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Monday, January 19, 2009

Bo's Mail Call

Do you know what is better than a surprise in your mailbox? TWO surprises in the same day!!Looky what I got....
This is a package from no other than that all around great bloggy friend to all known as NikkiCrumpet @
Blah, Blah, Blah, blog

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Oooh, let's see what's in there....

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Here's her sweet note to me!
Do y'all remember her post about looking in her "drawers"?

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Yes! I now have my very own eye-gouger-outer-thingy and love the color!
This is going on my key ring pronto....
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Wait...I see something else tucked in this box....
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Can you believe it...let's take a better look...
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Look what she did...she captured one of my childhood photos from a post I did & put together this darling frame...look at the polka-dot matting & how cute is the ribbon & heart embellishments! Nikki, I adore this and forever & always will think of you when I enjoy looking at this photo!!!!
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Remember I said TWO surprises! Hmmm, who do I know from this return address?
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This box is HEAVY....so there's something under all these peanuts!
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Aha, a note.... *
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Oh, my word...it's from that darling duo...the twins...Fran & Fern! I had won a giveaway they had & because all my walls are textured I didn't think the wall words would adhere...*
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So look what those girls did....I just LOVE these coasters! & also love them for doing this!
Fran & Fern have a blog aptly named Twice as Nice and they have recently opened an etsy shop where they sell the cutest things. If you are looking for an unusual & special gift, be sure to check them out.
Thank you girls so much for the SPECIAL coasters...they'll be put to good use.
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64 comments:

Carol said...

Wow, wonderful gifts Bo! Your picture is so cute. Are you feeling better girl? Have a great day!
Blessigs,
Carol

Kat said...

What wonderful surprises. I love that picture of you, so sweet. Sounds like you're feeling better, up and at em again. Kathy

Carrie said...

Wonderful gifts...isn't blogging fun, and aren't bloggy friends the best?

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Bo, what wonderful treasures! How thoughtful to find that pic of you and combine it with the cute frame! And those coasters are adorable! Kudos to these bloggers for making your day! :-)

I hope you're feeling better when you read this. I don't like it when you're under the weather. Thinking of you today and wishing you well...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Anonymous said...

Wow, now how thoughtful of our Nikki, it don't get any better. See everybody knows you're a sweetheart.And the coasters are so nice too. I do hope you are feeling better by now.

Love Ya,
Chris

bj said...

So glad you are feeling better and I know what put you over the top...THOSE LOVELY GIFTS IN THE MAIL. Getting gifts in the mail works better than medicine any day!
How sweet the photo of you from Nikki...just precious. And, those coasters are just perfect! The twins do amazing work!!
hugs, bj

Stacey said...

Wow you got some goodies in the mail!! It's because you are so sweet. :)

Anonymous said...

What neat surprises! It's always fun to have a package in the mail. I have one waiting for me, when we return from the lake. Susie Harris made a sign, I'll use in our breakfast room. I love our time at the lake, but I also can't wait to get home and get that package!!

I love those coasters!

Happy Monday!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Wow!! What wonderful treasures came out of those boxes. Thanks for swinging by to see my little assistant and his work. He's a dandy..definetly brings a lot of joy into our home. Can't get any better than the innocence of a child. I hope you're having a super Monday. Hugs ~lynne~

Wendy said...

Two great gifts, you are so lucky.

I love those coasters!

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm with you, I'm so glad another popcorn ceiling bit the dust. They all should be outlawed.

Wendy

Becky said...

Sister, you really racked up! I do love that frame Nikki sent you and how special of her for making a copy of your pic and framing it. I love me some Nikki Crumpet. Isn't she a hoot!!! And those coasters......mercy, I gotta go take a look at those.

Have a GREAT week!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hey Bo!! I love a package-opening post and you got TWO!! How great! You are obviously loved by your fellow bloggers and that means a lot! Hugs...Debbie

Anonymous said...

Hi Bo
Well aren't you the happy one to receive to surprise packages like that!
I love all the goodies Nikki sent to you. The picture is very precious and how thoughtful that she would do that. Just lovely.

The coasters are so neat too. That was a great giveaway.

have a lovely day..continue to!
Judi

Pug1 said...

WOWEEE!!! Fantastic gifts! CHEERS! Michele

April said...

Hi Bo!

You sure racked in some great stuff...LUCKY! Enjoy your Monday!!!

Four Paws and Co said...

Wow, what great timing! Two surprises in the same day! Nikki's so thoughtful - what a beautiful gift. Love the coasters too. ♥ Diane

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Bo!
Every time I visit you you've gotten another wonderful gifty package! You are a lucky, well loved, and well deserving blogger :-) I'm happy for you!

Glad you are feeling better!

Have a wonderful week.
Hugs, Pat

Unknown said...

Hey Bo! I wanna an EYE GOUGER! I love it. What a sweet picture! That is so thoughtful.

Hope you are feeling better!

~Liz

PS Allen is my maiden name!

Lisa (aka) French said...

How lucky are you?? You my dear deserve it;) Hugs French

Carole Burant said...

Isn't it so much nicer receiving such lovely surprises instead of those incessant bills? hehe Such delightful goodies you received, I just love that framed picture of you, how adorable!! xoxo

The Raggedy Girl said...

My hubby is sitting here in terror at the kitty cat key chain. I think it is just great!
Roberta Anne

Melissa Miller said...

LOVE THE FRAMED PHOTO! WHAT CHARMING AND THOUGHTFUL GIFTS AND BLOGGERS! :)

Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...

Love all your goodies...It is just like Christmas again getting alllll those wonderful treasures...and two in one day...and I agree you do leave such sweet comments...Thank you !!!!....I do hope you are feeling better.....
Hugs,
Mo :-)

Sweetie said...

Bo - what wonderful surprises. Everything is fabulous. I love the framed photo of you - how very thoughtful. I'm glad that you are feeling better.
Hugs,
Sweetie

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh girl you done hit the Motherlode and twice in one day...is that Nikki not the sweetest thing and the funniest woman alive...love thr frame and picture she did for you Bo..and how cool are those coasters from the twins..congrats to you dear ffiend...hugs and smiles Gloria

nikkicrumpet said...

Now just don't go all crazy and be gouging out just anyone's eyes lol. I hope it brought even a tiny smile to your beautiful face. Thanks for always bringing one to mine!

Salmagundi said...

Lucky you! Aren't bloggy friends the best? Sally

Darlene said...

WOOHOO what fabulous goodies! I LOVE Nikki Crumpet's blog and she is just a sweetheart to send you that. Also, congratulations on the giveaway. Those coasters are WONDERFUL!

Kat said...

Hi Bo, I'm glad you enjoyed our kitchen renovation. We are really happy with the way it came out, but then again, it could NOT have been worse lol. Hugs, Kathy

Gone said...

I'm so glad to know that you're feeling better!!!

And I'm sure receiving 2 gifts in 1 day had something to do with it!! I'd forget about being "sick", if I got 2 packages in 1 day!!!

LOL~~

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

Bo, How thoughtful of Nikki. She is a sweetheart. I love.. what she did with your cute little picture. I know it will always bring a smile. The keychain was very thoughtful, too!

And those coasters. If they aren't the cutest things. I love that idea. The twins are such sweeties.

Hugs, Terrie

Dianne said...

Oh gosh, how special! I think I'm jealous. Naw, just happy for you.

The Muse said...

i am so happy that your day has given you a most heart felt joy...the remembering of friends...!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

I'm really jealous...I LOVE surprises!

Anonymous said...

Bo, everyone loves you, and we are so glad you're feeling better.

And, to receive two such wonderful packages. I love all of your goodies. Don't be getting mad at me. I'm a wienie, and now you have an eye gouger. ;-)

Kathy said...

Hey Bo, so glad you are feeling much better and what wonderful surprises you received, Nikki is the best isnt she, what a very thoughtful gift (the photo & frame, I mean, not the eye gouger thingy heehee). and the coasters from Twice as nice are beautiful, happy Monday, hugs, Kathy.

Lorrie said...

What nice surprises for you Bo! I just love the photo frame. Blogging friends are the best, aren't they?

rebel said...

Wow, what a nice surprise for you. That would be a good pickmeup for anyone. Very lucky lady. Needless to say, I'm sure you had a good day.

Anonymous said...

Woo Hooness! Look at all your goodies, Bo! I'm so happy for you! Love them all!
You know it! Mr. Precious robbed the cradle! lol
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Anonymous said...

Hi Bo, I an commenting late AGAIN. With this company my time is not my own. We are loving the time with my sweet grands and daughter . Time is the underlying word. I don't have any. LOL.

I am sooo glad you are feeling better.
It is no fun to be ill. I feel great but I'm tired. Everyone leaves on Weds. We will miss them but I need a rest.

Your gifts are awesome Bo. I loved what Nikki did with your photo. So cute. How fun and I know it made you feel a whole lot better.

Hugs to you...Jeanne

Tardevil said...

Congrats on all the good stuff! Love the picture Nikki sent you...that is so sweet! And those coasters are awesome. I think I need to go and pay them a visit!

Sherry Shealy Martschink said...

What fun opening the packages with you! I couldn't wait to see what was inside. The coasters are especially wonderful.

Unknown said...

Hi Bo,
Blogging friends are the very best aren't they?

Thanks for sharing your surprises with us.

:) Diane

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Bo, I came back by to check out your cute monogrammed tiles there. I love the way they did your name on them! SO cute!

Glad you're up and around, and hope you're feeling much better! Also hope the visit with your grandson was lots of fun! :-)

XO,

Sheila

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a lucky girl you are! Love that framed picture of you! And the coasters are so great. If you weren't feeling better before the mail man came, I bet you're feeling better now! laurie

Anonymous said...

Isn't it fun when you find great surprises in the mailbox?? Friends are the BEST!!
Thanks for visiting my blog today & leaving me your kind words!

Anonymous said...

Hello dear Bo. Just dropped by to tell you thanks for your visit today. I am grabbing some time while my company is off skiing to day. Cousin bob left and my dh is bowling. I'm loving it!!!

I do have a fear of him being able to get up our drive when he comes home. This AM we did some errands and could not drive up to our house because of snow on the road. He slid back down to the road which is clear and went on to bowling early. Nothing is melting because it is too cold. I walked up the mountain to our front deck. Our door wasn't locked. Yay!!!

Hope you are still feeling better Bo.

Hugs...Jeanne

Deb said...

Hey Bo! Thanks for stopping by! It was so wonderful to see your face! This has been a truly exciting day! But this is what Ive been doing. I've clean out all my kitchen cabinets and closets, I'm finally going to have the yard sale Ive been wanting, and on the first friday and saturday that's warm enough, it's a go. Spending quality time with hubby, family, and friends. Going to get the rest of this weight off before I can come back, so the next post you see from me will be the biggy let's just hope it wont be years from now. LOL!!!!!! I'll be keeping up with you guys I still love you all much!!!! Deb

Anonymous said...

Bo! (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

Thanks for the sweet visit!

I miss you!!!!

Great gifts woman!

xoxoxoxoxo
Donna Marie

Anonymous said...

YOU WERE DOUBLE BLESSED.HOW WONDERFUL.ARE YOU FEELING BETTER?I SURE HOPE SO...ANN

Margaret said...

G,Day Bo I just surfed by again and I adore your blog photo of the Red Cardinal. I have just finished the Red Bird Christmas after reading Hope Endures by Collette Livermore Red Bird was just the right thing. I came to your imaginary Christmas Dinner also, thanks for the invittion

Beth at Aunties said...

Two surprises couldn't have happened to a nicer person than you! That was so thoughtful of Nikki to find the photo of your childhood. The frame is darling with all the added detail.
The coasters will come in handy.
Hope you are feeling better:)

Warmly, Beth

Kristens Creations said...

Hi Bo, Thanks for stopping by! Sherry will appreciate your nice comments. You got some great gifts! I laughed so hard on Niki Crumpet's makeup post, she is so funny!! The frame was pretty too, and she even put your sweet picture in it. How nice! Love the coasters too. Kristen

Kathy said...

heehee you're so funny, Kathy.

imjacobsmom said...

Well, you are a lucky one! Twofers.... be careful with eye gouger! And who couldn't use some coasters - great idea! ~ Robyn

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Wow Bo, you made out like a bandit! I LOVE those coasters! Enjoy!!

The Muse said...

I know I commented on this post Bo but I had to return and tell you how much I love your header:)

Anonymous said...

Hi Bo, My family left after lunch. It is way too quiet here now. I watched a movie with my sister and now for some rest. And then you won't believe this. Christmas is coming down at last. I said I would wait until I am sick of it and the time has come. Bill has been begging me to get the boxes out of the garage and into the attic. He is a happy guy now. I will be happy when my house is back in order.

I hope all is well with you and your bug is gone.

Hugs...Jeanne

Nancy Rosalina said...

Bo, how nice! That Nikki is a special gal, isn't she! and I have never visited the other blog you talked about...so I am going to do that next! Blessings, nancy

Miss Janice said...

Love, love, love your loot! It looks like they both put a lot of thought into the gifts:-)

Jewel Sauls said...

Cute, cute coasters! Thanks for sharing opening the surprises with us!

Anonymous said...

Wow! How wonderful. I love surprises.

I'm new here and this was my first Outdoor Wednesday. Love it.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs
Patti c

rebel said...

I just wanted to come back for another comment and thank you for the nice comments you leave on my blog. I really appreciate it. You were curious about what type of camera I use? It's a Sony Alpha SLR. Thank you for bein' so nice.

Anonymous said...

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