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« Reply #200 on: December 28, 2013, 05:27:08 AM »
I got my secret Santa package last night.  Jenna sent me 2 ornaments both are VW. The first one is a 21 window bus and the other is a bug. I love them both. Very cute. There was enough chocolate for each kid and Ed to get one and I got 2.
Thank you Jenna.
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« Reply #201 on: December 28, 2013, 07:06:13 AM »
AmandaWilson - I love  the ornaments! A handcrafted Zebra from Kenya and a fuzzy little baby Vicuna (Llama) from Peru.  My grandson raises and shows Alpacas, so I've named the Vicuna "Trevor" and he will live on a shelf in my living room.  I will think of you and my grandson every time I look at him. 
Thank you for both of them. 

AlohaBeth - I'm so glad you enjoyed your gifts. What luck to get a Disney fan's name! Finding Disney items is pretty much a piece of cake around here!

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« Reply #202 on: December 28, 2013, 07:23:11 AM »
KitKatz, did Victor like the crow?

I think I have to get one of those little wooden boxes for myself; I love them! It came from the Carpathian Mountains in the Ukraine, that's why it took so long to get here.

You aren't stupid! I only signed the card with my first initial (M).
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« Reply #203 on: December 28, 2013, 06:53:50 PM »
I had the best secret Santa!  First I apologize for a 2 day delay in posting. I went to bed Christmas night and only woke for bathroom and drinks until this morning. Guess my body was done!    My secret Santa was Kitkatz and she did a spectacular job. First a wonderful Paris box filled with perfect gits. A beautiful desk clock that I love,  A book mark with a charm-- the Ruffle tower! Books and Paris -- 2 of my favorite things!  There are 4 (4!) Books that are all made to make you smile and laugh. Something I have struggled with lately.  They are "wake up laughing",  "a dose of daily laughter", "Chuckles to cheer you", and " some days you might as well laugh".   We all need to laugh more!  Thank you Kitkatz. You are a great gifter!    I love the ss exchange.  It means more now than in years past.  Love to you and Victor!
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« Reply #204 on: December 28, 2013, 07:10:01 PM »
Thank you Cebushan for organizing things this year!  It can't be the easiest job, when you need to hound people to get stuff sent out.. and thanks to Kitkatz picking up the slack when Cebushan was "off the grid" *G*

I love Secret Santa.. Mom actually hides the packages and takes a marker to the customs tags so I can't see what's in them.. *G*
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« Reply #205 on: December 29, 2013, 10:53:51 AM »
Quote from: Sydnee on December 27, 2013, 05:01:38 PM
Yes it was  my youngest daughter that made your card. Did you get the ornament together?
Glad you liked the gifts. 

You gave to much leeway for me. Very hard to shop when you say that you like almost anything that doesn't come for free in the mail.

I did get the ornament together and it's been sitting on my tree.  When I finished it I turned to Blokey sand said, 'Look, it's a dog!' to which he pointed out that it was a reindeer.  This made much more sense! It will definitely get used every year!

You did a smashing job of getting me fabulous bits, despite me being a pain in the backside! But honestly, I love anything (well, ok, MOST things) and I love surprises!

Oh and CebuShan, you did a fabulous job too! I know how hard it is to make sure everything is sorted! Well done you!

 ;D  :santahat;
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« Reply #206 on: December 29, 2013, 03:26:44 PM »
These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.

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« Reply #207 on: December 29, 2013, 05:17:25 PM »
 I love my Secret Santa gifts, from Newfoundland, Canada.  So many wonderful things (suncatcher, home-made soaps and candle, pin, candies). .  I managed to lose the shipping label so I am afraid that I have lost your details, but nonetheless , thank you. amanda
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« Reply #208 on: December 29, 2013, 06:26:01 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on December 29, 2013, 03:26:44 PM
These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.

Del's Hubby
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Cebushan do you if these four have gifts yet?

You must not have seen my post. I got 2 wonderful VW ornaments  and 7 mini peanut butter cups. So cross me of the list
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« Reply #209 on: December 29, 2013, 06:45:58 PM »
Thanks Sydnee.

These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.

Del's Hubby
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #210 on: December 29, 2013, 06:47:40 PM »
Quote from: Desert Dancer on December 28, 2013, 07:23:11 AM
KitKatz, did Victor like the crow?

I think I have to get one of those little wooden boxes for myself; I love them! It came from the Carpathian Mountains in the Ukraine, that's why it took so long to get here.

You aren't stupid! I only signed the card with my first initial (M).

Victor liked the crow. It is pretty for a crow.
I loved the little box it sits in the box collection with other little boxes I received for Christmas this year.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #211 on: December 29, 2013, 07:17:50 PM »
I will post as soon as hubby receives his!!
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« Reply #212 on: December 29, 2013, 09:13:51 PM »
Quote from: Jean on December 28, 2013, 01:30:52 AM
MANY "THANK YOU'S" to Cebushan for taking care of this for us. This was my first time and I really enjoyed it.

Yes THANK YOU CebuShan!  :beer1;
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« Reply #213 on: December 30, 2013, 05:29:08 AM »
Still patiently waiting. Looking for Santa
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« Reply #214 on: December 30, 2013, 05:37:59 AM »
Quote from: amanda100wilson on December 29, 2013, 05:17:25 PM
I love my Secret Santa gifts, from Newfoundland, Canada.  So many wonderful things (suncatcher, home-made soaps and candle, pin, candies). .  I managed to lose the shipping label so I am afraid that I have lost your details, but nonetheless , thank you. amanda

Amanda the gifts were from my hubby!!  You are very welcome!!
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« Reply #215 on: December 30, 2013, 03:29:00 PM »
I've been in touch with smcd23. She did receive hers (says she told CebuShan) and hers is on its way to its recipient, but she had big hassles with the post office over it which is why it's late ... but it is on its way! 

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« Reply #216 on: January 01, 2014, 04:56:45 PM »
These people have not received their gifts yet:

Del's Hubby
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Be patient. According to records everyone has sent a package out.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #217 on: January 02, 2014, 12:16:37 PM »
Hubby received his gift today.  A little candle holder and a couple of little candles to go in it.
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« Reply #218 on: January 03, 2014, 05:59:13 PM »
We are just waiting for wat76 to get their gift.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #219 on: January 06, 2014, 02:38:08 PM »
No ss delivery today..     
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« Reply #220 on: January 11, 2014, 05:12:39 AM »
I received my SS gift today, a big hug and thank you to Kitkat for the beautiful items. I am so happy and love the. Looking forward to next year. Again Thanks, the necklace is beautiful.
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« Reply #221 on: January 22, 2014, 08:57:20 PM »
Sorry I went  MIA - the short time frame between Thanksgiving and New Year got me this year, had very limited time at home, never mind on the computer. Then I got sick and was literally in bed for a few days with a flu like illness which was so not what I planned during the holidays. So I also had no idea CebuShan went MIA for awhile either so reading back it looks like the messages I sent didn't get passed along -- oops!

My son and I enjoyed our gifts very much, except I didn't enjoy when I stepped on his matchbox car. I will also admit I didn't make him wait until Christmas, he was driving me bonkers. Thanks Deniferfer :)
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« Reply #222 on: February 06, 2014, 04:10:23 PM »
My S.S. was Paris and she sent me a very handy travel container of Paris Amour toiletries.  Thank you, Paris.

Sorry for this late thank you, but between my 96 y.o. husband and myseelf, we have been ill lsince the first of December and am just now feeling better and up to doing things. 

And Paris wrote on the card enclosed that I would know who my Secret Santa was.  How cleaver.  Thank you ever so much Paris.
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« Reply #223 on: February 07, 2014, 07:56:56 PM »
I have reconstructed the Holiday Exchange List and I think I have everyone on it with one or two exceptions.  Please correct it as needed.
I have managed to give myself a headache trying to reconstruct from posts. Cebushan seems to have had computer problems lately.
I am taking up drinking now from this list making. :wine; :wine;


Shoot me a PM or correct below as needed.  Thanks to everyone who participated!

Okarol & Jenna- Wattle/Sydnee
Del & Hubby- DarthVader/ ???
Kitkatz & Hubby- Desert Dancer/ Wattle
Poppylicious- sydnee
Sydnee- Jenna
Darthvader & Mum- Victor/ Del's Hubby-Walt
Willowtree Wren-Poppylicious
Deniferfer-
Maryjoe- Amanda100wilson
Riki & Mom- Willowtreewren
Gothiclovemonkey- Cordelia
Cordelia-Riki
Jean-Elsie
smcd23- deniferer
lola- gothiclovemonkey
amanda100wilson- del's hubby
Desert Dancer- Aloha Beth
Paris- kitkatz
Aloha Beth- MaryJoe
Renalwife- Paris
Wattle
Wat76- Kitkatz
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #224 on: February 08, 2014, 02:20:48 AM »
Spot on, Kitz....

Mum had Jean, and I had Del....

Darth...
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