/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>prepare for ILD by skimming auctions and making all purchases by Halloween
>dark wardrobe so invest in some 'Christmas colored' items and new petticoat, buy range of items for main outfit and backup outfit just to be safe
>wait patiently for package;late November with no joy
>postman is quite friendly with me, asks 'what was in that new box anon?' Explains housemate signed for a package.
>mention this to housemate. 'I don't think anyone was home then...only OTHER HOUSEMATE's bf'
>Ask about it when I run into him and my housemate
>'Oh, I put it in one of the storage boxes outside since I was on my way out. Someone had taken it in when I got back.'
>Realise that the 'storage boxes' are the crates we put out recycling in
>My ILD haul is floating around a recycling plant somewhere

I guess I'm wearing black this year.