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| My mom and dad (photo shamelessly stolen from my sister's Facebook. |
Tracey and I exchanged gifts Monday night as we prepared for the brief drive up today to my parents' house. In addition to some Bath & Body Works products, I got her a new reaching tool (the Gopher II, for those of you who might be in the market for a grabber,) a couple of new ornate knitted headbands, a pair of gloves through which you can still operate touch-screen devices, and a couple of issues of a current Red Sonja conic with covers by one of her favorite artists, Frank Thorne. (We'll be picking up future issues of the comic as well.)
I told Tracey that I put so much into kickstarters during the year that she shouldn't get me anything else. It was a nice surprise that the new Spinespur rulebook and KS minis arrived in time for the celebration. Thanks, Bob Mervine and Comfy Chair Games! I'll post pics and a complete write-up over the next few days. Tracey did treat me to some new dice, which I, like every gamer, love. She'd heard me say I wanted to have some more d10's handy for IHMN games, so she ordered me some lovely steampunk engraved d10s made by Q Workshop. I even got a mix, some white-on-black and some black-on-white, so I could easily use them for percentile rolls too.
Word comes from the Hell Dorado kickstarter that they received their shipment of books and cards on Christmas Eve, so shipping should commence shortly. And Rovanite over at Grekwood Miniatures has given us all a gift, finally posting the free zombie rules he's been developing.
So all in all a wonderful holiday that I was privileged to spend with my wife, parents, sister and brother-in-law and two wonderful nieces.
I wish all you fine folks the best this holiday season and the coming year have to offer. You are a wonderful group of people; I am honored to know you and eager to share more gaming fun in the future.
Back to the boards, everyone, and I'll see you across the table soon.
Chris, that was such a lovely post. I'm glad to hear that Christmas has gone so well for you and your loved ones. Like you, I have had a difficult year, but I have pulled through and I'm sure the experience has made me a stronger man. It has always been a pleasure reading your blog and I wish you nothing but the best for this special day and i hope that life is good for you and your family in 2014. Take care, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely wishes, Bryan. All the best to you and yours during this festive season and throughout the year. Here's to a productive and fun 2014!
DeleteYour Mum and Dad must have the most wonderful Xmas/anniversaries and it does sound like you're having a fabulous time too.
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas to you and yours..
It was a delightful holiday, except for stabbing myself in the thumb with a paring knife! Bright blessings to you, your kith and your kin, Zabadak.
DeleteMerry Christmas mate hope your having a great time with the family!
ReplyDeleteIt was great! I just hope we have the opportunity for more throughout the coming year. I hope you and yours shared a pleasant holiday as well, and here's wishing you all the joys a new year can offer as we enter 2014!
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