ALSO STILL WAITING TO RECEIVE MY MONKEY SWAP PACKAGE

I am also waiting to receive my monkey package. My pal did write a couple of weeks ago to say she was going to be sending me a partial package. I couldn't really understand if she has just not completed the socks or if they were even started. BUT nothing has arrived yet. The mail has been very slow coming to Canada due to the Christmas mail and also all the items Canadians seem to be buying off ebay. I have several other outstanding packages due which I gather are being held up for the same reason. So I just continue to hope my monkey swap package arrives soon.

Monkey Packages from Angels

Thank you Frieda, Evelyn, Leslie, and Esther for the quick delivery of my packages.

I received my first one from Frieda with this little monkey. His name is Hoodwinked. I think this is an appropriate name since my pal bailed.

The last three pals came in a flourish.

The socks were such a lovely color. I tried them on immediately and ignored the fact that they were too long and a bit big. I really wanted to wear them, but alas they slipped and slid too much. They fit churchable to a T. I hope he wears them since he told me not to make socks with holes in them for him.

I did not seem to get any yarn so I don't know if I have another angel hiding somewhere. I am happy with what I got so don't worry people. Thanks again. you guys were fast and very generous.

Monkey Dognapped! Almost...

Dear Monkey Socksters: my faith has been restored re the internet swappage after receiving THE KEWLEST monkey sock pack from my EXTRA SUPER SECRET PAL Lori -- ooops? *grin*

I opened the box slowly to prolong the FIRST swap experience. And it was worth the wait! Thank you so very much for the total yarnie goodness. Knittery burnt orange cashmere merino!!! Cherry Tree Hill Fall Foliage!!! Whatknot Sock in Arbor II, which is GAWJUS. And did I mention the perfectly-fitting Monkies in Raspberry Twist from All Things Heather????

I got so excited, I forgot to artfully arrange my box contents! Included in the package were a Curious George pencil set, a cute little plastic monkey, a lovely bag to hold my monkey socks, some very nice smelly stuff to keep bugs outta stash, a pretty card, a Cookie A. patt., some Soak wash (oooh!) and a toy monkey.

Went to answer my phone. Came back and someone has moved my monkey. When I went to put it away, it was sopping wet!!! Yes, that's right, Lyta, the Kelpiweiller princess had tried to kidnap my monkey! I guess it's delicious. And yes, I did get told off for taking cute little monkey away. Needless to say, the little white monkey is safely out of reach of Rotty jaws now.

Thank you so very much monkey sock buddy! Full photo show at my blog, strandedinoz. And thanks again to Rebecca for hosting.

Monkey Hostess Spoiled

Your Monkey Hostess has been spoiled again! Moirae sent me a WONDERFUL package! There were SO MANY goodies in the package that I could not take only one picture --- so.... I present a slide show.............

THANK YOU, Stephania! Monkeys make me happy and so do YOU!

Nothing Yet

I have yet to receive my package. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival. Everyone is receiving wonderful monkeys and I keep wondering where's mine?

Waiting to Open My Package

Thank you Kristy for my Monkey package. I haven't opened it yet because I want to wait until I send out my secret pal's box of goodies -- it seems like the only fair thing to do. But I'm almost ready to ship my Monkeys out and I can't wait to see you've put together for me. Thank you for your hard work. I will post pics immediately. Happy Thanksgiving!

Chrispy!!

Part of your angel package shipped today :)
Enjoy

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

My monkeys have arrived. They are so much more than beautiful, I can't even say. And my super secret, amazingly sneaky, completely able to keep a secret, most amazing and wonderful pal is the best a girl can have! Pictures and info will be on my blog. I just couldn't wait to say thank you to my sock pal for the fantastic spoiling (and I DO MEAN SPOILING!!!) and forging a wonderful friendship. I'm truly blessed.

Kellie :)

My awesome swap package

My awesome swap package came on Tuesday from our swap hostess, Rebecca. You can read more about it here. It included the wonderful socks, some monkeys, hand-made sock blockers, Lorna's Laces and the Gothic Spires pattern.

Thanks again Rebecca and thanks for running such a great swap.

Awesome Sauce Socks

I had an excellent surprise waiting for me when I got home -- this package from my Monkey Sock Swap pal! Thank you so much Melissa! Everything is beautiful and I can't wait till I'm finished with Christmas knitting to get a start on Rhiannon.

The socks fit me absolutely perfectly, which can sometimes be a challenge since I have pretty big feet. Everything in the package is adorable. An awesome monkey vinyl bag with a wallet pocket, hot cocoa (just in time for the cold weather), a spa set (with slippers) and slipper socks to keep my toes warm. There's so much stuff (for a more filled in of everything check the notes on flickr)!

This was the first swap I've received something from and it was really amazing! Thanks you so much for being such an awesome swap pal!

Monkey Socks in the House!

Libby,

Thank you for an fabulous monkey sock swap package! Just awesometastic! I'll post pics on my blog soon.

They arrived!

My Monkey Swap package arrived yesterday and it's great! The socks are a perfect fit and in the perfect colors (They're so nice I don't really want to take them off anymore lol). Sarah sent me all these nice presents including a nice hank of hand dyed wool with the name Adventurous Plum. More of my ravings are on my blog

They've arrived!

I went to the sorting office and picked up my Monkey package today. Thank you Angela!


The box contained lots of goodies, including an amazing dishcloth with a monkey knitted into it. I've only been able to find white or ecru dishcloth cotton in the UK, but they are far more colourful in the States. What an incentive to keep my kitchen clean! There is a cool Monkey stick puppet kit (how did Angela know I have a weakness for funky foam?) a Monkey bag and some luscious Lorna's Laces in Daffodil. Again, a blinding choice in colours! the postcard shows a map of Oregon, where Angela lives. (I've just realised I could have included a postcard of Northwich in my parcel for my Monkey Pal AJ. As it was, I forgot to include the lengthy letter I had written, like the true idiot I am. Sorry AJ!)


Inside the box were some stitch markers including a monkey one. Inside the bag were gorgeous purple Monkey socks. They feel so soft!

Thank you Angela!

Nic www.talesfromtheplain.blogspot.com

My Monkey's have arrived!

Look what I got in the mail yesterday! My Monkey's travelled all the way across the U.S. From the Pacific to the Atlantic. Thank you Heather! I love everything & the socks fit perfectly! Love the colors too! I also got a skein of Mountain Colors Weaver's Wool (love this stuff) in the color Maria's Falls, a CD with 3 Cookie A patterns, none of which I already had, a little bobble head monkey, a candle, a bar of really good smelling soap, a bag to carry around by knitting project in & a mug that's not pictured because I'm drinking out of it. Thank you so much Heather! You are a great pal!
Margie

Got my package!

I received a great package from Keely today. I'll be posting the goodies on my blog in the next couple of days.