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susieq11

susieq11
Date Joined: July 10, 2010
Last Online: October 16, 2024

Country: United States

Things I love

I love: (on postcards or any other items)

  • POODLES, Collies, Huskies, Shiba Inu, greyhounds, Saluki, Borzoi, Shar-pei - but I love ALL dogs!

  • DEER, owls, foxes, turtles, rabbits, frogs and all woodland animals

  • moose, elk

  • hummingbirds! and all birds

  • dolphins, seals, seahorses, sea dragons, whales

  • giraffes, elephants

  • donkeys

  • koalas, bats/flying foxes

  • cats/kittens

  • any animals!!

  • My Sweet Piano (Sanrio)

  • Duffy & Friends (Disney)

  • Snoopy/Peanuts, Pink Panther, Sanrio , Moomins, Mutts (comic strip)

  • hearts, pears

  • Japan ,Venice/all of Italy, NYC, European countries, Antarctica, New Jersey

  • art museums

  • books, libraries, reading

  • stationery, greeting cards, note cards, stickers

  • POSTCARDS! I like them blank and unwritten. I do not like ad cards unless they show one of my "likes". If I sign up for a written/stamped postcard swap, please send it that way. I collect blank and written postcards! Thank you!

  • I am a Taurus & love Zodiac-related items. Also Year of the Dog from the Chinese Zodiac.

  • NY Mets.

  • Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. I like tea but simple flavors. Please no Earl Grey, and please nothing apple (allergic) or plain cinnamon! (Chai is ok though!) If you have decaf I'll take it!

Favorite Movies

Wizard of Oz

Favorite Books

I will read fiction & non-fiction, but do not like sci-fi or romance. A romance in literary fiction is fine, I just don't like over the top romance books or cheesy chick lit.

If you send me a postcard or swap: Tell me a must-read or your personal favorite(s).

ETC.

I am not interested in ANYTHING political, religious!! If you send me a holiday card, please keep it non-religious -- snowmen, deer, snowflakes, Snoopy dressed as Santa, winter scenes...that kind of stuff! : ) I appreciate that! I also DO NOT like butterflies and other insects besides bees and spiders!

Please join me in any of my groups: International Fun Mail, Postcard trading group, Make A Wish (intl wishlist), Wonderful Wishes (USA only)

I do not use : foam stickers , deco tape, ribbons, beads, buttons, fabric.

I DO LOVE rubber stamps. New or used. I am hardly creative with them, make lots of smears, but I still enjoy using them on postcards and letters! ; )

I enjoy postcards sent unwritten in an envelope, but "naked" is fine too - I save all postcards. Whatever's easy - you won't get a complaint from me unless there's a choice on how to send it and I have made a comment. I do not like ad cards unless they somehow relate to any of my "likes".
Typically handmade postcards are not my favorite, but I have a few really cool ones that I've received! I do not really collect vintage postcards unless they are of topics on my likes list.

I am allergic to cigarette smoke and it is just nasty anyway. The one scent I despise is cinnamon! Please, please, please no cinnamon scented anything!

I am not easily offended by nudity, but please keep it tasteful. I like postcards of pin-ups and nudes in art.

Please no animal cruelty, rodeos, hunting, dog or horse racing, dead animals, circus and that type of thing. I am a huge animal lover. I am not a bug lover however. Spiders and bees are ok, most other bugs I can live without! That includes moths and butterflies.

I do not use Ohio themed stuff either (only postcards), thank you!

About Me

Trying to recycle any envelopes I can so please don't be offended if you get one!

I live with my husband in Columbus, OH. I got married on 2/29/12; Leap Day! Yes, on purpose. I have no children. I am from New Jersey and miss it!

We are down to a standard poodle (Lucky), a tabby cat (Tora), a tortoise and some fish. 9/16/23: We added PIXIE, a tortie kitten, to our family! She has the same Mama as Tora!

Said goodbye to our mini poodle Daphne on 5/8/19 and our toy poodle Pepper on 1/6/21. 😥

I love big cities and the ocean/beaches and anything to do with them. I love to travel and try to take one "big" vacation a year. My dream is to make it to Australia and The Maldives. (Of course, not in the same trip)

Went on a trip for our 2024 Leap Day anniversary to Mexico City! : ) It was fabulous! Michigan & Florida were fun, next is Japan and trying to squeeze in NYC!!!

I enjoy making friends here in the USA and all over the world.

-----> Would love more committed postcard pen pals. No fun sending once or twice (or longer - then being ghosted!) and then it's over, never to hear from them again.

Please read

I want to be sure everyone receives what I sent, so PLEASE let me know if you didn't get a swap from me. I will resend if necessary. I rate daily. If I will be away, I will post it on my profile.

Please have the courtesy to rate me. This is part of the agreement in a swap! I want to be sure my partner gets what I've sent. Please let me make it right before rating me poorly. I have all letters and packages weighed at the post office, and will try to use stamps whenever possible. This is for fun; it is not life or death!! I am not here to rate poorly! I just want to get something in line with swap requirements in return for what I send! I will always message partners to be sure they got a swap from me if I haven't been rated. I will also let a partner know if I haven't received a swap in a reasonable amount of time. Please do the same for me! Thanks to everyone. If you got this far, PM me and I will send you a postcard.

Looking for...

I am in search of poodle postcards (new or vintage, written on or not) and really all things with poodles on them. If you have anything, maybe we can arrange a private swap. I have lots of different things to swap. Let me know! : )

Anyone have any postcards of:

  • Northern Lights

  • South America (all countries)

  • bats or flying foxes

  • deer

  • alpaca or llamas

  • poodles

  • hummingbirds, Shima Enaga/silver-throated dasher, owls, robins, parakeets, crows, pigeons and storks and really all birds, who am I kidding?!

  • pigs

  • pin-ups

  • lizards

  • New Jersey

  • Space, the Moon, NASA (and similar agencies worldwide), astronauts, etc.

  • Wolves

  • tug boats

  • donkeys

  • horses

  • domestic cats

  • Italy

  • Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, France, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova

  • Snoopy/Peanuts

  • books/reading or libraries

  • bicycles

  • NYC (with Twin Towers in skyline is a bonus!)

  • Tokyo or anywhere in Japan!!!!!

  • art postcards from museums

  • Mayan ruins and any Mexico

THANK YOU to everyone who has sent me these postcard wishes!!

I will also do a private swap for new or vintage unwritten post cards in an envelope. Just PM me!

Wishlist

Things I really like!

  • postcards. I especially love my postcards blank! (If I sign up for a written postcard swap, please send it that way though) Animals, cute drawings, Marjolein Bastin,coffee, Touristy (esp. skyscrapers & subways) art, B&W, baseball stadiums, maps, Mayan ruins, maps,Tokyo, NYC, New Jersey, unique non-touristy - try me!! ....!!!!! Any and all! See my "loves" at top too, thank you! You can't go wrong sending me an animal postcard. Anything but bugs, please.

  • envelopes and airmail envelopes

  • stickers

  • note cards

  • stationery

  • anything with poodles

  • anything with Snoopy and Peanuts

  • The Who

  • Beaches!!

  • Alain Grèe

  • Marjolein Bastin

  • Curious Feast - postcard box postcards

  • New York City - I was born there and raised close by and it is my absolute favorite place on Earth!

Music I Like

The Who!! Also love Talking Heads, Yaz, Depeche Mode,Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Joan Jett, Duran Duran, Joy Division, New Order, Pixies, B-52's, Wilco, Beastie Boys, Smiths, Ramones, Billy Idol, Bruce Springsteen. Love 80's New Wave, EDM/techno, rock, jazz.

Ratings

Ikat78 rated for IFM: Halloween Envelopes on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the cool envelopes! The calendar pages are cute. Thank you for the stamps and halloween seals! The seals are really neat!
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Comment: Thanks ever so much for the great postcard. Have a spooky Halloween!
Response: Yay, you got it! Thanks for the rating! Hope you enjoy Halloween too! : )
5
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Comment: Thank you so much
Response: Thank you for the rating and for joining my swap! : )
TryshaH81 rated for Sticker Sheets #4 on Oct 9, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you for the sticker sheets & extras <3
Response: You are so welcome - thanks for the rating and for joining! : )
Ikat78 rated for IFM: Fall Envelopes on Oct 7, 2024
5
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Comment: Lucky me receiving from you again! I love all the envelopes. The sweet hummingbird, the awesome mushrooms, the pumpkins, and another mushroom envelope! Always exciting getting mail from you. I love your fall, decorated envelope with all the stamps. thank you! 😊
Response: Yay! I had fun making them for you!!! Thanks for hosting and for the rating! xoxo
Ikat78 rated for MAIL ART - Halloween on Oct 7, 2024
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Comment: thank you for the cool envelope with the skulls paper. I love that you added bats and ravens. thank you for the fun Halloween stickers and additional handmade envelope. I always love this swap!
Response: You're welcome!!! Thanks for joining - I loved making it!! xoxo
Mistyinltown rated for Note on a Postalette 15 on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: This is the coolest postalette ever! Thank you for hosting the swap, and for your kind note.
Response: I love how it folds up! Glad you like it too! Thanks so much for joining and for the rating! : )
Vickyen rated for MAP Postcard on Oct 2, 2024
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Comment: Hi Susan! Thank you for the wonderful Michigan map pc! Several years ago the hubby and I went to Michigan City - it was tons of fun although my hubby was not willing to spend much time in Lake Michigan, as he thought it was too cold (in August! LOL). I am glad you had fun with your niece and found a store/restaurant you enjoyed! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Response: Oh I have heard it is so pretty there! So many places, so little time (or money LOL!). We had a great trip and I hope to go back!! Thanks for the rating and for joining! XOXO
shirleyinCA rated for Non-Touristy Postcards #64 on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Such great postcards! That owl face is so awesome! And the 50's teenagers and cool Allies WW1 flag! Really all delightful cards and thank you for an extra.
Response: I am so happy you like the postcards I sent! Thanks for the rating! : )
btbeth rated for IFM: Scrap Envelope-Sept 2024 on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: this envie was awesome! the cat is chefs kiss, lol. the goodies you sent are also great thank you!
Response: I have a bunch of cat scraps that I am always looking to use for other cat people - happy you liked it, ha ha!! : ) Thanks for the rating!!
kitsune rated for 5 Postcards to 2 Partners #266 on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Hi Susan, Thank you for hosting this swap and sending me the cutest postcards ever. I especially like the baby duck <3
Response: I am really glad you liked them all! I tried to find your favorites! Thanks for joining and for the rating!! xoxo
Highlander18 rated for IFM: Halloween Notecard to Two on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for the cute vintage style notecard and newsy note. Love the stickers!
Response: Thank you for the rating! I am happy you like that card - I think it is so cute too! xoxo
Karen07 rated for IFM: Halloween Notecard to Two on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Love the notecard and stickers! Thank you! Happy Halloween!
Response: I hoped you'd like the ghosts!! : ) Happy Halloween and thank you for the rating! xoxo
PinkPengin rated for LIGHTNING Postcard on Sep 30, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for hosting this great swap - I love all things lightning so it was perfect. And I love this view of Mackinac Bridge with all the lightning!
Response: I am really glad you like the postcard! I was happy to find it!! Such a cool pic! Thank you for the rating too! : )
5
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Comment: Thank you, always so great to receive mail from you
Response: Thank you for the rating! It is always nice sending to you! xoxo
metrognome rated for World Letter Writing Day on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Thanks so much for your letter & goodies! The best thing I read this summer (ok, I finished yesterday, but it's 80 degrees so I think it still counts) is The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.
Response: My favorite book so far this year is James by Percival Everett - just read it earlier this past week and it was so good!! Thanks a lot for joining my swap and for the rating!! : )
PrincessLeia rated for TURTLE Postcard on Sep 27, 2024
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Comment: Hi Susan, thanks for the great turtle PC and stamps!! The turtles are doing great! I managed to catch Mr T and separate him from Squirtle and Mikhaela, but I think he has already done the deed as they have been laying eggs. I wonder if they still lay like chickens if thry havent been impregnated?? Guess I will find out! Hope you are having a great year of the dragon! 🐲🐉🐲🐉🐲
Response: Thanks for the rating! Oh you finally caught Mr T! Good luck going forward, lol! Keep me posted! Thanks for joining my swap and enjoy the month ahead! xoxo
Bavarija rated for 5 Postcards to 2 Partners #267 on Sep 25, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you for nice cards!
Response: Thank you for the rating!! Happy Autumn! xoxo
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Comment: Well it sounds like you understand the meaning of summer activities! I loved your list, take care and happy fall!
Response: I do try!! LOL!! I hate to be inside when it is sunny and hot, even if I just read outside! Thanks a lot for the rating!! : )
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Comment: ❤️❤️❤️Wonderful envie filled with double items. Thank you very much for hosting this fun swap and all the goodies you sent!
Response: You are welcome - so happy you joined -- and thanks for the rating! : )

Rating Overview

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Comments

simcoe54 on Oct 14, 2024:

5 Postcards to 2 Partners #258 -- Thanks so much for angeling this swap. The postcards are wonderful and so are the unmarked stamps!

Zefaniya on Oct 9, 2024:

Thank you so much for September’s WW for vintage cards! I love them all!

HippieChick on Oct 5, 2024:

MAW! Sept.
Thank you so much for the wonderful selection of goodies for my journals! I always feel so spoiled by you when I open your mail. :) Thank you again!

paflip25 on Oct 1, 2024:

Thank you so much for the foreign book pages and stamped images from my WW September wishlist. I love them! They are exactly what I was wanting. I will definitely use them all.

Stellaerrans on Oct 1, 2024:

Thank you so much for the MAW September envelope! 🥰 And yes, I bake the cookies at 350F for about 15 minutes... I really enjoyed reading your letter about your dog ❤️

feverfawn on Oct 1, 2024:

Thank you so much for the Canada loon postcard you sent for WW September wishlist! I love it so much and the duck sticker/snoopy stamp so cute! Hope you are enjoying the last of your summer; I am excited for some fall weather here myself. I would love to visit Antarctica too - definitely a pipe dream though, I will just have to daydream about it haha. Thanks again! :)

Poohtat on Sep 29, 2024:

Thank you for the WW Sept purple mail. Happiness in an envelope! I love it all.

jamicam on Sep 28, 2024:

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Thank you SO MUCH for the flat bags - you sent such interesting ones and the owl bag is going to set the theme for my Nov planner journal! I love them all, and the dragonfliy stickers! So nice of you to think of me!

Highlander18 on Sep 27, 2024:

💗💗💗Thank you for the Sep MAW - beautiful paper napkins - will make great crafting ideas!

Ikat78 on Sep 24, 2024:

thank you for the awesome cat envie full of cute cat notecards, postcards and stickers!! Love it! 😍 WW SEP

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