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Kathy

February Swap Questions

On our last swap we got everyone to post their likes and dislikes, allergies, favourite colours etc  so can we do the same this time?

I'm vegetarian (including soaps, cosmetics etc)

I like all colours except perhaps black and white together.

I've no allergies.

I'm a shoe/sock size 6

I've medium size hands

Think that covers just about everything!  Laughing
Becki

Good idea Very Happy

I love pinks and purples and blues Very Happy

Shoe/sock size 8

Heavy perfume gives me a migraine (thinking soap )

Can't think of anything else Laughing
alison

I am exactly the same as Becki.

This is very worrying. Shocked
redwillowrose

I like reds, purple, green , blue, ummm not allergic to anything, shoe/sock size 7 . med hand size. living room lots of red, kitchen orange and green.
Jellycat

Ooh good plan.

I like purple and orange (but not necessarily together...)
I'm vegetarian
Shoe size 6
I'm allergic to nickel

er...that's it really
Libby

Me pinks, purples etc,
Not vegetarian.
Large feet (size 9)
Large hands

Colours for the house
Kitchen Yellow and blues
Sitting room creams and reds

I know who my swop pal is la la la la la laaaaaaaaaaaa! Laughing  Laughing

When does this need to be done by???????
Aqui

colours

like: rich, vivid colours, purple, red, green, orange, colbolt blue.
dislike: PINK, white, pastels, black

vegan and nut free diet. don't use any dairy or dead animal products in soaps etc (beeswax and honey are fine, but no lard).

allergic to kiwis, very dry sensitive skin

shoe size 4

narrow hands, but long fingers (i wear medium rubber gloves!)
Bovey Belle

Favourite colours: jade, purple, most shades of blue, cerise/fuschia pink.  Don't like muddy or washed out colours, HATE beige.

House - lots of yellow to brighten it up, terracotta/sage in living room; raspberry in bedroom.

Not keen on modern designs.

I have a reaction to nickle too.

Shoe/sock size 5.  Size 7 1/2 hands.  6 7/8 hat size.
Jojo

I like pastle shades

Most of my house is decorated in creams / beige,

I am not a veggy but will only buy free range meat

I am not allergic to anything but strong perfume gives me headaches

Shoe size 5 1/2, hands med long fingers.

Thats about it I think Smile
browneyes

first of all when has this got to be done by?
      shoe size 5. any color but black realy,small head (yes realy) hands medium,cant think of any thing else oh yes im rather fond of gold and diamonds i dont mind silver and another thing.......oh forget it im just being stupid now  Laughing  Laughing  Laughing
Jojo

Well remember the old song Diamonds are a girls best friend Laughing  Laughing  Laughing
Becki

I think the 21st of Feb was suggested.
browneyes

Jojo wrote:
Well remember the old song Diamonds are a girls best friend Laughing  Laughing  Laughing
so i keep telling my O H mind you he did get me a nice ring or our anniversary so im not complaining and he got me a new camara so that i can put pics on here but i dont know how to do it  Rolling Eyes
Libby

So we must post by 21st Feb or it has to arrive by 21st?
Becki

Posting by 21st.
Libby

Super thanks! 21st it is. Very Happy
Excited now!
cookie

Help! Someone explain the system please!!!!!!!
Not veggie, but fussy about where stuff comes from.
Size 5 feet.
Loves, Blue,deep green, rich reds.
Hates, Yellow.orange and wishy washy colours.
Kathy

Cookie, did you get a PM from Becki telling you who you're making for?
You make a gift for your recipient then post it NO LATER than the 21st of February. Once everyone has received their gifts we have an online "opening party." That's it, easy really!  Smile
browneyes

yes me to somthing to do  and look forward to      
redwillowrose

is it ok to buy something handmade ?
Becki

You are already in it browneyes. I have pm'd you your partner already.
Kathy

Yes RWR, of course it is.  Smile
redwillowrose

thats ok then , thanks Very Happy
Libby

Went and purchased the goods to make mine today Wink
browneyes

Becki wrote:
You are already in it browneyes. I have pm'd you your partner already.
o k im starting mine tonight  Smile  Smile
Jojo

Mines ready to send,but like redwillowrose I have bought it Embarassed
Libby

Crumbs Shocked I have got till the 21st Feb haven't I???????
Kathy

Laughing  Laughing Yes Libby, post by the 21st but earlier if you want.

REMEMBER, DON'T OPEN YOUR PARCEL TILL OFFICIAL OPENING DAY!
Libby

Whens the official opening day then????
Kathy

When all the parcels have arrived!
Libby

Laughing  Laughing  Laughing  Laughing

Ok I walked right into that!!!! Rolling Eyes
Kathy

Laughing  Laughing
cookie

Another question! Do we keep our identity secret when we send of our parcels?
PO stamps might be a give away!
Becki

Keep it quiet Very Happy Don't worry about the giveaway Very Happy
Jojo

Oh I was going to write a short note to my gift person Embarassed
Kathy

You can write a note Jojo, just don't sign it!  Very Happy
browneyes

oh knowing me i expect i will put a 6 page letter in with mine  Laughing  Laughing  Laughing
Kathy

How's everyone getting on with this? 18 days to deadline for posting!  Shocked
Becki

*cough cough*
browneyes

im going to post mine tomorrow,always supposing that one of the kids dont come,i didnt put a letter in with it tho cos its a SECRET  Laughing  Laughing
Jellycat

Mine's made, but I need to package it up and post it off.

I might put a note in, but I'll write it in a foreign accent so I won't be found out!
Bovey Belle

Well, I have had a mysterious parcel arrive already!  Oooh - can't wait.  Better get cracking on mine . . .
Jojo

Mines all packed up will be posting it this week Smile
Kathy

REMEMBER NOT TO OPEN THEM AND NO PEEKING................................
Libby

No chance of that I haven't even made mine yet Shocked  

I intend to start today maybe?!
Kathy

Finished!  Very Happy  Very Happy
browneyes

oh i didnt know we couldnt open them(i havnt got mine anyway) when CAN we open them then? i didnt put a letter in wuth mine but if id thort of it i would have written it in sign language  Laughing  Laughing
Becki

we open them when everyone has got theirs, on whatever date we decided.
Bovey Belle

Nearly finished now, having great fun!
Jellycat

There was an intriguing parcel waiting for me when I got home yesterday  Cool

OH is quite convinced I've ordered some wool from somewhere, thereby breaking my new years not-buying-any-wool resolution  Laughing
Kathy

The postie bought a package late this afternoon. I'd already told Mr Kathy to watch out for a parcel and to whip it away and hide it  (I'm weak when it comes to parcel opening). How long have I got to wait, come on everyone, get posting then we can OPEN them.  Laughing
Jojo

I havn't got one yet and I am away next week Sad
Kathy

Last posting day's not till the 21st so don't worry Jojo, we won't start without you!
browneyes

Jojo wrote:
I havn't got one yet and I am away next week Sad
i expect the post man will leave you a note to say its at the post office waiting for you Jojo dont start getting upset now love  
Becki

I have sent mine yet. I need Mark to get back from skiing to help me with something........
Libby

:oops:mines not made????          yet!!!
Jojo

Got a parcel today it's exciting isn't it Smile
Libby

Finished Very Happy
redwillowrose

I got my parcel today  Very Happy
Kathy

Ooooo, is that nearly everyone then, who hasn't got one yet?  Laughing
Becki

I havn't sent mine yet Embarassed
Aqui

I haven't received.

Hope I don't mistake it for something I've ordered and open it by mistake!
Libby

Mines Ready but not sent!
Kathy

Laughing  Laughing Not to worry, I'm just being impatient as mine is hidden away and I'm desperate to open it!

21st is the deadline so 6 DAYS LEFT
Libby

alright, alright keep your hair on Rolling Eyes  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy
browneyes

i havnt got mine yet  Crying or Very sad
cookie

Nor have I, Sad
browneyes

oh well if we dont get one we will have to send one to each other  Wink
redwillowrose

I`m posting mine tomorrow.
Bovey Belle

Mine's all done and dusted and in the post . . .
Becki

I was going to say, I still have a week left Rolling Eyes
Aqui

mine arrived today!!! it's so exciting! i promise i won't open it yet. and i'm deducing already who it might be from!
Libby

Mine is still on the side, not wrapped and not posted!!!! But it will be one day before 21st Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy
Kathy

You tease Libby!  Laughing
Libby

Very Happy  Laughing  Laughing  Laughing
Becki

Libby wrote:
Mine is still on the side, not wrapped and not posted!!!! But it will be one day before 21st Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy


I echo the above  Wink
Libby

 I recieved a parcel today!
but
I had to open it as something had leaked!! and I had to make sure it was the right way up!

I took pics and I won't tell anyone until allowed too

but I can tell you ladies, it is exciting and very, very nice recieving surprise pressies and mine is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo loverly!
Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy
Becki

Mine was sent yesterday. I havn't got one yet.
Libby

Oh Becki I hope it turns up soon.

Mine was posted ages ago Wink  Very Happy
Kathy

LAST POSTING DAY TOMORROW
Jojo

Is the opening day when everyone has got a parcel? or are we setting another date?
cookie

I still haven't got one!
Kathy

Don't worry Cookie, last posting day tomorrow.  Smile

We can have opening day as soon as everyone has received a gift, hopefully by this weekend (depending on snail mail!). If it takes a bit longer then we shall all just have to be patient.  Laughing
cookie

February Swop Questions.

I've  had a parcel !   Very Happy  Very Happy  Very Happy
browneyes

parcel

well i havnt had mine so i guess im not going to get one now Crying or Very sad
Becki

I havn't got one either.
Aqui

it's only last posted day todaay. so give royal mail a chance!
redwillowrose

mines been posted out !
Jojo

Re: parcel

browneyes wrote:
well i havnt had mine so i guess im not going to get one now Crying or Very sad

Oh Dear whoever is posting to Browneyes get it sent please we don't want her upset Crying or Very sad
Kathy

Dear oh dear, what are we like, a bunch of kids at Christmas!  Laughing
browneyes

STAMP STAMP  Crying or Very sad  Crying or Very sad
browneyes

pictures

OH BUGGER now i havnt got a picture by my name i tryd to change it and it didnt work  Rolling Eyes  Rolling Eyes
Becki

Still got a couple of days for us to get them if they were posted today.
browneyes

swop

yes i know i expect mine will come soon  Very Happy
alison

Just so the person knows, mine has arrived a few days ago. Very Happy
browneyes

iv got mine,it came this morning  Very Happy  Very Happy
Kathy

Has everyone got a pressie then, please post soon if you haven't, can't stand the waiting much longer!
Jojo

Re: pictures

browneyes wrote:
OH BUGGER now i havnt got a picture by my name i tryd to change it and it didnt work  Rolling Eyes  Rolling Eyes


Click on profile at the top of the page scroll down and choose one of the ready made avatars from the gallery Browneyes,go on girl give it a go Wink

Pleased you got your parcel get ready for the big opening Razz
Becki

Mine came today Very Happy
Libby

So has everyone got theres now???
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