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gflawrence

gflawrence
Date Joined: July 14, 2011
Last Online: December 3, 2012

Country: United Kingdom

About Me

I have just got a new job so I'm off swap-bot for a while until I'm properly settled in. I've sent off all my swaps for now but I'll see you all soon. :) If you need to speak to me, pm me and I'll get back to you at some point - but please don't be cross if it isn't for a while!

Some things I rather like

I am interested in a vast range of things, including but not limited to (in no particular order):

Modernist Literature - Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot being big names here. Basically starts with the First World War and progresses from there.

The 1920s and the Inter-War period - fascinating bit of history. I especially like the Bright Young People set, the jazz music of the time inc. Fred&Ginger musicals, and the fashion.

Tea. Can't beat a good cuppa tea - and I'm always keen to try new ones. Some of my favourites include Ceylon, English Breakfast, Rooibos, spice apple and many of the Twinings fruit range. I would like to try some White Tea, or Green Tea infused with some sort of something extra. I don't like lemon or ginger flavours. Other than that, any new flavours are oh so welcome! I also drink leaf tea, so even if a swap says 'No leaf' I'll still be delighted to get some and won't mark you down...

Travel. I really want to go to Morocco, and pretty much anywhere else you'd care to mention - Russia, Mongolia - oh yes, Japan! I love japanese literature and art, and their history is amazing. Plus, yknow, sushi.

Children's Literary Classics - mostly Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. I also like Robin Hood, Arthurian legends and general fairy tales.=

Cats - my parents have two, but I'm not allowed one in my rented house. I have a pet snail instead; his name is Sarkozy. Sounds odd, but most of my friends have been converted.

Architecture, (most time periods included) especially bridges. One of my favourite things to do on holiday is just wander around looking at buildings - I enjoy walking anywhere really, along rivers if I can.

Jewellery. This is a recent development. I don't like the sort of plaited or bead jewellery, just (semi) precious. I like silver or white gold with stones, my absolute favourite being opals. It's the way they change colour in the light, the multifaceted beauty ... I also like amethyst, sapphire, emerald and cubic zirconia / diamonds.

Personal Requests

I would prefer not to receive anything with religious connotations. I respect other people's beliefs, but I do not share them. I'm not a fan of sports either. I dislike the colour pink.

Ratings

Jester777 rated for Let's make a bookmark! Tea Crafts! on Jan 12, 2012
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Comment: I have contacted you repeatedly about this and have still not received. NOT impressed.
hibiscus rated for Autumn ATC on Oct 11, 2011
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Comment: Two terrific cards...you really got the feeling of autumn...thanks
TraySeeH rated for Pin Up ATC on Sep 30, 2011
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Comment: Thank you, I really liked it.
BambooPanda13 rated for Gflawrence and BambooPanda13 on Sep 30, 2011
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Comment: Wish I could give more hearts! I love these and they are special to me! How wonderful it is you put the time and effort into making two distinct Alice personalities and I love them both! Steampunk Alice, who would have thought?! Again, love love LOVE them, thank you! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bamboopanda13/6198131071/
freakyross rated for Pin Up ATC on Sep 30, 2011
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Comment: GINA WIT THE GEE, (I GOT A FRIEND I NICKNAMED THAT, :) THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU SENT.
Maggiesmother rated for Lighthouse Postcard Swap on Sep 20, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the wonerful lighthouse - it is my first one of this. It will add nicely to my collection. Also, thanks for the lovely map. If you would like a lighthouse postcard from the United States,let me know. PM me - sorry to be so late in rating. Hugs,Linda
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Comment: Thank you very much!
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Comment: Lots of fun to open up!! I especially loved the vintage ring :) Let me know if you ever want to do a personal swap. I'd love too.
sagesparrow rated for Tea Lovers ATC International on Aug 29, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the tea ATCs! I love them, and your very nice note as well. My grandma was Scots and taught me to drink tea. :)
ladymel rated for My Favorite Time In History Swap #2 on Aug 28, 2011
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lisamocker0412 rated for Bird ATC on Aug 24, 2011
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Comment: Hi Gina, thankyou for the beautiful ATC. I adore it. Lisax
terrip rated for Verse PC on Aug 24, 2011
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JBolech rated for Colour Themed ATC #5- Blue on Aug 22, 2011
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Comment: Thanks so much for the ATC!!
peacegirl10 rated for It's Tea Time! #1 on Aug 16, 2011
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Comment: thank you, I love the letter sent with it to tell about the teas. Great idea.
lchase rated for Lighthouse Postcard Swap on Aug 15, 2011
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Comment: N/p. The card was great! Beachy head, it is always nice to have a story that goes along with a card. Loved it...thank you.
Cosima rated for Bird ATC on Aug 15, 2011
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Comment: Welch eine ΓƒΕ“berraschung! Vielen Dank für die wunderschâne ATC! Thank you very much for your beautiful atc. I like the japanese feel. I read of Murakami some years back when I had a japanese period. I will treasure your little art piece. Thank you for the tea, too. I really hope to swap with you again :))
Response: Das ist keine probleme! Ich will mein Deutsch besser ist. I hope we can swap again too! :)
Treksek rated for Literary postcard swap on Aug 12, 2011
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Comment: Thank you!
ixykix rated for Literary postcard swap on Aug 9, 2011
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Comment: Thanks! I did my art degree at Winchester School of Art and used to work at the Cricketers Pub for a few years too - great to have a reminder of Winchester!
Response: Fantastic! It's still one of my favourite places ever after moving away for over three years. Glad you liked it :)
dynamaticgrl rated for Lighthouse Postcard Swap on Aug 6, 2011
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Comment: Thanks!
tiggerski rated for Lighthouse Postcard Swap on Aug 5, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great card! It is new to my collection, and the tea, well....I will sit back and enjoy that!
Response: :)

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Comments

BambooPanda13 on Sep 30, 2011:

Little Red

Thanks again so much for our private swap, your artwork is so awesome and I will love these forever!

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