2014 Secret Santa Gift Thread

[PlasmaBomb]

Reserved

 

[SKORPI0]

Those are some bad ass rechargeable batteries!

Indeed, 2550 mAh and they are not cheap/battery.

 

[wangotango]

Indeed, 2550 mAh and they are not cheap/battery.

Your SS has it going on.

I am finishing up a watercolor painting tonight... as long as I don't over do it. Will post when done

Giving it to the lady today.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Your SS has it going on.

I am finishing up a watercolor painting tonight... as long as I don't over do it. Will post when done

Giving it to the lady today.

Holy crap you painted that? Consider me impressed.

 

[wangotango]

I did, thanks for the compliment. Years of practice, small brushes, and patience. I prefer oil painting but watercolors are way faster. I love watercolor blocks because no need to pre stretch paper... just paint, let dry, peel and frame.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Holy crap that's good. Google say Baltimore oriole, is that right?

 

[wangotango]

Holy crap that's good. Google say Baltimore oriole, is that right?

Correct, oriole.

 

[mcurphy]

Correct, oriole.

Wow, just fucking awesome! Nicely done!

The Oriole is my favorite bird.:thumbsup:

(if you are my SS next year, could you paint and frame one of those for me? )

 

[highland145]

I did, thanks for the compliment. Years of practice, small brushes, and patience. I prefer oil painting but watercolors are way faster. I love watercolor blocks because no need to pre stretch paper... just paint, let dry, peel and frame.

Awesome.

How much? PM if you don't want to brag about your 7 figure income.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Had to work Christmas eve and Christmas day with lots of running around in between. Here all the items all together. Box was very heavy.

Opened the packages first. Told my secret santa that my wife and I have a daughter, with baby 2 on the way who is also a girl. Hell, even our dog is female. Surrounded by women and need a reminder I'm a guy. I also play bass guitar.

Awesome gifts. Pick maker is pretty damn cool, I won't lie. Which left me wondering...

Opened it up and found ultimate care package for a man. Even the dog got in on the action.

Some Dave's ghost pepper and insanity sauce, beer stein, bottle opener and 10 craft beers.

Thank you very much Secret Santa! Awesome job.

 

[wangotango]

That dog looks similar to the one I got the wife for Christmas. Went and picked him up tonight. English lab I think they called it... he wasn't cheap

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Zoey, Yellow lab.

 

[wangotango]

Awesome.

How much? PM if you don't want to brag about your 7 figure income.

I made that one for a gift. It is mostly a hobby but I have done many commissions over the years. I could have a show but not really interested in all that. I don't care for dealers honestly. Great gift from my SS, I have been out of blocks for a while.

 

[wangotango]

Zoey, Yellow lab.

My wife just named him Webster. Is there a difference between English Lab and yellow lab?

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Had to Google it myself: http://thelabradorclub.com/subpages/show_contents.php?page=English+vs.+American

 

[wangotango]

I see, basically the same but mine has a boxier head. He is pretty melow. My first dog ever, always had cats and/or talking birds.

 

[highland145]

I made that one for a gift. It is mostly a hobby but I have done many commissions over the years. I could have a show but not really interested in all that. I don't care for dealers honestly. Great gift from my SS, I have been out of blocks for a while.

Mom's a crazy bird lady with 1 cat. That's why I was curious about the $$.

 

[Dr. Zaus]

"If anyone needs me I'll be in my lab"
"you don't have a laboratory"
"no, no I do not"

 

[amdskip]

What a huge box:

I decided to just go for it:

Wow, I'm impressed already:

Bucket unloaded with stocking still full:

Stocking unloaded:

I was only going to open 1 or 2 and keep the rest for the next day but I couldn't wait.

My gift also included a wonderful letter with lots of explanations. I neglected to photograph it though. My taste buds can't wait to try some of these goodies out. Secret Santa, you went above and beyond with this gift. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness!

 

[ElFenix]

Busted out laughing when I opened my box, exactly what I wanted, Secret Santa

Now to get to some dense reading and some linguini with anchovy and garlic.

Edit: can martymcfly or amdskip post what my likes/dislikes were?

 

[amdskip]

Here you go ElFenix:

Likes: gamergate, scandinavian melodic metal, spy novels, james joyce, computer gaming, bad action movies, antique photography, my dog, anchovies, andalusian food, running faster, dick jokes, iran, world war one.
Dislikes: gamergate, my cat (she's a bitch!), traffic, bell peppers, modern deckled books, kindle editions that are more expensive than the paperback

 

[jlee]

Mine came in - thanks!

 

[Fritzo]

Bump for updates

 

[Chaotic42]

Your SS has it going on.

I am finishing up a watercolor painting tonight... as long as I don't over do it. Will post when done

Giving it to the lady today.

I thought that was a photo. Very well done, sir.

 

[DisturbedRamm]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you also Sho-Nuff, you were pretty easy to shop for and glad to see you are putting everything I got you to good use, cheers )