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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 23, 2013 - 09:33pm PT
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Oh, wow! What fantastic booty! I can 't wait to get jome tommorow night and see if my neighbors picked up a package for me! It will be a blast to share in the fun.
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Dec 23, 2013 - 10:06pm PT
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So glad you like it!
On a side note, I still owe Larry his :)
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 11:17pm PT
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I'm lovin' the booty and the spirit of fun, the unknown, the excitement, that brings out the 6 year old in us...
This has been a great experience... I look forward to checking in on all the joy and smiles...and participating next year.
:)
Michelle.... you owe Larry a hat.
Chop Chop.
I want to place an order.
~
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StevenJ
Trad climber
Mill Valley CA
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Dec 23, 2013 - 11:29pm PT
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Hey Leggs!
You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 23, 2013 - 11:33pm PT
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Merry Christmas to YOU!! Thank you... soooo much!
Thanks for spreading the joy.
~peace
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:37am PT
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It's Christmas Eve! By declaration from Neebee herself, I can now open my Secret Santa gifts!
As the only one sanctioned to open a gift, I was the center of attention; my wife, son visiting from NH, daughter and her boyfriend, and the dogs all gathered around. Carefully opening one side of the package, I slid out the most amazingly thoughtful gift, a Neebee original painting of a scene I am very familiar with:
Painted from this pic I uploaded to the dog thread:
I couldn't believe how beautiful this painting is. My wife was almost crying, wondering how someone I've never met in person could be so thoughtful and generous; I explained, "that's the Taco, that's Neebee."
Jasper surveyed his likeness and seemed to approve.
Penny, on the other hand, just basked in her glory and canvas immortality. She's going to be insufferable...
To be continued.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:40am PT
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Oh my goodness.... I'm about to cry... happy tears.
That is SO awesome, thoughtful and beautiful.
Good morning!
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:48am PT
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I have no idea how Neebs fit all of it in the package, but there was more! A couple ornaments for the tree:
A gorgeous dream catcher which will hang in a window over our bed where it will release the captured bad dreams to the morning sun:
Aaaand, a pair of hand knit woolen socks! Wow!
My wife was quick to point out, "those look too small, they are more my size." Nice try sweetheart, but these woolen slippers fit this Tacoclimberfurnituremakerandhusband's feet, so that makes me the prince.
Dear Neebee, I am humbled and grateful for your thoughtful gift. I will treasure each and every one.
Well, that's my story. Time to walk the dogs.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Bishop/Flagstaff
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:50am PT
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That painting is remarkable
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:54am PT
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That painting is remarkable
neebee, beautiful art work!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 24, 2013 - 12:13pm PT
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Talk to George Gershwin about 'walkin' the dog,' Edge. . .
hee hee hee. . .ho ho ho!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2013 - 12:48pm PT
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hey there say, edge... well, i TOOK a tad bit of artistic 'license' there, as i left out the sunlight and such on the snow, as, i never seem to get clear copies of these photos, from my printer, :O
i loved doing these dogs, it was soooo fun! and the part where i had
such a good laugh, was:
litte did anyone know what was in it, YET the two dogs FRAMED IT
PERFECTLY IN YOUR photo of 'when it arrived'... i alone, enjoyed
the hidden joke, ...i love innocent critter jokes... :)
and the socks are WOOL LOWER and top is acrylic... so DO NOT WASH
THEM IN HOT WATER, AND DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE DRYER, OR:
they may end up being your wife's, :O
no offence to her, either, by the way, :)
but yep, they ARE your secret santa and i hope they fit...
i could only quess, as, i made some fro my brother matt and they were
way too huge, :O
let me know, did they stretch enough to fit good but not too tight???
thanks, i am here WAITING, :)) for the 'test dry answer'
AFTER this taco-share answer, of just above where you said they DID fit...
:)
also painting IS acrylic, i did not have time for oils...
so, sometimes THESE ARE TEMPERMENATL if wet!!!!
do not get it wet... :O do not wipe it with water... :O
it is SPRAYED with a bit of art-spray, ...so later,
just lightly dust it with feather duster, etc....
:)
happy sweet christmas to you and your home... this was such a fun
christmas eve day... :)
thank you for waiting, it makes it more like a holiday, :))
with the family there, :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2013 - 01:00pm PT
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hey there say, wow, edge!
the pictures loaded now... oh my, funny, 'the dogs' i see you have the socks ON and they DO fit!!!!
and the funny helmet dog, above, is so 'artsy' dressed up...
say now, DO NOT let these socks get thrown into the wash...
mine were good for months, and then (my rabbit spared on them, as well as my pants, so took the whole mess down the washer, cold water, BUT--FORGOT that i dumped the socks in) ... BIG OOOOOPS...
THEY shrunk, :(
but, me, being the knitter, i UNDID the toe-seal, and
KNITTED ON A FEW NEW ROWS, :o :)
AND THUS--now they fit again...
so wash them seperate, let them dry on a towel, but you may
SQUISH the water out of them... pad dry again, and i think, if they are just 'next' to a warm spot in the house, they should dry okay...
ASK AROUND and learn what to do... they are soooooooooooo nice and warm!!!!
good with slippers and perhaps with shoes, too, :) or boots, ?
(don't know, if they slip downwards, or not, when walking?)
but still, great for slippers, at least) ...
:)
okay--cautions are all done now, :))
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2013 - 02:35pm PT
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hey there say, secret santa...
yooooo who? ... i just got another PACKAGE, OH MY...
so both must be from the secret santa...
just letting you know, in case you thought one??? did not make it?
hmmm...
well, i am opening them, this eve... with the tree and the lights and the ambiance... and the critters...
and a local secret santa, left some wine, early and NOW,
my grankids, by way of the ex son inlaw, and by way of phone call from
my daughter, just brought turkey-breast thing for
me to make a chrismas supper and not just soup,
wow!
this IS a very special year, to actually have family stop by, :O
so, tonight i will post the wonderful taco-gift here...
and this one i did NOT accidenlty start to open, as, all the
waltzed have arrived, :))
can't take a pic yet, the batteries died... so will take a pic, tonight and post all...
thank you again, so very very much!!!!
did not expect two things, :O oh my,...,. :O
:)
well, got chores to do now,. :)
see you soon, this eve!!!
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 24, 2013 - 06:44pm PT
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^^^ Wow Edge that painting is pretty special.
It's almost Christmas Day here in the UK so I'll be opening my STSS gifts very soon.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 24, 2013 - 08:18pm PT
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Okay, I Finally cracked.
First up is the gift from my SSTS. He must have talked to my ex who always said I was in the dark...
Thanks SSTS
Next up is a peemie not related to the exchange but I think it fits in on this thread.
Photo quality is lousy but the gifts are great.
Thanks to my taco Santa's and Strider
Have a wonderful holiday season ya'll!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 24, 2013 - 08:32pm PT
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Just got home and my neighbor brought by the mail...
Two packages from unknown places:
I want to open them right this minute, But first, I need a shower after the 7 hour drive.
Phyl
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 24, 2013 - 08:36pm PT
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Thanks to all who pitched in for a gift for Strider.
It did arrive on time.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Dec 24, 2013 - 08:47pm PT
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So I'm unwrapping my final SS gift!
Excited!
And its a taste of home! Copper River Smoked Salmon. Been by that river many a time on various trips.
Ripped it open and munched a bit.. so good!
This is a real treat for me. I love seafood and miss things like smoked salmon and halibut. Luxuries to me. I'll scarf down about half and then make a kickass chip dip with the rest!
A real big thank-you to my Secret Santa! Also thanks ST and Strider for making this possible and so much fun!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 24, 2013 - 09:35pm PT
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Both of the packages were from my secret Santa.
I opened the big one first:
Arghhh! The photo posting function is bugging out on me, can't post any photos right now.
Will try again tomorrow.
But hugs and kisses, SofCookay, I love my three gifts. I can tell you did some detective work in my past posts to help you choose something just right for me. When I post the photos, I'll say more...
And thank you for not torturing me by remaining secret!
xo Phyl
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