It's 5 degrees outside, if the wind doesn't blow. A layer of Styrofoam crunchy snow covers the garden and paths.....destruction from the ice storm lies obvious across the yard and woods........thoughts of Spring are probably the farthest thing from minds right now. But.......

a tickler for those looking ahead and keeping our soldiers in our hearts ...

Swap Number 8.  A Happy Easter Happy Spring Card swap   .  I have  9 names right now. It would be SUPER if we could shoot for 20.   I don't want everyone to get "carded-out"  but after the rush of the Holidays its the smaller Holidays that can really make an impact in showing the troops they are in our thoughts. 

Can we do it???

With all due respect to any religious or spiritual preferences, please focus your cards'  emphasis on Spring and light and warmth, bunnies and hippity hop and such...... perhaps we can share ideas and suggestions in this thread.

If you can get your cards to me by March 10th, I will aim at sending out your "bunch" by March 12th.   Easter is April 12th so hopefully this will give us enough turn around time.

 Please email me with you interest to join in this swap (pretty please?) and include your address so I can start working on return address labels.

 Several of you know my whining and frustrations with not being able to "do" the high end needs of many soldiers requests. (I thank those who have guided and supported me through this frustration. )  I will not be asking for postage for this swap....I'm considering it a "package" cost and my contribution. Thank you for letting me do this.

Any questions/problems/etc.s please holler.loudly<S>

Smiles and Thanks

Amy

I just sent you an e-mail. Sign me up!

Kathy

Amy - 

   I'm in.  Thank you for stepping up to be a hostess. So we make 20 to begin with?    Let us know if you have questions.   I'll send you my addy by email. 

Deni

Hey Amy!

Nothing like planning ahead! NICE!

Please put me down as #10 for 20 cards.

Will try to do a few extra, but will let you know once you establish your deadline and mailing destination!

Thanks for jumping in to volunteer for this.  YES, EVERY holiday -- big or little -- is so important to let the troops know we remember them.  HURRAY!

IF things get tight and you need the postage, just let me know.  I'll be sure to enclose my return address label!

Take care,

Anna  - Baltimore MD
Card Swap 6 & 7 Coordinator.

Can I be #11??

My Valentines will be in the mail soon.

 Hi Deb

 I already have you down for the Swap! <S>   Ty

But of you have an alter ego who wants to join  in too the more the merrier<S>

Smiles Amy

Last count is 12  Swappers.......... Do I hear 13??<S>

I sent an email!  Lucky #13?

Hi Amy

Can you post who you have so you don't have a bazillion (ok, 10!) people making sure they are on the list or not? *G*

Am I on the list???

Heidi

If you can get your cards to me by March 10th, I will aim at sending out your "bunch" by March 12th.   Easter is April 12th so hopefully this will give us enough turn around time.

 Amy - 

  This time line is good for those mailing to Iraq, however, not good for Afghanistan.   It takes longer ...........

 Okay, remember I am new at this so be gentle <S>   Perhaps we can try for March 3rd for the cards to arrive at my house...and I will get them out within 2 days.  That should work? right? Crossing fingers and toes.....

 So far on the list I have

Kathy K

Krystyna B

Lisa G  (is she feeling up to this??)

Donna L

Debbie E

Kaylnn (I need your address)

Donna C  (need address)

"Mimi" (Mary Z)

Deni D

Anna R

Lilly B

Andrea E

Amy G (me)

and Heidi (please send me your address again Thnx)

Thank you everyone for your interest and joining in! Hope to be receiving  Springy Wishes and Hopping Bunnies  in a few months.

 Smiles

So glad I saw this today!  I just bought Easter stamps, I thought I had already signed up.  Must have gotten lost in the shuffle. Please sign me up.  Lynne Ball

Please sign me up for card swap #8.  I will email my address to you.

Vicki

 HI All

Thank you for the great responses.

I apologize if I was not supposed to list last names on this thread.  I'm learning..thank you for your patience.

 We have 16 Spring Swappers.......Do I hear 17?? 

Smiles and Thanks

Amy,

  Please sign me up as well!  I will e-mail my address!  Thanks,

 My deepest apologies to anyone I might have offended with posting the list of participants in the Spring Swap.