Christmas Haul 2005

Seems like I promised you fine folks a look at my Christmas haul a few days ago and then never followed up on it. Here ’tis.

This is one of the Star Warsiest Christmases of my entire adulthood. We have here the “Rebuild Darth Vader” deluxe action figure, the Trivial Pursuit Star Wars DVD game, and another copy of the Tales Of The Jedi audio dramatization. (I’ll be exchanging that one; I already had a copy and could’ve sworn that my lovely wife knew about it, but then again, I got it just before November sweeps, a dark period where we just didn’t get to see each other, at all.) Also got the first two Planetary hardbacks (thanks Dave!), this year’s Hallmark Star Trek ship ornament (the movie-era Enterprise, still the best looking of the bunch), and some new work boots and gloves. Also, a book written by Apollo 15 astronaut Jim Irwin. I also got a Wal-Mart card, which finally helped me snag We Love Katamari (a.k.a. Katamari Damacy 2) and some blank DVDs, one of which now has the Doctor Who Christmas episode on it (OK, I’ll admit, I’m just showing off there). Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the three gifts my wife gave to me early (the travel Scrabble set and two CDs from the new Chronicles Of Narnia flick: the soundtrack itself and the ‘music inspired by…’ CD) and the complimentary copy of “Confessions Of The Game Doctor,” signed by none other than Bill Kunkel himself. Granted, that last one was so I could do a book review, but it was still darn nice of him to send it.
Anyway, this being the last entry for 2005, I’d like to throw out many thanks to my friends, family, internet cohorts and animals for putting up with me another year. I know it isn’t easy sometimes. Here’s hoping that 2006 is kind to all of us.
For your viewing pleasure (and probably intense amusement), I’ve added a couple of pages to the multimedia section: a selection of rediscovered artwork from 10-11 years ago, and an equally rediscovered (and quite by accident!) video clip for your amusement. This one isn’t cats, horses or tornado damage, I promise.
I’ll see you on the flipside.