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That's a huge percentage increase yet as you say still favourable to the cost in many countries. Have you been able to buy stamps ahead of the price increase? Sadly I'm full expecting the UK to do two price increases this year if they copy pervious years.

Ooh! I've not, I'll have to take a look. Thank you 😊

There was a coach trip on the day I visited. 😊 It's a great destination all year round

Thank you. Oh wow, surely that would make it more difficult for the staff in January. The shops near me have a strict schedule for the Christmas bits, when I asked if they had any in June (for a craft project) they said they did but they wouldn't be out until November! 😂

I hope you still get to have some festive joy, or at least a rest and reset before the new year. Plus, a year in the not to distant future where you feel like celebrating even more than normal.

Aw, thank you. If I'm thinking of the right item it was by Gisela Graham, and I was very excited to spot it 😊

They were sneaky Christmas jumpers. They must have been from an online retailer as in person the design was printed on 😮

The royal mail has a price guide. It seems that prices go up twice a year so it worth checking with royal mail. Stamps which say 1st or 2nd increase in value when the prices go up. So can be good to buy in bulk. Then for international mail you can use any combination of stamps as long as they add up to the value you need (royal mail won't mind if you put extra on!). You can get stamps from your post office, Royal mail online or trustworthy online retailers. The cost is based on weight and size. But a standard postcard tends to be the cheapest item to send. Any questions feel free to ask. If in doubt your local post office will give you the correct stamp but it might not be as fun as selecting your own

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I wonder which country your first Postcrossing postcard will go to? 😁

@@tinymouse.travelI sent it today- Germany!

That's a great country to start off with. If you are UK based, or Europe it should get there quite quickly. Then you'll get the lovely surprise of someone else sending you a postcard

This reminds me I need to get back to her house for another visit while I still have membership. 😂 Have you ever visited Chawton House? It's been on my list for ages but have never been.

Oh wow, I hope you enjoy Postcrossing. 😊 You've got a good chance of receiving a card from the UK as we are top 10 for numbers of postcrossers, maybe even top 5

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I did, but ended up with a lot of other types of incense before I realised. 😂

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I think it just comes out on one side (towards studio 36), but if I remeber rightly there are multiple doors. (I think)

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Ooh! Thank you I'll have to check them out next time I'm in Chichester 😁

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Hi Rene 😊 I've taken them for granted, it seems surreal they aren't everywhere that there are gardens

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Beautiful, thank you for sharing. I am feeling a little jealous as I would need to travel 400km + to see a Christmas display even slightly similar to this. Today's temperature is 37°c degrees (hot and windy), and it's not even lunchtime yet, so your post has been a lovely distraction to this heat 🇦🇨🦘

I'm guessing it wouldn't help if I said we even had snow today. It didn't lay where I live for more than five minutes but some areas have been having a snow day and making snowmen. I'll try and capture as many of our Christmas events as possible so hopefully it'll transport you digitally.

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It sounds perfect. My friend is organising Jolablokaflod this year, and I can't wait. Her message came through just after I recorded this video. A book and chocolates on Christmas Eve sounds perfect, I've also found myslef faced with a mountain of presents to wrap whichbis never fun under time pressure.

Are there any books you'd recomend that maks great Christmas Eve reading?

€2.20 is a great price. Is that for international? Ireland will be lovely at this time of year.

How can i join. Im from namibia africa

If you want to join Postcrossing the website is www.postcrossing.com

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Oh wow an ice rink! Nearer to Christmas one of our local garden centres often has reindeer, although I'm not sure they were there last year. Decorations that have a personal story are my favourites. Your book advent idea! I think I'll have to keep an eye out while thrifting to get ahead for next year 😊

Thank you 😁 This year I saw my first Christmas advert in June, the dat after the summer solstice 😳 which was definitely far to early. Being in the UK where we have fireworks night on 5th November that feels like a good starting point, but this year i couldnt resit getting festive a few daya early.

Ah yes, thats it! I wonder if they will bring it back!

❤️ It's so festive. I knew it wasn't a Spice Girl orginal 😊 prob about time for another pop group to cover it again 😂

I'm nit sure how many there are of them but it is a local tourist destination especially near Christmas where coach companies organise day trips! Do you have a different branch if garden centres.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I have a few more similar videos planned. It's so exciting now the shops are all looking Christmassy. Is it the same where you are?

It is the same here! It's not too cold here but the shops are lightly decorated. The shops where you live look extra festive though!

This garden centre goes into 110% Christmas mode, I hoping to visit London before Christmas as central London also seems to turn into a Christmas movie at this time of year.

Oh that sounds amazing. I don't think I spotted the bookshop when I visited, but that's a perfect excuse for another visit 😊

@@yvonnecrawford8906 Kim’s is great - I usually pick up something there.

I'll have to take a look next time I'm there 😊 I might be popping that way in the next few weeks

And the funfair is free for guests 😊

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Thank you 😊🎃 I hope you fell better soon surgery and covid doesn't sound like a pleasant mix at all. Oohh, I've not heard of that other website. I'll have to check it out. How does it compare to Postcrossing?

@ Postfun is an app, and it’s not bad. There seem to be a lot of people in Russia and Belarus, so sometimes it can take a while for a card to arrive, but I don’t mind.

I wonder if there are good postage rates in Russia and Belarus they are popular contries on Postcrossing too. From the UK the cards arrive quite quickly. I love the style of their cards especially their Christmas cards.

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It's even more atmospheric in person

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Do you have any addition celebrations when it is yiur Autumn? Is there a celebration you have that hasn't reached the UK or USA yet?