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Surprise
Mon Dec 11 2006

My dear, darling, handsome, wonderful son sent me another gift from Harry & David.  A gift specifically for Hanukkah.  Shaped in the form of a Star of David.

There are eight boxes, numbered 1 through 8, one box for each night of the festival.  Of course I peeked.  But the first gift in Box #1, a pear, will be eaten on the first night--Friday.  Box #2 is milk chocolate stars wrapped in blue cellophane.  #3 is another pear, not quite ripe yet, but it will be by Sunday.  #4, blue and white Jelly Bellies.  #5 is gelt, chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil.  #6, blue and white malt balls.  #7, more chocolate stars wrapped in white foil.  And #8, my very own dreidl.

When all boxes have been opened, and goodies consumed, the boxes can be kept and used for storing trinket and gewgaws.

Isn't that neat???

Don't I have a really neat son?

Shalom

11 Comments
  • From:
    Calichef (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Dec 12 2006
    I've met your son and I will be more than happy to confirm your assertion that he is, indeed, neat.

    As Hanukkah bears down upon us, would you like to have guests bearing a menorah, candles and the makings for latkes and tuna patties come for a visit on either Monday or Tuesday, whichever is better for your schedule? :-D (So far, we are all healthy, too!)

    Hugs,
    ~Cali
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Dec 12 2006
    How sweet! That is a very nice gift! You do have a wonderful son. :o)
  • From:
    MissTick (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Dec 12 2006
    So thoughtful of him! you've brought up wonderful children - all the medals - to you :-) Now, I wonder what treasures will find their way into those boxes of yours :-)c'mon, share What's In Your Keepsake ;-)
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Dec 12 2006
    OH my you do have a very thoughtful loving,caring SON. But I would find it hard for all others not to find you a warm loving Mom and person.
  • From:
    Welshamethyst (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Dec 12 2006
    Cool beans!
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Dec 15 2006
    What a wonderful gift and thoughtful son
    happy Hanukkah
    love
    peg
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Dec 15 2006
    RYN: I am making the scarf in acrylic (because I have it on hand in the color the intended recipient likes best). I'm using Caron Simply Soft yarn in a deep red with size 8 needles, so far the few rows I've completed are knitting up nicely and I don't think I'm going to have to block it at all (which is great since I'm using acrylic and can't really block it!).
  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Dec 16 2006
    Chaya, I'd be honored to make a scarf for you if you'd let me, no charge at all. I'll use the same yarn as it's super nice, really soft, and find a good blue color for you (I don't think it comes in black/white variegated but could be wrong). The thought that you'd be happy to wear something I made for you is payment enough, and I get such joy out of making something for a good friend that I couldn't begin to put a price on it. Payment enough indeed. I'll keep you posted. Julie
  • From:
    Waterspriteflying (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Dec 16 2006
    What a wonderful gift, and what a wonderful son!

    Short story on handedness: I didn't want to be like everybody else, so I switched right off the bat, in first grade. Oooh, my dad was not happy with me!

    Hugs,
    Ani
  • From:
    InStitches (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Dec 17 2006
    What a wonderful gift and such fun. You do have a neat son. :)

    I saw your comment over on Dustbunny's page that you have a daughter north of Vancouver. If you have not heard from her yet, don't worry. Many folk are still without power. She may be a little cold around the edges though as the overnight temps have dropped into the thirties. Hope you hear from her soon.
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Dec 17 2006
    Yes you are all right telephone wise. But have pity on some 700K in Wash. still without Power,heat and a means to cook or save all the frozen stuff in Frig. Acouple have died using a BarQ in the HOUSE SAD