USA from Michael

Michael once again was on the move. This time he was in San Diego for a vaycay with his hubby. Loved seeing all of his pictures online and truly loved finding this surprise waiting in my mailbox one day.

USA from Michael

To say my friend Michael cannot stay still is an understatement. This time he was in Santa Barbara for school. So proud of him and all the work he is putting into his PhD. He did have some downtime and visited a few wineries - no surprise there! Always gives me a great feeling knowing that he is thinking of me and takes the time to show me and send me a card.

USA from Michael

I had a wonderful lunch with Michael last week. Two hours is not enough time to get caught up, but I will take what I can get. He was in New York City for a few days before Toronto and he picked up this beautiful skyline for me. Until next year my friend.

Canada from Michael

I am super excited! This week I am getting together with my bestie Michael - yeah! We had a minor blip in our communication last year so it has been two years since I've been able to squeeze a big hug out of him. Cant wait! He sent this fun card to me a few weeks ago while doing homework. A great diversion if you ask me!

Canada from Michael

Michael was on the road....again! This time he and his husband booked off for a few days to visit Victoria, BC. I only spent a day there and loved the city. The one thing I truly remember was they had the hugest hanging baskets lining the streets from the light posts. I am talking flowers on steroids! Sounds as if they had a nice trip which is always a good thing. Michael also chose another great stamp for me form the "Haunted Canada" series and yes, it is a hologram!

USA from Michael

I was really excited when this card arrived as often images of places I have travelled to bring on all the memories of the trip. We visited Chicago three years ago and absolutely {loved} the city. So this card, coupled with the glittery letters that almost show up in the scan set me up for a great day! Flip the card over and see it is from my BFF Michael, and my smile grows even wider! He was there in July for a training conference. The stamp he chose for me is also one of my favourite book series for kids. Stella and Sam were very much loved and read in this house.

Australia from Michael

I {love} this guy!!! Hands down this is one card that will always make me smile. In fact I have had this on my fridge for so long that I forgot I hadn't blogged it yet. My dearest friend Michael was in Australia for his birthday back in March. He took this picture in front of the Sydney Opera House on his birthday. He was seeing Bizet's Carmen that night. They must have some sort of photo booth that allows pictures to be taken and made into cards/souvenirs as it has the Opera House logo printed on the back. Very neat! Don't worry, I'll keep your magic number a secret!

Australia from Michael

There are very few people I know who get as much vacation as my friend Michael. Lucky for both of us, he travels! This time he was off to Australia. And of course no trip would be complete without a stop at a winery, this time is was Turkey Flat. This ad-card he sent me is great as it has a "Wine for Dummies" bit on the back. Thank you as always Michael for thinking of me.

USA from Michael

My dear friend Michael was in New York in November and found this sensational card for me. I absolutely {love} fireworks! So nice to know that he is thinking of me too.

Canada from Michael

Another busy day at the office for my dear frined Michael. This time he was checking out Hillside Winery & Bistro on Penticton, BC. Cheers to you too!!!

Canada from Michael

My friend Michael works for the BC Liquor Board. This past Fall he had the tough job of visiting several wineries in the Okanagan Valley, an area known for vineyards. As he wrote on this card "...some days it does not suck to be me..." I would agree! Painted Rock Winery he writes is one of his favourites.....until the next card arrives. Love that Michael drops me these cards now and again. Takes that little bit more effort than an email and so very appreciated.

USA from Michael

Michael wrote me this card showing the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii just to say hi. Must have wanted and needed a break from his studies. Totally cool image!

USA from Michael

There are many reasons why I love my friend Michael. High on the list is his never ending thirst for learning and developing. He has gone back to school, again, this time for his PhD. Seriously. So excited for him and watching his journey unfold. He was in Virginia awhile back for something to do with his degree and visited the gallery of this artist, David Cochran.This picture sure has a whole lot going on. Don't know when I would have noticed the pig head on the side of the door if Michael hadn't pointed it out. Sure does keep you busy discovering new things.

Michael from Canada

My sweet friend Michael sent me this fun comic book cover just to say hi. Love this Dood!

Canada from Michael

My dear friend Michael lives on the other side of the country in Vancouver. He has always sent me postcards. Sometimes they say hi or confirm upcoming plans or just because. I've kept them all and they always put a smile on my face. He is planning to come out to Toronto in November and I can't wait to see him in person it's been too long! This card is one of a series of RCMP cards he actually sent to me some time ago. The perfect long-distance friend - send me postcards for me and for me to send to others!

St. Thomas from Michael

Michael and I used to work together what feels like forever ago some days. Let's put it this way I was still living at home when we first met. Even though he lives on the other side of the country we are still in touch via email every few weeks and try to get together when he is flying through Toronto which is almost once a year.

He is one of the first friends I ever told about Postcrossing and over the years he has sent me many postcard books and singles - lucky me! Earlier in the year he and his husband took a cruise to Bahamas and then spent the day on the beach in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Absolutely beautiful sunset. Wish I was anywhere with Michael watching the sunset, our time together while infrequent is always so wonderful.