I was very surprised when I arrived home to find a weird looking plastic bag on my porch. It's been very rainy here today so the maillady left my box in a bag. I was overwhelmed when I opened the box to find a tea set from KetchupQueen and the KetchupPrincess! I am very touched that the Princess picked it out herself. It is beautiful and I know my little girl will enjoy it with me. Please be sure to tell the KetchupPrincess we will have a tea party soon in her honor! Thank you very much! DawnMaria
<Edited thread title --PJ>
[ December 02, 2006, 03:15 PM: Message edited by: Papa Janitor ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Awesome!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yay! I'm glad it got there! Emma says, "You wellome!" Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(Will this be the official "I got my gift" thread? Should we keep it up?)
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
It can, that's easy enough.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Making this the official thread seems like a natural to me.
Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
I got my hatrack gift from ketchupqueen today! She gave me a tour of L.A., complete with gifts from her favorite spots in the city and a letter explaining them. You're right - it did bring me some sunshine on a terribly cold day. Thank you!! Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Wait... how were both your gifts from ketchupqueen?
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
I think one was from ketchupqueen and one was from the princess?
Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
I think dawn's was from KetchupPrincess, technically.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ah! I see. Thanks. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yup, and she picked it all out herself, I just wrote the letter.
Jeni, I'm so glad you liked it! I feel awful that one piece dropped out of the package, it is following shortly.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and Jeni, you have to tell me what's in the grab bag! I'm dying to know.
(I realize that next time I'm at Olvera Street I could spring for one of my own. But what would be the fun in that? )
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
I suppose this means I should get mine sent out. I bought my gift before Thanksgiving...
Jesse
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I got my gifts! Euripides got me:
2 postcards bearing interesting photos by Ken Duncan, who Euripides describes as "one of my favorite photographers....[whose]evocative panoramas are almost national icons"
1 CD by an Australian inde/rock band (who I'd never heard of, but whose work I can't wait to get to know), Youth Group. The album is Casino Twilight Dogs. I'm listening to it as I type this.
and
Peter Carey's novel Oscar and Lucinda, which I'm vaguely aware of having heard of, but which I've never read. Euripides says that it's arguably the most famous work of one of Australia's finest authors, so I'm pretty excited to read it.
Thanks Euripides! Consider your patriotic duty well on its way to being discharged. I love the photos, am liking the CD quite a bit (and I almost never like music a whole lot the first time I listen to it, so this is a very positive thing), and am looking forward to the book.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
I got my package from Ketch Prince Consort in the mail today.
He sent me a hand painted fan, a little satin bag, a scroll with a humorous map of LA on it and an incredible folding hat.
The hat is a really funky folding sun hat which is definitely coming to Hawaii with me. I'm very fair skinned so a good sun hat is essential and its so hard to find one that is easy to pack.
Thanks Jeff!
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Here is a picture of a sun hat like the one KPC sent me.
And I would just like to extend an additional thanks to Euripides for refraining from mailing me a pony.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
But, but but, I wanted an Australian pony, they're so pretty. And my parents were even willing to borrow the neighbor's trailer for a ride to dayton!!!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
Yay! Noemon is on his way to being Aussiefied!
I thought about sending you a documentary on thoroughbred horse racing, but I decided that was a bit cruel.
[ December 04, 2006, 08:45 PM: Message edited by: Euripides ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Actually I would have thought that it was hilarious. But I suspect that I like what you actually got me better than I'd have liked that.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
By the way, the card was really clever (it was a mocked up post from Euripides dated December 25th, 2006, for those of you who are neither me nor Euripides). Did you photoshop that or what?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Phar Lap, such a sad sad story.
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
Yep. I started a new topic, previewed it, took a screen shot and photoshopped the date etc.
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
For those who are unaware as to what breyerchic is on about, Phar Lap was a famous race horse.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Most of them have figured out my horse rambles and just let me keep going.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Wow, Euripedes, what a great (untacky) Australian present!
(And I'm glad you didn't get him True History of the Kelly Gang for the Carey novel!)
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
Thanks imogen. I've never read the True History myself, but I'm yet to meet someone who has and enjoyed it!
[ December 05, 2006, 04:42 AM: Message edited by: Euripides ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
No one got their gifts today?
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Nope - mine's finally in the mail, after dumb work-related delays (since when was it legal for work to get in the way of hatrack??!!) !! : ) *really, really hopes they like it!!!*
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
My parents told me that my package arrived today, but I won't be able to open it until Monday or Tuesday when I get home. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh well, you won't need it till then.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Chris and I sent ours out yesterday. Someone should get theirs tomorrow, and someone else on Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Btw, whoever my gifter is, if you sent it to my house, I won't get for another week and a half or so... so don't panic if I don't post! I'm still at school.
To my giftee (though of course, you have no idea who you are yet): Hopefully my gift is going out today. I finally compiled all the pieces that are going in it, and I don't have choir today, so I'm going to try and make a run to the post office before my diction class!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
While posts in this thread (and the others) are great, because of the way gmail works, and the way I'm sending messages after mailing date, it would be much better if you emailed saying when you send your gift.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Well, I haven't actually sent it yet. Don't get ahead of me here. Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Sweet!!! Came home to a box outside my door... My heart lept!!! Got inside - barely put down the laptop bag - grabbed the scissors... AND OPENED MY HATRACK GIFT!!
KarlEd hooked me up with a KILLER new journal for poetry... It's really, really awesome. It's got an old school look to it - the cover's got a design where the material looks sort of like the inside of a mussel's shell + the back is a smaller version that also mirrors itself... It has a bookmark build in AND has a pocket in the back to shove in 'extras' (which i'm constantly doing with journals). NICE JOB KarlEd!!
I am also now the proud owner of a bag of chocolate covered potato chips from the Utz factory... Wonder how long they're going to last... : )
Thanks again!!
edit: oh! i also got some fantastic pages from the dining & entertainment section of the hanover area merchandiser... ; )
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I love Utz, though I'm not sure if the flavor I love is available in PA (the crab chip).
The journal sounds gorgeous.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:edit: oh! i also got some fantastic pages from the dining & entertainment section of the hanover area merchandiser... ; )
LOL! Yeah, I spared no expense on the packaging.
Let me know what you think of the Chocolate Covered Potato Chips. Almost everyone I've given them to has gone "YUCK!" when they hear about them, and then somewhere between "Oh, not half bad," and "WOW! Those are GREAT!" after tasting them. I can say, for myself, that they are definitely a unique flavor experience.
Glad you liked the journal. I had a few to choose from, but that one looked the nicest and seemed best for poetry. You'll have to post in the Original Poetry thread after you write in your journal.
breyerchic, yes, the crab chips are available in PA, and they're one of my favorites too.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
chocolate covered potato chips? Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Well, chocolate covered pretzels are pretty tasty...
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
quote:You'll have to post in the Original Poetry thread after you write in your journal.
Don't you mean the Orginal Potry thread? Posted by Kelly (Member # 9576) on :
Chocolate covered potato chips?
That actually does sound kinda tasty...in a strange, exotic way Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
Salt + Chocolate is good. Remember, salt is a flavor enhancer.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I love potato chips dipped in chocolate pudding (or crumbled on top.) So I think I would like chocolate covered potato chips.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: I love potato chips dipped in chocolate pudding (or crumbled on top.) So I think I would like chocolate covered potato chips.
PLUS KETCHUP!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I got my present, and it is really special, too! At least I'm pretty sure I got my Hatrack present. Whoever sent it forgot to include a card, or their name or anything, the big dope!
But, if you sent me a mother and child sculpture, thank you so much! It is very nice, and will have a place of honor on my mantelpiece.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
I'm in the same boat at Tante. I received my gift today, but without any indication of who sent it. It is the graphic novel Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki (whom I adore), which looks freaking awesome.
Thank you, oh mysterious Hatracker. This is how I shall decompress inbetween my finals.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
White Whale, I'll email you.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Yikes! There's a White Whale in my boat!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
quote:Originally posted by The White Whale: I'm in the same boat at Tante. I received my gift today, but without any indication of who sent it. It is the graphic novel Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki (whom I adore), which looks freaking awesome.
Thank you, oh mysterious Hatracker. This is how I shall decompress inbetween my finals.
So sorry, dude! I intended on sending you a card, but last week was deficit week. Sorry about that.I hope you like it and that it's not too beat up. I had to get it sent directly so it wouldn't be late. It's one of my favourite things ever, so I hope you like it! I told the person to put a note in it too, but they did not.
Also I used to go to school in Canton
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
Synesthesia, that is an awesome gift!
I treasure my graphic novel version of Mononoke-hime.
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
Tante, I emailed you I asked breyer to let me know when you got your present, because i ordered it offline and there was no option for including a card!
I'm so glad you like it!
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Synesthesia, thank you. I love most of the Miyazaki movies, and have never read his graphic novels. Now remember when I said how it's going to help me decompress inbetween my finals? Well I'm already on page 222 out of 260! I've done a lot of decompressing during the past day and a half. I don't think it'll even make it to my first final. Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Yay! i'm glad you like it. There are 3 more in the series though, it's one of the best ever. I am glad you like Miyazaki
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Thanks, Leonide! I thought it was from you. It is really very lovely and special, and, after spending a day on the dining room table for the family to admire while they ate, it is now perched on the mantelpiece in the parlor, for all to admire.
And the mother portrayed in the sculpture has on a long flowing dress -- just like I wear!
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Synesthesia, this gift has turned into a curse! There are more in the series?! I don't get to know what happens to Nausicaä or the Ohmu until later! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
<--- Not the right expression.
There is no proper Graemlin to match what I am feeling right now. Think of Kirk screaming "Khaaaaaan!"
But really, thanks Synesthesia. It was great.
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
I just got home from work, and sitting outside my door was a box containing...absolutely gorgeous handspun yarn!! AND a set of very pretty stitch markers!!
Thank you, Stray, I very much appreciate both.
The vast majority of what I knit are gifts for other people, but I think I'll have to make something for myself out of your yarn. (I'm still halfway tempted to keep AJ's yarn for myself, too, even though I chose it specifically for my mom. )
Thanks again!
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
Awesome, I'm glad you like it! I think there's enough yardage there to get at least a hat and scarf set easily. Enjoy!
Posted by Oobie Binoobie (Member # 8059) on :
Got mine! Raia sent a delightful package of Israeli chocolates along with recipes for babaghanoush and hummus, and a jar of Tehina, which I've since learned is the "middle eastern ketchup" :-)
Thanks very very much! My two year old adores the chocolate logs!!! And I get to try babaghanoush as soon as I can find some decent eggplants.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yay!
I'm so glad it arrived, and that you like it! I was conferring with a lot of people before I finally decided it was a good idea to gamble, and hope that you like to cook...
Let me know how those work out for you!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Btw, was the t-shirt in the package too? There was a t-shirt that I meant to send you, but you didn't mention it, so I don't know if I forgot to include it... if so, I have to frantically search around my room, and mail it separately! Posted by Oobie Binoobie (Member # 8059) on :
The T-Shirt was there! Sorry, I haven't mislaid it or anything.
Sadly, though, even though I gave my size and everything, it doesn't fit me...apparently the Israeli "XXL" is not the same as the Wal-Mart XXL... However, I have five children and a wife, so we will not fail to put it to use.
And, as a matter of fact, if it's cuisine from any region of Asia or Africa at all, it fascinates me. So, yeah, I love it!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Aww, I'm sorry to hear that the t-shirt doesn't fit!
But I'm glad it made it. Yay!
Posted by Oobie Binoobie (Member # 8059) on :
I just let my daughter try it on, and she likes it. So yay all around!
Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :
Yeah, I definitely want to participate in this if and when it happens next year.
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
I got my gift today!
I drove up to my house after work and i saw the package and was so excited because i knew what it was right away!
My secret giftee was Niki! (Valentine014) and my package was just lovely. I was so tickled by everything she gave me -- fairy stickers, a notepad, and some stationary ( i do love the faerie folk) and the box was filled with little stars/moon/sun glittery-bobs and i don't know if she knew that, but i adore sun/moon things as well. And she also sent a fun book which is one i've been meaning to buy for awhile, coincidentally. It's called "All About Me" and you fill them out with all this information about your life -- it's one of those scenarios where i've seen the book for years in Barnes and Noble and the like, but just never got around to actually BUYING the darn thing. Now i have it!
Niki, thank you so much. I will be sure to put all of them to good use, and it made me really happy to see how much effort you put into even just wrapping and packaging the gift! Thank you so much Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I got my gift from Katharina today! She sent a box of handmade chocolate Christmas lollipops. Of course I could not post without a taste test and-yummy! I suspect there are three kids who will be very solicitous, too. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
I'm so glad you liked everything! I did know you liked those things (I did some independent research). I'm just so pleased I did well!
My gifter did awesome as well! Kama got me a wooden dragon keychain from Brussels and the cutest reindeer fingerpuppet. Thank you so much!
Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
I had mine mailed today! My giftee can expect arrival by week's end.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I got it today! Thank you, Phil! Did you have some inside information on this one? The selection was PERFECT. *grin*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
What, you're not telling what it is?
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kama: chocolate covered potato chips?
I LOVE chocolate covered potato chips.
Ohhhhh, I am an addict, and I haven't had a fix in years....
Grrrr.
-pH
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I got my gift today. Romanylass sent me a Han Solo action figure and some homemade chocolate truffles. MMMMMMMMMMM. Thank you. Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
My present came in today! Derrell sent me Magic Street and Anansei Boys by Neil Gaiman. Perfect timing and great selections; I've needed something new to read and these two were on my list. Thanks! Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
You're welcome. I hoped you didn't already have either of them.
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
I got my gift today!
Shan gave me...
...in response to my comment about wanting to be more up to date with US politics, a wide variety of periodicals of varying political affiliation,
a strangely appropriate wall calendar of featuring political posters (including one of my favourites, Rosie the Riveter), the cover of which informs me that I am "on Aboriginal Land",
and 3 pewter figurines of soldiers to add to my now-not-so-secret collection.
Thanks Shan!!
Edit: sp
[ December 12, 2006, 02:55 AM: Message edited by: Euripides ]
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
pH - Come up to NC this weekend... we're having a little tasting party... : )
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Every time I see Shan's name with an exclamation point after it, I think people are talking to me... *sigh*
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
When I was in chemistry class and the professor was talking about "esters", I always looked up.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Just so everyone knows, this is breyerchic04, I just thought it'd be easiest if some of the posts were with an SN that makes you think of the holidays, and I have the hatrack email in there so you don't have to think which one to email.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Romany, I'm glad you liked them. They were very fun to make. Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I hope you enjoy them, Derrell.
Posted by Squish (Member # 9191) on :
The kind UPS man just handed me a white box at my door... AND GOOD GOD! Those chocolate covered chips that everyone's been talking about?! First thing I see in my box. I haven't even looked at the rest yet and I'm this excited. Thank you so much, Chris (Phoenix)! AND a Williams-Sonoma Dessert book. My roommates (Juxtapose & Infrared...oh and Eros/Demonstrocities) will love you for this gift , I'm sure.
Thanks again! You made my day!
Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
So, Derrell, your gift kept me up into the wee hours of the morning, but I finished Anansi Boys. I'm already hooked into Magic Street. Alas for my circadian rhythm.
Thanks again.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
I did not get mine yet
and those are good books.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
It's ok, it doesn't have to come until Christmas. It just should be mailed by now.
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
quote:I got it today! Thank you, Phil! Did you have some inside information on this one? The selection was PERFECT. *grin*
Glad you like it Tom.
I did have some inside info. My first thought was to get you Origin of PCs, from OOTS. Then I was thinking that if you had that, I'd get you the Hedge Knight graphic novel.
I suspected you may have one or both of the potential items, and when Christie confimed my suspicions, she gave me a few ideas .
Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :
I hope ya'll are all happy now! I had to go to the Utz site and order some of these choc covered chips for myself and it's all ya'll's fault! Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
Dawn Maria, I got your package today. Thank you so much!!!!
All, Dawn Maria sent me an absolutley beautiful necklace, bracelet and matching earrings that she made, green, black, white and silver. Just stunning. A great fit for me. I have very little jewelery because splurging on myself is never an option. My daughter made me put them on right away, so I'm strutting around like a queen.
Thank you thank you thank you. After the day I had, this made me feel really really great.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
quote:Originally posted by Euripides: I got my gift today!
Glad you like it, Euripedes! Glad it got there in a timely fashion! Enjoy the reading . . . it's definitely slanted in local fashion for politics. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I got my gift the other day, but due to a broken computer, haven't had an oppurtunity to post.
JT was my secret Santa. He actually got me something rather usefull. Currently I have a cubicle job. He got me a Firefly tree ornament, which doubles as a thing you can put on a metal pin for display. So going in my cubicle. LOVE it.
And in addition, he sent me a Sampler CD of him singing, which, soon as I have a moment, I shall listen to (dead computer and no cd playing in car. Go figure.)
JT, thanks so much. Very cool gifts all around.
Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :
DaisyMae, I am so glad you like it! I love to make jewelry and don't usually have trouble putting pieces together but when I knew I was making it for someone else I got nervous about the color choices and design and everything. I hope you enjoy it! Dawnmaria
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Nathan and I sent out our gifts yesterday. Our giftees should both be getting them by Tuesday (so say the UPS dudes).
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Glad you liked it, Nate. It was cool enough that, when I opened it, I briefly considered not sending it on to you.
"Hmm, he might not like this. Maybe some store bought peanut brittle would be better. . .NO! Do the right thing, brain!"
Since my cubicle is already decorated with cool and nerdly things, I think I did the right thing. Barely.
Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
No worries, Dawn Maria, I couldn't have chosen better for myself. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
JT, you should've seen the look on his face. He was absolutely thrilled with it and immediately put it on display. He even considered us getting some sort of christmas tree to hang it on (all by itself).
Nathan's got a fantastic reactions to presents. It's awesome.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bounces with excitement*
*tries to guess who her Hatrack Gifter is*
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
KQ, did you get your present, I haven't recieved info if yours has been mailed, or if the sender got theirs.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I want a CD of JT singing too!! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I did not.
That's why I'm trying to guess who my gifter is. 'Cause I have no clue whatsoever.
All part of the fun!
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Yup. Ok. I've just not heard from them and I'd like to know a few things.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
What's killing me is that I know mine has been delivered... What if they hate it and just don't want to make me feel bad?!?!!
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I should probably say that even if mine arrives today, I won't be able to open it. I wasn't sure where I was going to be, and anyway my apartment can't receive packages, so I asked it to be mailed home. I'll be there next on the 20th or so, so if you are my person and haven't heard my reply, it's just because I haven't been able to open it yet!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Mine arrived at my home either today or yesterday. I, however, have not yet arrived at my home. So I still don't know who sent it or what is in it. Please don't tell me, either. I'm looking forward to the surprise. I just don't want my person to think it got lost or anything.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I recieved mine yesterday! I love the fluffy silver scarf.
I also got a surprise present from Kat that I love.
Ni!
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
<continues watching thread>
<hopes his gift doesn't suck>
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Don't think your gifts suck, just remember teh person you sent it to might not be online as much as you are. But they do have to post here, or I'll freak out at them. And really tommorow is when the freakouts start (I just took my last final).
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by cmc: What's killing me is that I know mine has been delivered... What if they hate it and just don't want to make me feel bad?!?!!
I remember feeling the same way last year, cmc. But when Frisco finally responded he included picutres and everything, and seemed to be enjoying the gifts in them. I'm sure that your person will like what you got them.
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
I guess I too should say that I'm not at home, where my gift was probably sent to. I wasn't told it was there yet, so I'll just have to wait and be surprised after the 20th!
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon:
quote:Originally posted by cmc: What's killing me is that I know mine has been delivered... What if they hate it and just don't want to make me feel bad?!?!!
I remember feeling the same way last year, cmc. But when Frisco finally responded he included picutres and everything, and seemed to be enjoying the gifts in them. I'm sure that your person will like what you got them.
Those were some pretty epic pictures.
I remember not quite believing what I was seeing!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
glad you liked the dragon Val
I got mine from Imogen!!!! She sent me Australian goodies: chocolate covered coffee beans, herb salt, and a bar made with dried fruit, cocoa and other things that smells of Christmas (really it does!). I had to try everything immediately, including the salt!
Thanks Imogen!!!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Squish: The kind UPS man just handed me a white box at my door... AND GOOD GOD! Those chocolate covered chips that everyone's been talking about?! First thing I see in my box. I haven't even looked at the rest yet and I'm this excited. Thank you so much, Chris (Phoenix)! AND a Williams-Sonoma Dessert book. My roommates (Juxtapose & Infrared...oh and Eros/Demonstrocities) will love you for this gift , I'm sure.
Thanks again! You made my day!
Yay! Glad u like your gift Hope u bake lots of stuff! Now u can bake me something chocolate Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
I got mine! Thank you erosomniac!
Sorry I made it hard for you by not listing interests, but I like surprises... And you were definitely right who wouldn't want this spiffy magnetic thing? The only problem is that now everyone on my hall is going to spend all their "should be studying" time in my room playing with it. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I'm glad it got there, Kama.
The salt is pretty cool, because it's got Australian native herbs and stuff in it. As does the panforte, I think.
The chocolate covered coffee beans - well, not so Australian, but so yummy.
(Oh, and I'm sorry it wasn't all wrapped and pretty - I was in a rush, and forgot to take stickytape and scissors to the stores (I had to pick up one last item and then send it). I did have wrapping paper, and I tried creative folding with no cutting or sticking, but it failed miserably. So I just sent them.)
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I got my present today! Silly me, I forgot that I needed to check my mailbox regularly, so it's possible that it's been sitting there for a few days.
I am the very happy recipient of a beautiful crocheted scarf. The black and white will go perfectly with my new black coat!
Also, I squealed with joy when I saw a Serenity comic book! I've always wanted to try one. (It is a comic, right? I don't know, I don't know the difference between comics and graphic novels and I would hate to make a faux pas)
Thank you Kara (blacwolve)! This was perfect Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I'm so glad you liked it.
I think graphic novels are compilations of comic books. So I use them interchangeably. I had to ask a ton of people's advice on what to get you. I'm glad it was what you wanted. Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
I should also mention that I won't be in Ontario until this weekend, so if anyone is wondering why I haven't posted yet, that's why.
Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
I got my package today! I loved it. It was from Carrie.
I always need a bookmark since I'm always being interrupted! And I think the chili peppers are cool. Do they keep the evil away, or maybe rats like in Enchantment?
The snowflake for a note was a very nice touch.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
And you do not know how much self-control it took me not to shake it. I signed for it and felt how light it was, and I wanted to shake it so much to see if it slid around or rattled! I was tempted all day (at least the parts I was awake.) But I didn't.
Posted by Squish (Member # 9191) on :
quote:Originally posted by KarlEd: Yay! Glad u like your gift Hope u bake lots of stuff! Now u can bake me something chocolate
If you're ever in Seattle, I'll do just that. =)
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dark as night: I guess I too should say that I'm not at home, where my gift was probably sent to. I wasn't told it was there yet, so I'll just have to wait and be surprised after the 20th!
I'm in the same boat. I'll be home this weekend.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
quote:I suspected you may have one or both of the potential items...
This, by the way, is why people often consider me enormously hard to shop for, even though my interests are pretty clear-cut and obvious; I have enough disposable income that when I want something small and silly, I buy it. This means that when traditional gift-giving times roll around, I already OWN all the small, silly things someone might think to give me, leaving them often only small, silly things I didn't think to buy and/or huge, expensive things they can't afford to give me any more than I could afford to buy myself.
I actually suspect that this is why so many Dads get ties, too. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
For Christmas I'm giving my dad a tie. That's what he said he wanted!
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hank:
quote:Originally posted by Dark as night: I guess I too should say that I'm not at home, where my gift was probably sent to. I wasn't told it was there yet, so I'll just have to wait and be surprised after the 20th!
I'm in the same boat. I'll be home this weekend.
I'm in the opposite boat - I'm leaving tomorrow for Tijuana to build an elementary school and 2 houses. I won't get back home until next Thursday. Posted by tmservo (Member # 8552) on :
I received mine today. I am stunned at how beautiful it is.. literally. I mean, amazingly so.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
I just emailed everyone that I was not positive had mailed their gift going off of my list which is compiled by email.
The holiday beating stick should have begun, and you should be singing jinglebells twice a day, if you still don't mail your gift by December 24th, you will be talked to by the hatrack mafia.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
quote:Originally posted by KetchupPrinceConsort: I got my package today! I loved it. It was from Carrie.
I always need a bookmark since I'm always being interrupted! And I think the chili peppers are cool. Do they keep the evil away, or maybe rats like in Enchantment?
The snowflake for a note was a very nice touch.
Yay! I'm glad you like it! The peppers... well... they don't ward of evil, unless it's something Bruce Campbell's chasing. They're a very Southwest thing to have up in the kitchen, and they look cool. No, they look hot.
(And I love making snowflakes.)
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
My present arrived today - sent by Narnia.
She sent homemade toffee, a CD she burned which includes her mom and her students singing, and a learn-to-crochet kit. I haven't had a chance to listen to the CD yet because I'm at work. And - please understand that I think this is hilarious - I bought that same kit about a week ago! This means that I can let Cayla have the kit I bought (she already stole it from me) and keep this one for myself without worrying about "where's that darn size G crochet hook?"
I am so very pleased with my gifts. Thanks Narnia!
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Which crochet kit was it? I've been looking at one.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dragon: I got mine! Thank you erosomniac!
Sorry I made it hard for you by not listing interests, but I like surprises... And you were definitely right who wouldn't want this spiffy magnetic thing? The only problem is that now everyone on my hall is going to spend all their "should be studying" time in my room playing with it.
Whew, glad it was okay. ^_^ Happy holidays!
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
My office goons just delivered my secret santa gift from Boris! He took my "what I want" information to heart and sent me a book on feng shui to assist in my apartment-arranging.
Oddly appropriate, as I'm actually familiar with feng shui, but haven't had a reference book in several years since my friend borrowed my last one and then, uh, mysteriously vanished with it.
Thanks, Boris! ^_^
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Breyerchic, I can see your email message, but I can't read it or reply to it from work. In any case, sorry I forgot to email you. I did post in this thread when I sent my gift, though. I sent it Monday night, and sent it priority mail, so my recipient should be getting the package today.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Thanks Noemon, I'll check you off.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Xavier's gift is here and it's taking everything in me to not rip it open.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
I'm still biting my nails waiting for mine, though I suppose I deserve it for making my presentee wait until this morning for me to send mine off, I just couldn't decide what to get!
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Still no present Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valentine014: Xavier's gift is here and it's taking everything in me to not rip it open.
EXACTLY how I felt!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and Carrie, how do I hang the peppers? Do I put them on a hook or a nail or what? We're in an apartment with cheap construction so stuff tends to fall off and I don't want to invest too much time in hanging it as I'm still hoping to move in the next year... Maybe I need to invest in some of those "as seen on tv" "Hercules hooks."
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and is it just for decoration, or if I wanted stewed chili and chicken could I break a couple off and use 'em? Not that I don't like the decoration, but I'm also a chili fan. (You can tell I'm the kitchen person in the family, huh?)
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
CaySedai, I KNEW you would have bought that!! Drat. I'm glad you can enjoy two of them, not many people could. The CD went with my Christmas cards this year, so you got one too. And, I like the toffee best refrigerated, but you can eat it how you like. I'm glad everything got there safe.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I just got my gift! The Rabbit sent me three lovely skeins of yarn, one of which is raw silk that she dyed herself, and some fair-trade chocolate! Thank you so much, I can't wait to dive into all this stuff (I am sorely tempted to open the chocolate now and spoil my appetite for dinner, but I'll try to be good.)
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by Stray: I just got my gift! The Rabbit sent me three lovely skeins of yarn, one of which is raw silk that she dyed herself,
COOL! Does anyone know of a source for raw silk yarn that you can dye yourself? I'd like to try that.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I wish the mail system would hurry up with the package I sent. It should have been there by today at the latest. I really want to know if my person liked their gift. I'm hoping so, but I've been kind of second guessing myself ever since I bought it.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
festivus: It's in the car, but I bought mine at Hobby Lobby. It's got a booklet, which states that it has instructions for left-handed people (Cayla is a lefty), five or six regular-sized crochet hooks, an extra long crochet hook, two plastic needles, a knitting/crochet stitch gauge ... That's all from memory, so I think there are a couple more things but can't remember exactly what they are.
I looked at the Hobby Lobby site and it's possible that this kit is slightly different from the one that I bought. But it looks like it's got most of the same stuff. Anyway, I'll mark mine and Cayla can keep what she has. ;-)
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
I got my gift from Icarus today .
It is an assortment of candy from all over the world. There is some from China, Japan, France, Italy, England, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Norway.
They all look very yummy, and while the one made from Goat milk is perhaps a little scary, I am still looking forward to trying it .
Right when I opened it, I had a delightful chocolate covered wafer from France, and a little bite of milky chocolate from Italy. I'm thinking after dinner I will try something fruity. Perhaps the Juy-C grape candies from Japan.
I'd like to say that these candies will last me a while, but I'd be surprised if they lasted me much more than a week. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.
Thanks Joe!
PS: I am not Canadian, though I am from upstate NY, which has the same climate . I've never heard of Canadian Smarties, but look forward to trying them.
PPS: I don't dislike dark chocolate, and have been known to enjoy it in small quantities, so no worries. So if someone gave me, say, a big dark chocolate bunny, I'd still probably eat the ears.
[ December 14, 2006, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: Xavier ]
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
breyerchic, I sent CaySedai the Susan Bates "Teach yourself Crochet" kit. It has all the stuff she just described.
Posted by Rotar Mode (Member # 9898) on :
*Makes a mental note to get Xavier some dark chocolate bunnies*
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Ooo I want dark chocolate bunnies...
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Posted by Tate (Member # 9201) on :
Thank you Therese for the HARDY BOY BOOK ,I can't wait to read it. I collect them, that is one I don't have. I like the space age crstal growing kik thank you. I thought the petrifed hot dog story was funny.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
This is Tate's (Nathan's) mom, Therese -- thanks! What wonderful ideas -- they were perfect. And great timing! They had a gift exchange at school today and his gifter forgot to bring his present in. Nathan forgot his, too, but he had a mom that could sneak away from work and save the day. Unfortunately, the other child's mom could not do that. SO, it was wonderful to see the sparkle in Nathan's eyes when he saw his Hatrack gift had arrived!
Posted by beautifulgirl57 (Member # 9877) on :
You're welcome, Tate!! I'm glad you liked it!! Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I sent my gift, and it ought to have been received by the beginning of the week. It is just floating out there, lost in the ether, alone, unloved...
Poor gift!
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by maui babe:
quote:Originally posted by Stray: I just got my gift! The Rabbit sent me three lovely skeins of yarn, one of which is raw silk that she dyed herself,
COOL! Does anyone know of a source for raw silk yarn that you can dye yourself? I'd like to try that.
I bought it on e-bay.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by Stray: I just got my gift! The Rabbit sent me three lovely skeins of yarn, one of which is raw silk that she dyed herself, and some fair-trade chocolate! Thank you so much, I can't wait to dive into all this stuff (I am sorely tempted to open the chocolate now and spoil my appetite for dinner, but I'll try to be good.)
So glad you like what I sent! Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Tante, it arrived before your person was at the address they wanted it sent to, and now that they are, I'm not sure how much internet they have, I'll check with them in a bit (they likely aren't awake at the moment, I"m not sure why I am).
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I got my gift today too! (Yes, I am finally home!)
KELLY! Thank you so much! You scored so well! Your gift covers almost all the bases of Raia's crazy obsessions!
I don't know if you did research or not, but being a music major and total broadway geek, the CDs are perfect... she gave me a piano tribute to Enya, as well as the original broadway recording of the stage play The Lion King! Lovely!
ALSO, this one I'm even more impressed with (you MUST have researched)... I have a crazy fixation on pigs. So the piggy bank was a great choice! Especially since now I have one indigenous to your area... it even says so!
And the scarf is SO WARM AND FUZZY! And I love that shade of pink... I took it out of the box, and my mom was in the room, and her first reaction was "oh, how beautiful!" I have difficulty wearing scarves, sometimes, because they itch my neck, but I have had this one on since I opened the package half an hour ago, and all I feel is warm and cozy! So thank you, thank you!
Btw, my favorite part was opening the box and finding infinite University Bookstore bags in it... Somehow it seemed like foreshadowing that this would be an awesome gift, haha!
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Tante I just opened your gift today. I didn't get home until a couple of days ago, and then I kept forgetting to ask my parents where it was. Today I was determined to find it and I did.
She sent me two scarves in my favorite colors. One summer weight one in very fuzzy yarn and another very thick warm one. Which is absolutely perfect concidering I spend most of the year in southern Georgia and the winter in Indiana. Also included are three chocolate Christmas trees in white, milk, and dark chocolate from a local chocolate factory. Very, very tasty!
Thank you so much for everything! I will try to post some pictures, but I need to find my camera first.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
I was about to call you and see if you got it. But then I'd have to find my phone and stand on the deck at the right angle to make it work.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
KPC, I don't know if you'll be able to hang them up this way, but if you can get some sort of hook on either the wall or ceiling by your kitchen, that would achieve the appropriate effect. They should definitely be hung at or above eye level, so no putting them on a fridge hook either... Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Dragon! Thank you! Dragon gave me a beautiful book of myths from Roman history, and then a hand-drawn Christas card. I'm absolutely delighted! Thank you - this is very cool. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Oh, Allegra, I'm glad you received the present and that you like it! I crocheted the scarves myself, and I was thinking of you with every stitch. Enjoy!
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
I got my gift today from Coccinelle! She gave me a super yummy smelling candle, an orange chocolate bar, and a really cool book about interesting/weird things in Texas! I absolutely love all of it...thank you so much! Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
Breyerchic e-mailed me today and said I should call home to find out if my gift is there yet. It is, but, as per my request, my family didn't open it. Now I'm going to die of suspense.
Thanks a lot, breyerchic. :grumble:
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Thank you Hank, your gifter was getting nervous, as they have had bad experiences with FedEx. No grumbling.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I got my gift from Frisco today.
I got an "I heart NY t-shirt" (you're going to have to wait til my bf gets down here with his camera to see if I look HAWT in it), A gorgeous vase, and some bamboo to grow. I especially love the bamboo, because I've been in my sad about not having a garden phase, and now I have something new to grow.
Thank you so much!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
no dog? no gabriel? *disappointed*
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I came so close to asking blacwolve's mom the other night if the package made noise, and if so did it sound like a baby?
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
I got my present. Thanks for the bread Matt, it tastes great! Unfortunately the cd sent with it was snapped in half so I wasn't able to listen to it.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I am wondering, though, what do I do with the bamboo? I've tried looking online, and I can't find any instructions. My google-fu is pretty crappy, though.
Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
Bamboo goes in a small vase with stones at the bottom, the end buried an inch or two in the stones. Then cover the stones with water. It's very pretty in a clear glass vase; my boyfriend keeps some, green with blue, marble-looking stones at the bottom.
Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
*twitters feet excitedly waiting for her Hatrack gift*
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
maybe I typed my address wrong
*really likes presents*
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Synesthesia, I promise it's ok, you didn't type your address wrong, some people are busy and some are far away. There is nothing wrong unless you don't get your gift by christmas. You started worrying about it before gifts had to be mailed. I haven't gotten mine yet, neither have many people. Actually I have 25 people I still don't know if they have sent their gifts.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I am away from my house till Tuesday night.. so if my gift comes before then, I'll have to wait.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think either Emma's or my package came yesterday but wasn't delivered. Our stupid postal worker never puts anything but "Hamilton" on the slip so I don't know who it's really for. But we will get it today.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm thinking my postal worker did something even worse yesterday. He pulled half way into the driveway, saw neither of the cars were home, and left, without a slip, thinking he'd deliver it today. Grr, this is what I get for my dad making friends with everyone Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We have filed so many complaints against our post office, it's not funny. They do much worse things than that...
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
We don't get mail on Mondays, actually, our mail gets delivered to a specific neighbor with four kids on Mondays.
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
Bamboo's really easy, Kara. All it needs is water, I think. At least that's all I've seen it stored in. Maybe store owners are too cheap to buy dirt.
[ December 16, 2006, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: Frisco ]
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
quote:Originally posted by blacwolve: I am wondering, though, what do I do with the bamboo? I've tried looking online, and I can't find any instructions. My google-fu is pretty crappy, though.
They are supposed to be really easy. I got one recently and found this link to be very helpful with quick tips. Just make sure you use filtered water. I believe mine didn't thrive well because I used tap. Good luck.
According to usps.com my gift has made it one step closer to its destination. Yea!
*brimming with anticipation* Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
I got my gift today, from Social Chic. mmmmm yummy Blueberry Muffins to make. I'll let you know what they taste like later.
Thanks!
Posted by Kelly (Member # 9576) on :
You're welcome Raia. Glad you like them Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Frisco: Maybe store owners are too cheap to buy dirt.
Really? I hear it's dirt cheap.
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
I finally got home, and my gift was waiting for me. Thanks, pH! The box is really lovely. Now I just have to figure out which of my many treasures are worthy of it.
I also like the ornament a lot. I actually have a sentimental attachment to Hello Kitty stuff, because I was born in Japan, and have a lot of Hello kitty stuff from when I was young.
And I especially like the card. Where did you find it? It's definitly going on my wall when I get back to school!
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I'm so glad you like it! I got the card at Rite-aid. I like polar bears.
-pH
Posted by Ketchup Princess (Member # 7716) on :
It was mine! It was from Hank, who my mommy says has obviously dealt with toddlers before because there were a lot of things and each one was individually wrapped. I had sooo much fun tearing off all the paper!
I got a book with pretty pretty pictures of the Shenandoah Valley (is that what the song Mama sings to me is about?), and a Care Bears coloring book (I LOVE to color) and a toothbrush that looks like a crayon that I wanted to open RIGHT NOW but Mama said I have to wait until it's time for a new toothbrush and a "magic towel" washcloth Mama says I can have in my bath tonight-- she remembers loving those when she was my age, and a CD we listened to in the car that's a demo from one of Hank's friends. I liked it, I calmed right down listening to it, it was kind of folky with lots of guitar, which I love, and Mama says that most of the songs are good enough that if she happens to have it in the car next time she's at a party with Grandpa's music industry friends she might be tempted to pass it along to someone who has an in with a folk label, but I told Mama it's MINE and she can't give it away without asking me.
I love that all. Thank you!
Posted by Rotar Mode (Member # 9898) on :
*cuteness overload* *again*
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
Aww!! I'm so glad you liked it all! (And I'm glad it was all things your mama approved of).
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I got a box from Shan and Nathan today. I haven't opened it yet though, and it's driving the kids CRAZY! Perhaps tomorrow or the next day... Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
They say Wednesday will be the busiest delivery day of the year.
Posted by Libbie (Member # 9529) on :
I got mine!! From eisenoxyde. I got a super cute little stuffed burro with a stick of dynamite in his mouth. He's Blaster the Burro, mascot of Eisen's school. Very cool! Also included was a gorgeous book of photographs of Colorado.
Love it! thanks, Eisen!!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
All I can say is that if it's taking them at least a week to deliver priority mail, I'm glad I didn't send it by a slower route.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
I'm glad it arrived, Boon! I was getting scared that it went astray, 'cause we sent your box at the same time we sent Euripedes' gift to Australia. Hmmm . . . what does that say about postal service in the states . . . ? *grin*
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I got my gift today from Layla/Dark as Night!
On a Sunday!
I sat right down and opened it up. Yay! I'm not the patient kind.
The bits were all wrapped individually in ski magazine glossies - what a great idea! I opened the wooden spoon painted with a traditional Russian pattern first, followed by a pair of candles, which I left at home so I can't tell you the scents, but I know I like them. And then the candle holders - they are so pretty! They suit me perfectly.
Then I opened the sushi mat and seaweed. I've always avoided sushi in the past because I don't like fish. But now I will go to the Japanese grocery in the market and ask them about vegetarian sushi. Whole new vistas of culinary delight to explore! (And one I probably never would have on my own.)
The calendar of scenic places in America is lovely, with all sorts of cool photos. I am going to hang it on my wall above my desk, a spot which has been crying out for some decoration.
There was ginger green tea cushioning the candle holders. I am going to try a mug of it tonight. I adore green tea. I love ginger. There's nothing I can possibly see as less than amazing about combining them. (Holy awkward sentence, Batman!)
Layla also burned me a pair of her favourite Celtic music CDs. I have neither of them, amazing! I can't wait to put them on, especially the Christmas one.
Last but very definitely not least was a journal from India. Handmade by Tibetan children, with ricepaper and an assortment of pretty flowers embedded in each page. It is gorgeous. I have no idea what I am going to do with it, except save it for a special occasion.
Thank you so much, Layla! You should have seen the glee on my face when I saw the box, and as I unwrapped each gift. Thank you for a wonderful start to the season!
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I got my gift a day or two ago, but forgot to post....sorry!
White Wale was my Santa, and I got some really cool stuff. He bought some imported things from a little local shop near him, and they were imported from Africa. I got a really cool hand-painted box, and inside was a metal scorpion that was made from a tin can and hand-painted. He also took some wood chips from where he lived and mailed them so I would get a little taste of home.
I am a bad person, though....I didn't send my own gift until yesterday. Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Kwea, I'm glad it finally arrived. I sent it just about two weeks ago and started to worry that it got lost!
Hope you like 'em.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I do....it's great. I love the box too.
Posted by Squish (Member # 9191) on :
quote:posted by eisenoxyde: I got my present. Thanks for the bread Matt, it tastes great! Unfortunately the cd sent with it was snapped in half so I wasn't able to listen to it.
Glad the bread was good.
Sorry about the CD. I'd make you another and send it out, but due to some horrible timing and a crazy storm, my computer is fried and I'm leaving the state to visit my parents for Christmas and new years. If my hard drive is still intact I'll be able to send out a new copy in mid-january.
EDIT - This is Juxtapose, I borrowed my roommate's computer and forgot to log her out.
[ December 18, 2006, 03:21 AM: Message edited by: Squish ]
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shan:
I'm glad it arrived, Boon! I was getting scared that it went astray, 'cause we sent your box at the same time we sent Euripedes' gift to Australia. Hmmm . . . what does that say about postal service in the states . . . ? *grin*
o.O
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I got my gift from Eaquae Legit this weekend, but had no internet access. I got a very nice asian-style teapot and cups (one of which, unfortunately, succumbed to the vagaries of international mail brutality), and a little bag of lavender. The bag was very potent and the whole package smelled wonderful. There was a nice letter from EL that included a recipe for chicken cooked with the lavendar, which I am going to try over the holidays. I haven't had anything cooked with lavendar since my trip to France in 2002, so I'm eager to give this a try.
Thanks Eaquae!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I've been told that the other two packages I sent the same day (and same method) as my Hatrack gift have arrived, so that's good news.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Have all the packages been mailed yet?
*curious*
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: All I can say is that if it's taking them at least a week to deliver priority mail, I'm glad I didn't send it by a slower route.
Current USPS Priority Mail times is 7-10 business days for the continental U.S.
UPS' current ship times for Canada orders (from Seattle!) are even more horrifying: they posted 10 business days, but the parcel I shipped on the 3rd of this month is not scheduled to deliver until the 29TH. Thanks for ruining Christmas, punks.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Well - I'm just hoping my person hasn't had access to a computer OR is waiting for a specific day to open...
I leave Thursday until 1-4 + probably won't be on-line much because I'll be too busy gallivanting in Europe. Hopefully they like it!!! Although - even if they hate it, I'd still like to know...
: )
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
Ack! I'm so sorry, Karl! I tried to wrap them securely. I'm glad the pot and other cup made the trip safely, though.
Let me know if the chicken turns out well for you. Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Just an FYI - I'm travelling tomorrow for a couple weeks, so if/when my present makes it to my home, I won't be able to write about it. Posted by Soundstream (Member # 9869) on :
I got my gift last Friday, but couldn't post until now...sorry about that!
I just wanted to thank Astaril for the lovely homemade cards and White Christmas DVD (a classic film). She obviously went to a lot of work, and the photos are beautiful!
I also hope that my gift recipient will post soon, as he should have his gift by now. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Not all have been mailed yet but it's getting there, KQ.
Posted by Paul Goldner (Member # 1910) on :
I got my gifts! I didn't get my hands on it until yesterday, but the books look great and the money soap is awesome!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Who was your gifter, Paul?
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Eaquae Legit: Ack! I'm so sorry, Karl! I tried to wrap them securely. I'm glad the pot and other cup made the trip safely, though.
Let me know if the chicken turns out well for you.
Don't fret. I'm saving the shards of the broken cup. It's too far gone to glue, but I'm thinking of using the larger ones in a beading project.
I will let you know about the chicken. Thanks again!!
Posted by beautifulgirl57 (Member # 9877) on :
Larisse!! I got my package a few days ago but my mom forgot to tell me that it had arrived! Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts!
I got an iTunes giftcard (very useful!), a blue sketchbook, an interesting photograph, and a pretty ring that she made herself. She also made an awesome card that said "Have a Merry Hatrack Christmas" on it. It was so original and it made my whole day!
I'm glad I was in the gift exchange this year... it was fun putting together a gift for Tate, and I loved the package Larisse put together for me! Thanks again. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I got a package today but it wasn't my Hatrack gift... *sigh*
Okay, I admit it, I'm starting to be jealous because my husband and daughter got theirs and I didn't!
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
"Have all the packages been mailed yet?"
Sigh. No, I managed to completely forget until a) I got a polite reminder from the gift exchange elf and b) my own gift arrived. It came beautifully wrapped, though, so I put it under the tree for Christmas morning. I shipped my package out today (not KQ's, sorry).
Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
KQ, if it makes you feel any better, I'm starting to believe that my giftee disliked my gift so much they are refraining from posting so as not to hurt my feelings.
Posted by beautifulgirl57 (Member # 9877) on :
I'm sure that's not the case, DaisyMae. They probably just don't have access to a computer and/or time to post right now.
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
Yea! I'm so glad it got there in one piece, Allison. I really didn't want to spoil the surprise by filling out the customs declaration... Luckily the postal worker put it on the bottom of the box. I'm glad you liked everything. That tea is one of my favorites too!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Daisy Mae your gifter is very busy all of the time and I believe currently celebrating a holiday, I'm sure she loves it.
KQ, I was told your gift was absolutely perfect but I'm not sure if it has been sent yet.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
DaisyMae - don't feel bad... I'm in that boat, too. Oh Well... I think it's super cool and if they don't post - I'll just post what I sent anyway... : )
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
CMC, I've told you she recieved it and thought it was cute. Please people, it isn't Christmas yet, you don't need to panic. If you are concerned, email the hatrack festivus account.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
I got mine! Thank you very much Paul! I started reading it as soon as I got it. Have you been post-stalking me or something? Actually, I don't even think I posted here that I'm taking a Colonial America class this next semester. Uncanny. And religion is always a topic of historical interest. . Thank you very much.
Oh, and much thanks to breyer for organizing this and putting up with everybody . You are teh awesome. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Aren't I always teh awesome?
Posted by beautifulgirl57 (Member # 9877) on :
Yes. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
So, just as an FYI: I'll be out of town from the 21st-28th, so if you don't hear from me, please don't worry. I have a friend picking up mail and checking the house. I'll post when I'm back in town! Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Shan, thanks for letting us know. Though your sender isn't reading hatrack at the moment.
Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :
breyerchic04 knows all and sees all! So be good for goodness sake!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Yeah or I'll give you someone creepy.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I got mine a few days ago and totally forgot to post.
The CD has been imported to my iTunes, the Trek book was one I didn't have, and most importantly, I found the semi-secret message in the little one.
thanks tom!
And nathan completely mocked me about knowing who my secret santa was.
I retaliated by waiting to open the package until after dinner, when nathan declared that if I waited any longer, he would open it. Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
beautifulgirl57... I totally missed your post. I am so glad you liked your gifts. It was really fun putting everything together. I hope the ring fit. Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I received mine today, but I have difficulty figuring out what it's for. I like the shiny reflectors, though!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
AoD, I'm told that it's a hat for you to wear in Chicago.
A shiny hat.
Wrapped in shiny paper.
With shiny reflectors.
Because you like shiny things.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Thanks everyone for the advice on the bamboo. It is currently sitting happily on my dining room table and I've recieved several compliments on it in the past 3 days.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
quote:Originally posted by mackillian: AoD, I'm told that it's a hat for you to wear in Chicago.
A shiny hat.
Wrapped in shiny paper.
With shiny reflectors.
Because you like shiny things.
Does it keep the aliens out of her head?
-pH
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
quote:Originally posted by pH:
quote:Originally posted by mackillian: AoD, I'm told that it's a hat for you to wear in Chicago.
A shiny hat.
Wrapped in shiny paper.
With shiny reflectors.
Because you like shiny things.
Does it keep the aliens out of her head?
-pH
I hope it does!
*shiny stuff makes simple organisms like me happy*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
quote:Does it keep the aliens out of her head?
That part remains to be seen.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
Finally got it in the mail!
Thanks for the shirt and kind card Noemon! The fact its a long sleeve shirt is REALLY nice I have so few of those even though I love em, far too many short sleeve t-shirts!
Still sweating about my package having not found its destination yet!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by KarlEd:
quote:Originally posted by Squish: The kind UPS man just handed me a white box at my door... AND GOOD GOD! Those chocolate covered chips that everyone's been talking about?! First thing I see in my box. I haven't even looked at the rest yet and I'm this excited. Thank you so much, Chris (Phoenix)! AND a Williams-Sonoma Dessert book. My roommates (Juxtapose & Infrared...oh and Eros/Demonstrocities) will love you for this gift , I'm sure.
Thanks again! You made my day!
Yay! Glad u like your gift Hope u bake lots of stuff! Now u can bake me something chocolate
I just realized this was Chris. He forgot to log me out when he posted this. (Both of our desktops are on the fritz, so we're sharing the laptop)
So, Squish, your Secret Santa was Phoenix (aka Chris), and he's the one begging for something chocolate. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know Karl, I suspected that that was Chris. The post was much more in his style than in yours.
Blackblade, I'm glad to hear that it arrived. I hope you like it. While I like the design on it quite a bit, I realize that not everyone actually likes shirts with things on them.
Actually, while that design is one of my favorites of the artist's, it's not the one that I walked into the store intending to buy for you. I wanted to get you either this one or this one, but the artist hadn't printed either of those designs onto a dark colored shirts in that size (how is the size, by the way?).
Here is the design that was on the shirt, for anyone that's interested.
If you can't view the images but want to see the shirts, here is the artist's myspace page. The design I got him is the one labeled "birds tree", and the ones I had in mind for him initially were "birds, wire, post" and "birds on wire".
Posted by beautifulgirl57 (Member # 9877) on :
quote:Originally posted by larisse: beautifulgirl57... I totally missed your post. I am so glad you liked your gifts. It was really fun putting everything together. I hope the ring fit.
yes! it did!! thanks again. Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
Noemon, I -like- those shirts! Excellent choice .
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: You know Karl, I suspected that that was Chris. The post was much more in his style than in yours.
Blackblade, I'm glad to hear that it arrived. I hope you like it. While I like the design on it quite a bit, I realize that not everyone actually likes shirts with things on them.
Actually, while that design is one of my favorites of the artist's, it's not the one that I walked into the store intending to buy for you. I wanted to get you either this one or this one, but the artist hadn't printed either of those designs onto a dark colored shirts in that size (how is the size, by the way?).
Here is the design that was on the shirt, for anyone that's interested.
If you can't view the images but want to see the shirts, here is the artist's myspace page. The design I got him is the one labeled "birds tree", and the ones I had in mind for him initially were "birds, wire, post" and "birds on wire".
No I really like the design though I would have liked any of those designs You have nice handwriting Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Ladyday, aren't they cool? As a bonus, the guy who designs them is really nice as well (and has a dog who hangs out at the store who is even nicer), so I was able to support someone I like while getting the present.
BlackBlade, thanks! Glad you like the design!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Think my package has arrived, my brother mentioned I got stuff in the mail this week but he didn't give any details, I'll be in NJ by tomorrow night to see!
And, um, I *finally* sent my giftee my present today (Wed.) (um, I live out in the country and it was the first time I'd gotten into town in a few weeks to be able to get something to finish up the package, um, err, um), so it *should* be there Friday or Saturday... Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
Noemon:
quote:BlackBlade, thanks! Glad you like the design!
Wearing it to work today!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
noemon, these shirts are truly awesome!
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
My gift should get there today. I hope they like it!
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
I got mine today!!! From Ashley/sarcasticmuppet. The BYU vs. U of Oregon football game had just started on TV and somebody said, "there's a package for you". As my eyes left the screen and my hands excitedly opened the box, I discovered a bit of traditional BYU cheer! It couldn't have been more appropriate for the moment.
Ashley sent me a bag of cinnamon bears, a Y favorite, and a beautiful BYU mug. I absolutely LOVE it!!! There will be hot chocolate in it tonight! What a great present. I'm a lonely Ute in a line of Cougars at my house, so I anticipate much teasing and laughter when they see me drinking out of my BYU mug! Thank you Ashley!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
In NJ now... and yep, there's a package here, from maui babe!
It makes a kinda "thwap" sort of sound when I shake it....
... but I'm gonna be patient and wait until Xmas...
"thwap"... hmm...
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Don't thwap too hard!
I hope you like it.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Please tell me you subjected him to li hing.
Pretty please.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
"li hing"???
I'd google that, but this isn't my computer, so I'm afraid of what I'd find... Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Apparently it's one of those "love it or hate it" foods.
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Oooo... li hing. maui babe was my Hatrack gifter last year. She sent me some nummy dried mango slices with li hing sprinkled on them. They were gone within minutes.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*dances*
I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it!
A mail person (not our usual one) handed me a box with a very familiar address! I only know one person in that town, and sure enough my Hatrack Santa is Rayann (Boon)! (We've sent her things and visited her before, that's how I know her address.) I ripped it open as soon as I found some scissors (I am NOT a patient person!)
There is a very cozy shawl/wrap/thingy (I'm not sure the exact word, but it's warm and soft and wearable!) I put it on straight away because 52 degrees is too cold for me even with my flannel jammies and fleece Snuggle Sack on. And there was a "family gift" inside it, too, and I should have waited and put that under the tree or at least let Emma open it with me but I didn't because I'm bad. It's a book that has stories geared toward 3- to 5-year-olds that teach about God's love. It is so perfect! Now that Emma is almost three and Jeff is actually home more often I have been wanting to have more regular Family Home Evenings but was kind of at a loss as to how to start. But these stories will be wonderful for our FHE lessons! Thank you sooooo much! Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'm sooo glad it made it before Christmas. I 'bout killed my husband when he told me he hadn't sent it the week before like I asked him to.
I chose that wrap because it's a neutral color so will go with just about everything, and has no size, so you can wear it even while carrying a baby (in your arms or otherwise). It's also machine washable (cold water, drip dry).
And I just knew you'd love that book! I got a copy at a yard sale several years ago. I bought it without even opening it just because of the title and it was only $.10. It's since become one of our staples for quick bedtime stories. We love it, even though we skip a few stories (it's written by a LDS and has a few stories from the BOM in it). So when I spotted a copy online while I was searching for something else, it screamed "BUY ME FOR THE KETCHUPS!" So I did.
Love you dear. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wow, I didn't even notice it was an LDS book (although it did say "Heavenly Father" instead of "God", that's not uncommon.) Even perfecter!
And I am enjoying the wrap keeping my chestal area warm right now while I have my Snuggle Sack and jammies undone to nurse the baby. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by erosomniac: Please tell me you subjected him to li hing.
Pretty please.
I can't tell because he hasn't opened it yet... but of course I gave him some local flavor.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by larisse: Oooo... li hing. maui babe was my Hatrack gifter last year. She sent me some nummy dried mango slices with li hing sprinkled on them. They were gone within minutes.
Did you have a different user name last year? Because I remember sending to someone else. But I could just be getting senile.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Maui Babe, you are listed for Larisse last year.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Yay!! I got my present from breyerchic herself! It's a lovely wool purse with the most adorable strap. It's all fuzzy and the prettiest shade of blue. I completely love it!!
I also got a CD of some music performed by Sarah and her compadres (is it your senior year in high school? I don't have it with me at the moment.) I can't wait to hear it, I LOVE to hear what other music directors do, and I'm so jealous that you guys have an orchestra.
This is the second year that the gift exchange organizer has drawn my name (last year katharina sent me my gift.) I feel special! Thank you Sarah!!! Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
It was my senior year, and our most fun concert.
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
Thank you Jeni for the lovely jewelry box . I was so excited to get my hatrack gift and it came just in time - I very much needed a pick me up .
Thanks again!
Edit: Told Fozz he needed to buy me more pretties to fill it up...I dun think he's going for it though *grins*
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Still didn't get one Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Still not christmas. Still ok. I still haven't either.
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Ok I got mine. It is this little guy unpainted. Thanks Libbie. What a cutie, I'd seen him. Now I have to think what color to go.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
How about pink?
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Well tante, if you had seen my bedroom you wouldn't find that as funny. Though pink horses do exist, I can almost see him as a red roan.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I received Allegra's gift! It is a book by David Sedaris (Naked) whom I've heard of and am interested in reading, some hazelnut-filled chocolate balls, and a CD of bass soloists, some of whom she knows personally! Did you record these yourself? What a fantastic collection! The music is a little outside my familiarity, and that's cool because it will expose me to stuff I don't know about. I think books in general are awesome gifts, and I'm very much looking forward to reading this one! I also really enjoyed reading the letter that came with the gifts--there's something just so pleasing about reasing somebody's hand-written words! Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I am happy you enjoyed it. I was getting nervous that it wouldn't get there.
I did not record the cd myself, I compiled it using my iTunes. The music by my teacher was a gift and it has never been released. It took me forever to get it down to just what is on there. When I first made the playlist it was 4x the maximum length. I almost just made 4 cds, but I decided one was enough for a first try. Let me know what you think.
Posted by Paul Goldner (Member # 1910) on :
Thanks Dr. Strangelove for mentioning you'd posted! I somehow missed it when you did post! I'm glad that the book is on topic for you I had no idea it would be, to be honest, but it seemed like something you would enjoy based on your posts I've read. And, really, how can you go wrong with a book about the origins of our country?!
Pam- Thank you so much for the gift. I'm really enjoying the Koontz book right now, and the soap... well, the soap is great Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
This wrap is becoming my most-used Hatrack gift ever! It is so warm and snuggly in the cold mornings, I wore it to church yesterday, it's handy for covering up when my top is a little too small for nursing discreetly in, I threw it on for a late-night bathroom trip...
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
I'd just like to say here to the as yet to be recipient of my gift that I am very sad that you seem to have not received my gift on time
I sent it with plenty of time to get there but apparently not as you have not received it. Would it be prudent to declare who I was supposed to give a gift to so I can coordinate something else in this thread? Or should I sit on my hands and continue to sweat?
Hope you all have a very merry Christmas anyway, especially my giftee.
[ December 26, 2006, 12:21 PM: Message edited by: BlackBlade ]
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Two years ago, my giftee's gift was sent back as undelivered (if I remember correctly, she was out of town and told the office to hold it, but they didn't), and I received it back sometime in March I think. I sent it back out, and she got it in, um, April? It's all a little hazy, but something like that.
You wouldn't be the first to have your gift arrive late. Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Opened my gift from maui babe! (Brother's family politely refrained from asking "Who is this skanky Internet woman that you're getting a present from??" )
Cool stuff = -- Wow Wee Maui chocolate bar (with kona coffee). Gone in 10 seconds. Mmmm. -- Lokiki jelly "made with aloha." Also mmmmm. Targeted for tomorrow's breakfast. -- Maui calendar, pretty pictures of Maui. Someday I'll make it there. Meanwhile, I can envy maui babe... -- and an Ikaika warrior helmet, which is a small reproduction (head about the size of a walnut) of a feathered headdress with a long straw beard/tentacles. Thinking of asking if my niece has any Barbie dolls we can outfit with this; would this actually give Barbie relevance, or be extremely inappropriate?
Thanks maui babe! Chocolate, food, local flavor, and quirky. Mmmmm. Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah to all!
Opened my gift from anti_maven and family yesterday. Loved it!
He sent me a documentary from Spain about the Basque separatist movement and ETA - which is more perfect that I think he realized, since I spent undergrad studying terrorism and international relations. The Basques are one of the most interesting examples since the conflict has been going on for *so* long. They've also evolved in recent years and some circles are beginning to wonder if they haven't given up terrorism in favor of something different, possibly providing a model for dealing with other conflicts.
At least that's what the American pundits say. We'll see if it lines up with the documentary, which I'm sure is a much more authoritative source
Anyway, wonderful choice, I'm really excited to watch it.
Also, he included a list of Sci Fi/Fantasy recommendations (I had put "new SF" on my list), which will come in really handy when I finish Empire and need to move on to a new book!
Thanks, anti_maven! Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Blackblade you don't declare until it arrives but I'll sort of let them know.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: -- and an Ikaika warrior helmet, which is a small reproduction (head about the size of a walnut) of a feathered headdress with a long straw beard/tentacles.
Too bad that wasn't lifesized, plaid. Somehow, I can just SEE you sporting that around.... Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Altáriël of Dorthonion... I got your gift. Thank you.
The beaded necklace is beautiful. I love the colors of burgandy and pink. I am trying to figure out if the pink beads are shell or glass.
The postcard was very nice,too. The last time I was in Southern California I was just a little girl.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Farmgirl:
quote: -- and an Ikaika warrior helmet, which is a small reproduction (head about the size of a walnut) of a feathered headdress with a long straw beard/tentacles.
Too bad that wasn't lifesized, plaid. Somehow, I can just SEE you sporting that around....
Yeah, it would make a great farm hat, wouldn't it? Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Maybe tomorrow...
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'm glad you love your wrap so much KQ! I was thinking of making me one, too. Now I'm definitely going to.
I opened my box from Shan and Nate yesterday. Wow! The whole box smelled wonderful from the scented trivet. That'll definitely get some use!
The crocheted hats for the kids are so cute, and they (and the cat) loved the tops...but the big hit was the stone tic-tac-toe game! They made me leave it on the end table and they keep coming back to it.
Thank you so much! They're already talking about what they're going to write back to Nate! Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
So*, I arrived home from my holiday weekend to find my gift waiting for me...another Festivus!
Plaid got me a giant tuber. At first I was thinking it was a regular potato and thus an Idaho joke, but I read his letter, and it was a sweet potato grown in his garden. 5+ pounds...he said he had some 10 pounders, but I can just imagine the postage on those.
*breaks out knife and puts some water on to boil*
Also got some seeds for some giant "Mortgage Lifter, Radiator Charlie's" tomatoes. And the story behind the name. Very cool. My dad lives in upstate NY, and he has a garden, so I may make him grow them for me and just reap the benefits.
And for my reading and listening pleasure, a YA novel about NYC, The Pushcart War, which I'm sure Gabe and I will both enjoy, and a CD of local Virginia duo Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun. Haven't gotten around to listening just yet, but judging by the acoustic guitar and violin being wielded by the musicians on the cover, I think I'll enjoy it.
[ December 27, 2006, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: Frisco ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Good golly, that thing is huge!
And the potato's pretty big as well.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
He's a beautiful baby. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
He's a precious baby! And I thought the sweet potato looked awesome in last year's gift-- but it's a tough call between the potato and Frisco. Can we see the baby in the tassels? I bet he'd win. Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
I thought about putting Gabe in the tassels for pictures...but didn't feel like dealing with anyone at the Department of Child Services so soon after a busy Christmas.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
So we should expect them after the new year?
Posted by Phoenix (Member # 8089) on :
quote:Originally posted by BlackBlade: I'd just like to say here to the as yet to be recipient of my gift that I am very sad that you seem to have not received my gift on time
I sent it with plenty of time to get there but apparently not as you have not received it. Would it be prudent to declare who I was supposed to give a gift to so I can coordinate something else in this thread? Or should I sit on my hands and continue to sweat?
Hope you all have a very merry Christmas anyway, especially my giftee.
Sorry it has been so long since I have posted, but my comp. has been down and I haven't been able to get online much at all.
I did receive my gift on time and I am very happy with it. I really like the Marvel T-Shirt and REALLY love the Phoenix cut-out you sent along with it.
I greatly do appoligize for the long wait for my post about my gift. I am really happy with it and you don't have to sweat it anymore.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Phoenix's delay is mostly my fault, BlackBlade. His PC has been down for over a week and we took mine down to troubleshoot the parts for his, so all we've had is the laptop, which I've been hogging.
His gift came just before Christmas and he really couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks for making my sweetie smile! Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
But of course! Glad Phoenix liked it, I was originally going to send just the shirt then I was thinking, "Oh hey his handle IS phoenix...hmmm..."
Glad I timed it so well, hope your computer issues get resolved.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Thanks. Me too. The phoenix cut-out is really clever. Did you use a pattern or make it up yourself?
Posted by festivus (Member # 9963) on :
Could anyone who has not recieved a gift please email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com
Posted by MandyM (Member # 8375) on :
I want to apologize to the person who was supposed to get a gift from me. I transposed the zip with another package (another secret santa from another message board on another site) and it was returned today. Neither of you got your gifts and are probably a little sad. Some of it was homemade goodies so I will remake them tonight and send it back out tomorrow. Again, I am so sorry!
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
quote:Originally posted by larisse: Altáriël of Dorthonion... I got your gift. Thank you.
The beaded necklace is beautiful. I love the colors of burgandy and pink. I am trying to figure out if the pink beads are shell or glass.
The postcard was very nice,too. The last time I was in Southern California I was just a little girl.
I'm so glad you liked it! The beads are shells. At least, that's what I was told. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Nathan and I are glad you and your family enjoyed the gifts, Boon! Yay! We're looking forward to your letter! Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by KarlEd: Thanks. Me too. The phoenix cut-out is really clever. Did you use a pattern or make it up yourself?
Actually I employed the services of a wonderful woman I met on my mission to Taiwan, who I knew did such cuttings. It never occured to me to try and find a pattern and try to do it myself. When it comes to getting homemade gifts from me you would have to settle on some sort of ditty on the piano or guitar.
I made sure to let Sister Liao know Chris liked it Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
I got my package this afternoon from Chris Bridges. It was three much-loved Winnie The Pooh books.
Thank you so much, Chris! You couldn't have chosen a better gift. I go into libraries and used bookstores sometimes, just to find old books and think of the people who've read them before me! I do hope Molly and Ann don't miss them too much, whoever and wherever they are. I am certain I shall grow to love them just as much as they obviously have been loved. (I have a great capacity for falling in love with books!)
And as a bonus, I have been meaning to read them for years, ever since I read a few of the poems a long time ago, but hadn't gotten around to finding them yet! So I will start them on the plane ride home.
Speaking of which, I ought to go pack.
Thank you, Chris! Hope you had happy holidays yourself!
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I did receive my gift exchange gift. The day I got home. My family told me I had a package, I was shocked. It was woderful. It made me so happy. Cookies and nice knitted Hat. It was perfect. Thank you Nell Gwyn.
My life is still crazy, I've just been too busy to post. Thank you so much. I was ecstatic.
-zev
Posted by enjeeo (Member # 2336) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: 1 CD by an Australian inde/rock band (who I'd never heard of, but whose work I can't wait to get to know), Youth Group. The album is Casino Twilight Dogs. I'm listening to it as I type this.
Nice. When I want to give Aussie music I usually give Powderfinger. Such a great rock band!
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
quote:Originally posted by Zevlag: I did receive my gift exchange gift. The day I got home. My family told me I had a package, I was shocked. It was woderful. It made me so happy. Cookies and nice knitted Hat. It was perfect. Thank you Nell Gwyn.
My life is still crazy, I've just been too busy to post. Thank you so much. I was ecstatic.
-zev
You're welcome. I'm glad the timing worked out well, and hopefully the cookies made it there mostly intact. Welcome back!
Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
To my mystery gifter, sorry not to be back sooner, but I only got the notice from the post office that a package from the US has arrived on the 31st - we've been the UK for Chrismas visiting Grannys and Grandads... Hopefully I'll get it on Wednesday when my wife has a moment to go and pick it up.
Watch this space!
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
I'll have to check Powderfinger out.
<-- Not too well informed about music.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by plaid: -- Lokiki jelly "made with aloha." Also mmmmm. Targeted for tomorrow's breakfast.
I'm glad you liked everything... but just to keep things clear, I made lilikoi jelly... Not sure what "lokiki" is.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
I've been out of town and just got back to find my gift from Mrs. M.
She included a recent picture of little Aerin and a March of Dimes awareness keychain. There were three gifts, very tastefully wrapped with silver ornaments on two of them... they're beautiful and will surely hang on my tree for years to come.
The gifts were a Burt's Bees Footcare Kit (I'm wondering now if I've ever said anything here about taking care of my feet... living on Maui, I seldom wear shoes, never socks and am particular about my pedicure. It's the perfect gift for me!), a calendar with sketchings of Richmond landmarks (Mrs. M attached a hand-written note on each month with little details about each landmark - I enjoyed reading about them, and will leave them there to enjoy all year), and the book Dragonology. I glanced through it a bit last night, but I know I'm going to love it.
Mahalo plenty Mrs. M! I've been having a bit of a rough time, and your gift cheered me and touched me more than I can say.
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
I'll be taking this down in another day or so, just so you know. Hope it was fun for all.
--PJ
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'll keep it bumped then, because we still have several people who have not recieved gifts.
Thanks Pops.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
quote:Originally posted by maui babe:
quote:Originally posted by plaid: -- Lokiki jelly "made with aloha." Also mmmmm. Targeted for tomorrow's breakfast.
I'm glad you liked everything... but just to keep things clear, I made lilikoi jelly... Not sure what "lokiki" is.
Ack! My mistake, sorry... the jelly was quite yum, and if you've got, oh, a spare bucket of it around that you don't want, you're welcome to send some more...
(Oh -- was the jelly made with the li hing stuff previously mentioned??)
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I totaly forgot to come and gush over my gift!! It was a signed copy of "Mazer in Prison" from IGMS (I read it on the car trip home -- awesome!) and some cute wood frogs and tiny portable wooden game boards. Thanks cmc!!! Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by plaid:
quote:Originally posted by maui babe:
quote:Originally posted by plaid: -- Lokiki jelly "made with aloha." Also mmmmm. Targeted for tomorrow's breakfast.
I'm glad you liked everything... but just to keep things clear, I made lilikoi jelly... Not sure what "lokiki" is.
Ack! My mistake, sorry... the jelly was quite yum, and if you've got, oh, a spare bucket of it around that you don't want, you're welcome to send some more...
(Oh -- was the jelly made with the li hing stuff previously mentioned??)
No, the jelly was made with lilikoi, or passion fruit, which grows very profusely here. The vine in my yard died last fall (I think my landlord killed it to be honest), but I have two co-workers who have large vines who provided the fruit. Li hing is completely different and was not in your jelly.
Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
Got my Christmas parcel today!
Caysedai sent a fantastic parcel, which my poor wife picked up from the post office this morning and had to wait all day for me to get home to see what was inside.
Firstly a flying catapault monkey that shreaks when it hits the floor. Totally bizarre and hugely funny. It freaked the Toddling Tornado, but as Caysedai says this is going to be a huge success in the office. I'm already formulating a list of folk to be target with the Flying Monkey of Doom!!
Next was a journal and a tin. I didn't get this until I read the card and realised that it was possibly the best present I have received this year. The tin contains a series of 'journal prompts', which must have taken forever to prepare . Each one is used to write an entry in the journal to creat something that "will eventually be a gift" for the Toddling Tornado. A fantastic idea. To my mind this is a real gift, something that I would never have thought of myself, but that I will spend all year enjoying (and it will be a nice thing to pass on to TT so that he can see his Daddy wasn't just a grumpy old stick-in-the-mud...)
Thanks Caysedai!
To wrap the gifts Caysedai used the local newspaper from the town in Iowa where she lives. This formed a nice extra as Mavens All spend a happy session reading the sporst results and small ads from. It's amazing the view you get of a place from the stuff on sale in the local rag!
Thanks again for a really generous gift, and a very happy new year to Jatraqueros all!
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
sarcasticmuppet - I'm so glad you liked it. I was starting to worry that it wasn't as cool as I thought it was... : )
Glad you enjoyed the story... Happy New Year!!
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
anti_maven, that catapault monkey sounds hilarious. Do you have any pictures of it?
The journal's a great idea. Have fun writing. Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
anti_maven: I'm glad you liked everything. I've been really interested in journaling and family history and wishing I had stuff from my grandparents' lives - they're all dead now. (not meaning to sound morbid or anything)
For those who are interested, pictures of the monkey are on the Web site, and you can even watch a video and actually hear the sound the monkey makes. I gave one to my 11-year-old daughter who is really into monkeys and penguins, and she loves it. She actually read Curious George to it. Out loud. The monkeys have invaded the newsroom of the newspaper where I work and that's how I found out about them. It seemed like the perfect "geek" gift since you described yourself that way. Posted by Kelly (Member # 9576) on :
Just got my gift tonight.
Thank you Dan Raven! He got me one of the funniest movies ever made, Young Frankenstein, and one of his short stories, Alice Stone (very, very, eerie story, Dan. You have a lot of talent).
Oh, and two words: bubble wrap
The combination of these gifts should make for a very fun night.
By the way, sorry for not getting your package on time Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
Umm, did my giftee get the stuff? I know that person hasn't been posting much lately, but, umm, I sent it on Dec. 9 and it only had a few states to cross.
So, uh, that's okay if that person is really busy. I'll just wait. A little more.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Daisy, I'll send them an email, but don't be concerned.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
MACK!!!!!!!
I got back today and got the gifts - and I love them! I desperately and sincerely apologize for not being around to respond in time, but travel plans and the UPS do not always, unfortunately, coincide. I will, however, bring the mini-text to class the first day instead of the proscribed text (screw Homer anyway!) and the picture(s) are gorgeous!!
I cannot thank you enough, nor can I apologize enough for not being around when they came! Much love, belated though it may be!
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Kelly, Its Frahhnkensteen. Enjoy. I'm sorry I didn't get it out faster.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Carrie, I'm very happy that you like the stuff! Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
still did not get it yet...
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Syn, last I heard it had been sent and returned because the sender wrote down the wrong zipcode, and it was being sent again. I know it is sad but once in a while you have to be the last.
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Plus, you're not the last. I still haven't gotten mine.
But my sender shouldn't feel bad, because my birthday's in three weeks. I'll just consider it an early bday present (assuming it arrives by then).
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
grooviness perhaps it will come today.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
JT, I was told yours was sent too, if neither of yours come by my birthday (20th) I'll call in the hatrack angels.
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
Ok -- I'm taking this down now, not because people who haven't received their presents yet don't deserve it or anything, but just because it's been long enough now (well over a month). See you all again next year!
Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :
And can we all give breyerchic04 a big round of applause for putting this all together for us! Yeah!
You Rock!
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
*applause*
Thanks for organising this bryerchic!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Yay!
Though I think really PJ thinks I don't deserve my present. *sob*
(Kidding. Really. I don't mind. )
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
A round of applause? I'd so much rather have good chocolate .
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
breyerchic, if you want chocolate, then next year "accidentally" substitute your mailing address for everyone else's when you send out the gift exchange info... Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I really considered adding my address in case anyone had "questions"
I decided to play nice instead.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Mine arrived!
And Kwsni, I don't know how you managed to bribe Australia Post so that it arrived on my wedding anniversary, but well done!
It is a cook book - the Best of the Best from Virginia cook book. It is perfect!
I have a slight obsession with cooking and cookbooks. Lately I've been getting into traditional American recipes (this is a woman who owns the Little House on the Prairie cookbook. *grin*). So this is absolutely wonderful. I am salivating over the clam chowder recipes already. And the cakes, oh my (Chocolate eclair cake! Citrus chiffon cake! Blackberry jam cake with caramel icing!).
Thank you very much Kwsni. I am looking forward to cooking out of it a lot.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Finally and awesome. And wait, is your anniversery my birthday?
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
22nd? If so, yep.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh, no, I figured it was a few days ago. 20th.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Yay, I'm so glad it finally came.
Ni!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
It's brilliant.
There's a shrimp and pasta bake dish I have my eye on - I think it will be Monday's dinner.
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