Anne is hosting another Coffee Swap (I really wanted to participate in the Winter Wonderland Coffee Swap but didn’t because I moved to England in November 2007)… this time it’s the SPRING FLING COFFEE SWAP and sign-ups open March 20th. Help spread the word and get entered in the contest!

I made some buttons for the swap and sent them to Anne. Not sure if she wanted some “easter” theme ones… but I thought I’d throw them in for her perusal anyway.

This week’s topic for Booking Through Thursday is…

All other things (like price and storage space) being equal, given a choice in a perfect world, would you rather have paperbacks in your library? Or hardcovers? And why?

Ooo… this is difficult! For reading in bed I do prefer paperbacks just for ease of reading. However, for collections and series (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Sword of Truth) I like to have hardbacks because the collection is for long-time keeps. That being said, I’m not necessarily picky if I’m looking for a book (specific or not); I like to read the books and keep every book I buy.

Q: Have you done a swap before (doesn’t have to be a knitting swap)? What do you like best about swapping? Are there any personal “requirements” that a swap has to have before you will join?

I’ve done knitting swaps before. My first was the Knitter’s Virtual Vacation Swap and I got to “visit” Boston. I sent someone from France to Vancouver. It was more fun putting the package together than receiving one. And I’m sorry again Jessi if I was a pain!

Personal requirements for a swap are pretty low… but I’ve not joined any of the Secret Pals because the requirements of involvement are pretty high.

This is a personal thing but if I host another swap, blogs are definitely going to be a requirement; they were at the beginning of the swap, but some people didn’t like that on Ravelry so I changed it. We only have 3 blogless participants so I really don’t think it’s that big a thing. Blogs are super important when “stalking” your partner.

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P.S. I might be a little MIA this weekend as we’ve got friends from Manchester visiting us here in London. Today we’re going to the London Zoo… sound familiar?