Hello Again, Well - just 'thanks' really doesn't seem enough. The package is wonderful, and I love it all! (Even the stamps on the package were very greatly appreciated - my Husband has a large stamp collection, some of the stamps a lot more valuable than others, but he has kept the stamps, as Dylan - the eight-year old grandson - has developed an interest, so they are starting his collection, and he's really chuffed to death with the animal ones particularly!)
The tea is great - I don't drink as much tea by any means as my Better Half, and he has given it his seal of approval, so that can't be bad, and even I have enjoyed the couple of cups that I have had, so thanks for that! The coasters are great - in fact, even as we speak, the kangaroos are holding my coffee cup, and they are certainly bright and cheerful! I somehow find it hard to believe in platypusses (is that the correct collective noun?) - they are such odd-looking little creatures - but I mean that in the nicest way, as I would hate to offend such little sweeties! The material again is delightful - like you, I am drawn to ethnic designs, and these are lovely - I am in the process of attempting to get a new sewing machine, and will try to make some cover cloths and/or bobbin rolls (particularly if I can get the net sort of stuff recently spoken about on Arachne). Maybe when it gets completed, I will send an eMail showing you what I have succeeded in making - when I am sure of who you are, of course! I loved the Australian Lace Guild magnet and the kangaroo pin - in fact I had trouble wresting the pin from Dylan, so he approved of it too! The pattern sheets are great too - I loved all of them, but particularly the little bookmark with the cross shape in honeycomb, and the 'White Christmas' design. They will jump up several places in the 'To Do' listings! I can understand how much you want to visit the AGM in South Australia - I find it hard to comprehend the distances between states - no wonder you aren't contemplating driving next year to Western Australia - I find the thoughts of driving the 380 miles to our bit of Pembrokeshire in Wales a bit daunting sometimes, and I don't suppose your roads in the wilds of the country are a lot better than some of ours in Wales! Probably wider and straighter, but hazards like kangaroos and camels we *don't* have to suffer! Thanks once again - I am looking forrward to finding out who you are, and being able to thank you properly, in a personal message! All best wishes, and thanks, Carol To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
