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Traditional_Ale · 12-26-2011, 08:24 PM

^ Damn onions. What a beautiful child, and so well dressed!

Before I list some gifts, I want to say one thing. I would like to think that it is a continuation of the spirit of the previous post, but from the other side of the spectrum. The best part about Christmas, bar none, is coming home to Mum and Dad's where there is always a feast of epic proportions. This year, however, was something special. To use the common internet meme, an "epic win."

Because of a miss-timer on the oven, we had enough time to introduce a nearly ten-year old to "Lord Of The Rings." Taught him how to play darts, and would of been chess too, except when he opened his gift there were two sets of black pieces!

My brother in-law finally proposed to my sister, and this is amazing news. He spent seven months hand-carving and crafting a box for the ring out of wood imported as a specialty from Africa, as well as a custom Elephant figurine carved from a wood from Africa that I can't remember the name of for the life of me. When you pull the drawer out the ring is presented over the inscription of his proposal speech. The ring and box didn't come to dinner, but a few drinks in I challenged him to say it (with little sister's permission) and yeah, hell yeah, welcome to the family bro. Finally, ffs.

My little brother moved into his first home with his girl, and we played video games (FIFA12 and NHL12...I'm the champ!) until all hours on Christmas Eve.

Getting back to the feast, rather than go into details, let's just say that legions of Kings of great armies and nations looked on from the afterlife and cried in envy.

I got a 32GB flash drive, socks and underwear, some awesome custom swag like magnets and mouse pads and pens with my logo on it from my Dad, and a good stash of beer from all over the world from sister in law.

Gave out movie passes, "The Truth" by Terry Pratchett, a Chess Set, Batteries, and Gift Cards.

12-26-2011, 08:24 PM	#55
Traditional_Ale Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CGY Exp:	^ Damn onions. What a beautiful child, and so well dressed! Before I list some gifts, I want to say one thing. I would like to think that it is a continuation of the spirit of the previous post, but from the other side of the spectrum. The best part about Christmas, bar none, is coming home to Mum and Dad's where there is always a feast of epic proportions. This year, however, was something special. To use the common internet meme, an "epic win." Because of a miss-timer on the oven, we had enough time to introduce a nearly ten-year old to "Lord Of The Rings." Taught him how to play darts, and would of been chess too, except when he opened his gift there were two sets of black pieces! My brother in-law finally proposed to my sister, and this is amazing news. He spent seven months hand-carving and crafting a box for the ring out of wood imported as a specialty from Africa, as well as a custom Elephant figurine carved from a wood from Africa that I can't remember the name of for the life of me. When you pull the drawer out the ring is presented over the inscription of his proposal speech. The ring and box didn't come to dinner, but a few drinks in I challenged him to say it (with little sister's permission) and yeah, hell yeah, welcome to the family bro. Finally, ffs. My little brother moved into his first home with his girl, and we played video games (FIFA12 and NHL12...I'm the champ!) until all hours on Christmas Eve. Getting back to the feast, rather than go into details, let's just say that legions of Kings of great armies and nations looked on from the afterlife and cried in envy. I got a 32GB flash drive, socks and underwear, some awesome custom swag like magnets and mouse pads and pens with my logo on it from my Dad, and a good stash of beer from all over the world from sister in law. Gave out movie passes, "The Truth" by Terry Pratchett, a Chess Set, Batteries, and Gift Cards. __________________ So far, this is the oldest I've been. Last edited by Traditional_Ale; 12-26-2011 at 09:07 PM.