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My Other Half Swap- US ONLY
Swap Coordinator:user6281 (contact)
Swap categories: Random Items  Miscellaneous  Music 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:June 7, 2007
Date items must be sent by:June 30, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This is my first time hosting a swap, so if any of you who have done this before have any suggestions, just let me know! Thanks sugareyes for this idea. She's hosting the international version of this swap, so if you are in a country besides the US, check it out!

This swap is US ONLY due to the rising cost of postage here and the fact that some of these packages may be a bit heavy.

Does it put a little spring in your step whenever you check the mailbox and find a swap-bot package? Do you have to run in and show your "other half" all the great things you got? I do, and I'd like to add a little fun to his day as well! Lets show them how nice it is to receive these little gifts from strangers!

Firstly: you need a partner/spouse/fiancé/husband/wife that you live with and is NOT a member of swap-bot. (otherwise it won't work!)

Second: you'll need a rating of 4.8 and above. No newbies unless you contact me with references from somewhere else (swapping, ebay, etc...) - I’m not being mean, I'll even host one for newbie's if there is enough interest, I just don't want anyone to miss out.

Now the nitty gritty ;)

We'll all post (on this main page) 10 items that your partner/spouse/fiancé/husband/wife would like and your partner's first name only. Please make sure they aren't overly expensive! I'm not going to set a limit on this one, but try to keep your requests reasonable!

Out of those 10 items listed your swap partner will pick 3 and send these to you, addressed to your 'other half'.

We will now only have one partner. This way we can really spoil our partners "other half".

NB: Unfortunately the host will be unable to do any angels for this swap - Hopefully that won't be needed! Participant's list will be checked -after- the signup date to weed out any suspicious peeps.

~*~ Please rate fairly - if you receive more than 3 items that deserves a heart and if they fulfill all 3 then that deserves a 5.

Again, if you have any suggestions or questions, let me know!

Hope everyone has fun!

Discussion

user6281 05/24/2007 #

My hubby's name is Mark (thats his pic above) and his list is...

  1. A mix CD of classic or alternative rock
  2. A pack of flower or vegetable seeds
  3. A CD with cool pictures of storms (lightning and such)
  4. A list of your favorite websites dealing with computers (writing code, hardware, software, etc)
  5. Anything to do with the band U2
  6. Anything to do with Bruce Springstein
  7. Postcards with country settings
  8. Pictures or postcards of sunsets and sunrises
  9. A list of your favorite websites dealing with photography
  10. A letter
yarnpie 05/24/2007 #

2 does seem like too much. I really want to do this swap, but I'm gonna sit on it for a while because of that. :)

geekxnerd 05/24/2007 #

I think that this is a great idea, but I would rather have one partner as well so that I could really spoil the person!

mik 05/24/2007 #

My fiance's name is Christian

He'd enjoy:
1. Something pirate related
2. A mix cd of 80s or goth music
3. Something scifi related
4. Some sort of junk food
5. Cool dice (Not just six siders, he's a gamer)
6. Interesting coffee
7. Something Cthulhu of Lovecraft related
8. Really thick black markers
9. Sharpies - especially ones that aren't red, black, or blue
10. A sketchbook

yarnpie 05/25/2007 #

My husband is Todd. He would like:

  1. A mix cd of alternative or indie rock or a local band's cd
  2. guitar strings
  3. guitar picks
  4. sunflower seeds
  5. a cigar (he would really like this)
  6. a phillip k dick book (besides electric sheep)
  7. a notebook
  8. a piece of art (yours or someone elses)
  9. a music magazine (something besides Spin or Rolling Stone)
  10. a letter

I hope my list isn't too expensive or picky - my husband is incredibly picky :S But he will really appreciate getting mail! Thanks!

geekxnerd 05/25/2007 #

I'll leave a message with my hubby's details soon - we're off on a mini-vacation, but I wanted to sign up ASAP!

jeanland 05/25/2007 #

My partner's name is Nina & she would like -

1 - "The Scent of Shadows: The First Sign of the Zodiac" by: Vicki Pettersson (new or gently used book - would love this!) 2 - A unique/quirky bookmark 3 - A cd of smooth love songs (especially from the 70s/80s) 4 - Nice (non-glittery) gel pens, especially red/blue/black 5 - Anything with faeries/pixies 6 - A journal/diary to write in 7 - Flavored coffees 8 - Biscotti or something sweet to accompany coffee 9 - Pagan related things (especially goddess) 10 - A list of interesting make-you-think movies and/or books (old and new)

user6281 05/26/2007 #

I'm happy to see a few people signed up already! I think this is going to be a great swap!

jeanland 05/26/2007 #

Hmmm... My list didn't turn out very well, did it? :/ How do you format it in order for it to 'list' properly? It looked right when I typed it... Is it an HTML thing or something? I'm hopless with this sort of thing, lol.

user6281 05/27/2007 #

I'm not sure what happened to yours... I am hopeless too! Mine turned out just like i typed it... believe me, I don't know ANY html! I can read yours just fine though. I think its ok.

Kristipye 06/ 1/2007 #

My husband's name is David and he would like:

1 Hot wheels cars 2 Little pins to put on his hat 3 anything John Deere (he collects little tractors) 4 any oldies music (50s, 60s or 70s) 5 Smarties candies 6 small pkt. of flavored coffee 7 gel pen or other cool pen 8 pocket sized notebook 9 tiny jar of any jam or jelly (except mint) 10 word search book

whatmattersmost 06/ 3/2007 #

My fiance's name is Carlos Cantera and he likes: (who wants to buy my guy boxers?) :)

  1. Lowrider magazines(I think he has this months)
  2. Catholic candles
  3. Rewritable blank CD's
  4. A good razor and shaving cream
  5. Large white Hanes wife beater tank tops or Large white socks(long type)
  6. cologne-nothing too musky/strong
  7. CD-Lil Rob, Jack Johnson, Mexican(no clue what kind)
  8. Lg or XLg tshirts-white, blue, Quicksilver brand, (he is super picky about the collars being streched out or "pulled"-he wont wear it if it is lol)
  9. Action movies
  10. Anything Airforce-stickers, art, etc

OMG! Do you know how long I sat here trying to think of stuff?! Been together 5 years and no idea what in the world he likes! He is pretty picky and doesnt buy much for himself unless its an expensive item once every few months. So most of it is just things he needs lol..If your "other" wouldnt get mad to get a package of boxers let me know cause he needs those too lol...he wears 'em until they have holes! Would be awesome if it got here by Fathers Day! Is there a Fathers Day swap on here? Thanks!

Babsmomof5 06/ 4/2007 #

what is the spending limit? Just curious...this is a superb idea!

user6281 06/ 6/2007 #

There isn't really a spending limit, as long as you get at least 3 and they need to be nice... not cheaply made, etc. Aim for hearts!

firebirdgirl65 06/ 6/2007 #

Thank you hisbrat for letting me join you will not be disappointed! Okay my Hubbys name is Alan We had a long talk and here is the ten things MR. Picky likes. LOL 1. Anything to do with Firebirds or Transams, Anything 2. White or Gray pocket T-shirts 3. Anything to do with the Indianapolis Colts NFL 4. Matchbox Cars that are the older muscle car verisions 5. He likes Heavy Metal he is looking for a CD by Salvia and can't find one down here in the south 6. Car Magazines 7. Blue Razberry Jolly Ranchers 8. Front License plate that says Chevy Racing (for his 79 TransAM 9. Cheap Pocket Knife 10. A New 3 fold Wallet Black

He said most of this stuff is $5 and under except the CD of course. I thank you for getting the guys involved I think he was getting sick of me rambling about how much fun I was having swapping this gives him a look into how much fun this is. I am adding a pic of us as soon as I can figure out how I am so new to this internet stuff.

MoJoMoJo 06/ 6/2007 #

What a great idea for a swap!

My husband's name is Ryan and here's his list:

1.) Anything Star Wars related. 2.) White crew length socks. (The man LOVES new socks) 3.) Any kind of gadget, the more unusual the better. 4.) Blank rewritable CDs or DVDs. 5.) A nice pen. 6.) T-shirts with funny sayings on them. Size XL 7.) Small pocket size notebooks or post it note pads 8.) 80's movies (Real Genius, Weird Science-stuff like that) 9.) Mixed music CD. He likes Alternative, Jazz and Techno 10.) Little hand held video games.

harleygirl 06/ 7/2007 #

My husband's name is Steve. It'll be hard to think of 10 things...hee! But here we go!

  1. Anything Harley-Davidson...as I know this gets expensive very quickly, small things are fine...mugs, shot glasses, patches, or any other cool, "manly" stuff.

  2. Anything Freightliner (that's an 18-wheeler--he's a trucker)

  3. Guy-ish do-rags--you know, the rags bald guys where on their heads!

  4. A pack of Phillies SWEET little cigars.

  5. A decent travel coffee mug--all the dollar store ones leak, and he can't use them!

  6. Hot pepper stuff--a little dish, seasoning, anything, really.

  7. A little ashtray, as he doesn't have one at all. (For my sake! He uses an old nasty coffee can! Ew!)

  8. BBQ utensil set.

  9. Rags, or turtle wax, etc. to clean the Harley.

  10. Hot pepper "party lights" to hang around our new front porch. He really wants some and I can't find them. Approx. 16 feet. (Maybe 2 boxes?? Probably a dollar store somewhere would carry them???)

Lookin' forward to this swap!

seviltra 06/ 7/2007 #

Hi, I'll leave a list on Friday, I'm too tired to think.

whatmattersmost 06/ 8/2007 #

so are we sending it to the "other" in their name or to our partners?

seviltra 06/ 8/2007 #

Hi my partners name is Sheri and we have been together for 14 years. Here are some things she would like:

  1. size large men's boxer shorts

  2. unique/artsey screenprinted t-shirt size large or xl (can be used)

  3. vintage(or just cool) patch

  4. a piece of artwork made by you

  5. an independant film or documentary that you don't want anymore

  6. wet/dry sandpaper

  7. bamboo brushes

  8. a 2008 desk calender

  9. thinish hemp twine for making braclets and maybe some beads

  10. an energy saving light bulb

Thanks-Sandy

user6281 06/ 9/2007 #

I would say send to the "other", maybe "in care of" your partner?

geekxnerd 06/10/2007 #

Here's what my hubby Matt would like:

  1. A mix CD of punk music, he also LOVES Bruce Springsteen
  2. Bootlegged videotapes of Mystery Science Theater 3000
  3. Anything with a skull and cross bones on it
  4. Bass strings - these are the kind that he uses: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rotosound-RS665LD-Roundwound-5String-Bass-Strings?sku=102877
  5. A simple dinner recipe - he's started cooking once a week and he likes to find the recipes on his own instead of me looking them up for him hehehe.
  6. Guitar picks .72 mm: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Clayton-Ultem-Standard-Picks?sku=110422
  7. Any Simpsons DVDs season 9 and beyond
  8. A comedy CD - he likes Dane Cook, Patton Oswald, Pablo Francisco, Lewis Black
  9. Family Guy Season 3
  10. Anything on his Wists http://www.wists.com/mattcost

Looking through number 10 should give you a good idea of what my hubby is like - thinking of 10 inexpensive things was hard, but I'm sure whatever you send will be lovely!

yarnpie 06/14/2007 #

Mikkary - Christians package is in the mail

firebirdgirl65 06/18/2007 #

Harley Girl Steves package is on its way

jeanland 06/20/2007 #

~ Joanne ~ Just wanted to let you know that Todd's package is in the mail, I hope he likes his goodies! :)

seviltra 06/30/2007 #

Michele, Mark's package is on its way. Sandy

jeanland 07/ 9/2007 #

Received from geekxnerd today. Wonderful package! Nina totally LOVES all the awesome goodies you sent! Thank you so much! :)

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