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Subject: BS: Messages for Secret Santas number two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:19 AM The other thread is over 600 and getting a bit unweildy for some to open (mainly my work computer!!) so I've started this number two for Santa. Use it or not... see if I care! SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 26 Nov 07 - 05:08 AM maybe |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 26 Nov 07 - 07:08 AM Good idea! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Anne Lister Date: 26 Nov 07 - 11:31 AM I wonder if my Santee will read this one? Doesn't seem to have responded at all to the other one ....oh well.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Rapparee Date: 26 Nov 07 - 11:47 AM While reading the message from my own personal SS in the other thread, I noticed that Tabster's SS recently posted there. MY SS has sent my presents! They include, I'm sure, a new Bentley, a yacht, a pony, several millions of US dollars, and all sorts of neat stuff. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 26 Nov 07 - 11:57 AM Rapaire - either ease up on the recreationals or lower your sights a little.... Have you ever tried gift wrapping a pony? SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Alba's Arctic Kringle-type character Date: 26 Nov 07 - 12:04 PM Making a list checking it twice I hope you will pass not as naughty, but as nice. Hang your stocking with care, as St. Nick will soon be there. Watch out for those elves! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 26 Nov 07 - 12:33 PM To Alba's Arctic Kringle-type - please send me a PM - I've a message for you.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Linda Goodman's Secret Santy Claus Date: 26 Nov 07 - 02:32 PM Hello Linda --- I saw your message on the other thread and will make a note about fragrances. Since I'm trying to maintain some semblance of a youthful figure, a healthful low-fat snack would be lovely, thank you. Santy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,guest, Crystal's SSS Date: 26 Nov 07 - 03:10 PM Crystal, your package of goodies is on its way, over hill and dale and water. Hope you have fun with a few tastes of Santas' home! ~ From all of us at the workshop |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:15 PM Here is the first thread for continuity's sake. SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: coldjam Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:43 PM Ok, I tune in too late EVERY year for this, and I just wanna know for next year: where does it start and how do I get hooked up to play secret santa? Ho ho ho, Judy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 26 Nov 07 - 04:55 PM Coldjam, it usually starts right at the beginning of September, with a message from our honored Secret Secretary, Squeeky Lizzie...entitled something like "Secret Santa Time-2008". Everything begins from your responding to that message with "me, too!!" See you next year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Tabster's Secret Santa Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:15 PM Well, if you can't be bothered to read the messages I've posted, well, I just don't know what to do! Good girls would have read every one of the fifty-seven messages. Maybe you'll get coal instead of gold after all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Alaska Mike's Extra Special Secret Santa Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:41 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Alaska Mike's Extra Special Secret Santa Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:43 PM bugger bugger and double bugger....didn't mean to press the wrong button....... Mike, I hope you are being extra good because there is a parcel on its way to you! It has to go a long long way from the other side of the known universe. Santa...breathing a sigh of relief that the Postal Elf has done his/her duty properly this time! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Helen's Secret Santa Date: 26 Nov 07 - 09:47 PM Hey Helen, Did my elves carry that little envelope down your way? I hope it got to you OK? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Helen Date: 27 Nov 07 - 04:49 AM Hi Santa, Yes, I posted in the other thread, but here it is: Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Messages '07-Santas, Come Pla From: Helen - PM Date: 16 Nov 07 - 07:18 PM Newcastle NSW v. New Castle Indiana, huh?? I'm glad you've sorted out your address book now, Santa. Thanks for the lovely postcards. The sparkly bits on Westwood Lake are a particularly impressive effect. How did you get them to jump off the sparkly teddy on the front of the Christmas card and onto the water?? :-) I've been checking this thread regularly, hoping my Santee would reply to my comment from a while back, and secretly hoping for another hint from my Santa, but now I have the snail mail, hard copy instead. Thanks, heaps! Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Crystal Date: 27 Nov 07 - 11:27 AM Thanks Santa! I'm waiting (im)patiently until it arrives! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: coldjam Date: 27 Nov 07 - 01:24 PM Thanks Artbrooks! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 27 Nov 07 - 05:41 PM Well here I am just back from a few days away, and I find a mysterious parcel awaiting me!! Curioser and curioser. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Joybell Date: 27 Nov 07 - 06:21 PM Hooray. Thanks Liz. Had to give up on opening the first thread. Messages seem to take for ever to get here. Now-- Santa? Santa? Are you there? Cheers, Joy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,The Care & Rapaire Santaire Date: 28 Nov 07 - 06:53 AM o woe o the ignominy that's it guys. This santa has had the sack. got the word for head office at cock-crow: my supervisor's been monitoring the threads and reckons my parcel just won't live up to expectations and Rapaire's gonna be a disappointed li'l santee come Christmas morn. I guess I didn't mention before that I was kinda on probation - three strikes, I'm out. And, yeh, I'll allow that maybe sending that sack o' coal to Skipy was a bit hard last year. In my defence, he was cr*p at his hints but he's a nice enough joe and it wouldn't 'ave killed me to give him some leeway. But I still think giving George Dubya "The Dummies Guide to Islam" was a perfeckly good choice of prezzie. Head office didn't agree, so that was 'strike one'. So ... the boys upstairs are, apparently, gonna take over Rapaire's account. THEY say they're gonna do a 'proper' job but I gotta tell ya ... I've seen orders that are sent to Central Clearing and there ain't no tellin' what'll come of it. Best of luck, spuddy. Season's greetings. If you want me, I'll be cleaning out the reindeer stalls ... CaRS (ret.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 28 Nov 07 - 11:01 AM Dear Santa Please don't demote the poor elf I have it from a reliable source that he was the victim of a rampaging kangaroo who kept trying to stuff him in her pouch. I am sorry about the misleading information about his side trip to visit Jack and Skarpi I was getting the message second hand via a chinese resturant so something might have got lost in translation. The parrot must have held onto the thimble really well cause it made it here in one piece though the postman informs me that they have a policy about not carrying wild birds. I told him he hadn't seen wild birds till he had seen LTS and Lady Penelope when deprived of chocolate or having eaten a haggis and cheese pannini. Yours in best behaviour Meg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Pseudolus' Secret Santa Date: 28 Nov 07 - 11:53 AM How are you doing? The parcel's all packed! Now, do I send it or not??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Pseudolus Date: 28 Nov 07 - 01:46 PM Alright, yer teasing me now Santa! I've been a good boy, I promise!!! Please feel free to send it! I'll even wait until Christmas Day to open it if you like! Thanks! Frank |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ClaireBear Date: 28 Nov 07 - 02:10 PM That reminds me, I'm still being good too, and by the way I ALWAYS wait til Christmas to open my presents! By the way, my (7-year-old) son suggested that this year we leave pizza and beer for Santa; last year it was lasagne and red wine. Does my Santa have a preference? Your very own Santee, ClaireBear |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,from bad goddess secret Santa Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:38 PM Well , its getting shorter to christmas , I hope you have behave well , ta christmas gift is in the factory here at the North pole and will then be shipped to the santa in Finnland , and then it will be brought to you by Santa . you r finish Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: skarpi Date: 28 Nov 07 - 03:43 PM jheee , uhhhhh I hope he have finish mine :>) well its easter time here in my home , the easter bonny just arrived with an easter egg ............ hmmmmmmmmm what did jack put into my glass ? JACKK !!!!!!!!! all the best very good frezzing Iceman |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 28 Nov 07 - 04:56 PM Ah... just because Jack isn't drinking, doesn't mean he can't have fun with others... I got a little parcel in the post today - thank you, you know who you are!! Some beautiful cross stitch patterns and a cut out doll for Limpit... she's a tad worried about the rosy, apple cheeked children as in her experience, most kids that rosy are on something. Megan - I will take that in the spirit with which it was intended to be drunk... seeing as how I'm outside a rather lovely chocolate pudding with melted chocolate centre and chocolate sauce on top. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stilly's stressed-out Santa Date: 28 Nov 07 - 08:00 PM Dear Maggie, due to CBMC (circumstances beyond my control), your parcel may not make it to your tree on time. Rest assured, the stress has not been Christmas-induced and there is no coal what-so-ever in your Christmas parcel of 2007, even if it doesn't arrive until 2008. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Pseudolus' Secret Santa Date: 29 Nov 07 - 05:51 AM OK. The snails are getting their backpacks ready... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Indefatigable Secret Santa Date: 29 Nov 07 - 07:48 AM Megan, Dearie, it's very decent of you to speak in favour of the little rascal. It shows you're a kind hearted girl, and that should be worth a few points when the calculation of the size of your Christmas presents is made. The victim of a rampaging kangaroo, you say? Hmmm... that might explain why he keeps mumbling in his sleep. I thought he was muttering "Lemme be", but maybe what he's been saying was in fact "Wallaby"? I shall ask him about that the next time he appears to be lucid! As a matter of fact my lead elf (a girl elf this time!!) has just recently reported back to me that a box with your name on it was handed over to the postal elves a couple of days ago. It should - as I write - be winding its way towards the Orkney Isles. When it arrives you may open the box, there's a letter inside explaining how to progress from there. A couple of the presents in the box are a bit delicate, I hope they all survived the ministrations of the postal elves without breaking. Keep watching the mail, Dear! MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,elf going postal Date: 29 Nov 07 - 08:22 AM It werent me, onest guvner I dint do nuffink. I only drops the wuns wiv guvermint lables on em and them wot cums from China. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Severn Date: 29 Nov 07 - 09:39 AM Thank you Santa, Your Canadian Mule train got the package here well before December. Last year's package took a bit longer into December to arrive from England. The House Brownies. are mad because the Irish Whiskey ration put out nightly to greet the elves had ended while all the local wee folk, my cat, and some stray wildlife that had gathered nightly to sing in my courtyard have had their revels suspended early. I'll have to keep things up, I guess to keep down any threatened vandalism or grafitti. I'm sure you gave me a wonderful package, but you didn't save me any money. The Party keep on, I guess. Hope your mules and elves got home in one piece. They were in pretty bad shape when they left. Thanks! Severn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Kim C's exceedingly devious Santa Date: 29 Nov 07 - 11:40 AM Good evening Ms Kim My very capable elf helper has informed me that your main package has been sent on its way today. It is hoped that you will receive the package within the next ten days. Did my other little package ever get to you? I do hope so, although it did have a long way to travel. The latest one doesn't have so far to go. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Giok's Harried Secret Santa Date: 29 Nov 07 - 01:33 PM Hi, Giok! Your eagerly-awaited (I presume) pressie has just been consigned to the postal peons. Let's hope for the best. They told me it MIGHT get returned to me if I didn't have my real name on the outside of the package -- things are tough in this post-9/11 world. I decided to take a chance and just wrote "Secret Santa," so let's both keep our fingers crossed that it goes through. Assuming the parcel arrives before Christmas, I trust you have enough self-control to wait until The Day to open it! As for the mysterious parcel you received the other day, it wasn't from your "official" Secret Santa -- unless you have two! Your Secret Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 29 Nov 07 - 06:03 PM OH NO! Anything I can do to help, Santa? Some therapeutic herbs in the rooftop snack for the reindeer (and they'll be accessing the neighborhood on a new, improved class 4 roof, by the way!) Some vitamins in the milk with your cookies? Something stronger? SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: JennieG Date: 29 Nov 07 - 08:18 PM I have been cleaning out the chimney just in case Santa needs to enter the house that way.....I hope you are not allergic to cats Santa, because there will probably be a welcoming committee when you drop down! Cheers Jennie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Anne Lister Date: 30 Nov 07 - 02:46 AM I'm sure I've been as good as I can and I've done my best to read every single message from you, Santa, even when they were a bit hurtful *sniff* and accusing me of stuff I didn't do *snuffle*. And I really, really, don't deserve to only get coal this year *sob*. I'll just go and sit in a quiet corner until I feel better. Tabs |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 30 Nov 07 - 05:12 AM Dear Santa I thank you for your communication and assure you of my good behaviour, albeit pro tem. I did find that the other parcel was from a different source, good job too, as it contained goods for another person, as well as for me and mine. I have 2 chimneys available for use, neither of which have been used since last Christmas, when a whole Boat came down one. Devotedly and sycophantically yours. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Artbrooks's terribly tardy SS Date: 30 Nov 07 - 10:19 AM I have been a bad Santa and not posted here for quite a while. It's been hell up here in the North Pole. The reindeer have been stuck in the snow, and the internet froze up and all the little packets wouldn't move. Nevertheless, my elves and I are toiling hard to bring you some Christmas Joy in the not too distant future. Just as soon as I can get out the door and dig them out (the reindeer, that is). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Pseudolus' Secret Santa Date: 30 Nov 07 - 11:19 AM OK, it's on its way!! You may open it when it arrives, but you MUST MUST MUST ignore the boring give-away customs sticker on the outside. Get someone to divert the parcel and take it off, if you can, or the present may self-destruct through not following the rules properly! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Mrzzy's SS Date: 30 Nov 07 - 12:13 PM The elves have taken charge of a package and it is now en route to you. How long it will take depends on the drinking habits of the elves as well as weather conditions and the mood of the reindeer, but I'm hoping you'll receive it well before the Actual Day. We're also a little dependent on the good will of the customs officials, having fudged the customs label to some extent, but we have crossed fingers that all will go well. Do not open ahead of time ...or all will turn to ashes and cinders ... Your well-disposed Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dave'sWife's Santa's CRE Date: 30 Nov 07 - 01:41 PM Calling Dave'sWife... Santa is wondering if you are still speaking to him; he hasn't heard from you since he sent you that postcard. Is there something about Tarheel Pie that offended you? No, Santa's not Tarheel, in case you were worried. Mrs. Claus made a simply smashing chess pie recently. All the elves enjoyed it. I might be able to prevail on her to share the recipe. Packages are being assembled, here at the Pole. But some of the, errm, more exotic items have yet to matrialise. We hope to be timely, nonetheless. Do you have any colour preferences beyond 'not orange'? Just wondering... Yours in haste, Silenus Charm, Santa's Crack Research Elf |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Tabster Date: 30 Nov 07 - 01:50 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Tabster's Secret Santa Date: 30 Nov 07 - 02:29 PM Well, I'll be. That last post was from me, but the elves in the Computer Centre messed it up. Well, I'll deal with them later. What I had posted was that you, Tabster, had had your very own name put into the wrong book! "Tubster" is the one who has been so very very bad; except for the slight incident with the pasta YOU have been have been Extremely Good And In Fact Almost Saintly. In order to make up to you the damage done (and since corrected) you will be receiving some nice things. At least, Santa thinks they're nice. And to expiate his sin of confusing you and Tubster (the cad!) Mugwort Fingerfail, former Clerk in the Office of Naughty or Nice, has been Some Christases Santa just can't get good help. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Anne Lister Date: 30 Nov 07 - 05:05 PM Thank you, Santa ...I'm now feeling reassured and eagerly anticipating my sackful of goodies. The pasta incident? You mean you heard about the lasagne? Those surveillance elves of yours don't miss a trick, do they? But I did attempt to make amends by assisting several elderly people to cross the road and putting all my spare change into charity boxes. As to Tubster, what a difference a vowel makes! Did I mention in a previous post that the chimney on our house is for decorative purposes only? I'd hate you to try to wriggle down it and find yourself stuck in the attic. Season's greetings! Tabs |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 30 Nov 07 - 06:02 PM Well SS, better late than never, as an old girlfriend once said... Looking forward to hearing from you - and don't be a stranger!! |
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Subject: Dulcimer42's secret santa? Still alive? From: dulcimer42 Date: 30 Nov 07 - 11:22 PM I received one query as to my existance, months ago, from my Santa. I've replied and replied. I wonder if My Santa is still out there |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 01 Dec 07 - 10:39 AM Thats NO fair Heres me tryin tae be the best wee lassie in toon when Santa goes and gets Dauvitt involved. noo they are gangin up oan me and only allowin me tae open wan present each day. Santa Dauvitt luks awfy pretty stuck in the corner wie his wee hat oan an the bell is jist grand fur warnin me when he is sneakin up oan me. Mind you I might hae tae confiscate the dummy since hes a big enough sook :) 1st December a fiber optic lamp Thank you Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 02 Dec 07 - 03:12 AM Megan - are you sure it's Dauvitt with a bell on and not a rogue morris dancer that strayed too far north? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 02 Dec 07 - 08:57 AM With a bell on what, exactly? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 02 Dec 07 - 09:41 AM With certain morris dancers, it's best not to enquire too closely Art... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 02 Dec 07 - 10:55 AM Weel Liz He is sat in the corner ding the wee bell an mumblin roon the dummy.How many days till the big day? Hmm I might have to find another pacifier next week :) Day 2 card making kit and embosser Jings santa ahm fair bein spoiled this year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Da BOSS Date: 03 Dec 07 - 02:59 AM OK me little Danish Bacon slice, it should be winging its way to you this week. As instructed before, you may open the two with purple wrapping as soon as you get it. That should keep you quiet for a bit. The others must be left until Christmas Eve - see? I've studied you foreigners and your funny ways. Now remember, be good and do what Da BOSS says! BOSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:35 AM He he he he Viking and good in the same sentance now theres something thats never been seen before ;) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Dec 07 - 05:18 AM Good for nothing Viking? There you go Meg, is that better? G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 03 Dec 07 - 06:01 AM Esteemed BOSS Santa, Thank you, I shall be looking forward to your communication. I'm actually very good at keeping my fingers to myself. Last year's SS pressie sat undisturbed in a corner from late November until the afternoon of the 24th when I opened the OUTER box and allowed myself to open ONE of the individually wrapped gifts inside (I went straight for the CD-shaped one, I must admit.. ;-)). The rest were opened on Christmas Eve. So, you may safely assume that I can do likewise this year. Something to keep me quiet for a bit? Uhm... not a gag and a signed photo of George W. Bush, I hope? That *would* scare me into silence and not only for a bit, that's for sure! Esteemed BOSS Santa, you keep talking of edibles, Danish pastry, bacon slices and the like.. Do you work in the food industry or catering business, by any chance? Reverent greetings, Bente Meg and Giok - "By their friends shall ye know them", eh? Oops, guess I just incriminated myself big time there!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Alaska Mike Date: 03 Dec 07 - 10:10 AM An interesting and colorful package arrived from my not so Secret Santa down under. I will wait a "reasonable" amount of time before opening. (Like maybe this afternoon). Thank you Santa. Mike |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Catherine Jayne Date: 03 Dec 07 - 10:11 AM I got another post card from Santa this morning!! Thank you!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ranger1 Date: 03 Dec 07 - 11:15 AM Dear Santa, I have been really, really, really good this year. Really. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stilly's Silly Secret Santa Date: 03 Dec 07 - 12:30 PM Maggie, Never Fear, Santa'a Here! You will be recieving your pressies on time. And some lovely single malt in a "to go" container along with the ginger snaps would be lovely, thank you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 03 Dec 07 - 12:37 PM Dear Santa I hope the beady thing was a necklace cause it goes well with one of my outfits. Ted now resides beside several other precious teds including the prayer bear my brother bought me when Dauvitt was in hospital. I have to be good till the big day or Dauvitt says he will confiscate some of the pressies :( |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Secsy's SS Date: 03 Dec 07 - 02:05 PM Vell my leedle tit fancier, ve haff hald ein vote und ve haff decided, zat in spite of your inability to behave, ve vill send you ein present anyvay. Zo my kleine vogelfreunde, vatch ze post. JA! Ve haff vays of makinck you dread zee postemann knockink zwei times. SSSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Chantyranger's Anonymous SS Date: 03 Dec 07 - 03:33 PM 'Twas early in December, in '07, I think Heave away, haul away That Chantyranger's prezzie got dropped in the drink And I'm bound fer Cali-for-nye-ay! Got stomped in the middle, got flattened by a truck Heave away, haul away Got chased by a raccoon, got nibbled by a duck And I'm bound fer Cali-for-nye-ay! Now, what did it do to deserve such a fate? Heave away, haul away Just the old Postal Service trying not to be late! And I'm bound fer Cali-for-nye-ay! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Jennie G's SSS Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:16 PM Well my little Oz fairy, are you being good still? I do hope so, as the boomers have been in training for the short hop to the Sydney area. I assume that the park behind the Opera House is big enough to land in? We still have spies out, so beware. J o's SS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:34 PM OO-err... harumph... Now look here Santa - if you knew the things I've had to do this last month.... well, you'd let me drink the sherry for a start! I'm intrigued now because I don't remember setting me a santa and to get one after all the letters I've failed to post and parcels I've failed to pass along... well, I'm moved, really I am. Thank you, who ever you are! SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Squeeky Lizzy's Reel Secret Santa Date: 03 Dec 07 - 04:57 PM Harumph!! Do not listen to any cheap imitations, no matter how well-intentioned they may sound. Your pressie (and one for the Munchkin) shall be in the post very soon. And if you must be moved, please try to make it down the hall first! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Vectisssss Santa of the Secret Kind. Date: 03 Dec 07 - 05:46 PM Heloooooo Vectis. LTS sent me a letter telling me you were travelling a to celebrate your Christmas. As I whiz about all over the show, which chimney would you like me to drop your present down, year or there? Sotsk |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: SINSULL Date: 03 Dec 07 - 07:01 PM I sent my Santa's package off yesterday. Hope it arrives in one piece. If not there is going to be a very unpleasant sticky mess. LOL Happy Holidays. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Elf Droopydrawers, pondering.. Date: 03 Dec 07 - 07:02 PM I do wonder what it was Drippynose saw when he was peeking in Secsy's window the other night.. The way he was behaving, I really ought to report it to Elf Snugglebutt. I mean, first his eyes were popping almost out of his head, just like that elf Dobby in Harry Potter. And then his hands started making what looked like completely involuntary movements and his whole body went entirely rigid. I had to drag him out of there, and all the while he was muttering almost unintelligible words. The only word that did make a bit of sense was 'tits'. But somehow I don't think the blue tits or the great tits were out that time of the night? I wish I could have seen what he saw, then I would be in a much better position to judge whether or not it's necessary to report the incident. I know, I should in fact report it to Elf Snugglebutt, but on the other hand I'd be sorry to grass on a mate. It's not the done thing, it just isn't. And nothing happened, he recovered his senses eventually. Never let on what he had seen, though. Drippynose is a mate, and I won't be the one betraying a mate. Nah... I won't tell her. She can figure it out for herself, that would be different, but she's not going to hear about it from me.. There, I feel better now that I've taken that decision! And speaking of Snugglebutt, I'd better go and take over, it must be time for my watch soon, anyway. *Elf Droopydrawers wanders off into the night, still mumbling to himself |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: vectis Date: 03 Dec 07 - 07:03 PM The one that is easiest for yur elves and reindeer Santa. I would rather get it later in GB than not at all if it misses me in NZ. If you live down under it would probably get to NZ quicker and a lot more cheaply. Does this mean I'm getting a pressie. WHHHEEEEEEEEE! :-D |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 03 Dec 07 - 07:24 PM Haven't heard from my SS in awhile... (Allison home from school on a snow day bored and restless...) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: JennieG Date: 04 Dec 07 - 01:28 AM Santa I am being so good you wouldn't believe it!! The Opera House carpark is probably big enough for the sleigh and reindeer but you must remember it's underground, will that bother them? And it's not free either. You are welcome to park in our driveway....it's not very big and already has 2 cars.....and the front lawn is taken up with the caravan. Cheers JennieG getting all breathless with anticipation although I have already had correspondence from a Friend of Santa in Denmark! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Dec 07 - 03:30 AM Elf Droopydrawers - What Drippynose saw was totally innocent. I admit, I was looking at tits, but only to see if they were coping with the cold weather. Their pecker hasn't been used for some time and I needed to make sure it was still fit to eat. Or it might have been me training robins to sit on pieces of coloured paper whilst I take pictures of them to use as greetings cards. It was all done very humanely (or robinely) and the only creature to suffer was the little pink worm used to coax the robin into position. Any news on your Postal Elf yet? He didn't seem very happy a few posts up... perhaps he should get himself a Union Rep and some time off for work related, stress induced illness. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Report to The Big Man from Snugglebutt Date: 04 Dec 07 - 05:09 AM THATS IT NO MORE Try putting me on a watchout with that pair of silly boys again and the entire girl elf population will be called out on strike and you know what that means. NO MORE HOT CHOCOLATE!! Drippynose is silly beyond belief of course I know what Droopydrawers saw indeed I saw it myself he really has been away from the pole for to long. Mind you I didn't think a woman fondling a feeding log could have such an effect on a boy elf. The cruelty to pink squirmy things was duely noted and reported but the Robin looked most happy to oblige by sitting still while she used the impograph. Imps down here must be an awful lot smaller than home or perhaps they have found some way of looking at the thing they are painting without actually having to be there because she came inside and attatched the little box to a bigger box and there was the robin nicely painted. Next year do not send me to watch anyone who sews. I only sat down for a moment to rest dratted woman isn't fussy where she leaves her needle. Drippynose had to apply the plaster that blighter Droopydrawers could do nothing for rolling on the floor laughing it's a wonder he didn't wake Seccsy up. Please Please Please let me come home now before i murder those two. Yours Senior investigator Elf Snugglebutt |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: greg stephens Date: 04 Dec 07 - 07:07 AM Well, I'm not sure what these threads are for exactly, I've not been keeping up. But I can report, and I hope that this is the appropriate place, that Santa has delivered a mysterious parcel from our former colony in the Americas. So I have put it under the Christmas tree, or more accurately in the place that will be under the Christmas tree when we actually get a Christmas tree.Which will not be for a couple of weeks yet, however often they play Jingle Bells down in Sainsbury's. Thank you Secret Santa, you can stop worrying about the postal service now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 04 Dec 07 - 10:24 AM Look, I may not have been very kind to the pink squirmy thing but at least it died happy in that bottle of Tequila before I used it to tempt the red breasted bird. Sorry about the needle.. I've been looking for that one for while. Watch out for the spray glue later. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 04 Dec 07 - 03:24 PM dear Santa Dauvitt is sucking a licorice pipe and dropping hints about how nice muffins taste :) the wandering elf has found its way onto the fridge beside the fishes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Greg Stephens' Secret Santa Date: 04 Dec 07 - 04:40 PM Thanks for posting about the Post! Happy Holidays! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Katlaughing's Secret Santa Date: 04 Dec 07 - 04:44 PM HO HO HO! Your gift(s) are with the P.O.! Open the package when it arrives, and go ahead and read the card - it has further instructions. Hee hee! I mean, ho ho! - Sanity Claus |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Vectisssss Santa of the Secret Kind. Date: 04 Dec 07 - 05:27 PM He He He Ho Ho Ho I've been to see the lady at the GPO (showing my age here) Can't do this poetry bo---x. Pressy wing ing it's way to you. Have your self a safe and wonderful time in New Zealand Sotsk. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Nancy King's santa Date: 04 Dec 07 - 06:24 PM I'm searching for presents But not from this land 'Cos of duplicate pressies Later, you'll understand! So, fair lady Nancy Watch our for Sir Claus And a present from ****** Far from my new native shores |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Impish Secret Santa Date: 04 Dec 07 - 06:44 PM Megan, my Dear, that beady thing is whatever you chose it to be. If it will serve you for a necklace, go ahead and use it as one. I'm not sure exactly what it was originally intended for myself, you see. I'm only glad if you can find use for the little items I've selected for your pleasure! Is your Dauvitt sucking licorice now? Has he worn out the dummy already? My, my, he must be more grumpy than men are most - and that's saying something. Maybe he can make you muffins while you fiddle with the peedie bits? I hope you're still watching the mail, one of the elves was sent to the post office just recently. MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Peg Leg Pierce, Christmas Pirate Date: 04 Dec 07 - 09:30 PM Oy - Sarah! Sorry to be so silent fer so longs. I bins out to sea, as pirates often arrrrrhh. bwahaha. So today I comes ashore with a box of pressies for ye and hands 'em off to some landlubber guy who says he signs them Customs declarations as "Desanta". I tells 'im to put my name onnit but when I calls 'im up to see iffin he don the deed proper, he brags that he went and signed the blasted paper as "Desanta" or maybe "D Santa" - I dunno. Stoopid landlubber. Anyways - he swears on his mothers grave that the box is bound to arrive at yer office in 7 to 10 days so them pressies ought be in yer own hands no later than the 15th. If they ain't in yer hands by then must be that other pirates hijacked the plane! I woulda sent 'em by ship but seeing as some of them pressies are meant to be enjoyed afore Christmas so as to heighten the Yultide spirit n all, I couldn't risk lettin the box fall into enemy pirate hands and then me havin' ta negotiate their release and so on. So - when ye gets yer pressie box - open it up. Any pressies resding therein which is not wrapped in green paper ais to be consumed and /or enjoyed promptly. Some assembly will be required for one of them. it is imperative that ye builds that thing afore Christmas day. Oh also inside is a thing ye has to leave out fer the real Santa man. No it's not milk an biscuits - thems ye has to come by on yer owns. Sadly, I wasn't able to include and music discs things in the pressie box. Those to come later by ship. Christmas Pirate rules say I have until Epiphany to get ALL the pressies to your door. Now, are ye going to holiday away from the address I gots? iffin yes, ye may not gets the music dics pressies until after ye gets back from yer holiday. I gots to shove out of port soon. That Desanta feller will get some other stuff to mail ta yez in a week or so. I'll be off to sea in another day or so so I hope yez be readin the thread. Very truly Yours Peg Leg Pierce Christmas Pirate |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Nancy King Date: 04 Dec 07 - 10:06 PM Thanks for the message, Santa! Very tantalizing indeed! Nancy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,guest, Crystal's SSS Date: 04 Dec 07 - 10:34 PM Well, the SSSs here are just waitin and wonderin' if the package has arrived...we were hopin' the diamonds, emeralds and gold was not a little too much....if so, just pass it on.... Crystal's SSS........ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 04 Dec 07 - 11:10 PM Oh, boy! I get to open it when it gets here?! Wow, THANK YEW, Santy!! I don't have to w-a-i-t!!! Yippee! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Fran's secretive santa Date: 05 Dec 07 - 08:49 AM your pressie has left on it's long & convoluted journey. eventually it will get to you (depending on the carriers). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Mrs Cobble Date: 05 Dec 07 - 09:07 AM It turns out my Secret Santa is not who I thought it was. I cought postie elves with a package from Maryland. Thank you so much..... I will try to be good and save opening it at least until the yuletide. By the way the elves have been offered gainful employment looking for the Borrower types who may live arround our house causing many things to go missing. HeHeHe Mrs C |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,JacquiC's Jocular, jaunty, joyous & jubilant Date: 05 Dec 07 - 10:57 AM I hope that you are still being as good as you know how Jacqui. Can you send your daughter's address to Liz please just in case I want to use it? Off to feed the reindeer and sort out those pesky elves Your own true and loving Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Ranger Steve's On-the-Ball Secret Santa Date: 05 Dec 07 - 11:00 AM Just wanted to let you know that the postal elves have taken your gift and are winging their way to New Jersey with it. Keep your eyes on the skies in the next couple of days! Ho Ho Ho |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Fran Date: 05 Dec 07 - 11:02 AM OOOOOh that's exciting, I will look out for it Santa! I have been very good as well. I can't have a tree up this year, two new kittens would make it a recipe for disaster, it will go upstairs out of the way until Christmas day though. Thank you secret Santa! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 05 Dec 07 - 01:52 PM Day five Santa is ensuring that the frozen north gets a little warmer and cleaner this year. The socks will come in very usefull and I can throw the bath bombs at the spiders :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Katlaughing's Secret Santa Date: 05 Dec 07 - 04:30 PM Well, you get to open the package, and you get to open the card, and you get part of the prezzy right away, but for part you have to wait. Unless, like most Mudcats, you have some issues with authority.... HO HO HO! Santy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Fran's secretive santa Date: 05 Dec 07 - 06:23 PM a special pressie just for your new kittens. Cat's Twelve Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, my cat ruined for me - a brand new Christmas tree On the second day of Christmas, my cat accompanied me - to the vet after eating all the frozen turkey On the third day of Christmas, my cat wrecked for me - thirteen ornaments on my Christmas tree On the fourth day of Christmas, my cat broke for me - a statue in my Lenox nativity On the fifth day of Christmas, my cat scratched for me - the kid who collects for charity On the sixth day of Christmas, my cat opened for me - the presents beneath my Christmas tree On the seventh day of Christmas, my cat lost for me - the pearls I bought for Mary On the eighth day of Christmas, my cat helped me - put the tinsel back on the tree On the ninth day of Christmas, my cat destroyed for me - my Christmas card list by hitting the computer's delete key On the tenth day of Christmas, my cat hid from me - the remote control from my TV On the eleventh day of Christmas, my cat ate for me - the drumsticks off my turkey On the twelfth day of Christmas my cat rested. And so, thank goodness, so did I. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 05 Dec 07 - 07:37 PM Issues with authority?! You mean as in one of my fav. bumper stickers Question Authority?!?! Oh, no, I can be good, if I have to, esp. if I get to open the *teasers*! Thank yew, thank yew, Santy! *skipping away in joy, laughing* kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Mrs. Cobble's Staff-depleted Santa Date: 05 Dec 07 - 10:55 PM Knowing and seeing all when I have the time, I knew that you had briefly waylaid a few members of my delivery service. Suspicion was first aroused when they called in sick and the phone machine tape sounded like they were saying they'd "taken absinthe without leave". Is THAT what you gave them? Anyway, if they're not back to work and ready for the next assignment by next Monday, you will have many more visitors who kick ass and take names when enforcing the International Fugitive Elf Laws as laid down by the Dreaded Scout Decision. Albyemeeze Elf and Besidemeeze Elf (They probably introduced themselves as Albie and Sid) have been bad little boys and will be dealt with in their own way and time, but let them moonlight for you for a few days in search of Borrowers, pairs of scissors and unmatched single socks, as they brought the delivery job in ahead of schedule. Any further tardiness, though, will NOT be condoned! This from one who knows and sees all, and who will be closly monitoring videotape, AND who has the power to transform your precious pressie into something else entirely if crossed. Watch out, don't cry, don't pout, and rest ye merry! Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Not Leadfingers Date: 05 Dec 07 - 10:59 PM 100 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Da BOSS Date: 06 Dec 07 - 12:30 AM Happy Saint Nicholas' Day to you, my little smoked herring! Your gift has been dispatched from my workshop and should reach you soon via my office in the UK. You may open the main box when it arrives, you've had instructions before about the contents. I've tried to follow the rules: something from my homeland, one of my CDs, a local delicacy or two. You are welcome to regift some items if you feel they do not meet your exacting standards. I'm sure there is a small furry animal near you who will be happy to help. Now be good, keep watching the skies! Da BOSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: jacqui.c Date: 06 Dec 07 - 11:42 AM Oooooh! Nice to hear from you Santa! I thought you'd forgotten me! I'll PM Liz with the required info ASAP. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,JacquiC's Jocular, joyous & jubilant Santa Date: 06 Dec 07 - 12:45 PM The elves are loading up the long distance sleigh and your prezzie should be winging its way to you in Maine very soon. I hope you like it. Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 06 Dec 07 - 12:47 PM Dear santa day 6 Glittery bits oh joy and dauvitt says thank you for the bikkies. See I am being GOOD And naw MacKenzie a dinny mean Good at it :p |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Dec 07 - 12:52 PM At what Megan? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 06 Dec 07 - 01:03 PM Whatever it was you wish to accuse dear boy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Dec 07 - 01:04 PM You raised the subject not me |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Fran Date: 06 Dec 07 - 03:07 PM Thanks for that Santa! Its scary how much of that is true:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,One Who Knows Date: 07 Dec 07 - 03:10 AM Megan - I'm still watching you, you know. I can take presents away as well as give them and I can get SECSY to fix you up with a real meanie next year. OWK |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 07 Dec 07 - 04:58 AM :p tae you OWK ma santa is the bestest in the world and widny dae onythin sae cruel. so pit that in yer pipe and smoke it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Dec 07 - 05:47 AM Like the man in this thread? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Wesley S Date: 07 Dec 07 - 09:27 AM The following was written by a local comedy group called "Four Day Weekend" Bush Shocked To Find Osama Bin Laden Was His Secret Santa Washington, DC—President Bush learned the identity of his secret Santa early Sunday morning after nearly a month of speculation by the Chief Executive. Bush found a note tucked into his final present of the season that said, "Surprise! It's me. Osama bin Santa." President Bush was surprised by the revelation. "Boy, do I have egg on my face today," admitted Bush. "I guess I should have known it was him because each time I got a gift it said, 'Merry Christmas, you American pig.' I just assumed it was Senator Craig in one of his homophobic drunken rages." White House Press Secretary Dana Perino issued a statement saying that the President intends on returning the gifts that he received from bin Laden due to a conflict of interest. "The president feels that since he is trying to hunt down and kill Osama bin Laden he would be sending the wrong message to keep the gifts. Everything will be returned except for the case of Johnny Walker Blue. JW Blue is premier scotch and no infidel should have it in their possession." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Mrs Cobble Date: 07 Dec 07 - 11:46 AM Well the captured elves Albie and Sid have redeemed them s'elves, they found a small item I mislaid (? Borrowers) meant for my santee. They may be a little delayed on the return journey , good souls that they are , they offered to take a secret santa gift to my santee who resides in California so they might well be jetlagged when they arrive back! Oh I wonder what's in the packge.. I will not open ittttttttttttt yettttttttt Mrs C |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ClaireBear Date: 07 Dec 07 - 11:49 AM A mysterious package has arrived at my house from the land of Oz. It's add done up in red foil, and something inside seems to be singing: Friar birds sip the nectar of flowers Currawongs chant in wattle tree bowers In the blue ranges lorikeets calling Carols of bush birds rising and falling Orana! Orana! Orana to Christmas Day. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Fran Date: 07 Dec 07 - 11:50 AM A Parcel arrived today from a long way away. I have put it away til Christmas Day Thank you secretive and very organised Santa! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ClaireBear Date: 07 Dec 07 - 12:02 PM I didn't hit send, but it went. Sorry about that! So Santa has apparently arrived in early in California from far-off Australia, and I hadn't even made the lasagne yet. Thank you, dearest Santa! And thanks will come again once the mysterious package has been opened on Christmas morning. Santa, I now know something about your non-Mudcat self -- what amazing work you are doing in many areas! -- and I am also very curious about your Mudcat identity, but I am reluctant to open the parcel until the day, in case what's inside is not wrapped. Tell me Santa, would it by safe to open the parcel and look for a note inside, or would that ruin the Christmas surprise? (Or, would it be a good idea for mew to ask my husband to look inside for a note and then seal it up again for opening on Christmas morning?) Yours, Claire |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Jennie G's SSS Date: 07 Dec 07 - 12:22 PM Well my little marsupial, my little plat billed duckypuss, are you poised in anticipation? Even now the 6 snow white boomers are girding their lions, or do I mean loins? Whatever, the goodies from Old Insanity Clause, are just about to leave the pole, not German but pole. Now this pole doesn't have penguins, not like them Fairy Penguins on Philip Island, where they also have Nobbies, which sounds very rude to me! How I wish old Santa's workshop had been at the South Pole, Santa likes penguins. Very nice in a stew I believe ;) So keep behaving, and getting better too, otherwise you won't enjoy my goodies. G'day JO'sSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: RangerSteve Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:28 PM To my Secret Santa in Maine: Your package arrived today. It's too early to open it. I'll open it on my birthday, next Friday (a week from tomorrow). Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Breton Cap's SS sighing with relief... Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:32 PM It's off! It's on its wayyyyyyy. Something you wanted; something you probably need; and some - but if I say that you'll know who I am. BCSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:33 PM Dear Santa Dauvitt is rather concerned that you have managed to sneak anither elf intae the hoose, but i have assured him they wilny see that much when i stick them on the fridge door. He loves the jelly boobies ooops babies. ach thons nae richt either but your an awfy clever santa so ye'll ken whit a meant. awra best Dauvitt and his meg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:46 PM Thank you on behalf of Limpit, for our Australian Santa present which arrived today. Being the dreadful mother I am, I left her unsupervised for a while and she found the present, so she's opened it already... She's very happy with it though, and we'll probably let her use it on Christmas day. She was particularly taken by the little envelope inside and its contents... Thank you so much! LTS for Limpit. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:48 PM Brat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 07 Dec 07 - 01:58 PM LOL, never leave kids unsupervised :-) Limpit, you're a wee bugger!! Your former SS Bente |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 07 Dec 07 - 02:00 PM Viking SKELP LTS I ken ye arny allowed tae skelp Limpit so gie wan tae Manitas in lieu |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Mrrzy Date: 07 Dec 07 - 02:11 PM Well, since I didn't see the "don't open till Christmas" until after I'd opened (no, really - no, really!), I now know that my wonderful secret Santa lives in Wales - I love the tea! I am hiding the lovely chocs-you-can't-get-here from my kids! And the music is, even more so, just loverly... we all like it! And I had, of course, heard of the Child's Christmas in Wales, but had never read it, fâheuse lacune now remedied to even more delight! I really have the best SS there is. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: JennieG Date: 07 Dec 07 - 03:14 PM Oooh Santa...leaving the pole? are you a pole dancer? I have seen the penguins on Philip Island, they are very cute but they smell fishy. My son had penguins swimming alongside the boat he was on off the tip of Cape Horn earlier this year. I am desperately behaving, I am even speaking to Himself again, and am feeling more chipper. Yours in anticipation JennieG |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Vectisssss Santa of the Secret Kind. Date: 07 Dec 07 - 05:40 PM Hellooooo to you Mary. I'm getting a little worried, I posted your parcel along with one to a member of my family, their's arrived the following day, but no news from you? Sotsk |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Alison's Secret Santa Date: 07 Dec 07 - 06:42 PM You haven't been around much - I hope everything is ok with you. Your package has been consigned to the tender mercies of the post, and I have great hopes that you will see it sometime before the heat death of the universe. In the event that it arrives in the next 10 days, as "promised", you may certainly use your own judgment as to waiting until Christmas or not. One caution - you may wish to open the box in an enclosed space...the packing material may attempt to escape. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 08 Dec 07 - 01:12 AM Anybody seen mySanta? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Dec 07 - 02:38 AM To Vectissss' Santa - she was preparing for her visit so may not have had time to post. I'm sure she'll check in once everything is settled. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Joybell's joyful Bell jingler Date: 08 Dec 07 - 03:29 AM Joybell, ma dahlink, if December 25th arrives before your package, keep up your hope. You ARE remembered... I just sent my flying reindeer out to gather various and sundry for your pressie package, and they got a bit lost.* So your gift may be late. But it will still be coming... Rest assured. (And aparently, so did this [contrite] jingler)... sorry. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: vectis Date: 08 Dec 07 - 11:56 AM Thank you Santa your pressie arrived safely. I haven't been on line for a coupla days. I opened it today as we celebrated St Nicholas instead of Christmas here with the relatives. Thank you very much for the cutter and the cross stitch. That'll keep me out of mischief for a while. Where on Earth did you find that calender. It brought back so many memories of home. Thank you so much it was all brilliant. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 08 Dec 07 - 12:17 PM Dear Santa Day 8 You light up my life :)and the chocies are delicious. Now for the serious stuff of the santa identification prade hmm let me see. "Well ocifer my santa could be a lassie or maybe a laddie. That should narrow it down a bit. What ocifer you want to know where they come from? Hmm weel the live in London and oxford, thats when they are not in China or Australia. Then again the clue about the black and white doggie could mean they have lived in The highlands or passed by while monty was visiting. *smiles broadly I am doing really well this year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 08 Dec 07 - 02:08 PM Dear Santa, My presents arrived!! Loved the card and thanks for the kind message. Oh, you are so SWEET and so were the chocolates! Thank you, so much. We will decorate sometime this next week, so I'll open that one then. Now, let's see which of those cultural celebrations listed comes first, then I'll know when I can open the last package and find out who you are! Naw, I'll probably wait for Christmas as that is when the rest of the family open theirs. I gggguess I can wait that long. I know Mudcat Central has the same postal cancellation, so you must be nearby OR you were devious enough to have Max post it for you! **bg** Thank you, thank you! kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: SINSULL Date: 08 Dec 07 - 02:13 PM A package has arrived from Alaska. Is "Betty" my SS? Do I dare open it pre-Christmas? Inquiring minds want to know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Inconspicuous Secret Santa Date: 08 Dec 07 - 03:00 PM Well, Megan, my Dear, I'm glad the various little trinkets meet with your approval and that you like the edible items. We aim to please, you know :-) You don't have to thank me on a daily basis, but it's nice to hear that you like the presents I've selected. How is your Dauvitt getting on, does he still enjoy sucking his dummy and does it keep him docile? As to your first observation, you're absolutely right. Well done ;o) But my abode... you know, don't you, that Santa lives on the North Pole? Santa travels around a lot, though, and, China apart, I have visited the 3 other places mentioned. I have also visited your beautiful home country. China wouldn't have come into it, if that disoriented little elf hadn't gotten lost in transit on his way to Australia.. I'm glad he did make it there in the end, pity he didn't buy the items he was sent out to procure! He's still busy counting peedie bits, you know. Yours inconspicuously, MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Mrzzy's satisfied Secret Santa Date: 09 Dec 07 - 11:39 AM So pleased to know the package arrived safely, despite the somewhat fudged customs declaration. And even more pleased to hear that the contents have been well received, even though I would have thought the Christmas wrapping might have been a clue to the nature of the gifts (ie that they should be opened at Christmas, rather than before). But I will not become grudging or grumpy at this point ...Happy Christmas, Sunny Solstice and Cool Yule to you and yours, Mrzzy! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Vectisssss Santa of the Secret Kind. Date: 09 Dec 07 - 02:07 PM Hello Mary You are most welcome, it wasmy pleasure. I am a fellow cross stitcher, tend to only do christmas goodies though. The calendar, Liz told me that you came from the Isle of Wight some years ago. Enjoy New Zealand - safe journey. Sotsk |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Dec 07 - 02:49 PM Yup, that's me.. can't keep a secret! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 09 Dec 07 - 02:52 PM Whit a clype |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,, Barden of England's SS Date: 09 Dec 07 - 03:33 PM Santa has been run ragged this year and, alas, hasn't had time for appearances here. But I've just packaged up some goodies for you which early Tuesday morning I will entrust to my loyal elves at the US Postal Service. (See -- I think that qualifies as a hint, doesn't it?) Here's hoping that this year they will actually ship it on board a fast-flying jet plane as they are paid to (unlike another year when they took my money and shipped it via a tramp steamer through the Panama Canal, outrigger canoe through the Pacific islands, rickshaw to Mongolia, Tuvan pony express to Europe, barge down major riverways stopping for sightseeing in quaint villages, found somebody to swim the package across the Channel and then took the scenic route by foot to my Secret Santee). Hope it reaches you soon! SS (which, besides being the abbreviation for Secret Santa, is two of my own three initials) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,ClaireBears Secret Santa Date: 09 Dec 07 - 04:14 PM Well, ClaireBear? Hope your Xmas is just terrific and your parcel makes you smile. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Joybell Date: 10 Dec 07 - 06:15 AM Hello Santa. Thank you for the message. Late is OK. Tell the reindeer to fly safely. I'll be waiting. Cheers, Joy with excitment |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,KarenK's Somewhat Slackerish Secret Santa Date: 10 Dec 07 - 09:58 AM Karen, not to worry, I've been bustling around the North Pole and found a few things which might just make your Christmas more enjoyable. The box is all packed up, shipping label attached, and will be posted this very day. I hope your Christmas season continues to be bright and merry. Yours very sincerely, Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: ClaireBear Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:00 PM Dear Santa, I am smiling already in anticipation, but I am alternating the smile with a look of utter perplexity as I attempt in vain to figure out who you are. (See my earlier messages in this thread.) Thank you so much! As I mentioned before, I will be leaving your gift untouched until Christmas, but you will certainly hear from me then. Happy Christmas! Claire |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: CapriUni Date: 10 Dec 07 - 01:31 PM I'm just wondering if my Santa is out there... or just Internet shy... Is it time to start up a Silent Santa Support group for 2007? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 10 Dec 07 - 01:42 PM Santa I know you said i didny hae tae write every day but its bin a rough weekend and your wee surprises have made all the difference. P.S. the hair grips do work in short hair :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,The Secret Presenter of HollowFox Date: 10 Dec 07 - 02:46 PM Dear Marywhowasraisedwithcows, your gift winged it's way to you by FastElf a couple of weeks ago. Should be there pretty soon, but don't you dare open it till Christmas. Hope you're still being good!! |
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Subject: Sinsull from SS From: bet Date: 10 Dec 07 - 05:03 PM Glad to hear the package arrived! Yes it is me, bet. Opening day is up to you. Merry Christmas |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Mrs, Cobble's relieved and forgiving Santa Date: 10 Dec 07 - 08:03 PM Ok, Mrs. C, they've not only reported back on time, but Albie & Sid's good deeds for you and taking on the subsequent delivery of your package that nobody had been previously assigned to will be taken into accountin dealing with them and most likely a suspended sentence ans probation will be the only actions taked. They're good lads, as you've seen, but young and maybe a little too undisciplined and high spirited. They'll be just fine,in time. They spoke highly of you, your hospitality and good treatment. Let nothing you dismay, Santa |
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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? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: open mike Date: 15 Dec 07 - 05:19 PM oh, my! another...and it comes from the royal mail....this one i will not open until the Big Day, if that is what i am instructed to do....unless I am supposed to rip into in immediately! I do not have a christmas tree, but it patiently awaits on the piano.. my appreciations to the elves and elvises who made it all possible...thank you! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Open mike's secret santa. Date: 15 Dec 07 - 06:51 PM Oh the efficency of these post elves is astounding ! They told me I was too late posting the package to reach USA before Christmas, so pleased to hear it arrived. Well Laurel pressies should be kept until the big day but some folks have more will power than others!!!!!! SS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dave'sWife Date: 15 Dec 07 - 09:46 PM Dear Silenus Charm: Well, I made my version of the Jansson's Delight tonite. It's almost done as I type. Took 1 16 ounce container of greek yogurt, mixed with 2 cups milk and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese to make a thick creamy sauce. I trimmed up those nasty little perch filets and got a few sliver bones stuck in my fingers for my trouble. Then, I took a mandolin blade and sliced one gigantic sweet white onion, 2 medium potatoes, 2 small green italian squashes and one parsnip. I layered the veggies, added some of the cream sauce and a liberal sprinkling of shaved asiago cheese. Then i layed the filets on top, repeated with veggies, smoothed the rest of the cream sauce over top, layered with ritz cracker crumbs and some more Asiago. it's bubbling in the oven and smells really good. Let's hope Dave doesn't choke on any perch bones I missed! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 16 Dec 07 - 12:23 AM Dave's wife - that's the best use for a mandolin I've ever heard!!! It sounds fabulous and I may steal and adapt for New Years... bdfk - it seems my chocolate is safe from marauding 'BOSS'es, thank you. LTS |
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Subject: That's supposed to read From: GUEST,CET's Personal Yuletide Gift Selector's Help Date: 16 Dec 07 - 12:32 AM Keep yer eyes peeled for incoming! We may be slow, but we elves do try to help out! It's in our genes! Ho-Ho-Ho! HelpfulELF!
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Skarpi's Secret Santa Date: 16 Dec 07 - 05:54 AM No need to worry Skarpi, your surprise is on its way - or it may even be there already. Have a very merry Christmas |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: CET Date: 16 Dec 07 - 06:40 AM Thanks, Secret Santa. I'm looking forward to it. Edmund |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: skarpi Date: 16 Dec 07 - 11:29 AM its okei santa , its still 8 days to christmas .......... and the mail is very slow now , the weathers systems are getting us crazy up here . skhaic |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Kim C Date: 17 Dec 07 - 09:36 AM Dear Santa, I have indeed received both parcels. I love the calendar and promise it will be put to good use! The other parcel, per your instructions, won't be opened till Christmas. I can't wait! Sincerely, Kim C. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,CET's Santa's HelpfulELF Date: 17 Dec 07 - 10:31 AM CET dear, ermmm...I want to make sure I was clear: I am only your Secret Santa's "HelpfulELF." As your SS may be experiencing some "network difficulties" I am helping out like a good elf.<:->-< |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Snuffy's Secretive Santa Type Person Date: 17 Dec 07 - 10:43 AM Hello Mr Snuffy! *Waves* You're pressies are on their way to you as we type. I do hope you like them. Wishing you a joyful Yuletide with many blessings for the coming year SSSTP |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Snuffy Date: 17 Dec 07 - 12:39 PM Dear SSSTP I shall be on tenterhooks awaiting the safe arrival of your package(s) from distant snowbound parts. Let us hope they are not too much delayed by inclement weather! Yours in anticipation The snuffless Snuffy (30,235 hours and counting) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 17 Dec 07 - 12:46 PM Dear santa oooh another elf now i wonder which of the three was Snugglebutt? my baubles are adorning the tree. Dauvitt says thanks for the dummy it was about time for a replacement. AWRA Best mEG |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Kim.C's exceedingly devious Santa Date: 17 Dec 07 - 01:39 PM Dear Ms C I am so glad that both packages arrived as per the instructions to the elves. Does the calendar give you a clue to my identity? I think that you will know when you open the package on Christmas Day. There is something in it that is not truly from me but is something that I care about a great deal. One other gift is steeped in music but is not musical in nature. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 18 Dec 07 - 09:46 AM Meg - I can now reveal that Snugglebutt was stationed in the south of the UK. Not that that helps, everything is south of you! He's completely knackered now and is having a lie down on my sofa next to the cat, muttering darkly about getting a job in 'Toys R Us' next December as it will be less work than what he's had to carry to your house. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 18 Dec 07 - 10:28 AM Dear Liz It's not my fault he got waylaid in China and I did try to cover for his adventures in Oz. there are getting less pressies in the box but Dauvitt has been very good and not let me open any with the wrong number drat him. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dave'sWife Date: 18 Dec 07 - 07:35 PM Liz - I neglected to include some instructions for my version of Jansson's Delight - if you add any veggies other than potatoes and onions, you should salt them and lay them on paper towels to let the excess moisture drain out. Also be sure to pat dry all the fish filets. Any added moisture can ruin this casserole. I used Greek Yogurt instead of regular yogurt because it is more than twice as thick. If you don't have Greek yogurt available, you can approximate it by draining plain yogurt with cheese cloth until it has the thickness of cream cheese. It might not hurt to add some fresh chopped Dill either. If I make this again, I may sweat out some thinly sliced fennel to layer with the oinions for some added flavor. My father gave a me a great idea on how to pull out the little bones in the fish if you don't have a fish bone pliers on hand - he said use a small hemostat from a first aid kit. they can lock in the clamped position and then you can just yank the bones out. If Silenus Charm is readin - I consider the recipe to have been one of My Santa's gifts to me! It was a huge hit. Many thanks |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: skarpi Date: 19 Dec 07 - 01:32 AM dear santa ,, I hope you did sent umbrella for me here, its raining and raining and raining . I think the weathergod s has movie away from us its wintertime and it should br frost and snow , but its dark very dark and its raining and the heat is about 12+ and its December ?? I should go outside and dance that snowdance ? all the best Skarpi Iceland who is solid wet of water everyday . ♫♪♫♫♪♪♪ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Peter Kasin Date: 19 Dec 07 - 02:38 AM Witty poem, Santa! ...and the gift arrived. I'll wait 'til Christmas day to open it. Thank you! I'll thank you again good and proper when you're identity is revealed. Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Becca72's frozen santa Date: 19 Dec 07 - 03:37 AM Well my dear you would think after all those years at the pole i would be imune to the cold but it is distinctly chilly here today. So the little Danish pastry has been trying to blow my cover has she I will deal with her most severly, I might even have to send granny round to have a word. I am begining to worry that my furry delivery system might be to busy fishing mid atlantic to get your pressie there on time but keep your eyes open. Your former santa did try to tell me you were a quiet sweet little thing but santa knows the truth still I was short on coal and birch rods this year a lot of children in germany have been naughty so your pressie will contain neither. I would say behave, but i'm santa i dont do miracles i leave that to the other bloke. so if ye cant be good! be good at it. santy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: jacqui.c Date: 19 Dec 07 - 04:16 AM Becca72's frozen santa - trust me Becca's very good at not being good! That's part of her charm. jacqui.c - AKA Becca's wicked stepmother. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 19 Dec 07 - 05:23 AM And that woman is WICKED!!! :D LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bfdk Date: 19 Dec 07 - 05:38 AM Hehe, it takes one to recognize one, doesn't it? Mwahahahahaha.......!! Someone else pretending to work |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: jacqui.c Date: 19 Dec 07 - 05:58 AM I'll take that as a compliment from a master Liz. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dani's even more frozen than Becca's Santa Date: 19 Dec 07 - 01:28 PM Well Dani, me dear, hope you are behaving. The present should be with you pretty soon but I can always shin down your chimney and get it back, should tales of severe badness reach my ears... (OK, so I might get stuck - the diet hasn't been what it should be this year) I'm off to make mince pies - having the oven on is the only way to keep warm in the north pole! xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Becca72 Date: 19 Dec 07 - 01:31 PM LOL..Santa it's not my fault I can't behave. You SEE the family I'm "blessed" with! :-) I do my best, though, I really do. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stephen Lee's Secret Santa Date: 19 Dec 07 - 05:46 PM Alright, I hope you've been good.... There's a box of sweetness coming your way. One package may be et at any time. The other is best NOT et while driving. Recipe is from one of our own dear mudcatters and involves a prodigious amount of bourbon. Do not open the package near candles.... Merrily....... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dani Date: 19 Dec 07 - 05:50 PM I AM behaving (more's the pity) and the cookies as a distraction have worked somewhat(see above). Can I open it now PLEASE?!?!?! Dani |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Yet Another Secret Santa Sort! (Animaterra) Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:05 AM Ms. Animaterra, I have it on very good authority that rooftops aren't what they used to be. I can't risk any of the reindeer breaking a leg, so I've hired the man in blue to deliver your parcel. Since he/she doesn't do rooftop delivery either, it will have to arrive on your front stoop as close to the appropriate date as possible. We have achieved lift off and are aiming at a xmas eve delivery. Or a xmas eve eve eve delivery. Since this santa and that santee are (apparently) in agreement regarding the general appropriation of the holiday by a scurrilous cult, the opening date of the package is entirely up to the Santee. YASSS! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Maryrrf's Secret Santa Date: 20 Dec 07 - 03:04 AM I can confidently report that your parcel is on its way. I cannot, with any confidence at all, predict when it will arrive, or by which route it will travel, so try not to get too excited just yet. I was a little (a lot!) late in loading up the sleigh, and sending the parcel on its way. The only thing I can guarantee is that, although it is plentiful around here and an integral part of our local history, you will not be getting a lump of coal. So, it is possible, but improbable, that you will get your parcel in time for Christmas, but more likely that you will be opening it as you declare your resolute intentions to have a wonderful new year. Unless it goes the long, long way around and then, who knows when it will arrive? Lots of Christmas traffic jams to negotiate, even for sleighs in the sky. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 20 Dec 07 - 04:15 AM Jacqui - that's MISTRESS! I'm sitting at work with carols and Christmas songs on the iPoddle, a santa hat on and wondering when I can start on the food left over from yesterday... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Indefatigable Secret Santa Date: 20 Dec 07 - 07:11 AM Megan, my Dear, If you want to call one of you new logders Snugglebutt after Secsy's elf, that's entirely up to you. You're in charge, never forget that! Did one of them come with a needle in his bottom? Are you still watching the mail? I'm sorry to say that there's been a slight delay in the North Pole workshop. Do not worry, Dear, your final present is in the mail and will hopefully be winging its way to you as I type. In order to avoid more mishaps I designated the task of packing and sending your final present to a female elf this time. But I forgot to tell her not to delegate...!! And guess what happened? She was feeling a bit off colour after one of the workshop pre Christmas parties and asked... you've probably guessed who... to take the parcel to the post office. And HE was busy counting the last of the peedie bits, so he just put the parcel on a shelf thinking he'd do it later. Then he forgot all about it. I'm sorry to say that your present sat for a few days on the shelf before someone noticed. I'm truly sorry about this, Dear. It seems that this particular elf does nothing but mess things up. The parcel has been sent now, and I do hope that it will reach you in time for Christmas, but it's not an entirely sure thing. I hope you'll not be too disappointed if it doesn't reach you until after Christmas. Don't fret, it will get there eventually. Said elf is now in charge of cleaning the goose pen out the back - with his tongue!! MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Maryrrf Date: 20 Dec 07 - 09:19 AM That's okay, Santa - I can wait! Thanks for the update! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 20 Dec 07 - 09:33 AM Oh, Santa, thanks for the heads-up! And although it's true I don't feel bound by calendar or convention (it's all relative, anyway) I will probably wait till the official date, since my greedy offspring will have so much to rip into that I might as well have something to do, too! (you've given me little to go on but I'm considering clues to figure out who you are and I have a few ideas....) |
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Subject: Is there really a Santa for me? From: dulcimer42 Date: 20 Dec 07 - 09:44 AM |
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Subject: Is there really a Santa for me? From: dulcimer42 Date: 20 Dec 07 - 09:46 AM I'm beginning to not believe in Santa. Haven't heard from him.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 20 Dec 07 - 10:04 AM Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, Dulcie. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 20 Dec 07 - 11:57 AM Dear Santa Dauvitt says so many elves have made a break for freedom this year that he is sending the elf inspector down to check on those remaining. the one that arrived this morning claimed political ayylum claiming all he ever got to do was count peedie bits and he wasnt even alowed to purloin some sweeties. I will look forward eagerly to final pressie of the season and will probably be to busy skelpin Dauvitt and keepin ma new family o elves in line tae notice if its a peedie bittie late. I got intae trouble frae McKenzie and co honestly santa i wis bein good all I said wis. "Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, " Noo whit wis wrang wie that:) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: John MacKenzie Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:14 PM You WILL be in trouble too Meg, if you spell my surname wrongly again. G. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:17 PM Serves ye right ya scunner |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dave'sWife's SS's CRE Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:34 PM Dear Dave'sWife, Santa has asked me to convey a message to you: When you receive your package, which may be today or tomorrow, you may open it immediately. It contains a wrapped gift, some recipes, a card, and another printed item. Of course Santa trusts that you will leave the wrapped gift until Christmas, but he says you need not wait to peruse the rest. In All Due Haste and Ceremony, Silenus Charm, Crack Research Elf |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dave'sWife's SS's CRE Date: 20 Dec 07 - 06:04 PM Update: Our Office of Sybility has contacted me with the information that your package has been delivered to a chimney near yours and that it was signed for by someone, but evidently that someone was neither Dave'sWife nor yet Dave'sWife'sHusband (unless his name's not Dave). Do let us know if it doesn't turn up tonight, and we will enquire of the resident Sybil as to the complete name of the individual in question. Yours in Somewhat Less Haste than Earlier, Silenus Charm, C.R.E. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 20 Dec 07 - 06:59 PM another Santa-less santee reporting in sandra (snif) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: dulcimer42 Date: 20 Dec 07 - 08:40 PM I guess next year we'll give those Santa's till the first of Dec. to make contact and if they don't, we who are without will sign up for the secret santaless santas..... this could get complicated.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Sarah_The_FLute's Annoyed Xmas Pirate Date: 20 Dec 07 - 09:53 PM Arrrrhhhh! Sarah me Lass! Whera ya been?? Ye should have got yer pressies by now. I came ashore 4 fargin times jess to check an see iffin ye posted here or in the Pressie arrived thread. Don't make me sorry I left out them crotchless G-Strings! Oh..errr...umm.. mebbee that's why yer mad??? D'oh! I can't never figure yooz wimmen out. Duz they want to be wenches or does they not? Makes me head hurt. I'm holding yer other pressies hostage until ye sez something - anything. No CDs fer you until ye talks. Peg Leg Pierce Christmas Pirate |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 21 Dec 07 - 01:05 AM My package arrived yesterday! Oh goodie, I do believe! Thanks Santa Linda Goodman |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sarah the flute Date: 21 Dec 07 - 04:36 AM Sorry Peg Leg ... I didn't mean to be rude but I've been driving all over the place for work and for gigs....but no nothing has arrived through my postbox yet...sniff sniff...I thought I'd been forgotten and left santaless...blubber blubber....I thought there'd been a pirate fight and you'd had to walk the plank, been keelhauled, eaten by a shark or worse....worse? what could be worse than being eaten by a shark? Hmmmm I'm still here, Last day at work before hols....YIPPPEEEE Sarah PS I am being SOOOOOOO very good |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Liz the Squeak Date: 21 Dec 07 - 08:26 AM Being eaten by two sharks? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 21 Dec 07 - 11:47 AM Worse than being eaten by a shark Hmmm how about being accidently covered in chocolate and left near LTS. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 21 Dec 07 - 12:04 PM Sounds good to me, Megan... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: CapriUni Date: 21 Dec 07 - 05:33 PM At least, good for LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Sar_The_Flute's Sad Xmas Pirate Date: 21 Dec 07 - 09:03 PM Oy Sarah Well blow me down, i iz so dissappointed. Them postal fellers in the United States of screw ups done told my errreand boy that yez would git them pressies no later than the 17th. I gots a receipt tho and I reckon I iz gonna march in that there postal office an ask them postal fellers wot gives. The addy I gots is yer work addy. I puts things in that box wot were supposed to be fer afore christmas funs. Iffin yez dinna get it yet, I reckon yez ain'ty gonna til ya comes back to work. When iz that? I tall yez, I am one pissed off Pirate cuz I had teh forks over $42 american to send that there box airmail. So here's the new deal I offers ye - iff ye wants yer pressie part two to comes to yer house, yez needs tell that there squeaky woman, Liz where yez want it sent and she kin then send a messenger pigeon out to sea to finds me ship. When that there pigeon tells me the new addy teh send the other pressie at, I'z be coming ashore to mail it. Otherwiselike, yez gonna not get anything til yez go back to work. When like will that be? My landlubber assitantlike feller in that there US of A sez hims not going back teh work until January 2 cuz them US and A boss men knows that their crew all be nursing bad hangovers on Jan 1. Every dern year its 1 thing or teh other wit these postal people. I tell ya, thems the real pirates. Holding pressies hostage for weeks and weeks, charging obscene amounts of gilders to mail them. Arrrggg. Tell yez wot - iffin yez give the squeaky gal a home address - I'z send ya something from within the UK so it gets there before 12th night. Jess tell sqeaky lady to PM me. Then, when yez back to work, you have an extra pressie box, I hopes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Dulcimer42's SS Date: 22 Dec 07 - 06:02 AM Fear not! The elves have done thier job. Granted they've done it somewhat at the last minute and it might be a wee bit late, but a gift is on it's way! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 22 Dec 07 - 06:04 AM Don't open it near candles? Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Dave'sWife Date: 22 Dec 07 - 10:13 AM Dear Silenus Charm - My Pressie has arrived! See the Pressie arrived thread for more details. I'm too sleepy to type all that again in here. me and Inky The Cat are going snoozy-bye for now. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Sian, West Wales' Snifflin' Southern Santa Date: 22 Dec 07 - 01:25 PM Dear Sian, I have had a cod in by nose (and it's a big red nose as you know!). Being slow off the starting gate already, I have this past week or so also refrained from sending you what you most deserve, so as not to also post you my cold! Do not fear, I'm thinking of you dear though Christmas is near -- there is always next year!! So you can leave off waiting for me by the mailbox, and you can put away those nice-smelling cinnamon cookies and carrots. I will not make my appearance at your chimney-side in 2007, but hope to soon in the early beginning of 2008. I wish you the happiest of Christmases and the Merriest of New Years!! Your sincere but sorrowful and still snifflin' Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: dulcimer42 Date: 22 Dec 07 - 01:31 PM Your elves did a super job of getting it to me before Christmas. I'm not one to put a gift under the tree and keep it lying there. I'm much too impatient for that. So I opened it (actually, at the post office! I told you I'm not the most patient person") And I put one of them in the car's cd player, on my way to do some Christmas shopping. The music is wonderful. Just the type of music I'd expect from a Mudcat Secret Santa. I've only enjoyed the first one, "Because We Can." I'll listen to the other one later, and expect to enjoy it equally. Thanks again. Sharon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: skarpi Date: 22 Dec 07 - 04:32 PM I just got a message from Santa , he has some tec........ proplems with his factory so he might be late he told me ? he told me also that they all got the flue but they are doing their best to hold out . he is thinking about asking the thirteen Icelandic julelads to do the things for him if I he cant do it ? but we´ll see about that. he was afraid that hte trolls would stopp that , it has to go trhough their council. All the best , Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 22 Dec 07 - 05:43 PM HMMMMMM did I just happen to mention Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat,Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat, |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 22 Dec 07 - 05:45 PM No that ahm braggin or anything :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Artbrooks's southern fried Secret Santa Date: 23 Dec 07 - 12:04 AM Santa has been somewhat snowed under this year but we are finally now very much relieved to inform you that we have gotten our act together, and your parcel is now winging its way across the ocean to your door. It may be a tad late for Christmas, so you can think of it as a New Years present if you like. Actually there is very little snow to speak of around here, so we really have no excuse. Hope it will be worth the wait. ASFSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sarah the flute Date: 23 Dec 07 - 03:54 AM OH DEAR! Confession time to my poor piratey SS. I have indeed stuffed up big time. I did the SS admin at the beginning of Sept and then about a month later they decided to close our office building and we moved....and guess who forgot to amend details on the SS grapevine. So my fault entirely! They are supposed to forward mail onto us but if it needed a signature they might not of done this so it might be on its way back to you on the high seas. Home address useless as the post doesn't arrive until we are all at work and they won't leave parcels and can't always get to the sorting office within the time allowed depending on day of delivery. So new work is best and Liz is passing it on. Please accept apologies and don't make ME walk plank, get keelhauled ....maybe I should just offer myself to the shark! Merry Christmas A very silly Sarah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 24 Dec 07 - 03:07 AM I hope the postman is loaded down tomorrow. I am expecting a couple of boxes still. My Secret Santa's is one of them! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 24 Dec 07 - 06:39 AM Let me repeat now, as I said at the beginning... I'm in charge, but I'm NOT RESPONSIBLE!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Sandra in Sidney's Secret Santa Date: 24 Dec 07 - 06:58 AM Stop sniffing. It's on its way(or there already). Don't you worry your pretty little head about it. Ho Ho Ho |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Dec 07 - 08:17 AM I've got a Santa. YA. hello, Santa, how ya going, mate? Anyway, sniffs are always due to my allergy (rye grass, plantain grass & mixed grass cos you ask & I've had it since 1978) sandra in sydney who normally mis-spells my name? If I search Mudcat for "sandra in sidney" or even "sidney" will I find out?? hmmmmm |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 24 Dec 07 - 09:33 AM Santa!! Good to hear from you - I thought you had fallen into a snow drift and wouldn't be found until Spring! Liz luv - nobody has ever thought you were responsible... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 24 Dec 07 - 09:42 AM Oh Art.. if only that were true. A lot of people think I'm responsible for Limpit... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Kim C Date: 24 Dec 07 - 10:19 AM Why yes, Santy, I do believe I have an idea as to who you are. I will find out for sure tomorrow. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 24 Dec 07 - 01:05 PM Dearest Santa did I happen tae mention Ahv got the best santa on Mudcat!! The twa dugs are a delight and are causing a lot less trouble than the reindeer and those flamin elves. Well to be fair it isny the reindeers fault they keep trying to race him around my musical angel to se if they can put her of the tune. The bear has fallen asleep again after trying to beat Dauvitt tae the last o the chocolate santas. Needless to say the bear lost again. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: artbrooks Date: 24 Dec 07 - 03:18 PM But didn't you already have twa...never mind... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,MeganL's Irrepressible Secret Santa Date: 24 Dec 07 - 06:55 PM Thank you for the kind words, my Dear, I'm still blushing furiously. I'm glad you've enjoyed the selection of little knick-knack I've picked out for you, and that the elves haven't laid complete waste to your home yet. I hope you can keep them in check. I'm amazed to hear that your Dauvitt beats that bear to the chocolate santas every time. He must be swifter than I thought, because it is a very fast bear - or have you fed him so well that he's getting fat and incabable of running? I hope the two ankle biters aren't running circles round your legs, at any rate ;-) Now, I'm anxious to know whether that final present will make it to you in time for Christmas? I had a communication from a postal elf last night, and at that time the news was that he was standing on the shore with a large body of water stretching in front of him, and the wind was picking up, so he was a bit concerned. He did promise me that he would do his utmost to get the package to you on time, and I have every faith that he will, but wind and water are two formidable forces to be reckoned with. Don't be too disappointed, Dear, if he doesn't manage after all. It will get there, never you fear! Merry Christmas, Megan Dear, it's been a pleasure stringing you along ;-) | MISS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Megan L Date: 25 Dec 07 - 03:38 AM Well Santa dear the wind picked up most fearful it may have blown said postal elf to Kingdom Come but i am sure he will get back on track in a couple of days then when it is all over and folks are glum I will still have a pressie to open:) Those daschies are dashing around the room at this very moment helping me prepare the Goose and make cranberry and apple relish. The elves are sleeping but i can see noses twitching at the smell of my bacon buttie so trouble might start soon. I hope you and yours have a splendiferous day Awra best Meg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Catherine Jayne's Secret Santa Date: 25 Dec 07 - 02:22 PM Dear Catherine Jayne-- Now that you'll be opening that package--I hope--I have to tell you that as we were wrapping it we noticed that the "thing" we sent for the baby says "not safe for under 3 years old" so will you please put it on a shelf until he's 3 (!) or watch him when he plays with it? I suspect they're worried about the eyes coming loose and getting swallowed or choked on. We meant well! Oh, well, you can read him the book. Love, Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: jacqui.c Date: 25 Dec 07 - 03:26 PM Dear Santa I think that my gift has been posted to Maine and I shall be in the UK until this Friday. That means I won't know if my gift has survived the tender ministrations of the British and American postal systems until the weekend. I will let you know as soon as possible though. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stilly's Secret But Stressed Santa Date: 25 Dec 07 - 06:51 PM Maggie, the recon elf did give you a good report, unfortunately he took a wrong turn at Albequerque. Pressie will arrive before New Year's (hopefully). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Jacqui 's JJJJ JJ etc Santa on borrowed comp Date: 26 Dec 07 - 03:00 AM Dear Jacqui Yes you are quite correct your pressie should be in Maine waiting for you when you get home. Long distance is always mor fun you know and it will be well worth the wait I reckon??? Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Hilda Fish's Worried Santa Date: 26 Dec 07 - 09:34 AM Hilda, has anything appeared at your doorstep??? Your package was sent out early in December - should have arrived. I'm worried! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bet Date: 26 Dec 07 - 02:47 PM Hi Santa! Really, I've been trying really hard all year long to be good. Maybe I don't have a SS. Hummmm?? bet |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bet Date: 27 Dec 07 - 07:30 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 27 Dec 07 - 07:42 PM Would all Santas please check in? Let your Santees know if you are okay, still playing, running late, gone awol, or what have you? Likewise Santees! Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Becca72's sneaky santa Date: 28 Dec 07 - 04:03 AM Well my dear I hope you enjoyed the bits and pieces. On a farm instructors course it was once said of my boiler suit "If it fits her it will fit anybody" he wasn't trying to be cruel just acurate:) but i still never let him live it down. Now it is time to guess and i hope there were some clues because keeping up this proper talk has been real hard work. So the box was royal mail what a pity the post mark was smudged I really must give that postal elf an extra little something. Clues hmmmm 1. I am not LTS though I have actually seen her. 2. I usually post in another language. 3. I would never call a seal a seal if i could call it by another name. I see you are already trying to build up brownie points for next years santa:) Have fun |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 28 Dec 07 - 04:52 AM Hilda Fish's Santa Hilda hasn't posted since late Nov & I know she was going to be out of Sydney from mid to late Dec. I assume her family are guarding her pressie till she gets back this weekend (I think). sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Hilda Fish's Santa Date: 28 Dec 07 - 10:06 AM Sandra, thanks for this information! I was afraid the elves hadn't done their job! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: bet Date: 28 Dec 07 - 03:06 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stilly's Sorry Santa Date: 25 Jan 08 - 02:56 PM Maggie dear, never fear! Santa hasn't forgotten you. The postal elves revolted and locked themselves in with the mailroom along with several parcels. Chief Recon Elf Tippytoes must have taken a liking to you, he volunteered to infiltrate the mailroom and sneak your parcel out. After a brief stint in the ER, he appeared with said parcel. I had to sneak down to the Post Office under cover of darkness and wait for them to open, but it is now in the hands of the USPS. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: SINSULL Date: 25 Jan 08 - 03:31 PM I suspect that Becca's Santa was once mine - right? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Becca72's secret santa Date: 25 Jan 08 - 03:44 PM Sinsull I can deffinately report that I was never your santa I haven't been playing long :) Now Becca since Sins is trying to lead you astray there is someone in Maine knows my alter egobut first you would have to find them :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 25 Jan 08 - 11:38 PM This story is certainly a good mystery! I hope the "rest of the story" is forthcoming! SRS (looking forward to Anthony, our mailer carrier, arriving with a package one of these days) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 30 Jan 08 - 12:03 AM I'm still waiting on that box so I can start guessing soon about my SS. Has everyone else figured out who their Santas were? Maybe I can compile a list and do process of elimination. (Sounds like a medical procedure Rapaire went through recently, doesn't it?) SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Stilly's Secret Santa Date: 30 Jan 08 - 11:58 AM Mmm...well, it went parcel post, so I wouldn't expect it before Friday at the earliest. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Stilly River Sage Date: 30 Jan 08 - 12:17 PM It wasn't a reflection on your posting, but pondering a strategy. There seem to be a lot of packages MIA, so I don't know if it would be worth the effort to set up an Xcel spread sheet. Maybe better to use the Ouija board. . . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 30 Jan 08 - 01:31 PM SRS, my sister, bet, has never received anything. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: katlaughing Date: 11 Feb 08 - 07:17 PM I take that back: Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived! From: bet - PM Date: 11 Feb 08 - 04:54 PM Thanks to Chanteyranger, my SS suprise has arrived. How nice to have a Rescue Santa! I love the Scottish fiddle music! Thanks again Chanteyranger! bet |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two 2008 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Feb 08 - 11:10 PM Whew! All of these Secret Santa threads can make your head spin! Sounds like the reinforcements are stepping into the postal breach. (I almost wrote "postal breech," but that, of course, would be part of a mail carrier's uniform! Come to think of it. . . ) :) SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: GUEST,Peg Leg Pierce, Christmas Pirate Date: 15 Apr 08 - 10:05 PM Oy Flutie Sarah: Yell never guess wot I done found down in Davy Jone's locker - yep - yer pressie box somewot inact, mushed in places by fat whales sittin on top offit fer a bit and ragged round the edges by the tentative nibbles of giant squidders. (they don't call 'em arcatoothus fer nothin'! Bwahaha Pirate humour) Took some doin' I tells ya, but I seachred the seven seas for months and months, my labour finally rewarded. So here's pressie box status - valuables intact, perishibles tossed, canned goods intact, christmas items out-of-date but intact. Fer being a patient santee, I'm a gonna stuff some more pressies inside, take out waterlogged coal and repackage the entire lot. I gots my landlubbin' assistant lookin ta see iffin we can ship this mother(lode) in a trackable manner this time to avoid any further hijacks byt that evil davy jones. He et yer chocolate by the way, an the pork N beans too. Squeaky Liz gaves me a new address but....before I sends it again, are ya 1000% sure that's the right one? Lets me know, I'm due into port this saturday for some shore leave then I'm bound for Valparaiso. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa messages part two From: Sarah the flute Date: 16 Apr 08 - 05:34 AM Ahoy there Peg Leg Pierce - shiver me timbers Thanks to Bente for tipping me off about this post! Yes the new address in Epsom is the right one... 1 million % sure this time! So sorry about messing you about but sooooo excited now Thanks thanks thanks in advance A very contrite Sarah the Flute |
