Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016: We know the world didn't end, because, check it out!  

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, 2016.


sj - Dec 23, 2016 8:21:32 pm PST #153 of 269
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm glad you liked the card, amyth.

I didn't do the Secret Santa because Christmas overwhelms me, but if anyone wants to be added to my mailing list for cards next year or possible random gifties at other times of the year, send me your meat space address to my profile addy.


DebetEsse - Dec 24, 2016 8:42:27 am PST #154 of 269
Woe to the fucking wicked.

I have arrived in Arizona, where my SS present(s?) are, but have been told that, since they are wrapped, I am not allowed to open them until Christmas.

I protested, but this is How Things Are Done Here.


lisah - Dec 24, 2016 8:47:49 am PST #155 of 269
Punishingly Intricate

Got a package from Canada!!!! Thank you, Sue! We were headed out the door to go to my folks' for xmas so I didn't get to open it, though. Will open on Boxing Day!


Anne W. - Dec 24, 2016 2:43:58 pm PST #156 of 269
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

I got a lovely package from my Secret Santa with an adorable mug (with a handle shaped like an 'A'!) and some gunpowder green tea. Thank you so much, Secret Santa!


erikaj - Dec 24, 2016 4:57:17 pm PST #157 of 269
I'm a fucking amazing catch!--Fiona Gallagher, Shameless(US)

Hey, glad you made it...hope we can micro-f2f again.


Kate P. - Dec 24, 2016 5:21:33 pm PST #158 of 269
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

I got a lovely note from my Santa that they made a donation in my name to Open Table, an organization in Nashville that provides food and shelter to the homeless. Thank you for supporting them! It means a lot to me. I have a friend who volunteers with them, and I'm hoping one day soon I'll be able to do the same. And re: the second part of your message, I'm out of town but will be home on Wednesday, so I look forward to seeing what you sent! Thanks, Santa!


Sue - Dec 25, 2016 12:54:53 am PST #159 of 269
hip deep in pie

Got a package from Canada!!!! Thank you, Sue! We were headed out the door to go to my folks' for xmas so I didn't get to open it, though. Will open on Boxing Day!

Hooray! hope you enjoy it!


meara - Dec 25, 2016 3:25:38 am PST #160 of 269

Lois, I got some sort of magazine discount email that says it's from you--is that true or is it spam? I hesitate to click on it.


DebetEsse - Dec 25, 2016 10:27:45 am PST #161 of 269
Woe to the fucking wicked.

I got stuff from Suzi! I managed to follow the "do not open till Christmas" directions by accident (well, host fiat) , but there's gryffindor sock yarn and chocolate honey and rose petal jelly and candy! So much yummy chocolate. We had the dark chocolate with ginger, cinnamon, and roasted pepitas, which was universally acclaimed! I am looking forward to the sea salt caramel bar. The crochet Colorado flag will be going up at home, and I think the sparkly ornament will be going in a window!

Thanks!


SuziQ - Dec 25, 2016 5:05:07 pm PST #162 of 269
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

You are welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying the treats. There should have been a separate package with something for your hair.