BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!

Subject: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: JennieG
Date: 21 Nov 04 - 11:36 PM

I have just collected a ginormous box from my local post office, thank you Santa! ooooh I love getting presents.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 01:56 AM

I have to put mine in the mail this week. I mailed them too early before and they had a long wait until the solstice or holiday--I don't want to tempt my Santee to peek too soon!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Sorcha
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 01:28 PM

If my Santa is in Oz, it came! If not, I get two!!!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 03:00 PM

Bloody hell haven't even wrapped mine yet!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: maire-aine
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 09:47 PM

Yes, mine arrived too. I am waiting until Christmas to open it.

Thank you,
Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Nov 04 - 09:55 PM

I have received lots of postcards but no box. Maybe the stamps are my gift... Haven't maile mine yet either. Better get going. it has a long trip ahead of it.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 02:50 AM

Yes, I must get mine posted this week...........I think the last posting date is in a week or two...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 07:12 AM

i havn't heard from my santa yet

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 09:57 AM

Mine arrived last week and motivated me to get my Santee's off in the mail. Now I just need to be patient.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 11:15 AM

Oooooh goody!! I had a message from my SS saying that my pressie is on it's way! I'm soooooooooooooooooo excited!!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,SS teaser to the patient Tinker
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 12:21 PM

Aha, but that was only your second gift, still one more with the magic fairies!!!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 01:00 PM

But.... but....
I was just settling down for a nice long (nearly) winter's nap
When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But another dear tease from my Sweet Santa dear

There's a gift on my wall and one in the closet
I figured I was lucky it was early that I got it
All that I needed was patience and luck
To prevent protective spells from turning all into muck

But now I must wait, for the white coral bells to ring in the season
When the magical musical fairies do sing all in tune
My Michevious Magical Mystical Santa must have a reason
While Santa is playing and taunting it's a haunting low croon

I'll sit with my hands folded most contritely
I promise I'll go right down and do all the laundry
I've done up the dishes and wiped down the loo
But I'll stay a good girl waiting once again Waiting on you...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 04:55 PM

It's wonderful seeing all this come to fruition!

Enjoy!

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 23 Nov 04 - 05:05 PM

Right finally found where I'd hidden them. In a safe place of course, so now I can pop them in the post.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Cobble
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 07:44 PM

Refresh this stuff

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: open mike
Date: 24 Nov 04 - 09:19 PM

i have gotten several wonderful cards and letters from my (still)
secretive santa-typer person...ohhh, the mystery@!@ even if i do
not get any thing else, the messages have cheered me immeasurally..
there was a halloween card....in spanish!@ and an un-birthday
card with John Lennon, a tahnksgiving card that
praises the wisdom fo the native tribes....esp. their warning not
to poop in the poison ivy...very practical advice!! and speaking of advice, i really should follow the suggestion in another of the cards
which was a remionded to get a mammogram!! absolutley good advice!!
thanks santa, for all the cards and letters--many of which contain
fish hooks....oh the mystery continues...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 04:36 AM

There are some truly wonderfully weird people out there......

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Firecat
Date: 25 Nov 04 - 05:26 AM

Well, I've got postcards from mine...

As for my Santee, I'm STILL trying to find things!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Nov 04 - 06:24 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Firecat
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 03:26 PM

Another day, another postcard and the web of intriuge get more tangles!

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 03:31 PM

Mine has arrived. Which does suggest that I ought to pull my finger out and get down to the market pretty soon, because someone out there is waiting.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Cllr
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:30 AM

mine's here (arrived a few minutes ago) and I wanna open it. I'm sure this is just a way of torturing me till it christmas day. THANK YOU SS Cllr

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: sian, west wales
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 09:49 AM

WHY IS NOTHING EASY!!! ????

Hoorah! My present came today! Yea!

I could even tell you who sent it, 'cause her name is on the return address. Thing is, it isn't her MUDCAT name … so I'm no wiser!

OK – inside there's something in an envelope so I guess it would tell me what 'Catter is my lurvely lurvely (and now penniless – sheesh, how much did this thing cost t' post????) Santa if I opened it, but I have this thing about opening stuff ON Christmas.

Which I can't do, 'cause I'll be away so I thought I'd open it the night before I go.

Well – I say "it". I should say "them" 'cause the box is full of pressies, all with little niggling sticky-notes on them. "Nope – not this one", "Uh – Uh", etc.

Anyone remember back in the '60s when Kodak did an "Open Me First" campaign? I desperately wanted an "Open Me First" (i.e. camera) so my bl**dy family put "Open Me First", "No – Open Me First", "I'm the one to Open First" on every single present under the tree. Got me so worked up I was sick as a dog by Christmas Eve.

So … to wait or not to wait?

I'm already feelin' a bit queasy ….

siân

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: BaldEagle2
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 07:35 PM

I know I said I was new at all this, but for some reason my posts to this thread keep getting swallowed up by some thingy wotsit, but I shall persist until I succeed.

I have received a most wondrous parcel from England, full of all sorts of goodies and delights.   I am truly in awe at the kindness of my secret santa, and the generosity bestowed upon me and my family.

er .... am I allowed to say who my Secret Santa is?

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 08:03 PM

My 2004 Secret Santa gift has arrived.

It appears that, unlike last year, I have not received a rock. There are two of whatever they are and they obviously are not rocks. Well... They could be rocks, but they would have to be rocks of exactly the same size and weight as CD's in jewel cases. Furthermore, they seem to have been shipped directly from "CD Baby", not "Rock Baby". So, I would say that the odds of them being rocks are rather slim. But, hey, stranger things have happened.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,BWL's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 08:17 PM

I wasn't expecting you to get two presents, but I think CD Baby have thrown in a free one for you. Let me know what it is when you open it!

The other one is not a rock, but has something to do with something that rhymes with 'rock'.

There will be a little bit more from a lot further away, but probably even less rocky than this instalment - almost squishy, you might say.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 07:13 AM

I don't know what past tradition has been, but I feel that perhaps one should not reveal the SS identities until after Xmas Day... would hardly be a secret then would it?

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Tinker's delighted sooo Secret Santa
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 08:40 AM

Am delighted that you're being sooooo good Tinker Dear, and so eloquent too! My magic faries are even now swimming your way, how could anyone ever say no to you?

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 11:11 AM

Mine arrived! And it's not who I thought it was - but I still don't know who it is, don't recognize the "real" name!!!!! But I know where you live Santa.

It also says do not open until Christmas. I'm not sure I can wait that long.

Thanks Santa. Now I'll try to figure out who you are. I have several ideas, but the initials don't seem to match. hmmmmmmmmm...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Micca
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 01:19 PM

Mine has Arrived!!!! and I recognised , immediately, the name on the outside!!!( well, I should) and I am now seeking a peacful quiet period to follow the "instructions" and play the CD while opening the parts. I will simply say, that I am Delighted and cheered , so far, But what a devious double dealing little Poker Player you are!!! You Know who you are, and Now so do I, thank you SS, More later

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Micca's not so secret santa
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 07:38 PM

Not being a scientist and chemist and such I didn't do an analysis but The heaviest part came from here There's a chance it may even have bits that glow in the dark but I don't have a UV to check with....

Hope there are a few bits you enjoy.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Mary in Kentucky's Still Secret Santa
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 01:20 AM

I'm not who you thought I was? I didn't think you knew who you thought I was either! er.....I think I'd better stop before I confuse myself.

Delvene The Elvene and Boris The Chief Elf say hello.

Best regards,
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 06:54 PM

I have today, taken delivery of a super secret parcel to be passed on to Mrs Duck.

Mrs Duck, expect a parcel soon......

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 12:22 PM

Woohoo! I was beginning to feel forgotten. Excited now.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Nancy King's Santa-Type Person
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 03:04 PM

Well, OK. The elves have finally got their act together (sort of, you just can't get the staff these days, you know), we've loaded the sleigh and fired up the steam catapault to get it airborn (not much flat ground for a runway here) so you should be receiving something or other some time (or other). My amanuensis on the Mudcat wishes to append the ensuing caveat (look THAT up in your Funk & Wagnall):

"Dear Nancy,
Due to concerns about National Security (whose Security? for that matter, whose Nation? they won't tell me anything) I have been obliged to put my real-world name and a return address on your parcel. Thus with very little spadework (and, indeed, a very little spade) you will be able to dig up my Mudcat identity without even opening the package. I leave it in your capable hands to decide how long you want the mystery to last.
Best wishes for the festive season,


pp Nancy King's Santa-Type Person"

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Sian, West Wales's SS
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 05:03 PM

Please open the envelope. The note will explain a lot. Especially how I didn't spend money on anything exdept the shipping, so I'm not as bankrupt as you think.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 05:08 PM

(Now that I've read all the thread). I wasn't allowed to put my 'CatName on the return address either. Oh, and opening the envelope won't give away what your pressie is. But if you want to drive yourself nuts, go ahead.*g*

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 06:34 PM

My secret Santa's presents came, doo-dah, doo-dah,
From far across the bounding main, oh de doo-day day!

And from the enclosed clues I'm fairly certain who it was who sent them, too.

No, I haven't yet opened them, but it's a constant internal struggle.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 07:31 PM

It's extremely annoying now thatyou have to present photo id to send a present...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: sian, west wales
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 03:43 PM

Who am I to disobey my Secret Santa ...? Who isn't secret anymore! I won't reveal - it seems that we're waiting til ... when? What happens? Does Liz yell, "One-Two-Three Confess" or what?

Anyway, I still haven't opened the presents - I'll do that last thing before I leave for holiday ... but you know who you are, and I'm SO glad you didn't mortgage the farm after all! And the card is superb! Tell you-know-who she's really talented!

Happy! Happy!

siân

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 07:01 PM

I sent mine and I am awaiting mine. The suspense is killing me. No more postcards so I guess my SS is finished travelling the world in search of the perfect gift.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 08:28 PM

Mrs Duck - I am given to understand that this is not your real Santa. This one is so secret, that not even I know who it really is... they are not your 'official handpicked SECSY Santa......' (well, I used my hands to pick the names out the hats) so it may not be what you are expecting.

I will make sure it gets to you soon.....

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 11:09 AM

Ooooh curiouser and curiouser. You wait all year for a Secret Santa and then two turn up at once.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Tig
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 05:30 PM

My pressie has arrived, my pressie has arrived!

A nice man came with a parcel which I was VERY tempted to open 'cos the last couple of years they've come late but I was a good little Tig and Badger has taken it away and hidden it until Christmas.

Fank U Santa xxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Joybell
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 07:21 PM

It must be the way you look, Foolestroupe. Of course they know us at our post office. Isn't it a bit weird, though, that you can show a picture of yourself, with a name typed in under it, so they can say, "Yep that's you alright! OK " and it's alright? Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Peg
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 08:19 PM

Mine arrived today! The packet was hanging open but it looks like everything was inside, since the sender hints at a 12 days of Christmas theme and there are at least 12 packages, all wrapped in lovely shades of blue tissue paper!'


when is the first day of Christmas exactly??
My heathen ways have caused me to forget these things....

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Firecat's Secretive Santa
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 08:36 PM

Well, things are getting closer and closer...and the bag is getting bigger and bigger. I do hope you were sincere when you said you like flutterbys... Postcards? Oh, that must be the elves. They are all over the place trying to make sure its absolutely perfect.

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Tig - Firecat's Mum
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 09:18 AM

Santa, I assure you that Firecat DOES love flutterbys. She has quite a few 'pretend' ones all over the house. At the moment she is very concerned for the three Red Admirals who have decided to overwinter in our house as she is worried the moggies might get them.

Our postie is wondering just WHO is sending all these postcards at this time of year - usually all we get is bills :-(

Have a good Christmas.

Lots of love and hugs,
Tig xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: GUEST,Tig's Cloaked Claus
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 10:18 PM

Oh good!

In past years, I've worked alone -- not being the real Claus, I never felt entitled to elves. But this year, I gave in and hired some temps.

It got there even faster than I expected.

Gee... I wonder if I can hire some plumber elves, or roofer elves...

Subject: RE: BS: My Secret Santa present has arrived!
From: Nancy King
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 11:29 PM

Dear Santa-Type Person ---   How exciting to know something is on the way! Postal authorities have no sense of humor, do they? Well, I'll try to put it directly under the tree (assuming I get the tree up in time) without looking at it, saving the spadework for later...

Looking forward to the Big Day,
Nancy