# 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:** 17\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Brighter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ce73a5/32.png) [@Brighter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brighter)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/41 "2012-02-14T10:46:50Z")
> [@gardentraveler](#): > > Rules: > [LIST=1] > [li]If you are currently registered on the SDMB _ **AND** _ if you are at least eighteen years of age at this moment, you may participate.[/li][li]To participate, you must send the following information to [sdmbvalentine@gmail.com](mailto:sdmbvalentine@gmail.com):[/li] Aww, thought it is enuf to tick box ‘admins can contact me’. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Cinnamon\_Imp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/42 "2012-02-14T21:30:34Z")
Thank you Karen for the lovely handmade card that arrived yesterday! No more have arrived yet, I suspect airmail has let us down - apologies to my recipients, I don’t think I got mine in the post in time for them to get to the US/Canada today either. ---
**Author:** ![Wallflower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Wallflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallflower)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/43 "2012-02-14T21:58:40Z")
> [@gardentraveler](#): > > … > > 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! Same here. It’s amazing how life can sneak up on you. But cards are definitely on the way if they haven’t arrived yet. I second the “above and beyond” nomination for **MannyL**. I really _needed_ that coffee this morning, thank you! And thank you to **'Mika** and **phall0106** for the adorable cuteness! ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/44 "2012-02-15T01:23:50Z")
I also got more cards today and I must say, between the generous gift card to Starbucks, the too cute ecard and the amazing handmade jeweled heart that made its way across the pond, I’m beside myself with all the creativeness and largess of everyone. Have I already said that you guys are the bomb? 'Tis true. Thank you so very much. Y’all have made this a tremendous Valentines for me. Rock on, friends!! ---
**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 15, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/45 "2012-02-15T01:28:27Z")
> [@missred](#): > > 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! You’re welcome and thank you too. What a lovely card. ---
**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 15, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/46 "2012-02-15T01:40:16Z")
Heh, I just opened the card from Karen. (It said not to open till Valentine’s Day and I’m a rules-follower when it comes to that.) What a lovely card! Those of you who are such talented card makers make me turn green with envy. :). But, really, each card/envelope has been special on its own. Me -\> 😃 ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/47 "2012-02-15T07:02:35Z")
I waited until today to open mine - and I really needed them. Thank you all so much! ---
**Author:** ![Pandora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/eada6e/32.png) [@Pandora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pandora)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/48 "2012-02-15T18:57:58Z")
For everyone waiting on valentines from me, I’m really sorry that they are late. I’ve been sick for the last week, and today was the first chance I had to leave the house. They’re now on their way. You may curse my incompetence in whatever way you wish 🙂 -Pandora (Sarai) ---
**Author:** ![Pandora](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/eada6e/32.png) [@Pandora](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pandora)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/49 "2012-02-15T19:04:07Z")
For everyone waiting on valentines from me, I’m really sorry that they are late. I’ve been sick for the last week, and today was the first chance I had to leave the house. They’re now on their way. You may curse my incompetence in whatever way you wish 🙂 -Pandora (Sarai) ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/50 "2012-02-15T21:56:18Z")
> [@Pandora](#): > > For everyone waiting on valentines from me, I’m really sorry that they are late. I’ve been sick for the last week, and today was the first chance I had to leave the house. They’re now on their way. You may curse my incompetence in whatever way you wish 🙂 > -Pandora (Sarai) Well, I certainly don’t mind late cards…it stretches out the holiday! Some of us are early and some late, and it makes the holiday last a whole week or more. I am perfectly OK with this. 😃 ---
**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, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/51 "2012-02-16T03:01:36Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Well, I certainly don’t mind late cards…it stretches out the holiday! Some of us are early and some late, and it makes the holiday last a whole week or more. I am perfectly OK with this. 😃 I have to agree. Glad you’re able to be out and about again, **Pandora**. ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/52 "2012-02-16T06:22:12Z")
Whoops, meant to post this yesterday! Sorry. I got cards from: [ul] [li]hermette: a great big card![/li][li]missred: Cricut? Silhouette? I’m an early adopter with the original blue Wishblade![/li][li]Anaglyph: beautiful heart, is it handmade? It arrived in good condition! Sorry to hear about your hand. [/li][/ul] All arrived before V day. Thanks tons! ---
**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 16, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/53 "2012-02-16T13:43:25Z")
> [@Karen\_Lingel](#): > > Whoops, meant to post this yesterday! Sorry. I got cards from: > [ul] > [li]hermette: a great big card![/li][li]missred: Cricut? Silhouette? I’m an early adopter with the original blue Wishblade![/li][li]Anaglyph: beautiful heart, is it handmade? It arrived in good condition! Sorry to hear about your hand. [/li][/ul] > > All arrived before V day. Thanks tons! Cricut. I wasn’t an early adapter, but a couple of years ago, Sis bought me a Cricut for my birthday and I’ve used the heck out of it since. Now, my craft allowance gets split between cool paper, Cricut cartridges and other stuff. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/54 "2012-02-16T17:37:05Z")
> [@Karen\_Lingel](#): > > Whoops, meant to post this yesterday! Sorry. I got cards from: > [ul] > [li]hermette: a great big card![/li][li]missred: Cricut? Silhouette? I’m an early adopter with the original blue Wishblade![/li][li]Anaglyph: beautiful heart, is it handmade? It arrived in good condition! Sorry to hear about your hand. [/li][/ul] > > All arrived before V day. Thanks tons! Yes, I leaded it and soldered the ring on. The cards I padded with some packing foil, covered with a bit of decorative cloth and some leftover christmas ribbons. ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/55 "2012-02-17T19:19:04Z")
Confession: my valentines have not gotten to the post office just yet! They are all ready to go, however, so some of you will be getting a (hopefully nice) little but late surprise card. I do apologize and really there is no excuse, but I am thankful for the cards I have received so far. Love getting and sending the Valentines, thanks again **GardenTraveler** for running this for our enjoyment! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/56 "2012-02-29T21:16:32Z")
An even worse confession is in line here: our Valentine’s cards just went out yesterday! :eek: There is no excuse, really, but I hope some will have a pleasant mail surprise in the next week some time. 🙂 My apologies for being so late in sending them - a huge mea culpa. And happy belated **Valentine’s** Day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696/57 "2012-03-01T02:27:17Z")
Sorry for the late post. I received my card but just forgot that I didn’t post. Thanks for the two chocolate hearts. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valentine-exchange-2012-will-you-be-mine/609696.md?page=2)