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kauppias Nov 28, 2017 1:03 pm


Originally Posted by sperkins921 (Post 29110254)
Seriously, he can poll other Santas and ask for help? Because I asked already for more info from the recipient but the response they gave just didn't jog my imagination. I don't know what to get that person....

Sometimes when you get little or no help from them its just best to get creative 😂

CDTraveler Nov 28, 2017 2:33 pm


Originally Posted by sperkins921 (Post 29110254)
Seriously, he can poll other Santas and ask for help? Because I asked already for more info from the recipient but the response they gave just didn't jog my imagination. I don't know what to get that person....

No, I don't think the HeadElf runs polls. Maybe you can PM a couple FT'ers you "know" and ask for suggestions. Send along the info you've got and maybe somebody will be inspired.

missydarlin Nov 28, 2017 5:10 pm


Originally Posted by Redhead (Post 29109751)
yes they are both from me. Wilbur Buds are one of my favorites. I guess they forgot to include the gift notes. Enjoy

I had never heard of them, but yum!!

onetess Nov 28, 2017 11:07 pm

According to tracking, my gift arrived at my Santee’s house this morning! I hope they like it!!

tcl Nov 29, 2017 12:35 am

Thank you onetess!
 
A package arrived from Penzey's today and it smelled wonderful! I haven't ordered anything from them recently so I suspected that it was a Secret Santa gift and had set it aside. However, I was coincidentally in the middle of a spice blending project so my mum thought it was part of my supplies and opened the shipping box! Inside was another box with an assortment of spices and seasonings along with vanilla essence and a few colourful magnetic bumper stickers, a pin and a lovely note from onetess.

It's perfect!

Not only is the sentiment "Love people. Cook them tasty food" exactly what I was doing when the box arrived on my doorstep, spice-blending is something I do every year for friends and family with dietary restrictions. I can't wait to sample these over the next few weeks. Thank you onetess! Merry Christmas!

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a4067cf5ef.jpg

Secret Santa 2017

kipper Nov 29, 2017 4:10 am


Originally Posted by tcl (Post 29112427)
A package arrived from Penzey's today and it smelled wonderful! I haven't ordered anything from them recently so I suspected that it was a Secret Santa gift and had set it aside. However, I was coincidentally in the middle of a spice blending project so my mum thought it was part of my supplies and opened the shipping box!

LOL, tucking this away to convince Mr. Kipper to open my presents early... :D

HeavenlyJane Nov 29, 2017 5:36 am

Wilbur Chocolates are magical!

onetess Nov 29, 2017 6:22 am

So glad you liked it!! Penzeys is right near where I live and when I read your information they immediately came to mind. I love all they stand for. Have a wonderful holiday!!


Originally Posted by tcl (Post 29112427)
A package arrived from Penzey's today and it smelled wonderful! I haven't ordered anything from them recently so I suspected that it was a Secret Santa gift and had set it aside. However, I was coincidentally in the middle of a spice blending project so my mum thought it was part of my supplies and opened the shipping box! Inside was another box with an assortment of spices and seasonings along with vanilla essence and a few colourful magnetic bumper stickers, a pin and a lovely note from onetess.

It's perfect!

Not only is the sentiment "Love people. Cook them tasty food" exactly what I was doing when the box arrived on my doorstep, spice-blending is something I do every year for friends and family with dietary restrictions. I can't wait to sample these over the next few weeks. Thank you onetess! Merry Christmas!

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a4067cf5ef.jpg

Secret Santa 2017


kauppias Nov 29, 2017 6:42 am

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3bcda241aa.jpgmy first secret santa gift arrived :) the package was addressed to my handle here and my real name :) caused some confusion at the post office :) the kids liked the cabdy money and ate them promtly :) we all tried guessing what they are, possibly musical xmas coming up. I will update after Xmas :)


Thanks Santa! :)

HWGeeks Nov 29, 2017 7:23 am

I see all the pretty gifts wrapped, and I feel bad. I didn't have the one I sent wrapped. :(

kirkwoodj Nov 29, 2017 7:41 am


Originally Posted by HWGeeks (Post 29113414)
I see all the pretty gifts wrapped, and I feel bad. I didn't have the one I sent wrapped. :(

Bah humbug!

MissChele Nov 29, 2017 8:03 am


Originally Posted by HWGeeks (Post 29113414)
I see all the pretty gifts wrapped, and I feel bad. I didn't have the one I sent wrapped. :(

Since I sent it direct, it will get there a week earlier than if I sent it to myself, wrapped it and sent it out again. Maybe the speed will make up for the lack of festiveness.

There will be another package going out so I will make it extra fancy.

MissChele

kauppias Nov 29, 2017 8:40 am


Originally Posted by HWGeeks (Post 29113414)
I see all the pretty gifts wrapped, and I feel bad. I didn't have the one I sent wrapped. :(

When I send gifts internationally I never wrap them. If I send them within the country like this year I send them wrapped. This is just because of customs service inspections :)

Meneer Guggenheimer Nov 29, 2017 8:49 am


Originally Posted by diburning (Post 29101780)
My first gift arrived yesterday! Thank you, Santa! I can now be lazy and shut off the lights from my phone instead of getting up to hit the light switch :D

http://hostthenpost.org/uploads/0fe8...c438475a70.jpg

Wow.. Santa likes you!

wharvey Nov 29, 2017 9:17 am

Santa Update:

I do hope people are taking care of buying and shipping their gifts.... I have a lot of empty spaces in my spreadsheet!

Reminder... when you ship or receive a gift... you have to send me a PM with details on what the gift was and any tracking information.

Finally, I have one final assignment to do tomorrow. I could use a few more Santas.... so let me know if you want another assignment. One would be international.


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