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G&T Secret Santaxtravaganza Thread II! Get to stalking!
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Also, see (the user, not actually to look with your eyes) - Front Mission Evolved is really fun. It's a really great blend of serious game playing and "I just got home from the bar and would like to blow stuff up". Im starting to get the hang of doing multiple things at once (locking rockets on while shooting with my shotgun, firing the rockets and using the minigun, all overlapping) and it's making things so satisfying. Awesome gift!
Also the fact I can make my Wanzer/Mech red and green Christmas themed has really, really made it feel that much more awesome.
So since this is XMas week, I wanted to give my Santa some pleasure at least. Sorry, I couldn't wait any longer and opened up your first package you sent, which contained:
edit: Image breaking h-scroll rape --> Go here to see it http://shop.zombiepodcast.com/Were-Alive-Season-1-Box-Set-10001.htm
It's "We're Alive: A Story of Survival" Season 1! I've read some of the reviews online and this sounds absolutely amazzzzzing. I've been looking for something else (in regards to) zombies to get into and this could be it. I'm super pumped.
Part II though, I was told through proxy I should have received already but I haven't. So Santa, whomever you are, I just want you to know that I'll definitely be listening to Part I soon, but I'm not sure what to tell you about what else was sent.
Thanks again for Part I though!
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Alternatively, if you sent something already and you're thinking "Why haven't you posted about it yet?! It should be there by now. :cry:", let me know about that too. Especially if you sent it through Amazon, because the UPS guys just dump the boxes on our doorstep and run off. I'm always paranoid that some hooligan walking down the street will snatch boxes off of our porch.
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Updated December 20th, 2010
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OH MAN IS IT ME IS IT ME IS IT ME?
I could *use* it being me - my life's been all stress-like lately.
We'll just have to see, I guess.
*waits patiently*
*twiddles thumbs*
*checks watch*
*checks watch again*
*sighs*
You should! We were all like, "Okay so we agree, whoever gets Big Isy has to buy him a PS3".
Its a good thing I already have one.
Hopefully I've made up for not taking part in ss with the steam gifting.
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They tried to deliver a package to me on Saturday, but I wasn't at home. So I left a note on my door for them to leave it at the apartment office today, which they did. I waited ALL DAY LONG knowing that my gift was at home!
Alright, Mista Snowman, let's open 'er up!
What's this? Instructions Inside? We better open at once! Oh hey, a thumb drive!
I guess I should plug it into my computer! The drive included three files: A word doc and two Powerpoint files. Powerpoint? What the heck? I should probably read the letter.
Seasons Greetings Cameron_Talley!
I hope this package finds you well. I am sorry that this has taken so long to get to you, but I assure you that much lovingly and Christmasy care went into everything. I hope that more than makes up for the tardiness. Anyways, there are many good things to be found within. The wrapped gifts are pretty self explanatory. Feel free to open them now and enjoy them before we get down to business.
MANY GOOD THINGS! Awesome! Let's get to unwrapping!
(I am shamed to find that I didn't take any pics of the gifts wrapped.
Look, Mista Snowman! It's a documentary about alcoholic advertising men!
I got into Mad Men this year and got Seasons One and Two, but hadn't gotten Season Three yet! So now I can catch up on Don Draper's exploits!
But wait! Another wrapped gift!
It's SUPER SCRIBBLENAUTS! Hooray! I've wanted this game for a LONG time--I have a BA in English and creating things by writing just sounds SO awesome!
Oh hey....There's some MORE stuff in the box! It's....plastic bags full of ABS plastic contruction toys? Just what the heck is this?
I guess I better read the rest of the letter.
As you have probably noticed, inside your package are two baggies filled with Legos. One has the number one on it, the other, the number two. They correspond to the two PPT files on this thumb drive. The PPTs are instructions for each set, and should be correct. I checked them a few times for accuracy, but you never know…may have missed something. I do assure you that all the required pieces are present! I think…
Anyways, these are two custom 8-bit sets that I think you will like a lot. I certainly had a blast putting them together, and while the entire process got tedious at times I’m very happy with how everything turned out. I haven’t played with Legos in a long time, so that was a nice nostalgia trip.
CUSTOM Lego sets?!? 8-Bit sets! What? Holy CRAP!
I guess we better get to BUILDING!
Here's the Powerpoint file for Set 1. Come on, Mista, let's get that bag open
Alright, Time to build! Ok, I need this piece and this piece and...HEY! What are you DOING Mista Snowman!?!?
That's just Sick, Mista.
Ok, this is starting to look like...I don't know what.
Better Build some more...
Hey, that almost looks like...Yes it is!
It's a-me! Mario!
But wait! There's a whole 'nother bag still!
Here's another Instruction screen. My Santa included piece call-outs and Everything. Building was Super-easy!
Lego must be built on the carpet in front of the TV. No exceptions.
Hey, this guy looks familiar too!
Yes, it's a SUPER MUSHROOM!
What an AMAZING Secret Santa Gift. But wait? Who was my Santa?
Let's read part 3 of the letter!
From Your Santa,
crucialityfactor
P.S. I guess this thumb drive is a gift as well. It’s from the company I work for. Not much space…but good for purposes such as these.
Oh hey, looks like Norfair was crucialityfactor's Santa. And I was Norfair's santa. Another triangle! And we all three had Lego-related gifts! *Twilight Zone Theme*
Here's a picture of the whole haul:
A few more (and larger) pictures on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cameron_talley/sets/72157625641842932/
Once again THANK YOU crucialityfactor! What a great custom-gift! it was absolutely perfect. thank you SO much for your time and effort in putting it all together.
And of course, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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What an amazing idea (so stealing it)
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Oh yeah! Got my gift!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfPDKd3U4XU
This video is quite appropriate.
So there's been some truly awesome gifts this year. My SS though, he picked a gift that would let the world know how awesome it is, and by association how awesome I am.
That's a hat and shirt from The Miz, one of my favorite recent wrasslers. I been needing some WWE merch, and these two items are perfect. And then my SS got me L4D2, which is a game I never tried but meant to.
Thanks so much TSI Awesome! Awesome gifts from an awesome forumer.
That's what I love about Secret Santa. Every year I see things that make me go "you know what? I didn't do enough this year. But next year...oh man, watch out Future Santa!"
I pronounce it bee-log.
hahaha holy shit that's an awesome gift Kyougu
best shirt ever
I'm so friggin excited! First of all, my box is waiting patiently at my feet for my camera to charge before I rip it up.
Second, I just got home and opened up the Steam to see the new Christmas sales and I was
Did I mention excited!?
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I'm guessing he ran out of bricks!
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Since I don't have cats (and dogs are cooler), Lucas investigates.
Inside the box, is...
Another box! But it is wrapped. Both Dart and Lucas investigate this time, but Dart is more excited that I am home
Now that it's out of the wrapping, they bot decide to check it out.
So what awaits me inside the box?
A murloc pushy!
But not just any murloc plushy....
HE'S IN A CUSTOM MADE SANTA SUIT!
WRGGGGBLLLLLLLMAS
And he's bringing gifts of chocolate! NOM NOM
Also in the box...
The IT Crowd Boxset!
I've been patiently waiting for Season 4 to appear on netflix, but it hasn't yet, and now I can watch all of them! woo for region free dvd players!
The whole haul:
Thanks a ton Anonymous Santa! I would have taken pictures of the dogs with the plushy, but they wanted to destroy him, and I figured that was not a good idea. After this post, going to go watch IT Crowd with the wife, and maybe play the included RPG in the next few days...if this holiday time will slow down at all.
Thanks again Mr Santa!
And my last gift that I got in the mail today...Legos! But I was a dummy and failed to order 1 specific piece...16 of that piece. Luckily I live ~20 minutes from a Lego store, time to make a trip to see if I can find them there. In the mean time, you get my hacked together project, the Death Star ornament.
I'm so glad that everything made it to you ok! I got a call from Fed Ex this morning so I was a bit concerned.
Anyways, the Mushroom was actually based off a coaster that my xkcd SS made for me last year. I always looked at it like it was scooting off in one direction, but it didn't translate that well into Lego form. It would probably look a little less weird if Legos were actually square. But yeah, really had to scrape the bottom of my Lego tub to put those together.
I'm really glad you enjoyed everything so much. Merry Christmas!
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ITS A MYSTERY TO ALL.
... Castlevania music stuff. <_<
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Speaking of, someone did an 8-bit remix of all the Super Metroid music and released it on Youtube and then mp3 format. I forget how I found it but I was reminded of it when you posted. http://www.8bitx.com/supermetroid/
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Yes! A package arrived on my steps this morning. I thought it was just more crap I had ordered from Amazon, but it was much, much better than that. It was crap from my Secret Santa!
There was a nice, long letter remarking on my old age and how he had attempted to tailor the gifting to my senile sensilbities. I got so mad I forgot what I was doing and then I... what was I talking about? Oh yeah, the gifts!
First, the complete haul:
3 video game themed T-shirts
3 PS3 games (Katamari Forever! Ratchet & Clank demo, Quantum of Solace demo)
1 hardcover copy of Mignola's The Amazing Screw-On Head
1 Lanyard
1 Shotglass with neck-strap
1 box of Australia's finest Tim Tam Slam cookies.
Well, it wasn't long before in my dotage I forgot these gifts were for me, so my kids immediately took advantage of the situation.
First, my son claimed the Katamari game as his own:
Then they convinced me the cookies were not Tim Tam, but rather TAM-TAM cookies, so I took off running while they consumed my holiday goods.
But I still had my shotglass. It has a handy neck-strap on it so I won't forget where it is and accidentally start sobering up.
I also got that Mignola book. I am a fanatic follower of Mignola, so much so that he could probably sneeze in a napkin and I'd pay $5 for it. Amazingly, I had not yet bought The Amazing Screw-On Head. But here it is, ready to be added to The Collection.
So at the end of the day, my sugar-frenzied offspring managed to distract themselves with the princely antics of Katamari long enough for me to kick back and enjoy a good comic book, completely blasted out of my mind.
Ah, everything the holidays should be. Thank you, Secret Santa! Stand up and be recognized.
I also do not have a pet, so I will have a stand-in:
Vault Dweller inspects the structural integrity of the parcel in question.
Upon opening the outer containment, I discover a HONEYWELL FAN MY FAVORITE!!
Vault Dweller hangs is head in shame. He misses the fresh air...
What's this? A note!?
Some Canudian feller sent me this parcel.
Hehe...moose
The box was a trap! It exploded.
Vault Dweller hangs his head in shame. He only has 5 points in explosives...
The unwrapping begins as League of Legends loads our game. Bee Tee Dubs, we totally won. SS FORTUNE!
OOH! CANDY!! I do love caramel. I do love Kit-Kat. And I do love more chocolate.
HEYOOOOOO!!! This has been on my Amazon list since the day my friend and I saw it in the theater. I'm very excited to make my wife watch it and explain all of the jokes...
YESSSSS!! Probably the one zombie thing I don't already have! I've been wanting to get into the Marvel Zombies series, but just haven't gotten around to picking them up yet. I'm very much looking forward to reading this one.
MORE CANDY! I do like jelly beans, and I'm pretty sure my wife will be snagging a few of them...
HOLY CRAP! It's a friggin Sounders FC bowl! To eat Mr. T cereal in! And I do already have a Mr. T bobblehead.
This is super awesome handmadedness from my Santa. And the logo is very well done. WELL DONE I SAY!
I'm a little unsure of whether to use it or display it...
The spoils.
Thank you very much to my Santa. Who shall (for now) remain nameless to protect my Santee in the SS love triangle happening here. That's right...secretssssss.
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2) I am now reminded I need to read Scott Pilgrim and then watch the movie. Or the other way around. Netflix sadly tells me that the movie is not available for streaming.
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To those kids, Santa was real this year.
I pronounce it bee-log.
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