Cellar Secret Santa 2015
OK. Get your groove on. Who's in? Usual rules apply (er .... What are they? Hmmmm ... )
Don't spend more than you can afford
PM me with likes/dislikes/other stuff your Santa should know along with your address asap
Themes: cock, whale penis (or anything else mentioned by a Dwellar in 2015: special points awarded for reference to the post where the mention is made!)
Let me know if you're willing to send to a foreign country
Sorry but newbies with less than a year's presence in the Cellar may not participate until next year.
Post early for Christmas!
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I'm in. Will PM you for form's sake but you have my details.
Just making it public to scare people into knowing they may have to give/ receive from me me me...
Ftr I bought your's, Dani's & Carr's already (they're all a bit silly) so I'll be taking the overseas option.
Shit... Its far too early for this!
Whatever ... I'm in.
I'm in.
I'm good for international [strike]victims[/strike] giftees.
I'll play. Ok for international.
Why 2016? This Christmas is in 2015.
Count me in too. Int'l is ok.
I'll play. Ok for international.
Why 2016? This Christmas is in 2015.
Ooopsie! Have now corrected the thread title!
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I'll play. Ok for international.
Why 2016? This Christmas is in 2015.
Maybe she's on the automotive model year calendar.
Limey was always ahead of her time. ;)
I'll join. For the time being, I won't be able to send overseas. I'll send you a pm with details tomorrow. 😊
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I don't know what this is, but I think I could pull off a Santa suit with nothing but the clothes and some beard bleach, so... I want in. What do I do?
OK I just looked up what secret santa actually is and I don't think I'm playing.
OK, it. I meant to provide a linky but failed to do so in time.
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:santa: OK! Thanks for bumping the thread Buster, anyone else up for this? :santa:
I thought we already did this.
I thought we already did this.
:santa:
We did. But I misnamed it 2016, and renamed it 2015. Sorry for confusions caused. I will update who all's in at the end of 'ctober. :santa:
:santa: Paging Classic and BigV - especially BigV who has moved! Please PM me your current address and any likes/dislikes etc that you need Santa to know. :santa:
:santa: Last bump :santa:
I'll be pairing up Santas and victims tomorrow.
limey darling ... you never responded to my PM.
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By now y'alls'll have gotten your victims, except one sender because I'm still waiting for one address. Check your message boxes folks!
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thanks for organizing limes
Is it too late for a cellarite emeritus to join the fun?
Please say no, limey.
pm replied.
I'm still awaiting my victim.
I was hoping there was going to be a Cellar Secret Great Pumpkin; but, it didn't happen.
Whoa, that says BeestIE. Hey, man, long time no see!
Is it too late for a cellarite emeritus to join the fun?
It's never too late!
PM me your address and any likes or dislikes you want Santa to take into account.
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:santa:
OK I think we're all set now.
Please post here when you've mailed your package.
Please post here when you've received your package.
Please post here with pictures of the spoils!
Please contact :santa: if you have any problems or questions by PM to me.
Please have fun!
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Yay ... Now stop screwing around, GET GOING! Do this NOW - get cracking people ..
and by people, I mean me.
I've been looking at options for sending. Think I will get mine off ASAP to get a lower price. Well, a week on Monday, really (money issues as usual!)
I have to warn my SS recipient that as much of the packaging material as possible will be recycled to lower the cost and the price! Probably magazine pages/ flyers/ free newspapers. But I'm confident it will arrive undamaged. In my experience, things are more bashed about by Customs than the postal services.
And I'd like to second that bit about posting pictures and sharing the cheer.
Not just a one-line statement with no details this time!
Disclosure statement: I totally forgot to post pics of my gift last year too so I am just as guilty as the next one.
Extra points for unwrapping videos!
Extra points for unwrapping videos!
That would be teh Awesome.
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Time to stalk on FB for gift ideas. :lol:
While you're on facebook, don't fall for
Secret Sister, it's fraud.
:santa: has asked me to ask a couple of you for some more information. Check your inboxes please.
:santa:
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Making me happy today is having an idea for my giftee confirmed, from the dwellar in question in another thread!
I'm excited, I hope it's a hit.
YOU PUT A HIT OUT ON A DWELLAR FOR CHRISTMAS?!!!
..... and there goes the element of surprise.
It's in the car right now!
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I'm enjoying this! Anyone else got anything to report ... ?
:santa:
Items for my recipient purchased, but waiting for them to arrive.
Will commence wrapping on the day I get them, but probably won't be able to afford to post until a week on Saturday.
That still leaves plenty of time by my reckoning.
I have been bad ... very very bad. I've done nothing.
What Classic said. But I know what I'm sending and there is no rush.
My Santee's gift arrived today. Plenty of time to wrap it and send it out. I think they will love it...
Holy shit! I started a new job a few weeks ago and I still haven't done a damn thing...
I'm gonna have to pull a rabbit outta somewhere to pull this one off.
Pop quiz all you SS giftees. You immediate attention is required!
It's a brief quiz, so pay attention.
1 -- Are you a car guy/gal/nut/hotrodder/lowrider/gearhead/enthusiast?
Thanks in advance.
by the way, I'm asking all of you since one of you is my target, ahem, giftee. Just answer the dang question, willya?
I'll start. :)
1 -- Yes, definitely.
Me next:
1. -- Nope. Nuh uh. No way. Not in the teeniest weeniest little bit!
Well I know you're not my Secret Santa, as I frequently tell everyone I haven't driven in years!
Darn. I'd have liked a BigV gift.
ETA - have everything for my giftee.
And know the postage, and it's reasonable.
They'll get a couple of little presents, rather than one big one.
Sorry - I just got used to buying little gifts for my 100 little prizes for Mum & Dad.
They're wrapped in magazine pages, not wrapping paper. So I've economised there.
I'm honestly not giving anything away - I asked for an overseas recipient, so my identity will be obvious from the second the package arrives, thanks to Customs requirements.
Not a car gal, not even a little bit.
Not really, but I like my new car. :)
Cars? The group yes, the mode of transport, no.
Kinda. I'm a truck kinda girl.
You could have just asked limey to pose that question to your victim.... She's very prompt and discreet.
You could have just asked limey to pose that question to your victim.... She's very prompt and discreet.
You could have just answered my question, it's very direct and easy to answer.
Nobody expects the Secret Santa Inquisition! :eek:
Children, children! No squabbling please!
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I will post (mail) on Monday.
Had a fruitless morning in the Minor Injuries Unit - everything is okay officially, it was an ongoing issue which I started to worry about.
But because they were short-staffed I grossly underestimated the amount of time I'd be there, and the last post collection on Saturdays is midday.
I could have rushed and scrambled and at least got it into the Post Office, but I was cross and grumpy, and I want to gifts to be sent in the spirit of Christmas, in case some of my crossness got into the packaging, like some sort of rancid ribbon.
Either way, it wouldn't have left until Monday anyway.
Children, children! No squabbling please!
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I was about to do some serious squabbling until you said that. Fine. be that way. ::flounces off::
Santa! he licked that cookie before he put it back....
:santa: That's OK, Monster. Reindeer spit is very lucky! :santa:
You don't want to know what he used to stir the eggnog...
:santa: is wondering how his elves are getting on? :santa:
Everything is bought, shipping out Monday.
I just need to clean off the table I use to wrap.... Probably send it out weds next.
All bought, boxed and awaiting shipment.
no comment. My elf is going today... or so I heard.
Table cleaned, gift wrapped, card written, box packed. I'm off Tuesday morning, will ship.
I fired my elf. Bastard hasn't done shit.
That damn elf must have sobered up, cuz he begged me for one more chance.
I gave it to him and he has apparently purchased, wrapped and packaged the gift. He said it will be going to the mail/UPS/Fed ex facility tomorrow.
ordered with a promise to be delivered by xmas :D
The package has been put in the giant sack - - - -
according to my still barely employed elf.
I'll believe it when it arrives - should be Thursday.
Table cleaned, gift wrapped, card written, box packed. I'm off Tuesday morning, will ship.
Will definitely ship tomorrow. I had an emergency cheese run to make this morning, so I procrastinated.
priorities
I just shipped the box! /K Mart
I shipped my box, too. It was very convenient.
Giftage has been acquired. Repeat. Giftage has been acquired.
you're supposed to say
FIRST!My elf was delayed by bad traffic. Will reattempt to post the package tomorrow.
you're supposed to say FIRST!
I am referring to the giftage for my unsuspecting victim.
I have received my Secret Santa gift!
I deliberately skittered my eyes over the Customs label, trying not to ruin the surprise. I do know who it's from though (DAMN overseas post!)
I won't be taking it down to London with me, so I will be opening before Christmas Day.
But I'll let you know when I do open it.
I've posted mine also.
Airmail of course, and later than I'd hoped. But it should still be there in plenty of time for Christmas, even if it is later than some.
I am referring to the giftage for my unsuspecting victim.
Boy, am I in barrels.
Got mine shipped off to day , also received 1 the other day , When and where do we do the Glorious unboxing and loot inventory ???
Why not keep it all in this thread?
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Yes, keep it all here in one thread. Get cracking, those who have received.
Danny boy got a lil something special today from his mother-elf across the pond.
I'll post a few pics if thats OK with everyone. Technically its not a SS gift though.
First!
:santa:
Christmas Cellar style is here!
So, I got my Cellar gift from BigV as you can see...
WooHoo! Chromecast Audio - connects to my phone/Samsung tablet and pipes whatever I'm streaming to my stereo. Works for pretty much everything except (duh) Apple or iTunes which is fine because I don't use either.
Here is the complete spread including an awesome calendar for 2016 which I will hang in my office and lie my ass off and tell everybody I own whatever car is in the pic for that month.
Thanks, BigV - an awesome start to this Christmas.
We just got one of those Chromecast Audio hockey pucks for one of our kids. Nice haul!
Woo! Look what I got today!
Lovely winter scene on the card, much different than the 70 degrees it was outside today. Not that I'm complaining, about the card or the weather. :) And inside... A cherry-red vintage kitchen scale. Super cool!
I'm not 100% certain on the identity of my Santa, though. It came from New Jersey, which I think is the region Beestie (as opposed to Beest in Michigan) last admitted to hailing from. So that's my final answer, Regis, unless of course Beestie refutes my heinous accusation.
Thank you very much, and merry Christmas to all!
Here are two from Daniels special elven friend across the pond.
The first is one of three very cute knitted mushrooms. He couldn't wait to get them onto the tree. The latter is him sharing some INCREDIBLE edibles with his sister. Note the usage of the right hand. If you don't, he will tell you all about it ;).
Thanks so much Sam - you really are a sweetheart. Hugs from America. <3
Oh, and in the background, above the tv is the first SS gift we got from Jim - Two snowmen and a Christmas Cock! They adorn the same spot each year.
I am not currently nor have I ever been from Joisey.
Nice scale, tho - good for measuring coconut flour.
Note the usage of the right hand. If you don't, he will tell you all about it
Your kid's a Muslim? :eek:
1. Limey makes the best knitted miniatures.
2. Dan is a sweet kid. You can totally see it.
3. I'm humbled to have my cock in a place of honor and tradition. Truly.
4. You're a good dude. Merry Christmas!
I'm from Joisey
Woo!
I'm not 100% certain on the identity of my Santa, though.
I rather thought that the wood grain wrapping paper would tip you off, too.
I knew that! I mean I did, like two seconds before I came into this thread and had it verified. The memory of you moving finally came to me in the middle of the night (yuk yuk yuk...) In my head you're still in Cherry Hill, and really you're sort of in Pennsylvania. The Philly Dwellars all seem to stick in a particular group in my head, and you've hung out with lots of them in person.
Thank you, Jim. It's really lovely.
Also, those knitted mushrooms are fantastic, limey!
I hope it's something you can actually use. And that the red goes with the decor.
Oh yes, absolutely! You couldn't have known this, but it won't even be the only red/retro item I have in my kitchen. It's already sitting right next to my
handcrank apple peeler. :)
:santa: Paging busterb, paging busterb! :santa:
Elves have delivered, repeate elves have delivered! Please investigate your porch!
1. Limey makes the best knitted miniatures.
2. Dan is a sweet kid. You can totally see it.
3. I'm humbled to have my cock in a place of honor and tradition. Truly.
4. You're a good dude. Merry Christmas!
Yes,
True
Absolutely.
Tx.
There are a few years of SS things here. Dad took possession of last years gift, though. No worries he lives 5 minutes away.
:santa: Paging zippyt, paging zippyt! :santa:
Elves have delivered, repeat elves have delivered! Please investigate and report back!
Got mine, hope to mail out today. Procrastination keeps me busy. New keyboard is driving me bonkers.
Are you kidding me?
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The motorcycle helmet thread was a put up job and every dweller in it was involved in order to get the size of my.... Something that must mean head.
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Limey.
Holy....
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. And it fits perfectly. And it's comfortable! The beard is soft. It's warm.... I love it.
I'm flabbergasted. Seriously. Floored.
Bonce. And yes it does mean head.
Consider yourself Limeyed :lol:
I'm glad you like it Jim. I need a pic of you and Sven side by side. Brothers. Y'know. It was fun getting everyone involved in that thread, too. Though I nearly killed Dana when she made a reference to Viking helmets .... :D
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That's awesome! It came out great.
YAY!!!
That head-size thread was so much fun, too. Casually passing the ball, no one pushing too hard, just waiting for you to bite... I love trickery.
That is out standing !!! the best part is that they were ALL in on it !!!
Gotz to Lurve the celler !!!!
That is fantastic! Wow, limey! And YAY LJ! Lucky guy.
It's a treasure. I fucken love it.
Wow, that is really cool.
Got my outgoing gift ready for mail, in AM
Are you kidding me?
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The motorcycle helmet thread was a put up job and every dweller in it was involved in order to get the size of my.... Something that must mean head.
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Limey.
Holy....
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. And it fits perfectly. And it's comfortable! The beard is soft. It's warm.... I love it.
I'm flabbergasted. Seriously. Floored.
That fits so perfectly. Awesome Job, Limey
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It even keeps the back of your neck warm
Man, the cops are gonna shoot on sight. :lol2:
That is nothing short of THE COOLEST THING EVER!
Of course I had no idea about the big-head HELMet thread being a ploy. Too excellent.
Of course I had no idea about the big-head HELMet thread being a ploy. Too excellent.
Neither did I.
No, wait. I knew all along. Sure. That's the ticket!
That's nothing short of awesomeness, Limey!
Glad you like it, Jim. Looks good on ya.
I got my actual Secret Santa gift today!
LED ZIPPY
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And! A gremlin bell! (twice as effective when received as a gift)
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Sideways pictures.... Can't fix that from my phone....
Anyway.... Thank you Zippeh! Eggsellent of you!
I ordered a Styrofoam head to hold the Viking helmet hat:
:Santa: is enjoying the thread immensely!
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Glad yaa like the goodys dude !
That hat is No where as Epic as the Vicking hat , but hey it works !!!
I have my SS gift, and will post photo. I'll have to set up tri-pod for my shakes. My out going is gone.
Glad yaa like the goodys dude !
That hat is No where as Epic as the Vicking hat , but hey it works !!!
I've been wanting that bell for a long time. The 03 VStar had one on it when I got it. I had never heard the legend until the guy that sold it to me told me about it. I moved it over to the 07 when I sold the 03, but it fell off almost immediately.
I took that to mean that this bike needed it's own bell. I didn't want to buy it myself because it's better if it's a gift. I suggested it a couple times before for birthday etc, but didn't get one. I have had a couple minor things go wrong with wiring and upgrades on this bike. Hoping that the new bell will put a stop to that.
I haven't read a physical book in 5 years, but I'll definitely be reading the Zeppelin book at bedtime for a while.
The hat is warm, but tight as hell. I'm going to try to give it to Amanda to wear. Her head is as small as mine is big. And that would be funny. She is, after all, having sex with lumberjim.... Which makes her lumbersexual. Sorry about that visual....
What a terrible girlfriend i am! It's been in the back of my mind for ages to buy you a bell for the new bike and just always forgot...so thank you very much! We will both appreciate that! The lumbersexual hat is fantastic! And it's even in a sweet Scottish plaid! I love it! The knitted viking hat? Whoa is that awesome! Jim will have to bring that up this weekend & take a pic to post on here for you all to see! I'll prob be swimming in it with my tiny head but i will gladly model it! What fantastic gifts! You all know Jim so well!
The motorcycle helmet thread was a put up job and every dweller in it was involved in order to get the size of my.... Something that must mean head.
His head is massive
that's what she said ;)
The hat is warm, but tight as hell. I'm going to try to give it to Amanda to wear. Her head is as small as mine is big. And that would be funny. She is, after all, having sex with lumberjim.... Which makes her lumbersexual. Sorry about that visual....
Oh, well Jim will have to wear the Lumbersexual hat and I'll wear the viking hat while we're having sex...again, sorry for the visual, but I'm only following Jims lead :) Never intended your gifts would go that way, did you?
What's really messed up is that I thought Aliantha had posted that the first two times I read it....
I'll wear the viking hat while we're having sex
Oh, don't do that... he could find he likes it better that way, and then what ~
What's really messed up is that I thought Aliantha had posted that the first two times I read it....
And who is Alaintha, honey?
And who is Alaintha, honey?
She's nobody! Lives on the opposite side of the world! Honest!
What is this, Burns and Allen. :lol2:
Here ya go ...
Very cool! Good haul Jim.
Eh hem... According to my recently rehired elf who's job is still tenuous, the gift was delivered several days ago (Fed Ex has confirmed). I'm hoping it wasn't delivered to the wrong place :(
She's SOMEBODY! Lives on the opposite side of the world! Honest!
That wouldn't have been funny
I know my SS gift is on the way, but I just received the card. And it is personalized!! Very, super cool. :D Thank you very much, Sundae. :hug: I reduced the sized but is having trouble uploading the pictures of the card. I will try again later. :)
If LJ plays his cards right, Limey could make him the envy of his cow orkers.:haha:
My/our gift arrived today. Apparently this is now a team effort here.
First the opened box ... then came a nice card ...
and then the gift ... which was perfect for us. We both got our own flashlights.
There was also a wonderful & personal note ++
Thank you, BusterB! Merry Christmas! :santa:
Excellent!
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Non-Secret Santa presents:
I don't usually publicly tell the general Cellar when someone on here has been good to me. Carruthers for example has helped me endlessly, especially with getting to essential appointments which have fallen perilously close to the day official funds hit my account.
But this year I've made out like a bandit, so I want to give some payback in the only way I can.
TWO presents from Limey. The first a goodie selection of toiletries from Arran. Absolutely perfect for my trip to London and means I can keep some of the money I would otherwise have spent on my Boots gift card (from my Godfather) for 2016. Oh and they all smell divine.
And today I picked up a calendar of rowers. Male rowers, from Warwick University. Naked male rowers from Warwick University. I haven't even looked at them all yet. Not enough anyway.
Gosh.
From Carr, my official present (aside from all the "help" I've had recently, especially when I was in hospital) was two books on America and a DVD boxset. The books are definitely coming to London with me.
From Bruce, a sum of money to treat myself to a good lunch. It did. A very good lunch. For the rats and me.
A phone call from DanaC, who I don't hear enough from, because we're both as poor as church mice with holes in their little mouse pockets, and can never synchronise our telephone allowance. We had a lovely chat and hope to meet up in the New Year. Again, if we can synchronise our payment schedules!
And finally my Secret Santa - Clodfobble.
I promise to get a photo on here asap. Six (count 'em, SIX) beautiful scarves. All varied in colour and pattern. And a beautiful card with such a lovely, personal sentiment it brought tears to my eyes. Another gift that will be travelling with me as I go tomorrow.
And thank you to the whole Cellar for your kind words, deeds and actions throughout this year. I can honestly say it has been the worst of my life. But without y'all I wouldn't be facing 2016 with hope, or perhaps even at all.
Love you.
My package from my dwellar Santa arrived day before yesterday. There are pics, but not on this phone. I want to confirm the delivery.
My Secret Santa gift arrived on the 11th. I hope that I finally figured out how to post a pic. Thanks Lola Bunny. Oh well no pix, when apple made everything better they fucked it up.
Holly Sheep shanks , My SS15 done GREAT !!!!!!!!!
Thanks Santa !!!!!!
My Secret Santa Gift arrived Dec 11. But it took this long to get it on here. My Bad.
Thank You Lola Bunny
Are you kidding me?
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Limey.
Holy....
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. And it fits perfectly. And it's comfortable! The beard is soft. It's warm.... I love it.
I'm flabbergasted. Seriously. Floored.
This is the single greatest thing of all time.
[high voice] Lola Bunny reporting in... [/high voice]
My smorgasbord from the land of cheeseheads. Thanks Mr. &Mrs. T.
Lets see we have crackers, good mustard, Quince-apple jelly, summer sausage, and a block of ten year old cheddar.
My package from my dwellar Santa arrived day before yesterday. There are pics, but not on this phone. I want to confirm the delivery.
Here is the box
It's under the table
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Open it up
And see all the
[SIZE="4"][COLOR="DarkOrange"]LOOOOT![/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Thank you, publicly, you secret, Secret Santa. Clearly, my reputation as a dirty old man has reached the hinterlands, from Rhode Island to Minnesota and beyond. Seriously, thank you very much!
I like that front entryway. The whole thing. The glass in the door and the side windows, the hardwood floor, the stairs there, the little hall table with the basket on it. I like it. I wish my house had a nice entry like that.
I forgot to report that I received my SS gift on the 26th. Well, I think the package came on the Eve and we couldn't pick it up until the day after Xmas. Opening the package felt like Christmas morning all over. Hihi.....I'll post pics later.
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Phew!
Sorry it ended up being late - as I said in my card, I had intended to post it on the Tuesday, but then ended up in hospital for nine nights.
Glad it gave you a Boxing Day treat anyway.
I said I'd post my Secret Santa gifts this weekend.
I didn't.
But I did take the photos, and am only just able to upload them.
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Another apology - I was actually sent six gorgeous scarves, and didn't realise until I was taking the photo that I only had five with me. The sixth would be hanging on the back of my door - on mild days I am already wearing them. When the wind gets cold I have to drape myself in woolly ones, but these will see me through all but the very coldest weather.
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And the variety of colours mean there is something to match everything I own.
Thank you for the card, the sentiment and the thought - great taste Secret Santa (yes, I know who you are, but I didn't know if you wanted me to say)
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I'm glad you like them, Cherry. :)
I want to post mine, but it is locked in my lemon of a truck and I haven't seen that for eleven days now.
I just *know* I parked it around here somewhere! :D
I'm glad you like them, Cherry. :)
Just noticed I identified you in an earlier post anyway!
But yes. Love them.
I was proud of the fact that I remembered to write "Happy Christmas" instead of "Merry Christmas" as us Yanks are inclined to say. It was downright culturally-sensitive of me, I thought.
I forgot to report that I received my SS gift on the 26th. Well, I think the package came on the Eve and we couldn't pick it up until the day after Xmas. Opening the package felt like Christmas morning all over. Hihi.....I'll post pics later.
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Just realized I have not posted my pictures! :p: To my defense, I ran out of data on my phone in 10 days(!!) but thought something was just wrong with my phone. That's what happens when you've got no damn internet at home, got only 1G of data on your phone but stupidly used pandora to listen to music because you were too scared to stay home alone in the woods. :neutral: Anyways......the forum isn't letting post anything either. Well, it does, but my size limit is 0k. Okay, I'm going stop whining now.
Thanks, Lola!
I knew you were having trouble logging on and that you always have problems with photos ;)
So a little background FTR. Hope you don't mind.
I wrapped all the prizes in old copies of a magazine to save on money/ be environmentally responsible. British Dwellars have received gifts similarly wrapped for birthdays etc. I figured once you opened the main postage bag it would still be fun to unwrap things.
Your suggestions said you liked a number of things I knew would never get through Customs (nothing dirty, people!) but also gadgets, baking, anything fun and quirky, lip gloss, hand lotion.
I don't think I'm breaking confidence by saying that, because it's what I knew of you! You also said "Surprise me!" - probably as a last resort as I know you're not a greedy or materialistic Bunny.
So the little cat faces you see in the photo are lip salves. To their left are cat socks. I'm a cat lady. To their right is a
Wallet Ninja. It was as close to anything tool-like I thought would get through.
On top of these is a Selection Pack - a traditional present for children you don't know very well at Christmas in the UK. Different types of choc. This is a small, cheap one (sorry, but it's true.) You can get REALLY big ones with lots of full sized different bars in. I figured a taster would be better.
Underneath are Christmas crackers - cardboard tubes containing novelties, hats, jokes. Two people take one end each and pull, and there is a "snap" inside. The crack in the cracker. Many people now believe that if you get the larger end, all the loot inside is yours. When I grew up, if it was the cracker by your place setting, it didn't matter who ended up with the larger end. These are traditional over the whole Christmas season.
On the cracker box is an owl that I simply fell in love with, and an LED butterfly. You switch it on and the light flashes different colours. I bought one for Mum. Bought her an owl too actually.
On the Cadbury's selection pack is some hand cream.
It looked nice.
Behind it are some stick on (edible) eyes.
Little eyes for fruit and veg and making things look funny. Made me laugh anyway.
There's also some gold ribbon with Lola's real name on it.
I had it printed as I expect she is the sort of person who decorates presents beautifully. If her cakes and cookies are anything to go by!
Then behind that is the staple Cellar cock. A blue ornament which may not have made it across the Atlantic in tact, but it's a fun throw-away thing.
And then a calendar. Of my "home" town (it's not home, I just live here.)
Guess what?
I bought these things over about four months, as I was buying things for Mum & Dad. I only added the personal items when I knew who I was buying for.
I had a ball.
I can't promise the same for my SS next year, although I'll try. I do love being just a little bit foreign on this website, and trying to give a something back.
This year I remembered how wonderful it was to get prizes from Ali, Jim & Jinx, Sarge etc.
And especially this year, after hospital, after I sent my SS package, gifts from Limey, my Secret Santa Clod, and the always marvs Carr.
So I hope you don't think I've been too self-promoting in saying what I bought.
It really is just that I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share, and I know Lola may not have the ability to do so.
Would love your review on the chocolate though!
Thank you for explaining everything. I don't mind it at all!
I loved all the newspaper wrappings. It was really fun to rip through them presents. All those cat presents....I was thinking, "How did she know I have cats now?" Then I remembered that you love cats. :D The ninja wallet....OMG! I love it! Stuck it into my wallet right away.
The chocolate selection pack was a life saver. One day I was pmsing and in a foul mood because I couldn't resolve the data problem I had on my phone. I had wanted to buy some ice cream, but Bruce gave me a look and said, "If you can't lose weight, don't blame me." I decided to not buy any but was I :mad::mad2::mad::mad2::mad: I came home and ate all of them chocolates you gave, hihi. They were yummy. I remember eating those when I was a kid. :D Eating them cheered me right up.
Christmas crackers....I thought inside were cookies crackers. :lol: One day, I felt like eating crackers and tore one open. Imagine my surprise....hahahhaa. That's what I get for not reading the box. Except for the one I tore open, I saved the rest for next Christmas. I'm glad you described how to open them. :)
Hand lotion....I use it before going to bed. I like hand lotions. :D By the way, I love them lip balm too. Tossed one in my purse right away.
Edible eyes: I told Bruce the next time we eat burgers, I will stick eyes on them. :D
The personalized ribbon: I think that is so cool. Cool as the Christmas card. It was extremely thoughtful of you.
The cock, the butterfly, and the owl....they all go onto the bookcase. :D
The calendar is so nice. Yes, I recognized that it was of your "hometown."
I really like everything you gave and the thought that went into them. Thank you a whole bunch. As I said before, opening your present felt like Christmas present all over. Actually, I think I was more excited opening your gifts than my own on Christmas morning. :D:D:D:D
Phew!
Sorry it ended up being late - as I said in my card, I had intended to post it on the Tuesday, but then [COLOR="Red"]ended up in hospital for nine nights[/COLOR].
Glad it gave you a Boxing Day treat anyway.
I'm sorry that you had to be in a the hospital. I haven't read enough to know why, but I know your health isn't at its greatest. I hope you are feeling better now and hopefully on your way to better health. I'm sorry for ignoring this comment before. No excuse, but I've become a bit self-absorbed lately with the recent move.
I got some candy from some hillbilly/redneck/old fart. ;)
Holy crap it WAS good. Damn that man can make candy righteous! lol
Thanks BB!!!!
