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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: okarol on November 25, 2008, 11:32:20 AM
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I know many of you have posted or PM'd me that you sent out and received your Secret Santa gifts, but it would help me a lot if you could post here:
EXAMPLE:
SENT/RECEIVED
okarol - gift not yet sent - gift received
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Hello Okarol,
We spoke in Pm. Remember we have a secret arrangement :secret;. If not pm me and ill remind you.
P&K
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HI O'Karol....posted in the Holiday gift thread.
I sent my pressie two weeks ago and starting to worry that it hasn't met its destination. I have posted to that part of the world many times before and it has never taken two weeks. I posted Cheree's for her last week. xx
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Kellyt - gift sent / gift not yet received
Did I do that right? :waiting;
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Karen547 Gift Sent/ Gift Received!
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HI O'Karol....posted in the Holiday gift thread.
I sent my pressie two weeks ago and starting to worry that it hasn't met its destination. I have posted to that part of the world many times before and it has never taken two weeks. I posted Cheree's for her last week. xx
Have you or Charee received a gift yet? Thanks.
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Sent/ not recieved. I am waiting for Lucinda's package to magically appear on my doorstep! :rofl; :rofl;
But, I did receive a "do not open until Christmas" from a wonderful IHD person who is not my Secret Santa. It is sitting where I can see it and touch it. LOVE surprises!! (thank you Kitkatz) :cuddle;
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petey -- gift sent / gift not yet received from my SS (how long can gerbils live in the post office? :rofl; )
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gift sent two weeks ago and not received by the person I got :stressed;
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Gift sent / Not received from my SS
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Gift sent/nothing received but I am watching for a Hummer in my driveway :rofl;
What I sent should be there tomorrow and FYI...big box can be opened as most of inside is wrapped...have fun.
Ann
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Gift sent/ gift not received ( I'm waiting for a mustang convertible to be delivered!!!!) :rofl;
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gift sent two weeks ago and not received by the person I got :stressed;
Rerun: Gift Sent/Gift just received! SCORE!!! :yahoo; Why did I quote Twirl? Hmmmm the gift is from Texas.
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Monrein: gift sent/gift received. My husband just told me to STOP SQUEALING. :rofl; I'm hiding it too, just like Twirl.
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xtrememoosetrax: Gift sent :thumbup; / Gift not yet received :thumbdown; (j/k -- I'm sure it's on its way ;D)
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Lola Gift sent/ Gift not recieved(I'm thinking that a hummer takes extra time ;))
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I checked my mail today. No present. :(
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florida.flyer/ gift sent/ :thumbup; (yes, I put my name, return address on it too....sorry, my first time as a "secret" santa )
have not received gift as yet ...I don't need a Hummer, but a mustang would be really, really nice :clap;
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Gift Sent/Gift Not Recieved Yet...Boxman
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Chris
Gift Sent / Gift Not Recieved Yet
(11/20/08)
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MIbarra
Gift sent / Gift received
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Kitkatz- Gift sent/gift received. Thanks G-Ma! ( She PUT her name on the outside if the box! I did not peak!)
There are things going everywhere across the board! Hehehehe! :santahat; :christmastree; :rudolph; :snowman;
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Donnia........ Gift sent/ Not yet received :flower;
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Mimi~~~Gift sent~Gift not received.
Secret Santa I hope you're not waiting till the last minute, so you can send me a gerbil.
Please No,no,no... :o :o :o
Mimi
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Here ya go!
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mimi...I am pretty sure the driver has to stop every so often to take the gerbil for a walk...that could be why it's taking longer. :rofl;
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As Cindy said she was so good to post mine, thanks Cindy so far i have not recieved one but my mail from home is about aweek behind getting to me here in Sydney will let you know as soon as it shows up.
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maybe the gerbil is reproducing :rofl;
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Gift received......I also know who sent it but I won't give it away until Chrissy!! xx
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maybe the gerbil is reproducing :rofl;
Only if Boxman sent TWO gerbils...Box, you didn't, did you? :rofl;
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Deanne sent / received
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My gift arrived today! Thank you Secret Santa!!!! :2thumbsup; :waving; It's so tempting!!!!!!!!!!!! I must put it away!!!!!!
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Gift sent and gift receive. We have to wait a whole month, that is cruel. :'(
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:yahoo; I sent the Secret Santa gift! Finally! It's supposed to arrive Dec. 4. :bandance;
I also need to hide my gift or it will keep calling me to set it free! ;D
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gift received (it's going to be hard to wait, it might need to be eaten) / gift not yet sent (i'm still looking for a box and the post office likes to be paid)
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gift received (it's going to be hard to wait, it might need to be eaten)
I hope you're not the lucky one who got Boxman's gerbil, grammalady!! :rofl;
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i think i'm safe, no air holes :clap;
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Any wet spots??? :rofl;
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Any wet spots??? :rofl;
:rofl;
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mimi...I am pretty sure the driver has to stop every so often to take the gerbil for a walk...that could be why it's taking longer. :rofl;
Hush your mouth G-Ma. A gerbil will make me a screaming Mimi.
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awww..the last few gerbils I met were just fine...fluffy but ok. :bandance;
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Gift sent/Gift NOT recieved yet.
I hope no gerbils..I already have 2 (females) and they are a handful!maybe the gerbil is reproducing :rofl;
Only if Boxman sent TWO gerbils...Box, you didn't, did you? :rofl;
they are supposed to live in pairs...
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Cosmickelly here!!
Gift Recieved and Gift Sent. THANK YOU Florida Flyer!!! :2thumbsup; :clap;
I've not seen anywhere on IHD where my Secret Pal has said she recieved her gift but, according to UPS tracking she got it on November 12th.
Hope she likes them!!
Kelly :yahoo;
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I have not sent mine yet nor received one...but I plan to do it next week. My SS is in the states so hope that will help. Sorry but I have been prioccupied with testing. My friend came down from michigan and did the rest of her tests and we have been approved by the board!! My transplant date is set for Feb. 3rd. That has been the best gift ever!
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wow good for you tracy.... :clap;
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:yahoo; :yahoo; OMG..jumping and screaming....Santa was here while I was at dialysis...whoo hoooo.....no name..bummer....ohhh mannn.....no wet spots, no holes, thought I heard a meow..should I open the box and check???? I would love to and then I can tape it up again, just to make sure nothing needs to eat.... :rofl;
Thanks SS.
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how do i get involved in this...would love to exhange presents.
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how do i get involved in this...would love to exhange presents.
Sorry Claudia, we started the Secret Santa back in September. This thread is just to update that we did ship our items out and that we either recieved our S.S. or did not yet. Join us next year.
Original thread: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.0
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My gift was sent out last Friday, November 21st.
However, I have not yet received miy SS gift.
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No gerbil, no hummer, no thigh high Italian boots ---- *big sigh* Maybe tomorrow!!
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I have heard from some Secret Santa's that wanted to let their recipients know that their gifts are on the way:
Sent to:
Tynywonder
Jess21
xtrememoostrax
del
If there's anyone else that sent a gift out that hasn't been received, let me know and I will post it.
:santahat;
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I sent one out but no word that it was recieved. Boxman
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I'm hoping mine kinda comes late, less of a chance opening it early. ;D
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Mine sits on my chair in my office.. I am soooo tempted to open it. I am going to put it behind the chair so I do not open it by mistake. "Oh what is this? A package with my name on it? O h I must open it right now!"
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fine...go ahead...won't help you...he he he....
Love you
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poor gerbil is gasping for air, let em out kitkatz. Set em free :rofl;
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Ant Farms don't need air Chris.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Gerbils are only guaranteed for 25 days then if you start smelling something funny well........Boxman
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I have heard from some Secret Santa's that wanted to let their recipients know that their gifts are on the way:
Sent to:
Tynywonder
:bandance; :cheer:
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Sent/Not received
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HMMMMMMMMM I mailed mine out last week I hope you got it. It might be scratching to get out by now >:D
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TynyWonder - your recipient got the box.
Thanks vandie.
lola - your gift has been received and one is on it's way to you.
:snowman;
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I have not sent mine yet nor received one...but I plan to do it next week. My SS is in the states so hope that will help. Sorry but I have been prioccupied with testing. My friend came down from michigan and did the rest of her tests and we have been approved by the board!! My transplant date is set for Feb. 3rd. That has been the best gift ever!
:yahoo; this needs its own thread! :cuddle;
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Here's traci's thread http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=11275.0 :yahoo;
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received :cheer: :cheer: and sent. I know I am a little late but I am sure it will make it in time. :santahat; :rudolph; :christmastree;
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I'm still checking my mailbox every day...
(*sigh*) ... nothing there again today.
I so hope that Boxman didn't send me gerbils that ate their way out of the box somewhere between up north and here. But, then again, if Boxman did have my name and did send me gerbils, I really do hope they ate their way out of the box before they got to me.
I'll check my mailbox again tomorrow...
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I got my secret Santa gift out and can't wait until ****** gets it!!!!! It matches several things on their list of likes!!!!!!!! This is fun!!!!! Nothing in my mailbox either, so I am not the only late bird....
i
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I haven't seen that my SS has received their gift from me, yet. Waiting patiently... :waiting;
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I received my SS gift on Saturday and will send mine tomorrow...I swear I will! I was just waiting to include something yummy and homemade that my family made this weekend...!
BTW Traci - congrats!!!! that is such exciting news!!!!
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I haven't seen that my SS has received their gift from me, yet. Waiting patiently... :waiting;
Yes, she told me she got it! :2thumbsup;
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Thanks Okarol! You're the bestest little Elf!!!!! :thumbup;
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checked my mailbox......sigh........nothing yet
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checked my mailbox......sigh........nothing yet
A little delayed, but don't worry!
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If I get gerbils, is that considered fresh premium organic cat food? :rofl;
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Probably depends on what the gerbil was fed???? :rofl;
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All my gerbils are bigger then cats... >:D they arrive in a semi Boxman
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My box sent, but no box received yet.
Mimi
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Received! all the way from Australia!!! How exciting!!!
My is sent... but then again we have the pony express up here
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No word on my person recieving thier gift and none recieved here ...Boxman
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Boxman, I haven't heard about your recipient yet, but I know your gift is on the way!
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If I get gerbils, is that considered fresh premium organic cat food? :rofl;
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Boxman, I haven't heard about your recipient yet, but I know your gift is on the way!
well better me then them...just kidding, thanks okarol...Boxman
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Gerbils haven't arrived in North Carolina yet :rofl; Or the Hummer!! :rofl; Patiently waiting :waiting;
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Gerbils haven't arrived in North Carolina yet :rofl; Or the Hummer!! :rofl; Patiently waiting :waiting;
I do believe your gift was mailed today, so you'll have to keep being patient for awhile!
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There is a box!
:christmastree;
It is so big and nice... should I shake it???
:santahat;
I belive it is calling my name (ooh, ahh)...
...or maybe that's little secret santa claws scratching from within!
:rudolph;
What is it? Let me go see... I'll be right back...
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Mine was sent and should arrive to my recipient tomorrow. :)
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Sent mine today...received mine on Saturday!!!
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Mine was sent, nothing received yet.
Whoever gets mine don't open the box, contents not wrapped.
It will say Jane McLaughlin on the label.
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Recieved the box today my mail person, Marianna who I think is very nice, re delivered it. Boxman
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Good for Marianna.
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Well, finally, Lilbajanne and I sent our gifts out yesterday. We had to wait until we went to St.thomas (USVI) where we know they would reach more quickly since it is domestic mail. We sent them Priority with tracking confirmation, and they should reach shortly.
Thank you for your patience, receivers!
Haven't got mine as yet.
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I recieved mine today. It didn't say not to open, so I shook the box to see if I could hear the gerbils. I heard ssome tapping, shook it again, heard some rattling. Oh Boy I thought, I've got a case of dead gerbiles on my hand, what am I gonna do with spoiled cat food. So I opened it up and discovered I got peanuts! Peanuts everywhere. Peanuts strewn there, peanuts strewn over there, peanuts clinging to the cats in places it should not be sticking too! Low and behold, no gerbils, no dog, but wrapped Christmas presents. Cat now in the box, peanuts all over, but I did not open them yet. So out comes the cat, presents go back in, and as much as the peanuts can be gotten back in befor the sweeper sucks them off the other cat and me.
My 2008 Secret Santa Christmas Package story
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Is the mail really this slow? I ordered some used books in October and the bookseller insisted that they were sent out in late October. I was just about ready to tell them that I wanted a refund. They arrived today in Virginia from Indiana! (pony express would be faster, wouldn't it?) I hope the Secret Santa presents move faster than my books!
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Love your story Chris....hmmm....new craft story..what can you make with peanuts??? besides a new cat coat???? :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Oooh Santa came to my house today too! The package is on my couch, and hasn't moved, jumped, or scurried off, and my dog isn't attacking it, so it must not be alive. Hehe.
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Oooh Santa came to my house today too! The package is on my couch, and hasn't moved, jumped, or scurried off, and my dog isn't attacking it, so it must not be alive. Hehe.
please don't be disappointed Jess I only had so many gerbils to send out...Boxman
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Oooh Santa came to my house today too! The package is on my couch, and hasn't moved, jumped, or scurried off, and my dog isn't attacking it, so it must not be alive. Hehe.
please don't be disappointed Jess I only had so many gerbils to send out...Boxman
I have 2 already..and the "silent wheel" isn't too silent let me tell you...Plus they already broke a weel, I had to buy a new one!
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The USPS tracking told me that both our packages were delivered!!! That was so fast!!! Mailed in St.Thomas VI on Monday and delivered on Wednesday!!
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Funny story, Chris :rofl; What a visual!! I am patiently :waiting;
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I'll have to recreate the moment and take pictures :pics; ;D
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The USPS tracking told me that both our packages were delivered!!! That was so fast!!! Mailed in St.Thomas VI on Monday and delivered on Wednesday!!
Well that makes up for my package which was mailed weeks ago and seems not to have arrived at it's destination yet! I did not use tracking - live and learn! :stressed;
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Still no SS package has arrived at my house, but...I did get a package in the mail today. It was marked in big letters on the side, "I'M NOT YOUR SECRET SANTA !"
Marvin said I still had to wait until Christmas to open it, and I said, "Phooey on Marvin" and opened it anyway. Oh, what joy and what surprise! Willieandwinnie (Kathy) and Len sent Marvin and me a box full of goodies. I love that Willieandwinnie! :bow; We got some neat stuff from Maryland -- I loved the postcards and shot glass! The shot glass had all of the lighthouses in willieandwinnie's area -- who told her I love (absolutely LOVE) lighthouses? I got a beautiful, beautiful silver "Maryland" bell and a hand-made, cross-stitched decoratative "Teachers Touch the Future" small pillow (that will hang on my tree and then go to school with me after Christmas to decorate my bulletin board all year long). It was such a surprise and such a sweetness on Kathy's part. It made my day...my week...my Christmas! I love surprises!
Of course, today was also Marvin's birthday, and he said he thought Kathy sent the presents just for him. I said, "Phooey on Marvin!" Touch my teacher decoration and lose an arm -- he said, "Don't get the one with the fistula in it!" Silly Marvin! Sweet and precious Kathy! :cuddle;
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My secret santa gift was received! :clap;
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; mine came. But I'm afraid, it's making strange scratching sounds >:D
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Still no SS package has arrived at my house, but...I did get a package in the mail today. It was marked in big letters on the side, "I'M NOT YOUR SECRET SANTA !"
Marvin said I still had to wait until Christmas to open it, and I said, "Phooey on Marvin" and opened it anyway. Oh, what joy and what surprise! Willieandwinnie (Kathy) and Len sent Marvin and me a box full of goodies. I love that Willieandwinnie! :bow; We got some neat stuff from Maryland -- I loved the postcards and shot glass! The shot glass had all of the lighthouses in willieandwinnie's area -- who told her I love (absolutely LOVE) lighthouses? I got a beautiful, beautiful silver "Maryland" bell and a hand-made, cross-stitched decoratative "Teachers Touch the Future" small pillow (that will hang on my tree and then go to school with me after Christmas to decorate my bulletin board all year long). It was such a surprise and such a sweetness on Kathy's part. It made my day...my week...my Christmas! I love surprises!
Of course, today was also Marvin's birthday, and he said he thought Kathy sent the presents just for him. I said, "Phooey on Marvin!" Touch my teacher decoration and lose an arm -- he said, "Don't get the one with the fistula in it!" Silly Marvin! Sweet and precious Kathy! :cuddle;
You are so :welcomesign; petey. Give Marvin a big hug from me. You have been the sister that I have never had and you have showed me so much compassion and support that I will forever be grateful. You are the sweetie. :cuddle;
I have received my SS gift. Thank you, you know who you are. :waving;
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I gotta do some hunting to figure who my S.S. is since there are a couple people from Wisconsin.
:oops; just noticed it says on one side of the box "Do Not Open Till December 25" :banghead;
Well I had to check for gerbils! That's it, that's the ticket, Yeaaah! :rofl;
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I got mail!!!! :yahoo; :2thumbsup; Received my secret santa gift today. Says no peeking until Dec. 25th and I won't!!! Thanks Santa!!! :santahat; :christmastree;
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I got my SS gift today when I got home :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; Merry Christmas to me !
No airholes... no scratching from the inside of the box... no funny smells ... no gerbil squeals of "Let me out! Let me out!" ... just a box that says it came from Cypress, Texas. I even told Hop-Sing to pretend that he's a drug-sniffing or cadaver-sniffing or ... dare I say it? ... gerbil-sniffing hound, and then I put the box down in front of his nose. He looked at me like "Have you lost your mind?" then turned around and went back to bed. I'd tell you more, but the suspense is killing me... I must do some looking around here to see who's from Texas.
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I wheel past my box in the power chair every morning One of these days I am accidently going to run into it thus having to open it or...clean up the flattened gerbils...Boxman
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; mine came. But I'm afraid, it's making strange scratching sounds >:D
Maybe it's my blow-up husband wanting to get out. :bow; :bow; PLEASE can I check
EDITED: Fixed smiley tag error-kitkatz,Moderator
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I think I know who my Secret Samta is.
I previously sent a package to that town who maybe the same persons who has a son that recieved CD's and song's on his phone who maybe over playing them :rofl;
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I think I know who my secret santa is too but not going to tell until Christmas!! :beer1;
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I can tell who my secret santa is by how big the box is...Boxman
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Can we open them yet? :waiting;
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I think I know who my Secret Samta is.
I previously sent a package to that town who maybe the same persons who has a son that recieved CD's and song's on his phone who maybe over playing them :rofl;
You never know.... :rofl;
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Can we open them yet? :waiting;
NO - STEP AWAY FROM THE PACKAGES!! :Kit n Stik;
Sorry! Maybe I have too much caffeine today! :rofl;
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Oh, but it is just sitting there looking so welcoming and the stores are decorated with Christmas stuff and it is cold and I hear Christmas songs, it so christmasy already... We can just say it is Christmas and open the packages! :snowman;
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Oh Joy, Oh Boy I got my SS box today!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Oh NOOOOOoooooooooo, how will I wait 20 days to open it...? :banghead; :banghead; :banghead;
They tried to fool me by having a drugstore mail it. But I still know it came from PA.
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Yes I Can!!!!!!!!!!!! But It Will Be Hard!!!!!!!!
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Mimi... We can open them now... Just don't tell the others. :secret;
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Oh my, are you sure MIbarra? I would hate gettin caught. Tweedle de de, I can keep a secret if
you can.
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Once again step away from that package. The gerbils have a warranty on them that starts Christmas Day!
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Come on, Kitkatz.. You know you wanna! Join Mimi and I... We won't say a word!
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No, no,no I is a good girl!
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:bandance; woooooo hooooooooooo thanks secret santa! I got your package yesterday!!! :bandance;
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mimi and mibarra...we are watching you....no no no......repeat after me.... RUSH TO THE BOX.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Put the box down, now walk away slowly. No do not drop it, put it down slowly, s.l.o.w.l.y... Now walk away from it. Do not even think about it!
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G-ma said I should rush to the box! Ooooh.. I am shaking it. Serious shaking going on. I hope mine is not a gerbil.
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OK people I'm putting the box down, I'm slooooowly walking away. Don't move box, don't move
cause if you do I will think you have a gerbil in there and out the door you will go. Just
stay where you are and DON'Tmake a sound.
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ok you two...if you shake that poor gerbil there will be :puke; :rofl;
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OK people I'm putting the box down, I'm slooooowly walking away. Don't move box, don't move
cause if you do I will think you have a gerbil in there and out the door you will go. Just
stay where you are and DON'Tmake a sound.
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Now your giving my gerbils a bad name. Rest assured they will only attack, and I mean really attack like loss of personal parts, If you should open the box before Christmas. You all have been warned...Boxman
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OMG You can't tell me Gerbils aren't rats. You are all being tricked having them as pets. :urcrazy;
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OMG You can't tell me Gerbils aren't rats. You are all being tricked having them as pets. :urcrazy;
I have 2, and everytime my boyfriend comes over he walks up to the cage and yells "Rats!". He refuses to refer to them as gerbils.
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I think I got mine... but the box isn't marked. No return address... can I open just to see????????
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I dusted my box today, polished it...polish it a lot...perhaps the box will wear thin..oops???? :rofl;
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Is it just me or has Twirl been good about this? ;D :rofl;
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Twirl is being quiet...tooo quiet.
Which means she's probably getting into mischief...Christmas michief.... :rofl;
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:oops; I am thinking the same thing... Twirl may have opened her gift but hasn't confessed!
Twirl...? What's the story?
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Twirl is busy snuggling it and singing to it...you are right...she is suspiciously quiet.... come on Twirl..fess up.... :secret;
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Karol I have a OS registered parcel at the post office at home so I'm thinking this must be it :yahoo; They are going to redirect it me here so as soon it arrives i will let you know , now where can i hide i don't think i can be trusted !
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ok, this is not funny anymore
WHO IS MY SECRET SANTA
I do not want to seem selfish ---- but ---- where is my package
can't peek if it is not here ???
sometimes it is hard to post
I miss flipbob
who could know you could miss someone you never really knew
wait---- I got a package from Kim but she is not my ss or so she told me - she wasn't
and w&w said she sent me a package --- is she my ss
or is it Paulkaren who posted he had to send his late
??? ??? ??? ??? ???
or did they pack a gerbil and a shark and the shark is busy having a snack
the mystery continues
off to be banded
(if all my test turn out ok)
a doc in the woodlands was banded and she died three weeks later of a massive infection
she was 38 and had two year old twins
she was in colorado on vacation
and thought she had altitude sickness
her husband said she kept diagnosing herself and did not go to another doctor
she might have used the same doc I am using
but I see a doc on rounds every week
and I get my temp taken 6 times a week
so
I am hoping for the best
twirl
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Twril. I have a patient who had the lap band, and still had a hard time losing weight. Took her over a year to get past 300. But when she started our Maximized Living program, she now is under 300 for the first time and keeping it off. I am near you (kinda) and would be willing to help if you are interested. I just worry, surgery is dangerous and not a cure all. Please take care.
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What is a Maximized Living Program. Yes you are right, surgery is never a cure all. A Dr. talked me into the Gastric By Pass to stop progression of Diabetes, it helped but here I am and I think that was a large part and when I was in the hospital in November, several surgeons agreed with me. The Lap Band is supposed to be much better but like everything else it's what you do with it too.
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:cuddle; Twirl. (That's for the banding thing)
Now, where's the spanking icon for opening Kim's pressies early. You are a very bad girl. Santa's gonna be very cross with you.
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OK what is a lap band...
Twirl... I am your SS I am not to sure about Kit, Karenpaul or anyone else, now I have to go to Texas and tap your fingers,,, tisk tisk tisk... okokokokok so I peeked at mine also, SUE ME >:D
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I got another package today all the way from Canada. This is no doubt from my SS the last package I received was from someone just being very nice. So know I have two presents under my tree. It is a world record :thx; ...Boxman
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awww boxman thats nice, its great to have friends :cuddle;
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I received a package from Canada, too. And it says "not your Secret Santa." Someone most have cached an address! Very sneaky. I don't know if I can wait...
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McJane, your Secret Santa recipient got your gift. It is an awesome little box. Can I open it? Puuuhllleeeease??
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Sent/Not received
Your gift is on it's way to you vandie! :bandance;
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xtrememoosetrax: Gift sent :thumbup; / Gift not yet received :thumbdown; (j/k -- I'm sure it's on its way ;D)
Have you gotten your gift yet Martha?
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xtrememoosetrax: Gift sent :thumbup; / Gift not yet received :thumbdown; (j/k -- I'm sure it's on its way ;D)
Have you gotten your gift yet Martha?
No, not yet. Should I have it by now? I haven't been worrying about it, as there's still plenty of time until Xmas, and the later it comes, the less time I have to be tortured like the rest of you guys about whether or not I can open it yet! :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph; :popcorn;
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xtrememoosetrax: Gift sent :thumbup; / Gift not yet received :thumbdown; (j/k -- I'm sure it's on its way ;D)
Have you gotten your gift yet Martha?
No, not yet. Should I have it by now? I haven't been worrying about it, as there's still plenty of time until Xmas, and the later it comes, the less time I have to be tortured like the rest of you guys about whether or not I can open it yet! :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph; :popcorn;
Not necessarily, the Hummer may have gotten bogged down in customs- it should come soon I think. :rofl;
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I thought I was getting the Hummer!
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Where is Twirl ???
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I received a package from Canada, too. And it says "not your Secret Santa." Someone most have cached an address! Very sneaky. I don't know if I can wait...
Who is upstaging me???
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I received a package from Canada, too. And it says "not your Secret Santa." Someone most have cached an address! Very sneaky. I don't know if I can wait...
Who is upstaging me???
Now wait a minute, I was keeping my Secret Santa secret! Holding the information near and dear to my heart... Relishing every moment that I knew and the rest did not... Struggling to keep it inside... oh well, MY SECRET SANTA IS RERUN :yahoo;
I have not peeked at my present... I will not peek at my present... Okay, I admit that I did peek... It was just a tiny peek... The lid of the box lifts up and with a flashlight I could get a look :rofl; just a little peak, really... most everything is wrapped... :secret; When I was a kid I was good at slitting tape and peeking. Oh no, I can't believe I admitted that to that. Do not tell my mother!
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The Maximized Living Program is off topic, and I do love it but prefer not to speak about it here. You can pm me, or even try to google it. :) This is for pelagia... :Kit n Stik; cuz I am :stressed; thinking about doing the same !!!!! :oops;
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Dr. Phil I know I have a problem, my problem is that wrapping paper sends me over the edge...
One day I was minding my own business and went to the mail like any other day...
And there it was, a package all the way from Australia, I was shocked, all the way around the world...
Day One- Did not touch it put it away, decided that for ONCE I would not peek!
Day Two- I was having a crappy day, decided to open outter package and see what Aussie wrapping paper looks like...
Day Three- After counting and recounting Decided that it would be alright to open the gifts from Italy because it didn't really count because my SS is from Australia!
It;s a beautiful watch, I LOVE it and have worn it out a few times already, I will Cherish it always!
DAY Four- Was feeling bad about opening the watch and and had a gift opening frenzie... I have stationary with "K" on it!! I love it all I love writing and its perfect... I also have two beautiful dish towels from Italy BEAUTIFUL Lucinda I love everything you were perfect!!
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Mine is still just as it came from the post office!!! I do know who my secret santa is. Goggled the name that is on the insurance slip!!! Thanks!!!
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I thought I was getting the Hummer!
No, no, no, kitkatz. Boxman said you were getting the gerbils (notice the plural).
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Kim! :Kit n Stik;
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yes Kim :Kit n Stik;
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Kimmie - you are my Santa :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I love everything :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
the dog is an all time favorite gift
and thanks
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Oh God...quit opening those boxes...please....I polished mine again today...I'm really trying.....oh man...what if I get hit by a truck and miss opening it???? I'll try any excuse....jeezzzz..... :rofl;
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Now we know who is naughty!
:Kit n Stik;
People with Santa
no will power
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It arrived :yahoo; no clue who from on the outside so... i had to peek in the box everything is wrapped, thank you vandie :flower;
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Kimmy :Kit n Stik; NAUGHTY NAUGHTY NAUGHTY
Now we want pics!!!
And NAUGHTY Twirl
We want pics from you too!!
AND QUIT OPENING BOXES!!! I can't take much more. (insert fainting icon) :stressed;
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It arrived :yahoo; no clue who from on the outside so... i had to peek in the box everything is wrapped, thank you vandie :flower;
Much love to you and your family, Charee.
Happy Holidays.
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april mailed my gift for me today, should be there in a couple of days. my box came sometime back and i will admit i opened it to make sure nothing neede to be eaten. the gifts (wow) are calling me from under the tree, but i a good girl. one indicated it should be eaten and i am keeping it safe from the puppies on top of the fridge. sorry, i just couldn't resist that big brown box.
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xtrememoosetrax: Gift sent :thumbup; / Gift not yet received :thumbdown; (j/k -- I'm sure it's on its way ;D)
Have you gotten your gift yet Martha?
No, not yet. Should I have it by now? I haven't been worrying about it, as there's still plenty of time until Xmas, and the later it comes, the less time I have to be tortured like the rest of you guys about whether or not I can open it yet! :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph; :popcorn;
Not necessarily, the Hummer may have gotten bogged down in customs- it should come soon I think. :rofl;
Yay! :yahoo; My package arrived today!! :2thumbsup;
??? ??? Much too small for a Hummer, though.??? ??? I bet, because of the delay in Customs, they sent the keys and owners manual ahead of the actual vehicle. Yeah, that must be it . . . . :rofl; Come to think of it, it's about the right size for a gerbil or two, but since it's from Australia (not Wisconsin), I'm hoping I'm safe!! :bow; (Haven't heard any scratching sounds yet . . . )
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Well....I haven't opened mine yet. It is going under my tree and staying there until Christmas. I haven't even opened the outer box incase it is not wrapped. I do know mine is from Martha (xtrememoosetrax.) Glad you liked yours Kim. You are worse than Twirl, no patience. xx
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I know who mine's from but I've not opened it and I'm not going to. I'm gonna make you all wait too to know who my SS is. It's punishment for all those Twirls out there who need to have surprises forced on them. :rofl;
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:shy; Listen I just did it so Twirl wouldn't be lonely :shy;
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Next year, no packages to Twirl until the 23rd of December!
My box is still sitting unopened on my office chair. Periodically I dust it off and shake it gently. The gerils squeak in fear when I shake it gently. The noise from the wheel is keeping me up at night! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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So thoughtful that "Kimmie".
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I am so sorry Kit...I really did oil that wheel before I taped the box... :rofl;
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I have no problem not opening the two unwrapped gifts. There they sit along with ones I am giving to people...Boxman
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Next year, no packages to Twirl until the 23rd of December!
My box is still sitting unopened on my office chair. Periodically I dust it off and shake it gently. The gerils squeak in fear when I shake it gently. The noise from the wheel is keeping me up at night! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
kitkatz- i'm going to send you a box. In the box will be a voice recorder. When you press play, it will be a recording of my gerbils running in their wheel. Just for you. :rofl;
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Thank you. I need that like I need another hole in my head!
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And if you decide to open this box Kitkatz, in 15 seconds after the recording stops, this tape will explode. :rofl;
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:clap; :clap; :clap; Yeah Boxman but I think your "Tree" needs some decorations! :rofl;
P.S Kimmy..... If mine was from Cindy and knowing she had included a present from Italy... it would not have made it to the front door before I opened it. Thats not to say I don't love ANYTHING from the U.S! I do but Cindy just hyped it up!
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:clap; :clap; :clap; Yeah Boxman but I think your "Tree" needs some decorations! :rofl;
Very tropical.
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sent A+
received A+
( I needed to grade something)
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And if you decide to open this box Kitkatz, in 15 seconds after the recording stops, this tape will explode. :rofl;
only if she opens it before 12/25/08! Yes, there would be a timer. And extra long life batteries! :rofl;
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I am officially in receipt of my pressie. Thank you Slywalker. My kids wanted me to open it them last night. I was strong and i said a big fat NO!
xoxo
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I received my xmas present from the Jones family in N.J. today :clap; THANKYOU secret santa!!!!
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:clap; :clap; :clap; Yeah Boxman but I think your "Tree" needs some decorations! :rofl;
P.S Kimmy..... If mine was from Cindy and knowing she had included a present from Italy... it would not have made it to the front door before I opened it. Thats not to say I don't love ANYTHING from the U.S! I do but Cindy just hyped it up!
FINALLY someone that understands! My Italian watch is beautiful... Cindy has excellent taste :)
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:clap; :clap; :clap; Yeah Boxman but I think your "Tree" needs some decorations! :rofl;
Very tropical.
The lights are in the presents that I can't open till Christmas :cowboy:
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and I'm sure the lights are plugged into an outlet too so you better open the box to save your electricity.... :rofl;
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Off topic. Boxman, I love your picture. :-* :-* :-*
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Off topic. Boxman, I love your picture. :-* :-* :-*
edited: moved WAW into my personal phone book- Boxman,thankful :cowboy:
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Only 13 more days and we are officially allowed to open our gifts!!!
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13 Days!!! I have 9 teddy bears and 4 quilts to finish!! I want G-ma's calendar!
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13 Days!!! I have 9 teddy bears and 4 quilts to finish!! I want G-ma's calendar!
OH I love quilts!
Good luck Mrs. Claus!
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13 Days!!! I have 9 teddy bears and 4 quilts to finish!! I want G-ma's calendar!
Best of luck. Who needs sleep anyhow?
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I recieved mine today. It didn't say not to open, so I shook the box to see if I could hear the gerbils. I heard ssome tapping, shook it again, heard some rattling. Oh Boy I thought, I've got a case of dead gerbiles on my hand, what am I gonna do with spoiled cat food. So I opened it up and discovered I got peanuts! Peanuts everywhere. Peanuts strewn there, peanuts strewn over there, peanuts clinging to the cats in places it should not be sticking too! Low and behold, no gerbils, no dog, but wrapped Christmas presents. Cat now in the box, peanuts all over, but I did not open them yet. So out comes the cat, presents go back in, and as much as the peanuts can be gotten back in befor the sweeper sucks them off the other cat and me.
My 2008 Secret Santa Christmas Package story
First one, action shot of him jumping at me while taking his picture.
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Santa came to my house today! Thank you! :bandance;
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Cats are just so darn helpful sometimes!
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Chris, Could you wrap up that sweet kitty and send him to me for Christmas?? The pictures are so cute. Packing peanuts everywhere!! :rofl;
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Cris...love the snowman too...I collect snowmen....
Ann
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:rofl; :rofl;
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Those are two cute cats!!!!
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*Off Topic*
:waving; Traci I love your new avatar! You look like a beautiful couple. :)
*Back to the Topic*
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I got my non-Secret Santa delivery from Kitkatz today!!! :yahoo; :yahoo; :clap; :clap;
I just love my IHD family! :grouphug; and my lovely sister Kitkatz :cuddle;
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Lovely photos Chris and so glad you posted them, you see I was imagining real peanuts clinging to your cat - you know the roasted salted variety - in the UK we don't call that polystyrene stuff peanuts, we just call it packing (or a damn nuisance when you have to clear it all up!!) I think I quite liked the image I had. :) And of course I did wonder why everyone was putting nuts in with their presents :rofl;
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ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, so cute
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Lovely photos Chris and so glad you posted them, you see I was imagining real peanuts clinging to your cat - you know the roasted salted variety - in the UK we don't call that polystyrene stuff peanuts, we just call it packing (or a damn nuisance when you have to clear it all up!!) I think I quite liked the image I had. :) And of course I did wonder why everyone was putting nuts in with their presents :rofl;
Hold that thought, I have some honey roasted peanuts I can lay on one of the cats and take a :pics; :rofl; :rofl; ;D
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paul.karen received his gift! :2thumbsup;
bajanne's gift has been redirected - more info to follow. ???
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I got a package from Australia today!! :clap; I am so excited! AlohaBeth saw it first and took off the customs label so I couldn't read what was inside. I don't know who it is from but to have a package come from so far with my name on it -- well it is like a kid at Christmas :rofl; The past week has been pretty rough around here, but today has been a very good day. My lovely box is sitting under the tree, right in front where all can see it. If I could put a spotlight on it, I would!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Secret Santa. I am not even tempted to open it. It is enough to just look at it. Oh the possibilities! It will be the last thing I open Christmas Day. :cuddle;
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I will be getting from Australia, too!! :yahoo; However, there was a problem with the address, so it means i will probably not get it until January. But that is not a problem - my birthday is in January!!!
And Karol sent me a box (not to be opened until Christmas) so I am considering that as my Secret Santa gift along with all the dreadful waiting - I am an instant gratification person, never good at waiting, right Twirl!
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It is also very cold today in MN, Karol :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; you are to good to me. I got a T-Shirt that I might wear today (under a sweater), a donate life key chain for both Otto and I coffee mugs id badge holder which I use for work and now can continue to promote becoming a donor :yahoo; candle, and she also thought of the kids and that was so cool for them and they all have there mood rings on. :grouphug; :grouphug; Love you ALL, you guys have made this last year so much better for not only myself but my family :grouphug; :grouphug; we will post :pics; of us with all our stuff from Karol soon..........
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I opened my secret santa from donnia. :clap; I got a beautiful regional cookbook that Len has already picked out some recipes he wants me to make. Thoughtful gift donnia. Thank you so much. :cuddle;
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:christmastree; THANK YOU RERUN! :christmastree;
:yahoo; I just finished opening the nicest box of presents from Rerun. It was full of delectable Washington-made treats and some fun things, too, including a dreamcatcher (she did a great detective job!). She tucked in a few things for Stephen. :cuddle; He has almost finished his peppernuts!
I will post a picture later.
Best of all is the photo of Rerun and her niece, which is going on my frig. :guitar:
:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
:snowman; THANK YOU MONREIN! :snowman;
The Baroness Monrein sent me wild Canadian rice and a cd of "Baroness" music. I can't wait to get that loaded on my i-pod! :guitar:
:snowman; :snowman; :snowman; :snowman; :snowman; :snowman; :snowman;
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From my Secret Santa, who I think is Sluff, I got a box of CD Jewel Cases, blank CD-R's, and a Jumo, I mean JUMBO TV/DVD/VCR Remote Control.
I have to download pictures later and post to the other forum.
Thank You Secret Santa
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Thank you MIMI
This was such a wonderful secret...I had no clue it was you.
Beautiful soft fluffy pink socks, pink sharpie, love them, new angel for my collection (don't have this style yet), and a WoodWick Candle, I will think of you everytime I use it. My kids had come over for a bit so we all opened this together.
Have a great day everyone.
Ann
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Absolutely beautiful gifts! I loved them all. Pics are going into the pic thread.
Thank you!
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I forgot my Secret Santa gift in Santa Fe. I'm in El Paso now with family. :stressed; Now I can not open it and it was the gift I was really looking forward to opening. Ahh! Now it will have to wait until Sunday. >:(
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Now you have to wait with Rerun until Easter! :rofl;
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We may have to drive back earlier!
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I posted here yesterday but for some reason it dropped off. Thank you Martha so much for my T-shirt, cap and calendar. Wore the T-Shirt yesterday afternoon and the cap around the pool. Calendar is already up on the wall. I loved them all. Will post Chrissy pics a little later. Love to all and hope you all had a great day. Love Cindy. xx
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I posted yesterday too and it seems to have dissappeared ??? Thanks Vandie for the chocolates , Calender and the cute Mr Kidney also a copy of the local paper which i thought was a great idea happy Christmas and thanks again
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I opened mine today...Lilbajanne sent me 2 candles with authentic British Virgin Island sand in them, a snowglobe, and a mouse pad with cute dogs on it! I'll post the pictures later! Thanks Lilbajanne! :bow; :cuddle;
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Thank you so much kellyt !!
I received a beutiful necklace from my secret santa, friend forever and secret santa's also now !!!
Merry Christmas!!!
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I posted here yesterday but for some reason it dropped off. Thank you Martha so much for my T-shirt, cap and calendar. Wore the T-Shirt yesterday afternoon and the cap around the pool. Calendar is already up on the wall. I loved them all. Will post Chrissy pics a little later. Love to all and hope you all had a great day. Love Cindy. xx
You did post - in the other thread http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.msg198839#msg198839
I posted yesterday too and it seems to have dissappeared ??? Thanks Vandie for the chocolates , Calender and the cute Mr Kidney also a copy of the local paper which i thought was a great idea happy Christmas and thanks again
This one too. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.msg198757
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I got a wonderful gift from monrein - I will post a photo in the other thread. Thank you so much Gail - I love everything!! :bandance;
And thank you also to Kitkatz, who is always so generous - I don't know how she does it! Photo to follow! :cheer:
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I posted yesterday too and it seems to have dissappeared ??? Thanks Vandie for the chocolates , Calender and the cute Mr Kidney also a copy of the local paper which i thought was a great idea happy Christmas and thanks again
This one too. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.msg198757
Thanks Karol I looked everywhere for that thought i was going mad :urcrazy; update I just clicked on the above link and its says an error has occured and that it may be off limits to me so maybe i'm not mad it has dissappeared ???
EDITED: Fixed quote tag error - okarol/admin
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I posted yesterday too and it seems to have dissappeared ??? Thanks Vandie for the chocolates , Calender and the cute Mr Kidney also a copy of the local paper which i thought was a great idea happy Christmas and thanks again
This one too. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.msg198757#msg198757
Thanks Karol I looked everywhere for that thought i was going mad :urcrazy; update I just cliclked on the above link and its says an error has occured and that it may be off limits to me so maybe i'm not mad it has dissappeared ???
I can't get to that thread either.
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I get an error message on all three links provided.
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When i click on the links it works but not sure why it doesn't for you. Anyway. the posts made by charee and Lucinda were in the 2008 Holiday Gift Exchange - DETAILS HERE! thread on page 31 - not in this thread - I know it's a little confusing.
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I don't even see that thread anymore..nor in my "last posts" under my profile.it disapeared!
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Ok folks, somehow the Christmas Elves were messing around and the thread was in the Guest Lobby - ?? Weird, huh? - anyway, hopefully it's working now.
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:2thumbsup;
Yes it reappeared! and I found out that Chris was going to open his presents before I could get there and take pictures thru the window! :rofl;
Maybe CHRIS moved it to the guest lobby?!? Darn jedi mind tricks... :rofl;
So they weren't kidding...their posts really did "disappear"!
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Yes, they did. They aren't crazy. :P
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I didn't say that. We are all crazy! :urcrazy;
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I didn't say that. We are all crazy! :urcrazy;
:waving; Guilty as charged!
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Yes, they did. They aren't crazy. :P
"And Quit Calling Me Shirley" :rofl; :rofl;
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So, who got the gerbils? not me...
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I received some reallllly cool stuff from aharris2!!!! I got an alligator tooth, some neat Florida Christmas ornaments some yummy coconut patties dipped in chocolate and a fantastic WoodWick candle.
:flower; Thank you so very much!!!! :flower;
willieandwinnie.. I am glad you like the cookbook!!
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So, who got the gerbils? not me...
All the gerbils showed up at my door this morning carring their luggage they said "everyone took to long to open their boxes". NOW WHAT!...Boxman
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Thank you Chris for my SS presents! I received two local newspapers from Plainsville, IL, three yummy candybars (all three my favorite), one Chicago, IL t-shirt and an excellent sweatshirt hoodie! Also, the two Christmas cards were hilarious!
Thank you so much! I wore my Chicago T yesterday, as it has warmed up to the high 70's. Who knows, maybe tomorrow I can wear the hoodie! Weather in Texas changes day-by-day!
I hope everyone enjoyed their Holiday! My husband did take photos of me, but they are horrible! I will redo them before posting!
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So, who got the gerbils? not me...
All the gerbils showed up at my door this morning carring their luggage they said "everyone took to long to open their boxes". NOW WHAT!...Boxman
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Ohhhhhh Ramona you are the bestest SS there is. I mean a box full of goodies from lip gloss,
to hand lotion,to body lotion, to an angel for the tree, and a little angel holding a green ribbon for ESRD, sugar corn (delicious), pretzels, and scrumptous choclate mallows. But that is not all, I got a t-shirt with Ebensburg, PA on it, plus four pairs of socks (2 of them Christmas) and a good smelling candle and lastly a local newspaper. WOW what a box and what a girl. Ramona you are
THE ONE and then the lovely card telling me all about you and your family. You sent me so much I feel like one of the family, too.
Thank you my lovely for all of these sweet things.
I do pray that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas.
Much Love,
Mimi
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THANK YOU, WATTLE, for the wonderful box of cool stuff from Oz!! :santahat; I got a beautiful Australia calendar, a really cute kangaroo Christmas tree ornament, a pair of rainbow-colored shoelaces, and a BUNCH of chocolate candy!! Thanks so much, Wattle! And thanks for the lovely card, too. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! :christmastree; All the best to you and yours! :thx;
Love, Martha
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A BIG THANK YOU to my SS Lilu :clap;
Lilu sent me a bottle of Kahlua and a bottle of Pina colada to make my great tasting Kahlua-coladas.
And a bag of Reese's peanut butter cups.
I hope yo had a great Christmas as well Lilu :cuddle;
P&K
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I thought I posted on here but now it is gone. Sorry!
Thank you TWIRL-GIRL for all the goodies. The cool Texas A&M Aggies T-shirt, the cool WoodWick candle, the fish pin, the funny calendar, the dogie Christmas ornament, and the decorative candy cane.
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Rerun
did you forget to thank me for the gerbil that turned into a min-pin pooch
he is in the photo of the secret santa things
I called him FRED
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Rerun
did you forget to thank me for the gerbil that turned into a min-pin pooch
he is in the photo of the secret santa things
I called him FRED
You all crack me up! :rofl; I thought we sent the gerbils with little napsacks through the cold and snow to Boxman's house?
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Rerun
did you forget to thank me for the gerbil that turned into a min-pin pooch
he is in the photo of the secret santa things
I called him FRED
Didn't you notice Pebble's FAT Tummy??? She says "Yummy Good" Thank you Antie Twirl !!!! :waving;
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many thanks to petey. i loved everything. i couldn't have gotten better if i'd bought them myself. i got a tea for one, a vanilla candle, some saltwater taffy, a had crocheted snow flake and 2 beautiful sand dollars and a purple and white tree ornament with purple boa feathers on top. i'll think of goofynina every time i see it. (pictures for the other post as soon as i charge the camera batteries)
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You are very welcome paul.karen. I am soo happy you enjoyed it!
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Thank you Sandy!!
On Christmas morning, I opened my pressies from my secret Santa. I got some Northern Comfort real maple syrup (cute packaging), two different maple candies and a lovely Vermont calendar. How lucky am I?!?
This was really fun. Thank you Karol, for being our fabulous organizer on this.
Much love
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All the 2008 Holiday Exchange secret Santa threads are now in The IHD Family - Our Members section.
Is there anyone who did NOT receive their gift? (except for the mail problem with Bajanne and Sam, which is still coming) - if so please let me know now.
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I sent mine to petey but I haven't seen her post. I thought I posted about my gifts but I can't find it now. I got a new journal and Christmas book to read and a cute plate that says I am special. I also got a cute handmade angel pin, homemade candies which I am munching on now and a great card. Whhich was very personal. I can't thank you enough jill d. Merry Christmas to all IHD!!
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I sent mine to petey but I haven't seen her post. I thought I posted about my gifts but I can't find it now. I got a new journal and Christmas book to read and a cute plate that says I am special. I also got a cute handmade angel pin, homemade candies which I am munching on now and a great card. Whhich was very personal. I can't thank you enough jill d. Merry Christmas to all IHD!!
petey has not posted since Dec. 23 - but I know she got the box http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=11242.msg193907#msg193907
And regarding your post Traci - you can go to your profile and click on Show Posts to see where your previous post was - here http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10122.msg199109#msg199109 in the other topic
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My Secret Santa present arrived on the 23rd and I was sooooo excited to see it was from Austrailia. It held a place of honor under the tree and was the last thing opened on Christmas Day. Tamara was my Secret Santa--how lucky am I? I got Vegemite!! I have had everyone who stops by try it. It has a very "special" taste! A little like beef and barley soup concentrated. It has been fun seeing their reactions! And some lovely TimTams! Last month, when Hugh Jackman was on Oprah, he brought cases of TimTams to give to the audience and told them they were Australia's favorite biscuit. I haven't opened them yet. Those I don't really want to share with the rest of the family! :rofl; But, the special gift in the package is a beautiful crystal clock with laser cut images of Aussie animals and flag with the inscription "Aussie Bunch". I absolutely love it. It makes me smile each time I see it. It makes me think of all of our Aussie members who are all so special to me. Thank you, Tamara. I have told my family all about you and Alan and your lovely story. They think he never has to buy you another present ever - he already gave you the best gift! What a wonderful love story. I will post a picture when I get some assistance from Beth!
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I sent mine to petey but I haven't seen her post. I thought I posted about my gifts but I can't find it now. I got a new journal and Christmas book to read and a cute plate that says I am special. I also got a cute handmade angel pin, homemade candies which I am munching on now and a great card. Whhich was very personal. I can't thank you enough jill d. Merry Christmas to all IHD!!
kidney4traci,
Thank you so much for my SS present. It arrived early (a couple of weeks before Christmas), and I was so good and didn't open it until Christmas night (Marvin and I have "our" sharing late that night after we've been to see and celebrate with both sides of our families -- Christmas night is just for us two and we open our last presents, the "special" ones from each other). I opened mine from you during this time.
Kidney4traci sent me the most beautiful Christmas dish (shaped like a huge ornament), and it was striped -- mostly with pink. Who told her pink was my favorite color? :rofl; She filled it full of goodies (delicious, gourmet chocolate for me and Marvin and special doggie treats for my Hop-Sing -- and anybody who remembers to include my four-legged "baby" Hop-Sing has won my heart :bow; ) The present was so "me" and kidney4traci picked out something I would have seen and loved to have had -- but never would have been so extravagant for myself. Thank you, kidney4traci. It was beautiful gift that I will treasure.
many thanks to petey. i loved everything. i couldn't have gotten better if i'd bought them myself. i got a tea for one, a vanilla candle, some saltwater taffy, a had crocheted snow flake and 2 beautiful sand dollars and a purple and white tree ornament with purple boa feathers on top. i'll think of goofynina every time i see it. (pictures for the other post as soon as i charge the camera batteries)
I'm glad you enjoyed your SS, grammalady!
To Okarol -- I had such a good time participating in the Secret Santa -- both choosing a present for someone else and also getting a surprise picked out just for me and sent from afar. Thanks for all you did to make this happen.
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I sent my SS gift to Marianna and I don't believe I have seen her post either? I hope she got it and that she liked it............
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I sent my SS gift to Marianna and I don't believe I have seen her post either? I hope she got it and that she liked it............
She hasn't been on IHD for a month - I hope she's ok, I have PM'd her.
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"...Her name was Lola, she was..."
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my Secret Santa!!!
Lola, I love the snowman and the tee-shirt (ask Rolando - I wore it for the entire Christmas break from work. It coordinated perfectly with some navy blue pajama bottoms I got from my niece for Christmas.) The refrigerator magnet has a place of honor on the ref door .
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"...His name was Rico..."
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and MAYBE, just MAYBE if I am still feeling the Christmas spirit I will share the Snowman Soup with your Rico.
I certainly enjoyed this year's Secret Santa... shopping, wrapping, and then waiting (kinda) until Christmas to open. ( :cuddle; okarol )
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G-Ma I am using the pink spotted blankie you sent on my office chair. Ming the Siamese thinks it is really soft and I have to fight her for my chair when I sit at the computer. Ming wanted me to say thank you for the soft blankie. I will try to get a pic of the cat and blankie up. Here she is in all her pink and white and grey glory!
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I opened my SS gift!!! I thought about it the whole time in El Paso since I forgot it here at home and didn't take it on the road trip.
I received some wonderful gifts from Willie&Winnie and their mom of course. I had no idea who my secret santa was at all. I promise. 8)
I got lots of stuff from Maryland. Here are a few things- a stuffed red crab (no, not a cooked one).. he is so cute, a magnet, pens, notepaper, a little shot glassy thing to keep toothpicks , a kidney necklace, earings, and a kidney pin, and a green kidney transplant car bumper magnet. I love EVERYTHING!
Oh and Schatzie and Schnappi got some goodies too to keep their teeth nice and clean. They need it! And they love them! They were very excited to have those treats.
I will try to take some pictures soon.
Thank you, thank you Kathy! It was so nice to open the box and see all of those things.
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:cuddle; MIbarra, I am so happy that you, Schatzie and Schnappi liked your gifts. I swear by those CET chewies. :waving;
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I sent my SS gift to Marianna and I don't believe I have seen her post either? I hope she got it and that she liked it............
She hasn't been on IHD for a month - I hope she's ok, I have PM'd her.
Thank you Okarol! I thought you might have some "insight" to her situation. I do hope and pray that she will answer you. I did not mean to sound selfish, I just would like to know that she at least got the presents. Either way, please do let me know if you hear from her as I am kinda worried now!
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I have really enjoyed the whole Secret Santa process. It has been fun to see everyone's reactions and to see who can wait and who has no will power at all! (not naming names --- Twirl!!) Along with my Australia present, I got two surprise packages. Both said "do not open until Christmas". My IHD presents were the last opened, while everyone was busy looking at their things I quietly opened first one from Kitkatz, then one from Okaral and then Tamara's. By then, everyone was around me because they wanted to see who could pick out perfect things for me and they weren't family. Well, they soon found out that my IHD family may know more about me than immediate family! Kitkatz sent me a lovely plaque with a Parisian scene and a darling Paris charm bracelet. How perfect are they? And then Karol gave me a pretty, bling-bling Christmas ornament "Paris" in script with lots of sparkle. It will go in my bedroom during the year -- too cute to put out just for Christmas and pretty note pad set. I can't believe there is another online group that cares and loves each other like we do. OKarol and Kitkatz have given me so much strength and guidance. And lots of hope, love and support. I will post pictures of everything, along with Tamara's amazing gifts tonight. Thank you IHD family for sharing your kindness with me throughout the year. I have life long friends that I love dearly :cuddle; :cuddle;
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Paris, you are a special lady and I am glad we could brighten your day!
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KK..I love the picture of Ming. Animals do definately decide what is theirs. I would love a picture if possible.
Ann
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Look up above in my post. There is a pic now.
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Petey, I am glad yall enjoyed the gift! I had fun waiting to hear from you too! This was a fun year, thanks Okarol!!!!!! (Too many exclaimations??? )
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I enjoyed one of my gifts this morning, sipping my delicious Jamaican coffee - MMmmmm good! Thank you monrein! :thx;
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You're so very welcome Karol. It's quite a strong coffee generally but at least you can adjust the strength to your tastes. I'm happy you like it. :cuddle;
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I sent my SS gift to Marianna and I don't believe I have seen her post either? I hope she got it and that she liked it............
She hasn't been on IHD for a month - I hope she's ok, I have PM'd her.
Thank you Okarol! I thought you might have some "insight" to her situation. I do hope and pray that she will answer you. I did not mean to sound selfish, I just would like to know that she at least got the presents. Either way, please do let me know if you hear from her as I am kinda worried now!
From mariannas: A little (ok...a lot) exhausted, but otherwise fine. I'm in the middle of moving and have two days left to do it. I'm really behind because I missed about 4-5 days due to the massive snow dump we had here. Yes! I did get my Secret Santa gift. Thank you!
She will write when she gets settled.
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Thank You so much, Okarol!
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My Secret Santa (Kitkatz) was one of the most super duper Secret Santa I've ever had. I have been remiss in not thanking her here (I bad) so let me correct that this very instant!! Kitkatz sent me a dual picture frame with her and Victor's picture - now how cool is that? And a Christmas plate you can write notes to Santa on - , a lighthouse sun catcher, cheese knives and a couple of cute kitchen towels. Thank you so much Kitkatz.
I hope everyone has a wonderful 2009.
Sandyb :bunny:
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FINALLY, my gift arrived, and ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! :yahoo; How cool is that! It was from Charee! Thank you so much!!!
I got two hats - one Aussie one and one with my first name "Patsy" on it. Then some beautiful coasters made from leaves (eucalyptus, I think). A lovely shirt which actually fits perfectly (I didn't give anyone my size!). And to wrap it up, a stunning calendar with Australian scenes. I am a calendar addict! And this is a really great one. (Picts in the Secret Santa Picts thread)
[I knew the word 'billabong' from 'Waltzing Matilda'(google it!) which we sang at school and never knew exactly what it was (thought it might have been a river) and here one of the months has the picture of a billabong. It is more like a big pond. Google says it is a waterhole]
Thank you so much, Charee and Lucinda!!! :cuddle; :cuddle;
I LOVE MY IHD FAMILY!!!!
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I'm sorry I didn't make the slide show I promised, but the majority of the photos don't have people in them! :'( My photo of me opening gifts was horrible! Out of focus, you couldn't see my gifts, etc. If everyone still wants a slide show I'll be more than happy to make it. But just know you'll be seeing photos of gifts, but not who received them.
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FINALLY, my gift arrived, and ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! :yahoo; How cool is that! It was from Charee! Thank you so much!!!
I got two hats - one Aussie one and one with my first name "Patsy" on it. Then some beautiful coasters made from leaves (eucalyptus, I think). A lovely shirt which actually fits perfectly (I didn't give anyone my size!). And to wrap it up, a stunning calendar with Australian scenes. I am a calendar addict! And this is a really great one. (Picts in the Secret Santa Picts thread)
[I knew the word 'billabong' from 'Waltzing Matilda'(google it!) which we sang at school and never knew exactly what it was (thought it might have been a river) and here one of the months has the picture of a billabong. It is more like a big pond. Google says it is a waterhole]
Thank you so much, Charee and Lucinda!!! :cuddle; :cuddle;
I LOVE MY IHD FAMILY!!!!
I'm so happy it finally arrived Cindy posted that for me back in November by air mail i have no idea where its been i think its been on a holiday somewhere Glad you liked everything, Cindy picked the shirt out It a RM Williams one a very well know Aussie brand
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I am so pleased you got it.....Cheree and I couldn't think what could have possibly happened to it. It is great you got it on your birthday. Happy birthday....xxx
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Lilbajanne has yet to receive her SS gift. Her birthday is next Wednesday - it would be nice if it arrived then!
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WOW :o
I thought everyone got their's by now. Hopefully whomever sent it can track it or submit a claim on it.
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who is her secret santa :waiting;
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Very happy to let you guys know that Sam (Lilbajanne) did receive her gift - two days before her birthday!!! :yahoo; I have been having some connection problems and did not get to tell you. she was even able to drink her birthday sparkling cider from the cute mug that was part of her gift. Will be posting picts soon.
[Thanks, Twirl, for your PM. that was so sweet of you :cuddle; ]
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:bandance; :bandance; :flower; :flower; :clap; :clap; :clap;