First of all, I have to say a huge “Hi” and thank you to Tannia for being such a wonderful hostess with the mostest last Sunday (crikey, I can’t believe it was a whole week ago today as well – time flies when you’re having fun!) … it was lovely to finally put a face to the name and meet for the first time! It was also really lovely to put faces to the other guests as well – it was great to meet Mel and Junette also for the first time (thanks Mel for mentioning the link on Tannia’s blog, as I now have another great blog to read!), and of course Tannia’s other half – it was great to spend time with wonderful ladies (and gents) and wonderful company, and I certainly hope this will be the first of many visits 😀
I got spoilt rotten by both Mel and Tannia – Mel kindly brought some unloved stash along, and we got to choose any items from the piles that we’d like to give a good home … I came home with two items from my wishlist – a Beyond XS chart by The Victoria Sampler (level 3, number 4 – blackwork … and yes, Mum, I know you’re going to want that one too ‘cos it’s a Christmas one!! haha), and Hummingbird by Elizabeth’s Designs … woohoo! Thanks again Mel for sharing with us – I’d actually meant to do the same thing myself, and forgot to take the bag into work with me … hopefully next time we meet again I’ll remember, and I can return the favour!!
Tannia spoilt me by giving me an absolutely gorgeous fob she’d stitched … I’d actually been drooling over it as it was sitting on display on the set of drawers in the lounge, as it is stitched in one of my all-time favourite threads (an Anchor variegated one) … I was absolutely stunned when Tannia handed it over to me saying it was for me – thanks again Tannia, I really adore it, and it was on a pair of scissors within hours the next day. Here are photos of the front and back so you too can now drool, if you haven’t already seen it on Tannia’s blog 😀
I went to the get-together straight from work after a 5am shift, which I normally don’t do because I’m not usually the perkiest person to be around – but I really didn’t want to pass up the opportunity of meeting this great bunch of ladies, so I’m glad I made the effort. All-in-all Melbourne is becoming an even friendlier place all the time – I’ve truly met some wonderful ladies through the blogs from within my own city, and it brings an extra glimmer of warmth to living here 😀
What a beautiful fob – and so very, perfectly Anne!! 😀
Great to see you back online again, Anne…. there’s always so much to do when you get a new computer, all that copying and so on, I’m about to go throught it myself next weekend. Re the mail problem, if you have Windows Vista, I think you get Windows Mail automatically instead of Outlook. I found this link, which I hope may be useful:
http://www.vista4beginners.com/Migrate-from-Outlook-Express-to-Windows-Mail
I’m envious that you’re going to house sit with cats!
Good to see you back online Anne and to hear that things are going well. Your new fob is gorgeous.
The fob Tannia stitched for you is lovely, Anne. I really enjoyed meeting you at our little GTG, and I hope we can have another soon…. maybe one where we actually (gasp!) do some stitching 😀
How great it is to meet blogging people in person! And what a beautiful fob you got!
What a beautiful little gift! It sounds like your GTG was wonderful. I keep hoping to meet other bloggers here on my side of the pond, but it has yet to happen…..
I think those “8 things” lists are great fun. I love reading little tidbits about my online friends!
Your fob is just gorgeous! Lucky you! Sounds like you had a great visit.
It’s so wonderful to see you online and blogging! The fob is lovely. Lucky you!
That fob is so pretty! And oh boy yippee on the stash!
Beautiful fob – and just the right color for you!
That’s a stunning fob! I love all of the shades of blue.
It’s my pleasureAnne – I so loved finally meeting you 🙂 Please let me know when you’re free to catch up again – especially as you’re sooooo close 🙂 (You ARE close aren’t you?)
Love your new blue fob, Anne! Sounds like your gtg was a great success. You definitely deserve a little fun, no a LOT of fun! 😀
That fob is gorgeous!
What a wonderful gift, Anne! A beautiful colour and finish!!
What a gorgeous fob – so ‘Anne’ 🙂
Great to hear from you Anne. Glad you had such a nice time with Tannia and I can see why you would love the fob she made for your.