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2006-11-22 Thread B J Todd
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you so much for this months parcel.  The thread is a lovely colour,
something different to the norm.
I am looking forward to trying out some of the scottish recipes you sent and
the candy has already been sampled :-)  delicious.
Thank you also for the bobbin and spangle, they will be added to my pillow
at my next project.
Many thanks once again.

Kind Regards
Julie Todd
From New Zealand

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2006-07-19 Thread harlequin lace
At last I know that Shirley Meier has been my secret pal for the past 6
months. Shirley could you please send me your e mail address so that I can
thank you properly for all of the wonderful and thoughtful gifts that you have
sent.
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this round of secret pals.
Sue
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2006-06-24 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for another great parcel.  I had never heard of Sark.  The 
souvenirs will come in handy especially the small pen which is already in 
my purse.  Again I'm fighting with my daughter - she would like the scrubby 
and the soap.  However, I think I will insist on keeping them.  And the 
thread is beautiful!  What a wonderful shade of coral.


Thanks again - I can hardly wait to find out who you are!
Cindy Rusak

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2006-05-22 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Your parcel arrived at the end of last week but I was busy getting my son 
ready for his year-end dance recital and also running a garage sale.  I 
didn't have a chance until today to really have good look at the goodies 
you sent.  Thank you so much for everything.  I think I may have to share 
the writing paper with my daughter - her face lit up when she saw it!  The 
air freshener will be put in our commuter car (we have to drive my one son 
quite a distance for his dance classes as we live in a small town).  The 
bobbin is lovely and I will be putting the beautiful butterfly bobbin on 
it.  I haven't got many divider pins and I do need quite a few on one of 
the pieces I am working on.  This one feels wonderful and I can hardly wait 
to start using it.  However it may be a few weeks before I can as I have a 
lot to do in the next couple of weeks preparing my children for their 
summer activities and for our family trip to the west coast of Canada.  I 
love the colour of the blue thread - now I have to find the right project 
to use it for.


Thank you so much again,
Cindy Rusak

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2006-05-15 Thread Pat Morris
Received two more wonderful parcels from Down Under, the secone one today.  
Loved the tea towel - it's
on a pillow already covering a work in progress!  The magnet is up on my 
refrigerator.  And the spangles from last time are just waiting for a pair of 
bobbins -- not the ones you sent (they're lovely) but another pair I had in 
mind.  And, most of all, the sense of wanting to visit Australia is getting 
stronger

Use the numbers in my address -- they are my zip code.

Thanks so much,
Pat Morris

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2006-04-18 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

I hope you had a wonderful Easter.  Your package arrived just in time for 
Easter.  The cute decorated egg joined the other ones on our Easter egg 
tree and the chick joined us for Easter dinner!  I'm afraid my daughter 
likes the chick quite a bit and I think he/she will end up as a permanent 
fixture in my daughter's room (except at Easter).


The bobbin is gorgeous!  It has such a wonderful feel to it and is a great 
size for gimps.  Is it rosewood?  I'm just in the process of spangling some 
of my bobbins so the spangle arrived at a most opportune time.  And of 
course thread is always appreciated.  Last but certainly not least, the 
chocolates are a nice treat as I don't join the children on their Easter 
egg hunt and they are loathe to give up any chocolate to my husband and myself.


Thank you for such great gifts.

Your Secret Pal,
Cindy Rusak

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2006-03-25 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for another great package this month.  The compact is really neat 
- I haven't seen anything like it before and as I don't have a large purse, 
it'll be perfect.  I'll be able to enjoy the candle while taking a 
bath.  The little 'cards' are cute and will be put on display.  I have a 
new pattern which I will be starting this week (I hope) and the pin cushion 
will come in very handy.  And I have quite a few bobbins that need 
spangling so I can really use the spangling wire. I love the spangle you 
sent - the middle bead is gorgeous!


Last month I forgot to thank you for the bookmark.  My daughter put it in 
her book so quickly that I barely saw once it came out of the package!


Thank you again and I'm looking forward to next month's surprises,

Cindy Rusak

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2006-03-15 Thread Pat Morris
Received another wonderful parcel from Down Under yesteday.  Loved the bobbins 
and thank you for telling me what kind of wood they are.  The hand-dyed local 
threads are a wonderful shade.  I'm going to save them for something special. 
One note pad will go right in my purse and the other will take its place when 
ready.  And the sachet smells so good!  I love your notes on the postcards -- 
they give me a flavor of the country.  I have been constantly using the book 
mark from last time.  It is so handy for my bedtime reading, so you know the 
last thing that I think about is Australia when I place the bookmark on the 
page -- thinking about saving my pennies for a trip to Australia sometime!

Pat Morris in chilly New Jersey.  We've had a few beautiful days where the 
spring flowers are shooting up but Mother Nature is letting us know that winter 
is still with us.  Don't know what my crocus are thinking this morning.

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2006-03-14 Thread Barrie Julie Todd
Dear Secret Pal,

Thankyou for your lovely parcel.  The hand made scarf is very much
appreciated.  Our weather is starting to cool already so it will be very
handy.  Thank you also for the stamps, my grandson wanted to stamp them for
his mum so we have already put them to good use.
The chocolates were yum and the M  M container will come in very handy
indeed.  The only containers like that that we get here are not as long so
they don’t prove to come in handy for many things unfortunately.
The Hangtag has found a home on a new bag I have made so thank you for that
also.
Well, until next month, many many thanks once again.

Yours Secret Pal
Julie from New Zealand

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2006-03-09 Thread LiduinaJ
Dear Secret Pal,

I received your parcel this morning.
I was a little affraid in restrospect for the glas bobbin when I remembered
how the postman throw it brutaly in the letterbox but everything was ok.  The
bobbin was safe.  It's really a nice bobbin with beautiful pearly shines.
You're lucky to have a friend who makes such beautiful bobbins.
Thank you also for the binche pattern from Anny Noben.  I know her very well,
she's a nice and talented lady and I didn't have this pattern yet.

Thank you again,

Liduina from a rainy Belgium.

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2006-02-13 Thread Carol Adkinson
Hi to my Secret Pal in NZ!

I was so pleased to receive the goodies this morning after a not-too-good
start to the day!

The rose scented bath stuff, and the silver sugar star were looked at with
envy by my 4 - year old grand-daughter - she is into pink and purple in a very
big way and is training to be a Princess, so we both loved them!  The nail
decals were also well-received - I do love things like that, and will enjoy
putting them on my nails.

The magnetic pad and the gift-tags are so pretty - almost too good to use! -
so I do thank you so much for them, and the beads - I love spangling, so will
greatly enjoy either buying new bobbins to use them with (?) or changing the
beads on bobbins I have - I'll leave you to ponder which option will appeal
most!

Once again, many thanks indeed - I will look forward to next month and,
ultimately, finding out who you are!If things had gone to plan just after
my husband and I were married, we would be living in New Zealand now, and
possibly lace-making neighbours - what a wonderful thought!

Thanks once again, and may your pins never bend.

Carol

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2006-02-11 Thread LiduinaJ
Dear Secret Pal in New Jersey,

Your parcel arrived yesterday afternoon, much earlier than expected.  It was a
lovely surprise !
I'm very honored to be a member of the Lost Art Lacers now.  I spent all the
evening with my dictionary (I'm French speaking), reading your magazine and
the cookbook.
The commemorative bobbin is very nice also.
Chocolates, tea and honey sticks will be much appreciated.  My youngest
daughter and I are tea lovers and when she's at home we allways have tea time
together.  I've never seen honey sticks in Belgium, it's new for me.  I find
it's very ingenious !

Thank you so much.  I'm looking forward to learn more about you.

Liduina from a chilly Belgium.

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2006-02-10 Thread harlequin lace
To my secret pal in Australia
Thank you for the lovely package that arrived today. I will have to keep a
tight hold on the address book and pencil case as my DIL loves dolphins and
they are so unusual I am sure that she will try to claim them. I will add the
handkerchief to the small collection of hankies that I have from various
places around the world. I have a photo of my great niece that will be just
right for the frame and I think that I will make a mat in tatting with the
beautiful aqua thread.
The postman had a little trouble with the address as it is no 27, I think that
I may have confused you as this was the answer to question 3.
I hope that your DH is well on the way to a full recovery. It is not easy to
fit everything in when hospital visits take up a large part of the day.
I look forward to receiving your packages in the coming months. Thank you so
much, I wonder who you are?
Happy Lacemaking
Sue (in cold Southampton U.K.)
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2006-02-10 Thread laura sandison
Dear Secret Pal,
   
  I wasn't expecting a package today, what a surprise!  I love the 
sachet and bag, perfect for pins and tools!  The pin box looks lovely with 
my new roller pillow with dark blue velvet.  I was just about to order 
new book plates, and my honeysuckle is already trying to bloom, so those 
are fun and timely!  The bobbin will be a welcomed addition to a Bedfordshire 
piece I'm working on that seems too be sucking bobbins off of other 
projects.  You were very thoughtful with this package.  I appreciate the 
treasures, and just past my birthday!  Thank you so much, I look forward to 
learning more about you, as well.  
   
  Your Pal,
  Laura Sandison
  USA


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2006-02-09 Thread Pat Morris
Received my wonderful parcel from Down Under today.  Loved the pin cushion - 
it's on a pillow already!  The book mark will go right in the book I'm reading. 
I have been looking for a coin purse that size - so thank you very much.  And 
the handmade mango soap -- my granddaughter almost commandeered it for her bath 
tonight.  Didn't though - at least not tonight.

Pat Morris is blustery, cold New Jersey where we might have a good sized 
snowstorm over the weekend.

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2006-02-06 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the package this month.  My daughter thought it was great 
too!  She thought I should be sharing some of the items with her.  The 
photo hanger is great as we have a lot of photos that we like to display 
and there isn't any room left on the refrigerator.  I love the little cards 
- they are perfect for a short note.  I love cloisonne beads and use them a 
lot on spangles but I only have the round beads so the spangles were a nice 
surprise.  And of course thread always comes in handy.


Looking forward to next month.

Cindy Rusak

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2006-01-29 Thread mturn
To my secret Pal.
Thank you so much for your parcel which arrived today, such a lovely
surprise after getting home from working at the op-shop today. DD's eyes lit
up when she saw the nougat, saying your lucky, meaning can I have some. I
think the bookmark is different and one of my favourite flowsers, I have
grown them but lost them so will have to get some more. The soap I have a
habit of collecting, all these different kinds of hand made. and the
necklace, what can I say it is beautiful, he is so clever, and a hop leaf,
it certainly will get a lot of use, and thank him for me.

Margaret
in a nice cooler day, after our heat wave Mt. Eliza

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2006-01-29 Thread mturn
To my secret Pal.
Thank you so much for your parcel which arrived today, such a lovely
surprise after getting home from working at the op-shop today. DD's eyes lit
up when she saw the nougat, saying your lucky, meaning can I have some. I
think the bookmark is different and one of my favourite flowsers, I have
grown them but lost them so will have to get some more. The soap I have a
habit of collecting, all these different kinds of hand made. and the
necklace, what can I say it is beautiful, he is so clever, and a hop leaf,
it certainly will get a lot of use, and thank him for me.

Margaret
in a nice cooler day, after our heat wave Mt. Eliza

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2005-12-20 Thread JMMAcademy
Micki,  Thank You so very much for my wonderful package.   I love the 
pricking and I am preparing it tomorrow.  The post card is  fabulous and I 
think the 
Celtic CD may be wore out before you know it.  My  husband and I both have 
Scottish ancestors and we love this kjnd of  music.   My husband has a nice 
bagpipes collection.  Thank You so  much.   I loved having you as a Secret  
Pal.
  Hannah

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2005-12-13 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Anne,

Thank you for your parcel the chocolates were very tasty, DH really liked
them.  It has been such a lovely exchange the only disappointing part was that
while my friend and I were travelling overseas, we called in to see surprise
you and have a chat and you were not at home (we didn't think of that at the
time).  Thank you for the wonderful gifts.

Cheers

Faye Owers
Tasmania
Australia
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2005-11-24 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for another wonderful package of goodies.  The bobbins are 
beautiful and feel wonderful.  I haven't seen that style before so I am 
wondering if you made them?  I don't have a lazy susan and have always 
wanted one so I was really happy to see the one you included.  The light 
pull is great as it really fits in with our decor.  We have a lot of 
unpainted wood moldings, etc in our house and the light in our bedroom does 
need a pull!!  I have to confess I am not exactly sure what the other items 
are used for.  I think the two smaller pieces of wood with the pins look 
like they could somehow hold bobbins in place on a pillow - I'm just not 
sure how.  Please let me know if I am right.


I am really looking forward to finding out who you are!

Thank you again,
Cindy Rusak

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2005-11-23 Thread Barrie Julie Todd
Dear Secret Pal,
My apologies for not replying sooner.  My dad passed away earlier this month
and I have been busy getting things sorted and myself back on track.
Thank you for the lovely parcel once again. The bobbin roll and tidy is
lovely and will be put to good use very soon.  You are so kind to give up
your precious spare time to make this for me, I really do appreciate it.
Unfortunately I won’t be making any decorations for this Christmas but I
will certainly put the thread to good use for next years ones.  The
chocolates are yum, I just had to sample those :-)
Thank you once again and I look forward to learning who you are next month.

Regards
Julie
From New Zealand.

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2005-11-17 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the things in this months parcel, they will all come in very
handy. I am attending a Honiton Lace workshop in the new year so I will be
able to use my little mouse bobbin which is so cute

Thanks again

Faye Owers
Tasmania
Australia
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2005-11-14 Thread Alice Howell
Hi Secret Pal,
 
I knew something special was in the mail when DH made of point of asking if I 
had found the mail by my computer.  It was your package!  (He usually doesn't 
say anything about the mail.)
 
My little cat does not like the lavender sachet, so I have no fear that he will 
steal it.  Whatever I put it with will also be safe from him.  G  The sachet 
will remind me not only of summer, but of my English Secret Pal and my visit to 
England a few years ago.  The castle pictures will do the same.  I saw several 
castles on my tour that I would have loved to visit, but we only saw the 
outside. (sigh)
 
The bookplates will be used for special lace books.  The bobbin and cover cloth 
are most welcome, and will be put to work soon.  The overlocked edging on the 
cover cloth is a fancy stitch I've not seen on anything around here.  Very 
pretty.  I'm looking forward to next month when I can put a name with the 
bobbin, and other things you've sent.
 
The package looked like it had been opened, and the second sachet you mentioned 
was missing.  Thanks for the thought, anyway.
 
I'm in the middle of Christmas ornaments and tend to start more than one 
project at a time so have several pillows in use.  I think I'm ahead of 
deadline for most of my Christmas lace commitments, so the lacemaking is going 
well.  I do need to keep at it, though, as the holiday season is creeping up 
quite fast and I'd like a few extra ornaments or bookmarks on hand for those 
unexpected occasions when a little something gift is needed.
 
Thank you for all the treats in your package.  It will be fun next month to 
find out who's been sending them to me this round.  Have a great holiday in 
Wales.
 
Alice in Oregon
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2005-11-10 Thread LiduinaDentelle
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you very much for another wonderful package which arrived today.
The stick pins are superb.  I had to search in my dictionary for the words
moose antler .  Those pins will have a very special meaning for me.
The little spanish bobbins will definitivly hang in the Christmas tree and
I'll add some other ones so they don't feel alone. I'll also just have the
time to make the little cross stitch star for Christmas.
The hot pads will be used this evening, I'll need them to take the hot dish
out of the oven.  The girls are coming back for the week-end and I prepared a
traditional belgian recipe : chicons au gratin (I think the english word for
chicon is chicory).

I'm looking forward to next month to find out who you are. Thank you again.

Liduina from a rainy Belgium.

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2005-10-20 Thread Barrie Julie Todd
Dear Secret Pal,

Many thanks for the lovely parcel, the chocolates were delicious, I had to
try one and then I couldn’t stop  :-)

The notepads will come in very handy, especially the one for keeping lace
notes in.  I usually put them somewhere safe and then not remember where
that safe is  …. Must be an age thing I think.

Thankyou also for the bobbins and thread I am about to start a new project
so they will be in use very soon.

I must tell you also that the spider stamp you sent me last month has had a
lot of use.  My grandson has taken a liking to it also so he keeps making
his mum cards covered in different coloured spiders.  It is just the right
size for him to use and he is so careful not to get ink on the wood.

Thankyou once again.

Kindest Regards
Julie
From New Zealand.

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2005-10-19 Thread Alice Howell

To my Secret Pal,

Your interesting package came in today's mail.  It's always fun to open 
mysterious packages.


The crochet hook is appreciated, and will be used.  It's so kind of you to 
share with me.


My cat liked the key tag but didn't get to carry it away.  I still have it 
safe and sound.  It's cute.  The magnet will go in the kitchen and will 
remind me of my trip to the UK a few years ago.  I saw the various animals 
in person on that trip.


The little frames are delightful.  It will take some thinking to find the 
perfect little pieces of lace for each of them.  I haven't seen any like 
them around here.


Only a couple more months, and then I can find out whom is sending all 
these delights to me.  I look forward to finding out.


Alice in Oregon

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2005-10-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Secret Pal,
 
All my apologies for not replying sooner but I was abroad for two weeks.
I came back this week-end and found your parcel amongst the mail, like a
nice welcome home present.
Thank you so much once again for the lovely gifts.
The pencil bag with the pencil comes just at the right time because my
old one becomes a little worn and to small.
The chocolate treats will be appreciated too.  Halloween is quite new
for us in Belgium.  Three years ago, it was the first time children came
to my door.  When I was a child Halloween didn't exist here at all.  
I'll probably give the ladybug to my youngest girl,  her nickname on
internet is ladycox (cox from coccinelle = ladybug in French) because
we have an old VW beetle (also named coccinelle in French)  we just
restored so she can drive it.
The cover cloth is lovely and I'll be very proud when I go for lace
demonstrations to put it on my pillow.
I hope you'll solve all the problems concerning your conference and wish
you a good autumn.
 
Liduina from a still sunny Belgium but not for long.

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2005-10-16 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for another wonderful parcel.  I wish I had the 'free' time you 
have!!  I have added this month's card to the display of your cards on our 
piano.  I usually take down accumulated cards every month or so but I am 
leaving yours there as they are so beautiful.  I love the piece of lace on 
this month's.  Currently I have had little time for lacemaking with a busy 
job and very busy children.


The pyrographed cat on the needle case is wonderful.  We have three cats 
right now since we have decided to keep a kitten from one of the other 
cats' litters (she was a stray and has since been spayed).  I would like to 
reduce it to two but it's a pretty hard decision to decide which one needs 
to go.  The pin cushion is great and I am hoping I will be using it soon as 
I need to start Christmas decorations within a couple of weeks if they are 
to get finished in time for Christmas.  And thank you for the thread.  I 
may try it for the beautiful butterfly pattern you sent, although I don't 
think that will happen until after Christmas.


Thank you so much for everything - I love all your handiwork!!  You are 
very lucky to have the time to do so many things you love.


Cindy Rusak

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2005-09-29 Thread Alice Howell

Dear Secret Pal,

Your mystery package arrived safely this month.  Thank you for all the 
surprises you had for me.  The socks are certainly cute!  I smile along 
with the smiley faces when I see them.


The horseshoe thread lifter will be most useful.  I didn't yet have one so 
I thank you for coming to my rescue.  It's really necessary with some types 
of laces.  It will go in my main tool bag so it's handy with any project.


The coaster will be trimmed out in lace.  I'll have to see if I have a 
completed piece that will fit, or if I need to search out a special pattern 
to fill it.  One way or the other, it will hold a piece of lace.


Thank you again for all the treats!  I'm curious to find out who you are.
Alice in Oregon -- where a storm is coming, and Lace Day is Saturday.

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2005-09-13 Thread Cindy Rusak

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for another wonderful package of goodies!!  You must have many 
talents.  This month's card is beautiful and so unique - at least I haven't 
seen one before.  Did your husband help with the metal work on it?  I adore 
the bobbins!  The plum spangles are just great and I don't mind having 
heavy spangles - I've made quite a number of them myself in order to use 
special beads.  My children and I make a number of Christmas ornaments that 
are tape laces with lots of sewings so the crochet hook will certainly come 
in handy.  I assume the polished rock is a type of agate?  It's very 
pretty.  And the macaroons arrived safely and were enjoyed by all of us.  I 
couldn't manage to keep them all for myself.


Thank you again and I'm already looking forward to next month,
Cindy Rusak

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2005-09-05 Thread JMMAcademy
Dear SP,
wow, where do i start with this months's package?. The tagoda strawberries  
were delicious, and I loved the bobbin keychain but it will have to go up so it 
 doesn't get broke.[hahaha] The dolphin window ornament went on my window in 
my  bedroom. I really like the card that had my message in it once again 
dolphins  [yes!] The smell good packet lol..smells really good. And last but 
not 
least the  pretty pencils will help me with my school work. So thank you very 
much for  everything I can't wait till next month so until then thank you and 
God  Bless.
 
  
   Amanda

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2005-08-22 Thread Whitham
Dear Secret Pal in Belgium

Thank you so very much for the lovely package. It was here when I got home
from work.  The mail must have been really late today as I left for work at 3
p.m.

I will wind the bobbins for a mini class on Saturday, so I will put them to
use right away. They made a nice noise when I was handling them, I can hardly
wait to use them.

The magnets are very cute, they will look great on my fridge.

I just bought some new pins, they will have to wait patiently for a new box, I
will take my time to eat the candies.  The tins are very pretty and I know the
candies will be enjoyed.

The chocolates are delicious, my daughter and I had to sample one.

I love the lace you sent last month, I am happy to know that you designed it
yourself, it is beautiful.  If you have been making lace for 18 years, you
must have a lot of beautiful things.  I have only been making lace for 5 years
and I finally am able to make something.  I feel like the first few years were
spent making samples.

Thanks so very much, you are a great secret pal,

Irene Whitham

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2005-08-17 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you so much for my parcel which arrived today. This afternoon I 
went to visit my oldest daughter in Brussels where she is studying and 
find the parcel at home when I came back.
The magnet clips have an irresistible smile and are already on my 
fridge, ready to hold some important notes.
The continental commemorative is beautiful and absolutely compatible 
with the bobbins I actually use on a Fleuri de Bruges lace.  I'll soon 
try it.
The tiny clips arrived intact and I'll add them to my lace kit.  Thank 
you also for the fishy notebook, the lovely cards and the pin from 
Oregon.  What are the flowers and the bird on it ?


Thank you again.

Liduina from an sunny Belgium

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2005-08-13 Thread JMMAcademy
I just got home from Royal Ranger Advancement Academy and opened my  package. 
 There were 2 sets of placements with celtic knots in the  corners.   They 
are so beautiful.  Thank You so m  uch.Hannah Moad

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2005-07-26 Thread JMMAcademy
Thank You Secret Pal for the lovely hanging sachet.  It is so  nice.  I 
gather you are from Scotland.  My husband and I both have  Scottish ancestors.  
Our 
favorite instrument is the bagpipe.  Right  now I am spinning enough wool to 
dye and weave into tartans.  Thank You  again. 
Hannah Moad   USA

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2005-07-26 Thread JMMAcademy
Thank You so much for the wonderful package.   The chocolate  coins and the 
gum were great.  My brothers helped me take care of  them.  The Brugge cloth is 
so neat.  I will use it on my pillow at my  next lace demonstration.  I love 
to demonstrate making lace.  The  lavender sachet is so nice.  My littlest 
brother keeps running throught the  house waving it so the house smells like 
it.  
The card is very nice but my  favorite thing is the Dolphin light up pen.  My 
mom made me cover cloth and  bobbin rolls with Dolphin material. Thank You 
again for the wonderful  package.Amanda Moad 

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2005-07-13 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you so much for the lovely gifts you have sent to me.

The metal box is really lovely and perfect to put bobbins.  I love those 
boxes. Every time I begin a work, I take an empty box to put all I need 
for it, so everything stays together.  I only use continental bobbins to 
work but I sometimes buy other ones, just because they are beautiful.
Thank you also for the hedgehog.  When my youngest daughter saw him, she 
said how cute and soft he is !.  I'm not sure I will keep it for long  
:o)))
The carved box is also very nice and will have a special place in my 
lace room.


Thanks again,

Liduina from Ath in Belgium

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2005-07-12 Thread Alice Howell

To my secret pal,

After spending 11 hours at the fairgrounds I found your package.  I was 
trying to remember what I had bid for on eBay from UK when I opened it.  I 
didn't remember bidding an any of those items, then I saw your 
note.  Thanks so much for the surprise.


I can use everything you sent.  The thread is really nice.  I tested the 
thread size against Brenda's book, and it's the same as Fresia 70/2.  Now I 
know what size pattern to choose.  I look forward to making a special 
something with it.


The sewing kit is so useful, and so compact.  I may travel to IOLi with me 
next month.  The bobbins are most interesing.   I really like different 
woods in my bobbins.  They are now in line to get some real special 
spangles.  And the bookmark covers will be enjoyed.  I was out of that size 
and can really use them.


Thank you for all the goodies.  It cheered up a very long day!
Alice in Oregon

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2005-06-13 Thread lacemaker
Thank you very much Maxine for being my pal and sending such nice gifts. I
will treasure all of them.
There is a small gift on the way to you.
Thank you Daphne

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2005-06-01 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the lovely gifts that you have sent.   The first thing I did was
boil the jug and make myself a lovely cup of Yorkshire Tea, just what I needed
at the end of a long working day. The travelling brush will be just the thing
that I need to take with me when I go to Europe and UK in August/September, I
will also be able to put my photos of the trip in the lovely photo albums.
The lady bird pin is lovely and will be put onto my lace bag.  Our daughter is
staying with us tonight as she is on School Holidays so I expect to have to
share the lovely chocolate but my hips will appreciate that.  The last present
was so special a beautiful old bobbin, I love it and love using them as my
imagination runs wild thinking who may have used it before me.

I hope your fortunes change soon and you can spend some quality time
travelling and enjoying life

Thank you again

Faye Owers
Shearwater
Tasmania
Australia

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2005-05-24 Thread JMMAcademy
Dear Secret pal.  I am so sorry if this is not a repeat thank you.  My 
computer has been on the blink off and on all month.  To top it off I have been 
demonstrating Bobbin lace and spinning every weekend since the 30th of April. 

I did love my package so very much.  I shared the coffee at a guild meeting.  
The chocoltes went fast.  My 3 kids were right there to see what you sent.  I 
have the jewel candle holder and tea candle on my bedside table.  I had to 
make the ladybug kit up immediately.  Lady Olivia the puppet and the metal bell 
ladybug are hanging up and looking so cute.  The ladybug bookmark is in my 
Bible.  The beautiful Angle bobbin is on one of my demonstration pillows.  What 
a 
truely  wonderful package.   I I love it all so much.  I hope that Ive 
already sent a thank you but if not please forgive me. Thank You so much.   
 
  Hannah Moad

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2005-04-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,
I should have emailed a couple of days ago but our cat decided to have her 
kittens under the computer desk so we have tried to minimize the use of the 
computer.  It has been quite exciting especially for the children.  I don't 
know how many chances they will have to witness a live birth - I won't go 
into the details but suffice it to say this wasn't planned.

Thank you so much for the great gifts this month!  The bone bobbin pendant 
is beautiful and I will have to find some really special beads to spangle 
it with -as well as to spangle the other beautiful bobbin.  I had read all 
the messages a while ago about the horseshoe so was really pleased to get 
one.  I have a piece on the go now that will certainly benefit from it once 
I get to the halfway point as the threads will start to overlap the 
pins.  And now that my knee has healed up enough I can soak in the bath 
with my fizzie ball.  The cover cloth turned out to be a bag which is great 
because I don't have a nice bag to carry all my lacemaking odds and ends 
when I'm travelling.  And of course the chocolate disappeared fairly quickly!

I have finally got over trying to figure out what I ordered from the UK 
every time your parcel arrives.  Now I spend the walk back to the house 
wondering what wonderful things you could have sent me this month!

Thank you,
Cindy
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2005-04-14 Thread JMMAcademy
   What a great secret pal.  I got my package today.  To start with the lady 
bug and the ladybug Welcome garden stake are so  precious.  The ladybug 
buttons will have to go on something very special.  The parasol sachet is in my 
drawer and the shampoo, conditioner, and washrag are in my bathroom.  The 
celestrel bobbin is on my pillow for my new project and the notepad is on my 
desk.  I 
love that Scripture so much.  The coffee has already been drank with my honey 
bunch.   Thank You so much you made my day after spending 4 hours of having 
tests run at the hospital.   Thank You so much.Hannah

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2005-03-19 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,
Thank you so much for this month's goodies. They arrived yesterday.  I love 
the Easter chocolates, although I am having to share them with the rest of 
the family.  I'm certainly didn't wait for Easter to open them!  My 
daughter has already unwrapped the cross stitch so I can start on it 
tomorrow.  I think she would like it for herself but luckily she doesn't 
have any keys to add to it and my key chain really needs renewing.  The pin 
is really cute - I love ladybugs.  And I love the bobbin.  I don't have 
many decorated ones so this was a real treat.  Now I need to start a new 
project so I can use it.  As well I need to find some small snowflake or 
Christmas patterns to make lace for the little hangers.  They are great - I 
haven't seen them before.

Thanks again for such thoughtful gifts.
Cindy Rusak in northern Wisconsin where we are beginning to wonder if 
winter is ever going to let spring arrive.

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2005-03-14 Thread JMMAcademy
   I received my package from my secret pal.   It was wonderful!  I had some 
marvelous orange cookies I shared with my Spinning pals.  I got some gourmet 
cocoa, that was super.  The sweet little bear is holding my bobbin till I get 
it on a pillow.  The chocolates were so yummy.  I also got the most fantastic 
pair of socks.  They have spiders all over them.  They will be wore out before 
long because I now have to have them on to spin on my spinning wheel and make 
lace.  They are very rarely off my feet.   Thank You so very very much.  You 
are so wonderful.Hannah Moad

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2005-03-12 Thread JMMAcademy
Did my Secret Pal Thank You show up?  I have not seen it but I am having so 
many problems with this computer.   Hannah Moad

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2005-02-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,
My package arrived at a most opportune time.  I wasn't having a very good 
day Wednesday and the parcel really cheered me up.

I really like the pillow tidy - I have pinned it on my current project to 
hold the thread and scissors.  I am a third of the way around a Cluny mat 
designed by Odette Arpin.  And the bobbins will come in handy for my next 
venture, a black silk Cluny edging.  And the pin is wonderful!!!  I love 
it.  The tape measure is already in my sewing bag that I take with me 'on 
the road'.  I'm currently working on ballet costumes for my son's ballet 
company and I have to take all my sewing materials to rehearsals as several 
of us spend that time working on the costumes.  The thread cutter will come 
in handy as well, as I can leave it on my serger (which doesn't have a 
thread cutter built in).

Thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts.
Cindy
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2005-02-15 Thread JMMAcademy
A big thank you to my Secret Pal.  My bobbins are wonderful.  I think the 
Lady bug will be my new  favorite.  I love the heart one also but Ladybugs 
steal 
my heart.  The notecards will be used soon.  I love my Lady Bug Inn so much.  
The Gingerbread mix was yummy and the kids and my Honey helped me eat the 
kisses in the heart box and the conversation hearts.  Thank You so much.  You 
are 
such a treat as a Secret Pal.   Hannah

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2005-01-18 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,
The parcel arrived today.  At first I couldn't remember what I had ordered 
from the UK and then I realized it was from my secret pal!

I love the bobbin!  Did you paint it?  The thread is great.  I haven't 
heard of that brand before - it has a nice sheen to it.  And I really like 
the bobbin holder.  They are especially good when travelling with lace for 
extra pairs, thread, etc.

Thank you so much for everything.
Cindy Rusak
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2004-10-26 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the wonderful parcel, it arrived today.  It was full of so many
lovely things, the needlecase such a clever idea and so useful, the pin
cushion is so cute I don't know whether or not to stick my pins in the little
cat, the thread is always a bonus, the perfume sachet will make my lace
cupboard smell lovely, and I love the lace bobbins they are truly beautiful
and will hang with the collection that I have from other countries, but my
favourite was the beautiful book on costumes in Breton, it is superb and I am
eager to finish all the housework to start reading.

Thank you very much, I am waiting until next month to find out you name.  I am
planning atrip with a friend next year and would love to meet you for a
coffee.

Regards
Faye Owers
Shearwater
Tasmania
Australia

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2004-08-24 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the parcel of goodies.  I arrived home today after making lace
with friends to find it in the box.

I love the card of the 'Kangourou it is very cute, and the page up will come
in very handy while making lace.  The lavender bag is very nice as is the
magnet and little woven basket.  The puppy is very special.  I will share the
mints with my lace friends.

Regards
Faye Owers
Shearwater
Tasmania
Australia

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2004-07-20 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you very much for the lovely parcel that arrived today.

I love the bobbins they feel so nice in my hands, and I have all tried the
sweets and enjoyed then, the little fold up bag will come in very handy when I
go shopping as will the mini address book.  The postcard of all the regions in
France bought some fond memories of my visit in 2002, (after the last OIDFA
conference) and made my desire to go to Europe again next year stronger.

Thank you again
Regards
Faye Owers
Shearwater
Tasmania
Australia

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2004-07-14 Thread JMMAcademy
Dear Secret Pal,  Thank You so much for the lovely  picture bookmark.   It is 
already in the book I just started.  How did you know I needed an extra 
marker?  The mountains are beautiful.  The threads are so nice.  I will wear my pin 
proudly when I go to town this weekend. You did a great job on making it.   
The mint Candy bar is a big hit.  I did manage to get a small piece.  The kids 
all three gobbled the rest.   We are doing much better since the fire.  We 
moved into another house and it needed a lot of work but we have a home again.  
Thanks a gain so much for the wonderful package.  I hope you have a wonderful 
month.   You sure made mine.  Hannah Moad

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2004-07-10 Thread JMMAcademy
Dear Secret Pal,Thank you so much for the wonderful cloth.  It is so 
cool.  I also love the patriotic bookmark and this is my first divider pin since 
our fire.  It is on my pillow.   Thanks so much to a really thoughtful and cool 
Secret Pal.  Amanda Moad

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2004-03-27 Thread Faye Owers
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you very much for the wonderful gifts this month, I just love then they
are painted with tiny Red Poppies one of my favourites and they will be so
handy as I do not have a pin pusher or needle pin.  The linen thread will also
be very good as I am about to start a piece of Gravensmoer that needs 50/2.

I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you as I have been in Sydney
attending my Fathers 90th Birthday party.  He had been down to Tasmania
visiting us for a few weeks and we travelled back to Sydney with him on the
new Ferry service between Tasmania and Sydney.  He had a lovely time and
really enjoyed the boat trip (22 hours), I just hope I am still as active when
I reach his age.

Thank you once again

Regards

Faye Owers
Shearwater
Tasmania
Australia

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2004-03-26 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for this month's package - it arrived the middle of this week.  I 
love the bobbin.  I'll have to choose some interesting beads to spangle it 
with.  The notepad and the sticky notes are great especially the really 
little ones.  I run a book club with my 7th graders and they will be very 
handy for marking passages in the books (I'm always ripping up bigger 
ones).  The ruler is really neat - I haven't seen one like it before.  Now 
I have to figure out what I will put in the center.  And I always love any 
sort of candy and the card is very cute.  I'm assuming you made it.  I'd be 
interested to know how you made it.

Thanks again,
Cindy Rusak - in very foggy Wisconsin
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2004-03-16 Thread Jencie74
Hi I wanted to thank my Secret Pal from somewhere in Brittain for another 
lovely parcel!
It arrived on friday but i was out of town visiting family :-)
The thread snips are wonderful, i've no idea how i coped using regular 
scissors before!
The bobbins are fantastic also, and i will be trying out the stick on pads 
this weekend as i've some sewing to do.
Everything is fantastic, now tell me- did you design the prickings you sent? 
they are all beautiful and i plan on starting one as soon as i've the 
handkerchief edging that i'm working on finished.
Enjoy spring !  i am quite looking forward to next months unveiling!
-jennifer
seattle wa

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2004-03-01 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hello Secret Pal,

The package arrived the middle of last week and the timing couldn't have 
been better.  It was a real treat in a very busy time.  My son is involved 
in a ballet that is performing this week and on the weekend.  I have been 
sewing costumes constantly and driving him the 1-1/2 hours back and forth 
to rehearsals for the last couple of weeks.  I had planned to send a thank 
you this last weekend but I ended up hardly being at home.

I loved the snips.  We had them at the theatre that I used to work for and 
I've meant to purchase a pair since then but never got around to it.   The 
little honiton snowman bobbin is really cute and the needle kit has come at 
a good time as a couple of my other ones are slowly disappearing through 
the ballet.  And I'm I real fan of maple syrup so I loved the candies.

Thanks for brightening up my week,
Cindy Rusak - in rainy Wisconsin
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2004-02-10 Thread Jencie74
I really must say i am so lucky to have a SP that seems so in tune with 
me.
 You have touched me with your thoughtfulness, letting me have a pair of 
bobbins that have sentimental value.i will treasure them always.  ( they are 
so very beautiful !)
 I have just started my first small square mat in torchon, so the piece you 
have sent will be invaluable as i compare me work in progress with how a 
finished piece should look. (with luck and determination i hope mine shall turn out 
half as pretty)
  The tea smells delicious, blackcurrent is a favorite of mine, the 
pincushion will be most useful, and the bathbeads used in those moments of stress 
after 
a long day at work to soothe and redirect my thoughts from work to lacemaking 
and Brittain.
  I empathise with your 3 hour trip home due to inclimate weather. Seattle 
really doesn't get much snow it seems we get a couple days a year but it's 
typically a laughably small amount to freeze traffic the way it does. Just a few 
inches and there is panic(which i do feel also- the thought of being on the road 
with people who are not willing to drive slowly and cautiously Terrifies me. 
:-)  They get much heavier snow up in the Mountains or Eastern Washington. 
After i find out who you are I'll send some pretty snow pictures your way!
Well, i'll be quiet now, and go back to lurking for another month.
Thank you ever so much, you are sending truely thoughtful and neat gifts!
Jennifer
Seattle,WA  USA

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2004-01-27 Thread Cindy Rusak
Dear Secret Pal,

Thank you for the package this month.  The bobbins are great, the calendar 
is on the fridge, the chocolate was good and my drawer smells wonderful.

Thanks,
Cindy Rusak
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2004-01-19 Thread Brenda Paternoster
Dear Secret Pal with the changing identity

Thank you for another great package which arrived on Saturday, actually 
it's a package full of packages - must have taken you ages to wrap 
everything so beautifully.  I have already put some of the beads onto 
bobbins; and I'm intrigued by the cards, especially the one with 
applied lace.

At first I thought it was a piece of embroidered net and looked at at 
closely to see if it was hand or machine run and it's neither!  Looks 
to be some sort of paint applied to the underneath of the net.  I've 
not seen anything quite like it before.  Did you make it or was it 
commercially produced?  Either way it's going into my lace collection 
although I would like to know the name of the technique.

Thank you
Brenda
http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/paternoster/
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2004-01-18 Thread dominique
hello dear secret pal  

you've sent me matter for endless daydreaming : all about Tasmania and in 
french and a card from Port Arthur . i never thought there was a 
penitentiary in Tasmania . Anyway i know more about australian flaura and 
fauna than about the people. the fault goes to tv programmes .. lol .. 
there still are a lot of australian documentaries on .. 
 i do have a soft spot for Australia so the pin and the vividly coloured 
cloth were welcome with enthusiasm ... i don't know whether the glass frog 
is native but i shamelessly have to akcknowledge i clapped in glee and 
immediately put it among its friends of all shape, size and colors  
the tea towel is so pretty i don't think i'll ever use it as such .. 

in short : you've made my day and i can't thank you enough. hope your day 
will be as good as mine. 

dominique from Paris. 

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2004-01-16 Thread JMMAcademy
Hi to my special secret pal from maybe Florida.  I got your package and I 
love your lace.  It is beautiful.  I really loved the card and that is my first 
lacemaker postcard.  Is is great.  I do need to ask you to forgive me.  I 
somehow got my Christmas message to you in a not sent folder and I just found it.  
I opened my packages on Christmas and I am wondering if you are not secretly 
my neighbor.  I loved the bookmark and the bobbin was beautiful but the book, 
WOW.  I  am taking an email class on 1st Peter and that is what we are studying 
in my Sunday School class, verse by verse. I was wanting some of this series 
and 1st Peter was too cool.  I was so excited that I almost caused my sweet 
husband to go deaf.  Thank You so very much for all my goodies.  What a cool 
secret pal.   Thank You so muchHannah Moad

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2004-01-12 Thread Jencie74
Hi I want to thank my Secret Pal in Brittain for another outstanding 
package. 
  It couldn't have arrived on a day when i could use cheering up more! 
  Those threads are Gorgeous together, i'm a chicken when it comes to using 
color, but i will most certainly find something to make with them.  The spider 
suncatcher is far far too pretty, thank you! The note cards and the letter 
opener are also gorgeous and useful.  So Many Many thanks !  I hope you are 
having fun and are enjoying the New Year!

  -jenn  Seattle, WA   USA

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2003-12-18 Thread lynn
There was also a Rabbit lace book. 
To Amanda Moad's  secret pal - A RABBIT LACE BOOK, do tell. I am absolutely
rabbit mad and always on the lookout for such things.  Can you email me
about it and if it is what I am looking for, I promise to keep your name
secret.

Thanks, Lynn Scott, in Wollongong, where the summer heat has finally
arrived.

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2003-12-17 Thread Cindy Rusak
Hi,

I'd like to thank my secret pal for all the little goodies I received this 
month.  What a nice surprise in a very hectic month.

Thank you,
Cindy Rusak
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2003-12-10 Thread JMMAcademy
I got the most wonderful package from my Secret Pal.  It started with a tour 
of the package.  There were some wonderful choclates from a chocolatier, an 
angel shell ornament, a wonderful rose candle and 2 packages I cannot open yet.  
It is killing me.  I loved everything.Thanks so much.   Hannah

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2003-11-10 Thread JMMAcademy
Hi  today I got a really neat package from my new Secret Pal.  I had a really 
nice book of patterns, a beautiful bobbin and a gorgeous pair of tatted 
earrings.   Thank You so very much.  Amanda Moad

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2003-08-15 Thread Jencie74
  I want to thank my secret pal for another wonderful package, the bobbins 
are lovely, and the jewelry is very pretty, and the teas and goodies are all 
wonderful. I anticipate finding out who you are!  Thank you again!
 Have a lovely August!
-jenn
Seattle, Wa

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2003-07-30 Thread JMMAcademy
I got the most precious box from my Secret Pal in Australia.  It had some 
liquor chocolates, sweet little pooh magnet, and a neat little double gold 
picture frame.  I also got a sweet little tablet that my daughter cabbaged onto to 
take to National competition for Drama teams in Washington D. C. and a 
priceless Australian flag pin which she worn for good look on her shirt.Thanks so 
very much.  I loved it all.  Hannah Moad
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2003-07-17 Thread Jencie74
  Hi, i wanted to thank my Secret pal for the July package! I enjoyed 
everything, the bobbins are lovely, and the lavender tatting thread shall be utilized 
this weekend- I plan to start an edging for a hankie. The treats are all very 
much appreciated, i anticipate Augusts' package and eventually finding out 
who you are so i can thank you properly!  
Happy Lacing!
-jennifer
Seattle, Wa  
USA
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2003-07-11 Thread bookbinder
Dear Secret Pal:

 I got the package today and was very impressed at how early
 you were!  I mean, it's only the 11th and here is August's
 package (ok, so now you have a clue about how totally confused
 I am).  How did you know we would be on vacation the first week
 of August!  I was so impressed with your ultra-organization.

 And, even though I thought it was for August, I ripped into it.
 Ate the candy immediately, will bathe with the aloe/cucumber soap
 (the whole package smelled of it, so lovely), will bathe Sunday in
 the green tea bath salt, will have to put my glasses on to put the 
 tiny Mouse Trap game together (and not drink coffee for a day
 so I have steady hands), quickly put the lace roll away to use 
 someday when I actually have enough lace to roll up, have found 
 some GREAT instructions for preparing poppy plants by freezing the 
 seeds and then starting them (which is good because my very kind 
 and hardworking gardener keeps clearing away my poppy starts) 
 and to top it all off, the goddess pendant was a bonus.  
 If you can easily get another, that would be lovely because my 
 son appropriated it.  That is when I realized this package was 
 a not-so tardy July package.  

 Your special spot for tatting is beautiful and looks much cooler 
 than we have been today.

 What a treat-- unanticipated presents.  Poor memory and organiz-
 ation has its benefits.

 Sue Ellen
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2003-06-16 Thread bookbinder
Dear secret pal somewhere in the Northwest;

unless you are being very tricky in your clues, I have a quadrant
of the US to place you. Your gifts are so Pacific Rim, you have to
be on the West Coast. But on the other clues, I'm lost.

Thanks for the package. It arrived in good time but I have been
taking some work training which is knocking me out. 

Thanks for the travel bobbins.  No, I don't have a travel pillow
but these are just great for keeping the threads from tangling.

The candle is fun. It made me hungry for watermelon! They are in 
season or it would have been torture.  

The Seattle skyline is striking. Reminds me that I once looked into
moving there.  Now that we are starting our summer, it sounds nice.
All we get in SoCal in the summer is too much heat and too much 
smog.  

It may seem odd, but me 12 yo son confiscated the lavender soap. 
It's his favorite smell.  I'm hoping that bathing with it will
help him sleep at night.

He will share the incense with me but I didn't even let him see
the lace. It is mine-- thank you.  

And I will plant the flowers in the front.  I just have to figure 
out how to keep the gardener from mowing them or stepping all over
them.  He really is a great gardener and a very nice man, but he
has cleared out my poppy starts three times this year.  Guess I 
need to learn Spanish.

thanks for making this so much fun.

Sue Ellen
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