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Vickyen

Vickyen
Date Joined: May 14, 2010
Last Online: July 15, 2025
Birthday: January 30
Country: United States

About Me

July 7, 2025 - Hi all! I have everything rated that I have received - 40 pieces of Happy Mail in one week - WOW and thank you everyone!! I am a tad pooped, so will get to comment on my ratings later today - thank you again everyone for your patience! All the best!


06/27/25 - Hi all! I am going to be out of town from June 28-July 6, and I will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail! When I return and my mail is delivered, I will start rating everyone! I will send swaps while out of town, so the postmark might be a surprise! LOL! Hope you have a Happy and Safe 4th of July! Hugs ;)


05/25/25 - Hi all! I have commented and rated on everything I have received at this time - if I didn't rate/comment, it hasn't made it yet! I am still getting mail from January - April, so... Trust me that I would not rate without reaching out to you first!! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)


05/12/25 - Hi all! I will be traveling from May 13 - 16 and again from May 19 - 22. I will be sending out swaps during that time but will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail. I will get everything rated as soon as I can! Thank you for your understanding! ;)

***everything has been rated that I received while gone on my first trip, sadly I received a pc that was postmarked in January and another postmarked in March - not sure what the heck is going on with the post office and wish our Happy Mail could tell us about the adventures it had before reaching us! LOL!

****also received a 1 rating while away with no comment or communication, so no clue as to why my partner rated me a 1. I left a message on the swap and also private messaged her, and the host. Not much the host or I can do, as the swapper has not been back on SB since May 13, 2025. This is a crock of BS for me but what can ya do? Life is not fair and apparently some swappers aren't either!


04/12/25 - Hi everyone! I have rated everything that I received while I was out of town! What fun to come home to such great Happy Mail! Hope everyone had a great Happy Mail week! ;)


04/06/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Monday, 04/07/25, thru Friday, 04/11/25. I will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail. I will rate everything when I return. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)


03/28/25 - Hi all! Had a quick trip to NE to see our youngest son and the Sandhill Cranes - what an adventure! Then Thursday went with friends to a scrapbooking/crafting event - I am a tired but happy gal! LOL! Everything I have received has been rated - if you sent in Feb. and it is not rated yet, there is still hope as I got a couple of pieces today from early Feb., so... if only the mail could tell us its adventures!! Thank you again for your patience, it is appreciated! ;)


03/23/25 - Hi all! I am going to be out of town from Monday, 03/24 through Thursday, 03/27 and will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail! I will catch up on ratings as soon as possible after I am back. Thank you for your understanding and patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


02/13/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Friday, 02/14/25 through Sunday, 02/16/25 and then Monday is a federal holiday, so no mail. Our mail will hopefully be delivered on 02/18/25. I will not have access to my computer while away and to the mail until it is delivered. I will catch up on ratings that week. Thank you for your patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


01/21/25 - Hi all! I had a wonderful time at my crafting event - got lots of swaps completed and mailed, yipppeee! Thank you for your patience in me getting stuff rated. Everything I have received has been rated, if there isn't a rating at this time it is not here. All the best and hugs! ;)


01/16/25 - I will be at a crafting event all weekend and will not have access to my mail or computer, then Monday 01/20 is a federal holiday and no mail will be running. I will catch up on everything hopefully between January 21/22 - thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)



We adopted a puppy (Ms. Greta) on March 9, 2021, and I forgot how much work they are! LOL! She is a sweetheart but I am way older than when we have had puppies in the past and my Mom eyes in the back of my head seem to be gone, so I have to watch her like a hawk or she is into stuff! LOL! This too shall pass and I am enjoying her puppy silliness & all the love she has to share! Thanks for your understanding if I get behind on rating or commenting on your ratings! Hugs and Happy Swapping 😉


I am married and have two sons, an awesome DIL and two Grands (a girl and boy), who call me Yaya! I love the thought of scrap-booking and making cards, but have been lacking the energy as of late! Also love reading (murder, mystery, and mayhem!) and meeting new friends through fb or other group sites! Hope I can participate in some of the swaps on this site and make some new friends!

When my oldest son left for college in August 2009, I felt such a void in my life and joined SB in 2010.

I enjoy meeting new people, exchanging cards and pcs with them, as well as going to local scrap booking events and meeting new folks!

So far I have been lucky that any swaps I have signed up for, I have been able to fulfill my obligation. I would hope that would continue.

I am not into drama and will try to send stuff that I think my swap partner will enjoy - however if I miss the mark, well stuff happens! I am very easy going with what folks send me and just look forward to seeing how others respond to the different swaps!

Loves/Likes - My family, Being happy, Hearing kiddos laugh, Being with gal pals, Card making, Meeting new people, Love, love, love to read! The library is one of my favorite places!! The beach, Halloween, Christmas, Birthdays! Soccer, Taking pictures, Being able to help others, Being able to laugh at myself , A clean house (this is a dream of mine but I am a bit of a clutter bug, so...), Traveling, Vacations, Flowers, Learning new things,

Dislikes- Drama when it is not necessary, People that just need to get over themselves, Vacations that do not work out, Kids being disrespectful to their elders and each other, Car problems, Health issues, Feeling like someone has taken advantage of you or someone you care about, Housework! lol

Ratings - I am very good about trying to rate quickly, so if you sent me something and do not see a rating timely, please let me know! Either I did not get the item or it got mixed in with other stuff!! That does happen sometimes!

Swaps

I love all postcards - have a soft spot for vintage postcards but really have not met a postcard I didn't like! LOL!

I would love to receive some cute address labels and could exchange pcs for them! If you can help me out, please send me a pm!

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the fun image PC. I like this one so much, I can't imagine what the lost page was! I always go ahead and make the PC from the page to set aside if I want to hold on to a page like that. They do tend to wander off just when needed.
fortannam rated for PH: Bird (Blank or Naked) #3 on Jul 16, 2025
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Comment: thank you for the postcard!
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Comment: It was hard to read cause it was taped shut and had to tear it!
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Comment: Thanks so much!! I actually got 2 alien cards today! Incredible!! I think these green drawings with the big black eyes are cute haha
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Comment: Hi Vicky, I love this postalette!! I can just see Jemma saying "Come on Boys" this made me laugh. Kids say the funniest things!!And I know about Temper, my mom use to say our kids got the "best " of me and Steve. And she wasn't saying that as a compliment!! LOL I think she is very proud of how they grew up, but it did take a village to rasie them LOL Thanks for the stickers as well
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Comment: Well hello there Vicky! So nice to receive a swap from you! Or should say happily, I mean!😉 TYVM for the Train at the North Pole! I really love it and you so nice note! So glad to hear, your granddaughter did enjoy her visit to the amusement park. Yay! You never know how little ones will react to certain things. So happy she reacted with joy. I know grandkids were like that. At first you didn't know how their reaction would be and then it turns out great in the end. I loved watching their little faces light up. Sadly they all aren't little anymore. 🙁 My oldest granddaughter is 24 now. I hope you're all having a fun Summer.
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Comment: Thanks for the Pecan Pie recipe PC! I am going to try this! We usually get our Pies from the Amish but I am going to give it a go!! My favourite pies are Peach, Apple and ShooFly! x Gabi
erika13g rated for CC: Summer Reading Adventure on Jul 14, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely book review and letter! I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation.
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Comment: Thanks for the Colorado postcard. I always have my phone. I carry a wristlet, so that counts as a purse.
Response: Hi! I probably take too much stuff, but you never know what you might need! LOL! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
CraftyCrow rated for Highs and Lows - June on Jul 13, 2025
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Comment: Wow, your mail service is bizarre. It has gotten worse in the last year. I retired from USPS just in time I tell you. Anyway, thanks for the highs and lows.
Response: Hi! Yes, our mail service has gotten crazy - sigh! My husband agrees that he also believes he retired from the USPS just in time! Thank you for the nice comment, rating and heart! Hope you are enjoying your retirement! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thanks, Vicky. What a sweetie. We had a black lab when I was a kid. His name was Rodger.
Response: Hi Rich! She is my sweet baby girl! LOL! Living her best life ever, as it should be with our furbabies! I best Rodger was great - I find that labs are really good with kids! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)
Ramya rated for TFT - Write and Relax #6 on Jul 12, 2025
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Comment: Hi Vicky. Loved reading your positive and sweet letter! Happy for you to have such a great family. I wish I could try your teas but as I mentioned in my profile I drink caffeine free only. Blessings to you all summer!
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment and rating! I am so sorry I missed the caffeine free info in your profile - sigh! I don't have that on hand but see I need to get some for future swaps! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
bestdayever rated for CPG-This or That Postcard #31-US on Jul 12, 2025
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Comment: Hello and thank you for the bright sunny card. I've never had the famed Costco hot dog - on my to do list lol. Be well, best wishes!
Response: Hi! If you like hot dogs, you are missing out! LOL! Thank you for the fun comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you, Vicky! Happy Swapping!
Response: Hi! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
ScrapHappyGabi rated for Greetings from my Stash #02 on Jul 12, 2025
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Comment: Thank you! I am from Colorado (Moved to NJ!) and I never knew about the Dinosaur Resource Center!! How cool! Will have to check it out when we go for a visit!! xx G
Response: Hi! I really enjoyed the Dinosaur Resource Center and had we not been with Grands, would have enjoyed hearing the talks that are given; however, with littles, well... LOL! They do have a fun area for the littles which our Granddaughter enjoyed (she is 3), the one year old did not find it as interesting! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Poohtat rated for WIYM: PRETTY FLOWER(S) POSTCARD SWAP on Jul 12, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard. I hope you had a wonderful time with the Grandkids. Sounds like fun ages. Happy swapping
Response: Hi! We did have tons of fun, that you for your the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
riftvegan rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #449 on Jul 10, 2025
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Comment: How Delightful to get a card from you on your holiday to see the grandkids!!! Loved reading it, especially the little one's different reactions to your dog! ha! I already can't wait for your next trip! laughs! Thank you for sharing your joy! ♥♥!
Response: Hi Rift! I enjoy swapping when I travel, just to have something new to talk about! LOL! Yes, Jemma loves Greta so much, Owen has not been around a large furbaby, so he was a tad intimidated - that will hopefully change in time! At this point, our next trip isn't until September, what will I talk about between now and then, since I am such a wallflower? LOL! Thank you for the fun comment, rating, and heart, as well as hosting these great swaps! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thanks for the Superman postcard and sharing wanting to meet with your mom.
Response: Hi! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All are appreciated! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Ahh yes, I agree, neurographic art is so relaxing! I almost always take some blank cards with me to work on when I'm traveling for that very reason, because traveling stresses me out. I like that this card is done on a kraft color postcard. Lovely! Thank you so much for thinking of me while you're on vacation!
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! It was fun to make the pc while on vacation and take a little time to myself to relax a tad - love my Grands, but love their nap time as well! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Myself333 rated for CPG - PC: Monster - US on Jul 8, 2025
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Comment: Ooh a PC show sounds so fun, I didn't even know they exist! I'll have to search and see if there's any here. :) My favorite monster would have to be Cthulu. What's yours??
Response: Hi! Yes, we have two pc shows a year near us and I saw they have some near Denver, CO - I may have to visit my kids in CO and go to the pc show! LOL! I had to look up what a Cthulu is - very scary looking! I am not sure I would call Bigfoot a monster, but apparently others do - I just love everything about Bigfoot and recently found out there is a festival about two hours away that I would like to attend! LOL! Can you tell I am retired? Loving getting to play when I want to! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)

Rating Overview

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Comments

supersquirrel on Jul 7, 2025:

What great happy mail stickers! Thank you so much for the June RAK #2 win. So fun to use these on swap-bot mailings ❤️🐿️❤️

MisplacedfromPA on Jun 27, 2025:

I adore the 4 postcards of Hawaii you sent for the JUNE #1 RAK (RAKS only USA group). I have never been to Hawaii so I enjoy the armchair vacation I got with your post cards. Thanks so much for the nice offer.

susieq11 on Jun 25, 2025:

I love the cat envelope and Peanuts stamp - and your note paper! I agree, a cookie in each hand is balanced, ha ha ha! : )

yvonne401 on Jun 12, 2025:

Welcome to Time For Tea! It's great to have you here@

Blessings,

Yvonne

LisaLisa3 on May 22, 2025:

I am so sorry for your undeserved 1 rating! I have reached out to your partner in this but not sure if I will hear back, so unfair and I am so sorry.

inoracam on Apr 15, 2025:

Thank you for working on my Art Collab postcard in round 146. It made its way home :)

mchesser12 on Feb 8, 2025:

Thanks for adding to my Art Collab postcard that started in round 143.

lou on Jan 30, 2025:

Happy birthday month!!

stingrays on Jan 24, 2025:

budsHAPPY NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY!!

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Reading through your profile, I couldn't help but sense what a wonderfully warm personality and joy for life you have! You seem like such a lovely person, and I'm genuinely amazed at your 5.0 rating over almost 6k swaps! It's clear you have such a passion for this hobby, and it's so sweet that you take the time to respond to your ratings.

I hope you have a wonderful National Compliment Day and that you get the chance to spread some positivity even outside of Swap-bot today! :-)

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ErinMA on Jan 24, 2025:

Thank you for the kind words! I'm starting to think I won't meet a postcard I won't like either - they all have something good about them! Happy swapping!

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