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Old Nov 20, 2016, 1:21 am
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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
Basic photo upload tutorial (if you choose not to upload directly to Flyertalk)
Find a site to upload your photo to another site
Direct copy the link of the photo or right click on the image and select "copy image URL" or "copy image address". Make sure that the link ends with .jpg/.tif or any other image extension (there may be issues with google images)
Place that link in between the
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annielee #1
AtomicLush #1 (part 2) (part 3) (part 4)
Bravada04 #1
BXIAN #1 (part 2) #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
Catman #1
CDTraveler #1 #2
Chink400 #1 #2
ckidder 331 #1 #2 #3
compubit #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
CPH-Flyer #1 #2
DeepUnderground #1
DevilDawg1960 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
dibby #1 #2 #3
diburning #1 #2
dogdogcatcat #1
Dogmatick #1
durberville #1 #2
financialhippie #1
Flyiboy #1 #2
FlyingCow #1 (part 2) #2 #3
fnaime23 #1 #2
fralcole #1
genoa #1
Glamette #1
grbflyer #1 #2
Gregor #1
gsegall #1 #2
HockeyMom93 #1
horizontal #1
jamesteroh #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
jetset09 #1
Jinxy #1 #2
jondabomb #1 #2
kauppias #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
kevinflyaway #1 #2
kipper #1 (part 2) (part 3) #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
kolican #1
laguna1 #1
Lakee911 #1
linzbh #1
Lisabeth #1 #2 #3 #4
lksf #1
malexander131 #1
MappingChick #1
Marcia3641 #1
mdovenmuehler #1 #2
Middle_Kingdom #1
miffSC #1 #2 #3
miko2a #1 #2
MissChele #1
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MrDplus #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7
nomadic.relief #1 #2
ohlradio #1
oliver2002 #1
onfo #1
onthewaytoadventure #1 #2
pbjag #1 (part 2) #2
poohbear808 #1
poptarts #1 (part 2)
Redhead #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 (part 2)
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Richard Chen #1
RockinRon #1 #2
Runner123 #1 (part 2)
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steveman518 #1 #2 (part 2) #3
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tcl #1 #2
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token385 #1
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Old Dec 16, 2016, 6:25 pm
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Smile

I returned home on Wednesday to find a pack from one of my Secret Santas, Laguna1. Only now I have figured out the picture thing so I can post properly

I am delighted with the unwrapped presents - pistachios are my absolute favourite nuts, the globe ornament is getting a special place home and the chocolate Santa might or might not still be there - and I'm exercising some restraint as to the wrapped packages, saving them for Xmas. The card was a beautiful extra, and especially touching.

Thank you so much, Laguna1, for your gifts. I will post back after Xmas with the rest.
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Old Dec 16, 2016, 6:31 pm
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Originally Posted by kipper
Received a bag of candy coal from an FT Santa!
I believe my PM to wharvey said something about being naughty and opening gifts early, so I ended up with coal!
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 7:14 am
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Am very jealous of those Pistachios !
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 9:00 am
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Came home to a wonderful and beautiful decanter from my SS ckidder331. Thanks!

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Old Dec 17, 2016, 10:40 am
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Just received a beautiful leather-bound journal (made in Italy!) and a rubix cube! I'm so excited to start journaling, thank you Secret Santa!


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Old Dec 17, 2016, 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by laguna1
I received my Secret Santa package & I have been trying to post a picture but I'm rushed and haven't had the time to figure it out.....so....
Thank you so much, Kolican

My items were not wrapped so I can reveal them to you. I received a box of yummy Sees candy, a $25.00 gift card to Starbucks, a travel candle, two ornaments...one of London and one of NYC...my two favorite cities in the world, and last but not least.....a pair of Reindeer glasses

All appreciated and they will be enjoyed soon

I will post a picture as soon as I have a moment to figure it out I'm sure it is not that hard
For future reference, as far as pictures go, there's a tutorial in the Wiki.

Just a friendly reminder.

Merry Christmas everyone!
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 12:50 pm
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Finally home long enough to post pictures! Received my SS gifts from BXIAN and they are PERFECT!

Bottle of Graywacke Sauvignon Blanc. Never tried this one before - looking forward to it!

2 "Hockey Mom" wine glasses

Wine sign - is now displayed on the top shelf in my dining room!

Thank you so much!
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by HockeyMom93

2 "Hockey Mom" wine glasses
LOVE the glassware.

I'm guessing it is custom made? It would be a great team fundraiser.
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 3:11 pm
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Just received present from my SS in Vancouver. There Thomas Haas chocolate bars and a photo book Vancouver in the Seventies. I have only been to Vancouver once and have wanted to return - my gifts have convinced me to schedule a stop over on my way to Asia later this year. It is great to get exposed to food and culture from the homes of my Secret Santas.

Thank you to my Vancouver Secret Santa - I know from experience that it is not cheap to ship internationally.
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 3:50 pm
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Originally Posted by pbjag
Hope you enjoyed the coffee this morning!
Part 3 is on the way. There was a problem with the delivery attempt earlier this week, but we worked things out today.

Edited: Spoke too soon. Delivery of your third gift was attempted again yesterday, but the building was closed?
Yes, it's my University's Productions office, which is closed over the weekend

But I'm sure they'll try again on Monday... third time's the charm

Thanks again!! Can't wait to see what it is!

EDIT: Just noticed you were referring to Thursday... not sure why the building would've been closed on Thursday unless delivery was attmpted after 5:00... hope they can come during business hours...
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Old Dec 17, 2016, 5:50 pm
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The postman delivered a package through the snow, sleet and rain today!

My SS from Rutherford NJ sent a lovely arbonne Holiday 2016 gift set of body butter, body wash and a lipbalm.

I was just thinking that I should take some time to pamper myself before the new year. Thank you Santa!


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Old Dec 18, 2016, 12:20 am
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Received my second gift from SteveHK at my office as well! Too bad the bag got kind of beat up I'm excited to try the BBQ and hot sauces-not exactly sure how I'll use them, but I'm sure it'll be delicious

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Old Dec 18, 2016, 7:47 am
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I hope that everyone is finishing up their shipping as I have many of you that have not confirmed shipping to me!

Also, I have several confirmations of gifts received that I cannot credit because they had multiple santas and people are not telling me what they shipped.
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Old Dec 18, 2016, 8:33 am
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Originally Posted by tzvilev
Yes, it's my University's Productions office, which is closed over the weekend

But I'm sure they'll try again on Monday... third time's the charm

Thanks again!! Can't wait to see what it is!

EDIT: Just noticed you were referring to Thursday... not sure why the building would've been closed on Thursday unless delivery was attmpted after 5:00... hope they can come during business hours...
The tracking sheet shows that the third attempt is being made today, which means the order will end up being returned. Let me see if I can pick the same item up locally and get it on its way to you tomorrow.

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Old Dec 18, 2016, 10:18 am
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Three of my Santa gifts were shipped on Thursday.
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