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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 16, 2011 - 07:34pm PT
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Glad to see that the chocolate wasn't consumed by the fabled mouse that was not stirring. I have longingly looked at Moonstruck Chocolates, and husband doesn't seem to pick up on the hint for the exquisite chocolate. He is of the opinion that all chocolate is alike. Gentlemen, take note - your lady will know the difference between bargain and best...
Will post picture and report of DVD viewing later.
I love seeing so many folks with absolutely no self control about opening Christmas gifts early. I am not alone!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 16, 2011 - 07:41pm PT
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To encourage more peaker peekers, I received a lovely gift one year and stashed it under the tree. A couple days later, the house was quite smelly. My boss at the time was of Polish descent. He had given us a fine, authentic kielbasi. Alas, it could not be consumed as it had spoiled under the tree. So the moral of the story is "Open It".
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 16, 2011 - 07:45pm PT
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No self control? No way! It is a benefit of being a grown up. We can have pizza for breakfast, pancakes for dinner, and open gifts when they arrive. :)
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Dec 16, 2011 - 07:48pm PT
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Let’s demonstrate a little self control, OK
Santa will know if you peeked
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Dec 16, 2011 - 07:53pm PT
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Whoa, John...you scored! I love seeing everyone's gifts.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 16, 2011 - 08:08pm PT
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Brando-
And this is just the box can I wait to open this?
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 16, 2011 - 08:14pm PT
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gal, I'm your SANTA, packed that sled big time, I put some real thought in this one LOL!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 16, 2011 - 08:23pm PT
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Paging Tami...
Edit; Sweet watch Fogarty.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 16, 2011 - 08:54pm PT
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Brandon, sweet box! can't wait ' this is my third year and it has made my Christmas every year , oh what fun, thanks STRIDER! and all my friends and santas.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 16, 2011 - 09:16pm PT
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I really like these gifts.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 16, 2011 - 11:38pm PT
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Callie can't have my 'cali'. . .
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Dec 16, 2011 - 11:43pm PT
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Ahhh Fogarty, I'm excited!!!!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 17, 2011 - 12:36am PT
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Sweet Kitty SteveW. Did someone send that to you. :) Heh heh.
Nice stuff rolling in. This is the best, no? :)
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perswig
climber
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Dec 17, 2011 - 07:19am PT
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There was a hint of anxiety in Sara's voice when I called on the way home yesterday. "You got a package. It's from California. No name on the return address. I put it by the tree. It's creeping me out a little."
Um, Cali.
That can't be good.
When I got home, there it sat.
With the other presents, but ... apart, somehow.
Something was off. The dogs ignored it. The cats gave it a very wide berth. Very unusual.
When you got close, whiffs of portent ... even malice, maybe?
I don't know.
I had resolved to open all presents on Christmas day, but Sara was right. This was troubling. Best nip it in the bud.
A couple passes of a knife, and with some trepidation I pried the top off.
Bright flash of light, clap of thunder.
Acrid plumes of brimstone, clouds of smoke, cries of tortured souls leapt forth.
"Jeezum crow! What the devil have I brought into my home?", I cried.
Why, it's a Christmas gift...
... from a Supertopian ...
... who for all his Bah Humbugging (not to be confused with sheepbuggery) picked out an excellent gift. Conveniently enough, the ice tools and I are planning on taking a walk Sunday, and this little bit of kit will be tagging along. Just have to decide how to christen it.
Many thanks, Jeff, and Merry (*) Christmas! Good stuff!
Dale
(*secular, of course; peaceful Festival of Lights to you this coming week)
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kc
Trad climber
the cats
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Dec 17, 2011 - 09:37am PT
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So much for the Bah Humbug! An excellent gift!
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perswig
climber
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Dec 17, 2011 - 09:46am PT
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^^
Right, huh?
Oh, and what's with all the people getting cats?
Nice stuff all 'round. John Butler, that's a great painting (print?)!
Dale
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 17, 2011 - 10:28am PT
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hey there say, all.... very fun presentation, perswig... :)
love that wooden horse, there, too...
ahhhh, cats, did someone say, ;)
wow, i rarely use meat in my cooking, but if i DO,
THIS crowd sure groups-and-hovers within seconds! :O
had to eat fast, :))
(love the cat fun, here)
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 17, 2011 - 12:21pm PT
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Post pictures, Lolli.
And, Happy Holidays from NH!
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Dec 17, 2011 - 02:38pm PT
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John Butler, that's a great painting (print?)!
It is a painting... and the aroma of fresh linseed oil (I think) is taking me back to climbing days at Joshua Tree back in the late 60s... my Grandmother painting while my Grandpa taught me how to climb. And my Grandma yelling at my Grandpa, saying he was going to get me killed if he didn't use a rope (hated ropes... only used them as a last resort... it was a growing up in the Tetons in his teens thing)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 17, 2011 - 02:57pm PT
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I opened mine a few days ago. It wasn't wrapped when I opened the 'unknown package'.
I got some Dope Miller 'Dope Grip', which is a lotion-based alternavive to chalk. I have yet to check this out.
Got a sweet Pika nut-cleaning tool that has a tiny hammer on one end to funk-out awnry placements.
Got a purple Pika??? Dog collar? Not sure what that is.
And a T-shirt with a unique lightning bolt on it. On the back of the shirt it says, "Fear is temporary...Regret is forever".
Thanks Santa!!!!
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