Secret Santa 2018 Official Thread!
Nov 29, 2018, 5:57 pm
#226
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Nov 29, 2018, 6:37 pm
#227
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Got a box of goodies from southern Ontario & a couple travel gadgets from Santa today, will try & post pics later when on better technology. Thanks Santa!
Nov 30, 2018, 3:18 pm
#229
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Got my assignment for my person today, and start shopping! I am in Sonoma County, wine country, and trying to figure out if I can send a bottle of wine to Canada. Everything I’ve looked up and said it would be about $60 to send, does that sound accurate? I may have to rethink the bottle of some, so sad.
Nov 30, 2018, 4:00 pm
#230
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Got my assignment for my person today, and start shopping! I am in Sonoma County, wine country, and trying to figure out if I can send a bottle of wine to Canada. Everything I’ve looked up and said it would be about $60 to send, does that sound accurate? I may have to rethink the bottle of some, so sad.
Dec 1, 2018, 1:36 pm
#232
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I pulled out of my garage today and there was an unassuming box that has been quietly delivered sometime recently. I wasn't expecting anything, but I also didn't think it was a gift from my Santa because it
had a local return address on it. Lo and behold, my Santa lives close to me (!), and got me an amazing gift just in time for Hanukkah - a trio of Spanish wines (in preparation for a trip to Spain I will be taking in a couple of months), a gift card to a wonderful local wine and cheese shop, and an adorable and so appropriate card! @gpy - Thank you - thank you - thank you! This was a super fun gift - can't wait to try the wine and use the GC. You're the first FTer I've known in my local area - we should meet at Tusk & Cup for some coffee!!
had a local return address on it. Lo and behold, my Santa lives close to me (!), and got me an amazing gift just in time for Hanukkah - a trio of Spanish wines (in preparation for a trip to Spain I will be taking in a couple of months), a gift card to a wonderful local wine and cheese shop, and an adorable and so appropriate card! @gpy - Thank you - thank you - thank you! This was a super fun gift - can't wait to try the wine and use the GC. You're the first FTer I've known in my local area - we should meet at Tusk & Cup for some coffee!!
Dec 1, 2018, 10:31 pm
#233
Join Date: Dec 2016
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I pulled out of my garage today and there was an unassuming box that has been quietly delivered sometime recently. I wasn't expecting anything, but I also didn't think it was a gift from my Santa because it
had a local return address on it. Lo and behold, my Santa lives close to me (!), and got me an amazing gift just in time for Hanukkah - a trio of Spanish wines (in preparation for a trip to Spain I will be taking in a couple of months), a gift card to a wonderful local wine and cheese shop, and an adorable and so appropriate card! @gpy - Thank you - thank you - thank you! This was a super fun gift - can't wait to try the wine and use the GC. You're the first FTer I've known in my local area - we should meet at Tusk & Cup for some coffee!!
had a local return address on it. Lo and behold, my Santa lives close to me (!), and got me an amazing gift just in time for Hanukkah - a trio of Spanish wines (in preparation for a trip to Spain I will be taking in a couple of months), a gift card to a wonderful local wine and cheese shop, and an adorable and so appropriate card! @gpy - Thank you - thank you - thank you! This was a super fun gift - can't wait to try the wine and use the GC. You're the first FTer I've known in my local area - we should meet at Tusk & Cup for some coffee!!
Dec 2, 2018, 2:58 pm
#234
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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So I come back home to find a package on my doorstep. ?? Wonder what that is... haven't ordered anything that should be coming today. Lo and behold - my secret Santa has delivered! What a wonderful treat on a chilly, rainy day.
It is a neat gift - an Asian snack box, full of all sorts of unique Asian treats. I travel a lot, I don't recognize any of them but then again, the writing is in Korean and Japanese. Also were some deep fried peanuts - you eat them shells and all - very unique, never heard of them but a nice taste. My kids wouldn't try them, but me and wife with thought they weren't bad.
As the sender was anonymous, here's a big Thanks to you!
It is a neat gift - an Asian snack box, full of all sorts of unique Asian treats. I travel a lot, I don't recognize any of them but then again, the writing is in Korean and Japanese. Also were some deep fried peanuts - you eat them shells and all - very unique, never heard of them but a nice taste. My kids wouldn't try them, but me and wife with thought they weren't bad.
As the sender was anonymous, here's a big Thanks to you!
Last edited by iaflyer; Dec 2, 2018 at 3:07 pm
Dec 2, 2018, 3:30 pm
#235
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bergamini quipped:
I still haven't decided to go on it or not - tough decisions to make!
http://www.wwbeest.com/Wild_Wildebeest_Lodge/Home.html
Have a great time on your safari.
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Last edited by jsds; Dec 2, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Dec 2, 2018, 8:16 pm
#236
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Thank you PandaSoPink. I've been meaning to try the "holiday" limited edition Froot Loops, and will do tomorrow for breakfast 
I also am flying SW this week for the second time this year :sigh:, so will try to use the cocktail kit as well... 
I also am flying SW this week for the second time this year :sigh:, so will try to use the cocktail kit as well...
Dec 3, 2018, 2:21 am
#237
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Nothing new yet, but I got into the Xmas spirit secretly this morning as I drank my morning coffee from last years secret santa gift mug 
still in daily use
still in daily use
Dec 3, 2018, 11:47 am
#238
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Got my assignment for my person today, and start shopping! I am in Sonoma County, wine country, and trying to figure out if I can send a bottle of wine to Canada. Everything I’ve looked up and said it would be about $60 to send, does that sound accurate? I may have to rethink the bottle of some, so sad.
send it as a liquid yeast sample... thats what ive done for beer and wine in the US for years. UPS clerk i work with gets a giggle, but never had one returned or failure to deliver. just pack it real good so there no chance of breaking or leaking.
Dec 3, 2018, 1:08 pm
#239
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Got my assignment for my person today, and start shopping! I am in Sonoma County, wine country, and trying to figure out if I can send a bottle of wine to Canada. Everything I’ve looked up and said it would be about $60 to send, does that sound accurate? I may have to rethink the bottle of some, so sad.
U.S. to Canada Wine Shipping FAQs, Where You Can Ship
Dec 3, 2018, 1:15 pm
#240
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HeadElf53 reminds everyone to send their packages sooner, rather than later. The Elves don't appreciate when santa gets perturbed. 
Hope you're ok santa wharvey.
FYI, since the workshop is up to date, we're taking a few days off starting this Saturday - Thursday 12/9 - 12/13. If you need assistance with your Santee, now is the time to ask.
Thanks.
HeadElf53
Hope you're ok santa wharvey.
FYI, since the workshop is up to date
, we're taking a few days off starting this Saturday - Thursday 12/9 - 12/13. If you need assistance with your Santee, now is the time to ask.Thanks.
HeadElf53