Official 2003 Secret Santa Thread
Dec 20, 2003 | 6:50 pm
#108
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Wynnewood, PA USA
Posts: 2,325
I just received a gift from my Secret Santa, JAXFlier. Thank you so much Steve, you made great selections.
Packed inside a beautiful Pottery Barn wine bag was a Special Edition DVD of the movie Punch Drunk Love.(For those that don't know, part of this movie was based on the frequent flyer mileage collecting exploits of fellow FTer PuddingGuy). I haven't seen the movie yet and will watch it soon.
JAXFlier also sent along some very useful coupons that I will use on an upcoming UAL flight.
Thanks again Steve
Jay
Dec 21, 2003 | 12:04 am
#110
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tokyo, Japan (or Vienna whenever possible)
Posts: 6,983
Santa's helper received his gift today. Got word from my mom, but will actually open the gift on 12/25 when I see her. So for now, let me say, "Thank You Secret Santa", whoever you may be. 
Mike
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Dec 21, 2003 | 8:48 pm
#111
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,950
Mine did great! Sent me a "cold" e-mail saying he was coming to PHX, and could I recommend my favorite ethic restaurants (something I listed as a favorite). I fell hook, line, sinker, and got a very nice gift certificate for a wonderful Greek place last week. Great job, great fun!
JP
JP
Dec 22, 2003 | 2:24 pm
#112
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA, Starwood, Hyatt, Starbucks Gold
Posts: 1,826
This morning on my doorstep I found a box containing an abundance of high-end foodie stuff.
This is one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received. Each item was something extra, extra unique and I would not have found on my own. Pralus french melting chocolate, tuna rub, Bayou dressing. It was obvious someone had to go far out of there way to find such items. The restaurant diary was the best. And the amenity kit and origin gift certs. Oh, and the cheese grater I thought was a shop tool at first - I loved it!
Thank you FT SS whoever you are. Clues: Return Address was in Seattle, WA and my address was written on the plain side of a piece of paper from the Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR?
[This message has been edited by lisamcgu (edited Dec 22, 2003).]
This is one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received. Each item was something extra, extra unique and I would not have found on my own. Pralus french melting chocolate, tuna rub, Bayou dressing. It was obvious someone had to go far out of there way to find such items. The restaurant diary was the best. And the amenity kit and origin gift certs. Oh, and the cheese grater I thought was a shop tool at first - I loved it!
Thank you FT SS whoever you are. Clues: Return Address was in Seattle, WA and my address was written on the plain side of a piece of paper from the Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR?
[This message has been edited by lisamcgu (edited Dec 22, 2003).]
Dec 22, 2003 | 4:46 pm
#114
Moderator Communications Coordinator, Signatures
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: deep within the Eskimo lair
Programs: TubWorld, Bar Alliance, Borratxo Legendarium
Posts: 16,970
I got a FABULOUS set of bath products from Philosophy. Chocolate scented shampoo even! If I start chewing on my hair at an FT event, you'll know why!
Thanks Santa!!
Thanks Santa!!
Dec 22, 2003 | 10:29 pm
#115
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Gold, season pass holder to all the places the kids want to go
Posts: 467
My Secret Santa struck this weekend...from metropolitan Las Vegas. My package had a number of fun gadgets, including an AM/FM radio in a pen! I had no idea that such a thing even existed! It's a pen hooked up to two little earpieces which are similar to those in a hands-free mobile phone earpiece. I'm dreaming of figuring how to use it in my next boring meeting....
Thanks Santa!!
Thanks Santa!!
Dec 23, 2003 | 5:17 am
#116
Original Poster
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,220
Santa wants to wish all his helpers and Secret Santa a fantastic holdiday season.
I am about ready to start up the sleigh and take it to Cambridge (Boston) for Christmas Eve.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Secret Santa gifts... and those of us who have not received our yet, they are all in the mail!!!
HO HO HO
Santa
I am about ready to start up the sleigh and take it to Cambridge (Boston) for Christmas Eve.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Secret Santa gifts... and those of us who have not received our yet, they are all in the mail!!!
HO HO HO
Santa
Dec 23, 2003 | 9:53 am
#119
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: HEL
Programs: STE+, used to be with TK but left due to their corruption and political ties
Posts: 4,533
I thought I would keep quiet here so my giftee wouldn't find out.. But I can't anymore..
I want to thank my Secret Santa for the great gift-package I recieved! It was greatly appreciated and suitingly enough, the book you sent me contained a story about a trip to Finland. This meant I could start read out loud right away to my girlfriend & friends. Thanks!
The pudding though hasn't been eaten yet, I am still looking for someone to eat it with me..
So, thank you!
I want to thank my Secret Santa for the great gift-package I recieved! It was greatly appreciated and suitingly enough, the book you sent me contained a story about a trip to Finland. This meant I could start read out loud right away to my girlfriend & friends. Thanks!
The pudding though hasn't been eaten yet, I am still looking for someone to eat it with me..
So, thank you!
Dec 23, 2003 | 10:46 am
#120
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 466
GOT MY GIFT TODAY!!!!!!!
It was a great gift basket from Wine County Gift Baskets of Fullerton, California. Inside the basket it was a 'Taste of Italy' and included food items one would see in Italy! This is great and will definetly get me ready for my upcoming trip to Italy in March!
I would really like to thank my Secret Santa. They made this experience fun and VERY enjoyable. I have their real name and mailing address, but I was wondering what their Flyertalk handle is.
I would like to thank William and Mike for running this great experience.
I would REALLY like to thank my Secret Santa once again for all the postcards they sent and the gift basket. It is VERY much appreciated!
It was a great gift basket from Wine County Gift Baskets of Fullerton, California. Inside the basket it was a 'Taste of Italy' and included food items one would see in Italy! This is great and will definetly get me ready for my upcoming trip to Italy in March!
I would really like to thank my Secret Santa. They made this experience fun and VERY enjoyable. I have their real name and mailing address, but I was wondering what their Flyertalk handle is.
I would like to thank William and Mike for running this great experience.
I would REALLY like to thank my Secret Santa once again for all the postcards they sent and the gift basket. It is VERY much appreciated!