

Hey everyone,

So, four letters went out in today's mail. Hoping to get caught up this week and will have to bunch up until I do. :) my pens are getting a workout, as is my sealing wax, not that I'm good at making wax seals. But, it's fun to practice on my victims. Haha.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying warm. :)