Postie Goodness

Actually, the postie is a big meany. I had to come home on Wednesday morning (a friend had left his wallet in my car and I don't drive to work) and found a card, saying that I had not one, but two parcels to pick up at the sorting office. Wonderful! However, I couldn't collect them until Thursday morning - mini-huff ensued.

I've been taking part in the www.knittingforums.co.uk 'Springtime Secret Santa' which has been a lot of fun - electronically 'stalking' the person I had to buy for through the forum posts to find out what she would really like. Naturally, I've been looking forward to receiving mine... and here's what I got:



This rather fabulous jute bag which has got lots of room for all of these:



That's two 'Clover' crochet needles and needle case (in a tapestry cover); some beautiful laceweight cotton in a shimmery green colour and... some "Opal Rainforest - Frog".

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

(I can hear the orchestra even if you can't).

These were all beautifully wrapped and I toyed with the idea of not opening them until I got home so that I could take some pictures to show you. That thought lasted all of, oh about 30 seconds because I am a brat and demand instant gratification. So, I caught the train to work and opened them in the waiting room of Stockport Railway Station.

And another parcel arrived too! I must block my access to Ebay. These are (mutters) some more sock yarn... "Opal Rainforest - Doctor Fish" and "Zebra".



I am really happy with the "Zebra" but "Doctor Fish" is much pinker than it looks in pictures. I expected a more lilacy colour. Oh, well. My Mam might be getting these. She likes pink.

PS Apologies for the posting delay - further blogger problems.