Global Greetings

In the news

O*H*I*O

From my sweet friend Kelly who was keeping her eyes open for an Ohio postcard.  THANKS!

fb's

Friendship books (also known as "FBs" in their abbreviated form) are small booklets made by stapling paper together, or are sometimes just sheets or strips of paper. They are usually decorated and the person who starts the book writes their name and address as the first person sending the book. People often include a list of interests as well. The FB is then passed around from penpal to penpal, and can often also become a way for one to meet new penpals. Most people hope to see the book again once it is full so they add their return address to the back cover of the book too, or inscribe "Return to Sender" on it. People also sometimes make FBs for someone else rather than themselves, in which case they write the name and address of the recipient on the front/at the top. Some people find friendship books fun because you can see where they have been in a trail back to the original sender/recipient.  (via wikipedia)

Gift Cards

This is a black "Thank You" postcard that I got from a swapping buddy.  

The above three postcards were also gifts.  They have all found new homes.  My favorite was the Route 66.  (My mother and brother have long since dreamed of driving the famed road and enjoying the sites along the way.)

This is actually the front of a note card.  A friend sent me this, but only wrote on the opposite page so that I  could reuse this great picture if I so desire.  The thought made the card even more beautiful!  (Side note:  I've actually ridden on a boat similar to the ones pictured on that very river. )

Received from an "Everyday Ephemera" swap.  Love it!

Postcrossing's 6th Anniversary Video

Lucas and I made it in the video!  Woot, woot!!!  (Start at about 2:39 if you don't want to see everybody.  Lucas is a few people after.)

Each person was to hold at least 6 postcards (for the 6th anniversary).

The future was so bright for Lucas he could hardly see.

There is some family argument as to whether or not we are famous.  I say we are because we are on youtube.  Ethan says we aren't because there were only 138 views at the time we watched the video. Whatever, it was fun!

Postcard Art

This was a blank pc I received as a gift.  It has been sent on to a foreign country to be added to someone's collection.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Lucas is off to his first Idaho Cub Scout Day Camp.  Here there is only two days versus the 4 in Ohio.  Tomorrow, I get to be in charge of one of the stations that the boys will get to visit.  I hope it's not scorching hot!

Disappointing 4th

I had a great plan in mind for the 4th of July.  Failed.

The town of Idaho City advertised a very fun day.  In the end, we got a lame parade, no outhouse races as promised (only one team entered the race), and too many people trying to buy food from one vendor.

We ended up driving up to Lowell, over to Banks, then back home.  A stop at the nearest Fat City Fireworks tent proved to be the most fun, as it seemed that half the houses in Star were shooting off fireworks in the streets or backyards.

Sad note:  this was our first 4th of July without the traditional party at my folks house with Grandpa's slip-n-slide down the hill, sweet corn, and a family softball (who can hit the ball out of the yard) game.

Sigh...

A definite favorite!!!