Look what I got! - Page 7

casimendocina · 12-27-2010, 01:14 AM

You'll have to move fast to catch me. I'm moving countries (again) very, very soon.

wolf · 12-28-2010, 09:31 AM

Oh, frabjous day! Callou-callay!!

It's here, it's here!!

The inefficiencies of two postal services had to combine to get it to me. Now that's superpowers, eh!

I found an enveloped stickered "Par Avion" in my package room late last night (I got called into work early and driven in because of the snowstorm), so I left home before the mail came. But there it was, waiting all nice for me. I don't have a word of French, but I thought perhaps, that Par Avion meant something like "made out of or contains expensive French water."

Imagine my surprise when there was nothing at all watery in the package!

Instead, I got a bonanza of goodness ... some Dairy Milk Chocolates (with a Cellar Monkey on the package), an awesome swearing dictionary (I look forward to expanding my expletive horizons!), and a tea towel.

A tea towel, you ask?

Yes, indeed. No mere tea towel is this ... it honors that great tradition, of piping the haggis! I had suspected for some time that there was a sexual connotation to calling someone haggis, and now I know. It's all about the piping!

It has both the recipe and the Robby Burns poem!

Thank you ever so much, not terribly Secret Santa (Sundae, you are most awesome)!!

BigV · 12-28-2010, 12:04 PM

Look what I got!

What?

You can't see it? Clearly what I have is camera trouble.

When I trade this problem for a solution, you will have (pictures or it didn't happen) evidence of what I got!

wolf · 12-28-2010, 01:00 PM

I am happily learning to curse in British.

The words flow so much more mellifluously off the tongue ... yarbles, bollocks, gypsy's kiss ... oh joy!

skysidhe · 12-28-2010, 01:03 PM

hehehehe @ wolf

? BigV

Sundae · 12-28-2010, 01:58 PM

Wolf, I believe you have mamy happy hours ahead of you.
I have been known to cry real tears at some of the entries, as has everyone I've known to read it (although this is a selective sample, as I wouldn't give it to my Godfather-the-Priest for example).

I'm so sorry it's late, please don't take away overseas privileges next year! I promise to do better.

Damn, I'd better get a move on posting pics of CZ's gifts to me. A brief description - two sets of pink lights, run from batteries. So totally me! Currently decorating the Christmas Cactus downstairs, which declined to flower this year. Will be moved into my bedroom as soon as decorations come down. A packet of Seagull Droppings (really chocolate raisins - all eaten now but I retained the packaging! A completely SG card of a gorgeous cat breaking a path through the snow, and a postcard of Weston Super Mere, where the lovely CZ resides.

What a wonderful bundle of loot, you think?
No!
The main present is a book.
It's called the Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery and it's a mixture of folk history, recipes and cooking techniques from the previous century (including cooking above a fire, on a wood-burning stove etc). It's amazing - full of photos and characters whose voices ring from the pages. Expect to have me regurgitate (sorry) some of the articles and recipes onto this board in the coming year.

It was a wonderful gift because I would never have considered buying it for myself and at present halfway through and wishing it was twice as long.

Photos tomorrow I promise, in order to do the gifts justice.

monster · 12-28-2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

I am happily learning to curse in British.

The words flow so much more mellifluously off the tongue ... yarbles, bollocks, gypsy's kiss ... oh joy!

I love my profanisaurus. I learned that I probably should have told MIL exactly what book I was shipping to her to bring when she came.....

busterb · 12-29-2010, 09:57 PM

Thanks SS. I'm going to guess the Princess and the Toad. BTW Buddy is nuts for the treats.

Sundae · 12-30-2010, 05:16 AM

And Finally!
Not fair on CZ as I received her Secret Santa nearly a month ago - although it was lovingly hidden from me.

The pink lights - shown on the Christmas Cactus.
The book, the yummy sweets, the appropriate Christmas card and the postcard (written in gold writing and calling me Sundae, Sundae, which I enjoyed).

CzinZumerzet · 12-30-2010, 09:29 AM

SG Your photo does more than justice and I loved the lights in the cactus. That's ART! My own Christmas cactus flowered too early in November so maybe it also needs some lights. Brilliant! The seagull poo was obviously tongue in cheek but I bought it on the very first day our new pier was officially opened back in December on a filthy wet windy day!

The book. Well I fell in love with it when I saw it on a stand at this year's Hay Book Festival and although I didn't buy it then when I read your short description of yourself for the Secret Santa I remembered it and thought it might fit the bill. I LOVE IT and may treat myself to a copy later in the year!

It's so not just a recipe book is it, and I love how it talks about a way of life for a people we here in the UK know absolutely nothing about, and I suspect not many on their own continent would be much more knowledgable. Sorry if that's wrong. I guessed it would appeal to you and as with the pink fairy lights I hope you have endless pleasure from it. Happy New Year Sundae Sundae and I hope 2011 is very very good to you.

Tulip · 01-02-2011, 01:18 AM

So, who was my Secret Santa?

classicman · 01-02-2011, 12:01 PM

Pico - Very happy that you enjoy your gift. Try out the aerator - I think you'll like it.

classicman · 01-02-2011, 12:11 PM

Here is what I got....

Seven hand-knit Christmas tree ornaments from across the pond.
Lovely, charming, fitting and beautifully done.

A most thoughtful and useful gift that WILL be used and cherished for years.

Thank you very much Limey. I apologize for my late posting, but...

limey · 01-02-2011, 12:55 PM

That's OK, Classic

: I kinda knew you were self-banned. Glad you like them!

(

No sign of my SS gift yet, but then we're not going to get any post til Wednesday anyway due to extensive New Year hols ...

)

Pico and ME · 01-02-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulip

So, who was my Secret Santa?

I hope you are able to enjoy everything...its tough with scents.

12-28-2010, 09:31 AM	#92
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Oh, frabjous day! Callou-callay!! It's here, it's here!! The inefficiencies of two postal services had to combine to get it to me. Now that's superpowers, eh! I found an enveloped stickered "Par Avion" in my package room late last night (I got called into work early and driven in because of the snowstorm), so I left home before the mail came. But there it was, waiting all nice for me. I don't have a word of French, but I thought perhaps, that Par Avion meant something like "made out of or contains expensive French water." Imagine my surprise when there was nothing at all watery in the package! Instead, I got a bonanza of goodness ... some Dairy Milk Chocolates (with a Cellar Monkey on the package), an awesome swearing dictionary (I look forward to expanding my expletive horizons!), and a tea towel. A tea towel, you ask? Yes, indeed. No mere tea towel is this ... it honors that great tradition, of piping the haggis! I had suspected for some time that there was a sexual connotation to calling someone haggis, and now I know. It's all about the piping! It has both the recipe and the Robby Burns poem! Thank you ever so much, not terribly Secret Santa (Sundae, you are most awesome)!! Attached Images __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-28-2010, 12:04 PM	#93
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Look what I got! What? You can't see it? Clearly what I have is camera trouble. When I trade this problem for a solution, you will have (pictures or it didn't happen) evidence of what I got! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-28-2010, 01:00 PM	#94
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I am happily learning to curse in British. The words flow so much more mellifluously off the tongue ... yarbles, bollocks, gypsy's kiss ... oh joy! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-28-2010, 01:58 PM	#96
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Wolf, I believe you have mamy happy hours ahead of you. I have been known to cry real tears at some of the entries, as has everyone I've known to read it (although this is a selective sample, as I wouldn't give it to my Godfather-the-Priest for example). I'm so sorry it's late, please don't take away overseas privileges next year! I promise to do better. Damn, I'd better get a move on posting pics of CZ's gifts to me. A brief description - two sets of pink lights, run from batteries. So totally me! Currently decorating the Christmas Cactus downstairs, which declined to flower this year. Will be moved into my bedroom as soon as decorations come down. A packet of Seagull Droppings (really chocolate raisins - all eaten now but I retained the packaging! A completely SG card of a gorgeous cat breaking a path through the snow, and a postcard of Weston Super Mere, where the lovely CZ resides. What a wonderful bundle of loot, you think? No! The main present is a book. It's called the Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery and it's a mixture of folk history, recipes and cooking techniques from the previous century (including cooking above a fire, on a wood-burning stove etc). It's amazing - full of photos and characters whose voices ring from the pages. Expect to have me regurgitate (sorry) some of the articles and recipes onto this board in the coming year. It was a wonderful gift because I would never have considered buying it for myself and at present halfway through and wishing it was twice as long. Photos tomorrow I promise, in order to do the gifts justice. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-29-2010, 09:57 PM	#98
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Thanks SS. I'm going to guess the Princess and the Toad. BTW Buddy is nuts for the treats. Attached Images __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

12-27-2010, 01:14 AM	#91
casimendocina Professor Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,622	You'll have to move fast to catch me. I'm moving countries (again) very, very soon.

12-28-2010, 01:03 PM	#95
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	hehehehe @ wolf ? BigV

12-30-2010, 05:16 AM	#99
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And Finally! Not fair on CZ as I received her Secret Santa nearly a month ago - although it was lovingly hidden from me. The pink lights - shown on the Christmas Cactus. The book, the yummy sweets, the appropriate Christmas card and the postcard (written in gold writing and calling me Sundae, Sundae, which I enjoyed). Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-30-2010, 09:29 AM	#100
CzinZumerzet .....short for Caz Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The West Coast of England Posts: 358	SG Your photo does more than justice and I loved the lights in the cactus. That's ART! My own Christmas cactus flowered too early in November so maybe it also needs some lights. Brilliant! The seagull poo was obviously tongue in cheek but I bought it on the very first day our new pier was officially opened back in December on a filthy wet windy day! The book. Well I fell in love with it when I saw it on a stand at this year's Hay Book Festival and although I didn't buy it then when I read your short description of yourself for the Secret Santa I remembered it and thought it might fit the bill. I LOVE IT and may treat myself to a copy later in the year! It's so not just a recipe book is it, and I love how it talks about a way of life for a people we here in the UK know absolutely nothing about, and I suspect not many on their own continent would be much more knowledgable. Sorry if that's wrong. I guessed it would appeal to you and as with the pink fairy lights I hope you have endless pleasure from it. Happy New Year Sundae Sundae and I hope 2011 is very very good to you. __________________ ..down by the zea zippin' zider

01-02-2011, 01:18 AM	#101
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	So, who was my Secret Santa?

01-02-2011, 12:01 PM	#102
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Pico - Very happy that you enjoy your gift. Try out the aerator - I think you'll like it. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-02-2011, 12:11 PM	#103
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Here is what I got.... Seven hand-knit Christmas tree ornaments from across the pond. Lovely, charming, fitting and beautifully done. A most thoughtful and useful gift that WILL be used and cherished for years. Thank you very much Limey. I apologize for my late posting, but... Attached Images __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-02-2011, 12:55 PM	#104
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	That's OK, Classic : I kinda knew you were self-banned. Glad you like them! ( No sign of my SS gift yet, but then we're not going to get any post til Wednesday anyway due to extensive New Year hols ... ) __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

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