Late post, on-time presents. Backdated to Dec 25
John's List:
Harry Dresden: A bottle of wine: a nondescript storebought card signed 'Happy Holidays, J. Marcone'
Bob and Winnifred: A copy of Mannheim Steamroller's Fresh Aire Christmas, and a DVD of Ladyhawke
Narcissa Malfoy: A bottle of fine wine, silver and malachite hair sticks, and a subdued, classy card. The message in the card:
A bit of holiday gossip: You know the difference between wine and poison. Other parties doubt your discrimination-- and overrate their own toxicity.
Wishing you the very best of the holidays,
John Marcone
Draco Malfoy: A pair of understated pearl earrings (addressed to Lyra) and an apothecary chest (addressed to Draco)
Frank Martin: A bottle of fine wine, a gift basket of meat, cheese, and nuts, and a card that reads 'Welcome back, boss.'
Frank Hendricks: A case of Mac's ale and a copy of True Lies. A holiday card reading: "Watch it in good company"
Sigrun Gard: A bottle of the best mead available in the village.
The Carpenters: A large tin of the best cocoa available, a rather excessive fruit and chocolate basket, and an unsigned card reading simply "Thank you."
Lilah Morgan: A fur lined red trench coat, and matching leather gloves.
Riddick's List:
Shasta: Several sweaters, gloves, and a hardback Robin Hood collection.
Bree: A basket of caramel apples.
Connie: Two sweaters, a wool scarf, a new gun-cleaning kit, and a pair of worked silver cross earrings.
Faramir: A thick, knit sweater, two green suede button shirts and card You fit in wherever. Good quality. -Riddick.
Boromir: Warm baby clothes for Henry, a bottle of wine for Boromir.
Kyra: A sweater and an adjustable shoulder holster for a large handgun. Card: "For however you feel like kicking ass today."
Carolyn: A sweater and a small potted lavendar. The card reads: "The rabbit shouldn't bother it."
Johns: A pair of new gloves, in a box, thrown as hard as possible in his general direction some time Christmas day.
Jack Aubrey: Winter cap with a sun applique on the brim
Lilah Morgan: Cashmere scarf, giant box of chocolates.
Boromir's List:
Faramir: A new sword, made by Charity Carpenter, and sheath.
Shasta: A new sheath for his sword, with a rearing horse stamped in the leather near the top
Bree: Still more apples and a Christmas breakfast of hot mash, liberally laced with honey. Several randomly (and cluelessly) selected books of poetry.
Joslire and Laura: A basket of fruit and fine chocolate. The card contains an invitation for dinner, and a tiny handprint (rather smudgy, as if an ink-handed baby tried to play with the card)
Garak: A card with snow and a leaping deer, containing an invitation for dinner on another night, and a smudgy, tiny handprint.
Shane's List - presents will trickle in between Christmas and Jan 6.
Bree: A book of Agatha Christie mysteries
Shasta: A DVD copy of 'the Sound of Music'
Johns: Hiking boots. Card: "You'll see."
Frank: A Grand Traveller wristwatch Card: "So you can know it's 2AM where I am (and CALL ANYWAY!!)
Stanoczk: A teddy bear with a red ribbon tied around its neck.
David McGowan: A book of logic puzzles, and a Hungry Hungry Hippos game. Card: "Two kinds of games. See you in school next year!"
Jack Aubrey: A Spirograph, and a light up globe. Card: "Teaching is serious"
[OOC- the rest of my pups had shorter lists and will be putting things in voicemail]