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Saturday, February 26, 2011

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

It's been kind of a crappy few weeks. What with two major snowstorms and dealing with several problems that have cropped up at work ~ I'm left feeling glad February is such a short month! Then, last weekend I come down with the flu. The real honest-to-goodness flu. Fever, chills, body aches and it put me flat for several days. I'm seldom ill enough to stay home from work. Indeed, when I checked, I found I've only taken three sick days in four years!

It was so nice to find a sweet package in the mailbox for me. Valerie of Fog City Dweller, had a blogoversary giveaway and I won! And boy did I get spoiled...

It was all I could do to stop and take photos...
I just wanted to RIP RIP RIP!

Oh what fun!

A close-up of the gorgeous fob.

Isn't it the yummiest?

Oh my, I keep picking it up and caressing it. I will treasure this fob, Valerie. Thank you so very much! I am so blessed with friends of such creativity & kindness.


Thank you for visiting my blog today!
xox
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66 comments:

  1. RhonaFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:31:00 AM CST

    Sorry to hear that you have been unwell, hoping you are well and truly on the mend!
    Aren't you a lucky stitcher - what a fabulous prize! I'm sure opening that parcel made you feel so much better.
    Stay warm and take care.

    Rhona

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  2. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:37:00 AM CST

    Oooh! Look at all those goodies you lucky thing :D

    Flossy x

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  3. Sweet SueFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:54:00 AM CST

    Here's wishing you a fast end to February. Congrats on your winning stash! Hope your weekend is a little better my friend:) xoxo

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  4. CalamityJrFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:55:00 AM CST

    Oh, what a fun package to help you feel better! Take care of yourself!

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  5. Peggy LeeFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:56:00 AM CST

    Oh I love it when the mailman brings surprises! I hope you are soon on the mend.

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  6. gracieFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:58:00 AM CST

    I hope you are feeling better....what a wonderful package to cheer you up!

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  7. NataliaFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:05:00 AM CST

    That is a great package you got !!!! Nice, nice stuff... so generous of Valerie. Enjoy it !!

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  8. CatherineFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:12:00 AM CST

    I do hope you are feeling better!!

    What a lovely fob and scissors! Those with the other goodies must have perked you up!

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  9. MaryFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:42:00 AM CST

    That's a great package and the fob is beautiful!

    Glad the snow is gone (hopefully for the season) and glad that you are feeling better!

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  10. AnnetteFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:52:00 AM CST

    ow hope you been feeling better soon. Being ill is not fun..

    What a great gift you won... wow!!

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  11. imnvertedFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:57:00 AM CST

    Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  12. MargaretFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:06:00 PM CST

    Oh nice prize!! Lucky you! Not lucky on the flu though. Ugh! Hope your March is better than your February was.

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  13. Natasha February 26, 2011 at 12:20:00 PM CST

    hopefully you are feeling much better now ((HUGS))

    Valerie really did a great job finishing that fob, it's beautiful :)
    Take Care

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  14. Ann at Beadlework.February 26, 2011 at 12:25:00 PM CST

    What a lovely little fob, very pretty. "Real" flu is awful, unless you've had it you don't know how bad it really is!! I hope you're feeling better soon.

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  15. CJFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:52:00 PM CST

    What a great RAK, you were spoiled and deserved every bit of it.

    Enjoy!!

    CJ

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  16. JoyszeFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:08:00 PM CST

    I'm glad you're feeling better. The flu is no fun! Awesomeness on winning Valerie's giveaway. The fob is sooo cute!

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  17. EricaFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:09:00 PM CST

    What a nice package!
    Sorry you have been sick! That can really take the stuffing out of you! Atleast when you are sick you don't have to feel guilty about sitting on the couch stitching! Hope you feel better soon!

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  18. LesleyanneFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:34:00 PM CST

    I hope you are feeling better now. What a lovely prize. Enjoy it all.

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  19. Villa-loredanaFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:34:00 PM CST

    Hope that you are ok, and the gift is really cool. Have a nice weekend. Loredana

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  20. Rachel S-HFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:41:00 PM CST

    What a lovely gift! Hope the end of the month brings a better March.

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  21. MyraFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:55:00 PM CST

    Oh wow, hate to hear you had the flu - that stuff is yukky. They are calling it a flu epidemic in our area and so far I have managed to avoid it. Fabulous gifts from Valerie - that fob is gorgeous!

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  22. MouseFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:05:00 PM CST

    oo hope you feel better soon :) and wow what a lovely surprise .. the fob is gorgeous too :) love mouse xxx

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  23. EricaFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:19:00 PM CST

    What a wonderful gift! Isn't it nice to receive something so wonderful when you've been feeling down?

    I'm glad to hear you're on the mend - enjoy your new treasures!

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  24. MickiFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:35:00 PM CST

    Hope you are well soon and what a lovely package you received!
    Micki

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  25. FayeFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:44:00 PM CST

    A wonderful win for a very deserving stitcher~~ Way to go~~ Glad you are on the mend also....Take care Faye

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  26. CathFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:47:00 PM CST

    Hope you feel better soon . Lovely gifts to cheer you up . X

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  27. Blu StitcherFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:31:00 PM CST

    I had the flu in 2000, I hope to never get it again, (crossing my fingers, and knocking on wood and burning sage. LOL) I sure hope you are 100% soon. That's a great giveaway and hopefully I am sure that made you feel better.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:42:00 PM CST

    What a lucky lady you are. Love the pics. Hope you are feeling better.

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  29. barbaraFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:17:00 PM CST

    Oh my gosh, how utterly wonderful! I hope Valerie's packet continues to radiate good cheer for a long time to come! :D

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  30. valerieFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:42:00 PM CST

    So sorry that you've been feeling under the weather but glad my package came at the right time to lift your spirits. I'm so happy you liked everything! Hope you feel better fast!

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  31. KarynFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:55:00 PM CST

    Wow! What a gorgeous prize, Daff! Congratulations kiddo. I am so sorry to hear that you were sick, and hope that you are better...and can relax and enjoy a weekend of stitching...and personally I am sooo over the snow this winter, spring cannot come soon enough!
    XOXO
    Ma TK

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  32. sheriFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:59:00 PM CST

    Ooooooh, that fob is soooo pretty!

    I'm sorry work has been stressful and you've been sick. That's a crummy way to get a few days off from work! I hope you're feeling much better now.

    Take care,
    sheri

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  33. ShelleyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:28:00 PM CST

    What a beautiful package. Hope you feel better soon :)

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  34. JennyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:33:00 PM CST

    Wow! Nothing like making life better than a nice package in the mail - that's why I keep ordering stitch stuff on-line... ;-)
    I am sorry about work being stressful and the flu is always awful! Hang in there, spring is almost here!
    Hugs,

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  35. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:19:00 PM CST

    Hi,
    Thank you for your comment on my Precious Moment!!! I hope you feeling well soon!!! You sure recieve a pretty big prize!!!!

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  36. BubzRugzFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:24:00 PM CST

    sorry to hear you have had such a rotten february... almost march now... what a wonderful parcel of goodies to cheer you up....
    hope you get to feel lots and lots better soon....
    Hugz

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  37. Lisa VFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:55:00 PM CST

    Lucky you, that would have been a lovey parcel to receive when you were feeling down.
    Hugs
    LISA V

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  38. JoannaFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:01:00 PM CST

    I'm glad you received such a beautiful prize to cheer you up. It's lovely.

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  39. KarenFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:31:00 PM CST

    What great goodies! Hope you are feeling better and that March starts off much better!

    happy stitching...

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  40. SueFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:27:00 PM CST

    *sends you a hug and a bowl of homemade chicken soup* Your pressies are lovely! You deserve to be spoilt.

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  41. BecFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:01:00 PM CST

    Congrats on winning the giveaway. You really did get spoiled!!

    Sorry to hear that you haven't been well! I hope you are feeling much better soon :)

    Happy Stitching
    Bec

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  42. Astrids dragonFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:09:00 PM CST

    Well if that doesn't make you feel better, warm your heart and melt the snow, not much else will! Enjoy all your wonderful goodies!

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  43. NickyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:03:00 PM CST

    Beautiful prize you've scored there - hope you're feeling better soon.

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:59:00 AM CST

    I hope you are feeling better Sharon, I'm sure that lovely gift would have cheered you up!

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  45. ChristineFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:20:00 AM CST

    Sorry you've been ill, hope youre feeling much better now.
    That is a wonderful blogoversary gift

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  46. BekcaFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:32:00 AM CST

    I hope you get better very quickly Sharon, it's never nice being poorly. What a gorgeous fob, I love the colours used. Happy stitching to you :)

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  47. BrigitteFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:39:00 AM CST

    Poor you. I hope you are already on the mend by now.

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  48. staciFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:58:00 AM CST

    Sorry that Feb has been rough for you. What a wonderfully gorgeous and generous giveaway from Valerie, enjoy!

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  49. Susan in SCFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:48:00 AM CST

    Hope you are feeling better now!

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  50. Sun City StitcherFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:06:00 AM CST

    Sorry to hear you got the flu. But you sure got a nice pick me up in the mail!

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  51. LaineyFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:16:00 PM CST

    Oh what a lovely package from Valerie, the fob is so pretty!
    Hope your feeling so much better.
    Have a lovely Birthday on Wednesday, hugs!

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  52. LorettaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:26:00 PM CST

    What a lovely win!!! Congratulations!!!! Hope your feeling better!!! I just went thru the whole ordeal myself last month.

    Take care!

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  53. JulieFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:47:00 PM CST

    Stunning fob, what a super parcel to receive.

    Hope you are soon feeling much better

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  54. KateFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:47:00 PM CST

    Congratulations on your fabulous win! That fob is stunning.
    Hope you're getting over the flu now and feeling much better.

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  55. PumpkinFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:22:00 PM CST

    Well you know how badly I want this month to end ;o) LOL! I'm on your side.

    Sorry to hear that you got sick :o( Hopefully you are on the mend now.

    What an awesome package from Valerie! WOW!

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  56. LynnFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:57:00 PM CST

    What a great pick-me-up Valerie has sent!! Hope it's enough to whisk those flu germs right out the door. Hope you feel much better soon!

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  57. Carolyn NCFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:28:00 PM CST

    What a sweet pick-me-up to help you get back on your feet! Love the fob.
    PS - you immediately made me think Joe Cocker...loved his version!

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  58. CarolFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:19:00 PM CST

    Wow! Valerie sure put together a lovely package for you, Sharon. Love the little fob she made!

    I do hope you're all recovered now :)

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  59. Jackie's StitchesFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:24:00 PM CST

    What a sweet package from Valerie! I know it had to be a boost to your spirits. I hope you're feeling fully recovered and that a return to good health is on it's way to you shortly.

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  60. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:07:00 PM CST

    I'm thinking that wonderful winner's package sure would make ME feel better. Hope YOU are feeling better real soon!

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  61. JustfloMarch 1, 2011 at 3:54:00 AM CST

    Lovely surprise package, it must be helping to make you feel better.

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  62. Carol RMarch 1, 2011 at 12:34:00 PM CST

    Get well soon Sharon.
    Nice giveaway from Valerie - love the beautiful finish on the fob!

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  63. SaraMarch 3, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM CST

    Hope you're feeling better. What a lovely giveaway you received!

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  64. EvelyneMarch 3, 2011 at 4:08:00 PM CST

    I hope you're getting better soon.
    with such a nice fob from valerie, you will be better.
    http://eefsneedle.blogspot.com

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  65. SolstitchesMarch 4, 2011 at 7:01:00 AM CST

    Wow, what a lovely package you received. I'm totally in love with that fob and can see why you keep picking it up :)
    Hope you are feeling better!

    Margaret

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  66. MickiMarch 4, 2011 at 5:27:00 PM CST

    Hope you feel better soon and so glad that you got a wonderful package!
    Micki

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