Nov 17, 2017, 1:32 am
Last edit by: steveman518
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The wiki will be maintained by steveman518, however feel free to add gifts to the wiki as you receive them.
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Gifts Received
aquamarinesteph #1
AStarr #1 #2
AtomicLush #1
bergamini #1 #2
b00mer89 #1 #2
Bravada04 #1
BXIAN #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7
canforce #1
Catman #1
CDTraveler #1 #2
Cjacq #1
ckidder331 #1 #2 #3
compubit #1 #2 #3 #4
CPH-Flyer #1 #2 #3
Dark Blue #1 #2
Deds1 #1 #2 #3
dee1843 #1
DeepUnderground #1 #2
DevilDawg1960 #1 #2 #3
diburning #1 #2 (part 2) #3
Dogmatick #1 #2
erikatcuse #1
flo-e #1
FlyingCow #1 #2 #3
ginoa724 #1
Gregor #1
gsch #1 #2
HeavenlyJane #1 #2
holloway1000 #1
HWGeeks #1
iMedic #1
jamesteroh #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
jetset09 #1
jcnkc #1
Jinxy #1 #2
JoelThomas #1
jondabomb #1
jsds #1
Karl Gustav Annus #1 #2
kauppias #1 #2
kipper #1 (part 2) #2 #3 #4
kirkwoodj #1
linzbh #1
Lisabeth #1 #2 #3
malexander131 #1
MappingChick #1 #2 #3 #4
Marcia3641 #1
mario02423 #1
mdbe #1
mdovenmuehler #1 #2
Meneer Guggenheimer #1 #2
Micp3208 #1
miko2a #1 #2
MissChele #1 #2 #3 #4
missydarlin #1
MrDplus #1 #2
nomadic.relief #1 #2
nwncl #1
obunewbie17 #1
ohlradio #1 #2
omriba #1
onetess #1
onlyairfare #1 #2
onthewaytoadventure #1 #2
PandaSoPink #1
Recondite #1
Redhead #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
samosa #1 #2
sammyindc #1
sandratravels #1 #2
santina91 #1 #2
ScGhost0 #1 #2
shutterbugguy #1 #2 #3
smc333 #1
spartacus #1
sperkins921 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
steveman518 #1 #2 #3 (part 2)
stingtx #1
sweetcreamytea #1 #2
tcl #1 #2 (part 2)
Thatguyatthebar #1
token385 #1 #2 #3
TokyoFoodie #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Tpa-flyer #1
tzvilev #1 #2 #3
WIRunner #1 #2 #3
WriterGirlLinds #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
yunicorner #1 #2
YVRorange #1
Secret Santa 2017 Official Thread
Nov 11, 2017, 9:31 am
#91
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: CT, USA
Programs: Marriott/SPG Plat (won't last), Hilton Gold
Posts: 454
Santa has an off topic question.....
After the holidays, I want to surprise the hubby with a trip to Disney. With the recent death and dealing with friends, it has been a tough time for us.
I will have an Annual Pass.... but not finding an reasonable accommodation. We are usually out of room by 8 am and do not return until very late.... so do not need "resort" type accomodations.... does anyone have any recommendations for Orlando FL options from Jan 6-14, 2018?
Please private message... and sorry for the off topic request.
After the holidays, I want to surprise the hubby with a trip to Disney. With the recent death and dealing with friends, it has been a tough time for us.
I will have an Annual Pass.... but not finding an reasonable accommodation. We are usually out of room by 8 am and do not return until very late.... so do not need "resort" type accomodations.... does anyone have any recommendations for Orlando FL options from Jan 6-14, 2018?
Please private message... and sorry for the off topic request.
Nov 13, 2017, 6:40 am
#93
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: 19,037
Santa Update:
1. Post #2 updated with all participants thus far who have submitted information.
2. I still have twelve first time participants who have not confirmed to my message... failure to do that will mean you are not in the festivities.
3. You still have a few hours to get your information to me before I start assigning Santas.
4. Final reminder.... I am still getting people requesting me as a Santa. As I have indicated, I am not getting assigned to anyone... I do not participate to having to spend money to help out people who do not get gifts from their assigned Santas.
1. Post #2 updated with all participants thus far who have submitted information.
2. I still have twelve first time participants who have not confirmed to my message... failure to do that will mean you are not in the festivities.
3. You still have a few hours to get your information to me before I start assigning Santas.
4. Final reminder.... I am still getting people requesting me as a Santa. As I have indicated, I am not getting assigned to anyone... I do not participate to having to spend money to help out people who do not get gifts from their assigned Santas.
Nov 14, 2017, 12:45 pm
#95
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
*temples fingers together a la Mr. Burnes*
Exxxxxcelllent......
Seriously, all but one of my recipients gave me good stuff to work with!! I've already formulated ideas about what people will get. Also- good job to Santa to give me people who like stuff I kind of know about. One person has me scratching my head- but I'll figure it all out!
I'd ask if wharvey did that on accident, but he did say everything Santa does is intentional, so...
I love this time of year!
Exxxxxcelllent......
Seriously, all but one of my recipients gave me good stuff to work with!! I've already formulated ideas about what people will get. Also- good job to Santa to give me people who like stuff I kind of know about. One person has me scratching my head- but I'll figure it all out!
I'd ask if wharvey did that on accident, but he did say everything Santa does is intentional, so...
I love this time of year!
Nov 14, 2017, 12:47 pm
#96
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: 19,037
Chief Santa Update!
I just finished sending out all assignments. If you signed up by yesterday and/or responded yesterday to any followup messages, you are in.
Few things:
1. Verify that you received the number of assignments you expected. If you did not, let me know as soon as possible.
2. I could not meet all your requests/demands. Several of you requested the same people, so I had to take some decisions. Also, I did what I could with all your requests/restrictions.
3. As I have indicated several times but apparently was missed: I am not an option for a Santa assignment.... I no longer participate personally. I end out helping out what Santa are delinquent and that costs adds up... especially for the unemployed!
4. For my regulars, if you want additional assignments let me know... I can already use more... especially if you are willing to ship internationally.
5. Please ensure you read the entire message I sent and follow the guidelines!
6. HAVE FUN!
I just finished sending out all assignments. If you signed up by yesterday and/or responded yesterday to any followup messages, you are in.
Few things:
1. Verify that you received the number of assignments you expected. If you did not, let me know as soon as possible.
2. I could not meet all your requests/demands. Several of you requested the same people, so I had to take some decisions. Also, I did what I could with all your requests/restrictions.
3. As I have indicated several times but apparently was missed: I am not an option for a Santa assignment.... I no longer participate personally. I end out helping out what Santa are delinquent and that costs adds up... especially for the unemployed!
4. For my regulars, if you want additional assignments let me know... I can already use more... especially if you are willing to ship internationally.
5. Please ensure you read the entire message I sent and follow the guidelines!
6. HAVE FUN!
Nov 14, 2017, 4:34 pm
#100
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: Whatever you have, I have too.
Posts: 377
And, we're off and running! It's fun already and my Santee suggested a very nice variety of interest areas for gift giving so this should be a very enjoyable endeavor. I read over my Santee's list, went to a few websites, ordered funsy stuff, and as soon as my purchases arrive, I'll gift wrap them and post them in plenty of time. Such a nice way to jumpstart the season!
Nov 14, 2017, 9:03 pm
#103
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,730
Nov 14, 2017, 9:54 pm
#104
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: MidSouth
Programs: AA; Delta GM
Posts: 728
I have my assignment. I love all the details I was given, but I want to think a minute because this person gave some good descriptions of what they like. And since I'm going on a trip in the near future, I may be able to score something better there than what I can find here. At least, for one thing...
This is fun already! Thanks so much for organizing this for everyone!!!
This is fun already! Thanks so much for organizing this for everyone!!!
Nov 15, 2017, 1:19 am
#105
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,634
Every year I participate in this, I rack my brain trying to find gifts that match my Santee's (is that even a word?) preferences. Every year I've participated, I've only signed up for one exchange.
This year I signed up for three, and have all of my shopping done already, only a few hours after receiving the assignments
One gave me a lot to go on, and I was able to find a niche item to send.
The second one was very up front about what they wanted, so it was quite easy (I love it!)
The third one gave me a bit of difficulty as I had a lot to work with, but because I will be shipping the gifts internationally, I had less choices as to what I could feasibly ship to another country (with size and possibly disallowed contents being the main obstacles)
All I have to do now is pick up greeting cards tomorrow and I'll pretty much be all done! (well, besides waiting to receive the items from the merchants so that I can re-ship them out for the international Santee)
This year I signed up for three, and have all of my shopping done already, only a few hours after receiving the assignments
One gave me a lot to go on, and I was able to find a niche item to send.
The second one was very up front about what they wanted, so it was quite easy (I love it!)
The third one gave me a bit of difficulty as I had a lot to work with, but because I will be shipping the gifts internationally, I had less choices as to what I could feasibly ship to another country (with size and possibly disallowed contents being the main obstacles)
All I have to do now is pick up greeting cards tomorrow and I'll pretty much be all done! (well, besides waiting to receive the items from the merchants so that I can re-ship them out for the international Santee)
