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Secret Santa 2016 Official Thread!
Dec 21, 2016, 10:10 am
#451
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL and LAS
Programs: AA PLT Pro, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 144
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!
Hope everyone is enjoying their gifts!
Dec 21, 2016, 10:13 am
#452
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Louisville KY
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Gold
Posts: 38
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!
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!
Last edited by MissChele; Nov 29, 2017 at 8:32 am
Dec 21, 2016, 10:13 am
#453
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: PHL and LAS
Programs: AA PLT Pro, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 144
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!!
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!!
Hope you enjoy!
Dec 21, 2016, 10:15 am
#454
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: AA Gold, OW Ruby, IHG PLT, JB Mosiac, Delta Silver, VA Silver, AK MVP, Hyatt Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 151
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
I'll report back with pictures to you and my first santa on Dec 25th!!
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
I'll report back with pictures to you and my first santa on Dec 25th!!
Dec 21, 2016, 10:59 am
#455
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Omaha, Nebraska (OMA/KOMA)
Programs: AAdvantage
Posts: 41
Regards,
Bill
Dec 21, 2016, 11:23 am
#456
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2,120
First Secret Santa gifts arrived yesterday:
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!
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!
Dec 21, 2016, 12:14 pm
#457
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,534
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 (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.
(thank you Rockin Ron and PBJAG for acknowledging the gifts)I've received awesome gifts from 3 of my santas
(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.
Dec 21, 2016, 12:56 pm
#458
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
Tracking shows packages sent were delivered so I'm assuming that my Santees are either on the road or waiting until Christmas. 
Dec 21, 2016, 1:27 pm
#459
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: BWI<MCI< PHL<DEN<SCL<EZE<CHO<PHL<ABE
Programs: UA Silver / FA
Posts: 939
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!
Dec 21, 2016, 2:13 pm
#460
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Posts: 146
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.
First Secret Santa gifts arrived yesterday:
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!
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!
Dec 21, 2016, 2:49 pm
#461
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mid Atlantic US
Programs: Hilton: Diamond/Everything else: Kettle...
Posts: 107
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
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
Dec 21, 2016, 3:22 pm
#462
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, HH Gold, SPG Gold, National EC Executive, AA Platinum
Posts: 606
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
I will post a photo later.
Thanks again!
Poptarts
Last edited by poptarts; Dec 25, 2016 at 8:27 pm Reason: Adding more information
Dec 21, 2016, 3:44 pm
#463
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,637
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!
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!
Dec 21, 2016, 4:37 pm
#464
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,040
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!
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!
Dec 21, 2016, 5:24 pm
#465
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Programs: SWA- A List Preffered, Hilton- Gold
Posts: 30
