OMG THIS REALLY STINKS!

 

When we were in Australia in October, we did 'some' shopping.

At the Hyperdome in Logan (Brisbane), we visited a Christmas pop up shop, and I fell in love with a Pink and Blue Christmas Elf.  I didn't want the really BIG one the lady had, so ordered a smaller one.  She said she could ship it to me, once she had made it.

It arrived yesterday.

ABOVE:  I've learnt something... unless you see it finished and can buy it on the spot, don't order it.  This Elf is SIMILAR to the one I saw in person, but it certainly is not as nice as the one I saw.  

Also, it STINKS.   I think Customs must have fumigated it?  I am going to put it outside and hope it loses the smell.  It's been in the lounge overnight, and now the room reeks.

I'm feeling a bit annoyed.  I'm sure I have something on today, but damned if I can remember what it is.  Grrrr.

I hope it wasn't important is all I can say.

We have another market tomorrow, just up the road from here, in Flagstaff. 

ABOVE:  This is the first time the Rotary Club has held the market at this park, so it will be interesting to see how it goes.

I am going to drive over there today on a 'recce',  so we know where to go tomorrow.

Hmmm... I wonder if that's what I was forgetting?  lol  If I don't write things down, I sure in hell forget them.  Age?  Too busy?  Loosing me marbles?  Or all of the above!

Right, I'm off to start my day.  Catch ya later.

10.22 am, and I've been 'fluffing around' in the garden/garage patio/CQ for a while this morning.

Putting more potting mix in pots that were low, re-potting a couple of house plants, all the stuff that gets put off.

I've also tidied up CQ (Crabby Quarters) some more, and readied the big trestle to make a start on Christmas present wrapping/sorting.

Lacy visited.

ABOVE:  Lacy visited to show off her new wheels!

YES, a thumping big van!  She can now go camping, and trip around easily.   

It is a Diesel, manual vehicle, so will be cheaper to run.  It also has low K's on the clock.

 

ABOVE: It's HUGE, but she loves it, and that's the main thing.

Moving on...

ABOVE:  Back to Elves.  The photo on the left is what I thought I was getting... and of course, on the right is what arrived.   I think they look totally different, but same-ish.  But yeah, I'm not happy with mine at all.

If it ever stops smelling, I will probably sell it.  It was a very expensive mistake.

Marie, spot on.  Let's call it 'Tranny'.  😂😄😅

ABOVE:  12.50 pm, and I'm just home from a little outing here and there.

I bought that Socket Protector from Mitre 10, plus a few other bits 'n' bobs for Christmas.  

Then I did the 'recce' down the road where tomorrow's market it.  It looks great!  And we have an EXCELLENT spot with plenty of room to extend out a bit if the weather is good.

After that I picked up my repeat prescriptions and came home.  Now cooking my lunch before taking a break for a little while.