BS: My pressie has arrived!!!

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From: Edain
Date: 06 Jan 04 - 12:41 AM

My pressie has not yet arrived :-(

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From: Bardford
Date: 06 Jan 04 - 12:17 AM

Well, I thought I was going to get a pony, but apparantly the little fella was turned back at the border because of the whole BSE deal. My santa did manage to sneak some Buffalo jerky across, though. Oddly enough, it wasn't made in Buffalo at all, but in Lindsborg, Kansas. And it doesn't taste like Buffalo wings, neither.

Also, a nifty Kansas guidebook, which I recommend for anyone who is planning to attend that state. Or even if you aren't planning to. "Kansas Curiosities- Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff" by Pam Grout.

A random sample - " Every fall, Elk Falls hosts a tour of its outhouses, many of which are decorated."   

This book is a book with a message, and the message is "ROAD TRIP!" Who wants to go?

Many thanks santa nancyjo!
Bardford

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Burke
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 06:09 PM

Santa,
I think you missed my 'Guest' message of Dec. 26.

All my fillings have fallen out & now my teeth are going, but the candy is soooooo good! I live alone so I don't even have to share it with anyone.

Thanks so much!!
Burke

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: GUEST,PageOfCups SS
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 04:26 PM

Anything land on you yet?

Actually, has anyone heard from PageOfCups lately?

I searched by user name, and found 2 posts in December, and before that, PoCs last post was in October

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 01:25 PM

It's nice to see that the last few are gradually dribbling in!

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From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 10:53 AM

Twelth Night! (don't have to mess with new or old Christmas - Twelth night was as traditional to give gifts!)

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From: Tig
Date: 05 Jan 04 - 10:16 AM

The Santa Elves around you must still be working on the OLD calender Robin since my pressies arrived today - Old Christmas Eve!

Thank you for the book, which I will snuggle up with as soon as FC has finished her burpcake, and the lovely dragons.

Hope you have a better year this year.

Lots of love and hugs,
Tig.

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From: jimmyt
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 09:34 PM

I am waiting by the post box patiently   Damn Customs anyway................ Have been away to Arizona for a few days   Thanks Sandy!!!!!!!!!!!

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From: sian, west wales
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 03:06 PM

Dear Wale, I'se not a bitty-bit concerned. My trust in you is complete ... and I will love whatever it is, whenever it comes!

sian

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From: GUEST,Sian's Wale of a secret Santa....
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 12:51 PM

Darn!!!!   I tried to get your package out earlier but I still thought that December 8th would have worked! Oh well, please, please, please keep me posted cause if it somehow got lost, I will regroup, repackage and resend!

SS

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From: running.hare
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 11:23 AM

ohh What happend to my post!

My parcel Arived Just in time for new year, So I posted a bg Thank you as soon as I could, but it seemes it didn't post :(

Oh Wellllll

THANK YOU THANK YOU THNK YOU ohhh Secretive NY Santa

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: alison
Date: 04 Jan 04 - 05:55 AM

Oh Liz... can you put in a word for me too.....

I know I'm a long way away... and I have been off enjoying myself at a festival... but I hoped there'd be a nice surprise waiting for me when I got back...... my santa exists... I got 2 postcards a while back



sniff

alison

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From: sian, west wales
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 02:58 PM

Well - mine hasn't arrived yet either, but I'm not worried. I reckon it will drop onto the mat just when the post-Christmas blues begin to set in ... and be my New Year Tonic! Anyway, in Wales we're supposed to be able to celebrate Christmas until Candlemas, so it's valid for weeks yet!

sian

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Amos
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 01:31 PM

My thanks, oh, Santa, kind and hidden
I will do, Sir, as you have bidden!
And bide my time while being patient
Enjoying deep anticipation!!
And, so you do not think me rude,
I send you future gratitude!!

A

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From: GUEST,Amos' Extremely Tardy Santa
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 12:48 PM

Oh Amos, Amos do not fear
I know you have been good all year
I tried my best to catch a flight
And get it there by Christmas night
But alas by sea it had to go
And that is why it is so slow
So watch the waves as they roll in
And then unwrapping can begin

Who ever heard of an air chest anyway!!!!
your apologetic Santa

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From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Jan 04 - 06:04 AM

Yep Giac I too love old newspapers, and smoothed out and read the wrapping paper on my lovely presents from Colorado.[Thanks again Santa] Lovely little snippets about who's visiting who, and who went to the big city last week. Our local rag is similar, and will publish almost any letters readers send in.
John

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From: mooman
Date: 02 Jan 04 - 08:40 AM

Our next door neighbours called around this morning with my pressie! Apparently we were out when the postman called and so he left it in their garage and they were away for a couple of days.

Thank you so very much! The musical wearable matches my hair colour pretty well and will be a very fine substitute (and worn with pride) for the two equivalent wearables stolen by my 16-year old daughter!

The listenable is truly excellent and you could have hardly chosen me a better collection! I love the recordings and really feel the love and care that has gone into them!

From the postmark and presents I now have a pretty good idea who my SS is and will be most interested to see if I am right.

Once again...

Thank you very much indeed!

A very pleased and appreciative Moo

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From: Giac
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 09:29 PM

Well, jimmyt!! What a nice collection of presents! I couldn't post sooner about the actual gifts but that doesn't mean I'm not thrilled! The best was the CD of your group, and what a handsome bunch you are, too, as well as very entertaining.

I've tried the tea and the hot chocolate mix (in one of the "Ugly Coffee Cups") and they are wonderful. Haven't tried the coffee yet, but it sure smells good.

I know it seems a bit odd that I'd want one of your local newspapers, but I got a real kick out of it. I was born into a small-town newspaper and print shop and spent the next 40 years doing various aspects of journalism, so I really do enjoy seeing different papers. A bonus was the sports cartoon featuring an Arkansas Razorback hog and the Missouri mascot facing off. Great choice of issue as I am a native Arkansan and a loyal Razorback fan. Thanks a lot.

I have a couple of other comments that I'll send in a PM.

Thanks again for making my Christmas special.

Mary

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From: Helen
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 09:06 PM

My advice, Mary, is to wait until you need a Vitamin B boost, try it again then, and see whether you like it. It's used on an "as needed" basis here. Sometimes I can just ignore it, sometimes I need it and can't get enough, and then I go off it again for a while.

Helen

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From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 07:47 PM

And it was well worth it!

But about that Marmite...would you want some Vegemite too? Just kidding, Helen! Well, almost.

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From: Helen
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 06:56 PM

Jimmyt's Sandy Claws,

My Secret Santa present to Mary in KY was delayed while the sniffer dogs sniffed the Tim Tams (biscuits) and Vegemite (Vegemite beats Marmite!) but she eventually got it.

Helen

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From: GUEST,Jimmyt's Sandy Claws
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 06:18 PM

So, jimmyt, you give me, like, two lines of hints then get yerself all aeriated when your pressie's a bit late? Sheesh!

Oh ye of little faith! I posted your parcel towards the end of November (OK - so I was a bit late. I was waiting for a last little piece ...)

But having said that, who knows if you'll get it or not???!!! I see that the U.S. Post has put an embargo on all parcels with any kind of edibles in them ... and I ignored Liz's warning and put in some sweets. Worse - I even put in a (itsy witsy bitsy) jar of marmite. Lord - what'll the sniffers make of that?????

So - the spirit is/was there, steps have been taken, but it's all in the hands of the U.S. Customs now.

Let us pray.

sandy

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From: NicoleC
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 04:14 PM

My pressie is here! My pressie is here!

It was on the porch last night -- BIG box -- but I was in a hurry and had to wait until this morning to open it. It was definately worth the wait... more care package than present, and I may have to redecorate the living room so this pretty afghan matches.

Thanks Sinsull!

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From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 11:32 AM

Damn! I moved last year and must have forgotten to change my address. So sorry! Is he still alive and breathing?????

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From: GUEST,Burke's SS
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 10:20 AM

Hae ye no received pressie part one yet?

Pressie part 2 will be goin' out in the post tomorra, wi' a bunch o' clues about ma secret identity.

I'm sorry, lass, bu' I could find neither shaped singin' nor regional recordings, sae you'll just hafta make due wi' wha' I send ye. 'Tis a benighted region I live in, it is.

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From: GUEST,SINS's puzzled santa holding pressie RTS
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 06:22 AM

Hey, Sins

What's this about you moving house?

I sent it to 67 (something) like khatt said & it came back with a redirection label saying that forwarding to 64 (somewhere else) expired 12/16/03.

Good to know it got to your location, I was getting worried as I sent a parcel to a nearby state same day & it arrived in time.

Off to the Post Office again

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:52 AM

Sinsull, you've just got to stop playing hard to get.
John

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:38 PM

No present for me either but SS says there is a man in my box so I am taking the time to shave and polish my legs, bleach my five o'clock shadow, do a few push ups, etc. onder if he likes flannel sheets or silk?

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From: GUEST
Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:28 PM

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From: NicoleC
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 06:27 PM

My Santa sez it's in transit, so I'm assuming it's just not found me yet.

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From: running.hare
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 06:06 PM

Would it be worth compiliing a list of Catters missing pressies?

Cos I know my Santa Exists They sent me a post card. (From New York)
But still no Parcel! & not a peep that it was in the post.

I'm keeping stum for the monent about who I sent things off too, apart from saying I was very pleased to read on Xmas day that the parcel had arrived in time & that I'd hit the nail on the head *grin* Happy Listening

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From: Amos
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 05:44 PM

Maybe we're all three on a blown-out circuit to the West. Maybe the reindeer handed them off to the pony express??

A

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Rustic Rebel
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 05:30 PM

No present for me yet either. Yeah- lazy reindeer, that explains everything!
Rustic

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: NicoleC
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 04:56 PM

*sniiiiiif*

No pressie yet. Lazy reindeer!

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From: Alba
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 03:16 PM

Capri Uni....I am SO glad you like your Pressie!
I will PM you this evening.
Love
Jude

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From: Alba
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 03:13 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! My pressie was at the Post Office. I am sorry I haven't been on to Thank you my most wonderful Aelf, you indeed done me proud. I haven't been well for a wee while hence the lack of contact but I feel very happy today!!!
I got beautiful gifts from New Mexico but still have no idea who my Aelfin is apart from the name "Chris", well now Chris I love the Candle it smells delicious and the Scarf is lovely. As for the Tile Stand...beautiful!. The woven Corn hanging is beautiful and I would love to know what it represents so if you could let me know Id be grateful. Wow, such lovely things... Thank you so much for collecting such lovely gifts for me. You are very thoughtful and generous and as I have said before you are indeed a credit to Aelfdom. THANK YOU AGAIN I REALLY LOVE MY PRESSIES AND MY POSTCARDS:>)
Love and Blessings
Jude

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From: running.hare
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 02:23 PM

"Is it just Clinton and Myself who remain presentless? If so it explains a lot about the naughty/ nice business!!!!!!!!!"

Add Me too the list I'm also still watching for mr Postie.

& I'm Always Good
*flutter eyelashes*
*wink*

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From: Kim C
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 01:24 PM

I am wearing my Santa pressie today... but I still don't know who he/she is.....................

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From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 11:55 AM

I am going to leave it a while before I post who got who. I would have replied earlier to the request but I went up to Yorkshire to see my family for 3 days and have only just got back.

All those santa's who's santees have not got their pressies yet, please post to the thread to say that you have posted them. If you have had any trouble with posting etc please PM me...there maybe something I can do!!

Im glad everyone had a good Christmas.....hope you all have fun at New Years Celebrations!!

Khatt

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From: Bat Goddess
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 11:18 AM

I certainly hope Partridge's SS gets the lead out! I can verify she's been VERY VERY GOOD this year! (Or at least while she was selecting and planning and gathering and wrapping all the neat stuff she sent me!)

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 11:14 AM

See Amos, you can't better last years Santa.
John

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From: jimmyt
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 09:48 AM

Good for you, Partridge. I am sure Amos has been good, but I have been horrid all year. Probably what I deserve...........sob

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From: Partridge
Date: 30 Dec 03 - 07:11 AM

Amos, me and jimmyt ungifted as yet, not too worried as I know I have been particularly nice this year - what about you two! ;-)

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Helen
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 11:18 PM

Arnott's make a yummy arrowroot biscuit, very plain, not very sweet. Yummy, as a matter of fact, with a bit of butter and Vegemite, but also on their own, or dipped in tea.

Do you mean the white "Shortbread Cream" biscuit? I'm not sure what the ingredients are, but it is possible that it has arrowroot in it. The chocolate cream one has a hint of a spice in it, which I have never quite worked out. Sometimes it seems like cinnamon or allspice. Nope, just looked up the ingredients - it's ginger.

I have to admit that Tim Tams are not my favourite - I prefer the Mint Slices, but because there have been Mudcat threads about Tim Tams I thought it might be more relevant.

Helen

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From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 10:50 PM

I think there is an arrowroot cookie for teething babies, though, isn't there?

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From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 10:36 PM

Arrowroot is only a thickening agent....like cornstarch...

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From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:43 PM

A thousand pardons!

Actually I noticed my mistake just after I hit the submit button...but I didn't think anyone would notice!

Also, I think I like the other biscuits better than Tim Tams. I intend to read up on the ingredients. Is is arrowroot or some kind of almond flavoring? I really like the taste.

(I didn't actually gag when I ate two bites of the hot, buttered toast with Vegemite...)

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Helen
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 09:27 PM

Ahem, excuse me! Vegemite, not Marmite! Please, have a little respect for a grand old Oz tradition. ;->

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 07:53 PM

I missed the marmite in the box first time through! I just tried some, and, er.............................

Concentrated Yeast Extract!

You've got to be kidding! At least the biscuits washed it down very well.

Subject: RE: BS: My pressie has arrived!!!
From: Helen
Date: 29 Dec 03 - 07:52 PM

I think you have hit on something there, Amos - "preventing the spirit of Christmas from infecting terrorism"

Helen

P.S. Mary, I wonder if it was the biscuit tin which set off the aviation security practices alarm??