I heard that there were problems Trish but WOW!! That is sooooo bad. I could not imagine not getting to vote even though we all complain, we still (well I do) appreciate a say in our Govt.

At least things seem to be going better over there now as far as elections go, I just hope that the world financial problems are going to be over soon and we can all get back to normal as far as jobs and houses go, as soon as possible.

Mind you, most of us have been through several economic hicoughs before and we have all come through intact, just have to get my Superannuation fund going forward again and I will feel a lot better!!

It's about time the people took back control from the idiots! Small government, more freedom. That's what we want! It's time to find out where all the money is going? I know in the U.S. there is a move to audit the fed. Wwell that's a good start! Here in Europe, we are having all our decisions made for us by unelected bureaucrats. The european parliament (That's a laugh!) has no opposition. How does that work?

Sue,
I am with you, I surely hope that this will all settle down soon. I have a feeling, though, that it will take longer than we all have patience for. Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to wave a wand and go back to a simpler, easier time?
Steve,
Believe it or not, there has been an audit process in place for quite some time, it is called the Office of Management and Budget, I think the problem is, they audit, point out where the problems are, but they have no power to implement changes or enforce any sort of control. I guess they operate with the spirit of: "Read 'em and weep!"
What is quite scary to me is that we are printing money as if it were "Monopoly" money, without anything to back it up. We are so indebted to China, we don't even cover the debt service charges. Have you been inundated with goods from China as we have here? When I was a child, things marked "Made in Japan" or "Made in Hong Kong" were thought to be cheap junk. Nowadays, all you can get is made in China, or Japan or Korea. I have nothing against those countries personally, but economically there needs to be a better balance of trade.
Sorrry to have gotten all serious here... My late husband always said never discuss politics or religion amongst friends, it usually makes bad feelings.
I am sorry if I have offended anyone, it was not my intention to do so.

Steve, reading your post I had an immediate image of Sir Humphrey Appleby (Yes, Minister......of course Minister!) Click to view attachment Actually I agree that a tier of government needs to go - Here in Oz we have the Federal Govt, the State Govt and Local Govt and each one takes their pound of flesh (How can I possibly be overweight then???? ). Except that the our Local Councillors (when did they become Councillors??? they used to be Aldermen/women???) anyway they are at each others throats more than the other two ........it makes it hard to pick which one to get rid of..........perhaps a period of good old fashioned Sex Pistol anarchy and then a remodeling of the system...........now I do sound like a 60's radical! Where is my tie died skirt!

I think a good debate about politics is a wonderful thing - and I love playing Devil's Advocate sometimes just to get a bite! Its too much fun at times, and the worse thing is that I am quite good at weasel-words .............I could be a Humphrey Apppleby in the making .......oh no!!!!!!!!!

Well I am just about finished al of the cards,I will be busy with other trades so I did this one first.
Can't wait for the cards to start arriving in my mail box.
Some of the cards below

Oh Wow! I would love to have any one of those beauties! Great work! The colors, the images, the execution, all top knotch in a small size! Well done! I better get going on mine or I am going to be last minuting (is that even a word? LOL) it again....

Ya same here lol I only did one card

looking good Frithy!

William is back from a week long camp and the first thing he asked was could he get started on his cards.
I'll set him up today with some good paper.

those are beautiful cards .. i love the colors you have used ....they look like the signs people would hold when protesting ..only colorful . very clever .

Bright & bold Gretchen...they are great!!

Welcome back William.......I haven't started mine yet either so don't worry - just get creating what feels good to you from what you have looked up on the '60s. Some of us are fast and some slow, but we usually all get there in the end.

when will we get the addresses ? to send out ....and has the total changed ?

Ahem,..As I was saying ..there are 10 signed up, but i said it in the wrong thread..DOH!

Yeah sure, we know you are just an old grumpus, Just kidding!

I think it's 9 because I remember Sandra saying she was withdrawing from this one and her name is still there. Unless she changed her mind?

ok so sandra is out ? and we have nine people in we draw 8 cards ? lol got it ..I believe today is the day we stop taking names right and can send out if we are done ?

Yup........sorry ......I haven't removed Sandra, but she has pulled out of the swap. So we have 9 people and 8 cards to make.

I thought that today being the 11th in the States that I would get the addresses out today (make that later today) sorry life got a little busy yesterday........not that I seem to have anything to show for it except an aching back . I will have everything collated and sent out this evening so you can run (not walk) to the post office as soon as you want.

OK....the address list has been sent to all. They all seemed to go off into the ether without a hitch. Please let me know if you didn't get yours or if I have made an error with your address. I will fix any problems as soon as possible.

Hi all! Popping in for a quick hello! It's true, I'm not in this trade - but hoping things work out so I can hop aboard the next one, and of course, I'm hosting the one after that, so don't give up on me! I've sent the cards I completed off to William, hope they arrive safe and sound - and soon!

Miss you guys!

I think this is the smallest trade i've been in. I always had to do like 17 cards about. Well I think the first one I had was like 13 or 14 not sure. I just have to start on my cards now.

me too, I am kinda glad that it is a smaller trade, but I have got to get going on those cards, NOW!
I don't have addresses, were they sent out yet???

Yes I got the addresses today

Hi All, you probably noticed that you don't have Nancy's address..........I am waiting for it to come in then I will send to you all.........sorry for the delay there not sure if she PM'd me & there were gremlins in the system or whatever, but just have to fix this one thing - sorry for the hitch.

Remember ? - I'm a giant fan! I think I have 18 albums.
He's still making music. "A Valid Path" was released in 2004, and get this David Gilmore (Pink Floyd) plays guitar on a track.

They were not officially 60's though, "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" was released in 1976.
I'd be up for an Allan Parsons ATC ! :-)

That would be a good project.

Hey Carol. I just realized we are the same age. I just visited your blog. Interesting about your Indian heritage.

Doh! I realised I made the typical mistake of the 3 Stooges! I didn't count myself .........sorry about that its 9 cards , but I am sure you all realised. Boy I am lousy at this organisation thing..........good thing I have other qualities .

I have 8 cards done....one to go - thinking cap is on for the last one. Will be able to post the pics on here tomorrow.....then mail them out this week when I get to the Post Office.

sue you have MANY great qualities, and the organization thingy can be a bit of a challenge. but you are doing just fine..no worries, it will all come together.

Remember the song One is the lonliest number ? Union Gap ? I would like to change that .. 60 is the lonliest.. Ha !! I don't feel any different in my mind but looking in the mirror I wonder .. Who the Sam Hill is that looking back..

My heritage means so much to me ,, more now than ever .. my life I suppose was wrapped around my grandfather more than anyone else..He was so wise .. I only wished I had listened more.. He was trying to teach me about who we are and I was being young and foolish.. I lost a lot of valuable lessons by closing my ears..

Can you please supply photographic evidence of your other qualities.( I've never heard them called that before...? )

Steve you better watch what you are asking for. Sue is a nurse.

So is Penny. It's the uniform! I wear it all the time!

Well Steve the qualities are a bit more generous these days.....but that's as much as anyone here will get to see of my 'qualities' there in my Avatar Click to view attachment.

But I have finished all my cards and will mail them off on wednesday.

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Nice cards Sue! Brilliant one of Bewitched! One of my favourite shows when I was younger.

Gosh darnit! Sue, now I have to do all of my cards over again, you stole all of my ideas! NOT! These are great! I can't wait till I get mine from you.
Trish

Glad you like them Steve & Trish, now I am just going to do the random envelope trick. I love doing this - I address all the envelopes and shuffle them around and put them face down I then put a card on top of each envelope and note who is getting what. It is amazing that the cards that people get are so often something that means something to that person - strange how often that happens with a random selection.

Quick note to say all 8 right 8? are in the mail as of today. Thanks all joanna I changed it to 9.thatis exactly it .Sue's name was not there so I had done a card for some one else so she sort of gets my theme card.I hope she likes it Joanna

I think there are 9. Sue left her name off the list above.

sue those are fantastic! and what a lovely avatar!

I started on mine last nite, got two done on this little pad i purchased just for atc's i set the pad on the table and when i woke this morning,i found it on the floor with the paper bent directly across the two i did, darn kittens, now i have to start all over..
I had jimi and john all done up

Mine were mailed either Friday or Saturday so should be arriving in the US.

Ok, just a question... Im thinking of joining in the next ATC trade but I live in the UK. How long does it take for mail to arrive on the US?

HI Jamie, it would be lovely for you to join in the next swap..the mail isnt a prob usually. it takes sometimes less time for things to get here to the USA from the UK than it does within country mailing.

But dont let the mailing discourage you, we have plenty ppl who participate from the UK.

Whooo-hooooo I got my very FIRST one yesterday AND I completed my first one yesterday. I think I will be sending it out to Michigan, Peace to you to Kim.

Kim,
I received your terrific ATC yesterday! You did a wonderful job, the shading and modeling of the face is great. Even if I didn't know it was a '60s theme I would have recognized her as Barbie right away. Thank you so much. I think this is the first time I got an ATC from you and I will treasure it. Thank you.
Trish

your very welcome hun

I am glad some of mine are showing up

I got mine from Kim. Thank you so much.

Well I got mine from Jeanne yesterday they are great - writing just like the signs in Laugh-in and at protest rallies! Great colour too.

Thanks for the compliment Kay, memories of the figure that was

Wow Sue. That must be a record. I mailed yours the same day as the rest and you are the first to say you received. that was less than a week. Double wow.