I have returned and I have 33 messages to get through.
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Before I left I had changed the over/under start date from the 14th to the 16th. Did I not post that in this thread? I thought I did.
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Yes but that’s Wednesday! Sooooo soon!
This year’s STS has flown by!
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Fine by me! Hahaa…When I make (local) evening claims, I’ve been conflicted over whether or not I should push the “send by” date to the next day or not, since it’s basically the next day for most of everyone else.
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I know! I’m sad to see it go.
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My Internet is down today for my neighborhood as a “known issue.” I’ll check it again this evening and if it is still down, I’ll probably go to the library and use their wifi. I’m on my phone right now, but I need to use my laptop to run the swap.
I made it through the messages last night up until around 10p MST.
Today is the last day for regular claims. Tomorrow is the start of over/under week. If you are under five points, please update your store stock if you have more stuff available.
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@Tapestry I don’t think I’ll be able to finish the sand seal, I am soo tired these days. No matter how much sleep I get it’s just not enough.
@Bunny1kenobi same as what I said to Tapestry. I won’t be able to add anything else before the end of the day today.
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No worries at all! Please rest and take whatever time you need. There is no urgency and STS will be here next year. Hugs!
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yes, take it easy and follow your energy ~
it has been a really fun round, watching the points go flying around 
@irid3sc3nt , I hope your internet fixes itself magically! That is a pain when you can’t update as easily as usual, I know!
So…I have some fingering weight/sock yarn I could let go of…any of you folks with points interested?
oh, and I think I’ll post a cowl scarfy thing that I enjoyed making but have never worn just in case it catches someone’s eye…
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kayrun/french-cancan
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I’m kind of on the lookout for fingering/sock weight yarn lately. I have a giant weaving project working its way through my brain, and it involves many tiny squares of many different colors, so I might be happy to take a look, but don’t have many points left!
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Okay. Whew! I sent, I spent, and I spent too much. lol. Now at 4 points for the over/under week, I put a few items on sale at 1 pt, because that’s all I need, and I wanted someone to have a selection. This has been a great swap!!
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sobs but I realllllly want one. Specifically the light colored one. If I run to the post office tonight I would have enough points…of course then I’ll need to make up 3 points.
So about those 3 points. What do y’all want more: cookies & cream fudge, a full size 4x6 or 5x7 ghost painting, or the bunny/otter shaped paintbrush rests? All fall in the 2pt range.
Or I accept the fish hat was not meant for me, spend a point, and my store is closed.
Decisions are hard.
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I guess my newbie question is, is it bad form to spend down to zero? Am I trying to aim for 5pts, or just hope the over/under week sorts me out? 
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I also really want one lol but I’m not confident in making up the points. I only have 2 pending points right now lol
Maybe we can do a personal swap next year. 
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I have reduced the buttons in my shop for 6 buttons for 1 point if there’s any interest. 
I will also try to add another mini canvas tomorrow for the over/under shops
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I don’t think it’s bad form to spend up to the last minute , particularly since your items have been popular throughout the swap. (And you still have plenty of stock in your shop)
The points ALWAYS work out at the end of this swap
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Gah, okay, thank you! I’m still scared though!!
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So my points situation worked itself out. I’m at five, my shop is empty of all the new items I’d added this year, and thus I’m going to close.
Fudge, art, and animal minifigs will return next year.
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