BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / SocksBatch!

**Posted by Tinks** March 10, 2014 5:38 pm

Oh that's really lovely

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 10, 2014 5:39 pm

Fantastic! That is perfect!!

I'm considering going to the park again tomorrow if the weather is just as nice and take my notebook and practice my note... and my stupid handwriting.

Last edited by This Is The Phantom Lady (March 10, 2014 5:40 pm)

**Posted by clareiow** March 10, 2014 6:18 pm

It's not great, I want to space it differently, but it gives me a start ;) x

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 10, 2014 6:21 pm

I'm actually considering sending him my 'Cumbercookie' recipe... but then again... that would seem a bit too weird wouldn't it?

It's just that I heard he said that he was looking forward to going home and cooking for himself... and they do taste nice.

**Posted by TeeJay** March 11, 2014 10:10 am

I'm still waiting for the second pair of socks to arrive. The first one was delivered on Saturday, with any luck the second one will arrive some time this week. Once I have them, I'll post pictures of my stuff.

Last edited by TeeJay (March 11, 2014 10:10 am)

**Posted by Tinks** March 12, 2014 12:21 pm

Right, I'm all ready to post now - just waiting for the right time - I was thinking around March 28th.
Was also toying with the idea of including a lucky keepsake of some kind, but that'd probably be going too far, so I'll stick with the socks!

**Posted by clareiow** March 12, 2014 1:39 pm

I was thinking the same Tinks - the posting date and the lucky charm. I almost bought him a crystal for self confidence and peace but bailed out...

**Posted by Tinks** March 12, 2014 1:50 pm

I love that we all have such like minds!

**Posted by TeeJay** March 12, 2014 7:00 pm

All righty! My second pair of socks arrived today, and I've been very artsy-crafty tonight. Let's see...

First of all, the first pair of socks arrived in a box. A 30 x 20 x 15 cm box. For one pair of socks. Overkill much?

So then here's the two pairs of socks.

Which I wrapped in striped paper. Creatively.

As I mentioned, I actually wrote a letter. I'm not going to post all of what I wrote, but here's the last bit.

And this is what I'm going to send, probably in a padded envelope of some sort.

**Posted by clareiow** March 12, 2014 7:05 pm

TeeJay that is AMAZING!! I love the wrapping, how on earth did you do that? It's so clever!

**Posted by Tinks** March 12, 2014 7:08 pm

Oh wow, Teejay, that looks fabulous...I'm sure he'll love it
Mine looks like it was wrapped by a two year old!

**Posted by TeeJay** March 12, 2014 7:11 pm

I'm not sure where exactly I got that idea from initially, but the first time I wrapped something in shirt style was years and years ago. Basically first you make that raised fold in the middle where you draw on the buttons later on. Then you just wrap whatever it is like you would any normal gift. And then you cut out a narrow strip of wrapping paper and make it into a collar (which I stuck on with Scotch tape). The pocket is also a separate piece of wrapping paper folded a little and then glued on. The buttons are drawn on with felt tip pen. It's not that hard.

**Posted by clareiow** March 13, 2014 6:24 am

I just read a gorgeous post on tumblr about a girl who hasn't had a reply once from Benedict, she's had THREE! Clearly she sent a picture to be signed, because his message is on each one - and on one he says "I had to fight my mum to keep this picture!"

He also personally paid for the postage and delivered the last one.

So.....you never know ladies we MIGHT get a reply!

**Posted by Tinks** March 13, 2014 6:33 am

Big cheesy grin on my face now
He's adorable
Mind you I wonder if that was before he became quite so huge? I reckon he must be inundated with fan mail these days.

**Posted by clareiow** March 13, 2014 6:35 am

The latest one was last year

**Posted by Tinks** March 13, 2014 6:41 am

I honestly couldn't love this guy any more than I do

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** March 13, 2014 9:33 am

TeeJay, now that is fantastic gift wrapping!!

**Posted by clareiow** March 17, 2014 5:10 pm

Are we all set for the Great Sock Send-off then? Not long now!!!

**Posted by gently69** March 17, 2014 5:26 pm

My personal message is written. Just need to wrap the socks and then ... Next week.

**Posted by Tinks** March 17, 2014 5:31 pm

Yep - all ready to go next week