October Secret Sister Thank You

[MomOnBike]

I have the best Secret Sister on Earth!

No, really, I do.

Yesterday I got off one stressful job, came home to a looming deadline on my home business, and was looking forward to a sleepless night. I came home to a wonderful package with fun socks, a fluffy purple pen that actually fits my hand and the prettiest note cards I've ever seen. I could feel stress peeling off me just looking at my goodies.

Today, I wore the socks commuting to work and didn't take them off to look "professional". My bright yellow toes showed through the Croc knock-offs and made me smile every time I looked down. They were the best part of my day.

So, thank you Secret Sister. I needed that.

(and yes, I made the deadline, thanks for asking)

[btchance]

Secret Sis, thank you so much for part 1 of 2! After part one, I can't wait to see what part 2 holds. The socks were adorable, but I have to say, arriving 1week after OU lost to TX, the TX theme socks were a little bit of a shock. (I know, a Sooner in Alabama, not exactly expected) But they are cute! I even wore them today. So everyone else will know what I'm talking about, they have the TX flag on the top with "Don't mess with my feet" instead of "don't mess with Texas" on bottom.

It was also so sweet of you to go through and find those old pics of me and print them off. That was definately a surprise!

And thanks for the monthly breast check reminder. It was even one of the updated versions! That is something I always have a hard time remembering to do, even though I've seen way too many women with advanced breast cancer they just ignored. There are so many screening tests out there now, that it can be caught early and often cured, and it makes me sick when women don't even take the time to look at themselves and it ends up costing them their lives. Everyone needs someone to remind them to check their selves. So thanks again!!

Oh, and I think I figured out who you are!! It reminded me to go finish my secret sis shopping. Just waiting for something I ordered to come in, then mine will be off!

[Aggie_Ama]

Secret Sis, thank you so much for part 1 of 2! After part one, I can't wait to see what part 2 holds. The socks were adorable, but I have to say, arriving 1week after OU lost to TX, the TX theme socks were a little bit of a shock. (I know, a Sooner in Alabama, not exactly expected) But they are cute! I even wore them today. So everyone else will know what I'm talking about, they have the TX flag on the top with "Don't mess with my feet" instead of "don't mess with Texas" on bottom.

I was looking for those socks for my SS and couldn't find them in the right size! I always try to spread a little bit of Texas to my secret sisters (as GLC can tell you). At least she didn't send you some longhorn ones- ICK!!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Got my SS package yesterday! Pondered the package that the mailman left on the porch, trying to figure out what I had ordered from CA, then it dawned on me it must be from my TE secret sister!!! Oooh, Goody! Ran to the bedroom to open it up...

Thank you, my Secret Sister all the way across the country in Sacramento!!! Those wild California wicking socks! And the sparkly pretty stationary is so lovely.
So much FUN getting that mystery package in the mail....THANK YOU for all your sweet thoughtfulness.

[Haudlady]

What a great way to come back from vacation. (I did get some riding in, thank goodness, but most of the "vacation" was deferred maintenance around the house and barn that just couldn't be deferred any more ). The mail run just came, and she said "you got a present" as she tossed the mail onto the pile on my desk... usually when she says that it means MORE WORK for me! What a great surprise to have it ACTUALLY be a present!

Yippee! Thank you! Yes, I read the card first... and yes - they match my bike! Now I have real cycling socks! They are very cute - a black background with blue butterflies. Very pretty, but not too "girly" - perfect for me!

The note cards are really neat, too. I have a hard time finding cards with a cycling theme - these are sweet!

Thank you!

P.s. Secret Sister of mine - I am not as organized as the SS who sent a present to me... it's coming! Soon! I promise!

[divingbiker]

I came home today to a package from Norway! Even I can figure out who my secret sister is...thank you, Duck on Wheels! I love the colored pencils and the Scream notebook, and I got the pretty pink socks last week. It was a real treat to get a present when I walked in the door.

AND, I also had a package from TE with the socks I ordered for my SS and all my cold weather gear--Showers Pass rain jacket (which fits perfectly and which I love), hooded long sleeve jersey, helmet cover, beanie, warm gloves, etc. Tomorrow it will all get a workout on my commute.

(All these new things kind of blunted the nastiness of having to deal with rampant stinky bloody diarrhea from my dog who's very sick. And the other diarrhea from the one who's not sick. Come to think of it, parts of my life are not so good. )

[CyclChyk]

Ok Diving - I am eating while I read your post.

Gross. (Altho I hope your dog is ok)

[Aggie_Ama]

(All these new things kind of blunted the nastiness of having to deal with rampant stinky bloody diarrhea from my dog who's very sick. And the other diarrhea from the one who's not sick. Come to think of it, parts of my life are not so good. )

(((Diving))) I have two dogs who have both had bouts with hemmoratic gastro-intestinitis (Yes I know I butchered the heck out of that). Hope your little ones get better, that is such a stressful thing.

[divingbiker]

Hijack here...

Thanks for the good thoughts. Unfortunately the sick one is not going to get better. She's got mast cell cancer that has spread to her internal organs, and it's just a matter of me somehow finding the courage to let her go. I'm not quite there yet, but it's a matter of days. This really sucks.

Now back to fun secret sister news...

[lauraelmore1033]

It was a rainy, crappy, cold day when my package arrived from Alaska today. It really made my day and I found myself smiling all morning at the pleasure of receiving a lovely gift out of the blue. Real cycling socks! And the cutest note pad and a snowglobe pen from alaska along with a couple of packets of Carboom. The note enclosed voiced a wish that the socks make me go faster, and there was a message on the bottom of the socks that read: It's never a bad time for a ride. I had actually planned to wimp out today because of the rain, but hey, if it's never a bad day for a ride in Alaska, surely it must be a really good day for a ride here in Washington. Shamed into action by a pair of socks... I decided to take them and the carb boom out on my least favorite trail (least because it is hilly) and see if they could carry me over my evil nemesis hill which is marked with a sign warning of a 9% grade. I don't know if that is actually steep, but it kicks my butt every time, and I must usually dismount in shame, crawling the rest of the way, nursing a side stitch.
But not today!
I managed to make it up the hill without stopping. Still had the side stitch, though, but did manage to retain a modicum of dignity. I place all the credit on the Power of the Socks!
Thank you secret sister! (Chickwhorips)
Laura

[CyclChyk]

Diving Biker - I am so sorry for you and your baby having to endure this pain, but know that when you are strong enough, it will be what is best for your baby. Her suffering will be over and her spirit will live on (if you believe that sort of thing and I for one DO).

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[CyclChyk]

Laura - you go girl! Congrats!

[Xrayted]

I came home tonight dragging (not a good day) and saw a package at my front door. The name and address was hand written and I'm thinking, what in the world did I order on Ebay lately? (and how am I ever gonna explain another bike purchase to the SO... ) Opened it up, cautiously looked in with one eye and... WOOHOO!!!

Thank you SS for the great gifts! The red polka-dot socks and Tri socks are cool. I saw the polka-dot ones online a few weeks ago and thought, hmmm.... do I have the guts to wear 'em? A year or 2 ago, sadly, no. But this is NOW - and NOW I'm a roadie. I'm wearing all kinds of wild looking stuff that I thought I'd never have the guts to wear. (and in public no less) But, then I thought of the rule of never buying yourself something right before your B-day, X-mas, etc... because sure enough someone will get that exact thing for you. hehehe I'm wearing them right now here on the couch and they're sooo coooooool!! I love the tri socks too. How did you know? In the way back recesses of my mind, the thought is there, maybe a tri someday? (BMo3 and others - thanks for the brain seed that was planted. Cheers to those of us who don't believe 'em when others say we can't do something!)
The stationery is just wonderful. Blue happens to be my favorite color. I thank you for taking the time to pick everything out and packaging it so nicely. I just love the gift bag. I'm blown away. **sniffle**

Now I could be wrong (it happens every now and again ) but I do believe my SS is um... CyclChyk? Yes?
Well, either way, whoever you are >>>>
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou - ooh hand cramp

Salute!
- Cindy

[CyclChyk]

....ahem X...

I'dliketosayyousuckforguessingitwasmebutI'm grinningfromeartoearatyourhappiness!

That alone made my horrible day actually good. And for that I thank you.

[Xrayted]

Uh, thank ya. Uh, thank ya vera much! (Kinda dug Elvis as a kid, young Elvis that is)

You have no idea what sleuthing I did to figure it out. I'm exhausted. I think I may lose a finger from all the clicking if that helps.

You're the best! I can't wait until next month! Tomorrow I'll be finished packing my SS gift to send out. Wish I could send it along with my cute postie. (Hot, oh so hot!) Aaaaand gives me gifts everyday, ok sometimes their bills but still...

Mille grazie, Petra! The timing was perfect. I really needed the smile today.



Cindy