Secret Santa 2018 Official Thread!
Dec 13, 2018, 10:31 am
#301
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: ATL
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I got a $25 Princess Awesome (https://princess-awesome.com/) gift card from Matt Blum.
Today I also got an email from them offering a deep sale, so I jumped and bought by daughter a new dress. She is going to be so excited. The pic is from the website to show which dress I ordered.
Thank you Matt
Today I also got an email from them offering a deep sale, so I jumped and bought by daughter a new dress. She is going to be so excited. The pic is from the website to show which dress I ordered.
Thank you Matt
Not gonna lie, as a 29yr old guy, I'm kind of jealous of all the fun patterns that come on dresses.
The rest of it "should" be delivering today, I screwed up one address already and had to have UPS intercept it to make sure it gets to the right place. It shows out for delivery, so lets see if I'm 2/2 in bad addresses...
Dec 13, 2018, 11:18 am
#302
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
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Not gonna lie, as a 29yr old guy, I'm kind of jealous of all the fun patterns that come on dresses.
The rest of it "should" be delivering today, I screwed up one address already and had to have UPS intercept it to make sure it gets to the right place. It shows out for delivery, so lets see if I'm 2/2 in bad addresses...
The rest of it "should" be delivering today, I screwed up one address already and had to have UPS intercept it to make sure it gets to the right place. It shows out for delivery, so lets see if I'm 2/2 in bad addresses...
Also, yesterday a package arrived but my parents had put it where I didn't see it right away - a bonsai tree. It is beautiful! Thanks Santa
Dec 13, 2018, 3:46 pm
#303
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Dec 14, 2018, 12:12 am
#306
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: PUF
Programs: FB Platinum
Posts: 192
I have just picked up my third Secret Santa present and I’m delighted 
It came from Dogmatick, and it contained a box of baklava - yummy! -, a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 years, and some Lush goodies (your assistant is amazing, Dogmatick!), together with a lovely letter explaining the thinking behind each item. I love all of the items and I’m fascinated by the air sack thing used to protect them, hehehehehehe...
I’m having trouble uploading a picture, so I’ll post this and then come back and try again.
It came from Dogmatick, and it contained a box of baklava - yummy! -, a bottle of Chivas Regal 18 years, and some Lush goodies (your assistant is amazing, Dogmatick!), together with a lovely letter explaining the thinking behind each item. I love all of the items and I’m fascinated by the air sack thing used to protect them, hehehehehehe...
I’m having trouble uploading a picture, so I’ll post this and then come back and try again.
These are the gifts I got from Dogmatick
Thanks a lot!
Dec 14, 2018, 12:50 am
#307
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
bergamini and kipper guessed right that they had the same Santa! I always ship early, but this year I did the whole going on vacation during Thanksgiving thing, so I definitely sent everything out early!
I do as much stalking as I can without being too creepy, and you posted on last year's thread commenting on someone else's Lush gift that you enjoyed Lush products and you seemed to enjoy your Aesop gift last year as well (that wasn't me though).
I should have sent you Yuengling instead 
I'm from Dear Old State, so exactly the middle of nowhere-hope you've been able to imbibe in the gifts and kept some of them away from the husband 
Also, we weren't matched up during the regular season for fantasy football, but since we're facing off in the playoffs this week, I'm hoping to gift you a big fat L as well
Hope you've had the change to enjoy the gifts!
I was going to wait for Christmas but then it arrived today and I needed a pick me up, and boy did I get one. Erik from Seattle did great! IDK how he knew I liked Lush, somehow must have figured out my FB perhaps, but I absolutely love Lush and so this gift set is perfect, especially because I love all the products in it. I also have tried some of the caramels and they are out of this world. Thanks, Santa!
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Yay!!!! I managed to open it before I leave! I was greeted by a huge FedEx box, and when I opened it (with Santa's permission), I was greeted by a styrofoam cooler and two wrapped presents, along with a card. I did open the card first, and I'd love to know where in PA my Santa is from initially. The styrofoam cooler leaked a bit, and when I opened it, I discovered why. Inside were several freezer packs, that as they thawed, released a bit of condensation. They were keeping two different beers and a large triangle of cheese cold. When I opened the two wrapped packages, I found two different types of coffee (yummy, and a little disappointed I'll have to wait until next week to enjoy, so I may make some coffee before then), and a beer bottle dog toy, which Schultz has commandeered and is devouring.
Thank you, Santa!!! I love them!
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I was greeted by a huge FedEx box, and when I opened it (with Santa's permission), I was greeted by a styrofoam cooler and two wrapped presents, along with a card. I did open the card first, and I'd love to know where in PA my Santa is from initially. The styrofoam cooler leaked a bit, and when I opened it, I discovered why. Inside were several freezer packs, that as they thawed, released a bit of condensation. They were keeping two different beers and a large triangle of cheese cold. When I opened the two wrapped packages, I found two different types of coffee (yummy, and a little disappointed I'll have to wait until next week to enjoy, so I may make some coffee before then), and a beer bottle dog toy, which Schultz has commandeered and is devouring. Thank you, Santa!!! I love them!
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I'm from Dear Old State, so exactly the middle of nowhere-hope you've been able to imbibe in the gifts and kept some of them away from the husband Also, we weren't matched up during the regular season for fantasy football, but since we're facing off in the playoffs this week, I'm hoping to gift you a big fat L as well
Hope you've had the change to enjoy the gifts!
Dec 14, 2018, 4:23 am
#308
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
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I should have sent you Yuengling instead I'm from Dear Old State, so exactly the middle of nowhere-hope you've been able to imbibe in the gifts and kept some of them away from the husband
Also, we weren't matched up during the regular season for fantasy football, but since we're facing off in the playoffs this week, I'm hoping to gift you a big fat L as well
I'm from Dear Old State, so exactly the middle of nowhere-hope you've been able to imbibe in the gifts and kept some of them away from the husband Also, we weren't matched up during the regular season for fantasy football, but since we're facing off in the playoffs this week, I'm hoping to gift you a big fat L as well
Mr. Kipper and I met at a little hole in the wall bar in downtown by Dear Old State.
Dec 14, 2018, 6:55 am
#310
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSN
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bergamini and kipper guessed right that they had the same Santa! I always ship early, but this year I did the whole going on vacation during Thanksgiving thing, so I definitely sent everything out early!
I do as much stalking as I can without being too creepy, and you posted on last year's thread commenting on someone else's Lush gift that you enjoyed Lush products and you seemed to enjoy your Aesop gift last year as well (that wasn't me though).
I do as much stalking as I can without being too creepy, and you posted on last year's thread commenting on someone else's Lush gift that you enjoyed Lush products and you seemed to enjoy your Aesop gift last year as well (that wasn't me though).
Dec 14, 2018, 11:15 am
#312
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YVR
Posts: 2,120
So I learned an interesting lesson yesterday - the "Flex Delivery" that Canada Post offers is only for items "with a barcode" which I presume means shipped via an actual postal service, not just cards/regular mail. When I went to pick up the Amazon parcel I had a notice for, there was a card taped to the outside of the box and the clerk had a post-it note attached explaining that she recognized my name, that's why they ended up together. If anyone else has mailed anything that way, don't worry, there's now an agreement to hold anything with my name on it and I'll just randomly check back a couple times next week. Oops. Thank heavens for small towns!!
As for the parcel and card, the plan is to wait until Christmas to open them ... unless I have a particularly un-fun day between now and then and would prefer instant gratification.
As for the parcel and card, the plan is to wait until Christmas to open them ... unless I have a particularly un-fun day between now and then and would prefer instant gratification.
Dec 14, 2018, 2:13 pm
#314
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: DL PM, UA PG
Posts: 59
Thanks mdovenmuehler for the spread of travel gear! Believe it or not, this is my first set of packing cubes and I'm really excited to put them to use next week. Fun small-world fact: Monday's flight is to Boise, and my Santa lives in Twin Falls, just two hours away!
Dec 14, 2018, 2:38 pm
#315
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 5
-tsvilev's Secret Santa (now the secret's out!)