Secret Santa?

[Unknown Primate]

My wife snapped a pic earlier - I'll have to post it in a little bit!

[Scary Terry]

Thanks again to my secret Santa!  The FANTASIA dvd that was part of my batch of gifts made for some wonderful Christmas viewing with the family -- much appreciated!

[Big Swan]

a great big thank you to my secret santa

[RICKH]

Hey Chatty! I received your great package on the 18th and posted a note on this thread that day.  I loved the Kong ornament and the Drac Pez dispenser.  The candy...my two teenagers swooped down on it as soon as I opened the package.  I got some of it though!  Thanks again for a great gift package.
Best Wishes for the New Year!
Rick

[Scatter]

One full body shot (with better lighting), coming up!

Thanks Nicole!! Man, I LOVE that thing!

[63monsterkidd]

Mailed mine out 2 weeks ago.
But still waiting on mine.
Only the post office knows for sure.

here's hoping
63monsterkidd

[Sean]

Thanks Nicole!! Man, I LOVE that thing!

I do, TOO... (sniff, sob)...

WOW, Nicole----I am so pleased that (A) you got the box already... and more importantly (B) that my little favorites seem to have found the right new home!  I am very pleased that you intend to display them ALL YEAR (That's what I did.  Their macabre appeal outreaches Halloween, I think).

That cat's eyes glow red then fade... then grow hot again.....over and over.  I'm glad he's somewhere that he is still loved.

Thank you for the kind words about my X-Mas package, Nicole.  Enjoy.

[Scatter]

Nancy gets freaked out by things with glowing eyes............I've got to pick up one of those Zuni dolls with the red eyes!!

[Opera Ghost]

In the early evening of December 23rd, UPS delivered a package to the Opera House, originating from the cave of The UMA's Most Unknown Primate. I could tell that Mark was greatly relieved to hear the good news of it's arrival. UP mentioned that he could not resist putting a little extra in for little man as well, so on Christmas day, he and I dove into our very generous gift, exuberantly exploring this treasure trove, from Mark's collection which included
A Stuffin's Mummy
A Manfish from Monsters vs Aliens

A Little Bighead Wolf Man

A Magnetic Monsters booklet

Universal Monsters trading cards

..and a Brundle Fly

I was blown away by the generosity of Mark and the numerous gifts therein, as well as the gesture to include our little man, Mykhail in his offering, but then was given a greater insight into the caring gentle giant whom we all call the Unknown Primate.

I also received a personalized piece of artwork, which was much more of a gift of himself through the time spent, thought and attention to detail present in his work.


But that was not the end of it. I also received a personalized music mix complete again with artwork.



What most amazed me was that the music revealed how very observant Mark is of his fellow UMA'ers, which was reflected in his choices. The first item on the playlist is the music associated with the film that I've expressed on the UMA as being the one which has most frightened and stayed with me since seeing it in the early 70s. The Tubular Bells entire LP by Mike Oldfield used in "The Exorcist". Ok...now let's say that was a coincidence....also included were a couple of songs which had bagpipes in it—less of a coincidence. My love of bagpipes was a short part of another stream which I think was hijacked for a short time, but one other item on the CD gave me shivers and pause for great thought..."Amazing Grace"—which I had stated was my favorite song on bagpipes. The version which he included was the absolute best I've ever heard and gave me goose bumps for the entire duration it played.

Now I'm not writing to embarrass anyone, but to share my revelation of what a kind, gentle and caring soul this man is, in a world which harps on the commercialization of Christmas. Mark has given me great pause to slow down and to think more about the people and things that I encounter and to enjoy and cherish all of my friendships old and new.

Thank you Most Unknown—perhaps now, not so much, but always the UP of the UMA.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, joyful and bountiful New Year.

OG

[ChattyLMS]

Hey Chatty! I received your great package on the 18th and posted a note on this thread that day.  I loved the Kong ornament and the Drac Pez dispenser.  The candy...my two teenagers swooped down on it as soon as I opened the package.  I got some of it though!  Thanks again for a great gift package.
Best Wishes for the New Year!
Rick

Hi Rick!
I didn't see the other post.  I'm glad you liked everything.  I saw that King Kong and I knew he needed to go to your house.  Happy New Year to you too!

[Unknown Primate]

Rob, for once, I'm without words...

Thanks & God Bless You.

[Uncula]

Rob, for once, I'm without words...

Thanks & God Bless You.

I agree with you, UP!  I think that it was one of the best use of prose that I have ever read!  OG-that was truly wonderful to read.

UP - I know that we don't know each other very well (although you just live about one hour West of me!) but I see exactly what OG writes about is true!!  You really take the time to understand other people.  I especially enjoy the banter between us in posts!  You REALLY get me!!!  Putting my self in the place of Carson and yourself as McMahon was priceless.  Mostly be cause my wife jokes and says that I am "the worlds greatest straight man"!!!  I hope we can always have that type of relationship!!

Your Vampire friend

   UNCULA  a.k.a. Don Stout

[ramsey37]

Thanks again to my secret Santa!  The FANTASIA dvd that was part of my batch of gifts made for some wonderful Christmas viewing with the family -- much appreciated!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I recently upgraded to the "Fantasia/Fantasia 2000" combo pack, and I thought you might enjoy my spare copy. It's hard to beat classic Disney
George

[ARTMAN666]

Secret Santa provided a most impressive mix of unique items which are now proudly displayed in my office for all to see, thank you again and a happy holiday to all

[63monsterkidd]

Still NADDA on my end.
Don't even know if the package I mailed arrived.

63monsterkidd