October 2008 RAK Attack!

[Carole Cadek]

Welcome to the October 2008 RAK Attack!
Victim info sent!


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 and the date to start mailing out. 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.
(And don't forget the Make A Child Smile "MACS" also located in this forum)

Sign up! Make somebody's day!

Robin
JAD
kristinized
rkolig
GALZART
hayward_cs
Tweety
mrubyjean
Bright-Spark
heymaggie
Just Ducky
xstitcher
stormarela
Summer5
Pippin
Genxster
Chatty
kaisaj
Wulfcwen
kjsartist
amyfaerie
NYJunkie

[Robin]

Sign me Up Please!

[kristinized]

Sign me up too :)

[JAD]

Sign me up :):)

[Carole Cadek]

Robin, kristinized and JAD thanks for playing again. :)

[GALZART]

Sign me up please......

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing Gail. :)

[hayward_cs]

I would love to brighten things up for someone, please sign me up if newbies are allowed to participate :D

[Carole Cadek]

Hayward, any one can participate in these. Thank you for playing. :)

[Tweety]

Sign me up.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again, Tweety. :)

[mrubyjean]

Please sign me up again ~ thanks!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again mrubyjean. :)

[Bright-Spark]

Sign me up too please!

[heymaggie]

I'd like to participate in this one!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing Bright-Spark and heymaggie. ;)

[Just Ducky]

hay Carole.... me and the duck are back for more givin.....

[Carole Cadek]

Hi Ducky, thanks for playing again. :)

[xstitcher]

I would love to RAK one of our own. Please sign me up.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing xstitcher. :)

[stormarela]

sign me up please

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again stormarela. :)

[Summer5]

me too, love these random acts of kindness

[Pippin]

me too please!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again Pippin and Summer. :)

[Genxster]

This sounds wonderful! I would like to join.

[Carole Cadek]

Genxster, thanks for playing. :)

[chatty]

Please sign me up.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing Chatty. :)

[kaisaj]

I want to sign up!

[Carole Cadek]

Certainly kaisaj, thanks for playing again. :)

[Wulfcwen]

Me again please

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again, Wulfcwen. :)

[kjsartist]

I'll play.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing kjsartist. :)

[amyfaerie]

please add me!

[Carole Cadek]

Amy, thanks for playing again. :)

[NYJunkie]

Ooops -- almost forgot to sign up for this one!!! Please include me, too.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again, NYJ. :)

[rkolig]

Time to join the RAK again!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks for playing again Mary. :)

[NYJunkie]

OH my!!!! Was I ever shocked, thrilled, excited, flabbergasted, happy, pleased, and a tiny bit upset that I'd been RAKd!!!! I never was very good being a recipient, but I'm working on it. I just feel that there are so many others more deserving.....but thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

My first two envelopes arrived today!!!! kjsartist and kaisaj: you are so extremely thoughtful and generous and I am feeling just like Queen for a Day!!! (does anyone remember that?) I thank you from the bottom of my heart! You both are terrific.

I also must thank you, Carole, for being so kind in choosing me.

[kjsartist]

I'm so happy that you were surprised and that mine got there so quickly! Have fun because I'm sure there is more to come!

[kristinized]

I mailed mine today - enjoy! :)

[Carole Cadek]

Your welcome Catherine, glad that we surprised you. :wubclub:

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks you kristinized :wubclub:

[Robin]

Congratulations~

I will send you out something on Friday~

[NYJunkie]

This RAK Attack has really been one of the most surprising things that has ever happened to me.
Carole, your awesome package arrived today. I love everything and the 'Autumn Leaves' ATC with gold leaf(?) is gorgeous. Thank you so much.

[Carole Cadek]

Yippee, glad to hear it arrived safely. :)

[GALZART]

Oops!...forgot to post that mine was mailed. Have fun, NYJ.

[Genxster]

Mine is in the mail tomorrow morning.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks GALZART and Genxster:wubclub:

[mrubyjean]

Mine also will be mailed tomorrow!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks mrubyjean. :wubclub:

[hayward_cs]

mine will be postal tomorrow as well :D

[chatty]

Mine going out in the mail tomorrow, Friday....It's all ready to go.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks hayward and chatty. :wubclub:

[NYJunkie]

Thank you so much Wulfcwen and Kristinized for such wonderful gifts! I am so very, very thankful and touched at your kindness.

[amyfaerie]

mine went out on thursday, i think . . . i'm glad you were surprised, catherine! :)

[Pippin]

Mine will be mailed tomorrow!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Amy and Pippin. :wubclub:

[Summer5]

Hi Carole, My rak was mailed out today. Hugs, Jo

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Summer. :wubclub:

[NYJunkie]

What a fantastic day!!! I got lots of wonderful mail and am almost dancing on the ceiling! Thank you amyfaerie, JustDucky, Galzart, Chatty, Genxster, and mrubyjean for unbelievably wonderful RAK gifts. I thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. You have made me very happy.

[rkolig]

As usualy, I'm a day late, but mine is going out today.

NYJunkie, just enjoy the extended RAK'ing!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Mary. :wubclub:

[NYJunkie]

Being RAKd is a really wonderful and strange experience. Every time I get a RAK gift I run the gamut of emotions -- happy, thrilled, undeserving, excited, weepy..... I guess I'm just not used to having so many people send me such wonderful gifts.

Today I received RAK gifts from Robin and JAD....these women are way too generous and kind. I thank you so much for your kindness.

[Tweety]

Carol, My RAK went out in today's mail.

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Tweety. :)

[JAD]

Carole, you can tell by NYJunkie's post that mine had arrived..I did not post when I mailed because I wanted it to be a surprise for her....I'm even worse at Christmas time :)

[Carole Cadek]

That's funny JAD, thanks :)

[NYJunkie]

Stormarela, your wonderful envelope filled with special things arrived today. I love everything. My mail carrier must be wondering what's happening -- I'm getting so many envelopes and packages.

Thank you....thank you...thank you.

[NYJunkie]

Oh, thank you Pippin, Tweety and Summer5 for wonderful envelopes filled with beautiful and inspiring things. I still cannot get over being RAK'd.

[hayward_cs]

I am beginning to become a bit concerned that mine has not arrived as of yet. Hmmm....

[NYJunkie]

I received a wonderful envie from rkolig -- it is filled with things I love. How could you possibly know?? Thank you so much.

hayward cs -- I will let you know the minute your envelope arrives. Some envelopes seem to take the 'long route'.

[heymaggie]

I will be sending my RAK out this weekend!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Maggie. :wubclub:

[Bright-Spark]

Hold my hand up in shame, my envelope only went out today........:embarrassed:

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Bright-Sparks. :wubclub:

[xstitcher]

Don't feel bad Bright-Spark I just got mine in the mail today.

Boy is my face red. Time just got away from me. I promise to do better this month.

[Carole Cadek]

That's OK xstitcher, some weeks are like that. LOL :wubclub:

[NYJunkie]

Oh my!!! Bright-Spark, your wonderful envelope of treasures arrived today. You have been way too kind and I'm so very thankful. I just cannot believe the care and thought that everyone is putting into these RAKs. You are all too wonderful. Thank you.

[Bright-Spark]

I am absolutely amazed at how quick that got to you NYJunkie! And obviously pleased you like what I sent.

You enjoy!

[hayward_cs]

Okay, seriously, has my second envelope not arrived yet either? I mailed it off last week. What is up with the postal service? Hopefully it will be there before I leave next week. ((crosses fingers))

[NYJunkie]

hayward cs -- your envie chocked full of goodies arrived yesterday (sorry I was not home to check the mail). It is wonderful and I'm so glad this one arrived. Thank you --- for two envies (one still missing). You have been too kind.

I also received a lovely RAK from xstitcher -- too beautiful to describe.

I cannot believe I am still receiving RAK gifts. Thank you so very very much. I appreciate everything and all your kind thoughts.

[xstitcher]

You're welcome! So glad you liked it.

[hayward_cs]

I am so glad that it arrived (now if only the first one would make up it's mind to get there from wherever it is at LOL) And I am very glad you liked the stuff I sent. ENJOY!!

[heymaggie]

I finally sent out my October RAK today! I packed it extra full to make up for the lateness of it. Hope you enjoy!

[Carole Cadek]

Thanks Maggie :wubclub:

[NYJunkie]

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and a wonderful package from heymaggie arrived today. Oh, Maggie, I am so thankful and so surprised. You are terrific!

[heymaggie]

Glad you got it! I'm sorry it was so late and I'm such a slacker. I hope you can use all that stuff. Enjoy!