I have tried to buy them several times with no luck but thanks for the update.

Darn. I am going to have to buy a lot of 1 cent stamps.

Thank you for the reminder- I will go the the post office tomorrow! Every penny helps!

The post office must be losing more business to email. Thankfully I pay my bills on line instead of mailing them but sending post card mailings hurt!

This is good to know.  I always hated the stamps that I'd have in stock that needed a 2 cent add on!

Mary I always buy the forever stamps.... now I guess I should stock up.

I knew the rates were going up - but was not sure when - so thanks for the info - I had heard of the forever stamps and thought what a great idea

Mary, good reminder. I like how your blog updo!!! Like seeing your photo at the top. Great job.!

Mary, thank goodness I've got a supply of Forever Stamps.  These increases seem to be getting much more frequent.

Glad I do very little Snail Mail. It must cost close to a penny to make a penny stamp these days....

Your Friend in Charlottesville Virginia!

I went and bought up about 10 books of forever stamps as soon as I heard about this...I almost never mail anything by snail mail myself, but I do use it for paying bills and such...

Mary, thanks for the reminder...I needed that. I was still back on the 39 cent stamp. I appreciate the heads-up.  I don't think I have ever in my life time seen the stamp go up as many times as it has in the past 20 years...maybe even 10 years.

Costco also sells the forever stamps below face value if you want to save some money.

P.S. - I like the new look for the blog.

Good reminder Mary.  I knew the rate increases were coming but I didnt know when.  I need to go by the post office and go ahead and pick up some of the forever stamps.

Too bad they don't have "forever gasoline coupons".  I'd be investing in those for sure!

Oh....what's one more penny? :)  Pitney Bowes emailed me with the rate changes, a good friend of mine is the post master in Scottsdale and according to her wither the forever stamps are gone or cannot be found.  I agree with your post from Todd Clark, Costco has the forever stamps. Thank goodness!

C. Lange

Mary - Thanks for the reminder, I never know how much stamps are since I use them so infrequently.  If I buy the forever stamps I guess that won't matter. 

Just wanted to remind everyone, that on Wednesday, 4.23.08 at 12 noon we are holding an Official Press Conference and an Open House for the the general public to visit the Ocala Mansion. This will be the only time the public will be able to tour the Ocala Mansion at 1315 SE 22nd. Ave, Ocala, Fl. 34471 prior to selecting the Winner! For more info http://www.ocalamansion.com/      

PET LOVERS START PACKING!

YOU COULD WIN MY OCALA MANSION!

Valued At $1,250,000.00

$200.00 Entry Fee & The Best "Pet Lover Story" WINS!

Ocala Mansion Essay Contest Kicks Off at Noon, Wednesday, April 23^rd, 2008 

With an "Official Press Conference" at the property - 1315 SE 22^nd Ave., Ocala, Fla. 34471

     Contest entrants will be able to visit the Mansion from 12 noon to 3:00p.m. Eastern Time. 

Would you like to own this extraordinary "Gone With The Wind" Plantation Style Mansion situated on more than two acres of land adorned with beautiful Oak trees, Camellia, Azalea, Gardenia and fruit trees in the heart of downtown Ocala, Florida? This magnificent home features approximately 5,200 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a formal living room, a huge dining room, a spacious family room with a brick fireplace, beautiful pine wood floors throughout, marble bathrooms, three crystal chandeliers, 50 foot brick porches on the front and back of the home, 25 foot high grand foyer, a guest house, tree house, and a hand built dog house that resembles the mansion, complete with its own chain link fenced run.

The current owner, Miss Clementina Marie Giovannetti, a national best-selling author, spared no expense, approximately $200,000.00 to have the entire mansion completely restored, updated and freshly painted inside and out just for you! Why does she want to give such a magnificent mansion away to The Best "Pet Lover Story" Essay Winner?

"I purchased this magnificent mansion a few years ago for my retirement home and looked forward to having a quiet and simple life there. But sometimes, no matter how carefully you plan out the details of your life or make decisions, things change, and that's exactly what happened," Giovannetti said. "My entire life changed both professionally and personally while I was living there, and I am no longer retired. So to support my new lifestyle and career change I purchased a much smaller home in The Villages. Hence, this essay contest!"

"One person out of 6250 minimum entries will win this magnificent home valued at $1.25 million on or before July 23^rd, 2008. All you have to do is send us your ‘Pet Lover Story' according to the rules and regulations, along with your cover letter, a 4x6 color photograph of the pet and a US $200 entry fee. In 100 to 300 words, tell us about your pet," Giovannetti said.  "‘The Pet Lover Story' can be funny, sad, heroic or inspirational. It can be about a rescue story, service animal, or an act of love or courage. The judges will select a winning entry based upon an honest and sincere expression of thought and emotions about a pet that is heartfelt and one that truly touches the hearts of the judges. It's that easy. "

"Even kids under the age of 18 can enter as long as their entry includes a written statement with a signature from their parent or guardian approving their participation in this contest. The contest is also open to all not-for-profit organizations," she said.

"Besides, all you ever hear on the news is bad news: crashing real estate market, pregnant women being murdered by their own husbands or boyfriends, political officials being indicted, gas prices going up, the economy going into a recession and on and on. I believe in miracles and sincerely want to bless someone else's life with this magnificent home. I need to find a very special family, individual or organization that could truly be happy there, and perhaps it would make his or her dreams come true! So start writing!" Giovannetti said. For more information visit http://www.ocalamansion.com/ 

Oh my! Get ready, get set, off to use up all those stamps.  Mary, I love your picture at the top on the header.  Have a fabulous week.