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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Dec 23, 2013 - 12:07pm PT
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CG;
Great to hear that you liked the gift. I hope it's a catalyst for adventure;Road Trip!!! Cool to see jefe has the same ring; my first one lasted for 20 + years.
"I am not a talented gift giver I feel. I try very very hard though"
I feel the same way. What's wrong with a shredder?
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 23, 2013 - 12:51pm PT
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"I am not a talented gift giver I feel. I try very very hard though"
I feel the same way. What's wrong with a shredder?
It's like giving your wife a toaster oven and a cookbook of "100 Greatest Sandwich Recipes." ;^)
"Hey honey, it's halftime. Howza 'bout digging out that gift I got you?"
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Dec 23, 2013 - 01:29pm PT
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Edge;
"It's like giving your wife a toaster oven and a cookbook of "100 Greatest Sandwich Recipes." ;^)
"Hey honey, it's halftime. Howza 'bout digging out that gift I got you?"
You could make your wife a sandwich.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 23, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
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hey there say, ... here we go!
was outside doing the 'shovel the drive' bit, :)
or, really, was doing the 'remove SOLID ice encasement from car' bit...
well, actually, i DID both... BUT WHAT I WAS DOING:
was REALLY waiting for mailman, as, stamps were on the way to mail a few last cards... had been expecting about 10 of them, and they came! was just barely enough, and when they came and had the mailman wait for me to stamp them (was okay, he was still next door)...
and wow! (OOPS, i'm getting the neat secret santa part, just a sec)
and wow--susan seagoat, had STAMPS IN HER christmas card to me, wow,
wonderful, susan! i had local cards that were late to take to the old neighborhood,as, the roads were all iced for two days, :(
i GOT to mail those today!!!
and then!!!! YES, well, actually BEFORE THEN:
BACK TO THE CAR:
up drives the ol' UPS!!! NOT THE MAIL that i was waiting for, :)
was so nice! i had forgot about the secret santa coming, as, i was waiting for a waltz that i had ordered, and i had just assumed THAT was it...
secret santa gifts always seemed to show up when i was ASLEEP!!!
SO, MY MINDSET you know, just did NOT figure this 'was it!'
just as i started to open it, it did NOT feel like a cd-waltz, :O
i stopped suddenly, and VERY GRATEFUL that i did!!!
and then i saw the (thank you, secret santa for doing that)
i SAW the SECRET SANTA NOTE by my name on the address...
whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... NOW, i can open it for christmas!!
well, actually, if it is okay--SINCE I COULD FEEL what it was,
i will open it for christmas eve, as, it will make my eve very cozy
and sweet! (i love 'sweet christmas' time)... i am always alone on
christmas eve, so this will be my SPECIAL TIME, with the critters
and to cozy up by the tree lights...
THANK you so very much, kind secret santa!
i ALMOST RUINED my surprise, :O
HERE IT IS FOLKS:
curiosity, got the attention of ONE cat, too,
as well as mine:
all safe under tree, and THEN THE MAIL CAME...
well, almost an hour later, waiting out there in the cold,
:)) but i had to catch him for those stamps, :))
and the surprise stamps that was the real extra miracle
in the mail that i NEVER knew were there, as well!
AND YES, the WALTZ (that was late) WAS THERE!!
AND YES, i DID open that one...
;)
and--i DID get out on the roads, to mail the rest of the
local cards...thank you susan!...
roads were not as bad as old neighborhood, as many cars
have melted it down, but new storm is now on the way.. snow is
coming down, now... so:
no turkey or duck supper now, :O
(had some gift money for to do one!--but stores are too packed and my
windshield wiper just broke--ex son in law will come fix it later)
we WILL ENJOY SOUP! AND RICE!...
or, as harpo marx, said by gesture, in a movie:
soup, rice... suuuuuu p rIse... suprise!
i will have a SURPRISE of soup with my critters and
a SURPISE from secret santa...
thank you supertaco secret santa!!!
*thank you ALL for your patience as i ramble on here, but you see:
this was my SECRET SANTA DAY... it all happened in a very
VERY FUN WAY... so i had to share it all...
yep, all of it, :)
even the cup of coffee that i am now a'drinking, ;)
salute!
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 23, 2013 - 02:48pm PT
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You could make your wife a sandwich.
Pocoloco, I did, just this morning. Turkey and provolone with lettuce, mayo, honey mustard, and salt & pepper. I even wrapped up a few pressed (camel, tree, & wreath shapes) spritz cookies that I made yesterday.
Sorry my sense of humor doesn't translate too well online.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 23, 2013 - 03:15pm PT
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I got it Edge....and chuckled. First laugh of the day! Thanks!
I needed a laugh. Decided just a few hours ago to host a La Posada walk and dinner tomorrow evening. I'm off to shop then cook, which I love, but I have limited myself on time due to my lack of decision making. Haven't hosted anything since Dan went to heaven. So this is a special candle walk and dinner.
Cheers All! Each year this SSSGE gets moh betta'. Peace and Joy, lynne
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GLee
Social climber
MSO
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Dec 23, 2013 - 04:57pm PT
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I was only going to open the card accompanying the Gifts..... then open the packages on Xmas day!
But my Seattle Secret Santa wished me Happy Holidays, and then described the contents,
SO
I'm certain to enjoy the Theo Chocolate bars, and the only thing better than Smoked Wild Alaskan Sockeye would be smoked salmon strips at fish camp on the Kuskokwim (or maybe on any other river) in Bush Alaska!!!
Thank you again SSS from Greg Lee
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StevenJ
Trad climber
Mill Valley CA
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Dec 23, 2013 - 05:46pm PT
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Hey Leggs,
I just checked tracking - "Santazon" should be delivering today.
Merry Christmas!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 23, 2013 - 05:47pm PT
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Pocoloco - I do hope to get to Australia this summer (work) and you can believe I'll stay longer and look at birds. Seeing a Bird of Paradise would be more than I ever dreamed. Can you imagine? Thanks, thanks and a million thanks again! :)
(And I still think the shredder is cool too).
:)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 23, 2013 - 06:48pm PT
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As always, I cannot wait worth a damn...
A BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE WOOL CAP!
Thanks SO VERY MUCH "Michelle"!!!
On a side note... Damn I am pasty!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 07:12pm PT
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Hey Leggs,
I just checked tracking - "Santazon" should be delivering today.
Merry Christmas!
Heeheeeheee!! Grawseome!! Thank you, Santa Steven.
:)
Ihateplastic... AWESOME HAT. (nice job, Michelle!)
Happy Holidays to all!
~leggs
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 23, 2013 - 07:18pm PT
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That's a dope hat.
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SofCookay
climber
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Dec 23, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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It arrived today!
By the return address, I know exactly who my Secret Santa is...and I am very lucky!
When I had originally signed up for this, I had provided my Joshua Tree address, as we move there for the winter. However, due to an aging cat who would not fare well on the 7-hour drive...
...and a new puppy
the move has been delayed. Luckily, my package was forwarded and arrived in time for Christmas.
I will wait until Christmas Eve to open and will reveal my gift and awesome Secret Santa at that time.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:11pm PT
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^^ love the cat.
:)
Steven ... my gift arrived!!
*may I open it!!???* *now?*
{{insert cheesy grin}}
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Gene
climber
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:15pm PT
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I got something in the mail today postmarked Massachusetts.
I'll try to wait until tomorrow to open it. Psyched!!!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:17pm PT
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((you're stronger than I am, Gene))
;)
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Gene
climber
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:17pm PT
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I did say 'try' right?
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:19pm PT
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you did.
*thank you for that*
((I feel like I can perhaps open my gift tonight}}
;)
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Gene
climber
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:23pm PT
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Smiles back atcha.
{{{{DO IT!!!}}}
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and let us know.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 08:58pm PT
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{{{I DID IT}})
*i'm so weak*
and...
SOOOOO happy!!
How Perfect, Santa Steven! It's like you ... "get me".
{smiles!}
Thank you so much for the wonderful variety of Teas and for the fabulous stainless steel mug!!
It's so ME, it's almost silly.
High Five, man!! *thank you*
Smiles from ear to ear. Happy Holidays!
~leggs
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