Everything arrived safe

I've just heard from my swap pal & everything arrived safely, even the teapot, cup & saucer. Which I was convinced were going to arrived smashed to pieces, I'm so relived. Both parcels arrived at the same time which something else I was worrying about.

I can't wait to show my friends in college my treats - might leave the sweeties at home though. They all seem to have really well developed sweet teeth down here, that includes my Mam :-)

Now I know what to do with the hot sauce, I'll use it next time I have Friends over for food. I'll make a big bowl of nachos & leave them to help themselves, it'll go down a storm lol

It came!!!

I got back from swimming this afternoon & my Hogwarts sock swap parcel was waiting next door for me. WOW, once I figure out how to get photo's on here everyone will be able to see how generous my pal has been, sweeties, a sock knitting book, hot sauce & the most amazing pair of socks. I've been seriously spoilt, all I can say again is THANK YOU Fleur of Flitwick. also known as Michelle.

Well it's gone

I finally posted my Hogwarts sock swap pal's goodies. I had to send it in two parts, a box & a jiffy bag. I hope they both arrive at the same time, with nothing broken. I'm not going to say any more that, just incase she looks at my blog.

Now all I have to do is figure out how on earth I'm going to post any pictures on here & link them to the main blog lol.

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Which of Henry VIII's wives are you?

this quiz was made by Lori Fury

I couldn't resist trying this quiz this morning. I'm not sure about the pressing of flowers, or reading romantic novels, but I am glad I a Catherine of Aragon. I think she was one of the better woman used up by Henry VII. I think her & Anne of Cleves or the two I have the most time for. In many ways I feel sorry for the other 3, they were used & abused to further the ambitions of more powerful male members of their extented families. Although in the case Anne Parr I think it was more of a case of needing a nurse rather than a wife.

Finished

Well, apart from the bubble wrap my parcel is ready to go. I might knit another hat or two if there's time. Fleur of Flitwick (my swap pal) has an old student, who is now in the American army overseas & she knits beanie hats for the squaddies.

Spending the first 8yrs of my lfe as an army brat (British) I couldn't not add a couple of my own. Thank goodness the hats naturally take up very little space, as the box is starting to look a little full lol

Answers to the questions set by Rowena Butterbeer

1/ I think my pet would have to a be an owl - I can't say I'm over fond of cats or toads, I've never done scratchie little creatures, especailly rats. At least Owls can be used to send & recieve messages & can fend for itself when it come to feeding it lol.

2/ In Honeydukes it would have to be some knid of boiled sweet - Lemon Sherberts, Cherry Drops or the all time favourite peppermints. Never been a serious fan of chocolate, not saying I haven't eaten my fair share :-). It's just that I have to be in the mood for chocolate, part of that is because of an allergy to dairy products ( not that it stops me when I'm in choccy mode lol), but I'm always happy to sit knitting/needlecrafting, sucking on a sweetie. I'm afraid I have this terrible habit - I've always sweeties in my handbag, it's something I picked up from my Nan. I don't eat them all the time, but there just in case ^_^

3/My every day muggle clothing isn't very exciting (except for a love of silly/unusal socks). I don't wear trousers very often, so it would be a dark blue or black skirt, a plain coloured or white cami blouse/t-shirt with an over blouse either patterned or plain. At the minute the weather is warm enough for me to wear sandals/flip flops, but when it gets colder black shoes.

4/ I think my favourite subject at Hogwarts would be Herbology, I a Taurean & as an earth sign I like pottering about with plants (don't like getting dirty hands though lol).

5/ My least favourite subject would be Defense of the Dark Arts, having to deal with all that dark magic would scare the life out of me. I happily admit to being a wuss!

6/ I think the potion I would make would either have to be something to do with my needlework. Something that I could dip my needles in so they could complete a difficult pattern without constant supervision.
Or some kind of herbal potion to ease my back pain - I damaged my upper spine a few years ago.
Not sure about all the ingredients, but if it was something to help with my back & mobility, it would have to include Willow & Mint (so it has a pleasant taste). As for the colour, it would have to be something nice & cheerful - yellow or red.