Well I had a great bundle of gifts from my Secret Santa, a.k.a. my old tea-swilling friend, Animaterra!

The Animaterra Women's Chorus CD is right up to the mark, another corker in a growing tradition of corkers. And a marvelous (hand-knit?) scarf with hint of a blue that is identical to my winter coat, and has been worn, and loved, over Christmas in Montreal and the Niagara Penninsula. And a previously-loved book of appalachian song, and some maple sugar candy and even a page of newspaper funnies! Crackin' good! Oh - and absolutely hysterical wrapping paper; toucans and flamigos and such-like wearing santa hats. LOL!

You're an absolute treasure, Allison! You'll be on people's "10 Most Wanted Santas" next year!

Hope you had a Most Excellent holiday! Happy New Year - Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

sian