I have had a comment from Kathy to say that her prize has arrived, so I can now reveal the possum: I love these mugs with Australian animals and flowers, so a possum mug seemed very appropriate. There is also a piece of fabric with Australian wildflowers, some sock wool imported by Bendigo Woollen Mills, postcards from " A Cavalcade of Fashion" - I love the embroidery detail - and a Nikki Tervo thing for your scissors so you don't lose them all the time (mmm - wonder who does that?), which is, don't faint, "Made in Australia"! There is a name for those things, but I can't recall it, offhand. So, thanks again for participating, Kathy and everyone else. It was fun.
We had three kookaburra visitors this morning -
I love their fluffy chests and the beautiful blue on their wings - unfortunately the camera doesn't do them justice.I spent today with a very dear friend , spending her money, and shamefully, buying myself a ring. I still can't believe I did it, but having done it, I intend to enjoy it (apart from the momentary senses of panic I get at the thought of having spent such a lot of money on myself). The woman in the jeweller's shop assured me that I was on the cusp of a brand new life where I would acquire a wonderful collection of "jewels" - I haven't told Grandpa Flea that this is only the beginning - ssshhhhh - not a word! he might hear!! Tomorrow - the Lyn Johnson workshop. It's probably illegal to have so much fun in one weekend!
