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I think this one is fine, it's not insanely long. That way I don't have to look through two threads when finishing up the spreadsheets. Just keep posting in here.
Tante, maybe yours will get there soon. Go stand at your mailbox.
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::and bounces up and down as the postman leaves me a parcel::
It came! Thanks, breyerchic, for the fabulous clutch. Breyerchic is a talented knitter and weaver, and she made for me a fabulous felted clutch. It is the deepest shade of persimmon, square in shape, fully lined, with a zipper closure that has a mother-of-pearl fish pull. I don't know what fiber she used to knit it, but it has a wonderful, soft feel. Probably baby unicorn mane yarn, or something like it. I haven't yet decided what to keep in it, but I know that whenever I use it, I'll be thinking of you and the work you put into it.
Romanylass got me a soap stone animal, some lotion (which I go through a lot faster in Wyoming than I ever did in VA, so I'm sure it will be used promtply), a bunch of organic candy, and a green scarf that was so pretty I hung it on my wall.
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Merino Wool with a little baby unicorn, yeah. When I knit it, I knit a spiral around it, but it doesn't show up now that I felted it. So remember that there are three spirals circling it.
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I got my gift from TomD, it has two fun looking games, three neat skeins of yarn, some sort of trading cards, and candy! (I may have missed something and I'll go through it later).
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So, I didn't look carefully at the package-- it's not actually Emma's present from the exchange, it's from the family gift exchange.
I let Bridget open hers anyway. Emma will get over it.
Bridget said, "OOOh, presents! OOOh, a game! OOOh, a books! OOOOh, kank you!" She loved the little notes on each item and wants to read the books and play the game RIGHT NOW. I'm not sure what her gifter's screen name was but she is very happy with them. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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I finally got mine sent. The post office says it should get there in time, and Royal Mail is uncharacteristically efficient.
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quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: So, I didn't look carefully at the package-- it's not actually Emma's present from the exchange, it's from the family gift exchange.
I let Bridget open hers anyway. Emma will get over it.
Bridget said, "OOOh, presents! OOOh, a game! OOOh, a books! OOOOh, kank you!" She loved the little notes on each item and wants to read the books and play the game RIGHT NOW. I'm not sure what her gifter's screen name was but she is very happy with them.
Glad to hear that Bridget liked the package! I was hoping that you didn't have those particular children's books. The game should be good fun for her and Emma (and other little ones), and I know it was very helpful in teaching my niece and nephew how board games work (taking turns, being responsible in putting games away properly, etc).
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Mine's in the mail as well! Only a day late, this time. Fortunately, it got the quick shipping option, so no worries. Right?
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Oops! I got confused on the deadline as well. But I'm going to try and get it out Wednesday and will put a rush on it.
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Would anyone be interested in sending a gift to someone who didn't receive one last year? Email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com if so.
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My package came today!! Her Royal Heinzness decorated matching aprons for me and Beanie. I love them! I've been looking forward to when Beanie is big enough to help me cook (since I love to cook) and now she will have a wonderful apron to wear. She especially liked the flower patches and had to carefully touch each one. I hung Beanie's in the kitchen so she can see it while she eats her dinner (until she's big enough to wear it, which should be in a few months). Thank you so much Bridget!
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My dad called today and said that a package arrived from me! Yay I'm excited to open it when I get home from school on Saturday!
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It came! Yay. Racingbird was clever enough to include gifts for the girls -- a "jingle bell," a grow-your-own-unicorn sponge, and a stuffed puppy -- that sent them into paroxysms of joy. Me, I got McCloud's Making Comics, which is the only one of his books I don't own (and which was an absolutely brilliant choice on her part.) I'm enjoying it immensely.
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I'm glad you all liked the gifts, Tom. I thought the book looked interesting, and I wondered if you would have it.
I got my package this week, too. I loved all the little jars of honey and jams from Nebraska, and the boys were excited to get to open a present early. They were even happier when they were toy cars. Posts: 14 | Registered: Jul 2005
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omg, I not only received a rainbow and skittles, but I received a rainbow MADE OUT OF skittles! Carrie wins for best gift ever. Plus I got some cool other stuff as well.
Carrie, I've read parts of Meditations, but not the whole thing so it was a very cool pick. The book itself is an awesome edition too. thanks so much!
p.s.-thanks for the warning on the glue, i was really tempted.
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I received my package from Dark as Night (whose name I didn't immediately recognize, but I found we had an interesting discussion about India 11 months ago)! She sent me a bunch of really neat things - some gorgeous red (silk?) slippers that look East-Asian-inspired, and will be very nice wearing around on our non-carpeted floors, some handmade washcloths (crocheted?) that are much appreciated (as they give me an excuse to retire our old ones as rags for cleaning dog paws), and then a beautiful, flowery Russian dish and Russian magnet that looks like one of the nesting dolls. I didn't know that Dark as Night was Russian, but I really appreciate her sharing her heritage with us. All practical AND pretty gifts - totally the best kind!
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Thank you for my new markers and my new notebook. And thank you for the cookies! I like the kitties on the notebook and my name on it so Bridget can't use it. I will share the cookies though. I promise not to eat them all myself. I love my presents and the box is pretty.
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Ok, so I feel bad. I got mine what seems like ages ago, and things have been so busy I haven't gotten around to posting. Thank you VERY much Ludosti!!!
I got a full stocking this year (that my son thinks is the prettiest Christmas stocking he's ever seen). There was so much in it that I hope I can remember it all:
A book of card games (Yippee!!!) A tin of Candy (More temptation) Home-made Good smelling ornaments and little backs of that good smelling stuff that I'm not going to even attempt to spell...
If I forgot anything, I'm sorry. It was all really wonderful, and so exciting! Thanks again!
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YAY! I'm so glad you like it! I got some strange looks dropping your pink box off at the post office... I wanted to make sure you knew it was yours when you got it in the mail! That is very kind of you to share the cookies! Merry Christmas!
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Awesome, Strider, I'm glad you like it! I have to admit, the rainbow of Skittles was a flash of genius - and it turning out so well was pure dumb luck. I looked at a bunch of translations of Marcus Aurelius at bookstores and was way less than impressed with them, so seeing that one at the used bookstore was a steal. I hope you enjoy it!
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DDDaysh - I'm so glad you liked everything. I had fun finding things (and trying to make them all fit). Posts: 5879 | Registered: Apr 2001
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I got mine from Shanna yesterday. It's great! I got coffe and beignet mix from Cafe du Monde, Ghirardelli chocolates, and a gift cert to knitpicks.com! THank you!!!!!
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I love knitpicks, great products! The knitting needles (and crochet hooks that should come out around February I think) are awesome! Their yarn is great too, especially some of it for the cost, but the needles are beyond comparison.
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Dear Darrell (Eek! I couldn't find the packaging, and now I'm not sure. I think it was Darrell, or was it someone who's name is Darrell but who's screenname isn't Darrell? ACK!)
Anyway, I love the calligraphy book I recieved. Very pretty hand (Copperplate italic), if I ever get good enough to pull it off.
Also, I think my person might recieve their gift late. I am so, so so so sorry, but it'll probably be a new years gift rather than Christmas. Hopefully the sheer awesomeness of the gift (mwahahaha) will offset its lateness.
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My gift arrived today! Thank you so much, ketchupqueen!! I promptly tore it all open, grinning madly the whole time. I love the journal, it's so delicate and pretty! And the cookies and brittle are delicious and if they ask very, very nicely I might share a piece with my family. Heehee. My fiance agrees with you about peanuts, so he's probably going to steal lots of the brittle when I'm not looking. Or when I am looking. He's kind of shameless that way.
Thank you! What a great way to start my day!
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Thanks Strider! I received my gift on Friday, but have been a bit busy since then. I absolutely loved it! It's like you know me or something. I am really looking forward to listening to the Radiohead discs. I went to their show in Seattle this year, and like every other Radiohead show I've been to, it was awesome.
I am really glad you sent me Foundation because I keep putting off reading it and now I have no excuse. I know I'm going to love it, and then have to read all of the series. Well, I guess now is the time. Also thanks for your notes on House of Leaves. I'll have to reread it because it's been a few years since I last read it, and honestly I have a very vague memory of it. Other than I loved it.
Also included were a neat Christmas star ornament, some local postcards, and a really beautiful Asian influenced box. Thanks again! Posts: 511 | Registered: Mar 2006
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I'm glad you like them! My kids had fun eating the cookies and brittle, too. I hope you or someone in your family can use the tin for something when it's empty. I figured consumable was a good way to go but I just couldn't pass up that cute snowman.
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Awesome Luet, i was a bit worried it wouldn't get there before the weekend and I knew you were going away, so I'm glad it made it on time. I couldn't imagine a worse fate than to be labeled as a crappy secret santa!
I did a little post searching to help direct my ideas, I hadn't seen you mention Foundation so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm psyched you haven't read it(so my gift is useful) but shocked at the same time(have you been living in a cave?), so get to it!
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I got my package yesterday, all the way from the UK! Thanks, Eaquae Legit! It had a lovely scarf in it.
(Coincidentally, yesterday I also bought tickets for a trip to the UK this summer. So, uhh, any suggestions, speaking as a local?)
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I'm so glad it arrived! I was worried about the international post deadlines. (I'm not much help with planning UK travel, unless you're heading to North Yorkshire.)
-- Big bottle of Nebraska-brewed root beer. In a blue glass bottle. With a cork!!!! Ah, the sophistication of using a corkscrew to open a root beer bottle, and sipping root beer from champagne glasses... -- Quite scrumptious chocolate-covered cherries. -- And several jelly samplers waiting for tomorrow's bagels
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I love them! I've been looking forward to when Beanie is big enough to help me cook (since I love to cook) and now she will have a wonderful apron to wear. She especially liked the flower patches and had to carefully touch each one. I hung Beanie's in the kitchen so she can see it while she eats her dinner (until she's big enough to wear it, which should be in a few months). Thank you so much Bridget!
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