Did You Correspond Today?

[woosang]

Recieved two of those Moleskine mailer notebooks. One from Leigh Reyes (not InCoWriMo related ) and one from Bogon. It is just so cool!

What are these? I have never heard of them

[KrazyIvan]

What are these? I have never heard of them

Here you go: http://www.moleskineus.com/mpn3933-moleskine-messages-pocket-postal-notebook.html

[woosang]

Here you go: http://www.moleskineus.com/mpn3933-moleskine-messages-pocket-postal-notebook.html

Damn you.. Things to buy... Notebooks addiction is a terrible thing

[Bogon07]

Recieved two of those Moleskine mailer notebooks. One from Leigh Reyes (not InCoWriMo related ) and one from Bogon. It is just so cool!
Good to hear it made it to you. The Postal Officer was looking at it very suspiciously when I had her check the postage on it. She wanted to know what was in it...I said paper.

Atleast you should get some very nice calligraphy from Leigh Reyes if her videos are anything to go by.

Watch out for them Woosang, they come in a couple of sizes and a herd of colours.

[cedargirl]

I've had a busy month with non-FP happenings, but that's a terrible excuse. I finally found time to get through most of my backlog. There's one there for you Bogon - yours had been languishing terribly.
I'd written the receipt date wrong in my 'system' and was very embarrassed to see I'd got the month wrong! Yeeks!

[Bohemond76]

Send out one today to someone working for NASA ;)

[woosang]

Oo after 6days away I have 6 in my box.. Huzzah!!!

[menunes]

One returned (my fault...) Two out. I'm slow pacing and using economic mail now.

[Bogon07]

Five ready to post tomorrow. Down to my last two international stamps.

[Toffer]

After a long time off, probably 3 weeks at least, I am going to write a reply today! The last two I wrote are still sat on my sideboard waiting to post!

[Tracy Lee]

Four letters written yesterday and I broke in my new scorpion stamp in the wax, hope that doesn't creep anyone out. It's a zodiac thing, nothing more, and I go for realistic over cartoony. Fifteen letters in over the last week, well, including the seven that arrived while I was away in Oregon so I am working on those replies now, too. Good to be home and set up in my letter writing space. Having a few new pen choices always jazzes things up, too. :)

[jbb]

I wrote two letters this morning. I got to use iron gall ink that I made. It suddenly got dark enough... although I'm not sure why.

[Bogon07]

I wrote two letters this morning. I got to use iron gall ink that I made. It suddenly got dark enough... although I'm not sure why.

I find that sometimes too. Often just after flushing the oen and addding new ink, maybe a little water still in the feed. Othertimes I think it could be due to writing speed and pressure.

Did you shake up the bottle before filling ?

[jbb]

I find that sometimes too. Often just after flushing the oen and addding new ink, maybe a little water still in the feed. Othertimes I think it could be due to writing speed and pressure.

Did you shake up the bottle before filling ?

I was using the ink with a dip pen and the color was abysmally light grey so I added gum Arabic on the chance that that would darkend the ink and then I strirred it in. Now I don't know if it's the gum Arabic or the stirring that worked.

[Bohemond76]

Two letters mailed to JBB and Marie in Czech Republic.

[jor412]

I mailed 10 today, with stamps. The lady at the post office was surprised I wanted stamps. I said "para nakakatuwa" which in our language roughly means "for fun."

[TheRoXFiles]

Heya, folks! Checking in....

I've been corresponding sporadically and I've made a dent in my steadily-growing pile o' mail. I've just gotten too busy in the past few weeks. :( But the good news is, next week I'm on vacation. (And it's the week of my birthday!) So I'll have plenty of time to get caught up. :)

[woosang]

Been slack, got two out on Monday (Sunday night) and have has a few come in so a small pile. Will work my way through, life just in the way ATM. :-)

[jbb]

Two letters mailed to JBB and Marie in Czech Republic.
Thank you Bohemond76!!!! I just received your letter with a few, flexy dip nibs. What fun. That's a very nice nib.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8678843917_a417a3ecdf_o.jpg

[woosang]

Two letters mailed to JBB and Marie in Czech Republic.
Thank you Bohemond76!!!! I just received your letter with a few, flexy dip nibs. What fun. That's a very nice nib.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8678843917_a417a3ecdf_o.jpg

Oooo jealous!!

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[KrazyIvan]

I wrote to Ivonne yesterday. Started a letter to Lord Vader, but he his Lord Vader, I must summon the Force within me...Meanwhile I wait for my TWISBI mini and wonder which pen to sacrifice to Baystate Blue, the Mini or the Kaweco Sport via eyedropper.

... and summon the force you did!

It took me a while to figure out the forum connection. :)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8681057241_57db05faa9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8681057241/)
nibbage is strong with this one (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8681057241/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

[Bohemond76]

Two letters mailed to JBB and Marie in Czech Republic.
Thank you Bohemond76!!!! I just received your letter with a few, flexy dip nibs. What fun. That's a very nice nib.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8678843917_a417a3ecdf_o.jpg

Oooo jealous!!

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Glad you like it JBB and oh Woosang...those are the nibs I'll be sending you in a letter soon enough ;p

[woosang]

HUZZAH!! And I should send Waverley nibs in my letters. HMMM






Two letters mailed to JBB and Marie in Czech Republic.
Thank you Bohemond76!!!! I just received your letter with a few, flexy dip nibs. What fun. That's a very nice nib.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8678843917_a417a3ecdf_o.jpg

Oooo jealous!!

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Glad you like it JBB and oh Woosang...those are the nibs I'll be sending you in a letter soon enough ;p

[menunes]

I wrote to Ivonne yesterday. Started a letter to Lord Vader, but he his Lord Vader, I must summon the Force within me...Meanwhile I wait for my TWISBI mini and wonder which pen to sacrifice to Baystate Blue, the Mini or the Kaweco Sport via eyedropper.

... and summon the force you did!

It took me a while to figure out the forum connection. :)



And that's real blood, just so you know.

[Bogon07]

Another trip to the PostOffice for stamps this morning, three to post at lunch time.

[caribbean_skye]

I managed to get 3 written today, one to Sweden, one to MI and the last to MI. They're already in the outgoing mail awaiting the postman to pick them up.

[Felix]

Yep, every Sunday I send a hand-written letter to my 102 year-old grandmother who resides in an assisted-living facility. Her hearing is about gone (even with hearing aids) so calling on the telephone is a thing of the past...she needs to be looking at whomever she's talking to so she can lip read. But her eyesight is still OK and she looks forward to receiving my weekly letter mail.

[jbb]

Yep, every Sunday I send a hand-written letter to my 102 year-old grandmother who resides in an assisted-living facility. Her hearing is about gone (even with hearing aids) so calling on the telephone is a thing of the past...she needs to be looking at whomever she's talking to so she can lip read. But her eyesight is still OK and she looks forward to receiving my weekly letter mail.

Wow, that's great and I'm glad you shared it.

I managed to finish one letter today.

[woosang]

Yep, every Sunday I send a hand-written letter to my 102 year-old grandmother who resides in an assisted-living facility. Her hearing is about gone (even with hearing aids) so calling on the telephone is a thing of the past...she needs to be looking at whomever she's talking to so she can lip read. But her eyesight is still OK and she looks forward to receiving my weekly letter mail.

Aw!! That's so awesome, you grandmother is a lucky girl. :-)

[woosang]

Three out today, will need to restock on stamps soon

[Tracy Lee]

Six will head out to recipients today. Had some good quality pen time this weekend in between yard work.

[KrazyIvan]

I wrote to Ivonne yesterday. Started a letter to Lord Vader, but he his Lord Vader, I must summon the Force within me...Meanwhile I wait for my TWISBI mini and wonder which pen to sacrifice to Baystate Blue, the Mini or the Kaweco Sport via eyedropper.

... and summon the force you did!

It took me a while to figure out the forum connection. :)



And that's real blood, just so you know.

Ummm :jaw: :crazy_pilot:

[jor412]

Since the first 10 I wrote, I wrote another 12 :p Sending them out tomorrow.

[chaimann]

I have an ouchie on my pen hand, so I am falling (further) behind. I haven't forgotten y'all, though, and will continue to reply as able.

Nonetheless, from the Department of Shameless Plugs: It is about three weeks to my birthday.

[Bogon07]

Chaimann happy future birthday and a speedy recovery for your pen hand.
Have you been practising writing with your other hand in the meantime ?

[Tracy Lee]

Three more done tonight, but hoping I finish two more in addition. I am having a unique and rather, um, fluffy problem that has slowed progress considerably tonight.



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[Bogon07]

Atleast that tail is in check or is it now worn out from fluffing your letters.

Isn't it great the way they like to plonk themselves down right in the middle of whatever you are doing.

[Tracy Lee]

It is completely amazing they have no interest until you sit down to get to it. He was very determined last night, but so was I. Six letters out this morning. There was some shoving and fussing and words were exchanged but we each ended up with enough space to do what we wanted to do and still annoy one another thoroughly. And his tail makes a lousy blotter!

[menunes]

Just like my cat!:)

[menunes]

Atleast that tail is in check or is it now worn out from fluffing your letters.

Isn't it great the way they like to plonk themselves down right in the middle of whatever you are doing.

Yes, entitled little creatures they are!

[writingrav]

Received a letter from a first time correspondent today. Incowrimo lives!

[caribbean_skye]

Tracy Lee, you're making me miss my cat. It doesn't phase him if I'm writing letters, but if I'm reading or on the computer, he's all over that.

[Tracy Lee]

Received a letter from a first time correspondent today. Incowrimo lives!

Me too, how awesome is that?!?!?!?! :thumbup:

[chaimann]

Chaimann happy future birthday and a speedy recovery for your pen hand.
Have you been practising writing with your other hand in the meantime ?

I probably should try that. My normal handwriting is not especially stellar, so the bar for readability is low.

[Tracy Lee]

Five more tonight, they will go out on Monday. I have only 4 more replies left, that is the fewest since mid-February. Still, I am so enjoying myself with all of you that are writing! Keep them coming!

[klpeabody]

Three more done tonight, but hoping I finish two more in addition. I am having a unique and rather, um, fluffy problem that has slowed progress considerably tonight.



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Aw, Tracy! How adorable! =)

[klpeabody]

I had some very good letter writing time, yesterday. I actually wrote to several individuals. I tend to have one day a week where I just sit down and write. For whatever reason, I haven't gotten the hang of writing on weekdays. Not sure why that is, but with that aside: I am enjoying you guys so much. Thanks so much for your letters. They are a ray of sunshine. They truly are. Thank you.

[jor412]

I sent out another 11 yesterday but the post office ran out of stamps so the clerk used metered stamps. I write maybe two a day and then visit the post office once a week to mail a bunch. There's a post office sort of near my office & one near my house; but either way, I have to drive (and park!) :p

[Bogon07]

Bought another 10 o/s stamps in preparation for sending some more soon.

[woosang]

A lowly 2 letters posted in 4 days and a local letter I need to get stamp for

[GourmetPens]

Since InCoWriMo, I've been writing 2 - 3 letters a day! Whew. I occasionally miss a day, but I end up catching up the next day. And yet, my pile of letters to reply to is ALWAYS sitting between 20 - 30 letters hehe. It's a wonderful feeling though :)

[Tracy Lee]

Two last night and sealed with my new scorpion wax stamp. Please don't be creeped out. They will start their journey today! :)

[menunes]

Yesterday I sent two, tomorrow I'll post tree more letters. I just "baked" the last one, my hand still hurts. No related but, did you guys celebrated Mother's day on the 5th or do you have a different day?

[KrazyIvan]

In the US it is the Second Sunday in May. This year it falls on the 12th.

[fountainpenkid]

Replied to a few using my new ink, Diamine Soft Mint, last night. I quite liked it!

[Tracy Lee]

My last three replies out, and one in that I will do this weekend. It's sad!!

[writingrav]

Three in today and two out. A nice manageable pace.

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[ndw76]

my pile of letters to reply to is ALWAYS sitting between 20 - 30 letters hehe.

I'm looking forward to building a letters to reply to pile when classes start again next week. I have been writing two or three letters most days during my holiday but when classes start again I will probably only be able to write one letter a day.

[KrazyIvan]

2 out this week with 2 in. I need to step up the letter production. :)

[KrazyIvan]

One more out today. Another in the works.

[caribbean_skye]

Unfortunately I didn't get all of the ones written last weekend that I had planned. This week was a monster of a week but I did manage to get 2 out today. The plan for this weekend (staying home instead of playing in Austin) is to catch up on reading and writing (right after I catch up with the threads here).

[Sailor Kenshin]

I came in too late to do InCo, but I do have pen pals.

I adapted this little wallet from Levengers (bought years ago, on sale) to be a mini-correspondence kit. It's just big enough for a memo pad, stamps, stickers, cards and an envelope or two.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/8724851460_8d46991e29_z.jpg

[woosang]

Two out in tonight's mail and one waiting at home due to needing to buy a bigger envelope 2616

[Titivillus]

I'm down quite a bit just having a single letter ready to go out. Back in my serious corresponding days I could have 14 go out in a week as I wrote to about 40 people around the globe.

[Tracy Lee]

Two for pen pals written tonight and will go out Monday. One long missive to my friend who is currently a civilian navy person working in Bahrain and I miss her! It was time to catch up on so many things.

[caribbean_skye]

2 out today, but 2 lovely ones in the mail today (squee!). Hopefully will get 4 out in the mail on Monday.

[writingrav]

My cross hatch letter off to Nathan tonight.

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[cwent2]

Sent my first fountain pen written note today. - Yep, it's official - I'm a geek (proud Geek) but still.....

Just sharing!

[ndw76]

My cross hatch letter off to Nathan tonight.

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I'm looking forward to it.

[jfsisler]

5 out this week and a few more I need to respond to:)

ETA: I'm on a muscle relaxer for my crappy neck/shoulder, so if my letters don't sound quite coherent or my handwriting is a little squidgy, I apologize:D

[Bogon07]

Bought some more stamps at the PostOffice today for Asia.

Learnt yet another new thing today. We don't pay GST on international stamps.

[woosang]

My cross hatch letter off to Nathan tonight.

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Wow!

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[woosang]

Bought some more stamps at the PostOffice today for Asia.

Learnt yet another new thing today. We don't pay GST on international stamps.

No we don't that why they have the Blue box on them :) also why they are so pricey they get that money another way **shifty eyes**

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[woosang]

Don't feel bad, I have a pile waiting patiently for replies.. Sometimes life comes first

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[woosang]

Two out Tuesday and two in the post this morning. Don't know if I'll have time this weekend & tonight is beer night...

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[Bogon07]

Bought some more stamps at the PostOffice today for Asia.

Learnt yet another new thing today. We don't pay GST on international stamps.

No we don't that why they have the Blue box on them :) also why they are so pricey they get that money another way **shifty eyes**

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By jacking up the price every 6 months or so.

I was annoyed that I posted the letter at lunchtime before I had a chance to practice 'Airmail' with a squiggle but I suppose that blue box with INTERNATIONAL POST on the stamp should perform the same function only not as much fun.

Have you finished those donuts yet ?

[woosang]

By jacking up the price every 6 months or so.

I was annoyed that I posted the letter at lunchtime before I had a chance to practice 'Airmail' with a squiggle but I suppose that blue box with INTERNATIONAL POST on the stamp should perform the same function only not as much fun.

Have you finished those donuts yet ?
Yes. Fat girl doesn't take long to polish off 2 measly donuts

[cedargirl]

One out today and one in :cheer2: Love getting new mail.

And three waiting on replies.

[woosang]

I bought too many 25c stamps if you need any for $2.35 left overs you may have (offer to All Aussies)

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[manoeuver]

wrote one yesterday and one today. looking for my international stamps, I know I have some around here somewhere....

[Tracy Lee]

5 out this week and a few more I need to respond to:)

ETA: I'm on a muscle relaxer for my crappy neck/shoulder, so if my letters don't sound quite coherent or my handwriting is a little squidgy, I apologize:D

Feel better!!

[writingrav]

5 out this week and a few more I need to respond to:)

ETA: I'm on a muscle relaxer for my crappy neck/shoulder, so if my letters don't sound quite coherent or my handwriting is a little squidgy, I apologize:D

Feel better!!

Indeed!

[Sailor Kenshin]

5 out this week and a few more I need to respond to:)

ETA: I'm on a muscle relaxer for my crappy neck/shoulder, so if my letters don't sound quite coherent or my handwriting is a little squidgy, I apologize:D

Feel better!!

Ditto!

I dashed off one letter and got another!

[KrazyIvan]

Two out yesterday, let's see if I can get another two out today.

[jfsisler]

Thanks everyone! I'm doing better - fortunately these muscle spasm things don't last that long for me. I only went to the doc since i thought I had a migraine (which I kind of did - spasm triggered a reaction in my occipital nerve). I put one letter in the mail and have another one ready to go out tomorrow. :)

[Gulfcoast]

I sent out 11 thank you letters for folks that helped with a local event, and also sent a letter to my theology pen-pal in Scotland. I actually used a whole M400 full of ink writing today, a first for me! ;)

[jor412]

I have about 6 or 7 I need to mail but have had to put off owing to errands.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I got a letter, but I'm waiting for the Preakness to respond. -_-

[writingrav]

Four in two out.

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[Gulfcoast]

Two out to folks in the CONUS.

[jor412]

Mailed about 10 today, including a reply to the first reply I received and a letter to a good friend in London.

[Tracy Lee]

Four out yesterday, but 6 more in between Saturday and yesterday. Some really fantastic letters as we are getting to know one another. Really satisfying, and I can't wait to get started on replies!

[menunes]

Two in today. A new correspondant. :)

[Gulfcoast]

One out yesterday, and one today. Two new pen-friends! :)


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[menunes]

I go one today from another portuguese speaker (a brasilian). Yay!

[jor412]

Sent out three replies and received a new letter yesterday. Good fun so far :)

[Tracy Lee]

Eight will go out tomorrow, including to one person that is long overdue because a cat (who shall remain nameless - all of them) dragged their letter to a hiding spot and did some manual embossing with their teeth along the way. But I could still read and respond when I discovered its location in the course of doing some rearranging in the library. I still have 9 in my pile awaiting responses. Such a great problem to have! :whip:

[fountainpenkid]

Almost finished a letter to Bill Milling. I should really write a letter to Tracy soon to thank her for the wonderful G.Lalo paper. :) ;)

[chaimann]

I have been a very neglectful correspondent recently, Today I received a lovely letter from a new arrival in our ranks, which reminded me that I need to take some time to write again. This weekend's weather forecast is lousy, so it should be a good time to stay inside and write.

[caribbean_skye]

I haven't for today, however life has been getting out of hand that I've taken to making lists again. It is on the list and since I'm more than halfway through the list, at least 1 should get written today.

[Bogon07]

Only one out last week and two so far this week. It is hard to recover lost momentum in letterwriting.

3559

[jbb]

I wrote one short card and addressed a few envelopes.

[spotted and speckled]

I mailed out 4 postcards yesterday, should have some pen time this afternoon to continue writing to a penfriend in NC. Mailed out the other letters last week, now waiting for replies from them. Postcards, anyone?

[chaimann]

One letter to one of y'all, and two notes to civilians today. And, need to write a sympathy note before bed. :-(

[woosang]

Two out today, but written yesterday. Today all I did were reviews

[KrazyIvan]

I received 5 letters yesterday. I am getting back into the groove of things after a vacation so bear with me while I reply to everyone. :D

[fountainpenkid]

One will go off to Manny about the Leverless that arrived today. Lesley, I'm working your letter.

[caribbean_skye]

One will go off to Manny about the Leverless that arrived today. Lesley, I'm working your letter.

Aww don't need to rush. I haven't written a letter in over a week as I suddenly realised with the last letter I sent out that I ran out of stationery. Something I really need to keep a closer eye on.

Just a heads up for everyone... If I owe you a letter, it's coming. I'm heading out of town for 10 days and I'll probably be putting my mail on hold as no one will be here to check the mail. I'm going to try and get to everyone that is currently in my reply-to pile but I'm not sure how that's going to work out. Time to break out the new stationery!

[chaimann]

Four in the mail today.

[Tracy Lee]

Six went out today, and three more will go out tomorrow. Two more in and still about 8 left in the pile for replies. I love it! :-)

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[KrazyIvan]

If you wrote me a letter, and have not heard from me, expect a reply soon. I am hammering out letters left and write. Right.

[Tracy Lee]

Six hit the mail today. More tonight and tomorrow!

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[Bogon07]

Only one out this morning. Still plenty more to do.

[cedargirl]

Doesn't it feel great to spend some quiet time writing letters. I posted four this morning - one written yesterday. Then sat down this afternoon and wrote another - to be posted tomorrow.
I only have one more to answer in the letter rack.
Just looked down at my keyboard and it's got patches of blue ink on the keys! The joys of stylophilia ...

[Tracy Lee]

At least six went out on my time off last week, two today. But then 8 came in to take their rightful place in the queue so there is continuing enjoyment to come. Notice as we become friends the letters are longer and filled with really great and interesting things? I love that part, the evolution of the friendship. :-) :thumbup:

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[Mod_wolves]

Finally had the chance to fire off two letters today. Now just need to find time to crack on with the others.

[writingrav]

On vacation and clearing out the backlog doing 2 a day and wondering how many new ones are piling up in my mailbox at home.

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[Tracy Lee]

On vacation and clearing out the backlog doing 2 a day and wondering how many new ones are piling up in my mailbox at home.

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Hope you are enjoying yourself, you have been so busy it was time for a vacation! You will likely have one from me in your pile at home, though it isn't written yet. I have quite a stack here myself!!

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[caribbean_skye]

I've been on vacay and thankfully not too many were in my queue or came in while I was away. Will start responding tomorrow.

[Bogon07]

Three out this morning. Still plenty more replies to do.

[oldstoat]

Two to be posted, one done over the weekend and one today
One more lined up for tomorrow

[Tracy Lee]

Three outgoing! :)

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[KrazyIvan]

Six letters outgoing today with one left to reply. Whew! I'm caught up!

[KrazyIvan]

As of today, I am happy to report my reply pile is now empty. :D

[Tracy Lee]

As of today, I am happy to report my reply pile is now empty. :D

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[cwent2]

I sent out one today and two yesterday.

I have not posted my address or joined incoyear officially I am not sure where to post it?

Carl

[writingrav]

I sent out one today and two yesterday.

I have not posted my address or joined incoyear officially I am not sure where to post it?

Carl

There's a thread with addresses in the Incowrimo forum.

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[cwent2]

As of today, I am happy to report my reply pile is now empty. :D

Which confirms I have snail mail to look for ---yepee, (oops sorry that slipped) I will definitely keep an eye on my mail box (very dignified like)

Cw

[KrazyIvan]

Three in and one out today. :D

[jfsisler]

I got some dip nibs and a wonderfully packed and shipped 100 sheet pad of Tomoe River paper-- guess what i"m doing this weekend:)

[Bogon07]

Done five but only three stamps bugger !

[Tracy Lee]

Four yesterday, five today and all will hit the post tomorrow! My basket is empty, I hardly know what to do with myself. :eek:

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[KrazyIvan]

One in and three out. Reply pile is empty again. :D

[fountainpenkid]

One going off soon to Bill M.. I also have to reply to a letter Tim wrote me in may (oops...messy room!)

[KrazyIvan]

I spoke too soon. One more in.

[KrazyIvan]

And one more out. Reply pile empty until?

[cwent2]

And one more out. Reply pile empty until?

Don't know how long does it take for a letter to reach you.

Last one you wrote me post mark 25 Jul - received today so 2 Aug it should have one.

[caribbean_skye]

Just a quick heads up. Between taking an impromptu trip and now having all of my stuff here, I haven't had much time to catch up with letters :(

At last count my pile was 23 deep so if you haven't received a reply yet from me, it isn't that I've forgotten you but I haven't had much time (or space) to write. I hope that changes this weekend. Apologies all around.

[KrazyIvan]

One in and the response is going to the mail drop right after I type this. Reply pile empty. :D Carl, it was not your letter.

[cwent2]

One in and the response is going to the mail drop right after I type this. Reply pile empty. :D Carl, it was not your letter.

I know - i was surmising how long you pile would be clear cause I sent a response to your last letter that you should see on the 2nd

[KrazyIvan]

Three in today. Carl, your was among them. It looks like it takes longer for it to get from me to you than from you to me.

[jor412]

Fell off the face of the world for a while but finally sent out 10 replies, and have about a dozen more to go. :)

[TheRoXFiles]

I finally (!!!) started writing a couple letters now, after about a month of being extremely busy.

A word of warning: My letters are probably going to get shorter. I've had to put the penpal letters on hold this past month because I've been super busy at work, as usual...but I've also begun doing some personal writing. I want to invest more time in writing my stories, since I haven't written any stories for myself for years. The drought's over...the writer's block is gone...and I know that I'm going to want to keep writing. Keep those creative juices flowing. So...I will still respond to the letters I've got, but yeah...just know it'll take me more time to respond and my letters are most likely going to be on the short side from here on out.

[Tracy Lee]

That is great news, though, congratulations RoxFiles!!!

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[Tracy Lee]

Five more written today, all to brand new addresses in the pen pal thread! :)

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[TheRoXFiles]

Thanks! Btw, one of the two letters I've written so far was for you :)

ETA: Uh...I've just found out that I've got a bit of an issue here. When I get penpal letters, I keep them in a plastic document wallet. I forgot to take my last batch of letters I'd responded to out of the wallet, though--and now I've got new letters mixed in with the ones I've responded to.

If you've written to me within the past month or so and you've been waiting for a response to me but never received one, please let me know via PM. I'm not ignoring you...more like I'm a bit disorganized on my end. XD

[KrazyIvan]

Five in total in the reply pile. One reply in the works but realistically its going to be Monday before I get any replies out. I need to buy more stamps.

[Bogon07]

Thanks! Btw, one of the two letters I've written so far was for you :)

ETA: Uh...I've just found out that I've got a bit of an issue here. When I get penpal letters, I keep them in a plastic document wallet. I forgot to take my last batch of letters I'd responded to out of the wallet, though--and now I've got new letters mixed in with the ones I've responded to.

If you've written to me within the past month or so and you've been waiting for a response to me but never received one, please let me know via PM. I'm not ignoring you...more like I'm a bit disorganized on my end. XD

Sounds like the way my InCo letter management system is working these days.
Yesterday I discovered I'd put some-one's letter into another's envelope of rec'd letters.

Bought my stamps today. More pictures of the Queen.

[woosang]

Bah! I'm sticking with the horses.

[KrazyIvan]

One went out yesterday with a second in the works. 3 are international mail and one domestic. I will be working on the international replies first.

[Frank]

Two going out today!

:)

[spotted and speckled]

I did!

Now ask me if it's in the mail yet....

[cwent2]

One in

one out

[KrazyIvan]

One out and one in.

[earthdawn]

2 in and 2 out .....

I have discovered I write really really slow lol

:lazy2:

[caribbean_skye]

1 out today (finally). I think I've reached the point where other than maybe 2 people, I owe everyone letters. Will be working on that for the next few weeks.



I have discovered I write really really slow lol


Just how slow do you write? I find that responding to an average letter takes me 2 hours to write. *sighs deeply*

[earthdawn]

1 out today (finally). I think I've reached the point where other than maybe 2 people, I owe everyone letters. Will be working on that for the next few weeks.



I have discovered I write really really slow lol


Just how slow do you write? I find that responding to an average letter takes me 2 hours to write. *sighs deeply*

2 pages on A5 size paper takes about an hour... maybe it just feels slow...

But I am really glad I joined in as it gets me writing more, and i really need to !

[caribbean_skye]

2 pages on A5 size paper takes about an hour... maybe it just feels slow...

But I am really glad I joined in as it gets me writing more, and i really need to !

2 sheets of paper (4 pages, sometimes 5) takes me about 2 hours. I wouldn't say it feels slow, just that I'm surprised that 2 hours have flown by since I started the letter.

I need to write more also, just need to clear space to write.

[tiffanyhenschel]

How did I just now discover this thread? I received one in today from Ontario. Two are stamped and ready to go out to Alberta and Kentucky.

[KrazyIvan]

One out today, one in yesterday.

[heath]

So, I'm jumping in late but 6 out, none in...

[earthdawn]

LOL>.. when a wax seal does not make it ...

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac10/thevaporcafe/138F2406-91D0-4D56-BEE4-560592F86C8D-4443-00000179AD7B9467_zps8d815e27.jpg (http://s880.photobucket.com/user/thevaporcafe/media/138F2406-91D0-4D56-BEE4-560592F86C8D-4443-00000179AD7B9467_zps8d815e27.jpg.html)

[KrazyIvan]

Yup, I have had a few of those.

[cwent2]

Well the green Wax I used made it ------- lol

It Was a W just in case you were wondering

And now I know my letter made it

Mayhaps I will look into the flexible wax?



LOL

[ThriveToScribe]

Well the green Wax I used made it ------- lol

It Was a W just in case you were wondering

And now I know my letter made it

Mayhaps I will look into the flexible wax?



LOL

I like the flexible wax (I have J. Herbin) BUT if you live in a hot climate, be careful not to put your mail on your dashboard while you're driving to the Post Office, even a short distance. I managed to "attach" two bills to mine, all three envelopes happily clinging together with dark red "glue" from France.
Needless to say, I had to return home and redo the envelopes. The hard wax might not do that, but it would be rejected by the USPS and there's a surcharge to hand-stamp it.
Just a word to the wise, and otherwise.

[writingrav]

I've used both and both survive (or not) at about the same rate. One makes it through unscathed about once every third letter.

[Tracy Lee]

You could say I did some letter writing today! 10 so far, and 9 still in my basket for replies. I hope to do a few more before Monday's post. :-) But now I must do something else as my hand and shoulder need a break.

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[Feardorcha]

Two in, three out and now in search of more addresses.

[spotted and speckled]

2 leaving in the morning, 3 to go. Two of the upcoming letters will be Looooong.

[Bohemond76]

Two out to US and Czech Rep. One in from Misses Woosang from Aussieland :)

[cwent2]

Two out today.

[earthdawn]

1 in and 1 out ..... :)

[Tracy Lee]

A total of 13 headed out today to find their homes. I only wrote three more on Sunday before I totally crapped out and got lazy. :-)

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[earthdawn]

A total of 13 headed out today to find their homes. I only wrote three more on Sunday before I totally crapped out and got lazy. :-)


OK .. I need some more friends... I post "1 in and 1 out" ... and you post that ^ below me lol

[heath]

2 out today...

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[Feardorcha]

Three out today and finally caught up

[heath]

3 more out today.

Most of mine are first contacts or friends that reply via email so I have very little coming my way. Need another fpg in your list? Feel free to send me something.



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[Mod_wolves]

One written a few days ago. Struggling to find time to get it to the post so apologise for the late replies!

[imjustmea]

Hey guys!

I'm new to the forum and looking to correspond with folks around the world. I'm planning on writing a few postcards tomorrow during a museum visit so send me your address if you are interested in a little something from Montreal.

Cheers!
maria elena


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[yipe]

I have a reply I need to write and send, but I'm a little intimidated. DO NOT GOOGLE PEN PALS, they will always be a way better person than you are.

[KrazyIvan]

I can relate to the intimidation factor. I think for the most part, people just want to write letters and meet new people from far off lands. Don't let it bother you. Two letters went out yesterday. Overseas. I have no idea if my repurposed road atlas envelopes are making it through the mail system yet.

[Feardorcha]

Two out today, both to new addresses.

[yipe]

I can relate to the intimidation factor. I think for the most part, people just want to write letters and meet new people from far off lands. Don't let it bother you. Two letters went out yesterday. Overseas. I have no idea if my repurposed road atlas envelopes are making it through the mail system yet.

Well it helps to know other people can relate.

I'm very curious to know what a "repurposed road atlas envelope" is.

[Tracy Lee]

I can relate to the intimidation factor. I think for the most part, people just want to write letters and meet new people from far off lands. Don't let it bother you. Two letters went out yesterday. Overseas. I have no idea if my repurposed road atlas envelopes are making it through the mail system yet.

Well it helps to know other people can relate.

I'm very curious to know what a "repurposed road atlas envelope" is.

I am betting he uses old maps and folds them and glues them to make envelopes because he's just that kind of creative guy. ;) I bought mine already made because I am not that creative. :p I never think of any of my pen pals as being "better" people, just people with accomplishments and stories very different than my own and by sharing those we enrich one another's lives. (Tissue anyone?) So write and share and have no worries. This is about the connection you make. We are all geeks here, and thus by definition we are cool. :cool:

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[Tracy Lee]

Seven written today but with six in this week I am still behind. But I'm getting there!!

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[KrazyIvan]

Tracy has got it but I use washi tape to keep them together because I'm impatient and can't wait for them to dry.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9618963076_066efd6ff7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/)
Prepping more atlas envelopes. #GSSMD #snailmail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

[tiffanyhenschel]

I am several letters behind because school started this week. I was running from the time I got up at 5 until I fell into bed at 10. I have half a letter to Ontario written and will finish it tomorrow. Then on Monday I am looking forward to relaxing with some pen and paper catching up. :)

To those who feel intimidated by other people's pen pal exchanges, just relax and have fun with it! You will write and expand at your own pace. And don't worry about falling behind. We all do at times. It's ok.

[Tracy Lee]

Tracy has got it but I use washi tape to keep them together because I'm impatient and can't wait for them to dry.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9618963076_066efd6ff7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/)
Prepping more atlas envelopes. #GSSMD #snailmail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

You totally Rock, Ivan. I should try this sometime. I have old maps and atlas books running out of my ears.


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[fncll]

I like to make envelopes from atlases, maps, magazine pages, scrapbook paper... Here are a few Piles I made recently:

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/fncll/9556661260/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/fncll/9556662232/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/fncll/9553875467/

[AndyT]

I like to make envelopes from atlases, maps, magazine pages, scrapbook paper...

You make a very crisp (and well sealed!) envelope, Chris. In fact I was prompted to have a go:

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[Sailor Kenshin]

Those. Are. Kewl!

[fncll]

Great envelopes, Andy

[ThriveToScribe]

2 pages on A5 size paper takes about an hour... maybe it just feels slow...

But I am really glad I joined in as it gets me writing more, and i really need to !

2 sheets of paper (4 pages, sometimes 5) takes me about 2 hours. I wouldn't say it feels slow, just that I'm surprised that 2 hours have flown by since I started the letter.

I need to write more also, just need to clear space to write.


That's a problem I have, clearing space to write amongst the clutter on my desk. If the desk isn't clear, I get distracted with everything that's there. And it's mostly unanswered letters. Life gives way to serious entropy as one gets older!

[ThriveToScribe]

Tracy has got it but I use washi tape to keep them together because I'm impatient and can't wait for them to dry.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9618963076_066efd6ff7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/)
Prepping more atlas envelopes. #GSSMD #snailmail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr


What a fabulous idea! They look so neat and "inviting". The pinnacle of recycling! I don't know if I'm left-brain enough to accomplish this. Thanks, Ivan!

[heath]

Tracy has got it but I use washi tape to keep them together because I'm impatient and can't wait for them to dry.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9618963076_066efd6ff7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/)
Prepping more atlas envelopes. #GSSMD #snailmail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr


What a fabulous idea! They look so neat and "inviting". The pinnacle of recycling! I don't know if I'm left-brain enough to accomplish this. Thanks, Ivan!

I too love this idea! I have actually received one from a contact I made on here from Alaska so I know they can go through the mail... but, does anyone have a link to info on what the USPS says about these types of envelopes? Are there any restrictions? Can these be sent overseas?

[KrazyIvan]

I have sent two to Australia and I think at least one has made it. Thank you for the kind words on the envelope. I just unglued a regular envelope and trace it onto the road atlas paper. It's pretty self explanatory once you have your template.

[Tracy Lee]

I have sent two to Australia and I think at least one has made it. Thank you for the kind words on the envelope. I just unglued a regular envelope and trace it onto the road atlas paper. It's pretty self explanatory once you have your template.

So simple it's ingenious. Now I have no excuse to not try.

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[TSherbs]

Yes, to a nephew off to college for first semester

ps: I like the home-made envelope ideas above. I will make some! So, thanks....

[Tracy Lee]

One more today to go with the 8 from Saturday's marathon. That wiped out my normally well tended stamp stash so off to the post office for more tomorrow. I am grateful it is just two floors down from me. No excuses, though clearly my supply has been neglected. :-)

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[tiffanyhenschel]

Three out today :)

[cwent2]

1 out

[Pensivedoc]

Tracy has got it but I use washi tape to keep them together because I'm impatient and can't wait for them to dry.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/9618963076_066efd6ff7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/)
Prepping more atlas envelopes. #GSSMD #snailmail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9618963076/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

Those are cool!!

[Pensivedoc]

One out to my mom, and another out to a friend in Seattle.

[TSherbs]

I send at least ten out for every one I receive. Way it is.

[tiffanyhenschel]

One in from Oregon, one out to Arizona

[earthdawn]

Got one going out tomorrow morning in my new "Ivan" inspired envelopes !

[writingrav]

Very cool looking. Well done!

[KrazyIvan]

I have to agree! Very nice earthdawn!

[heath]

3 Out... 1 to Scotland, 1 to NY and one local.

[Feardorcha]

One out and two to post (left them on my desk)

[heath]

Since this is where I got the idea I thought I'd post this in this thread. I made my first "Atlas Envelope" today. I give myself an A for effort.

5201

The first to reply to this post and pm me their address gets a letter mailed to them in it!
No ladies please. Protecting my marriage since 2005!

[Feardorcha]

Since this is where I got the idea I thought I'd post this in this thread. I made my first "Atlas Envelope" today. I give myself an A for effort.

5201

The first to reply to this post and pm me their address gets a letter mailed to them in it!
No ladies please. Protecting my marriage since 2005!

PM sent

[yipe]

Yes, I finally did. I received a letter about ten days ago(!) and finally posted the reply today. I was waiting to get my Clairefontaine paper. I was originally going to reply on copier paper, but then the letter I received was on BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING, very thin paper (I think it was onionskin) and I just couldn't reply until I had something nicer.

EDIT: OHMYGOSH and I got another letter today!

[cwent2]

two in two out

[heath]

5 out...

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[Tracy Lee]

Five written for me too, I plan to clear my basket tomorrow while watching football. Then all will go in the post Monday.

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[ThriveToScribe]

Two finished, one more for today and then to the Post Office for tomorrow's mail pickup.

[heath]

4 out.





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[writingrav]

Two out across two oceans.

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[heath]

4 Out.

1 international but not over any oceans and 1 over an ocean but not international. The former cost $1.10, the latter, just $.46.

[Bogon07]

Started on the 1st one in over three weeks.

[KrazyIvan]

I've been carrying around a couple because I keep forgetting domestic postage. I have international postage so one out to beyond the Atlantic.

[heath]

8 out. 6 domestic and 2 international.



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[caribbean_skye]

I'm slowly getting letters out (1 earlier today and currently working on another one). My stack is now 17 deep. Hoping to have this caught up fairly soon *keeps fingers crossed*

I love the idea of making ones envelopes, thanks to those of you who shared your artistic talent with us. I have all of the supplies so once I have these caught up some may see some interesting envelopes.

[Feardorcha]

1 in, 4 out (sorry to everyone for the delays).

[Bohemond76]

2 out and one in from JBB ;)

[cwent2]

I am hoping to have mail when I get home tonight so I may reply, If not I may have to expand my mailings.

[ThriveToScribe]

4 Out.

1 international but not over any oceans and 1 over an ocean but not international. The former cost $1.10, the latter, just $.46.


Hmmm, how curious, Heath. I understand the International not being over an ocean (i.e. Canada, Mexico...) but how do you send a domestic letter over an ocean for only 46 cents? Maybe I need to brush up on my postal geography from Alabama USA.

[ThriveToScribe]

:clap2:Received two gorgeous postcards from Montreal, Canada! Lovely surprise for the weekend, to sit and savour! :cheer2:

[Tracy Lee]

4 Out.

1 international but not over any oceans and 1 over an ocean but not international. The former cost $1.10, the latter, just $.46.


Hmmm, how curious, Heath. I understand the International not being over an ocean (i.e. Canada, Mexico...) but how do you send a domestic letter over an ocean for only 46 cents? Maybe I need to brush up on my postal geography from Alabama USA.

Hawaii would do it.

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[heath]

4 Out.

1 international but not over any oceans and 1 over an ocean but not international. The former cost $1.10, the latter, just $.46.


Hmmm, how curious, Heath. I understand the International not being over an ocean (i.e. Canada, Mexico...) but how do you send a domestic letter over an ocean for only 46 cents? Maybe I need to brush up on my postal geography from Alabama USA.

Hawaii would do it.

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Exactly.

[Tracy Lee]

8 were dropped in the mailbox on my way out of town for a short trip to DC. I am staying up to date for now seems like!

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[ThriveToScribe]

[QUOTE=heath;45325]4 Out.

1 international but not over any oceans and 1 over an ocean but not international. The former cost $1.10, the latter, just $.46.


Hmmm, how curious, Heath. I understand the International not being over an ocean (i.e. Canada, Mexico...) but how do you send a domestic letter over an ocean for only 46 cents? Maybe I need to brush up on my postal geography from Alabama USA.

Hawaii would do it.

Yikes, I thought of Alaska...but Hawaii missed the boat in my "little grey cells". Thanks for clueing me in, Tracy Lee.

[heath]

1 in, 1 out.

[Feardorcha]

Three domestic out. Two more to post internationally then I'm caught up.

[heath]

One in, two out. I also used my first Johnny Cash stamp today!

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[Bogon07]

The original man in black !

Hopefully when I buy some new international stamps they will not still be the Queen of England.
It is about time the Post Office issued something interesting on them.

[imjustmea]

Received my first letter this week! I will hopefully mailing two letters this week.

On the subject of stamps, Canada now has some really cool Superman stamps. I already picked up a couple of booklets.

[Bogon07]

One domestic & one international ready to go.

[KrazyIvan]

Two internationals on their way out.

[Tracy Lee]

My little basket has been empty but two came in today so I will work on those tomorrow. And I have new pens just for that purpose! :-)

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[Carole]

My little basket has been empty but two came in today so I will work on those tomorrow. And I have new pens just for that purpose! :-)

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Would those new pens happen to be Italian? ;) Beautiful. So maybe we should set up a "Tuscan Pencation and Nib Cruise" for pen peeps the world over? A bunch of pen geeks descend on the Visconti factory and go nuts? For S/O's not into pens, we could throw in some Wine Tours and Art Walks. Not a bad way to spend a week or two?

[Tracy Lee]

My little basket has been empty but two came in today so I will work on those tomorrow. And I have new pens just for that purpose! :-)

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Would those new pens happen to be Italian? ;) Beautiful. So maybe we should set up a "Tuscan Pencation and Nib Cruise" for pen peeps the world over? A bunch of pen geeks descend on the Visconti factory and go nuts? For S/O's not into pens, we could throw in some Wine Tours and Art Walks. Not a bad way to spend a week or two?

Yes, both Visconti so where do I sign up for this amazing time you have described? That sounds absolutely fantastic!!!! :-) I think I am up to 34 now. :thumbup::thumbup:

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[heath]

2 in. 6 out.

[heath]

1 out. It's been a long day but I got to one. Trying to do a bit more than just scratch out a reply these days but having a newborn makes it tough. Hopefully I'll get a few more this weekend.

[cwent2]

1 in 1 out

[yipe]

Ugh, I'm trying to correspond, hard, but I'm paralyzed by how behind I am!

Last night I think I wrote maybe a paragraph in an hour.

[Feardorcha]

Ugh, I'm trying to correspond, hard, but I'm paralyzed by how behind I am!

Last night I think I wrote maybe a paragraph in an hour.

Happens to all of us. Just take a break and revisit it when you feel ready. We'll all understand.

Also, bear in mind that your letters don't have to be multi-page tomes. Most would find a small note just as welcome.

[heath]

Ugh, I'm trying to correspond, hard, but I'm paralyzed by how behind I am!

Last night I think I wrote maybe a paragraph in an hour.

Happens to all of us. Just take a break and revisit it when you feel ready. We'll all understand.

Also, bear in mind that your letters don't have to be multi-page tomes. Most would find a small note just as welcome.

Agreed.

[Tracy Lee]

Four out today, two more in. So I have three to write tomorrow and the basket will be empty again. . .

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