Christmas Card Exchange Part 2

Got Bert's and Stephanie's cards today, thanks! Bert, nice photo of the lighthouse!

Received my mail package today! And man was it FULL!

Two Christmas Cards (one from Shirin, and one from Sheryl). Three PCE#18, one PCE#19, one Round Robin, a nice letter from John Gaskill, and one PCE#14 (thanks Ron). And we won't talk about all the bills that wore in it too!

Stephanie

My contribution to the Christmas card exchange is ready to go into the mail this afternoon. The news said Monday (15th) is the busiest day of the year for items being put into the mail - I wanted to beat the rush. Had to buy a new printer to get the job done, so I have included a bill for each person's share of the expense.

Card from Stephanie arrived yesterday and got one today from Judy . Beautiful cards all around.

I sent my Christmas Cards out this morning. Card is nice but I have much better pictures! Next year, will be less of a hassle (I hope) so I'll start planning now.
Bob

ps Enjoying all the cards as they come in, thanks.

Wow Bob, now thats what I call planning ahead!

Sure have been getting some great cards ...Mine are going out tonight...
Ruthie

Received card today from the Abbotts - very cool!

I too have been getting some really great cards!! They are so beautiful and I wish that I had had the imagination to make my own too. But I didn't - I bought mine and they went out in the mail this morning. I really love the cards that I have been getting!!

Eskilady

Forgot to post that we sent our cards out a few days ago. Hope you enjoy them.

Tom & Joyce - I received your card yesterday so it is already being enjoyed! Thanks!

I've gotten Judy's, and Tom & Joyce, and another...I can't remember off the top of my head...teehee..everyone has had great cards! It's been nice seeing some lights I haven't seen before!

I have been home 1 day after being gone for 3 weeks. Thanks for all the really neat cards I have received the past few weeks.

I stayed up late last night to finish my cards so that they could hurry and get in the mail. I'm dropping them at the post office today so they should be on their way first thing in the morning.

Banner Day today, got cards from Tom & Joyce Abbott - Dave, Susan & Heather Hannum - Carol Innerst - and the Bob Scroope Family. Once again some very nice cards.

I received Dave's and Ruthie's cards today. Thanks for some very nice cards!

I am always tardy in getting out my Christmas cards, but mine went out yesterday.

I've received wonderful cards from you guys, and am enjoying the lighthouse "flavor" of my mail. This was a great idea!

Glad I got to participate this year!

Judy

Big day today - received great cards from LI Bob, Carol & Ruthie. These have all been some great cards.

Mine were mailed today from 85255.

3 cards arrived today from Carol Z., Carol I. and Judy R. Great cards from all!

2 more cards arrived today. One from Carol & Ray and the other from Judy. Thanks all around. I must say that all of the cards have been great. Glad I joined in this year.

Ano ther big card day. Received cards from Lori, Carol & Judy C. (gee Judy, where have I seen that return label layout used???) The downside of these days when you receive lots of cards is that there are only a few more yet to come.

Yep, Dave, I borrowed the idea from you, and Bruce gratiously let me use his photograph.

I'm really enjoying these cards too...received Lorie's & Carol's today. Thanks everybody!

Judy

Received Lorie's card today. Enjoying getting them but the waiting list is getting smaller every day.

Got a great card from John today. While all the cards this time around have been really great, I think the home made ones have been exceptional.

Card came in from John today. I must add that is still one of the prettiest sunrises ever. Great shot John, and a great card.

Counting the card I received today from John C., I have received 15 cards. Whose left? I think I am only missing one.

I believe it's me.

I decided to wait until a little later in the time span to send them. I'm still working on them.

Dennis

Dennis, you are not alone.

I finally got mine in the mail last night.
It was quite an undertaking this year. Hope it is worth the wait. We have truly enjoyed all the cards received this year, especially the homemade ones.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.
Darlene and Al

Your card was worth the wait Darlene. It was very appropriate for this time of year.

This really has been a lot of fun. I'm also glad I got in on this. Everyone has had lovely cards. It's been great seeing new lighthouses I've never been to! John, thanks bunches! *Wink*

I have gotten some truely beautiful cards and I am going to play dumb (I really don't have to play very hard) and ask Dave and Darlene - what lights are on your cards? They are beautiful! I am glad that we did this card exchange - we should do another one in the middle of the year - how about a "July 4 card exchange"? :p

Eskilady

Darlene's card arrived today, Thank you. Only one to go Dennis!

Eskilady, I'll give you some hints: both lights start with an "M", have been made by HL, and are what we would each consider our "home" lights.

Thanks so much to all of you that sent us cards...They are all great and we have enjoyed so much getting each and every one of them. Hope you all have a great Holiday and a very Happy New Year.
Ruthie & Terry

Yep have gotten them all except Dennis. No problem I am looking forward to getting it. They were all so nice, thank you all I really enjoyed them and your little notes too! Happy New Year!

Eskilady

Mukilteo Light Station is my "home light". For past ten years or so I have volunteered my time working at this light station giving tours [both private and general public], working in gift shop, help during festival, etc. etc. etc. Just sort of assumed everybody knew which light it was. Sorry about that. Glad you enjoyed the card. It took several trips to get a decent photograph; luckily I am only 15-20 minutes away from this beautiful station. Then a few more to get the card made at our local Walgreens--seems every time I went in the machine had just broken down. Was beginning to wonder if I would ever get it made.

Darlene

I bet you all thought I had bailed out on this.

I'm mailing out my Holiday Cards tomorrow. It's not quite what I intended, but things just did not happen as I hoped.

I wanted to get to a Lighthouse and take a Christmas picture from this holiday season, but I just didn't get to any.

I then ran into computer problems- basically operator Error. So I finally gave up and went to CVS and got some cards made.

I got some very strange looks when I asked about making christmas Cards at several places before I found a CVS that had the right machine.

Sorry for the delay- but technically they will be out on time.

Dennis

Time frame is until January 15, Dennis, so you made it with time to spare. Look at the up side of your problems - you gave some clerk at CVS something to talk about for a while: "some crazy guy came in to get Christmas cards made - in January. . .". I'm sure we will all enjoy your card.

Shucks, my tree is still up, so that works for me! Dennis, I like the idea of looking forward to yet another Christmas card.

Judy

It never hurts to get more lighthouse mail! Looking forward to your card Dennis.

I know I said I was going to wait, but I never intended for it to be quite this late in the game.

I was just trying to be nice to your Mail Person.

Dennis

My mail person gets a big kick from all my lighthouse mail. When she has to stop to bring me a package too big for the box, or one I need to sign for, she asks questions about lights.

The Fed-X guy and the UPS guy are the same way.

New recruits, maybe?

Dennis, your card coming later will be much appreciated...just extends the season.

Judy

Thanks Dennis, nice card. It was worth the wait.
Love the postcard of Old Cape Henry. I am looking forward to getting down there soon. Going to try my first lighthouse outing next weekend, weather permitting.

Thanks for the great card Dennis. You know how much I love that lighthouse! I cannot wait till the Keepers Quarters are finished!

And the bonus card of Tybee brings back some of my most favorite lighthouse memories. Thank you!

Great cards Dennis! Well worth the wait. Your card may have been last, but it brought another little bit of Christmas into our home and it is greatly appreciated.

Dennis, I've received your card, and it is especially nice to receive yet another piece of Christmas.

Actually, it could be considered good stategy...brought a smile on a cold winter day in January. Thank you for the bonus gift of Cape Henry. Both the CH card and your Christmas print of Sandy Hook bring back very special lighthousing memories.

Thanks to everyone who participated. These are all cards that I cherish and will hold onto.

Judy

I'm glad you all enjoyed the Christmas card and the little extra postcard.

I tried to send a postcard that was either a Lighthouse in your home state or that I remembered you specifically mentioning for some reason. I couldn't do this for all, but I could for some of you.

Dennis

I received Dennis' card and bonus today, so we will consider this year's Christmas Card Exchange a wrap. Thanks, Shirin for instigating it and thanks to all for the great cards. Many fine examples of creative minds.

(and, Dennis - you weren't late - remember, Shirin set the date to go thru 1/15!)