This thank you note should have been posted a long time ago. Better late than never, I guess.
My friend, Melissa, who lives in that beautiful country of New Zealand sent me a pink scarf that she crocheted...or maybe knitted. This shows my total ignorance about needlework. Regardless if it's crocheted or knitted, it is beautiful.
Here's the loot.
Complete with chocolate !
Oops! Where's the chocolate, Melissa?
It's always so exciting to receive a package with the words "International Air."
A beautiful card: Glendhu Bay...The shore of Lake Wanaka, in autumn.
Melissa's note wishing me a Happy Birthday
I was so impressed that a fellow blogger remembered my birthday. Especially since AnodeMan forgot it this year.
My new pink scarf hand-crafted by Melissa
Button Button Who Has the Button?
I have problems just sewing on one button. I can't imagine trying to get these tiny little pink buttons sewn on so that they design the Breast Cancer logo.
Dear Melissa,
What a special gift ! Especially because it was handmade by you. Especially because you remembered my birthday without being "prompted." Especially because of what the pink and the buttons represent. Especially because you included chocolate.
I have visited your city twice. It is beautiful along with the people we met there. You can bet that if we ever return, we will plan to meet each other in person.
Sincerely,
Kathy
My little friend that I bought while visiting New Zealand says, Thank You.
What a lovely thank you note. Your mama would be proud!
Posted by: Sandy | July 30, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Hee hee, that poor chocolate never stood a chance ...
I am so glad you enjoyed your little prezzie, and I am SO looking forward to your visit here! Someday! :-D
Posted by: Melissa in NZ | July 30, 2008 at 09:30 PM
That scarf is cute, cute, cute. What a great idea!
Posted by: hulagirlatheart | July 31, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Karisma's jaw is actually hitting the floor! THEY MAKE KIWI FRUIT CHOCOLATE!!!!OMG! Swampy was it heavenly? Please tell the truth! I used to love Kiwi Fruit Candy which could only be purchased in NZ. Everytime someone went that way when I was a kid they had strict orders to bring me some! Its been about 30 years but I still remember the divine taste! Hmmmmmm!
And the KNITTED scarf is divine! Melissa is getting very clever with her new knitting skills!
Posted by: Karisma | July 31, 2008 at 07:04 AM
SANDY: Writing thank you notes was very important to my mom and she passed that philosophy on to me...and me on to my girls. I'm appalled that people don't write them anymore, especially when it would be nice just to let the giver know that the gift was recieved. I mean, I wouldn't mind hearing, "Thank you for that ugly figurine you sent for our wedding. It arrived just in time for us to use it as a target for shooting practice."
You know?
MEL: I placed the scarf around my little "survivor" angel on my vanity. Wish I'd thought to take that picture to show you. And yes, there is no doubt, when we return to NZ, we will get meet.
HULA-HOOP: I love the size of it. Right now in this 100 degree heat, I'm using it as decoration, but this winter it will be perfect to keep my wrinkled neck warm.
KARISMA: Oh, dahlin', it was heavenly. I would break off a piece and let it just melt in my mouth. Decadent ! Sometimes, I would eat it with almonds.
I feel like a KNIT-wit for not knowing that scarf was knitted.
Posted by: Swampy | July 31, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Beautiful gifts.
Posted by: Nessa | July 31, 2008 at 08:37 AM
How wonderful! Isn't it amazing the folks you meet via the Internet? (Or did you already know her?)
Love the scarf!
Posted by: Alice | July 31, 2008 at 04:43 PM
NESSA: Beautiful AND Delicious...
ALICE: No, I've never met Melissa in NZ, but if we ever go back, we'll meet.
Posted by: Swampy | July 31, 2008 at 04:59 PM
makes me feel guilty. I didn't even say happy birthday (or did I?)
Posted by: Pamela | August 01, 2008 at 09:02 AM