JOIN IN - OFFICIAL 2011 Secret Santa Extravaganza!
Nov 17, 2011, 1:23 pm
#106
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Programs: Ozark Go-Getters Gold, Statler Star Silver, others from a variety of alternate timelines
Posts: 843
Unlike some of you early birds, I'm planning to actually wait until December 25th to open anything that looks like a holiday gift -- so if my Secret Santa has sent me something time-sensitive/perishable/alive, please find a way to let me know! 
Nov 17, 2011, 2:35 pm
#107
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,061
But, I only say that because that's what I'd do.
Nov 17, 2011, 9:00 pm
#108
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hertz Gold
Posts: 154
Last year one of the greatest gift I received was a live orchid. It was sent direct from Hawaii and the weather here in Northeast Nevada is cold. It was a very good thing my wife opened it and said to me" someone sent you an orchid, what's that all about" I added it to my collection it is still growing here today. I am just waiting for it to bloom again since it is GORGEOUS! I also received a gift set that was all spicy things. It was awesome, some was TOO hot, lol , but all good!
I guess what I am saying is you should open all gifts, you never know what it is!
Woody
I guess what I am saying is you should open all gifts, you never know what it is!
Woody
Nov 18, 2011, 9:57 am
#110
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a hotel somewhere trying to repack everything I brought (and bought) in to a carry-on smaller than my last one.
Programs: UA, Asia Miles, Southwest, IHG
Posts: 1,101
Nov 20, 2011, 11:11 am
#114
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Orleans (for now)
Programs: DL PM, WN, SC, various other programs of lowly status
Posts: 1,673
Need help with my giftee please!
I have a dilemma. My giftee did not offer any hints, is not in any of my loyalty programs and has not responded to 2 emails from Santa's Helpers asking for interests, hobbies, etc. Wharvey even tried to contact him and no go.
In looking at his postings going back several years, he has only posted to threads asking for air/hotel coupon or certificate swaps. Nothing in his profile offers any hints either.
I was really getting excited about shopping for my Secret Santa gift, but I've hit a wall here and don't have a clue what to do. It appears he is only interested in getting air & hotel paper, which I can't help him with.
Is it OK to ask for another giftee, or should I just buy something totally generic like a food gift? Kinda takes the fun out of it.
In looking at his postings going back several years, he has only posted to threads asking for air/hotel coupon or certificate swaps. Nothing in his profile offers any hints either.
I was really getting excited about shopping for my Secret Santa gift, but I've hit a wall here and don't have a clue what to do. It appears he is only interested in getting air & hotel paper, which I can't help him with.
Is it OK to ask for another giftee, or should I just buy something totally generic like a food gift? Kinda takes the fun out of it.
Nov 20, 2011, 1:26 pm
#116
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,061
I have a dilemma. My giftee did not offer any hints, is not in any of my loyalty programs and has not responded to 2 emails from Santa's Helpers asking for interests, hobbies, etc. Wharvey even tried to contact him and no go.
In looking at his postings going back several years, he has only posted to threads asking for air/hotel coupon or certificate swaps. Nothing in his profile offers any hints either.
I was really getting excited about shopping for my Secret Santa gift, but I've hit a wall here and don't have a clue what to do. It appears he is only interested in getting air & hotel paper, which I can't help him with.
Is it OK to ask for another giftee, or should I just buy something totally generic like a food gift? Kinda takes the fun out of it.
In looking at his postings going back several years, he has only posted to threads asking for air/hotel coupon or certificate swaps. Nothing in his profile offers any hints either.
I was really getting excited about shopping for my Secret Santa gift, but I've hit a wall here and don't have a clue what to do. It appears he is only interested in getting air & hotel paper, which I can't help him with.
Is it OK to ask for another giftee, or should I just buy something totally generic like a food gift? Kinda takes the fun out of it.
Just IMHO but I think people who are only participating to try to get air and hotel paper and who give no other hints are setting themselves up for a disappointing exchange.
Nov 20, 2011, 2:11 pm
#117
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Orleans (for now)
Programs: DL PM, WN, SC, various other programs of lowly status
Posts: 1,673
Perhaps do a little non-FT snooping like google? Check amazon.com to see about a wish list? Another option is to send general travel-related items.
Just IMHO but I think people who are only participating to try to get air and hotel paper and who give no other hints are setting themselves up for a disappointing exchange.
Just IMHO but I think people who are only participating to try to get air and hotel paper and who give no other hints are setting themselves up for a disappointing exchange.
Meantime, I will try the Amazon wish list. Didn't think about that. Already did google and found that he works in a field that might as well be alien linguistics for all I know about it. ;-).
Nov 21, 2011, 7:51 am
#118
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,539
Nov 22, 2011, 2:55 pm
#119
Moderator Communications Coordinator, Signatures
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: deep within the Eskimo lair
Programs: TubWorld, Bar Alliance, Borratxo Legendarium
Posts: 16,968
Nov 22, 2011, 5:28 pm
#120
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Minnesota
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hertz Gold
Posts: 154
I received a gift card for llbean today, I have never bought anything there so it was interesting shopping! Thanks SS. I bought some pants and a bore cleaner for my new shotgun!!!
Thanks again,
Woody
Thanks again,
Woody