BlueDog848

Hello, I am happy to have found Swap-Bot and look forward to making friends, maybe some penpal friends, and have a good time. Please pardon while I work on my profile page. :0)

I am male, in my late 50s, and have lived in Texas most of my life (I lived in Tennessee for four years after graduating high school). Some consider me an old-spirit preferring things related to times long ago which probably explains why I like historical/vintage ephemera and memorabilia.

I love nature and wish that I had camped more, but do like to visit parks; especially those with mountains, lakes, and trees. If it is a governmental protected heritage site; I probably want to visit it.

I love art and can spend hours in a good museum. My favorite artist include Vincent Van Gogh, Claud Monet, Rembrandt, Picasso, El Greco, Renoir, Hudson River School... I could go on, and on...

Favorite Themes: Renaissance, Edwardian, Victorian, Cottagecore, Oriental, Japanese, Chinoiserie, Wizards, Enchantment, Mystical Nature, Forrest, Hills, Mountains, Lakes, Streams I do like things with bees, dragonflies, thistles, hares, bunnies, wildflowers or English garden stuff.

Recently, I have been enjoying Kawaii and Sanrio themed items. My favorite cartoon character will always be Snoopy.

Dislikes: I am easy to please and appreciate almost everything, but do not care horror, snakes, and low-effort swaps.

Favorite Authors: Anne Rice, Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Clive Barker, John Grisham, Toni Morrison, C.S. Lewis

Favorite Books: Vampire Chronicles, The Wheel of Time, Weavworld, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Grapes of Wrath, to name a few

Stargate, The West Wing, Downtown Abby, The Tudors, Hose of Cards, Rome, Doctor Who (new), Sherlock, Broadchurch, Severance, anything Joss Whedon or the Duffy Brothers, Dead Like Me, Six Feet Under,

Hobbies: Kung Fu - Cooking - Reading - Travel - PenPal - Paper Crafts - Gardening.

-- I always aim to send thoughtful, well-packaged swaps that I hope my partners will genuinely enjoy. I’m drawn to specific styles and themes, so I make it a point to read each partner’s profile carefully to tailor my swaps to their preferences.

-- I do my best to send swaps on time. If there’s ever a delay, I’ll always communicate and keep you updated. Life happens sometimes, and I understand that—it happens to me too!

-- I really value good communication. If any issues come up with a swap, I prefer to work things out directly before considering other steps.

-- If you are unhappy with my swap, or feel anything less than a 5 is an appropriate rating, please contact me first so that I can make things right.

-- I rate all swaps I receive as soon as I can. I only give lower ratings if a swap doesn’t meet the stated requirements or if a partner flakes completely. Sending late isn’t a big deal to me as long as you let me know—honesty goes a long way!

-- I base my ratings strictly on whether the swap followed the rules—not on personal taste. I’ll never downrate just because something wasn’t my style. I do ask that the swaps that I receive be thoughtful, fun, and exhibit some effort. No one wants to receive low-effort swaps void of any personality.

-- If you’re ever unsure about what to send, feel free to message me—I'm always happy to chat!