Monday, December 19, 2005

For me? Awww you shouldn't have....

Well the Secret Santa gifts are starting to roll in. Despite the efforts of a few crack code breakers, the anonymity of the givers has largely been maintained.

I received mine yesterday and they are pretty sweet, including the hot off the presses Special Blend Orc (limited production run almost sold out!), combining the speed of champion and the grippiness of pro plastics. I had a heart-to-heart last night with this disc and all I can say is watch out during Season 4, cause this lil red orc (playable scrabble word btw) is going to kick more ass than...well, than an ass kicking machine. Even better, I have big plans for the Buzz, which will hopefully fill a certain maw in my bag when it comes to tricky approaches.


One of our loyal readers has sent a few pics of presents en route. I am hesitant to post them here before received by the lucky recipient but hey i just can't resist. Someone went above and beyond the call of duty, decorating with their heart, soul and well developed festive aesthetic:




Then again there are some mutterings going on. Good natured mutterings of course. For example, a certain pimp daddy received a shiny new rule book (my vote thusfar for most appropriate gift) which he was perhaps not overjoyed about, although I guess this really is more of a gift for the rest of us, as it can become wearisome to have to constantly reprimand pimps to "play your lie!". The Shankmeister also however received a very nice instructional vid - which all of us could certainly benefit from and perhaps with proper study the Raven will be holding a clinic for the rest of us in Season 4. Of course he also need not worry about losing his brand new disc - as we have proof positive that it floats...


Here is a shot of what Saito received. Damn fine looking haul if you ask me. That full color disc looks almost too pretty to actually throw. Perhaps it deserves a place of honor on the mantle as I'm sure Tomoko will agree that it qualifes as fine art. That towel will also come in handy once Saito starts wiping the floor with us next season. Giver = TOBEREVEALED



Hanukah came a bit early for Guns , the proud new owner of a Spider which seems to have a very precise touch, and an XS, which to quote Marshall Street is ... well actually we better not quote them as it is not too flattering. But i'm sure Mike will do wonders with this underappreciated piece of plastic.


Please send more pics of loot for posting!

ben

3 comments:

benj said...

Don't worry about the maddog. he hasn't received his presents yet and is just getting frustrated. Put him in the basement with a hanging sheet to practice his drive into and he will be fine.

benj said...

i'd be willing to bet even money on Saito winning a round of +18 at Tyler over Shanks.... Any takers?

Dave - sounds like you got hooked up. Umm pics! now!

benj said...

i'm sure Mills will make excellent use of that disc shanks. but just for the record, i think that Stokely quote was from the last decade ~ i wonder how he would compare it to todays state of the art.

But why has the secret santa code been broken as you say? everyone seems pretty content to me - barring yourself who perhaps feels slighted by the instructional nature of your gifts? I think you need to take a bath with that floater disc and let all your worries wash away...