WANTED: You all are gonna hate me!!!...

16 years ago

I just got THE BEST swap package! ItÂs so cool Â I love pottery and beautiful serving pieces!!! And itÂs dishwasher and microwave AND oven safe Â and itÂs original art Â and Â and Â it's FUN!

Âmy partner is Karen (riverrat) and she outdid herself. (I wonÂt go into detail about how much packing materials and tape I had to get through Â hee hee) And, I have tried to email you dear Â while I was doing all this Â but couldnÂt get an email to go throughÂ

First we opened a bag of huge toasted salted pecans and Will and I helped ourselvesÂwe still havenÂt decided if weÂre telling Scott about these Â heÂd never know would he? ;-) After all, they may be gone by the time he gets home from work.

I have also made Â and love Â your barbeque pecans Â these are just as good.:-)

Then Karen sent me this gorgeous serving plate and bowl for dip Â I am speechless. ItÂs perfect Karen Â really. I will have so much fun with these Â you all will probably get sick of seeing pics of my food in them! The detail on them is amazing Â and I love collecting original art. Especially the kind you can use Â lol!

Here is a closeup of the crawfish on the dip bowl - ain't he cute????

IÂve already called Scott to have him stop and bring home "something" to put in them tonight Â haha!

IÂve also made your barbeque shrimp and am thinking about throwing the shrimp on the platter with the marinade in the bowl to dip the bread in!!! (oh and I actually did recognize them as crawfish Â having lived in Houston for a few years Â lol! But that doesnÂt mean I actually ever Â well Â you know Â ate them the way youÂre supposed toÂ) ;-)

Thank you sooo sooooo much Â I am one happy girl Â it was a wonderful surpise after getting done with a teeth cleaning and a visit to my mother Â lol.

I LOVE your favorite things, too!

Stacy

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shaun
16 years ago
OMG! We're all triplets! We all love the same things!

What a magnificent package! Stacy can't wait to see what you put on that platter.

Karen? You're the bomb!
artsyshell
16 years ago
Oh Stacy, that is beautiful pottery! Nice job Karen!! Yeah I wouldn't tell Scott about the pecans either...what he doesn't know won't hurt him,lol. Can't wait to see your beautiful dishes with something in them. Enjoy.

Shelley
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mustangs81
16 years ago
Karen, You are too cool! Is that the pottery shop that you took us to in the woods?

Stacy, You are very lucky...that I don't hate you!
annie1992
16 years ago
Oh wow, I love that tray. And what's not to like about the pecans, LOL. I'd save just a few for Scott, so he'd know what he missed. (grin)

What a great package, those are beautiful "favorite" things, I think they'd quickly become a favorite of many of us.

Annie
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
oh forgot to say it's from Wortman Pottery which is very close to Karen and nationally known - her "fave" - lol - I can see why!
Gina_W
16 years ago
What pecans? I don't see any pecans. ;->

What?! No live animals this time Karen, LOL!

That pottery is soooooo nice - Karen has excellent taste!
lackboys3
16 years ago
OK, I am in serious coveting mode for that pottery - it's magnificent! Renee, what excellent taste you have in selecting the perfect items. Stacy, those lovely pieces will make anything you bake, roast, grill or broil look tres bon!! I especially love the indescribable shade of blue-green the artist liked to use as an accent. Does Wortman Pottery have a web site, I'd love to browse and see what else they have. The pecans look quite fresh and delicious. Renee, you have put together a fabulous swap package:-) Stacy, can I have that pottery in a million years when you get tired of it???? Enjoy!
DONNA
riverrat1
16 years ago
YIPEE! It all arrived in one piece. Whew! LOL! I did kinda go over board on the wrapping.

I love this little pottery shop in the middle of nowhere, down a creepy little gravel road, in a small city, on a working rice farm. Such a delightful place once you get in the front door. It's just scary getting there! Ask mustangs, sheshebop, peppi and lowspark. We went to this little shop during the Camp Fais Do Do.

Stacy, When Ann sent me your name I was so excited because I knew you would like my favorite things. Also because you take the best dang pictures! You have made my swap package look wonderful!

Gina, LOL! No animals this time. I'm savng that for when I get your name.

Enjoy!

Here is a link that might be useful: Wortman Pottery
riverrat1
16 years ago
Stacy, I think you have my OLD e-mail. I bet Ann would send you my new e-mail.

Oh Ann, where are you????
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
OH that is some nifty pottery! And real pecans...(you know not cryo sealed and bought at a store..)...Lucky lucky ducky!
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
ha ha - it didn't take any photography to make THAT package look wonderful.

I hope someday I can visit that place with you. really.
wizardnm
16 years ago
Stacy, I could never hate you. I could be very envious though. That's beautiful. Just the type of thing I love too, since I'm a pottery collector.

Karen you did a bang up job!

Nancy
sheshebop
16 years ago
Stacy...you are right. I HATE YOU!!! That is such a fabulous swap. I love pottery, and I loved Wortman Pottery. I have to tell you, you got one heck of a swap package. Nice job Karen.
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
ooooh, I'm adding to this description...Here is a closeup of the other crawfish...

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Here are a couple great photos - I toasted some tortillas and Scott brought home some fresh salsa from the store - it was perfectly offset by the serving pieces...:-)

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pkramer60
16 years ago
Oh, man! I may just hate you but I have my own pottery from Wortmans, so I will just be jealous of the bowl and platter. That is so pretty.

Karen, you done good. Darn good.

Peppi
wizardnm
16 years ago
Great photos Stacy!

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shaun
16 years ago
Karen? I'm pretty sure you were supposed to send this box to ME. Shaun NOT Stacy.

Stacy? Just go ahead and wash it up and mail it to me.
lyndaluu2
16 years ago
OMG!!!!!
What a great swap package. The pecans look tasty!! The pottery is so cute with the crawfish on them. The chips and salsa look good enough to eat right off the screen..LOL

Enjoy...you did good Karen!!!
maggie2094
16 years ago
Those are stunning! They will no doubt be a conversation starter every time you use them.

I love them.
craftyrn
16 years ago
Gorgeous pieces, Karen-- no wonder their pottery is a favorite of yours! And fresh pecans-- yummy , yummy choice.

Enjoy Stacy-- those are works of art that you'll find lots of use for.

Now fess up -- did Scott get to try any pecans ?
Marigene
16 years ago
I am speechless! Absolutely stunning!
lackboys3
16 years ago
OMG, I just realized I called Karen "Renee" in my post above. I'm sorry Karen, I've been working with a woman named Renee all day on the boys' school yearbook, and I just had that name on the brain. I need a nap I guess:-) Thanks for the pottery link, I think we'll all enjoy browsing.
DONNA
sheshebop
16 years ago
Stacy, Shaun said to wash it up and send it to her...you don't even have to wash it to send it to me. Wouldn't that be easier?
Sherry
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
haha - Sherry - that's what I was thinking - "wash it?"

Oh and Diane - Scott came home with some pretty cool work related news himself - so I let him have "3" pecans. I have some pretty good hiding spots for the rest. :-)

Stacy - you're right maggie - wonderful conversation starters, too.
lakeguy35
16 years ago
Hate you??? Know way Stacy! I think you should win the award for putting your swap package to use in record time! Love the pottery and I hope you saved at least a pecan or three for Scott. Karen, wonderful swap package again.....I know from past experience!

David
ann_t
16 years ago
Stacy, my dear i don't think it would be possible for anyone to hate you. You or Karen.

What a wonderful gift. The teal and the terra Cotta and gold are some my favourite pottery colours. I love that you have used them already.

And as for the pecans, what Scott doesn't know can't hurt him. LOL!

Ann
sigh
16 years ago
How can I hate you when I loooove those dishes? Seriously, I have crawfish envy. You have no idea how much I covet those dishes. Pleeease tell me that Wortman pottery has a website. Or at least invite me for dinner!

Fab-u-lous.

Nina
mer4205
16 years ago
Just beautiful! Love the pottery...-maria
jimtex
16 years ago
Beautiful pottery. I was thinking we might see something different from Karen and I wasn't disappointed. Super cool package Karen. Stacy you're a lucky girl.
James
sally2_gw
16 years ago
What creative and cool pottery! You are one lucky person, Stacy! The nuts look yummy. I don't know if I'd save them for Scott, hmmmm...maybe not. Well, why not be nice? After all, he did bring home some fresh salsa.

Nice job, Karen!

Sally
diana55
16 years ago
I hate that Stacey and her Crawfish. Put me on her fancy plater and I'll fix them both !!! LOL Diana55
girlsingardens
16 years ago
That is just beautiful. Maybe a set of shrimp on ice in the platter and cocktail sauce in the bowl. That is really neat and definately a conversation piece.

Stacie
compumom
16 years ago
That's a neat gift! I really like the texture and the design of the pottery! I'm not always a pottery fan, but this one peaks my fancy...and your's too! Enjoy!
Karen you did a great job!

So Stacy, any news you can share with us? Enquiring minds want to know---LOL!
shaun
16 years ago
Ok, well then don't wash it! As a matter of fact, leave that salsa in there and ship it on down!! Hurry I have a party tomorrow night with 36 people coming and we could use salsa and chips!!
Lars
16 years ago
I love crawfish and love the pottery even more! Those are gorgeous pieces, and all I can say is that at least I get my own pecans from Texas - but that pottery is something I've never seen before! How special that Karen went to an art gallery to do her shopping!! I love the colors.

Lars
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
oh Ellen, it was just a bonus that was more than what he expected - :-)

Nina, if you scroll up, Karen posted a link to the website! Yep, no excuses now! ((crawfish envy - heh heh heh...)

Shaun, have a great time at that party!

Hey David! You made my day! I always "knew" I'd win a CF award, but always figured it would be for blowing something up or asking the most questions - lol!
teresa_nc7
16 years ago
Wow! What amazing pottery! And those pecans look good enough to eat. Well done, Karen - but we all know you have excellent taste anyway.

Enjoy, Stacy! Handmade pottery is so special and always sure to please.

Teresa
deborah_ps
16 years ago
Green with envy here.
The pottery pieces are just amazing!
Terrific choice Karen. And luck, luck, lucky girl Stacie!
shaun
16 years ago
I have to keep coming back to look at this pottery. I just love it.
alison
16 years ago
What do you mean Stacy -- you've never "pinched the tail and sucked the head"?

For some reason I can't see pictures on any posts today, but everything sounds really lovely. And the spiced nuts sound like a great bonus -- lagniappe, yes?

Nice job Karen! Enjoy everthing, Stacy -- and if you and Will finish the nuts by yourselves.... we won't tell!
stacy3
Original Author
16 years ago
I did this as a joke really. I put our simple salad on the platter for dinner last night, just so I could take a pic and show how "versatile" it is - lol.

But it was perfect! It looked beautiful.

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riverrat1
16 years ago
Stacy, You take the best pictures!

I also think it is so neat that you are using your pottery! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. LOL! I'm glad that you like it.
diana55
16 years ago
That salad looks so refreshing. Diana55
jessyf
16 years ago
Another 'thud'. Stacy those pieces will absolutely make you the hostess with the mostest! WE don't hate you, but your guests will be jealous of your cyber friends!

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