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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 20, 2013 - 10:52pm PT
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^^^that's beautiful!
but what's that sparkey business on the right...
Ho Ho Ho
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I get a calendar half way through the year too, that made me laugh
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SofCookay
climber
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Dec 20, 2013 - 11:01pm PT
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Lurking & checking in - haven't received my gift yet, but I'm sure it's in the mail :) Good on you, Happi, for receiving a bonus gift - can't think of anyone more deserving. Enjoy!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 20, 2013 - 11:47pm PT
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hey there say, ... mine will get to its 'neating place'
on monday...
hopefully... :)
and, it is for opening on CHRISTMAS EVE, BUT:
IT IS NOT WRAPPED.... :o
SO you will have to
leave it in its 'ugly' ol box,...
it is very rare that i can get wrapping paper and this year
i USED what i had, all-up on a 'secret project' :))
but, you knowwwww, if YOU HAVE wrapping paper, you can WRAP OVER THAT
ol' BIG FLAT BOX up and make it look TWICE as
FUN!!! (family just might love to help!)
i mean, there is only one
christmas eve, each year... hoping you get some FUN FANFARE out of it!
:)
here it is AGAIN:
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 21, 2013 - 01:37am PT
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I got my S.S.S. Gift today too:
, , ,
Thank you Micetro. It has the place of honor on my shelf of rocks from all over the place.
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 21, 2013 - 07:23am PT
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Just seen my SS received her gift from me (phew that's a relief). So the box on my kitchen table contains not one but three gifts. Do I open them now or save them for a few more days?
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 21, 2013 - 08:28am PT
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Excellent investigative work! Glad that you liked it. Those chocolates are made here, well known chocolatier.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Dec 21, 2013 - 08:31am PT
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That was recycled neebee wrapping, H.
I DO know your taste, and it's apparently all that!
It will spin, and you can throw it at the dog.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 21, 2013 - 10:29am PT
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Dear Secret Santa....if you are awaiting a note from me, do not despair. I am currently with my son in Europe doing Euro trash skiing. Then headed to Australia to visit with Ferretlegger's brother. My neighbor is collecting my mail. However I have very infrequent internet connectivity but if I get info from them I'll post up if I get a connection. I'll be home sometime after Christmas and look forward to all that home promises!
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 21, 2013 - 12:03pm PT
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hey there say, mouse... so funny! i had re'cycled the wrapping paper, too, before is sent it your way, :))
so fun! seeing everything...
wow, susan, have fun out there, wow!
and jefe, sorry to hear about a bad day, but the good cheer here,
sure worked... :)
and brass nuts, i LOVE how cats just 'ease on up' and CLAIM stuff, :O
:)
so many nice gifts!!!
:)
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 21, 2013 - 01:38pm PT
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Thanks again Mouse. It spun fine; very cool! Wouldn't think of thowing it at anything. It is too nice.
I was thinking I was going to re-purpose that wrapping just this morning. Nice to know its history.
This too fun.
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Dec 21, 2013 - 02:21pm PT
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Greta investigating the good tidings from Gardnerville...
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 21, 2013 - 02:39pm PT
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Success! I've worn him down! Gift opening to commence and photos to follow shortly!!! :)
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 21, 2013 - 02:42pm PT
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Wooooweeeee!!!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 21, 2013 - 02:49pm PT
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I wondered if the arrival of HIS gift wasn't going to speed things up Crimp!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 21, 2013 - 03:22pm PT
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^^ I was hoping. :)
So, the gifts have been beneath Rudy the Rooster waiting for opening. We don't do trees or anything. Any sort of 'decoration' you see at our home is up year around (including the mallard with the Santa Hat which sings Freebird).
I went first (I woke up feeling a bit puny so I'm still trolling around in fleece looking a bit scrappy). (Dave's opening TR will follow). First opened was the little box. The little box screamed "sparkly inside" and I was not disappointed! Beautiful key chain. Did you make it Pocoloco? Really gorgeous and very much appreciated. :)
Next, a book. I knew it was a book from copious fondling over the week. :) But what book was it???
Wow! No joke - WOW! What a gift! LOVE.IT. LOVE. IT!! (And no, I don't own this book already!)
This is a book I've been ogling for a while. It contains tons (and I mean TONS) of amazing color photos of all the Birds of Paradise and great information about them and their habitat. More info here about the project: http://www.birdsofparadiseproject.org/.
From the Preface: "Eight years. Eighteen expeditions. Fifty-one unique field sites. Thirty-nine species of birds-of-paradise, all photographed in the wild for the first time in history."
The book was made possible by Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a place I donate to frequently, and National Geographic. I love their work.
For those who want to see a wee bit about these birds. Here's a youtube of some bird-of-paradise mating dances: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7QZnwKqopo. Amazing, eh?!?!
The book is really an amazing gift and I'm so very thankful Pocoloco! I truly love it! I know how my afternoon will be spent!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 21, 2013 - 03:50pm PT
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Hey crimpie
My mom gave me this when I left the nest at 18.
I'm 43 now.
These key chains are the bomb.
Nice work poco.
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MisterE
climber
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Dec 21, 2013 - 08:27pm PT
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Really, Jefe? You haven't lost your keys in 25 years? Wow...
Got my package today, it was sent with no return address...sneaky! :)
Going to wait until Christmas when Skip opens her "don't open until Xmas" package.
Woohoo!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 21, 2013 - 08:29pm PT
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Got my keys switched over to the new key chain. Just last week I was looking at mine - all the nice stuff had fallen off - and thought I need a new one. Perfect gift/perfect timing!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Dec 21, 2013 - 08:39pm PT
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CG convinced me that we should open our SS gifts before Christmas day, so here we go.
Thank you Secret Santa for my very snazzy leather-bound adventure journal! I hope to fill it with fun memories this year - :)
So...who is my Secret Santa? Very secret so far...and CG isn't giving any clues!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 21, 2013 - 09:28pm PT
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Too much fun seeing Crimpergirl and Brassnuts opening their gifts. I caved and opened. After all, it is the perfect night. The children are gone and I'm home alone enjoying all the Christmas decorations on a gorgeous So Cal eve.
ST Secret Santa gifts are special. I convinced myself that they should be opened on a night like tonight. So here goes......Naughty or Nice, we will soon see.
Ahhh, but first a tiny bit of spiced brandy. Join me if you please. A toast to Strider and all the Secret Santa's. Cheers!
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