You know, it's funny. We went to war never looking to come back, but it's the real world I couldn't survive.

Tracy ,'The Message'


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 04, 2013 3:53:10 pm PST #9 of 774
Because books.

You don't have to be anonymous if you don't want to!

So far I am still making notes and compiling ideas, but I like the gifts to arrive closer to Christmas.


Anne W. - Dec 04, 2013 3:54:59 pm PST #10 of 774
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

I've got the majority of my giftee's stuff together. I need to buy one more thing, and I may bake some cookies to send.


Jesse - Dec 04, 2013 4:11:10 pm PST #11 of 774
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I've ordered stuff and had it sent to the giftee, and also not used a return address, but have mostly been more of a surprise gifter than a secret one.


amyth - Dec 04, 2013 4:15:51 pm PST #12 of 774
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen

Secret Santee, I will get my act together soon! PROMISE!


Lee - Dec 04, 2013 4:24:57 pm PST #13 of 774
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Me too!

Maybe.


brenda m - Dec 04, 2013 4:33:18 pm PST #14 of 774
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

You can be anonymous if you want, but not necessary.

Serendipitously, like the day after SS assignments were made I found exactly what I needed to pull together my gift. I've added a thing or two, and I feel like I want one more thing (or kind of candy, or fancy wrapping) to pull it all together.

This is unusual for me (as Scola could attest - it took me until his birthday to get the perfect gift together. In my defense, I had found something perfect and then he posted that he'd gotten it. But it was not well done of me.) I'm so excited to be (planning to) send off well before Xmas.

And if anyone needs a pinch hitter, or a contributor, or a red herring if you want to be anony - let me know. Buffista SS is a highlight of my holiday season.


Amy - Dec 04, 2013 4:38:41 pm PST #15 of 774
Because books.

Buffista SS is a highlight of my holiday season.

&heart;

I can never remember how to do that.


Aims - Dec 04, 2013 4:44:20 pm PST #16 of 774
Shit's all sorts of different now.

I got a gift from an elf today!! A wee, felt camel! SO AWESOME.


sj - Dec 04, 2013 4:47:04 pm PST #17 of 774
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm not participating in the SS, but I love to read along and see what everyone gets. Buffistas are the best gift givers.


Pix - Dec 04, 2013 6:31:16 pm PST #18 of 774
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

Hello elves! I’m excited to be part of everything this year.