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View Article  Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

I realize it has been a very long time since you have received a letter from me. My how the times have changed since I can now email you and read your blog to keep up to date on the happenings at North Pole Inc. Glad the Elves strike is over. I hope you do go ahead and start your podcast next year. I’m looking forward to it. I also do not have my driver’s license. I don’t have my sleigh license either.

You’re probably wondering why a 30–something woman is writing a letter to you. Or maybe you’re used to that. I suspect you’ve been “around the block a few times” and have really seen it all, so I guess you’re really  not that surprised.

I’m writing to you because I don’t know where else to turn. I only want one thing this Christmas. In fact, Bandit and I both want the same thing. We want his cancer to go into remission and for him to live a long happy life. So that’s it. The one gift I want for Christmas. I know it’s not an easy one, like the year I got my easy-bake oven, but what did you expect from a 30–something year old, anyway. I know you know how old I am, but there’s no need to post that here for all to see.

Ross says to take it easy on the fat content this Christmas. I was thinking of campaigning for rice cakes and skim milk for Santa, but perhaps you’re lactose intolerant, in which case, you could have that lactose-free milk. It’s actually quite good.

Have a safe flight :)

Love,

Amanda and Bandit

View Article  *EDITED* Christmas Wants 2006

Her Wants...

PJ’s

Mason Dixon Knitting

2007 Knitting Pattern-a-Day calendar

Wig Jig (mom,  you know what that is!)

Subscription to:

Interweave Knits (mine will expire in Jan 2007)

Crochet Today!

Simply Knitting (UK Magazine)

socks

homemade gifts – jewellery, knitted, crocheted, stitched, cooked, photo’d, wood… painted… drawn… umm… baked (not fried)….

yarn – crafty stuff

storage for crafty stuff – lol

new towels!! White, different shades of blue, tans, browns (so really, I’ll take any!)

and really, I’m just throwing ideas out there. I don’t really have a wish list other than Mason Dixon, handmade gifts, mag subscriptions and pjs. :)

xoxo

Edited...

He Wants

Under Armor (for running, loose fit, short sleeve, NO golf shirt style - regular tshirt style)

donations to Tour For Kids

homemade gifts

MEC gift cards (you can now pay with Debit on mec.ca.... woohoo!)

Silkweight long-sleeve crew (probably a Med., in hudson blue)

Turtle Red LED Light (we always need these! Bandit does too!)

and these (for road tires)(doesn't have to be this brand, just wanted to show a picture!)

View Article  Crocheting in the dark?
Now you can crochet with the lights off. This allows you to crochet while your husband sleeps soundly next to you! ha! Check out the NeedleLite Lighted Crochet Hook available on eBay! This is on my Christmas Wishlist, folks. Thanks to Hooked on Crochet for the link!
View Article  Christmas gifts for people who are not nice to me
Be careful with me this year. I have a new policy. If I feel you have not been particularly nice to me this year, I’ve found the gift for you. I’ll probably make a couple to have on standby just in case.
View Article  Ho ho ho

Santa, laughter… what more could you want?

MeandSanta2

View Article  The Wishlist 2005

It’s a tough one for me this year. I mean, what do I really need/want? Seems silly to fill this house with more “stuff”. There is already far too much in here! How about some practical things?

Her needs:

  • socks (warm and toasty)
  • shoes (gift cards would be nice)
  • new towels!! (shades of blues and greens)
  • pants (gift cards are great! Clothes from Jacob fit me best)

Her wants:

  • to feed the homeless this Christmas and to have people join me
  • people to donate to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada
  • donate a toy to Toy Mountain
  • Royal Doulton figurine of the year 2005, Victoria
  • bamboo circular knitting needles
  • wraps per inch tool
  • new jammies

I guess I’ll add more when I’m feeling a little more creative. I have a mental block. :)

 

View Article  More CSNF Loot!

I forgot my lovely PURL/Pearl: The Knitting Fairy cross stitch pattern! I bought her at the show! Mom bought Thimbelina: The Needlework Fairy and I actually want her too. Maybe I'll order myself one. They are so darned cute!

Other Lynne Nicoletti patterns that I have:

Canada Geese & Hockey Player.

Pattens by Lynne Nicoletti that I want to have:

The Play's the Thing (Shakespeare)CN Tower & Flat Iron Building & Thimbelina: The Needlework Fairy.

View Article  The Chronicles of Narnia
Is soon coming to a theatre near  you! The Chronicles of Narnia is set to be in theatres December 2006. There is of course a PlayStation game too. I'm thrilled. I'm aquiver with anticipation. I absolutely cannot wait to see this movie.
View Article  For all you Gregory Maguire fans out there...

A new book, just released by our fantastical re-writer of your favourite childhood fairly tales - adult-style, is Son of a Witch!  A sequel to Wicked.

Would you believe that  the musical Wicked is returning to the Canon Theatre in October 2006? So guess what I want for Christmas?

View Article  I want this mug for Christmas...
Must have this mug...
View Article  The Prolific Knitting Machine

I need Prolific Knitting Machine by TapDancing Lizard Publications. It's available in ebook format or you can purchase it on CD. I really want it!

"How to make friends with your knitting machine and get it to do the work!"

 

View Article  On my Christmas List of Wants
Seven Eggs Today: The Diaries of Mary Armstrong, 1859 and 1869
This is from the diaries of a woman who lived in Victorian Toronto.
View Article  Christmas wishlist 2004

Magazine Subscriptions:


Family Circle Easy Knitting


Vogue Knitting


Interweave Knits


Michael's Create!


Crochet Fantasy


Crochet Magazine


Knitter's Magazine


Knitting Digest


Memory Makers Magazine


Cross Stitch magazines at Cross-stitching.com


Stitcher's World


Just Cross Stitch (I got a cross stitch magazine for Christmas!)


Wishlist on Amazon.ca (Ross also has a wishlist on Amazon.ca)


The Body Shop Body butter! I love it. Cocoa (and cranberry at Christmas time) any and all Cranberry products! or Lavender


2 new sleeping bags: Coleman Rectangular Sleeping Bags Sewing Machine!!


Tool chest for my scrappy stuff!


Issey Miyake perfume... mmmmmm to die for!


And my Sears Gift Registry ;) I keep adding things ;)


Cross Stitching STUFF! (any and all will not be turned down) The Hoarder He's an awesome dragon. He reminds me of the dragon in the Hobbit.


Brigantia: Goddess of Healing and Inspiration it's an awesome Celtic pendant of Brigantia a goddess from Celtic Myth. FloorMate Plus SpinScrub


CURTAINS in the bedroom, computer room, living room (ok, all over the apt) Not only do I want curtains, I want them hung up too! Zoinks!


elephant!! I love elephants! That's it for now :)

View Article  All I want for Christmas...

There are awesome angora sweaters at Jacob that I want. Yummy yummy. Any and all colours welcome. Gift certificates also welcome :)

Magazine Subscriptions:

Family Circle Easy Knitting

Vogue Knitting

Interweave Knits

Michael's Create!

Crochet Fantasy

Crochet Magazine

Knitter's Magazine

Knitting Digest

Memory Makers Magazine

Cross Stitch magazines at Cross-stitching.com

Stitcher's World

Just Cross Stitch (I got a cross stitch magazine for Christmas!)

Wishlist on Amazon.ca (Ross also has a wishlist on Amazon.ca)

The Body Shop Body butter! I love it. Cocoa (and cranberry at Christmas time) any and all Cranberry products! or Lavender

2 new sleeping bags: Coleman Rectangular Sleeping Bags Sewing Machine!!

Tool chest for my scrappy stuff!

Celestial bathroom set from Walmart (can't buy online, but at least you get the idea of what I'm looking for!)

Issey Miyake perfume... mmmmmm to die for!

And my Sears Gift Registry ;) I keep adding things ;)

Cross Stitching STUFF! (any and all will not be turned down) The Hoarder He's an awesome dragon. He reminds me of the dragon in the Hobbit.

Haldimand Hills Spa Village package

Blanket and Mitten Workshops at the spa!!

Brigantia: Goddess of Healing and Inspiration it's an awesome Celtic pendant of Brigantia a goddess from Celtic Myth. FloorMate Plus SpinScrub

more cozy, comfy jammies!!

smelly girlie soaps (Amber should make me some) CURTAINS in the bedroom, computer room, living room (ok, all over the apt) Not only do I want curtains, I want them hung up too! Zoinks!

elephant!! I love elephants! That's it for now :)

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