PostJul 24, 2008#121
Since I've joined in a few exchanges guess I best post here. I'm very down to earth and easily thrilled with simple things.
Food: Just about anything, love to cook and love new recipes. I use a lot of herbs and spices in my cooking. Don't eat a lot of snacks, no chips, pretzles, nothing crunchy. I love to try different regional honeys!
candy: Chocolate![]()
, peppermint or other mint gum, good caramels. Do not like gummy candies, red licorice, jelly beans, gumdrops etc.
drinks: tea loose or bagged, coffee, hot cocoa (especially individual packs to take to the office)
colors: earth tones, greens, browns, yellow, plum
music: classic rock, new age, jazz, classical
scent: lavender, lemon, rose geranium, spicy, honeysuckle, tuberrose, bamboo, tea, herbal, vetiver, patchouli, some sugar cookie and other baking scents in candles
playthings: anything pug related![]()
, anything garden/botanical related, garden seeds, pottery, kitchen gadgets, candles, handmade soaps, lotions, potions etc, notecards/stationary, BC labels, fairies, blank journals, hummingbirds, sea glass and small pretty stones, tote bags (love the colorful ones stores are now selling with their own logos for a buck or two at the check out lanes!), colored glass bottles. Little odd things for on my desk to play with when I get bored or frustrated at work.
hobbies: reading (duh), my dogs, pugs in general, gardening, cooking, herbs, birding, I collect pottery(mugs, pots, odds and ends) and tea related items (pots, infusers, tins etc).
Favorite genres of books: mystery/thriller, armchair travel, cookbooks(especially ethnic or baking books) and books about food/cooking in general, non-fiction, gardening/herbals, popular fiction, current event fiction/non-fiction, animals, nature, health/healing
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes?
Do not like lapsang soochong or other "smokey" teas, do not wear earrings or bracelets, do not usually read romances or science fiction/fantasy. Do not like candies that stick to my teeth or are gooey (except for caramels)
Do you have:
A Significant Other: My soulmate, lover and best friend, Greg. He is a former biker/hippie/love child, very down to earth and spiritual. He's a stamp collector, and his interests pretty well match mine except that he is not much of a reader.
Children: only the furry ones, thank god!
Pets: Max our 11 year old lab/shepard/collie mix and Rocco our 4 1/2 year old pug
Book Wishlist: http://www.bookcrossing.com/wishlist/oi-reader/
Other: I try to be as organic/green as possible in my life, and love things people make themselves. I am NOT crafty as a rule, but have recently started making a mosiac birdbath and am looking for additional sea glass and small stones. Also I have dabbled in paper arts, specifically note cards and bookmarks made with dried flowers/herbs from the garden. I collect colored glass , especially bottles, and have a fondness for tote bags with obscure logos. Small handmade things thrill me, and I love getting suprises in the mail
Greg is a stamp collector and would love postcards from around the world.
I am officially a breast cancer fighter/survivor. Any small token of the power of pink from other regions of the US and worldwide would be appreciated.
Food: Just about anything, love to cook and love new recipes. I use a lot of herbs and spices in my cooking. Don't eat a lot of snacks, no chips, pretzles, nothing crunchy. I love to try different regional honeys!
candy: Chocolate
, peppermint or other mint gum, good caramels. Do not like gummy candies, red licorice, jelly beans, gumdrops etc.drinks: tea loose or bagged, coffee, hot cocoa (especially individual packs to take to the office)
colors: earth tones, greens, browns, yellow, plum
music: classic rock, new age, jazz, classical
scent: lavender, lemon, rose geranium, spicy, honeysuckle, tuberrose, bamboo, tea, herbal, vetiver, patchouli, some sugar cookie and other baking scents in candles
playthings: anything pug related
, anything garden/botanical related, garden seeds, pottery, kitchen gadgets, candles, handmade soaps, lotions, potions etc, notecards/stationary, BC labels, fairies, blank journals, hummingbirds, sea glass and small pretty stones, tote bags (love the colorful ones stores are now selling with their own logos for a buck or two at the check out lanes!), colored glass bottles. Little odd things for on my desk to play with when I get bored or frustrated at work.hobbies: reading (duh), my dogs, pugs in general, gardening, cooking, herbs, birding, I collect pottery(mugs, pots, odds and ends) and tea related items (pots, infusers, tins etc).
Favorite genres of books: mystery/thriller, armchair travel, cookbooks(especially ethnic or baking books) and books about food/cooking in general, non-fiction, gardening/herbals, popular fiction, current event fiction/non-fiction, animals, nature, health/healing
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes?
Do not like lapsang soochong or other "smokey" teas, do not wear earrings or bracelets, do not usually read romances or science fiction/fantasy. Do not like candies that stick to my teeth or are gooey (except for caramels)
Do you have:
A Significant Other: My soulmate, lover and best friend, Greg. He is a former biker/hippie/love child, very down to earth and spiritual. He's a stamp collector, and his interests pretty well match mine except that he is not much of a reader.
Children: only the furry ones, thank god!
Pets: Max our 11 year old lab/shepard/collie mix and Rocco our 4 1/2 year old pug
Book Wishlist: http://www.bookcrossing.com/wishlist/oi-reader/
Other: I try to be as organic/green as possible in my life, and love things people make themselves. I am NOT crafty as a rule, but have recently started making a mosiac birdbath and am looking for additional sea glass and small stones. Also I have dabbled in paper arts, specifically note cards and bookmarks made with dried flowers/herbs from the garden. I collect colored glass , especially bottles, and have a fondness for tote bags with obscure logos. Small handmade things thrill me, and I love getting suprises in the mail
Greg is a stamp collector and would love postcards from around the world. I am officially a breast cancer fighter/survivor. Any small token of the power of pink from other regions of the US and worldwide would be appreciated.
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I'm really pleased with anything I receive, but here are a few pointers.
Food: I've been vegetarian for the last 35 years, so nothing derived from animals. I am however happy with dairy ingredients
Candy: I prefer chocolate to candy, with the exception of toffee / fudge. No jelly based sweets
Drinks: Love coffee, like hot chocolate, okay with tea
Colours: anything but acid brights. Love purple!
Music: anything except R&B, hiphop, heavy rock
Scent: anything but rose
Playthings: stationery, candles, anything hallowe'en / christmas
Hobbies: scrapbooking, reading, gardening, cooking
Favourite genres of books: anything except sci-fi or fantasy
Allergies: I can't wear earrings
Do you have:
A significant other: Doug, my soulmate! We've been together since I was 14, married for 24 years
Children: three sons, aged 27, 23 and 20
Pets: Tink, our 13 year old St Bernard, Sam, our cat
Book wishlist: working on it, it's on my bookcrossing shelf
Food: I've been vegetarian for the last 35 years, so nothing derived from animals. I am however happy with dairy ingredients
Candy: I prefer chocolate to candy, with the exception of toffee / fudge. No jelly based sweets
Drinks: Love coffee, like hot chocolate, okay with tea
Colours: anything but acid brights. Love purple!
Music: anything except R&B, hiphop, heavy rock
Scent: anything but rose
Playthings: stationery, candles, anything hallowe'en / christmas
Hobbies: scrapbooking, reading, gardening, cooking
Favourite genres of books: anything except sci-fi or fantasy
Allergies: I can't wear earrings
Do you have:
A significant other: Doug, my soulmate! We've been together since I was 14, married for 24 years
Children: three sons, aged 27, 23 and 20
Pets: Tink, our 13 year old St Bernard, Sam, our cat
Book wishlist: working on it, it's on my bookcrossing shelf
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Since I joined my first exchange earlier, I'd better post here as well. I'm more than happy to receive anything though, any post that isn't a bill is always good! 
Food: I cook a lot, so anything is welcome. I love discovering new recipes as well.
Candy: I prefer chocolate, but nothing with nuts in (I'm not allergic, just dislike them). I'm not fond of Hersheys things either.
Drinks: I don't drink tea at all and very rarely drink coffee. I love hot chocolate though.
Colors: Purple, dark blues, blacks.
Music: Indie rock, 80s pop and britpop. REM are my absolute favourite.
Playthings & hobbies: Apart from reading, I knit, bake and love puzzles, sudoku in particular. I watch a bit of tv as well, mostly American drama (CSI, Bones, Blue Bloods, Glee, for example). Big fan of Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert as well
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? - no allergies, just a dislike of nuts
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: husband, Duncan
Children: 2 daughters - 5yrs old and 14mths old.
Pets: no
Book Wishlist: the wishlist on my bc profile is up to date. I'm happy to read anything though (except romance/chick lit). Mystery/Thrillers, history and travel are big favourites. I also have an amazon wishlist under the name Michelle Lincoln
Think that covers it!
Food: I cook a lot, so anything is welcome. I love discovering new recipes as well.
Candy: I prefer chocolate, but nothing with nuts in (I'm not allergic, just dislike them). I'm not fond of Hersheys things either.
Drinks: I don't drink tea at all and very rarely drink coffee. I love hot chocolate though.
Colors: Purple, dark blues, blacks.
Music: Indie rock, 80s pop and britpop. REM are my absolute favourite.
Playthings & hobbies: Apart from reading, I knit, bake and love puzzles, sudoku in particular. I watch a bit of tv as well, mostly American drama (CSI, Bones, Blue Bloods, Glee, for example). Big fan of Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert as well
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? - no allergies, just a dislike of nuts
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: husband, Duncan
Children: 2 daughters - 5yrs old and 14mths old.
Pets: no
Book Wishlist: the wishlist on my bc profile is up to date. I'm happy to read anything though (except romance/chick lit). Mystery/Thrillers, history and travel are big favourites. I also have an amazon wishlist under the name Michelle Lincoln
Think that covers it!
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Thought it was time to revamp my favouritesLemonitsa wrote:me, too, a little....Amberkatze wrote: Changed a few things on my favourites if anyone is interested.![]()
Just realized I needed to update this for the Birthday exchange. 
watch this space ... (as in check back either this evening or tomorrow morning. ) *eep*
watch this space ... (as in check back either this evening or tomorrow morning. ) *eep* Food: - Mediterranean especially Moroccan and Italian but yuk to seafood.... and since it is Christmas time mince tarts, plum pudding and Christmas cake now that's yummy! 
Candy: - only 80% dark chocolate and Christmas yummies (see above) and it can take me weeks to eat a whole block chocolate, I really prefer savoury snacks
Colors: - all colours
Music: - from classical to latest pop but not hiphop, rap or heavy metal
Scent: - freshly ground coffee, the air as dawn breaks or just after a thunderstorm, perfume well as an aromatherapist I tend to use my own blends
Playthings: - well......my remote to my TV and DVD player, to have totally control of the remote is heaven
Hobbies: - reading, movies, watching good quality drama and comedy TV shows, listening to music, 'off site meetings' or 'networking' ie coffeeing, chatting to old and new friends, travelling, having discussions with my niece, going to art galleries especially if there is a good cafe
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? - nothing really, but dislikes strong fanatical ideas, strong bad language; shouldn't drink red wine but what can an good Aussie do but partake now and then
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: who?
Children: what!
Pets: yes Max, my child substitute!
Book Wishlist: check out my BC wishlist
Candy: - only 80% dark chocolate and Christmas yummies (see above) and it can take me weeks to eat a whole block chocolate, I really prefer savoury snacks
Colors: - all colours
Music: - from classical to latest pop but not hiphop, rap or heavy metal
Scent: - freshly ground coffee, the air as dawn breaks or just after a thunderstorm, perfume well as an aromatherapist I tend to use my own blends
Playthings: - well......my remote to my TV and DVD player, to have totally control of the remote is heaven
Hobbies: - reading, movies, watching good quality drama and comedy TV shows, listening to music, 'off site meetings' or 'networking' ie coffeeing, chatting to old and new friends, travelling, having discussions with my niece, going to art galleries especially if there is a good cafe
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? - nothing really, but dislikes strong fanatical ideas, strong bad language; shouldn't drink red wine but what can an good Aussie do but partake now and then
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: who?
Children: what!
Pets: yes Max, my child substitute!
Book Wishlist: check out my BC wishlist
Food: I like trying new things, Asian is a current favourite
Candy: YES please.
Colors: Blues, purples....most colours, not so much into yellows or oranges
Music: Folk, country
Scent: Not flowery. I like vanilla, fresh cut grass, approaching rain
Playthings: candles, notecards, pens, stickers for the children I work with
Hobbies: reading, receiving and writing snail mail, walking on the beach, travelling
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? No, but I'm not into teas
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: Chris for 31 years
Children: Jayden 17, Katherine 20 and grandson Brandon 18 months
Pets: no
Book Wishlist: My BC wishlist is up to date
Food: Brazilian food, which means black beans, rice, cassava flour, chopped Chinese broccoli and meat. Don't eat fish at all and I can smell it from a long distance.
Candy: No candies for me, I'm pre-diabetic. Sugar free is ok, but I avoid it as well.
Colors: Blue
Music: I have a good collection of Brazilian music, but I also love Chet Baker, Nina Simone, Madeleine Peyroux, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), Buena Vista Social Club, Pink Floyd, Dave Matthew's Band, Jack Johnson, Placebo, Muse and many more that I can't remember now...hehehe
Scent: vanilla and coffee
Playthings: stationery, candles, cows ( I collect cow things).
Hobbies: besides reading, I love photography. I'm addicted to shooting pictures, especially portrait of my friends. I love to play volleyball as well and I'm trying to learn some paper crafting.
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? Allergy to insect bite. Dislike sweet and salt together in a dish.
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: My husband. We met almost 3 years ago. We started to date 1 week after we met and moved in together 2 months later (yeah, I know that it sounds a little bit sudden). We got married in September 2007, 1 year and 3 months ago.
Children: No kids
Pets: A golden retriever named Larry who lives in Brazil.
Book Wishlist: the wishlist on My BC profile is up to date, I'm constantly working on it. I read almost enything. I just don't like Chick lit and autobiography/memoir.
Candy: No candies for me, I'm pre-diabetic. Sugar free is ok, but I avoid it as well.
Colors: Blue
Music: I have a good collection of Brazilian music, but I also love Chet Baker, Nina Simone, Madeleine Peyroux, Beth Gibbons (Portishead), Buena Vista Social Club, Pink Floyd, Dave Matthew's Band, Jack Johnson, Placebo, Muse and many more that I can't remember now...hehehe
Scent: vanilla and coffee
Playthings: stationery, candles, cows ( I collect cow things).
Hobbies: besides reading, I love photography. I'm addicted to shooting pictures, especially portrait of my friends. I love to play volleyball as well and I'm trying to learn some paper crafting.
Any allergies that we should know about or strong dislikes? Allergy to insect bite. Dislike sweet and salt together in a dish.
Do you have a/any :
Significant other: My husband. We met almost 3 years ago. We started to date 1 week after we met and moved in together 2 months later (yeah, I know that it sounds a little bit sudden). We got married in September 2007, 1 year and 3 months ago.
Children: No kids
Pets: A golden retriever named Larry who lives in Brazil.
Book Wishlist: the wishlist on My BC profile is up to date, I'm constantly working on it. I read almost enything. I just don't like Chick lit and autobiography/memoir.