Yesterday I got an envelope postmarked "Goomalling".... never heard of it... had to google it...
I was very worried that someone was sending me dodgy stuff as it had been marked with Australian Border Security and wrapped in plastic...
I did a funny beetle typed dance when I saw what was in there.... just brilliant...
a few weeks ago I remarked about finding beetles amongst the rhododendrons and between Bev and I we had an email chat about these foreign import beetles that got through the border!
(Australia is extremely careful about what creatures and plants come through to avoid problems here - I was lucky to get passed!)
.. isn't this just so clever.....
this is a very beautiful beetle as you can see and if you give it a squeeze it smells of lavender!
Thank you so much Bev.. you made my day... and how nice to have a beetle named after me!
Righto, Gotto Go and make sure that beetle doesn't escape this house...
How clever is Bev! Such a lovely gift for you Fiona.
ReplyDeleteLove the thought and creativity.
ReplyDeleteMy husband had family in Goomalling once upon a time.
lol what a clever lady Bev is and what a wonderful gift,you are famous now that you have a beetle named after you,lol.xx
ReplyDeleteLOL! That is so cute. Bev is so clever. I am sure I caught a glimpse of one of those beetles in your photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise for you. So creative.
ReplyDeleteI don't like bugs of any kind, but this one IS kinda cute.
ReplyDeleteHello Fiona,
ReplyDeleteHappy days with your beetle.Glad she arrived back safely.
Happy days.
Bev.
Very lovely. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteI always thought you were a rare beastie, Fiona - now Bev has made it official. What a great gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun gift! I've never heard of Goomalling either.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely of Bev to make this for you, and it is a smart looking beetle at that. I am a dragonfly girl, have them everywhere including a tattoo on me :)
ReplyDeleteLOL...very cleaver
ReplyDeletefunnily enough when I started to read Bev's post and saw the beetle's name I immediately though of you straight away! lol I had a giggle when I read on and it was about you....
ReplyDeleteHow clever is Bev....better check she hasn't escaped LOL!
ReplyDeletePerfectly wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great fun, and it looks wonderful. Well done Bev, and lucky
ReplyDeleteyou!
what a wonderful surprise!! Very creative of Bev.....
ReplyDeleteLOL sew cute..
ReplyDeleteWow... that beetle is beautiful but scary. I'm a wuss when it comes to bugs! ;o) Bev is very talented and obviously a great friend. Loved your surprise.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely and such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully personalised gift, it's fabulous. Makes you wonder what customs thought of it, lol
ReplyDeleteLOL! How cute and special!! xxx
ReplyDeleteHow clever! What a gorgeous beetle pincushion, hugs Wendy
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Now that is a one of kind creature... what a sweet gift from Bev.
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