"Sharon and Everyone, I apologize but I am going to withdraw from the birthday swap.  I have found I am just too busy to do an adequate job.  I wish you all good fortune and fun! Judith DeMilo Brown"

"Sharon, Thanks for putting this together.  I am really excited about the international nature of the exchange we will have this year! Judith "

"I did that yesterday."

"Patricia, Your puffin has arrived!  How really fun!  Since puffins are North Atlantic birds they live off the coast of both of our homes.  I love that connection.  Here is a picture of it. Here is a hint about the theme I…"

"Hmm.... more than I committed to but it is not a HUGE number.  And I might be better at staying involved if the swap is more often.  On the other hand, it is less likely that I will personalize each ATC rather than just make a huge batch…"

"Wonderful, Patricia! I thought of you and feathers all week last week as I was traveling.  At home I have feathers from  turkeys I had thought about using on the ATC since November is our Thanksgiving holiday month and turkey is the…"

"Sounds like fun.  I am wiling to participate.   Judith"

"Okay "mother,"  I am new to this swapping group, what are the rules?"

"Count me in for November.  I love the idea of feathers."