Birthday List: 2005

The thing I want most this year, I think, is a birthday cake I don't have to make myself. Lemon, with vanilla buttercreme frosting... I think Namaste does some good baking mixes, and I'm willing to provide a box of mix and a recipe for buttercreme if necessary (it's easy). I just don't want to have to make it myself.

As always, I issue the standard disclaimer: I am not expecting gifts from anyone (okay, maybe my parents). I'm not going to be analyzing IP addresses to see who has looked at this page so that I can track you down and demand a gift. This is only to suggest options to those who would like to get something, and anything not on the list is still okay. Always grip firmly while in motion, do not expose to heat, all characters are fictional and would never even think about eating your dog.

CDs

I'm requesting that (if possible) music come used or burned. I am not particularly happy with the RIAA at the moment, and while my small boycott may not even register, it at least makes me feel better. And it brings CDs down to a halfway-reasonable price again.

Books

Maybe I'm predictable... but at least I'm predictable.

And, since life is not just gardening:

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