Incwriyear?

**writingrav** · February 10th, 2013, 10:09 AM

With the month of February inching toward the half way mark and having written 29 letters ( not all mailed yet) I am wondering how and why anyone would want to stop this. Can't we declare this incowriyear or better still establish a permanent correspondence forum on FP Geeks where addresses could be listed and exchanged. Thoughts?

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**fountainpenkid** · February 10th, 2013, 10:12 AM

Yeah! But I think it would be very hard to write a letter a day for a year. I would be interested if we did a couple each month.

**Bohemond76** · February 10th, 2013, 11:27 AM

and imagine the costs involved for all those stamps

**fountainpenkid** · February 10th, 2013, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Bohemond76

and imagine the costs involved for all those stamps

I was thinking the same thing. But I love the idea of a letter exchange nonetheless!

**caribbean_skye** · February 10th, 2013, 12:07 PM

Well, I think they should have a forum/sub-forum (under InCoWriMo even) for those who are interested in corresponding especially if they for whatever reason cannot write during the month of February. Beyond that, it should be up to the individual people if they want to keep corresponding with those they've sent a letter to during InCoWriMo.

**manoeuver** · February 10th, 2013, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Bohemond76

and imagine the costs involved for all those stamps

cheaper than smoking.

**Tracy Lee** · February 10th, 2013, 06:01 PM

I'm in for whatever. Having a ball. Stamp cost manageable for me as my whole life postage has been a priority. :-) Found 6 books in my wallet.

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**PostMuse** · February 11th, 2013, 06:02 AM

Postage is a priority for me, too, right after books.

**KrazyIvan** · February 11th, 2013, 09:23 AM

I like this so far and am up for keeping it going.

**Ayla** · February 11th, 2013, 10:30 PM

I am all over this, I love the idea (even if the group decides to lessen the "goal" per month). As I mentioned in my profile, I love to read and write! And let's not forget that this (at least for me) gives me the perfect excuse of buying ink for the family fountain pens, but the butt loads! Noodler's or Diamine here I come!

**caribbean_skye** · February 12th, 2013, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by PostMuse

Postage is a priority for me, too, right after books.

Hehe if I would quit buying books (I already have 6 boxes of them, most of which I haven't read yet), I could probably afford to buy more pricey pens. Postage is manageable for me, but it helps when I don't have many people to write to

**Trixie.in.Dixie** · February 12th, 2013, 12:14 PM

I have been yearning for pen pals for years, and I would love to continue the open exchange of contact info for whoever would like to jump in at any time of the year.

**Tracy Lee** · February 12th, 2013, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Trixie.in.Dixie

I have been yearning for pen pals for years, and I would love to continue the open exchange of contact info for whoever would like to jump in at any time of the year.

I second that. Does anyone here remember Big Blue Marble? A non-profit org I wrote to as a kid to get pen pals. I had 13 at any one time, recently reconnected with the one in the UK that lasted the most years (facebook). FP Geeks is fast becoming a Big Blue Marble!! :-) Love it.

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**Trixie.in.Dixie** · February 12th, 2013, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tracy Lee

Does anyone here remember Big Blue Marble?

I remember the name, but for the life of me I can't remember watching it (I read thru an episode guide on line). I was a huge fan of ZOOM and Electric Company.

**KrazyIvan** · February 12th, 2013, 04:22 PM

I loved Big Blue Marble!

**Tracy Lee** · February 12th, 2013, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Trixie.in.Dixie

I remember the name, but for the life of me I can't remember watching it (I read thru an episode guide on line). I was a huge fan of ZOOM and Electric Company.

It was a show? They always had ads in the Highlights magazine to do the pen pals. I still have all of my blue postcards they sent with a name and address for a new pen pal. That is how I remember them mostly. Nice little flashback. I need to do a search to remind me of the show I guess. So long ago!!

**caribbean_skye** · February 12th, 2013, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Trixie.in.Dixie

I have been yearning for pen pals for years, and I would love to continue the open exchange of contact info for whoever would like to jump in at any time of the year.

Did you add your info to the InCoWriMo Mailing list?

**chaimann** · February 12th, 2013, 06:56 PM

http://fatpastor.me/2013/02/12/40-notes-in-40-days/

Here is a suggestion for writing notes each day during Lent.

**caribbean_skye** · February 12th, 2013, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by chaimann

http://fatpastor.me/2013/02/12/40-notes-in-40-days/

Here is a suggestion for writing notes each day during Lent.

That's a good idea. However some of those would be easier to email, but I suppose it doesn't matter as long as the messages get sent. Ugh, and it starts tomorrow! Gonna be a long lent for me this year it seems (I love my carbs but thankfully I'm only giving up bread and bread-like items).