Secret Santa 2011

ms.honeymeister

A big THANK YOU!!! to my secret santa **number1PJfan** (aka Jenny).

it arrived yesterday and my husband and parents (who are in town for the holidays) had just as much fun opening it as I did! all the goodies just kept coming! I'd post a pic, but after all this time stil have no idea how to do that on this forum... but here it is in list form.
First of all...all items were locally made/grown in eastern tennessee (where Jenny is from) which I LOVE!
*2 moon pies
*a bag of roasted coffee
* an assortment of Naked Bee products including lip balm, soap and hand gel
* paper and notecards made from a local artist and friend of my SS
* HONEY!
* an assortment of beers made by a local brewery (I loved the story you told about Thunder Road...very cool...and it explains the label)
* last by not least a handmade christmas ornament by none other than number1PJfan!

thank you sooooooooo much for everything. we are already down 1 moon pie and 2 beers, ornament is on the tree and the hand gel has been used several times already this morning!

I love this place and the people in it!
Happy Holidays everyone!

Black Diamond

I hope my person got it and enjoyed it

peacefrompaul

theserialthrilla wrote:

omg omg omg

drummer1..sarah..

im keeping this in my garden with pride ..






very pleased with the drum stick nearly bought these a few weeks ago :shock:

thanks so much...the postage was a shocker :shock: :shock:

I love Vic Firths... I really wish I didn't break them so fast!

Fifthelement

Thank you to my secret Santa Franny. I apologise for not posting sooner, but things have just been so hectic and this is the first time I've been able to get on the computer since the 23rd.

This is what I unwrapped Christmas day:

- A 2012 Discover Australia diary
- A Great Barrier Reef DVD
- Wine Glass charms in the shape of thongs (the footwear, not lingerie :roll: )
- A surf rescue sun hat
- Aussie Dollar tissues
- A Seaworld dolphin fridge magnet
- Pamphlets of things to see/do in Melbourne
- A inflatable kangaroo
- A postcard from Bundaberg
- A Xmas tree ornament of either an emu or a cassowary (not sure which cause it's wearing a santa hat
and finally,
- A Brisbane Broncos pen

Thank you so much Franny. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a fab new year. And another Thank you to Helen for again organising the SS exchange. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the hubby as well.

Fifthelement

I hope that my SS recipient received their gift. It's been almost two months since I sent it :?

JBii

Waiting ...4am hehe
I am still waiting but losing my hope
I did not even get a lump of coal.... Or a lump of hash!!!

peacefrompaul

JBii wrote:

I did not even get a lump of coal.... Or a lump of hash!!!

Ohhhhhhh yeah!

myra

Fifthelement wrote:

I hope that my SS recipient received their gift. It's been almost two months since I sent it :?

Same here, but it's only been a month. So much for the 'it should arrive within a week' :? :x

I did however receive mine yesterday.

It's awesome

I know you don't post here much, but thank you, yourLIFEmadeusSTARS !!

The pic is small because it's a little blurry (due either to my excitement or the fact that the postwoman rang the bell as I was half dressed and late to work yet I just had to unwrap it and snap a shot anyway :? ), but here's what inside :

- a set of Christmas themed towels
- two large mugs
- a set of decorated ceramic spoons (I love those !)
- a usb-powered christmas tree, that now sits proudly next to my computer in my office (maximum exposure ).
- a sticker
- a very sweet christmas card



Thanks so much !!!


Edit : my recipient got hers before Christmas ! Yeah !!

Heineken Helen

Awww thank you all for making this thread so enjoyable... it seems to get better and better every year and you're welcome

Sorry to all that I've been a bit crap this year with answering pm's and emails... I forgot that if you're not on facebook or weren't at Sian and Daves wedding you probably wouldn't know. The week I was sending out the SS emails, I found out I'm pregnant and am now 13 weeks in. It's been a very sober christmas in the Heineken household

Anyway, who is left to receive? Just remember that most years there are usually a few left to receive in the first week of January... we tend to underestimate how bad the post really is. Also, some people don't have internet access while they're away for Christmas. I'm going to send out a group email now to remind everyone to post when they've received.

conman

whooo hoooo!! congrats Helen!!

Heineken Helen

conman wrote:

whooo hoooo!! congrats Helen!!

Thank you it's some interesting times at the mo.

Black Diamond

Holy Moly!!!
Mazel Tov Helen and to all the Heinekens

Leezestarr313

Awww congrats, Helen ! And a happy new year to come

This was my first PJ Secret Santa, but I loved it!

vduboise

Congratulations Helen! And thanks again for organizing this again this year. I look forward to next year

dimitrispearljam

Thanks Helen,once again!!!!!all was perfect again..and enjoy it!!!!!!!thanks

peacefrompaul

Heineken Helen wrote:

Awww thank you all for making this thread so enjoyable... it seems to get better and better every year and you're welcome

Sorry to all that I've been a bit crap this year with answering pm's and emails... I forgot that if you're not on facebook or weren't at Sian and Daves wedding you probably wouldn't know. The week I was sending out the SS emails, I found out I'm pregnant and am now 13 weeks in. It's been a very sober christmas in the Heineken household

Anyway, who is left to receive? Just remember that most years there are usually a few left to receive in the first week of January... we tend to underestimate how bad the post really is. Also, some people don't have internet access while they're away for Christmas. I'm going to send out a group email now to remind everyone to post when they've received.

Congratulations and thanks for the email.

dimitrispearljam

Heineken Helen wrote:

Awww thank you all for making this thread so enjoyable... it seems to get better and better every year and you're welcome

Sorry to all that I've been a bit crap this year with answering pm's and emails... I forgot that if you're not on facebook or weren't at Sian and Daves wedding you probably wouldn't know. The week I was sending out the SS emails, I found out I'm pregnant and am now 13 weeks in. It's been a very sober christmas in the Heineken household

Anyway, who is left to receive? Just remember that most years there are usually a few left to receive in the first week of January... we tend to underestimate how bad the post really is. Also, some people don't have internet access while they're away for Christmas. I'm going to send out a group email now to remind everyone to post when they've received.

and congrats for the baby!!!!!!!!

StillHere

wow Helen Congratulations
can't wait to get a peek at the new little "Heiny" next season.

Exciting news

Who Princess

Congratulations, Helen!
Thanks again for organizing this. I know it's some work for you but we all enjoy it so much!

morello

CONGRATS Helen & thanks for the e-mail & so, while I haven't received mine yet I know it's on it's way & I'll e sure to post when I get it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!