How could I possibly select a name from among all these kind and wonderful
bloggers?
That is what assistants are for. Luckily, this assistant will do anything I ask for a piece of cheese.
Nikko was told to "Wait!" while I wrote the names on slips of note card and taped each one around a piece of cheese. She was very excited at the possibilities of a reward. (in fact, she can hear the
refrigerator drawer being opened from any room in the house and comes to check if cheese is being removed)
The word,"Stay!" is a bit open-ended for her to take seriously but "Wait" has the connotation of a reward for being patient. (and patience is something she has perfected over nine years of trial and error.
The objects of desire were then placed in her dish. I tried to get most of the names hidden so she could not read them. I saw
Nikko looking over my shoulder at the comments to see who had left her compliments and I didn't want her to play favorites.
The magic word for helping herself to goodies is "
Itadakimasu". This is a word that is always spoken before taking the first bite. It means, I am about to partake.
Oh no,
Nikko, you greedy dog, you have taken two names! And, how cleaver of you, both those names are people who have left you compliments.
Well, give them to me and you can try again. After all, I have only one give-away.
So, here they are ... Cheryl and Rose Marie. I am not going to tell you which is which but now please try again and only pick ONE!
And... the winner is... Cheryl of Cheryl's Teapots 2 Quilting.
So, Rose Marie and all my dear friends, I still love all your comments and support and help. Thank you for making this a very special year. And, if you are not happy with the results, blame the dog. She is very good at accepting blame.
And now ... back to quilting!