Wolf's Den

We Swap Snacks comm on LJ has these mass snack swap exchanges every few months. I managed to get in on #4.}:P
By the way, they need more INTERNATIONAL swappers. So if you're interested, and have an LJ, head on over and check it out!

I think that's right, at least.}:P I sent my box to karizma23 in Washington, and received one from him, here in Virginia.}:P



BOX! whee! Pardon the hockey catalog, was using it to cover addresses.}:P It arrived on Weds, which surprised both of us, as we really thought it'd take longer, coming across the US and all.



Well, LOTS of goodies! Including one very specific request from me.}:P



Contents upon opening, with a very thoughtful letter, explaining the where the specific request was picked up.}:P



and under the letter... oh my... I think I started squeeing about this time. LOL



karizma23 packed this box with tons of stuff! And I thought I sent him a lot of things! Wow! I was amazed at how many different things were in this box.



Top row, we have EVIL! EVIL! Almond Roca, that is nearly gone already. A few Starbucks goodies I have yet to see anywhere on this side of the States, honestly(maybe I'm just not lucky enough}:P)- Caramel Macchiato Biscotti, Coffee Coated Almonds, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds- which are delicious!, and the new Via coffee singles, that he says haven't been released nationwide as of yet, the hubby claimed those, as he's the coffee drinker here.}:P Also, a dark chocolate Starbucks bar. Yum.



Center we have Haiwaiian potatoe chips- in 2 flavors- Sweet Maui Onion and Luau BBQ, 2 flavors of Tim's Potatoe Chips, another local brand to the Seattle area- in sea Salt & Vinegar and Sour Cream & Onion, Daelman's Caramel Bites (that I'm resisting opening so as to make them last all that much longer}:P), Blue Diamond Bold Sea Salt & Vinegar Almonds- I haven't seen that flavor here, neat!. Corner of the Chex Mix in chedder flavor.





On the left you can see the other part of the Hawaiian Chips in Sweet Maui BBQ. We don't have a Trader Joe's in SW Virginia, much to our disappointment.}:( karizma23 sent me several items from there- 'Tom Yum' Cashew clusters- we've never even heard of this, so we're looking forward to trying them. Dark chocolate cranberries, also from Trader Joe's.}:P And I have no idea what a Mountain candy is, but he sent three flavors- Cherry, Original, and Peanut Butter, and they sound yummy.




Right side- We have Gardetto's! I love Gardetto's, I don't buy them often enough, lol. And TURTLE Chex Mix, omnomNom. A better shot of the Tom's Chips too. I think the bags of the local chips are fun too.}:P

And now, the specific request...

I collect ROCKS! Whenever we go some place 'new', I bring back a rock. Customers at the store I worked at would bring me rocks from places. The hubby's boss brings me rocks from places she goes on vacation. My NIECE brings me back rocks when she visits her grandparents over the summer.

So naturally, I requested a rock from Washington State, and karizma23 delivered.}:P



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He went to one of Seattle's most famous areas, Alki Beach and picked up this beauty. Not only that, but he also told me a bit about the location itself in his letter. Even the hubby was duly impressed by the gorgeousness of this rock.}:P And yes, karizma23, it is a wonderful addition to my collection!

Final shoot of the entire score-



This was a great swap, especially for my very first one! Many, MANY thanks to the Mods who set up this comm and these swaps. You guys are amazing and I look forward to more!

Hey, karizma23, how about a private swap in May sometime? }:P