July 2011 RAK Attack!

[Carole Cadek]

Welcome to the July 2011 RAK Attack!

A RAK is a Random Act of Kindness, and a RAK Attack is this group of participants mailing some sort of surprise to a ‘victim’ who is selected by vote through private messages sent by you. Please try to send the name/user name of the ATCsforALL member and their address (if available) when you sign up. (Please one nominee, per person.)

This is not a popularity contest it is simply our small way of spreading cheer in our little community. This particular RAK is intended for members of ATCsforAll. If you have friends in need of a RAK feel free to open a new thread and let us know, there's always someone to step up and contribute.

One person per month, not the same person in a year. A list is maintained to assure no repeats. If you nominate someone who is ineligible I will send you a private message to send in alternate nominations. The RAK host (me) cannot be RAKed.

Who to nominate and why?

Any member who is going through a rough time and could use a smile, who has been especially helpful or accommodating, the victim does not have to be a participant in the monthly RAK, just any member of ATCsforAll.

What to Send On a RAK Attack

Anything Goes: ATCs, Arty bits, cards, Handwritten written wishes on handmade or pretty stationary, Envies, Handmade stationary for gift, Candy, cookies, Stickers, Books, Artwork, Encouraging words, Poetry, favorite quotes. You decide what to send based on how much time you have and what your budget is, look to the supplies you already have and all it will cost you is a stamp.


How Do I participate?:

1. Post in this thread to sign up

2. PM me one member nomination and their address, if you have this info, it is extremely helpful. This information is always kept secret from the participants so do not ask.

3. I will PM you all with the address of the RAK recipient.
Expect to see this info around the 15th-20th of the month. You can only receive this information from the host (me) so please do not ask others.

This is a surprise! Please do not tell the RAK recipient-let them find out in the mail.

Please PM me if you have any questions.

Remember, the RAK is to bring a smile to somebody and show them we care.

All participants welcomed! Nominations accepted until the 14th of the month.


Sign up! Make somebody's day!

Russell
Robin
memhill
Just Ducky
xstitcher
Stellaluna
Hazartist1
miss
Gerry
LindyLu
NancyL
wack1985
Ruby Opatones
HHC
Blanche
ceejay
Wil Opio Oguta
Norabear
Christina Breid
mzspurslasso
Skyjules

[Russell]

Always a pleasure to participate. Please sign me up.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing Russell. :)

[Robin]

Sign Me Up!

[Carole Cadek]

Robin, thanks for playing. :)

[memhill]

I'd like to play again, please.

[Carole Cadek]

Sure memhill, thanks for playing. :)

[Just Ducky]

please add Ducky to the fun list...

[xstitcher]

I would like to be added also, please and thank you!

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly Ducky and xstitcher, thanks for playing. :)

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing, Stellaluna. :)

[Hazartist1]

Carole, Please include me! I love surprising people!

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Hazartist, thanks for playing. :)

[miss]

I'll play :)

[Carole Cadek]

Cool, thanks for playing miss. :)

[Gerry]

Please add me to this months list :jiggy:

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Gerry, thanks for playing. :)

[LindyLu]

I'd like to play, too:)

[Carole Cadek]

LindyLu, thanks for playing. :)

[NancyL]

Add me to the lsit for the July RAK attack...thanks.

[Carole Cadek]

Nancy, thanks for playing. :)

[wack1985]

I had so much fun doing this last month I'm going to sign up again :)

[Carole Cadek]

Glad to hear you enjoyed your self, wack. Thanks for playing again. :)

[Ruby Opaltones]

Hi Carole
would you please include me in the July RAK?
thanks
Jess/Ruby Opaltones

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Ruby, thanks for playing. :)

[HHC]

I'd like to join this month, please. :)

[Blanche]

Please sign me up!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing HHC and Blanche. :)

[ceejay]

whoa ... I almost forgot to sign up ... mee too Carol ... Thanx

[Carole Cadek]

Glad you remembered, thanks for playing ceejay. :)

[Wil Opio Oguta]

I'll play. Please sign my up

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Wil, thanks for playing. :)

[Norabear]

I'm in.

[Carole Cadek]

Cool Norabear, thanks for playing. :)

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Christina, thanks for playing. :)

[HHC]

Carole, have I mentioned lately that you are just the coolest person? :wubclub:

[Robin]

Mine will be out tommorow!

I agree that Carole is a wonderfull person! :jiggy:

[LindyLu]

Yup! Cool sums it up very nicely!!:yes::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for the kind comments ladies. :)

[Russell]

Mine is going into the mail today Carole.

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You Russell. ;)

[mzspurslasso]

I'd love to play!

[Carole Cadek]

That's good, sending the PM to you now, mzspurs, thanks for
playing. :)

[NancyL]

Mine went out today.

[Ruby Opaltones]

Carole, have I mentioned lately that you are just the coolest person? :wubclub:
agreed - thanks for arranging this every month Carole!
Jess

[wack1985]

mine should go postal tomorrow if I don't leave it at home on accident on my way to school like I did last month. :)

[Just Ducky]

as "they" say.... it's in the mail....

[memhill]

Mine will be in tomorrow's mail. Thanks for letting me play!

[Carole Cadek]

Nancy, wack, Duckie and mem, thank you. ;)

[GALZART]

WOW!
I just received a "July RAK"...what a super surprise!

Thank you, Carole, for selecting me.
Thank you for whoever nominated me. I have a good idea who, as only one person on the list knows what a slump I've been in lately .. and have been needing some inspiration to get me moving and making ATCs again.
Thank you Christina Breid....your lovely card was the first one to arrive.

[Just Ducky]

ah-haa... our RAK victim is on to us.... enjoy gal... we all love to get you moving...:jiggy:

[Carole Cadek]

Gail, glad to hear we surprised you! Hope the RAKs brighten you day. :)

[GALZART]

You certainly did surprise me! ... and brightened up my day. Now, my main activity of the day will probably be watching for the mail...Thanks again.

Mail Call today: Robin ...Thank you for the lovely card and extra goodies.

[Ruby Opaltones]

hiya
I see the cat is out of the bag - I hope my parcel is fun for you.
Best
Ruby Opaltones

[LindyLu]

Gail, Congratulations on being the RAK Attack! victim, err recipient..couldn't happen to a nicer person! We'll all be watching your galley for new cards for trading.....no pressure, though. LOL!


TEE! HEE!

[GALZART]

hiya
I see the cat is out of the bag - I hope my parcel is fun for you.
Best
Ruby Opaltones

Yes, that pesky cat just jumped out of the bag. Looking forward to yours...loving the work you've been posting lately.


Gail, Congratulations on being the RAK Attack! victim, err recipient..couldn't happen to a nicer person! We'll all be watching your galley for new cards for trading.....no pressure, though. LOL!


TEE! HEE!

Ya got me! No pressure? Sure!!!!

[HHC]

Carole, my package is in the mail.

[GALZART]

memhill, Your RAK arrived today...super inchies plus goodies.
Thank you.

[memhill]

You're very welcome!

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You HHC. ;)

[Gerry]

Mine is ready to go in the post tomorrow. ;)

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You Gerry. ;)

[GALZART]

Great day at the Mail box!
Nancy L -- such cute Garden People
Just Ducky -- Black, Red and White cards...my favorite!
Thanks to both of you

[Wil Opio Oguta]

My stuff went into the mail today.

[Ruby Opaltones]

I mailed my envelope today.
Best
Ruby

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You Wil and Ruby. ;)

[GALZART]

Super day at the mailbox today! No bills! ..just RAKs from:
HHC: Great card and papers
~~and~~
LindyLu:Lot's O Sunshine!

[GALZART]

Okay, mine is ready to head to Florida for some sunshine! I hope our "victim" isn't tired of all the mail yet. ;)

I never get tired of "good mail"....now, bills are another story. I'm really enjoying all of these great surprises.

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You Stellaluna. ;)

[Skyjules]

is it too late to join this RAK? If not, I'd like to play!

[Carole Cadek]

Sure Skyjules you can play too. I sent you the PM. ;)

[LindyLu]

Galzart: I guess you didn't really need more sunshine with the weather you've been having. Just hang it where you can see it on those blue days. :D

[GALZART]

Galzart: I guess you didn't really need more sunshine with the weather you've been having. Just hang it where you can see it on those blue days. :D

You got it girl! But you know me well enough to know that I can (and do) turn even the sunniest days into a 'blue day'. Will keep it right here by the computer. Thanks again.

[LindyLu]

You are very welcome, G. I'm happy when you're happy, my friend:D

[GALZART]

Thank you, Stellaluna your RAK filled my mailbox today. That has to be a shipping record: mailed in Texas on the 26th and arrived in FL on the 28th! Usually things within the state aren't delivered that quickly.

[GALZART]

Another Bonanza day at the mail box!
Thank you so much to:
Wil Opio Oguta
Ruby Opaltones
Skyjules
...great bunch of 'goodies' from all!

[LindyLu]

This is a hoot! For some reason I've never seen this thread before:huh:

I want to do this, again...such fun:D:rolleyes::swoon:

[GALZART]

Thanks to Gerry....your envelope of goodies arrived today.

[miss]

I mailed today... only a bit late :)

[GALZART]

I mailed today... only a bit late :)

Never too late...just extends the period of time I'll be getting goodies.:jiggy:

[Carole Cadek]

Thank You miss, you can never be late with a RAK! ;)

[GALZART]

The miserable heat almost kept me in the house today...but couldn't resist a trip to the mail box...just in case.
I'm glad I went out!
Thanks to: miss and Russell...love the ATCs

[mzspurslasso]

Package on it's way!

[Carole Cadek]

Thank you mzspurslasso. ;)

[GALZART]

Package on it's way!

Wonderful package from mzspurslasso arrived today. Thank you so much.

[mzspurslasso]

You are so very welcome!!!! :)

[GALZART]

Lovely RAK received from Hazartist1....thank you so much...my favorite color too.

[xstitcher]

My RAK finally went out today!

Someday I will get caught up, given enough time.............

[Carole Cadek]

Thank you xstitcher. ;)