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| Simple Living |
Posted - Feb 21 2012 : 11:01:22 AM
I'm an avid reader of anything. Would anyone be interested in having a book swap. It could be a novel, cooking book, craft book. Any type of reading you think is worth while for your farmsisters to read. Let me know who would be interested
Happy Trails
Farmgirl 3842 |
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 4:09:08 PM
I never did hear from Annie, amomfly....maybe next time.
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
| lwm |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 12:41:02 PM
I'm game to try a new format or to stick with the old.
Just a further thought: if there were several responses to a particular book, the swap on that book could continue down the list. Again, maybe a little more complicated, but doable.
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| sidavis |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 11:46:41 AM
Will go with the final decission.
OK, I'm ready-Let's go. |
| lindagwynn |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 10:06:22 AM
I am really new at this so what ever you ladies decide I am good with it. I have lots of books that I want to share.
With lots of hugs and smiles, have a great day.
Farmgirl#3864
Linda
www.gwynnsgifts.com |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 10:04:29 AM
Maybe who ever response to the post first gets that particular book, then that is fair. That is how it is done on Barters and it seems to work pretty well. Just a suggestion.
Hugs,
Debbie
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| tammyc |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 10:04:18 AM
I would say that if a title is posted that more than one person wants, it would be first come first served. For me, if no one posts a title that I want, I am ok to wait or just to send a book. I have sooo many. It is also just very hard to guess someone's tastes when they just won't give you a clear idea of what they like, and the chances of duplicating what they have already read are so high. For me, to have another unresponsive partner....well I just can't do that again...I get so frustrated seeing so many lovely farmgirls getting burned...it's just not okay!
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| lindagwynn |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 09:54:42 AM
I think the idea of posting a book title is interesting but what if several people want it? And what if no one posts something that you want. It could get a lot trickier than just mailing a book to someone. I am willing to take a chance on another partner to send to.
With lots of hugs and smiles, have a great day.
Farmgirl#3864
Linda
www.gwynnsgifts.com |
| Simple Living |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 09:31:03 AM
Hey gals, everyone who participated in my last book swap I only want a reply from...I would like to have a vote on how many think we should stick with the original format of the swap or switch up and go with Debbie and Tammy's great idea also. Just post here so we can all read them. Thanks again for your support in this swap!!!!
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart! |
| Annie S |
Posted - May 01 2012 : 09:25:18 AM
Have been gone for a week seeing gk's and then had company for five days and I'm just now getting to reading everything I've missed here. I cannot believe that some farm girls still haven't written a thank you on this thread or sent the person a note to say thank you for their books. But I've read about this happening on so many other swaps as well. Just isn't right, but don't know what you can say to make them understand the "courtesy" rules of swaps. I mean it's even written down somewhere. I just feel so bad for the girls who didn't get books and would also like to help out anyone who didn't receive a book.
Also want to participate in the next one - whichever way it's done. The last one was so much fun. |
| tammyc |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 2:50:11 PM
You would think, Shelly, that your partner would have the courtesy to let you know that they received their package....I had delivery confirmation, but still never heard from my partner that she received it. Only know because of the confirmation. It's people like that who make us not want to swap anymore...sad but true!
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| sassynrob |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 11:34:49 AM
No I haven't been doing the delivery confirmations because I figured they would at least post and say thanks or post that they never received it! I guess I could start doing it just so I at least know the package was delivered! I can't fix it if I don't know something went wrong.
www.foreverlovecreations.com |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 10:08:59 AM
Awww Shelly, that's why I think I'm going to change the way this swap went. It's really ashame that she didn't respond at all!
Friends are the Flowers in the Garden of Life
Farmgirl #3842 |
| tammyc |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 10:08:22 AM
Shelly, do you have delivery confirmation?
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| sassynrob |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 09:54:36 AM
I still dont know if my partner received my package or not?
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| tammyc |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 11:44:49 AM
Yes, and that way Joan, you would not have to be responsible for everything....it is a lot of work!
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 11:35:45 AM
you both have very good suggestions. I do like the idea of posting novels/cook books etc instead of partners. Maybe more farmgirls will want to get involved with it. Good job Tammy and Debbie... Love it!
Friends are the Flowers in the Garden of Life
Farmgirl #3842 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 11:11:38 AM
Yes, we would have to think about this to make it all come together. Joan you would not necessarily have to post partners if we post books instead. Guess then it would be more of a book to book barter than a swap. Ummmmm!
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| tammyc |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 10:04:16 AM
Joan, I will try to come up with some thoughts as to how this could work. I know I would love to say that I just read the brand new book by __________ would anyone be interested in reading it. There would be no duplicate books and only people who are truly interested would swap with you. Also, that person would probably have similar reading taste to yours.
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 09:55:22 AM
Hi Tammy and Debbie, that sounds like a great idea...so let's put our heads together to figure out how this will work. I would still have to post partners. Um so we would email our partner with the names of the books we would like to swap and see if they be interested?
Friends are the Flowers in the Garden of Life
Farmgirl #3842 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 09:45:40 AM
This could work and then we would be assured that everyone who is interested gets a book.
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| tammyc |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 09:26:50 AM
Joan, I've been thinking about this swap and wonder what you think of this idea: Maybe we could actually post a particular book that we have just finished reading, or have to give away....give the name, author, a little info and see who would be interested. This way the person could even look up the title on Amazon to see if they were interested. It would also eliminate duplicating books, and the recipient would be getting something she wants to read.
Not sure how this would work, but I know I would like to give a book to someone who actually really wants to read it! I did get books from my swap partner, but never heard that she received mine (although I did get delivery confirmation).
Just a thought!
Hugs, Tammy
"Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss |
| lwm |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 3:35:31 PM
I'd like to be included in another book swap. I had no problems with my swap.
Thanks! |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 09:38:08 AM
Okay...Let me see what swaps are being held in May and when they end. I don't want to overwhelm everyone with too many swaps lol...Many that's the reason people don't follow through. They have too much on their plate ..Will let you ladies know on Monday when the next novel swap takes place :)
Friends are the Flowers in the Garden of Life
Farmgirl #3842 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 09:35:02 AM
Yes, I think we should give it another try as there were so many who gave but did not receive their part of the swap.
Hugs,
Debbie
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Apr 27 2012 : 09:31:27 AM
Hey Debbie - I am still reading book #3 from the swap, but thank you for asking :)
Just wondering when we should hold our next novel swap? Should we give it another shot ladies?
Friends are the Flowers in the Garden of Life
Farmgirl #3842 |
