Penciling Christy - 6 green step-ones

I forgot to post the answer to the puzzle on Mike's envelope that I posted on Friday. The first stamp is worth 0 --- the next stamp is 1 - and then another 1 - and then 2 and then 3 and then 5 and then 8

at this point ---- everyone should recognize the Fibonacci sequence. When it get's into numbers that are higher than denominations on stamps - he stacked stamps that add up to the right number....and the last one has $1 stamp over 44 - for 144. Very fun puzzle, Mike. Thanks again.

There are two parts to my design lessons. The first part is do-the-damn-rough. I apologize for the curse word. Many people call rough drafts a *sketch.* I have never liked the word sketch. It sounds too much like *itch.* I only use it when I am describing things that are shady or sketchy - like people or neighborhoods or situations. I only like *rough draft* - but I don't need the word draft. A rough is a rough. 

Something else that rankles me is the expression *quick and dirty* when referring to a fast layout that will not reflect one's skill level. 

I will refrain from a digression into the way words and phrases rankle us. I will refrain from researching the origin of the word *rankle.* 

Here is what happened when I took those first 6 layout ideas and added names and addresses. As you can see, I penciled CHRISTY and it was too long - but it was close enough that I knew I could adjust it and make it come out. I often pencil a name and then fold the paper and position as you see in the photo - to insure that it fits. That previous envelope to Patty is still haunting me - the way the name needed to fill the space better.

For some reason, I thought Amy's and Christy's were going to work out and put the stamps on them. Those were the only two pink flower stamps that work with these off-color envelopes. Then I found those adorable avocados - in the sticker book. 

All of these are going back to Iowa in a few days - and I hope I find some stamps that work. I assure you - they all need something else -- and I might fix them - or I might ruin them. It can always go either way.

At this point, I'm almost thinking I should go to the PO and ask for a meter strip. I like that idea - and am tempted to not share it right now. But I will - in case anyone else likes the idea and wants to send me something with a meter strip. I think I might have to visit Davonte when I get back to Iowa.

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Real time comment - these are still on my desk. I think this is the first time I have posted envelopes before sending them...