Secret Santa 2013

mickeyrat

mickeyrat wrote:

ANNNNNND ITS OFF!!!!! To destinations unknown. Ok, thats not true. 2 people know. Oh yeah, that lady behind the counter knows to where its going. So that makes three. Shit, I thought this was supposed to be secret? Man, this is ripe for getting exposed.


Well, in any case, random person (1 out of how many billion?) in that random country somewhere on the planet(as far as YOU know! ) I can let you know when its arrived to a certain point.

Hope you enjoy!!!!

If tracking is to be believed its arrived in that random country somewhere on the planet(as far as YOU know!! )

That lady behind the counter wasnt as honest since I thought it might take longer that this to get to this point? Maybe she said random countries customs would be the possible or likely delay?

At any rate , its waaaaaaay closer than when I had it in my closet!

carlin462

Sorry, no camera at the moment. Carlin462 received a lovely package from Ireland. Sorry, IO didn't keep the packaging so I don't know who to thank. It was full of European chocolate, an ornament and a puzzle picture of the band!!!!!!

whispering hands

Ok.. My gift is away.. But because my life is shit right now.. It won't get there til the 26th. I am so sorry

jerseygenx

whispering hands wrote:

Ok.. My gift is away.. But because my life is shit right now.. It won't get there til the 26th. I am so sorry

It would really be fitting if you had me.... My life has been shit for a while. Spent the entire week in the hospital with my Mom. She has Stage IV Breast Cancer, and she was really sick. I have 3 little kids, and all of Christmas to tackle. I got my Secret Santa gift out on Friday morning, but it is only going to CT, so it will be there on time. Each day I wake up thinking it is going to get better, than something else bad happens. We are on the up swing now, so for that I'm thankful. I pray for your family, and wish you all the best! Healthy vibes heading your way too!

whispering hands

jerseygenx wrote:

whispering hands wrote:

Ok.. My gift is away.. But because my life is shit right now.. It won't get there til the 26th. I am so sorry

It would really be fitting if you had me.... My life has been shit for a while. Spent the entire week in the hospital with my Mom. She has Stage IV Breast Cancer, and she was really sick. I have 3 little kids, and all of Christmas to tackle. I got my Secret Santa gift out on Friday morning, but it is only going to CT, so it will be there on time. Each day I wake up thinking it is going to get better, than something else bad happens. We are on the up swing now, so for that I'm thankful. I pray for your family, and wish you all the best! Healthy vibes heading your way too!

I so get how you feel! My Dad is stage 5 with Pancreatic Cancer. He is finally starting to come out of this crazy infection.. My Grandpa has a Marrow infection from a broken collar Bone.. But so far they're pulling through. Prayers and good wishes to you and your family as well my friend!

PJPixie

Sprunkn7 wrote:

My tracking says delivered so I'm glad for once USPS was right....sort of. It got there anyway!

It's here! It's fantastic! Thank you so much I love every bit of it. I'm going to spin the "Meat Parade" vinyl today while I bake! And seriously, where did you find such a thing? It's a treasure! I'll listen to the discs of eds show today too, thank you! All the "lippees" - love them all! I plan on wearing the socks to work tomorrow (how did you know? Seriously, I love holiday socks!) and the bracelet!!! So rad- I can't wait to wear it out.... I know how it will go down...someone will ask "cool bracelet, what does it say?" I'll hold out my arm and respond "pearl jam" to which I will get a puzzled look with a response of "they're still together?" And I'll say " yep, this was given to me through a Secret Santa gift exchange that pearl jam fans do every year, from all over the world" ......to which I'll get the look from said someone that expresses "crazy-what is this chick talking about???!!!".......lol, I can't wait!

Thank you so much I really love every single bit of it

Who Princess

PJPixie wrote:

Sprunkn7 wrote:

My tracking says delivered so I'm glad for once USPS was right....sort of. It got there anyway!

It's here! It's fantastic! Thank you so much I love every bit of it. I'm going to spin the "Meat Parade" vinyl today while I bake! And seriously, where did you find such a thing? It's a treasure! I'll listen to the discs of eds show today too, thank you! All the "lippees" - love them all! I plan on wearing the socks to work tomorrow (how did you know? Seriously, I love holiday socks!) and the bracelet!!! So rad- I can't wait to wear it out.... I know how it will go down...someone will ask "cool bracelet, what does it say?" I'll hold out my arm and respond "pearl jam" to which I will get a puzzled look with a response of "they're still together?" And I'll say " yep, this was given to me through a Secret Santa gift exchange that pearl jam fans do every year, from all over the world" ......to which I'll get the look from said someone that expresses "crazy-what is this chick talking about???!!!".......lol, I can't wait!

Thank you so much I really love every single bit of it

Those socks are so CUTE!!!!

morello

Haven't heard if my secret santa person got my gift yet. I left it with my Mum to post while I was away & I'm pretty sure she posted it early December. It was only going to Australia so I would have thought it was there by now. :? I only hope I remembered to write on it who it was from with my no doubt blurry & distracted pre-tour brain!!

belinda27

morello wrote:

Haven't heard if my secret santa person got my gift yet. I left it with my Mum to post while I was away & I'm pretty sure she posted it early December. It was only going to Australia so I would have thought it was there by now. :? I only hope I remembered to write on it who it was from with my no doubt blurry & distracted pre-tour brain!!

Guess what came this afternoon???
THANKYOU!!! :wave: :thumbup:
Great job on my awesome gift! I love it! I am pretty crap at posting pics but I will try, I received a lovely Paua Shell necklace, and it is gorgeous, it really is...thanks Morello! Merry Christmas! Best Wishes to You and Your Mum!

belinda27

Sprunkn7

PJPixie wrote:

Sprunkn7 wrote:

My tracking says delivered so I'm glad for once USPS was right....sort of. It got there anyway!

It's here! It's fantastic! Thank you so much I love every bit of it. I'm going to spin the "Meat Parade" vinyl today while I bake! And seriously, where did you find such a thing? It's a treasure! I'll listen to the discs of eds show today too, thank you! All the "lippees" - love them all! I plan on wearing the socks to work tomorrow (how did you know? Seriously, I love holiday socks!) and the bracelet!!! So rad- I can't wait to wear it out.... I know how it will go down...someone will ask "cool bracelet, what does it say?" I'll hold out my arm and respond "pearl jam" to which I will get a puzzled look with a response of "they're still together?" And I'll say " yep, this was given to me through a Secret Santa gift exchange that pearl jam fans do every year, from all over the world" ......to which I'll get the look from said someone that expresses "crazy-what is this chick talking about???!!!".......lol, I can't wait!

Thank you so much I really love every single bit of it

Yay!!! I'm glad you like it!! The cuff is made out of vinyl too. You can use a hair dryer to bend it to fit!!
Meat Parade had me laughing...the best part about it.... it's a vinyl that looks like meat
I used to get the same response from my friends and family about PJ Secret Santa, now everyone is all in my face about what I sent and what I received!! They be jealous!!!
Merry Christmas PJPIXIE ♥

whispering hands

Wow!! Just wow!! I have had the most gut wrenching week.. And I had a horrible night last night at work.. I was driving home, and fighting back tears.. I walk in my door for the first time in 8 days.. And my niece, who is baking cookies for the family Christmas gathering in two days.. Says.. I stole your Marshmallows.. Well I left you one.. I was so confused!! Then I looking my table, and there's THE COOLEST ARRAY OF GIFTS!! I was astounded by the thought that went into my gift!! There's purple popcorn!! So cool! And yummy looking soda, vanilla Marshmallows, well one.. Thanks Lily for at least leaving me ONE!! An Eddie Vedder sticker ( which will go on my clipboard at work), natural hot chocolate, and a freaking IPod Shuffle!!! All of these wonderful gifts were secreted inside little tins and an old school Ball canning jar!! Along with THE most adorable Christmas Ornament!! The best part?? I live tins and those old school canning jars!! Thank you so much Veronica! ( you didn't put your username in there, so I have no idea who you are on here)! Such a great gift!! We're making the hot chocolate right now!! And I'll put my giant Marshmallow in it!! Lol thank you!! To top it all off as well, my Christmas single was waiting for me too!! My day just got better!! Thank you again!! I wish I could hug you!!

Leezestarr313

whispering hands wrote:

Wow!! Just wow!! I have had the most gut wrenching week.. And I had a horrible night last night at work.. I was driving home, and fighting back tears.. I walk in my door for the first time in 8 days.. And my niece, who is baking cookies for the family Christmas gathering in two days.. Says.. I stole your Marshmallows.. Well I left you one.. I was so confused!! Then I looking my table, and there's THE COOLEST ARRAY OF GIFTS!! I was astounded by the thought that went into my gift!! There's purple popcorn!! So cool! And yummy looking soda, vanilla Marshmallows, well one.. Thanks Lily for at least leaving me ONE!! An Eddie Vedder sticker ( which will go on my clipboard at work), natural hot chocolate, and a freaking IPod Shuffle!!! All of these wonderful gifts were secreted inside little tins and an old school Ball canning jar!! Along with THE most adorable Christmas Ornament!! The best part?? I live tins and those old school canning jars!! Thank you so much Veronica! ( you didn't put your username in there, so I have no idea who you are on here)! Such a great gift!! We're making the hot chocolate right now!! And I'll put my giant Marshmallow in it!! Lol thank you!! To top it all off as well, my Christmas single was waiting for me too!! My day just got better!! Thank you again!! I wish I could hug you!!

Awww this is awesome :thumbup:

Have a good and peaceful christmas, Tree. You deserve it.

dottles

So lovely to see people's pressies arriving and the joy they are bringing.

My SS recipient, if you don't receive today/tomorrow I am so sorry, it's been in your city since Friday!

teegan31

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I would like to say THANK YOU to Sarah L from Tasmania, I just received my gift and I love it! The fudge was awesome and my kids loved the Tasmanian devil! I hope you have a great Christmas!

teegan31

donnaruhl wrote:

I recieved my Secret Santa gift and it was just what I wanted.
I don't know how to download pics so I will tell you,
It was a Black Mug with Maple Leaves,It came with a Red Stir Spoon
I recieved some Maple Syrup,Maple Leaf Candy and some awesome pics of
the show at Wrigley.And a beautiful Picture of Canada. And a Canadian Key Chain

And to the recipient of my gift... Your's was just shipped out tonight.
I sent you a card yesterday. I hope you enjoy it.And I'm so sorry for the delay. :oops:

Your welcome Donna! Glad you loved it!

PJPixie

I'm sooooo sooooo sorry, my gift is so late. Going to be mailed today.
It's finally packed and ready to go.

I hate that I'm late, it's driving me nuts.

The last two years on this exchange have been strange ones for me.

The year before last, I never got a gift - person that had my name didn't seem to care.....(oh well...lol).

Last year I received a great gift and was able to thank the gifter here and on facebook and become friends with this awesome sweet person.....However, I never received any acknowledgment from the person I gifted. Nothing. No PM, no post in the SS thread, nothing. That person did let Dimi know that the gift was received but I never heard from that person at all :( that was disappointing.

Now I feel terrible that I'm so late getting my gift out....but it's going today, it will just extend the receivers holiday - I hope

and Sprunkn7, again - so many thank yous! I listened to the EV show yesterday while I was baking - oh so good!
ARC is beautiful and gave me chills and the duet with Liam I love it!
I'm guessing you sent that particular show because you were there?? Lucky ducky, it was amazing!
Merry Christmas everyone!

whispering hands

This thread never fails to warm my heart!! Can't wait to gear what MY person thinks of their gift!! I hope they like it.. I had to enlist help.. But I think it's going to be a great gift!!

whispering hands

PJPixie wrote:

I'm sooooo sooooo sorry, my gift is so late. Going to be mailed today.
It's finally packed and ready to go.

I hate that I'm late, it's driving me nuts.

The last two years on this exchange have been strange ones for me.

The year before last, I never got a gift - person that had my name didn't seem to care.....(oh well...lol).

Last year I received a great gift and was able to thank the gifter here and on facebook and become friends with this awesome sweet person.....However, I never received any acknowledgment from the person I gifted. Nothing. No PM, no post in the SS thread, nothing. That person did let Dimi know that the gift was received but I never heard from that person at all :( that was disappointing.

Now I feel terrible that I'm so late getting my gift out....but it's going today, it will just extend the receivers holiday - I hope

and Sprunkn7, again - so many thank yous! I listened to the EV show yesterday while I was baking - oh so good!
ARC is beautiful and gave me chills and the duet with Liam I love it!
I'm guessing you sent that particular show because you were there?? Lucky ducky, it was amazing!
Merry Christmas everyone!

I had a person like that once.. Only HH was still doing this.. But I was weirded out.. Wondering if they even got it!! This THE coolest group of people EVER!! Love you guys!!

morello

belinda27 wrote:

morello wrote:

Haven't heard if my secret santa person got my gift yet. I left it with my Mum to post while I was away & I'm pretty sure she posted it early December. It was only going to Australia so I would have thought it was there by now. :? I only hope I remembered to write on it who it was from with my no doubt blurry & distracted pre-tour brain!!

Guess what came this afternoon???
THANKYOU!!! :wave: :thumbup:
Great job on my awesome gift! I love it! I am pretty crap at posting pics but I will try, I received a lovely Paua Shell necklace, and it is gorgeous, it really is...thanks Morello! Merry Christmas! Best Wishes to You and Your Mum!

belinda27 wrote:

Yay! I'm so glad it arrived & you like it! It was all a bit of a mad dash for me before I went off on tour &&& I usually send a package of assorted things from New Zealand, NZ themed things that I collect throughout the year, well I couldn't very well do that for someone in Australia could I!?!?!? So it was all a double mad dash but reading you collect dragonfly things, I went into a store here & saw that & thought BINGO! NZ styled, the paua & dragonfly so it just seemed perfect! SOOO glad you like it! MERRY CHRISTMAS!