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« Reply #150 on: November 05, 2010, 12:44:24 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on November 05, 2010, 11:53:09 AM
But then Darth, what would we do without you???   :rofl; :rofl;

I dread to think... I really do!!!!.... :rofl;

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« Reply #151 on: November 05, 2010, 01:34:17 PM »
I mailed my package today to the UK from me in Washington State USA.

ooppps is that a hint????    I hope it gets there.  The people at the Post Office acted like they had never mailed a package there before.   >:D

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« Reply #152 on: November 05, 2010, 02:00:56 PM »
I posted Mum and my gifts on Wed. morning...

Hope they're enjoyed!...

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« Reply #153 on: November 05, 2010, 02:14:32 PM »

Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it.  :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies!  :thx;
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« Reply #154 on: November 05, 2010, 02:20:04 PM »
Quote from: okarol on November 05, 2010, 02:14:32 PM

Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it.  :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies!  :thx;

We did it to tease you for as long as possible!!!... Hee Hee!!!!!.... :rofl;

I do it all as quickly as possible in case something comes along and messes up my plans...  And this year I'm in a bit of a hurry!...

Hope our people enjoy their boxes!... Oh and by the way, things are NOT wrapped inside... Waste of gift space!!!... LOL!!!....

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« Reply #155 on: November 05, 2010, 10:15:16 PM »
I spent a lot of time reading through all the post of my secret pal.  I am hoping I came up with something he or she will like.  I ordered it and am waiting for it to arrive so I can mail it out!!  This is so much fun, glad I got the chance to be included!
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« Reply #156 on: November 05, 2010, 10:17:53 PM »
I just have one or two things to collect, and then my gift to my secret pal will be ready for posting early next week.

This IS fun, isn't it!!
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« Reply #157 on: November 06, 2010, 01:59:04 PM »
My mom works at a store that showcases local artists and craftspeople.  She gave ma few ideas.  The store would probably ship it for me.  They shipped a parcel to my friend in New Jersey last year for her birthday, and nothing in the box was originally bought in the store
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« Reply #158 on: November 07, 2010, 06:05:33 AM »
I've been reading this thread this morning, and am so sorry I missed out on this.  Life has been pretty crazy around here the past few months so I had not been on IHD much to realize the deadline was coming to get in.  But, I'll look forward to hearing about all the gifts and count me in for next year! 
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« Reply #159 on: November 07, 2010, 07:15:38 AM »
Quote from: okarol on November 05, 2010, 02:14:32 PM

Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it.  :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies!  :thx;

i think darth was the first one to get things in the mail last year...show off!!
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« Reply #160 on: November 07, 2010, 08:26:13 AM »
Quote from: thegrammalady on November 07, 2010, 07:15:38 AM
Quote from: okarol on November 05, 2010, 02:14:32 PM

Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it.  :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies!  :thx;

i think darth was the first one to get things in the mail last year...show off!!

Hee Hee!!.....

First out last year, and this!!!!.... Just want to be organised!!!!... Saves me SO much trouble later!!!... Can't you imagine Kitz waving the big stick if I was late!!!... LOL!!!!...

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« Reply #161 on: November 07, 2010, 09:15:26 PM »
I bought mine........ something for everyone in the family (hint).....NOT

I will mail soon....

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« Reply #162 on: November 07, 2010, 10:33:08 PM »
With the help of my mom, I picked out something that I think is to the tastes of my Secret Santee.  It's also hand made and one of a kind.
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« Reply #163 on: November 08, 2010, 12:50:15 PM »
It occurs to me that if you are receiving a package from abroad, DON'T LOOK AT THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION because then it will spoil the surprise!
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« Reply #164 on: November 08, 2010, 01:04:57 PM »
Quote from: MooseMom on November 08, 2010, 12:50:15 PM
It occurs to me that if you are receiving a package from abroad, DON'T LOOK AT THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION because then it will spoil the surprise!
That went through my mind the other night.  I was wondering how vague I could be on the customs declaration when I send mine.  I think that I'll have to get Blokey to pick mine up if I'm not in when it arrives, and I'll ask him to scribble over the customs bit and/or remove the gift from its outer packaging for me.  That's if mine is coming from foreign fields, obviously.

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« Reply #165 on: November 08, 2010, 01:08:20 PM »
Customs official SO do not like "vague".  I tried to be, uh, well, generic.
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« Reply #166 on: November 08, 2010, 01:11:10 PM »
Quote from: MooseMom on November 08, 2010, 01:08:20 PM
Customs official SO do not like "vague".  I tried to be, uh, well, generic.
That's what I meant!

Off shopping tomorrow afternoon, armed with a small amount of cash ...

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« Reply #167 on: November 08, 2010, 02:51:42 PM »
I have my secret santa shopping done!!  Now to get it mailed!!!
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« Reply #168 on: November 08, 2010, 02:59:18 PM »
The Customs thing's a pain!...

I've figured out a way around it.... Here, if your package is under two kilos in weight, you just need to attatch a small green label... Over two kilos, and you need to write your life story on the large label...

So I just keep it a little lighter!!!!....

Ask at your Post Office!...

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« Reply #169 on: November 08, 2010, 08:52:34 PM »
My shopping is done.  Just waiting for a few things to arrive, and I have one thing I am going to make yet, then its off to ship it.  I hope my "pal" likes everything.  This has been fun.  I love the fact that I had to research my person a little so I could try and find something "special" I felt they would like!!   
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« Reply #170 on: November 08, 2010, 09:25:22 PM »
Thank goodness for internet shopping because I could not find in stores what they listed.
So for customs, you can't say "A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That"? :-[ :sarcasm;
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« Reply #171 on: November 09, 2010, 12:45:56 AM »
Quote from: Chris on November 08, 2010, 09:25:22 PM
Thank goodness for internet shopping because I could not find in stores what they listed.
So for customs, you can't say "A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That"? :-[ :sarcasm;

Wonder if Customs would go along with an'All kinds of Everything' declaration???....  :rofl;

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« Reply #172 on: November 09, 2010, 04:24:48 AM »
Newsflash!...

I got a prezzie!!!!!.... It's sitting in the LIving Room waiting until Christmas!...

Thank you, Santa!....

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« Reply #173 on: November 09, 2010, 11:29:11 AM »
Wow that was quick!
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« Reply #174 on: November 09, 2010, 11:31:27 AM »
Please let me know when your package arrives.  That way I can keep track and make sure everyone has received a gift. You can post here or PM me.


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