My first card came and its from Stephanie. I love that llighthouse. Can't wait for the others to start comming.

I also received Stephanie's and Fran's cards at the same time!
Great cards! Thank you so much!

My wife was like..."who are these people?" hehehe... Wait until she sees the rest of the cards that will be coming!
My plan is to someday go to a reunion event with her and hope to actually have her meet everyone!
Geez Fran, we're practically neighbors!

I got Fran's card the other day. A great start, and I like the return of the coordination...I found that to be a really cool touch last year.

Need to find some time to work on mine...

Sorry Bob not for long just sold my house and moving to Charlotte NC

I too receive Stephanie's and Fran's cards the same day. They are both really great. Looking forward to more lighthouse cards.

Fran, you're MOVING?!?!? YAY!!! Congrats!!

I also got Steph's and Fran's cards. Love 'em - can't wait to get more! I have mine done, just need to address and stamp 'em. Coming soon!

Received both Stephanie's and Fran's cards today. They are both wonderful!

Fran, you're moving a lot closer to me!

Judy

Fran,
It will give me another reason to go to North Carolina!

Congrats and Best of Luck to you!

My cards are ready to go...just need to put postage on them!

I received Fran's and Stephanie's cards today. Thank you for the beautiful cards.
Just have to finish addressing and stamping mine and they will be in the mail.

I also just got Fran and Stefanie's cards. Beautiful cards! I was so excited! Working on mine now.

How many of you noticed the postage stamp on Fran's envelope?

It's the same photo as the photo on the card. From Stamps.com

I loved it Fran! Thank You!

It is Bob! The hype is starting!

Well, at least we started receiving them "AFTER THANKSGIVING"!

Good point rscroope!!!

The first Lighthouse Christmas Card reached Germany today - thanks Shortcake, I like you card.

Duh...I missed the "literal-ness" you were referring to and YES...it is the Christmas Card Exchange...we should never take the Christ out of Christmas.
For those who don't celebrate the day...
we could always call it "The Santa Card Swap"!

Hey, I got Bob Taylor's card in the mail...thank you very much but can you tell me is this a real lighthouse? It looks like a home! I have trouble with identifying the lighthouses that are in the cards I've received so far...Shortcake's is the only one I've got recognized because it is mentioned on the back of the card...Fran? Bob?...help!

It was just an abreviation I was in a rush. If it bothers some of you so much maybe Dave can change it. I am packing to move in 30 days and have limited time.

Thank you

Received Bob Taylors card of Portland Head Maine...my favorite lighthouse. I've never seen it with snow...very nice touch...thanks Bob! Mine went out last night.

We've received three really neat Christmas cards so far from Stephanie, Fran and Bob. Thanks guys!

Our cards went in the mail this afternoon.

Received cards from Stephanie, Fran and Bob. They're all great...thank you! Can't wait for the mail to come each day to see what new lighthouse is arriving! Mine are ready to go out tomorrow.
Unfortunaly, the state that the lighthouse is located in-got messed up. So....had to correct each and every one. BUMMER!!!!!!! Sorry guys!

Received Bob´s card last night and love it. Did you see, that there is another lighthouse in the backround? Which one is it?

Ruthie said Bob's card was Portland Head, so the light just offshore would be Ram Island Ledge.

Bob's card made it to my mail box today.

And yesterday... I got an added suprise! I got a Lighthouse Christmas Card from a CF member who is not part of this exchange and hasn't posted for a long long time... Beckitex (Becki LaPorte in Houston, TX).

I got Bobs also Great shot. You get around Bob. So far Maine is a popular picture 3 out of the first 3.

I too received Fran's, Stephanie's and Bob's cards. Love them all, can't wait to see what other lighthouses will show up in my post box!
Mine will be done this weekend.
HCS

Mine will be going out around Dec 11, except for Iris'. They are printed and addressed, just waiting for arrival of the custom postage stamps. I had to keep up with Fran!

Seems that I am addicted to Lighthouse Christmas Cards. Received Fran´s card this morning and can´t wait to get more - thanks Fran.

What's up will all the "Maine" lighthouse Christmas cards? Did I miss something like a theme for this years cards? I've never been to a Maine lighthouse! I guess this is a good way to see what I've been missing! Out of 5 cards received so far....at least 4 that I can identify are Maine lighthouses. Pretty cool and some really great pictures!

With that said...I still love ALL the cards!

Received Ruthie's and Tom's cards today...simply
B E A U T I F U L!

I have also recieved Christmas cards from Bob, Ruthie and Tom and Joyce. Such wonderful pictures. My husband is enjoying them also.

Bob - I'd guess that a lot of people used photos from the Maine Regional back in October. Since there was a large percentage of the Wacko population there, with a large amount of lights seen, it leaves open a lot of lights to make into cards.

But yeah, I find the trend a bit...amusing...too. In that weird way.

Love all those Maine Christmas cards! Mine are Maine cards also.Mailing them out today). As you know, I'm from Maine originally, so I have a fondness for Maine cards.

3 letters this morning - from Tom & Joyce, Ruthie and Debbie - what a fun! Thanks to all of you.

I'm hoping to get my cards out by the end of this week - printer is out of ink so I may have to *gasp* hand address them! LOL! I've gotten some pretty cards so far - I love this time of year!

Debbie,

Got your card today... Thank you!
What a GREAT idea this Christmas Card Exchange is!!!
I find myself looking forward to every day to check the mail for "special lighthouse cards"!
And best part is that my wife also is enjoying them too!
Any suggestions on how to hang the picture cards? I was thinking of taping a 3x5 card folded to the back and then hanging them like a regular card.

Bob,

Got your card yesterday, also. Loved the card!!! The picture was great too. My grandsons are really enjoying this exchange...they can't wait to see where the next card has come from and what lighthouse will be inside!!!! It is fun!

Just got back from North Carolina and opened 4 cards and a letter from the Youngers. Ruthie & Terry,Tom & Joyce, Bob, Kathy, Rachel & Matt Jaconetti and Debbie. All are great cards.

Recieved Christmas cards from Debbie and Bob. Great pictures. I look forward to the mail every day to see what cards are coming that day. I sent mine out Monday.

My cards went in the mail this morning, but as you know it will take some time to reach you. BeaconBob, received your card today and like it very much - thanks.

My cards were also mailed out this afternoon. I am enjoying all of the cards I have received. I've included a photo collage of the lighthouses I visited this year. The first person who identifies the third lighthouse on the top row gets a big "Atta boy/girl!"

J just got back John Gaskill's card as undeliverable. Do we have the wrong address

I too just got back John Gaskill's card as undeliverable.

Have been receiving cards right and left, they are all beautiful. Figured I better get mine in the mail. They went out today. Based on several previous posts, I guess I will get John Gaskill's card returned.

JOHN GASKILL's Address
I did some checking tonight after seeing Fran's post, and wish I had known this earlier...

He is at his home in North Carolina:
PO Box 151, Wanchese, NC 27981-0151

I am enjoying each card as they come in, and so is my grandson. Everyone has put so much thought into their cards. Mine will be mailed around the 15th.

Judy

I mailed my cards yesterday. I'm really enjoying everyone's beautiful cards. Thanks to all!

Judy, Thanks for the update on John's address, I'll put another card to him in the mail tomorrow.

Thank you Judy for John's new address.

It took 8 days to go from Massachusetts to DC and back for my card. Must be using the pony express service for the holidays.

Bob Taylor

Received Doc John, Cyndi, Hilari & Jim's cards today. John, I like the collage of pictures, most are familar but not all of them. Cyndi, love the painting on your card. Hiliari, what is the name of the lighthouse on your card? It's very pretty.

Mine went out today - Tammy, love the aerial shot from Apostle Islands! I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't Au Sable!

I got John's, Hlari & Jim, Tammy & Randy, Barry and Melody. All great cards and pictures. Barry What lighthouse is that? Jenifer feel like going up in a plane.

Hi Fran ...

You should have been at Sandy Hook yesterday ... What a magnificent December day ...

The lighthouse is Peggy's Cove ... I took it when I lighthouse visited Nova Scotia this past October ... I was reluctant to use it becasue the dusk shot of that light used here on the CF forums was so magnificent ...

My wife saw my shot and saw a Christmas parable of sorts with the light on and the clearing skies off in the distance and persuaded me to use it ... me, I just like the picture ...

Thank you for asking ... much joy to you and yours this Chrismas season ...

Hit the jackpot today...received cards from Judy, Tammy, Jenifer, Kay and Barry. They are all great. Thanks.

I was thinking of going to Sandy hook but I had limited time and had to go home to do MORE PACKING1 UGH! Where you there

Yes, a friend of mine was giving tours ...

Lots of awesome cards so far! Too many to name them all, but have received 14 to date.

Judy what a great idea ... to use a Lighthouse picture with you in it! It adds that personal touch!

I have received many lovely cards from this exchange. Thanks to everyone who's sent cards. It really brightens up the room with all the amazing lighthouse cards.

Mine went in the mail yesterday. Enjoy!

I got Jenifer's card great picture as always. I also got Iris's card. That is a realy nice lighthouse and love the puzzle

Finally got the last of my cards in the mail last night. We are really enjoying all the cards we have received so far. Many thanks. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
Darlene and Al

Received Iris's card yesterday. Very cool to see the difference from that light to what we're used to seeing! My grandsons were extremely impressed and with the envelope also...the stamps and the German. They just kept looking at it and saying "Gram...that came all the way across the Ocean?
We just have so much fun waiting for the next great card...to see what state it's coming from and also what lighthouse we are going to see inside!
They look so beautiful on display and it's like lighthousing without braving the elements!

I got Suzannes card Nice

Mine are out this morning. It's Christmas postcard of my favorite decorated for Christmas lighthouse! I couldn't resist it at LHD. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do?
Bob

I haven't had a chance to get on all week due to wrapping presents and crafting some jewelry for gifts. I've gotten as many lighthouse cards as regular ones, LOL! I think they get prettier every year. Judy (Castleberry), your card hasn't been mailed yet since I'm about ready to drop your long-ago requested CD in with it...

Got your card Judy It gave me that chill of the fog. Love Al and Darlene's card which light is that?

Got three cards today - Judy's, Al/Darlene's, and Iris'. The latter must get a special commendation - Iris wins the "perfection award" for this year's exchange! Everything, from the stamps to the handwriting, was perfectly straight and neat! I can not pull that off that well! Bravo!

And of course, the other two were GREAT as well. I'm especially liking to see the stamps everyone chooses - stamps seem maybe a little reflective of each person's personality. That's why I do not predict next year's Jury Duty stamps doing well.

Who hasn't shipped theirs out yet besides Greg and John?

I do believe that Darlene's (aka Ladybug) card is of Mukilteo, her "home" lighthouse!

I had those puppies all printed, waiting for the stamps. Stamps came and now I can't find the cards. Will print more tomorrow and put them in the mail with the stamps.

John

Received two more cards yesterday - from Sunshine and Suzanne.

Suzanne, great shot. Seems that you had been standing in the icecold water to get the photo.
And special thanks for your words in German.

Judy, which German lighthouses are you thinking of?

Regards
Lightshipfan

Iris - did you get my card? I mailed yours early because of the distance.

Iris,

I was standing on some icy rocks to take that picture.

Thanks for your card with the crossword puzzle! Really cool looking lighthouse too!

I just looked up where you are from on the Baltic Sea. My family came from Schlawe in Pommern.

@ John

Sorry John, not yet.

This is so much fun!. I can hardly wait for the mailman to arrive each day.
All the cards have been beautiful and different.
I'm so glad I decided to do it.
Does the postcard exchange work the same way?

PCE does work the same way, Kay - only a longer time frame. Dave should be coming up with the new ones after the New Year?? :p
Bob

It's been a week, has anyone got my cards yet?

I got yours, Bob!

Mine may be a little...delayed. You know those twelve days of Christmas? Well, those still count, right?

Between printer problems and formatting problems and ink problems and paper problems and envelope problems and postage problems, everything got a little...lost.

We'll be heading down to the Outer Banks soon, so I won't have access to my printer, either, until we get back - otherwise I'd get them going. With the disorganisation that we've had this season, several things ended up "lost in the fray" - including the regular Christmas card, which is also going out post-Navidad.

Just think of it as the celebration that never ends...

Yes Bob I got your card - thanks.
HCS