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Yes, I know that his birthday was in September, but this thread is for another reason.

Last year, when North_Ranger was in dire need of a pick-me-up, the board came together and gave him a Christmas to remember. It made us feel so good that we decided to do it again. The question was, who and when? Well, we talked about it and decided that figmentPez has had a pretty crappy year and could stand to know that there's a bunch of people out there pulling for him.

But we didn't want to wait until Christmas. So his birthday was in September and we shot for that...and missed. Mainly because we needed to know where to send the stuff. Now he's settled in. And arriving any time now should be a package - or packages - from us to him. I won't say what the gifts are because I don't want to ruin the surprise, but....

Happy Birthday, FigmentPez! I can honestly say that you are one of the most important people on the boards. The sheer number of useful and continuous threads you provided brought in more content and new eyes than anything I've tried to do in the almost 4 years I've run this madhouse. I know that sometimes you've been down and I've always wished I could do something to help you out. Now I and the rest of the boards are showing you that we care. Happy birthday, my friend!

Happy B-Day Senor Cosplay King. Glad you're here, are around and doing better everyday!

Happy thingy day, you awesome man, you!

Happy something, you loveable person, you!

Happy day to you, Pez!! ~<3

No packages have shown up yet, but thanks so much guys. My year started out pretty crappy, and I know I've been a jerk at several points. Thanks for sticking with me through all my lows, through all my time away, and through these newly improving times. You all mean a lot to me, and I'm thankful just to know you. Whatever gifts you've sent are icing on the cake.

*HUGSX1MILLION*

I can't wait for you to see.

You're pretty fantastic Pezzle and I'm so glad that I can call you friend.

This place would not be the same without you. Happy birthday!

Getting this thing done was like herding cats. I can see why Dave only does it once a year.

Happy Birthday Pez.

The gift will be Dave jumping half naked out of a box with his flappy hooties..

..I'm just guessing. Whatever it is, Happy Belated Birthday and be sure to rock next year!

Which half is naked? I always get this confused.

Where are the Stormtroopers?

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Stupid stormtroopers. Don't even know how to play twister.

Happy happy birthday from all of us to you!
We wish it was our birthday so we could party too!

Hip hip hurray! I think I speak for everyone when I say that we're all glad you pulled through, buddy. So enjoy! You deserve it.

figmentPez said:

No packages have shown up yet, but thanks so much guys. My year started out pretty crappy, and I know I've been a jerk at several points. Thanks for sticking with me through all my lows, through all my time away, and through these newly improving times. You all mean a lot to me, and I'm thankful just to know you. Whatever gifts you've sent are icing on the cake.

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If you can't count on random internet people to have your back then who can you count on?

Good news: A package, presumably the one in question, has arrived.

Bad news: It's in the leasing offices for the apartments, and they closed before I checked the mail today. I'll stop by and get it from them tomorrow.

Sweet! Not sure if package or packages, but I think you'll be happy with the contents!

The unboxening has begun!

*grumble* You guys, making me carry that big heavy box all the way up to my third-floor apartment. All for this? What a crock... pot!



The kitchenware: a really nice Crock Pot, cutting mats, a nylon turner, nylon coated tongs, a set of spatulas, measuring spoons, dry measuring cups, a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup, and a box grater.



The books and tech:
- HD webcam (Logitech c920)
- "Out from Boneville" and "The Great Cow Race" by Jeff Smith
- "Mouse Guard: Fall 1152" by David Petersen
- ".hack // Legend of the Twilight" vol 1 & 2
- "After the Golden Age" by Carrie Vaughn

I'm looking forward to reading all of these, especially the Bone books. I have fond memories of reading those in my little sister's Disney Adventures magazine when I was a teen. Also, I was pleasantly surprised to find an inscription from Ashburner inside the cover of Mouse Guard. That's so awesome.

The Crock Pot is most likely going to be used for making chili first, but I'm not sure. There are so many tasty things to make.

Thanks so much for all of this. It means a lot to know how much you guys care.

Yeah, I handled the books because I was the only one who had ANY clue what you might like in reading material Hope you enjoy them!

Mouse Guard is kind of like Redwall, if it was a comic book. If you enjoy it, it's got another collection out (Winter 1152) and is currently in it's third "book" (Black Axe) of issues. Look for it at your comic shop! Also has a pen and paper game!

We found out you didn't have a lot of kitchen stuff and wanted a webcam. So we did all that! Happy birthday again, my friend! Glad we were able to make your day a little brighter. Harder for zombies to hide that way.

Yeah, the webcam is something I've been thinking about for a while. I may have to start vlogging.

Well, the cam takes pretty good photos:

Nice! We made sure we got you a top o' the line one. In fact, it's better than the one I have!

Well, I definitely need to work on the audio, but...

You need to work on the audio sensitivity. Since you are so far back from the microphone, you aren't exactly in the "sweet spot". I don't bother so I use a headset mic.

Oh. My God.

Where did you get the t-shirt!?!

LittleSin said:

Oh. My God.

Where did you get the t-shirt!?!

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Woot.com, got it during one of their random shirt sales: Gojirawk! currently unavailable.

figmentPez said:

Woot.com, got it during one of their random shirt sales: Gojirawk! currently unavailable.

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Sadness. Such...sadness.

But Happy Birthday!

So LittleKagsin said that there was some money left over because shipping was cheaper than she expected. I'm thinking she should just keep the change and put it towards her cosplay budget. What does everyone think?

I think she should use it to buy you something else or give you a gift card.

Pez, thank you so much for thinking of me. I'm just so flabbergasted at the thought that you and anyone on here would support my cosplay so much. I really appreciate it. Everyone on here donated for you though, not for me. I would feel so wrong taking the money.

So, I'm just going to paypal it to you. What you do with it afterwards is up to you (buy yourself something fun, or groceries, or just whatever you would like).

Okay, I'll use it for my future cosplay.

The money is sent ma' brutha.