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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

And Here I Thought I Was SOOOOOOO Organized....

OK - all these RAKs have proven to be challenging on many different levels. Don't get me wrong - I'm absolutely loving doing this and sharing with all my friends all over the world. Trying to keep everything organized - well - I < THOUGHT > I was so very organized:

I have one WORD document containing all the addresses of friends I'll be sending to. I have a second WORD document that has, in numerical order, the addresses of who I sent things to and what I sent to them. As I send things, I erase their names off the first document and place them on the second. Easy peasy, right? Not so much, as I found yesterday....

I received the nicest note from our sweet Jo of Serendipitous Stitching. She was over the moon because she received a surprise package from me.


Pencil tray in 24Kt gold, 18th Century European Design


Some extra goodies.....

Turns out, I had sent Jo an RAK already - #18, to be exact. Well, guess the SURPRISE was on me. HA! Since it's my party, I'm making the rules.....I'm still counting Jo's (second) RAK as one of the 60....so #36 goes to.....Jo - ENJOY!!
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31 comments:

  1. VickieAugust 10, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    oopsy daisy! Oh well. A very, very nice gift I know Jo appreciates. So pretty Kim.

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  2. TiffstitchAugust 10, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    It couldn't have gone to a nicer choice. Lovely package!

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  3. butterflyAugust 10, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Another lovely gift for Jo .
    If I don't write down and keep records I never know who I sent to , and still I get it wrong .Hugs.

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  4. Robin in VirginiaAugust 10, 2016 at 11:39 AM

    Oh Kim, thank you for the chuckle! Lovely RAK that you sent off to Jo!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 10, 2016 at 11:51 AM

    Another beautiful gift! Love that fabric... the colours are gorgeous. Jo's a lucky lady...twice :)

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  6. D1-D2August 10, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    That is such a pretty fabric :o Where can I get one?

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  7. SarahAugust 10, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    Such a pretty pencil tray and extras! More's the better for Jo. And being 100% organized takes all the fun out of it anyway. LOL.

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  8. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameAugust 10, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    It was so funny! I couldn't believe my luck! The painting really is exquisite too. I'm counting it as a gift for MY special Birthday next month. And I'll be asking my relatives for a gold pen or propelling pencil to co-ordinate too!

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  9. C Reeder PhxAz August 10, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Here's to being human!!!

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  10. MouseAugust 10, 2016 at 4:22 PM

    ohhh dear ..lol but how fab for Jo... esppecially as she has her big birthday in September .... :) love mouse xxxxx

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  11. Beth in ILAugust 10, 2016 at 4:34 PM

    I am glad I an not the only unorganized one!

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  12. JoAugust 10, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    It is a special tray. Just beautiful.
    I'm sure Jo will treasure it...

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  13. AnnieAugust 10, 2016 at 7:39 PM

    Lucky Jo! She deserves to be spoiled. I never saw a prettier pencil tray!

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  14. Christine MAugust 10, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Sometimes the best plans don't always work. I'm sure Jo will enjoy them.

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  15. maureenlthompsonAugust 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    You are so busy and productive I am surprised you have time to be organised. Lucky Jo to receive two lots of your beautiful gifts. Not so lucky for #60 on the list though. (Oh my goodness, hope it's not me)! I have been working on a couple of your belated birthday gifts today, you know I am not so productive as you though so no promises as to mailing dates but hopefully not too far in the distant future.

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  16. LillieAugust 10, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    Lucky Jo, that's a fabulous RAK

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  17. PreetiAugust 11, 2016 at 12:15 AM

    Lovely gift!! Your being unorganised is turning your friends lucky:) Jo is also having a milestone Birthday so that's just a bonus gift for her.

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  18. DianeAugust 11, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    These organizational mishaps only get worse, I'm afraid as you progress through this decade, wink. What a happy surprise for your friend!

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  19. Kathy HAugust 11, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I have been enjoying seeing all your beautiful pieces. I have gotten "over" organized myself sometimes!

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  20. CarolAugust 11, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    She is doubly blessed! What a special pencil tray you created, Kim!

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  21. Magpie's MumblingsAugust 11, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    I won't say that I laughed....why, no, I wouldn't do that. Welcome to MY world - organization left up to MA leaves a lot to be desired even at the best of times!

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  22. Sarah in StitchesAugust 12, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    LOL...Lucky for Jo! :D

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  23. OskarjcAugust 12, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Easy peasy???? lol
    you know. Your castle your rules :D
    But if you want to send a second RAK to everybody............ :P
    Muxus

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  24. Cricket-bug CornerAugust 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    HA!! How funny!

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  25. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesAugust 13, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Lol but lucky Jo!

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  26. Mii StitchAugust 13, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    Lol, lucky Jo though ;)

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  27. rosey175August 13, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Whoops! This is why I don't try to organize, la la la~ Lucky for Jo! That pencil tray is very awesome.

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  28. FlashinScissorsAugust 14, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    Haha! Best laid plans ....... etc.! Lucky for Jo though. Lovely pencil tray!
    Barbara xx

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  29. Stitching NoniAugust 19, 2016 at 1:52 AM

    Oops... but then again it is Jo's special birthday year this year so RAK #18 and then #36 works!! :o)
    Hgus xx

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  30. JustineAugust 21, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful gifts you sent to Jo. She deserved some extra!

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  31. BrigitteAugust 22, 2016 at 12:43 AM

    Could easily happen to me as well, lol. So it was a lovely surprise for Jo, and this second gift went to someone who deserves to be surprised a second time as Jo offers so many great blog hops to us bloggers.

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