Secret Santa 2018 Official Thread!
#363
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: Air Canada - Aeroplan Black, AC - E50K, NEXUS/GE
Posts: 225
I did receive one gift so far from my secret santa (Amazon box leaves me wondering who and what!). I am eagerly awaiting gift number 2 and I will open and post pics on Dec. 25th!
#364
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Central Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 189
Thanks to my great secret Santa from the UK. We received a nice package today with something for everyone in the family including the dogs. Faulty towers series dvds in honor of my occupation as a hotel GM. Also nice that i have only seen a couple episodes. A Great British bake off cook book. A beautiful leather roots 73 passport holder and even some Santa dog socks. My wife will enjoy the gingerbread black tea. Of course from the us we may need to brew enough of it to fill a gallon container, add sugar and make it ice tea. Thanks again secret Santa
John
John
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#366
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 59
Gift received - but disposed of
Well, I had a "unique" and disappointing experience with one of my Secret Santa gifts. I'm sure it was strictly an oversight by the gift sender, but something to keep in mind for future reference.
The gift was a bonsai tree. My hints did not indicate anything near that and I'm not a plant person at all (Secret Santa wouldn't know that part). Problem is - I live in a US/Canada border town, and I provide both addresses to make it easier for my Secret Santa(s). The item was shipped to my US address, but you can't easily bring plants across the border. So I was forced to dispose of the plant immediately after opening the box.
Oh well...
The gift was a bonsai tree. My hints did not indicate anything near that and I'm not a plant person at all (Secret Santa wouldn't know that part). Problem is - I live in a US/Canada border town, and I provide both addresses to make it easier for my Secret Santa(s). The item was shipped to my US address, but you can't easily bring plants across the border. So I was forced to dispose of the plant immediately after opening the box.
Oh well...
#368
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 17
Awesome Action Camera from my Secret Santa!
Thank you very much Santa MrDplus! What a great gift!
I am a school teacher of Design class and the Akaso Action Camera (similar to a GoPro) is greatly appreciated, as I will use it for video recording students working on their design projects, and for other school (and personal/family) events!
Have a blessed Christmas, everyone!
Shutterbugguy
I am a school teacher of Design class and the Akaso Action Camera (similar to a GoPro) is greatly appreciated, as I will use it for video recording students working on their design projects, and for other school (and personal/family) events!
Have a blessed Christmas, everyone!
Shutterbugguy
#369
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,895
Thank you very much Santa MrDplus! What a great gift!
I am a school teacher of Design class and the Akaso Action Camera (similar to a GoPro) is greatly appreciated, as I will use it for video recording students working on their design projects, and for other school (and personal/family) events!
Have a blessed Christmas, everyone!
Shutterbugguy
I am a school teacher of Design class and the Akaso Action Camera (similar to a GoPro) is greatly appreciated, as I will use it for video recording students working on their design projects, and for other school (and personal/family) events!
Have a blessed Christmas, everyone!
Shutterbugguy
#370
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DC and Texas
Programs: Delta,SPG, Hyatt
Posts: 543
Got a fantastic bonsai tree (juniper). Not sure why this was selected....but I always wanted one! Our family loves it. Thanks to the SS...its sitting in our garage surrounded by gravel and water - just as the instructions stated.
PM sent to Wharvey...
PM sent to Wharvey...
#371
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 13,565
My shipping tracking shows one of mine has been delivered, and two were held by customs (but indicate they are on the move again now, phew - I didn't think I had bought anything that dodgy!) My apologies to the two that are still awaiting gifts - I am hoping they will be there Monday.
#373
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: FL
Programs: AA ExPlat | UA Gld | DL Gld
Posts: 85
PandaSoPink
#375
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Got 2 of my Secret Santa gifts already but will be waiting until Christmas Day to open them! I hope the presents I sent have made it to their destination.