My Secret Santa gift came! I got a lovely 2014 calendar of vintage mid-century ads, and a beautiful pair of silver earrings -- I think they're a Celtic tree? They're gorgeous! Thank you, lisah!
Congratulations to the class of 1999. You all proved more or less adequate.
Snyder ,'Chosen'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2013: That Was the Year That Was
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Out you go, 2013!
Amy - Dec 23, 2013 3:40:28 pm PST #194 of 774
Because books.
Calli - Dec 23, 2013 5:33:33 pm PST #195 of 774
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Oh, good! I'm glad it got there ok. I was worried about weather delays. I guess it'll be a while before the bike doohickey will be usefull, but the hoody pillowcase seems like a good thing for December.
DebetEsse - Dec 23, 2013 7:47:28 pm PST #196 of 774
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I got more Secret Santa stuff! More books, yay! Also a plush Dalek. I was initially confused because there was a return address in Brooklyn, but then one that I'm quite familiar with in Michigan, and, frankly, I was pretty sure that Aimee wasn't up for that level of subterfuge, but then I opened the "open last" card, and Ms Belle was my Secret Santa! Thank you so much. I am looking forward to lots of reading to my Dalek.
beth b - Dec 23, 2013 7:52:55 pm PST #197 of 774
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
hoodie Pillow? why did I not know of such things. Matt needs one and yet I only know about it now.
msbelle - Dec 23, 2013 7:58:02 pm PST #198 of 774
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
you are welcome. The yarn should be sock yarn. I had it sent direct though, so I never saw it.
lisah - Dec 24, 2013 6:21:33 am PST #199 of 774
Punishingly Intricate
Yay! Glad it arrived and that you like, Amy. I think those are Trees of Life but I realize that I don't know what the origin of that image/concept is.
Scrappy - Dec 24, 2013 8:17:28 am PST #200 of 774
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
If any LA-istas want to join us for part or all of our Holiday Movie day, Here's the schedule: 10:30 am BREAKFAST (75 min) The North Hollywood Diner 11329 Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-761-3341
We’ve reserved tables out on patio area (all the way to the left as you enter the restaurant).
12:40 pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 161 min Pacific Sherman Oaks 5 14424 Milbank Street Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-501-0753
4:00 pm Saving Mr. Banks - 120 min Laemmle' NoHo 7 5240 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, cA 91601 818-478-3836
BREAK
8:15 pm American Hustle - 137 min Arclight Sherman Oaks 15301 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-501-0753
11:30 pm DINNER (80 min) Jerry's Famous Deli (Studio City) 12655 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604
As always, buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Pacific Sherman Oaks doesn't do advance sales, so arrive early to the Hobbit.
Please let us know if you plan to join for a meal so we can get big enough tables for us all to hang out together. Other than that, you're on your own.
Xmas Movie Day--we do the planning so all you have to do is show up! Come for some, stay for all -- as you wish! Everyone's a free agent.
meara - Dec 24, 2013 10:55:21 am PST #201 of 774
That is super awesome, Scrappy! My sister and I do something similar, but people don't join us. I would totally join if I were in LA. Though she and I are going to see different movies, probably. Definitely Frozen, not sure what else.
Jesse - Dec 24, 2013 4:31:50 pm PST #202 of 774
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That sounds amazing, Scrappy.
msbelle - Dec 24, 2013 5:20:47 pm PST #203 of 774
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I got a box from Lush delivered today. Delicious smelling, of course. No name, but I am assuming my elf. THANK YOU.