Nov 20, 2016, 1:21 am
Last edit by: steveman518
Remember this is an unofficial record and that you must PM wharvey when you ship and receive gifts as per the rules in the first post!
This is an unofficial wiki maintained by steveman518. Please fill in gifts you've received if you can. However if you can't, steveman518 will check every post-PM for questions as well
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Secret Santa 2016 Official Thread!
Sep 26, 2016, 6:01 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 66
Sep 26, 2016, 7:45 pm
#17
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,045
Question: last year a "lurker" was one of my gift recipients and they skipped out on their santa duties for sending their gift to whoever was supposed to be their recipient. This was quite disappointing not only to the other giftee but also to me as I put quite a bit of thought into my gift, only to realize later that I gave it to someone who didn't deserve it. Should've sent coal.
Should we consider having a minimum post count or some other mechanism to avoid this happening?
Should we consider having a minimum post count or some other mechanism to avoid this happening?
Sep 26, 2016, 9:10 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EWR
Programs: UA .5M, Vistana 1-Star owner
Posts: 992
I take this time to thank wharvey for organizing again, wow, what a commitment, know you must do it out of fun and happiness!
I also take this time to thank last year's gifter, my son loves the AF 77W & I loved Joe Sutter's book, they were awesome.
I also take this time to thank last year's gifter, my son loves the AF 77W & I loved Joe Sutter's book, they were awesome.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:35 am
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,398
I have a suggestion for future years. Put in a link to the current thread in the prior years thread. i.e. put a link to this thread in the 2015 Secret Santa thread saying that the 2016 thread is open and next year when the 2017 thread starts put a link in this thread. That way secret santa participants from the prior year will know when the current year thread opens.
I found out about this thread on another travel blog. If there would have been a link in the 2015 thread anyone subscribed to that thread last year would have known about the 2016 secret santa thread
I found out about this thread on another travel blog. If there would have been a link in the 2015 thread anyone subscribed to that thread last year would have known about the 2016 secret santa thread
Sep 27, 2016, 10:42 am
#21
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,040
I assumed people would have unsubscribed to that thread by now!
I have a suggestion for future years. Put in a link to the current thread in the prior years thread. i.e. put a link to this thread in the 2015 Secret Santa thread saying that the 2016 thread is open and next year when the 2017 thread starts put a link in this thread. That way secret santa participants from the prior year will know when the current year thread opens.
I found out about this thread on another travel blog. If there would have been a link in the 2015 thread anyone subscribed to that thread last year would have known about the 2016 secret santa thread
I found out about this thread on another travel blog. If there would have been a link in the 2015 thread anyone subscribed to that thread last year would have known about the 2016 secret santa thread
Sep 27, 2016, 2:23 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,537
THANK YOU for organizing this again. It's been one of my favourite parts of the holidays for many years now.
I'm in for 5 - including international
PM sent
Welcome to the fun! Be as detailed and specific as possible in your description of interests, etc. Don't just say that you like to travel (we all do! It's Flyertalk after all) but give descriptions of your hobbies, etc. Also, don't be afraid to say if there is something you don't like or don't want.
For example, I say that I love to cook but that I don't want any new cookbooks since I have about 100 and we can't have anything with nuts due to my daughter's allergies.
I'm in for 5 - including international
PM sentFor example, I say that I love to cook but that I don't want any new cookbooks since I have about 100 and we can't have anything with nuts due to my daughter's allergies.
Sep 28, 2016, 8:17 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Australia
Programs: Too many
Posts: 1,096
I'm in again! Year 6 or 7 for me? I've lost track! (and I've never gotten Kipper after doing the max gifts every year HA HA!)
A couple of tips to new people. DO ensure you post back into the thread when you've received a gift and what it is. Not only do we enjoy seeing what other people got, but also to let your SS know you received your gift. If you can post in this thread when you've signed up, you should also post when you receive.
A couple of tips to new people. DO ensure you post back into the thread when you've received a gift and what it is. Not only do we enjoy seeing what other people got, but also to let your SS know you received your gift. If you can post in this thread when you've signed up, you should also post when you receive.
Sep 28, 2016, 9:55 am
#27
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,153
I have just signed up for the 3rd year running.
I am looking forward to another fun round of Secret Santa.
I am looking forward to another fun round of Secret Santa.
Sep 28, 2016, 10:02 am
#28
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,040
If you look at the list of people who did not fulfill their commitments, several had high post counts.
I do my best to screen who participates and tweak the process each year. I do not think people realize the extensive effort it takes for me to run the process. It truly is a labor of love! Even though I enjoyed receiving gifts, I do not even participate anymore. I end out sending gifts to those who get slighted as several of you do.
No process is perfect but I do my best.
I do my best to screen who participates and tweak the process each year. I do not think people realize the extensive effort it takes for me to run the process. It truly is a labor of love! Even though I enjoyed receiving gifts, I do not even participate anymore. I end out sending gifts to those who get slighted as several of you do.
No process is perfect but I do my best.
Question: last year a "lurker" was one of my gift recipients and they skipped out on their santa duties for sending their gift to whoever was supposed to be their recipient. This was quite disappointing not only to the other giftee but also to me as I put quite a bit of thought into my gift, only to realize later that I gave it to someone who didn't deserve it. Should've sent coal.
Should we consider having a minimum post count or some other mechanism to avoid this happening?
Should we consider having a minimum post count or some other mechanism to avoid this happening?
Sep 28, 2016, 12:28 pm
#29
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: MSP & MCO
Programs: DL PM & NRSA, AA Gold, ANA Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, National EC Exec, GE, CLEAR
Posts: 1,225
If you look at the list of people who did not fulfill their commitments, several had high post counts.
I do my best to screen who participates and tweak the process each year. I do not think people realize the extensive effort it takes for me to run the process. It truly is a labor of love! Even though I enjoyed receiving gifts, I do not even participate anymore. I end out sending gifts to those who get slighted as several of you do.
No process is perfect but I do my best.
I do my best to screen who participates and tweak the process each year. I do not think people realize the extensive effort it takes for me to run the process. It truly is a labor of love! Even though I enjoyed receiving gifts, I do not even participate anymore. I end out sending gifts to those who get slighted as several of you do.
No process is perfect but I do my best.