A Buffista elf sent me a whole box of vintage children's books that needed a good home. Lovely surprise. (Thanks, msbelle.)
I tell you I have this theory. It goes where, you're the one who's not my sister. Cuz mom adopted you from a shoe box full of baby howler monkeys, and never told you cuz it could hurt your delicate baby feelings.
Dawn ,'Selfless'
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.
Amy - Dec 26, 2016 3:04:41 pm PST #165 of 269
Because books.
Laura - Dec 26, 2016 3:15:34 pm PST #166 of 269
Our wings are not tired.
Arriving home I found cards from sj and msbelle, which were very much appreciated.
msbelle - Dec 26, 2016 4:10:25 pm PST #167 of 269
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Thank you for the card Gina.
you are welcome Amy (I didn't sign that did I?)
Amy - Dec 26, 2016 4:21:42 pm PST #168 of 269
Because books.
You didn't, but I know where you live. :-)
msbelle - Dec 26, 2016 4:47:16 pm PST #169 of 269
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
looking at postmarks is not allowed in Dec. I thought everyone knew this.
SPEAKING OF!! My Secret Santa
knitter/crocheter:
Debet
Amych
Theodosia
Emily - but she had Suzi
KatG - but she had Fran
Paula
I think that is it. So I have narrowed it to 4.
Java cat - Dec 26, 2016 10:58:01 pm PST #170 of 269
Not javachik
Meara, it's legit. I got a year's subscription to Seattle mag for you.
Steph L. - Dec 27, 2016 5:53:59 am PST #171 of 269
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
My mail today had cards from Debet and Erika, and a Hello Kitty flannel pillowcase from the Secret Solstice Santa (who is also the pillowcaser, apparently?). Thanks, my friends! That made my day, and it's not even 11 a.m. yet.
Pillowcaser, seriously, when the summer pillowcase is on the bed -- I use 2 pillows -- it's always the top pillow because it makes me smile every time I walk in the bedroom. That pillowcase -- and now the new one -- may be one of the things that got me through 2016.
Also, hippocampus, I don't think I posted that I got your wee package last week -- thank you! Tim was confused and I told him if he read more, he'd understand why littlemouths are THE BEST.
askye - Dec 27, 2016 6:42:02 am PST #172 of 269
Thrive to spite them
I just opened my security solstice Santa presents.
Two amazing ly beautiful beaded necklaces with dragonfly pendants. One silver beads with blue and red accents and the other purple beads with blue accents.
Laura - Dec 27, 2016 8:38:01 am PST #173 of 269
Our wings are not tired.
2016 continues to be the year of horror and suck, but I am trying really hard to focus on good things. I am grateful for the good that happened in friends lives. I am also grateful for my son's relationship which began last summer. I feel like I have gained a daughter and it is really a beautiful feeling to see my child happy and in love. He gave her a lovely ring for Christmas, and her parents gave them a sweet "First Christmas Together 2016" Wedgwood ornament. All parties on both sides are happy these two found each other. So that happened.
eta: She also cracked me up this morning telling me they couldn't get married until he finished his degree because she makes too much and would trash his financial aid status. Heh.
SailAweigh - Dec 27, 2016 9:35:22 am PST #174 of 269
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I got the most adorable Christmas card ever from sj. Ltc is just akdlfj;akfds;lfaj. I get a big grin on my face every time I look at it.
I also got a nifty placeholder gift from my secret santa, a Buffista.org refrigerator magnet. Thank you!