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24 Dec 03 - 06:23 PM (#1079399) Subject: BS: Whadya get? From: Kent Davis Christmas is all about giving but, with all this giving, somebody's got to GET! My darling wife got me the first two volumes of the Heiman (corrected)edition of Child's THE ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH POPULAR BALLADS! Isn't she a sweetie pie! So... whadya get? |
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24 Dec 03 - 07:31 PM (#1079424) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Emma B From a dear friend - The Lomax's book of American Ballads and Folk Songs - it will go with my (1965) Child's (uncorrected?) The 15 year old single (solera aged) malt looks quite tasty too! |
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25 Dec 03 - 12:44 AM (#1079564) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Amos A 12" Drill Press!! And best of all a little bundle containing all of BBW's last few packs of smokes and her last lighter, as a symbolic gesture of her commitment to quit the weed! Yaaay! A |
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25 Dec 03 - 02:32 AM (#1079578) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Sorcha Boney fingers....... |
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25 Dec 03 - 05:17 AM (#1079607) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,JTT A pot of lingonberry jam from Finland and a spoon made of some kind of deliciously spicy-scented wood. A two-CD set of Swedish jazz. A striped linen purse from Africa. A phone call from far away. |
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25 Dec 03 - 07:16 AM (#1079636) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: C-flat A 1954 plastic Maccaferri like this. Needless to say, I'm thrilled and completely gob-smacked! C-flat(needing more wall space) |
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25 Dec 03 - 07:24 AM (#1079638) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Edain A little wind up Santa figure on a reindeer with '3 years +' on the packing. Have I ever mentioned that I worry about my parents sometimes? |
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25 Dec 03 - 08:59 AM (#1079652) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: mack/misophist Got exactly what I asked for, nothing. It was refreshing. |
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25 Dec 03 - 10:47 AM (#1079691) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,JTT But the best present I heard about was made by the son of my boss in one of my jobs; he's a graphic artist, and he put together a CD of all the tunes his friends used to dance to in their 20s, with a cover made up of old pictures of them all. |
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25 Dec 03 - 11:01 AM (#1079696) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Uncle_DaveO Volume II of The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, by F.J. Child via Heiman and Herman; A goose-down pillow. Two CDS: The Cold Mountain sound track, and Pete Seeger and Friends. Two shirts A kitchen apron that says "No. 1 Grandpa" and a keychain with tag that says "World's Best Grandpa". A gorgeous and HEAVY coffee table book called Earth From Above, which will take a LONG time to fully appreciate. Some of the best color reproductions I've seen, of various cultural, geographic, and geological features from around the world, all as seen from above, with commentary and explanations. A good time was had by all. Dave Oesterreich |
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25 Dec 03 - 12:24 PM (#1079739) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Alice Asked for nothing. Got the enjoyment of giving. Might get something next week when my son returns from a trip to Oregon. He leaves today, flying out to Portland. Any Mudcatters go to sessions in Portland? He is a phenom young mando player. |
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25 Dec 03 - 02:50 PM (#1079785) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: fat B****rd Spike Milligna book, David Ackles CD,Tequila, Beer, Cheese, Charley Patton T-Shirt. Christ I'm a Lucky Man. |
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25 Dec 03 - 03:14 PM (#1079790) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: CapriUni What I got from my SS, I posted in the My Pressie has arrived! thread. What I got from another friend, in a box opened just a little while ago: A plush, pink (very pink) and white Bagpus, that "yawns" when you squeeze its mouth; the book At Death's Door by Neil Gaiman; a collection of CD-roms on which my friend burned examples of his favorite shows and music videos; a bag of jelly babies and one of malteasers, a Christmas card with a hand drawn cartoon inside; and nicest of all, a letter declaring me to be a best friend, and promising me a hug when we finally get to meet in person... I am feeling very loved, right now! |
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25 Dec 03 - 03:24 PM (#1079794) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: JenEllen I got a fabulous cd set of Les Barker's Guide Cats for the Blind. I listened to a bit of it, but I'm saving the rest for the drive down the valley today when I know I'll need a chuckle! THANKS MICCA!! |
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25 Dec 03 - 03:26 PM (#1079796) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Catherine Jayne I got the very same CD Jen...had me chuckling out loud to myself this morning!!! |
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25 Dec 03 - 03:58 PM (#1079809) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Bill D since you asked... a nice shirt, some exotic candy.... and THIS! I have been intending to do this for 3-4 years! She has spent weeks researching how to get this set up...*smile* (only one link works right now...in the upper left (even tho it says it doesn't on the mouseover)...but soon...*grin*) |
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25 Dec 03 - 05:23 PM (#1079852) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,harpster ...you really want to know???...a crock pot, a crock pot cookbook, heirloom diamond and pearl earrings and a bunch of Merril Lynch stock...booorrrringgggg! |
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25 Dec 03 - 05:48 PM (#1079866) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Joybell A perfect present from my Secret Santa - 2 CDs of old American songs with lovely old pictures on the covers. A box of exotic-smelling spices and candels and gem stones from one daughter with instructions for a magic spell. Can't do a nasty spell though - Oh well a bit of prosperity won't go astray. A fitness CD from other daughter - she knows how much I want to lose weight. Best of all these messages here with my new friends from all over the world. |
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25 Dec 03 - 06:19 PM (#1079880) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Liz the Squeak I got a very nice digital radio, some even nicer chocolates and a book of Cat Haikus. I also got some chocolate beer, some chocolates and some DVDs/CDs. Anyone spot a theme here? I also got a lovely dragon that I've named Julian and some books and preserves from my secret santa in Virginia. There was also a cassette, which I've not had chance to listen to yet, but will soon, and some Hersheys' candy which I look forward to testing. Thanks to everyone! LTS |
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25 Dec 03 - 06:23 PM (#1079883) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,pdc Unbelievable - he must have saved for ages. My husband gave me an LDC monitor for my computer, because he knows I have terrible eyesight, and this will help. I nearly fell through the floor. |
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25 Dec 03 - 06:24 PM (#1079884) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,pdc Sorry -- that should have read LCD monitor -- told you my eyesight was bad! |
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25 Dec 03 - 07:45 PM (#1079916) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: LilyFestre Welllllllllll.....I'd say that 99.9% of our presents remain wrapped in hopes that VV Varone will soon return....and we aren't going to open any gifts until she gets home...HMPH! What? Mom...what did you say? There are 2 presents that you want us to open today? But Mom...what about waiting for VV Varone? Yes, I know there is a mountain of gifts (which by the way is incredibly TOO MUCH) but we are grown ups here...we can wait. Mom...really....don't put those presents next to us....stop shaking that little box in my face...yes, yes, good things DO come in small packages.....I AM NOT SMIRKING...STOP STOP STOP.....I'll open it...okay...OK....I'LL OPEN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *smirk* And so the story goes..........LOL. I got a beautiful pair of dangley pearl earrings from my mom (which my sister picked out!) and a lead crystal hurrican lamp with a wreath of hemlock greens, teeny tiny pine cones and red berries! My husband got a brass barometer (is that spelled right?!?!?) that shows the usual changes in pressure and such but also a scale to show when the fishing is good, not so good and why aren't you out in the stream already?? :) The rest of the gifts WILL wait until the little one returns...which of course...will be the absolute best gift of all! Michelle |
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25 Dec 03 - 08:35 PM (#1079934) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Bassic 3 little, but wonderfull words which make me very happy. |
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26 Dec 03 - 12:15 AM (#1080024) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull I got a George Formby Health Grill, and 24 bears. |
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26 Dec 03 - 01:48 AM (#1080051) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Cluin Not much, in the material sense. That was nice. Got a lot of enjoyment out of giving though. |
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26 Dec 03 - 02:14 AM (#1080060) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: GUEST,peg a ceramic saki set, and bottle of saki... a nice black fleece scarf, black gloves, and black sweater... an array of scented products (lotion, candle, bath salts, soap etc.)... a cool ceramic sun sculpture/wall hanging... a fleece throw... socks! all very useful and nice gifts. |
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26 Dec 03 - 02:15 AM (#1080061) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull wahts a saki set? |
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26 Dec 03 - 02:52 AM (#1080074) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: mouldy I got some pocket binoculars, a book of countryside tales, a battery powered toothbrush, some bath lotion, a book on 19thc Staffordshire figures, a Tumblin' Monkeys game, my son's cast-off Gameboy (one of the old originals), and NO CHOCS OR SWEETIES FOR A CHANGE!!! Now I can just nick everybody else's! Andrea |
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26 Dec 03 - 02:55 AM (#1080076) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull yes , but wahts a saki set? pleese tell me waht it is. |
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26 Dec 03 - 06:55 AM (#1080164) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Sandra in Sydney Saki is Japan's national drink, I think it's usually drunk hot or warm. A Saki set is a bottle & thimble-sized cups to drink this very potent spirit. sandra |
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26 Dec 03 - 07:02 AM (#1080166) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull oh. |
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26 Dec 03 - 07:10 AM (#1080170) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Sandra in Sydney my pressies were few (as always) but excellent. A Body Shop set of foot care goodies (smells lovely - it's peppermint oil, which is sooo good for tootsies) from my boss From my Englsh penfriend, a makeup bag, silk scarf, lipstick holder (my old one is tatty, how did she know?), lipstick in a shade I often wear (ditto), nail polish (haven't worn any for years but it's a lovely soft colour & will look good on short nails). A mini-personal fan to wear around my neck AND a set of 4 batteries from my very thoughtful office Secret Santa. I use a big fan all years long in the air-conditioned office cos I always need air blowing on me & can get very distressed in meeting rooms etc when I'm away from a decent source of cold or moving air. Two fluffy critters, 2 hooks in the shape of bears & a cheque for $50. Lovly stuff from Secret Santa Micca - a porcelain bear, Lorna Campbell CD, CD of Towersey Barn singing session, CD-ROM of Secret Santa stuff - such fun!! Still waiting from something from my sister. |
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26 Dec 03 - 07:12 AM (#1080171) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Heloo, i got a penfrend in Eygept, he is boring, he never do nothing! "today i feed camels, etc etc etc" , boring I forgot his name now, i think its abdul, not sure really. |
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26 Dec 03 - 07:22 AM (#1080173) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Sooz Mike has surpassed himself this year and bought me a harp. It is very nice to look at, but if we can ever get it to stay in tune it should sound good too. That is if I can learn to play it.......... |
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26 Dec 03 - 07:28 AM (#1080176) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull helo, i goy a George Formby grill but no meat yet, I oooki g fporwards to tyring it, i wonder if butchher open yet? if so,=- i will get some burgerrers. |
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26 Dec 03 - 09:37 AM (#1080221) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: artbrooks Some wool socks, the 50th anniversery issue of Playboy and tickets for two to see Riverdance! And than she agreed to go with me!! |
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26 Dec 03 - 06:27 PM (#1080472) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Morticia I got the new Pratchett,the new Joanne Harris, two pairs of beautiful earrings ( thanks Micca and Khatt),a green amber necklace, a set of books about Michigan, a cd and a box of something called S'mores which look like a snack for a giant(thanks Big Mick).....I also got a lovely little hot bean bag type thingie and some Body Shop stuff.........but the best thing I got was to spend some time with my kids...I am a very lucky woman. |
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05 Mar 04 - 04:25 AM (#1129626) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rustic Rebel My beautiful Santa's gift has arrived. RangerSteve you have made my day! I'm listening to your banjo, harp, and vocal playing as I write. Steve sent me a recording, of his music, made in 1986! Whoa! I am now a proud owner of one of the last 8 known remaining copies in circulation!! Sounds great Steve! You are a picker aren't you! And I love your harp style! (Maybe one day we can play harp together). Santa sent me a wonderful picture book of New Jersey that I looked through quickly but will enjoy after my writing. (I just opened my gift ten minutes ago!) Steve sent me a CD of Cephas and Wiggins that I can't wait to hear, but now I'm happy listening to Steve's music, Now talking about paying attention, my Santa sent me an antique egg beater, I don't think I will hang in my kitchen with my other collectables but instead I think I'll hang it on the wall in my music room, just because. And last he sent me a laugh and more. Steve says to me in his letter, "The label has nothing to do with my opinion of you." Ha!, It's a wash away your sins,illuminate your soul, purifying candle. Directions for use- 1.Kneel. 2.Remove lid. 3.Light Candle. 4.Meditate.(Sit quietly while begging for mercy)5 minutes for each small sin,10 minutes for each big sin. 5. Repeat until each burden is lifted. 6.Arise cleansed from sin, ready to do it again. Contains 1500 minutes of scented salvation! Light your way to heaven! Ranger Steve you are a funny man aren't you! I love your gift and I love your music. I'm flipping the tape to side two and signing off. Thank-you. Love, Rustic |
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05 Mar 04 - 04:29 AM (#1129628) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: Rustic Rebel OH hell, this probably was the wrong thread to refresh to post this but, it's okay. I still wanted to say thanks to Steve no matter where I put it. |
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05 Mar 04 - 08:19 AM (#1129705) Subject: RE: BS: Whaddya get? From: kendall John, isn't that a George FORMAN grill? |