Go for it! I opened every single one of mine as they came. I like the way it draws things out; I find it more suspenseful. But you may like hoarding your presents to open them all at once to bask in that feeling of "it's all mine, MINE."
Mal: You know, you ain't quite right. River: It's the popular theory.
'Objects In Space'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2012: If the world doesn't end, I'm going to need a note
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. 2012--better luck next time.
SailAweigh - Dec 15, 2012 2:15:43 pm PST #69 of 274
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
msbelle - Dec 15, 2012 2:18:59 pm PST #70 of 274
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
For me it depends on if there are other things on Christmas. I like opening the gift from here as they come since my Christmas day is busy, but everyone's isn't.
askye - Dec 15, 2012 2:39:54 pm PST #71 of 274
Thrive to spite them
I opened the card so THANK YOU BONNNY!
But the packages are wrapped so nice in this pretty purple paper that I think I'm going to wait and enjoy looking at them on my bookshelf for awhile.
msbelle - Dec 15, 2012 3:02:08 pm PST #72 of 274
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I LOVE THIS WHOLE THING!!
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2012 3:10:38 pm PST #73 of 274
Compassionately intolerant
Oh Askye, I'm so glad it arrived on time. I just mailed it on Thursday, how awesome is the Post Office?
I was just coming in to say that I received a super cute card from my secret santa, via msbelle. (Thank you both) And, that I'm truly feeble at the 'secret' portion of the program.
I'm all HERE IS SOME STUFF I HOPE YOU LIKE! No mystery at all.
I felt bad that I could not do my customary "I am the BOW QUEEN" wrapping adornments. I figured they'd get smooshed in transit and just be sad-looking on arrival.
Still, I hope you enjoy the giftees and have a lovely, fun-filled holiday.
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2012 3:11:31 pm PST #74 of 274
Compassionately intolerant
I LOVE THIS WHOLE THING!!
mabelle, I love that you make this whole thing possible for us. Thank you!
SuziQ - Dec 15, 2012 5:01:31 pm PST #75 of 274
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I have a box packed for my secret santee. Should I put it in the mail tomorrow or wait until the end of the week.
Tom Scola - Dec 16, 2012 5:46:06 am PST #76 of 274
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
I have presents!
I got a lovely calendar, filled with art deco posters of New York City. And yesterday I received a selection of really nice black teas. I’m drinking the pu-erh right now, and it’s delicious!
THANK YOU, SAILAWEIGH!
SailAweigh - Dec 16, 2012 6:07:32 am PST #77 of 274
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I'm glad you're enjoying the tea, Tom. I've ordered Adagio teas before and been very pleased with them.
And you're darn lucky you got that calendar; I was tempted to keep it for myself. I have a thing for both art deco and art nouveau. I had a hard time finding an envelope/box that it would fit into; if my roommate hadn't cut down a different box to fit, I was willing to bite the bullet and keep it for myself. :)
quester - Dec 16, 2012 7:58:12 am PST #78 of 274
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I'm envying your Art Deco calendar. I had one a few years ago, but have not found one since. I'm nuts about it and would cheerfully live in an Art Deco world if I could!
I have not gotten any packages yet but I did get a lovely, teasing card from my Secret Santa, so my hopes are up!
I have most of the shopping done and now must commence with the packaging of my gift to send post haste!