July/Aug SS Thank You

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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)

My Secret Sister was you, Sue!! It was such a welcome surprise and I got it last week! I've only now had a chance to say anything about it. I've started a new project at work that seriously cuts into my time checking out the boards and even sadder, my cycling time. I really enjoyed all you sent me!

• Book on Milwaukee Now and Then
• A paperback from a writer who places a lot of her books in the Wisconsin area
• Great book of recipes from local inns
• a magnet saying "Where's the bubbler?" - They call water fountains 'bubblers'
• a couple of postcards and a Milwaukee card

I really enjoyed all the personal notes you put in there like noting the places near where you live and explaining the 'bubbler'. That was really cool! My hubby and I are really into photography and cooking and your gifts definitely fit the bill. AND I'm going to use the box you sent me to send my Secret Sister her gift!!

Secret Sister in Utah who loves birds: I have your gifts and have had them for a while actually. I'm trying to decide how to make the gifts more personal. I will definitely try to get it out so that you get it in time for the end of the month.

Thanks again, Sue! Secret Sister is awesome! Can't wait for the next SS go-round!