Author Topic: Secret Santa 2016 - OPENING GIFTS! (Read 533344 times)

nubbinator · « **Reply #200 on:** Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:31:42 »

Quote from: swill on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:19:46

Time to write a python script to stalk my person and generate gift ideas for me. Muahaha... #technologyrocks

I may have to talk to you about a script to help make next year's assignments easier. I found a site that worked this year, but it would be easier to have a script that could read a spreadsheet and yes/no or numeric codes and make assignments from that. All you'd need to be able to distinguish is country (or number for country) and willingness to ship internationally, ship within the same country, or ship within the same continent, then create rules based on that for who can ship to who. If it got really fancy, it could even automatically send assignments to e-mail addresses with values from the address and about me fields so that it's a surprise to everyone involved.

Why haven't I learned how to code yet?

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #201 on:** Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:37:57 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:31:42

Quote from: swill on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:19:46
Time to write a python script to stalk my person and generate gift ideas for me. Muahaha... #technologyrocks

I may have to talk to you about a script to help make next year's assignments easier. I found a site that worked this year, but it would be easier to have a script that could read a spreadsheet and yes/no or numeric codes and make assignments from that. All you'd need to be able to distinguish is country (or number for country) and willingness to ship internationally, ship within the same country, or ship within the same continent, then create rules based on that for who can ship to who. If it got really fancy, it could even automatically send assignments to e-mail addresses with values from the address and about me fields so that it's a surprise to everyone involved.

Why haven't I learned how to code yet?

Pfft, you could do that with a macro in VBA. You might kill yourself writing it, but it could be done!

)

swill · « **Reply #202 on:** Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:38:29 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:31:42

Quote from: swill on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:19:46
Time to write a python script to stalk my person and generate gift ideas for me. Muahaha... #technologyrocks

I may have to talk to you about a script to help make next year's assignments easier. I found a site that worked this year, but it would be easier to have a script that could read a spreadsheet and yes/no or numeric codes and make assignments from that. All you'd need to be able to distinguish is country (or number for country) and willingness to ship internationally, ship within the same country, or ship within the same continent, then create rules based on that for who can ship to who. If it got really fancy, it could even automatically send assignments to e-mail addresses with values from the address and about me fields so that it's a surprise to everyone involved.

Why haven't I learned how to code yet?

Ya, I could probably do that. If it is in Google docs it will be easier because I have already worked with libraries for Google docs that can treat spreadsheets as databases and worksheets (tabs) in a spreadsheet as tables. It works pretty well and makes for a pretty awesome data collection / manipulation framework. Especially with data being entered with Google forms.

Now that I think of it, I could probably build a pretty sick tool for running GBs with this mechanism as well. Not that I want to take on any GBs at this point because my time is pretty limited.

Mandolin · « **Reply #203 on:** Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:38:43 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:31:42

Quote from: swill on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:19:46
Time to write a python script to stalk my person and generate gift ideas for me. Muahaha... #technologyrocks

I may have to talk to you about a script to help make next year's assignments easier. I found a site that worked this year, but it would be easier to have a script that could read a spreadsheet and yes/no or numeric codes and make assignments from that. All you'd need to be able to distinguish is country (or number for country) and willingness to ship internationally, ship within the same country, or ship within the same continent, then create rules based on that for who can ship to who. If it got really fancy, it could even automatically send assignments to e-mail addresses with values from the address and about me fields so that it's a surprise to everyone involved.

Why haven't I learned how to code yet?

Real Life^TM

swill · « **Reply #204 on:** Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:40:02 »

Quote from: Mandolin on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:38:43

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:31:42
Quote from: swill on Mon, 10 November 2014, 17:19:46
Time to write a python script to stalk my person and generate gift ideas for me. Muahaha... #technologyrocks

I may have to talk to you about a script to help make next year's assignments easier. I found a site that worked this year, but it would be easier to have a script that could read a spreadsheet and yes/no or numeric codes and make assignments from that. All you'd need to be able to distinguish is country (or number for country) and willingness to ship internationally, ship within the same country, or ship within the same continent, then create rules based on that for who can ship to who. If it got really fancy, it could even automatically send assignments to e-mail addresses with values from the address and about me fields so that it's a surprise to everyone involved.

Why haven't I learned how to code yet?

Real Life^TM

Haha. I am lucky enough to have a real life that teaches me such things.

terrpn · « **Reply #205 on:** Tue, 11 November 2014, 13:51:56 »

excited.....more stoked about be able to give then receive

Skuloth · « **Reply #206 on:** Tue, 11 November 2014, 14:19:16 »

Quote from: terrpn on Tue, 11 November 2014, 13:51:56

excited.....more stoked about be able to give then receive

This is probably true for most people

bingesanta · « **Reply #207 on:** Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:00:23 »

I forgot to put secret santa on the box! So, Binge, you're getting your secret santa package tommorow, sent you a PM

nubbinator · « **Reply #208 on:** Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:13:02 »

Quote from: bingesanta on Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:00:23

I forgot to put secret santa on the box! So, Binge, you're getting your secret santa package tommorow, sent you a PM

It might be better to hit me up in the future if anyone else has a problem. I don't want anyone getting banned or warned for having a second account.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #209 on:** Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:41:18 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:13:02

Quote from: bingesanta on Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:00:23
I forgot to put secret santa on the box! So, Binge, you're getting your secret santa package tommorow, sent you a PM

It might be better to hit me up in the future if anyone else has a problem. I don't want anyone getting banned or warned for having a second account.

lol. I know who got Binge!!

Puddsy · « **Reply #210 on:** Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:42:31 »

oh yeah

i still have to do this

how much time is left?

nubbinator · « **Reply #211 on:** Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:46:21 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:41:18

lol. I know who got Binge!!

I do too!

Quote from: TacticalStache on Tue, 18 November 2014, 21:42:31

oh yeah

i still have to do this

how much time is left?

If you're going to be forgetful, a week. If you can remember, two weeks before Christmas (three weeks).

Fire Brand · « **Reply #212 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 11:21:19 »

I was confused then about the bingesanta I was like binge is sending to him self O.o

Also just questioning would I be okay in uploading pictures of my santa things on the 23rd as I fly out for hols on the 24th and wouldn't be back until newyears just wanted to ask beforehand

Also now we play the waiting game on things that I want to send to arrive (Should be fast though

) I actually really like mine as its all things they want but with a slight geekish twist on it ^_^

Binge · « **Reply #213 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 11:25:03 »

I knew bingesanta was real...

#alwaysbelieved

nubbinator · « **Reply #214 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 12:04:14 »

Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 19 November 2014, 11:21:19

Also just questioning would I be okay in uploading pictures of my santa things on the 23rd as I fly out for hols on the 24th and wouldn't be back until newyears just wanted to ask beforehand

Yeah, that's fine. And if you're Jewish, feel free to do it during Hannukah.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #215 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 17:22:45 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 19 November 2014, 12:04:14

Quote from: Fire Brand on Wed, 19 November 2014, 11:21:19
Also just questioning would I be okay in uploading pictures of my santa things on the 23rd as I fly out for hols on the 24th and wouldn't be back until newyears just wanted to ask beforehand

Yeah, that's fine. And if you're Jewish, feel free to do it during Hannukah.

And if my Santa is Jewish, feel free to send me 7 packages

terrpn · « **Reply #216 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 19:59:57 »

Quote from: Binge on Wed, 19 November 2014, 11:25:03

I knew bingesanta was real...

#alwaysbelieved

nubbinator · « **Reply #217 on:** Wed, 19 November 2014, 20:12:59 »

Just remember to input your tracking info into the form in the OP when you do ship. That way I can confirm that packages have been sent and that they have arrived.

Flamingchook · « **Reply #218 on:** Thu, 20 November 2014, 02:42:51 »

Will be sending mine out mid next week. Can't wait for my person to receive it.

infiniti · « **Reply #219 on:** Fri, 21 November 2014, 00:33:57 »

'mailed my gift to my Secret Santa giftee! Woohoo!

P.S. I filled up the tracking form in the OP too.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #220 on:** Fri, 21 November 2014, 00:50:15 »

Just ordered part of my Hush Hush Hanukkah's gift. It's pretty good, I think they will get a nice kick out of it

katushkin · « **Reply #221 on:** Fri, 21 November 2014, 07:03:57 »

My country's shipping service sucks major ass and I almost had to pay 60 GBP for shipping holy ****.

PointyFox · « **Reply #222 on:** Sat, 22 November 2014, 01:22:52 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Fri, 21 November 2014, 00:50:15

Just ordered part of my Hush Hush Hanukkah's gift. It's pretty good, I think they will get a nice kick out of it

Tabasco sauce?

nubbinator · « **Reply #223 on:** Sun, 23 November 2014, 17:38:23 »

Only four in the Santa Tracker from the OP. If you haven't put tracking info in yet, please do so. And if you could confirm the package arrived in the thread, I know some people would appreciate it.

So far I have tracking info for the following people:

Binge
elton5354
Noko
Samwisekoi

ezrahilyer · « **Reply #224 on:** Sun, 23 November 2014, 18:42:45 »

Missed this thread earlier. Next year I hope to participate, looks like a lot of fun!

radio_killah · « **Reply #225 on:** Mon, 24 November 2014, 23:51:59 »

My gift should be on its way to its recipient! They are one lucky guy or girl

(not to toot my own gift giving horn or anything).

Vibex · « **Reply #226 on:** Tue, 25 November 2014, 00:15:56 »

Shoot, I forgot to ship mine out before Thanksgiving Break. I'll get it out when I get back.

asdfjkl36 · « **Reply #227 on:** Tue, 25 November 2014, 01:05:04 »

I'm sure it's not that big of a deal, but i think it would be better to not mention if you've shipped yours or not (at least this early).

If 3 or whatever people have shipped theirs out and we know who has, the people who receive a package soon will know who might have sent them the package.

Again, not a big deal, just thought id throw that out there.

noisyturtle · « **Reply #228 on:** Tue, 25 November 2014, 03:24:18 »

I was looking at tracking and realized that by the time my secret santa receives their gift it will have traveled nearly 11,500 mi or 18,500 km

Vibex · « **Reply #229 on:** Tue, 25 November 2014, 09:57:03 »

Quote from: asdfjkl36 on Tue, 25 November 2014, 01:05:04

I'm sure it's not that big of a deal, but i think it would be better to not mention if you've shipped yours or not (at least this early).

If 3 or whatever people have shipped theirs out and we know who has, the people who receive a package soon will know who might have sent them the package.

Again, not a big deal, just thought id throw that out there.

Actually yeah that makes sense.

Mandolin · « **Reply #230 on:** Tue, 25 November 2014, 10:05:10 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Tue, 25 November 2014, 03:24:18

I was looking at tracking and realized that by the time my secret santa receives their gift it will have traveled nearly 11,500 mi or 18,500 km

! Maybe I'm at 18.500 km from you. That's a big coincidence!

My package will travel 13,700 km

. I'll ship tomorrow. #MandolinCaps.

cmadrid · « **Reply #231 on:** Wed, 26 November 2014, 00:24:12 »

Aww, I forgot to sign up for this! Hope everyone has a great time

Signature · « **Reply #232 on:** Wed, 26 November 2014, 14:02:23 »

10/10 would give next year
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1304060422/the-keyboard-waffle-iron?ref=popular

domoaligato · « **Reply #233 on:** Wed, 26 November 2014, 18:09:18 »

$4!7 I missed this again!

PointyFox · « **Reply #234 on:** Wed, 26 November 2014, 19:13:39 »

Waffle key caps.

bueller · « **Reply #235 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 00:42:55 »

You should have tracking from me as well now Nubs, wanted to get it in the mail early because it has to go a long way

All warm and fuzzy now, its very rare for me to participate in Christmas gift giving because all my family are Jehovah's.... I'm not in case you're wondering.

Flamingchook · « **Reply #236 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 03:00:30 »

Prepared my package today. It'll be going out tomorrow.

swill · « **Reply #237 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 14:31:38 »

I expect a flurry of tracking info to get entered in the next couple days. Mine is in...

Noko · « **Reply #238 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 14:45:16 »

Wow mine came already :O
It's got a lot of Britishness, like a sticker with the Queen's head on it, so I think I've figured out who sent it

Thank you! Now to wait a whole month!

nubbinator · « **Reply #239 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 14:58:33 »

Quote from: Noko on Thu, 27 November 2014, 14:45:16

Wow mine came already :O
It's got a lot of Britishness, like a sticker with the Queen's head on it, so I think I've figured out who sent it
Thank you! Now to wait a whole month!

Thanks for posting that it got there to you. Can't wait to see the pictures when it gets closer.

radio_killah · « **Reply #240 on:** Thu, 27 November 2014, 15:16:19 »

Submitting my tracking!

terrpn · « **Reply #241 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 10:45:01 »

was able to get a good deal on Black Friday for the person i got for secret santa

will be shipping out with tracking here shortly.........

ho-ho-hooooooooooo

hwood34 · « **Reply #242 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 13:10:51 »

tracking submitted

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #243 on:** Sat, 29 November 2014, 13:27:17 »

Will be adding tracking soon!

swill · « **Reply #244 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 08:02:30 »

I expect to start seeing some pictures of arrived packages soon.

billnye · « **Reply #245 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 08:07:03 »

Working on the last few things for my santa. Should be shipping this week.

Puddsy · « **Reply #246 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 12:31:53 »

Should be shipping this week as well.

Skuloth · « **Reply #247 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 12:49:39 »

Me too!

Flamingchook · « **Reply #248 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 16:35:57 »

Tracking is in. Can't wait for my person to receive it!

demik · « **Reply #249 on:** Sun, 30 November 2014, 16:50:08 »

my order should arrive on tuesday, will package it together and ship it this week also.

my person was really vague so i did the best i could.

ppl, please, be more specific with your submissions ffs.

though i probably did the same, don't remember.

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Author Topic: Secret Santa 2016 - OPENING GIFTS! (Read 533344 times)