Up Over from Down Under

When I arrived home from work there was an envelope waiting for me from Willow Tree, NSW Australia.

Why? Because of Mappa Tassie.

I decided to inspect it closely.
Note: There was a Dangerous Goods Statement.
Note: It was addressed to a Tough Bag. Oooooouch!


Note: I opened it carefully and peaked inside. No poisonous snakes or spiders.


Awwwwwww! Surprise. An Australian Flag, Australian Flag Stickers, and Australian Flag Tattoos. And, a 3 phase fridge magnet. Bobble your head and choose between wombats, Koalas and Kangaroos. This is fun!


Does it get any better than that.
YES!



Here is my 2008 Birds of Australia Calendar. You can't impress better than this.

Thank you so much Peter. It will hang above my computer desk and I will enjoy it every day next year.

Comments

Brooke - Little Miss Moi said…
Dear pamela. Congratulations. I hope you think the aussie birds are pretty (and I'm not talking about girls).
11:36 PM, November 27, 2007
Anonymous said…
Thanks that's much better.
12:12 AM, November 28, 2007
my4kids said…
Oooh great gifts!
12:43 AM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
Awwww, he wuvs you :).
3:43 AM, November 28, 2007
DesLily said…
well, you certainly are one happy camper! lol.. gifts in the mail, doesn't get much better than that!
5:03 AM, November 28, 2007
Hootin Anni said…
How cool is that?!! WTG Pamela. Way cool. [You're brave...I probably would have had one of my neighbor kids open it for me....I don't like them. hehehehe]
6:16 AM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
Aww. Love the calendar! It's cold enough here to wear my Australia bank robbery hat now. Pete obviously loves you and thinks I am a potential criminal.
7:01 AM, November 28, 2007
Debs said…
Beautiful gifts. :)
7:05 AM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
I think that is really cute. Nice to be thought of so highly.

Take care,
Connie
7:42 AM, November 28, 2007
Amanda said…
Cool! My friend Log would FLIP over all those Aussie gifts. Can't wait to see the calendar too!
9:35 AM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
Those are great gifts. I recognize the tattoos. The bird calendar - he knows you well - after all you are his sis - :-)
10:32 AM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
Nice loot. Way to go WT! (I knew he was a big softy!)
10:49 AM, November 28, 2007
M@ said…
I hope you have an AMERICAN flag over that one on your desk, Pam. :(

Cause this is America... and if you don't like it, get the f*ck out!
10:55 AM, November 28, 2007
Ms. Kathleen said…
M@ is so crass! So unnecessary! Ugh! He needs prayer ----

Anyway, I am happy to say I am so happy for you! What wonderful gifts. I did my senior research paper on Australia and loved it. I want to travel there someday of course.

Enjoy your gorgeous calendar and delete the above remark from M@...so trashy!
12:05 PM, November 28, 2007
Carole Burant said…
Isn't it just sooo much fun to receive such goodies in the mail?!! Wonderful array of Australian items:-) xox
12:26 PM, November 28, 2007
Beckie said…
Isn't it nice to get mail!
12:42 PM, November 28, 2007
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Makes me wish I had a care package waiting on me tonight. Or more particularly: anything from Australia.
12:48 PM, November 28, 2007
BarnGoddess said…
m@-wow! shame on you. I am SURE Pamela is flying the American flag somewhere....I have both an American Flag AND a Canadian Flag but I am American thru and thru

Pamela! Willowtree sent you some wonderful things. I say JACKPOT :)

Australia is somewhere I would LOVE LOVE to visit!
2:24 PM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
OOH! Awesome calendar. How did he know you'd like something like that? hmmmm....
4:00 PM, November 28, 2007
PAT said…
Very nifty, Pamela!

Pat
5:38 PM, November 28, 2007
Susie Q said…
One great package there dear Pamela!!
Very cool things. Lucky lady you!

Hugs,
Sue
5:54 PM, November 28, 2007
Anonymous said…
What great gifts! I'm envious of that calendar. How cool!

Your shot of the first snow fall is beautiful. I'm envious of that snow, too.
7:03 PM, November 28, 2007
Kaytabug said…
Those are awesome gifts!! HE is just one big soft squishy teddy bear!!
7:54 PM, November 28, 2007
Tiggerlane said…
I agree with kaytabug. Willowtree's snarkiness is all an act.

But I secretly think he's sucking up to get one of your card creations!
8:48 PM, November 28, 2007
Kila said…
Wow, very nice bundle of gifts! How nice to add the birds of Australia for you :)
8:51 PM, November 28, 2007
Sauntering Soul said…
That calendar looks lovely. What a great bunch of loot! I've also wanted to visit Australia for a long time.
7:31 AM, November 29, 2007
Anonymous said…
That calendar is perfect for you! What a great surprise!
1:31 PM, November 29, 2007
Anonymous said…
I think WT just wants you to move to Australia. There is some obvious brain washing going on here.
4:12 PM, November 29, 2007
Junebug said…
How absolutely nice! And thinking of you certainly with the calendar of birds!!! :D Well done, WT.
4:14 PM, November 29, 2007
bichonpawz said…
hahahaha! You were right to be cautious....but it was a very nice gift!! Beautiful Calendar!! See....he really IS a nice guy!
10:17 PM, November 29, 2007
karisma said…
Just lovely, aren't they? There is nothing better than seeing these birds flying free every day. On the coast where I live they are quite common, stopping by our front yards for a visit. In Sydney (where I grew up, they were only in cages). It never ceases to amaze me that they are actually wild birds. Not just somebodies pets. I must remember to take pictures when I see them.
11:13 PM, November 29, 2007
Unknown said…
What FUN mail, Pamela! And that calendar is perfect for you, Gorgeous!!

~Christine
www.arewethereyetmom.com
10:46 AM, November 30, 2007
Jeanette said…
hi Pamela. How nice to get some aussie Gifts in the mail. M@ would be better off keeping his thoughts to himself..We Aussies are very friendly and its a beautiful place.
5:12 AM, December 01, 2007
Swampwitch said…
Very nice gifts. See, he is a nice guy contrary to what others may think. giggle giggle
10:15 AM, December 01, 2007
Tammy said…
How fun to get gifts in the mail...and what cool gifts they are!
(and that is one place I would love to visit someday!)
2:12 PM, December 01, 2007
Anonymous said…
aaahaaa i new it was an act and that he was a really cool guy just can't admit it.. is that a man card thing? :)
10:13 PM, December 05, 2007
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