to quote Brucie (showing my age here!) which seems appropriate really as I do feel a bit like a winner on the generation game and this is the reason:
My lovely swap package for Zoe’s yarn in a teacup swap sent to me from southern Australia by the very thoughtful and generous Lindy. I only had time for a quick snap before the urge to rip off all the pretty wrapping became too much for me to resist. And when I’d ripped off all the neat packaging I found this wonderful selection of goodies.
Lots of wonderfully soft and luxurious alpaca yarn in lovely shades for bunnies, a beautiful mug and matching plate (perfect for tea and cake) cute and cuddly Aussie toys and 2 books for the children and some lovely Aussie souvenirs – Thanks Lindy, you’re a star!
The nicest thing about the swap is the care Lindy took in putting together the package – it really means a lot to me that she was so very thoughtful and that the gifts she sent are so perfect for me and the kids. It’s heartwarming when people are so thoughtful and generous to a stranger – it shows us that there is good in people and that the world is not all doom and gloom despite what the media would have us believe!
And we can all sleep a little better at night with that thought in our heads…
little cotton rabbits 
I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of people out in blog land – I am so pleased you have this marvellous package of goodies – and hooray to Zoe for organising such a good swap!
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I’m thrilled that you are all enjoying the ‘Aussie’ goodies.
The photo of Amy and her Koala is gorgeous.
Yes, a big hug of thanks to Zoe for organising a great swap.
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That’s such a great photo of her all curled up with her little koala.
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What an amazing swap. I love the alpaca yarn and it is so wonderfully soft. It will make the most adorable bunnies. Such a thoughtful and generous package…and the photo of Amy is so cute!
Marie x
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You are so right! The world contains so many more great people than bad ones, so why are we so fixated on the negative.
Enjoy your goodies!
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Crafters blogland sure has lots and lots of wonderful people, who are very generous and considering! Enjoy your wonderful gifts!
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Oh What goodies. I have nominated you for an award…the NICE MATTERS award. Check out my blog for the details, you have always been so friendly to me and I felt you deserved it.
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It IS so nice to see the goodness of people we have never met! We all know the negatives of internet porn, crime, scams etc. But I just love the power of women to use it to give Love, Encouragement and Friendship to so many people they may not even know they have reached! Blogs are such a gift!
Love, Kim.
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What a great box of goodies. I just joined my first swap because of fun posts like this. What a great way to get to know new people. It reminds me of having pen pals in elementary school. My pen pal lived in Russia, and we would all gather with our teacher when our pen pal letters would arrive. Yes, I know I have just given away my age.
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What a sweet photo of your daughter with her new treasure!
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I love the parcel and the photo of Amy asleep is gorgeous.
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What a wonderful box of presents you received. It is nice when the person you are swapping with takes the time to put together such special things for you. It seems the koala is very loved too.
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What a sweet picture of the little one sleeping with her new Aussie stuffy.
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Hello! I just wanted to pop in and say that I have truly enjoyed your blog! And this last post was very sweet! Thanks for sharing a peek of your life to us!
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Lindy is a lovely person indeed! I love that photo of your daughter with the koala!
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Glad you had a wonderful holiday, and a lovely parcel on your arrival home. Gosh, Toby has grown.
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I love your blog. Your rabbits are soooo cute. Your holiday looked fab. Nice to “meet” you.
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what a lovely parcel of goodies you have there and it sounds like such a lovely time away!
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What a lovely swap package!!! So many beautiful treats.
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