Swap 2015!

[blackmageheart]

Oh, and BMH, we're on to you. You matched us up cos our love of tea and Japan, right?

I wish I could take the credit for being oh-so-clever, but it was just random luck!

[LucyInTheSky]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

[Lord Libidan]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

Yikes, you had me worried there for a minute...

[LucyInTheSky]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

Yikes, you had me worried there for a minute...

We're not the brightest on this side of the pond

This was actually my first non-melted Kinder Egg. I didn't realize how easily the 2 halves separated.

[blackberrybear]

I got mail! Thanks lockitt.

In the box was:

A shawl and fingerless gloves made with very soft yarn (the gloves fit fine btw)

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A triforce clutch and Dresden Files towel

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A knitting needle case w/ wind waker ribbon

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Treasure chest, Yoshi magnet, earrings, key chain, pencils, local adventure snacks

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In the box and altogether

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I love it all, thank you.

lockitt, I showed the gloves to a friend and she wants to know what kind of yarn you used and if you would share the pattern.

[LucyInTheSky]

Everything is amazing. I love the little charms on the shawl. Beautiful!

[MeiTow]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

OMG!!! I'm stealing that Dalek!! Hahaha!

[LucyInTheSky]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

OMG!!! I'm stealing that Dalek!! Hahaha!

He's a stressball. When I'm talking out an accounting problem, I'll talk to the Dalek. It's a trick my programming buddy taught me since it helps you organize your thoughts and focus on the problem. And he also makes a good earring holder

[lcockitt]

I got mail! Many thanks to Aegidia for truly awesome swap gifts!

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Aegidia made me an amazing Borderlands Tiny Tina apron which I can wear while cooking from the Game of Thrones cookbook (I'm really excited about lemon buns, there are some great looking recipes in here)

There was a beautiful beaded scarf, which is crazy warm and cosy. The beads match the Skyrim skill constellations, and somehow you managed to pick the skills that I tend to focus on in the game!

There was also a lovely headband and a Dutch rubber duck, which has joined my duck collection. Also joining my army of rubber ducks are 6 fantastic Poke-ducks!

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Espeon, Jolteon, Growlithe, Psyduck, Chikorita and Piplup. I'm afraid that these aren't going to join the other ducks in the bathroom - they're having pride of place in my living room, in front of my pop-art duck picture!

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Many thanks Aegidia!



Blackberrybear, glad everything arrived ok. The yarn is King Cole Galaxy (65% acrylic, 31% wool, and 4% soft payette) and I'll try to dig out the pattern and send it to you shortly!
I'm still finding little yellow beads after a bead explosion occurred during the making of the clutch! Those blasted things can travel quite a distance.

[Livingdeadgirl]

I opened my Kinder egg from Lord Libidan and got a pirate minion! I almost choked on it, but then I realized I should eat the chocolate and not the giant plastic toy. That was close!

Funny enough that is why Canada has kinder egga but its illegal to take them into the USA.