I got a gift from my SS!! - 2009 SS Gift Thread

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

Everyone did awesome this year!

Happy Holidays everyone! Let's all enjoy our gifts and funny memories of the Llama's.

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Wow! Lots and lots of great stuff. Everyone is making out like bandits!

*****

Me, too! The "prisoner" has been released, with no apparent harm done by the "kidnappers", and Karen continues to spoil us. I am going to have A BALL!

This time the human component is Portuguese: a gorgeous cookbook and lots of incidentals to go into its enjoyment...



And this time the kitties were not disappointed...



The treats, the treat ball, the springy worms, and the pawbreaker are still in the bag. The catnip toys -- candy cane, stocking, apple and pillow with snowman decoration -- are scattered over the dining room floor, where they were initiated, including a little scuffle that I didn't manage to catch on the camera. However, they certainly had a great time, and also appreciated the tissue...











Everybody says mega thanks to Aunty Karen!

Awwww.... Look at the girls ahving fun. That's the best part.

You are very welcome, Fran. Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

Karen is a nut! Literally!

She should organize food boxes to be sent to everyone and their stomachs will thank her 10x over. I received one of her 'food boxes' last year and we loved it.

I also had some of the Antonio's bottles. Yum! I can still taste the Portuguese marinade she sent me.

I really do include WAY too much food in my packages.

I try to send some unique things form the area. Portuguese corn nuts.

Originally Posted by gardenandcats

I sure hope my gift was received I sent it out 18 days ago. I haven't heard if she has received it. And still have not received mine yet either?

We need to catch up on all these gifts that have been received and then we can start to sort it all out.

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

Just wanted to post that I'm enjoying seeing all the pics of the new SS presents!

And for those still waiting, hope your packages arrive soon!

I'm enjoying it as well.

...and lots of

for the remaining packages.

 

[gemlady]

*Still desperately waiting for my recipient to finish opening and to post*

 

[snosrap5]

Originally Posted by gemlady

*Still desperately waiting for my recipient to finish opening and to post*

Jan, if you were my SS, I would have ripped everything right on open and would be so far on the dark side you would need a flash light to find me.

 

[nurseangel]

Still waiting for my brother to post the pictures of the wonderful gifts I received from Becky...minus the cat treats and toys, truffles, and uh, Tim Tams

. I believe the Tim Tams were eaten before Christmas, I just couldn't help myself. They're quite delicious, I might add.

For those of you who haven't gotten your gifts yet for a quick arrival.

 

[Ms. Freya]

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

That is beautiful

Is it by chance out of the Night Fairy collection? It looks to be of similar style to the ones I collect. It is beautiful.

Wow...good eyes! Yes, it is one of the Night Fairies. When Linda said she collected fairies, I couldn't resist the cat one.

 

[-_aj_-]

Hey all i got some Fab gifts and really want to thank Yayi for them i shall post the pics later as i have got work soon

but i got some, coffee, hand carved cat ornaments, a beuatiful purple shirt, a cat mobile phone holder, a huge book of sudoku

ermmmmmm a tourist info book, a gorgeous little windchime, a bead bracelet - amethist

sooo ill post piccies later on

 

[snake_lady]

Originally Posted by Ms. Freya

Wow...good eyes! Yes, it is one of the Night Fairies. When Linda said she collected fairies, I couldn't resist the cat one.

I thought so..... I have ummm 4 or 5 of em now... I love this style of fairy as well as the ones by AMy Brown (but I don't like how her statues turn out). The one you got Linda is on my wishlist

 

[clixpix]

I finally got some pictures of the wonderful presents my SS (katachtig) got us!

Here are all the packages. Jana made all of the "boxes" out of paper! So cute!

There is some chocolate that is local to Colorado, and a voodoo doll kitten for those special occasions.

Look at these beautiful frame ornaments with pics of my girls in them

Here's a close-up of the gorgeous fleece sweatshirt I got!


Jana made my girls four gorgeous toys. I tried to set them up for a picture...that didn't last long


Then she eyed up the "inspections sticker"...I'm sure the "inspectors" would be appropriately shocked at this



Then the "bunny kicking" of the toys began in earnest


Here are some yummy treats for the girls


Here is a detail of the boxes Jana made


Jana, thank you so much for everything! I love it all!

 

[kittkatt]

The rest of the goodies:



Amy really spoiled us this year!

Thanks again so much, Amy.

You're a wonderful SS!

 

[momofmany]

Originally Posted by KittKatt

The rest of the goodies:



Amy really spoiled us this year!

Thanks again so much, Amy.

You're a wonderful SS!

You are so welcome!!

I have no idea if you are a horoscope type person, but couldn't pass up the astrology for cats book when I picked it up in the store, read about 2 of my cats whose birthdays I know of, and it pegged both of them to the letter. With all of your cats, I thought you might have a lot to read!!

 

[ldg]

You know you're a crazy cat person when... you have a book, "Astrology for Cats" !!!

 

[katachtig]

Originally Posted by clixpix

Then she eyed up the "inspections sticker"...I'm sure the "inspectors" would be appropriately shocked at this



Then the "bunny kicking" of the toys began in earnest

The inspectors wouldn't be shocked, but Carly did hide one of the toys during the inspection period.

I'm always glad to see the bunny kick of approval.

Stay warm during the holidays though remember, the fleece blanket was chosen by Lucy for JinJin and Sabina. Lucy says they can share it if they want to.

 

[clixpix]

Originally Posted by katachtig

The inspectors wouldn't be shocked, but Carly did hide one of the toys during the inspection period.

I'm always glad to see the bunny kick of approval.

Stay warm during the holidays though remember, the fleece blanket was chosen by Lucy for JinJin and Sabina. Lucy says they can share it if they want to.

Do you love the way Sabina's big Sasquatch paws nearly cover the entire thing? I swear that girl could palm a basketball.

I think since Jin's not feeling well enough to play with the toys, she'll get the fleece for "her" chair. I know she'll love it!

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by Momofmany

You are so welcome!!

I have no idea if you are a horoscope type person, but couldn't pass up the astrology for cats book when I picked it up in the store, read about 2 of my cats whose birthdays I know of, and it pegged both of them to the letter. With all of your cats, I thought you might have a lot to read!!

I do believe in Astrology to a certain extent.

For instance, I'm a Virgo, and I fit the Virgo traits almost 100%.

I looked up Geronimo's sign right away because I was really curious about what the traits were for a Gemini kitty (I'm always telling my s/o that the reason Geronimo is the way he is is because he's a Gemini. He has two purr-sonalities: the loving side, and the "crazy" side. :

). Anyway, I just busted out laughing when I read the description about Gemini kitties -- especially the part about his "favorite sport" -- which is leaping from counter to tabletop. There's a funny story about that one, which I'll have to explain some day.

I love the book, Amy! Thanks so much!

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by LDG

You know you're a crazy cat person when... you have a book, "Astrology for Cats" !!!

Ain't it the truth!

 

[sillyjilly]

Ok, I have recieved confirmation back and my SS was ClixPix!!!

She sooo sooo spoiled us and I am uploading pics as we speak and will get you the pics as soon as they are done. We got so many cool and "sweet" things! 11 pounds of chocolate was not far off!!

I'll be back in a few with the updated post! Thanks again SOO SOO MUCH!!!

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by clixpix

Do you love the way Sabina's big Sasquatch paws nearly cover the entire thing? I swear that girl could palm a basketball.

I think since Jin's not feeling well enough to play with the toys, she'll get the fleece for "her" chair. I know she'll love it!

Sasquatch paws!

 

[going nova]

Originally Posted by katachtig

People who have received gifts so far

Recipient - SS
-aj- ????
Abbysmom = Katiemae1277
AlleyGirl = caprice
Bella713 = jennyranson
butzie = ????
calico2222 = -aj-
Carolinalima = Grogs
CatKiki = KittenKrazy
CATTYBIRD = CatKiki
cheylink = yam102284
Crazyforinfo = Jack31
CruiserMaiden = Rianna
Duchess15 = Crazyforinfo
emrldsky = Pookie-poo
esrgirl = ???
Fairy_kitten = ????
Februa = whiteforest
GailC = GoldyCat
gemlady = StarryEyedTiger
Grogs = mrblanche
Imunsie = ????
jennyranson = rapunzel47
katachtig = Tari
katiemae1277 = emrldsky
KittKatt = Mom Of Many
kluchetta = sarahp
Mews2much= ????
Miss Mew = Russian Blue
MomOfMany = Renovia
MonaxLisa = nurseangel
MRBlanche = ????
Ms, Freya = sillyitiliangrl
MoochNNoodles = Miss Mew
Natalie_ca = Ms. Freya
nurseangel = Februa
Paulena = ????
pookie-poo = AlleyGirl
pushylady = WELDRWOMN
Rang_27 = ???
rapunzel47 = abbysmom
Rianna = cheylink
Renovia = ????
Russian Blue = GailC
SarahP = Bella713
SillyJilly = ????
sillyitiliangrl = snosrap5
Snake_Lady = Capt Jordi
snosrap5 = SilllyJilly
StarryEyedTiGeR = Natalie_ca
Tari = pushylady
TroutsMom = MoochNNoodles
vampcow = Rang_27
yam102284 = Duchess15
Yayi = felinorc
zorana_dragonky = mews2much

lmunsie posted on December 15th that TroutsMom was her SS and Fairy_kitten posted on Dec 17th that esrgirl was her SS.

 

[katachtig]

Originally Posted by Going Nova

lmunsie posted on December 15th that TroutsMom was her SS and Fairy_kitten posted on Dec 17th that esrgirl was her SS.

Feel free to update the list when you see it. I've been so excited by all of the wonderful gifts that I may have missed putting them on the list.

People who have received gifts so far

Recipient - SS
-aj- = yayi
Abbysmom = Katiemae1277
AlleyGirl = caprice
Bella713 = jennyranson
butzie = ????
calico2222 = -aj-
Carolinalima = Grogs
CatKiki = KittenKrazy
CATTYBIRD = CatKiki
cheylink = yam102284
Crazyforinfo = Jack31
CruiserMaiden = Rianna
Duchess15 = Crazyforinfo
emrldsky = Pookie-poo
esrgirl = ???
Fairy_kitten = esrgirl
Februa = whiteforest
GailC = GoldyCat
gemlady = StarryEyedTiger
Grogs = mrblanche
Imunsie = TroutsMom
jennyranson = rapunzel47
katachtig = Tari
katiemae1277 = emrldsky
KittKatt = Mom Of Many
kluchetta = sarahp
Mews2much= ????
Miss Mew = Russian Blue
MomOfMany = Renovia
MonaxLisa = nurseangel
MRBlanche = ????
Ms, Freya = sillyitiliangrl
MoochNNoodles = Miss Mew
Natalie_ca = Ms. Freya
nurseangel = Februa
Paulena = ????
pookie-poo = AlleyGirl
pushylady = WELDRWOMN
Rang_27 = ???
rapunzel47 = abbysmom
Rianna = cheylink
Renovia = ????
Russian Blue = GailC
SarahP = Bella713
SillyJilly = ????
sillyitiliangrl = snosrap5
Snake_Lady = Capt Jordi
snosrap5 = SilllyJilly
StarryEyedTiGeR = Natalie_ca
Tari = pushylady
TroutsMom = MoochNNoodles
vampcow = Rang_27
yam102284 = Duchess15
Yayi = felinorc
zorana_dragonky = mews2much

 

[gemlady]

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