# Valentine Exchange 2012 - Will You Be Mine? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 16, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696 "2012-01-16T15:07:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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 4, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/21 "2012-02-04T04:16:29Z")
Emails are sent! I haven’t sent the information to those who also want to do e-cards. That won’t go out till sometime this weekend. Most people are sending the number they requested. In a couple of cases you’re sending just under your max. Let me know if you have questions. Happy sending! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/22 "2012-02-04T16:19:48Z")
Yeah! Got my addresses. I’ve got my cards already but want to include a small goodie. Anybody allergic to peanuts or anything like that? I’d hate to send something and learn I’ve gone and kilt someone. Thanks for organizing this **GT**. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/23 "2012-02-04T16:45:54Z")
If you have me I have no allergies. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/24 "2012-02-04T17:17:40Z")
Also my handwriting is atrocious and my pen was having ink issues. Rather than waiting for a new pen because I am occasionally forgetful If you have any problems reading what I wrote send me a PM and I’ll tell you. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/25 "2012-02-04T18:11:10Z")
Last port of the day for me. All cards have been dropped off at the post office. To the domestic dopers all of you got the same surprise in the envelope (can’t play favorites) to the international dopers, I couldn’t include the surprises because there were no custom forms available at the post office when I used the APC. ---
**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 4, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/26 "2012-02-04T21:12:05Z")
No allergies here either. I’m out of town for the weekend, so my cards won’t go out for a couple of days, at least. I should be able to check here and e-mail a few times while I’m away in case the re are questions. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2012, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/27 "2012-02-07T02:45:52Z")
My valentines will be in the mail tomorrow morning. They should be there by the end of the week. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/28 "2012-02-07T04:05:26Z")
My cards went out today! I’ll be gone for four days starting Wed., so I wanted to be sure to get them out early. ---
**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 8, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/29 "2012-02-08T01:42:41Z")
I got my first Valentine! And **MannyL** wins the award for over-the-top enclosures. Thanks so much! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/30 "2012-02-08T12:27:15Z")
No kidding! **Mannyl** , thank you so much. I enjoyed half the chocolate last night and am looking forward to the rest today. It sure was fun seeing that envelope in my box. Thanks again, you’re much too generous. I mailed my cards yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/31 "2012-02-08T13:21:10Z")
I mailed my cards yesterday. Hopefully they’ll get where they’re going on time! ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/32 "2012-02-08T18:46:01Z")
> [@gardentraveler](#): > > I got my first Valentine! And **MannyL** wins the award for over-the-top enclosures. Thanks so much! > [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > No kidding! **Mannyl** , thank you so much. I enjoyed half the chocolate last night and am looking forward to the rest today. It sure was fun seeing that envelope in my box. Thanks again, you’re much too generous. > I mailed my cards yesterday. Aww shucks \ 🙂 I just thought that the traditional valentines gifts to a lady are flowers and chocolate so I am just keeping the tradition. Glad both of you enjoyed it and I’m sure the others who are getting my cards (just don’t know it) will be as happy as you. ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/33 "2012-02-08T21:20:38Z")
Got my list, got my cards & silly goodies for enclosures. They will have to go to the post office to be weighed, and then they’ll be out the door! And, hopefully, arrive by the big Heart Day. And I have received a mysteious Valentine today! It shall remain unopened until … :):):):D:D:D:D:D ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/34 "2012-02-09T16:19:52Z")
My cards are on their way. Since I slipped on ice and broke my right hand a week ago, the space i left for a personal note was left empty - sorry. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/35 "2012-02-10T03:28:43Z")
I see what you guys did here. 😃 I don’t know what to say. Every time I had to scroll past this thread, I was sad I couldn’t participate. Now some incredibly lovely people have pulled me out of the doldrums and sent me the sweetest and coolest Valentine cards ever. I can’t begin to thank you all enough. Given my current situation with my husband’s health and all, the goodies I’ve received have been a much welcome respite from everything. The silver lining, if you will. And all the edible treats and other bonus items just made my day. So I wanted to drop in and let you all know how appreciative I am and to say you Dopers are the absolute mist wonderful people on the planet. I’m honored that I’m part of your community and consider you all my friends. Thanks again, a billion times over. May you each have a terrific Valentine’s, filled with chocolate, flowers and kisses. Know that, here in Texas at least, you’ve got love flowing your directions too. Many hugs, Kemi~ ---
**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 10, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/36 "2012-02-10T05:03:42Z")
Who? Us? ::exchange participants stand around, looking innocent:: 😃 Glad this is cheering you up,\*\* faithfool\*\*. My cards won’t be going out till Saturday or so. Thanks to **Anaamika** , **not what you’d expect** and **missred** for the cards and goodies I received today. They all made me smile. Lots. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/37 "2012-02-14T01:50:57Z")
I have cards from **Anaamika** (cute little panda), **not what you’d expect** (thanks for the goodies!) and **Karen Lingel** (we have a hobby in common 🙂 ). This is a fun way to celebrate! ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/38 "2012-02-14T02:28:44Z")
Best line I’ve said all week to Hallboy: “Come share some Valentine’s Day candy I got from some people off the internet!” Thanks for the cards so far! It’s so great getting great mail! ---
**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 14, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/39 "2012-02-14T03:24:25Z")
Oh, my goodness, there were several more today: **Atomic Mama** , **Anaglyph** , **phall0106** and…I think one more, but I can’t remember whose. I’ll stop back tomorrow with a complete report, because I’m falling asleep at the moment. Just sent the list for e-cards. Almost forgot. :eek: Also, my cards went out over the weekend, so I’m afraid they’ll be a bit late for most people, I’m afraid. Happy Valentine’s Day! ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/40 "2012-02-14T08:07:49Z")
I got cards from\*\* Surly Chick\*\* (a zebra with sparkles), **Anaamika** (panda and penguins), with lovely stamps and from \*\*Karen Lingel \*\*(handmade original from karen lingel card co. Thank you very much! I’m glad to hear the first on of mine has reached its destination - I hope the heart didn’t break. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696.md?page=3)