Nov 17, 2017, 1:32 am
Last edit by: steveman518
The wiki is an UNOFFICIAL record of gifts received. Remember to PM wharvey when you send and receive gifts!
The wiki will be maintained by steveman518, however feel free to add gifts to the wiki as you receive them.
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 15, 2017, 8:09 pm
#121
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
I’m thinking the people who said ‘surprise me’ might think twice about doing that when they start getting paintings, cats, and techie porn delivered to their door for the holidays 😂😂
then again🤔🤔
Nov 15, 2017, 8:48 pm
#122
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,735
Originally Posted by steveman518
Then I hope you're ready for a random painting to show up at your door [img]images/smilies/wink.gif[/img]
(one of my recipients is actually getting one [img]images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )
(one of my recipients is actually getting one [img]images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )
art is fine with me.
Nov 15, 2017, 9:13 pm
#123
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
I was on my way to the post office and stopped by the mall to pick up a beverage when I saw something interesting I wanted to add. Now I've unpacked that package in favour of a bigger box so the new item would fit. I hope I've chosen things my Santees like.
Nov 15, 2017, 9:18 pm
#124
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,047
As a non-drinker with food allergies, I think the chocolate and booze doesn't sound like such a good idea. How do I know if I am spending/sending some that the recipient won't drop right into the trash?
My goal is to find something new that the recipient will also think is neat. In order to do that, I need a little more info than the recipient's desire for a surprise.
My goal is to find something new that the recipient will also think is neat. In order to do that, I need a little more info than the recipient's desire for a surprise.
This.
Nov 16, 2017, 7:05 am
#125
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
One of my santee's last year mentioned an item that they wanted, was normally two-three times what our recommended spending was, but I just so happened to catch the item on sale- and so they got something they REALLY wanted (and based on posts last year really loved and were super appreciative of) simply because they said "hey this is a thing I really want and I know that it's typically more than our suggested limit, but I'd never buy it for myself". So I bought it for them
Nov 16, 2017, 9:13 am
#126
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Zanzibar
Programs: Flying Blue
Posts: 1,319
I had summier info in 'average' English but went shopping today. Overspend a bit but enjoyed finding and buying stuff for someone you do not know. DHL will collect it tomorrow and off it is to the North Pole.... 
Hope he is happy with the stuff. (Could be she... as I am not really good in Nordic Languages...)
And in Holland we have Chocolade Letters which is always fun to add!
Hope he is happy with the stuff. (Could be she... as I am not really good in Nordic Languages...)
And in Holland we have Chocolade Letters which is always fun to add!
Nov 16, 2017, 5:28 pm
#128
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mid Atlantic US
Programs: Hilton: Diamond/Everything else: Kettle...
Posts: 107
First Package Arrived!
It looks like I have the honor of posting the first arrival of the season!
I received a nice package of Ferraro Rocher Chocolates in the mail today. YUM!
Jim
I received a nice package of Ferraro Rocher Chocolates in the mail today. YUM!
Jim
Nov 16, 2017, 7:41 pm
#129
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Australia
Programs: Too many
Posts: 1,096
All shopping done! Needed to get everything done nice and early this year. Hopefully my Santa's will enjoy their gifts and that people participating remember to post in here when they receive (those of us that have been regulars to Secret Santa get a bit disheartened when people don't bother to post when they've received their gifts)
Happy Shopping everyone! Oh and Kipper, I still can't believe after 7 years I've been doing this Wharvey still hasn't given me you!!!!!!
Happy Shopping everyone! Oh and Kipper, I still can't believe after 7 years I've been doing this Wharvey still hasn't given me you!!!!!!
Nov 16, 2017, 9:15 pm
#130
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,735
I agree with your point, which I understood as well. I had a person last year and one this year that was like that. They gave me like three sentences. Now, I agree, everyone doesn't write a book nor find it easy to put their thoughts into words. But it's really hard sometimes to go on what people provide. After all, the instructions do say don't be shy- so why not go ahead and say what it is you like, what you're passionate about, what you hate etc? You never know what mentioning those things will do!
Nov 16, 2017, 9:24 pm
#131
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,735
Nov 16, 2017, 10:36 pm
#132
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,640
I was supposed to update Santa Wharvey on when I shipped my gifts out. Oops! Just sent!
And I do realize that although I did write a lengthy bio, I probably didn't give my Santa very much to work with. If my Santa is reading this, feel free to reach out to the Head Elf to pass along any questions, and I'll gladly help!
And I do realize that although I did write a lengthy bio, I probably didn't give my Santa very much to work with. If my Santa is reading this, feel free to reach out to the Head Elf to pass along any questions, and I'll gladly help!
Nov 17, 2017, 6:39 am
#133
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,538
I have 2 siblings who confine their shopping to what can be done by mouse, so I keep an Amazon wish list. Makes them happy, makes me happy. I never to expect to get everything on it, but I include it on my Secret Santa wish list so my Santas can get ideas. Maybe they'll use it, maybe they won't, but at least I've tried to make things easy for them.
Nov 17, 2017, 8:07 pm
#134
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,047