My boss kept me late tonight, so I only had 5 minutes to spare before the PO closed. Worked through lunch and breaks, too. I'm now officially brain dead whereas before I was only pseudo brain dead. So, I guess 5 minutes counts, huh? The cowl is off and winging its way across the US to wine city via priority USPS mail. The other letter in the name is the 11th. That's enough clues. My adorable SP should be able to guess definitively by now. I tend to let the dog out of the bag more than I should. Wow - that's 4 or 5 clues depending on if you consider what adorable means. To clarify, older people don't tend to be adorable - we tend to be cranky like Maxine. lol.

So sad about Brenda and her beloved dad. Mine passed away at a young age in 1994 and I think of him everyday!! Often with laughs because he was a character, but sometimes with sadness. It takes a while to recuperate from the loss. Saying prayers that Brenda's transition is not too rough.

Anastasia - Who could resist your hhhhhhuuuuuuuggggggs even if you skipped the shower? I'm sure all our SP packages are filled with invisible hugs!!! I love being outside in the crisp, clear Autumn air, too, but was stuck inside allllll day today. So bummed about that. No exercise!! Does bouncing off the walls count as exercise?

Krystyna - If your name is Krystyna Mememememe, then the 11th and 13th letters match. It must be yours you adorable SP person you.

OK, I've had enough fun. Time to make dinner - not much rest for the wicked, huh?

Oops, not finished yet - I'm taking ideas on what the 10 women and 1 man in our department can dress up as for Halloween. I don't think a harem is a good idea. We'd scare the rest of the people. Last year there were 8 of us and we dressed up as Snow White and the 7 dwarves. I'm stumped this year though. Maybe Harry Potter characters???

Have a good weekend all. I'll probably check back tomorrow after the Pacific Int'l Quilt Show - can't wait.

PS - Quercus Rubra (Red Oak) - love that pattern for the funky Christmas tree!!! Too cute.

rec'd my secret pal box yesterday from ANt59. some lovely fabrics, emery boards, beeswax,thread, scissors,marking pens and the cutest tiny clothes pins in a mesh bag! Thank you Ant59[ATTACH=CONFIG]369207[/ATTACH]

Awesome packages coming in! I'm hoping that my SP got her pkg today before her trip but I guess not :( I did lost the receipt with confirmation no. so I"m hoping she receives it. Is there another way to find out? Oh well I shall sit tightly and wait. SP hope you have a wonderful time!

My prayers and thoughts for Brenda.

havent mailed out the box to my secret pal yet---hope to do that on Monday. so hang in there--it will be sent soon--finances are a bit short til then.

Yep, I'm cool with that, if it is mine. Everyone has short finances and Christmas is gonna be slim. So I need to start making stuff, instead of waiting on wonderful packages. lol

@Krystyna: I think we lived with my mom and dad and then his Mom and Dad on and off for a few years. And never had any money. Just be glad everyone is safe, sound, warm and eating good veggies. It will all work out. Or as my Dad used to say 'It'll all come out in the wash' ;)

Oh LIndA,
THANK YOU, (1) for posting this picture (2) and for the bag, I Love love love it!!!! It will be perfect for my BS books,.And along with this came a wallet, so material and a cute note pad and binder clips. Linda it was just san AWESOME bag, I can't thank you enough.. (BTW: it was just delivered in the mail today! LOL

Again, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!

Got my squishy done today....box is all taped and waiting on the kitchen table to go out tomorrow,... Meadow and I will take a walk to the post office!

Oh I forgot to take a picture so hope my secret pal can post pics I was to excited to remember that!!

So excited and busy (leaving tomorrow on our trip to see new Gson and to Gatlinburg)!!! But just had to let you all know that I received the most wonderful and thoughtful Pkg from my SP Lillian (quitnut4ever)! She made the cutest little bag that is packed and ready to take with me, a book, wonderful fabrics, thread, tissue keeper, seam ripper, and even some baby shampoo and lotion for the new baby! She was a wonderful, thoughtful Sp! Thank you again Lillian! I loved everything!
Keeping Brenda and her family in our prayers! I hope everyone gets your pkgs soon! Will not have internet access for a while so sp I hope you enjoy your goodies and will talk to ya'll when we get to Ohio!