ffq-lar Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Well, after over a year of travel and lots of adventures--the critters are headed to their respective homes. Monkey and Pup will live with Shana and Ms. Chick will be forwarded to her new coop in Tennessee with Teresa. What fun this was--the journal is priceless. You would need a spreadsheet to figure out all the "I took out/ I put in" combinations! I really needed to remove some weight before shipping to Alaska ($$$) so any yardage included went to the Bushfire Relief Quilters in Australia. As instructed by Shana and Barb, I took some goodies to distribute to the Moxies next month. Then I added a treat for Shana and one for Teresa. The box was still over 13 pounds--but better than 20 pounds!! This thread has had over 5000 views! Thanks for the fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Linda, Yeah!!!! Finally. That was a long journey and hard to believe it start over a year ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Originally posted by Gator I would love to help get a story written but don't have any magazine connections. Connie, I found your "connections" and here they are: I know Mary Beth submitted a story for possible publication, so I am sure you can, too. Unlimited Possibilities http://www.upquiltmag.com/submissions.html IMQA "On Track" magazine http://www.imqa.org/ContactIMQA.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 How exciting, Linda! The critters and their journey is almost to an end. I have some fun things to do with them in North Pole. Stay tuned...photos coming to a familiar chat site near you! Linda, thanks for pulling a bunch of things out to share with everyone, and the fabric going to Australia...wonderful idea! It's all good. And, I have some things to help keep Teresa's little chick company in the box traveling from AK to TN. Quilters are the best people in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 One of the two "white elephant" boxes arrived at its final destination this week. Today I picked the box up from the post office and showed the critters the greater downtown North Pole area to include Santa Claus's house, Santa's big throne where he usually sits, his reindeer pen, and of course, my three German Shepherd dogs enjoyed meeting them, too. It was a bright sunny nice day outside today so great day to be out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 The shepherds thought they were cool new friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 The critters got a little chilly so the sheps decided to take them into their paws for a snuggle. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 If you come to North Pole, this is a "must do" visit... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Visiting the reindeer pen behind Santa's house. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 They look so happy to be home, well all except Chicken of course. She looks like she is saying, "Boy I sure hope it is warmer where I'm going!" LOL So glad one of the boxes has finally arrived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Sitting on Santa's throne inside. Unfortunatly I did not see Santa roaming about as I usually do. I asked and was told that Santa is on vacation and won't return until Memorial Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hanging on Santa's chair. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 It sure was FUN! The box stopped and visited over 50 quilter's homes through its journey and took 14 months to travel from start to finish. Thanks to everyone for a WONDERFUL TRIP AROUND THE STATES! The box of goodies was great. I loved reading the journal. You all are a beautiful group of women and I am honored to know you and be part of this chat. Thank you. Now the journal and a few special things are getting shipped off to Teresa. Teresa initiated this idea and started this journal on page 1, so she should put a final entry in and keep the journal as a special memory. Thank you, Teresa! (((hugs))) This was really a nice idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingnanny Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Shana, you make a nice 'Mom' ! Taking the critters on a sight seeing tour is too much !! LOl See you soon. :cool: Glenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well it looks like those three had a great day in the snow and sunshine.... And such well trained puppers.....they didn't even take a bite or even look like they wanted to...sorta like Sara...just a bit bored with the whole thing. Take the picture mom, I have some kibble calling my name..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 The journey is over the critters are home safe Yea . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yeah, the critters made it!!! Wow, that was a long journey but a happy one! Loved the pics of all their stops. I'd love to have fit in the box with them and visit each of you. The pictures helped add to this and I'm thankful for each of you that took your valuable time to share and do this. Thank you Teresa and thank you Shana. Enjoy the critters and I'm thankful to have participated in this fun event. Maybe we can do it again sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yea!!!!! Their home. What a great journey. Maybe when they reach Teresa we can write the critters/box story including some pics if you all still have them. I will be in Greensboro, NC taking the Wild Women's classes but will be home next week. Honestly ladies, the "end of the journey" brought "tears to my eyes". Do we know where the other box is (west to east coast)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Connie, I think the other coast-to-coast box reached Teresa a while back. Not sure and don't have the time to go pages and pages back in this thread!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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