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My Mailbox is Lonely Letter Swap -US Only

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Swap Coordinator:Omi (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:36
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:August 25, 2007
Date items must be sent by:September 10, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

It's rather frustrating to send out a lot of swaps and then check your mail and have nothing at all fun waiting for you, isn't it? Or to have a whole lot arrive one day, and then nothing the next two. So here's a swap to give a fairly steady stream of little somethings!

The premise is as follows- you'll have one partner, and you will send six letters- one for every day of the week that mail is delivered. The point is to give your partner a reason to check the mail every day. These letters aren't meant to be anything fancy, and you can do them all up at one time, even before partners are assigned. The important thing is, once you are ready to send -you must send one every day- until they are all gone. (You can mark sent the day you send the first, however)

Here's what to send each day-

  1. A basic letter of introduction, saying who you are, where you live, what you do, etc.

  2. Talk about your pets! Or if you don't have pets, why not?

  3. Do you collect anything? What are your hobbies? What gets you really excited?

  4. Send a favorite poem or two to your partner, saying why you like them.

  5. Share a favorite childhood memory or two.

  6. Fill one envelope with little goodies- stickers, ribbon, cards, etc.

The point is to keep this cheap, but fun. One stamp should be enough to send each of these. (Hence the US only idea). Also, if it's only one stamp, it should be easy to simply leave out for the mailman to pick up, thus making the 'one a day' thing easier. Don't sign up if you can't commit to sending one letter a day for six days! (Sunday excepted, of course!)

Rate your partner a 5 if you get all six letters. Forgive them if they miss a day- the mail does get backed up sometimes! Go for hearts- if you really have a good time, send little extras each letter, or send more than just six. Each letter should be at least a page, typed or handwritten.

So let's get excited about checking our mail with good reason!

Note: Due to the six day long nature, no one with a rating less than 4.5 allowed, no no-sends, and newbies only with full profiles. I will be checking and deleting anyone I think might disappoint their partner. If there are any no sends, I'll angel them.

Discussion

KawaiiMommy 08/ 8/2007 #

Hi! I know that I am a newbie, but I signed up for this swap because I do have a full profile (I'm a chatterbox LOL) and I love to send/receive letters ^__^

I think this is a great idea because there are somedays when it's not even worth getting the mail! Even 1 letter brightens my day!

I hope I'm allowed to stay & participate, and I love the idea of sending goodies along with a letter...I do that with most of my regular penpals. It's great to get a little somethin' extra!

junemoon 08/ 8/2007 #

Omi-san -- this is a lovely idea for a swap. Thanks for thinking of it and hosting it.

Omi 08/ 9/2007 #

Glad to see so many interested already!

DragonflyDore 08/20/2007 #

I am also a new member (But with a full profile) who loves to get letters!

I love the personalization you can put into snail mail that gets lost in email.

I would really love to participate in this and I would be more then happy to send all of mine first and wait to get mine.

DragonflyDore 08/20/2007 #

Also!

Is sept 10 the date the first one must be sent out by or the last one?

Snaxy 08/25/2007 #

I was wondering the same things as above, or does it matter when we start (as long as it's by the send date)?

Panj 08/25/2007 #

This is great. I hope to make some long time penpals on this one! I love getting letters! (and writing them!) Panj

Omi 08/26/2007 #

It would be best if things were all sent out by September 10th, but make sure that you send out the first by then, at the very latest.

mindi4191 08/26/2007 #

Do we change our status when we start the first leter, or the last?

earthnk 08/27/2007 #

Hi Pikaboo your first letter went out this morning!

Chickpea 08/27/2007 #

Hey all,

I made an international version (with the permission of Omi-San, of course) if any of you are interested in more mailbox love!

Check it out here:

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/6879

Kimbeewa 08/27/2007 #

^nykaren^: Your first letter is in the mail!

DragonflyDore 08/27/2007 #

Omi-San, your first letter will be in the mail tommorrow.

I had a house fire tuesday night and have completely lost track of time!

brandedeclipse 08/27/2007 #

Suzanne, your first letter went into the mail this morning and I just finished writing your second one. Enjoy!

Suzanne 08/27/2007 #

ambritsmom35, I started your six days of letters today with a fun Moo Card!

ambritsmom40 08/28/2007 #

Thanks so much. I can hardly wait. I put my first card in the mail yesterday too. I am having so much fun. I am going to check out the international one, hopefully I'm not to late.

Pegster527 08/29/2007 #

Briana (MadMadam): Your third letter got mailed today. Hope you enjoy them.

Chickpea 08/29/2007 #

Snaxy, I mailed your first letter today!

Omi 08/30/2007 #

Pegster- your first letter is in the mail today. Enjoy!

earthnk 08/30/2007 #

Rec'd my first letter from SZreader today. She sounds A-DORABLE!

mindi4191 08/31/2007 #

Question: Can we become pals with our letter writers?

ambritsmom40 08/31/2007 #

My last two cards are going in the mail today. I am going to be super busy tomorrow and I just knew I would forget to put my last one in the mail, so It's going out today.

Pikaboo 08/31/2007 #

I rec'd my first two letters yesterday and today, thanks Chappykat!! I'll be sending Kawaii_mommy's first letter either tomorrow or Tuesday. PO is closed on Mon. :o(

Omi 08/31/2007 #

I got my first letter from Camantha today. Pegster- your second letter went out today.

Glad so many of you seem to be enjoying this so much!

Pegster527 09/ 1/2007 #

Briana (MadMadam) Your last letter (with goodies) goes out today. I hope you have as much fun with the letters as I have.

Chickpea 09/ 1/2007 #

Ellie, I've received two letters so far! I'm really enjoying them. :)

mindi4191 09/ 1/2007 #

Ellie your last letter is in the mail today!

Omi 09/ 1/2007 #

Pegster, your third letter is in the mail today.

And remember everyone- there are two days coming up here where no one can send anything out, so keep that in mind when you receive letters! Have safe and happy holidays!

PisceanMama 09/ 5/2007 #

gck, I sent your first letter Saturday, your second letter yesterday and your third today!

Pegster527 09/ 6/2007 #

Omi-san:

I have received 3 of my letters and my mailbox has been very happy.

KawaiiMommy 09/ 7/2007 #

Pikaboo, I received letter #2 today...before #1 LOL ^_^ Thanks for the letter! Looking forward to the rest!

jessmarie 09/ 8/2007 #

Boxsquat, I sent your first letter out today. Your second and third will be sent first thing Monday morning, followed by one sent each on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hopey you don't mind my ramblings. ;)

KawaiiMommy 09/11/2007 #

Lilybugsgrandma your letters are in the mail =>.<=

estar23 09/11/2007 #

Miss Bianca, your letters #1 and #2 have been sent!

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