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Swap Coordinator:	BetsyPreston (contact)
Swap categories:	Miscellaneous Postcards
Number of people in swap:	7
Location:	International
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:	4.80
Last day to signup/drop:	April 30, 2011
Date items must be sent by:	May 9, 2011
Number of swap partners:	3
Description:
Have you ever seen a vintage postcard with a holiday greeting typewritten on the back? Who brings a TYPEWRITER on VACATION? For this swap you will type a message on the back of a postcard for each of three partners. They do not all have to be the same. The postcards and the messages are "sender's choice". You MUST use a typewriter (no special computer fonts), even for your signature and the addresses. Postcard must be sent naked - no envelope. Be sure to include the name of the swap.

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papercaper 04/24/2011 #

Brilliant! Favourite swap idea of all time. I think I really mean that, too! :)

papercaper 04/24/2011 #

P.S. In answer to your question, writers, among others, I'm sure, took their typewriters on holiday, and it's possible they were available for hire (or for free) at the hotel.

Swan 04/24/2011 #

We take our laptops on vacation, why wouldn't they have taken their typewriters? There were portable ones.

papercaper 04/24/2011 #

And people were used to lifting heavier stuff back then. They didn't have all our modern crap made of lightweight plastics back then. Their crap was made of metal and/or wood, and they had much less of it!

Cityclicker 04/25/2011 #

I hope ad cards are okay, because that's all I have at the moment. Nothing obnoxious though, the only telling it's an ad card is a small logo on the back.

Cityclicker 04/25/2011 #

On second thought, I'll have to drop this. I've got to use up my cheaply acquired old tiny value stamps, and I won't be able to fit enough onto a postcard.

FiWebster 04/25/2011 #

I would like to do this swap, but I've got a problem in that my typewriter's platen is old & while it can handle stationery, if I'm careful, it tends to get...oh never mind, it's too complicated to explain. I'll just join the swap & trust that my partners will be tolerant of some erratic line spacings & suchlike old typewriter problems...=laugh=

theanswerisseven 04/26/2011 #

Can the PC be handmade or does it need to be store bought?

BetsyPreston 04/26/2011 #

Postcards are "sender's choice". Handmade, store bought, ad cards - all okay. But they MUST include a type-written message, signature, and addresses.

eepy 04/28/2011 #

Great idea for a swap, Betsy! Love your Profile!

MissPaula 05/ 2/2011 #

This swap has attracted some wonderful swappers! @melusina .....Your vintage machine will only add to the character of this swap! I'm going to go type now.........= )

trollop 05/ 5/2011 #

Wow I just finished! That was harder than I remembered. I hope no one minds a little vintage charm!

BetsyPreston 05/23/2011 #

Everyone has sent, and I had a lot of fun. Got some great cards. I hope everyone else had a good time, too. Thanks for joining!

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