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« Reply #425 on: December 31, 2011, 02:22:02 PM »
I heard they weren't making Twinkies anymore.. I'd be hoarding those things, Poppy... *LOL*
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« Reply #426 on: December 31, 2011, 02:50:26 PM »
Gosh, really?  Maybe I should hoard them until 21st December?  Aren't they like cockroaches (they'll be the only thing left when the end of the world comes?)  Blokey will be really disappointed if you're telling the truth; he's desperate to try Chocodiles.

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« Reply #427 on: December 31, 2011, 03:30:11 PM »
I've never heard of Chocodiles... I did a quick search.. Chocodiles will be harder to find, I think...  There is a website, http://freshchocodiles.com.. you can order them from there, but I don't know if they ship outside the US. And, I was wrong.  They haven't stopped making Twinkies, they just won't be with vanilla filling anymore
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« Reply #428 on: January 01, 2012, 01:10:06 AM »
Quote from: Riki on December 31, 2011, 02:22:02 PM
I heard they weren't making Twinkies anymore.. I'd be hoarding those things, Poppy... *LOL*

As far as I can tell twinkies are alive and well!
http://www.genxtinct.com/2010/07/funky-food-friday-discontinued-hostess.html
I came across some recipes for Hostess snacks too http://www.hostesscakes.com/recipes.asp
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« Reply #429 on: January 01, 2012, 07:00:35 AM »
I would ask that you thank your Secret Santas........ even if you hated your gift.  It is the nice thing to do. 


Thank you GrandmaLady   :waiting;

Paris?  Hope everything is okay.......   :cuddle;
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« Reply #430 on: January 01, 2012, 10:48:29 AM »
Quote from: CebuShan on December 27, 2011, 04:29:22 PM
So far, my person hasn't been on to say if she liked her gifts. I hope its because she's so busy with family and not some other reason!

Yup   it was because I was busy out of town at the beach enjoying the surf....I didnt have my computer with me but I did have my I phone but that thing is a pain to get onto  IHD....  Sorry I am late with the Thank you....     
 
   :yahoo;   Thank   you  so much for the gift.... it was a one of a kind , practical and most of all it was made with the idea of reusing items....I am most into that....  I will get a picture and that will explain what it it...... thx again Cebushan....

Looneytunes....glad you like it..... took me a little time tye all those flies  but really fun..... and if you think they may catch fish....take them out and use them.....LOL 

With having this wonderfull gift ...my transplant... I am really busy out and about now..... not living on the computer anymore.....I will say  I think I was addicted to the internet.....so my goal is to do less on the computer and more out in the world being active and staying busy away from the house.....  I love the idea of being able to leave town and not worry about coming home... I dont have to ..... No more dialysis.... what can I say but I am loving life.....     I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and most of all keep your spirits up...            tyefly 
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« Reply #431 on: January 01, 2012, 08:36:27 PM »
 :santahat;  Moosemom you were an amazing SS!!  :cuddle; 

My whole family enjoyed opening and reading about the world you live in. You were so thoughtful in the way you put my gift together, I love everything you sent! Thank you so much! I was so busy the week before Christmas that I didn't even think about opening it early, it was opened Christmas morning. The beautiful ornaments will join my other Christmas decorations from around the world and be on display each year! The steak seasoning is about to be tried out on the BBQ as it's a very hot summer day and the almonds...... well they were delicious! I love Almonds! My children asked if you knew that! Thank you again for making my IHD SS so much fun. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and the New Year is filled with love and good health.  :-* :-* :-*
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« Reply #432 on: January 01, 2012, 08:48:07 PM »
I've loved being part of this and have just scanned the last few pages of posts eagerly to see if Pam posted, as I was her SS. While reading I discovered that it seems I was supposed to stay 'secret' - whoops. When I 'researched' Pam, I found lots of similarities between us and ended up writing her a letter as well - hence no more secrets.
Happy New Year to all!!
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« Reply #433 on: January 01, 2012, 11:01:56 PM »
Oh Wattle, I am so glad you enjoyed what I sent, and I really appreciate you taking the time to post a photo.  Have a wonderful 2012, and take care of that wonderful new kidney of yours! :cuddle;
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« Reply #434 on: January 02, 2012, 06:27:58 AM »
My Secret Santa gift came from St. Thomas today!!!   Darthvader was my SS!  And how she spoilt me!!    The box was not such a large box, but the number of things that came out of it.  I couldn't even get them packed back into the box!!!
I was so thrilled when I saw that it came from Ireland (Eire).  Have to talk about that on Facebook since one of my coworkers is Irish!
I got lots of chocolates (my family will be thrilled) a china mug, eye makeup(which my daughter will take away from me), an address book, a calendar from Ireland, a reindeer ornament, a beautiful little bag.  My family haven't seen them yet.  I happen to be working today at our Ferry dock (where ferries come from St. Thomas,etc., ) and so picked up the package just where I work. It came in last night, they told me, but I had already left.
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« Reply #435 on: January 02, 2012, 12:28:15 PM »
Glad you liked it, Bajanne...

I'm well known for packing lots of things into small spaces!... It's a good way of ensuring that things don't rattle around and get damaged!... Also, the box was under the two kilo limit, so I had to add choccies, and the heart shaped bath thingys to bring it close!....

I collect elephants, so had to share the addiction with the bag!...

God bless...

Darth...
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« Reply #436 on: January 02, 2012, 08:52:01 PM »
Quote from: tyefly on January 01, 2012, 10:48:29 AM
Quote from: CebuShan on December 27, 2011, 04:29:22 PM
So far, my person hasn't been on to say if she liked her gifts. I hope its because she's so busy with family and not some other reason!

Yup   it was because I was busy out of town at the beach enjoying the surf....I didn't have my computer with me but I did have my I phone but that thing is a pain to get onto  IHD....  Sorry I am late with the Thank you....     
 
   :yahoo;   Thank   you  so much for the gift.... it was a one of a kind , practical and most of all it was made with the idea of reusing items....I am most into that....  I will get a picture and that will explain what it it...... thx again Cebushan....

Looneytunes....glad you like it..... took me a little time tye all those flies  but really fun..... and if you think they may catch fish....take them out and use them.....LOL 

With having this wonderfull gift ...my transplant... I am really busy out and about now..... not living on the computer anymore.....I will say  I think I was addicted to the internet.....so my goal is to do less on the computer and more out in the world being active and staying busy away from the house.....  I love the idea of being able to leave town and not worry about coming home... I dont have to ..... No more dialysis.... what can I say but I am loving life.....     I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year and most of all keep your spirits up...            tyefly 

So glad that you liked the gifts. It was very fun shopping for you.
Glad you are breaking your computer "addiction"! Definitely get out there and enjoy your life to the fullest! Can't wait until it is my turn to say the dame thing!
Have a very healthy New Year!    :flower;
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« Reply #437 on: January 03, 2012, 04:51:28 PM »
I should have added to my previous post - about scanning for Pam's post about my SS - that I DID find Pam's post and was more than gratified!!!!. It is a lovely feeling to know that the package I put in the mail in Oz found its way to Pam's house, sat under her tree and was happily received. Magic!
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« Reply #438 on: January 04, 2012, 02:06:56 AM »
The reindeer have landed!!!!!.... Postman arrived this morning....

Thank you, Walt (Del's hubby)...

Inside my package were... A lovely grey Newfoundland Tee Shirt... Two packs of a really tasty local candy (VERY strange flavour... I LOVE it... Mum HATES it!)... Oooooh yes, I like that fact... All the more for me!!!!... A very pretty elephant brooch (I collect elephants)... A sparkly gold pen... A bag of Milky Bones doggy treats for the smutt... A pic of the biggest iceberg I've ever seen... And erm, well how can I put this delicately???... A black and diamonte 'foundation garment'... LOL!!!!.... Now as to the type of 'foundation garment'... Erm, well suffice to say, I could use a new Cheese Wire!!!!.... LOL!!!!... Walt, you're wicked!!!!!.... :rofl;  :rofl; :rofl;...Mum's still laughing!!!!....

Thanks Walt (and Del who no doubt had to do the shopping!)....

Thanks again, Rerun for the organisation...

Love to all...

Darth...
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« Reply #439 on: January 04, 2012, 07:19:23 PM »
Oh Darth... I shudder at the thought of what kind of "foundation garment" could be used as a cheese wire... *LOL*

What kind of candy did you get?  if it's good, I want to see if it's available here.. *G*
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« Reply #440 on: January 04, 2012, 08:33:42 PM »
Darth   Glad you got your package , I have been reading all the postes
and I guess i will need to think smaller items next year . but being from Virginia
I wasnt sure some one from Europe would want something from the lands
fought over (didnt want to start another war) 

With Mum being older I thought about getting knick Knacks or keeping Knixk Knacks warm  :shy;

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« Reply #441 on: January 05, 2012, 12:30:44 AM »
Katon's Dad...

Yes, some people just fill a box, or padded envelope with little things... Some send one item... It's entirely up to yourself... I know that Mum was delighted with your gift....

Rikki... The candy in question's called Sen-Sen... Comes in little scahets... Got a natural licorice flavour... Very strong... I LOVE it!... I'd suggest you try it if you can... Yes, the old 'cheese wire' was a surprise to say the least!...  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; ... Mum wants to know when I'm planning to wear it???... I told her I'll wear it when I get dry eyes and need to make them water!...  :rofl;

Love to all...

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« Reply #442 on: January 05, 2012, 03:12:12 PM »
I got my gift from  "A" Secret Santa today.    :yahoo;  Kitkatz you did not have to do that!  I love the box and will store the fantastic cookie cutters in there.  You are too much girl! 

                   :cuddle;

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« Reply #443 on: January 05, 2012, 03:36:50 PM »
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Katon's Dad...

Yes, some people just fill a box, or padded envelope with little things... Some send one item... It's entirely up to yourself... I know that Mum was delighted with your gift....

Rikki... The candy in question's called Sen-Sen... Comes in little scahets... Got a natural licorice flavour... Very strong... I LOVE it!... I'd suggest you try it if you can... Yes, the old 'cheese wire' was a surprise to say the least!...  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; ... Mum wants to know when I'm planning to wear it???... I told her I'll wear it when I get dry eyes and need to make them water!...  :rofl;

Love to all...

Darth...

I didn't know they still made Sen-Sen! I used to love it! Now I have to start looking for it!
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« Reply #444 on: January 05, 2012, 06:34:16 PM »
Here's a photo of the beautiful gift Woodsman gave me, he was my SS!     ;D

He gave me a lovely angel necklace      :)       :bandance;

I love jewlery!    ;D      :2thumbsup;       :yahoo;    Thank you so very much, Woodsman!      :waving;
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« Reply #445 on: January 06, 2012, 04:31:39 AM »
 :yahoo; I received my Secret Santa's Gift from Paris!!!! Thank you so much Paris.. I adore the angels. I had to pry the light up angel from my 18 month son's hands, because he is very taken by it, lol... The chocolates are soooo delicious, I guess I can kiss my diet good bye until they are finished lol. I have been good to eat only one a day, but my husband and older son are not being as good. Thanks sooo much again.. The postcards reallly make me want to visit North Carolina some day.. Say hi to Beth for me!!! and Thank her as well for this lovely array of goodies.

Many blessings for the New Year..
Have an amazing 2012!


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« Reply #446 on: January 06, 2012, 04:16:50 PM »
Hey Cordelia: love your avatar. It made me laugh out loud! Do so agree with it. I wear a 'duck fialysis' tshirt to bed, same sort of humour.
You are all so great posting pics of your SS gifts - makes me keep returning to this thread to see what else has been gifted.
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« Reply #447 on: January 06, 2012, 07:25:21 PM »
A shout out to Angela - just saw your post re SS parcel. Thanks - will definitely let you know of parcel's arrival. Late is even better: more time for anticipation. Just glad to know that all is okay with you. I know I'm repeating myself but hey, this is fun!
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« Reply #448 on: January 07, 2012, 09:33:33 AM »
Quote from: chook on January 06, 2012, 04:16:50 PM
Hey Cordelia: love your avatar. It made me laugh out loud! Do so agree with it. I wear a 'duck fialysis' tshirt to bed, same sort of humour.
You are all so great posting pics of your SS gifts - makes me keep returning to this thread to see what else has been gifted.

Hi Chook!   

Thanks!      ;D     I  :rofl;     :rofl;   so hard too when I saw it,  one of my friends sent it across to me to use on my facebook page LOL    I  just HAD to use it for my profile pic here too!  I'm   :rofl;    :rofl;    about your t-shirt, I just love the humor!       :rofl;

LOL I agree with you about the pics....people posting their pics, it keeps making me coming back to this thread too!      ;D
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« Reply #449 on: January 19, 2012, 05:41:21 PM »
I have been remiss..in posting the photo of all the beautiful ties that TyeFly sent me.  I can just picture her hunching over her workbench tying all these and mounting them into the boxes.  They are so colorful and it was absolutely my favorite gift this year. 
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