BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Bill t'Bodger's sorrowful Santa
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 10:41 AM

Please tell Bill he hasn't been forgotten. Santa has been ill along with other troubles. An already packed package will be going out as soon as I can manage it. My apologies for unavoidable delays!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 10:13 AM

These susbtitute Santas are incredible.. they do it without my knowing!

Thank you SubSantatute...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Firecat
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 10:08 AM

I got a parcel today marked from my Substitute Secret Santa! Inside was a beautiful midnight blue shawl with a butterfly on it!! Thank you Jacqui C!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 01:09 PM

One trouble about international shipping is there isn't a way to track it. Maybe enclose a self-addressed post card that can be returned? Just an idea. 300. :)

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,disappointed santa
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 11:25 AM

We cannot be picky, I know. I would have enjoyed having a Santee who actually responded to their gifts. I know they received them, but that is all. Their last post was in December.

If folks are going to play they ought to at least stick to the commitment of sending. I feel real bad about folks who didn't even receive anything and I probably will not do it next year.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Tig
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 11:15 AM

Add Bill t'Bodger Liz. I talked to him last night and he still hasn't had his either.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Pseudolus
Date: 18 Mar 07 - 09:31 AM

Maybe three and a half. I received something in the mail with a note that said that the rest was on it's way. Nothing yet. Not a big deal, it's all about the participation and what I got was plenty. I just hope that people don't get discouraged about the process and give up on next year.

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Linda Goodman Zebooker
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 11:02 PM

I got no pressie and I don't care
I can live on sun and air
Let's do it over again next yare
Come now, Liz, the Secret Share!!

Linda, who got no pressie and had great fun anyhow!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 05:16 PM

So that's 3...

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Tig
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 09:08 AM

Firecat is still being hopeful - though I think she's given up.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 08:25 AM

My Santa has let the side down - Nothing received ! And my Santee was the victim of VERY slow delivery , but it got there in the end !

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 Mar 07 - 12:29 AM

At last count, how many still missing?

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 04:19 PM

LtS, are you going to post the Santas and Santees for this past season?

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Psharon's Pseudo Psecret Psanta
Date: 16 Mar 07 - 04:08 PM

It's time someone put this poor woman out of her misery.

A package is on its way. PRIORITY. Those reindeer were just loafing, anyway. No stops on the way, straight through to PA.

PPPP

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 02:01 PM

Liz, need a rescue Santa for anyone? PM me if so.

JennyO, you're right, it could get really scrambled. Before Easter, someone Lent me some eggs. Don't know what to do with them. I have to "apoach" this very carefully.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 05:16 AM

So there's one more rounded up into the fold...

I make it that 5 people are missing their gifts. Any advance on 5?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Santa's Tiny Leprechaun
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 05:09 AM

Sure, and isn't it sarry I am that the pressie didn't get sent out earlier...

Us little people have our ways though!

STL

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: JennyO
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 04:36 AM

Egg-zackly. If they were broken the smell could be Egg-cruciating. Unless of course they were chocolate ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 01:06 AM

So, for Easter, are we going to have signups for Mudbunnies? Nah...wouldn't want to receive eggs in the mail.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: CapriUni
Date: 15 Feb 07 - 08:22 AM

Snuffy -- Yay!!

And Happy Horny Satyr Day!*

But it arrived on Wednesday, not Saturday!

Judging by the postmark it was mailed at the weekend from the Mudgather in Portaferry!! How did it get there?

Ho, Ho, Ho! Secret Elves can be just as tricksy as Secret Santas! ;-)

Seriously. That's one weight off my mind... I'm glad you like it.

*Lupercalia: the ancient Roman festival of shepards, to honor the goat-god Lupercus, who protected the flocks from wolves in the winter, and the origin of Valentine's Day.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 06:30 PM

Could we please have added to all this season's Secret Santa threads title -

2006

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Snuffy
Date: 14 Feb 07 - 02:34 PM

Capri Uni, my pressie arrived today. Judging by the postmark it was mailed at the weekend from the Mudgather in Portaferry!! How did it get there?

Anyway, Christmas or Valentine, it's a lovely present. Many, many thanks.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Becca' SS
Date: 20 Jan 07 - 07:05 PM

Nice try,but no. Take a look at the first letters of the signature:>)

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Becca72
Date: 20 Jan 07 - 12:28 PM

Sorry Santa, I forgot to ask them. Been pretty crazy around here lately. I'm going to take my best guess and say....Zany Mouse? :-)

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 06:57 PM

GUEST,Foolestroupe - Date: 16 Jan 07 - 07:58 AM

was NOT me. As is usually the case on the help area too.

Found no chocolate till I just opened the truck box. Customs had opened that too I guess. Probably the sniffer dogs found it, I'd say. Dare say the new X-ray machines may have freaked out too. the other items with the various Maine images on were all there, thanks. They did say - nothing removed.

We don't get Hershey much here in Oz. Will have to take a photo of the truck and put it up somewhere.


"...there is a Maine 'catter who works for the state parks system... "

Hmm... a Ranger? Hey Yogi, won't we get into trouble for stealing picnic baskets?

Chanteyranger
Pentland Ranger
ranger1
rangerdave2
RangerDick
rangeroger
RangerSteve

eeny meeny miny mo....

BTW, what happened to that site that had the various locations of all the Mudcatters marked on the map with pins? - Google World addendum or similar?

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Joybell
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 04:31 PM

So busy thanking my Santa on the Silent Santa thread - forgot to go to this official thank-you one.
Thank you Santa. Thank you so much. I love my present. Still trying to work out your identity, while eating the mint chocolate, wearing the great tee-shirt and reading the dance-call book.
Thank you and cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: artbrooks
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 08:05 AM

...there is a Maine 'catter who works for the state parks system...

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Foolestroupe's Relieved Secret Santa
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 08:03 AM

And that was also me below, the cat stepped on the return key!

Sorry customs kifed your gold bullion, I hoped they enjoyed it. I didn't realize that it was forbidden to send chocolate to OZ... What else did they help themselves to, I wonder? Were there two photos, a magnet, a memo pad and a US Quarter? The quarter should have been taped to the magnet and memo pad.

A hint as to my identity -- I am a regular at SINSULL's song circles.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Foolestroupe
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 07:58 AM

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 03:49 AM

Well....

I went away on the 19th Dec, and when I returned there was a card saying that a parcel had arrived on the 20th that needed a signature. I was lucky that the local Post Office had used common sense and not sent it back after 5 days - most sane Aussies KNOW that school hols etc mean that many people are away at that time, and waited till near end Jan before sending it back! So today I retrieved it!

Of course, it HAD been opened by Customs, but nothing removed (so they say!). Even a booklet and note explaining that it had been opened and what is/is not allowed to be sent!

I'm pretty sure they opened that clear little plastic bag, cause the ribbon had not been tied up again! But once they detected that it was only a plastic dog turd.... probably the same with the 'lobster'...
:-) Wait on, the contents list says "one bar soap".... hmmm, no soap, unless..... hmmm, doesn't mention dog turd anywhere...

Thanks for the cute 'Dump Truck', maybe those Customs guys forgot to tell me that they took away the Gold Bullion...

That's a different Maple Syrup - I think i will share it with friends at my Birthday - which is not far away - I will ask them to cook me pancakes! Probably a good use for that Wild Maine Blueberry Jam too! BTW, my goddaughter loves blueberries, and jam, she loves it when I make her up those 'shaker-pack' blueberry pancakes!

That's a wonderful jester too! That will go on the wall!

Thanks too for the coin and the images of Maine in various forms.

I WILL read the newspapers too - love to see them from other places when used as wrappings - ephemera are just that!

Very nice, thank you!

Unfortunately, you have me totally beat on guessing who you are!

"My name is my profession!"

Oooooo, er, aaaahhhh! Too Much Information...

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Louisey's Secret Santa
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 02:52 AM

Have you figured it out, yet?

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: JennieG
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 12:06 AM

My present has arrived and it is lovely! Leadfingers was my SS and I have PM'd him to say a proper thank you. Definitely worth waiting for.

Cheers
JennieG...smiling because I must have been good after all!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,Becca's SS
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 07:23 PM

Jacqui and Sinsull weren't able to guess? Read my note, there's a big clue! And Happy New Year. Santa

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 10:40 AM

I'm just asking for an address--no responsibility involved!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:30 AM

ER.. .Stilly...take that as a 'wha tha fu???'

I keep telling you, I'm not responsible and yet you still all trust me!!! That's what I like about the human race and Mudcatters in particular... the ability to trust in others!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 08:11 AM

Salu, ClaireBear!

I got the idea for giving my Secret Santee a pile o' travel brochures, etc. from my neck of the woods (literally!) from one of MY Secret Santas. I appreciated it so much I HAD to continue it. I wanted to include some shells or beach rocks, too, but I haven't had a lot of beach time lately.

For the record, the "romance" is "Yezad, A Romance of the Unknown" -- one of the stranger proto-science fiction novels around.

Glad you found waiting for everything worth it!

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Crystal
Date: 11 Jan 07 - 06:00 AM

I got my pressie before xmas, unfortunatly I then couldn't get to the internet to say that I had my pressie.
Loving the Georgette Heyer, and the sweeties!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: JennieG
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 09:34 PM

I have decided that my present is somewhere in space flying around......

You know when you fly to another country how you lose a day, or gain a day, and teck-a-nickel stuff like that? Well, I reckon those presents that haven't made it to their recipients yet are flyng around, gaining days, and will make it in time for next Christmas!

Cheers
JennieG....who was really very very good but is still waiting - it's not my Santa's fault because he posted it well in time

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: ClaireBear
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 03:06 PM

Oh my, Santa, what bounty!

Everything is grand -- the garnet-studded rock, sage from your garden, the vintage Fowler, silly dictionaries and obligatory maple product (what a pretty bottle!) are all much appreciated. I've started the "romance" already, of course.

I particularly appreciate the wonderful collection of brochures and publications from your area (wish I'd thought to do more of that for my Santee). Intrigue abounds, from megalithic monuments to museums, and each calls to me "come visit New Hampshire" (something I've always wanted to do, anyway).

Thank you, my dear Bat Goddess. We are indeed much alike. And if Curmudgeon helped with the selection, please waft a bit of my gratitude in his direction. My Christmas is now complete.

A PM will follow once I'm home again admiring the goodies -- I'm at work now, and have to go to choir practice after, so it won't be 'til very late.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 02:42 PM

Thank you to my Secret Santa! not only did santa send a package in December (where I lost my head and opened early), but sent a get-well book and home made card a week ago as well! you're a very attentive Santa, and the book is hilarious! Thank you!

Jenny), you figured me out. When I sent the Amelie soundtrack, I hadn't realized the family connections....uh..oh, that's right, I'm Santa........yeah, OF COURSE I already knew about the family connections. I mean, I'm freakin' Santa for cryin' out loud........there, that's more like it.

All the best,

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Becca72
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 02:35 PM

So when do our Santas get outted? :-)

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Jan 07 - 01:54 PM

Liz, do you ever check your PMs? I'm waiting to hear back from you from one I sent a couple of days ago (you can skip the one I sent several weeks ago). Thanks!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Charmion
Date: 08 Jan 07 - 04:29 PM

I am completely in the dark about the identity of my Secret Santa, who sent me a cute little mauve box containing four lightly scented candles designed to float in water (both picturesque and comparatively safe -- Good Things). That SS is British I have no doubt; beyond that, I'm beat!

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Joybell
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 07:01 PM

Not whinging. Just hoping. Please say I'm one of the 6, Liz. Please! Please!
Two years in a row without a present would be so sad.

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,JennieG's Concerned Santa
Date: 07 Jan 07 - 09:00 AM

No sign that you have received aanything Jennie though the Elves are searing blind that it was on its way in time ! I see you AR back , and hope you had a good Christmas and New Year .

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: SharonA
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 09:58 PM

I thank you for your note, SS,
And now am filled with happiness
At hearing that you've not forgotten
Me (but that P.O. is rotten!).
Now I even feel like rhyming
Once again, now that the timing
Of your gift's receipt is near.
'Twill truly be a great new year!

But, speaking of the rhyming word,
Some of your rhymes do sound absurd
To my Northeastern US ear.
I'm guessing you're not from 'round here!
If "soon" and "down" are rhymes to you,
Perhaps you are a Scotsman true.
"Along" and "boomerang", however...
Could they rhyme someplace else? Ever?

Hmmmm...

Sharon

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,bet's santa
Date: 06 Jan 07 - 03:45 AM

glad you enjoyed the cd bet

Ho Ho Ho!

Cally Hanna

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST,bet
Date: 05 Jan 07 - 05:21 PM

What a nice CD I received from my SS. Thanks whoever you are. I don't even have a Mudcat name to thank. Come on, let me know who you are so I can say thanks the right way. Until tnen Thanks! bet

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 05:50 PM

I can identify 6 people who have had their presents returned to sender or stuck in the post system...

DON'T PANIC YET... and don't whinge at me either - I'm in charge, but I'm not responsible!

SECSYA
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!!
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jan 07 - 12:31 PM

Thanks SS. I hope you see this. I would PM you but haven't figured out who you are. The CD is enjoyable! Thanks a lot. Hope your holidays were great. Let me know who you are so I can respond properly. bet