Woodstock peanuts

If anyone has been to carowinds has peanuts pirates been open that’s my families favorite & on instagram I saw it dismantled idk if that means they are getting rid of it or just fixing also has Woodstock been open last year it was mostly closed.

Approach the Appalachian Trail one day, one moment at a time. Besides planning ahead your next food and water resupply, just go with the flow of the Trail. Do not stress or have anxiety about the future and make peace with the past. Be present, have fun, do not have expectations, prioritize getting sufficient sleep, nutrients, and water. Enjoy the journey and trust the process.
You do not have to have it all figured out. You will make adjustments and adapt. You can accelerate this process by being open-minded and learning from others. Everyone you meet knows something you do not.
A great way to approach hiking the Appalachian Trail is to start April 1st-15th at Springer Mountain, Georgia. Skip the Approach Trail and walk 1 mile south from Big Stamp Gap, USFS 42, to get to Springer Mountain. You can get water at a stream 2.7 miles into the Trail that is .1 miles before Stover Creek Shelter. Bring 2-5 days of food to get you 31 miles to Neels Gap where you can resupply again. The Appalachian Trail is a spiritual journey, not a spiritual destination. Enjoy the journey, do not rush it, and do not worry about hitting “X” number of miles every day. If you can, have no deadline except for Baxter State Park (Where Katahdin is located) deadline of October 15th to complete your thru-hike. $1,000 per month is a borderline decent way to describe how expensive completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail is, however, this is all based on one’s material needs and wants.
Be prepared and have efficient and effective gear (shit). Here is the shit I had with me when I finished my thru-hike:
Big 3 Items: Yes-Man (The name of my EMS backpack) Enlightenment Revelation 20 degrees Sleeping Quilt Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepacking Tent with Rainfly, Tarp, and Poles
Random Useful Shit: 1.5L Smart Water Bottle 1L Smart Water Bottle Sawyer Water Filter Jet Boil Fuel for Jet Boil Spork iPhone iPhone charger iPhone Headphones JBL Clip 4 Speaker (Legendary Item) Speaker charger Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Mat Headlamp Batteries for headlamp Extra set of batteries for headlamp Foam Roller (Legendary Item) Toad (My smoking apparatus, Sacred Item) Lighter Toothbrush Toothbrush Holder Toothpaste Chapstick Small hand towel AWOL Guide Journal (Sacred Item) Pen Earplugs (For sleeping) Hand sanitizer Toilet Paper Backpack Cover Contractor Garbage Bag (Backpack Liner) Ziplock bags (No such thing as having too many Ziplock bags) Small scissors Sorting Bag Food Bag
First Aid Kit: KT Tape Neosporin Daily Multivitamin Vitamin I (Ibuprofen) Advil PM (For Sleep) Medicine (cannabis, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocybin) A whole lot of DO NOT FUCK UP
Clothes: Chaco Sandals Short shorts (Hiking) Bills T-shirt (Hiking) JoggeRain Pants (Hiking) Buff (Hiking) Long Johns (Sleeping) Flannel Shirt (Sleeping) Buff (Sleeping) 3 Pairs of Darn Tough Socks Rain jacket Puffy Jacket Winter Hat Gloves
Food: Breakfast- Poptart Brunch- Oatmeal with Peanut Butter + Coffee with Breakfast Essential Dinner- Knorr’s Rice/Mountain House + Ramen with a healthy dose of olive oil Snacks- Granola bars, nature valley bars, peanut butter crackers, snickers, beef jerky, sour patch kids, cereal, cheese, and crackers
My gear list is a good starting point to approach the Appalachian Trail (AT). If you want to add an item not on my list, have a good reason for it. If you do not have an item that is on my list… do not say I did not warn you.
Carry enough food to take you 31 miles (2-5 days) to Neels Gap where you can resupply on food. At Neels Gap resupply with enough food to take you 38 miles (3-5 days) to Mile 69 (Nice) where the Hostel Around the Bend is. Take a zero (Recovery Day) at the hostel and go check out the towns of Clayton and Hiawassee. Neels Gap and Hostel Around the Bend are two great spots to adjust your gear and add/drop shit. These are also two great spots to talk to a lot of dope, genuine people and acquire wisdom for your journey ahead.
"Always be learning, acquiring knowledge, and seeking wisdom with a sense that you are immortal and that you will need much knowledge and wisdom for that long journey ahead. Know that when you are through learning, you are through.” – John Wooden
Last year, I completed a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. About 2 months before I started my thru-hike, I joined the Appalachian Trail Facebook group and Reddit subreddit to help me prepare for my journey.
You drink from the well, you must replenish the well.
I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to share stories, insights, and philosophies that can be objectively understood, and if you choose, subjectively adopted, by either changing your reality or how you perceive it.
A very quick summary on how I found my goofy ass on the Appalachian Trail…
About a year ago, I did not get the job I really wanted…
Coincidentally, I had plans to take psilocybin mushrooms and go on a nature walk with some of my best friends two days after I received the news.
It was during my psychedelic trip on psilocybin mushrooms that I had the epiphany of hiking the Appalachian Trail. My cousin hiked the AT in 2016 and it has been on my mind ever since. I knew that I wanted to hike the AT at some point in my life, and I realized that this was a great opportunity for me to do so. The only reason I could not hike the AT would be whatever bullshit excuse that I could come up with. I called my cousin and told her that I wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail.
She responded, “FUCK YES! Do it.”
Then she gave me three GREAT pieces of wisdom:

1. Do not listen to the haters My cousin warned me that a lot of people will “call you crazy” or “question your decision.” Pay attention to who these people are… there is a good chance they have never done something this dope and adventurous in their life. Do not let these people talk you out of it. If you ask anyone who has done a thru-hike of a long trail, they will tell you that this is a once in a lifetime, amazing opportunity to find your true self and grow. SEND IT
   
2. Last one to Katahdin wins Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a spiritual journey… not a spiritual destination. The journey is where all the personal growth happens. You are doing yourself a huge disservice by rushing the AT. The longer you take, the more opportunities you will have to grow as a human being. This is a once in a lifetime adventure… stop and smell the roses as much as you can. Do not worry about hitting X number of miles every day.
   
3. Skip the Approach Trail There are two ways to get to Springer Mountain: walking 8 miles north up steep stairs on the Approach Trail from Amicalola Falls State Park or walking 1 mile south from Big Stamp Gap, USFS 42. I heard other thru-hikers BITCH AND COMPLAIN ABOUT THE APPROACH TRAIL my entire journey hiking the Appalachian Trail. Skipping the Approach Trail is like avoiding the first pop quiz of a class because you read the syllabus and realized it does not count if you do not answer a single question.
   

Honestly, completing a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail is very simple. 1. Go to Springer Mountain in Georgia 2. Walk north to Mount Katahdin in Maine 3. Climb Mount Katahdin
You do not necessarily need to hike the AT northbound. You could do it southbound or a mixture/flip flop of the two. As someone wise once said… hike your own hike.
I, and most thru-hikers that I met, agreed that three of the most beautiful states of the AT are Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Vermont is a vibe, the Whites in New Hampshire are EPIC, and Maine is the Maine Event. Saving the “best” for last and ending your spiritual journey on Katahdin… is a great way to approach the Appalachian Trail.
Here are two insights that may help you approach the Appalachian Trail:

1. Do not have a deadline The longer you take to complete the Appalachian Trail, the more you will grow as a human being. Remember, it is the journey not the destination. Ideally, the only deadline you should have for completing the AT is October 15th. That is the day Baxter State Park (Where Katahdin is located) recommends you finish by. They usually close the park the week of October 15th-22nd when the weather turns bad. For 2022, the park closed on October 20th. I would give yourself at least 6 months to hike the Appalachian Trail. I think the sweet spot to start your thru-hike at Springer Mountain is April 1st – April 15th. You avoid questionable March weather by waiting until April, but then give yourself 6 months to get your ass to Katahdin. If you need or want more time than 6 months, start sometime in March.
   
2. Have enough money $1,000 per month is a borderline decent way to describe how expensive completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail is. It is not necessarily hard to spend less than that per month, but it is EASY to spend more than that a month. A lot of this is personal preference based on your material wants and needs. I was strict with myself spending money on hostels/hotels but would ball out on food and beer.
   

Picture this situation: it is mid-September and two thru-hikers have 200 miles left to complete their thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail when a HUGE STORM starts to roll in.
Hiker A who has no deadline but October 15th and has enough money, decides to drop 30 bucks and get a bunk at one of the nearby trail hostels. Hiker A spends the day during the storm, resting their body and drinking beers with other thru-hikers from around the world.
Hiker B who has a deadline of September 27th for “X” reason and does not have enough money, decides to hike through the torrential downpour because they are low on time and money. There is no right or wrong option.
Hiker A is not necessarily “smarter” or more “successful” than Hiker B.
Hiker B is not necessarily “stronger” or “grittier” than Hiker A.
Be conscious and aware of the two options for this situation when hiking the AT.
Two Equations that will help you approach the Appalachian Trail:

1. Stress + Rest = Growth

Stress = Stimulus (Physical, mental, spiritual) Example: A hiker physically hikes 17 miles, mentally plans where they will be getting water, and spiritually connects with life throughout the day. It is important to note that stress can be beneficial. I prepared physically for the AT by hiking with my backpack on, running, and yoga (YouTube yoga with Adrienne). I prepared mentally and spiritually for the AT by meditating (I use the app Insight Timer), reading books (The Power of Now, The Practice of Groundedness), and talking to thru-hikers.
Rest = Recovery (Sleep, nutrition, water, stretching) Example: A hiker recovers by stretching, drinking 2 liters of water, eating 1,000 calories at dinner, and getting 9 hours of sleep. If you are aspiring to grow as a human being on the AT, you need to prioritize recovery. Make sure your body is getting sufficient water, calories, and sleep. Be proactive about drinking water, I would slug a bunch of water whenever I was filling up my bottles. Be proactive about consuming enough calories, I would always make sure I had plenty of food to eat every day. Be proactive about getting sleep. I would NEVER set an alarm on the trail and let my body wake up naturally to make sure I was well rested. It was awesome letting my body go into a Circadian rhythm with the sun.
Balance of stress and rest is key for sustainable growth. Too much stress and not enough rest leads to burnout and fatigue. Too much rest and not enough stress leads to complacency and laziness.

1. Happiness = Reality – Expectations

DO NOT HAVE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL.
Being prepared and having expectations are different. Embrace reality and go with the flow.
“Do not fight the Trail. You have to flow with it. Be cooperative with the Trail, neither competitive nor combative.” – Warren Doyle
Here are a few more observations I had on my journey:
Your Big 3 items: backpack, sleeping bag, and tent are like quarterback, left tackle, and pass rusher for an American football team. Do not be afraid to invest in these three, they are worth every penny.
Chaco Sandals are great for the AT as they are a hiking and camp shoe in one. You save weight by only carrying one pair of footwear and they are great for river crossings.
One of the quickest things I learned on the AT is to carry less water. There were only a handful of times on my thru-hike where I would carry more than 2 liters of water. My approach was usually carrying 1.5 liters of water and stopping every few miles to get water. While getting water I would CHUG A SHIT TON of water, smoke, and eat a snack. Stopping for water is a great way to break up your day hiking and keep you fresh.
I did not bring a portable charger for my phone. I was fine with just a normal charger as I was able to charge my phone at a hostel/grocery store/random place every few days when I resupplied for food. Not having a portable charger forced me to use my phone strategically, which led me to detoxing from my phone and making me more present. The only time I used my phone was for navigation using FarOut and bumpin on the aux at campfires and shelters using Spotify. About once a week I would turn my phone on and text my mom that I was alive and well.
100% get FarOut and buy and download all the maps offline. It costs ~60 bucks for all the maps, get that shit.
A friend I met on the AT, Walmart, told me he listens to “The Long Walk” every time he gets to Maine on the trail (He just finished his 4th thru-hike). I downloaded it on Audible and listened to it while hiking through Maine. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS. Trust me on this. If you have not read/listened to “The Long Walk” by Richard Bachman (pseudonym of Steven King), listen/read it while hiking through Maine. THAT SHIT IS WILD
I also listened to Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey on audible. I really enjoyed listening to McConaughey’s voice talking about his story and his perspective on life.
As a male thru-hiker, I generally had a harder time hitching rides into town than female thru-hikers. If I had to hitch a ride into town and there was not a female thru-hiker nearby, I would throw on my flannel shirt to make myself look more ~presentable~
When it was not cold out, I would use my puffy jacket at my pillow. When it was cold and I wore my puffy jacket to bed, I would stuff my hiking clothes into my one sorting bag and use that as a pillow.
I had a contractor garbage bag lining the inside of my backpack. In between the contractor garbage bag and the backpack is where I would keep my tent, rainfly, and tarp. This was very useful when packing up a wet tent in the morning as you could just throw it in your backpack and not worry about it getting any of your other shit wet.
Take pictures of the people you are with. You will miss and remember the people way more than the views.
Playing the Fallout video games helped me approach the Appalachian Trail as it helped me treat the AT like a game. My perspective was that getting to Katahdin was my “Main Quest” and I could do any “Side Quest” I wanted too. I could level up skills and attributes that I wanted to get better at. I was exploring new locations on the map. I added companions. My iPhone was my Pip-Boy. I could add and drop items of gear. The Fallout Radio playlist on Spotify hit different on the AT. Treat the Appalachian Trail like a game and play it however you want too.
My favorite hostels I stayed at on the Trail were the Hostel Around the Bend, Kincora, Woodshole, Small Axe Farms, the Yellow Deli, Maine Roadhouse, and Shaws.
Name your backpack, it deserves respect.
Start off every day on the AT by saying “GOOD MORNING APPALACHIAN TRAIL!”
Trail Days, an annual AT festival, takes place on May 19 – May 21 in Damascus, Virginia which is mile 470 of the Appalachian Trail. The community and energy at this festival cannot be describe with words in the English language. I highly recommend going, or at least stopping by and checking it out. “Hiking into Trail Days” while hiking the AT is a LEGENDARY MOVE.
If you need a shuttle driver to get you to Springer Mountain, I used Ron.. he is the fricken man! His number is 706-669-0919
If I had 50ish miles in between two food resupplies, I would get food for 3 dinners and 4 days of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I estimated that I would get to the next food resupply at night of the third day or sometime before dinner on the 4th day. Based on looking at FarOut and talking to other thru-hikers, I would make “loose plans.” Here are a few examples: • There is a shelter where I can order pizza at in 33 miles, not a bad idea to spend tomorrow night there. • Tomorrow there are Trail Angels handing out Trail Magic 7 miles from where I am. So I am going to have a quick morning and rip it 7 miles and then take a long siesta at the Trail Magic stop • I am 21 miles from Woodshole. Tomorrow I am going to get an early start and end my day at Woodshole and then take a zero the day after.
I journaled every day on the AT. I am very happy with my past Self for recording my adventure as I can now look back at it for the rest of my life. You are doing yourself a disservice by not journaling your ideas, thoughts, and observations as you grow as a human being on the AT. You will not remember every unique idea and thought you have so it is important to be able to record them somewhere. I did not use my phone for a journal as I prefer to write in a tangible notebook as I find it very therapeutic and meditative. I also was trying to detox as much as possible from my phone and get quality sleep (Phone before bed is bad for sleep). A lot of the stories, insights, and philosophies in this post come from my journal.
It does not take one day to complete a thru-hike, do not let one day take you off.
Approach the Appalachian Trail one day, one moment at a time. Besides planning ahead your next food and water resupply, just go with the flow of the Trail. Do not stress or have anxiety about the future and make peace with the past. Be present, have fun, do not have expectations, prioritize getting sufficient sleep, nutrients, and water. Enjoy the journey and trust the process.
I am going to finish my TED Talk by sharing some wisdom that I acquired from others on my journey of the Appalachian Trail…
“If you are gonna shit yourself, do it in loaner clothes” – Walmart “Last one to Katahdin wins.” – Terrible Lizard “A flannel shirt makes it a ton easier to get a hitch into town. People trust a man in a button down, no matter how smelly.” – Trashman “Guilt and regret kill many a man before their time. Get off the ride. You are the author of the book of your life. Turn the page.” – McConaughey “We are all out here for the same reason, just different circumstances.” – Woodstock “I fucking love hiking.” – Smee “Do not pay for anything.” – Hot Minute “Worrying is punishing yourself for something that has not happen yet.” – Walmart “I’d rather lose money havin fun than make money being bored.” – McConaughey “Any game looks straight if everyone is being cheated at once.” – The Long Walk “There are good people, and good people in pain.” – Mr. Sauvageau “Ayyy-ayyy-ayyy smoke weed every day.” – Treble “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Coach “Wealth is not one who has it, but one who enjoys it.” – Benjamin Franklin “Gather as much information as possible, from as many perspectives as possible. Filter and internalize it.” – Bob Peoples “Grams = Ounces. Ounces = Pounds. Pounds = Pain.” – Walmart “The fastest hikers on Trail are the cigarette smokers when they are out of cigarettes.” – Terrible Lizard “Do not blame your discomfort or depression on the Trail or the weather but look at yourself for not being able to adapt.” – Warren Doyle “Sustain your flow to grow.” – Shameless “Walk or die, that’s the moral of the story.” – The Long Walk “The Pacific Crest Trail was designed by people who enjoy hiking. The Appalachian Trail was designed by psychopaths. The Continental Divide Trail has no design.” – .50 Cal “Red pill always.” – Morpheus “What if we made a “Got Beer?” sign?” – Trail Daddy “It is far better, and less painful, to learn to be a SMART hiker rather than a STRONG hiker.” – Warren Doyle “Breathing is a great anchor for the practice of meditation because it is always happening so whenever you remember you can focus on it and that will ground you into the present moment.” – Yogi “If you can’t carry it in your backpack or in your soul, you don’t need it.” – Shelter Log “I do not sweat the petty things if you know what I am saying… but I do pet the sweaty things if you know what I mean.” – Woodstock
Go Bills

Has there been a costumed Woodstock character for pictures in the park for the Peanuts Celebration? Seems super rare and I really want to meet him!

Hi all,
I’m looking for some help finding, and purchasing an older version of the Woodstock Minor Hockey Team sweaters from the 90’s. With the Peanuts Woodstock logo. If anyone could help me source one, it would be very much appreciated.

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u/Simple-Reference-357 Thank you for this colorful illustrated V-Day postcard, which brightened my day so much! I also love the pretty pink washi stamp decoration you used! Hope you had a beautiful V-Day.
u/inconsolableonion Thank you for the cute penguin belated X-Mas card! I love your username too! Hope you have a beautiful 2023. =)
u/libertyprogrammer Thank you for the fun ‘A’ alphabet postcard! I really love the elegant “Carte Postale” ink stamp! I guess I don’t really have a fave letter of the ABCs either…just thought I’d go with ‘A’ since it’s the beginning. ;)
u/larche14 Thank you for the postcard of this timeless beauty - the chromolithic pattern from 1896! What great doodles of strawberries, flowers, & cake! =) I’m trying to think more visually since I’m wordy as heck so I love your unique art prompt!
u/finishingthetea Thank you for the Glover Garden postcard from your trip featuring the neat-o stamps & washi! I also enjoyed your thoughts on gardening/concentric circles. I like the idea of intertwining circles & gardens because it makes me think of infinity/infinite beauty. Wishing you more trips to glorious gardens! =)
u/scubaduck Thank you for the fine postcard of the beautiful ballerina Misty Copeland! That is INCREDIBLY inspiring that she didn’t start dancing until the age of 13! I appreciate the inspiration, friend!
u/GothwitchofBrooklyn Thank you for the positively dreamy space postcard of “The Grand Tour” - it’s so gorgeous!!! Your friend is so talented & lucky to have you showcase their art! I’m lucky you sent me such neat snail mail - thank you!!!
u/No-Weakness7343 Thank you for this fun experimental ink pad art card with the neat pencil sketches. You’re so talented!! Welcome to the sub - thank you for letting me be one of your first recipients! Hope you have a great time here. =)
u/bridgewires Thank you for the soothing floral-patterned pretty postcard that you decorated with the most beautiful stickers! What a FABULOUS haiku you wrote: “Create to relate - postcards & mail delight - and your light shines bright.” Wow - this is so lovely! Thank you for creating for me. =) You’ve inspired me to try the art of haiku! Hope you had a great V-Day.
u/cattily Thank you for the romantic postcard from my *favorite* magazine, The New Yorker! I’m mad about their art work! I just love the gorgeous Singapore “Vanishing Trades” stamps on it - what gorgeous art! I also appreciate the fun film rec you added - “The Night is Short, Walk on Girl.” I will definitely check it out! I love the colorful way you described this film - “Psychedelic, silly, yet full of heart.” That sounds like my style!!! A few of my fave films include “Stranger than Fiction”, “Lars & the Real Girl”, “Little Miss Sunshine”, & “Jeff Who Lives at Home”. I think your description fits these films too! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me. Wishing you a year full of fine films to inspire you! =)
u/stephkempf x 9 Good Lord (!!!!!) you snail mail goddess, with all this divine energy, what do you eat for breakfast?!?!? =) I’m in awe of your mail-sending prowess!!! I wanna know how you balance all this mail love with everything else in your life. Thank you so much for the delightful “Creativity Takes Courage” mini Matisse card postcard! Love the print. Thank you for the Hangman game, The Office guessing game, & the 4 weird as hell Pomegranate portrait postcards (the Ben-Hur one is very cool, not weird ;). I enjoyed your comments on the Nude Girl & Reeds postcard: “It cracks me up that you said no butt washi, but ended up with a butt anyway lol.” Hahaha I only said no butt washi this time because I’ve been lucky to already get boundless butts from you & don’t want the mail person to start withholding my mail. ;) Thank you in advance for all the nightmares those people are bound to give me hahaha! Thank you for the thank you postcard (craaazy pretty art in my fave fun bright colors). Thank you for the sweet bird memo responding to my demented bird writing prompt - you have a heart of gold to want to sing the Barney song to my sick self. ;)
u/maiiiu x 2 Thanks for the colorful postcard of the sweet scene out of “Castle in the Sky.” Thanks a billion for the HEAVENLY homemade pink-themed “CREATE” card!!! I ***love*** it so much!!!!! Pink is my fave. ;) You’re so creative & talented!!!! I’m in awe of the gorgeous way you decorated it all, from the artsy envelope to the card with the eternally cute “My Melody” memo sheet you washi’ed, to the so-adorable-it hurts bear stamp (Please! Where can I find this?!? I’ve never seen anything like it on Amz/stores), to the sweet little bird waiting for me behind the floral-themed window. But wait - there was another surprise washi’d into the envelope interior - the sweet pink-themed stickers! You’re as magical as these sweet fairies with all the snail mail love you brought me!!! Thank you!! =)
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u/Est_1983xx Thank you for the wonderful winter wishes card! I love the penguin and moose and snowflakes! 🥰
u/cSWL x2 Thank you for the wonderful birthday cards!!! I love the bookmark, confetti, and washi samples. I don’t usually get myself a birthday gift, I decided that I would this year because of your suggestion. I ended up buying a cross stitch kit, and now I’m mildly addicted. Thank you so much for the suggestion that has led to a great new hobby! 😍
u/ch037866 Thank you for the wonderful Christmas card and stickers! I, too, love British humor! IT Group is one of my favorite comedies! 🤣
u/nyancatNOVA Thank you for the epic happy mail package! If you ever decide to destash further, I’d be happy to help you out! Lol. I hope you are kicking all of the butts and getting all of the shits done! 😜
u/samswizzle x2 Sam! Thank you so much for the absolutely wonderful birthday and catmas cards! I also really appreciate the stickers and motivational card. You are the best. May your day be happier than a herd of puppies. 🐾
u/wafflish Thank you for the fantastic Christmas/birthday card! I love the puffy stickers you used! 🧑‍🎄
u/atlanticsun219 Thank you for the absolutely epic figure sating chicken card and dinosaur and astronaut stickers! I love the fun fact about cows being able to be trained with peanuts. 🥜
u/shamy52 Thank you for the awesome Christmas card decked out in stickers! It’s so much fun! 😝
u/sparrowspirit Thank you for the excellent glitter polar bear card! I love polar bears! 🐻‍❄️
u/calculatingmove Thank you so much for the sticker, paper sample, and lovely Christmas card of the ice skating village! Reading your absolutely wonderful words encouraged me greatly. I can’t stress how greatly your words impacted me. Sincerely, thank you! 🥰
u/lillysxll Thank you for the wonderful card with Snoopy and Woodstock! I almost bought these cards earlier in the season, great minds Snoopy alike! 🐶
u/scrawlingdoc Thank you for the stickers, gift tag, and lovely koala card! In comparison to your sweltering heat, I have had six feet of snow. If only we could trade for a few minutes to get some relief! ☃️🥵
u/cupcakes_and_canter Thank you for the wonderful Christmas card and photo of your doggo! Such a cutie!!!!! The I love the message on your card about life being a journey. Give the doggie some snuggles from me! 🐕
u/skylineprophets Thank you for the adorable snowman holiday card with the awesome stickering! It’s all so stinking adorable and made me smile. Thank you! ⛄️
u/katier127 Thank you for the lovely fold-out Christmas card! I appreciate the sentiment and thought that comes with it. It’s so pretty when folded out! 🎄