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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
(Can we make Heaven the main thread?)

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No, sorry, this kind of thing is very much an All Saints thread, and always has been, so I have closed the Heaven one and redirected people to this one if they want to post to it.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
many thanks, Ariel
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
Is it OK to make a gift? I am a whiz knitter.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Yes, made items are generally welcome!
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
I'll be PMing you shortly.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Already? *checks calendar * Somehow my brain had not registered it wasn't June anymore. Pm incoming!
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Me.
Thanks
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Count me in!
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Not been around much this year, but am back on board now, so add me to the list
 

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

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
yay santa!
PM sent
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Me please
 

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Posted by Jane R (# 331) on :
 
<pokes head cautiously above parapet>

I'm in: PM to follow.
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
I was pondering what to knit -- size, climate and gender all being issues. But this strikes me as just about perfect: http://www.houseofhumble.com/2013/07/reubens-whale-shark-iphone-cover/
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
Count me in. Will PM You.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Don't any gentlemen want to sign up?
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
motherboard and I are always thrilled to help. We have no preferences (but no peanuts, please)
I will send you our address.

Motherboard says "Gwladys, you are my hero!"
 

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Posted by Patdys (# 9397) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
Don't any gentlemen want to sign up?

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Yes Ma'am.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
But of course !
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Send the pm's !
 

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

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

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Yes please, I'm in! Just about to send PM
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
So far, we have:
Dormouse
Surfing madness
JB
Motherboard
Graven Image
Brenda Clough
Kelly Alves
Cheesymarzipan
Roseofsharon
Heavenly anarchist
Jane R
Ferijen
Elaine C
Mrs Shrew
Gussie
St. Everi;d
Rowan
Patdys
Smudgie
Still time for more!
 

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Posted by ArachnidinElmet (# 17346) on :
 
May I join in please? PM to follow.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Me, please.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Me, too.
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Me too! I love Seret Santa!
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
Me too please. PM to arrive shortly.
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
I'm tempted. Hmm.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Count me in.
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Baa Humbug, I say, baa humbug! - well, the time has come to throw my hat into the ring as well! PM about to be sent.
 

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Posted by South Coast Kevin (# 16130) on :
 
This is a lovely idea, so I am in! PM to follow in a mo.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
So far, we have:
Dormouse
Surfing madness
JB
Motherboard
Graven Image
Brenda Clough
Kelly Alves
Cheesymarzipan
Roseofsharon
Heavenly anarchist
Jane R
Ferijen
Elaine C
Mrs Shrew
Gussie
St. Everi;d
Rowan
Patdys
Smudgie
Still time for more!

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We now have the above plus:
ArachnidinElmet
South Coast Kevin
Emendator Liturgis
The Weeder
Mamacita
Leaf
Cottontail
North East Quine
Still time to sign up! If you want to join the fun, please post and send me a pm.
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
When do you plan to start allocating recipients?
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
From experience, shippies can be a bit tardy in signing up, so I'm giving everyone until the end of the first week in November. I will then try and match people up and send out Santee details - and hopefully, most people will get a surprise Christmas present in time for Christmas - or certainly by New Year!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
any more?
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
I'm in and so is Hugal. We'll PM you details.

Thanks so much for doing this. It's one of the highlights of my year!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
So far, we have:
Dormouse
Surfing madness
JB
Motherboard
Graven Image
Brenda Clough
Kelly Alves
Cheesymarzipan
Roseofsharon
Heavenly anarchist
Jane R
Ferijen
Elaine C
Mrs Shrew
Gussie
St. Everild
Rowan
Patdys
Smudgie
ArachnidinElmet
South Coast Kevin
Emendator Liturgia
The Weeder
Mamacita
Leaf
Cottontail
North East Quine
Sophs
Quoheloeth
Gill H
Hugal

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Any more? Or anyone I've missed?
 

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Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on :
 
Am I too late to join?
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
No - still plenty of time!
 

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Posted by Cathscats (# 17827) on :
 
Have just sent a PM. I'm in!
 

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

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
For the first time for several years I'll be on land for Christmas - so me please

<off to send a PM - thank you for organising this, St. Gwladys, you rock.>
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
also noted!
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
<excited squeaking>

 

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Posted by Piglet (# 11803) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by luvanddaisies:
<excited squeaking>

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Do you need some oil? Or WD40?
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
12 days left to sign up.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
11...
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
10....
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Late to the party, I would like to sign up please!
 

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Posted by cattyish (# 7829) on :
 
Oops, just realised I hadn't signed up yet as I got called away when checking this thread at w**k.

I'm in and will send anywhere

Cattyish, that's three things signed up for, what else is there?
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
What're the other two?
(I've missed something somewhere).
 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
Still time to sign up? If so, count me in too!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Thanks for all the work you are putting in to this, St. G.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I've had cattyish's pm, but there's still some missing, including Adrienne and Churchgeek. Could you please pm me with your names and addresses, etc? Meanwhile, there's only a couple of days left to sign up.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
PM sent!
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Our finances are limited--are there any fellow US-ians to send stuff to, if we can do this?
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
I'm in. Thanks for all the work St Gwladys.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

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Originally posted by ChastMastr:
Our finances are limited--are there any fellow US-ians to send stuff to, if we can do this?

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Yes, of course! I ask Santas if they wish to send within their own continent or are happy to send further afield. I try and ensure that anyone who is asked to send to a Santee on a different continent gets a Santa from a different continent.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
3 days left to sign up.. - I'll close the list on Sunday, so if you wish to get involved, please send me a pm.
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Info sent!
 

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Posted by CuppaT (# 10523) on :
 
Just in the St. Nick of time!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
2 days...
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
So far, we have:
Dormouse
Surfing madness
JB
Motherboard
Graven Image
Brenda Clough
Kelly Alves
Marzipan
Roseofsharon
Heavenly anarchist
Jane R
Ferijen
Elaine C
Mrs Shrew
Sarasa
St. Everild
Rowan
Patdys
Smudgie
ArachnidinElmet
South Coast Kevin
Emendator Liturgis
The Weeder
Mamacita
Leaf
Cottontail
North East Quine
Sophs
Quoheleth
Gill H
Hugal
Chocoholic
Cathscars
Luvanddaisies
Cattyish
Adrienne
Churchgeek
Huia
ChastMastr
CuppaT
Still time to sign up! If you want to join the fun, please post and send me a pm.

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One more day left to sign up - I will be starting to match up Santas and Santees and will begin to send Santee details next week.
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
40 shipmates to herd, Gwladys, no mean task! - thanks again for organising this. Very excited to find out who I get to send something to
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
I and Quakercub are basically doing this as one unit, by the way
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
The secret Santa list is now closed. I will try and get details of your Santees out this week.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I thought I had one list sorted and have sent a few details out but have now realised I've made a mistake and have to rearrange some of the transatlantic swops. The details I've sent are OK, it might take another day to finish sorting them out. Please be patient!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I always enjoy Secret Santa- thanks for putting in all the hard work, St. G.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
First installment of (hopefully) correct Santees sent out. Please post or pm me when you have sent your gift and when you have recieved a gift, so that I can keep track. You don't have to open your gift or say what it is, but we all like to know!
 

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Posted by marzipan (# 9442) on :
 
yay! time to shop
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
I've not received anything yet about Secret Santee St G, wouldn't nudge apart from the fact its been a day since you said you'd done it so I wonder if I'm looking in the right place?

Yours in massive at the logistical arrangements
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I've sent the transatlantic/intercontinental ones first - I've now matched up the ones for the same continent and wil be sending them out before the end of the week.
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
Got my santee - thank you St G.

 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
All Santee details now sent out
If you haven't recieved a pm, please contact me.
Right! Get shopping and sending!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I have been incredibly organised for once, and the parcel has been sent. Surface mail, so I hope it arrives in time.

Thanks again, St Gwladys.
 

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Posted by Sarasa (# 12271) on :
 
Think present is sorted. A few things to do and then it will be on its way, probably next weekend assuming I can nab a passing penguin or elf.
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
You people are so organised. I feel like a failure
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
I am shipping on Monday. Tell me what the proper procedure is -- should I enclose a card? The parcel has to have a return address, for the postal people -- should I put my name on? I could always use my cat's.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
It's nice to include a card, and it might be more of a surprise if you put your cat's name! Can you let me know when you have posted - either by posting on the thread or by pm. Please also post when you have recieved your gift from your Santa. I keep a record of who's posted, and who's recieved.
 

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Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on :
 
Should we be doing this soon or can we wait till nearer the time?

Choccie (a last minute shopper)
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
Depends where you're sending to, I think. If overseas, it can take three or four weeks for your package to arrive. If your recipient is nearer, and your national postal service reasonably reliable, you have more time at your disposal.

For example, Canada Post wants overseas packages to Europe (they don't have a separate category for UK!) sent by December 1.

[ 16. November 2014, 03:01: Message edited by: Leaf ]
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
Mine went into the post today.
 

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Posted by Patdys (# 9397) on :
 
There was no time for play.
This was no time for fun.
This was no time for games.
There was postin' to be done.
All that deep,
Deep, deep mail,
All that mail had to go.
As my package went
Down to the Post office and away,
I said, "somebody has to
send these gifts away.
Somebody, SOMEBODY
Has to, you see."
Then I picked out two presents.
fun and silly.

(My gifts are on order and soon to be sent, the credit card states some money well spent).
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Bought, wrapped, packed and ready to go...I just need to haul my arse to the PO. Probably on Friday. Wot fun! I'm taking part in THREE Christmas swaps/Secret Santas this year and I love geting prezzies!
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
(anxiously surveying mail box)
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Brenda, I start this early so that most people get their gifts by Christmas - or at least by Epiphany!
 

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Posted by Sarasa (# 12271) on :
 
A present should be winging it's way westward as I type. Well I took it to the Post Office today which is a start.
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
I have taken the present I am sending to the Post shop twice and left out important bits - like the address - sigh

Trying again on Monday.

Huia - a bear of very little brain
 

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Posted by Patdys (# 9397) on :
 
Present/Gift - Check.
Signed my life away to Post Office - Check.
Australian Postal hamster swimming it across the ocean - Check.
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Ours is on its way from the faraway place it comes from--to make sure it got there on time, we asked for it to be wrapped with a note and sent directly. And despite its distance, we did keep within the price limit--we lucked out! I shan't say more about it.
 

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Posted by CuppaT (# 10523) on :
 
I may have been the last to sign up, but I think I am the first to be surprised! I was utterly amazed to see a box addressed to me in the mailbox this afternoon. Thank you, Secret Santa! I will wait until Christmas to open the little gift, but the tea pot spoon is very sweet.
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
The gift is on its way, much to the cats disappointment who was sure after all her "help" in wrapping it that it must be for her.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
French elves have just taken charge of the parcel. It's up to them now. I hope the recipient likes the contents (I forgot to put the chocklit in. oops)
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Parcel posted yesterday.

Parcel received also yesterday.

(Apologies for not posting earlier, been in bed with a bug)
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
While I was out, the elves sneakily pushed a slim little parcel through my letterbox. First present of the season - and the the tree isn't even up yet to put it under!
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
I have sorted my offering and got some lovely wrapping paper. I hope to have it posted tomorrow.
 

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Posted by marzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Parcel is ready to be dispatched tomorrow :-)
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Got a great idea, but it required an online order-- will deliver package as soon as goods arrive.
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
Sent!
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
All parcelled up to post tomorrow
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
My offering is on the sleigh...
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Consigned to the reindeer!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
Received! Thank you for the most beautiful card and a present that will be waiting until the Festival Day to be opened. I feel blessed.
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Apologies my Christmas shopping window was destroyed by being sick and dizzy! Crazy busy time at work coming up, so apologies in advance if it's more a post Christmas Sceret Santa.
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
Finally posted.

I wish it was more interesting.
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
Oh! My Secret Santa present arrived today! with great difficulty I am going to save it and open it on the day.
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Posted!
Or at least I gave it to Mr RoS to take to the PO. He says it's gone.
 

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Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on :
 
I got a special delivery today
I shall have to be good and wait till the day to open it. Thank you Secret Santa!
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
We have received ours, plus a nice card and ornament and bit o' choc!! (nom!) Thank you, O mysterious one! The gifts shall wait till Christmas comes.
 

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Posted by Sarasa (# 12271) on :
 
Jumps up and down squeaking. I've got three (three!) presents and a lovely homemade card from France. The presents will wait until Christmas Day, the card is sitting on my mantlepiece now. Thank you, that's made me very happy.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Given that my life has been rather chaotic for the last few months, I reluctantly decided to forego Secret Santa this year. So imagine my surprise when a rather battered-looking packet with a Royal Mail sticker appeared in my mailbox. Inside was a sparkly hand-decorated box containing two lovely homemade decorations which are now on the tree, safely out of kitty range.

I'm thinking this may be my long-lost parcel from last year's exchange. No idea how it got to me, but I couldn't be more delighted. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to the generous giver.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
JB and I have sent our Secret Santas to places far away.
Hoping the Royal Mail will get them there by Christmas day!


 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
A package arrived from County Cork yesterday. I'm not the patient sort, so I opened it. Chocolates and a lovely ornament, all from the Cork area. I haven't tried any of the chocolate yet, though, I'm saving it... Thank you, Santa!

So I finally got myself to the post office today and sent out my package. Hope my Santee likes it!
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Hugal and I both managed to flag down a passing reindeer, and our gifts are now entrusted to Santa's elves.
 

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Posted by ArachnidinElmet (# 17346) on :
 
A mysterious jiffy turned up at the door today containing a pressie which I will save for Christmas and a lovely card with a sketch of an seasonal Arachnid! Thank you Secret Santa.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 


I got the most adorable little carved bunny icon in the mail today-- from two of my very favorite Shipmates!

Thanks Chastmastr and Cubby!
 

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Posted by Patdys (# 9397) on :
 
I have a parcel. It is currently staring at me. balefully.
I suspect it knows its day are numbered...


 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
My parcel has been consigned to the elves!
 

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Posted by ArachnidinElmet (# 17346) on :
 
Shopping finally completed. All being well I shall be engaging a postal elf tomorrow.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I've been away for a couple of days and got home tonight to find that Santa had arrived in my absence!
 

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Posted by Jane R (# 331) on :
 
Present has now been added to Santa's sleigh - with extra sellotape courtesy of the Post Office elves.
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
My parcel is being dispatched today...
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
I'm slightly concerned as I posted mine on the 6th but my swappee has not popped in here yet to say she has received it.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Bought something very suitable. Lost it.
Bought several lots of edibles to go with it. Ate them.

Have now gone and found something else suitable (and vaguely related...) and yet more edibles, and am now going to wrap them quickly. Before I eat/lose said items again. And then flag down a passing reindeer.

(And what's the betting that I find the first item in January?)
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Double-posted to say that I have, in fact, found the missing item rather sooner than January....
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Finally sent it on its way.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Forgot to post that I have posted.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Parcel arrived today. Sender's name is "Secret Santa"!

I-must-resist.....

Thank you in anticipation, Secret Santa!
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
Mine has arrived!

Couldn't resist opening. Two beautiful wooden tree decorations- Fairtrade too!

Thank you Scottish Santa!

*wanders off singing 'Santa's a Scotsman'...*
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Have ordered a highly trained long-distance reindeer to pick up a VSD (Very Special Delivery): is expected on the roof of the recipient on or before Christmas Eve.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Eeeeeeee!
I had a wonderful surprise when I got home from work to a parcel, postmarked from Aberdeen or thereabouts!
Inside were two beautifully wrapped parcels, which I am somehow managing to resist and a beautiful card which has taken pride of place on our shelves.

Thank you Santa!
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
I'll be posting today... it should still make it on time - apologies if not.

 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Reindeer flagged down yesterday - hopefully he will do his stuff before Christmas and deliver on time. Well, that was what was promised...
 

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Posted by The Weeder (# 11321) on :
 
Santa has arrived and dropped off a parcel. I am not one for deferred gratification, so have already opened it.

There is a elephant embossed tea caddy, very eastern, in lovely deep colours. It contained a key ring/mini torch in bright colours, with my name on it, and a lovely book mark, in the form of a cartoon lion head, and a big clip.

All very much appreciated, and very much to my taste.

Thank you, Santa!
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Mine has arrived it arrived in a Royal Mail 'apologies for damage' bag but appears to be intact, a neat little square parcel and a card. I will wait to open them.
Thank you swappee.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Almost forgot to report that I posted my parcel yesterday!
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Santa arrived today. Will not be opening till Christmas day. Thanks you very much.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Santa has delivered me a parcel! It is waiting for The Day - very early in the day, I always open my Santa parcel when I get back from Midnight Mass

My parcel will go our first thing Monday - slightly later than planned I'm afraid having lost almost a week to the lurgy, the elves have quite a short journey to make though, so I'm hopeful it will arrive in time.
 

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Posted by South Coast Kevin (# 16130) on :
 
Many thanks to my Secret Santa - a lovely gift (in funky reindeer wrapping paper) arrived yesterday. I'll save the chocolate for Christmas Day but will be enjoying the book over the next few days. Thank you so much!

To my gift recipient - I'm almost certain that I signed my name, rather than Secret Santa. Ooops I posted the parcel earlier this week, which should be in good time for Christmas. Hope it arrives soon...
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
The postman caught us just as we were going out this morning and delivered a beautiful calendar from Scotland. Many thanks (not so) secret Santa!
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
An Amazon parcel arrived today addressed to Rose Sharon - must be from my Secret Santa
I opened the outer box, but the contents (another box) do not appear to be gift wrapped, so I sealed it up again before I could read what it is, and put it under the tree. I will post my proper thanks after Christmas, but wanted to let Secret Santa know it has arrived safely.


I'm a bit concerned that the gift I posted in plenty of time does not seem to have reached it's destination yet.
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
Ooooo - a thing has arrived through the post...

I have opened the card (thank you [not so] Secret Santa), and I'll open the present tomorrow (I'm off up to my Mother's house for Christmas tomorrow afternoon, so I'm having my home Christmas early ), and proper thanks will be posted then.

Thank you - exciting
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
My box is nearly packed-- I need to prepare one more item, then it goes in the mail.
 

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Posted by luvanddaisies (# 5761) on :
 
Thank you Secret Santa - opened my present today before I left home for Christmas, and it's a 5-minute origami set, which sounds like fun and was a surprise. When I get back I'm going to play with it and make some foldy things

Thanks - what a good idea. I shall be enjoying playing and experimenting.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Hope my reindeer has done what he should have done....watching thread carefully!
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
We are leaving tomorrow for the hinterlands, so opened presents today. And how lovely! I have a star-shaped box of sweets, and a large ball of sock yarns in raspberry hues! I will have to knit this into something lovely, and I will wear them when it is cold and wool socks are important!
 

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Posted by Cathscats (# 17827) on :
 
Parcel arrived and not knowing what sort of parcel it was, indeed thinking it was something I was expecting from EBay, I opened it....
Minni golf! The cats will love it, but not till they have sated themselves on wrapping paper on Christmas Day. Thanks
 

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Posted by Hugal (# 2734) on :
 
My parcel came today. I opened it as we are going away today. Thank you Santa for my TARDIS money box and jelly babies. You know me too well
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
My gift arrived, My gift arrived. : ). I put many small packages under the tree. How did you know I love opening gifts? Of course Santa told you that it is the family joke that I like opening packages as much as the gift inside. I started to read the really beautiful card until I noted it told about the gifts so I stopped and put that under the tree as well. Thank you Secret Santa and a very Merry Christmas to you.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
My gift doesn't seem to have arrived at its destination yet. I posted another gift to a similar destination on the same day, and it arrived last Thursday. Still hoping ...
 

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Posted by cattyish (# 7829) on :
 
I sent my parcel off, I hope in time, last week or maybe the week before. It's all a blur!

I also received a lovely parcel which was left with my neighbour this week. Thank you Santa! I'm saving the opening for Christmas day, perhaps after I work my shift.

Cattyish, catching up.
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
I've had a message that someone is concerned that my Secret Santa pressie has not arrived yet - I've asked the resident elf to keep a look out as it is possible it has been tidied away without my knowing (major house de/reclutter with new carpets + stacks of parcels arriving through online delivery + a big bag of wrapping up to do tonight = not quite sure where we are at the moment). I will report back.
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
Sadly my parcel has not found its way to the intended recipient (not you, Ferijen). It was posted in good time, but I hope it's just been delayed. not lost.
 

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Posted by Sarasa (# 12271) on :
 
I opened my parcel today as we are off shortly for a few days and the car is already overflowing with stuff.
Thank you French Santa for my boutious gifts, notebooks (so useful as my creative writing one is nearly full) , a candle a new book to read and a lovely pendant that I am wearing at the moment.
I am very happy
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
Oh it arrived! And nothing to do with the over efficiency of the house pixie, just slow post - got home from work today. And I opened it - just to check you know to find a lovely bulb in a pot and a box of lindt bauble chocolate thingies (don't know what they're called, but they are my very favourite things ).

Thank you Secret Santa!
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
We're doing well! Looks like all the Gb-GB swaps have arrived or it is known that they will be late, most of the USA-USA swaps have arrived, but not all the transatlantic ones have arrived. Please be patient, and please post when your parcel arrives!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
I have done well! A lovely little gift booklet, and TWO CDRoms to entice me to New Mexico: one on Santa Fe, and one on Churches and Missions. I shall peruse them at my leisure, and then plan next year's holiday.

Thank you so much, Secret Santa - that is a very thoughtful and pleasing gift. Blessings on you and yours this Christmas. xx
 

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Posted by Heavenly Anarchist (# 13313) on :
 
Thank you Santa for my gorgeous trinket box. It is really pretty, with little brightly coloured lacquered buttons. Now to work on the puzzle...
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
I am smiling because I have chocolate, the chocolate is also smiling. Thank you secret Santa.
 

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Posted by Chocoholic (# 4655) on :
 
Thank you for my chocolate and calendar Secret Santa
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
Nothing here yet, and I travel starting today. Ah well. Merry Christmas to all!
 

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Posted by ArachnidinElmet (# 17346) on :
 
My neatly wrapped present contained a craft-y DIY rose brooch. How unusual and beautiful (or it will be if I can keep my stitches straight). Very many thanks, Secret Santa.
 

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Posted by Graven Image (# 8755) on :
 
Thank you Santa for the lovely hand made gifts. The 2 lovely cards, the nice smelling soap and the cozy hot pad just the right size for my tea pot and the paper star that now hangs now on our tree.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Pretty pretty bracelet, all purple beads and silvery sparkles...perfect.And some shot glass moulds...going to try these out tomorrow.

Thank you, Secret Santa. They are perfect.
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
We have not opened it yet. Christmas has got a late start for us--we may actually open presents tomorrow, LOL! But love to all here and to our still-secret Santa! Merry Christmas!!


 

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Posted by churchgeek (# 5557) on :
 
I wish I could figure out who my Secret Santa was. Maybe they want to remain anonymous, though.

I'm curious what others think - do you like to figure out who your Santa was? Do you like for your Santee to figure out it was you?
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 

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Originally posted by churchgeek:

do you like to figure out who your Santa was? Do you like for your Santee to figure out it was you?

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No, I like the secret to remain secret.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
If I find out - this year my SS signed the card with his/her ship name - then I don't mind, but I don't go out of my way to find out.

Thank you dear SS for beautiful handmade cards, in a lovely wallet, plus jolly star earrings. The card was equally gorgeous. You are one talented person! Thank you!!

And because my Santee seems happy with his/her gifts too.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 
Many thank-yous to my Santa for the lovely-smelling gingerbread-shaped soap from Yorkshire (I've never had glittery soap before!), and the pictures and bookmark from York Minster. Also the little robin that I didn't notice at first, that is now sitting on the cinnamon-stick logs of my advent ring.

I'm having a bit of a difficult Christmas this year, first one without my Mum, and other stuff, Santa has cheered me up no end. Thank you Santa!
 

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Posted by cattyish (# 7829) on :
 
Thank you Santa for my beautiful and lovely-smelling things which are so right for me! I'm not trying to guess your Ship guise as I like the anonymity. Mr Cattyish is particularly interested in the chocolate sauce which I think will feature in tomorrow's dinner. I love goats too, so the City Girls goats' milk soap is perfect!

Cattyish, off to make use of my recycled tire Detriot bookmark.

PS I hope the international elves haven't confiscated what I sent across the waves.

[ 26. December 2014, 09:47: Message edited by: cattyish ]
 

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Posted by ElaineC (# 12244) on :
 
Thank you to my Secret Santa for the lovely DVD's and booklet.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Thank you, Santa for the clever collapsible water bottle. It will be very handy for travelling by train.
 

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Posted by CuppaT (# 10523) on :
 
I love the cardamom tea, one of my favorite spices! And thank you for the Angel ornament. It went straight on our tree. Wonderful Christmas gifts!
 

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Posted by Roseofsharon (# 9657) on :
 
To my Secret Santa:
Thank you so much for the very yummy chocolate and cocoa-powder covered macadamias. I'll try not to eat them all at one sitting
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
To our Secret Santa--thank you so much for the Ship of Fools book, the indoor plant kit, the chocolate and the wreath! Millions of hugs to our mysterious stranger! It has been a tight year this year for us, so this really helped make our Christmas festive and bright.

,

David and David
 

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Posted by Patdys (# 9397) on :
 
I have received a fab book on New Zealand and a wonderful embroidered wall (computer monitor) hanging. Thank you Secret Santa, I love home made gifts.
 

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Posted by Rowen (# 1194) on :
 
Christmas decorations, very cute.
Chocolate, will be yummy.


Thanks, Santa!
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Wow, I have been really spoiled! Thank you Secret Santa for my wonderful gift. I hope I am right in thinking you made the wreath yourself. It is really pretty and perfect timing as our decorations are all in storage (and I have been unable to get at them). The cute crocheted penguin is finding a home alongside the one I had as part of my Paschal Penguin gift and is settling in nicely amongst the one-or-two other penguins in the house. And as for the chocolate covered marshmallows, well, they seem to have completely disappeared!!!! Thank you so much.

I have to apologise to my Santee. Although I have your gift sitting here, it has been impossible to wrap it and get it posted as I managed to break my shoulder (right arm, of course - never do things by half!) and doing anything at all in time for Christmas has been a nightmare. I am even typing this a few letters at a time. The Smudgelet has been brilliant in helping but we have obviously had to prioritise. It will be on its way soon, I promise.
 

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Posted by JB (# 1776) on :
 
My gift arrived just before we left to spend Christmas with the Denver grandchildren (and their parents); I opened it as soon as I got back:

• A cunning little lunch box
• A 3-D puzzle I do not intend to disassemble
• And the lunchbox was full of Chocolate!

Thank you Secret Santa!

As I write this I have no idea where the chocolate went to. I'll blame Motherboard.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
According to my list, there are still 9 people who haven't recieved:
Marzipan
Emendator Liturgia
Huia
Leaf
Motherboarde
Quoheleth
Sops
Jane R
Mamacita
I have been notified that two of these will be late.
 

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Posted by marzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Our post is a bit sporadic especially with the bank holidays, but no sign of Santa yet
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
Just returned from travel, and a package from Foreign Parts arrived while I was gone! I'll open it tomorrow. Merci beaucoup, thank you very much, Secret Santa!
 

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Posted by Leaf (# 14169) on :
 
... and, package opened to reveal: a lovely silk scarf; a CD of Scottish Christmas music; a photo card of St Giles Cathedral; a combo book of calendar and bookmarks. Thank you so much to my generous and tasteful Secret* Santa!! And a very happy New Year to you.

*possibly not entirely Secret
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
I'd just like to say a very big "thank you" to St Gwladys for organising this.
Isn't it nice to get a sunrise package from someone you don't know? And to plot and plan what to buy for someone you don't know? (I think I got it about right this year...judging from the recipients comment, at any rate!)

So, thank you, St G!
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Hi all - been away for a few days - and away again on Wednesday: been keeping an eye out for any signs of lost elves or reindeers, but to date none. Maybe their GPS systems are faulty?
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
Thanks to my SS whom I know is Australian - the broach picturing a koala and a kangaroo with a joey gave it away. I love the way the different coloured woods are used to make the design.

Huia
 

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Posted by marzipan (# 9442) on :
 
SANTA CAME!
Thank you very much Australian Santa for my cookie cutters (a shark, a one legged person and a surfboard with a bite out of it), book and your letter.
According to the stamp/postage label, it may have gone via Iran rather than ireland... Anyway, it's now here safe and sound
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Which just goes to prove that good things come to those who wait!
According to my records, there are 6 people still waiting:
Emendator Liturgia
Motherboard
Quoheleth
Sophs
Jane R
Mamacita

When your parcel from Santa has arrived, please post!
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
<hovers at the front gate, looking anxiously to left and right>


 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
So shall we ever find out who our Secret Santa was? If it is meant to stay secret, then that is OK too. I do keep coming back and checking to see if someone has posted "It was me!"
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Chastmastr, you can guess if you want! IRL, many of us have an idea of who our Santa is, but it's still a nice surprise and it's nice to think that someone we may not actually know has chosen something specifically for us.
 

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Posted by Gill H (# 68) on :
 
No idea who mine was. Unlike the previous year, when he actually turned up on Christmas Day, in the middle of Doctor Who!
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
Uh, was that a good thing?
 

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Posted by ChastMastr (# 716) on :
 
Well, then I shall accept your secrecy, O Mysterious One, with many hugs from us both.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:

According to my records, there are 6 people still waiting:
Emendator Liturgia
Motherboard
Quoheleth
Sophs
Jane R
Mamacita

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I know some of the parcels have definitely been posted - have they arrived yet?
 

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Posted by Brenda Clough (# 18061) on :
 
I know I sent mine in November. The unreliability of the postal systems is profoundly depressing.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
My Secret Santa is still a no show..
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 
Nothing here yet.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
(Nibbles nails and worries about package sent.)
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
OMG OMG OMG My Secret Santa ROCKS! I can't begin to list all the funny and personalized items, but ... it's almost like Santa was reading my posts, or, maybe knew a little bit about me. "[S]He sees you when you're sleeping, [s]he knows when you're awake...."

Thank you, Secret Santa. And thank you again, St G, for taking this on!
 

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Posted by sophs (# 2296) on :
 
My Santa sent me a wonderful gift and lovely card, thank you so so much.

Ive been utterly crap this year and failed to send my santee a a gift. I've spoken to st g, and if I can get out to post I will but a combination of baby and illness has not been helpful.

I'm so sorry.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
The most inmportant thing is to get well, Sophs.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Is anyone willing to act as a stand in Santa for a British Santee whose gift is still on Santa's sleigh somewhere over the Atlantic?
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
Happy to act as a stand in Santa, although unlikely to get anything in the post until the end of next week. Also, my sabre sent me a bulb which is flowering already - thank you!
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
sabre. I mean Santa. Don't type on an iPhone when you're tired and its nighttime...
 

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Posted by marzipan (# 9442) on :
 
I also can be a stand in santa if you need more than one
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Ah, now....

I have received a rather random parcel which I wasn't expecting. It was sent to me in Glasgow, addressed to a Dr White and came from E. London, from a female with a double-barrelled surname.

Is this, by any chance, a secret Santa that has kind of gone astray and soemone has just seen "Secret Santa" in their PM box from a prevoius year or something?

It's the only way I can think of that a random parcel addressed to a name that doesn't live here and hasn't in recent memory but clearly my address might turn up (other than plain wrong address). Otherwise it's going back to sender - well original addressee on the jiffy bag - with not known at this address.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
I will happily stand in as an additional santa if required
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Many thanks to those who have offered to be stand in Santas. I will pm you if necessary.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Stand in Santas have been arranged for those whose gifts from Santa have been eaten by the reindeer.
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 

quote:

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All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the privilege" *

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So says my gift from Santa, received today. Plus a very nice little pendant olive wood cross.

Thank you, Santa (& St G)!

Q.

*The donor suggests that this could be a hostly imprecation
 

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Posted by Emendator Liturgia (# 17245) on :
 
Thankings galore to my stand-in Secret Santa for the hot presents received yesterday: a nice local art (I'm guessing) cross for Easter, two packets of peanut brittle with chilli, and a block of dark chocolate and truffles, again with chilli.

I made the mistake of leaving out the sweets and seems like the household found them before I had a chance to even open a packet - well, at least I've had some of each (a remarkable feat in this household at times).

Again, appreciative thanks to my American stand-in Secret Santa.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Yay! Which just leaves Motherboard and Jane R, both of whom had stand in Santas who have sent gifts. Don't you just love the postal service??
 

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Posted by Jane R (# 331) on :
 
...though on a more positive note, it does mean Christmas lasts longer this year. I still haven't had anything, but I'm looking forward to seeing what my stand-in Santa has sent me!
 

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Posted by Jane R (# 331) on :
 
Reporting in to announce the arrival of my much-delayed parcel, and to say thank you to my stand-in Santa. How did you guess that I have a weakness for brightly coloured socks and chocolate?
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Reporting that a small package from a little sweetie. It arrived with a lovely note, sun catcher and page holder.
As a reader, I love book markers. The beautiful Tiffany sun catcher is very colorful and going in my window today.

Thanks so much for thinking of me....

Motherboard
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I think that means that everyone has had a gift. Many thanks to the stand in Santas who've helped this to happen.
So, Secret Santa is closed until September, but watch out for the Paschal Penguin meanwhile!
 

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Posted by Uncle Pete (# 10422) on :
 
Paging Smudgie! Paging Smudgie!
 

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