Is It That Time? The Official 2015 Secret Santa Announcement!
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Jan 23, 16, 7:37 am
#676
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Australia
Programs: AA, LM, Etihad Guest Gold, Honors Plat, IHG Ambassador, Star Alliance Gold,
Posts: 1,096
Originally Posted by SwissCircle
Dear SecretSanta participants
Dear William and his helpers
due to my experiences this year I am really thinking about not participating ever again.
1 of 4 was able to post at least ˝ of the gifts they received, with a thank you note.
1 of 4 was able to post at least a pm to say thank you, but no pics.
From the 2 others I didn't hear or read anything- despite them being online quite often.
I find this incredibly rude and ungrateful.
Seriously, how hard can it be to post some pics of what one received and a short thank-you note??? And those who didn't step up to their promises to deliver when participating- you are just disgusting and of very questionable morale / attitude towards life.
You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!
RAANT OVER
Dear William and his helpers
due to my experiences this year I am really thinking about not participating ever again.
1 of 4 was able to post at least ˝ of the gifts they received, with a thank you note.
1 of 4 was able to post at least a pm to say thank you, but no pics.
From the 2 others I didn't hear or read anything- despite them being online quite often.
I find this incredibly rude and ungrateful.
Seriously, how hard can it be to post some pics of what one received and a short thank-you note??? And those who didn't step up to their promises to deliver when participating- you are just disgusting and of very questionable morale / attitude towards life.
You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!
RAANT OVER
I always post a thank you in here, and have also sent PM's if I know who they are. I didn't post any pics this year at all (every past year I have) however I believe my posts were descriptive and thankful enough.
I always participate in extra Santa's when people don't deliver and know it's appreciated.
2 out of 4 I've had this year have posted in here. One was never to be heard from again and only joined FT late last year.
For what it's worth...you were one of mine last year (you never knew that...I had the hotel vouchers sent to you) and you didn't post any pics!
I think the key is after doing this for a few years now ...i actually keep a list of everyone I've had and if I know know had me. I had one bad experience a few years back with the person lying to me saying they'd resent the gift twice (utter crap I never got anything once, let alone twice). Santa actually gave me this person this person this time around and I declined to have them. Wasn't feeling hospitable to buy a gift for someone who was that way inclined. Anyway, now I either request who I'd like, or leave it up to Santa who generally gets it right.
Participate or not participate it's up to you. However i reduced the number the people I had this year to also eliminate disappointed (I went from 6-7 down to 4).
It's frustrating Swiss Circle, especially when people sign up and then go AWOL but that's a part of life that there are some very thoughtless people in the world. At least 95% of people who participate in this are very generous and thoughtful people.
Jan 23, 16, 10:55 am
#677
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: NC
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Silver
Posts: 9,004
I huge THANK YOU to Levenhopper. You were so kind to step up and be my replacement Santa when one fell through. I was one of thenonlyflights to land in RDU yesterday and came home to two packages - Cards Against Humanity (a game is about to start!) and a big box of bath bombs from Lush! Thank you!!!!
Jan 23, 16, 4:00 pm
#678
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: DL GM, UA, B6, AA, WN, AS, AGR
Posts: 4,766
I've been meaning to take a photo, but never remember to. Sorry!
Levenhopper was also my Santa. I received a Triggertrap™ camera accessory that lets me use my smartphone to control my DSLR. I also received a pack of photographer's reference cards, and a tiny plastic dinosaur. He also got me a travel related accessory, but the company that makes it sold them on kickstarter, and there have been delays (don't worry, I haven't taken any trips yet this year and probably won't until after it arrives!)
Levenhopper was also my Santa. I received a Triggertrap™ camera accessory that lets me use my smartphone to control my DSLR. I also received a pack of photographer's reference cards, and a tiny plastic dinosaur. He also got me a travel related accessory, but the company that makes it sold them on kickstarter, and there have been delays (don't worry, I haven't taken any trips yet this year and probably won't until after it arrives!)
Jan 23, 16, 4:44 pm
#679
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,423
Originally Posted by kipper
It is nice to have your recipient acknowledge your gifts, but getting upset if they don't? Not worth it to me. This is supposed to be fun, not stressful. 
Also, I think of this as a bit of an exercise in creating good karma. I do my best to choose gifts I think the recipient will like and send them off trusting they will be received in the spirit they were sent. When I receive gifts I do my best to thank the senders if I can identify them. Beyond that, I just try to enjoy the process.
Jan 23, 16, 6:52 pm
#680
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 48,869
Originally Posted by CDTraveler
Exactly.
Also, I think of this as a bit of an exercise in creating good karma. I do my best to choose gifts I think the recipient will like and send them off trusting they will be received in the spirit they were sent. When I receive gifts I do my best to thank the senders if I can identify them. Beyond that, I just try to enjoy the process.
Also, I think of this as a bit of an exercise in creating good karma. I do my best to choose gifts I think the recipient will like and send them off trusting they will be received in the spirit they were sent. When I receive gifts I do my best to thank the senders if I can identify them. Beyond that, I just try to enjoy the process.
It's a great attitude to have.
Jan 23, 16, 7:08 pm
#681
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Upper Left Corner of the Map
Programs: AS MVPG & Board Room, Marriott Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 2,203
Today I got ANOTHER gift from one of my Secret Santas!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
Jan 23, 16, 8:27 pm
#682
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Posts: 48,869
Originally Posted by 98103
Today I got ANOTHER gift from one of my Secret Santas!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
Jan 24, 16, 6:14 am
#683
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DXB
Programs: EK, AA, DL, UA, SPG, HGP, Amex
Posts: 1,173
So I know we're getting a bit bummed by the dead beat santas, but let's not forget that quite some global holiday cheer was generated!
Provided it's not more excel number crunching for Wharvey, I think everyone would be pleased by the results.
What's the final tally? Number of people involved, number of SS recipients, total number of total packages sent, number of countries involved...
Provided it's not more excel number crunching for Wharvey, I think everyone would be pleased by the results.
What's the final tally? Number of people involved, number of SS recipients, total number of total packages sent, number of countries involved...
Jan 24, 16, 7:27 am
#684
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
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Posts: 18,852
Please see the PM I sent you.... I need some help to know which of your Santas caused this to happen. Obviously you are under no obligation to pay this.... and I expect it is an error of some sort.
Originally Posted by 98103
Today I got ANOTHER gift from one of my Secret Santas!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
The second part of the gift was a shipping bill from FedEx because they were unable to the account number on the shipping document or there was no account number. So, they're billing me instead!
Woo Hoo!
Jan 24, 16, 7:28 am
#685
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
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This would certainly take some time to figure out.... I will look at it once I have all gifts delivered.
I am not inclined to spend any more time on this project than I already do.... this is already a six month project each year! And I do not even participate personally.
I am not inclined to spend any more time on this project than I already do.... this is already a six month project each year! And I do not even participate personally.
Originally Posted by extramileage
So I know we're getting a bit bummed by the dead beat santas, but let's not forget that quite some global holiday cheer was generated!
Provided it's not more excel number crunching for Wharvey, I think everyone would be pleased by the results.
What's the final tally? Number of people involved, number of SS recipients, total number of total packages sent, number of countries involved...
Provided it's not more excel number crunching for Wharvey, I think everyone would be pleased by the results.
What's the final tally? Number of people involved, number of SS recipients, total number of total packages sent, number of countries involved...
Jan 24, 16, 11:15 pm
#686
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: LAX
Posts: 2,035
Originally Posted by kipper
For those wondering if their recipient received their gifts, I might suggest that you search the thread to see if they posted here. I often miss posts in threads, and only see them when someone quotes it.
Jan 25, 16, 6:06 am
#687
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Everyone needs to understand a few things since I got a few messages.
1. I do not update the WIKI... it takes enough to keep my spreadsheet up to date.... I have over a 1,000 private messages I have to manage to try and keep up with Secret Santa.... I do not even check the WIKI... that is why everyone is to private message me their updates.
2. You can assume if I have not reached out to you that your Santa has confirmed receipt of their gifts.... OR have ignored my requests for update which means I default show them as receiving their gifts (as detailed in the message I send them). You can always reach out to me to ask for any status update I may have on your gifts.
1. I do not update the WIKI... it takes enough to keep my spreadsheet up to date.... I have over a 1,000 private messages I have to manage to try and keep up with Secret Santa.... I do not even check the WIKI... that is why everyone is to private message me their updates.
2. You can assume if I have not reached out to you that your Santa has confirmed receipt of their gifts.... OR have ignored my requests for update which means I default show them as receiving their gifts (as detailed in the message I send them). You can always reach out to me to ask for any status update I may have on your gifts.
Jan 26, 16, 2:22 pm
#688
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: ROM
Programs: BA Silver, UA, DL Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 321
Thank you, vvbkumar for stepping up as my third secret santa.
I've received 3 books from my Amazon wish list, including one that I don't remember why I added it -so looking forward to reading it and find out-, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Latin.
Thank you^
I've received 3 books from my Amazon wish list, including one that I don't remember why I added it -so looking forward to reading it and find out-, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Latin.
Thank you
^
Jan 27, 16, 11:05 am
#690
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Glad to see the vendor finally shipped the gift.... after they "lost" the first package!
Originally Posted by tzvilev
Better late than never! Today I received some Vlogbrothers swag - another Pizza John shirt, a thermos, and a poster signed by john and hank! Thank you santa!
