OFFICIAL 2021 Flyertalk Secret Santa Extravaganza Thread!
Dec 30, 2021, 9:18 am
#361
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I'm outting myself. Would love to see a pic of the gift that I sent to see if they look as good in person as online (I sent the wine glasses with airport codes).
Dec 30, 2021, 9:20 am
#362
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Dec 30, 2021, 9:30 am
#363
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I opened the bottle of white I got from Germany for dinner last night, I very much volunteer for having the same Santa and getting the same gift next year..... 
Dec 30, 2021, 10:16 am
#364
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Dec 30, 2021, 10:21 am
#365
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Here it is, thanks again Redhead!
Dec 30, 2021, 5:33 pm
#366
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Dear Santas,
I hope everyone is doing well.... I decided at 5 am on Monday morning to get in the car and drive 7 hours to Universal Studios in Orlando. Got to use our Annual Passes. Something to do while hubby is in Colombia visiting family. I just arrived back a few hours ago and just caught up on all private messages.
I am still concerned that a few people have not notified me that they have completed their obligations. I have sent out one last message and will begin suspending people who choose to not respond to me at all. I know a couple have been in contact with their person to figure out what to do due to complications.
On the other side, many of you have not detailed what you received. I have many who have not confirmed their gifts. Please respond to my messages ASAP... if you do not, I will assume you received everything.
As in years past, I may have a need for some substitute Santas. If you are willing and able, please let me know. Also let me know if you would do an international assignment.
Thanks
William
I hope everyone is doing well.... I decided at 5 am on Monday morning to get in the car and drive 7 hours to Universal Studios in Orlando. Got to use our Annual Passes. Something to do while hubby is in Colombia visiting family. I just arrived back a few hours ago and just caught up on all private messages.
I am still concerned that a few people have not notified me that they have completed their obligations. I have sent out one last message and will begin suspending people who choose to not respond to me at all. I know a couple have been in contact with their person to figure out what to do due to complications.
On the other side, many of you have not detailed what you received. I have many who have not confirmed their gifts. Please respond to my messages ASAP... if you do not, I will assume you received everything.
As in years past, I may have a need for some substitute Santas. If you are willing and able, please let me know. Also let me know if you would do an international assignment.
Thanks
William
Dec 31, 2021, 12:39 am
#367
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Dear Santas,
I hope everyone is doing well.... I decided at 5 am on Monday morning to get in the car and drive 7 hours to Universal Studios in Orlando. Got to use our Annual Passes. Something to do while hubby is in Colombia visiting family. I just arrived back a few hours ago and just caught up on all private messages.
I am still concerned that a few people have not notified me that they have completed their obligations. I have sent out one last message and will begin suspending people who choose to not respond to me at all. I know a couple have been in contact with their person to figure out what to do due to complications.
On the other side, many of you have not detailed what you received. I have many who have not confirmed their gifts. Please respond to my messages ASAP... if you do not, I will assume you received everything.
As in years past, I may have a need for some substitute Santas. If you are willing and able, please let me know. Also let me know if you would do an international assignment.
Thanks
William
I hope everyone is doing well.... I decided at 5 am on Monday morning to get in the car and drive 7 hours to Universal Studios in Orlando. Got to use our Annual Passes. Something to do while hubby is in Colombia visiting family. I just arrived back a few hours ago and just caught up on all private messages.
I am still concerned that a few people have not notified me that they have completed their obligations. I have sent out one last message and will begin suspending people who choose to not respond to me at all. I know a couple have been in contact with their person to figure out what to do due to complications.
On the other side, many of you have not detailed what you received. I have many who have not confirmed their gifts. Please respond to my messages ASAP... if you do not, I will assume you received everything.
As in years past, I may have a need for some substitute Santas. If you are willing and able, please let me know. Also let me know if you would do an international assignment.
Thanks
William
Message about missng and received gifts sent
Dec 31, 2021, 8:10 am
#368
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I think some of the problems in UK and Europe now is that as UK is no longer in the EU everything coming in / going out of the country seems to be stuck in customs.
Dec 31, 2021, 8:37 am
#369
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Yes plus some complicated new requirement to prepay VAT at time of shipment or risk it be collected upon delivery. Don't fully understand it but sounds like a cluster...
Last edited by joshua362; Dec 31, 2021 at 9:22 am
Dec 31, 2021, 10:25 am
#370
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I'll out myself as well due to the backstory. Hardware, I worked as a Williams-Sonoma Mgr for about a year-and-a-half (to get health insurance while I started my business)... The chocolates I sent you were those that I could not keep my hands off of during the holiday season. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did :-)
Dec 31, 2021, 11:20 am
#371
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I'll out myself as well due to the backstory. Hardware, I worked as a Williams-Sonoma Mgr for about a year-and-a-half (to get health insurance while I started my business)... The chocolates I sent you were those that I could not keep my hands off of during the holiday season. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did :-)
Dec 31, 2021, 11:21 am
#372
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Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
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I am pleased to inform that the gift from Australia finally came to my home. I am super happy to have this cool bird in my sitting room. I requested objects to display on my new fireplace (unfortunately renovation work postponed to Jan though), this is the perfect gift for me, I love this so much! I really thank nancypants for this fantastic gift!! Finally, Happy New Year to everyone!
Dec 31, 2021, 2:50 pm
#373
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Location: NT Australia
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I am pleased to inform that the gift from Australia finally came to my home. I am super happy to have this cool bird in my sitting room. I requested objects to display on my new fireplace (unfortunately renovation work postponed to Jan though), this is the perfect gift for me, I love this so much! I really thank nancypants for this fantastic gift!! Finally, Happy New Year to everyone!
Jan 1, 2022, 1:45 pm
#374
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Wow, my package really arrived yesterday in Australia! That's premium shipping as it only needed over 3 weeks. I'm excited if it will need another 20 days to be delivered
So sorry for my Santee.
So sorry for my Santee.