#94 Aug 15 2000

This week we celebrate relaxation and aviators!

Yep, it's finally here! The day that parents look forward to and children dread all summer long. Here are some cards to help you celebrate or ease the pain a little bit, depending on your perspective. ;-)

Visit this new and original site that features illustrations by artist/animator Kelly Hamilton. These colorful, cartoony critters will really liven up your day. Send one of these unique cards to someone today!

Ever want to see a hummingbird up close and personal? A hummingbird card for you features beautiful close-up photographs of these little marvels, including costa's, anna's, black-chinned, broad-billed, rufous, and calliope hummingbirds. And for those of you who have crafty friends, there is even a pretty Cross Stitch pattern that can be sent as a card.

If you have young kids, then you are probably very familiar with Blue, Mr Salt & Mrs Pepper, Magenta and Tickety. These are just a few of the characters from the popular animated pre-school series Blue's Clues. Now you and your kids can send cards featuring Blue and the gang! This is a great, child-safe site for the young and the young at heart.

Who can resist those flat, wrinkled faces and dark, expressive eyes? Whether you are a Pug owner or a lover of all types of dogs, this series of cards featuring the popular toy breed will surely please. Cards for many occasions are available.

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I would like to see some cards on big trucks as my husband and several friends are cross country drivers. ** Anon

I bet your husband and friends would love to receive a card from Sea's Trucking Post Cards. They have cards for most occasions including friendship and love. There are some nice animated cards as well. Their "I Miss You" cards would be especially appropriate for cross-country drivers.

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I like your site, and I love sending cards. How about falcons? ** V.

Hi V, here are some falcon cards for you. I couldn't resist the picture of the baby peregrine falcon. Peregrines may very well be the fastest creatures on earth. When they dive for prey, also called stooping, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph (320 kmh). They prefer to nest on cliff ledges but have adapted well to the big city and use the city's equivalent to cliff ledges for nesting - skyscrapers!