So far this week I've shipped eighteen models to new homes. I have another dozen horses set aside to go out as soon as my box supply has been replenished. It's fair to say that I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the joy of giving.
Today, however, I also got to experience the joy of receiving.
My gift horse is a beautiful bay tobiano Stoneleigh Surprise. Although I was happy with the grulla, this is the one I really wanted.
He's even prettier in person. I can't remember the last time I was this enchanted with an original finish model.
But wait--there's more:
Have you ever seen anything so cute and shiny and tiny?
I don't really collect minis or clinkies so I have no idea why Tiffany thought this should belong to me. Not that I'm complaining. I am ridiculously pleased with my new gift horses. Hope everyone who's received a horse from me feels the same.
One of my favorites of the Surprise models this year! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYippe! The Buxton box arrived today!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was like Christmas and I was like a little kid unwrapping a present from Santa! But oh my gosh, when I saw what was inside....the surprise pony & your note...they both brought tears to my eyes!
"Drummerboy" has a forever home on my shelf and I hope to do his little companion justice in the customizing department.
Although I'm not a kid anymore, I just wanted you to know that you made me feel like a kid again, receiving these so special ponies!
Thank you so much, you are one in a million!!!
I feel so fortunate to have had such good giving and receiving experiences today. Evelyn, you are one in a million, too. I am so glad you're pleased with Drummerboy and his little friend. Hope everyone else likes their new horses at least half as much!
ReplyDeleteThe little one *IS* adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo, does that open up two more horses that you'll need to send out?
Perhaps a list
I will only ever have "X number" of showable models.
I will only ever have "Y number" of in progress models
I will only ever have "Z number" of 'body parts' models
That's how we stop clutter... which is why I have clutter! :) Can't do it!
I am not that disciplined. Plus, in order for that method to work, I'd have to do a head count, and you know, I really do NOT want to know how many I have. Denial is my friend.
ReplyDeleteIn this particular case, anyway, the equation is balanced. I got the tobiano so I gave the grulla away. The clinky doesn't count because she's less so little.
:D
Wow, that Flash is o.o
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