Postcrossing

Advertising card 5

2007-03-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

All about people round robin 10

2007-03-05T11:55:00.002-08:00

Another postcard for all people round robin fron Joey (coveralls), Norway showing peopel biking. There's also a tip for biking in Flämline there. I like the stamp too, it shows people kayaking.

All about people round robin 9

2007-03-05T11:55:00.001-08:00

A postcard of Indiana Jones and the last crusade from Rebecca (xstitchlady), USA for all people round robin.

All about people round robin 8

2007-03-05T11:54:00.001-08:00

A postcard of Lizzi McGuire from Hanna (hanna80), Finland for all people round robin.

All about people round robin 7

2007-03-05T11:53:00.000-08:00

A postcard showing a child in Mandalay, Burma for all people round robin from Genek (Gforp), Denmark.

All about people round robin 6

2007-03-05T11:51:00.000-08:00

This baby crying postcard is from Pazzolina, France for all people round robin.

I love animal round robin 2

2007-03-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

Another postcard for I love animals round robin from Joey (coveralls), Norway showing a red-necked parrot.

I love animal round robin 1

2007-03-05T11:49:00.000-08:00

A postcard of swan for I love animals round robin from Anne (Linus), Finland. Anne wrote that in central Finland where she lives, swans stay from April/May till October, depending on when the lakes get frozen.

Children book illustration tag 2

2007-03-05T11:48:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Riita (RiSu), Sweden for children illustration book tag. It shows Pippi Langstrump.

You choose tag 4

2007-03-05T11:45:00.000-08:00

A postcard from neighbour country, Belgium from Evelien (Flienie) for another you choose tag. I chose this postcard, which shows a painting from a Polish artist Andrzej Tylkowski. I really like the colours.

Other language tag 5

2007-03-05T11:44:00.000-08:00

A handmade postcard from vesimeloni for other language tag. She wrote in Finnish. More words in Finnish:
- Hi: Morjens
- My name is ... adn I live in ...: Jag heter ... i jag bor i ...

From a friend 3

2007-03-05T11:42:00.000-08:00

Another postcard from a friend, Ebi in France. She sent this when she went skiing with her husband and friends. It's a postcard from Meribel, France. Thanks a lot!!

I'm offering tag 1

2007-02-27T11:14:00.000-08:00

My second Kaj Stenvall postcard: Everybody hates tourists here, 2004. It is sent by Anne (Linus) for I'm offering tag.

You choose tag 3

2007-02-27T11:09:00.002-08:00

My first Kaj Stenvall postcard: Toward the captain's table. It is sent by Mei (mei), Finland for you can choose tag.
I'm in love with Kaj Stenvall's painting and start to collect the postcards.

Other language tag 4

2007-02-27T11:09:00.001-08:00

Lara (larafotos) sent this postcard for other languages than English tag. She wrote in Portuguese about the guy on the card, who is called Grance Othelo, an actor and singer from Brazil.

Other language tag 3

2007-02-27T11:08:00.000-08:00

A card for other language than English from Riika (Riksha). She wrote in Finnish. I can say that so far I only know one word in Finnish: Moikka (hello).

Offer map 1

2007-02-27T11:07:00.000-08:00

A map card of Canada for offer map tag from Sam (Jaid332). She wrote that se has born on Newfoundland in the east coast and then she moved to Vancouver island.

Private swap 8

2007-02-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

A private swap with Katja (Suspiria), showing a view of Antartica, precisely in Petermann Island. She said that this card is onlly made for 250 pieces.

Unusual shape 5

2007-02-27T11:05:00.000-08:00

A card for unusual shape tag from Susanna (gemi), in shape of a snail. Funny!

CA-11323

2007-02-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

An official card from Canada, but it's actually Ming stombs in China. The sender (Cherilyn) bought the card when she visited the country.

DE-60458

2007-02-27T11:03:00.002-08:00

An official card from Germany, showing a small village in Westphalia in West Germany. Marsberg im Sauerland is written on the postcard.

FI-127474

2007-02-27T11:03:00.001-08:00

An official card from Finland showing a park in Kokkola. The sender (Anneli) suggested me to check http://www.discoensemble.com and www.deepinsight.net, from Finnish bands.

FI-128406

2007-02-27T11:02:00.001-08:00

An official card from Helsinki, Finland.

SK-1042

2007-02-27T11:01:00.000-08:00

An official postcard from Slovakia, showing city of Kosice.

TR-1897

2007-02-27T11:00:00.003-08:00

An official postcard from Fethiye, Turkey. I love the blue color on it.

US-77070

2007-02-27T11:00:00.001-08:00

An official card showing Pennsylvania wildlife.

US-78315

2007-02-27T10:59:00.001-08:00

An official card from New York, the stamps are nice too. This postcard shows fall-colored huckleberry in the Shawangunk Mountains, Minnewaska State Park.

US-79974

2007-02-27T10:58:00.000-08:00

An official postcard of Baywood Park, Santa Barbara.

US-81118

2007-02-27T10:57:00.000-08:00

A Harley Davidson card!! It's an official card from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

AU-7483

2007-02-06T02:03:00.000-08:00

An official card from Australia, showing multi views of South Australia, sent by Vicki (Mundoo), one of the administrators in the forum Postcrossing.

You choose tag 2

2007-02-06T02:02:00.002-08:00

I chose for Aurora borealis postcard which was sent by Olivia, Finland. Aurora borealis or northern light are now known to be caused by the collision of charged particles (e.g. electrons), found in the magnetosphere, with atoms in the Earth's upper atmosphere (at altitudes above 80 km). These charged particles are typically energized to levels between 1 thousand and 15 thousand electronvolts and, as they collide with atoms of gases in the atmosphere, the atoms become energized. Shortly afterwards, the atoms emit their gained energy as light (from Wikipedia).

FI-122755

2007-02-06T02:02:00.001-08:00

An official card from Finland, showing a viewcard of Lonja, a city in Finland which has 35,000 habitants, 50 km from Helsinki. Her house is just below the church.

FI-123122

2007-02-06T02:01:00.001-08:00

An official card from Finland showing a polar bear, which actually don't live in Finland.

FI-123251

2007-02-06T02:00:00.001-08:00

An official card from Finland showing a lake that's really common in that country.

IN-1692

2007-02-06T01:59:00.002-08:00

An official card from India showing Mahalaxmi Mandir temple in Mumbai.

Other language tag 2

2007-02-06T01:59:00.001-08:00

A postcard for other language tag from Julia (Johanna_sophia), Germany. She wrote in French telling about the region in south east Germany, where she lives and studies to be a teacher.

Lighthouse tag 1

2007-02-06T01:58:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Jorma (yote), Finland for lighthouse tag. It's a lighthouse from Harmaja island. When you come to Helsinki by boat you must pass this. There has been a wooden identification light on the island as early as the 1500's. This present lighthouse was built in 1883.

Native animal Round Robin 11

2007-02-06T01:57:00.002-08:00

A postcard of a kangaroo from Kellie (jazzie) for native animal round robin 6. The postcard is stamped with Australian Open stamp.

Native animal Round Robin 10

2007-02-06T01:57:00.001-08:00

A postcard of orang utan from Nurul (newrule), Malaysia for Native animal round robin group 14. She wrote that the orang utans are kep in special sanctuaries and tend to until they're older. This is to prevent them from dying at a young age or become victims to poachers. They are really interesting and intelligent animals.

Other languages round robin 3

2007-02-06T01:56:00.001-08:00

A postcard for other languages round robin group 9 from Ezer (ezeriko), Turkey. (S)He wrote in Turkish and I still have to ask the translation.

Private swap 7

2007-02-06T01:55:00.001-08:00

A private swap with Tanja (wiska), Russia. She sent me Monument to Nicolas I., St. Petersburg, Russia.

Private swap 6

2007-02-06T01:54:00.000-08:00

A private swap postcard from Lisa (spg3006), USA. It shows open bridges over Chicago river. She wrote that she likes swimming in Lake Michigan and visiting museums.

What do you know about my country 2

2007-02-06T01:53:00.000-08:00

A postcard for what do you know about my country tag from Kate (ryubread), England. It shows tower bridge in London. She wrote what she knows about Holland:
- that you get pink skies in summer
- that Miffy's dutch (and original) name is Nijntje
- Rotterdam used to be the world's largest harbour
- That 2,5 million people live in Amsterdam

I want tag 1

2007-02-06T01:52:00.001-08:00

A postcard for I want tag from Tiena (tiiti), Finland. She sent me Eiffel tower.

Architecture Round Robin 10

2007-01-27T15:06:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Tatiana (MZebra) for architecture round robin, showing the central historical part of Moscow with the Kremlin and the State historical museum.

Architecture Round Robin 9

2007-01-27T15:05:00.002-08:00

A postcard from Rebecca (rebeccachandy), India for architecture round robin group 3, showing Meenakshi temple, dedicated for Lord Shiva. This temple was built in 7th century.

Children book illustration tag 1

2007-01-27T15:05:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Ina (iinaj) for children book illustration tag, showing Winnie the pooh and friends.

You choose animal postcard 3

2007-01-27T15:04:00.001-08:00

Another postcard for you choose animal postcard tag from Brenda (9teen87), showing killer whale from Sea world. I love this animal!!!

You choose animal postcard 2

2007-01-27T15:03:00.002-08:00

A postcard of cute kitten in jeans for you choose animal postcard tag from Manuela (vanilla_angel), Austria. They're so cute!!

You choose tag 1

2007-01-27T15:03:00.001-08:00

A postcard for you choose tag from Candy (candy54449), she sent me the postcard that I chose, which is from Mount Rushmore.

FI-117688

2007-01-27T15:02:00.003-08:00

An official postcard from Finland. The sender wrote that she likes my name :) She doesn't like her name (Hellen) and she wants to change it.

FI-121930

2007-01-27T15:02:00.001-08:00

An official postcard from Finland, showing an air pohot of national park in Finland. The sender, Talvikki, wrote that (s)he often visits Holland to visit friends.

IT-3348

2007-01-27T15:01:00.002-08:00

An official postcard from Italy. I recognize there aren't so many postcards sent from there, it seems like postcrossing isn't so popular there. It's a postcard from Padova.

Library tag

2007-01-27T15:01:00.001-08:00

A library tag postcard from Jukka (Davynn), Finland. It's the second biggest library of Tampere, which is alos the biggest branch library in Finland. Jukka used to work there as an attendant. It looks beautiful under the snow.

Native animal Round Robin 9

2007-01-27T15:00:00.002-08:00

A postcard of lynx from Jenni (Jennik), Finland for native animals round robin group 14. What a cat!

Native animal Round Robin 8

2007-01-27T15:00:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Sigrid (Miss_Marple), Austria for native animals round robin group 4. It shows ibexes or "steinbock" (I think in Dutch it's steenbok). She wrote that many of them live in Austria, she likes them because they're cute, intelligent, wild and can walk where you wouldn't believe they can.

Today's newspaper tag

2007-01-27T14:59:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Mira (ACD), Finland for today's newspaper tag. She put pictures from the newspaper, about delicious appetizers around the world, indoor diving, old Ford cars, city elks/mooses, etc.

Other language tag 1

2007-01-27T14:58:00.000-08:00

A postcard written in Estonian from Kadri for other languages tag. It's a translation from the text on the postcard, about someone from Estonian academy of arts graphic design who likes random places in Tallinn and looked for remarkable beauty on the ground.

Other languages round robin 2

2007-01-27T14:57:00.000-08:00

A postcard written in Finnish from Veera (Dropi) for other languages round robin. She wrote that she's 16 and comes from north Finland. Hejsan means hello and Hejda (the last a has 0 on it) means cheers!

Private swap 5

2007-01-27T14:56:00.000-08:00

A private swap postcard from Johanna (Jools). It shows Emil, a character from Swedish children book illustration, written by my favorite writer, Astrid Lindgren. I think I read the book when I was little, but I have to think deeply to remember him...

Private swap 4

2007-01-21T14:01:00.001-08:00

This is a private swap with Annie (orphan1965). She offered sea horse postcard. I have history with this animal, I used to work with it for my final university report. It shows an information about this animal.

Architecture Round Robin 8

2007-01-21T14:00:00.000-08:00

A postcard for architecture round robin group 3 from Samantha (Jaid332), showing the parliament buildings, Inner Harbour, Victoria, Canada.

FI-117492

2007-01-21T13:58:00.002-08:00

This cute kitten postcard is an official postcard from Finland. Mari, the sender lives in Tampere, which has population of 200,000 people.

Native animal Round Robin 7

2007-01-21T13:58:00.001-08:00

This strange guy is an armadillo, a native animal in Texas. It sometimes referred to as the Texas cockroach, has no teeth, therefore its diet consists mainly of insects, which they catch with their long sticky tongue. It's sent by Christina for native animal round robin group 9.

Who are you tag 1

2007-01-21T13:57:00.001-08:00

The stamp of this postcard has the same picture on it. It's a who are you tag postcard from Annie (orphan1965). She wrote that she's a pediatric nurse and she like making stained glass windows. She lives in Florida and collects Raggedy Ann & Andy.

You choose animal postcard 1

2007-01-21T13:56:00.000-08:00

I was in love with this postcard the first time I saw it. It was offered by Christina (balito) and I asked her to send it to me. It's so cute!

Architecture Round Robin 7

2007-01-21T13:55:00.002-08:00

A postcard for architecture round robin group 3 from Joey (coveralls), Norway. It shows Norwegian Petroleum museum. I really miss the blue sky like in this card...

Other languages round robin 1

2007-01-21T13:55:00.001-08:00

The first postcard for other languages round robin from Sven (liondancer). He wrote in German and he wrote about the card which shows a part of Bad Godesberg, in Bonn and in the background is the Seven mountains.

Private swap 3

2007-01-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

A private trade with Fabrizio, Italy. It's from Perugia, the first town of Umbria, the green heart of Italy. His university is also there and it was built in 1308.

FI-119627

2007-01-21T13:53:00.001-08:00

An official card from Finland. Marja-Leena wrote that she's 27 and this postcrossing is her way of travelling.

QA-117

2007-01-21T13:52:00.000-08:00

An official postcard from Qatar, from Mona (amorecards). I often tagged with her or be in one round robin group with her. It's nice to get an official card from a familiar user.

Native animal Round Robin 6

2007-01-21T13:51:00.000-08:00

A postcard for native animal round robin group 9 from Fransesca (effemmedia), Italy. It shows a pigeon which thinks he's very important :).

Unusual Shape 4

2007-01-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

An unusual shape card from Johana (neojojo). She made it herself. This is my first home made card.

Advertising card 5

2007-01-12T13:48:00.001-08:00

Fifth postcard from Alena (ketana), an advertising card which is also an invitation to exhibition in the British Museum. It's for Kazari: decoration and display in Japan, 15th-19th centuries.

Advertising card 4

2007-01-12T13:47:00.001-08:00

Fourth postcard from Alena (ketana), advertising card from Marketing and promotional services, which organizes parties.

Advertising card 3

2007-01-12T13:46:00.001-08:00

Third postcard from Alena (ketana), advertises Adidas shoes from the shop Foot Locker.

Advertising card 2

2007-01-12T13:45:00.001-08:00

Second advertising card from Alena (ketana), it advertises Hulk movie, game, CD and DVD/video store, sci-fi channel.

Advertising card 1

2007-01-12T13:44:00.001-08:00

This is one of 5 advertising cards from Alena (ketana), Czech Republic. This is one fastest way to trade advertising card, just put 5 or 4 cards in one envelope! This card is made for fun by ministry of silly signs 2002.

All about people round robin 5

2007-01-12T13:42:00.002-08:00

This is a postcard from Joey (coveralls), Norway. He organizes most of RR's that I joined. It shows a Viking, and Joey wrote :
Based upon archeological discoveries
- this is how your everyday Viking looked like, way back in time
- this card is UNESCO, behind the Viking you can see the village of Geiranger at the bottom of Geirangerfjorden, one of our two UNESCO fjords

There's also a map of Norway on this postcard. I like maps and his explanation is interesting. I often heard about fjord, now I can see a little bit of it.

All about people round robin 4

2007-01-12T13:42:00.001-08:00

A postcard for All about people RR group 1 from Christine (crizle), Australia. It shows people gold panning.

Architecture Round Robin 6

2007-01-12T13:41:00.000-08:00

This is a postcard for Architecture RR group 3 from Mary Ann (Maryellie), America. It shows Renaissance center in Detroit.

Architecture Round Robin 5

2007-01-12T13:40:00.002-08:00

A postcard of Architecture RR group 3 from Countrybeagle, Germany. It shows a famous house in Hamburg, built 1831-1834 and now is used as a museum.

Guess what I am 1

2007-01-12T13:40:00.001-08:00

I gave correct answer for Zaksmom's (USA) question on Guess what I am tag. I guessed for steering wheel and I won this postcard! It's an old Coca Cola advertisment. I love Coca Cola and this one's is so unique.

Native animal Round Robin 5

2007-01-12T13:39:00.001-08:00

Mother and baby kangaroo from Christine (crizle) for Native animal RR group 9.

NL - Australia tag 2

2007-01-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

Another koala card, this time NL-Australia tag from Glennis (glenasena). Koala is soft and cuddly, but watch out for those sharp claws!

Unusual Shape 3

2007-01-12T13:36:00.000-08:00

Cute koala card from Christine (crizle), with matching stamps on it. Unusual shape is my favorite tag ever. Christine wrote that koala can be hard to spot and usually very up high in the tree.

All about people round robin 3

2007-01-09T11:36:00.001-08:00

Another postcard for All about people round robin group 1 from Dournik, France. It shows Absacian family going to visit Aunt Suze. It was drawn by Hansi.

All about people round robin 2

2007-01-09T11:34:00.000-08:00

A postcard for All about people round robin group 1 from Fransesca (effemmedia), Italy. It shows a girl washing her hands with city of Rome as the background.

Architecture Round Robin 4

2007-01-09T11:33:00.002-08:00

A postcard from Architecture round robin group 2 from melur_draja, Malaysia. It shows Kampung house, a tradisional Malay house. It looks like one in Palembang.

Cat card describe 2

2007-01-09T11:33:00.001-08:00

I always look for cat postcard and I asked for funny cat for cat card tag describe. This is from Katrina (kitkat1305), showing a cat wearing glasses and on it said "these aren't quite as powerful as I was led to believe". Katrina wrote about her crazy cat called Waffles, which like doing silly things, jumping around and chasing bugs and bringing lizards inside.

DE-52234

2007-01-09T11:32:00.002-08:00

An official postcard from Germany, showing cityview of Monschau in the Eifel.

Europe - Asia tag 1

2007-01-09T11:32:00.001-08:00

A postcard from Europe to Asia tag from Jen (Freckles), Singapore. It shows a Hindu temple, built in 1881, which consists of gold elephant statues.

FI-110820

2007-01-09T11:31:00.000-08:00

An official postcard from Finland, showing a girl wearing traditional clothes. I love her bright smile!

From a friend 2

2007-01-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

Another support from a friend on my postcrossing addiction. This one is from Mona, my best friend in Japan. It's from jamstec.go.jp (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology). It looks like art, but actually it's an image from a satellite.

Native animal Round Robin 4

2007-01-09T11:29:00.000-08:00

A postcard from Native animal round robin group 9 from Christina (Balito), Germany. It shows squirrels that are often seen in her garden. She chose stamps with deer on it.

NL - Australia tag 1

2007-01-09T11:28:00.001-08:00

In March 1606 the Duyfken, a small ship owned by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), that had been sent out to explore the unknown waters south of New Guinea, chanced upon unknown territory. The continent that captain Willem Jansz had “found”, was Australia. 2006 marks the 400th anniversary of the first Dutch contact with Australia. The year will be celebrated both in Australia and the Netherlands.
That's what the creator of this tag put in the forum. To celebrate it a tag for Holland-Australia was created. This is a postcard from Glennis (glenasena), Sydney. This special postcard is sold with a stamp on the front. It shows the Harbour Bridge.

NL-FI tag 1

2007-01-09T11:26:00.000-08:00

A postcard from Leansa, Finland for Holland-Finland tag. The picture was taken by her when she was ice-fishing in Lestijárvi lake. Beautiful!

All about people round robin 1

2007-01-04T10:39:00.000-08:00

This is a postcard from All about people round robin of group 1 from Tiina (Monna), Finland. The postcard shows a Mongolian family, the picture was taken in 1909 by a Finnish professor, archeologist and explorer Sakan Pälsi. He took it when he was travelling around Siberia, China and Mongolia.

Architecture Round Robin 3

2007-01-04T10:38:00.002-08:00

An architecture round robin of group 1 from Kristen (KristenMarriner), Canada. The postcard shows a night view of the centre block of Parliament in Ottawa. The dome shaped part is the library, which is the oldest part of the building since the rest of the block burnt in 1916. The peace tower contains a memorial to all the Canadian soldiers.

Bookmark 3

2007-01-04T10:38:00.001-08:00

A nice pinky with hearts bookmark from Kaisa, Finland.