today i received two unexpected gfts from two different people. isn't that the best? one friend happened upon this fine tinsel garland and bought me five packages! the other got me this hen. it is a salt and pepper shaker: nest is salt, hen is pepper. both friends just said they thought of me when they came upon these little treasures, so they bought them - for me! i want them to know that their kindness means so, so much. they are very special ladies and i am glad to have them as friends. and of course, i will have my eyes peeled for little baubles that remind me of them.