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Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
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RE: My brother goes every year or so
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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Dear Vekiki,
Would it be possible for your brother to give us a mailing address? Perhaps we can send books there without going through COMNAP.
Many thanks and best regards from Deborah
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
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RE: Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
Well, this is a disappointment!
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From: Michelle Rogan-Finnemore
Dear Ms. Finn,
As I understand it, the US A…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
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RE: Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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It's lovely to see that other BookCrossers share my excitement about sharing books with folks on our southernmost continent!
I will definitely let you know when (or if) I hear from Michelle Rogan-Finnemore.
Best re…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
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RE: Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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FYI, for BookCrossers interested in sending books to OBCZs in Anarctica! I sent an email to the polar research division head of the National Science Foundation (USA), and received this response from one of her colleague…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
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RE: RE: Sending books to BC zones in Antarctica
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
[[I remember a thread about this... and found it again:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/10/486607/
No JE, but it arrived...]]
Thanks, ApoloniaX!
Is there a specific address for sending books to that research st…
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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I would love to send some books to Antarctica! I know that at some point there were OBCZs in research stations in various zones there, but gather that there hasn't been any activity lately.
Can anyone help me get in …
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
Dear BookCrossers,
I'm helping to clear out the apartment of a woman who is moving into a nursing home. There are at least 400 books, and perhaps as many as 600. If you are willing to pick up the books at the apartm…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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400+ books available for the asking: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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Dear BookCrossers,
I'm helping to clear out the apartment of a woman who is moving into a nursing home. There are at least 400 books, and perhaps as many as 600. If you are willing to pick up the books at the apartm…
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
[[[[ I'd love some ideas for installing shelves and a door on the old phone box, to protect the books from wind, rain, and snow. At present, the box has no door, and the only shelf slants downward.]]
I'd bring a cordl…
Deborah909
9 yrs ago
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I'm working on creating a BookCrossing zone in a disused phone box on a busy corner in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).
So far, I have released more than 50 books. Each has been snapped up quickly, which is delightful. …
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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OFFER: Henry David Thoreau, "Civil Disobedience and Other Essays"
Deborah909
17 yrs ago
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Dear BookCrossers,
I have three copies of "Civil Disobedience and Other Essays." I will mail them to the first three people with addresses in the U.S. who send me a private message requesting one.
No need to reimb…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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OFFER: A steady stream of de-accessioned library books (Portola Valley, CA, USA)
Deborah909
17 yrs ago
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Dear BookCrossers,
I recently became acquainted with the librarian of a private school in Portola Valley (California), and told him about BookCrossing. He said that his library has plenty of de-accessioned books to gi…
Deborah909
17 yrs ago
Dear BookCrossers,
I recently became acquainted with the librarian of a private school in Portola Valley (California), and told him about BookCrossing. He said that his library has plenty of de-accessioned books to g…
Deborah909
19 yrs ago
I hope so, too! It's an amazing-looking paperback, with elaborate covers stamped with gold foil. I'm sure that it would attract the attention of any bibliophile.
Best regards from Deborah
Site Watch
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The pefect book to release on BookCrossing Day
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Re: and doesn't the picture look charming...
Deborah909
19 yrs ago
Yes! The Bella Vita is a charming place, and the staff is very friendly to BookCrossing.
If you go there for a meal, be sure to order dessert.
Deborah909
19 yrs ago
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I just had to boast - isn't this perfect?
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/1573698/
Best regards from Deborah
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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The Prison Book Program Wish List
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Re: Hooray for the Prison Book Program!
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
Dear Kaija,
Every prison facility has its own rules, and sometimes the possibilities depend on the mood of whoever is sorting the mail on a given day. At least, that's what the folks at the Prison Book Program tell…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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The Prison Book Program Wish List
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Re: Hooray for the Prison Book Program!
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
Hello, all!
I just want to mention that I've volunteered for the Prison Book Program, and think the world of what they do! In fact, if you live in the Boston area, you might consider volunteering at their "pack-a-t…
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
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Dear BookCrossers,
I love Dover Thrift Editions! If you have any out-of-print editions, I'd be happy to swap them for anything on my bookshelf that's currently available.
Many thanks from Deborah
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/575039
I love it when a book is caught by someone who really GETS it about BookCrossing!
Best regards from Deborah
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
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Dear BookCrossers,
I've started a new experiment in labeling: I print them out in neon colors, and they say
It's not stealing,
to take a
FREE BOOK!
I'll keep you posted about the results.
Best …
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
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"...I couldn't believe I could take the book along with me."
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/611463
I'm so delighted by this journaller's delight. I only wish that my release notes had been more inspiring.
Be…
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
http://bookcrossing.com/journal/411420
Deborah909
20 yrs ago
Dear BookCrossers,
Happy BookCrossing Day! In honor of the day, I have started an email distribution list for BookCrossers in Massachusetts.
To subscribe, just send a blank email to BookCrossers_Massachusetts-su…