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Post by SpringSummers on Nov 30, 2008 10:37:50 GMT -5
S'cubies! Post your Secret Santa virtual gifts on this thread. Remember, in order to stay secret you must be logged out, so you can post as a GUEST, with an identifying name. [/size] FOR EXAMPLE: If you are assigned as Secret Santa to S'cubie Ruby Doobie, post gifts for her here in this thread, using the guest name RUBY DOOBIE'S SECRET SANTA, and name the post with RUDY DOOBIE’s name. It would look like this:[/color] Be sneaky with your comments and style! Don’t let people figure out whose Santa you are!Remember too, when you RECEIVE a gift, be sure to use this thread to thank your Secret Santa. Every S'cubie, whether he or she is a Secret Santa or not, is also welcome to post their comments on the gifts here!Post a gift at least once every two weeks, until Christmas (2 gifts total minimum).You can find glamours to decorate your posts here: [/b][/center] [/size][/center] IM Spring (SpringSummers) if you have any questions.Have a holly, jolly - S'cubie - Christmas! [/center]
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Post by Sues Secret Santa on Dec 5, 2008 21:57:37 GMT -5
Well, well, well, looks like Sue has been a very good (and busy!) girl this year! Let's see if I can grant any of her wishes a bit early so that she'll have time to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy them: Pictures of Christmas trees and decorations? I think I've got a few of those somewhere in my bag o' goodies...... And as for places to hear Christmas music, I don't know very much about these interwebs, but since I'm always catching my helpers dancing around and "gettin' jiggy wit it" (What does "jiggy" even mean? The elves swear it's not a joke about my extra holiday pounds jiggling, but I'm not so sure I believe them), I decided to ask them for ideas. They suggested that you visit Pandora. The way they explain it is, all you have to do is create a free account, tell them that you like holiday music (just enter your favorite holiday song, such as "White Christmas") and it will search and play any songs it can think of similar to that song. My helpers tell me it's rad. Hopefully, "rad" means it's good. I hope these help get you into the holiday mood. Merry Christmas, Sue!
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Post by Springs Secret Santa on Dec 6, 2008 23:08:08 GMT -5
Ho, ho, ho! Santa has been taking a look at your wish list, Spring, and what did he see? Requests for a Christmas “treat” that would be an aphrodisiac, side dish for a no doubt “special” dinner, pictures of “pretty” men, etc. Does Santa really need to go on? He’s hip, he knows what you’re getting at. Then again, Santa’s standards for “good” girls and boys have lowered considerably in the last few years, so what the heck. Why not give you everything you ever wanted? When Santa looked up aphrodisiacs, he found some of the following foods listed: asparagus, almonds, basil, bananas, chocolate, carrots, garlic, ginger, honey, oysters, pine nuts, strawberries, and truffles[/b]. Now, you didn’t tell Santa if you wanted a treat that was sweet or savory, so Santa brought you one of each. Strawberries and Candied Ginger Dipped in Chocolate
• 6 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped • 16 large ripe strawberries • 16 large pieces of crystallized ginger
In the top of a double boiler set over hot water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Remove the chocolate from the heat and keep it over hot water to keep it from becoming too thick. Dip each strawberry into the chocolate, coating two- thirds of the berry. Let any excess drip off. Put the strawberries on a baking sheet lined with foil or waxed paper. Chill until hardened. Pierce each piece of ginger with a toothpick and dip it into the chocolate to coat two-thirds, letting excess drip off. Place on a tray until hardened.Mélange à Trois of Lobster, Oysters and Scallops Caressed in a Martini Broth
• 1 small steamed lobster (1 ¼ lb.) cut in 6 pieces • 5 small fresh oysters • 3 sea scallops • ½ leek, julienned • 1/3 carrot, julienned • 1/3 celery root, julienned • 1 cup of white wine • 1 ½ Tablespoons of dry vermouth • ½ Tablespoon of butter • Salt • Cream
In a pot, melt the butter and sauté the vegetables without browning them. Add the white wine and bring to boil. Add the cream and simmer for four minutes with the vermouth. Strain and reserve the liquid and place the vegetables aside. Poach the oysters in the broth, then the scallops. Add the lobster, simmer for three minutes and check the seasoning. Add the vegetables and serve. And just to wrap things up with a bow, how about a nice sexy libation to really heat up your “special” dinner? Pussy Foot Cocktail (Makes 2 drinks)
• 12-14 regular-sized ice cubes • 1/2 cup each fresh orange, lemon and lime juice • 2 dashes grenadine • 1 large egg yolk, beaten lightly (optional) • 2 splashes soda water • 2 maraschino cherries • 2 slices orange
In a shaker, combine the ice cubes, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, grenadine and egg yolk (if using). Cover and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 medium glasses. Add a splash of soda water to each glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.Next, you asked for a recipe for a vegetable side dish. Once again, Santa brings you two choices – fancy, like ( Sformato agli asparagi con salsa di aragostae oove, which is asparagus sformato with lobser aioli), and not-so-fancy ( Sweet spiced baby carrots). You may have noticed that Santa made sure he took care of any aphrodisiac “needs” you might have with these recipes as well, even though you didn’t ask. Santa is generous like that. Plus? There’s those lowered standards he mentioned above. Hope you have a wonderful meal, Spring!
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Post by SpringSummers on Dec 7, 2008 10:01:24 GMT -5
Ho, ho, ho! Santa has been taking a look at your wish list, Spring, and what did he see? Requests for a Christmas “treat” that would be an aphrodisiac, side dish for a no doubt “special” dinner, pictures of “pretty” men, etc. Does Santa really need to go on? He’s hip, he knows what you’re getting at. Then again, Santa’s standards for “good” girls and boys have lowered considerably in the last few years, so what the heck. Why not give you everything you ever wanted? When Santa looked up aphrodisiacs, he found some of the following foods listed: asparagus, almonds, basil, bananas, chocolate, carrots, garlic, ginger, honey, oysters, pine nuts, strawberries, and truffles[/b]. <snipped> [/quote] Thank you ever so, Santa!!! I am going to try all of these. Believe it or not, I actually have a date this evening! Good timing, Santa, baby!!
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Post by Sue on Dec 9, 2008 13:29:34 GMT -5
Well, well, well, looks like Sue has been a very good (and busy!) girl this year! Let's see if I can grant any of her wishes a bit early so that she'll have time to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy them: Pictures of Christmas trees and decorations? I think I've got a few of those somewhere in my bag o' goodies...... And as for places to hear Christmas music, I don't know very much about these interwebs, but since I'm always catching my helpers dancing around and "gettin' jiggy wit it" (What does "jiggy" even mean? The elves swear it's not a joke about my extra holiday pounds jiggling, but I'm not so sure I believe them), I decided to ask them for ideas. They suggested that you visit Pandora. The way they explain it is, all you have to do is create a free account, tell them that you like holiday music (just enter your favorite holiday song, such as "White Christmas") and it will search and play any songs it can think of similar to that song. My helpers tell me it's rad. Hopefully, "rad" means it's good. I hope these help get you into the holiday mood. Merry Christmas, Sue! Dear Santa,
Gorgeous!
[Now, please send Elves to my house ASAP to replicate!!]
I do believe the center picture (see above) is of the poinsettia tree at the Opryland Hotel, which I have seen "in the flesh," so to speak.
I'm trying out Pandora right now. Thanks.
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Post by Sue on Dec 9, 2008 13:30:58 GMT -5
Ho, ho, ho! Santa has been taking a look at your wish list, Spring, and what did he see? Requests for a Christmas “treat” that would be an aphrodisiac, side dish for a no doubt “special” dinner, pictures of “pretty” men, etc. Does Santa really need to go on? He’s hip, he knows what you’re getting at. Then again, Santa’s standards for “good” girls and boys have lowered considerably in the last few years, so what the heck. Why not give you everything you ever wanted? When Santa looked up aphrodisiacs, he found some of the following foods listed: asparagus, almonds, basil, bananas, chocolate, carrots, garlic, ginger, honey, oysters, pine nuts, strawberries, and truffles[/b]. <snipped> [/quote] Thank you ever so, Santa!!! I am going to try all of these. Believe it or not, I actually have a date this evening! Good timing, Santa, baby!! [/quote] Spring! How did the date go? Does Santa know his aphrodisiacs?
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Post by Monnies Secret Santa on Dec 11, 2008 17:49:52 GMT -5
Monnie! All reports indicate you were a very good girl this year. Well, there was that one note from a... what was the name... ah, yes: Spring Summers. But Santa also knows that even if what Spring wrote was true (the part about stalking both Hugh Laurie and Katee Sackhoff certainly raised a few eyebrows among the elves), we can't all be perfect all the time. You mentioned wanting some music recommendations. Santa's not too hip to what the kids are listening to these days, but I hope that this article about the different recommendation services will help steer you in the right direction: Music, music, musicAnd now, as requested: Some winter landscapes: Cute animals... And an attractive man you were seen lusting over recently... I hope you enjoy! Santa
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Post by Squeemonster on Dec 12, 2008 11:03:38 GMT -5
Oh, thank you thank you thank you Santa!!! I was so in need of a smile today, and you have most definitely given me one. Puppies!! Squeee!! Snow!!! And those pics of Jon Hamm . . . . . I can't wait to look over that music recommendations site, either. Here's a treat for all your hard work: And something frothy to help wash it down :
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Post by SpringSummers on Dec 13, 2008 7:55:02 GMT -5
Oh, thank you thank you thank you Santa!!! I was so in need of a smile today, and you have most definitely given me one. Puppies!! Squeee!! Snow!!! And those pics of Jon Hamm . . . . . I can't wait to look over that music recommendations site, either. Here's a treat for all your hard work: <snip> And something frothy to help wash it down : <snip> MONNIE: Wow, those are nice gifts! MONNIE'S SECRET SANTA: I can scarcely believe this - I see that you have broken my confidence!! Santa!! How can you expect your informants to stay on task if you rat us out???!! SUE: I see you asked about my date. It went fine. We're going out again this weekend for date #3. I am very slow with this sort of thing. We're getting along well, but I definitely need to get to know him better before I have a sense of whether this is going to fizzle or develop into something more.
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Post by Michelles Secret Santa on Dec 13, 2008 11:30:50 GMT -5
Michelle!! Santa has noted that you asked for recipes for one, and for brain games to keep the noggin sharp. So here is a listing of nutrious yet delicious recipes for one:www.fitzones.com/members/Nutrition/recipes.aspAnd here are some fun brain games! Santa likes the brick-breaking one, but they are all fun!! www.sheppardsoftware.com/braingames/braingames.htm Now, Santa has noticed something else. Both of these requests are for solitary activities! Are you sure you wouldn't want some company??
You can always make those recipes for two, and not all games really require a BRAIN. Or so Santa hears.
You're probably wondering why Santa keeps referrring to himself in the third person. The answer is: Santa loves his name!! Santa!! You've got to admit, it's got a certain ring to it.
Enjoy your gifts, but don't be toooo naughty,Santa
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Post by Michelle on Dec 14, 2008 10:22:48 GMT -5
Santa, Santa, Santa! (Yes, it does have a certain ring to it ) Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will explore these recipes further. And the games look like a lot of fun! And yummy James in a tux to...play games with? *swoons, is ded* I am soooo behind on my gift giving, I don't deserve such wonders. But I'll take them anyway! ;D Here are a couple thank you gifts:
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Karens Secret Santa
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Post by Karens Secret Santa on Dec 15, 2008 17:14:01 GMT -5
Karen's Secret Santa sucks lemons, bigtime.
Or maybe I'm just stockpiling gifts.
Or hunting for the perfect gifts.
But, be assured, dear, sweet, lovely, patient, Karen, that your gifts are coming.
Blame it on the USPS if you like.
Or drunken raindeer maybe.
Or the state of the economy (Santa is having to wait for better discounts to kick in).
Or, blame it on the fact that Karen's Secret Santa sucks.
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Post by Michelle on Dec 16, 2008 13:13:50 GMT -5
Karen's Secret Santa sucks lemons, bigtime. Or maybe I'm just stockpiling gifts. Or hunting for the perfect gifts. But, be assured, dear, sweet, lovely, patient, Karen, that your gifts are coming. Blame it on the USPS if you like. Or drunken raindeer maybe. Or the state of the economy (Santa is having to wait for better discounts to kick in). Or, blame it on the fact that Karen's Secret Santa sucks. LOLOL! Poor Santa. Poor Karen.
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Post by Karen on Dec 16, 2008 22:32:13 GMT -5
Karen's Secret Santa sucks lemons, bigtime. Or maybe I'm just stockpiling gifts. Or hunting for the perfect gifts. But, be assured, dear, sweet, lovely, patient, Karen, that your gifts are coming. Blame it on the USPS if you like. Or drunken raindeer maybe. Or the state of the economy (Santa is having to wait for better discounts to kick in). Or, blame it on the fact that Karen's Secret Santa sucks. Santa, baby. Don't you fret. Here's a little song to help inspire you. Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree, for me Been an awful good girl Santa baby so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a '54 convertible too, light blue, I'll wait up for you dear Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed, Think of all the fellows that I haven't kissed Next year I could be just as good If you check off my christmas list
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot Been an angel all year Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey, one little thing I really need, the deed To a platinum mine, Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and cheques, Sign your x on the line Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my chirstmas tree, With some decorations bought at Tiffany's I really do believe in you, Let's see if you believe in me
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing, a ring, I don't mean on the phone, Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight.I believe in you!
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