One More Photo

I also collect dishes, so so many, but I love this bowl and it is better filled with chocolatey goodness.

Totes, Toppers and Towers

OK, the tote is tremendously gorgeous! I think we are celerating in a few days so I have decided to line it, altho I would love dMIL to see the inside....hmmm...maybe make the lining but sew it in at the celebration? Yes, yes that will do. The felted height is 13.5 inches and width is 17.5 inches, that is quite a bit of downsizing...but it is tremendous. Here are some pics outside and inside. And yes it is standing on its own in the center pic.

I like to felt two things at once so I had a few inches to go on this hat. Bummer there are no prefelting pics as I finished it in the basement. But, I could pull it past my shoulders. I still need to shave a bit but I love it. The yarn is tied in the shaping I will remove when completely steamed and dry, I used it to close up the crown a bit...I thought it would turn out firmer, it is pretty firm yet soft. Cool eh?

Then one of my Pals asked for pics of the things I collect, two being Eiffel Towers and Mr Potato Head. My DH proposed to me at the Eiffel Tower, I have always loved Paris. The circular wood piece is a hand burned lid to a box DS GF made for me. Do you see my terrific ET stitch markers from pal Monica. The tile we purchased while in Paris and when I tiled my back splash I put it in. (we also got a pair of green glass doorknobs on Portobello Road in London which are on my dining room door)
I still need to photo MPH but he is in several places but I will get to him tomorrow.
Oh update on DSs truck, we checked the truck over when we purchased it but you can only eyeball so much. Turns out calipers, rotors, brakelines a few minor things. The brakes were so thin the mechanic cannot legally let it back on the road, yes replace all that. I almost feel badly I got in on the sneak up at the

Loopy Ewe

being so blessed with the good fortune of my DSs safety. At times like this I like to believe my DD is watching out for him from above.
Hug your family folks, you just never know.

Don't Sweat the Little Things

I was stressing a bit as to having the tote done for MIL bday today(it is and is drying, needs straps sewn on), having socks done,(ahead of schedule on that)getting home in order(just about except attic and minor bedroom things)and DS called. He is a fairly new driver, we bought him an older pickup, which he adores. He has just passed the 6 month mark where he is allowed to drive other young people. He is a very conscientious driver, safety minded,(mother who works in ER and brings home stories of warnings nagged). DS was in the drive through line at Mickey D's and felt a pop as he stepped on brakes so he pulled into a space and gave a call. The pop was his brakeline....ten minutes in either direction of time and he would have been driving in a somewhat busy area with two of his friends in his truck when he lost his brakes. I am blessed that he had the good sense to not push the issue and try driving or that he didn't hesitate for a minute to call home. I am blessed that way with both of my sons...So the tote and the socks and the attic seem less important right now. Don't sweat the small stuff folks....

Behind

OK some family emergencies this weekend...knitting time had a bit of a hold on it. Now back on track. I am at work, will post pics when I get home. The finished tote prefelting is 22.5 inches wide and 17.75 inches tall.,not including the base... It took much less yarn than I thought, had I not knit it doubled I think it would have taken a full 7 skeins though. But now I have enough yarn left for the bag I want to make for the ITE4...I already know which bag, just don't know who it is for, LOL. ANyways, I will be felting as soon as I get home...can't wait to see the bag then will decide if it needs to be lined ot not.

I am just about done with my second sample sock for Jana, need to email her to see if I can post pics here. I am also doing other sample knitting of socks.
I am acually right now sitting at home in basement felting...sort of like molting??

That is all the progress since Friday.

Lots to Blog About This Week

Update on the tote, no knitting yet today, at home, so this is while at work May 2,3,4. It is going to be huge and I can't wait to see it felt. Next pic will be off the needles, maybe Saturday night??? Maybe


OK yarn stash update:

I was fortunate enough to get in on 2 SNEAK UPS at the Loopy Ewe Look at this yarn loverliness.

From the top there are 2 skeins of Interlacements Tiny Toes in Fireplace Embers.To the right of that we have Cider Moon Glacier in June Carter(lucious) Back to the left under TT is Yarn Pirate in Primrose, then Seacoast Handpainted(from NH yea New England) in Cobbler(I want to eat it) then below that is Perchance to Knit in Bouganvillea with the most sparkly stitch marker, then my Loopy Groupie perk of the Opal in the perfect purple/black combo.

So now you are saying "Lucky Girl", right? Look

So what's the big deal? Wendy made a pair of socks with a yarn from Zen String Serendipity Yarn in this colorway. I had to have it and emailed ZS and asked to be informed when more was available and they contacted me before the dyeing and saved me two. Isn't that glorious?? Now why this colorway? My older DS , 22, is getting his Masters this month, he will be going into editing, publishing , eventually teaching. He has a very eclectic preppy style, wears sweater vests(no I haven't knit any recently)olives, khakis...and his name is BEN!!! Cool, eh?
The blue yarn you can see in the back is an Etsy purchase from Middle Earth Yarns , the colorway is Elfine River and came from Scotland, do check out the site it is grand yarn. There is more yarn from EBAY purchases and of course we mustn't forget the lovely Cascade yarn from my pal Angela in the PRGE shown behind the ME yarn and below.

I also received my copy of Charmed Knits, the book of Harry Potter knits...woohoo.

I keep losing battery power before I can photo my Mr Potato Head and Eiffel Towers are per request of one of my Pals.
I promise by Sunday night , Pal

Quick Updates

OK not all pics will be here now, I need to post this and then knit for a bit, then nap, as I have just returned from work, then...

I was so happy to get in on the sneak up last week with the Loopy Ewe ..the yarn was beautiful...I will post the pics in a bit. Then so kind Sheri from the same LE did an overnight sneak and I was at work and got two more skeins of yarn. I am so excited!!! I swear my hands are losing weight from all this knitting!! LOL, not that they were very big to start..I digress.

I am still plugging along on Foxie...I am sure he will soon deserve a photo session. I have been sample knitting for a past Pal, new friend. She has a line of yarns on Etsy called TV Yarns, the colors are very indicative of the shows they represent. I am 1 1/2 socks done. I will post pics of the socks after I check with Jana.

I am working on Gryffindor socks, Monkey socks, felted tote for swaps. Pics when they are completed.

I have had the yarn for the Felted Fair Isle Tote in the Holiday VOGUE Knitting since December. I planned on making the tote dor DMIL bday. I started the 1st of May, her bday is the 9th of May. I don't think she checks my blog or knows I have a blog so I feel safe in posting progress pics When this is done 14 skeins of Patons Classic wool be gone, buh buy

I received this 2nd package from my pal Angela from the PRGE. WOW what things she sent. Autumn Leaves lace sock pattern, two big skeins of Cascade in a heathered pine green, chocolates, address book, notebook, 2 year calender, photo album, pink sock change purse, CINNABON mints in a cute little tin. Pretty impressive, eh?

Oh,oh..I almost forgot..see that KAL over there>>>>>>>>.Karen's glove? LOOK!!

OK, for now that is it as cannot see anymore....must remove lenses, put on specs and knit 7 rounds on tote. I promise links and pics later.

Please Look At This Bag By Noni

Week 1 Question Felted Bag Swap

This Week's Question:How did you get interested in felting? Did you learn it from someone, see a bag you liked? Just want to try something new?
Hmmmmm...good question. I have thought on this a bit and I guess it was a long time ago I heard of this absurd practice of washing a knitted item and being able to cut it up. CRAZY...whay would anyone DO that? It took a very long time for me to believe it was ok. Truthfully I only accidentally felted up to the time of my last two tote/bag swaps. So I would have to say the bag I made for LIA was the first on purpose felting I did. There is a different level of amazement seeing something felted on purpose...it is a strange and wondrous process. I am at work and don't think I can access my pics...if I can later I will post the bag although it is down there somewhere....

Here it is

Look Here Kerry

Kerry, my hostess for SP 10 as asked we post a pic we took of our favorite spring flowers. I took this pic in DC when DH and I were there in April 05, the reason behind it was my DS's new girlfriend is allergic to roses and loves tulips. So I took the pic and had it enlarged with the thought he could give it to her. Of course they had just started dating and he thought it was too soon...well 2 years later she is still here and will be going on her second family trip with us. Last year 11 days to Florida, this year two weeks to Ireland. Brave silly girl...

hsks TRIVIA

"You will have your reward, Wormtail. I will allow you to perform an essential task for me, one that many of my followers would give their right hands to perform..." Who is speaking? 5 House Points Awarded

VOLDEMORT

Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?
The Hufflepuff House is always where I go, first I was bummed as I thought Slytherin was more me, then I looked at my yello and black VW Beetle and though maybe I am a HP
2. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
Knitpicks size 0 shorter length
Knitpicks size 1 shorter length
Knitpicks size 2 shorter length
3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length?
I have a set of Pony Pearls and wouldn't mind another, smaller size is better
4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book?
Do you have a strong preference?
N/A
5. If your pal decides to send candies or chocolates are there any that you don't like?
No more chocolate please, I am chocolated out and am trying to diet again..I am liking the Lifesaver, sugar free in the round tin, things like that
6. What are your favorite scents?
Cookie scents, vanilla, cinnamon,etc
7. Do you have any allergies?
Not me, but DS, major nut allergy

Finished Objects

I mailed my Chemo Cap so don't have a pic :( but these are the Monkey Socks I made for the

Monkey Sock Swap 1 ...they went to myPal Dawn

MONKEY SWAP DEUX QUESTIONNAIRE

Monkey Sock Swap TWO Questionnaire
The basics:How long have you been knitting?
About 40 years, give or take
Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep?
Absolutely in my sleep, actually that was how I learned two handed stranding, I had been knitting, fell asleep and when I awoke I was seeing my left hand actively taking part in the color stranding...
The measurements:
Shoe Size:
6.5-7.5 USA
Foot circumference:
9 inches
Foot length:
9-9.25 inches
Yarn Preferences:
What colors do you love?
Oh boy, green,(I got loverly green socks from my Monkey Pal last time, so I will also say purple
Do you prefer solids or variegated?
Either/both
Do you prefer wool, cotton or acrylic yarn?
Superwash wool, cotton blend, please not 100% acrylic
What colors would you never wear?
I would wear all colors, especially in socks, not very fond of pastels in large quantities
Knitting Gadgets
Favorite needles. Plastic, metal, bamboo or wood?
I adore the Knitpicks metal DPN (always use more 0s or 1s),I am knitting with bamboo in size 1 now for a sample sock and though they bend they crack me up, I adore retro plastic needles
Are there any knitting accessories you don't have in your collection but would like?
Let's see, I got what I wanted from my cool Pal Trish...hmmmm....(she sent the cutest black sheep tape measure AND my sought after safety pin style st markers)
Would you be willing to have an international Monkey Pal or do you prefer one in the US?
I'm a friendly sort with a passport, either
Do you have any allergies?
I do not, but DS has many most importantly nuts, rubber

FELTED BAG SWAP

Questionnaire
For the blog-ged, please post this on your blog no later than April 30th! For the blog-free, please include your answers with your registration!

1. How long have you been knitting or crochetting? How did you learn

I have been knitting, crocheting for 40 years. I believe my aunt taught me initially then I figured it out on my own.

2. What are your favorite yarns to knit\crochet felted bags with?

WOOL, all wool, seems to felt the best

3. What are your favorite needles to knit\crochet with?

Knitpicks, bamboo, plastic

4. What are the last 3 bags you knitted\crochetted (include URL for Yahoo! or flickr album or your blog if you have them!)? You can also link to patterns if you don't have pictures of your finished objects!

Let's see...I believe there have been only three, heehee








5. Do you carry the bags that you make, give them as gifts, or both?
So far they have been given as swaps..I do carry one of the ones I received
6. What is your favorite felted bag that you have made for yourself?
I have not, but I am mad about the 1st and 3rd in the pics
7. What are your favorite colors?
Purple, green, orange
Do you like bags in these colors or choose other colors?
Any color is fine
8. Chocolate: White, Milk, Dark, or not so much?
I am currently chocolated out, white first, but currently I would rather have hard candy
9. Coffee, Tea, or Milk?
Coffe, then tea
10. Do you prefer sweet or salty treats? What kinds?
Salty sweet is good, but really I am chocolated out
11. If you went into Bath and Body Works and could only come out with one item, what would it be and what would it smell like?
A shower gel in any cookie scent
12. Do you enjoy any other crafts or hobbies? Do you collect anything?
All crafts, I collect Eiffel Towers and for some reason have never mentioned I collect Mr Potato Heads
13. Are there any bag patterns you have not yet knit, but hope to someday?
ALL of them, especially the Noni bags
14. What is currently OTN (on the needles) for you?
I seriously cannot answer that, look at all KALS
15. What is your most recent finished object before that?
Socks, I have been knocking off socks
16. What's cutest: Puppies, Piggies or Pixies?
Puppies
17. Do you enjoy reading? Books, Magazines, or both?
Both
18. Do you have any children? (kid-kind or pet-kind apply!)
DS 22 and getting Masters in May
DS GF 22 just received Bachelor's(She is age correct DSs both are advanced)
DS 17 and graduating HS in May
19. What are some of your favorite yarns for other projects?
Noro, Koigu and Louet, I am newly exposed to fearless Fibers and there is an Etsy dealer DHARMAFEY whose sock yarn I adore
20. And for the final question, one I see debated all over: Novelty Yarn: Love it! Hate it! or It depends!
It depends

I am so Lucky

Man, I have received some FANTASTIC boxes of goodies lately, I am still overwhelmed and then today I receive these:

This is SOL JOY handpainted yarn I won from a contest from Secret Pal 10 Kerry sent this to me...I have lusted after this yarn, and now I own it!!! What would be the perfect socks to make? Any suggestions would be welcome...isn't the color way grand?

AND

I have ordered from the Loopy Ewe a few times and every time there would be a cute little extra, needle size chart,stitch marker, etc..I just thought they were very generous, heehee, Well after my 5th order I was informed with my 6th order I would become a Loopy Groupie...well could you resist? Me neither...I received this outrageous tote, sock yarn, SOAK samples and Loopy kisses....Sheri's yarn, patterns, etc are always top notch. The service is fast and so friendly. I always felt special getting the little exttras and she does it for everyone!!! Do go check out her things.
I Forgot to Post this, MONKEYS MONKEYS
Hello Monkeys, Chimps and all other lovely creatures...I am here to tell you today, I-yes me- received a box from MTN HOME AFB ID...heeheeheee Did I know what would be in there? Sure as it was marked Monkey Sock Swap. I wasn't even careful opening it, tore the top off kitchen knife in hand to get thru the tape and here is what I was met by..

Heeheehee-packages of shiny crinkly paper so easily distracting for a monkey..I received a lovely note from my Pal,Patricia. Oh Patricia, how you do spoil me!!!
Look what was in there:


There was coffee, THREE kinds!! Some lovely tea, ohh, berry...and those crinkly packages, jelly beans and chocolate!!!! I was good and didn't rip into the jb's ...however,I have never had Dove chocolate with messages, inside the wrappers there are messages, like Dove fortune cookies!! Ok ok I digress!!!

OK, THEN I starting unwrapping the other things; There were locking stitch markers, I cannot tell you how long I have wanted these!!!,a Black Sheep tape measure, I just told my DS it may be the ultimate sign of being a knitter(so why didn't I have one? do we ever buy the things we want for us?),isn't she cute?? A very tiny bobble head monkey, DS insists it be glued to the dash of my banana yellow Beetle, an article with a Monkey medallion and beads in the Hufflepuff House colors(coincidence?) I apologize for not knowing if this is a book mark or needle holder or...it is grand no matter!!!

THEN
My oh my oh my:
How does one describe the monkey goodness of these gifts? I have been oohing and ahhing over a few pairs of posted socks, I kept checking for clues, are these mine, no these are mine, no no...I nearly drove myself BANANAS!!!!! Anywhooo...
I got BOTH!!!! The greatest green socks EVAH(to borrow a phrase from my Monkey Pal, Dawn) and the greatest green Koigu yarn EVAH!!!! I had mentioned hoping the Koigu socks were mine but if not I would search out the yarn to have for me...THEN I saw the green socks(Fearless Fibers in Kildare, heehee I love that name) and I thought I NEED those socks, Koigu will have to wait, I must find out what these socks are...and like magic, they came on the backs of winged monkeys(not really) and are here with me...they are perfect, soft, squishy, fit perfectly and GREEN!! bwahahahaha




Ok Ok Ok OK...I saved these for the end..you may have spied them up there in a picture...Look, little monkey/gorilla stitch markers!! Are they just TOO cute??!!??



This is my second overwhelming package of goodness this week, I don't know if this is a new experience for you all but being the maker I was also the giver, to receive invokes a lump in my throat , trembling in my hands and water in eyes. Hopefully I will learn to get past all that, lol.
Thank you Patricia, for all the wonderfulness contained in the box, for your thoughtfulness, and for the time and effort you put into my WONDERFUL Monkey socks.
AND I received the Yarn Harlot's new book from Lia my wonderful spoilee from IT3, she was actually the first person I knit for outside family and a few friends. Now she is a new friend and quite a character., she had a contest on her blog and I won!! I am on a streak!!! I also won something from PRGE will post when that arrives!! Anyways I noticed the Yarn Harlot was wearing a sweater one of the fine knitters from the Dale KAL had also made....small world, eh?

Thanks so much Lia, Kerry, Patricia,Sheri and again to Monica for my Tote...life is good in my world and you all had a major role in that..Final silly pics, my tote took DS and I to Mystic Aquarium, this is the tote at the Sea Lion Show

Knitters Coffee Swap

Woohoo I made it in and there are so many old friends there....here are the questions
Here are the questions:
QUESTIONS
1. Whole bean or ground?
Either is fine, I don't have a grinder but can get one...
2. Fully-loaded or decaf?
Fully loaded please, not sure what decaf is all about, though I do drink it from time to time
3. Regular or flavored?
Either, no nutty flavors though
4. How do you drink your coffee?
Cream or skim milk no sugar
5. Favorite coffee ever?
Hmmmmm...that is tough, I had some terrific coffee in Quebec
6. Are you fussy about your coffee or will any old bean do?
I do not like Peet's , something odd about it
7. Favorite treats to have with your coffee?
Not really, hard cookies or chocolate
8. Anything else about your coffee preferences?
I love holding the hot mug in my hands and drink it fast enough that the mug stays hot
9. Yarn/fiber you love?
I am Loving, Noro, Koigu, Fable by Garnstudio
10. Yarn/fiber you hate?
100% acrylics
11. What's on your needles?
I have a lot of needles and a lot of WIPs, many socks, many sweaters, a Wizard hat, a few shawls, a tote
12. Favorite colors?
Green, purple, orange
13. Allergies?
Not me but son is deathly allergic to latex, nuts and other things not pertinent
14. Anything you really love, really don't like, or just need to get off your chest?
I am thrilled beyond words how the knitting community has joined in the WWW and knitters from all over the world can be a group, it is so very heartwarming

Secret Purse Swap/Posted on Swap Blog, Too

I did not expect mail delivery on Patriot's Day. I tried to nap prior to going to work for the night but no luck. I went into living room to spend time with family before work and there, on the spot where I sit on the sofa, was a large box. A large box with arrows and directions where to open. I had received an email from my Pal saying I would probably get the box Tuesday, but as the return address indicated this was from the Purse Swap and my DH and younger DS had seen that, well... I had thought I had figured out who my pal was but had not seen any postings of yarn or progress. I was wrong! LOL....totally blown away....Upon opening the box I was greeted with lots of tissue paper strewn with purple and green ribbons(the two best colors)...sitting a top was a lovely , sweet note from my pal, Monica .

I got to learn a bit about Monica and her life and the things enclosed in the package. I lifted some of the tissue and the first thing I saw was the beautiful tote Monica had designed herself, now I had just read she only learned to knit this past summer!!! The tote is huge and s0ft and gorgeous!! It has a beautiful pattern worked in all my favorite colors....I was ooohing and ahhing over it's loveliness but DH and DS wanted to know what else was there. Inside the bag were two needle holders Monica made, oh the colors and the fabrics, these pics are the open cases, some fancy embroidery there...it was like a King's ransom of fine fabrics and handiwork....beautiful...I don't know what I did to deserve such spoiling but I didn't question it long enough to stop me from investigating the other gifts.


I received some wonderful tea, oh so much chocolate...(I must say I am writing this from memory at work, I will double check I haven't forgot anything and post pics when I get home)...(oops I sent an email to Monica and realized I forgot to mention the lovely glass egg ornament) all the packages were tissue paper wrapped with more green and purple ribboning, the lavender colored glass egg is exquisite, in my china cabinet sit many eggs DH bought me, glass treasures eggs by Fenton, I have many dish patterns in there as well and this egg will mix right in with my Scottish thistle china pieces, it is beautiful...I unwrapped another package to find two candles in the exact color green of my bedroom, I think Monica was spying on me.....then there were the stitch markers, so many stitch markers in colors matching the bag and needle holders made by, you are right, the sweet Monica. There was a special tin with stitch markers inside.... the Eiffel Tower....DH proposed to me at the ET and I collect ETs...these are very special stitch markers,DS says jewelry for my knitting. OK are you teary yet? I am... :) There was a package with some adorable purple and green(sensing a theme) crocheted flowers. So delicate and feminine...I may be forgetting something but as I say I will pic in morning, except I am not done. Oh yes a beautiful shawl pin in colors coordinating with everything else and again, amazingly, with a shawl I am making!!!



I have been wanting to make a particular pattern, I don't know how Monica knew but she sent me the pattern for Danica . I really wanted to try this pattern and had seen it done on a blog in Patons SWS, I even ordered a skein in colorway 70013. Guess what was wrapped in the final tissue paper? THREE skeins of Patons SWS in 70013!! How in the world did Monica know???



It is amazing!!! I am so thrilled with everything I received, I am overwhelmed. I am grateful. Thank you so much Pal Monica!!!

Tuesday

OK, so I feel like I have been posting a lot lately...but here are updates.

Sent out this week:
Very big box to Purse Swap Pal..hope she enjoys everything..she should have it Wednesday or Thursday
April/Birthday Package out to PRGE Pal...packed full with nifty treats
April box to SP 10, -I have already started the box for May..I like the SP, no theme, no restrictions, very much like the Colorswap and YFC
Package to YFC hostess
Package to YFC Pal...this was a quiet relationship but still lots of fun to acquire things to send
Package to Monkey Pal...really interesting blog to read, hope she likes everything

I am so excited for the Hogwarts Sock Swap, lovely Rebecca, head Monkey of the Monkey Sock Swap Round 1 and started round 2 also spearheaded the HSS. The group just blew up and has to be stopped at 100 members..altho R's blog lists her as an empty nestor I don't think that is true anymore, LOL

FO:
one Chemo Cap
one pair of Monkey socks

I had so hoped to have more but right now I am on my 8th o12 nights in a row, let's see that would be 125 hours working, 24 hours commuting when all is said and done. So all I can do is keep on knitting.

WOOHOOWOOHOO SP10 WOOHOO

SECRET PAL 10




On my way out the door last night to go to work, i spied a package, a Rather hefty package, a package with the SP initials on it.....Could it be? COULD IT BE??..but alas I had to leave it as I know package etiquette is to take a pic when it is first opened before ransacking, I mean savoring the contents. So all night long through 12 very long hours I thought about the package with the SP initials on it, I daydreamed during scans wondering what could be inside....What was I thinking about, People asked. Just a package, a package of what? I don't know. On and on around and around it went...twelve long hours. Finally I was free, but could I go right home and see if the SP initial box was still there? No...sadly there were a few errands to run first. Why oh why did the cashier choose the time it was my turn to check out to count her money? How much could it be? It was barely 845 and they had just opened at 8...patience, patience, be worthy of the package with the SP initials.
The bags are all still in the car, neglected and nearly forgotten as the package with the SP initials sits splayed open beside me. Oh the wonderful goodies it held...A lovely card explaining that the most wondrous yarn I have squooshed in some time was dyed on Cape Cod. The tag on the yarn further explained that the yarn was dyed in a lobster pot and dried in the Cape Cod salt air hence the name Lobster Pot Yarn, it is the most yummy color, Hydrangea. Do I love this yarn? I summered on a private beach in Manomet for many many years of my life. We owned a cottage there on the Cape and one in New Hampshire. Some many memories of frigid ocean water, bon fires and penny candy. I still have to travel to the ocean often. I live only 30-40 minutes from the Cape...seeing the yarn and reading its origins almost made me cry....I also received a pattern for a cable hat to make with the yarn...a candle that smells like a cookie, a COOKIE I tell you..a ginormous bag of Jelly Beans, a Pez dispenser shaped like a sheep-how cool is that and some healthy hand nail hand lotion...I really needed that. I don't know how SP knew the exact right things to put into the box with the SP initials but I must have the smartest SP there is. Thank you soo sooo much. I don't want to sleep, I want to cast on for my hat with the Lobster Pot Yarn and eat jelly beans. I am going to post this now and will post pics when I get up...