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mkstreet

mkstreet
 Date Joined: January 15, 2013
Last Online: April 8, 2016

Country: Thailand

About Me

I am an early 40's male from the USA. I am a long time expatriate living abroad in Bangkok where I teach math and English.

This is my latest incarnation as before I was a software developer for many many years.

I like living in a tropical climate. Now I am used to it and it feels like any temperature below 75 degrees Fahrenheit is cold.

Reading is one of my main hobbies. I know my local bookstores like the back of my hand, and constantly am prowling them for interesting books, both fiction and non-fiction. Usually for pleasure, I read science fiction or fantasy.

I also enjoy penpal-ing and I belong to both postcrossing.com and letter-exchange.com.

I am excited to read about the other interesting books readers have read through this swap-bot.

Favorite Books

My favorite books/authors are: Stephen Donaldson's Thomas Covenant Series.

Also, Neal Stephenson's Reamde and Anthem.

I also like The Windup Girl.

Favorite Movies

I am a big fan of David Lynch and Francois Ozon. So almost anything by them is good.

Quentin Tarantino is also a favorite.

Favorite Teas

My tea preferences:

I really like green teas, especially any green Japanese or Chinese.

I don't really care for "black" teas (e.g. oolong, lipton-style).

Herbal teas are OK.

When I am in the USA, I go to Far Leaves: http://farleaves.com/

Ratings

CarmicWords rated for Interest me in a new book No. 8 on Apr 22, 2014
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Comment: Thank you! :)
metrognome rated for Fountain Pen Pal - Dec 2013 on Jan 19, 2014
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Comment: Thanks, I'll write back soon!
tizzicat rated for Interest me in a new book No. 8 on Jan 18, 2014
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Comment: Thank you. Not sure they are my sort of books though! PS - you forgot to put the swap name and your swapbot name on them!
Response: Sorry.
moxsapphir rated for Sharing Poems 4: The Male Perspective on Dec 16, 2013
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rngstgstll rated for Tree Penpals Swap #1 on Dec 5, 2013
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Comment: I am sorry, Mark, I received this before a holiday, got distracted, and needed to thank you! Thanks for a wonderful letter about willows. I also like willows -- there are some great lakes and rivers in this area of the US, with lots of opportunities to enjoy native and introduced willows. They make great basket material as well. I really liked the imagery in your letter and I am very embarrassed that it took me so long to thank you! I appreciated what you wrote :)
Response: No problem. You're welcome. I'm glad the letter arrived safely and that you enjoyed it!
Tommy123 rated for PenPalling (1 person from 1 country) #4 on Nov 21, 2013
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Comment: you forgot to send some stuff inside but you tell me in mail :-) Thanks for your letter
Response: Sure. Sorry about forgetting that. Well, if you happen to write back, then I will send something in my reply. Thanks!
daisyd90 rated for Interest me in a new book No. 6 on Nov 15, 2013
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landofeden rated for Interest me in a new book No. 6 on Nov 13, 2013
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Comment: Thanks Mark! I'm very curious about these books now. I will have to see if I can find them locally :]
eskyris rated for Make a new friend. A penpal swap. on Nov 9, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for your really nice handwritten letter! I enjoyed reading it a lot and would love to write back! :-)
stacyf rated for Pen pals galore on Nov 2, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for your letter!! I will write you soon😄
Natasa rated for Pen pals galore on Nov 1, 2013
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Comment: thanks
DiscoRia rated for Pen pals galore on Oct 31, 2013
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Comment: Hi Mark, thank you for your letter, I really enjoyed reading it :) You've given me lots to reply to and I'll get working on that as soon as I can! xx
tingtinga2602 rated for PenPalling (1 person from 1 country) #4 on Oct 31, 2013
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Comment: Hi Mark, I got your letter.. actually there's a swap requirement which needs to put in a small item in the letter.. maybe you miss it or something.. i will not rate down.. cos i'm happy with your letter.. maybe you need to write a PM to your other partner and see if he/she is okie with it.. before getting rate down.. FYI.. will write you back. thanks.
Response: Oh sorry, I missed that when I was putting the envelope together. Would you like me to send it now?
kittyfluffgal rated for Pen pals galore on Oct 30, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely letter, I'll write back soon!
Kacie1084 rated for Interest me in a new book No. 5 on Oct 21, 2013
5
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Comment: Thank you!!
xcraftyx rated for Interest me in a new book No. 5 on Oct 17, 2013
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Comment: I'm especially interested in Stardust, thanks!
Response: Great. It was made into a movie too, but the book is much much better.
zombiemom00 rated for That's me - Penpals #2 on Oct 17, 2013
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nightmindwalker rated for Linguist's Swap # 3 on Oct 17, 2013
5
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Comment: thank you!
Peachapatchi rated for All Hallow's Read Swap on Oct 16, 2013
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Comment: What a wonderful surprise! I didn't open the wrapping paper because it looked so pretty. I can't wait to read this, thanks so much :)
Response: Sure! I hope you like it and that it is new for you (i.e. you haven't read it in the past).
kukkimarie rated for Make a new friend. A penpal swap. on Oct 15, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for your letter and recommendations! I will surely make note of them(: I hope to reply sometime soon.

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tizzicat on Sep 21, 2013:

I see you like reading. Check out ny swap interest me in a new book
tizzicat on Sep 21, 2013:
Raff on Aug 20, 2013:

Hi! I’m wondering if you would be interested in joining my first (ever) swap – ‘Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate?’
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