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puffin902

puffin902
Date Joined: May 24, 2013
Last Online: May 17, 2022
Birthday: September 2
Country: United States
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About Me

Hi, I'm Georgia.

Just an April 2022 update, at some point during my long covid journey, I had a heart attack. I'm cutting down, maybe out for a bit.

I'm an almost 60 year old wife and mom of 3 grown children. I sufferer from multiple chronic illnesses and mail makes me feel better. I am also a postcard junkie and really need to stay off EBay :-) I've added vintage postage as an addiction. There is no hope for me.

My chronic illness issues caused some extreme financial issues which made mail an unpleasant experience. Things have improved since we relocated to Washington state

In my real life, I'm a retired computer geek for a medium sized city. I work now part time as a DSP with people who have physical and/or cognitive difficulties. Works out since I have cognitive dysfunction myself now.

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". --- Dave Berry

Family and Pets

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Norm, for more than 37 years. We have 3 children. Our oldest is 40 and has 2 children of her own. Our son is 33 and our youngest non binary child is 29

We also have a mini Australian Shepherd, Shamus, and a MUTT Ari

Favorite Books

I love lots of different types of books. My all time favorite books are:

  • To Kill a Mockingbird

  • The LOTR Trilogy

  • The Discworld Series

  • So You Want To Be a Wizard Series

  • Harry Potter

  • Pride and Prejudice

Favorite Music

I like the following

  • Paul Simon

  • Moody Blues

  • Joni Mitchell

  • Anything Celtic

Favorite Television

  • Dr Who

  • How I Met Your Mother

  • Castle

  • Criminal Minds

  • History Channel things about Rome and Greece

Postcards

I've got quite a build up of unused cards so I have things available to match what people like since I'm also on Postcrossing. When I say quite a build up, I mean I may have a problem. Is there a 12 step program for this?

I have acquired some vintage and not-quite vintage cards off ebay so don't be surprised if you get one from me in a swap. I tend to look for people who ask for vintage unless it matches really well with what you are asking for.

Now, as for what I like--landscapes, map cards, foreign attractions, animals especially puffins and penguins, really anything goes. I like humor cards. I like vintage myself but I also like bright, bold, new stuff. I guess I don't fit any single mold.

Things that make me happy

  • Puffins and Penguins

  • Peacocks

  • Owls

  • Vintage Postcards (other vintage papers, too)

  • Handmade Envelopes

  • Note cards to use especially museum art cards

  • Stationery

  • Favorite colors are teal, green, blue, and gold

  • K-cups for coffee

  • Loose black teas

  • Washi/Deco tape

  • Butterflies

  • Fabric for locker hooking

Religion and Politics

I debated with myself about including this section but I think it has a place since I'm looking for pen-pals and some people care about these topics very deeply.

I'm a Christian but I believe that each person's beliefs are their own responsibility.

I'm a member of the Christian Left. I do think that the Right wing in the United States has left Jesus's teachings behind. I won't debate it with someone who doesn't believe that (see above).

I also don't feel that there is a problem supporting Gay rights and being a Christian. Jesus never preached against being Gay. I think many Christians have taken a few verses out of context and turned it into a vendetta. In any case, I believe in the separation of Church and State and I don't think the definition marriage in the United States should be controlled by churches. At the same time, I don't think a church should have to marry any couple they don't want to--that whole separation of Church and State thing. An obvious solution would be a recognized civil marriage and a separate religious marriage for those who want it.

I have a whole lot of other left wing beliefs which may upset people on the right. However, I have no problem leaving those discussions out of pen pals letters (see your beliefs are your own above). But if you can't, it's probably best if we just fulfill the swap requirements and move on.

Peace and Joy

By and large, I have had a wonderful experience on Swapbot. There have been a few exceptions to this but I try to not let those people color my view of Swapbot.

Georgia

Ratings

howdyholly rated for I’m Not From Here #4 on Apr 27, 2022
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Comment: What a cool card. Love the scalloped edges!
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Comment: Thanks, Marc
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Comment: Your cards arrived today! Thanks for picking out such great options! I appreciate the extras, too. =)
mchesser12 rated for I’m Not From Here #4 on Apr 19, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for the Ohio postcard. I’ve been to Ohio a few times to visit Amish friends.
HennyPenny rated for I’m Not From Here #4 on Apr 14, 2022
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Comment: Thanks for the Tennessee pc!
emilynhr rated for WPS - I got this postcard... #12 on Jul 27, 2018
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Comment: 🌺Thanks!🌺
Johkup rated for Happy July on Jul 22, 2018
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Comment: Happy end of July! Thanks for the card :)
ahren rated for CPG Animal PC - Global on Jul 13, 2018
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Comment: I love this! Thank you!
widelo123 rated for WPS - America Postcard on Jul 8, 2018
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Comment: Georgia, Great postcard. Thank you, Shirley
simcoe54 rated for Naked Map PC (USA/Canada) #6 on Jun 28, 2018
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Comment: A new map postcard for my collection. Thank you!
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gruskal rated for WPS - I got this postcard... #12 on Jun 27, 2018
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Comment: Great PC - love find stuff in antique shops along the way. Have a great day. Take care, Annette
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Comment: Thanks, cute card!
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Comment: Thanks for the fun postcard!
simcoe54 rated for Two Maps + Two Random #2 on Jun 19, 2018
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Comment: Thanks for the great postcards + the extra. They will fit nicely in my collection.
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Comment: This is a great selection, thanks!!
Bavarija rated for PH: 3 Postcards to 2 Partners on Jun 18, 2018
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Comment: Thank you for nice cards!
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Comment: Great quote, I try to live by it, and I use it on some of my postcards too
kayebubbly rated for Animal Postcard Swap USA #2 on Jun 16, 2018
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justmesks rated for PH: 3 Postcards to 2 Partners on Jun 15, 2018
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome cards and for the extra. Have a great summer. Hope to be swap partners again.

Rating Overview

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Comments

CariPeace on Nov 19, 2015:

Just wanted to say, Hi, and that I love your funny pictures on your profile! The chronic pain pic. hits it right on the nail, the next pic. is a great reminder for many people in our world, the brain fog pic. is too cute and the Shakespearian Style Hokey Pokey is now something I'm going to incorporate into an activity for a Christmas game I designed for friends & family. ~ So funny!

Thanks for being in our Private Swaps in the USA group!!! ~ Hope to see you around there. ~

♥ ~ Cari

drgngirl on Jan 6, 2015:

Unfortunately, I have to drop you from US Tag Aficianados for inactivity. When you log back into Swap-Bot, please feel free to rejoin! Thanks!

cmdunderground on Jul 10, 2014:

(hugs) best wishes for a safe surgery and speedy recovery!

ladyaries7 on May 30, 2014:

thanks for the may wishes! great package! cpg..

Paige1900 on May 30, 2014:

Oh wow...you just had your 1 year Swap-Bot anniversery...I was looking at your profile and noticed. So Happy 1 year. : )

paperpusher on May 27, 2014:

I received the great Moomin postcards (and adorable sticky post it pad) for the 5 Item Tag at A League of Extraordinary Swappers! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

Paige1900 on May 13, 2014:

You are very welcome. I am glad you liked everything. : )

anrtist on May 10, 2014:

Happy Mothers day!!!

;-) Hope this helps you feel better! ;-)
Blessings! cc

anrtist on May 10, 2014:


BLESSINGS, cc

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