Part 1 of gift volley may have arrived today I think!
DIRECT HIT!
Part one arrived today.
I don't quite know what it is, and as mentioned upthread FrauCron is very serious about the whole "no opening of gifts until the big day" but I think she'll probably aquiece when all parts have arrived.
For now though, it's under the Christmas lamp (we don't have a tree, so the gifts are going at the base of the floor lamp in the sitting room) and waiting for its friend.
SECOND STRIKE!
So part two has made it! I know exactly what this is, and you must have known how competitive Fraucron is because this will be right up her alley
I'll try and talk her into opening the both of them so we can have a few games before she goes home (and also, so I can post pics).
Thanks again @Ilpala for a very classy combo of presents!
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Element BrianPeanut Butter ShillRegistered Userregular
i accidentally posted this in the G&T secret santa thread because I'm an idiot
the other day i was leaving for work and noticed a package that had been by the door presumably for a couple days but i missed it because i thought it was all stuff for my roommates
but it wasn't it was for me and it was from Knitdan
Knitdan got me a knitcap and some of those classic books that I've never read and also some cool coasters and tissue paper for the cat oh and also a magnet for the flag of Cascadia long live Cascadia
this is good and reading books helps me feel smart, thanks knitdan
The rest of the volley of gifts (I think) has arrived!
First up, some dice, life total counters, and deckboxes for Magic: The Gathering!
Next, some wonderful cookbooks, along with a print copy of Kill Six Billion Demons!
And last but not least: Alesha, who Smiles At Death, a Temple of the False Gods, some various lands, a wonderful single or multiplayer dungeon crawling game, and a beautiful modern portrait of Jesus Christ!
Everything together, including the cards from before:
@HerrCron that was a stupidly large image. I’ve resized it for you but if this wasn’t the Santa thread and a source of good cheer I’d have infracted you and felt good doing it.
@HerrCron that was a stupidly large image. I’ve resized it for you but if this wasn’t the Santa thread and a source of good cheer I’d have infracted you and felt good doing it.
Check your image sizes, guys.
Shit, thought it was resized, but phone posting caught me out.
My bad, sorry about that.
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Blameless Cleric An angel made of sapphires each more flawlessly cut than the last Registered Userregular
I got a couple of things in Charlotte ! Will mail them either from here or when I get home
So my dog was barking like someone as the door and I was like okay and looked. There were two packages. One with replacement brake lights for my car from Amazon and one I did not order.
Hmmm...a box.
What's inside?
This is a lot of bubble wrap what is below it?
Oooh look a card!
Well shall we look at the haul Madison?
First some paints! Yay! Including stuff I didn't have woo! More colors for the color god!
And look at this gorgeous scarf!
It is scotty approved it seems.
Also a chocolate and tea! YAY!
Thanks so much @jungleroomx this is awesome and totes classy. I am going to wear the scarf tonight to a dinner mystery party and show it off!
Mazzyx on
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I'm glad you like it Mazzyx! Enjoy!
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edited December 2018
Delayed hit! I didn't realize it was from my guy at first, sorry!
Pic got photobombed by lil Junipurr, obscuring a part of it...
A Blue Frame Astray Gundam! I never watched Seed, but always loved the Astray designs. This dude comes with a fuckoff huge knife weapon!
And (obscured) a GameCube controller for Smash! Lady Raven and I been playing it a bunch already, this gonna make Smashing more comfortable, thaaaank you so much @Cristoval
For my own part, Gifts Away, but they're gonna be split up and delivered all over the place, sorry Santee. Yer card will be the last thing to arrive. ;D
The tag says that it's only the first, but possibly the tastiest... and this is a definite truth. Check it out!
This is one of those cookbooks that your aunt Bessie contributed to back in the 50s and it is by turns amazing and terrifying. Tons of great obscure cajun stuff to try in it, tons of stuff that reads like a technical challenge - "first, make a roux". Some stuff that sounds like Bessie was clearly phoning it in... there's a recipe in here for "A La Mode", and it is literally:
Ingredients: brownies, vanilla icecream, whipped cream
Directions: cut up the brownies and layer them in a glass with the icecream. Put whipped cream on top and eat.
Next to that is an extensive & complex recipe for a crazy good sounding strawberry cake I've never even heard of!
I flipped to the etouffee recipe (of course there is one) and no fucking okra so I know this thing is legit.
Look at this recipe for Rum pie. No, not rum raisin... just fkin Rum.
Now I have an entire library of produce to plant when I get the land for my compound next year, plus wildflowers to attract bees, and also add taste to my mead.
And when I need some protein to go with the veggies I'll just break out that awesome fly fishing rig and go catch a delicious bass, or trout, or bream, or really anything that is willing to be caught.
Thanks again! This was perfect.
Note to my Santee: Your gift(s) will be going out this Saturday but you'll have them by the end of next week.
are YOU on the beer list?
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The Ravens sent me an adorable card, I’ll take a picture in the morning.
“I was quick when I came in here, I’m twice as quick now”
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Delayed hit (I think!). Had a package sitting on my deck this morning and fear it was probably there all weekend. Whoops! In my defence my deck is an icy deathtrap at the moment so I've been avoiding it as much as possible. Look at these beauts...
I'm only skeptical of this being from my Santa because I think I've only mentioned RDJ a total of one times on these boards, in spite of being a huge fan! (Fun fact, I was listening to Lie, Cheat, Steal while opening the package??) So either that is some next-level stalking, or @Tav just decided to spread the gift of RTJ this holiday season. (Always give the gift of RTJ all seasons). Thanks a bunch!! Love it! It's a Christmas Fucking Miracle! (KoRn joke)
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TavIrish Minister for DefenceRegistered Userregular
Look I’m not saying I went back through like three years of forum posts but that’s exactly what I did. Enjoy my man!
👉👊
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Nova_CI have the needThe need for speedRegistered Userregular
So, I haven't gotten any shipping notices yet. I would like to apologize in advance, but at this point, I feel like at least part of my gift is going to be very late. >.>
OH GOSH DARN IT! I totally missed this thread this year! UGH! Can someone shoot me a reminder next year? Pretty please?!
But I found my way back here because my Facebook page popped up a photo from last year. After tracking down where it came from, I ended up here. One of the many gifts my 2017 secret santa @Atomika sent me was a Star Wars robe that my daughter wears all the time. Here is the 1 year before and after shots:
Before:
After:
Such a great fit! We make her wear when she wants to play in the attached sun room, since it gets pretty cold in there at night. Once she outgrows it, it'll move on to our newest little one. His name is Luke, so the gift is even more fitting.
Thanks again @Atomika and I'll try to remember to join you all in 2019!
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Minding my own business today, and suddenly my dogs are barking and barking and then there is a doorbell. By the time I get to open the door, only a brown box remains at my doorstep. Inside there are multiple wrapped items!
And a message on one:
Well, I’m always one to follow directions, so here we go!
Definitely not the worst gift ever. I love socks! Like, I really do. And these ones are nice and soft.
More? Yes more.
With the help of my model, who quickly claimed this one as her own:
Very cute, going over well with the older kid so far!
A brain game to pass the time is always a good choice:
And it is monstrously difficult it seems. I’ll be stuck trying to get it right in between diaper changes.
Oh wait for it. There is most definitely more. Good god is there more.
WHAAAAAAAT ISSSSS HAPPPPENNINGGGG?
Okay okay
Too many games. That’s like 2000 hours of gameplay right there, assuming I don’t fall too far into the abyss of Minecraft. My daughter might though as she claimed that one too already. Wow. Thank you so much!
I have a feeling I know who the culprit is based on return address name but I can’t be sure, so Santa, please reveal yourself so I can slather you with praise.
It’s all very awesome and classy! Great job Santa!
Minding my own business today, and suddenly my dogs are barking and barking and then there is a doorbell. By the time I get to open the door, only a brown box remains at my doorstep. Inside there are multiple wrapped items!
And a message on one:
Well, I’m always one to follow directions, so here we go!
Definitely not the worst gift ever. I love socks! Like, I really do. And these ones are nice and soft.
More? Yes more.
With the help of my model, who quickly claimed this one as her own:
Very cute, going over well with the older kid so far!
A brain game to pass the time is always a good choice:
And it is monstrously difficult it seems. I’ll be stuck trying to get it right in between diaper changes.
Oh wait for it. There is most definitely more. Good god is there more.
WHAAAAAAAT ISSSSS HAPPPPENNINGGGG?
Okay okay
Too many games. That’s like 2000 hours of gameplay right there, assuming I don’t fall too far into the abyss of Minecraft. My daughter might though as she claimed that one too already. Wow. Thank you so much!
I have a feeling I know who the culprit is based on return address name but I can’t be sure, so Santa, please reveal yourself so I can slather you with praise.
It’s all very awesome and classy! Great job Santa!
Holy shit!
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SECOND STRIKE!
So part two has made it! I know exactly what this is, and you must have known how competitive Fraucron is because this will be right up her alley
I'll try and talk her into opening the both of them so we can have a few games before she goes home (and also, so I can post pics).
Thanks again @Ilpala for a very classy combo of presents!
the other day i was leaving for work and noticed a package that had been by the door presumably for a couple days but i missed it because i thought it was all stuff for my roommates
but it wasn't it was for me and it was from Knitdan
Knitdan got me a knitcap and some of those classic books that I've never read and also some cool coasters and tissue paper for the cat oh and also a magnet for the flag of Cascadia long live Cascadia
this is good and reading books helps me feel smart, thanks knitdan
Arch,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_goGR39m2k
Edit:. Or the USPS site was wrong and it won't get shipped today because it hasn't changed since 8 am! Woo!
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Estimated delivery is tomorrow by 8 pm.
Gift get!
The highly classy @Elldren has gifted me with mighty spirits, which I intend to enjoy liberally and in good company. Thank you!
The rest of the volley of gifts (I think) has arrived!
First up, some dice, life total counters, and deckboxes for Magic: The Gathering!
Next, some wonderful cookbooks, along with a print copy of Kill Six Billion Demons!
And last but not least: Alesha, who Smiles At Death, a Temple of the False Gods, some various lands, a wonderful single or multiplayer dungeon crawling game, and a beautiful modern portrait of Jesus Christ!
Everything together, including the cards from before:
Big version:
Thanks @Atomika ! The gifts were wonderful!
Merry Christmas, Milski!!!!!
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
Initial tomatos, onions, garlic, and beef:
After adding stock, more seasonings, and corn flour and reducing a bit:
It was almost done... but it needed one more thing.
NSF @spool32
A single red bean, to (spiritually) season it with purist tears.
Final product:
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
Finally got to opening the gifts - these will make things even more competitive in our house. Nothing quite tests relationships like Mario Tennis!
Check your image sizes, guys.
Choose Your Own Chat 1 Choose Your Own Chat 2 Choose Your Own Chat 3
Shit, thought it was resized, but phone posting caught me out.
My bad, sorry about that.
I'd love it if you took a look at my art and my PATREON!
Hmmm...a box.
What's inside?
This is a lot of bubble wrap what is below it?
Oooh look a card!
Well shall we look at the haul Madison?
First some paints! Yay! Including stuff I didn't have woo! More colors for the color god!
And look at this gorgeous scarf!
It is scotty approved it seems.
Also a chocolate and tea! YAY!
Thanks so much @jungleroomx this is awesome and totes classy. I am going to wear the scarf tonight to a dinner mystery party and show it off!
Pic got photobombed by lil Junipurr, obscuring a part of it...
A Blue Frame Astray Gundam! I never watched Seed, but always loved the Astray designs. This dude comes with a fuckoff huge knife weapon!
And (obscured) a GameCube controller for Smash! Lady Raven and I been playing it a bunch already, this gonna make Smashing more comfortable, thaaaank you so much @Cristoval
For my own part, Gifts Away, but they're gonna be split up and delivered all over the place, sorry Santee. Yer card will be the last thing to arrive. ;D
There's another piece in the mail for you, which should be hitting next week
The tag says that it's only the first, but possibly the tastiest... and this is a definite truth. Check it out!
This is one of those cookbooks that your aunt Bessie contributed to back in the 50s and it is by turns amazing and terrifying. Tons of great obscure cajun stuff to try in it, tons of stuff that reads like a technical challenge - "first, make a roux". Some stuff that sounds like Bessie was clearly phoning it in... there's a recipe in here for "A La Mode", and it is literally:
Ingredients: brownies, vanilla icecream, whipped cream
Directions: cut up the brownies and layer them in a glass with the icecream. Put whipped cream on top and eat.
Next to that is an extensive & complex recipe for a crazy good sounding strawberry cake I've never even heard of!
I flipped to the etouffee recipe (of course there is one) and no fucking okra so I know this thing is legit.
Look at this recipe for Rum pie. No, not rum raisin... just fkin Rum.
Yes.
Thank you!! Can't wait to see what else arrives!
@3lwap0 thank you so much!
Now I have an entire library of produce to plant when I get the land for my compound next year, plus wildflowers to attract bees, and also add taste to my mead.
And when I need some protein to go with the veggies I'll just break out that awesome fly fishing rig and go catch a delicious bass, or trout, or bream, or really anything that is willing to be caught.
Thanks again! This was perfect.
Note to my Santee: Your gift(s) will be going out this Saturday but you'll have them by the end of next week.
-Indiana Solo, runner of blades
I'm only skeptical of this being from my Santa because I think I've only mentioned RDJ a total of one times on these boards, in spite of being a huge fan! (Fun fact, I was listening to Lie, Cheat, Steal while opening the package??) So either that is some next-level stalking, or @Tav just decided to spread the gift of RTJ this holiday season. (Always give the gift of RTJ all seasons). Thanks a bunch!! Love it! It's a Christmas Fucking Miracle! (KoRn joke)
👉👊
But I found my way back here because my Facebook page popped up a photo from last year. After tracking down where it came from, I ended up here. One of the many gifts my 2017 secret santa @Atomika sent me was a Star Wars robe that my daughter wears all the time. Here is the 1 year before and after shots:
Before:
After:
Such a great fit! We make her wear when she wants to play in the attached sun room, since it gets pretty cold in there at night. Once she outgrows it, it'll move on to our newest little one. His name is Luke, so the gift is even more fitting.
Thanks again @Atomika and I'll try to remember to join you all in 2019!
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And a message on one:
Well, I’m always one to follow directions, so here we go!
Definitely not the worst gift ever. I love socks! Like, I really do. And these ones are nice and soft.
More? Yes more.
Very cute, going over well with the older kid so far!
A brain game to pass the time is always a good choice:
And it is monstrously difficult it seems. I’ll be stuck trying to get it right in between diaper changes.
Oh wait for it. There is most definitely more. Good god is there more.
Okay okay
Too many games. That’s like 2000 hours of gameplay right there, assuming I don’t fall too far into the abyss of Minecraft. My daughter might though as she claimed that one too already. Wow. Thank you so much!
I have a feeling I know who the culprit is based on return address name but I can’t be sure, so Santa, please reveal yourself so I can slather you with praise.
It’s all very awesome and classy! Great job Santa!
Is this what it feels like when doves cry??
Holy shit!
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