Yikes - shipping charges!

Subject: Yikes - shipping charges! Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:31 pm

Pay attention to the size of your box when shipping out your swap packages. I took mine to the post office today and because i chose a box that was too big by 2 inches, I had to use Priority Mail International - the postage cost me more than the stuff inside! Oh well, it was well worth it! And it's not every day we get the opportunity to send something to a new friend far away, is it?

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:07 am

I thought of that Karla, I must admit. You are an eager beaver! I hope Malin doesn't mind waiting a bit for her package..... I haven't had a chance to get to the shops to complete hers yet...

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:13 am

This was why I suggested keeping exchanges within your own country. Shipping can be very dear otherwise.

I've not gotten out to get Sasha's gift yet either. Between lack of funds, illness and the crap weather. However I will get something off to her this week.
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Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:27 pm

Karla - I got your package in the mail today (hope you´ll like it!)! And I agree, the shipping is expensive! And I don´t even use boxes, because that would be beyond expensive. But I do enjoy doing swaps, and since shipping is a part of the experience, well... I will cut down my swapping though, I have a few left planned, but then I will only do one occasionally.

Sasha - I don´t mind waiting a bit at all! Somehow, I´m usually the one that ends up waiting, I have gotten used to it. No, but I do believe that good things are worth waiting for!

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:57 pm

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:06 pm

You won't have to wait long Malin, really, don't feel dejected!

And Ali, please don't fret about my swap either - get better first, that's much more important, as is being solvent! And wait for that lovely, sunny early spring day for a 'putter' about.....

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:21 pm

Sasha - I didn't mind the cost of shipping really, I just wish I'd have paid attention to the size of the box is all as I would have saved about 1/2 of the cost. LOL I'll know better next time. It was still worth sending and I'd do it all over again at the same cost. I'm hoping that Ali loves her goodies!

And please - no one feel guilty because I sent mine already - wasn't my intent. I just tend to be an impatient person when it comes to my own internally set deadlines. LOL

But...I have about 26 handmade Valentine's Day cards for another swap to finish and they were supposed to be mailed out 4 days ago. Guess I should get cracking on that.

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:17 am

Well I can't find anything that I think is suitable. I went out yesterday for a look. Then it occurred to me, I'm an aromatherapist........*waggles eyebrows*
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Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:36 pm

Ali - what a perfect thing to swap! And it's so very Brocante, isn't it?

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:11 am

Ali - thank you so much, my gorgeous smelling Aromatherapy oils arrived at the door just now! I will be sure to do a patch test first, as I am prone to Eczema on my face. But I am intrigued by what the Breast Beautiful can do for me?!!!! Will I be able to give Jordan a run for her money then??????!!!! Ha ha!

A lovely surprise - thank you once again. xxx

Malin, yours is on it's way!

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:22 am

Hi Sasha. Glad your pleased with the gifts. Just follow the directions I enclosed with them. The beauty of oils is a small amount goes a long way. I've had good comments back from women who've tried the eye oil.

The breast oil is for toning and keeping the skin supple. I find it especially soothing when I'm premenstrual and my boobs are sore and swollen. Just massage in gently with circular motions.

You can use it anywhere on the body, but its formulated especially for the breasts. Let me know how you get on with them.
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Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:04 pm

I´m looking forward to it, Sasha!
It´s so great - we´re beginning to recieve our packages!

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:34 pm

I'm so excited - I'm sitting here with a large, lovely green envelope in my hands from Sweden!! Can't wait to open it and see what Malin has chosen for me.

Oh my goodness! Malin, it's all so lovely I could cry!

The hankies will be added to my ever-growing collection (I'm over 100 now!). The tea towel is adorable and so is the apron. I'm torn on the soap because it smells so lovely and I want to use it, but I don't want to tear the pretty packaging!

There is so much more here than I've mentioned and it's all PERFECT! You pegged me perfectly and everything you sent is something I adore and collect.

Thank you so much!

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:19 pm

I´m so happy you enjoyed everything, Karla! I really wanted your package to be extra nice, since you so generously shared your spare copy of Something more. The soap - save it for a while, and use it when you´re in the mood for something royal! How did you like the magazine and book - was it enjoyable even though it is in Swedish?

Subject: Re: Yikes - shipping charges! Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:16 pm

I'm loving the book and magazine. I was looking at them while in bed last night and putting two and two together trying to figure out some of the words perhaps. I figured out that some of the people in the calendar are actors (skadespelare) or singers (sangare). Am I right?

I love the little notes you have put all through the magazine. I'm not all the way through it yet. Going to savor more of it tonight.