sixth day of novakkah (2012)

Today was a banner day for gift giving.  I have been getting a thing a day from my family but today it was variations on a theme.  Cakery.

This was completely unexpected.  It would have never occurred to me to ask for any of this; but, every time I bake a cake, I say something like, "a cake leveler would probably be a useful thing..."  Pretty awesome!  Kinda foodie, just like me!  So speaking of food... (well, it was better than yesterday...you know, the transition...) today's gift is...food.

More canned goods because it seemed to be a popular thing (you guys are driving what I put up each day, by the way).  I figured that if you did not know what a dilly bean was (what?!) you should know, and you should definitely get the chance to eat some (because one is not enough).  So today is the savory canning giveaway day (with some strawberry jam to temper the spice).  Dilly beans....

So, should you be interested in getting this canning package of joy, please to share: what is the best birthday gift that you have received that was totally unexpected; or rather, that you didn't even know you actually needed or wanted...but, you got it and, duh, of course it's the best gift ever....you know...just like that.

I will take comments for this post, and all Novakkah posts, until 11:59 EST (or2359, should you prefer that), Saturday, May 12th. Please leave your responses on the appropriate post. One entry per post/person. I will show you what I have to gift each day and let you know what you need to tell me to try to get it. Giftees will be selected on the 13th and gifts sent out shortly (disclaimer: "shortly" matching my definition of the word, it could cary greatly from yours) thereafter.

Comments

[katie metzroth]

I'm learning so much here on your blog....cake leveler? I may have to go update my Amazon wishlist. :) I have to say that the Twilight New Moon sign from a store display from my dad (he found it at a garage sale) is the thing that comes to mind. I love it! - here's the pic http://www.metzroth.com/katie/?p=1038

[Jacey]

Woo! More canned goods, made by Nova! Again, happy Novakkah to you! I'm glad you're having such a lovely birthday week with your family! A cake leveler is a pretty great gift!

My ex bought me a swift for my birthday one year. I hadn't considered having one, because it didn't seem like something I needed, but as I began in knit more and more often, it was so luxurious to have one. Plus, it's lovely to see it spinning around with a pretty yarn!

I've got my fingers crossed for those dilly beans!

[Chancy]

A crock pot! I actually don't use it that often, but I do love it.

[Bogna]

Never came across a food giveaway before but I love homemade goodies. Best gift - diamond earrings . Granted they are little chips but I'm a practical female and when my husband gave me these I fell in love all over again since I didn't think they'd be something I'd want

[Lou]

One of the best birthday gifts I ever got was when a friend unexpectedly made me a birthday cake and brought it to the campsite a few of us were sharing. My birthday had been the week before, but the celebration fizzled, so my friend decided I should get a better one.

[Cindy]

The first year that the ipod nanos were out, I got one for my birthday from my brother. Never thought I would want one, but LOVED it.

[jj]

SIL gave husband and I tickets to a National Geographic speaker series. 4 different shows. All great so far.

[Annika]

It's pretty sad that I can't think of a single thing for this one. This year someone had better surprise me with something I don't know I need!

[oogyknitter]

The best birthday gift I ever got was my first year of college. The semester had just started, and I knew practically no one, and I was resigned to celebrating on my own. Until I checked my mailbox - which was stuffed full of cards, and a couple of gifts, from friends and family! They all came on the same day, which made it even more thrilling.