Seriousness A great favor

rebarnmom · 06-18-2009, 08:47 PM

I have been wondering and just now getting the courage to ask a great favor of anyone who's willing.

The Request... uh... wait for it... um... wait for it... (takes a deep breath) okay, here goes...

Postcards anyone? My daughter has been collecting stamps, purely on an amateur basis. Everytime we get the mail, she looks for stamps she doesn't have. (Of course most of our mail contains bills, junk or bulk mail without any actual postage stamps.) I thought it would be neat for her to get some stamps from around the world. And, the only group I know that is worldwide is the great people here at MR.

Then I thought

it would be especially nice and educational (that's the homeschool mom in me) to receive them on a postcard that depicts your country or the area where you live (US residents are most welcome too!)

I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this for me, for my daughter. Is this asking too much? Breaking any MR policies? I promise karma and grateful recognition

for anyone who participates (if I know who it came from)! If anyone is interested, they could PM me for my mailing address, unless my address is available on my profile page somewhere?

BTW, her

11th

birthday

is exactly 1 month from today (6/18/09) on July 18th.

Anyway don't feel obligated (I won't give you negative karma, wait, we can't do that anyway

) She doesn't know anything about this, but I would be so appreciative

and I know my daughter would be thrilled. Well, there you have it.

Thanks for taking the time to read my request and possibly even consider it!

Elsi · 06-18-2009, 08:56 PM

I collect postcards, not stamps, but I'd love to send some to your daughter. Problem is that I'm in the USA and she's probably got lots of stamps from here.

rebarnmom · 06-18-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsi

I collect postcards, not stamps, but I'd love to send some to your daughter. Problem is that I'm in the USA and she's probably got lots of stamps from here.

I realize that she could get duplicates, but the postcards would be one-of-a-kind and the postmark would make it unique! We would be happy to reciprocate, sending you a postcard in return! I was already intending to send a "thank you" postcard.

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 09:20 PM

I think your daughter is about to receive a lot of postcards from around the world.

Great idea, mom!

desertgrandma · 06-18-2009, 09:22 PM

Can't pm you......you seem to be blocked....but you can pm me if you like.

rebarnmom · 06-18-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I think your daughter is about to receive a lot of postcards from around the world.

Great idea, mom!

She will think it's so cool! I'm excited for her if it works out that way! She might not mind so much anymore if I'm on the computer, on MR, to be specific! She does like to look over my shoulder and always makes comments about the avatars and such! "What a cute dog! or I like that kitty! or What is that?!" Oh and she loved all of the psocks! Got a big kick out of that, even though she didn't "get it".

rebarnmom · 06-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Can't pm you......you seem to be blocked....but you can pm me if you like.

I think I fixed the problem, a box I needed to check! I hope it works now!

mklynds · 06-18-2009, 09:41 PM

I have two boys, 5 and 3, who love mailing post cards. Why don't you send me your address in a message and I'll get the boys to send some post cards from Alberta Canada. We have some pretty plain stamps here but we also have some really neat ones as well.

nohmi2 · 06-19-2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebarnmom

I have been wondering and just now getting the courage to ask a great favor of anyone who's willing.

The Request... uh... wait for it... um... wait for it... (takes a deep breath) okay, here goes...

Postcards anyone? My daughter has been collecting stamps, purely on an amateur basis. Everytime we get the mail, she looks for stamps she doesn't have. (Of course most of our mail contains bills, junk or bulk mail without any actual postage stamps.) I thought it would be neat for her to get some stamps from around the world. And, the only group I know that is worldwide is the great people here at MR.

Then I thought

it would be especially nice and educational (that's the homeschool mom in me) to receive them on a postcard that depicts your country or the area where you live (US residents are most welcome too!)

I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this for me, for my daughter. Is this asking too much? Breaking any MR policies? I promise karma and grateful recognition

for anyone who participates (if I know who it came from)! If anyone is interested, they could PM me for my mailing address, unless my address is available on my profile page somewhere?

BTW, her

11th

birthday

is exactly 1 month from today (6/18/09) on July 18th.

Anyway don't feel obligated (I won't give you negative karma, wait, we can't do that anyway

) She doesn't know anything about this, but I would be so appreciative

and I know my daughter would be thrilled. Well, there you have it.

Thanks for taking the time to read my request and possibly even consider it!

PM me with name and address, and I send a postcard from Australia.

Cheers.

columbus · 06-19-2009, 06:48 AM

I'll be happy to oblige

ShortNCuddlyAm · 06-19-2009, 07:23 AM

PM me with an address and I'll happily send her one. If you're very unlucky she'll get one featuring our local waterwheel and a brief history of the area

Verencat · 06-19-2009, 12:29 PM

This thread needs to be on first page!

I really think it's going to be a nice birthday gift! Start writing people!

Bump!

Curly · 06-19-2009, 02:11 PM

My son would love to send one of sunny Scotland! Would your daughter send us one of sunny Illinois (we love to get real mail too

)

kazbates · 06-19-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebarnmom

I have been wondering and just now getting the courage to ask a great favor of anyone who's willing.

The Request... uh... wait for it... um... wait for it... (takes a deep breath) okay, here goes...

Postcards anyone? My daughter has been collecting stamps, purely on an amateur basis. Everytime we get the mail, she looks for stamps she doesn't have. (Of course most of our mail contains bills, junk or bulk mail without any actual postage stamps.) I thought it would be neat for her to get some stamps from around the world. And, the only group I know that is worldwide is the great people here at MR.

Then I thought

it would be especially nice and educational (that's the homeschool mom in me) to receive them on a postcard that depicts your country or the area where you live (US residents are most welcome too!)

I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this for me, for my daughter. Is this asking too much? Breaking any MR policies? I promise karma and grateful recognition

for anyone who participates (if I know who it came from)! If anyone is interested, they could PM me for my mailing address, unless my address is available on my profile page somewhere?

BTW, her

11th

birthday

is exactly 1 month from today (6/18/09) on July 18th.

Anyway don't feel obligated (I won't give you negative karma, wait, we can't do that anyway

) She doesn't know anything about this, but I would be so appreciative

and I know my daughter would be thrilled. Well, there you have it.

Thanks for taking the time to read my request and possibly even consider it!

I'll be happy to send her one from boring old Virginia and if I get into DC anytime soon, I can send her one from there. Send me a PM with your address (we Illinoisians need to stick together

).

By the way, 18th is my son Zack's 21st birthday!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

My son would love to send one of sunny Scotland! Would your daughter send us one of sunny Illinois (we love to get real mail too

)

Curly, PM me your address and I'll send your son a post card from Washington, DC, too! Anything to further the cause of education!!!

pshrynk · 06-19-2009, 03:00 PM

So, I'm thinking that you may not want one with the giant 6-pack?

06-18-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 4525055 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	A great favor I have been wondering and just now getting the courage to ask a great favor of anyone who's willing. The Request... uh... wait for it... um... wait for it... (takes a deep breath) okay, here goes... Postcards anyone? My daughter has been collecting stamps, purely on an amateur basis. Everytime we get the mail, she looks for stamps she doesn't have. (Of course most of our mail contains bills, junk or bulk mail without any actual postage stamps.) I thought it would be neat for her to get some stamps from around the world. And, the only group I know that is worldwide is the great people here at MR. Then I thought it would be especially nice and educational (that's the homeschool mom in me) to receive them on a postcard that depicts your country or the area where you live (US residents are most welcome too!) I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in doing this for me, for my daughter. Is this asking too much? Breaking any MR policies? I promise karma and grateful recognition for anyone who participates (if I know who it came from)! If anyone is interested, they could PM me for my mailing address, unless my address is available on my profile page somewhere? BTW, her 11th birthday is exactly 1 month from today (6/18/09) on July 18th. Anyway don't feel obligated (I won't give you negative karma, wait, we can't do that anyway ) She doesn't know anything about this, but I would be so appreciative and I know my daughter would be thrilled. Well, there you have it. Thanks for taking the time to read my request and possibly even consider it! Last edited by rebarnmom; 06-20-2009 at 02:09 PM. Reason: highlighting for HarryT, I know it's a lot to read!

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06-18-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I collect postcards, not stamps, but I'd love to send some to your daughter. Problem is that I'm in the USA and she's probably got lots of stamps from here.

06-18-2009, 09:20 PM	#4
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I think your daughter is about to receive a lot of postcards from around the world. Great idea, mom!

06-18-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Can't pm you......you seem to be blocked....but you can pm me if you like.

06-18-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
mklynds That guy, no not that guy Posts: 337 Karma: 2846 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS600 Red	I have two boys, 5 and 3, who love mailing post cards. Why don't you send me your address in a message and I'll get the boys to send some post cards from Alberta Canada. We have some pretty plain stamps here but we also have some really neat ones as well.

06-19-2009, 06:48 AM	#10
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	I'll be happy to oblige

06-19-2009, 07:23 AM	#11
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	PM me with an address and I'll happily send her one. If you're very unlucky she'll get one featuring our local waterwheel and a brief history of the area

06-19-2009, 12:29 PM	#12
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,615 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	This thread needs to be on first page! I really think it's going to be a nice birthday gift! Start writing people! Bump!

06-19-2009, 02:11 PM	#13
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	My son would love to send one of sunny Scotland! Would your daughter send us one of sunny Illinois (we love to get real mail too )

06-19-2009, 03:00 PM	#15
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	So, I'm thinking that you may not want one with the giant 6-pack?

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