When I got a message from my Santa apologizing for not shipping by the deadline, I was excited to hear I'd be getting a gift after all, but I had no idea just how awesome it would be!

I had said that I'd be interested in receiving something that would give me a glimpse into the culture of my Santa's town and my Santa absolutely did that... but better than I could have expected! I received a box stuffed with local goodies: Huckleberry preserves and dried cherries both made in Oregon, and smoked salmon. He also included Win-Quatt a Brief History of The Dalles Oregon, written by the owner of the oldest bookstore in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a book of photography of the Columbia River Gorge, which I have already looked through. I just couldn't help myself- it's beautiful! This definitely makes me want to visit Oregon. I'm about to go on vacation (unfortunately not to the Pacific Northwest), so I think I'll be taking the Win-Quatt book with me to read on the plane.

Thanks, Santa, this present is perfect :)I can't wait to sample everything!