The Ten Days of Carpmas

Typically a day where others contribute to the project but my plans to include others flopped this year.

With random contributions by Marilyn:

Amy (and this one is strange):

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And another from Marilyn:

And Colleen, who drew this today…I believe this to be a festive potato + fish. Perfection.

A day to include anything that others have contributed…

…but no one did.

I’m always flattered when readers send me things... at other times of the year… that make them think of Carpmas.

Here is a photo sent by Susan. She and her family were vacationing in Salzberg when they happened upon a carp pond. Cameras were pulled and the experience was documented just for me:

Here is an info-graphic discovered last month that outlines Holiday meals around the world. Browse and note the number of times carp graces the plates of Yuletide feasters.

See. I didn’t lie to you:

An Illustrated Guide To Holiday Meals Around The World

Photo of the Carpmas Card given to my friend Jackie from her good friend Lori

(see… the joy… it’s spreading!)

Unexpected Gift

My friend and former colleague Michelle surprised me with a special Carpmas gift. A gift was completely unnecessary… but incredibly thoughtful of her. Thanks for thinking of me Michelle, and for remembering Carpmas.

Here is (bad) video of my opening the gift:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhcF0isg0I[/youtube]

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Unexpected Photographs

Photo submissions of fancy koi environmental decor (in Chinatown I think) from friend Meaghan:

Came to me vertical - I prefer it this way

Life risked - stopped in the middle of the intersection - All for Carpmas!

Unexpected Cookies

A gift on CarpCookie Day from colleague Ruth:

Scotch Shortbread - Fishily Arranged