WANTED: My box is here! Thank you Pam!

17 years ago

My swap box from Pam (dedtired) just arrived this afternoon and I couldn't be happier! It's like she stepped into my kitchen, looked around and figured out exactly what I need! Must have been quite a jaunt from Philadelphia!

First off, the pottery item is a lovely blue casserole dish with a wooden spoon for a handle. I'd been looking at similar dishes a few weeks ago but just didn't pick one up. I'm so glad I didn't, because the blue Pam found is perfect! The textile item, a burgundy apron, is something I've needed for a while as well. Primarily when I'm cooking tomato sauce and end up cussing at the inevitable polkadots on my white shirt! Of course Pam couldn't just get an apron, she had to go the extra mile and have it printed! The final "choice" item is a very cute set of measuring spoons. They're inscribed with the ingredients for a happy marriage and will definitely be used!

As bonuses, Pam also sent me two packages of Tasty Kakes in peanut butter and butterscotch. I may even share them with the dh. Or maybe not. Next was a local magazine, Main Line Today. It's always interesting to see the type of ads, services and stories that appeal to people in different areas. She also included a few local grocery ads as a comparison. Is it sad that I spent ten minutes going through ads for stores I'll never visit looking for bargains? :)

Thank you so much Pam, I love everything!

Bri

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Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
How adorable those spoons are!!!!
The apron is soooo cool! and that casserole..how unique..I've never seen anything like it.
wizardnm
17 years ago
Very unique dish, so different with the wooden spoon handle, I love it. The apron is just too kool. Maybe we will see you in it, making something....hint! The spoons are just plain adorable.

Pam, you are a good shopper!

Nancy
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riverrat1
17 years ago
I agree with Nancy! Great shopper you are Pam.

Love, love, love it all!
chancesmom
17 years ago
Very unique stuff Pam. That dish is really neat. You obviously put some time and effort into that apron! Enjoy it all Bri!
dedtired
17 years ago
Hi Bri, I am glad everything made it safely to you. I was beginning to wonder where the heck that box was. The USPS is sure slow. I hope the Tastykakes aren't stale.

I'm glad you like everything, and I hope you find it useful. I should have bought two of the blue baking dishes because I could use something like that. After I saw the beautiful box you sent out, I wished I had included something even more special, although I wouldn't have a clue how to crochet an afghan.

Enjoy it all in good health! It was fun shopping for you.

Pam
doucanoe
17 years ago
Wow, another awesome swap package!

I love that casserole! Very clever to use the spoon as a handle, I've never seen one like that before. The spoons are so cute too. And to have the apron personalized just for Bri is just over-the-top cool!

Linda
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17 years ago
That Apron is so special. And the spoons are adorable. But it is that blue dish that I'm coveting. It is a great shape and colour and will come in handy for any number of different foods. Well done Pam.

Ann
artsyshell
17 years ago
That is so cool! That pottery dish is so unique..I love it. What a great idea for having the apron printed, and those measuring spoons are adoreable! Great swap package Pam!

Shelley
craftyrn
17 years ago
Great picks, Pam-- what a neat idea to have the apron printed.

Love the casserole-- how unique! Spoons are adorable. Looks like a swap pkg to enjoy for years, Bri.
Bizzo
17 years ago
Oh! The blue dish is really great, and I really LOVE the apron- and especially it's message :-) What a great idea! ... and it's always wonderful to recieve local newspaper/magazines. Brenda55 included one with one of my first swaps and it was really fun.

Cool!
lakeguy35
17 years ago
Love the casserole dish and how cool that the spoon doubles as a handle. Love the apron! I received my first one in a swap years ago from Sharon. Dont' think the spoons would help me...LOL! Great box Pam! Enjoy all of it Bri!!

David
annie1992
17 years ago
I think that casserole dish is one of the most unique things I've ever seen, how handy.

And those spoons? I have a set, sent to me by Readinglady when Elery and I got engaged. It's fun to think you have a "twin" in your kitchen.

Of course, the apron is one of a kind, and a cook always needs an apron.

Tastykakes get stale? Pam, I thought those were like Twinkies, so many preservatives that they'd stay fresh for months, maybe longer, LOL.

Annie
mer4205
17 years ago
Nice swap...love the pewter measuring spoons and your own printed apron! - maria
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17 years ago
Oh I want those measuring spoons they are fabulous! The casserole is very neat too but I think that apron is just so special.......talk about being an official CF'er....

lucky you Bri, great job Pam
Gina_W
17 years ago
Your own CF apron - how cool! The casserole-with-spoon is cool too, and the coolest are those darling measuring spoons. I love stuff that mix beauty with function. Lovely package Pam!
Lars
17 years ago
I hate to say it, but I love the spoons!! I keep measuring spoons hanging on the wall next to my stove, and those would be so much more attractive that what I have now!

I've never seen a bowl like that - great idea, and I expect it will get plenty of use!

Personalized aprons are great! I got one in a swap from Lee, and it is one of my favorite items ever.

Great job, Pam!

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jessyf
17 years ago
Those spoons will remind you of Pam everytime you use them. Awwwwww. Love the apron, hope its a recruiting agent for the CF, we need more MLC virgins! And I LOVE the casserole, perfect and clever! (note to Pam...hey nothing stopping you from sending something special later as a surcie....ask me how I know...heh heh...)

I spent ten minutes going through ads for stores I'll never visit looking for bargains? :) Be careful.... you know how CFers manage to get around..

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