Paelcolp & wife, I cannot tell you how amazing all of this was, or how excited I was.

Any one of the gifts you sent would have made me happy - such a surfeit of generosity is overwhelming and I am stumbling here in my attempt to convey my gratitude.

First, my compliments on your stalking - the toothpaste made me smile. I enjoyed the postcards as well but wasn't sure if I should let the internet know your city of origin. =)

In one of the included letters Paelcolp expressed concern that I wouldn't like the boots as I might find them too "flirtatious." While they do have quite a heel on them, please rest assured that I LOVE THEM. Completely. They were the first box I opened and it was about 20 minutes before I got to the next box because I had to try them on and fiddle with them and look at them from all angles and text my husband about how excited I was. The ring is gorgeous as well. I think I need to get a sewing machine and make a whole Steampunk ensemble and just wander around town in it. That sounds pretty fantastic.

We can't wait to try the board games! I have to wonder if my Santa is a board game aficionado as well. We've got a whole bookshelf full of board games but neither of us have ever heard of Antler Island, and while we had heard of Twilight Imperium, we've never had a chance to play. I'd be curious to know what led you to choose these titles! :)

TLDR: Thank you SO much for everything, you did an A+++ job!

EDIT: I missed a gift in the packing materials! Gorgeous nerd bling which I shall wear all the time.