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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Yes, I know it's only half way through September, but I also know how long this takes to set up!
If anyone would like to take part, please pm me with your real name as well as your ship name, your address, and whether you want to send only to your own continent (ie N. America to N. America, Europe to Europe, Britain to Britain) or if you are happy to send anywhere in the world. Please also give me any special instructions - such as being allergic to particular things or having a special interest in something.
I will try and pair you, the Santee, with a suitable Santa. The idea is to chose a gift of approx £5 value (in the local currency) and send it to your Santee so it arrives before Christmas. (Pleasse remember you will have postage charges on top of the cost of your gift)
You therfore have until the last wek in October to register. I will then attempt to send out Santee's details the first week of November, giving prospective Santas time to get presents and post them. I know that last postage dates for some countries will be a bit tight even then, so this is why we need to start early!
 

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Posted by Pants (# 999) on :
 
Aye
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
I'm in. PM sent.
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
I'm in as well, to add an international=, antipodean flavour - and hoping/expecting to be the first rather than the last - So come on Aussies, come on, come on (and also the citizens of the eastern state aka New Zealand.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
PM sent!
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Yes please!
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
Ho ho ho - Pm sent
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Me too.
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
And me - PM sent
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
I am in. PM sent.

Thank you St. Gwladys for once again taking on this task. Very kind of you to do this so we can have fun.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I've sent a PM. Thanks for doing this.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Emendator Liturgia:
I'm in as well, to add an international=, antipodean flavour - and hoping/expecting to be the first rather than the last - So come on Aussies, come on, come on (and also the citizens of the eastern state aka New Zealand)

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I'm in with a tropical flavour
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Am discussing with Cubby.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I'm playing along too. Huzzah!
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Yay I'm in.
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
Not sure if I'm taking part or not. Was I the only participating Shipmate who didn't get their present last year? (Due to a bizzare set of circumstances, admittedly.)
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I'm so sorry about that Robert - there were a few who didn't get their gifts, including me! At least you let me know your RL name, so that problem shouldn't arise again.
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
Really sorry to hear about you St G - after all the work you put into this, that is very unfair!
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Count me in! PM sent.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Please include both JB and me.
PM sent.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Me please! I'll sent that PM directly.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I'm in. Could do with as much notice as possible bearing in mind I am due to lay a baby on 16 December!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
PM sent
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
On Shamwari's Hell Call, The Weeder posted:

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I am in too. Looking forward to getting my sendee's details, so I can shop.

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Originally posted by PeteC:
On Shamwari's Hell Call, The Weeder posted:

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I am in too. Looking forward to getting my sendee's details, so I can shop.

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How she/he/it did that is beyond us all.

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How weird. How did I do that?

And brilliant of you to bother working out what the post was all about!
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
PM sent
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Likewise
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
**bump*
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
As it's three months to go,I've sent a PM
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
I want to play please
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
I'm in, pm sent.
 

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Posted by Hugal (# 2734) on :
 
Me too. I have PMed.
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
I'm in. Have PMed
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
I'm in. Sending PM.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Me, me, me please.... (details sent)
 

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Posted by FooloftheShip (# 15579) on :
 
Can I play too please?

PMing about now....
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
**sings - I've got a little list**

List of Santas/Santees is growing but there's still plenty of room for more.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Me
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Me too please!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
So far:-

Kelly Alves
Emiendator Liturgia
Elaine C
Jacobsen
Graven Imahe
Rose of Sharon
QLib
Daisydaisy
St. Everild
Gussie
Zappa
James the Confident
Kingsfold
Dormouse
The Weeder
Bess Higgs
Surfing Madness
Cottontail
Monkeylizard
Ye Olde Motherboarde
JB
Qouheleth
Auntie Doris
Mamacita
Lyda Rose
Gill H
Mrs SDhrew
Sophs
Meg the Red
Rowen
Cheesymarzipan
La Vie en Rouge
Kasra
Tractorgirl
Hugal
Keren Happuch
Fool of the Ship
Adrienne
Campbellite
Me!

Smudgie, I haven't had your pm yet - you are on my "little list" though.

Ther's still time for anyone else to join - rules are at the top of the thread.
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
I'd love to join in Pm sent.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by Heavenly Anarchist:
I'd love to join in Pm sent.

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Y' on my list! Most people have said they will post anywhere - I've had a few who wish to post within their own continent. If you'd rather do that, please let me know.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
And me!
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
I forgot to put this in my PM but maybe it makes less work for SG if we post this here?

I'm one of those people who needs things sent to my real name. I live in an apartment building and the postperson won't know what mailbox to put it in if there's a package addressed to la vie en rouge (I think this may be true for other people?)
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Have I just squeezed in? I'd love to play!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
You have until the end of October, so Earwig and Morth East Quine, you are OK.

When I send out details of Santees, I give the rl name as well as shipname - unfortunately, I thought that Robert Armin was a real life name a well as a ship name, and as a result poor Robert never got his present.
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
I'm still debating whether or not to join in this year. I am horrified to find that you didn't get a present after all the work you had put in. Is your would-be sender signing up again? Should they come with a warning?
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
My Santa had a lot of family problems at the time and then the package got lost in the post.
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Me!

"It's beginning to look a lot like..."
 

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Posted by Barefoot Friar (# 13100) on :
 
Aye. And happy am I to be a part of it, 'tis true.
 

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Posted by Ruudy (# 3939) on :
 
PM sent.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
....just over a week left to sign up....
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
And I've been procrastinating deliberately, but no longer.

We have signed ourselves up!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by Ariston:


We have signed ourselves up!

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And you are now on my list!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Only two more days to sign up.....
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I'm going to start allocating Santas/Santees on Friday - so midnight on Thursday (your local time) is the deadline.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Details of Santees (slowly) going out - I'm dealing with international ones first.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Yay! Got my Santee's name - let the plotting commence . . .
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
I'm on it...
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Have a good idea what I shall be sending to foreign parts!
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Got mine!
Our paths on The Ship have never crossed, so it's research time!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Another tranche of Santees sent out. I. Am. Getting. There - but slowly! Will hopefully get all names and addresses ou by the end of the week.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Oooh, wonderful!

Someone whose posts I've seen a lot, but with whom I've not interacted at all. Let the cyberstalking & plotting commence
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Yay Santa plots commence!
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
Had a wonderful day with the Elves today finding treasure for my Santee.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Got mine. Am humming and hah-ing, but I think I've already got the gift planned. Gosh! That's organised!!!
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Message revived and understood. Now to put my thinking cap on!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
All Santas have now been informed of their Santees - RUUDY _ PLEASE EITHER PM ME OR EMPTY YOUR MAILBOX!!!

If you haven't received a name and address, please pm me.

Phew! I can now sit back and wait to see who's received their gifts! Please post to say your gift has been sent, and please post when you receive a gift so I can keep track.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Thanks St Gwladys - now to do some thinking....
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Thank you, will be putting my thinking cap on.
 

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Posted by BessHiggs (# 15176) on :
 
Got my assignment and will get to thinking
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Thanks, time to find out and get thinking as well as checking posting dates.
 

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Posted by Ruudy (# 3939) on :
 
St G. Thank you. I got the details of my Santee! Thank you.
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
A parcel has now been added to Santa's mailbag.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by daisydaisy:
A parcel has now been added to Santa's mailbag.

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Impressed!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Got my gift, just got to wrap it and get round to posting it.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I am still lacking a Santee, St. G!

[ 20. November 2012, 17:43: Message edited by: The Weeder ]
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Is anyone else waiting for posting details? I'm beginning to think my computer is playing up big time.
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
Elves have picked up the package, and it is on its way out of town.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Thanks for the Santee's detail, St.G. I have already decided where to shop, on the basis of info gleaned from the Ship.
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
I have posted my parcel!
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
Gift is bought. Will try to get to the post office over the weekend.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Gift sorted, now for a bit of wrapping and searching for suitable means of transport westwards.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Gift in the post.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Gift aquired and will be handed over to Santa for delivery very soon.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
The Elves are en route with my offering...
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Santa gift is posted
 

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Posted by monkeylizard (# 952) on :
 
The reindeer stopped by my house and made a delivery. Mrs. 'lizard has placed it under the tree with the customs label face down so I don't peek.


 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
A pigeon left my home today, armed for cooler climes. It may be a slow flight as it had to be encumberanced with winter woolies, scarf, beanie and booties for the northern hemisphere winter of misery. I'm hoping it meets a happier fate than its ancestor.
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
A package is now on its way over the Pond. The customs label may spoil the surprise somewhat but hey.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Ooo my secret santa present has arrived. I need to decide whether to unwrap the gifts or not!

My gift has yet to be posted... it will be done soon... I promise!

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Parcel on its way.
 

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Posted by James the Confident (# 9678) on :
 
My gift, beautifully wrapped, has arrived. So far it has remained beautifully wrapped! We'll see as time goes by.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
My not-so-beautifully wrapped gift is on its way across the pond - apologies in advance to my Santee for the poor presentation, but I had to stuff everything in the package before my slightly senile elderkitty tried to eat it/sleep on it/drag it under the couch.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
You're doing really well - it would be great if everyone got their presents before Epiphany!
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
EXCITEMENT in the Image household.
A package was in the mail this morning with a smiling picture of Santa on the front, marked Secret. I had Mr Image peek to make sure it was double wrapped before opening the mailing paper. It now sits on my china cabinet waiting for the morning of the 25th. Oh what can it be?
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
You've been busy
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
MB and JB: packages in the post.
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
Gift posted this afternoon.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Santa parcel posted today.
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 

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Originally posted by JB:
You've been busy

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What a lovely story
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
JB got a parcel today!

It is beside the tree (The Tinwork Christmas Tree is not set up yet - in fact it is still wrapped up) waiting for the day.
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
Package arrived via Royal Mail, including an absolutely lovely card. Card and package are gracing the mantle until we get our tree up (hopefully later today).

I have a good idea who my SS is, even though she did a good job of hiding it.

[ 02. December 2012, 23:03: Message edited by: Campbellite ]
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
My parcel arrived, and I sent one winging on its way.Thanks, to whom it may concern.
 

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Posted by cattyish (# 7829) on :
 
Oops, I didn't get on this thread early enough this year. I volunteer for the back-up gift team.

Cattyish, crawling out from under November.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Thanks Cattyish!
 

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Posted by James the Confident (# 9678) on :
 
I've purchased mine and it will soon be on its way.
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
The reindeer have their instructions.
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
I received a nice surprise package in the mail today - thanks to Royal Mail it arrived nicely.

Will be arranging to have mine delivered soon - though finfing it hard to get the white boomer, snow white boomer (i.e. kangaroo) in the mail - it just refuses to hop in the sack!
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Summoned Santa's elves in plenty of time and they have been super-efficient, as the recipient has already posted to say the delivery has arrived!
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Mine is ready, just need to get to the post office.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
The elves have been shopping, and Mrs Santa now has to get wrapping before consigning the package to Rudolf for onward delivery.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 

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Originally posted by Meg the Red:
My not-so-beautifully wrapped gift is on its way across the pond - apologies in advance to my Santee for the poor presentation, but I had to stuff everything in the package before my slightly senile elderkitty tried to eat it/sleep on it/drag it under the couch.

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Oooh ... sardines ?
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
I did try to send sardines, but they wouldn't stop wiggling about when I tried to tape the package shut. I'm sure the problem would have resolved itself eventually, but frankly I don't have that kind of patience.

No, elderkitty is somewhat confused anymore about what does and doesn't constitute an edible object; I awoke in the middle of the night to find that she had tried to eat a bird-shaped felt ornament off the Christmas tree.
 

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Posted by monkeylizard (# 952) on :
 
Package is wrapped, packed and addressed. I will take it to the postman this afternoon after w*rk.
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
My parcel started its journey across the oceans today.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
The first part is winging its way...
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Australian Pigeon Post dropped a package here today.
As we had an unexpected fall of snow overnight it is a good job the bird was well wrapped in several layers of woolly jumpers, scarves and socks.

I managed to remove the customs declaration without reading it first, so the contents will be a surprise on Christmas Day.
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
A friendly penguin popped by, he promises he's friends with Santa so I gave him a parcel.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Post haggii are getting rather hard to find just at the moment, it being haggis hunting season and all that. So I've had to entrust the parcel to Royal Mail. Or at least, I will do in about 20mins time....
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
The elves have been on strike, Santa's got a cold, and the sleigh hit black ice on Friday, but somehow or other something still got dispatched.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
St. Gwladys, please check your PM!
 

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Posted by Pants (# 999) on :
 
Saw Santa and gave it to him to post.
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
While the Eton Mess fudge is half-eaten and the star ornament is destined for the office Christmas tree of books, I still haven't thanked Santa's Helper yet! I'm a bad santee, aren't I?

Thank you, long distant Santahelper!
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Mine has arrived - thank you Santa
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Mine has arrived and is hidden away for the big day.

I have purchased my gift and hope to flag down some elves tomorrow.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
It's nearly on its way. The reindeer arrived, looking a little chilly and the elves were positively frozen, so they're staying here tonight, being fed mulled wine and mince pies and they'll be sent on their way tomorrow with my parcel for foreign parts. It should get there in time, but I won't be posting it Sweevee (registered) just cheapy.
 

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Posted by monkeylizard (# 952) on :
 

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Originally posted by Surfing Madness:
A friendly penguin popped by, he promises he's friends with Santa so I gave him a parcel.

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Never trust a penguin, at least not until the Easter gift exchange.
 

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Posted by BessHiggs (# 15176) on :
 
Got my package to my santee mailed out Saturday...
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Elves caught (after a ginormous queue in the Elf Office) and package consigned to the Elf Parcel Services in both countries...looking forward to hearing that it has reached it's final destination sometime soon!
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
I had a bit of a delay, but got the package to the Post Office this morning. I think I'm just past the recommended date for getting parcels to the UK in time for Dec. 25. Fortunately there are twelve days of Christmas.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
It's left these shores (well, these hands!) and now is on its way.
Please can my Sender note that, if you sent my package to my MiL's house, I won't be there until 22nd, and may not get the chance to post that it has arrived until after the Big Day.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I am not like so many more patient Ship Mates. My parcel arrived today and was opened immediately.

It is a lovely little wooden San Pasqual, the Kitchen Saint. He in from Santa Fe, via Sant Cruz. There was a hook awaiting him in the kitchen, but he will go on my tree, which will be decorated tomorrow by Weedlet, until Twelfth Night.

It is a really lovely object. Thank you, Santa.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 

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It is a lovely little wooden San Pasqual, the Kitchen Saint.

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Snap Weeder. I have one too - which will also decorate my tree when it goes up. At the moment it's keeping a stained glass angel in my bedroom company.

Thank you (not so) Secret Santa - it's lovely and very timely - we're having a new kitchen installed at this very minute.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Thankyou Santa, my parcel arrived today and is safely under the tree.

My parcel is still being assembled but I calculate that it still has oodles of time if I send it first class on saturday morning. Fear not, santee!
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
A parcel arrived today with Royal Mail stamps on it. Hooray! It has three (three!) pretty little gifts inside. They will be tucked into my Christmas stocking (once I get the Christmas decorations up ... I am so far behind!) awaiting the big day. I am so excited. Thank you, Secret Santa.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Carrier pigeon dispatched.
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Present wrapped. It will be sent tomorrow when the post office is open! It's not quite last posting day yet so hopefully will get there in time!

It's hard to keep presents secret when you have to write what's inside and who it's from on a little sticker! I'm not even posting it very far...
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
A parcel from far away has just been delivered....thank you, Secret Santa!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
A parcel with two beautifully wrapped packages aeeived this morning before we went out. Darllenwr and the Smidgen puss are witnesses that I said I wouldn't open them until Christmas.

Meanwhile, a parcel was entrusted to Santa's elves to be put into his sack - just hope my Santee has been good this year.
 

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Posted by Tractor Girl (# 8863) on :
 
Thank you secret santa for my wonderful Christmas gift.

I got mine posted off yesterday (having missed last official posting date by a few days) it may be a few days late getting to it's recipient, hopefully not but it is on its way.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
oooo! a pigeon has arrived from Oxfordshire. It objected a little to the heat, so left quickly, but left behind a wee gift - now set aside for Christmas.

Thankyou Secret Santa, thankyou pigeon (why am I sounding like Alanis Morissette?)

[ 16. December 2012, 21:00: Message edited by: Zappa ]
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Finally flagged down some tardy elves yesterday, and my present has been sent - waaaay late. Fly, reindeer, fly!

Hugal's has been sent too.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Ooh! I just arrived home from a weekend away, to find that Santa had been and gone in my absence. I was sorry to miss him, but he left behind a large envelope from an exotic location. I am pretty sure what it is, and who it is from, but I shall wait until Christmas Day to open it!
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Mailed today, estimated delivery is Thursday Dec 20. Ho ho ho!
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
And, in the grand tradition of saying things late,* I should mention I sent a package to Parts Distant and Only Slightly Known on Friday. Hopefully, if you, O Santee, ever get your package, you'll forgive my odd customs declaration** and bad handwriting.

*I have a close family friend whose loose deadline for sending Christmas cards is St. Patrick's Day. She's missed it before.
**"Please don't confiscate it, I checked your regulations, I swear it's all legal" doesn't fit in those little boxes they give you to write in.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
My parcel is purchased, the wrapping paper is sitting on my table waiting, and the boy is poised for a run to the post office. It will undoubtedly arrive late - apologies to the person with a little space in their stocking as yet unfilled.. What is it about my life that it always seems to get traumatic when there are deadlines to meet?

IN other news, there is an enticing parcel sitting next to the hamster cage waiting for the big day before I can open it. My cat Charlie already loves it - it is a perfect cat-sized seat with prime viewing!

[ 19. December 2012, 07:40: Message edited by: Smudgie ]
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
An enor-mouse package arrived for me yesterday! It contained many exciting parcels, and I'm being a good Earwig and leaving them until the 25th. Thank you, lovely French Secret Santa, you've spend lots of time and thought on this, I suspect! And the card is beautiful.


 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
My parcel was entrusted to the elves yesterday. Last sleigh date is Friday so I would imagine it will get there on time.
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
The postman delivered a packet from Ireland this morning. I'm itching to open it but so far I've been good...
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
As I'm away over Christmas I opened the pressie, today. Thank you Santa, I now have a beautiful Christmas pudding hanging on the tree.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Ading to my lists, there's a few santas who still haven't posted their presents, and a few santees who should have received theirs by now!
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
An enticing parcel from the U S of A is now sitting, waiting, waiting where my tree would be if I had one.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I'm beginning to wonder if the reindeer have eaten mine, as my Santee hasn't posted to say it's been received. That said, s/he hasn't been around on the ship for a while either, so I suspect RL may have got in the way.

Oh, if you're my Santa, please don't be disturbed if you don't hear about your gift arriving. I'm travelling around over Christmas/New Year so there may well be a time lag between a gift arriving and me actually receiving it!
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Nothing arrived for me as yet....
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
Before Christmas comes and I open my gift for this year, I just wanted to thank again my Secret Santa from last year, if they are still around. and tell them I have used their lovely gift most every day in the past year.
 

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Posted by ST (# 14600) on :
 
Even more useless at being online than normal, but thankyou to my Secret Santa, a package arrived a few days ago and I've resisted the temptation to unwrap anything just yet.

And I posted to my Santee just the other day too.
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
I've been watching out for the elves but no sign yet. But there is still time, and perhaps it'll come with the magi instead.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
I got a box in the mail today and put the contents under the tree. Thank you!
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Santa came! I'm being good and not opening it until Tuesday.
Thank you, American Santa!
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Elf delivered this morning - must have bumped into postman.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Nothing has arrived yet, obviously because Santa knows that "Ukrainian" (Orthodox) Christmas is observed hereabouts. (Typical Edmonton conversation: "Should we take down the office decorations yet?" Nah, let's leave them up for Ukrainian Christmas.")

No indication yet that my santee has received their gift. Canada Post is definitely getting coal in its stocking.

[ 22. December 2012, 13:06: Message edited by: Meg the Red ]
 

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Posted by BessHiggs (# 15176) on :
 
Well, I've seen no indication that my gift has arrived which worries me since I sent it 3-5 business delivery two saturdays ago...

As I haven't received mine yet either, I'm adding the USPS to the list of coal recipients this year...
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Nor mine...but it was sent on the absolutely finally last possible day for posting packages to its particular destination...plus I actually missed the final collection from the post office due to avoiding the ginormous queue...but i still hoped that it might just have got to where it was going in time for Christmas.

Apologies, Santee...it IS on its way, I promise.
 

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Posted by James the Confident (# 9678) on :
 
Purchased and posting tomorrow.
 

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Posted by Ariston (# 10894) on :
 
All you people who are waiting. As I think I've said before on previous iterations, children may open packages when they arrive.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
I like to savor the Secret Santa experience.

(cue the Pointer Sister's "Slow Hands')

My sendee is sure going to have to wait-- I think it will be Monday when the package gets in the mail. All financial things going well.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 

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Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
...cue the Pointer Sister's "Slow Hands'...

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[nostalgic tangent moment]

An ex [now long dead] and I had that as one of our snogging songs.

[/nostalgic tangent moment]
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
That must be a lovely memory.

(for real-- been fighting a few of my own.)
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Hmm, one I mailed priority (2 to 3 days) and was assured it would arrive the 20th (which would be 2 days), has not been reported received yet, meaning it's overdue for priority mail. Is US mail running slow this year?

(Nothing received here either but I know some people are a tad late mailing.)
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I am now at MiL's house & can report that there isa parcel claiming to be from a shipmate. I look forward to opening it. Only 2 more sleeps!! Thank you, shippie. Thank you St Gladwys.
 

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Posted by Pants (# 999) on :
 
Santa doesn't love me.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Oh, thank you, Santa. your present came yesterday. I can't wait to open it up on Christmas.

Motherboard
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
No Secret Santa parcel here yet. We're away after Christmas so I won't be able to retrieve any such thing or post about it till Epiphany.
 

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Posted by James the Confident (# 9678) on :
 
Posted.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Parcel arrived. Not long to wait to open it!
 

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Posted by Ruudy (# 3939) on :
 
A big thanks to my Santa. Parcel arrived over a week ago. I have been good. Suusan has been as egging me on to open it early but I have been good!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I can see that there are some packages on their way and some Santas have pm'd to say their packags will be late. I'll go through the lists again on 12th night to check who, if anyone, hasn't received their package.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Sorry to spell your name wrong St Gwladys. Hope you'll forgive me!
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
I'm afraid I was late flagging down the elves, and they may still be en route. Good job there are 12 days of Christmas.

I have received my parcel, though, and look forward to opening it tomorrow.

Hugal hasn't received his yet either, so we have more fun to look forward to during the usual 'boring bit' between Christmas and New Year. (Which I see has been designated as 'Twixtmas' by some marketing gurus!)
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Gift opening will not take place here until all the family assemble on Boxing Day.
RoS
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
I opened my gift this evening when all of family was over for dinner. Thank you my Secret Santa from across the pond. The little felt tree is hanging on our large one, the knit sack will be the new home for my rosary, and the lovely hand stamped keepsake tin, is awaiting my treasures. I think I will be using it to hold postage stamps on my desk. I must have been very good this year to be treated to all the above and candy as well. PS when I opened the tin, youngest grandchild from across the room yelled CANDY, DID YOU GET CANDY GRAMMY? I did share, so thank you from me and the grandchildren.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Package in mail-- post office predicted "within the week."
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
A small financial nightmare meant that the parcel didn't make it into the post in time - however I'm now a bit more flush now my pay has gone into the bank and the parcel will be on its way as soon as my personal elf can make it to an open post office.

As for me, Santa has been very very kind and made me giggle a lot too this morning. I have malteser hot chocolate, rather good looking chocolates (which the boy reckons he's going to share.....), a groovy boggle-eyed purple pen, a rather gormless looking pump-action penguin torch, and the most wonderful, wonderful, wonderful penguin packed to the brim with marshmallows.

Thank you so so much.

I hope my parcel brings as much joy when it finally arrives at its destination.
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Thank you, Californian Santa, for my Jerome Kern CD and beautiful card.
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Santa has delivered macadamia nuts in chocolate. Yummy. Thank you very much.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
My generous ( I'm guessing Scottish-based) Santa send lovely, lovely gifts...a spurtle, for my porridge (I use the microwave, but that shall change!!!), a tartan tree decoration (perfect for ribbing MiL who did not get a tree this year!), a Lewis chess set pencil, and a personalized Christmas coaster for my hot toddy (I was given 2 bottles of whisky for prezzies too...tho not from my secret Santa.) Thank you so very much. Happy Christmas to my sender and to you all.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Many thanks to my Santa for a beautiful glass pendant in gorgeous amber shades, and a bar of Divine white chocolate with strawberries, which I shall have to ration to myself.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Thank you, Santa for a lovely pair of home-made mittens - just what I wanted - and choccy too!
 

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Posted by monkeylizard (# 952) on :
 
Thank you Santa! I'm now the proud owner of a Morgan! A Morgan keychain anyway, along with a very cool calendar of vintage British automobiles and some yummy looking chocolates. Thank you!
 

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Posted by Pants (# 999) on :
 

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Originally posted by Pants:
Santa doesn't love me.

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Or it could be that I'm talking complete bollox!!

Thank you to the lovely Ship Santa who snuck something under my tree without me noticing!!! A fab looking church joke book! Thank you.
 

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Posted by BessHiggs (# 15176) on :
 
Thank you Santa for the beautiful sun catcher and the yummy looking chocolate!
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Wow! I'd said I'd like something local to Santa. The customs slip said "candies" and "ceramics." "Candy" is one of those pond-difference words, so I couldn't wait to find out what "candy" might mean. It turns out it meant "cow tales" caramel (which I'm saving to show littlest god-daughter, who has a thing about cows), chocolate made with organic turbinado sugar, and creamed honey (which I'll open at breakfast tomorrow.)

The ceramics couldn't have been more local to Santa as they are hand-made! Wow! All lustrous and pretty!

It didn't stop there. The card was decorated and written in local ink, which has impressed the science-geek members of my family.

Thank-you thoughtful, arty and creative Santa!!
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Thank you, Santa, for the keepsakes from Chicago, and a note card from your(?) church?

And thanks to St G for making it all happen.
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Thank you Santa for the very pretty dove tree ornaments which went straight on the tree and the little Santa brooch which I have pinned to my dress.
Annie
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Thank you, Santa for the lovely gator plushie and the penguin duck tape that make me bounce up and down and scream a certain name over and over, to the complete befuddlement of my family.
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Thank you Santa for the packets of organic chocolate, the bag of English candy, and the World Quiz! A mixed secret bag of goodies!
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
Motherboard and I opened the presents from our secret santas today, and say "Thank You".

Hers was a silver bird ornament and a strawberry pin.

And in mine was a card, along with three presents wrapped in hand printed paper, suggesting I open the multi-day candle first!

In future years should we put "Open on Arrival" on the packages where appropriate?
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Secret Santa (from Scotland, I presume?) has left in my stocking a beautiful ceramic heart with handpainted thistles (now hanging on my tree), a beautifully-packaged bar of thistle soap, and some choccy. Thank you so very much!

And many thanks, St G, for all your efforts organizing the gift exchange.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I am now proud possessor of a lovely calendar of panoramas (panoramae?) of Guernsey! It is a place I have never visited, but it is definitely on my list now.

Thank you very much, Secret Santa. It shall hang in my study and keep me on track for the year.
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
I was VERY GOOD and didn't open my Secret Santa Package before Christmas. Also rather shortsighted, as I won't be home from my travels till 29th. But it will be an extra nice surprise. Thank you.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Thank you so very much Santa for my lovely little knit stocking, which has been brightening up the tree. In the parcel, which I opened today when I got back from the family home of Mr Shew, was a gorgeous smelling soap and some pampering facemask - both wonderful and very much appreciated!

Thank you again to St Gwladys for organising the sending.
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
Have had almost zero internet access for ten days or so - just since the wonderful parcel from Oxford arrived. Funnily enough a few days ago I was thinking, as I hung (hanged?) out the washing, how much I love tea towels - truly! The one that arrived is however far to fine to use, so we may find a way to feature it ... and may well cook a recipe or two from the other wee gift.

So thank you, secret santa ... hugely appreciated


 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 
PS ... didn't open until Christmas day ...

and thank you St G ...
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
And thanks to you, my not-so-secret Santa, for some yummy Hand-Made Australian Chocolates.
Dark chocolate with nutty centres - my absolute favourites!
 

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Posted by Zappa (# 8433) on :
 

 

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Posted by James the Confident (# 9678) on :
 
I received multiple goodies, amongst which was a hand knitted(?) beanie. As I work in a cancer unit I donated said beanie to them as it will be put to very good use (a hint for any other beanie knitters ).

Thank you SS
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Thank you so much Secret Santa - and thank you to Santa's helper, dearest Dormouse (I'd guessed before I saw the postcard)!

One of the highlights of my Christmas morning was opening a plethora of secret parcels, containing some lovely vintage lace for my crafty activities, a lovely little pot, a gorgeous scarf (which kept me warm in town yesterday) and a stunning little 1930's brass cicada. I also loved the cat magnets and the cat book - the big fat spotty cat magnet looks a lot like my Tessy cat!

So thank, you, thank you, thank you. I love them all!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Glad to be of service!
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Santa brought me three delightful pots of fruit conserve...and a Nashville Tennessee key ring. The jam will be enjoyed on toast and the key ring deployed on my extensive collection of keys!

Thank you, Santa!
 

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Posted by Ruudy (# 3939) on :
 
This morning I was making the boys breakfast and looked out the window to the lanai and saw a beautiful array of bright lights. The sunlight was catching the crystals of the wind chime sent me by my Secret Santa! Thank you!

[ 28. December 2012, 01:06: Message edited by: Ruudy ]
 

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Posted by Belle Ringer (# 13379) on :
 
Santa somehow managed to arrive without my seeing him. A generous package of the most delicious smelling orange cinnamon tea, a mug just right for serious tea drinking (from a restaurant I obviously need to visit next time I'm in California), and a charming ornament.

It's fun to have something come a bit after Christmas (with prior warning about the timing), the hectic has died down and there's time to savor the gift. The water is almost hot, one cuppa coming up!
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
I got a wonderful package of goodies: a card with stained glass windows, cute gingerbread people ornaments, a sparkly Christmas brooch, and a chocorit Pocket Penguin. Hmmm It's so cute, I almost don't dare eat it. Thanx Santa!
 

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Posted by daisydaisy (# 12167) on :
 
Today an elf delivered a package from Santa - a calendar with wonderful photos of the Great Ocean Road. He certainly lives in a beautiful part of the world (I think Lapland has moved Way Far South) and I think I'm going to be adding it to my "must visit" list; meanwhile I shall enjoy a new location each month.
Thank you Secret (although I think I've guessed ) Santa.
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
Finally got home today and opened my transatlantic package, with a lovely little Greek icon attached, to find a hand embroidered tea cloth, with teapot and flowery cup motifs. THANK YOU. Hand made stuff is so good - I shall cherish it.
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 
It even has embroidered steam!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I'm still a bit concerned that my recipient hasn't posted to say they've received their package.

Please, dear Santee, I know it's a busy time, but please drop a note to say you got it.

(And Santa, I'm away. I won't know if your parcel has arrived until next weekend at the earliest)
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Nothing arrived here yet, but an elf came with a message that Santa has been delayed by a bad case of Real Life. All of which will help me with my aim to make Christmas last even longer this year
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
If you are still having problems posting, or haven't received your gift,or simply don't want to post that you have posted or receieved, please pm me - I am trying to keep my lists up to date.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I have that the following haven't yet received -

Surfing Madness
Hugal
Fool of the Ship
Pants
Meg the Red
Rowan
La Vie en Rouge
Kasra
Barerfoot Friar
Sophs
Kingsfold

Some of these have had a message from me to say thet there have been problems in getting their parcel in the post, but if I haven't pm'd you, could you please confirm whether you've received your parcel?
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
I posted before Christmas. I revived a lovely new Christmas decoration.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 

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Originally posted by Surfing Madness:
I posted before Christmas. I revived a lovely new Christmas decoration.

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Originally posted by PeteC:

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Originally posted by Surfing Madness:
I posted before Christmas. I revived a lovely new Christmas decoration.

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Mouth-to-mouth?

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You beat me to it ...
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
For both of you, and for all in this community living wih MS.

St. G, you are beyond awesome.
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
St G, hope you have a better patch soon.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I think we all know someone who deals with MS. And perhaps the Hell Hosts might feel kindly disposed to allow you to start a Chronic diseases suck thread. Ask them.

Not me, as I have been dehosted at my request for a time.
 

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Posted by Darllenwr (# 14520) on :
 

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Originally posted by PeteC:
I think we all know someone who deals with MS. And perhaps the Hell Hosts might feel kindly disposed to allow you to start a Chronic diseases suck thread. Ask them.

Not me, as I have been dehosted at my request for a time.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Pete. I think I'll try to resist the temptation. It would be too easy to rant on such a thread: St G with her MS, me with type 1 diabetes, Lord P with dyspraxia...

I'm sure you all get the picture
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 

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Originally posted by Darllenwr:

quote:

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Originally posted by PeteC:
I think we all know someone who deals with MS. And perhaps the Hell Hosts might feel kindly disposed to allow you to start a Chronic diseases suck thread. Ask them.

Not me, as I have been dehosted at my request for a time.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Pete. I think I'll try to resist the temptation. It would be too easy to rant on such a thread: St G with her MS, me with type 1 diabetes, Lord P with dyspraxia...

I'm sure you all get the picture

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Originally posted by The Weeder:

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Originally posted by Darllenwr:

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Originally posted by PeteC:
I think we all know someone who deals with MS. And perhaps the Hell Hosts might feel kindly disposed to allow you to start a Chronic diseases suck thread. Ask them.

Not me, as I have been dehosted at my request for a time.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Pete. I think I'll try to resist the temptation. It would be too easy to rant on such a thread: St G with her MS, me with type 1 diabetes, Lord P with dyspraxia...

I'm sure you all get the picture

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To give evertone a fuller picture of the situation- the family are lovely. They are excellent company and are entirely positive about everything.

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Now I am seriously embarrased.
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
It's true though!

Actually I assumed St G was enjoying Christmas/New Year rather than spending her days online! Shame this wasn't the case. An extra tot of the Ship's finest rum to her, and to you all.

I am saddened my Santee hasn't received yet, but life went rather mad, and I took the concept of 'missing the deadline' to Douglas Adams-style extremes, so it is my own fault.
 

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Posted by jacobsen (# 14998) on :
 

to all with chronic conditions. And thanks, St.G, for all you do.
 

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Posted by Kasra (# 10631) on :
 
My parcel to my santee was posted late, due to a bad attack of Real Life.

My parcel arrived... a lovely new book to read! Thank you!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Weeder and Gill - awwww| At the risk of this turning into a mutual appreciation society, I've really liked all the shipmates I've met in real life and appreciate them as friends.
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
I haven't had my parcel yet, but I had a pm from Santa a couple of weeks ago to say it would be late.
(Also our post is quite slow, so if you have sent it already Santa don't worry it'll turn up and be a lovely surprise at some point)
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
My apologies - I posted that I had got the packet, but not that I had opened it.

A very RED handmade lampshade
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Came home today to discover that Santa has reached Ireland from Australia! (It's a long journey)
A lovely pot holder with koalas on it, and a Spurtle, together with a helpful label telling me where they are from!
Now I shall have to make some porridge.
Thank you Santa!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Spurtles are obviously very "in" this year, Cheesymarzipan, as I received one too!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Aye Dormouse, but yours came from Scotand (the home of porridge), whereas cheezymarzipan's came from Oz. Not somewhere I associate with porridge!
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
Got home from our travels to a mysterious package from the USA. Contents entirely unlabelled so I am assuming that the two puzzle books within were from a Secret Santa... Thank you - it will be interesting to see how they compare with ones from this side of the Pond!
 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 

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Originally posted by kingsfold:
Aye Dormouse, but yours came from Scotand (the home of porridge), whereas cheezymarzipan's came from Oz. Not somewhere I associate with porridge!

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Your spurtle wasn't from me but my dad made porridge every morning when I was a child. He had it pretty well every day of his life for breakfast. We were allowed Weetbix for three weeks every year at out beach holiday.
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Just to let you know Hugal hasn't received his gift yet. Hopefully this means a little splash of fun will enliven the grey wastes of January!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
So, ccording to my list, the following haven't yet recieved:
Meg the Red
Rowen
Sophs
Kingsfold
Hugal
Fool of the Ship
Pants.

I know there have been problems with one or two, and I know that some packages are on their way. PLEASE let me know when your package has arrived - if you don't want to post, please pm me so I can notify your Santa.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
I've not received yet either (although I knew mine was delayed)
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
I heard someone on Radio 4 the other day saying that actually there are 40 days of Christmas, right up until Candlemas.

So there's still plenty of time left
But since I know mine is one of the delayed ones, I'm not too bothered that it hasn't got here yet.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Yea, and verily when I got home yesterday, I discovered that Santa had visited.

Thank you very much .
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
I came home tonight to a packet with a Royal Mail stamp. Tucked nside were a beautiful handmade card and an adorable crocheted plum pudding ornament, both of which I will display until Candlemas.

Many thanks, UK Santa!
 

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Posted by la vie en rouge (# 10688) on :
 
A mysterious parcel was in my letter box last night whihc turns out to be from someone who's been stalking me on the Ship and knows I love Taizé…

I'm mildly alarmed tho, because this is the second present I've received. This is obviously very nice for me, but if I have two presents, does that mean someone else is going to get no presents?
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I'll give it to the end of January - according to my records, there are 5 people who haven't received:
Hugal
Rowen
Sophs
Keren-Happuch
Adrienne

There are also a few people who I'm assuming have recieved but who haven't posted on the thread to say they have/haven't received
 

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Posted by Keren-Happuch (# 9818) on :
 
I did post a little while back to say I've received. We were away so didn't get the parcel till Epiphany, but received with thanks!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
And thenthere were 4 - or possibly 5 as one person hasn't replied to my pms
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Hugal still hasn't received anything.

(His mum is not well so he is currently visiting her in the Land Of No Wifi.)
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Yes, according to my records, Hugal, Rowen, Sophs and Adrienne are still waiting. I haven't heard from Fooloftheship and he hasn't replied to my pms, so I'm assuming he has received.
 

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Posted by FooloftheShip (# 15579) on :
 

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
Yes, according to my records, Hugal, Rowen, Sophs and Adrienne are still waiting. I haven't heard from Fooloftheship and he hasn't replied to my pms, so I'm assuming he has received.

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I'm sorry St Gwladys I don't have a private message. Have received and purchased, but weather and job have got in the way of posting. Will be going to my santee with huge apologies either tomorrow or Saturday. No thanks yet posted, as I won't be opening mine until I've sent my santee's.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Thanks, Fooloftheship - sorry you didn't get your pms.
 

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Posted by FooloftheShip (# 15579) on :
 

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
Thanks, Fooloftheship - sorry you didn't get your pms.

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I think I may have the answer. I went to try and send you a PM on the same subject, but it said I couldn't send another one to you until you'd read my previous reply. I'm just about certain that you have, so it would appear that the ship's software has hiccupped.
 

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Posted by FooloftheShip (# 15579) on :
 
Santa's most gifted procrastinator has finally bestirred himself, and offerings are on their way to my santee.

Many thanks to my secret santa - the dragons will probably find their way to work to guard my desk....as will the penguin of doom!
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Still not got anything from Santa A nicely fragile parcel was posted 2 weeks ago from Bradford and is on it's way to sunnier climes!
 

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Posted by Hugal (# 2734) on :
 
My present came today. Thanks to Santa for a Rev Elations book and some chocs. The chocs came as a pair and I did give one to Gill H.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Yay Hugal

And then there were three...
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Can I add, as a grateful recipient of one of the Booja Booja raspberry truffles, that Santa evidently has great taste in chocolate.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
The church secretary had collected my Friday mail from the PO Box... and gave it to me.
Happiness is a perfect, unbroken and lovely...
cake stand
scarf
xmas dec
chocolate.


My thanks to Santa. My gift is wonderful!!!

[ 27. January 2013, 00:28: Message edited by: Rowen ]
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
On the last day of Christmas* my santa sent to meeeee ...

... a most excellent SoF mug, with which I am very happy! Thank you santa, thank you fulfillment elves.

* I did say that having spent Advent in hospital I intended making Christmas last as long as possible this year - and curiously the postman came this morning, my gift was here when I got back from Candlemas!

(can't tell my *s from my •s)

[ 03. February 2013, 12:52: Message edited by: Adrienne ]
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
Early Valentines Day Santa sent me some lovely earings from Santa Cruz, which included a lovely note, and an extra word in my address which may be why there is a parcel lost in the mail!

Many thanks to a wonderful lady!
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Well that's it, then, eh, Hosts?

Clear the decks for lashings of Easter chocolate!


 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Are you done here, St G?
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 

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posted by PeteC:
Well that's it, then, eh, Hosts?

Clear the decks for lashings of Easter chocolate!

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And given Easter is relatively early this year, hopefully the Penguin is thinking about it already??
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
YAY - everyone's got a gift from Santa! Many thanks to all who took part.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Thank you St Gwladys for organising it all
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Yes - thank you very much St Gwladys!
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Thanks to St. Gwladys from me, too.

Thread closed.
 

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