Friday, March 5, 2010

50 State Challenge


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I've had a mail-related challenge going for a while now, and since I have started up this blog I figured I'd share with all of you. (I feel a bit strange assuming anyone even reads this, but hey, it's worth a shot, and maybe someday I'll have a ton of followers who really can help me out...) It's pretty simple really, but could take a while to complete, and I still have a ways to go. I want to see if I can receive a postcard from each of the 50 United States. So far friends and family have been the ones in on my challenge, but [at the advice of a fellow blogger] I decided to put up a post about it.

States listed below are those that I still need postcards from to complete my challenge, and I would be so happy and appreciative to any and all that can help me out with this! So whether you live in/visit/have friends or family in one of the states below, send me a written on/stamped postcard from there and you'll be my new best friend. Here are the 'guidelines' for the challenge:

1. See if your state (or a state you're visiting) is on my list below.
2. Comment on this post by letting me know you have something to send, include your e-mail address, and I will send you my address in return.
3. Send your postcard (include the phrase 'food.fun.post. 50 State Challenge' somewhere on the card, along with your message) and check back here to see it posted on the blog! :)

Thanks guys! P.S. - I'll be updating this list as I receive cards to make sure it is current.
***Last update 03.31.2010***






Alabama
Alaska 
Arizona
 Arkansas 
California
Colorado 
Connecticut 
Delaware
 Florida
 Georgia
 Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky 
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland 
Massachusetts
 Michigan
Minnesota
 Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska 
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
 North Carolina
North Dakota 
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
 Rhode Island
 South Carolina
South Dakota 
Tennessee
 Texas
Utah
Vermont 
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


**Washington, D.C.***

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  1. Patty DavidsonFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Hello there,

    I have something to send for your 50 state postcard challenge. My email is
    stardust4821@yahoo.com. I also have a question. Would you prefer the postcards mailed "naked" or enclosed in an envelope?

    I also have a mail art / letter writing blog. It's called "Just Letter Rip." Check it out if you like.

    http://justletterrip.blogspot.com

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  2. hottjambalayaFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks a bunch Patty! So happy to find new readers here. Just sent an e-mail your way! :)

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  3. mollyFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    what a fun idea! i guess new york is already taken though!

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  4. Lauren NicoleFebruary 22, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I have a postcard from North Carolina I can send you. :] It's not much, but at least it's one more! <3
    - L

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  5. hottjambalayaFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Lauren, send it my way! I'd love it! :) Every one counts!

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  6. CourtneyFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I have a postcard from South Carolina to send you. :)
    courtney.sampsell@gmail.com

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  7. The Missive MavenFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Oh hey, I can totally jump in here. I'm about to write you a postcard from RI.

    I just wrote you a letter earlier this week... didn't know you had a blog! I found it from Goodnight Little Spoon, and have now linked it on the sidebar of mine. I haven't even read your entries thoroughly yet but am so glad you're blogging! Good for you! Hooray for more mail blogs!

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  8. StephanieFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Hello-

    Great idea to get more postcards. :) And I love that you combine food & letters in your blog - I'm a college student just starting to figure out how to feed myself, so I love looking at food blogs right now. ;] I'm also currently in Minnesota which I see is on your list! You want state-themed postcards, right? I need an excuse to buy Minnesota postcards. My e-mail is crowned.girl [at] gmail.com

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  9. hottjambalayaFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Thank you all for reading and offering to send! E-mails coming out shortly... :)

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  10. Ambrosia @ The Purple BookerFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Hello, I am from Minnesota and would be happy to send you a Postcard. Ambrosia@majorwhitlock.com

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  11. JulieFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    I'm in New Mexico so I can send a NM one your way.
    My email is plainsongjn@gmail.com

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  12. Vicki HoldwickFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Hi,

    I can send you a postcard from Michigan. Do you want a "real" postcard (you know one you buy at a tourist shop)? Or do you want mail art that includes something about the state? I am in Michigan, by the way.

    You can email me at vholdwic[at]hughes.net

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  13. girlzootFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Do you want a postcard that has my state on it, or just a regular old postcard?

    I'm in Colorado, email me your address and preferences and we can go from there.

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  14. swimvixxFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I can send something over from Maryland
    hopkinsb [at] umd [dot] edu

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  15. KarenFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Darn, someone beat me to the punch for Colorado. Good luck with your collection!

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  16. TARAdactylFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Hello! I am doing a bit of traveling at the moment and I could mail you a Nevada postcard. My email address is apurplerat@hotmail.com!

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  17. JanFebruary 27, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Hello, I would love to send you a postcard from my birth state--Louisiana! Please send your mailing address to: jan.onlinegreetingcards@gmail.com

    Love your blog!

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  18. AnuMarch 2, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Hey I can send you a postcard from New Mexico if you send me one too. Here's my email: achathampally at gmail dot com.

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  19. StephanieMarch 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Hi! I would love to send you a postcard. My e-mail is: Stephanie.Doherty@gmail.com

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  20. BowenMurphyAMarch 6, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    What, no D.C? We're not *technically* a state, but our postmark is endangered: http://www.norton.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=697&Itemid=0

    I'm at ashley.e.bowen [at] gmail [dot] com

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  21. The Missive MavenMarch 7, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Here is an odd question for you... do you need the postcards to be postmarked from the state in question? I actually have postcards from three of your currently missing states and would be happy to send them to you, but of course they'd bear my usual Rhode Island postmark. Let me know.

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  22. hottjambalayaMarch 7, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    @Missive: When I first started the challenge a while back I was hoping to have them all postmarked from the actual state but as the months have gone on I've realized I really just want a piece of the state, and that is the postcard itself. People have been sending me postcards from a certain state that are postmarked from a different state and that's perfectly fine. I am grateful for anything anyone can send my way! :)

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  23. AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I could work with my brother on getting one to you from Wisconsin :) I just moved out of the state last year. I'm sure he owes me a favor or something.

    mesmer22@gmail.com :)

    http://pooftacular.wordpress.com

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  24. fawnMarch 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Hello,

    I have a Wyoming card I can send you if you have not received one yet. Fawnscrafts@gmail.com

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  25. JenniferMarch 27, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    I'm in Jersey and have a huge post card collection from bunches of places.

    I'd be happy to send you a Jersey one.

    notes4theheart@yahoo.com

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  26. JenzeestyleMarch 31, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    i can send you maryland
    just email me:
    jen.michelle.young@gmail.com

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  27. SusiestamprApril 3, 2010 at 7:29 AM

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  28. SusiestamprApril 3, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I can send ALABAMA
    email is susieblq@bellsouth.net

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  29. AnonymousMay 28, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Hello I just came across your blog and I can send you a Postcard from North Dakota!! my email address is katie_suchla@hotmail.com

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  30. Heidi's WanderingsDecember 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    do you still need a postcard from indiana? would be willing to send one to you. please contact me at heidiannefuqua@gmail.com if you do.

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