Secret Santa 2016 - OPENING GIFTS!

[Lurch]

no package............. i got scooged

regardless i am more than happy to have had the chance to give to someone else

same here

can't wait to see all the pics on xmas!

[nubbinator]

no package............. i got scooged

regardless i am more than happy to have had the chance to give to someone else

same here

can't wait to see all the pics on xmas!

I've been assured yours isgoing out ASAP and, if necessary, delivered by elf.

I'll be PMing tonight those who didn't give info.  Tomorrow the shaming begins for those who don't give info.

[Lurch]

no package............. i got scooged

regardless i am more than happy to have had the chance to give to someone else

same here

can't wait to see all the pics on xmas!

I've been assured yours isgoing out ASAP and, if necessary, delivered by elf.

I'll be PMing tonight those who didn't give info.  Tomorrow the shaming begins for those who don't give info.

Hey nubs, just curious, was that directed at me or terrpn?

[nubbinator]

You.

[Sent]

I really wish my last apartment complex wasn't run by asses and filled with even more asses.  Told them I moved and that I had two more packages arriving at my old place.  They said, "No problem.  We'll hold it for you and you can come pick it up."  I'm not sure which package being sent there is my SS one but I know one of them was marked as delivered.  When I went down, the current resident and the leasing office both swear up and down it never was.  Post office claims it was.  Great.

[Lurch]

You.

[Lurch]

I really wish my last apartment complex wasn't run by asses and filled with even more asses.  Told them I moved and that I had two more packages arriving at my old place.  They said, "No problem.  We'll hold it for you and you can come pick it up."  I'm not sure which package being sent there is my SS one but I know one of them was marked as delivered.  When I went down, the current resident and the leasing office both swear up and down it never was.  Post office claims it was.  Great.

Normally, an apartment complex full of asses is a great thing, but in your case, it sounds terrible.

I hope you can get it sorted sooner than later, bro.

[Halverson]

Maxi pads for Christmas, yay!

[terrpn]

Maxi pads for Christmas, yay!

the gift that keeps on giving............

[noisyturtle]

Received!

[nubbinator]

All delinquent santas have been PMed.  So far I am still lacking info for shipping to these people:

- Skuloth
- Shadovved
- FrostyToast
- iamtootallforthis
- terrpn


There are some others that I have been contacted on that will be late and some others that are being sent out ASAP.  I'm still super sad that 5 people have not had any tracking info given.  One person I even stalked elsewhere and sent an email to their email address since they haven't responded to anything on here.

Maxi pads for Christmas, yay!

[GL1TCH3D]

All delinquent santas have been PMed.  So far I am still lacking info for shipping to these people:

- Skuloth
- Shadovved
- FrostyToast
- iamtootallforthis
- terrpn


There are some others that I have been contacted on that will be late and some others that are being sent out ASAP.  I'm still super sad that 5 people have not had any tracking info given.  One person I even stalked elsewhere and sent an email to their email address since they haven't responded to anything on here.

Maxi pads for Christmas, yay!

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I'm surprised about shadovved since he already told me what he'd be giving for the SS o.o

[Halverson]

All delinquent santas have been PMed.  So far I am still lacking info for shipping to these people:

- Skuloth
- Shadovved
- FrostyToast
- iamtootallforthis
- terrpn


There are some others that I have been contacted on that will be late and some others that are being sent out ASAP.  I'm still super sad that 5 people have not had any tracking info given.  One person I even stalked elsewhere and sent an email to their email address since they haven't responded to anything on here.

Maxi pads for Christmas, yay!

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I'm surprised about shadovved since he already told me what he'd be giving for the SS o.o

That's shipping to those people, not from.

[bueller]

So what are we going to do about the people who miss out on presents? I'd be happy to throw in something to brighten someone's holiday period, anyone else keen?

[do_Og@n]

So what are we going to do about the people who miss out on presents? I'd be happy to throw in something to brighten someone's holiday period, anyone else keen?

I'm down for throwing something in.

[infiniti]

So what are we going to do about the people who miss out on presents? I'd be happy to throw in something to brighten someone's holiday period, anyone else keen?

Count me in!


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My secret santa's gift arrived on time at my CONUS forwarding address.  It has already left the US and I'm just waiting for local delivery to me.

[demik]

So what are we going to do about the people who miss out on presents? I'd be happy to throw in something to brighten someone's holiday period, anyone else keen?

i have hopes for a superbowl ring im not going to use anymore, if anybody wants them

[nubbinator]

iamtootall for this, your secret santa said they shipped it to you two weeks ago and gave a tracking notice that says it's delivered.  If it's your school address (you can PM me to double check), maybe see if someone can check and collect it?  Hopefully it wasn't stolen. 

Skuloth, it's going out today.  I was given pics of the box and the tracking info.  Santa says sorry for being late.

FrostyToast, your santa said they sent it, but they're not sure where they dropped the tracking.  I sent you a PM about it.

I am still waiting on an update from the people who are shipping to Shadovved and terrpn.  They have been PMed, but no response yet.  As stated several times earlier, the public shaming will commence on them tonight if they don't provide any information by then.

So what are we going to do about the people who miss out on presents? I'd be happy to throw in something to brighten someone's holiday period, anyone else keen?

We'll figure something out, but we can do that once it's confirmed that they got scrooged.

[billnye]

Is there any update on my package?

[PunksDead]

my secret santa knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

Ill add his/her named after date

[nubbinator]

Is there any update on my package?

No PM about it yet or update on the tracking list.  Hopefully they see me and PM me the status.  I can check with them later if they don't.  Know this though, if there's anyone who wouldn't screw you over, it's your secret santa.  They're a good one, so you will get something from them.

[billnye]

Is there any update on my package?

No PM about it yet or update on the tracking list.  Hopefully they see me and PM me the status.  I can check with them later if they don't.  Know this though, if there's anyone who wouldn't screw you over, it's your secret santa.  They're a good one, so you will get something from them.

Sounds good! Thanks for the update nubs.

[radio_killah]

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my secret santa send knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

Wait isn't it still a little early to be posting pictures?

[PunksDead]

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my secret santa send knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

Wait isn't it still a little early to be posting pictures?

my gift was labeled time sensitive and to open immediately due to food, just abiding to my secret santas wishes

 plus i had to photo before i ate everything  :p

[swill]

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my secret santa send knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

That looks like it came from Canada given the types of candy.

That box looks to be one if those new switch opening devices I have been seeing around.

Congrats...  :)

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my secret santa send knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

I would kill for a switch opener like that. Just sayin

[MOZ]

Definitely Canada, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Maple Syrup, lollipops with maple leaf wrappers. The antique hellraiserish puzzle box will open the gates of glorious MX switches.

[swill]

Definitely Canada, Vancouver Island Salt Co, Maple Syrup, lollipops with maple leaf wrappers. The antique hellraiserish puzzle box will open the gates of glorious MX switches.

The smarties and coffeecrisp also gave it away because you can't buy them in the US (not sure about other countries).

[katushkin]

Mine contained food also, but I think it will keep.

I just hope my SS hasn't kept it anywhere warm D:

[swill]

Mine contained food also, but I think it will keep.

I just hope my SS hasn't kept it anywhere warm D:

Hmmm. Mine too. It "should" be fine.

[radio_killah]

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my secret santa send knows me to well... FOOOD

and some sort of antique hellraiserish puzzle box that may or may not open the gates of underworld

thanks!

Wait isn't it still a little early to be posting pictures?

my gift was labeled time sensitive and to open immediately due to food, just abiding to my secret santas wishes

 plus i had to photo before i ate everything 

Haha okay. What's your favorite snack from your secret santa?

[MOZ]

I remember last year the guy I sent to stuff for SS was away on a critical company visit and he's into top secret cyber security thingy, so he had no access to his public email, phone, social network, etc, no connection to the outside world. He got back in March/April I think, and I had sent him quite a bit of Indian sweet stuff and dry foods. So when I finally got in contact with him, I found out he was moving houses and hadn't had time to open packages from when he was away. The first thing I told him was, "Don't eat the food stuffs". Hahahaha.

[taylordcraig]

I remember last year the guy I sent to stuff for SS was away on a critical company visit and he's into top secret cyber security thingy, so he had no access to his public email, phone, social network, etc, no connection to the outside world. He got back in March/April I think, and I had sent him quite a bit of Indian sweet stuff and dry foods. So when I finally got in contact with him, I found out he was moving houses and hadn't had time to open packages from when he was away. The first thing I told him was, "Don't eat the food stuffs". Hahahaha.

I hope this or a similar case is the reason for the few people who have been scrouged.
Really funny about the package though.  )

[Fire Brand]

So as I said I would open and post my secret Santa gift, just opened it and I love it T.T so nice they took the time to make them for me these are the best type of gifts to my secret santa yes I do love them, and they now take pride of place on my board ^_^

A note I hope its okay to share with all the people Santa, I really liked it so I though other would too!

OMG RAINDBOW KEYCAPS

My favourite one out of them all :3

Another really cool one too (Sorry for the blurry)


Really really do love them hugs to my secret Santa, but now I got something this cool I'm worried the person I sent thing to won't like them :c I hope you do, also nubs asked a while ago what board I use the Rainbro on well now you know

PS: Sorry for the blurrish photos I'm going on hols tonight so I only had time to take them with my phone, but I really do love these <3

[nubbinator]

As promised some time ago, the Scrooge list is coming soon.  I have sent out one more round of PMs letting them know the situation and if they're not responded to within three hours, their names are going up.



Scrooge List:

1. - I know you're active, you've been on today and made posts.

2. - You were on today and posted a couple of days ago, so I know you're around.

[billnye]

Oh sheeeit

[nubbinator]

terrpn, I was just PMed that they got kept out of town a week longer than anticipated and it's at home waiting to be shipped.  It will be sent out ASAP with a sorry note and tracking will be sent to me.  I'm waiting for shipping info, once I get it, I'll let you know.

[terrpn]

terrpn, I was just PMed that they got kept out of town a week longer than anticipated and it's at home waiting to be shipped.  It will be sent out ASAP with a sorry note and tracking will be sent to me.  I'm waiting for shipping info, once I get it, I'll let you know.

thanks nubs for running this and all the effort you put out and any stress it put on you

some people get it and some-- well............

i can't wait for my SS person to open his gift, the real gift is being able to give

[bueller]

terrpn, I was just PMed that they got kept out of town a week longer than anticipated and it's at home waiting to be shipped.  It will be sent out ASAP with a sorry note and tracking will be sent to me.  I'm waiting for shipping info, once I get it, I'll let you know.

thanks nubs for running this and all the effort you put out and any stress it put on you

some people get it and some-- well............

i can't wait for my SS person to open his gift, the real gift is being able to give

Me too! I really hope they like what I sent

[Badwrench]

terrpn, I was just PMed that they got kept out of town a week longer than anticipated and it's at home waiting to be shipped.  It will be sent out ASAP with a sorry note and tracking will be sent to me.  I'm waiting for shipping info, once I get it, I'll let you know.

thanks nubs for running this and all the effort you put out and any stress it put on you

some people get it and some-- well............

i can't wait for my SS person to open his gift, the real gift is being able to give

Yes buddy, thanks for all the hard work getting this to run as smoothly as possible.  Can't wait to see my giftees reaction and all the pics in this thread.  I will be posting tomorrow as my fam opens on Christmas eve and I will be busy over the next few days.

[nubbinator]

Our last delinquent just PMed me and said that they forgot until last week and will be shipping it on the 26th, the 29th at the latest.

Scrooge list potentially avoided.  That said, if anyone still hasn't received their gift by early to mid January, let me know so that we can bar some people from future involvement and so that I can get something scraped up for you.  The last thing I would want is for someone to walk away empty handed. 

I know everyone is being polite and saying it's about the giving, and don't get me wrong, I know the giving and seeing their reaction is immensely rewarding, but I know we all want a little something thoughtful from our person.  If it falls through, I know we'll be able to put together something thoughtful for anyone who missed out.



And I'm having the hardest time not opening my gift.  I'm debating opening one because I started to read the card and noticed that the gifts given were mentioned in the card!   I could not abort fast enough.  Fortunately only one is semi-blown.

[Skuloth]

That's why I put a spoiler warning in my card!

[hwood34]

And I'm having the hardest time not opening my gift.  I'm debating opening one because I started to read the card and noticed that the gifts given were mentioned in the card!   I could not abort fast enough.  Fortunately only one is semi-blown.

[nubbinator]

And I'm having the hardest time not opening my gift.  I'm debating opening one because I started to read the card and noticed that the gifts given were mentioned in the card!   I could not abort fast enough.  Fortunately only one is semi-blown.

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[Joey Quinn]

I'm so excited to see what everyone got, also to open my gift. I looked at the shipping address so I think I know who it's from. Also thanks for all the work nubs.

[radio_killah]

I'm away from home but my girlfriend just told me that my secret santa gift came in lol she is going to give me a Skype unboxing on Christmas day!

[nubbinator]

I'm away from home but my girlfriend just told me that my secret santa gift came in lol she is going to give me a Skype unboxing on Christmas day!

After that, will she open the present for you to see?

[do_Og@n]

I'm away from home but my girlfriend just told me that my secret santa gift came in lol she is going to give me a Skype unboxing on Christmas day!

After that, will she open the present for you to see?

Beat me to it nubs. . (Pun intended)

[radio_killah]

I'm away from home but my girlfriend just told me that my secret santa gift came in lol she is going to give me a Skype unboxing on Christmas day!

After that, will she open the present for you to see?

Only if she would actually surprise me with something like that.. Boy would that be a real Christmas treat.

Don't tell her I said that.

[Zeal]

Thanks nubbs for organizing this year's GH SS! Appreciate the work you've done to make sure no one gets scrooged

Can't wait to open my box! Pretty sure I know what's inside due to the smell that it's filling my room though. )