My OperaGifts
Friday, January 13, 2012 4:38:00 AM
A number of gifts have come to me of late from different people for different reasons. All are treasured. Or eaten. Or lost.
The first is a lovely sampling of fine chocolate from Gavin. No jelly beans. Canadian postal system and machines. ‘Nuff said.
The next is a cute little building collection from Pisa, Italy. It is only about 4 inches long. A couple from our church went to Rome for a holiday in the fall of last year. They purchased this along the way and brought it back as a “thank you” for regularly helping them with computer things and other odd jobs.
Debbie purchased this desktop ornament display. Just because. A clock, compass and lovely personal note. So thoughtful.
Debbie also bought me a tin of sardines. I do enjoy them and she saw them on sale; so the first thing that popped into her head was, “What Would Jesus Do?” And so they were given to me with a cute note and decorative snowflake.
Lastly is the gift of Debbie’s middle child and youngest daughter. About the day after announcing our engagement, Stephanie has deemed herself to be our wedding planner – and has been doing a good job of scouring around for lovely deals (she did much the same when doing her own wedding last summer). Decisions, decisions, but the items presented to us have been lovely – and delectably cheap.
Very likely reception place: Ancaster Old Town Hall (includes photo permit and easily handicap accessible for our parents) …
The first is a lovely sampling of fine chocolate from Gavin. No jelly beans. Canadian postal system and machines. ‘Nuff said.
The next is a cute little building collection from Pisa, Italy. It is only about 4 inches long. A couple from our church went to Rome for a holiday in the fall of last year. They purchased this along the way and brought it back as a “thank you” for regularly helping them with computer things and other odd jobs.
Debbie purchased this desktop ornament display. Just because.
A clock, compass and lovely personal note. So thoughtful. Debbie also bought me a tin of sardines. I do enjoy them and she saw them on sale; so the first thing that popped into her head was, “What Would Jesus Do?” And so they were given to me with a cute note and decorative snowflake.
Lastly is the gift of Debbie’s middle child and youngest daughter. About the day after announcing our engagement, Stephanie has deemed herself to be our wedding planner – and has been doing a good job of scouring around for lovely deals (she did much the same when doing her own wedding last summer). Decisions, decisions, but the items presented to us have been lovely – and delectably cheap.
Very likely reception place: Ancaster Old Town Hall
(includes photo permit and easily handicap accessible for our parents) … 
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Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Friday, January 13, 2012 4:47:58 AM
And I'm so glad Jesus would buy you sardines. He's super nice that way
That Debbie, yuh, she's a keeper.
The town hall looks a lot like a church. It's very pretty! I like it
HenrySpicyFlier # Friday, January 13, 2012 5:07:47 AM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
Of course! The Canadian postal service has an image to maintain.The town hall does look like a church from the outside. Our reception shall be quite small.
Oh yeah: don't forget to vote on my new poll! Multiple selections can be done.
Lulixxylu # Friday, January 13, 2012 7:41:25 AM
Mailman: "hmmm...this is a box...that machine is for paper thin letters...this is not a paper thin letter...what should i do? why do we even put paper thin letters through this rolling machine thing? WHY? WHY DOO WE DO IT??!!!"....*inserts box into paper thing letter crushing machine*
UGH! For some reason i feel like writing and asking for detailed explanation of what goes on there.
*deep breath*
ooo pretty building! Looks tiny from the outside then huge inside! Although maybe thats just a picture illusion. I think i picked a good month with May, when it will be sunny and green just like this photo
Bestguyeveraz?
ShallowMuse # Friday, January 13, 2012 1:01:21 PM
Heh, and now i know what to get you as a wedding gift.. SARDINES!
The church is beautiful!
Annespiritcrow # Friday, January 13, 2012 2:36:17 PM
ooh pretty place and it looks like something you'd see in a picture (I just saw it in a picture but you know what I mean)
I did not know Jesus favored sardines, I learn something new every day, awesome.
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Friday, January 13, 2012 3:08:47 PM
(Sorry couldn't resist)
Annespiritcrow # Friday, January 13, 2012 3:59:02 PM
ShallowMuse # Friday, January 13, 2012 4:52:11 PM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
Ba boom tish!
HenrySpicyFlier # Friday, January 13, 2012 5:33:29 PM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
Originally posted by ShallowMuse:
That is not a church, that is the Ancaster Old Town Hall. It is where we plan to have our reception. It is a lovely building.Originally posted by ShallowMuse:
I wonder about that sometimes....Lulixxylu # Friday, January 13, 2012 5:46:01 PM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
....
*goes over to Atheist Corner*
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Friday, January 13, 2012 8:43:02 PM
Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:43:30 AM
HenrySpicyFlier # Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:27:28 PM
Originally posted by garlingmatthews:
Who were gladly consumed in the end.Originally posted by spiritcrow:
I would believe that. Totally. Of course, I might even do that myself.Lulixxylu # Saturday, January 14, 2012 6:15:18 PM
Originally posted by SpicyFlier:
Oh so you Canadians are all mean. Gotcha.
Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:31:53 PM
Mine taunt me from the candy shelf. Yes I have a candy shelf. Well its a basket actually, but anyway! That hazelnut bar is taunting me...
Lulixxylu # Saturday, January 14, 2012 9:38:13 PM
HenrySpicyFlier # Sunday, January 15, 2012 12:47:37 AM
Originally posted by lixxylu:
Not all the time, anyway..Originally posted by Hermitess:
Now THAT is a good idea!Mrs. HermitessHermitess # Sunday, January 15, 2012 4:59:19 AM
You didn't say if the spicy ones were good
Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Sunday, January 15, 2012 9:37:10 AM
HenrySpicyFlier # Sunday, January 15, 2012 11:35:19 AM
Originally posted by Hermitess:
Originally posted by SpicyFlier:
If it is eaten, it is good.Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Sunday, January 15, 2012 12:46:15 PM
kirsten kirstycat # Sunday, January 15, 2012 12:53:31 PM
What does the 'az' mean at the end of 'bestguyever'?
What a beautiful hall to have your wedding reception party in!
Lulixxylu # Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:57:11 PM
Loiscakkleberrylane # Sunday, January 15, 2012 4:08:53 PM
Lulixxylu # Sunday, January 15, 2012 5:59:10 PM
HenrySpicyFlier # Sunday, January 15, 2012 7:06:11 PM
Originally posted by cakkleberrylane:
Uh, yeah...'bout that... It says on your website you will do work within 50 miles (not kms - but we'd still be good) of Toronto. You busy on the 26th? You can let me know by PM your rates if you are really interested. I won't pay for mileage for you to come back up here to your home turf.Originally posted by lixxylu:
'Tis true! Still working on the official Holiday status in the UK and throughout the former British Empire.Gavin Tripp-Sheedygarlingmatthews # Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:46:56 PM
OlgaOlgita # Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:04:28 PM
This is so nice to get little gifts from friends! Especially form different cities and countries! Nothing can replace that feeling when you u get something from post office or postbox! happiness, smile or little touchy tears
AnchyAnitaMargita # Friday, February 10, 2012 8:49:08 PM
Congrats on your and Debbie's engagement!
Ancaster Old Town Hall is so lovely and light.
HenrySpicyFlier # Friday, February 10, 2012 10:31:48 PM
AnchyAnitaMargita # Friday, February 10, 2012 10:37:15 PM
Annespiritcrow # Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:23:43 PM
HenrySpicyFlier # Saturday, February 11, 2012 2:41:27 PM
Originally posted by spiritcrow:
Truth!!