Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Discussion Forums - Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK)

Topic: Fifty Nifty United States Patriotic Swap - Mailing and Receiving

Club rule - Please, if you cannot be courteous and respectful, do not post in this forum.
Page:   Unlock Forum posting with Annual Membership.
kss avatar
Kathy (kss) -
Standard Member medalFriend of PBS-Silver medalPBS Cruise Attendee medal10th Anniversary PBS Cruise Attendee medal
Date Posted: 6/23/2025 12:04 PM ET
Member Since: 5/30/2006
Posts: 8,830
Back To Top

Towana sent me a flag Fanny pack, small table cover covered in bikes and balloons, 2 small flags, some shoe charms, a note pad and some necklace beads. This was fun. Thanks. 

olieann avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/24/2025 9:55 AM ET
Member Since: 8/19/2010
Posts: 144
Back To Top

Melanie

Shipped your box out today.
9434 6301 0935 5058 5205 70

hoping it will arrive this week since we live so close....

EDIT, Should arrive friday....



Last Edited on: 6/25/25 10:55 AM ET - Total times edited: 1
conniej76 avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/24/2025 5:36 PM ET
Member Since: 3/29/2009
Posts: 4,317
Back To Top

Hi! I sent out Jeanne's package today. Should come by Fri or so.

Tracking info:

9505 5136 3467 5175 6229 52

Enjoy! :)

 

Generic Profile avatar
Limited Member medal
Date Posted: 6/24/2025 7:08 PM ET
Member Since: 11/12/2009
Posts: 7,214
Back To Top

I received a nice package from Jeanne - flag table cover, patriotic bracelets, latex balloons, garland, wind spiral, scarf & Dunkin gift card.  Thank you! 

kss avatar
Kathy (kss) -
Standard Member medalFriend of PBS-Silver medalPBS Cruise Attendee medal10th Anniversary PBS Cruise Attendee medal
Date Posted: 6/24/2025 9:17 PM ET
Member Since: 5/30/2006
Posts: 8,830
Back To Top

I did mail to Connie. Typed the wrong name. H she should watch for an Amazon package also. 

IlliniAlum83 avatar
Standard Member medalPBS Cruise Attendee medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 10:16 AM ET
Member Since: 4/28/2009
Posts: 23,859
Back To Top

thanks, Connie. I hope it is here on Friday as I leave for a ten day vacation to Williamsburg  on SAT.

olieann avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 10:53 AM ET
Member Since: 8/19/2010
Posts: 144
Back To Top

Recieved from Patrice,

Small plates and napkins in red white and blue, 

I really needed these for my room, and they are so cute. 

Assortment of big frilly stars, to brighten any party, 

assorted tea bags, i can always use tea, Thank you so much for the lone bag of the strawberry sensation tea, I have had one tucked in my desk drawer wanting so badly to taste it, but I usually add two bags to a cup of tea. Now I can brew it up.... Now the only thing left to decide, do I drink it hot or iced...

My biggest surprise, 

I just love the Koozie you sent, such a simple thing that will make a big impact on me. My fingers are so sensitive to cold temps, it is really hard to hold things cold.  I will really put this to use.

I really love the salt and pepper shakers you sent, STATUE OF LIBERTY and the LIBERTY BELL. I will put these with my small collection of other landmark items I have, They are really beautiful...

You sent a beautiful gift that brightened my day.....

olieann avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 11:02 AM ET
Member Since: 8/19/2010
Posts: 144
Back To Top

Ladies,

I don't know how to keep my sentances from being double spaced.

Can any one help me with this.

I see other post witout the double space. I have looked at all the icons above and there are no options I can see for single space.... Ugh, why am I always the odd one

conniej76 avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 7:28 PM ET
Member Since: 3/29/2009
Posts: 4,317
Back To Top

I did recieve my package today from Kathy. I got a set of 2 American Flag Windsocks. I can't wait to hang them soon after we go through this heat advisory around here...lol.

Thank you so much! :)

goddessani avatar
Standard Member medalMember of the Month medalBook Cover Image Group medalFriend of PBS-Silver medalPBS Blog Contributor medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 10:11 PM ET
Member Since: 7/25/2005
Posts: 33,266
Back To Top

I love reading what everyone has received and it's given me ideas for next time!

 

kss avatar
Kathy (kss) -
Standard Member medalFriend of PBS-Silver medalPBS Cruise Attendee medal10th Anniversary PBS Cruise Attendee medal
Date Posted: 6/25/2025 10:32 PM ET
Member Since: 5/30/2006
Posts: 8,830
Back To Top

Connie glad you liked it. Another package should arrive tomorrow. 

I love these gift swaps. Always fun. 

OlieAnn, sometimes mine double space, sometimes it doesn't. I never know
 

 

txbookhound avatar
Limited Member medal
Date Posted: 6/26/2025 4:52 PM ET
Member Since: 10/11/2005
Posts: 649
Back To Top

I received a gift box that was packed almost to bursting from Olie today - wowsmiley

Here's what was in it: 

A handmade Disney themed magnet in patriotic colors

No fewer than FOUR decorator items, all different

A package of stars and stripes paper napkins

Two sets of electric tealight candles shaped like stars in red and blue

An insulated sipper cup that lights up for cool summer drinks

A set of three ball cap shaped ice cream dishes with spoons like they sell at ball parks

A set of tiny party cups

Some snack cups which would also work for ice cream

Two very festive kitchen towels

AND....  A BOX OF CANDY, all in red, which I am now eating.

WOW! Thanks, Olie. Thanks for the gifts, and thanks for participating in the swap.

Happy 4th to everyone!!!

olieann avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/26/2025 6:31 PM ET
Member Since: 8/19/2010
Posts: 144
Back To Top

Melanie P., I really hope you liked everything, You don't know how tempting it was to pull that tab, I wanted to see how the cup lit up....

I had so much fun making that magnet, it felt good to get back to a little crafting...smiley

txbookhound avatar
Limited Member medal
Date Posted: 6/26/2025 7:11 PM ET
Member Since: 10/11/2005
Posts: 649
Back To Top

The cup lights up when I push a litle button on the bottom. Very cute!  And I liked everthing very much - well done you on the kitchen magnet. 

IlliniAlum83 avatar
Standard Member medalPBS Cruise Attendee medal
Date Posted: 6/26/2025 10:35 PM ET
Member Since: 4/28/2009
Posts: 23,859
Back To Top

Thanks to Towana for the flag card with some glittery flag stickers enclosed.  
 

My friend is going to call AAA tomorrow to find out what 4th of July events are going on in Williamsburg.....I 'm hoping for a parade as well as fireworks. We leave SAT morn, it's a 2 day drive for us. 8 nights there then long drive home again. 

conniej76 avatar
Standard Member medal
Date Posted: 6/27/2025 7:25 PM ET
Member Since: 3/29/2009
Posts: 4,317
Back To Top

I did get my other package today from Kathy.

I got cute fuzzy socks with strawberries on them that are aloe lined. Will be great for the wintertime.  I got a awesome bottle/can coozie with the statue of liberty on it, a pretty star bandana, some Cerave samples and a magmetic cat bookmark! This was so much fun to open. :)

Thank you so much Kathy!!!

Page: