Havplenty

here is my package from gzuslivz: 2 fq's (which have already been cut into multiple squares), glue sticks (i always need these), 2 pkgs of note cards (luv them), 2 frixon pens (great!), emory board (i keep these in my sewing area), a wind catcher (gonna put on my porch), a crocheted dishcloth(?), a very pretty pair of scissors (yay), a handmade pin (i will wear to my guild mtgs), a bath sponge (great travel size) and a beautiful butterfly note card. thanks renee for all my wonderful goodies. i luv them. i think i will use the purple crocheted item as a candle mat.

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grammyj

How handsome he is in his new bandana collar !!!

leiladylei54

Unless you have a super duper retirement package pension, don't EVEN consider moving here for retirement. It's just way too expensive living in Hawaii. Home ownership or even renting is expensive, vacations have got to be planned as you cannot just drive somewhere and be in another State so you need to always "fly" to get anywhere, food/gas and daily living expenses are high (even with people thinking that they don't need to pay for winter heating costs or winter clothes). And you will get tons of friends or family who suddenly are your best friend because you live in Hawaii and they think they have an automatic free HOTEL stay at your house. I always tell people, don't MOVE here, just come for a visit. There have been lots of people who move here and within a few months time, are moving back to where they came from originally. They get what we Islanders call, "Island Fever." They feel landlocked. I just want to visit the East Coast...not live there. I do wish to live in Oregon, though. I'm tired of living in Hawaii, don't like the daily heat, no rain (I live where it doesn't rain very much), the expensive prices, would like to see the change in seasons, and be closer to the DGD. LOL

buslady

Great packages, everyone! I am really enjoying seeing and reading here. This is a great group!

jleister

I received a wonderful package from Lori!! I loved the fabric, taffy, glue sticks,needles, thimble,homemade double towel,lotion and the homemade kleenex holder for my handbag. Thank you so much for all the delightful goodies! Happy crafting all, Julie

Krystyna

We can't tell you or we'll have to kill you. Don't ask. Just walk away.

Krystyna

Oh, lucky you!!! And what a great package.

Krystyna

Leideine, it sounds like you have a very interesting family history. I just loved hearing about the "love marriage". Odd as it may sound, my mother tried to get me into an arranged marriage when I was 16. I look one look at the guy -- he was dressed in a loud flowered shirt and plaid pants -- and told her she was out of her mind. And don't listen to Brenda about the East Coast. She's a Texas girl. The East Coast is fabulous.

Julie - we want pix!!!!

Dabbler and Mary, I am so jealous about your outdoor wind chimes. My husband hates them with a passion. One of our neighbors had a set hanging outdoors and he kept complaining and complaining about them to me. I liked them. Then one day they were no longer there. I never asked him what happened. Sometimes you just don't want to know. Louise, if you lived next door with those lovely pipe chimes I think they would be gone if DH lived nearby.

Onalee, what an adorable package you put together! Love those elephants! (Actually my favorite animal. I fibbed about monkeys)

Gzusluvs, what a nice package you sent Mary! Butterflies and Dragonflies! So summery!

brenda21

Brenda is a Texas girl now.....however, the first 44 years of my life were spent up and down the east coast...and Hawaii is better!!!

Krystyna

OK. Today -- and today only -- East Coast is not so great. BUCKETS of rain ... and my roof is now leaking. Arghhhhh.