# St. Paddy's Day Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 15, 2006, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697 "2006-02-15T22:11:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/81 "2006-03-16T03:36:48Z")
Got a card from **monica** today! Very nice, thanks! ---
**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:** [March 16, 2006, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/82 "2006-03-16T14:26:39Z")
Got a bundle yesterday, thanks S **usie Derkins, faithfool** and **Annamika**! mmmm, Junior Mints! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/83 "2006-03-16T20:08:10Z")
I’m a horrible horrible person. I miscounted the number of cards I bought. I miscalculated how long it would take to wrap the gifties. I would have joined Procrastinators of America but I kept putting it off. Please all of you forgive me, they will go out tomorrow. I will accept my punishment now. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/84 "2006-03-16T22:12:04Z")
☹ I was beginning to feel a little bit unloved and left out since I hadn’t received anything yet, but today I got a whole boatload of stuff! And you guys really went all out. I am so impressed. Now I won’t be in deep despair. So, thank you **Mr Bus Guy** , **'mika** , **Susie** and **FaerieBeth**. They are all absolutely wonderful and I’ll be putting them on my bulletin board… probably for all eternity. 🙂 Handmade is sooooo nice. Plus, as someone else said… JUNIOR MINTS! I’m also glad that those of you who’ve gotten my meager offering like it. I wish I could have done a bit more, like for Valentines, but I was a little short on cash and time (because I’m preparing ::: woohoo! ::: to move). Next time though. I’ve gotten such a kick out of doing this and I’m thrilled that everyone involved is enjoying (I hope!) themselves. It’s been my pleasure. ::: off to play with my new goodies ::: ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2006, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/85 "2006-03-16T23:41:25Z")
> [@faithfool](#): > > So, thank you You’re very welcome! Putting these cards together was a very soothing project after spending a week in the hospital, and now it’s a double bonus because I’m receiving them, too! Thanks to **faithfool** , **Susie Derkins** , **Mr. Bus Guy** , **Anaamika** , and **monica** for the cards! Thanks to **Avarie** for my online St. Paddy’s smile! My son loves the squishy shamrock, I’ve gotten my first ever card that included its own “cite!”, I love mints, Guiness is the only beer we ever buy, and my sticky shamrock is on the mirror! This has been great fun! Thanks for organizing **faithfool**! ---
**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:** [March 17, 2006, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/86 "2006-03-17T01:52:42Z")
Got a cute card from **monica** today…very cheerful. I think it’s nice to have them arrive over several days. Kind of a harbinger of spring and all… Yay! Oh, and have I mentioned… Yay! GT ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/87 "2006-03-17T02:25:33Z")
VERY cool! Thank you all so much for the cards and notes. I love them all. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2006, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/88 "2006-03-17T03:54:15Z")
Thank you **Monica** and **Susie Derkins** (a stress shamrock! very cool) ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/89 "2006-03-18T01:28:59Z")
More stuff today! YIPPEE!! Thank you so much **monica** and **LVgeogeek**! I love it all. 😃 And to anyone worried about how long it’s taken to get your cards out, don’t sweat it. They’ll be those great gift-type-thingies that make celebrations cool _after_ the fact. Like if your birthday covers a whole month or something. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/90 "2006-03-18T01:38:32Z")
> [@Avarie537](#): > > _sigh_ > > I wish I’d remembered this earlier. Due to recent shitty circumstances (husband getting laid off and my hours getting cut by 25% _and_ a pay reduction), I’m not going to be able to do this one. ☹ I thought long and hard about it, but even a couple of bucks at the dollar store and a baker’s dozen stamps is outta my league right now. > > I got my first one today from **faithfool**. Thanks! > > I guess this is the best I can do: Argh! How did I miss this? **Avarie** I am so sorry. ☹ I hope things are going better (freakin’ corporate America sucks) and know that not only is it okay to skip this round, but I’m positive all of us are sending good vibes y’all’s way. And thanks for the green smiley. They’re my absolute favorites. ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/91 "2006-03-18T03:55:11Z")
Got **Anaamika** ’s little gift bag today! Thanks so much for the candy and tea, it’s a neat little treat. ---
**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:** [March 18, 2006, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/92 "2006-03-18T12:35:37Z")
I’m drinking a cup of tea courtesy of **Mika** right now. (What kind is it? it’s very good…) Got **LVgeogeek’s** greeting yesterday. I’ve never had such a large collection of St. Patrick’s Day doodads ever. My niece and nephew will be impressed when they come over later today. GT ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2006, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/93 "2006-03-18T19:27:41Z")
ok - they’ve been mailed. I swear. And while the giftie isn’t theme-matching, I’m hoping you’ll all like it well enough to forgive me the lateness of it and allow to continue to participae in these exchanges ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/94 "2006-03-19T20:33:29Z")
This. Is so. COOL!! You guys are all so creative; I feel like a slouch for not being able to find St. Patrick’s Day cards and settling for spring themed ones. **LVgeogeek** , thank you so much for the $1 chip from Fitzgeralds; I’m taking it to my tournament today as my good luck peice. And thanks to everyone. Getting mail that wasn’t bills or spam was a wonderful change. Since email’s come along, I’ve forgotten how much fun it is to get an actual, hand written note in the post. ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2006, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/95 "2006-03-19T22:01:25Z")
Yesterday it was my turn to come home to a full mailbox. Thanks so much, **gardentraveler, LVgeogeek, Mr. Bus Guy,** and **FaerieBeth**! ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/96 "2006-03-20T19:19:49Z")
Today’s mail brought more exciting presents and cards! Lessee… **Maureen** , **gardentraveler** and **BrattiAtti** all theoretically made appearances on my doorstep. 🙂 You guys _so_ rock! And y’all should never sweat the small things. I mean, who cares if they’re Spring instead of St. Patrick’s? Plus the idea of having a _stamp of March 17th_ is just the epitome of coolness. Now, I know we’ve all been trying to keep mum on specifically what we’ve gotten so as not to spoil it for those whose hasn’t arrived yet, but I just gotta say how much I _love_ the drink stirrer (and you know who you are!). Because not only is it my favorite color, but the top will be just the perfect size for me to keep up with. 😃😃😃 Last of all, has everyone checked in? I’m not sure we’ve heard from **ronincyberpunk** or **Scotticher** , if I’m looking at all this correctly. You guys got anything yet? Please let me know if y’all have somehow been missed. 'Cause you know we do not want to miss those that are of utmost importance to us. Yell, okay? Oh, and we eagerly await the surprises that are **anyrose** ’s. I’m cackling with glee and anticipation. Was it mentioned how much fun this has been?? WOOHOO! I might have to sign on for next year. If’n there’s enough interest again. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2006, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/97 "2006-03-20T23:16:48Z")
Yay! Another full mailbox today, which really helped improve my mood after the fender-bender I had this morning. ☹ I received cards from **BrattiAtti** , **LVgeogeek** , **gardentraveler** , **anyrose** , and **Maureen**! Thanks guys! I love the authentic Las Vegas luck(which I have obviously needed, considering how I spent my morning: accident reports), the swizel stick (which I am using now to help block the memory of said accident), bookmark, coins, and the picture frame! This has been so much fun! ---
**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:** [March 20, 2006, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/98 "2006-03-20T23:37:10Z")
Full mailbox today too, thanks \*\*rosie, Maureen, \*\* and **BrattiAtti**. Oh, and I got **FaerieBeth’s** pretty card and gift on Saturday. Yay!!! GT ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2006, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/99 "2006-03-21T20:26:00Z")
Got a lovely picture frame from **anyrose** today… girl, you didn’t have to go through that much trouble! We all understand how life sometimes gets in the way of the important stuff. Like our SDMB activities!! 😉😛 Anyway, it’ll house a picture of my Zen. (Everyone say “awww”.) Now, I’m sorry that in my wrap up the other day that I neglected to add **Dark Butterfly** to the list. So, in my uber anal retentive way, here’s the must have head count: [ul] [li] **ronincyberpunk** [/li][li] **Scotticher** [/li][li] **Dark Butterfly** [/li][/ul] Hello? Are you guys out there?? Anybody know what’s goin’ on? We miss you all and need to know that everything is okay. Send us a line, message in a bottle, carrier pigeon or smoke signal. I swear that someone will get back to y’all. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Susie\_Derkins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2006, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697/100 "2006-03-28T04:06:10Z")
Just a small update as the presents trickle in (which I love, by the way): Thank you **Maureen, anyrose,** and **Scotticher**!! Very lovely cards and gifts, and it is such a pick-me-up to still find packages in my mailbox. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-paddys-day-exchange/344697.md?page=6)