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I've posted photos of our combined haul in the Secret Santa thread, but I might as well include them here as there are precious few other pics!
Dani and I were gifted American food stuffs. Limey had brought some of the snacks she received from Sheldon. She handed over her hand-knitted (beautiful) gifts and I gave the ladies their hand-picked cocks. Limey's was made in the UUSR, given her time spent there and present translation work. Dani's is made of UK coal, coming as she does from the mining part of England.
And the cash?
Big Sarge sent me some spending money for the trip. A complete surprise. He asked me ages back if he could contribute, but I declined - it not being an emergency or anything I could really justify as essential. So he sent it through Dani instead, correctly understanding that I would not be offended or embarrassed but would instead use it on the trip for things I would not have able to afford otherwise.
I would like to say here that I had two other PMs from people asking if I was able to make the trip, given I have had to make some unexpected payments (DSS and glasses). I thanked those people at the time and do again. I didn't take you up on your offers but I feel treasured that you thought of me.
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