Official 2006 Secret Santa Thread!
Oct 14, 2006 | 4:26 pm
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c230k78 ,
Check out the threads from the past years for suggestions on what people gave and received....
Santa
Check out the threads from the past years for suggestions on what people gave and received....
Santa
Oct 14, 2006 | 5:32 pm
#32
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Originally Posted by c230k78
Ok, this is my first -ever- participation in Secret Santa so hopefully I have sent the PM to santa that meets his requirements!
For previous Secret Santa'ers... what kinds of gifts have you given in the past that have been appreciated/enjoyed? I am a lowly PLT on AA so I dont have any of those EVIPs or whatever stuff to give so just wondering what makes a good gift for someone.
-Corey... hopeful good boy for SS2006 (unlike Derek who already knows he is one lol)!
For previous Secret Santa'ers... what kinds of gifts have you given in the past that have been appreciated/enjoyed? I am a lowly PLT on AA so I dont have any of those EVIPs or whatever stuff to give so just wondering what makes a good gift for someone.
-Corey... hopeful good boy for SS2006 (unlike Derek who already knows he is one lol)!
I was able to find a recipient's favorite cologne that way. She was pleased.
And in the old days I had a stash of Delta free drink coupons. I included a couple of those.
Rita
Oct 14, 2006 | 6:14 pm
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Originally Posted by rkt10
Also once you get your recipient's name, check out posts they've made and you can find comments of things they've liked or done.Rita
Oct 17, 2006 | 7:56 am
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Participation list updated....
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Oct 17, 2006 | 12:08 pm
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Originally Posted by rkt10
Also once you get your recipient's name, check out posts they've made and you can find comments of things they've liked or done.
I was able to find a recipient's favorite cologne that way. She was pleased.
And in the old days I had a stash of Delta free drink coupons. I included a couple of those.
Rita
I was able to find a recipient's favorite cologne that way. She was pleased.
And in the old days I had a stash of Delta free drink coupons. I included a couple of those.
Rita
I can vouch for that one!!!! ^ ^
Oct 17, 2006 | 1:11 pm
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Count me in!
I am mostly moved into our new (first!) home and the internet is up and running. I would love to participate again this year. I will try to send a PM later tonight. Thanks for doing this again! -Shakti
Oct 17, 2006 | 2:10 pm
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Originally Posted by wharvey
c230k78 ,
Check out the threads from the past years for suggestions on what people gave and received....
Santa
Check out the threads from the past years for suggestions on what people gave and received....
Santa
Oct 17, 2006 | 10:08 pm
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Of course, I'm in again.
Last year I was amazed at what I received. Very impressed. My gifts to the others were no where as impressive, but I still hope they were enjoyed.
I actually like to know who my benefactors are and didn't know how to send items thru the postal service anonymously--so I wasn't a "secret" santa. Oh, well!!
Nobbi
Last year I was amazed at what I received. Very impressed. My gifts to the others were no where as impressive, but I still hope they were enjoyed.
I actually like to know who my benefactors are and didn't know how to send items thru the postal service anonymously--so I wasn't a "secret" santa. Oh, well!!
Nobbi
Oct 18, 2006 | 4:26 pm
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Originally Posted by Nobbi
I actually like to know who my benefactors are and didn't know how to send items thru the postal service anonymously--so I wasn't a "secret" santa. Oh, well!!
Nobbi
Nobbi
That said, I liked finding out who had my name.
Oct 18, 2006 | 8:38 pm
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If you volunteer to be an int'l giftgiver, no option on being anonymous w/ that paperwork.
Just a reminder to some that while the limit is a bit more, when posting overseas you might want to under-declare a smidgen so the recipient doesn't get hit w/ customs fees. A lot of countries let items up to twenty-five $ go through w/ no problem.
Cheers.
Just a reminder to some that while the limit is a bit more, when posting overseas you might want to under-declare a smidgen so the recipient doesn't get hit w/ customs fees. A lot of countries let items up to twenty-five $ go through w/ no problem.
Cheers.
Oct 22, 2006 | 7:00 am
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[QUOTE=c230k78] For previous Secret Santa'ers... what kinds of gifts have you given in the past that have been appreciated/enjoyed? I am a lowly PLT on AA so I dont have any of those EVIPs or whatever stuff to give so just wondering what makes a good gift for someone.[QUOTE]
Looking forward to SS 2006! Last year, I had so much fun shopping for gifts! The "hunt" is on...
Last year, part of my package contained unique items from a local shop that I knew my recipient couldn't purchase where they lived....
It was a pleasure to meet the person who received my package later in the year at the KC BBQ DO!
Looking forward to SS 2006! Last year, I had so much fun shopping for gifts! The "hunt" is on...
Last year, part of my package contained unique items from a local shop that I knew my recipient couldn't purchase where they lived....
It was a pleasure to meet the person who received my package later in the year at the KC BBQ DO!
Oct 22, 2006 | 11:05 am
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Santa Update,
All members who have met the posting requirements have been detailed in the second post.
Santa is off on a three week business trip to Singapore, Brussels and London. Hopefully, he will be able to get some shopping done while gone.
As such, you may not see any updates to this thread for awhile... do not let that stop you from signing up.
HO HO HO,
Santa,
All members who have met the posting requirements have been detailed in the second post.
Santa is off on a three week business trip to Singapore, Brussels and London. Hopefully, he will be able to get some shopping done while gone.
As such, you may not see any updates to this thread for awhile... do not let that stop you from signing up.
HO HO HO,
Santa,
Last edited by wharvey; Oct 22, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Oct 22, 2006 | 9:27 pm
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
If you volunteer to be an int'l giftgiver, no option on being anonymous w/ that paperwork.
Just a reminder to some that while the limit is a bit more, when posting overseas you might want to under-declare a smidgen so the recipient doesn't get hit w/ customs fees. A lot of countries let items up to twenty-five $ go through w/ no problem.
Cheers.
Just a reminder to some that while the limit is a bit more, when posting overseas you might want to under-declare a smidgen so the recipient doesn't get hit w/ customs fees. A lot of countries let items up to twenty-five $ go through w/ no problem.
Cheers.
Not only the customs fees/duties, but more importantly in some places it can make the difference between goodies arriving on time or not. Eg in NZ customs interception can easily add a week to delivery time.
Oct 29, 2006 | 8:57 pm
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first time Secret Santa participant...
and looking forward to the fun. wharvey I have sent the inof requested in a PM to you with the approporiate info in the subject line.
thx for coordinating all this!!!
thx for coordinating all this!!!
Nov 2, 2006 | 8:38 am
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im in...i will remain secret this year