# 2006 Valentines Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2006, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154 "2006-01-22T21:38:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/101 "2006-02-15T21:43:28Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > anyrose’s was this \*\*appallingly \*\* cute kitten with the funniest message! (bolding mine) I’ve heard that modifier used with that adjective before… ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/102 "2006-02-15T21:49:30Z")
More for today! **Pandora** sent me a gorgeous handmade Doper complimentary one… with silver, mirror-like stars and pink & yellow flowers!! I too got one of the mysterious bookmarks. Alas, I just wish I’d had the opportunity to be a bad girl, yesterday or anytime in the recent past/future. Plus, Harry graced my world. Thank you **Avarie**. Which, by the way, I hope to take care of the thing we emailed about within the week. Oh, and **anyrose** , I’m sure your artwork would sell wonderfully on eBay. Just let me know if you decide to try it. I’m positive I’d love to at least gaze upon their beauty. Yeah for Valentines cards! Now, hows anyone feel about St. Paddy’s? 😛 😃 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/103 "2006-02-15T21:57:10Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > More for today! > > **Pandora** sent me a gorgeous handmade Doper complimentary one… with silver, mirror-like stars and pink & yellow flowers!! I too got one of the mysterious bookmarks. Alas, I just wish I’d had the opportunity to be a bad girl, yesterday or anytime in the recent past/future. Plus, Harry graced my world. Thank you **Avarie**. Which, by the way, I hope to take care of the thing we emailed about within the week. > > Oh, and **anyrose** , I’m sure your artwork would sell wonderfully on eBay. Just let me know if you decide to try it. I’m positive I’d love to at least gaze upon their beauty. > > Yeah for Valentines cards! Now, hows anyone feel about St. Paddy’s? 😛 😃 sure! why not? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/104 "2006-02-15T21:58:43Z")
I felt kind of bad about not making mine this year, but I figured, if there’s a group of adults around who’d like 3-D Spiderman valentines, Dopers would be they. (Yes, all my dollar-store musings are grammatically correct – aren’t yours?) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![YellowTail](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/b5ac83/32.png) [@YellowTail](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YellowTail)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/105 "2006-02-15T23:15:39Z")
Thanks everybody who sent me a card. I had a good time opening them last night. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2006, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/106 "2006-02-15T23:21:37Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > Yeah for Valentines cards! Now, hows anyone feel about St. Paddy’s? 😛 😃 I’d love to. I suggested it last year, but it kind of fell through. I just can’t organize it; this is the busiest time of my year at work. But I would love to send them out! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/107 "2006-02-16T00:50:18Z")
check for the mark on the corner of the bookmark. got 3 more in the mail today. so very nice to get wonderful mail instead of bills. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/108 "2006-02-16T01:35:27Z")
Sorry, I haven’t been keeping very good track of who I’ve gotten from, and now I’ve got valentines scattered all over the place, some with usernames, plus a bunch of envelopes, many with real names only. The mail includes, but isn’t limited to, valentines from: \*\*Susie Derkins, mrs. furthur, ZipperJJ, Avarie537, The Punkyova, yellowtail, \*\* and **Pandora**. Plus whoever sent that wonderful felt heart. (Plus **rocking chair** , possibly? I thought I had but now can’t find it in any of the three or four little piles I just collected.) And a special shout-out to **BrattiAtti** , who not only undertook the harrowing job of organizing this, but made a special personalized magnet valentine that’s getting a permanent place of honor on my fridge. Thanks, all! The Valentines exchange is absolutely my favorite exchange of the year. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/109 "2006-02-16T02:01:58Z")
perhaps it is marking a place in a book? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/110 "2006-02-16T02:14:43Z")
> [@rocking chair](#): > > perhaps it is marking a place in a book? :smack: Yup – that’s the one. Thanks, it’s great! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/111 "2006-02-16T02:33:31Z")
yippee - i got bunches! confetti & a leather(!) card from **BrattiAtti** a handmade bookmark from (?) **twickster** (?) (no signature or clue but for an upsidedown 4 on a tray) a Harry Potter greeting (would that I were 30 years younger) from **Avarie537** a handmade Hello Kitty card from **Susie Derkins** a Looney Tunes greeting from **YellowTail** and a pretty handmade card from **Pandora** Thank you, dopers ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/112 "2006-02-16T06:28:48Z")
> [@rocking chair](#): > > perhaps it is marking a place in a book? Well, of course it is! It’s right there, a wee little rocking chair! :smack: Thank you 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/113 "2006-02-16T06:36:41Z")
> [@picunurse](#): > > Well, of course it is! It’s right there, a wee little rocking chair! :smack: Thank you 🆒 > [@anyrose](#): > > a handmade bookmark from (?)twickster(?) (no signature or clue but for _an upsidedown 4 on a tray_) duhyee! :wally :smack: … it’s a **rocking chair**!!! Thankyou, **rocking chair** , for the lovely bookmark ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/114 "2006-02-16T08:02:38Z")
One year, I won’t procrastinate. This year is not that year. Mine went out _on_ Valentine’s Day. But I felt guilty about opening the ones sent to me before I’d sent mine out - so I opened them last night. Thank you everyone! They’re wonderful. And cheered me up quite a lot. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/115 "2006-02-16T11:04:59Z")
I feel so spoiled! I keep coming home to all this fun mail! Yesterday’s installment was from **The Punkyova** (very cute picture), **Pandora** and **rocking chair**. Have I mentioned this was fun? GT ---
**Author:** ![yingtongtiddleipo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f6c823/32.png) [@yingtongtiddleipo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yingtongtiddleipo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2006, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/116 "2006-02-16T16:21:11Z")
I came home last night (after a very long and cold business trip), completely miserable and feeling very unloved and underappreciated. Valentines Day had passed me by and there were no smoochies for YingTong (awwwww). So, as you can imagine opening my door and seeing lots and lots and lots of fabulous envelopes all the way from America (some places I thought only existed in movies!) covered in hearts and kisses and sparklies - well - put it this way… …My heart is brimming and my cheeks hurt from smiling! Thanks to all who have made the effort to send a card internationally - I know it must have been extra hassle/expense and the thought is so very appreciated. BrattiAtti - You’re a doll for sorting this out - a pint of your choice is reserved for you! Mr Bus Guy - I’ve never had anything globally prioritised before! Your card was right on the money too - my cat presented me with regurgitated steak (yep I had Valentines dinner with my cats - oh dear…) almost to the second as I was opening it! He he he. Faithfool - You’re a little sweetie aren’t you? I’m sending you a virtual cuddle!Anytime you’d like a tour guide in London/More UK ‘stuff’ - I’m your lady. Anaamika - I really really adored the quote - Its gone in my purse for those ‘I need a lift’ moments There are more people to thank - I’ll try to get to you all, but please if you sent a card, just know that you made a sad lady into a happy one with your kindness. I can’t wait to get home and see if the postman has been! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2006, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/117 "2006-02-17T00:53:11Z")
i got a message in a bottle!!! how cool! anyrose, i scared the furry girls on that post. thanks for the laugh. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2006, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/118 "2006-02-17T03:36:58Z")
> [@rocking chair](#): > > i got a message in a bottle!!! how cool! > > anyrose, i scared the furry girls on that post. thanks for the laugh. happy to oblige ---
**Author:** ![Dryfreeze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Dryfreeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dryfreeze)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2006, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/119 "2006-02-17T13:52:11Z")
Sweet!! I got mine from Yellowtail, Anaamika, Avarie537 and BRATTIAtti. Thank all of you for sending these to little ole me in Iraq. You all rock. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2006, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154/120 "2006-02-17T14:07:18Z")
Thanks for the cool bookmark, **RC!** And **Pandora** , you’re right, we make the world a brighter place. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2006-valentines-exchange/341154.md?page=7)