Showering Friends With Cybergifts

I've brought back treats for all of you.  It may take time to get them all posted, but sit down while I unpack my grandmother's camphor wood chest, and I'll start doling out goodies.

Katherine, 

a picture of another strong feminist in the west.

Kimberley, I wanted to bring back something architectural for you, so how about a photo of Dodge, and the people trying to get out of it?

Timna, I know you're a quilter and a traveler, so here's a little something from my grandmother's travels--an old fashioned sewing kit and the only chapter of a book she began about her life in the Philippines.

Derek, you had trouble with Subway this summer, so I thought I'd send you something from the far, far west where they're a bit more hospitable about service.

And Mike , here's a little something to spur (oh, my western wit!) on your dis on composition and economics:

Karissa and Dennis-- a black, standard poodle (alive!!!!!!)from Torrington.  During a morning spent driving through Wyoming's wide, open spaces, the ONLY animal I saw was a poodle.  Oh, give me a home. . . .

There's more to be had at the bottom of the chest, so if you didn't get anything today, don't despair.

P.S.  Nels and Kait:  I told you I'd meet you in Meriden this summer.  Where were you?

Comments

[Derek]

Thank you! I love the idea of Cybergifts. Very nice. I actually had Subway one time since my complaint-filled entry, and it was much better.

[Mike]

Thanks, Joanna! If I only knew how to get there, I'm sure I'd spend my entire paycheck on their merchandise.

[Nels]

I told Kait to let me know!

[Bob]

Got a 59 Cadillac with fins the size of a tail on a 747 in there for me? Prefer a 2 door but sedans are more practical ;)

[joanna]

Hey Nels, I was kidding, really. My Conn trip was too filled with family biz to leave much room for youse guys. Paul and I were amazed to find a Meriden (population 1) in Wyoming. A Torrington, too.

Bob, I'll check Grandma's camphor chest, but I don't think it has the dimensions of Felix the Cat's bag of tricks. But there is much more to unload, so I'll keep you posted.

Mike, the question is not whether you'd spend your whole paycheck, but could you return anything that didn't fit?

And Derek, yeah, there are good Subways out there, but I've always chuckled at your revision of their logo, so voila.

[Adjunct Kait]

That's too bad that it didn't work out this summer. Some other bloggers wanted to join us too, but I think it was a busy time for everyone.
So, next time you're up here (if I'm still in the country) or I'm down there, we do need to get together! =)

[timna]

why, thank you! what a sweet surprise. one of the things I pulled out of the sealed room in our house in Israel is the quilt album. I'll see what I can do to post some pictures!

[Katherine]

Thanks Joanna. What a cool idea, and what a great gift.

[Karissa]

Thanks for the picture and the kind thoughts! Have you gotten around to reading "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" yet? Well, I'm glad that this poodle is alive; I like that you mirrored the cover art of the book by posting the photo upside-down.

[timna]

I just read that book! now the kids are reading it.