2009 Christmas Card Exchange

[Jeff Westover]

Hi all,

Sign-ups for the 2009 Christmas Card Exchange are now closed. Thanks to all who signed up. The final list has been published and all participants have been notified by email. I will keep this thread open for a few more days then will lock it down.

For those who may be new to this, let me briefly explain what the Christmas Card Exchange has meant for me. Below are a couple of pictures taken in my home on Christmas Eve:

http://mymerrychristmas.com/images/ccards08a.jpg

http://mymerrychristmas.com/images/ccards08b.jpg

What I want you to notice is the wall in the background on these images -- see all those Christmas cards? The vast majority of those came from our Christmas Card Exchange right here on MMC. I had FIVE walls like this with cards in my home and it made every day Christmas between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve to run to the mailbox. My kids loved it and it was FABULOUS to see cards come from all over the world.

Please read the FAQ on the signup page for more information or ask your questions here in this thread.

I will periodically list names of individuals who sign up for this year's exchange, so visit this post frequently for updates.

Thanks,
Jeff

ps -- here is the list of who has signed up so far this year, as of 10/31/09:

Mumof2
lmm8606
ballcoach
usafvet
Santa's Helper
Meceka
Minta
Christmasstar
Jeff Westover
Head Elf
CharlestonNole
dvdguy & mrsH
Ravenhardt
HoosierChristmas
ohchristmastree
Maureen
Suzanne Wilkins
UndrTakr
Eritori
HollyJells
kerst
jenalin
BrittanyMarie
christmas_nut_k_1209
Maebeary
made582
ronda43701
belljoy
Janet
angelanicolegray
KareninMO
hilarios
Christmaschick
lauriebear777
Rodmonster
Sabine
Christmas Addict
tumbleweed Christmas
sugarplum fairy
Dukicin1
Sigga Maja
danielsgirl
Harpa Dis
FlyingForLIfe
lorn--xx
roccoerz
Boogedy
Katet
Solice
ronda43701
Smokyturtle
vsclaribnl
HollyMay22
Little Elf
miller4plusmore
thesnowmouse
gustyd
JingleBelle85
ChrisMoose
SilverBells
Tiann
Lou Lou Who
Snow-in-Texas & Christmas-a-Holic
TamaraQT
GingerMel
jennywenny
Julie
mrspenguin
Tinsel
yesvirginia
holidaynut
brent
Polly56
Staceyb
Carolingbelle
camilicat
House Elf
Sno-covered Casey Claus
A Lil Flakey
Xmasbug
Bradmac
TheresaC
kgstyles
Lady Noel
williamcraig11

[Minta]

Thanks Jeff. I am excited about this!

[Christmasstar]

Thank you, I love this event and have been waiting for the time to sign up!cheesy

[CharlestonNole]

First off, awesome display Jeff. I think you have inspired me to something similar.

Secondly, I'm in .....

[dvdelf]

signed up

[RavenHardt]

signed up
I hope to be in a new house by then...and if I am, I will update the address....woohoo

[HoosierChristmas]

I signed up! This is my first swap! I love getting cards during the holidays!

[ohchristmastree]

Ohhh, Im in! I cant wait to start off writing cards and the rest of the festivities!

[BrittanyMarie]

This one sounds like a lot of fun too. I signed up! I love sending out cards and spreading a little Christmas cheer.

[hilarios]

I love your display!
I love seeing the family photos people included in their cards last year and the lovely notes. Thanks for organizing this!

[Christmaschick]

Hi, just wondering, did you get my registration?cheesy

[lauriebear777]

I signed up, my 1st time, I love cards, it is so personal... I send a card to the troops every year from my Husband and I, hoping it puts a smile in one persons day, even if just for a moment... This will be GREAT!!!

[usafvet]

Looking forward to the card exchange again this year. It was really neat to receive so many cards, especially from Europe...I really enjoyed that. Hope to receive some more from across the pond. I know you'll be receiving mine. :)

[rodmonster]

Woo Hoooooo!!!

[RavenHardt]

bought a house....finally....close on sept 30th....updated address....woohoo

my own yard to decorate for the holidays....woohoo

[Sabine]

I signed up too :-)

I hope from Germany is also Ok:tree:

[sugarplum fairy]

I just signed up. This is my first time doing the card exchange. I am so excited!

[Jeff Westover]

The card exchange list has been update -- go to the top of this thread to see who is on it so far!

thanks,
Jeff

[Christmas Addict]

Love the photos and card displays, Jeff.

[made582]

Thanks for the update Jeff!!!!

[ChristmasFanatic56]

This sounds so awesome!!!

[ChristmasFanatic56]

Sorry for the double post, just wondering if you got my info Jeff?? Thanks!

[Solice]

I signed up, and this is my first swap! cheesy
I just wonder... does it happens that there is one or two
who doesn't receive any christmas cards?

:treeguy:

[Solice]

I signed up, and this is my first swap! cheesy
I just wonder... does it happens that there is one or two
who doesn't receive any christmas cards?

:treeguy:

Hm... No answears.
Im still not on the list!

[Little Elf]

Just signed up! I'm looking forard to this. :D:treeguy:

[Jeff Westover]

I'll be updating the list soon. i appreciate your patience.

[Smokyturtle]

I'm in! Hope my name showed up!!:cry:

[vsuclaribnl]

I signed up too and I'm really excited!! :)

[ChristmasFanatic56]

I'll be updating the list soon. i appreciate your patience.

Thanks, hope my name shows up - I registered awhile back! :snowball:

[miller4plusmore]

Whew! I am all signed up. Can't wait!

And I also love your display Jeff! Are those bulletin boards or actual paintings that you covered with cards?

[RadioJonD]

http://www.lastpostingdates.co.uk/

http://www.lastpostingdates.co.uk/royal-mail-staff-vote-yes-to-postal-strikes.html

[Mamax2]

Signed up :D

[HoosierChristmas]

About how many people sign up every year?

[HollyJells]

Adam,

It depends actually. Last year it seemed like there were like 60 I think. I had a blast signing the cards and getting them mailed out. Things like this are always a blast.

[Jeff Westover]

Actually we had over 100 last year and this year looks to be maybe a little less...so far...there is always a flurry of signups at the last minute.

[Maureen]

Further to RJD's post (thanks for that!) it seems the first of our mail strikes is looming. I think they said they will be starting out with 2 days and then taking it from there.

If there's any chance of perhaps sending out a list as of now, it would certainly help those of us likely to get hit with the trouble.

:cry:

[HollyJells]

Over 100? Hmm didn't seem like that many. Now that I look back on it, probably was because I had to go buy like 200 cards last year. LOL rolling my eyes on that one. I have never been great with math, but when you are having fun then who is counting?

[HoosierChristmas]

I hope there is a reasonable amount. I don't want to have to skip out on anyone. I found a good deal on cards at a local store.

[HollyJells]

Fidning a great deal is wonderful. I am actually going to cheat a little this year and am gunna print out mailing labels. With midterms and a bunch of school functions happening, I really am not going to have the best amount of time to hand-do everything. I do not think it will really matter to anyone but for those it does matter to, I am sorry but I have to do what time will permit. I actually have last years mailing list, I am thinking about using that and just adding on to it if there is anyone new that ends up on the list. :D.

[Jeff Westover]

Due to popular request, I am extending the sign up period another two weeks -- get signed up by October 30th!

[Jeff Westover]

I just emailed those on the list already a preliminary list for this year. I've done this for two reasons -- first, I need all here to double check their data to make sure it is accurate. Second, for our friends living in the UK and other areas that could be affected by a possible mail strike we can get their cards out ASAP.

We will have some folks sign up at the last minute -- it happens every year.

Jeff

[made582]

Thanks Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChristmasFanatic56]

Awesome News!

This is gonna be so much fun!! :tree:

[HollyJells]

Jeff did you mean for it to be an email list? Because that is all I got.

[Little Elf]

Thanks for the list! :D I already started on getting them ready!

[Jeff Westover]

Jeff did you mean for it to be an email list? Because that is all I got.

Whoops, no....didn't mean that at all. I'll re-do it.

[HollyJells]

thats ok, i was just curious because mr. hj asked if it was gunna be ecards this year.

[HollyJells]

Thanks for the correction list Jeff. I also thank you for the kudos, but you really did not have to do that. I am as I type this, getting my mailing labels figured out. Mr. HJ said to say "hello" and a "Merry Early HO HO HO" to everyone.

[HoosierChristmas]

I need to buy mine. I think I'll do that this weekend. I also want to make labels for my return address.

[HollyJells]

we are using the habitat for humanity holiday labels for our return address. We support a bunch of charity places throughout the year and lets just say we have more than enough Christmas return address labels to do us for a few years. I am just going to print out the mailing labels.

[TamaraQT]

Ok, I am not on the list yet, but I was wondering, should I use my home address or get a post office box. I was leaning more towards the post office box, but is it worth it for the expense of the post office box? Or would that be the best choice?

[mommytotwo]

Just signed up for this exchange as well. :tree:I can't wait to get started on my cards.


? Does everyone usually send to everyone on the list?

[HollyJells]

I send to everyone.

[HoosierChristmas]

we are using the habitat for humanity holiday labels for our return address. We support a bunch of charity places throughout the year and lets just say we have more than enough Christmas return address labels to do us for a few years. I am just going to print out the mailing labels.

I'm going to make the mail labels also.

[HoosierChristmas]

QUESTION:

When I'm sending to our friends across the pond, how much postage should I put on the envelope? Also, when should I send those out because I want it to get there before the strike happens.

[Christmas-A-Holic]

QUESTION:

When I'm sending to our friends across the pond, how much postage should I put on the envelope? Also, when should I send those out because I want it to get there before the strike happens.

I think it depends on where you are mailing to. If you check the USPS website you should be able to look up rates. We just got signed up and I am looking forward to it!

[TamaraQT]

Well I am officially signed up and cant wait to get started. I guess the earlier the better. As soon as the list comes out, I will get started. Maybe since my tree will be up before Thanksgiving, I can use the weekend to do my cards. Thats after black friday shopping of course. cheesy

[Maureen]

QUESTION:

When I'm sending to our friends across the pond, how much postage should I put on the envelope? Also, when should I send those out because I want it to get there before the strike happens.

It's already started BUT at the moment, it's only a couple of days at a time. They're off today and tomorrow and then we'll see. I think the plan is that they strike a few days at a time (so far) so hopefully it won't snarl things up completely :-?

[kerst]

The list seems quite a lot shorter than last year !! Where is everybody ????

[HoosierChristmas]

I brought my cards today! I didn't find labels at the store I went to so I'll look for some tomorrow.

[HoosierChristmas]

I just finished writing my cards out. I just need to get the addresses on the envelopes.

Just a heads up for us Americans, I looked up postage for our friends overseas. Most places (UK, Germany, Belgium, Iceland, and others) it is 98 cents for postage and places in Canada its 75 cents. You might want to double check but those are the prices I got.

I'm going to send mine out the day after Thanksgiving from my mom's work (she has a stamp machine). We go downtown to visit her at work for a half day then we all go to the Kris Kringle Market. We look at the Macy's windows before we go to my mom's work...it's less crowded.

[made582]

I just finished writing my cards out. I just need to get the addresses on the envelopes.

Just a heads up for us Americans, I looked up postage for our friends overseas. Most places (UK, Germany, Belgium, Iceland, and others) it is 98 cents for postage and places in Canada its 75 cents. You might want to double check but those are the prices I got.



I just got done printing out my mailing labels and I will probally start signing my cards later tonight. That is the same postage I came up with when I looked it up to.

[HollyJells]

The list seems quite a lot shorter than last year !! Where is everybody ????

lol there are always last minute sign ups hun. same with the ornament exchange.

[HollyJells]

oh yea the postage is weird. BUT i find it is worth it to get cards from all over. If there is one thing this economic shrtfall wont really hit, it is the sending out of christmas cards. Yes ecards are cute but who the heck wants to hold their pc monitor or try to hang in on the wall, not me- having a 36inch monitor is hard enough finding decent desk space for.

[RavenHardt]

alot smaller list this year, I see:tree:

[HoosierChristmas]

I just got done printing out my mailing labels and I will probally start signing my cards later tonight. That is the same postage I came up with when I looked it up to.

I was able to print my return address directly on the envelope. Our printer doesn't work well. Some of the envelopes kept getting stuck. I had to insert the envelopes one at a time. I am defiantly getting labels for the sender addresses.

I am getting excited! :razz:

[HoosierChristmas]

oh yea the postage is weird. BUT i find it is worth it to get cards from all over. If there is one thing this economic shrtfall wont really hit, it is the sending out of christmas cards. Yes ecards are cute but who the heck wants to hold their pc monitor or try to hang in on the wall, not me- having a 36inch monitor is hard enough finding decent desk space for.

You're right! I belong to a Disney forum, I exchange cards with a friend that I met through the forums. She lives in the UK and I love the cards that she sends me!

[BrittanyMarie]

I am excited to do my cards. I ordered them the other day and some really cute return address labels to go along with them. My cards will be a bit different then most cards but I am excited about them.:hello:

[gustyd]

I received my list. I love receiving all the different cards from all over! It makes Christmas merrier.

Dianne
gustyd

[TamaraQT]

Did the lists come out already? Did I miss something? I am so excited about this. I dont want to miss it.

[Jeff Westover]

A preliminary list was made available based on signups through early last week. I'll be adding the rest and inputting corrections the end of this week and will make it available to everyone else.

[HollyJells]

I am excited to do my cards. I ordered them the other day and some really cute return address labels to go along with them. My cards will be a bit different then most cards but I am excited about them.:hello:

Sometimes different is good hun. just remember- if we all bought and mailed that same cards, then we would get bored really fast. This exchange is a blast. we have done it three years and OMG the cards we get are beautiful and come with thought attached. I just wanted to thank everyone for the past few years. The cards are really a part of our traditions that my husband and I have started.

[holidaynut]

Include me too!!!!!!!!!!! I love sending and receiving Christmas cards, hope I'm not too late!!!!!!!!

[HoosierChristmas]

holidaynut, did you sign up using the form Jeff provided in the first post of this thread?

[holidaynut]

oops, no I didn't, I will go do that now, thank you HoosierChristmas!!!!!!!!!

[RavenHardt]

ooo, the smell of our first updated card list....wonder how many updates this year:tree:

[Jeff Westover]

14 more names added...just a couple more days and I'll send it out.

[HoosierChristmas]

I'm going to get the labels for the addresses this weekend (and an ornament for the ornament exchange).

[TamaraQT]

14 more names added...just a couple more days and I'll send it out.

I am so excited!! I can hardly wait!!! I just don't know what to expect.

[ChristmasFanatic56]

I am getting excited... already bought 80 stamps and I have a ton of cards... I love Christmas! :tree:

[RavenHardt]

woohoo, I love christmas

[mommytotwo]

14 more names added...just a couple more days and I'll send it out.
:hello:

[HollyJells]

Ok here is how I am going to do my cards. Those overseas will get mailed out about a week to wo weeks before the domestic cards. I am doing it this way because of the strikes happening over there and because well it is more feisable (sp*) for us to do it this way, since we had to take a cut in our weekly pays. So there it is. LOL dollar store here I come.

[Jeff Westover]

Ok, folks. The final list has been posted in Word and Text formats and I've emailed everyone the links. If you didn't receive it, please let me know.

I'm off to start work on my cards....

[Little Elf]

Got the list Jeff, thanks! :D

[HollyJells]

Got the list Jeff. Thanks so much.

[lmm8606]

got it! woo hoo! Can't wait to start mailin'! :D

[TamaraQT]

I cant believe I waited all this time, got a po box and everything and didnt get a copy of the list. I have nothing in my mailbox and nothing in at email account.

[Jeff Westover]

Check your PMs, TamaraQT. It will tell you what you need to do -- you're on the list for sure.

[RavenHardt]

got my list and you are on it tamara

[TheresaC]

Got the list and will get started on it.

[Julie]

So I've got everything done, they're all addressed and sealed. All I have to do is put stamps on them and send them out. After everything was said and done, I realized I didn't put anything on the cards that said I'm from this forum. Is that alright? Or should I make a note on the back of the envelopes telling who I am?:?

[mommytotwo]

:( Jeff, I had just sent you a pm.

[Solice]

Im so exited! :)

[GingerMel]

So I've got everything done, they're all addressed and sealed. All I have to do is put stamps on them and send them out. After everything was said and done, I realized I didn't put anything on the cards that said I'm from this forum. Is that alright? Or should I make a note on the back of the envelopes telling who I am?:?

That's a really good question.

I was left wondering about that last year when a couple of cards arrived and the person had put their real name and nothing about being on the forum. I ended up glancing over the list and figuring out whether the cards were from forum members or not. So it's helpful to have some indication on there but I would LOVE to receive a card whether you put it on there or not! hah hah. I'd just be excited to get one.

[Emmy Piper]

I think I signed up, but I'm not sure. How do I find out?
Emmy

[Bears221]

is it too late to sign up? I love to get in on it..

[ChristmasFanatic56]

I think I signed up, but I'm not sure. How do I find out?
Emmy

Emmy,

I am not seeing you on my list.

Also, If I am allowed to request this? I can probably be able to send you a card if your in the States as I bought a bunch of stamps for the MMC Exchange and now that I got the list I will have some postage left over so if anyone wants to send me your info I will see if I can send you one, the leftovers will be first come first serve in my PM box!

Thanks! :tree:

[lauriebear777]

Hi - sorry everyone this is my 1st year and I signed up a while ago where do you find "your" list???? OMG I hope I didn't lose out :(

[lauriebear777]

Ok, folks. The final list has been posted in Word and Text formats and I've emailed everyone the links. If you didn't receive it, please let me know.

I'm off to start work on my cards....
Oh no, I missed it I didn't get it Jeff, sorry the email I used to join up I forgot to check it and well it expired, I can't remember the email format requested all I remember is that I could not use my yahoo email, does that mean no go for me I missed out??? :(

[ChristmasFanatic56]

Laurie,

You are on my list so don't worry, I am sure once Jeff see's your post he will PM you the info!

[lauriebear777]

Thanks SO much I sure hope so :)

[HoosierChristmas]

I got all my cards signed. Tomorrow I am going to get the labels for the addresses. I'm going to send out the international cards next week and start sending the U.S. cards over the following couple of weeks.

[ChristmasFanatic56]

Thanks SO much I sure hope so :)

No problem... this is SO much fun! :tree:

[holidaynut]

got my list!!! I'm so excited, I love sending and receiving Christmas cards!!!!!!!

[mommytotwo]

Oh no, I missed it I didn't get it Jeff, sorry the email I used to join up I forgot to check it and well it expired, I can't remember the email format requested all I remember is that I could not use my yahoo email, does that mean no go for me I missed out??? :(


I don't have the list either since I had run into the same problem as you lauriebear. Can anyone confirm if my name is on the list or not? :?

[TamaraQT]

Well guys, I got the list. Thanks Jeff !!! And thank you all !!! I am so super excited!! I am sending out the overseas ones this weekend. Then all the others go out next weekend. I cant wait!! Just going to the mailbox will feel like Christmas is here already!!! I just LOVE this !!!!

[TamaraQT]

I don't have the list either since I had run into the same problem as you lauriebear. Can anyone confirm if my name is on the list or not? :?

If you or anyone else arent on the list, you can send me your address through PM. I would be more than happy to send you a card. I don't want anyone to be left out.
:cry:

[Mumof2]

I printed my list out lastnight.gearing up for a day of card writting!

[holidaynut]

I don't have the list either since I had run into the same problem as you lauriebear. Can anyone confirm if my name is on the list or not? :?

I don't see your name on the list :(

[mommytotwo]

I don't see your name on the list :(



Really :(. I had signed up at the same time I had signed up for the ornament exchange. So I thought my name would be on the final list. Thank you for confirming that info. for me.

[HoosierChristmas]

I'm all done addressing the cards. I can't wait to start sending them out in the coming weeks! I had to tape the flap shut because some of the adhesive didn't stick.

[gustyd]

Going to start on my cards this weekend. Can't wait to start receiving some!

Love this swap!

Dianne (gustyd)

[GingerMel]

I printed my list out yesterday and can't wait to get started!

[dearstacey]

I have not received the list. Please advise. Thanks

[Maureen]

Stacey

It's something which you had to sign up for before the end of October. This is to enable everyone to have enough time to write and send their cards before Christmas (some of us are overseas)

You'll be amazed though, how quickly the year will pass before Jeff is asking us all to sign up again for next years exchange. Keep your eyes peeled next year too for the ornament exchange which is also very popular!!!!!

M

:))

[TamaraQT]

Well, I sent out all my overseas and Canada Christmas greetings yesterday. I will send out the others next Saturday. This is so much fun. I am just bursting with excitement!!

[Emmy Piper]

I'm guessing since I didn't get an email I didn't make it? I thought I got it in on time... darn!

[HoosierChristmas]

I'm going to send out the overseas card tomorrow and the ones from the states next week.

[HollyJells]

got our first card last week, it was from MADE582. CUTE CUTE CUTE.
Will be mailing out overseas and canada this coming week and the domestic ones Thanksgiving week.

[ChristmasFanatic56]

I don't want anyone to get left out (I have seen lots of posts about people missing the signup) so...

Remember my post - if you live in the USA and didnt make it on the list just PM me as I will have some stamps left when I do mine... hoping I can catch a few more to spread even more Christmas Cheer!

[HoosierChristmas]

Overseas cards went out today!

[MrsH]

Mike and I started getting cards in the mail, but we haven't recieved the Christmas card exchange list yet. Can someone send it to me???

[ChristmasFanatic56]

Mike and I started getting cards in the mail, but we haven't recieved the Christmas card exchange list yet. Can someone send it to me???
I sent you a copy! :)

[Jeff Westover]

Yep, I emailed you personally...

Mike and I started getting cards in the mail, but we haven't recieved the Christmas card exchange list yet. Can someone send it to me???

[jenalin]

I received my first card today. It really made my day. Thanks Hoosier Christmas! This is so exciting!

[HoosierChristmas]

I received my first card today. It really made my day. Thanks Hoosier Christmas! This is so exciting!

No problem! It looks like my mom sent out all the cards last week and neglected to tell me! lol

[TamaraQT]

Well...all of my cards are all mailed off now. I put all of the US cards in the mail yesterday. All of the overseas cards went out over a week ago. This was so much fun. Merry Christmas to all cheesy

[HollyJells]

Have gotten a few so far. I will get ours out ASAP (as soon as I can get my postage machine back online!!!!, if not it is off to the post office). Thanks to everyone in advance. Merry Christmas

[HoosierChristmas]

All of mine have been sent off...I hope everyone gets them!

[Little Elf]

Yes Adam, I just received yours yesterday! Thanks! :D

[Christmaschick]

Thank you for the lovely card Solice!cheesy

[Christmaschick]

Thank you for the lovely cards Christmasstar and CharlestonNole!cheesy

[Sigga Maja]

I´ve received two cards last week. I´ve already send out few cards, the rest is in there envelopes and with stamps and are ready to go to the post office.
Sigga Maja

[BrittanyMarie]

Thank you for the card TamaraQT, it's so cute!!

[TamaraQT]

Youre welcome BrittanyMarie!! Merry Christmas cheesy

[HoosierChristmas]

I got a few more cards this week. Thanks everyone!

[Christmaschick]

Thanks for the beautiful card Lady Noel. Thanks for the recipe too!cheesy

[HoosierChristmas]

I've been getting a couple of cards everyday! Thanks everyone!

[clarebear]

Is it too late for me to sign up??

[Maureen]

The list has been out about a month now but who knows..........??

[clarebear]

Oh right, My fault really for being away for so long.

[HollyJells]

OMG!!!! CLARE where have you been. I was just in the process of getting a letter out to you asking you to come back. Since the last time you had logged in was December 7th of last year. It is so good to see you. Did you get my package from last year when we did the ornament exchange? It is so wonderful you came back.

[Mumof2]

Clarebear you can send me a PM with ya address and I'll send ya a card.

[Mumof2]

I sent a bunch out on Tuesday.I hope they get overseas early.

[Mumof2]

Thank You,Christmasstar.

[Mumof2]

Thank You Tiann & Jenalin!

[Mumof2]

I will be dropping more in the mail tomorrow.

[HoosierChristmas]

I received 4 cards yesterday in the mail. Thanks everyone they are great!

[pselner]

Oh, I can't believe that I missed this!! :? I had so much going on with the move from my mother's house to our current house and running her to dr's and such. I completely missed the sign-up!! I hope everyone has a wonderful time. It was such fun last year receiving and sending cards from all over the world! Please know that I am thinking of all my merrychristmas friends this year!! Next year I will be more on the ball!

[HollyJells]

Overseas cards are going out next week and the domestic the week after- sorry everyone but finances have been a little tight the past few weeks. Hubby has to get over 15k of dental work done to his mouth and mine is going to cost twice that. Thank goodness we are getting dental insurance. But even that only covers so much.

[Jeff Westover]

Finally got my cards in the mail today -- wow, nearly 400 cards in all! Never had a year like this...

[GingerMel]

I finally got all my cards out yesterday.

So everyone on the list should be getting one from me this year!

[Katet]

Whoo hooo my cards are all out......and I'm recieving cards daily. This is the best!! I'm so glad I joined.......Katet:tree:

[HollyJells]

All Cards out as of TODAY 12/15. So sorry if some do not get theirs until after Christmas but I do have a good reason- I had finals and actually forgot i had 46 that had to go out.

[Christmaschick]

Well I couldn't find my mailbox key for a couple of days. Wow, what a nice surprise.

Thank you to:

jinglebelle85
sno covered casey clause
snow in texas and christmas a holic
Debbie V
J Olsen
belljoy

I am so glad I joined.:???:

[holidaynut]

All my cards are in the mail, Merry Christmas everyone :)

[Christmaschick]

Finally got my cards in the mail today -- wow, nearly 400 cards in all! Never had a year like this...


Thanks you for you card Jeff!cheesy

[Maureen]

Mine are away now too - I'm pretty sure that they'll be late so for that I apologise!!

Hope the post office gets them all through this time; last year they lost some :-?

[Meceka]

I've sent out two batches and still have a bunch to go - I keep forgetting to buy stamps :(

[camillicat]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has sent Christmas cards to my humble abode this year. The kids and I have really enjoyed them. They are the one thing that really seems to be keeping our holiday spirits up.

We have had to cancel our Orphans Christmas this year. My husband got injured at work and subsequently has pnemonia. Not to mention that my in-laws who always help so much are either all down with H1N1 or packing to move 600 miles away on Christmas Day. It's has made things seem very bleak to our family. No money, no family, no nice dinner...etc, etc. However, your cards really brighten the day and every day we go to the mailbox with excitement written all over our faces. The neighbors ooooh and ahhhh with us, too!

I apologize to any who won't be getting cards from us this year, unless you don't mind if they are a little late. Workman's Comp here takes forever and we have had to really tighten our belts. Not to mention my work has been slow due to the holidays. We will catch up quickly once everything is rolling properly though, and I will more than gladly send them out as a "Christmas in July" type thing if you like. One more way to keep the Christmas spirit all year long!

We are all okay though as far as gifts for the kids and we have a turkey in the freezer. It's just our little family of 4 this year. How odd it seems. I am grateful I am a die-hard crafter, makes affording the holidays much easier! Even managed to get a box in the post to the Reservation full of blankets, slippers, potholders, mittens, rugs and beanies.

So, once again, thank you all so much! Your act of simply sending a small card has brightened our lives so very, very much and I am deeply touched and grateful. Isn't it silly that such a small thing brings such wondrous joy? I think it's fabulous! Thank you to all mymerrychristmas friends from near and VERY far, you are truly the joy of the holidays for me!

Merry Christmas! :rudolph:

Camillicat

[HollyJells]

camillicat- You can send mine out whenever. I know how it feels to have to tighten the belts up. I have been homeless and had nothing but myself to rely on. Sorry to hear hubby got injured. May he have a speedy recovery.

[HoosierChristmas]

I would like to thank everyone for the cards. I looked forward to going to the mail box to see if any cards came. I am looking forward to doing this again next year! We have never received so many Christmas cards in our life!

Thanks again and God bless! Merry Christmas!

[Katet]

WE have absolutly enjoyed out christmas cards....I sent to every person on the list so if you didn't recieve one from me..you're mail might have went astray...I did get one back that the address was bad...and that was J. Price in Churubusco In.....I and sorry you didn'r get it--if I would get the corrected address I will resend it!!! Christmas official was great here..now I'm working on next year...Holly Hugs, Katet
Kathie in Alabama
:tree:

[Julie]

Thank you everyone for all the lovely cards! After the family caught on to what was happening, they were just as anxious and excited for the mail to come as I was. =) Can't wait till next year already!!