This colourful card came my way from Elena. She wrote a very short note on the back too.
She wrote:
Hi, Helen! My name is Elena, I'm from Russia.
And Japan is an unreal world....probably?!..
Showing posts with label 2019/03. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2019/03. Show all posts
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Russia - Tea
March 22, 2019
This colourful card came my way from Elena. She wrote a very short note on the back too.
She wrote:
Hi, Helen! My name is Elena, I'm from Russia.
And Japan is an unreal world....probably?!..
This colourful card came my way from Elena. She wrote a very short note on the back too.
She wrote:
Hi, Helen! My name is Elena, I'm from Russia.
And Japan is an unreal world....probably?!..
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Portugal - Crafts
Mar 22, 2019
Ana sent this card from Portugal way back in March. Apologies but April and May have been crazy busy months so I didn't update this blog.
Ana wrote;
Hello, my name is Ana, and I live in Portugal, my country is small, but cozy, has good food, good beaches, good climate.
Have a good week
Ana
I'm not sure what they are doing, but it looks like needlepoint.
This is an interesting stamp, I'm not sure what it is about!
Ana sent this card from Portugal way back in March. Apologies but April and May have been crazy busy months so I didn't update this blog.
Ana wrote;
Hello, my name is Ana, and I live in Portugal, my country is small, but cozy, has good food, good beaches, good climate.
Have a good week
Ana
I'm not sure what they are doing, but it looks like needlepoint.
Friday, 26 April 2019
Germany
March 18, 2019
This card arrived in an envelope with a bunch of "stuff" that I don't know why the sender sent them to me! There was no reason given and when I asked for an explanation of what they are I didn't get one. So, it's a mystery.
Tini wrote in all caps;
Hi Helen,
Greetings from the beautiful old hanseatic town of Stralsund. In our city about 57000 people live. My home town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All the best
=28-02-2019 = Tini
This card arrived in an envelope with a bunch of "stuff" that I don't know why the sender sent them to me! There was no reason given and when I asked for an explanation of what they are I didn't get one. So, it's a mystery.
Tini wrote in all caps;
Hi Helen,
Greetings from the beautiful old hanseatic town of Stralsund. In our city about 57000 people live. My home town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All the best
=28-02-2019 = Tini
The "stuff" that Tini sent. I'll pass the stamps on to a friend but the sports cards? No idea what they are for.
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Germany - Food & Drink
March 18, 2019
Birgit sent this card from Germany with a little note about herself. I like personalized notes so this was nice to receive.
She wrote;
Hello,
I live in a small town in Sauerland (Germany). I like music, doing arts and crafts and traveling.
My dream destination is the North Pole.
Best wishes Birgit
"Happy Postcrossing"
Birgit sent this card from Germany with a little note about herself. I like personalized notes so this was nice to receive.
She wrote;
Hello,
I live in a small town in Sauerland (Germany). I like music, doing arts and crafts and traveling.
My dream destination is the North Pole.
Best wishes Birgit
"Happy Postcrossing"
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| Joseph Mansfeld (1819-94) Stillleben mit einer Flasche Champagner 1882 (Still Life with a bottle of champagne) |
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Germany - Food
March 18, 2019
This was an odd card to receive as it has a child on it and I have specifically asked NOT to receive cards with children on it. The sender sent it as it has food on it, but didn't explain why they ignored the other part of my request!
Fati wrote,
Since you like food, I send you my grandson Raphael enjoying his favorite meal with gusto for his birthday : "Psaghetti" :-)
I can imagine how life is different in Japan. Do you cope well? I live part time in Germany and the other part in Dubai.
Fati
I do wonder if his parents know that his grandmother is sending pictures of their child all over the world?!
This was an odd card to receive as it has a child on it and I have specifically asked NOT to receive cards with children on it. The sender sent it as it has food on it, but didn't explain why they ignored the other part of my request!
Fati wrote,
Since you like food, I send you my grandson Raphael enjoying his favorite meal with gusto for his birthday : "Psaghetti" :-)
I can imagine how life is different in Japan. Do you cope well? I live part time in Germany and the other part in Dubai.
Fati
Monday, 15 April 2019
Bulgaria
March 16, 2019
On my profile, I ask people to send pictures of things they like and to explain why they like it. Very few people ever take up the challenge (I wish more would!) but Irina in Bulgaria did. She wrote a lovely bit about the card and it really made my day.
She wrote,
Dear Helen, for your collection I've chosen this card because I like this pottery a lot! It's rather heavy though and I only buy plates sometimes - I like different cups and plates on my table - so I stopped buying sets long ago :) I'm originally Russian, live in Sofia, fond of art & my two grown ups.
Lots of best wishes!
IRINA :)
Knowing that Irina likes this pottery makes it an even nicer card in my view. Thanks so much :-)
I like the stamp too. I don't receive a lot of cards from Bulgaria so this was a lovely Postcrossing.
On my profile, I ask people to send pictures of things they like and to explain why they like it. Very few people ever take up the challenge (I wish more would!) but Irina in Bulgaria did. She wrote a lovely bit about the card and it really made my day.
She wrote,
Dear Helen, for your collection I've chosen this card because I like this pottery a lot! It's rather heavy though and I only buy plates sometimes - I like different cups and plates on my table - so I stopped buying sets long ago :) I'm originally Russian, live in Sofia, fond of art & my two grown ups.
Lots of best wishes!
IRINA :)
Knowing that Irina likes this pottery makes it an even nicer card in my view. Thanks so much :-)
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Friday, 5 April 2019
United States - Art/Books
March 14, 2019
This beautiful card came from Diane in New York State. She wrote a very inquisitive note on the back of the card, which didn't strike me as being friendly. Perhaps I'm wrong.
She wrote,
Hello Helen-my name is Diane. I live just north of Syracuse, N.Y. My first thought after reading your bio was - do you go home to Canada regulary? Do you miss where you grew up? Has your family come to Japan. And lastly - why have you not made the effort to learn the language with living there so long? I live with my husband of 341/2 years and our dog & cat. Our son (30) and daughter (26) are both married & live in Buffalo, N.Y. It's winter here. We average 125 inches of snow each year & are well on our way to that Mark and perhaps more!
Diane
This beautiful card came from Diane in New York State. She wrote a very inquisitive note on the back of the card, which didn't strike me as being friendly. Perhaps I'm wrong.
She wrote,
Hello Helen-my name is Diane. I live just north of Syracuse, N.Y. My first thought after reading your bio was - do you go home to Canada regulary? Do you miss where you grew up? Has your family come to Japan. And lastly - why have you not made the effort to learn the language with living there so long? I live with my husband of 341/2 years and our dog & cat. Our son (30) and daughter (26) are both married & live in Buffalo, N.Y. It's winter here. We average 125 inches of snow each year & are well on our way to that Mark and perhaps more!
Diane
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| The Reading Woman II Eastman Johnson(American, 1824-1906) The Little Convalescent, about 1873-1879 |
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Germany - Movie Related
March 13, 2019
This card arrived on a rainy day and for some reason, the postal worker must have carried the card uncovered to our mail slot. The back of the card is all streaky and the ink is very blurry. It's quite hard to read, so please forgive me if I don't transcribe it correctly.
Manon wrote,
Guias de!
...so we said in Bavarial Germany for a Hello! I'm Manon 48 years old and I live by Munich. Gumving is a surge City with 41,000 People.
Best wishes!
Manon
This card arrived on a rainy day and for some reason, the postal worker must have carried the card uncovered to our mail slot. The back of the card is all streaky and the ink is very blurry. It's quite hard to read, so please forgive me if I don't transcribe it correctly.
Manon wrote,
Guias de!
...so we said in Bavarial Germany for a Hello! I'm Manon 48 years old and I live by Munich. Gumving is a surge City with 41,000 People.
Best wishes!
Manon
Quite an interesting stamp. I don't think I've seen the red one before. I think it shows the story of The Valiant Little Tailor.
Friday, 29 March 2019
Russia - Tea
March 12, 2019
Interesting stamp on the left, the flower one is a sticker and the other stamps are fairly ordinary.
This card came from Tanya in Russia. She wrote a few nice words on the back of her card.
She said,
Hello, Helen!
My name is Tanya! I regularly live between Tver and Moscow. The train ride is surprisingly pleasant. I love reading and discovering new things in daily life. I know that our world is getting better and better, every day a little bit, because of you and me. 😃
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Interesting stamp on the left, the flower one is a sticker and the other stamps are fairly ordinary.
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Germany
March 11, 2019
This card came from Gisa in Germany. She wrote a little note on the back and was friendly. Yay!
She wrote;
Hello!
My name is Gisa and I am 22 years old. I recently finished studying social work, that is why I love postcards with quotes on them. Also you can see a bit of German. This one says,"A house only stands on good groundwork!"
Gisa
This is the first time I've received this German stamp, but have since gotten in a few times.
This card came from Gisa in Germany. She wrote a little note on the back and was friendly. Yay!
She wrote;
Hello!
My name is Gisa and I am 22 years old. I recently finished studying social work, that is why I love postcards with quotes on them. Also you can see a bit of German. This one says,"A house only stands on good groundwork!"
Gisa
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| A house only stands on good groundwork. |
Friday, 15 March 2019
Netherlands - Movie Card
March 9, 2019
This card was the first card to arrive in my mailbox for ages! I wasn't able to send many in either January or February, so nothing arrived.
Mily wrote;
Hi Helen.
I remember seeing this 1997 movie, with Leonardo DiCaprio. The film as well as Leonardo, became a big hype in my country.
Mily
I saw this film in 1997 I believe, in Sendai with a co-worker and his family. I didn't like it that much. I thought it was too over the top. I haven't watched it in ages, maybe I should give it another chance.
Thanks for the card!
This card was the first card to arrive in my mailbox for ages! I wasn't able to send many in either January or February, so nothing arrived.
Mily wrote;
Hi Helen.
I remember seeing this 1997 movie, with Leonardo DiCaprio. The film as well as Leonardo, became a big hype in my country.
Mily
I saw this film in 1997 I believe, in Sendai with a co-worker and his family. I didn't like it that much. I thought it was too over the top. I haven't watched it in ages, maybe I should give it another chance.
Thanks for the card!
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