I must agree with the annoyance of the pop up go to the gift shop thing. Does always pop up when you're working and I don't see the need for it. My avatar is very slow too - can harvest half the farm before she moves and as to getting the gifts I've been sent - she's always busy - and she's doing nothing at the time. Might have to put a fire cracker under her!! Love the game though - not a whinge - just a couple of little problems.