You will not believe what I received

[valis2]

Last week, during the Plague, I had to go out and mail packages. When I got back, there was a giant box in my driveway, promising tortilla chips.

I brought it in and opened it, and was completely floored. cactus_wren is the sweetest thing alive--she sent me a giant stuffed squid! I am totally serious, yo. I'm not even disappointed by the lack of tortilla chips.

Talk about great timing. I was so sick and miserable and completely under the weather, and then, like a ray of lime sunshine, I was sent a lovely prezzie. Wren has outdone herself--this is the kewlest squid ever. Srsly. I can't believe the eyes.

And you know what? There is something so tremendously touching about taking the time to make something for someone. Even if the result isn't a five foot long lime squid, it's just--wow. Someone took time out of their lives to create, to give you something, and that is so sweet and wonderful that it makes me feel like I'm walking on clouds. Really, I am so very touched. I feel all gooey inside!

Here is the squid in question (lounging next to my cuttlefish blanket from florence_craye):



He even has hunter tentacles!!!



What I love the most are the big squiddy eyes. OMG. Seriously!!!!!! They are the coolest thing ever, and Wren said that they weren't part of the original pattern. SQUID EYES ROCK. omgomg.

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Here is Husband's contribution. I came out the other morning and Squiddy was wearing a hat and having a read:



cactus_wren...YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Comments

[thedoingofit.livejournal.com]

That's the most amazing squid I've ever seen in my life (It's epic, really!)! :o)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't it incredible? I'm still in shock!!

[artystone.livejournal.com]

I think the squid ate your tortilla chips.

That is one seriously awesum squid!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It's big enough to eat an entire restaurant's worth of chips, srsly!!

And it is totally awesome!! omg.

[seraphina_snape]

Giant squid. How awesome is that?

~ sera

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't it amazing?!! I just can't believe how cool this is!

[droxy.livejournal.com]

THATS HUGE!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

It's ginormous!! I nearly died when I opened it. Heavy, too!

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

I am utterly envious! It's faboo!

[via friendsfriends, because 'squid' is an automatic click for me.]

[valis2.livejournal.com]

haha!! Squid should be an automatic click for everyone, honestly. ;)

[pennswoods.livejournal.com]

That's a damn fine-lookin' squid! Holy cow! :D

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't he awesome? I might have to icon him! hee!

[vampireanneke.livejournal.com]

I am so jelous of your squid. That's way cool!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't that incredible?! Every time I walk past the living room I giggle!

[wiccarowan.livejournal.com]

I so much want one of these. Not that I have any room for it, and not that it would remain mine for long, because The Wriggler would no doubt appropriate it in 3 seconds flat.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

haha! No doubt about that. If we have any kids over, I know they'll make a beeline for him...hee!

[drusillas-rain.livejournal.com]

wow - that is so amazing!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

He's so adorable!! I just can't get over how cool the eyes are.

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

That is one fabulous squid.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't he, though? He doesn't have that Malfoy sophistication, but he is pretty cute...

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

OMG That is the cutest squid ever! And literate, too! XD

And OMG!BLANKET! I am glad you're still using it. :D

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Can you believe how cute he is?! omg, I love him!!

And your blanket always makes me glow. I love that blanket!

[tudorpot.livejournal.com]

Absolutely fab- love the hat!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! The hat is Husband's...his mom knitted it for him. Er, she knitted it for Husband, not the squid. lol!!

[trickofthedark.livejournal.com]

<3! Squid!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't he awesome?! *squee*

[catyah.livejournal.com]

I have *never* seen such an adorable, cuddly squid! And I love the hat. Nice touch. *grin*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't he sweet?! I absolutely adore him! And I'll have to let Husband know that you liked his squidscape, lol! ;)

[marginaliana]

Awww, cute! (and huge!)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't he?! He's so adorable and sweet!!

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

That's a gorgous squid! You're so lucky!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

eeeeeeeee!! I'm so happy. He's really marvelous!!

[gypsyjolie.livejournal.com]

I am so in love with the squid! He's gorgeous! Lucky girl :)

Hey - when are you arriving on Friday?

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I know, I can't believe it! I thought of you, too, hon, and that awesome bag you made me. It's so wonderful that you spend your time making things for people...just so heartwarming and fantastic!

As far as Friday...I'm hoping to get to your place around eight pm or so...I'm not certain. I have to stop at the store and pick up a box on my way.

squee!!

[greenpear.livejournal.com]

Love the pictures!

That would brighten up anyone's day...

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yes, it certainly did! I was so astonished when I opened the box!

;)

[lady-branwyn.livejournal.com]

Awwww! That was so nice of her (though I can't think of anyone who deserves a five-foot long, plush squid more than you.) I love the fabric on the underside of the tentacles.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! I certainly have the squid I deserve, then...*snorts*

*giant hugs*

I'm still entranced by the eyes. They rock!

[dbassassin.livejournal.com]

Now that is one amazing squid!

Definitely like hubby's touch. The hat goes with his eyes.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Husband came up to look at the entry and was wounded that I hadn't put up his arrangement, until I scrolled down and showed it to him. lol! He's so crazy.

Such a cute squid!!

[saruwatari.livejournal.com]

LMFAO!

That's completely, utterly fabulous.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't it, though?!

BTW, have subscribed to your knitting blog via Google Reader and I want to say that the blanket and Stevie pics were so absolutely adorable beyond belief. Husband ooohed and awwed over them, too!

[cactus-wren.livejournal.com]

Oh man, the hat and magazine are hilarious! I'm so glad you included that pic, I really wanted to see it. I'm rather glad I cut the pattern down from the original eight feet it was supposed to be, I'm not sure anyone has room to tuck in an eight foot squid. And you're very welcome!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! Husband was totally disappointed when I showed the entry, until I scrolled down to show his additions. lol!!

YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!

I hope you can tell how much everyone adores him! Check out all of the comments--you are a squidcrafting genius, m'dear. *ginormous hugs*

*lurves*

[djin7.livejournal.com]

Aww! That is covered in awesome! You deserve it, and what a great job by Cactus! ♥

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I can't believe how absolutely awesome Squiddy is!! I'm so lucky to have such awesome friends. *glows*

(*hugs* to you, too! Always wonderful to see you around.)

[cordeliadelayne]

OMG, that is the most brilliant thing ever! *g*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Does it not ROCK?!! I am so excited!

[tjwritter.livejournal.com]

Awwwwww!

Lucky!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't that the coolest? You're right, I have the best flist evah!!