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malexander131 Dec 21, 2016 10:10 am

To my Santas this year- I need to find a way to get photos up here but THANK YOU. I feel like I made out with the haul. I got TONS of Delta memorabilia, including a set of "Flavors of" cookbooks that featured recipes from Delta destinations (Circa 70's), an old Pan Am stock certificate (must find a frame for it), some American Airlines kids Wings (blast from the past), a CRJ-200 Gemini model, a remove before flight keychain, old postcards of what look to be 767's and Lockheed Electras, and a very cool combo battery cable/charger set.

Hope everyone is enjoying their gifts!

MissChele Dec 21, 2016 10:13 am

Thanks WHHerron!

Received a fancy rice cooker and yummy Baker's Candies all the way from Omaha! The only thing he left out was some recipes from Mrs WHHerron. ;)


What a fun way to celebrate!

malexander131 Dec 21, 2016 10:13 am


Originally Posted by sperkins921 (Post 27641569)
Just back from holiday (and a grueling adventure with B6 and FLL....which was NOT fun) and came in to work this morning to a big box from Starbucks. At first, I thought it was office gift exchange because my desk had a few surprises from staff but a quick PM to wharvey confirms it's from my secret santa.

Dear Santa:
I don't know what's inside yet but I'm saying THANK YOU now. I'll open it on 25 Dec, and I'll post pics and say THANK YOU again!!

You're welcome. :p Hope you enjoy!

sperkins921 Dec 21, 2016 10:15 am


Originally Posted by malexander131 (Post 27644971)
You're welcome. :p Hope you enjoy!

In that case- I'm glad you enjoyed your Delta/Pan Am haul!! ;-p
The keychain came all the way from Oz so I was worried it wouldn't come in time!! But, I'm happy you loved it all. I was really curious about the cookbooks, let me know if you end up cooking any of it :D

I'll report back with pictures to you and my first santa on Dec 25th!!

whherron Dec 21, 2016 10:59 am


Originally Posted by MissChele (Post 27644969)
Thanks WHHerron!

Received a fancy rice cooker and yummy Baker's Candies all the way from Omaha! The only thing he left out was some recipes from Mrs WHHerron. ;)

What a fun way to celebrate!

I'll have to get back to you on her recipes. Sometimes she can be a bit secretive.

Regards,
Bill

nomadic.relief Dec 21, 2016 11:23 am

First Secret Santa gifts arrived yesterday:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...-ss-1-2016.jpg

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...-ss-1-2016.jpg

Thanks for all the lovely goodies - one can never go wrong with coffee and chocolates here! I will admit to being a tad skeptical about the "lavendar honey pale ale" caramel popcorn ... excited to give something unique like that a try, but skeptical. ;) The socks are amazingly comfortable, as is the Christmas blanket. And I cannot believe how big that reusable bag ends up - plus it fits comfortably over my shoulder, which is a nice bonus.

Thanks very much miko2A!!

And now I see I have another delivery notice ... back to the Post Office I go! ;)

Redhead Dec 21, 2016 12:14 pm

Well I'm sad. Several of my giftees have not posted, although I know the packages were delivered :( (thank you Rockin Ron and PBJAG for acknowledging the gifts)

I've received awesome gifts from 3 of my santas :D (thanks guys!) but nary a peep from the other 2. I've had a good run all these years, hope my luck isn't running out. :(

tcl Dec 21, 2016 12:56 pm

Tracking shows packages sent were delivered so I'm assuming that my Santees are either on the road or waiting until Christmas. :)

Tblack15 Dec 21, 2016 1:27 pm

I received a handful of travel accessories from my Secret Santa. Including (but not limited to) a new toiletries bag (I needed one!) and a mobile power charger. Santa also threw me a book on Pele in perfect time as I've just finished my most recent book: Soccernomics. Thank you!

miko2a Dec 21, 2016 2:13 pm

I'm so, glad you got the gifts! The blanket is actually a blanket scarf. I have one just like it and it's my new favorite travel scarf. I'm not sure about the popcorn either. As a fellow microbeer fan I would've loved to have send some local beers. But, didn't want to chance it with customs. It was the closest I could find to the real thing.



Originally Posted by nomadic.relief (Post 27645340)
First Secret Santa gifts arrived yesterday:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...-ss-1-2016.jpg

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...-ss-1-2016.jpg

Thanks for all the lovely goodies - one can never go wrong with coffee and chocolates here! I will admit to being a tad skeptical about the "lavendar honey pale ale" caramel popcorn ... excited to give something unique like that a try, but skeptical. ;) The socks are amazingly comfortable, as is the Christmas blanket. And I cannot believe how big that reusable bag ends up - plus it fits comfortably over my shoulder, which is a nice bonus.

Thanks very much miko2A!!

And now I see I have another delivery notice ... back to the Post Office I go! ;)


compubit Dec 21, 2016 2:49 pm

So Far
 
Well - I opened the gifts from my first Santa - Thanks catman for the Tie & Socks, the die cast United plane and the telephone. I don't have that model in my collection. Thanks!

I've also received 2 other items, both unidentified:
1) a Southwest Die Cast plane (inside a wrapping bag - through Amazon, with a SS note, but no identifiers...)
2) 2 packages of Cable Clip Organizers (no note or anything - I'm assuming it's SS)


That's all so far.

Jim / compubit

poptarts Dec 21, 2016 3:22 pm

Gift
 
Thank you Secret Santa for the third gift I received this week!!! I am saving this one to open on Christmas Day. You have been very generous and good to me Santa!! I very much appreciate it!!

I will post a photo later.

Thanks again!

Poptarts

diburning Dec 21, 2016 3:44 pm

Apologies for a lack of a photo, both my phone and camera are out of commission at the moment.

I received a box from Amazon today that I don't remember ordering (don't most of these stories start this way?)

I opened it and saw that I was sent a Nutri Bullet! Something that I've always wanted!

Thank you, malexander131!

wharvey Dec 21, 2016 4:37 pm

Chief Santa Away!
 
just to let everyone know: Santa is on his way to New York City for a week. I chose to not bring my laptop so I can't check anything while away.

please continue to send your updates and I will do follow ups late next week.

i hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and holiday season!

HO HO HO!

Lisabeth Dec 21, 2016 5:24 pm

Credit goes to Redhead who got this for me last year! I love mine and given your field of study I hoped you would love one as well.


Originally Posted by MappingChick (Post 27612166)
Thank you so much, Lisabeth!

https://i.imgur.com/qDS3khS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YGJYclz.jpg
So perfect!



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