Tuesday, December 8, 2009

It's Here!!! It's Here!!!

An owl arrived today with my swap kit!!! I'm so excited. I know you wouldn't believe the awesomeness of everything I got, so I took some pictures to show you!

I could post a three page blog entry with photos of everything, but that would be a little too much like bragging, so I took a group shot....

I got some soft 'n silky Tofutsies sock yarn, in a very Magpie-worthy colourway.... along with the Lothlorien sock pattern. (I almost bought this pattern myself! Good think I didn't!)
There was loads n loads of extra goodies.... Chocolate (mmmm, chocolate), candies, notepads, a bath bomb from Lush (I can't even begin to explain my addiction to Lush bath bombs!), super-cute black & white stitch markers from Bumblebirch in an adorable little tin with my Magpies Jersey on it!!! (so cool) Some Harry Potter colouring posters and markers, a really neat little pyramid shaped bag, a super cool sock-blocker keychain with a maple leaf on it (yay Canada!), already adorned with a sweet little mini-sock. (my daughter insisted I put this on the Christmas tree - I obliged, but will be putting it on my keys after Christmas) and a Hedwig book bag. (these are so cool, they actually protect your books! I've been wanting one for ages)
And, saving the best for last..... An owl cabled hat and mitts!!!! These are sooooo cool! And super-comfy too!
love (1,000,000)

My little house-elf got her own little package too! I would've included her stuff in the group shot, but she wasn't giving any of it up, even for a photo.... I snuck a quick picture of her with my zoom lens while I was writing this blog post.

Italic She got her very own knit hat (it fits her great, and she actually wants to wear it), a Dora the Explorer necklace and bracelet (you should've seen her face when she saw those!), stickers, and chocolate. The chocolate was tactfully left out of her gift, so Mommy could decide if she should have it. As you can see, I did let her have it. I was expecting super-hyper kid right about now, but she's actually having an afternoon nap. Wow. I guess the craziness will happen later. ;)

Where's Winnie

My guess for this week is Freidburg, Germany.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Where's Winnie

My guess for Winnie's latest whereabouts?

Transylvania, Romania

Friday, November 27, 2009

oops! blog neglect!

I totally forgot to blog last week! Ack! Sorry Magpies!
I'm here and I'm busy trying to work on my spoilee's kit. Everything is ready except for the handmade item. I've recently developed a really bad case of tendonitis (from playing guitar) and have been told not to go near my guitar (or knit) for at least two weeks. My doctor originally said six weeks, but that literally made me almost cry, so he then downgraded to two weeks, and then take things really slow, and if I feel any pain, to stop immediately. I've had to cheat and work on my kit anyway. It's going really slow, because I can't knit for very long at one time, but I'm determined to have it finished in time. I'm thinking I might even get it done this weekend! Wish me luck!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Where's Winnie

She's at it gain.... hopping (or flying, or perhaps aparating?) all over the globe, leaving little clues about her destinations.

My guesses this week are,

Visiting Horace Slughorn for sure.... where? my guess is Al Mamzar, Dubai.

Next, she's checking out the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Where's Winnie

My guesses for this week

Mexico City, Mexico

Santiago, Chile

RioDiJanero, Brazil

Friday, October 30, 2009

Where's Winnie?

My guess for Winnie's Whereabouts this week is Tibenham, Norfolk, England.
Still not sure what all those bold letters are going to add up to, but I'm getting curious.