Cllr:

Oh I am overrcome with total SS happiness! Okay, seeing as Pressie Box number one arrived yesterday..Pressie Box number TWO should materialize on or about the 20th. Pressie Box number 3 mightn't arrive in time for Christmas but it will be there shortly after if not on Christmas eve, make sure you keep your eyes peeled forit in the event that you have to go collect it.

Anything that is NOT wrapped can be handed over to Carol as you see fit. The hot beverage was intended for her to ennjoy as she made out christmas cards or pondered Pressies. It is a 'regional' treat that is quite popular these days in Santa's neck of the woods. I'm not all that fond of adultered Tea-type beverages but...everyone else seems to guzzle this stuff by the gallon.

The sweets can be doled out at your discretion. The cookbook and recipe brochures were intended to inspire Holiday cooking. They can be leafed through at will and perhaps carol can tick off the ones she really likes and you could be so kind as to make one of the pies for her.

I can't recall what else was in the box, but it it isn't wrapped, it's up to you to decide when to toss them in her general direction. The thing that looks a bit like a CD,, is in fact, a CD. it's not christmas music though.

Oh..no cat at your house? Well, all the more catnip for some other Puss then. Fine by me, more room for other pressies then.

More cards should arrive soon.

So, as for the books then..I already wrapped a couple of paperbacks but should I leave them out? Are you overwhelmd with books as we speak? Would it not be wise to add to their numbers?

With what little time I have left for deciding what goes in the next box...Oh, help a Santa Out and tell me:

What kind of music would she like? DOn't say 'folk'...be more specific. I will try and stuff in some general Xmas merriment music but as I said, it may not get there in time.

Champagne Carol's SS