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QuinGem

QuinGem
Date Joined: October 27, 2010
Last Online: December 23, 2024
Birthday: February 10, 1963
Country: United States
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About Me

Updated August 23, 2024:

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I've lived in the desert of western Arizona since 2020. I bought a little over an acre. My mom died a year after we moved here. I'm pretty much retired since I moved, due to the scamdemic. I do sell on eBay and Mercari.

I also have 2 dogs - Nikky - 14 years old - Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix - raw fed; & Spencer - 4 months old - Chihuahua/Terrier mix - raw fed 1 cat - Scotty - 4 years old - raw fed; 2 doves - Big Boy and Doveling - 14 and 9 years old

I am trying to get creative again!

Ratings/Sends

I live out in the desert. I don't get my mail every day as the box is 2 miles away, but I try to stop by the box a couple times a week. I try to rate as soon as I open my mail.

I try to always mail by the deadline or before. If you do not receive something, PLEASE make sure to contact me about it before rating.

I had issues with one swapper (back in early 2011) about one of my sends and she gave me a poor rating. She did not like my first send, so I offered to resend. She then said she did not receive my resend. I have offered to send copies of my Postal receipts/customs receipt, but she never responded. I have spent more on this one swap trying to satisfy her than I have on any 5 other swaps! It's very frustrating. She gave me a one rather than a 3!

I recycle nearly all the packaging I receive - envelopes/mailers, boxes, bubble wrap, tissue paper, newspaper, etc. I also use clean/unused butcher paper, paper grocery bags, etc.

Favorite Television

I watch over-the-air TV; whatever I can get with an antenna. I mainly watch ION, ION Plus and ION Mystery. I love detective shows. Murdoch Mysteries, CSI Miami, Midsomer Murders, Sue Thomas FBI and Scorpion are my current favorites. I also love The Magnificent Seven series.

Favorite Crafts

I love so many different crafts. I'm hoping to get back into sewing soon. I also do paper crafts. I do a lot of graphics art on my computer (fanart, etc.)

Favorite Books

I love good cozy mysteries (Lilian Jackson Braun, Agatha Christie, etc.) I read a lot of non-fiction (cooking, nature, dyi, crafting ...) I enjoy good m/m romances.

I do not read anything political, politicians, financial, business, etc. I don't like thrillers, gore, religious, espionage, war, or girly romances.

Favorite Music

I love anything oldies (Pre-1970), other than a rare few that are more recent (BeeGees, John Denver, John Barrowman ...)

Faves include Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Burl Ives, Doris Day, Jo Stafford, among others.

Foods

I eat an animal-based 'diet'. It's more a life-style than a 'diet' ... This means I eat animals nose-to-tail (including dairy), but also honey and some fruits.

I do drink herbal teas, love anything fruity. Not really a fan of black, oolong, Earl Grey types.

Allergic to oranges, rose hips, jasmine, eucalyptus, chamomile, mushrooms, avocado, birch trees, ragweeds, flax, pines.

I don't eat candy. I do occasionally eat chocolate bars (Theo is a favorite brand.)

I will pass on foods I won't/can't use. :)

Swap Types

Favorite swaps are anything electronic, wacky holiday swaps, decluttering swaps, happy mail swaps, crafty swaps, thrift store swaps.

Due to cost, I can only do Regional/USA for physical mail swaps.

Please don't send anything religious.

Make sure to check my allergies, if sending foods.

Wish List

Double-sided craft tape (such as Scrappy Tape), any width

Chocolate Puerh or chai teas

Glue sticks

Posterboard (thick, like from cereal boxes)

Rub-ons (for paper crafting)

Miniature terra cotta pots

Nice stickers (Western, vintage, floral, plants, butterflies, bees, etc.)

12x12 papers (flat, not folded)

Vintage postcards

Vintage photos (Victorian/Edwardian era, or Old West) of children, animals, 'cowboys', Indians

Fabric petals/leaves

Images/photos/figurines of BLACK Cocker Spaniels

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks for the pictures. Cast iron pans are nice to look at, but I don't like using them because you're not supposed to put them in the dishwasher. Boo! :D
HappyMom rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - November on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Loved the Pinterest finds - Hope you have a great holiday!
Catt007 rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - November on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the pics, I know what you mean about the deadline, this month is manic for most people. Have a happy Christmas.
marles rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - October on Nov 22, 2024
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Comment: Great photos! Your dogs are adorable!!
KSENiA rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - October on Nov 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sharing!
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Comment: Loved seeing all your finds for this one! I'm glad you heeded the warning not to drink Murphy's Oil Soap!
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Comment: Thanks for your photos! Mr Snowman is very cute :)
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Comment: Spencer and Nikki are SO CUTE! As is Chance!
colleenbUSA rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - August on Sep 11, 2024
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Comment: OMG YOUR NEW PUPPY IS SOO CUTE!
lob rated for ESG: My Favorite Photo - August on Sep 11, 2024
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Comment: What a cute puppy! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: What such great photos! Your furbabies are precious!
LadyMalchav rated for Booklines by email no. 5 on Sep 8, 2024
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Comment: Hi Kim, congrats on getting some things done and hope you had fun with your new puppy! I also replied to your e-mail in a bit more detail. :D ~Kiyasu
lob rated for Email Accountability Swap 2024 #11 on Jun 15, 2024
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Comment: You new puppy is adorable. Yes, sometimes you get lots done but not the stuff on the list. I felt like that this time, too.
krspellman rated for Email Accountability Swap 2024 #9 on May 15, 2024
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Comment: great job on getting things done!! :-)
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Comment: Good job working through your list. I love how organized your list is.
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Comment: Good job! I love your weekly planner thingy. I've got a sinus infection (hence the late rating) but Jedi is doing great!
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Comment: wow you did great! lots of green checkmarks!! :-)

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Comments

yvonne401 on Jun 17, 2024:

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

Blessings,

Yvonne

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