My packages from abroad always require signatures and get me suspicious looks from the post office workers. Yes, there may be bombs inside, but they're in the form of awful DVDs starring hot Canadian actors rather than explosives from the terrorists.
Never goes smooth. How come it never goes smooth?
Mal ,'Safe'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2006: You're ON THE LIST!!!
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 2006? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 13, 2007 6:57:32 am PST #444 of 513
"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
Jon B. - Feb 13, 2007 7:24:52 am PST #445 of 513
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Dear Secret Santee: Your gift was posted today. I am so sorry about the delay. I was waiting on one bit which appears to have gotten lost in the post. I finally gave up and replaced the one bit with something I hope you will enjoy just as much.
Dear Secret Santa: I\'m still waiting...
Vortex - Feb 13, 2007 7:52:28 am PST #446 of 513
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I think it was opened Vortex!
did they open the packages? Each one was individually wrapped. very cool paper. Did you like the box?
Sue - Feb 13, 2007 8:03:55 am PST #447 of 513
hip deep in pie
I loved the box. And I think it's the perfect size to keep sewing patterns in.
No they just opend the cardboard box, nothing was disturbed. The paper was very pretty. And I liked the idea of shredding wrapping paper for filler. I'll have to try that.
Zenkitty - Feb 13, 2007 8:32:41 am PST #448 of 513
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I haven't participated in the Secret Santa thing yet, because I'm such a slacker I figured I'd never be able to get a present to someone by Christmas. I think, maybe, I shouldn't worry so much.
(...not being snide. Just glad I'm not alone, and thinking maybe I shouldn't let my neuroses get in the way of doing something fun.)
Vortex - Feb 13, 2007 8:54:59 am PST #449 of 513
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
And I liked the idea of shredding wrapping paper for filler.
I think I stole the idea from some craft show. Maybe even Martha. It's easy, and you always have a ton of scraps from wrapping.
I haven't participated in the Secret Santa thing yet, because I'm such a slacker I figured I'd never be able to get a present to someone by Christmas.
what is the key word in the sentence? SLACKER. That's why we have the slacker exchange. I try to get my stuff my christmas, and usually get it out by the end of January :)
Hil R. - Feb 15, 2007 2:39:29 pm PST #450 of 513
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Thank you Secret Santa! (I'm about 95% sure I know who you are, but since I didn't see a name in the package anywhere, it's still a guess...) The Lush stuff is great, and the Monster in a Can is adorable, and the Descartes book is fabulous. Thanks!
Theodosia - Feb 15, 2007 2:40:28 pm PST #451 of 513
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
::sadly brushes away cobwebs from her so-empty mailbox::
Sean K - Feb 15, 2007 2:43:35 pm PST #452 of 513
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I didn't sign up for either of the gift exchanges this year, as I was very broke at the time, but Theo and Jon are making me sad, with their no-gift-getting-yet, and I'm on the edge of running out and getting them something, just so they don't feel all left out.
Amy - Feb 15, 2007 2:57:53 pm PST #453 of 513
Because books.
I don't think quester has gotten anything either, which makes me sad since she sent me an awesome box of goodies.