July/Aug SS Thank You

[SJCzar]

I guess I get to be the first one to get this going. Even though my Secret Sister had to send me her package all the way from Japan she still beat out everyone else.

It was really fun to get some books from a country that I've never been to, but would definitely like to get to visit one day. I'm looking forward to reading them. I think I'll be putting out the hammock in the yard this weekend and starting one of them already.

My coworkers are anxiously awaiting my first experiment with Japanese cooking.

Thanks alot to my not-so-Secret Sister (mountainchick)

[mekira]

This SS is so cool.....

I want to join in the next time

[mimitabby]

oops, this weekend i had better find that book!

[mountainchick]

You're welcome! Glad you liked the books!

I knew if I didn't send them out I wouldn't remember. I liked that cookbook for all the pictures, I have a Japanese cookbook myself but it doesn't have near as many pictures as the one I sent you.

Keep me posted on your cooking adventures!

[nicole309]

This SS is so cool.....

I want to join in the next time

I had asked to join the last time, but was excluded. I think this is only for the people who have been here for a really long time.

[crazycanuck]

Um,

Did you send the organizer a PM to let her know your address details? I know that for this one, I gave a deadline of June 26th(???) to get your details in so i could organize & send details out.

You're NOT BEING EXCLUDED because you're new

C

[makbike]

I had asked to join the last time, but was excluded. I think this is only for the people who have been here for a really long time.

Nicole:

Unfortunately I never received a PM from you for the last SS exchange. I would have gladly included you in the name/gift exchange. For future references if you want to participate you simply have to send your name, address and any other information requested to the person organizing the exchange via private message. They will put your information into the hat. Typically they give a deadline for names to be submitted so that they have time to match people and send out PM's to all participants with their SS name/address. I hope you will participate in future exchanges for they are a lot of fun.

Sorry for any confusion about how the SS exchanges work.

[Zen]

I've got most of what I want to include, just need to find a few yummies to throw in there.

this may seem like a dumb question but I don't care.
This is SECRET sister, so when I send this I'm not supposed to say who it's
from, right?

[makbike]

Zen, it is strictly up to you whether you wish to reveal yourself. Some send clever notes and make their SS figure out/guess who their SS is. Some send no clues and others come right out and share their name.

I've purchased my books and am still looking for something fun to add to the box. I thought I had found the perfect fun bicycle themed gift only to find out it had been discontinued, so bummed. I'm going to continue the search this week - I will not give up, I will not be defeated!

[short cut sally]

I purchased my last magazine relating to our area last night, so my mags and book is ready. Now to get some other goodies around and my gift will be going to the other side of the states. Vacation is next week so hopefully can get a thing or 2 from there to send. That is what my intentions are..

[SheFly]

Thanks to my secret sister (bmccasland) for all the great loot from LA! I can't wait to read the books you sent - the one with the pigs looks like a hoot! Can you tell me the story behind the cups you sent? The artwork on them is great.

Oh, and now I'm ready for Mardi Gras celebrations, too! It was just like Christmas in July to unwrap all the great presents!

To my secret sister - I have one more item to pick up, and then will put my package in the mail. I haven't forgotten you!

SheFly

[bmccasland]

SheFly,
Glad you liked the goodes
The cups are Mardi Gras "throws" - they don't just throw beads. Each Krewe (private club) has a theme and hosts a parade. The Krewe of Muses is one of two all women Krewes - and they sponsor a contest among high school students for the cup design http://www.kreweofmuses.org. Muses parade is one of my favorites. Can't remember the other cup I enclosed, but it would be from another parade during Carnival. Gen-u-wine Mardi Gras goodies from the Big Easy.

[mountainchick]

Sharon,

Thank you so much for the books, coffee, and note cards from Utah. I think if I were to classify states, Utah would be my #2. I was so excited to get the package, and can't wait to start reading. I wish I could express how excited I was to get the package And the personalized card was beautiful, how did you make it? On the computer?

Thank you again!!!
Becki

[sbctwin]

Becki,
I am so happy you received your package ...I make my cards on the computer. My DH kept telling me about this local author and I finally looked her up. When I read the book, "Refuge", I knew what I was going to send my ss. I hope you enjoy it too. The coffee is from a local coffee shop that roasts their own coffee...Again, I am so glad you got your package...

[bmccasland]

To my Secret Sister Makbike/Marcie, thank you for the books! Does the bike travel book come with the secret password to book a jet to take us all over - I'll pick you up!!!

Had to put the candy (chocolate?) in the refrigerator to reconstitute, it was a bit mushy. I'm hoping for the GS ThinMint principle, tastes better cold! I'll let you know.

After an all day business meeting, coming home to a surprise package really lifted my day. Thank you!

Beth