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
Dec 27, 2017, 7:53 am
#601
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 86
Finally had a chance to catch up on this thread! I always forget how crazy the holidays end up being.
I didn't take photos before I packed everything up to fly home, but I wanted to thank my two SSs!
Santa one: I love my St. Regis body wash! It's seriously something I look forward to getting every year and you didn't disappoint! Hopefully the two bottles can last me through the year til next Christmas!
Santa two: there were so many goodies I hope I remember them all! A great little hiking backpack, delicious smelling coffee (can't wait to get home to my grinder and try this!), a nautical themed notebook, and a fridge magnet
Thanks to you both and happy holidays! <3
I didn't take photos before I packed everything up to fly home, but I wanted to thank my two SSs!
Santa one: I love my St. Regis body wash! It's seriously something I look forward to getting every year and you didn't disappoint! Hopefully the two bottles can last me through the year til next Christmas!
Santa two: there were so many goodies I hope I remember them all! A great little hiking backpack, delicious smelling coffee (can't wait to get home to my grinder and try this!), a nautical themed notebook, and a fridge magnet
Thanks to you both and happy holidays! <3
Dec 27, 2017, 9:21 am
#602
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
OK.... Santa is back at work.... I have spent the last 24 hours going through the 257 private messages I received while away.
Some of you are very upset about the value of your gifts received or not receiving anything at all. I am working on resolutions.
Several of you have never confirmed shipping or receiving anything.... so you will get another message from you.
I am sorry about any disappointments.....
Some of you are very upset about the value of your gifts received or not receiving anything at all. I am working on resolutions.
Several of you have never confirmed shipping or receiving anything.... so you will get another message from you.
I am sorry about any disappointments.....
Dec 27, 2017, 10:05 am
#604
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PHX
Programs: Whatever you have, I have too.
Posts: 377
Secret Santa this year was really fun! Love seeing all the wonderful gifts FT'ers received. If FT could launch a Christmas in July Secret Santa I would happily participate in a mid-year round of it too!
Dec 27, 2017, 1:07 pm
#605
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: GVA, ZRH, KEF
Posts: 183
Thank you Dogmatick
Thanks Dogmatick!
Dec 27, 2017, 1:12 pm
#606
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: GVA, ZRH, KEF
Posts: 183
Dec 27, 2017, 1:24 pm
#607
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
Programs: JAL Metal Card (OWE), SAS Eurobonus Gold (*G), Marriott Titanium (LTP), Tokyu Hotels Platinum
Posts: 21,146
Dec 27, 2017, 1:26 pm
#608
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Durham, NC USA
Programs: AA EXP and 1MM, UA 1K, HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 424
My first Santa did not identify him- or herself, but was great about sending me anonymous email updates about when to expect various packages from amazon. The gifts included a generous amazon gift card and a variety of items from North Carolina, where I am guessing Santa is from:
- book of photos interwoven with history by Hugh Morton, a local photographer
- pack of 1893 cola
- jar of Mt. Olive pickles
- bottle of Scott's NC BBQ sauce
- jar of Bull City rib rub seasoning
- Meyer lemon cookies
- Goody's headache powders
- a locally made bottle coozie
Thanks so much for all of the gifts. It was fun tearing into each successive package, wondering what slice of North Carolina would be inside. I really appreciate the thought and time that you put into picking out everything.
r!
Dec 27, 2017, 2:40 pm
#609
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,734
Presents were opened on Christmas Eve, and all were delightful, especially to one happy member of the family.
When the Amazon box was opened, the cat pulled that gift out and claimed for himself. As it happens, it was for him, which was a good thing, because there was no way we were getting that Catnip Cigar away from him!
The other items were for me:
You can see that Catnip Cigar is already much loved. I had to swipe it out of the cat bed for a quick photo.
The box from my second Santa had something that truly thrilled this exiled Californian:
A whole pound of See's Candy!!!!
Plus a trio of books that will be helpful in planning my 2018 dream escape:
p.s. I almost forgot - thank you very much to both of my Santas!
When the Amazon box was opened, the cat pulled that gift out and claimed for himself. As it happens, it was for him, which was a good thing, because there was no way we were getting that Catnip Cigar away from him!
The other items were for me:
You can see that Catnip Cigar is already much loved. I had to swipe it out of the cat bed for a quick photo.
The box from my second Santa had something that truly thrilled this exiled Californian:
A whole pound of See's Candy!!!!
Plus a trio of books that will be helpful in planning my 2018 dream escape:
p.s. I almost forgot - thank you very much to both of my Santas!
Last edited by CDTraveler; Dec 27, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Dec 27, 2017, 3:27 pm
#610
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
Tokyo foodie killed it!
Thanks for the gift for my 1 month old! My wife and baby loved it. Fantastic products that we haven’t heard about! We may end up ordering more we love it so much! Thanks William for everything! Great gift and management of a hectic SS!
Dec 27, 2017, 4:34 pm
#611
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum; Accor Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,356
!Hope everyone liked what was sent and have a very successful 2018
Dec 27, 2017, 5:55 pm
#612
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,510
Received!
Got my Secret Santa Gift today..........from my Secret Santa in Oakland I am guessing.
Sorry no pics
- Opened up a nice soft Oakland T-Shirt; Knife; Las Vegas book and a pair of Golden State Socks!! This came along with a nice hand written card.
Thanks Santa! Cheers!
Sorry no pics
- Opened up a nice soft Oakland T-Shirt; Knife; Las Vegas book and a pair of Golden State Socks!! This came along with a nice hand written card.Thanks Santa! Cheers!
Dec 27, 2017, 5:57 pm
#613
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: Southwest, Delta, Hyatt & IHG
Posts: 138
Good evening,
I want to thank OnlyAirFare for the 2018 Walt Disney World book and Games of Thrones box set. I received these gifts when I returned home visiting family this week.
Thank you so much for the gifts.
FYI-At the present time, targeting Disneyland in California for 2018. However, I will keep the book on hand for possible 2019 Disney World trip.
Sandra
sandratravels
I want to thank OnlyAirFare for the 2018 Walt Disney World book and Games of Thrones box set. I received these gifts when I returned home visiting family this week.
Thank you so much for the gifts.
FYI-At the present time, targeting Disneyland in California for 2018. However, I will keep the book on hand for possible 2019 Disney World trip.
Sandra
sandratravels
Dec 28, 2017, 4:24 am
#614
Suspended
Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
Programs: A3, TK *G; JL JGC; SPG,Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,952
Sorry, im a bit late to what ive received in HK. Because i was already away (the ana fare to sydney- and i had a veryyyyyy long xmas day!) when the postman left me a note for a package while there was noone at the office on 20Dec.
Luckily, it is now retrieved after the post office reopened after the holidays and i’ve received some something from a ss from singapore.
its all video documented for the opening of the parcel(im still not back yet). So i shall try share the video some time later today! (Kicker: i thank SS for me being a shareholder of the company that made the product. A very big name company. And I’ve just been to their hq yesterday!)Add:
lets find out what i got! (This is still my closest connection w the gifts! I am looking forward to gwtting them on ny eve!)
its all video documented for the opening of the parcel(im still not back yet). So i shall try share the video some time later today! (Kicker: i thank SS for me being a shareholder of the company that made the product. A very big name company. And I’ve just been to their hq yesterday!)Add:
Last edited by kaka; Dec 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm
Dec 28, 2017, 5:16 am
#615
Suspended
Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
Programs: A3, TK *G; JL JGC; SPG,Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,952
Thanks to FlyerTalk "Kaka" for the unique gift of "Bookiture": It's a book that opens up to become a stool! Very neat!
Secret Santa Gift from Kaka
This will make a fun conversation piece when we have guests. Thanks for the delicious aroma coffee, too!
-Shutterbugguy
Secret Santa Gift from Kaka
This will make a fun conversation piece when we have guests. Thanks for the delicious aroma coffee, too!
-Shutterbugguy
Just so you (and all the other FT reader knows) the coffee is from the late thai king’s farm- so to sponsor some local economy. And the bookniture, they are actually my +1’s client (her company is the denim manufacturer in Japan) and i thought its a very cool design from Hong Kong that you can use when you go out fishing by the harbour or have extra guests in apartment (flats in HK are tiny!)
just some coincedence, the day i bought the coffee, we ran into the shop selling bookniture at a shopping mall in bangkok!