From Dani:

. . . and just the nicest present I think I've ever had.

Aww. gee, thanks!

I has just got home from school with my daughter who is suddenly very sick: we hope it's "only" the flu. I tucked her in, cuddled up, and read her this wonderful story and it made both of us so HAPPY!

I hope your daughter is feeling better soon. I am glad I could play some small part in her healing. I am also glad that the elves at Kinkos could deliver the package in time for such an important task. Making someone feel better is so much more important than waiting for a date on a silly old calender...
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Oh, and a note to my Secret Solstice Faery: I posted this news in the "goofy hints" thread, before I realized this one was here.

Your package arrived, safe and sound... but I am milking all the enjoyment of anticipation I can bear out of it, and am waiting until Solstice morning to open it...