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Post by Onjel on Dec 15, 2007 23:07:35 GMT -5
Some of use are used to the snowy, cold weather... But for those of you who have other things in mind, there are places like this to go to...and I hear you're supposed to some time in the next few months... >snipped but the warmth lingers on< What a picture the card players make! ;D Ahhhhhhh. Santa, I can feel the sun on my face and hear the wind through the palms now. . .. I'm going to keep those images of paradise close to my heart and I'll take them out just to experience the joy of the tropics and the sunshine every day! Thank you so much, Santa!
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Post by Springs Secret Santa on Dec 15, 2007 23:20:34 GMT -5
Saluti la mia molla bella!
When Mrs. Claus pointed out to me today that the big C is only 10 days away, I nearly turned the color of my beard: so much to do, so little time...
So, let's just more right on to the good stuff, shall we? One of your wishes was for an interesting dish to serve at Christmas dinner. As my participation in such events is usually limited to sitting where I'm told when I'm told, I'm afraid I don't have any specific recipes to share.
However, in his internet travels Santa has found some excellent cooking blogs here and here. I also came across an intriguing page called Cooking By Numbers: you indicate what food stuffs you have in your kitchen, and the site produces recipes that only use those items. It might be a fun way to discover new uses for favorite ingredients.
You also requested places to go for some laughs: I suggest starting here and here, and Santa will see what others he can come up with to include in next week's selection of treats.
I'm also including one final item, as Mrs. Claus assures me no one ever gets tired of looking at the young man in question:
Take care of yourself, my dear.
Santa[/b]
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Post by Fotadas Secret Santa on Dec 15, 2007 23:54:23 GMT -5
Ho, ho, hello again, Fotada!
Santa cleverly spotted two similar requests on your list. Teh funneee and teh sexeee. Lets see what Santa can do about that, eh?
Can you guess which request Santa was trying to fulfill there?
Oh, and you might find a little something on this site here that suits you: www.classicsavers.com/wallpaper/Grant.html
But wait, what about Teh funneee? Well, a little bird (OK, a large know-it-all deer who is a bit too proud of his proboscis) told Santa that you might like to watch the following once again . . .
Kenny Mayne Dance Rehab
Enjoy!
Modified by Sara to fix board stretchage.
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Post by Shans Secret Santa on Dec 16, 2007 11:12:27 GMT -5
My dear darling Shan!You asked for “Pretties and Goofies.” Okey-dokey Shannie-Oakley!! See below!!THE PRETTIES Winter pretties: People pretties:THE GOOFIES More goofies like the one above are here: www.offthemark.com/xmas/xmas.htmMore goofies like the one above are here: www.glasbergen.com/christmas.htmlStay a good girl!
SantaPS> Who’s in charge of the Christmas glamours! I love them – great work on collecting them! ALSO: Did you have anything to do with modernizing Mrs Claus’ outfit with those fishnet stockings and black boots? I saw that on the main board, and showed it to The Mrs, but she is refusing to try it out. Any suggestions?
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Post by Lola m on Dec 16, 2007 13:41:26 GMT -5
Lovely Lola! I see you requested a lovely, pretty, snowy winter. Well, I’ll put in a good word with Mother Nature, but you know what a bitca SHE can be. Hurricane Katrina? I mean, was THAT really necessary?
But at the very least, I can give you a reasonable facsimile of a snowy scene. Have some winter fun playing with this Holiday Snowglobe:Sometimes Santa needs to blow off some steam during the holidays, and I suspect you do too. And while I’m obviously a giving person, making sure all the little children get their favorite toys for Christmas, I’m not a saint. Well, uh, I guess I am a saint, being St. Nick and all, but even saints like to have a little fun at the expense of others. So, I can’t help but laughing at these poor guys who have tried to fill my shoes and failed miserably:And finally, I have to laugh at this lame attempt by George Lucas to cash in on the holidays. He released the now infamous Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978. Bootlegs of this crapfest have been shared by Star Wars fans for years (as immortalized in Weird Al’s “White & Nerdy” video) and it is truly a classic. A classic what, I can’t say, but classic nonetheless. Watch clips of the special here:And download audio and video from the show here: Enjoy!!Heeeeeeeee!!!! Santa, you've provided me with quite a few fun-filled hours to come. ;D ;D ;D I have wonderful snow outside and now inside to play with my pretty globe. The Santa pics are too too funny indeed. They all look like they're about to bolt! ;D And the Star Wars special? O.M.G!! You are a prince among Santas, indeed!!! Thand you so much, Secret Santa! **sends many many virtual Santa hugs**
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Post by SpringSummers on Dec 16, 2007 14:28:13 GMT -5
Saluti la mia molla bella!
When Mrs. Claus pointed out to me today that the big C is only 10 days away, I nearly turned the color of my beard: so much to do, so little time...
So, let's just more right on to the good stuff, shall we? One of your wishes was for an interesting dish to serve at Christmas dinner. As my participation in such events is usually limited to sitting where I'm told when I'm told, I'm afraid I don't have any specific recipes to share.
However, in his internet travels Santa has found some excellent cooking blogs here and here. I also came across an intriguing page called Cooking By Numbers: you indicate what food stuffs you have in your kitchen, and the site produces recipes that only use those items. It might be a fun way to discover new uses for favorite ingredients.
You also requested places to go for some laughs: I suggest starting here and here, and Santa will see what others he can come up with to include in next week's selection of treats.
I'm also including one final item, as Mrs. Claus assures me no one ever gets tired of looking at the young man in question:
Take care of yourself, my dear.
Santa [/b][/quote] Santa! Thank you so much for the great links! They look very useful. And the picture . . . yes, Mrs Claus knows her stuff!!! KISSES, Mr Claus!!
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Post by Michelle on Dec 17, 2007 10:13:43 GMT -5
Ho, ho, hello again, Fotada!
Santa cleverly spotted two similar requests on your list. Teh funneee and teh sexeee. Lets see what Santa can do about that, eh?
Can you guess which request Santa was trying to fulfill there?
Oh, and you might find a little something on this site here that suits you: www.classicsavers.com/wallpaper/Grant.html
But wait, what about Teh funneee? Well, a little bird (OK, a large know-it-all deer who is a bit too proud of his proboscis) told Santa that you might like to watch the following once again . . .
Kenny Mayne Dance Rehab
Enjoy!
Modified by Sara to fix board stretchage. Damn, Santa! I feel spoiled by the abundance of presents! These are wonderful--truly wonderful! As you can see, I found a new avatar from that site you pointed out, and I love all the other yummy pictures you selected. And the Kenny Mayne video? High-sterical! Rudolph gave very good advice. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! To reciprocate, I am giving you some Instant Santa's Helpers tm--Just add water and they grow to full size:
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Post by Erins Secret Santa on Dec 17, 2007 21:04:28 GMT -5
Erin!!! A small token to tide you over until the next installment![/center] Santa doesn't know if you saw this in the last group of gifts and doesn't want you to miss a single thing! So, in view of your discussion on the board today, this little tidbit is particularly appropos:More to come soon!!!
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Post by Erins Secret Santa on Dec 17, 2007 21:07:23 GMT -5
Erin!!! A small token to tide you over until the next installment! Santa doesn't know if you saw this in the last group of gifts and doesn't want you to miss a single thing! So, in view of your discussion on the board today, this little tidbit is particularly appropos:More to come soon!!!Ooops. Is Santa's face red.
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Post by Karens Secret Santa on Dec 18, 2007 10:19:36 GMT -5
Dearest Karen,
As Christmas draws nye (whatever that means) I review your Wish List:
1) A cute cuddly non-shedding, smallish, but not too small, puppy. Done! 2) A sweet, non-demanding guy who likes TV and nature. Well, I was working on this one, but I think this request may, for the moment, be on hold? Let me know if you want me to get back to it. 3) Pretty pics of just about anything. Check! 4) Ideas for winter-break reading. Well, Santa doesn't get much reading done in the winter, but I'll have some of my elves look into this. 5) Ideas for easy to learn hobbies. Wow, that's a pretty broad category, but working on it. 6) Retirement plan hints. See below. 7) Suggestions for books for year olds. Done! 8) Music Can't help you hear here. It's a little known fact that Santa is tone deaf. Possibly too many years of listening to nothing buT off-key carolers. I'm passing this request on to the Easter Bunny. 9) Art Working on it. (Or, at least, I think some elf is.) 10) Surprise me. If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise, now would it?#6: "Retirement Plan hints" Hint the First: Start early. Hint the Second: Save often Hint the Third: Don't Retire.Not helpful? Well, really. I mean, it's not like Santa is going to get to retire, now is it? Don't even have any offspring to take over the job for dear old dad. Bitter? No, no, not really. I mean, I have all those elves to actually do all the work for me. (Unless INS makes me start checking their papers.) And really only work 1 day a year. I get to eat unlimited milk and cookies (well, mostly--there are always a few health nuts who put out low-fat soy milk and carrot sticks. I give those to the reindeer, don't ya know.)
Yeah, I'm off-topic. I get that way ocassionally. OLD man, ya know?
Anyway, however necessary, "retirement plans" is not a sexy or exciting present. So here's what I came up with.Retirement Plan A:Go here Click and read all 3,670,000 google links on retirement plan information until your eyes bleed. Or, Retirement Plan B:Run off to: With: Okay, gotta run now and see what I can whip up in the reading, hobbies, art and "surprise me" categories!
Oh, and, some of the elves say "hi." I think they may be interested in discussing Retirement Plan B with you.
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Post by Sue on Dec 18, 2007 12:38:12 GMT -5
SUE! Santa apologizes for the delay in your gift. Santa, in fact, spent the better part of the week on a sugar and wine bender, thanks to your most delightful gift basket! Please remember, though; it is truly Santa’s pleasure to grant whatever wishes Santa can, and you’ve been on my good list for years!
I’m still working on world peace, so this week I’ve decided to help you out with some Christmas decorations. How about a couple of things for outdoors… And some tree trimmers… You also asked for some help putting them up…I think this creature could help you in a half a trice… Just don’t forget to treat him well. Afterwards, how about a brisk stroll, then a nice eggnog (and a snog, if you’re so inclined), with this gentleman? Oh Santa Sweetie! Thank you, thank you. The decorations are lovely and I think you've hit on the perfect house-helper. I'll give him a lovely gift of clothing......but not until sometime in January, once the holiday de-cluttering has been completed.
As for Giles, I don't know about snogging, but maybe I'll get him to read to me whilst he rubs my temples!I heard you were looking for some new Christmas finery for Mrs. Claus. Perhaps an updated look? How about one of these?
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Post by Karen on Dec 20, 2007 10:23:12 GMT -5
My dear Secret Santa,
Thank you so very much for my awesome gifts! You put a big smile on this old gal's face. (And it's freakin' out my co-workers. )
I think you already covered #2 right well, so you can relax on that score. How in the world did you ever manage to conjure up the perfect man for me? You have some kind of awesome mojo, my kick ass Secret Santa!
I think I'll go with Retirement Option B, and use Option A to make B happen. Thank you!!
Here's some hot chocolate and cookies to tide (tied?) you over until your next stop.
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Post by Saras Secret Santa on Dec 22, 2007 10:46:49 GMT -5
HO, HO, HO!! My dearest lovely Sara,
I hope you're having a wonderful holidaze season. Your Secret Santa has been running around like a reindeer with his antlers in bunch (namely Blitzen - but shhhh, that'll be our little secret).
I was checking your list and as you are both naughty and nice, I put a present under your tree to give your life a little bit of spice.
I suggest you apply when and where as needed, but to prevent scarring the co-workers, at home would be best. HO, HO, HO!
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Post by Springs Secret Santa on Dec 22, 2007 20:25:05 GMT -5
Springalicious!
As if this past week wasn't complicated enough, you just had to ask for that Whedon boy's plans for the future. Do you have any idea how hard it is tracking him down these days, much less have time to sneak some elves in to go through his stuff? That man has better security than the Vatican: you would not believe the number of gifts I had to promise this one guy just to get five minutes with the man's computer—they included a Ferrari, ten million bucks, and an hour alone with Mo'Nique.
But they don't call me a saint for nothing. Here now, for the first time, a look at Joss Whedon's plans should that Dollhouse thing fall through:
1. Chain Me Up, Chain Me Down: centers around a woman named Summer, who by day seems like just another mild-mannered college employee—sweet, kind, demure. But of course, she has a dark secret: she keeps our old friend Spike chained in her basement. Romance and wackiness ensue as they attempt to solve various mysteries — it's Remington Steele meets Pedro Almodovar meets Fellini. We need to establish early on that despite the circumstances, Spike is drawn to his captor and doesn't really try very hard to escape when given opportunities. Note: probably best as a cable show.
2. Saturday Afternoon Delights: A new coach (is Kyle Chandler available?) arrives at Ohio State to try and lead the football team to greatness. At night, he's a crime-fighting ninja sworn to help the helpless. Things get complicated when he falls in love with an Italian-American coworker who wants to know why they can never go on a real date. Romance and wackiness ensue. Note: investigate whether ninjas ever use rocket launchers.
3. The Naked Chef: an Italian-American chef known the world over for her Italian Wedding Soup hires a new sous chef, played by James Marsters. They try to keep their relationship professional despite their volcanic chemistry and her tendency to take off her shirt when things get hot in the kitchen. Which of course means she's showing off the girls every five minutes. Oh, and she secretly fights the forces of darkness in her spare time, using nothing but her wits, intelligence, and a Microplane grater. Romance and wackiness ensue. Note: definitely for cable.
Before I go, how about a few pictures for the road? I'd hate to have gone through all the work of finding them and then not even use them...
It's been a pleasure finding gifts for you, my dear Spring. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas filled with all of the love and joy you unquestionably deserve.
Best,
Santa
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Post by Queen E on Dec 22, 2007 20:38:30 GMT -5
Erin!!! A small token to tide you over until the next installment! Santa doesn't know if you saw this in the last group of gifts and doesn't want you to miss a single thing! So, in view of your discussion on the board today, this little tidbit is particularly appropos:More to come soon!!!Ooops. Is Santa's face red. Oh, Santa! Thank you! You're the bestest Kringle ever! Sorry it's taken me so long to see this...with such treasures on offer...
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