COLD DARK ROOM

[Momof4]

I can shop that store blindfolded!!
My husband called me while I was there and I was short with him because I was on a mission!!

 

[Momof4]

5 minutes!!!
I’m just watching Dr. Phil to kill time!

 

[CarolM]

I can shop that store blindfolded!!
My husband called me while I was there and I was short with him because I was on a mission!!

Oh Shame. [emoji3] [emoji23] . I am sure he will understand when you explain.

 

[CarolM]

5 minutes!!!
I’m just watching Dr. Phil to kill time!

Was just about to ask if it was time yet.[emoji85] [emoji85]

 

[Momof4]

I think I may video the opening and put up a YouTube link.
It depends on if I like the video!

 

[Moozillion]

GAAAAAHHHHH!!!! I forgot we had talked about opening presents today!!!!
I will open mine NOW: just 1 hour late!!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Is it time yet?

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Oh my. Careful Santa Clause doesn't jump out. View attachment 259937

He can jump out for me anytime!!!

 

[CarolM]

He can jump out for me anytime!!!

[emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Since this is my first year doing the TORTOISE gift exchange... Do we open them all at once, or one at a time, or what?

 

[CarolM]

Since this is my first year doing the TORTOISE gift exchange... Do we open them all at once, or one at a time, or what?

I am not sure. I haven't done it before either.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

My TORTOISE gift arrived in two boxes... Both of which are just begging to be opened!

 

[Momof4]

Sneak peak!!

 

[Moozillion]

WOOOHOOO!!!!!! I OPENED MY PACKAGE!!!!!!
And WOWIE!!!! Heather (Ellie may) REALLLY outdid herself!!!!

First a WONDERFUL card with a very sweet note written on it!!!!

 

[Kristoff]

My TORTOISE gift arrived in two boxes... Both of which are just begging to be opened!
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Oh no, it says it’s just socks... [emoji33]

 

[Moozillion]

...THEN came wonderful BELGIAN CHOCOLATES (and no, I'm NOT sharing!!! Sorry- NOT sorry!!!! Really GOOD chocolate does NOT get shared in this house!!! )



THEN came a BUNCH of decaffeinated teas!!!!!! What a GREAT selection!!!! And some are new to me!!!!




AND, believe it or not, THERE'S MORE!!!!!!

 

[Kristoff]

Starting on it here too! I have a little helper who’s been super curious for the past...almost three weeks!!

Here’s a hint as to where the package comes from...

 

[Pastel Tortie]

It's been too quiet... What are our regulars in Europe up to? @JoesMum @Kristoff

 

[Momof4]

 

[Kristoff]

...THEN came wonderful BELGIAN CHOCOLATES (and no, I'm NOT sharing!!! Sorry- NOT sorry!!!! Really GOOD chocolate does NOT get shared in this house!!! )

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THEN came a BUNCH of decaffeinated teas!!!!!! What a GREAT selection!!!! And some are new to me!!!!

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AND, believe it or not, THERE'S MORE!!!!!!

Oh wow, a present after Bea’s heart!! I can’t believe @EllieMay isn’t a seasoned TORTOISE participant yet who would really know what to send. Somehow she just did! [emoji106][emoji847][emoji8]