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BS: Secret Santa messages part two
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Alaska Mike's Extra Special Secret Santa Date: 10 Dec 07 - 08:51 PM Well Mike....have you been unable to resist opening your parcel yet? Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: karen k Date: 10 Dec 07 - 09:13 PM Thank you, Somewhat Slackerish Secret Santa. Can hardly wait. karen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Alaska Mike Date: 10 Dec 07 - 09:40 PM Oh Santa, my will power is starting to crumble, but the lovely present is still intact. A couple of weeks seems like a very long time to hold it together, but I will try. Thanks again, Santa, I hope your Christmas is terrific. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Barb'rys limping secret santa Date: 11 Dec 07 - 02:47 AM I know - you thought I was lost didn't you? nope just been hobbling about with a broken toe - slight mishap with the sleigh doncha know but never fear the elves got the package into the post - admittedly it has a fair distance to travel but it should get there in time for Christmas...... but remember to stay good or it might turn into a lump of coal santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Crystal Date: 11 Dec 07 - 05:31 AM Hi Santa, Yes my pressie arrived and I'm sorry to say I opened it right away (In my defense the box will be just great for sending a present to MY santee!). THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! A very happy Crystal |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Very worried secret santa of Open Mike Date: 11 Dec 07 - 05:59 AM Has anyone any news of Laurel ( Open Mike). My elves have delivered a post card and 2 other packages and not a word from her. Not a word since we started the 1st. secret santa thread. Very worried SS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 11 Dec 07 - 06:16 AM Esteemed BOSS Santa, I most humbly apologize for not responding much sooner to your latest communication. Let me wish you a very Happy Santa Lucia's Day in return, then. That's one of the "big days" in the Scandinavian countries and will be celebrated in two days' time, on 13th December with kids walking in procession and singing. I shall be looking forward to your present, and I shall keep watching the skies - as best I can, the clouds are hanging very low today. And with little furry standing to attention nearby both eager and happy to help out with getting rid of any unwanted evidence. I do my best to be good, esteemed BOSS, as always! Reverent greetings, Bente |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Da BOSS Date: 11 Dec 07 - 06:50 AM I'll let you off but only because of the pretty pictures. I'm a sucker for a pretty girl in her night dress. It has been in the post for a week now. You should get it soon, if your elves are not too busy. Remember, purple you can open. Blue and green, wait for the day. Da BOSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 11 Dec 07 - 07:01 AM OOh, Bente - I think you got the perv! Mind you, if you have a little furry standing to attention, I'd say you were pretty well matched! There's a new thread lurking above the line (though I daresay a well-meaning elf will drag it down here where it belongs soon) for those who have received their presents - posting there will help keep this one to a manageable length and hopefully not make anyone too jealous. I wonder what happened to my two... are they still arguing about who is sending me what or have the elves been put on probation? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 11 Dec 07 - 07:02 AM Ay, ay, esteemed BOSS, will do! *stands to attention, saluting |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 11 Dec 07 - 10:06 AM Didn't notice you snuck in a post there right in front of mine.. Liz, you *think* I got the perv? There you are claiming you're in charge (but not responsible), and you don't even *know* such things?? Hmmm.. *rummages around on the floor looking for Secsy's credibility |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ranger1 Date: 11 Dec 07 - 11:05 AM Bente, remember, she can easily be bought off with chocolate. I think that's where her credibility went. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 11 Dec 07 - 11:17 AM To open mike's Santa: she has been posting, maybe hasn't seen this, yet? Or, maybe they haven't arrived? I've had a PM from her recently. In case some of you don't know how: if you can't find a posting to follow someone's tracks and find out if they've been on recently, just go to Quick Links, use the Drop Down Menu to find "Old Adv. Forum Search," click on it and follow the directions. Merry Holidays! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dan Schatz's secret Santa Date: 11 Dec 07 - 02:45 PM Dan, Dan, the Schatz Man I just sent your gift to the post man |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Guest Crystal's SSS Date: 11 Dec 07 - 09:42 PM Crystal, you naughty Santee!! (Glad you liked the loot.) We at the workshop forgot to include some explanatory info. Click for more on kokopelli, and pics. We're almost too familiar with the fellow, but figured you wouldn't have the same problem in Scotland. ~ guess who! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Guest Crystal's SSS Date: 11 Dec 07 - 09:49 PM Just remembered: Here's a couple of Kokopelli with a Scottish flavor, though! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dan Schatz Date: 11 Dec 07 - 11:11 PM Thank you Santa! I'll put it under the tree! Dan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 12 Dec 07 - 11:10 AM Ach santa noo yev got me in bother wie the cooncil they heard aboot the fishes an bears an elves and noo a reindeer so they sent a wee mannie oot tae see if i had a zookeeper licence for it all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Dec 07 - 11:13 AM You wanted a ménage-a-trois, and ended up with a menagerie Meg. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Inventive Secret Santa Date: 12 Dec 07 - 11:52 AM Did they now? Well, that was decent of them, wasn't it? All part of the great plan, my Dear. I figured that that way you'd get a bigger collection of fridge magnets, and with unique specimens, too. There was an extra bag of spare magnets and glue in the box, wasn't there? So, you just grab them as they come, glue a magnet on the back of them and hang them on the fridge alongside the others, and voìla.. There was such a bag in the box, wasn't there?? I instructed.... JINGS!! I just remember WHO was put in charge of that task... Well, Dear, if the bag wasn't in the package, please let me know, and I shall make certain that said elf will not have time for more mischief for a good while to come. We still have lots of peedie bits to count and bag, and I'm sure I can find other tasks of a similar nature for him once he's finished that. I can assure you that such inattention to detail will not go unpunished, my Dear! The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.. I shall make sure that the missing items are dispatched to you with the last consignment, no doubt about that. In the meantime play for time. Tell them to come back later and whatever it takes, I'm sure you can do that, I have every confidence in your resourcefulness, my Dear. MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Barb'ry Date: 12 Dec 07 - 12:38 PM My secret santa still loves me.. la di la la di la (tunefully..) Sorry about the toe - that will teach you not to fight with the reindeer. Actually, my computer has been really sick and I haven't visited the site for ages so it was a nice surprise. Now go and rest up for Christmas Barb'ry |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dave'sWife Date: 12 Dec 07 - 01:44 PM Dear Silenus Charm, Santa's Crack Research Elf: So sorry to be away from thsi thread. I've been busy cooking. Over Thanskgiving holidays I made a huge batch of my very best Never-Fail Cranberry Sauce and put a bunch of it up in jars. I was also busy boiling down Pyracantha berries to make my first ever batch of Firethorn Berry Chili preserves. After a lot of trial and error, I believe I have perfected the recipe. I did indeed get the Tar Heel pie recipe postcard and it was magnificiant! I do hope to bake one up soon. Today am occupied with a bread pudding. I cubed a stale loaf of Cinnamon bread 3 days ago and really need to get the custard made and over those bread cubes before they become bird food! I meant to do it yesterday but I was distracted by a small rack of lamb my husband wanted for dinner. Colors I might like - as you know, NO ORANGE. I'm not a big fan of primary colors either. My Cottage was just painted a lovely cape cod blue if that helps you out at all. It looks lovely but now I have to redo the front gardens that line the fence. Yellow & white Aliums just won't do any more. At least I can consider putting in some pink and lavendar flowers now. I would very much like Mrs. Claus' Chess Pie recipe. if she happens to have one for Lemon Chess Pie, so much the better! I saw an item in a catalog from Virgibnia Tradtions (they sell hams and such) and it was a combination of a lemon chess pie and lemon cheesecake! Can you imagine such a thing?? Yummy. It seems they use a deep dish lemon chess pie base, fill it halfway and bake it some, then return it to the oven topped off with the cheesecake filling. That's a pie I would risk making for sure. Tonite I have to figure out what to do with several pounds of frozen Perch filets. My Mum suggests frying them but that's boring. I'm thinking of making them in a casserole like escalloped potatoes and sliding the filets in between layers of potatoes and sweet onions. add in some greek yogurt or sour cream, some parmesan, a little milk and then top with butter cracker crumbs and more parmesan cheese. Do you or any of the other elves think this is a good idea? I may not get around to trying this until tomorrow since I still have leftover Lamb from last nite. I think Dave (my husband) won't mind having rack of lamb leftovers especially since I managed to find a six pack of Asahi dry in bottles at tarder Joes. For the longest time they only had cans. Blech! Asahi in bottles is sublime and even better when paired with rich food since it's so crisp and clean tasting. So, that's all from me. I hope the reindeer are well. My favorites was always Comet. Please give his ears a nice scritching from me and tell him I think he's the top! I know every always goes for Rudolph or Donner (his dad so they say). Me, I always heard Comet was the best sleigh puller and that he has amazing sense of direction. Best wishes Dave'sWife |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Silenus Charm Date: 12 Dec 07 - 02:31 PM Dear Dave'sWife, The perch idea sounds not entirely like Jansson's Temptation, which is a traditional Christmas season dish in Sweden, not too far from here. (The way the wind is blowing today, I can almost smell the anchovies!) There's an article, and a link to a recipe, here. It is a wonderful dish, but you have to like anchovies. So, perhaps you could adapt that recipe, except of course perch is very mild...maybe perch and anchovies? Another potential problem is that the perch might add too much moisture, but if you put it in a separate layer on the bottom and added breadcrumbs, maybe it would be OK...not sure; Mrs. Claus is not Swedish and, anyway, doesn't have any experience with perch. Good luck! Let us know how it comes out, whatever you do. Mrs. Claus is copying some recipes for you as we speak. Good thing the reindeer are expert at fast deliveries. Comet says hello, and do you have any fresh lichen? He loves fresh lichen even more than I love Jansson's Temptation. Regards, Silenus Charm |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,SS of Pb Digits Date: 12 Dec 07 - 04:16 PM ....well I have travelled the plains of wild Abbyssynia, crossed the gobi desert, climbed through the himilaya mountains, trecked across the mighty continents of the world and sailed over the mighty oceans and...puff puff....hopefully .... at last....a parcel might be delivered to your door shortly So why didn't I just use the post office like evceryone else????????? It is so hard for us far distant Santas Heh heh heh |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Mmario's SS Date: 12 Dec 07 - 07:27 PM Some writings of Queen Elizabeth's time are now winging their ethereal way to you by courtesy of another Queen Elizabeth's Royal Mail, together with a few topical tidbits for your delectation and delight. Granted favourable winds over the Western Ocean, the package should arrive at your abode before the feast of the Nativity. But in this life, nothing is certain. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: open mike Date: 13 Dec 07 - 04:13 AM oh my! a post card and TWO pressies? I did get the mystery card from Elvis I thought he had left the building.... and the beautiful calendar....from U.K. don't worry, I have been away at a festival and jsut returned home at mid night last night, and I drove the bookmobile for the library all day so was not able to get online til now. hedingham fair, eh?! i did post in the "pressie arrived" thread... and now i hav er proof that there are many feasts and festivals to celebrate each year! hope your celebrations are joyous, Santa! Laurel |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,open mike's very relieved secret santa. Date: 13 Dec 07 - 04:47 AM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,open mike's very relieved secret santa. Date: 13 Dec 07 - 04:56 AM I thought you may not be home, but I did wonder if the post elves may have got things a bit wrong....... Elvis in Florida or elves maybe... HeHeHe Joyous celebrations to you too Secret Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dave'sWife Date: 13 Dec 07 - 10:53 AM Dear Silenus Charm, What a helpful elf you are. yes, that recipe is very similar to what I had in mind for my perch filets. Instead of the cream, I'll use Greek Yogurt which is very thick - almost like butter. Layered with the Onions and potatoes and cracker crumbs it ought to come out very much like the Jansson's Temptation. I think I will save this dish for closer to Christmas proper seeing as it's a traditional holiday dish. I like to use Ritz Cracker crumbs mixed with some regular breadcrumbs because they are so decadant and melt in your mouth. Since you've been so helpful, perhaps you can suggest a nice dessert to go with it? I looked at the Saffrom cake but it didn't appeal to me. Maybe I'll make a Pavlova or individual spongecakes with spiced pears. I got a huge box of pears from fruit of the month club and I'm always trying to find something to do with them. I'm afraid I'm short on fresh Lichen. Is there anything else that Comet might like to nibble on when Santa passes through the neighborhood? Do reindeer eat Pyracantha berries? They're in the apple and rose family and birds and bears love them. Just tell him to spit out the seeds since they're not good for you. I have a huge Firethorn bush/tree in my side garden next to the chimney. he could probably snag a mouthfull without even having to make a stop! Believe it or not, I still have s stand of sunflowers that the birds haven't totally picked clean and while the stalk are all dried up, the seedheads are still intact (well some of them anyway). I don't know if there'll still be some at Christmass, but Comet is welcome to have a munch. They are conveniently located next to the Chimney also. Does he like Moss? I Have a nice soft bed of moss in one corner of the side garden and he can have that too if he likes. I'll have to do some research and see about planting some reindeer friendly food sources for next year. The past few years, I've been trying to see to it that the Monarch butterflies have something to eat when they get here. There used to be Milkweed all over the neighborhood but when we put a new fence in, the landscaper tore all of our milkweed out. It's s shame too because it's the one plant the Monarchs love the most and utlize in every stage of their life cycle. I had mercy on the ground bees this month and permitted my huge basil bush to go completely into flower. Usually I pinch off the buds all the way thru winter so I can have a supply of fresh basil for pesto and margherita pizza . However, after seeing how much they loved the delicate white basil blossoms, and how they'd fight me for them as I tried to pinch them off, I decided to give them the entire bush for Christmas and they're loving it! In spring, I'm hoping to convince my husband to help me get serious about putting in a reised bed for sweet peppers, salad greens and a few tomato plants. if he won't cooperate, I think I'll have to buy those Earthboxes and grow our salads on the side porch along with the citrus trees I'm hoping get for Christmas. I'm tired of paying so much for Red bell peppers and lemons. TIme to grow my own. Well, I'm off to go trim some lavendar for a sachet and see what I few basil leaves I can grab before the ground bees get mad at me for raiding their lunch table. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Silenus Charm. D'sW's SS's CRE Date: 13 Dec 07 - 12:19 PM If I had a surfeit of pears, I would surely poach some of them in port -- or failing that, in Stone's ginger currant wine. I am afraid I am not as conversant as I could be with Scandinavian desserts. I think I would be tempted to have a warm fruit compote of some kind after a dish as rich as Jansson's temptation, possibly with some shortbread on the side. I wonder if shortbread would be good flavoured with saffron? Or possibly it would be better to use cardamom, which is of course also much used in Scandinavian baking. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dan Schatz Date: 13 Dec 07 - 03:57 PM Hurray! My present arrived - from the Peoples Republic of Berkeley, no less! Thank you! I'll open it on Christmas Day, and try to resist the temptation to do a little research that will tell me exactly who is doing the Santing. Dan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 13 Dec 07 - 03:59 PM Dammit santa ah didny thiny you wur in the business o creatin addictions. Those flamin apricot jellies are startin a war:) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Becca72's silky santa Date: 13 Dec 07 - 04:05 PM Becca my dear Now that the parcel has been dispatched perhaps it is time to give some clues. I am very proud that i have not given the game away so far last years santee got one whiff of the fauna and that was my cover blown. So this time I am being extra careful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Becca72 Date: 13 Dec 07 - 04:31 PM Oh thank you, Santa. MY last year's Santee was taunting me in the chat room saying she knew who you were but I haven't a clue! I'm no good at guessing stuff like that. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Dec 07 - 06:44 PM I've got a parcel waiting for me at the post office... I wonder which elf is responsible for that one! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Partridge's Harried Secret Santa Date: 13 Dec 07 - 07:50 PM I only just got your parcel sent out. I intended to get it to you by this time, but those reindeer have been giving me problems. At first I thought they were just to fat to get into harness easily (global warming gave them more reindeer moss, so they've put on a few), then I thought they weren't pulling from the spavin. Nope, it turns out they had the pip! A light case, luckily, but who thought that even flying reindeer could get an avian disease? Well, they're on the mend, but that wasn't going to help your case, so I took it to the post office today. It should get there by Christmas, but the clerk said that yesterday was the last _recommended_ day to send it out in time. We'll see. Your loving Secret Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Catherine Jayne's Mystery Elf Date: 13 Dec 07 - 07:53 PM Well. your pressie should be there soon - along with something for the wee one. The outer package is for the benefit of the post, and you may wait as long as you like to unwrap the items inside. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Leadfingers Date: 13 Dec 07 - 08:05 PM I must admit , Santa , That I DID take advantage of the facilities of the Postal Services for despatch To MY Santee ! I await developements with baited breath ! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Tabster's Secret Santa Date: 13 Dec 07 - 10:13 PM Well, old Santa's had computer trouble and just got his computer back from the computer elves. And he's lost a lot of stuff from it. So, Tabster ol' girl, your pressies haven't gone out yet. And it might be even a couple of days after Christmas, because those Buck up, old girl! Chin up and all that rot! Just relax and think of England! Some day, your pressies will come, Some day, your pressies will come.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Partridge Date: 14 Dec 07 - 01:24 AM Hi Santa, sorry to hear about the reindeer, but thanks for the clue mmmm you cant be in the UK then if the last posting day was yesterday, that narrows it down a bit. Thank you santa, Pat xxxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Dec 07 - 03:22 AM I hope your reindeer 'pip' wasn't the same as the 'pip' my mother told us we'd get if we sat on the cold ground or a brick wall... She never could explain to any satisfactory degree just exactly WHAT the 'pip' was, but that's because it would have involved the use of the word 'bottom' and my mother was way beyond reluctant to mention any body part that had to be covered with underwear. Consequently, after years of sitting on the cold ground or walls, I could have the 'pip' and not know it... or it may just be piles. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Catherine Jayne Date: 14 Dec 07 - 06:05 AM Thank you Elf! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Anne Lister Date: 14 Dec 07 - 05:57 PM *sniff* I understand, Santa. *gulp* I'll do my best to be brave. *sob* It's just, you know, when everyone else is receiving theirs and mine is *snurfle* still not here ...but I know you're doing your best.... |
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Subject: Demise of my S.S. From: GUEST,Dulcimer42 Date: 14 Dec 07 - 11:33 PM I fear my santa has come to an unfortunate end. He posted once, months ago, asking about my presence. I responded, several times. Never have heard from him again. I fear he may have come to an untimely death. Perhaps a sleigh accident during one of the recent winter storms? My condolences to his elves. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: alison Date: 15 Dec 07 - 12:21 AM Hi Santa, its been a bit hectic down here .... all that being good really takes a lot of energy - not to mention time. the postcards have been wonderful - I am really appreciating them....... anyway ... sorry I haven't been in touch more ... its been one of those years!! only a few more days of being good left....... hope I can make it slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Da BOSS Date: 15 Dec 07 - 02:46 AM How are you my merry muffin? You've not said yet if you've received your parcel. I sent it via the UK office, or Secsy Liz as it's otherwise known. If she hasn't sent it on, I shall be down her chimney and take all her chocolate. Da BOSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 15 Dec 07 - 06:11 AM NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! The chocolate is safe, I sent it on as required! Please don't take my chocolate... I've had some of those bars for days now.... Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, bfdk, please tell Da Boss to leave me alone... Yours, Worried LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 15 Dec 07 - 06:49 AM Ah... that's a pity, I just posted to the other thread that my present has, indeed, been received here. It might otherwise have been interesting to watch the battle of the titans or Secsy Liz versus Da BOSS. On the other hand, depriving Secsy of her chocolates may have been more than London could have handled. I mean, piercing, ear-splitting screams of despair leaving East London with as many shattered window panes as the Blitz did, and right before Christmas, too? Nah.. on second thought, that's probably not such a good idea! Esteemed BOSS Santa, I *have* received your present for which I humbly and reverently thank you! If you can find another reason for depriving Secsy of her chocolates, please go ahead and do so, but leave me out of it, I won't be held responsible (either).. :o) Best wishes, Bente |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,a very excited girl : ) Date: 15 Dec 07 - 01:22 PM I have a present under my tree!! I felt like a little kid when that envelope marked "Royal Mail" arrived the other day. Royal Mail! For ME!? Since you signed your name, Barb'ry, am I allowed to tell?! .... must wait to open..... ..... must wait to open...... ....... must wait to open ...... Where are the cookies?! That will distract me for a while. Thanks for the joy, dear. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Not Leadfingers Date: 15 Dec 07 - 01:39 PM 200? |
