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13 January 2013

Xmas Gifts

Well two posts in the one week....wonders will never cease...
My last post got a bit long so saved the best for now.   I want to share some lovely things I received for xmas.

When I opened a parcel from DIL and eldest son, inside were a collection of beautifully wrapped parcels.   On xmas morning I opened the first parcel and was so surprised to find this lovely silver bracelet.  It is the first bracelet I have ever owned as an adult,  although I believe I had a gold one similar to this when I was a baby.

The second parcel was this gorgeous cup and saucer, but don't you just love the box it came in.

As I opened the rest of the parcels, I discovered this array of lotions and potions. Some were the ideal size for travelling, which will lighten the load of my make up bag.


I also received some money, and with this I purchased this  outdoor setting for my patio.
As you can see, I get quite a lot of leaves on my patio from a huge gum tree out the back
These are leaves we swept off the patio (just returning them to the council who wont do anything about the tree)

 So with the money left over from the patio setting I went out and bought this monster.    It came in a box and I was even able to successfully put it together.  I used it this morning, and I looooove it to bits.   Did not take long, is light as a feather to use, and I was not out of breath and exhausted like when I sweep the damn leaves.   It is a blower vac, but the thing that threw me was attaching the vac bag.  I just did not have big enough hands to push the bag into the hole for it.
I am feeling very pleased with myself and feeling very clever.



8 comments:

  1. What a beautiful silver bracelet!!! That tea cup and saucer in that gorgeous box is great!!! The set you got for your patio is perfect! That is a neat space you have there!!! Great surprises for Christmas, Shirley!!!

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  2. some lovely goodies Shirley, the braclet is great, are you going to add charms to it, I have had one since I was 21, lots on it but nothing added you years, will post a photo of it one day on my blog. A very delicate cup and saucer and as you say a lovely box to keep it in. Trying to picture you with your monster what a bit of fun blowing the leaves around, enjoy!!

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  3. You have received some lovely presents. Tea always tastes nicer out of a beautiful cup and saucer.

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  4. woowzee! such geekery the high tech thingie for blowing leaves

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  5. Ooh, that's a lovely bracelet, Shirley! Your patio looks a nice spot for sitting out and enjoying the fresh air. Do you ever stitch outside?

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  6. You are clever putting that vac blower together. Also you are very lucky to receive such precious gifts, I love your bracelet and it looks lovely on you too - very feminine. Enjoy your lovely gifts. We will have to think of a name for your newest friend, the blower VBG xxx

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  7. What a treasure trove of gifts. I am sure you will make good use of the setting outside and the blower vac.

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  8. What lovely gifts Shirley, and so be it. You deserve to be treated. Just love that bracelet and cup/saucer/box. Good on you for sorting out your blower thing. Hope it keeps your area tidy now. Leaves are a real pain!! Hopefully this heat will subside soon, and my life won't be so frantic. Thanks for the chat, lovely to hear from you.

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