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u/aepeyc. Thank you for the lovely retirement card! The card's background of a rainbow amidst puffy white clouds mirrors the happiness I have been feeling lately. 🌈

u/credo99 Thank you for the cute postcard of a cat riding a bicycle under a sunset-colored sky. I will definitely have more time for reading soon!

u/dogs_eat_cats. Thank you for the charming Scene of WuZhen art postcard. I wish I could sleep later, but my work day begins early! 🚣‍♂️

u/oceanfrenn Thank you for the scary-looking Swamp Thing postcard and your hilarious description of falling asleep during the film The Dark Knight Rises.

u/Smonikkims. Thank you for the beautiful floral retirement card and your warm wishes. I love how you decorated the envelope and card's interior. You know, I wouldn't say I have exciting plans so much as long-awaited plans. Spending time with my baby grandson, volunteering with my church, and gardening are just a few activities on my to-do list. And the list is long! 🌹😊

u/TheCuriousCur. Thank you for the laugh-out-loud retirement card! I plan to adhere the little Post-its to my bathroom mirror. I'm especially fond of the category "Things I Might Do if I Damn Well Please"!

Thanks to all listed for the cards and postcards I received yesterday!

u/awachob X2 Thank you so much for the Hello Kitty stickers postcard, the coloring postcard, the cool bookmark, and the extra stickers! 😻

u/Armyofducks94. Thank you for the pretty green and blue retirement congratulations card.

u/DaniGeek. Thank you for the vintage photo of the zoo camel postcard. 🐪

u/DeborahVanDenBoogah. Thank you for the German Lustgarten museum postcard.

u/ez330 Thank you for the vintage Pennsylvania photo postcard. 🌇

u/hexagonalrainbow Thank you for the handmade crossroads postcard and the extra stickers. You are very talented!

u/inacalmstate. Thank you for the Tissot art postcard and your helpful tips for staying calm. 🏞

u/lemon-on-trees. Thank you for the pastel Squishmallows postcard.

u/PureAloeVeera. Thank you for the About Paris postcard and your kind retirement wishes. One work I have enjoyed teaching was The Crucible by Arthur Miller. 🧹

u/rare_cranberry_7861 Thank you for your letter and the extra Van Gogh art postcard. I love the colorful handmade envelope, and I hope you get to feeling better soon!

u/rare_independent789. Thank you for the Studio Ghibli postcard. As far as staying organized with all the postcarding is concerned, I will share a system that works for me in a separate card I'll mail out this weekend.📭

u/Sension5705. Thank you for the lovely handcrafted retirement card, the pretty decorated envelope, and the extra "moon" ticket stickers.

u/SshellsBbells. Thank you for the illustrated starfish postcard. I am a morning person now 'cause I have to be for work. However, at heart I will always be a nighttime gal! 🌃

u/West_Tell1391. Thank you for the pretty floral Laura Ashley card and your interesting, detailed description of what happens in a grocery store during a power outage.

My mail was delivered really late today, but it was worth the wait! Thank you for all the wonderful postcards and cards!

u/Classic-Power-333. Thank you for the sweet retirement congratulations card! You wrote such nice things, too. 🐰

u/DenaliBound X4. Thank you for the four travel photo postcards and the interesting commentaries. I will gladly share them with my ESL students on Monday.

u/Dreams_Child X2 Thank you for the two marvelous cards! The "Thinking of You" card was so understanding of how I feel without my mother this time of year; it's as if you read my mind. 🌸

I also really appreciate the unused First Mother's Day card (plus pretty extra stickers) and will definitely use it next year. My nephew and his wife are expecting their first child in September.

u/halleybell. Thank you for the peaceful, country-like Alabama State Park postcard. 🍂

u/irlyloveicedtea. Thank you for the pretty hermit thrush postcard and for telling me how you rescued that baby bird in real life.

u/ljsweenes Thank you for the nostalgic Richard Scarry "Mail Time!" postcard. It's perfect for RAoC. 📬

u/megbha Thank you for the romantic, lacy handmade postcard. As for me, I would like to get rid of my codependency on certain family members!

u/Mental-Muscle2533. Thank you for the stylish postcard of the NYC sunglasses-wearing woman. That Carrey quote is intriguing and definitely makes me pause for thought. 😎

u/SshellsBbells. Thank you so much for the lovely floral card and the Aubrieta flower seeds. I will try to plant them in the fall or very early spring when the weather cools.

u/WastingTime1994. Thank you for your creative, upcycled Dr. Pepper postcard with its juicy gossip story. Made for good reading! 🥤

u/withininus X2 First, thank you for the regal-looking Rottweiler photo postcard. That's so cool that you're planning to meet an online friend this summer!

Also, thank you for the artistic The New Yorker card and for taking the time to write to me on a rainy day. 🌧

Thank you all for the cards and postcards I received yesterday!

u/Andromeda921. Thank you for the geometric black and white card and the fortune teller prediction.

u/elleeb8. Thank you for the shiny turquoise and white monkey postcard. Your mom sounds like one special lady! 🐒

u/ForrestCat7. Thank you for the striking black cat/moon postcard. Actually, I am a night owl, too, and have had to force myself into a lark lifestyle!

u/indiegoes. Thank you for the inspirational elephant with a cheerleader postcard. 🐘

u/isbirdreallytheword. Thank you for the elegant art postcard.

u/kittycatcon. Thank you for the cute kitty cat postcard. 😻

u/laura_eva. Thank you for the cheery polkadot card. I love the haiku! My plans for this spring involve working really hard until summer school ends on June 26th.

u/Ok_Theme7072 Thank you for the funny black cat among the sunflowers postcard and your retirement good wishes. 🌻

u/relax455. Thank you for the awesome Harley Davidson retirement card and the extra goat/sunflower postcard. I have so, so much I want to do--spend more time with baby grandson, get more involved in my church, join a book club again, take short day trips around the state, do crafts, return to sewing and gardening, and begin exercising again, and more!

u/tigerlady13 Thank you so much for the bright, creative handmade card; the inspirational typed story; and the extra stickers. 🌊

u/snootsbooper. Thank you for the vibrant summery handmade postcard. See above for a sort of bucket list!

u/Useful_Anxiety_332. Thank you for the colorful mushroom postcard! 🍄

u/ArmyofDucks94 Thank you for the US Navy Memorial Day card which honors my late father's branch of service. 🚢

u/brittney827 Thank you for the illustrated multiview National Parks postcard. I enjoy walking while listening to music because then I feel energized.

u/CarolusMagnus. Thank you for the historical photo postcard of 1939 Berlin. 🇩🇪

u/emilyeller Thank you so much for your postcard of New York drama poses, the Harry Potter stationery card, and all the super-cool HP extra stickers!

u/Igotmoxiefordays. Thank you for the pretty art card. I have never been to the California poppy fields; I've just observed the wildflowers while driving in the hills. 🏵

u/melhen16. Thank you for the patriotic, floral Memorial Day card.

u/mouserat. Thank you for the Bob Marley postcard of the singer doing what he was also famous for! 🚬

u/ninajyang. Thank you for the colorful Hong Kong postcard.

u/no-zebra-9339. Thank you for the artistic Star Wars postcard. 🌌

u/potential_virus. Thank you for the Hypno Pokémon postcard. I'm afraid I don't have a favorite Pokémon; I just like to look at them.

u/RaptureInMyHead. Thank you for the delightful Singapore postcard with its unique tile effect. 🦁

u/Ravenzsnow. Thank you for the cute cat card saying, "So proud of you."

It's a day for flowers!

u/cookbree Thank you for the cheery field of zinnias postcard. My spring plans include working very hard to clear out my classroom, teaching summer school, and then retiring at the end of June. Whoo hoo! 😊

u/Ok_Theme7072. Thank you for the pretty pink flower postcard. Being in nature does renew the spirit.

u/yarnivorousplants Thank you for the lovely illustrated parrot and white flower postcard. Your new pets are lucky to have you! 🐕🐕🐈‍⬛️

Please let me know if you recognize these postcards so that I can add your usernames.

1. Thank you for the pink and green Marzahn postcard of the sky buckets traveling over a city. I appreciate the book recommendations. 🌇

2. Thank you for the Nilgiri Laughingthrush bird postcard. I enjoyed reading about your country's philosophy. 🐦

Thank you to all!

u/Arizonaerie Thank you so much for the beautiful handcrafted, cut-out Mother's Day card---carefully wrapped in tissue paper and sealed with a waxen stamp, I might add! I also very much appreciate the three extra pastel postcards. 🌸

u/Buzzing_Bea. Thank you for the attractive modern art Glass and Pitcher postcard.

u/forsaken-estate4041. Thank you for the vibrant New Orleans Jazz Festival postcard. I'm sorry to hear about the poor weather. 🎷

u/jimmysplants Thank you for the clever handmade sticker postcard.

u/Neona65 Thank you for the gloriously unique handstitched (!) card and the funny joke. 🧵

u/potential_virus Thank you for the nebula postcard with its coordinating stickers, washi tape, and interesting space fact.

u/scared1styearstudent Thank you for the sharp First Day of Issue Gawler Institute postcard and all the Australian football information. ⚽️🏈

u/turnerd10 Thank you for the patriotic Memorial Day card, extra comic mail mini print, and cute bookish sticker bookmark.

u/VolvoMom Thank you for the detailed book store postcard and the update on your student. Wish him well for me! 📚

u/ylim3mimi Thank you for another creative upcycled postcard. And oh...I must make (and eat) some Sunshine Cake soon!

What a nice way to begin the work week yesterday!

u/amabisca Thank you for the lovely berry vine handcrafted card and hot sauce recipe. 🌶

u/BubblySunflowers X3 Thank you for the wood duck, rose, and Richard Scarry Busytown postcards so nicely decorated with stickers and washi tape! I enjoyed reading the messages.

u/eeyeit. Thank you for the moody (in a good way) Satine Kryze May Fourth postcard. 😭

u/ez330 Thank you for the delicate butterfly card and your understanding words.

u/melhen16. Thank you for the beautiful handmade card of the cottage in the woods and all those funny jokes! 🏡

u/metalyoghurt Thank you for the Silverscape postcard and for exchanging cards with me.

u/WerewolfBarMitzvah09 Thank you for the colorful Blue Rider postcard and the book recommendation. 🌛

I am behind a couple of days, but ever so grateful for the cool mail I received on Saturday.

u/awachob X4 Thank you so much for the two lovely envelopes filled with little treasures--handcrafted cards; coloring postcards complete with jokes; cute stickers; and fabulous bookmarks! 👻

u/blackberrysimple1730 Thank you for the nostalgic children's book character postcard. Good memories for sure!

u/crispleader Thank you for the cruise ship postcard, and best of luck with that new potato crop! 🚢

u/Hysteria_Wisteria. Thank you for the idyllic Congleton postcard in its pretty pastel handmade envelope.

u/melhen16 Thank you for Whistler's classic portrait of his mother postcard (and of course the vintage stamps). 🎨

u/pyma04. Thank you for the peaceful postcard of Lindlar. Sounds like a great town to visit or live in.

u/TyeDyeAmish X10 Good thing you invested in a 2 ounce stamp! Thank you so much for the 9 postcards and the "Oh, baby!" card! 👼

Hello! After 37 years of teaching high school English, I have decided to retire in June. I am super excited to start this new chapter (pun sort of intended) of my life.

If you'd like to send any type of postcard/card, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks! 😊

I received great postcards in Friday's mail. Thank you all so much!

u/Christineglobal. Thank you for the pretty flowering vine postcard with coordinating washi tape and stickers.

u/elleeb8. Thank you for the retro blue kitty cat postcard with the blue floral washi tape and animal stickers.

u/Frosty-Loss-583. Thank you for the cute postcard of the baby fox and ladybug. I love how the washi tape and postage stamp come together with it all!

u/Gatsbygalaktoboureko Thank you for the attractive handmade photo postcard with the description of the story behind the picture.

u/MoonChica. Thank you for the nostalgic The Empire Strikes Back movie postcard. I remember seeing the film in the theater, too.

u/Mystillious Thank you for the bright handmade postcard with its red polkadot washi tape. Great story!

u/rare_cranberry_7861 Thank you for the pastel "You Are Amazing " postcard with the Emily Dickinson quote.

u/Sneakerlambs. Thank you for the graphic arts-style Ray Bradbury "The Day It Rained Forever" postcard with the cool vintage postage stamps.

u/starretfan Thank you for the colorful tulip postcard, fellow state resident.

u/ylim3mimi. Thank you for the creative upcycled "happy day!" postcard with the yummy potato recipe.

Wow! What an intriguing bunch of letters and cards I received today! Thank you so much.

u/ai-oea Thank you for the cheerful "Hear from Her" postcard of the two women wearing floral dresses dancing. The desserts you describe sound yummy, and red velvet cake happens to be a favorite of mine, too. 🍰

u/Basic-Tangerine5073 Thank you for the artistic palm tree postcard in its decorated-with-stickers envelope. Love the stamps, from the Bright Eyes one to the Seeing Eye Dog stamp.

u/Beneficial-Ant2217 Thank you for the little care package--the cute stickers (including the Lucy the dog sticker); the illustrated postcard of the ginger tabby stretching; and the green tea, strawberry, and white peach flavored tea. Yum! Yes, I do have two standard poodles named Bella and Maggie that think 8 p.m. is a perfectly reasonable bedtime. 🐩🐩

u/enrasco Thank you for the Star Wars postcard featuring my favorite character, Princess Leia. When I was a little girl the Halloween after the original film was released, we all tried desperately to style our hair after her.

u/FairyFrogOnBread Thank you for the bright, glossy Studio Ghibli postcard. I actually have never seen one of their films. My number one tip for prospective teachers is to remember that your name is at the TOP of the roster, and number two, always over prepare. 👩‍🏫

u/ghostchild25 Thank you for the creative postcard of what look like little Hobbit children mending garments in an underground, disheveled Hobbit hole. And the food stickers--pizza, cotton candy, hamburgers, cookies! I must break for dinner.

u/IAmDoughana Thank you for the stylish blue and gold card with the cute cat washi tape. I look forward to retirement and getting to spend more time with my precious baby grandson. 👶

u/mypolkadotumbrella Thank you for the unique postcard of the woman in the fuchsia polkadot (matching your umbrella, eh?) dress riding a bicycle down a city street. Funny joke, too!

u/OneDarkandStormyKnit Thank you for the vintage-style circus elephants illustrated postcard. Yes, the acrobats are thrilling to watch, but I am secretly terrified by their performance, too. 🐘

u/paganinipanini Thank you for the darling photo postcard of the white doggy dressed in clothes and boots. Although summers where I live are very hot, it remains my favorite season, too.

u/pupslace Thank you for the cute photo postcard of the two bear cubs climbing a fallen tree. What great stamps, too, in that they coordinate perfectly with the outdoorsy theme. 🐻

u/SensitiveEngineer5 X2 Thank you for the pretty floral "thank you" card chockful of useful musical recommendations. I will mail back the response card tomorrow.

u/ToastyToska. Thank you for the photo postcard of the woman in the subway and the hilarious accompanying quote. I wish you a wonderful week, too! 🚇

Thank you times three!

u/80cards. Thank you for the pretty watercolor postcard of the Hawaiian beach. What a fascinating fact about the first inhabitants, too! 🌴

u/merfrog Thank you for the lovely "Advice from a Garden" card, which can be applied in so many different ways. The "Thera-pets"card is perfect, too, as this has been a trying week for me.

u/nonoyo_91 Thank you for the luminous Central Park postcard. Right at the moment things are a bit tough as I have been ill. My plans for the summer include teaching summer school and then relaxing during a five-week break. I will probably go to the beach for a couple of days, too. 🏖

Today's thank yous will be brief, and I am sorry. I have been ill for the past few days, but I did want to let you all know I received and appreciate your cards and postcards. Also, I will be a bit late in getting my postcards sent out.

u/Chiquita61 Thank you for the clever Tacos Tuesday card, sticky notes, and extra stickers.

u/CyberWanderer01. Thank you for the lovely Mother's Day rose card and extra stickers.

u/evergrowingexmo Thank you for Koa's darling birthday photo postcard and extra stickers.

u/Marbled_Godwit22. Thank you for the funny Star Wars postcard.

u/mcdeekey Thank you for the beautiful rose postcard with the funny jokes.

u/mrpostman414. Thank you for the cute frog postcard.

u/pinktothebone Thank you for the brightly colored Istanbul photo postcard.

u/RideThatBridge Thank you for the meaningful Pierre Robert plaque postcard.

u/Sable__ Thank you for the luminous snowy winter land postcard.

u/Sarahkoren. Thank you for the cheerful Christmas in May card, the sudoku page, the coloring bookmark, and the extra stickers.

And once again, I pressed "post" too soon.

u/groceryowl Thank you for the vintage Sunday school postcard of the two children hugging a big, fluffy dog. What a funny joke, too! 🐶

u/october_surprise56 Thank you for the vintage Army postcard with your very detailed description of the Exxon case. I think that's the tiniest writing I have ever seen. I hope your studying is going well!

u/Informal_Artist2839 Thank you for the eight unused cards and postcards. I will gladly mail them on to the senior organizations you listed on the card. 🌸

u/melhen16. Thank you for the pretty floral thank you postcard, complete with vintage stamps!

u/passingavery Thank you for the humorous Darth Vader and Son postcard. As an added bonus, it arrived today, on May Fourth! 👨‍🚀

I appreciate all who sent postcarda and cards today.

u/DenaliBound X4 Thank you for the postcards from Nevada, New Mexico, Maryland, and Virginia you sent for my ESL students. I so appreciate the notes you wrote on each postcard, too, as they really bring the state to life.

u/Dreams_Child. Thank you for the cute pastel snails Mother's Day card and pretty stickers. That is so thoughtful of you! 🐌

u/Adept-Mulberry-6510. Thank you for the gorgeous handcrafted, gold embossed "You Dazzle Me" card. Your daughter is very talented!

u/chiquita61 Thank you for the beyond-cute handmade "Tacos Tuesday" card with the tacos washi tape and stickers on the envelope. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into it.

u/blackberrysimple1730 Thank you for the cheerful Richard Scarry postcard of the cats having a picnic. Your description of your favorite childhood toys brought me pleasant memories of when my own children were little.

u/passingavery Thank you for the candid photo postcard of the Harry Potter movie cast laughing. What a great Dumbledore quote, too!

u/Pristine_Bread4052 - Thank you for the postcard so wildly colored it makes my eyes hurt! Your description of the lingerie-stealing raccoon is absolutely hilarious.

Thank you for all the great cards and postcards!

u/Beneficial-Ant2217 Thank you for the colorful photo postcard of the Serbian church and your detailed description of Novi Sad. ⛪️

u/credo99. Thank you for the Wright Brothers Flight Propellor Assembly photo postcard. Who knows? Maybe one day you will get that pilot's license!

u/melhen16. Thank you for the pretty olive branches postcard and your overview of the relay race. Love the vintage stamps! 🫒

u/Over_Team_8834 Thank you for the creative handmade gameboard postcard. I would try to play, but my eyes don't focus as well in the evening. 👀

u/rebeiraf. Thank you for the colorful Earth Day postcard and all the waste-reducing tips. ♻️

u/rennbrig Thank you for the delicate little martini card and your kind words.

u/Sneakerlambs. Thank you for The Onion postcard. Great decoration and vintage stamps! 🧅

u/snootsbooper. Thank you for the cool mushroom postcard. Best wishes to you, too!

u/Stephkempf X2 Thank you for the vintage Mrs.K's Toll House photo postcard. I wonder if the restaurant still exists?

Also, thank you for the beautiful Mother's Day card (and recipe) with its faith-based message. Perfect! 🙏

u/West_Tell1591 X2 Thank you for the pretty floral postcard and the equally pretty Mary Cassat art print postcard. You included some very interesting facts related to the postcards.