Official 2006 Secret Santa Thread!
Dec 16, 2006 | 12:20 am
#121
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,110
Thanks Santa!
For the great South Africa "care package" -- a book to read and a travel book to drool over. Now, I just have to find the vacation time to get there...
ps. I think your name was on the amazon shipping label, but if you would like to reveal your FT handle then I can thank you by "name."
-- ks
For the great South Africa "care package" -- a book to read and a travel book to drool over. Now, I just have to find the vacation time to get there...
ps. I think your name was on the amazon shipping label, but if you would like to reveal your FT handle then I can thank you by "name."
-- ks
Dec 16, 2006 | 6:39 am
#122
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: IND
Programs: AA LT Gold, 1.5MM, Marriot
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Wow, awesome! This morning, Geoboy went out to get the mail (which I forgot to get yesterday) and in the mail were gifts from two FT Secret Santas! Not sure if they're from the same person, but in one envelope, I got a $10 gift card to Starbuck. Yum! Since my trip to Paris, I've been drinking coffee, which I never drank before, so this was aptly timed!
In another envelope, I got a letter telling me my Secret Santa made a donation (amount unknown) to Angel Flight, a nonprofit company that provides free air transportation to people who lack the financial means to get the special medical care they need. I think that is SUCH a cool gift and it really means a lot to me that Santa knew I'd appreciate something like this. Very cool, Santa!!! Thank you!
GG
In another envelope, I got a letter telling me my Secret Santa made a donation (amount unknown) to Angel Flight, a nonprofit company that provides free air transportation to people who lack the financial means to get the special medical care they need. I think that is SUCH a cool gift and it really means a lot to me that Santa knew I'd appreciate something like this. Very cool, Santa!!! Thank you!
GG
Dec 16, 2006 | 9:43 am
#123
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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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Thank you to my secret santa who fueled my passions with WWII books and beer goodies! If my secret santa could send me a PM or find someone to facilitate if they want to remain anonymous, I'd like to take you up on your offer about the t-shirt, if you don't mind. I will say that I'm very jealous if you were able to try all of those beers!
ETA: DH will also enjoy the books quite a bit.
If my secret santa could send me a PM or find someone to facilitate if they want to remain anonymous, I'd like to take you up on your offer about the t-shirt, if you don't mind. I will say that I'm very jealous if you were able to try all of those beers!ETA: DH will also enjoy the books quite a bit.
Last edited by kipper; Dec 16, 2006 at 12:13 pm
Dec 16, 2006 | 11:39 am
#124
Join Date: Apr 2002
Programs: UAL MM, BA G
Posts: 1,759
Derek is ecstatic with his gift - Thank you Secret Santa! It is a mint condition Air France Concorde luggage tag by Edouard Rambaud. Perfect!
Dec 16, 2006 | 4:12 pm
#125
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: New York, NY
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Thank you (anonymous) FTSS!!
Just got home to find a perfect collection of New York themed gifts from one of my FT Secret Santas who chose to remain anonymous (can I convince you to reveal your identity??). Very thoughtful collection of items!!! Thanks so much! I also received a USPS slip about an item to pick up at the post office. Perhaps it is from my other Secret Santa... I'll excitedly pick it up on Monday.
Thanks again NY-based (??) FTSS!!
Thanks again NY-based (??) FTSS!!
Dec 17, 2006 | 6:21 am
#126
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: IND
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Another package arrived late yesterday afternoon! I received a Flight Plan DVD, a compilation CD, a deliciously large Swiss chocolate bar (which, after last night, btw, Geoboy and I agree is a tasty treat), three smaller chocolate bars, body lotion, shower gel, and fragrance in a very mild and pleasant scent, and a natural shower sponge. What a great gift, Santa! Thanks!
GG
GG
Dec 18, 2006 | 12:38 pm
#127
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MKE
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A certain FTer should be getting a nice gift today. A friendly package tracking web site just told me it was "Left at doorstep".
Everyone look at your doorsteps - Merry Christmas!
A friendly package tracking web site just told me it was "Left at doorstep".Everyone look at your doorsteps - Merry Christmas!
Dec 18, 2006 | 1:55 pm
#128
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I just checked and it's not there. 
Dec 18, 2006 | 2:41 pm
#130
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA PLT & 2MM- Thank You, FT !!
Posts: 1,025
My Santa must know I have been a really good girl this year and is looking for the PERFECT gift......... waiting is a virtue 
Dec 18, 2006 | 3:10 pm
#131
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Location: Easton, CT, USA
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I've had one package delievered by Elf Dan down in FLL that I loved, thank you so much.
I also received notice today that one of the packages I sent out to somebody in a totally unrelated to flyer talk group now has this message on it's delivery scan at UPS:
THE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS;DAMAGED MERCHANDISE DISCARDED, BALANCE BEING RETURNED. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS
hate that.
That's about the worst message you can get on a holiday delivery.
I also received notice today that one of the packages I sent out to somebody in a totally unrelated to flyer talk group now has this message on it's delivery scan at UPS:
THE PACKAGE WAS DAMAGED IN TRANSIT. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS;DAMAGED MERCHANDISE DISCARDED, BALANCE BEING RETURNED. UPS WILL NOTIFY THE SENDER WITH THE DETAILS
hate that.
That's about the worst message you can get on a holiday delivery.
Dec 18, 2006 | 3:17 pm
#132
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Seattle WA
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Received some chocolates from my Secret Santa. Thanks!
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:28 pm
#133
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Santa today received some chocolate fudge and dominoes today.
Thanks Secret Santa!!!
Thanks Secret Santa!!!
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:30 pm
#134
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Santa would like to ask people to post publicly when they receive their gifts... a great way to let your Secret Santa know you received your gift... and a way to make others envious of what you received...
HO HO HO!
HO HO HO!
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:55 pm
#135
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This was different - I had a personal delivery by an Elf to my front door this evening. I've been up since very early this morning Europe time (didn't sleep on my flight home at all) and was close to crashing when he knocked. It was a close call as to whether I was going to answer that door, but glad I did. Thanks SS for the Mary Kay, Starbucks, candles, etc - I loved opening the bags.