I didn't receive any real hints on the SS thread (although from the one comment made, I deduced the possibility of my gift coming from the UK via Jacqui)...and that's how it arrived on this side of the pond. Then Jeri transferred the gift bag from Maine to New Hampshire, and, ta da!, yesterday I received it. Definitely worth waiting for! Especially the "lumpy bit"!!!

Although there were no identity hints on the thread and my Santa didn't come right out and sign the card, etc., there were plenty of hints and I knew right away that it must be from Cats in Cornwall.

Thank you so much! What a delightful collection of goodies! The stone from the vicinity of the Trethevy Coit is a true treasure -- I'll place it on my shelves of lithic curiosities. And I love the old photographs in "Around Padstow" and I've already read it through and passed it over to Tom who is enjoying, especially, the photos of life boats, fishing boats and other sailing vessels. And the signature pieces -- the ceramic cat sculpture and the fabric cat artwork will make a fine addition to my collection of catobilia. Local fudge (even the packaging is a lovely, a wee bottle of sloe gin, and a glycerine soap.

Thank you, Cats!

Linn