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Subject: BS: Thank you Santa From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Dec 13 - 07:51 PM I open my lovely parcel from NZ over brekkie I contained lots of little parcels wrapped in purple paper inside a woven bag in a gift bag showing a red-beaked pukeko There were leaflets about the gold-mining region of Waihi, souvenir items including magnets, a notebook, bookmarks, paperweight. I had a great time unwrapping & admiring them. The bag is an example of traditional Maori weaving thank you Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Dec 13 - 07:58 PM so many typos (memo to self: don't submit before previewing). I OPENED my parcel & IT contained lots of good stuff thank you Santa Vectis sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Joe Offer Date: 24 Dec 13 - 08:16 PM I always feel a little jealous of the people who do this Secret Santa thing, because they seem to have such fun with it. But I can never find the right present for anybody, so buying presents is a matter of extreme stress for me. I guess I'm best off staying out of things like this, but I'm glad so many of you have such a good time. So, at Christmas, I avoid giving or receiving presents - but I sing a lot. And that gives me pure pleasure and satisfaction. Merry Christmas! -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Dec 13 - 08:26 PM Joe, I'm wishing you a future which includes finding the right present for someone one day. Meanwhile keep singing, which gives you & others pure pleasure and satisfaction. sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Rapparee Date: 24 Dec 13 - 08:38 PM Singing is the gift that gives back. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: billybob Date: 24 Dec 13 - 08:47 PM Thank you Santa, Its Christmas Day here in the UK and I opened my box of treasures, Maple Syrup !! Real maple syrup!! Yum! Earings so perfect, books about Maine including recipes, and stories from the kitchen, a lovely scarf for Billy, and a CD by Kendall Morse. Best of all the most beautiful shawl, hand made and trimmed with tiny pearl like beads!! Everything wrapped in tissue so beautifully and tiny little gift bags with sailing boats on them! So many clues..... Thank you so much Santa and Mrs Santa, such a thoughtful box of gifts. Wishing you the most perfect, peaceful and happy Christmas. with love Wendy xx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Stilly River Sage Date: 24 Dec 13 - 09:32 PM Thanks from Art and Carol is also part of this year's Secret Santa adventure, though they didn't know they were in the game. Joe, I hope you do decide to play one of these years - it is a lot of fun! Music is often part of what is included in the gift. SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Hollowfox Date: 24 Dec 13 - 11:15 PM Thank you , my dear patient Secret Santa! I have received my package, and I will be opening it tomorrow morning. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Severn Date: 25 Dec 13 - 12:52 AM Thank you, O Almighty Goddess Of The Bats. I intend to use the instant audience at some of the more thankless and noisy or largely uninhabited open mics I perform at. There's lots of information on places to go to in New Hampster when I'm on one of my trips to Varmint next door. The cards are fun and I'm listening to and enjoying the CD immensely while I write this. It made my midnight a merry one and I'm now ready to face whatever the morning brings. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: GUEST,vectis on mobile phone Date: 25 Dec 13 - 06:03 AM Thank You! Thank You! Thank You Santa. The T shirt was a perfect fit and a fitting subject, you obviously know me too well :-) The beautiful dragon cross stitch will keep me busy for many a night to come... Perfect :-))) Thank you sooooo much. I am sure I know you. But remain unsure of who exactly you are as my best guess was wrong. I ponder on. Thank you again |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Anne Lister Date: 25 Dec 13 - 12:42 PM I had a wonderful selection of goodies, ranging from a cookery book with local recipes (I always love these!) to a local author, plus a CD and some jewellery. Thank you Santa - I shall spend longer contemplating the gifts! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: artbrooks Date: 25 Dec 13 - 01:39 PM A lovely package from Sarah the Flute (well, in the interests of full disclosure, the package was a bit...odd, but the contents were lovely). A couple of CDs, a book about Surrey, a package of instant space aliens, a collapsible pint glass and my very own Stonehenge to assemble in the bathtub! Thanks a lot!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: GUEST,Musket Date: 25 Dec 13 - 02:06 PM A wallet. (Empty but hey ho.) A walking companion book for the summer holiday. A bottle of Chateau Reynella Shiraz 1995 Mrs Musket and I are hitting Oxford St in a couple of weeks to spend on each other as a pressie. Got to buy a few new ski bits for the holiday at end of January in Tignes. My two sons, daughter in law and Granddaughter are visiting Sunday so another round of pressies then. Sat stuffed on the settee after a wonderful Xmas dinner waiting for Dr Who to come on the telly. Mrs Musket is watching that midwife drama and my headphones are planted, listening to Rick Wakeman's Six Wives of Henry VIII. Life is good. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Hollowfox Date: 25 Dec 13 - 07:35 PM Thank you for the wonderful package of southwestern delightfulness, but who are you? The only folks I know in Albuquerque arw Jane Voss and Hoyle Osborne, (if they still live there.) The Sleeping dogs cd is my driving-to-work music for tomorrow, the cornbread might be baked for a New Year's party if I'm feeling generous,the blown glass chili is in a place of honor on my tree and the baklava and cookies are in the refrigerator (a state cookie, how cool!). One other question - what's that cute critter? I love the Mexican style artwork, and the movable limbs on something that small just blows my needle-impared mind. Aw, come on, who are you, pretty please? And thanks again. Hollowfox |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Becca72 Date: 26 Dec 13 - 09:12 AM Thank you thank you Santa Firecat! So many beautiful things I am overwhelmed. The scarf is wonderful and JUST the right colour(s)! I am in love with the necklace made by your Mum...it's stunning. And the little glass kitties will find their way onto a high safe shelf up away from the 2 live ones I share my living space with... Dark chocolate and earrings and...and...and...what am I forgetting? Oh, the little "friendship" pouch is a great idea! Thank you again. You have no idea how much I needed that box of treasures. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: gnu Date: 26 Dec 13 - 01:05 PM I got myself 9 pairs of heavy duty socks and a travel manicure set. Thanks me! From my 7 relatives, I got $20 worth of Scratch-n-Win/Lose lotto tickets, Christmas dinner and some stuff for the Red Cross box and the food bank. From Mum, I got to hug her and tell her how much I love her. That's all I really wanted so it was a good Xmas. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Barb'ry Date: 26 Dec 13 - 01:06 PM Thank you, SRS, for your lovely gifts - they did a lot to brighten up Christmas Day, when my Mother was doing her absolute best to destroy it! (She does have Alzheimer's but, frankly, has enjoyed making people's life a misery for most of the 55 years I have known her!) The blouse is gorgeous and such a lovely emerald green colour, the Mola is fab and is lying on a piece of fabric that makes it look even more amazing and the chilli nut brittle is already a family favourite. Thank you again Bx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Bat Goddess Date: 26 Dec 13 - 07:43 PM Just after a phone call woke me from a nap, I heard a truck in the driveway and a knock on the door (and I hoped it wasn't my plow guy -- it hadn't snowed THAT much!)... then Jeri called, so I didn't get down to check it out until about an hour later. But it was (as I later expected after I thought about it for a minute...and there were no sounds of the driveway being plowed) my Secret Santa prezzie from Hollowfox! What a wonderful collection of twelve gifts for the twelve days of Christmas! (I opened them all at once.) Rufus tried his damnedest to "help" me...his nose was right in the thick of it (and he was standing on the table blocking my light as well). He really wanted to claim the Little Brown Bat, but I snagged it away from him and put it safely on the fridge. I'm looking forward to seeing the kinetic bat ornament in daylight. That is SERIOUSLY cool! The body pillow was a great choice! I've always wanted one, but never got around to actually getting one. And a lovely turquoise velour cover. And the beads! And the rubberstamps! And the mini candelabra! And the candy! And the CDs! Wow! EXACTLY what I needed to lift my mood after this morning's sad news... Thank you soooooooooo much! Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Firecat Date: 27 Dec 13 - 04:11 AM Glad you liked the stuff in your interesting box, Becca! Here's hoping the cats bring you luck. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: maeve Date: 29 Dec 13 - 01:21 PM The Santa parcel from Wales was fun- many thanks to Secret Santa- with a charmingly illustrated copy of "A Child's Christmas in Wales" (I used to provide music for dramatic readings of this!), a pair of Choc Shot hot chocolate makers to share with my Truelove, "Ten Poems from Wales" for my bedtime reading, a welcome long letter from Santa, and the cd "A Twist in the Story", packed with care using local newspaper pages. While we did guess Santa's identity, and we have in fact met her- she even allowed me to play her guitar (we have mutual musical friends) it was fun to wonder and have such a friendly letter to confirm. Thank you, Anne Lister! Maeve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: GUEST,The Upside-down Santa of Vectis Date: 30 Dec 13 - 03:59 PM Glad to hear you liked your Pressies and that you've had a couple of days introducing your Granddaughter to the beach and sea recently. Not sure who I am then? We had a quieter Christmas this year but all is OK here as always. Happy New Year! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: jennbrooks Date: 30 Dec 13 - 10:21 PM Dear Santa, I hope you got this message that I posted on the wrong thread: Hi, Santa in Australia with a name not very legible on the customs declaration but thank you for the lovely package, which did arrive in good time. The little ornaments are beautiful and will not be confined to Christmas, and did you make them? And nothing makes me happier than a cookbook and this one looks pretty comprehensive. Thank you, thank you. I hope you are having a Happy Christmas or any such festival as preferred, and good wishes for a happy new year! Thanks again. Now I hope everybody has a good new year and Hollowfox? The little critter was supposed to be a dragon. It's from a wonderful books called "Sewing Tiny Toys" that makes it easy to make tiny jointed limbs! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 31 Dec 13 - 03:50 AM jennbrooks - & I replied on the other thread! The illegible name belongs to a friend! & I did make the decorations, & will endeavour to translate anything you don't understand in the cook book. sandra I have also made "tiny jointed limbs" but by at least doubling the pattern size! Unfortunately I don't have a pic of my smallest bear (enlarged to 4") here but if you want to see a pic PM your email address |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: My guru always said Date: 04 Jan 14 - 04:13 AM My own dear sweet Sly Fox Santa, Your package arrived safely yesterday and I can't thank you enough for the thoughtful gifts you have sent to me. The time and care given in the beautiful handmade belt shows in each stitch, and what lovely colours. I have already thought of several outfits I can wear it with, thank you for that and all the other gifts! Was the bird in your Christmas card in your garden? I'll be looking it up in a book that Severn sent to me when the Christmas tree comes down and I can get to the bookcase. The photos of other wildlife in your garden made me smile too! Next chance I get I'll settle down with the Island Journal (and the lovely chocolate) and read about life in New England. As I will the magazine with recipes which I may share with another Santee to confuse my identity when I've read it. Even the wrapping will be recycled for my next Santee! Our cat Rusty also sends her thanks for the ribbon which is her current favourite toy. We have been spoilt here at Old Keepers, but I just wish that postal charges weren't so crazy! But you know what? Your care and thoughtfulness meant so much to me. In your secret Santa verses and your time choosing and making gifts for me. That's priceless and I thank you for being you. Wishing you and your Truelove health and happiness for 2014 and beyond. Thank you sweet Maeve! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Rapparee Date: 04 Jan 14 - 10:35 PM I got my pressie! I got my pressie! Thank you! Merci! Danke! Tak! Obrigato! And nothing was broken! Chalk one up for the USPS and HM Post. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: greg stephens Date: 05 Jan 14 - 01:28 PM Nothing arrived here yet. Still, we haven't got to the Russian Orthodox Christmas Day yet. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: maeve Date: 05 Jan 14 - 05:09 PM Dear Santee My Guru Always Said, So glad you had some fun with your parcel. Check your email for a note. Happiest New Year to you and your own true love! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: GUEST,vectis sans cookie Date: 13 Jan 14 - 03:31 AM Thank you once again Santa. Real English Chrissie deccies to replace the ones I left behind me, at your place methinks? Sneaky you getting your friend who lives very close to my old workplace to post parcels for you... Thank you once again. Have a beer or seven for me at Barcombe and hugs to you and him indoors Mary XXXX |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: My guru always said Date: 13 Jan 14 - 12:07 PM That was quick Mary, I sent it Surface Mail to save on postage so it was due to arrive in March! Knew you'd figure it out, enjoyed being a bit sneaky *grin* Parcels posted by me (the first from Cowden) using permission to use the post code! Will pass on hugs at Barcombe & raise a glass in your direction - obviously when it's empty or it would all fall on the floor.... Love & hugs from us at Old Keepers xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: jacqui.c Date: 13 Jan 14 - 05:26 PM Still waiting - I must have been VERY bad last year! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Stilly River Sage Date: 13 Jan 14 - 11:19 PM Oh, no, on the contrary, you were very good! I've heard from your Santa - SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Firecat Date: 14 Jan 14 - 04:24 AM I'm still keeping an eye out. Hopefully it should arrive in the next couple of days, judging by what my Santa put on the other thread. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Stilly River Sage Date: 14 Jan 14 - 03:42 PM I'm at work right now, I'll check my list later tonight. Is anyone else missing a parcel? Or has anyone sent a parcel that hasn't been mentioned as arrived? SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: maeve Date: 15 Jan 14 - 07:10 AM Firecat, you'll want to see this thread: Firecat!! Read this!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: jacqui.c Date: 20 Jan 14 - 08:36 PM Still waiting........ |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 21 Jan 14 - 01:42 AM poor patient jacqui sandra (patting jacqui's shoulder) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: GUEST,Jacqui's Once Jocular and now Shamed Jack Fr Date: 21 Jan 14 - 01:19 PM I do apologise, Jacqui, for the lag. Rest assured I have not forgotten you. Things just kept coming up financially, and then time wise. You have two parcels out now. The last will go out tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Amergin Date: 23 Jan 14 - 11:19 PM Ach...I knew I was forgetting something. Been very busy...work, school...poetry/art things....so sorry, Santa Claus. I received the very beautiful parcel...and it included a very lovely lady inside the box. Thank you very very much! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: greg stephens Date: 24 Jan 14 - 04:44 PM Hi Secret Santa...reindeer on strike??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: jacqui.c Date: 27 Jan 14 - 07:45 PM Santa came through! Two separate packages - a CD, which I shall be playing in the car tomorrow, and a box of goodies - tea, Huckleberry Toe Jam, which will be saved for the grandson when he visits, bath oil and lip balm, just right for the cold dry air right now. Thank you Santa! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Stilly River Sage Date: 27 Jan 14 - 11:23 PM Whew! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: jacqui.c Date: 29 Jan 14 - 07:29 PM Another package arrived today, containing books, photos and a lovely letter from Amergin. Thank you Nathan! We played the Molly Bauckham CD on the way to Brewer yesterday to look at a rescue dog (which actually came back with us and is sitting by my chair right now). Her music is right up my street and I love to hear the harp played well so this was a great choice of music. I have to learn Molly's own song 'The Wiser Maid' - loved it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Amergin Date: 29 Jan 14 - 08:30 PM Oh good! I am glad you got everything! I'm happy you like Molly's cd. The first time I saw her sing, she was still living here in Portland. we were at an open mic, and she sang Deanta's Culloden's Harvest...and it was absolutely brilliant....she's a beautiful person with an even more beautiful voice and those fingers can sure dance on the harp. As far as the books and the photos go, well I hope you like them...but if you don't, I understand. I'm not everyone's cup of tea, which the world would be a boring place if I were. Anyway, take it easy, and so sorry for the delay. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Firecat Date: 07 Feb 14 - 12:17 PM A box of interest has arrived from America!!! Inside, there are magazines, postcards, seasoning (which will come in useful), and some beautiful Navaho bookmarks. Thank you Santa! It's been well worth the wait! Although I probably won't get the chance to kick Dick Cheney in the shins for you. Sorry. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Thank you Santa From: Firecat Date: 07 Feb 14 - 12:19 PM Oops, forgot to mention the book of Extreme(ly Dumb) Sports! Thank you again! |
