Santa brought me the latest Macca's and a 2013 Krause World Coins (printed version, not digital).
And, in our family secret Santa, I hit the jackpot twice -a box of Lindt chocolates and a bag of Lego men with a "green apple" inside!
Where do you want me to start.
A: Packet of nuts in the shells; B: T Shirt with Shirt; C: 2014 Silver Proof $1; D: 2013 Executive Collection Stamp Album; E: Six pairs of socks; F: Changeover Head for the Whipper Snipper; G: My Secret Santa six coin gift.
I did well.
Seems when kids, (grandchildren), are around times like these get better.
I got new pyjamas and a radio for the kitchen that will play any internet radio station I choose!
I got a back scratcher, the complete Game of Thrones set of books, some pyjamas (which only half fit), and some beer (which I've half drunk and probably explain why my pyjamas only half fit).
Absolutely nothing. Which is fine, really. Bah! Humbug!
Hey, wait on Fulvio, I did give you sumfin when you came over. Maybe you could count that as a Xmas Pressie.........!
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='38114' dateline='1388025804'Hey, wait on Fulvio, I did give you sumfin when you came over. Maybe you could count that as a Xmas Pressie.........!
And ruin a perfect record? :dodgy:
Well, ok, just for you then. :)
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='38104' dateline='1388021426'I got new pyjamas and a radio for the kitchen that will play any internet radio station I choose!
Great! Tune that radio in to Capital radio in Perth. Great old music.
I got a Birth of a Prince PNC, a special pan to cook poached eggs in, a Bunning's gift card and the usual sox jox and T shirts :)
OhOh and LOTS of Beer :dance2:
Quotethe complete Game of Thrones set of books
See you in 3 weeks!!!
I loved the books more than the TV show. They were the firsts books I've read for a very long time, possibly since high school (I finished in 1995)
For Xmas I got a Garmin Edge 510 GPS unit for my bike.
Hey Fr45h3R, I don't need a GPS as everyone keeps telling me where to go............@!
Quote from: 'Fr45h3R' pid='38119' dateline='1388029046'See you in 3 weeks!!!
I loved the books more than the TV show. They were the firsts books I've read for a very long time, possibly since high school (I finished in 1995)
I read a lot but haven't read these. I watched a few episodes of the TV series but it it didn't grab me to be honest. I'll be interested to see if I can finish them (I have little patience for bad books).
From my Secret Santa (and still a secret) I received a beautiful 2000 incuse 50 cent piece. I have read of these on this site for many a months, and I figured that this coin is a WINNER! I have a fair amount of Aussie coins and this one is really tops.....I'll treasure it.. Thank you Secret Santa.
As for other stuff, I received many snacks from the grandkids and a nice 6' (2 M +/-) tall fireproof safe for my "Stuff" from my kids. It weighs 420 lbs (190 kg) empty. The other 2 small safes (one weighs 650 lbs (295 kg) due to 1" (2.54 cm) plate steel construction) are full. There were 25 of us for dinner with 17 missing due to distance.
Latest Wilbur Smith novel.!! :ok:
from my wife , a new yabby pump , from my daughter a bat torch , from my son , a large bundy rum bottle ( full too ) from my grand kids many chocolates ,vouchers to the movies ,and a coin book ..
from my secret / santa nothing yet ,?? maybe ( lost is space )
,, kel ,,
Quotefrom my secret / santa nothing yet ,?? maybe ( lost is space )
Don't worry Mate , It's a bit like "Pantine" won't happen overnight but it will happen.
If not I will send you something nice :ok:
I received some banknotes and coins, but not the sort I was really after.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/Notes.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/Coins.jpg)
But Christmas would not be complete, without Mum's trifle.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10113/Trifle.JPG)
YUM!
Nothing trifling about that.!! Magnificently presented.!!! :wavemulticolor:
Quote from: 'Robster' pid='38126' dateline='1388029573'Latest Wilbur Smith novel.!! :ok:
I've read that bet you can't put it down.
mmmmmm trifle
YUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Pavlova :angel: :yahoo:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='38203' dateline='1388096361'YUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Pavlova :angel: :yahoo:
It's gone, I ate it all!!! :shock::shok: Trifle is next!
Is it 'strange' that I keep going back to the Trifle photo.!! :heart:
Trifle does not look as good now. It's half gone.
Actually I might go grab a spoon and make a dent in the other half.
Hey what about us, were all drooling for some..........
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='38219' dateline='1388113254'Hey what about us, were all drooling for some..........
You'll have to fight the rest of the family for that.
If you want the recipe though, let me know.
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='38206' dateline='1388104945'It's gone, I ate it all!!! :shock::shok: Trifle is next!
Got about a quarter of the pav in the fridge, along with almost all of a cheesecake. Guess what kind of dessert I
don't like? :angel:
Slightly different "present" via Energy Australia - a power blackout while eating dessert at dinner so out came the candles - still had a great time! Side effect was the loss of the internet for 36 hours!!
Been a "Game of Thrones" Christmas - both giving and receiving. Struggling to decide whether to read ahead of the TV series - some of the shocks from the last TV series mightn't have been so astounding if I had got in front of the TV show.
Pedro
Game of Thrones great series looking forward to next series
Mrs Robster and I watched all three seasons on Fox in November, one episode per night for a few weeks. Really hanging out for the next lot.!!!