That sounds like a great present, Teppy. And I loved The Givenchy Code.
Two steaming cups of chocolate goodness. Courtesy of whomever I swiped it from out of the cupboard.
Ben ,'The Killer In Me'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2005: the Year of the Penguin
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 2005? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
Hil R. - Jan 12, 2006 11:55:55 am PST #438 of 506
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
brenda m - Jan 12, 2006 12:01:43 pm PST #439 of 506
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh, that does sound good.
Volans - Jan 12, 2006 9:35:50 pm PST #440 of 506
move out and draw fire
Yay Abi! As you know, I was worried - I thought I'd timed it to arrive while you were at your folks', but APO mail is tricky to time, to say the least.
It's Athena, yes?
It is...it may not be the prettiest necklace, but as totems go, Athena is a good one. It is a replica (not to scale) of the statue of Athena that stood in the Parthenon in ancient times. (Although, the guy I bought it from has just been accused of espionage against Americans, so you might try speaking clearly and slowly into it.)
askye - Jan 13, 2006 3:39:55 am PST #441 of 506
Thrive to spite them
Laura -- I'm so glad you liked everything! I had so much fun shopping for you.
DebetEsse - Jan 13, 2006 3:59:41 am PST #442 of 506
Woe to the fucking wicked.
It got there the day I left. I just happened to be ather I left that day.
That's what Elsa (my Greek friend) told me, about the statue (she also told me that the chocolates were from a famous candy place, and very much enjoyed the piece I offered her) (How not to scale? Did she have a big head?)
I had no idea that the horseshoe thing wasn't American. Huh.
Well, they'll be learning a lot about American grammar. Later, there may be mathematics. Perhaps I should sit closer to SciFi Friday tonight. That would be funny intel.
Vortex - Jan 13, 2006 7:09:38 pm PST #443 of 506
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Secret Santa O' Mine -- who did not reveal him/herself -- I'm pretty sure I know who you are, and you've been so busy that I am *extra* appreciative of my prezzies. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
you're welcome! yeah, after I'd sent the gift, I came home and found the fun card with the incredibly witty message on the floor next to the wrapping paper. sorry about that. the sparkly thing is technically an ornament, but I just loved the sparkliness, and I bought a few to add to presents instead of bows. hadn't thought of the suncatcher idea, that's awesome! Glad you liked it!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 14, 2006 10:12:11 am PST #444 of 506
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Many thanks to my secret Santa MFNLaw, who sent me a wonderful assortment of international foodie items including a rack with bottles of flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar, caviar, seafood rub, and peppermint candy. Also a beautiful pair of wine goblets that are now occupying a place of honor front and center in my china cabinet.
Laura - Jan 14, 2006 10:55:24 am PST #445 of 506
Our wings are not tired.
Everybody to Matt's place for dinner!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 14, 2006 5:51:18 pm PST #446 of 506
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Alas, I have nothing in the apartment to season with the seafood rub and oil & vinegar, hence my journey to the land of Schrodinger's Waitress tonight. I'd better lay in more supplies of a staple variety to accentuate with those flavorful goodies before having lots of friends over.
Maria - Jan 15, 2006 1:18:36 pm PST #447 of 506
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Yay! It got there, and nothing was broken, I assume.
I'm so glad you like it. When I saw the fig-infused balsamic vinegar, I knew you had to have it.
My apologies for its tardiness, but I hope it was worth the wait!