HO HO HO! It is time to sign up for 2014 FT Secret Santa!
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#976
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Athens, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 18,751
Update to the Santa Community:
I have permanently suspended three members who have not completed their Santa commitments; and four more members may be joining them.
I apologize to any members who did not receive a gift as a result. I am working to get backup Santas... there are some generous member here... I cannot do it personally... being frugal due to not working.
On that front, if anyone is willing to step up and help out in filling a Santa, do let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
William
I have permanently suspended three members who have not completed their Santa commitments; and four more members may be joining them.
I apologize to any members who did not receive a gift as a result. I am working to get backup Santas... there are some generous member here... I cannot do it personally... being frugal due to not working.
On that front, if anyone is willing to step up and help out in filling a Santa, do let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
William
#977
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG SPIRE AMB, et al.
Posts: 3,917
Slightly late, but I just received my final Secret Santa package: a wonderful gourmet basket of treats with a bottle of Houdini Oakville Merlot! Thanks anonymous Santa, and thanks William for keeping such great track of everything!

-FlyerBeek

-FlyerBeek
#978
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: DL Diamond, AS MVP Gold 75k, AA Platinum, SPG/Marriott Platinum
Posts: 93
My backup Santa, DevilDawg1960, gets an A+++ for ticking off everything on my list!
Today I received:
Norway Customs Book
Norway Flag
Chicago Style Pizza Cookbook
Forever Paris Book
Paris Kitchen Towel
Deep Dish Pizza Pan


Awesome, quite unexpected but thrilled. Thanks to William for everything on the Secret Santa program and, of course, DevilDawg1960 for the kind gifts!
Today I received:
Norway Customs Book
Norway Flag
Chicago Style Pizza Cookbook
Forever Paris Book
Paris Kitchen Towel
Deep Dish Pizza Pan


Awesome, quite unexpected but thrilled. Thanks to William for everything on the Secret Santa program and, of course, DevilDawg1960 for the kind gifts!
#979
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: MRY - CNX - TXL
Programs: UA 1K / *G / Marriott PE / Expedia Gold+ / Hertz PC
Posts: 7,060
I had all of my SS stuff sent to my parents' house since I was away from NY Thanksgiving to NYE. So my bonsai tree just made it back here today! The "yard" is looking a little empty so I'll have to find something at one of the temples in Kyoto this March for it.

#981
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DAL
Posts: 267
Oh my gosh, I got a second Secret Santa gift! I am so surprised and grateful, since the original it was lost in the post! Thank you thank you thank you to my CPH SS, it was almost too pretty to unwrap, but my Disney loving heart is so happy (and it was definitely needed today!)



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#982
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Athens, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond
Posts: 18,751
Chief Santa request:
If anyone is willing to step up as a replacement santa for an international male, please let me know.
I can use two replacement santas.
If anyone is willing to step up as a replacement santa for an international male, please let me know.
I can use two replacement santas.
#985
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London-etc
Posts: 3,893
Thanks again Wharvey for excellent putting this together

#986
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: North Pole
Programs: Santa's Workshop
Posts: 104
Good evening from the North Pole. Zip 12345 http://articles.baltimoresun.com/199...tters-to-santa
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11577
The elves just finished cleaning up the workshop. It's always hard work closing down until the fall. A couple of the elves took a powder on me, and took off early. They're the elves responsible for the few of you that didn't get their gifts.
Not to worry, they've been fired, and won't be seen around these parts again. 
Santa wharvey, you have my private line in case you want to contact me about what we discussed.
So until next time, fly safe. @:-)
I'd like to thank the powers that be on Flyertalk for allowing this once a year handle to exist. ^
HE53
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11577
The elves just finished cleaning up the workshop. It's always hard work closing down until the fall. A couple of the elves took a powder on me, and took off early. They're the elves responsible for the few of you that didn't get their gifts.


Santa wharvey, you have my private line in case you want to contact me about what we discussed.
So until next time, fly safe. @:-)
I'd like to thank the powers that be on Flyertalk for allowing this once a year handle to exist. ^
HE53
#987
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PBI
Programs: DL 2MM/PM, AA MM/GLD, Hilton Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,602
+1- Really enjoyed putting together the gifts for my Secret Santa assignments (kipper and MissJoeyDFW) and very much appreciated the thoughtfulness of my Secret Santas, aaucello and revaharj.
#988
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: EWR, JFK, and if I want to punish myself: LGA
Programs: AAdvatnage
Posts: 5

Thank you to Tango Three for the 2nd half of my gift which came on Christmas Eve (but between travelling and catching up at work I haven't had a chance to post about it until now).
The crisps and chocolate are delicious. Thank you very much for the thoughtful gift!

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#990
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Whistler, BC
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, WS Gold, Hertz PC, NationalEE, Hyatt Explorist, IHGGold, BW Diamond
Posts: 199
Belated thank you for my secret santa gifts!
Long story - but I was on the road for 7 weeks prior to Christmas so had my gifts shipped to a family member in a different province, and we had a family crisis during this time.
My Secret Santa in Australia had previously sent me a fabulous spa gift where I will be enjoying a visit to their Himalayan Salt Cave - will be awesome for my asthma, plus a pedicure :-)
Aussie Santa also sent me this beautiful leather journal with a compass and anchor wrapped cord.
My Secret Santa in Sarnia Ontario sent me lovely local items, including an intricately knitted scarf, wooden beaded necklace and earrings, stone/glass ring, handprint picture box and a Timmies Card. Now, I am a Starbucks girl, but who doesn't like a Boston Cream?!
My Secret Santa from Burnaby BC sent me a fluffy neck scarf, knitted headband and boot warmers (I'll enjoy those - it's minus 20 here), a handcrafted (by my Santa) leather and glass bracelet (with interchangeable glass buttons - very cool), Yogi Natural Handmade Ayurvedic Soap - note says she? sells her lovely things at a Friday night market in North Van - we probably know each other as I used to do that market myself!
On to my very favourite Santa -
Coach Madison Double Zipped Wristlet Wallet in Teal Blue - did I mention that I LOVE Coach?!
Also a lovely notebook and two Divine Fair-trade chocolate bars in White Chocolate and Strawberry and Dark Chocolate with Mango and Coconut. I believe my husband sighted those and demanded I share!
Lastly, received on January 5th, shipped directly from Lootcrate, vSauce Holiday Crate - This item I'll pass onto my 7 year old grandson.
Many thanks!
My Secret Santa in Australia had previously sent me a fabulous spa gift where I will be enjoying a visit to their Himalayan Salt Cave - will be awesome for my asthma, plus a pedicure :-)
Aussie Santa also sent me this beautiful leather journal with a compass and anchor wrapped cord.
My Secret Santa in Sarnia Ontario sent me lovely local items, including an intricately knitted scarf, wooden beaded necklace and earrings, stone/glass ring, handprint picture box and a Timmies Card. Now, I am a Starbucks girl, but who doesn't like a Boston Cream?!
My Secret Santa from Burnaby BC sent me a fluffy neck scarf, knitted headband and boot warmers (I'll enjoy those - it's minus 20 here), a handcrafted (by my Santa) leather and glass bracelet (with interchangeable glass buttons - very cool), Yogi Natural Handmade Ayurvedic Soap - note says she? sells her lovely things at a Friday night market in North Van - we probably know each other as I used to do that market myself!
On to my very favourite Santa -
Coach Madison Double Zipped Wristlet Wallet in Teal Blue - did I mention that I LOVE Coach?!
Also a lovely notebook and two Divine Fair-trade chocolate bars in White Chocolate and Strawberry and Dark Chocolate with Mango and Coconut. I believe my husband sighted those and demanded I share!
Lastly, received on January 5th, shipped directly from Lootcrate, vSauce Holiday Crate - This item I'll pass onto my 7 year old grandson.
Many thanks!