I realise I'm probably not going to be the most eloquent here (unlike my Santa) whose multiple apologies were completely unnecessary.

First came a lovely letter (everyone should read the letter first - agree with you there Santa!) going through the content of this box.

First we have a menacing looking dragon, who will torment the various barbarians, paladins, and rogues (among others) it will face.

Then we have a really interesting looking manga called Biomega - Sci-Fi Horror which should be exactly my cup of tea! Looking forward to sinking my teeth into it (though I may end up hooked on yet another series.) And it has bears!

Next up is a DVD - How to Get Ahead in Advertising. "A bit weird, like very strange" according to my Santa. I've never head of this film but from reading the blurb it sounds great (along with outdated special effects and and plenty of insanity)

Finally we have a framed print of L.S.Lowry's "Yachts". I'll be honest I don't know much about art but it's a beautiful picture. It reminds me of picking sanphire along the Deben with my late gran and watching all the boats moored along the shoreline.

According to my Santa, the gifts (bar the dragon) were an attempt at "throw[ing]-it-at-the-wall-and-see-what-sticks". I'd compare it to throwing the whole pan of spaghetti at the wall, and not only did every single piece stick, but in the process it formed a perfect smiley face.

Thank you so much!

P.S. Enjoy the rest of your not summer!