You're welcome!
I loved the idea of this product...
Loved the colors, too.
However, the item purchased from the WORSTED SELLER ON ETSY was disappointing. Most likely because I know how to spin and I know cheap shit when I see it. The vender turned out to be a lying hypocrite, who is misrepresenting herself, her product line and where she is getting her stock. Oh and she was also in clear violation of Etsy's ToS. Then there's the whole thing about her trying to bully-boy me while lying to me. When that failed, she tried to blackmail me. When that didn't work, she tossed her false god at me. Then she just plain harassed me without being smart enough to realize that's what she was doing. In the end, she will live with the negative feedback I gave her or she'll open yet another new etsy shop and start the lying all over again.
Thankfully, I love the yarn...
In fact, I wish I had more of it.
Most of that order was utterly unspinnable, btw. Yeah, this is what I was talking about if you follow me on the Twitter Machine. No, not the fiber that was cut. That's someone else, who has already been touched by scandal. Still trying to figure out how to talk about that one, thanks.
Moving on...
As you may remember, I won a prize over at our Kym's blog. Not only did she send me those fabulous nesting dolls but there may have been chocolate and an extra goodie or two. However, you're getting what you're getting today.
I love the juxtaposition of the dolls with the Hello Kitty medical kit.
The medical kit was part of a box of love that arrived from Mr & Mrs Squishy. There was more than just the med kit, but, if I show you, I'd most likely have to kill you.
Or give you a duck.
Don't ask.
My best guy/man/whatever friend asked when the universe was going to cut me a break. Good question. I've no idea, but with such amazing friends, it'll be okay.
Or I'll snap and take out the town.
Only time will tell. ;^)
Happy Monday, people!
We can always hope that the good stuff outnumbers the bad. Or at least outweighs it...
Love your little matryoshkas! (That sounds funny, doesn't it? Or is it just me?)
Posted by: gayle | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 04:56 AM
Hunny, the yarn is beautiful (as usual) and as long as no one gives you a machete, I think we're all good.
Posted by: CindyCindy | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 05:24 AM
Sorry that people suck - and of course you can spin straw into gold.
Probably a good thing I'm far far away just in case.
Posted by: Natalie | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 05:48 AM
The yarn looks yummy. Like neopolitan ice cream. Too bad the seller was so rotten.
Love your gifts. You've got some sweet friends!
Happy Monday!
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 06:40 AM
When I started spinning and didn't know any better, I just randomly bought roving and joined a club. Most of the stuff was almost felted. I still have it and it's spinnable if you spend a lot of time preparing it (which I don't think I should have to do). Now, I am much more discriminating and only buy from people I know do good work (like Joan).
My husband's philosophy is that he is God's cat toy. He ends up under the couch and forgotten for a while and then God finds him again and bats him around. We're in a "batting around" phase right now. I can't wait till he ends up under the couch and forgotten again.
Posted by: donna lee | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 08:18 AM
Why do I not follow you on the Twitter machine? Who are you on the Twitter machine? I am kmkat (duh). My twitter stream needs some salt and vinegar Cookie.
Posted by: kmkat | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 08:27 AM
You were very kind to that awful seller in using that photo - the entirety of that fiber was something. And you forgot to mention the trash bag she sent it in.
Love those dolls!
xoxo
Posted by: joan | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 08:50 AM
I need to follow you more on the twitter machine, apparently. As soon as someone increases my ability to stay awake past 730pm...
Posted by: kitten | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Etsy sellers are questionable anymore, other than those I know :-D
Posted by: Datagoddess | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 11:15 AM
I was going to say it's only Sunday, but the post office not being open messed with my head. Do I need to send you some day old ducklings? I can. All they really need is a kiddie pool. Plus, the mallards will most likely fly away, so you wouldn't be in violation of any zoning ordinances.
Just sayin'
Posted by: Stacey | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 12:06 PM
I hope all dramahzz avoid you, our Cookie, so you can get some rest.
Love the med kit.
Have a lovely week!
Posted by: Angie | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Hello kitty medical kit! I love it! My friend adores hello kitty, this would be a great Xmas gift; Any idea where to get one. I haven't seen it around.
The yarn and fluff is pretty, a shame it was so naughty and the seller even worse. Is it so hard to find decent customer service these days?
Posted by: Kelly | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 01:40 PM
don't get me started about dishonest etsy sellers. or yarn dyers. Or fabric sellers who don't actually SEND the fabric you've purchased (that one is the reason I have 1 'neutral' feedback on Etsy and God help her if I ever see her in person)
Posted by: JessaLu | Monday, September 03, 2012 at 02:17 PM
I love juxtaposition of any kind. Such a GRAND word; such a grand concept. Also, I wish the world was full of kind and honest people, and I hope you get that break really soon.
Posted by: Kym | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 04:27 AM
I have a machete in the garage, in case you need one.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Tuesday, September 04, 2012 at 12:47 PM
I hope you tossed the unspinnable and do something lovely with your new yarn. Lying liars suck so much and bullies are terrible and ineffective bullies are laughable.
I love the matryoshka and HK kit! So glad that friends are supporting you throughout the good and the bad.
xoxoxo
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM