Christmas Party 2009 |
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the monster snow storm (according to CNN) of December 19, we had the
largest party ever: 25 guests |
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First some random party pictures:
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| As in the previous
years, everyone
was asked to bring a gift of cost $15
or less (we'll see soon that there were many smart shoppers in the
crowd) Each gift was assigned a number, and a drawing decided who would get to unwrap which box But, not necessarily could the unwrapping person take that gift home - because an unwrapper with a lower number would be able to force a gift-switch with a higher numbered unwarpper We had 18 gifts, and not everyone was happy with what they received (see soon who was not): |
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| Maho
shows how it's done: you go find your present under the tree, unwrap
it, and look happy and surprised |
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| Again,
now demonstrated by Linda: unwrap, unfold, admire, pose for the camera
(while others look on with envy) |
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| Something
for those cold nights in the lab: Ziyi is in heaven (and Akiko in envy) |
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| Zhiyuan
got some handy body lotion |
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| Quynh
drew a lemon: an Indian dish package worth 99 cents -- but wait there
is a letter along with it (it states that the real gift is in the mail) |
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| Fang
received a book entitled "100 Most Important Science Ideas" -- and
checks immediately if the GPU is one of them |
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| The
Maurer family won a cuddly Panda bear and some movie tickets |
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| Shengying
in the back can't wait to see Fytos' reaction to her present |
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| Happy
faces full of joy about their presents ... but let see about the next
two recipients |
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| Although
they keep up the christmas spirit, I cannot imagine Haris (above) ever
wearing this nice women's purse and Kshitij (below) drinking this fine
bottle of wine |
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| Finally, I received a wallet -- unfortunately empty. | |
Happy New Year everyone!
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