And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.

Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2004: Well, I Wasn't Expecting That.  

Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2004? Don't think we've forgotten about you.


Dani - Dec 13, 2004 5:31:38 pm PST #99 of 962
I believe vampires are the world's greatest golfers

Well, no.


SuziQ - Dec 13, 2004 8:13:32 pm PST #100 of 962
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

OK, this is my first seekrit santa exchange. The box appears to be from my santa - do I open now, or save for Christmas? There are no directions on the box (not that I thought to do likewise for my recipient).


beth b - Dec 13, 2004 8:28:12 pm PST #101 of 962
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

I've saved mine for xmas in the past. but since all DH and I do on xmas is open presents, talk to family on the phone and eat... more presents to open is better


Amy - Dec 14, 2004 5:30:41 am PST #102 of 962
Because books.

My seekrit Santa gift is going in the mail today, with some overseas gifts. Late, as usual. Fingers crossed the post office has its collective shit together this year.

This year was up and down for me. Started off with a new baby, who was an unexpected and lovely gift, and sped into hellish writing deadlines -- and the unlovely surprise of that project imploding. But around that time I discovered this place, which I love.

Sold two other books, which was very good, despite agreeing to impractical deadlines (at least with a baby in the house). And then we found out we had to move, very unexpectedly and very quickly. That sucked, to be quite plain, but while we don't love where we are, the kids didn't have to change schools and we actually have more space than we did before.

Stephen's mom died, which was not unexpected but still very difficult, and Oldest Son is embracing the attitude of a thirteen-year-old with a vengeance. But we're still here, we're still together, and we laugh a lot. Hoping 2005 accomplishes that, too, if nothing else.


Tom Scola - Dec 14, 2004 7:03:21 am PST #103 of 962
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

My Sekrit Santa present is in the mail.

Christmas is saved!!!


Polter-Cow - Dec 14, 2004 7:37:48 am PST #104 of 962
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Christmas is saved!!!

I'm going to start calling you Ernest.


SuziQ - Dec 14, 2004 8:34:48 am PST #105 of 962
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

So, there was one comment that I should wait until Christmas - any other advice? The box is sitting on the table at home...just sitting. Of course, I'm at work, but I can still hear it calling me.

eta - I kin spl


Steph L. - Dec 14, 2004 8:39:14 am PST #106 of 962
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Hell, woman -- open it!


beathen - Dec 14, 2004 8:50:40 am PST #107 of 962
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

Open it!


SuziQ - Dec 14, 2004 8:53:21 am PST #108 of 962
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

Yay - after my orthodontist appointment, I will!!! But, Steph, you REALLY need to come out here and help me. Yeah, that is it...