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Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: del on October 23, 2016, 04:47:47 PM
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Hi folks, this is Del and it's that time of year again (time passes so quickly). :santahat; Being either crazy or a glutton for punishment :urcrazy; I volunteered to look after the Holiday gift exchange again this year on the IHD.com forums. We are late getting this on the go this year so please note the change in dates.
(What follows are the tried and tested rules and regs. Please read them carefully before committing yourself to the fun of gift buying and gift receiving.)
Here are the details:
--- This is a "Secret Santa" type of exchange. I will randomly draw names to assign people. You will not know who is sending you a gift. You will only know who you are sending to (you can identify yourself in the package.)
--- Gift(s) value should be around US$10.00-$20.00, but no less than $10.00.
--- You must sign up by PM'ing your info to me here NO LATER THAN Nov. 15th. Please try not to send me you info for this forum on facebook because I am looking after the exchange on the facebook group as well and I want to try to keep everything separate!! To be included on the Holiday Exchange list you must send me your snail mail address and phone number . This is separate from the ihatedialysis Facebook gift exchange. You may participate in both exchanges.
--- Names will be drawn and announced (by PM) on November 16th
--- Gifts must be mailed out NO LATER THAN November 30th, and sooner if you are sending overseas.
If you want to participate, please PM to Del. We will have copies of all the mailing addresses, and of course whoever is sending you a gift will have your address, but it will not be posted publicly. I will not send out phone numbers, those are for office use only.
Please use this format in the PM:
Screen name
Real name (first and last)
Complete mailing address
Phone number
If you are willing to sending a gift overseas (it may cost a little extra for shipping)
Everybody must include a telephone #
I will post a final list of who is participating as I receive the information. I am NOT responsible for contacting people who participated in the past to ask if they want to participate this year.
If you sign up for the exchange and fail to send a gift you will be banned from IHD for 90 days.
If you have any questions, please post in this thread or PM del.
Those who participated last year had a marvelous time! (It is a lot of fun to see what fun things you get!)
Again this year there will be a holiday gift exchange on the facebook group as well as on this site.
Ready, Set, GET SHOPPING!!
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I am into the gift exchange!
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Since I am a 'Guy' I won't come right out and say that I am 'clueless'. But like most 'Guys' I don't know a thing about 'shopping'.
So 'clues' may be a very good thing.
While not being 'lost' because I am at h ome already, I do know where a 'mall' is. Even though I have to admit that I haven't been there for many years.
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SO much fun
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I almost rather have another tooth pulled.
Seriously, ME, shop?
I use eBay a LOT. Although I did just Google mulberry essence and found a new supplier of the 4 oz bottles. Still cost a bit, but they will show up in the mailbox later this week. AND, I don't have to drive anywhere! I like that part, as there isn't much way the @#$% and gone out here.
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Don't worry Charlie, we give lots of clues.
Another couple of weeks to sign up !!
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Just another week or so to sign up
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o many of us need help with information about out secret santa person for holiday the gift exchange that is helps to answer a few questions about yourself.
Here are a few questions to consider. Just copy and paste, then answer the questions below.
My favourite colour is:
My favourite animal is:
My favourite food is:
Clothing wise I wear a size:
I collect:
My favourite genre of book and/or film is:
I'm allergic to:
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry:
I REALLY LOVE:
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My favourite colour is: purple
My favourite animal is: mule
My favourite food is: dark chcocolate
Clothing wise I wear a size: 2xx
I collect: unusual wooden boxes, keychains
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: science fiction
I'm allergic to: perfumes, colognes, soaps, body lotions
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: perfumes, colognes, soaps, body lotions
I REALLY LOVE: pretty much whatever you put into the package. The act of opening a package is cool for me.
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This is different. I've never given much thought about my likes and dislikes. I am just a 'Guy', I don't think, much.
My favourite colour is: Black and Blue, it depends. I have a lot T-shirts in various colors, mostly greys, blacks, varying browns, and a few blues.
My favourite animal is: We are down to only one Dog, and still two Cats. They are unique, nowhere near the same.
My favourite food is: Most definately Prime Rib and Blacked Sweet Potato
Clothing wise I wear a size: Shirt a 2 or 3 X depending on what it is. Pants, 38x30. Lose a few more pounds and my 36's even fit. But prednisone conspires to end that.
I collect: I have a BIG Red Tool box that has a LOT of shiny tools in it. So many all the drawers are stuffed.
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: Books, I've read most every John Grisham written, currently buying more of Patricia Cornwell. I donate all my books to the VA Hospital. Well, except for all my College Text Books, I have a couple shelves full of bonehead stuff, you know, nerdly things. I bet I still have my pocket protecter somewhere. My sliderule is on the dining room table.
I'm allergic to: Little Girls with Big Needles! Seasonal allergies, hard telling which plants it is. A couple of meds blow me up like a balloon. Statins just hurt, terrible muscle aches.
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: I'm not sure how to respond to this one.
I REALLY LOVE: Prior to 1981 I would have said a joint, or two. Not any longer. I have been gathering parts to put a 4 speed back into my 70 SS 396 El Camino. I bought this car very early in 1974. I've had it a long time. I used to break the 4 speed too many times, gave up and put an automatic in it. Didn't like it so much I parked it and have let it sit for over 30 years. It is way past time to wake her up. Freshen up the engine, put a 4 speed back in and have some fun, again. Just hope the Cops don't catch me. Way back then I had about 30 odd tickets. I've calmed down a LOT. Or I'm far more careful. It's a tough choice which I love more, the El Camino, or my 79 Harley SuperGlide. I bought this bike in 79. I tend to keep things.
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So, here we go!
My favourite colour is: turquoise or teal
My favourite animal is: not particular
My favourite food is: chocolate (dark)
Clothing wise I wear a size: medium although I like my t-shirts large.
I collect: memories and friends
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: mystery, sci-fi, crime
I'm allergic to: most perfumed items
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: soap, candles or anything with scent (allergy)
I REALLY LOVE: not picky... I love surprises. :2thumbsup;
Aleta
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o many of us need help with information about out secret santa person for holiday the gift exchange that is helps to answer a few questions about yourself.
Here are a few questions to consider. Just copy and paste, then answer the questions below.
My favourite colour is: red. I live most colors but would rather vibrant colors
My favourite animal is: not into animals
My favourite food is: I like milk chocolate. Not really a lover of candy
Clothing wise I wear a size: L
I collect: friends and memories. I have given up collecting stuff
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: Usually romance
I'm allergic to: scents
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: I would appreciate anything as long as it isn't smelly
I REALLY LOVE: I would love any thing I get
EDITED: Removed quote tags-kitkatz,Admin
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My favourite colour is: rainbow lol i love all colors
My favourite animal is: squirrel (wait, does my son count? lol)
My favourite food is: everyting lol i love trying new foods and treats.
Clothing wise I wear a size: 2xl
I collect: anything weird, anatomy, squirrels, steampunk
I'm allergic to: nothing
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: nothing i will love anything you pick :)
I REALLY LOVE: anything weird. learning about new places. surprises.
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This year
My favourite colours are red, pink, teal, turquoise, grey and purple
My favourite animal is none
My favourite food is cashew nuts
Clothing wise UK 18
I collect scarfs
I'm allergic to wool
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive fluffy bunny animals I would probably cry
I really love presents
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My favourite colour is: Purple
My favourite animal is: Rabbit, but I like dogs too (I have a black & tan coonhound)
My favourite food is: that's a hard one, I like most food; not really into candy/chocolate
Clothing wise I wear a size: M
I collect: rabbit figurines, old china/porcelain plates
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: I have a wide range of interests - historical fiction, biographies, sci-fi, mystery/crime, classics
I'm allergic to: nothing really
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: anything spicy/hot, horror books/film
I REALLY LOVE: pretty much anything - I'm not picky (drives my husband nuts sometimes! ;D)
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I would like to take part but am unsure how to PM you.
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I would like to take part but am unsure how to PM you.
there should be a IM button under their name, or you can click their name and theres a drop down menu that gives the option to private message ;)
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Tomorrow is the lady day to sign up
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I think you mean last day to sign up. The fifteenth of November is it. The count will be done then. No more additions or subtractions without good reason from the admin.
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It is official the Holiday Gift Exchange is officially closed to new names.
Del will no longer accept any more names to the Gift Exchange, unless special circumstances are okayed by the admin Kitkatz.
Remember gifts are to mailed by December 1, 2016.
If you have problems let either Del or Kitkatz know immediately.
kitkatz,Admin
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My gift boxes and victor's went into the mail todsy.
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I love doing this every year.. we go to my grandmother's house for Christmas, but the box from the IHD exchange is always the first one opened.. *G*
My favourite colour is: Green
My favourite animal is: Kitty cats! Both big and small
My favourite food is: Pizza!! But I'm a nut for candy.. *G*
Clothing wise I wear a size: For shirts, as big as you can get.. usually 4x on most websites
I collect: Movies, books, music, dust.. *L* I tend to go in stages.. I think I'm between stages at the moment
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: I'm really into vampires, but I also like dragons, and disney movies
I'm allergic to: stupid people (just kidding)
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: make up.. it's just not something I would use and would most likely sit in a box somewhere
I REALLY LOVE: Politics, stuffed animals, gadgets (sh*t that does sh*t *L*), anything weird or unusual.. I know that when I send out gifts through this exchange, I try to find at least one thing to put in the box that is unique to here, something that you wouldn't find just anywhere.. I welcome things like that.. also.. candy.. I got a crapload of candy last year.. stuff that I probably shouldn't have eaten, but ate anyway.. *L*
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My holiday gift exchange person has received her gift. My return addy was on it, so she contacted me directly.
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My holiday gift exchange person has received her gift. My return addy was on it, so she contacted me directly.
You have set the bar high for the rest of us! :rofl;
My gifts are almost ready to go out..... Will try to send them on Friday. :yahoo;
Aleta
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I like to get my Christmas mail out so the post office will not lose stuff in the great mail migration that happens in December around here.
Christmas cards go out tomorrow maybe.
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Very clever Kitkatz, I just might start earlier this year too
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I have sent out the gifts
I have also received a very pretty shiny package. *tries not to stare at it*
:yahoo; :clap; :bandance;
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I am getting worried. I sent my gift on November 29 and my recipient hasn't posted that it has been received! ???
Aleta
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I haven't seen either of mine mention anything either, though I haven't been on the IHD FB board... one was sent through my parcel service that my mom's boss uses, because it was going elsewhere in Canada.. the other was sent through regular mail... I'm hoping both have made it...
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Riki, your Facebook gift arrived according to my records
kitkatz
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That 11 days in the Hospital pulling my PD cath and getting a Perma Cath, switching to Hemo really set me way behind. My gift has some assembly required, both my sewing machines have a bad attitude right now so I had to go find a sweet 88 y.o. Lady to hem a bunch of new jeans for G'son and assemble my project. She called me last night to tell me she started, so Hopefully I can have it in the mail Monday. Late. I am very well versed in procrastination, but this one I didn't plan very well at all.
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:welcomesign;
Riki, your Facebook gift arrived according to my records
kitkatz
Thanks... I'm glad to hear it...
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Ok, OK, I have to admit that I couldn't wait. I gave in and opened it the day I got it.
Carrying the bells Jingling all the way.
Nobody likes a half-assed bell ringer.
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Look what Kitkatz sent me!!!!!
What a fun box to open! There were so many great things. My absolute favorite was a blank book in my favorite colors. :flower;
The funniest was the pack of tooth flossers! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
The grandchildren immediately started vying for the two packages of candy/cookie assortments! :clap; :bandance;
I love the decorative dish with its inspirational saying. :cuddle;
I have wanted a solar powered goney (waving cat) for ages. Carl has thought me foolish for wanting one, but I have Kitkatz as my hero! :2thumbsup;
Plus ornaments, a carabiner (always useful) a dogtag from the Meetup in LV, pencils, a very pretty necklace and a coin purse! :yahoo;
The gift that will disappear the fastest is the package of Hershey bars. ;D :guitar:
:thx; :thx; :thx; :thx;
Kitkatz is da bomb! :o 8) :beer1; :thumbup; :guitar:
Aleta
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Victor got a super gift from his Holiday Gift Exchange person.
Vermont Maple syrup
Coffee Mug with rifles
Military Surplus Magazine
Maple Candies
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Oh, REAL Maple Syrup. Yummy. I used to have a Relative, long gone now, that sent one of the old style cans every year. Best stuff ever!
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Thank yu soo much Doogal! ;) arf woof woof arf! lol
I dont have a way to post a pic atm, but I got tons of goodies! Thank you so much!
Those gloves and comfy socks are going to really come in handy around here! Scary enough, I almost bought myself some make up brushes, glad i didnt!!
I absolutely love the local things I got!
Thank you so much!!!!
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I got a lovely package all the way from Ireland from Darthvader!
She sent insulated gloves (in purple!) that I wore to work today. I needed a pair of gloves; couldn't find ones I liked, so I've been wearing those one-size-fits-all stretchy kind. These gloves were what I was looking for! She also sent a hat, very soft slippers, candy canes, a little stuffed bear, makeup brushes (in a tiny duffle bag), and a zebra print manicure set (that will come in handy too - my husband's always misplacing our nail clippers - "don't touch the zebras!"). I especially liked the Shamrock fridge magnet and the book of poems from a local Irish author.
What a great box of goodies! I'll definitely enjoying using and reading them!
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GLM, and Katie.....
You're both very welcome!... GLM, you were lucky to get a decent box of goodies... Dougal HATES shopping!!!... LOL!!!!!!!....
Katie, glad things will be useful... The book of poetry was written by a really good friend of mine.... District Judge Pattwell's poetry is inspiring!.... Mind you, 'inspiring' wouldn't be the word most of Judge P's regular 'clientele' would use to describe him!!!... LOL!!!!.... I'd be in trouble if he heard me calling him 'Judge'... He's always telling me off for that!!!.... Google him!!!...
Love to all...
Darth....
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Cassandra was Dougal's SS, and he LOVES his gifts!.... I love one of them, the other????.... Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!..... Squeaky freaking toy!!!!!!!!!!!!!....... I'm ready to kill him!!!!!.... Mind you, she also sent him a fantastic flashing collar.... VERY handy for our early morning walkies in the dark,... He got a lovely card, too.... He loves his gift, and says a big 'Woof you'.... Personally, I could KILL Cassandra!.... LOL!!!!....
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Well, well, well....
Aleta was my SS.... Thank you SO much, Aleta... Apart from that blasted burger shaped squeaky toy for the smutt, that is!!!... That's the most dangerous one... It's so small, the little brute could hide it, he did, and squeaked at 4am!!!!!... Thank you VERY much for that, Aleta!!!!... Love you too... I think!!!!!....
One really special thing she shared is a book that once belonged to our IHD friend, Bernadette from NZ... Better known as 'Hanify'.... I appreciate you parting with it, Aleta!..... I also got lovely handmade soap, two notebooks, a big bag of chocolate.... Dark, and no nut allergy warning... And it's lovely!.... A very cute handmade glass spider... (I LOVE spiders!)... A very nice handmade peacock card, and the most beautiful handmade pen EVER.... I'm SO thrilled with this!.... It's nice and chunky, and easy to hold!...
Thank you very much, Aleta.... I really appreciate your kindness!.....
Darth....
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Glad you loved the collar too, I'm very sorry about the squeaky toy. I didn't realise it was squeaky. What can I say?
I won't be visiting Ireland for a while though, then again, I'll see you coming
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Glad you loved the collar too, I'm very sorry about the squeaky toy. I didn't realise it was squeaky. What can I say?
I won't be visiting Ireland for a while though, then again, I'll see you coming
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Didn't realise, indeed!!!!!.... Mmmmmmmmmmmm, I believe you.... Thousands wouldn't!!!!!!!.... LOL!..... I'll have the Airport Police keeping an eye out for you!!!!!!.... LOL!!!!!!.... Little hooligan LOVES squeakies!!!!....
Darth....
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Well, Kitz wasn't my , or Dougal's Secret Santa, but we got some great gifts!...
Cassandra, and Aleta, your squeakies are almost nice in comparison to what Kitz sent to the smutt..... Take a look at this..... A FIVE FEET LONG, toy with twelve squeaks.... Yes, I said TWELVE squeaks!!!!!.... I'm ready to be admitted to the Home for the Bewildered!!!!!.... And of course, Dougal LOVES it!!!!... And he doesn't just squeak it... He erm, 'admires' it in 'other' ways, too!!!!!.... Let's just say, he gets a bit erm, 'frisky' around it!.... Kitz, I'll have your life when I get hold of you!!!!!!!!.....
And I did REALLY well... Renew hand cream (which I forgot to put in the picture, a cuddly Eyore, a notebook (always needed!), A beautiful music box that playe 'How Great Thou Art' (One of Mum's favourite hymns), and the loveliest doggy picture frame... Think the pic of Dougal looks great in it!... Thank you SO much, Kitz.... You're not too bad, I suppose!... LOL!!!!!....
Darth....
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:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I looked high and low for a squeaky toy that would fit in the box! I'm sooooooo glad Dougal likes it. And what a clever dog he is, to hide it for your enjoyment.
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Much love,
Aleta
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:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I looked high and low for a squeaky toy that would fit in the box! I'm sooooooo glad Dougal likes it. And what a clever dog he is, to hide it for your enjoyment.
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Much love,
Aleta
Oh yes, Aleta.... I really enjoyed it!!!!!..... What's not to love???... :sir ken;
Darth....
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Charlie B53 thanks for the sweater as my secret santa gift. I will post a picture as soon as I stop long enough to get one. It has zippers on the sleeves for easier access in a cold dialysis center. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
kitkatz
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GLM, and Katie.....
You're both very welcome!... GLM, you were lucky to get a decent box of goodies... Dougal HATES shopping!!!... LOL!!!!!!!....
Katie, glad things will be useful... The book of poetry was written by a really good friend of mine.... District Judge Pattwell's poetry is inspiring!.... Mind you, 'inspiring' wouldn't be the word most of Judge P's regular 'clientele' would use to describe him!!!... LOL!!!!.... He was known as Judge Padlock because of his fondness for custodial sentences!!!.... I'd be in trouble if he heard me calling him 'Judge'... He's always telling me off for that!!!.... Google him!!!...
Love to all...
Darth....
I am right there with ya, Dougal! I am not a fan! I certainly do appreciate it all! I love everything! Those gloves have already come in handy multiple times! (BRRRR!) Woof Bark arf! (happy new year!)
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Am I the only one not having received my ss prezzie?
:waiting;
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20's again today here in mid-Missouri. Wore my GOOD gloves, WITH the nice ODGreen Army glove liners, and my finger tips still froze. I swear this was the worst pain I.ve ever had from the cold. I never was this way before Dialysis and Diabetus. This part sucks cause I have always LOVED playing in the snow.
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Cassandra your gift is probably winging its way from a long way away. Let me know if you do not receive anything by the end of January please. Sometimes these overseas gifts wander on the slowest boat to the UK.
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:cheer: Yeah got prezzies!!! :yahoo;
A lovely light pink snooze, a nice useful teatowel, a dreamcatcher and a moose decoupage hanger. Thanx a lot Del