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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: cookie1 on October 21, 2017, 08:28:04 am
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Well it is getting closer by the day and it's time to think about Secret Santa again. I do hope you will all participate if you can. The rules are the same as previous years. If anyone needs to read them again I'm sure I can hunt them up and post here.
As for last year you must be willing to check the forum weekly to see if there are any updateuuujij)s. Gifts MUST BE posted no later than 12th December, the post can be very slow. If you don't wish to post overseas please let me know asap.
I will do the draw towards the middle/ end of November so start looking for your SS gift now.
Please indicate in a post if you would like to join in the fun this year and one of the Moderators will add your name to the list here.
Last day for adding your name is 15th November.
Judy or Denise please add in anything you wish to add. I will be first on the list.
Cookie
Judy
Denise
Marina
Robyn
Margaret
Gayle
Chookie
Michele
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Many thanks for doing this again cookie, I’ll add my name to the list this year.
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Thanks Cookie for doing this again.I’m in. :-*
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Me too, please, Cookie, thanks for taking this on again this year. I'm OK to post overseas.
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Me too Cookie :)
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Lovely. Our numbers are growing.
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Add me to the list too please Cookie. :) Thanks for doing this again this year.
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It's that time again? Awesome 8) 8) 8) Add me to the list please Cookie :) Thank you.
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Cookie please add me to the list. Thanks for doing this again.
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Thanks everyone.
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Haven't been on the forum for a while but would like to add my name. ;D
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Lovely.
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I haven't forgotten about SS. Life seems to be very fast paced at the moment. We have ANOTHER car display to attend tomorrow, but hopefully after that life should ease up a bit. It's been a very hectic couple of weeks.
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Cookie, don’t panic. Do it when you are ready. We are just very great full that you are doing it.
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Thank you.
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I have done most of the SS's. If you have missed out, just wait a day or two as I have kept a couple back just in case I need to make changes.
I checked back on my records and I hope I haven't given anyone a repeat person. If I have and you would like to change just send me a pm and I will try to change it for you. I don't have records for the year Amy did it.
Happy SS hunting.
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Thanks, Cookie, mine has arrived.
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Got it, thanks.
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Thanks Cookie :-*
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Thanks cookie.
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Got it. How exciting. Now for some sleuthing...
Thank you Cookie
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now to shop :D
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I sorted my SS at the weekend. I cheated and got something I had been eyeing up for myself for a while! :P
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It’s hard not to buy something you would like for yourself Marina.
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I think that is the best idea. If you like it I'm sure they will.
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The first SS gift has been sent! But where from and where is it going?
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My SS has been sent too.(http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1738/1738816ovntqw27pe.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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Mine is on the way as well.
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You are all wonderful.
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Wrapped yesterday, posted Tuesday.
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Yahoo !!! My SS gift arrived today. Thank you :-* :-* :-* :-* The parcels are now sitting on a side table tempting me to open them. I must not give in, I must not give in, well not yet anyway LOL.
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That’s great news Denise, it had so far to travel too.
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CC, how exciting. Do try and resist. Maybe you could get DH to hide it.
I posted mine today.
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My SS gift has arrived!!! We've just returned home from a trip to the NSW south coast and there it was. Thank you SS :-* :-* :-* It's a bright pink Peter's of Kensington box and I can't stop looking at it. Not sure how long I can keep just looking!
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OOh, Djinni, very nice.
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Nice looking gift Gayle. :D
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I love this part, when the gifts start arriving, it is very exciting and I think we must all be holding our collective breaths to see who can hold out the longest and what the gifts are.
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oooh exciting, I love this part, every year. :)
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How exciting Djini. I hope to post mine today.
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Nice to see the parcels are already being delivered, mine is on it’s way to someone.
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It's all happening. I have posted mine too. It's all very exciting.
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My SS arrived yesterday. I also posted mine yesterday.
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Collected my SS from PO. OMG it is going to be very difficult to resist. I see it has come via the North Pole. Thank you SS.
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I love SS ;D It is exciting to see everyone else's parcels.
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Definitely from SS if it has come via the North Pole Chookie. 😅😅
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My SS has arrived safe & sound.. ;D
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A delivery van pulled up outside our house this morning and my SS box was delivered. I'm very excited. I gave it a gentle shake. I wonder if what is inside is wrapped? Then I could just open the box.
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Michele, I have the same problem. My SS gift is in a PO package.
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Chookie, if we knew for certain that the gifts were wrapped. It could be like pass the parcel, just taking off 1 layer. My SS has taped up the box really well too. ;D
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Oh Ho, the tension is building .... to open or not to open, that is the question!!! Who amongst us is going to give in first?
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Perhaps your DH could take a peek for you girls.
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Perhaps your DH could take a peek for you girls.
My thoughts too Judy. Then they can tease you about the contents.
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No way am I having DH knowing what I am getting before l do. ;D8
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I have taken a photo of mine wrapped. I have not unwrapped it yet. :)
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No way am I having DH knowing what I am getting before l do. ;D8
LOL
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WHOOPEE - mine has arrived. I am positive that I can hold out until Xmas day before I open it :-*
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Good luck with that Cuilidh :) :)
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I must get my SS list out and check it twice, to see how things are going.
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I've checked twice and we only have a couple to arrive. Well done everyone. The North Pole is a long way away.
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Our postie has just delivered a parcel to me. I have an extremely clever SS. They have popped a clever little message on the back of the parcel saying the contents are wrapped. What a clever cookie, thank you.
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OK so I couldn't resist.
SS spoiled me rotten. A thermomix cookbook and a thermo recipe disc "Sweets"
Thankyou SS, I will be baking sweets on the weekend. :) :)
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Robyn that looks great. You will have to let us know what the book is like.
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What a lovely gift Robyn 8)
I thought I was going to be the first to cave and come here to fess up that I have absolutely no willpower. I just opened my present ;D
How gorgeous are these champagne flutes!!! Thank you so much SS. I love them. I will feel very special sipping champers over these holidays.
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How lovely Gayle. Have you got the bubbles chilling?
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Lovely gifts Robyn and Gayle, I’m glad you both opened your presents.
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What generous SS. Lovely.
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How lovely Gayle. Have you got the bubbles chilling?
lol Cookie sadly not. But I am going to Aldi tomorrow to see if they have that nice French champagne for less than $30 a bottle that I saw advertised 8)
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So glad that you have both caved in, it gives us all a chance to enjoy your gifts along with you. Both of your SSs have been most thoughtful and generous.
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I had to cave, I looked at my pressie for 4 days though. ;D ;D ;D
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Lovely presents Gayle and Robyn. I am tempted to open my SS but will try and wait a couple more days.
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Imust admit I keep glancing at mine too. One day I will give in, but hopefully not today.
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I'm having no trouble at all as mine hasn't arrived yet LOL.
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Still plenty of time Judy. It looks like most SS wanted to be early this year.
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I had to cave, I looked at my pressie for 4 days though. ;D ;D ;D
Showing great self control there, Robyn ;)
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Great gifts girls. We are so lucky to have thoughtful SS friends. :)
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I keep looking at my SS parcel. Have had a good feel and a rattle but being very strong.
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I'm having no trouble at all as mine hasn't arrived yet LOL.
Lol Judy. Everyone else is being very good, such willpower. My lovely flutes are washed and ready for Saturday night 8)
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I love the fact that we can open the gift early if we wish. Our SS gift sits there tempting you before others and then you can enjoy it alone.
Those who aren't sure if your gift had wrapping underneath perhaps you could tear a tiny corner and see if gift wrapping shows. 😀😀😀
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I love SS, I am having so much fun, watching them get unwrapped.. :D
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Mine arrived this afternoon, not tempted yet as I’m expecting vistors, I have workers here and I’m going to dinner with Katie & Richard tonight. I’m bringing DH home from the nursing home for a few hours tomorrow for the first time, I may open it then whilst he’s here.
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Wonderful Judy. Have you prodded and poked it?
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I haven’t had time to prod or poke anything today cookie and I’ve just spent too long trying to post another photo of my new blinds when I should be heading for the shower.
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I hope you had a lovely meal with Katie and Richard tonight.
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I had salmon as I usually do at the Largs Pier Hotel, it and the veggies it came with were delicious thanks cookie.
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Took a chance and luckily my SS was wrapped and so beautifully.
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Very brave Michele.
Still looking at my gift, still in PO bag.
OMG, I didn’t know I could be this strong.
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Mine is still sitting under the tree too.
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To my dear SS, thank you very much for my beautiful gifts. The bonbons will be saved for a special Christmas when my DD and SIL from Melbourne can join us but I will certainly use the bodum glasses straightaway. I loved the cryptic clues which enabled me to guess what was in each beautifully wrapped box. Merry Christmas to you and your family, I hope it’s a good one for you.
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How lovely Judy. I love Bodum glasses.
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Such lovely gifts. I'm still looking at mine. I will have to open it before Christmas Eve this year as we are going to the Gold Coast in the van. DH and mum will drive up on Friday 22nd. I'm flying up as I have to work on Friday. My semi retirement isn't working out as well as I hoped it would. I seem to be at work more than ever. 2018 is my year for saying NO.
I love watching everyone open their gifts.
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I have a dear friend who is like that Mich. she does relief teaching and is excellent at it. Every year we make her practise saying "No!"
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A very nice SS gift Judy. 8)
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Lovely gifts Judy.
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Judy, your SS has been very thoughtful. Enjoy all your gifts.
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Lovely gifts for a lovely lady, Judy.
Michelle, there is something very difficult about the word NO that gives many of us problems. I hope you manage to say it once or twice during 2018.
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You are too kind Marina, thank you xx
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I wonder if it is time for another opening?
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I wonder if it is time for another opening?
Should I do it. ?
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Why not Chookie.
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If you do Chookie, I will too.
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OK Cookie. I will do it now.
DS and BIL came for lunch yesterday and DS had a feel of the parcel. She is nearly as excited as I am.
I am under instructions to ring her and tell her what is in side.
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Well I have done it.
SS , you must be one of the most generous people that I know.
If I had chosen a TMX book for myself, this is the one I would have chosen.
You know I love my TMX
You know I love my cooking books
You know I love Greek and Middle Eastern food.
I am now going to sit down with a cuppa and drool over the recipes.
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Gorgeous gift, Chookie, I know you are going to enjoy your new book. Another wonderful SS gift.
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Gorgeous gift, Chookie, I know you are going to enjoy your new book. Another wonderful SS gift.
Haven’t stop smiling. Have selected first recipe to make for Xmas Dinner.
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This is it. Nice to go with ham and salads.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/c81f1c16143548896e6a598751793b74.jpg)
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Great pressies, so much fun. ;D
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A perfect gift for you Chookie, looking forward to seeing your picture of the ricotta pastries and inside one too if you don’t mind as I can’t read the ingredients LOL.
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Love seeing the great gifts that the SSs come up with. Who will be next?
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Wow Chookie. Such an amazing book. I said I would do mine if Chookie did hers, so I am off to do it. I will post when I have done it.
Oh golly gosh! Thank you so much Secret Santa. I loved the tea towels and then I saw the card, which is brilliant ( you are so clever) and a voucher for Booktopia. You are really too kind.
I have been utterly spoiled. I'm so thrilled that I opened it.
I adore the saying on the tea towels. Hugs to you.........my SS (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171219/0ac80a1bd9ecbe7a6305b58e948c938a.jpg)
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Wonderful gifts from your SS’s Chookie and Cookie. 8)
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Very nice gift from SS, Cookie. Love the tea towels. Can never have enough. Very thoughtful SS.
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Lovely gift, Cookie, you are so lucky ... do you think the tea towels were also hand made by your SS? A very gifted lady indeed.
I am now itching to open mine, but it is up in Guildford and I am not so I have no choice but to wait another couple of days!
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lots of good cook books, and the tea towels are lovely :)
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A perfect gift for you cookie, it’s fun enjoying all the gifts with you all. Temptation sure is out of your way Marina!
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I will open mine this afternoon when GD comes for treats after her blood donation.
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Chookie and Cookie what wonderful gifts. I totally agree that age is only important when it comes to cheese and wine ;D
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Knowing who my SS is I know that she is indeed a very clever person.
We are all very spoiled.
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Knowing who my SS is I know that she is indeed a very clever person.
We are all very spoiled.
agree, agree, agree
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Thank you SS for my lovely selection of gifts. A chocolate shaver, thermometer, herb labels, bag clips and note book. My SS certainly knows how to wrap a parcel, lots of layers. GD and I had fun guessing what was in each parcel.
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Mab, a very nice selection. Lucky you.
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Lovely gifts Mab. Great to see all the wonderful SS gifts :D
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Lovely gifts Margaret. 8)
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Lovely gifts Mab.. ;)
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More lovely gifts. So interesting to see what the SSs come up with.
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Thank you SS for my gift. I love them. I received a birds of Australia desk calendar and a shopping bag with the slogan “ I Am Very Busy” LOL. I would have posted a photo but my iPad still won't post directly onto the Forum.
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CC, lovely. I wonder if it is the same calendar that I bought Ral. We can always use another shopping bag.
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I haven't opened mine yet - waiting for Santa to come ... but he is still in bed asleep!!
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Am I the last one to open my SS?? Once again, my SS has been super generous as well as being very intuitive and sent me one of my very favourite presents - a Myers Gift Voucher. Many, many thanks; I have spent it (in my imagination) 100 different ways already!
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I have just had a text from Mich up holidaying in her van with family. She is unable to use the internet and has asked me to say a big thank you to her SS. She loves her gift and said they are having a wonderful time.
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Marina, lovely. Know about spending it a hundred times.
Michele, good of you to pass message on through Cookie.
Is that everyone?
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I'm at McDonald's in the carpark and have internet access. Thankyou Cookie for passing on my message. I received a lovely platter, washable muffin liners - am looking forward to using those and a you beaut Joseph & Joseph garlic crusher ( I have big hopes for this as none of the others I have used work very well). Thankyou SS. Will post photos when we get home. :D
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Some photos :D
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The serving tray. Love the pattern and in my favourite colour - red.
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Lovely gifts Michele, I think everyone did really well from SS.
Thank you cookie for organising this once again.
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I love doing it Judy as everyone is so good with it. Thanks everyone.
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Lovely gifts Michele 8)
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Michele, enjoy.
I have one of those garlic crushers. Love it. Place the garlic clove on a hard surface like a chopping board and rock the crusher backwards and forwards over it.
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Thanks for the tip Chookie. :D