OFFICIAL 2007 Secret Santa Thread
Dec 24, 2007 | 11:34 am
#316
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Dec 24, 2007 | 12:00 pm
#317
In memoriam
Join Date: Mar 2000
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Just wanted my SSs to know that if I gave a Bethesda address
for mailing, I won't be there for another two weeks, which is
why I haven't acknowledged anything.
for mailing, I won't be there for another two weeks, which is
why I haven't acknowledged anything.
Dec 24, 2007 | 12:30 pm
#318
Original Poster
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You must check out today's cartoon.... hope it is not the sign of things to come as Santa continues on his appointed routes.....
You must check out today's cartoon.... hope it is not the sign of things to come as Santa continues on his appointed routes.....
Dec 24, 2007 | 12:40 pm
#319
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Dear Santa #1, thank you very much for the Dallas Cowboys cooler and video. It will make the playoffs and the Super Bowl that much more enjoyable. 
Dear Santa #2, I'm out of town but will acknowledge my gift when I get back in January. Thank you in advance.
Dear Santa #2, I'm out of town but will acknowledge my gift when I get back in January. Thank you in advance.
Dec 24, 2007 | 1:26 pm
#320
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You must check out today's cartoon.... hope it is not the sign of things to come as Santa continues on his appointed routes.....
You must check out today's cartoon.... hope it is not the sign of things to come as Santa continues on his appointed routes.....
Dec 24, 2007 | 4:30 pm
#321
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: ECExec, SPGTitanium,, UAPlat
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Secret Santa is a blast!
Greetings to all my FTer friends! I want to wish you all Happy Holidays - especially giving thanks for Wharvey a.k.a. Santa for all he does during the Holiday's to make smiles appear across all our faces.
GREAT JOB!
Merry Christmas to all . . . and to all a goodnight! (I have ambien if you need it)
GREAT JOB!
Merry Christmas to all . . . and to all a goodnight! (I have ambien if you need it)
Last edited by ILeftMyHeartInTexas; Dec 24, 2007 at 4:31 pm Reason: wording
Dec 24, 2007 | 4:48 pm
#322
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Its Christmas eve and I'm wearing my gift! I love my gift!! ^^
(Sorry, I know I already posted but I'm a very enthusiastic gift receiver)
And I need a bigger bathroom for my Porsche book!!^^^
(Sorry, I know I already posted but I'm a very enthusiastic gift receiver)
And I need a bigger bathroom for my Porsche book!!
^^^
Ground shipping was fast...
Dec 24, 2007 | 8:32 pm
#325
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ANC
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Dear Secret Santa #1,
Thank you for the $50 CO gift cert!
Dear Secret Santa #2,
Thank you for the Hawaii Entertainment book!
Dear Secret Santa #3,
Well, nothing under the tree this morning...you haven't forgotten me, have you?
Thank you for the $50 CO gift cert!
Dear Secret Santa #2,
Thank you for the Hawaii Entertainment book!
Dear Secret Santa #3,
Well, nothing under the tree this morning...you haven't forgotten me, have you?
Last edited by BillScann; Dec 25, 2007 at 8:21 am Reason: Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 2007 | 8:59 pm
#326
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I have to say that there are a number of people posting that deserve some coal in their stockings for their impatience and attitude at not getting a gift just yet (and this happens every year in similar fashion 
) ... give it a few days AFTER the holiday and then bah-humbug all you want. If I was one of the givers, gotta tell you I wouldn't be particularly sorry that the gift didn't make it there on time as the attitude displayed here just doesn't seem to deserve the effort or cost involved. And if the gift is delivered ON the day, then I sincerely hope those recipients will eat a bit of crow on the thread and thank their SS that little extra for their efforts. Note folks, your gifts aren't even LATE yet!!
I almost didn't participate this year because some "life" events came up and derailed my plans for the fall/early winter. Due to a glitch in the SS machinery, I received participants (thanks Santa) and made it work in a window of time I didn't expect to have available. I didn't put in as much time or effort this year as I have in the past, I just didn't have the bandwidth. IWhile I do hope my SSs enjoyed their gifts, had those events in my life not allowed that window, they could very well be waiting for their gifts. Real Life vs Secret Santa ... gotta say that real life will get my time and attention every time.
Folks, calm down, deep breath and give the mail services and your fellow FT'ers on the other side of your SS transactions a chance.
) ... give it a few days AFTER the holiday and then bah-humbug all you want. If I was one of the givers, gotta tell you I wouldn't be particularly sorry that the gift didn't make it there on time as the attitude displayed here just doesn't seem to deserve the effort or cost involved. And if the gift is delivered ON the day, then I sincerely hope those recipients will eat a bit of crow on the thread and thank their SS that little extra for their efforts. Note folks, your gifts aren't even LATE yet!!I almost didn't participate this year because some "life" events came up and derailed my plans for the fall/early winter. Due to a glitch in the SS machinery, I received participants (thanks Santa) and made it work in a window of time I didn't expect to have available. I didn't put in as much time or effort this year as I have in the past, I just didn't have the bandwidth. IWhile I do hope my SSs enjoyed their gifts, had those events in my life not allowed that window, they could very well be waiting for their gifts. Real Life vs Secret Santa ... gotta say that real life will get my time and attention every time.
Folks, calm down, deep breath and give the mail services and your fellow FT'ers on the other side of your SS transactions a chance.
Dec 24, 2007 | 10:19 pm
#327
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I have to say that there are a number of people posting that deserve some coal in their stockings for their impatience and attitude at not getting a gift just yet (and this happens every year in similar fashion ) ... give it a few days AFTER the holiday and then bah-humbug all you want. If I was one of the givers, gotta tell you I wouldn't be particularly sorry that the gift didn't make it there on time as the attitude displayed here just doesn't seem to deserve the effort or cost involved. And if the gift is delivered ON the day, then I sincerely hope those recipients will eat a bit of crow on the thread and thank their SS that little extra for their efforts. Note folks, your gifts aren't even LATE yet!!
I almost didn't participate this year because some "life" events came up and derailed my plans for the fall/early winter. Due to a glitch in the SS machinery, I received participants (thanks Santa) and made it work in a window of time I didn't expect to have available. I didn't put in as much time or effort this year as I have in the past, I just didn't have the bandwidth. IWhile I do hope my SSs enjoyed their gifts, had those events in my life not allowed that window, they could very well be waiting for their gifts. Real Life vs Secret Santa ... gotta say that real life will get my time and attention every time.
Folks, calm down, deep breath and give the mail services and your fellow FT'ers on the other side of your SS transactions a chance.
) ... give it a few days AFTER the holiday and then bah-humbug all you want. If I was one of the givers, gotta tell you I wouldn't be particularly sorry that the gift didn't make it there on time as the attitude displayed here just doesn't seem to deserve the effort or cost involved. And if the gift is delivered ON the day, then I sincerely hope those recipients will eat a bit of crow on the thread and thank their SS that little extra for their efforts. Note folks, your gifts aren't even LATE yet!!I almost didn't participate this year because some "life" events came up and derailed my plans for the fall/early winter. Due to a glitch in the SS machinery, I received participants (thanks Santa) and made it work in a window of time I didn't expect to have available. I didn't put in as much time or effort this year as I have in the past, I just didn't have the bandwidth. IWhile I do hope my SSs enjoyed their gifts, had those events in my life not allowed that window, they could very well be waiting for their gifts. Real Life vs Secret Santa ... gotta say that real life will get my time and attention every time.
Folks, calm down, deep breath and give the mail services and your fellow FT'ers on the other side of your SS transactions a chance.
Dec 25, 2007 | 8:29 am
#328
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Posts: 1,134
To my SS in Australia, thanks for the Travel Books, the Blue List in particular. It'll help with some of the travel planning next year.
Aidan
PS I hope that my other SS gift arrived. I know one has
Aidan
PS I hope that my other SS gift arrived. I know one has
Dec 25, 2007 | 8:50 am
#329
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SAN
Programs: AA Gold, season pass holder to all the places the kids want to go
Posts: 467
The label on the FedEx box received at Casa michellemck99 on Christmas Eve, circa 3:30 pm:
Name: Santa
Company: Flyertalk
City: N. Pole
^^
Thanks to my Secret Santa for the fun gifts -- a variety of Christmas music and stories (4 discs full!) to enjoy today. I have family here at the house today, ranging in age from 2 months to 89 years, so there will be something good for everyone. Plus, a 2 CD set to listen to on management excellence. Both will be thoroughly enjoyed, nice work thinking about what I would like, Santa!
Merry Christmas to my Secret Santa, to William for organizing this event, and to the FT elves everywhere!
Name: Santa
Company: Flyertalk
City: N. Pole
^^
Thanks to my Secret Santa for the fun gifts -- a variety of Christmas music and stories (4 discs full!) to enjoy today. I have family here at the house today, ranging in age from 2 months to 89 years, so there will be something good for everyone. Plus, a 2 CD set to listen to on management excellence. Both will be thoroughly enjoyed, nice work thinking about what I would like, Santa!
Merry Christmas to my Secret Santa, to William for organizing this event, and to the FT elves everywhere!