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Dormouse
Glis glis – Ship's rodent
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I have just posted my parcel...I hope the hand over from French to British elves goes smoothly (and not too slowly...I couldn't afford to send it at anything other than the cheapest rate as I had so many parcels to post)
And I got home, opened my post box and found that my parcel had arrived. Huzzah! As instructed I opened it on arrival to find 4 mysterious packages, a lovely handmade card and some homemade chocolate truffles. Yummy! Mr D and I will share these Advent goodies
I will not try to work out who my Santa is - I prefer the mystery - but thank you for your generosity. I look forward to opening the packages on Christmas Day.
[ 10. December 2013, 08:41: Message edited by: Dormouse ]
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Doublethink.
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Woot ! Intriguing parcel from Australia ... ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Leaf
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Forgot to say: all posted! and feeling slightly self-righteous ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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North East Quine
Curious beastie
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Our postmistress has taken my parcel and loaded it onto the Postal Tortoise.
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Gill H
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The parcel to my Santee is now with a friendly and helpful elf, on its way to its new home.
Hugal's parcel for his Santee is with the same elf. Let's hope he had his lunch break, because he'll be busy now!
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North East Quine
Curious beastie
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Mine has arrived and is under my tree! Thank you!
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cattyish
Wuss in Boots
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Beautifully wrapped exciting Santa gift arrived today and made the postie laugh at my gleeful expression
Cattyish, off to practice Christmas carols in the church so as not to deafen Mr C.
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St. Gwladys
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There should have been a package entrusted to the elves today but they were on "industrial action" Surely that should be "industrial inaction"? It'll have to go via a different set of elves on Monday.
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Mrs Shrew
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My parcel was sent yesterday, the postal elves assured me it would arrive in time. I hope they had their weetabix as it has a fair way to travel....
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Ariston
Insane Unicorn
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Parcel arrived! I'm acquiring a small collection of small plastic animals courtesy of SoF gift exchanges now—Daisy the Earth Pony has joined a fleecy ram and a cow on my window unit (yes, near my Twilight Sparkle embroidery and color game from other Shippies).
Thank you, Santa!
As for me, I'm almost done procrastinating/deciding between one of a couple few things. Not to worry, it'll be out on Monday, I Promise!
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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Parcel assembled and ready to be shipped out tomorrow.
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Campbellite
Ut unum sint
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Hmm...
A package has arrived from the Great White North...
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WTFWED?
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ArachnidinElmet
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Purchases have been made and will be shipped off asap.
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ArachnidinElmet
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One package picked up from main depot, now sat on a shelf looking at me, tempting me to unwrap it. I shall resist! No really, I shall.
Said depot's scales were on the blink (or sabotaged by staff trying to get through their queue quicker ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif) ), but parcel sent using more local and more efficient elves.
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St Everild
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Parcel received today, from La France Profonde. Well, it has French stamps and a label on it...merci beaucoup, m. Le Pere Noël....I am resisting with great heroism the lure of the packaging...
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marzipan
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Parcel arrived yesterday. It has red things in it.
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Cottontail
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A parcel arrived at the Cottontail burrow a few days ago, and is currently under the tree. Thank you, Secret Santa.
And today the elves have flown off with a parcel bound for more southern climes. So all righteousness has been fulfilled, and the thing should still arrive on time.
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St Everild
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Parcel packaged and planned to go to the Post Office tomorrow...which is the last posting date for mail to the UK, I believe. So hopefully it will arrive in time...
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Dormouse
Glis glis – Ship's rodent
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Originally posted by Dormouse:
I have just posted my parcel...I hope the hand over from French to British elves goes smoothly (and not too slowly...I couldn't afford to send it at anything other than the cheapest rate as I had so many parcels to post)
And I got home, opened my post box and found that my parcel had arrived. Huzzah! As instructed I opened it on arrival to find 4 mysterious packages, a lovely handmade card and some homemade chocolate truffles. Yummy! Mr D and I will share these Advent goodies
I will not try to work out who my Santa is - I prefer the mystery - but thank you for your generosity. I look forward to opening the packages on Christmas Day.
I forgot to report that we ate the Advent truffles with great delight! I rather wished I hadn't philanthropically shared them with Mr D that were so delicious! I think I preferred the chocolate orangey one just a smidgeon more. Thank you, Kind Secret Santa: I look forward to opening the other gifts in the fullness of Christmas Day!
[ 19. December 2013, 08:54: Message edited by: Dormouse ]
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Sarasa
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My present has arrived! There are two beautifully wrapped presents that I'll enjoy opening on Christmas Day. Thank you Secrte Santa.
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St Everild
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Parcel has been posted today...fingers x'ed that the elves do their stuff and it arrives on time...
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ElaineC
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Parcel was waiting when I got home tonight. Two presents now sitting under the tree. Thank you Santa.
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Adrienne
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The elves have left the building - they should be there by the big day
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kingsfold
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I'm informed the elves have left...
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St. Gwladys
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A package arrived today! Thank you, my not-so-secret Santa for some lovely tree decorations and the small mystery package which I'll keep till Christmas.
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Adrienne
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A merry postal elf knocked at my door with a package - thank you Secret Santa, my parcel is under the tree waiting for The Day.
![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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The Weeder
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I have not recieved any mysterious parcel so far. I will continue scanning the sky for reindeer....
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Smudgie
Ship's Barnacle
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I may or may not have received my parcel... on the grounds that there is something rather tantalising that looks as though it might possibly be from a Secret Santa, but I am also expecting something from another source which has not yet arrived. Still, it is tucked away amongst my goodies for transportation to our Christmas venue this afternoon and in a couple of days' time I shall know.......
Meanwhile, mine to my santee was entrusted to the tender mercies of the Royal Mail by my beloved little Christmas elf a short while ago.
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marzipan
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I did post my parcel on Friday (the day after last posting date), and another parcel I sent at the same time has arrived so hopefully Santa will make it on time... if not then Christmas lasts twelve days?
Sorry for my disorganisation!
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formerly cheesymarzipan.
Now containing 50% less cheese
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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Originally posted by cheesymarzipan:
I did post my parcel on Friday (the day after last posting date), and another parcel I sent at the same time has arrived so hopefully Santa will make it on time... if not then Christmas lasts twelve days?
Sorry for my disorganisation!
Some folk wind up getting their stuff in March. Things happen. Don't sweat it.
[ 23. December 2013, 15:58: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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St. Gwladys
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My gift of some beautiful decorations is being used, as we put our tree up this evening. ![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Roseofsharon
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Postie braved the wild weather to deliver a gift from my Secret Santa this afternoon.
The envelope was split, but fortunately the parcel and card inside were both intact. The card has joined the others strung across the sitting room and the intriguingly shaped parcel is waiting for the great family present opening ceremony on Boxing Day.
Many thanks, Secret Santa
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Hugal
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Thank you Santa for my present. Came today
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Qoheleth.
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I forgot to report that an anonymous parcel arrived a few days ago, and is sitting under the tree.
As for me, my sendee will not have received their parcel yet. But with good reason ... ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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Package arrived! Sender sig illegible!
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Curiosity killed ...
Ship's Mug
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Apologies to my Secret Santa ~ I left my present at home and won't be able to open it until the weekend. It was a mad scramble to pack. I will post when I rejoin it.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Package arrived! Sender sig illegible!
Now that it is officially Christmas here, I opened my package and (ohmygodohmygod) found under the brown wrapping a bag from the BBC, in which (ohmygodohmygod!) was a big mug with the faces of all twelve Doctors on it.
I squealed like a six year old and bounces up and down and hugged it. What a treasure!
Also-- a lovely selection of Green & Black samplers that I intend to share with no-one. Except the memory of Erin. (Bites one off for Erin.)
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Sarasa
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Like Curiosity I'm afraid I've left my present under my tree rather than the tree where I am. Will report in on Saturday. I love hearing what every one else received, Happy Christmas everyone!
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ElaineC
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I reckon my Secret Santa hails from Scotland as my parcels contained a tin of Moffat Toffee and a gorgeous thistle bookmark to cross stitch. I shall enjoy making it very much. Thank you very much Santa and to St Gwladys for doing the organising.
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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Loooooverly chocolates, thanks
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I ended up not able to send a gift but got one, which makes me feel very guilty! ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif) But thank you to my Canadian friend - I love my gift, and no, not allergic to any of it It's the only present I have had to open today and very much appreciate it.
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Graven Image
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Dear Santa from across the sea, thank you so much. You seem to know me very well. A sweet kitty pin, and a cup which is perfect for me as I start my morning in the garden or on the porch when cooler. My cup has a lid to keep my drink warm in winter, and bugs out in summer. PERFECT. I also received some candles, because a lady can just not have too many candles. Merry Christmas and again thank you.
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