BS: Santas and Santees

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Kim C's Santa of Secretivity!
Date: 28 Dec 11 - 10:49 AM

Well Hello there KimC, Have no fear, your parcel has been sent forth, but I have heard news that the elves have broken down en route and there may be a delay, as they had to use the British Post Office System, who say it shouldnt be too long, it was sent on 21st December and will be with you presently. Hope the wait is worth it :0)
Santa x

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Dec 11 - 04:45 AM

I meant to add I received a parcel - from my good friend Joybell & a card, so the Christmas spirit is still alive & well

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Dec 11 - 04:43 AM

Dear Santa

The Post Office re-opened today (Wednesday) but your wonderful pressie was not in my post box, so I'll look again tomorrow.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Dec 11 - 08:20 PM

Now THAT is a non sequitur! Art, where did you intend to post that?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: artbrooks
Date: 27 Dec 11 - 08:17 PM

Well, Brits say Americans say 'rooster' because they don't want to use the word 'cock'. Americans says they use the two words interchangeably. I'd be more inclined to believe the ones who speak the American rather than the British dialect of English.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Dec 11 - 01:48 PM

Maybe the sleigh was a bit lopsided and slower this year. Dasher has been hanging around in the Mudcat Tavern.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Sandra's secret santa somewhere near Sydney.
Date: 27 Dec 11 - 12:56 PM

Hmm..Santa delivered the package into the hands of the postal elves on 12/17 with the expectation that it arrive on 12/24. Hopefully it turns up when your post office reopens tomorrow (or is it today already..?)

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: JennieG
Date: 26 Dec 11 - 07:21 AM

Santa, thank you for that message.....obviously the reindeer sampled too much Christmas cheer while on their circuit of the earth. Can't get decent help these days! No doubt it will be here soon.

Perhaps next year you might want to think of training a new troupe of reindeer?

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,JGs G'Day Santa
Date: 26 Dec 11 - 05:11 AM

Those naughty naughty reindeers must have gone on a jolly before doing their rounds, I am gutted that your parcel hasn't arrived yet. All I can say is that it IS somewhere up there in the sky and heading in your direction Jennie G.

SS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Becca72's SuperSekritSandyClaws
Date: 24 Dec 11 - 12:54 PM

Dear Becca, your package was sent via US Priority Mail on Monday. I hope the postal elves get it there today! They should have had it there already, but since they are overworked and underpaid like most of the rest of us, I'm willing to cut them a little slack this time. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Dec 11 - 09:15 AM

my pressie hasn't arrived yet, either & it's already Christmas day here & I have only to wait till Wed when the Post Office re-opens.

sandra (thinking positively)

Happy Christmas!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Hollowfox
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 10:20 PM

Santa? (woof? yip? whimper/whine?) I'll understand if things have been too busy...Things have been pretty hectic here at my den, too.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: JennieG
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 04:51 PM

No present yet, Santa? and I have been extra special good....sob.....it's Christmas Eve here now, and it Saturday, and there are normally no mail deliveries on either Christmas Eve OR Saturday unless the postal elves make an exception today.

Cheers (sniff)
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Wolfhound person
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 12:41 PM

Woof. Thank you, Secret Santa.

A parcel wrapped in paper covered in sweets has arrived: all the way from Australia, and arrived quite safely though I'm afraid I wasn't in the house when the elves delivered.

I'll look forward to getting my pack to help me open it on Sunday, but I'll have the contents. Meanwhile it's safely by the tree.

This is fun.


Paws

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: artbrooks
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 12:04 PM

Ah yes, my Jenn - the meter beater.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: jennbrooks
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 11:59 AM

To my Suspiciously Secret Santa,

Since I'm on a Christmas trip,
Visiting my sweet grandbaby,
Santa, fly with care, don't slip,
The present could be later, maybe.
If it's there on New Year's Day,
That is when I'll get to see it,
Meanwhile, joyfully I play
With my family; I say, So Be It.
Safe journey, Santa, and safe home!
There's no rush, so have no fear,
(Except, perhaps, for this bad poem?)
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Barb'ry's Secret Santa
Date: 23 Dec 11 - 11:48 AM

Solitary splendor? That's sad. You could open the parcel--I seem to remember one unwrapped thing, or two, in there plus two that could still be holiday surprises! Good holidays--I hope you like your pressies.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Severn
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 07:16 PM

I will be pleased whenever things arrive. I have scattered relatives and friends and I will be getting and giving gifts for some time. I trust and believe, for MudSantas have never let me down, bless their collective generous hearts. It still has a chance.

I know the US Postal Service seems to be going to Hell since I retired. After 37 years they're finally taking one of my suggestions seriously! But I still have faith in them, as well, or at least those from lower management on down.

I've gotten to know a few of the wee folk, too, through Hash and McGhee, and though a bit erratic and with a tendancy to party hard (I've never had any leftovers from the feasts I've put out over the years), I trust them implicitly, as well. Never has there been any complaints about reindeer.

So however it arrives, I'll be greatful and content with the content.

Waiting is part of Christmas, and alone, divorced and with friends and family widespread, it's up to me to do it. Don't worry, I could do it in my sleep.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Vectis' Chagrinned Santa
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 02:30 PM

I'm sorry the gift might arive a mite late
But in gold, I assure you, it's well worth the wait.
I've been burdened with sickness and things I can't tell,
But now Santa is better, and I hope you are well

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 12:19 PM

I got a parcel in the post today! I opened the card, which shows a lovely Northumberland scene - now, who's in that part of the world.....

The presents are under the tree until Sunday.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Jenn Brooks' Suspiciously Secret Santa
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 07:25 AM

Watch the skies on Christmas Eve, that's when the reindeers fly(unless Icelandic volcanoes make this impossible on health and safety grounds).

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 07:03 AM

many thanks to Vectis for a lovely card.

We seem to be having some other place's summer. It hasn't been very sunny over the last few weeks & we've had lots of rain & cooler nights than usual.

But of course, I'd be complaining if we had the usual heat & humidity.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Severn's solicitous Santa
Date: 22 Dec 11 - 03:11 AM

A little concerned that your package doesn't seem to have arrived yet .. I was assured by the reindeer (and the elves) that all was in perfect order.
It is on its way, dear Severn, and I hope it will reach you by 25th.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Joybell
Date: 21 Dec 11 - 07:17 PM

So glad the parcel arrived Dear Santee. We know who we are now don't we?
Have a wonderful christmas.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Hawker's just got it sent Santa
Date: 21 Dec 11 - 06:46 PM

I just got the reindeer back from the farrier and the sled back from the blacksmith and sent your package on its way. It probably won't get there by the 25th, but it should get there within the twelve days of Christmas. Merry Christmas, dear. Your SS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Barb'ry
Date: 21 Dec 11 - 12:06 PM

I've got a present! It arrived this morning and is now sitting in solitary splendour under the tree! I'm not opening it until Christmas Day, but thank you santa, whoever you are!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: artbrooks
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 08:46 PM

Sniff :( Then I guess I'll have to wait and see if there are more clues inside.

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 05:09 PM

Yes I am, ArtDear, although I'm in the county of Surrey, not Sussex. Nice try but not me this time *grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 20 Dec 11 - 04:06 AM

thankyou Santa

I will wait patiently

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: artbrooks
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 05:46 PM

Huzzah!! Got a package from the UK today. Customs tag says 'book and CD', but 3 things inside...one is suspiciously candy-bar shaped. Chocolate...yum. 3 postcards from East Sussex - who do I know in East Sussex? Isn't My Gas from that part of the would? Is it you?

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Claire bears SS
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 01:36 PM

Dear Claire Bear,
Your parcel is on the sleigh and the reindeer have promised they will look after it until it arrives with you. They hope it will be there before Christmas and have said they will do all they can to get it under your tree in time. If they don't it will be beacuse Rudolf likes to stop at every single house and eat up all the carrots and mince pies that have been left out for him.
Lots of Love
Mother Yule
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Becca72
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 01:24 PM

Santa, are you still out there? I hope the black cats didn't scare you away. They really are very sweet!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Sandra's Secret Santa Somewhere Near Sydney;
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 10:01 AM

Keep your eyes out, Miss Sandra. The elves are fast headed your way and you should expect delivery of the "goods" by the weekend if the postal elves are being truthful!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 02:36 PM

Good to see that packages are arriving. Is anyone still with no package or news from their Santa? Send a PM if that is the case.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 18 Dec 11 - 07:47 AM

whoooppppeeeee ! I have a big box from Kensington USA - it says quite clearly. DO NOT OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY so I am staring at it and resisting all thoughts of temptation.....this is going to be hard

THANKYOUUUUU SANTA

Sarah

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Anne Lister
Date: 17 Dec 11 - 04:17 PM

OOOH, Santa! Package collected from the post office today from New Hampshire - so that must be from you, right?   Thank you so much ... will be patient a while longer before opening it, although it's very tempting!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Cats
Date: 15 Dec 11 - 12:31 PM

Dear Santa,
What a lovely surprise. It is really something I hadn't thought about before and it is enthralling. Your father is just so clever.
Love
Cats
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Dec 11 - 02:22 PM

Thank you Santa! I'll wait and see where it lands. I just have to make sure that there will be sustenance for the carrier and the reindeer at both addresses!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Kim C's Santa of Secretivity!
Date: 14 Dec 11 - 05:31 AM

Well Kim,
The elves have been creating havoc here and the weathyer had taken a turn for the worst, which is good for the sleigh!
As my life is at this time of year hectic, I make noexcuses when I say that your present is finally ready and will be winging its way to you very soon. Enjoy.................and a very Merry Christmas to you my dear.
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Jacqui C's deliberately obfuscating Santa
Date: 13 Dec 11 - 04:25 PM

Well the package is ready: now, where shall we send it?

Here, or there; and is there here, or here there.
Some would say it's neither here nor there.

It'll be there, but where? And when?

Have a happy holiday, here, there and everywhere.

Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Wolfhound person
Date: 13 Dec 11 - 04:19 PM

Tail wag. Lick.

The pack will be waiting for it (and the postie - but they always do that!)
We promise not to lick the elves too enthusiastically, we know small people don't like it.

Paws

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,the wolfhound clause
Date: 13 Dec 11 - 10:48 AM

woof again

your pressie is on it's way!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 12 Dec 11 - 04:51 PM

Santa! Santa! A curious package from the UK arrived today! It feels suspiciously filled with several enticing packages! And me without a tree as yet! I'm excited, but planning to be a good girl (better than I was last week when another package arrived from a London-based elf).
Thanking you in joyful anticipation...

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Art's artistically aerial Santa
Date: 12 Dec 11 - 04:28 PM

The sled is fully charged and on its way. Watch the chimney (mail box) and let me know when it arrives.

YO! HO! HO!

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Dec 11 - 11:06 AM

We haven't done the card thing before, and I don't remember if we actually thought the cards should be "secret" or if it was simply a chance to send a nice card to someone instead of a gift. So I'll open this up a bit.

If you would like to send a card to someone you know is participating in this secret santa and/or card thing (in addition to an address you may have already randomly received) send me a PM and ask for the address of that person.

No addresses will be published in the thread, and none to unknown folks (since you have to be logged in to send PMs, that's one filter right there) but if you don't want your address given to anyone from mudcat who wants to send you a card, also send me a PM. You might put "Don't distribute my address" in the subject line. I doubt this will be the case, but I have in the past run into folks here who were dealing with stalkers or annoyers, and I can understand not wanting addresses released in that case!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Nancy King
Date: 11 Dec 11 - 11:09 PM

Thanks, Santa! Will do! As soon as I have the tree up, that is....

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Dec 11 - 04:31 PM

Today I sent out part two of the operation - a card recipient to those who requested to participate in that. I dealt myself in this time to enlarge the pool a tad. PMs were sent this morning. Two business weeks till xmas - sending early this week should have these things landing in the mail box right before the holiday.

SRS - Santa's Postal Service representative

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Nancy King's Dancing Santa
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 08:28 PM

Nancy, you may if you wish remove the postal bag and place the contents under your tree, as it will look prettier than the somewhat daggy bag which the post office elves said we had to use.

Just remember, curiosity killed the cat.....you wouldn't want to have all those poor little kitties on your conscience, would you now?

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: Cats
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 05:46 PM

No This is Us order...
can't wait for the extra something...

Subject: RE: BS: Santas and Santees
From: GUEST,Severn's surreptitious and serendipitous San
Date: 10 Dec 11 - 05:27 PM

Short sleeved shirts? Children's thighs? Too much egg nog, methinks, Severn. And quite what your level of goodness has to do with my delivery team knowing where you live I have no idea, and nor do any of my elves.

However I'm sure you mean well and on the scales of "naughty or nice" I have no doubt how you'd weigh in, or I wouldn't be contemplating the small sack of goodies that will be coming your way. It is a smaller sack than we might have hoped, for various reasons to do with supply, ways and means and general lack of opportunity, but it is sent with much love.

To go with the mince pies, if you can't manage the mulled wine a nice glass of vintage port would be most welcome.   Rudolph and the boys would be happy with the traditional carrot.