May SS THANK YOU!

[makbike]

IFjane - what a wonderful package of "local flavor." I love the print and look forward to hanging it in my bedroom. I can't wait to sample all the goodies you sent from your neck of the woods - so much for my weight reduction plans ;) I love the note pad - never can go wrong with cat prints. Finally, thanks for the all the reading material about your home country. I love Virginia for its natural beauty is awesome. I've spent some time exploring some of Skyline Drive and hope to return soon for a good dose of R & R. Your reading material will come in handy!

Thank you again for your splendid box it made my day!

To my May SS - I've not forgotten you simply waiting for payday to arrive so I can make my final purchases. I hope to have your package in the mail by the end of the week.

[IFjane]

Wow, Mak - it got there quickly!! I'm glad you liked it - the one thing I could not provide "locally" was a t-shirt. :( :( If you decide to head this way someday, let me know so we can plan some rides together!

[SJCzar]

Thanks to my sweet SS (SheFly). I really enjoyed everything. I have a shelf in my dining room with a few wood statues from a trip down south so the ones you sent will go great with them.

I'll take the book along with me on vacation tomorrow. I was going to have to stop at the library for something to read on the plane, but now you have that covered for me.

Hopefully someday I'll get out to Massachusetts to use the bike map. I love that they also marked the ice cream shops.....definitely a cycling must.

[7rider]

Thank you, SS! (MakBike - yes? Shelbyville, KY is a giveaway! ;) )

Love the KY things - the t-shirt and all the goodies. You know, I actually have one of those Derby glasses *somewhere*. I think it's from '92 or '93 when I visited a friend in Louisville on Derby weekend (we never got to see the race, but had a fun party as I recall! :cool: ). Quite a few added to the list since then! Burbon ball was quite tasty and DH and I are working our way through the pecans. Yum!

The bunny dish is adorable and it's now my daily vitamin holder. Thanks!

And to my overseas SS - I need to finalize a few more things and will get it out this week. I'm afraid it may get there past the end of the month, but fear not! It'll be on its way! :D

[Duck on Wheels]

Dear SS,
Do not despair. Your gift is purchased and packed, but is waiting for a partner gift from elsewhere before getting mailed. It will get mailed this month ... just barely.

[makbike]

Regina:

Did the glass make it in one piece? I was fearful it would be broken in shipping but thought I would give it a shot. Your glass from the earlier Derby is probably worth $20 or so at this point. I hope the shirt fits and all the goodies are tasty and calorie free.

[7rider]

$20 ?!?!?!?!! Holy cow. I'd better go find it!
Yup, the glass - and everything else - made it here fine.
T-shirt is perfect. And I certainly hope the snacks lost their calories in the mail, cuz I just polished off the last of the pecans!!

[makbike]

Now of course, if the glass you have tucked away is what is known as the "gold" version (a gold foil) it is worth closer to $80.

[SheFly]

Thanks to my sweet SS (SheFly). I really enjoyed everything. I have a shelf in my dining room with a few wood statues from a trip down south so the ones you sent will go great with them.

I'll take the book along with me on vacation tomorrow. I was going to have to stop at the library for something to read on the plane, but now you have that covered for me.

Hopefully someday I'll get out to Massachusetts to use the bike map. I love that they also marked the ice cream shops.....definitely a cycling must.

Glad to hear that everything arrived safe and sound! Enjoy your vacation - that's some interesting reading if you are into history. If you ever make it this way, try to come around the middle of April - we celebrate Patriot's Day, and they re-enact the battles in full period costume. Very fun to go and watch.

SheFly

[mountainchick]

Laura (from WA,obviously :) ),

Thank you so so much! I LOVED my package! The whole envelope smelled like the tea, and the suckers are so cute. I'm going to have to force myself to eat them they're so adorable.

We know people that are stationed at Whidbey and I've always wanted to go up to Northern WA. I've been to Seattle once for a few days on business and have wanted to go back for awhile. And when I do I'll have a biking guide book, and information on where to go.

Again, thank you so much the package was much appreciated. I've been really stressed lately and the tea/sweets were a welcomed sight.

~Becki~

[MomOnBike]

I've got Tim Tams! I've got Tim Tams! I've got Tim Tams!
/snotty kid

{Ahem}

What I meant to say is that my package from Down Under came today, and I love everything.

I'll use the Pamper Pack after my next big ride when I walk in the door wanting nothing more than to get clean again.

The cards made me laugh out loud, and the book is evil 'cause now I really want to go to Australia.

The cat is breaking in the t-shirt. (Wow,a half-marathon shirt of my very own. I never thought it would happen) So far, it seems comfy. I can't wait to try it on.

The best of the bunch, though is the little purple guy. He now has a rather long face, but that will change. What great stress relief. (For those reading this, he's a purple latex, um, blob with stuck-on eyes and a yarn moustache. I can change his shape by poking and prodding, squishing and squeezing. Great fun.)

Yep, nothing better on Earth than a SS package.

Thanks

[crazycanuck]

Wahooooey!!! It arrived!!!

MOB-You can now tell people you did a half ironman..:p

Now that you have tim tams you need to do a tim tam slam..Bite the corners off & suck coffee through it..Do not try it with a white shirt on..

I love my blob & it often has a :eek: face on him...

Western Australia awaits you...

C

[five one]

Hi Louise,

It was so great to get home from work at the end of a long Friday and find your package waiting for me. Thanks for all the yummy goodies from CT :) I'm especially intrigued with the chocolate covered potato chips, but will resist until after I have dinner! I love honey in my tea, so I'm looking forward to enjoying your local honey in my next cup. Every toothsome item is a hit! Thank you so much :D

Virginia - five one

[divingbiker]

What fun to come home to a package from Croatia! You did an amazing job of finding fun "local flavor" that was lightweight, too! I love it all--and I'm wearing a lot of orange these days so with the socks I can now be color-coordinated. I'm going to make a cup of tea right now and pour it over ice, since it's still hot here.

Thanks again, Ivana.

Janice

[teigyr]

I wanted to thank Mountainchick publically too! The things from Japan are truly amazing and range from chocolate (can never go wrong there), to engrish, to dinnerware, to home furnishings!

It was such a surprise too. The box was heavy and I had to wait all the way home from the post office to open it.

Right now we're figuring out where to hang the lantern where the cats won't get to it! And the bookends (I'm telling you, Becki has everything covered!) are already proudly displayed in our livingroom. They're cats :D

Thank you again, Becki!

[lauraelmore1033]

Laura (from WA,obviously :) ),

Thank you so so much! I LOVED my package! The whole envelope smelled like the tea, and the suckers are so cute. I'm going to have to force myself to eat them they're so adorable.

We know people that are stationed at Whidbey and I've always wanted to go up to Northern WA. I've been to Seattle once for a few days on business and have wanted to go back for awhile. And when I do I'll have a biking guide book, and information on where to go.

Again, thank you so much the package was much appreciated. I've been really stressed lately and the tea/sweets were a welcomed sight.

~Becki~

you're welcome!! I thought there was a good chance you would be travelling our way. I'm glad the guide book was not too far out there.
you can tell I'm proud of where I live...:D

[crazycanuck]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Jane aka Teigyr from Seattle :D I received your package today!

Wowie..Do you & your hubby make candles? The candle, cup & card are on our showcase and will tell people about the cool blue candle! Do you work for Alaska Airlines?

The Mariners shirt fits nicely and will wear it often! Are you a mariners fan?

Mmmmmmmm...fig newtons..mmmmm..:D Chocolate covered coffee beans..mmmmmm

The fig newtons will be used this weekend I can assure you!!!

Thank you again!

A small thank you package will be in the mail soon.
C

[teigyr]

CC, I'm glad you liked them :D

I actually wanted to get you a hockey shirt but it was post-season and our team (equivalent of a minor league team) doesn't have a team store or anything. The M's are about as Seattle as a team can get though! The stadium is beautiful, I recommend going.

DH makes candles! That was his idea, I'm glad it didn't get broken. He enjoys Tales of TE and wanted to contribute :)

Yes, I work for the airline :) While I don't assume people want logo things, I thought the mug was pretty.

You HAD to get Fig Newtons! We tried Costco for the super jumbo size but, alas, they didn't have them. Enjoy :D

Thank you package? Oh my....thank you so much!

[Duck on Wheels]

Wowy Zowy! Kiwi yarns are soooo beeeautiful! And then all that power food ... gu and cookies and ... uh oh, Tim Tams :eek: :p Thank you, thank you secret sis! Now, who's a TE lady from NZ? I gather there were consultations with UK elephant. Maybe if I tickle her hard enough she'll tell me, but international conventions against torture are under more than enough pressure already. Better not. Better research this myself via TE posts.

[sbctwin]

Margo49...thank you so much. I came home from my first ever century ride and saw this package. I was tired and later in the eve, my DH brought it over to me. There were 'twin' pkgs. Yes, my DH and I love honey and will definitely enjoy every taste. Wow, I can't believe the birds you have and your story of the storks and cranes make me envious. We have a lot of goose that fly in flock and I enjoy hearing their honking as they fly over. I poured over your bird chart. I don't know the names of many birds, but I sure to enjoy my 'birding' experiences. I would love to see a Hoopoe or a European Bee-Eater or a Little Green Bee-Eater or a Rufous Bush Robin or a ... the list can go on. Wow, do you ever see a Rose-Ringed Parakeet? What fun!!! Oh, and the Kingfishers....WOW!!! Can you tell I really like to see birds. Thank you for letting me know more of your family. You write so eloquently. Again, thank you....

[margo49]

Wow! I was just thinking they may be starting to get close to their destination! Well done the Postal Service(s).
Soooo glad you liked the "twin" parcels.
And fancy you mentioning the Rufous bush robin! It is one of my minor favourites and an inspiration to femininity (to me anyway - that just goes to show how desperate I am, lol :o :confused: )

[IFjane]

Janice - Thank you thank you thank you!!! Your box of goodies arrived intact - glass jars and all. You truly made it a "local flavor" box! Especially with the homemade crabapple jelly. I can't wait to get into it - I have never had crabapple jelly - is it good with peanut butter? ;) And the honey - made right in your neighborhood. How cool is that?? Thank the bees for me! As for the pretzels from Trader Joe's - the closest one to me is about 60 miles away so I rarely get over there....and to think you have one just down the road. The tin of bittersweet chocolates is in my purse.....unopened so far.....check with me later this afternoon. :D :D I love the Rosie the Riveter note card and the stickers, and last, but not least (well....maybe least :eek: ) Thanks for the Dubya magnet. I will avoid too much of a political comment....but just know I agree with you - if we can just survive the next 1 1/2 years......:confused: :confused:

Again, Thank you so much! Yes, it would have been nice to have had it delivered in person, but getting it out of the mail was fun, too. I apologize that you had to "nudge" me to go to the P.O.! -jane

[Bluetree]

Tri Girl!!!!

I wore those cute socks you got me and they must be good luck – when I wore them I topped a 15% hill for ther first time without resorting to my triple. It know it was the socks!!! :D Also, the goodies came in handy, too. In fact, I think my whole ride would have been a bust without my SS gift!

Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. You made my week! XOXO

[divingbiker]

Your box of goodies arrived intact - glass jars and all. You truly made it a "local flavor" box! Especially with the homemade crabapple jelly. I can't wait to get into it - I have never had crabapple jelly - is it good with peanut butter?

Thanks for the Dubya magnet. I will avoid too much of a political comment....but just know I agree with you - if we can just survive the next 1 1/2 years......:confused: :confused:

So glad it made it--I had visions of honey oozing all over the equipment at the post office. Crabapple jelly is great with peanut butter! There's so much sugar in it that it's not tart at all.

I knew I was taking a risk with the magnet, but I thought it was so funny that I just had to get it...and he IS part of our local flavor for a while longer.

I'll plan on making it to the Tour de Madison next year!

[SheFly]

Ann (Duck on Wheels?) - thanks so much for the package that arrived yesterday! I had to go out and do a search on Hell :D , but quickly found it and laughed to read about it freezing over. The lip balm is perfect (I don't wear lipstick, but LOVE lip balm), and the wine stopper will DEFINITELY get put to good use :D .

Thanks again for the great gift!

SheFly

[Grog]

Thank you to my Secret Salt Lake City Sister!!!

Lots of great goodies to taste and other local sounds and sights! Wow! Thank you!

[PAP103]

I just recieved an awesome green tee shirt from BC, Canada! I can't wait to wear it. I haven't had time to figure out who you are but thank you SS!

Patty

[iFKA]

My dear SS, who remained secret :confused: (but I'm working on descovering your secret identety), i received your gift yesterday. Thank you so much, it was such a lovely surprise after my exam. Everything was so nice, especially those sparkling stars that were all over my gifts. It looked amazing :D I'm like a child, I adore all little sparkling things :D

and those magnets were really great (I have my little collection on the fridge, so they are now a nice addition)

and all the other things, were just :cool:

and yeah, I almost forgot... that "magic" beans - great!!!... I finally figured it out what it is.

so THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH :)



I'd like to add thank you note to my SS (I think it was my february SS) that sent me red shirt with lilttle hearts. I'm total hit with it, everyone asks me where I bought it. :cool:
thank you

[margo49]

It's come at last - via China, I think and being set aside as "extra-suspicious to be checked more thoroughly" at every single stop-over...

How do we ss's seem to telepathically find such appropriate things? It can't be just from reading the ss's posts.

MomOnBike has sent me a t-shirt with a gracious-looking sand-hill crane [I love birds] and "Nebraska" in nice letters on it. A *huge* box of things - chokeberry jelly [now how does she know I am a jam maker?], a sweet summery-smelling candle [ how does she know I like that kind of smell :"Summer breeze,makes me feel fine, blowing thru the jasmine in my mi-i-i-nd ;60's left-over that I am], an amazing bendable wire sculpture of a bike and rider - even the hair is bendy so I have bent it streaming backwards like the rider is flying downhill in a headwind (a la Richard Virenque in the TdF in the late '90's).
And more...popcorn the whole family can share, a lippy balm all natural, a key thingy (so my key won't have to go topless, she says in a tiny note taped to it, lol. Actually several things had teeny notes on them)
Thank you MomOnBike - I was not worried as things sometimes take forever in the mail here; but I imagine you were.

[lauraelmore1033]

WOW! Just came home from a weekend being hubby's pit crew/fan club and found my SS package waiting for me. Inside I found a beautiful print of Tour of California riders winding along the most dramatic stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway during stage 4 of the tour. Special ordered, just for me. I LOVE it! It's heading straight for the frame shop. And California socks to boot! Need to do some detective work to figure out who this is. Thank you so much!
Laura

[quint41]

:o

My face is red because it's taken me so long to thank my SS, SJCzar, for the fun package!! I was just sitting down here working on a shopping list, and think I absolutely MUST make the "Different Potato Salad" from the Beer Cookbook first chance I get!!! And the biking map really makes me want to branch out and check out your part of this great country of ours!!

Thanks so much, Sue! And Keep On Pedaling! :cool:

Louise