All shall be revealed soon…
Written by Nikki-ann on Sunday, 16 December , 2007 at 3:33 pm
… Hopefully!
The other day I received a Virgin Megastores gift card in the mail, but it doesn’t say who it’s from! The handwriting doesn’t give it away as I don’t recognise it. The postmark is local, but there’s also a 2nd postcard hidden underneath that I can’t read. Whoever it is from spells my name wrong (but that could be any number of people!). I would love to know who sent me the gift card so I can say thank you.
Shortly after writing my last post I received a message from Russell Ash, the author of Potty, Fartwell and Knob: From Luke Warm to Minty Badger - Extraordinary But True Names of British People (click the link to read more about the book). If you’ve got a silly name (or know of somebody with one), why not visit Russell’s website and let him know… you may even make it into a future edition of Potty, Fartwell and Knob! I haven’t yet bought the book because I’m waiting to see what I get for Christmas, but if it’s not under the Christmas tree I’ll be buying it myself.
Another book I have my eye on is Cheshire’s Execution Files by Derek Yarwood. I had a quick flick through it in WHSmith yesterday and it looks quite interesting. I have relations and ancestors from Cheshire, not that I think any of them were executed, but Cheshire did have it’s own unique way of executing condemed criminals.
Now for a couple of recommended links. I recommend these 2 websites every year, but I think they’re great for kids and anyone who believes!
Santa Claus Live - This website gives a live web video of Santa Claus in his office on the Arctic Circle. If you log on to the website at the right time you can catch children visiting Santa and giving him their wishlists. There is also a live web video situated outside of the office for you to view.
NORAD Tracks Santa - NORAD have tracked Santa on Christmas Eve for years. This year you can track Santa using Google Earth
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Comment by Susan Helene Gottfried
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 4:36 pm
OOh, a Virgin Megastore card… I’m envious. The damage I could wreak with that…
I bet that’s why no one gives me that sort of present anymore. I think the Tour Manager’s asked them not to!
Comment by Dawn-Enigma Artist
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 4:46 pm
Hi Nikki, I’ve been checking out the links.
Great place to use the gift card. A secret angel gift. What fun!
I run across interesting names belonging to clients where I work.
Dusty Rhodes, is my favorite. Dusty is not a nickname I asked him.
Great Santa site, thanks for the link. I was able to get the outside cam to work. I ‘ll have to try again for a peek inside Santa’s office.
We have used NORAD for years to track Santa, alas my kiddo is now 18, but perhaps the google earth feature will arouse her curiosity.
Nice to meet you, here via Michele.
Comment by Mar
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 4:46 pm
Loved the Santa live cam!!! oh, and the secret Virgin Stores card sounds like fun (and intriguing!!)
Loved your sunsets’ link, I am linking to you 
Comment by Karen
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 6:38 pm
The names crack me up! There are many people I could call Fartwell! I hope you get it for Christmas!
The Santa Cam is great too - very cool! Thanks for the fun links.
I hope you had a great weekend!
Comment by sarah
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 8:14 pm
you always come up with great sites to visit!!! xxx
Comment by Nick
Made Sunday, 16 of December , 2007 at 9:54 pm
Lol I spent a long time watching the santa cam….
Congrats on getting the gift card. Looks like you’ve got a secret admirer 
Comment by rashbre
Made Monday, 17 of December , 2007 at 9:41 pm
Thanks for the Santa Cam link after your tip-off this evening!
Comment by Kenneth
Made Monday, 17 of December , 2007 at 9:43 pm
Hmm secret santa is early, eh?
I need gift cards too, so many CD’s and DVD’s I want to get…
