Spike? It's you. It's really you! My therapist thought I was holding on to false hope, but…I knew you'd come back. You're like…you're like Gandalf the White, resurrected from the pit of the Balrog, more beautiful than ever. Oh…he's alive Frodo. He's alive.

Andrew ,'Damage'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2015: Goodnight moon  

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.

Go away, 2015.


beekaytee - Dec 24, 2015 7:09:54 pm PST #163 of 251
Compassionately intolerant

It was such a sweet way to spread your talent and kind heart!

Plus...PRETTY.


Laura - Dec 25, 2015 6:17:52 am PST #164 of 251
Our wings are not tired.

I had the joy this morning of opening my presents from Santa Emily. There is the most delightful box that cannot be adequately described so I posted pictures on the FB. Also a festive tiara, an appropriate wine coaster, and yummies. Including peppermint bark from vw! My heart is full. Thank you so much.


msbelle - Dec 25, 2015 6:19:10 am PST #165 of 251
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

YAY! and right! I have things to open!


msbelle - Dec 25, 2015 6:24:56 am PST #166 of 251
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

My giftee has got some stuff, but I should get one more thing off before year-end.


msbelle - Dec 25, 2015 7:10:45 am PST #167 of 251
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

THANK YOU AURELIA!!

Y'all! so much goodness. 1) 2 packages. 2) all awesome. 3) pictures at flickr [link]

- Package one a cute gift box with 3 gifts wrapped in there. a) SERIOUSLY? sticky notes. b) chalk board coffee cup (with chalk). c) chili lime cashews

- Package two - a) The Gishwhes book for 2015, my first year participating! b) Gishwhes bumper sticker c) Buffista stors magnet (I miss the Stors) c) awesome glittery card.

Thank you so MUCH! I love it all.


Steph L. - Dec 25, 2015 7:21:49 am PST #168 of 251
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Yesterday, I got a surprise package from smonster -- socks that say Jingle Bells [Batsignal] Smells [Robin logo] Laid an Egg!

I immediately put them on to wear to family festivities. Best socks ever!


aurelia - Dec 25, 2015 8:23:17 am PST #169 of 251
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Hooray! I'm glad you like it all, msbelle!


Kat - Dec 25, 2015 4:09:40 pm PST #170 of 251
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

So I suck and my gift is in a box by the door. I don't have all of it ready yet but I'm working on it.


Tom Scola - Dec 25, 2015 4:12:26 pm PST #171 of 251
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

My presents are going to be quite late, also.


msbelle - Dec 25, 2015 5:01:40 pm PST #172 of 251
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

1) Late is after the New Year. This gift exchange goes until the end of the year.

2) NO ONE SUCKS!