Official 2020 Secret Santa Extravaganza Thread!
Dec 21, 2020, 8:32 am
#331
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 15
Thank you to Dark Blue for sending such great gifts from across the pond! The ski socks are perfect and will get lots of use this season and the waterproof pouch will keep things nice and dry during summer camping trips. The card from the museum was a really nice touch - much appreciated!
Dec 22, 2020, 8:55 pm
#332
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: GEG/DEN/ATL
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Posts: 407
A package arrived yesterday. I had a fascination with candles, but man this diffuser is on another level... Thank you Santa.
Last edited by mdbe; Dec 22, 2020 at 10:13 pm
Dec 23, 2020, 4:48 am
#333
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Hilton Honors
Posts: 77
Can't post a picture sadly, but I got a fantastic gift selection from my German santa.
Included was a cool bandana which will make a great face covering, a thermal top which is perfect for when I run in winter, a very tasty bag of gingerbread (I think its homemade and tastes so great). Finally, I got a stunning bottle of Riesling, which is my favourite white wine variety and so I am so looking forward to drinking this on Christmas day. Thanks so much!
Included was a cool bandana which will make a great face covering, a thermal top which is perfect for when I run in winter, a very tasty bag of gingerbread (I think its homemade and tastes so great). Finally, I got a stunning bottle of Riesling, which is my favourite white wine variety and so I am so looking forward to drinking this on Christmas day. Thanks so much!
Dec 23, 2020, 8:06 am
#334
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Delta Plat
Posts: 3,363
I am currently in the Dominican Republic will be in NY tomorrow but my mom has received gifts for me.
I can't wait to get home to see them. She said they came unwrapped but she wrapped them. and that ones in the fridge.
Will post pictures when I get to her house.
I can't wait to get home to see them. She said they came unwrapped but she wrapped them. and that ones in the fridge.
Will post pictures when I get to her house.
Dec 23, 2020, 6:25 pm
#335
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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 made it to my alternate address and found several packages waiting for me. Photos to follow eventually, once everything is opened. Yes, shocker, I did not open everything!
I received a box of goodies from Florida. Those included a new apron for my new kitchen (when I get it) that I love, dog treats that Geno is lobbying to devour tonight, rescue dog socks, memory makers for the dogs, and a brewery touring accessory that I love!
From samosa, I received a very generous Amazon gift card (given my current situation, I suggested that gift cards would be a welcome and much appreciated option), a wrapped bag that I haven't opened (I'll save that for tomorrow), a gorgeous luggage tag, a Ghirardelli gift set with chocolate, a brownie, cookies, hot chocolate, and a coffee mug (failed to get a photo of that, because I may have devoured the chocolate and brownie), and the perfect bookmark for me. The bookmark says, "Life is tough my darling, but so are you." Given everything in my life right now, I need that reminder!
From jamesteroh, I received a giant bag of chocolate covered espresso beans, which will make working from home more enjoyable now! I also received a wrapped bag that I'll open tomorrow.
I'll post photos once I open the rest of the goodies. I'm trying to behave, but it is soooo tempting!
From my Florida Santa
I received a box of goodies from Florida. Those included a new apron for my new kitchen (when I get it) that I love, dog treats that Geno is lobbying to devour tonight, rescue dog socks, memory makers for the dogs, and a brewery touring accessory that I love!
From samosa, I received a very generous Amazon gift card (given my current situation, I suggested that gift cards would be a welcome and much appreciated option), a wrapped bag that I haven't opened (I'll save that for tomorrow), a gorgeous luggage tag, a Ghirardelli gift set with chocolate, a brownie, cookies, hot chocolate, and a coffee mug (failed to get a photo of that, because I may have devoured the chocolate and brownie), and the perfect bookmark for me. The bookmark says, "Life is tough my darling, but so are you." Given everything in my life right now, I need that reminder!
From jamesteroh, I received a giant bag of chocolate covered espresso beans, which will make working from home more enjoyable now! I also received a wrapped bag that I'll open tomorrow.
I'll post photos once I open the rest of the goodies. I'm trying to behave, but it is soooo tempting!
From my Florida Santa
Last edited by kipper; Dec 23, 2020 at 7:23 pm
Dec 23, 2020, 8:29 pm
#336
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: ROM
Programs: BA Silver, UA, DL Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 321
I think I’ve received all 3 gifts. All from my Amazon wishlist,
- Lamp
- Philips Hue light bar
- iPad stand
- 2 bottles of Belizean hot sauce
- Letter opener
- Guinness pint glasses
-The Power and the Glory book
Hope I’m not missing anything.
Thank you all!
- Lamp
- Philips Hue light bar
- iPad stand
- 2 bottles of Belizean hot sauce
- Letter opener
- Guinness pint glasses
-The Power and the Glory book
Hope I’m not missing anything.
Thank you all!
Dec 24, 2020, 6:21 am
#337
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Body in the CLE, soul still in New England
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Posts: 2,979
Happy Christmas!
Dec 24, 2020, 7:32 am
#338
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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The gifts are unboxed, and ready to go under the Xmas tree.
More to follow later when also unwrapped.
More to follow later when also unwrapped.
Dec 24, 2020, 1:09 pm
#344
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First gift unwrapped.
Colourful socks, tea to infuse in gin, an anthology from an Argentinian author., and a lovely scarf. I am super happy.
Thank you to my Secret Santa, not identified on the card but I think I know who it is. I feel very privileged by the efforts put in to the gift.
Colourful socks, tea to infuse in gin, an anthology from an Argentinian author., and a lovely scarf. I am super happy.
Thank you to my Secret Santa, not identified on the card but I think I know who it is. I feel very privileged by the efforts put in to the gift.
Dec 24, 2020, 2:20 pm
#345
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Second gift unwrapped. This time from Finland.
Blueberry vanilla chocolates, warm socks for the winter, a powerbank, a pen with a light for writing in the dark, and a way cool down west to keep your mobile phone warm even in the coldest winter.
I am super happy with all the thoughts and efforts going in to this collection.
Blueberry vanilla chocolates, warm socks for the winter, a powerbank, a pen with a light for writing in the dark, and a way cool down west to keep your mobile phone warm even in the coldest winter.
I am super happy with all the thoughts and efforts going in to this collection.