If Santa Claus really looked like this . . .
Dec 16th 2007
Karen HawkinsGoddess Classics
What would you ask him to bring you for Christmas? And while we’re at it, what’s the number one thing on your Christmas List now?
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68 Responses to “If Santa Claus really looked like this . . .”
ladydawgfan on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:26 am #
Good Lord, who is THAT?? “Sado-Clause??”
What would I ask him for?? Anything he wanted to bring me! Just please let me LIIIIIIVE!!!
#1 thing on my Christmas list is the guy in the FROS pic from yesterday (my list was just updated!)!!!
Kim on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:50 am #
*snork* I don’t even want to know what you put into Google to find that picture, Karen! LOL.
Where’s Ellen?!?!?
As of a few hours ago this gorgeous faux fur coat went on my list. Its so gorgeous and 50% off!
For years I’ve drooled over a Kitchenaid mixer. One of the big, high powered ones with ALL the attachments. I drool for this mixer. I caress it in Sam’s Club and make Tim Allen noises while dreaming of making cheesecakes and french silk pie with it. Do you know how embarrassing it is to have store security ask you to stop molesting the appliance? sheesh!
Dot C on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:36 am #
I saw this awesome thing on a tv infomercial called the Magic Bullet. I know, it sounds bad, but this baby could do everything, and I knew I must have it. Especially after I saw it could make guacamole in less than 11 seconds. Sparkling jewelry of a very expensive nature would be nice. I keep hearing about this Biro 88 diamond that sounds not too shabby. Mostly, I just want to have time. Time to watch my daughter have a wonderful, magical Christmas. Time to savor another year of her still believing. Time to spend with my Mr enjoying the pretty lights, and his wonderful smell, and warmth.
That, and a paid, personal organizer, and maybe a maid as well would be GREAT!!
Dot C on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:38 am #
http://www.buythebullet.com/
I share the beauty and amazingness with all of you!
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:32 am #
ladyd, yes, this is Sam, the Sado-Claus who lives in the South Pole and only comes out to terrorize his brother (Nick) and his annoying little goody-two-shoes elves.
Kim I can’t divulge my sources, though I laughed SO loud when I saw this Santa. I just picture him looking at some scared kid and growling, “Whada yew want for Christmas, kid?” And the kid replying, “N-n-nothing, sir!” Lol! That coat sounds GORGEOUS! I hope you get it AND some sexy boots to wear with it. Btw, we’re glad you’re not in jail for oh, you know, anything doing with appliances.
DOT! The bullet is on my list. Looks like it might be able to make One Margarita At A Time. I like that . . . I can only drink one at a time.
ilovetoread on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:32 am #
ladydawgfan and I are just alike, we would like for him to let us live…she wants to enjoy the FROS more and I would like to live longer to enjoy family, finally get my house clean!, and read more books. I know that there are some out there somewhere that I haven’t read yet! (ha ha)
btw, has anyone seen the dancing Santa on a cell phone lately? I have and he can be in my stocking also!! If anyone can find it on the web, PLEASE post either it or the location. (Santa is doing a mild strip tease and he’s definately FROS material.)
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:34 am #
I forgot to tell our Sado-Santa what’s on my list!
I want dangly earrings, shoes, a fluffy housecoat and slippers, gift cards to bookstores and Target, and, though I don’t usually put appliances in the ‘gift’ category, Dot’s Magic Bullet. Honestly, it’s so fun it’s beyond mere ‘appliance!’
Cookiedough on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:06 am #
Step away from the tree and nobody gets hurt!
dear Scary Santa ,
I’ve been a perfect-no…good-no…reasonably behaved gal this year and I want what Kim wants!
A kitchen aid mixer is SSSSOOOO nice to work with! I’ve worked in homes where this gleaming funtoy is on the counter and hooo baby! A baker’s wet dream!
My meringue never floated so high!
Cookiedough on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:30 am #
A Christmas video for you guys…made this morning. short and sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vPPtNVqKyY
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:22 am #
Did anyone watch Ghost Whisperer? That Santa Claus (above) is nowhere near as scary as the Santa Claus they had on there.
I swear they were trying to give kids nightmares.
But from the Santa above I bet he has a son hidden somewhere. A nice muscular bad boy. Now that I want.
Lisa H on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:23 am #
I too want the FROs guy from yesterday, lounging around in the hay in my bedroom.
Also on my list is knee high red leather boots (JC Penny’s didn’t have my size, but I’m hoping they get them in)
Knowing perfume, and a little vacuum cleaner I can use just in the kitchen. (I do like appliances, I know I’m weird)
Also, Jan Karon’s new book, and a French memo board for my office. I love clothes and pajamas and slippers and earrings so pretty much anything they give me will be GOOD!
Karen H, can you tell us the name of the hottie from yesterday? Maybe we can go to his web site and see his face!
Keri Ford on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:26 am #
If that’s what Santa looked like, I’d stay awake all night long, sitting in my recliner with my .38 loaded.
The kitchen aid mixer is fantastic. I have the smaller one, and yep, Cookiedough, high fluffy meringue every time. I want the bigger one so I can get the ice cream attachment!
On my christmas list is an up-right deep-freezer, books, and my wedding china.
Gannon on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:18 am #
OMG, Karen! LOL! Where did you find this Santa? At Daytona Beach Bike Week? I’d be scared to ask him for anything!
I’m not asking for much this Christmas, since we moved into our house in June and spent quite a bit on renovations. But I would love to have a gift certificate to the spa for monthly massages and facials. My husband got me a couple of surprises, so I can’t wait to see what they are! My dh and I are talking about getting an infrared sauna to put down in our basement. I’m so onboard with that!
Even though household items are not what I would normally ask for, I would love to get one of those Dyson Animal vacuums. My old vacuum is just not keeping up with the constant pet hair, and my friend said that it is the best vacuum she’s ever had.
SuzyQ on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:19 am #
If Santa looked like that, the only thing I would ask him is if he wanted a beer!
Dot - I have the Magic Bullet and it makes great frozen mixed drinks! It’s great at parties in making individual drinks for everyone so remember to order the extra cups!!! And just so you don’t think I’m a total lush, I do use it as a mini food processor too.
On the top of my Christmas list are a digital picture frame, Hypnose perfume, and a lens hood for my camera.
I hope everyone gets what they wish for this year!!!
FreshEChelle on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:28 am #
I visited a friend who moved home to Paris and he was so excited about a gift he had for me. His red Kitchenaid Blender from when he lived in the US(not as exciting as the mixer). He hands it to me saying “I know red is your favorite color and you like soup.” Ok, he got the red right, but two cans of Campell’s Tomato a year doesn’t qualify as “liking soup”. I graciously accepted it and it’s been stowed in my cabinet for almost a year now. A good gift for me would be finding someone to take this lovely blender off my hands. Anyhoo, something I’d like to get that I forgot to put on a list is Jo Malone’s Red Roses perfume - every girl need’s a signature stink.
doglady on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:46 am #
Obviously FROS guy from yesterday is not going ANYWHERE as he made it from the trunk to my bedroom and he is never leaving!! I really need a new car as my 1982 Bronco is on its last legs, but Karen’s Scary Santa might just bring me a Harley!
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:55 am #
I’ll take the Harley if you don’t want it. I’m usually very sophisticated, but it is time for me to let loose and have some fun.
That is my New Year’s resolution allowing myself to have fun EVEN if it’s dangerous.
Kim on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:09 am #
ilovetoread–is it this video? http://youtube.com/watch?v=RZ32QGr0AVM&feature=related
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:31 am #
EEEK! Kim, that was wrong on SO many levels!
Marie, the Have Fun part is awesome, but the ‘dangerous’ part scares me. What made you take that vow? And how ‘dangerous’ are you going to be?
doglady, hope you let him out for a break now and again. It could get hot in that trunk!
Fresh, you got a USED blender and were supposed to be HAPPY about it? Sounds like some people from my family. Could we be related?
Susie, I’ve bought a gazillion of those digital pic frames this year. It’s been my gift of choice this Christmas. They’re SO cool — now I want one, too!
Ganon, I have a Dyson and love it, though it’s not the animal one. I need one of those, too. The dogs are taking over the house!
Keri, you have wedding china on your list? I don’t have china, but I DO have some very nice paper plates in an assortment of festive colors. I’ve always wanted china but I need to find a good cupboard first.
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:41 am #
A cheating boyfriend.
Just let my hair down a bit. Do things I would never do. Like date around with guys that a bit dangerous, drive to fast, go out to clubs. Not take life so serious.
I’m 20 not 30 and it’s time I start acting like it.
ArkansasCyndi on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:07 am #
Hey Keri - I have wedding china…from twenty seven years ago. I THINK it’s been used ONCE! LOL
Saw Ghost Whisperer. Ummm scary Santa there. I’d rather face the one on this page than that guy.
My Christmas list? Some editor to fall in love with my book! LOL
Mixer? Nope. That’d mean I’d have to cook something. Shhh no one tell my hubby that Micky D’s isn’t home cooking. It’ll be our little secret, right?
KariE on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:22 am #
I know Sam is supposed to look scary but I can’t help to think he looks like one of those rough and tough bikers that you see in the March of Dimes RIDE, that fight premature births and birth defects.
Now if you were to show a picture of Billy Bob Thorntons character in Bad Santa, I would cringe. Creepy.
As for what I would like Good Santa to bring me. I would really like a pre-paid limitless Visa card. Oxymoron maybe, but it’s what I want. That way I would be able to buy everything I want to make me a happy girl.
If that is too much to ask for then I will take happy lessons for my db. He has become a real grouch lately.
Suzanne Enoch on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:29 am #
Why do I picture that Santa being pulled around in his sidecar by eight Harleys?
I asked Santa for Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, AND Hugh Jackman — I figured if I only get one gift, I’ll still like it. *g*
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:37 am #
Amen, Marie. THAT kind of dangerous is ok.
Btw, I’m writing about a cheated-on woman right now. The first paragraph in the book goes like this:
**
On Monday, Roxeanne Lynne Treymayne Parker dyed her hair blond, had her navel pierced, and got a screaming eagle tattoed on her left ass cheek. And that was before noon.
It wasn’t every day a woman lost two hundred and fifty pounds of worthless husband with one stroke of a Bic pen and Roxie was determined to celebrate in style.
*******
Cyndi, I hope you get your Christmas wish! From your keyboard to an editor’s eyes in NYC!
Kari, a prepaid limitless VISA card? Hon, you are singing my song! Heck yes!
And Suzie E, Hugh’s busy Christmas. Just thought you should know. He and I are going to be sitting by a fire, snickering over Claudia PRETENDING they were in a jungle. What an imagination that girl has! She should write fict–wait. She already does! BWHAHAHAHAHA!
Keri Ford on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:50 am #
I know, wedding china, something odd and everytime I say I want it, my mom and hubby give me funny looks. But, I told my hubby, just think, every year for our anniv. you could get me one place-setting and you’d never have to think about it! From that perspective, he thought it was a good idea.
As for storage…it’ll stay in the box until I have a cabinet and a place to put the cabinet. Oh, and until my little one learns what he can touch and not touch without me having to say no.
Gannon on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:54 am #
Karen, I LOVE that first paragraph from your latest WIP! Can’t wait to read that one!!
ZAMBONIGIRL on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:13 pm #
ah, santa’s younger gay brother, harley claus. he’s a member of the bear hug group in san francisco. i’d ask him for a tattoo of a bluebird on my shoulder, which is what i was going to ask for before i broke my arm. now i just want either nathan or mohinder to bring me a shot of the cheerleader’s blood so that i csan just get better already. typing with only one hand is a pain!
karen-that passage rocks!
Lisa H on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:14 pm #
You guys are kind of making me laugh with your lust for the magic bullet. I have an almost 12 year old son who watches these commercials, and informercials and always say’s , “Mom, don’t you want_________ (insert gadget here!) He said he really, really, really wanted to get me the magic bullet! I have several kichen gadgets he and his father bought me over the years and they always make me smile thinking of how excited he gets.
Karen—a cheating boyfriend is something (sadly) most of us can identify with. I can’t wait to read what you are writing and hope you make that cheating SOB suffer!
doglady- no one said you could have yesterday’s FROs— At least not full time. Can I just have him 3 nights per week, and you can have him the other nights? I’ll share Johnny with Suzanne the other four nights…see everyone’s happy.
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:19 pm #
Karen a contemporary. That is unusual, but I love it so far. I’ve been looking for a good contemporary. Seems like chivalry died in when they won the west even in books.
SnikWhite on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:26 pm #
Well if that Sado-Santa was just a few years younger and it was a goatee instead of that hideous beard I would ask him for a date LOL you know the pickings are a little slim if that is my first thought *sigh*
Really though, the first item on my list of wants but probably won’t haves is for the ability to spend Christmas with my daughter. Its my ex’s turn to have her Christmas morning and since he neglects her all year long and can’t even call her with any consistency, I think that I should have first dibs on her for the really important holidays…no bitterness there huh? Oh yeah, I’m well adjusted lol
My actual list is rather small as there is nothing that I really want for, I wish however I would win the lottery because my best good friend needs something that I can’t get for her without it. So anybody know the winning numbers??
SnikWhite on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:31 pm #
OHHH and also, I have a magic bullet. It rocks my socks. and even though I own it, I still watch the infomercials. Its that guy and his accent…plus that woman with the cigarette that NEVER changes size..seriously, watch it, it just stays that way. Seriously though, it does exactly what the infomercials say it does, I’ve made everything in it from slushies to mousse and have chopped garlic and ground coffee. We even made sno cones for my nephew’s birthday party with them. Stop coveting ladies and start dialing!! Its SOOO worth it!!
ArkansasCyndi on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:39 pm #
Karen - LOVE the opening you posted. Sounds wonderful
cail on 17 Dec 2007 at 12:57 pm #
when i first saw magic bullet i immediately thought of a different kind of magic bullet that you get at an entirely different kind of store…
Fresh, you should ebay it!! I bet someone would take that off your hands then you could get something nice!
I have a kitchenaid mixer that i’ve used maybe once. I finally ordered a splash guard so maybe i’ll actually use it with some frequency now. it was on my wish list for ages. DONT get the Professional 5. thats what i have. i don’t like it much.
I mostly have small stuff on my list, but i’m really excited since i asked for a cast iron dutch oven, and a cast iron frying pan for xmas. santa better be bringing me that!
Also, the bf is apparently making me an awesome xmas present. He keeps mentioning trips to the hardware store, and asking other weird questions… i’m SO curious!!!
KariE on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:20 pm #
cail-Ditto on the magic bullet response. I’m still laughing about it.
SnikWhite-welcome back!
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:21 pm #
Cail wrote: i immediately thought of a different kind of magic bullet that you get at an entirely different kind of store…
I have one thing to say to this sort of naughty thinking . . . BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I love you guys. No writer ever had a more fun, more intelligent, or wittier group of ladies to hang out with on her internet breaks than the bloggers at Mt. Oly. THANK YOU!
Thank you all for the support about the contemporary! I’m writing that right now, then two more historicals (the final two in this section of the MacLean Curse) and then one more contemporary. I’ve had the idea for the contemporary for six years and I’m excited about it. I am NOT, however, giving up on my beloved historicals! Perish the thought! But I do like writing something different between my historicals, so I’m hoping to rotate them to keep me fresh and my books crisp and hopping.
Or so I hope!
Btw, does anyone here have the Dyson for animal hair? I’ve heard raves, but I haven’t seen one in the stores yet.
Ronlyn on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:22 pm #
LOL!!! I love it!
I finally got my rear in gear and took my kids to see Santa this weekend. the 4 year old was SO excited to tell Santa everything on his list. He had a very serious discussion with the big guy, who then patted him on his head and handed him a candy cane. After I was able to pull Sam away he told me, “Mommy, I asked Santa for everything, and all he gave me was this candy cane!!” LOL…
My list is huge. It’s really frightening. Some new sexy shoes, books, a bookcase (mine are overflowing) some clothes, a print I found for my guest bathroom, kitchen gadgets….i could go on and on.
ZAMBONIGIRL on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:31 pm #
ANYONE INTERESTED IN A DYSON NEEDS TO READ THIS MARVELLOUS PIECE BY CEZ OF DEUS EX MALCONTENT: http://www.deusexmalcontent.com/2007/12/mr-clean.html
IT’S SERIOUSLY HILARIOUS. ALSO, THERE ARE ACTUAL REVIEWS OF THE PRODUCT IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 1:36 pm #
Cail, I had to reread it a couple of times myself. *Blush*
dbrown3400 on 17 Dec 2007 at 2:00 pm #
I want a new computer and am ready to use my old/new one for the base of my Christmas tree. I would like sado-santa to find the creep who infected my current computer and do everything he looks like he’s capable of. In the meanwhile he could bring me a Lexus, one of those sleek gunmetal grey ones with the spoilers, or maybe an Escalade. Hmmm.
Keep writing Karen, and Cail, I thought of the same magic bullet.
So sorry I missed yesterday’s FROS. WOW.
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 3:24 pm #
Ronlyn, that’s SO funny! My son is Mr. Realist and never seemed very impressed with Santa. The presents - he loved. But Santa? Eh. We tried so hard to get him excited but nope. He just wasn’t impressed.
zamboni, that’s a cool blog! Very cute! I need to read some of the archives, too. And he’s right — Mr. Dyson does come across as creepy on his commercials. But oh, what a great vacuum! I have the ball one and got it for $250, Do I know how to shop or WHAT?
Marie, i was surprised, too, but it was still pretty funny! Cail’s Magic Bullet is a whole another type of ‘home appliance.’
dbrown, hope sado-Santa find the creep who trashed your puter and gets him where it hurts — right in the server. I also hope the good Santa gets the laptop elves to craft you something durable. There’s nothing as frustrating as a computer that won’t work! I speak from experience.
Kim on 17 Dec 2007 at 3:33 pm #
Cail–me three! Sorry, to most of the naughty minded there is only one magic bullet. LOL. Somebody’s marketing dept didn’t do much research when they named that kitchen appliance.
Karen–awww, Santa came to the Mt early!! I LOVE that opening. Its much like a Lay’s potato chip. I can’t have just one sentence. *g* (You’re going to smack me soon, aren’t you? LOL)
Paula on 17 Dec 2007 at 3:58 pm #
Hi, Karen H the animal dyson is out in the UK. At last we have something out before you in the US!!. I haven’t got an animal one but I do own a dyson and wouldn’t have anything else. Try Amazon.co.uk or try http://www.dyson.co.uk and see if you can get one through them. The animal dysons are supposed to fantastic. Love the very small excerpt from the new book. I must look out for it when it is released.
ilovetoread on 17 Dec 2007 at 4:41 pm #
Kim, After I catch my breath from watching about 10 seconds of that clip, No, it is not the Dancing Santa that I had seen on a cell phone. My Santa danced to “Shook Me All Night Long” and he was a real hottie. I agree with Karen, He was so wrong on all levels available. (EEWWW)
cail on 17 Dec 2007 at 4:55 pm #
glad i wasn’t the only one!
LauraR on 17 Dec 2007 at 4:58 pm #
Karen H, Amazon.com has a book listed for you named Tickled Pink to be released August 2008… Is this the one you teased us with?
Kim on 17 Dec 2007 at 5:17 pm #
ilovetoread–sorry, couldn’t find your video then. Glad to know that wasn’t the one you were looking for
Ellen on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:34 pm #
Karen, Karen, Karen…I leave you alone for one day and this is what awaits my return? He looks like a cross between Grizzly Adams and the Gimp from Pulp Fiction.
What would I want him to bring me? How ’bout the results of his latest Hepatitis test, so that when I cap him for breaking into my home on Xmas Eve, I don’t have to worry about the blood.
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:41 pm #
Kim! I would NEVER smack you! Mt. Oly rules forbid it. *g* Btw, I’m going to post another excerpt from To Catch A Highlander on The Forum this evening. Promise!!!
Paula, I went to the Dyson site and I HAVE to have one of the animal hair vacs. Thanks for the link. Awesome! I have a regular ball one and it’s fantastic.
ilovetoread, we need your clip! I wonder if someone has youtubed it yet.
Yup, Laura! Tickled Pink is the current name of the book, though I’ve been told they’re going to change the title.
Ellen, I’m glad you’re a cautious sort of guy. He does look as if he might sneak into your house with a bag, but not to leave anything.
Ellen on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:42 pm #
Sorry, I got here late. Was on the road by 5am and will be a bit crazy with work this week.
Ms. Hawkins, I will read ANY book you write. Now that I know you (stalker alert!), I look forward to your incredible sense of humor slipping in between the lines of your incredible plot.
And I agree with another thing you said. The women on this Blog are some of the most creative, unique and down right “pee your pants” funny people I know. No matter what life is handing me, I always look forward to visiting my goddess
Ellen on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:47 pm #
I don’t have a clue what a magic bullet is? A magic wand maybe, but a bullet? Too small, no?
ladydawgfan on 17 Dec 2007 at 6:48 pm #
Yup, Ellen. The humor around Mt. Oly is definitely “Depends”-able!!! Of course, it’s hell on keyboards when you’re drinking something while reading, but that’s another story. . .
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:00 pm #
The magic bullet but it holds a powerful punch…oh which one are we talking about? *Blush*
Ellen on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:10 pm #
LOL Ladydawgfan. Depends -able. I’m gonna use that!
Kim on 17 Dec 2007 at 7:54 pm #
Oh man, I have to get one of those dyson animal hair vacs. I swear I sweep up enough pet hair everyday to make a new pet. Where does it all come from?
Is anyone else stalking the Forum waiting for KarenH? Only like 36 more days until I get my 350 page excerpt
Marie Conley on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:01 pm #
I am geez would she hurry up. She loves us I know she does.
ilovetoread on 17 Dec 2007 at 8:29 pm #
I personally stalk the Forum everyday, several times a day actually, to see if it’s there yet!
I have spent so much time Google-ing that darn video that I’m starting to get “bleacher butt”! The first day alone, I spent 2-3 hours Google-ing it just so that I could share.
Ladies, this is a call to action, find us that Stripping Santa. He dances to “Shook Me All Over” by AC/DC. It starts out as animated then goes live! And man, is he ever live!! (I’ve gotta stop thinking about it or I’ll never get anything done. I promise if I find him first, he will be posted. In the meantime, would anyone want to see a calender that I have used this year? 12 FROS all in a row!!
Lisa H on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:36 pm #
ilovetoread- of course we want to see it…them…
Ellen - I’m always happier when your add your two cents!
doglady on 17 Dec 2007 at 9:37 pm #
Lisa H, I GUESS I could share FROS guy for a roll in the hay with you three days a week. A girl’s gotta rest sometimes! Just don’t wear him out, dress him warmly. NO, scratch that. No clothes, just the handcuffs and a nice warm comforter will do.
ladydawgfan on 17 Dec 2007 at 10:22 pm #
No clothes, just the handcuffs and a nice warm comforter will do.
. . . Or a strategically placed tube sock, perhaps???
Karen Hawkins on 17 Dec 2007 at 11:08 pm #
You guys crack me up! Depends-able indeed!
Marie, look what you started!
Thanks to all for sharing your Sado-Claus wishes. (And a special thanks to ladydawgfan for that title, btw)
ilovetoread, we’re all breathlessly waiting for the link, if you ever find it. But do take care of your health — ‘bleacher butt’ sounds serious.
Ok, I’m off to post a new excerpt for TO CATCH A HIGHLANDER, one that isn’t in any other book, website, or anything else. So be prepared! . . . .
Kimberly W on 18 Dec 2007 at 12:03 am #
Yay! Can’t wait for the new excerpt or the release of the book, Karen.
TheNightPoet on 19 Dec 2007 at 12:43 am #
If Santa looked like that, I asked for a Harley and a bad boy who’s not fully bad. lol
As for the number one thing on my Christmas list this year, all I ask is to spend it with my family and to have a great Christmas. For me, Christmas has been about being with my family. It seems to have become more and more important over the years lately. I think it’s because I don’t have as much time to visit with my family as I used to because I have to work a lot. Also, when I’m in school, that takes up a lot of my time. So for me, all I want is to spend Christmas with my family and for it to last all day long.
Andrea
Karen Hawkins on 19 Dec 2007 at 8:20 am #
Andrea! How’re you doing, chica? I like your ‘bad boy who’s not fully bad’ gift idea” If you get one, can you see if he has an older brother who is also ‘not fully bad’ for me?
I hope you get your Christmas wish, sweetie. My daughter’s coming in for Christmas nest week and I’m so excited to see her! Fam Time is the Best Time.
TheNightPoet on 19 Dec 2007 at 3:35 pm #
Karen! I’m doing great, thanks for asking.
Finals are over, so now I have a lot of free time. Woo-hoo! haha I already read one book and am now starting another one. I’ve been enjoying not having to study for classes anymore. It’s always nice to have free time back after having to stay on top of all my classes during the semester. I feel like my life is back in order once I have that free time again. 
If I get the bad boy who’s not fully bad for Christmas, I will definitely ask him if he has an older brother for you!
I hope your Christmas is great too! That’s awesome that your daughter is coming home next week! I hope you all have a great time together and a Merry Christmas.
You’re right, “Fam Time is the Best Time”.
Andrea
TheNightPoet on 19 Dec 2007 at 3:42 pm #
P.S. I’m glad you liked my bad boy who is not fully bad gift idea.
I was trying to think of something different that I wouldn’t normally ask for and I came up with that. 
Karen Hawkins on 21 Dec 2007 at 9:04 am #
Well, I think you should ask for that. A bad boy who isn’t really bad sounds like the perfect guy — one who thrills AND treats you right. One without the other isn’t worth a hoot!
darkshire007 on 22 Dec 2007 at 12:56 pm #
I believe this image is the Santa that is sent out to deal with all the bad children in the hopes of scaring the crap out of them. Then, maybe next year, they’ll be good!
TheNightPoet on 23 Dec 2007 at 3:54 pm #
I definitely agree with you, Karen!