Secret Santa 2016 - OPENING GIFTS!

[HoffmanMyster]

I show 31 out of ~40 people shipped.  Come on you slackers.  Don't make me come to your house and **** you up.

Hopefully my tracking info got added properly.  Shipped a few days ago. 

[CPTBadAss]

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

[Halverson]

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

Too bad I didn't live close to get your mail

[Fire Brand]

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

Hoping the same too, I fly out Wednesday night :x since you seem to be doing the same as me over christmas are you going to spain too )

[Badwrench]

It's the weekend, I can officially (unofficially) open my SS gift 

Unfortunately, the shipping label gave away who my SS way, but that's ok.  It did say it was from Santa though so I knew not to open it right up. 





Thank you SS for the awesome gifts and letter.  I love old games, and this converted just gives me a good excuse to pick up a SNES or Gamecube - gotta get me some F-zero, Super Metroid, and Paper Mario.

[CPTBadAss]

It's the weekend, I can officially (unofficially) open my SS gift 

Unfortunately, the shipping label gave away who my SS way, but that's ok.  It did say it was from Santa though so I knew not to open it right up. 

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Thank you SS for the awesome gifts and letter.  I love old games, and this converted just gives me a good excuse to pick up a SNES or Gamecube - gotta get me some F-zero, Super Metroid, and Paper Mario.

WOW that's amazing holy ****. SCART to HDMI!?!??!

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

Hoping the same too, I fly out Wednesday night :x since you seem to be doing the same as me over christmas are you going to spain too )

And ugh I wish man! I'd meet you there if I was

[iamtootallforthis]

I hope mine gets to its destination on time.

[nubbinator]

Looking forward to seeing pictures from everyone.

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

I still don't have shipping on yours 

I'm hoping your person didn't screw you.

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

Hoping the same too, I fly out Wednesday night :x since you seem to be doing the same as me over christmas are you going to spain too )

It was shipped two weeks out from Christmas.  I have my fingers crossed that it gets to you in time.


And if you didn't get a PM from me about shipping, you're good.

[CPTBadAss]

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

I still don't have shipping on yours 

I'm hoping your person didn't screw you.

Awww it's ok. GHers have already sent me plenty of gifts so no worries. Blessings up

[Badwrench]

Hoping mine shows up before Wednesday or else I won't be opening it until end of January

I still don't have shipping on yours 

I'm hoping your person didn't screw you.

Awww it's ok. GHers have already sent me plenty of gifts so no worries. Blessings up

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If you get stiffed, there may be more -  ;)

[HoffmanMyster]

It's the weekend, I can officially (unofficially) open my SS gift 

Unfortunately, the shipping label gave away who my SS way, but that's ok.  It did say it was from Santa though so I knew not to open it right up. 

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Thank you SS for the awesome gifts and letter.  I love old games, and this converted just gives me a good excuse to pick up a SNES or Gamecube - gotta get me some F-zero, Super Metroid, and Paper Mario.

* HoffmanMyster looks up this SCART -> HDMI box

Awesome gift, man.  Very thoughtful. 

[Badwrench]

It's the weekend, I can officially (unofficially) open my SS gift 

Unfortunately, the shipping label gave away who my SS way, but that's ok.  It did say it was from Santa though so I knew not to open it right up. 

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Thank you SS for the awesome gifts and letter.  I love old games, and this converted just gives me a good excuse to pick up a SNES or Gamecube - gotta get me some F-zero, Super Metroid, and Paper Mario.

* HoffmanMyster looks up this SCART -> HDMI box

Awesome gift, man.  Very thoughtful.

Yeah, I am pretty stoked.  Gonna hit up my local Bookoff and see if they have any decent SNES in stock.   Last time I was in, they had a Japan model Gamecube for $40ish.  Should have picked it up.  They usually have a ton of games as well (both US and JDM)

[CPTBadAss]

Take pictures of the whole setup when you're finished badwrench!

[HoffmanMyster]

Take pictures of the whole setup when you're finished badwrench!

And post in the console gaming setup thread! 

[ghostjuggernaut]

I am going to be really busy this next week, and considering Nubbs gave his blessing, I went ahead and opened my SS box.

I got a bit ahead of myself, and opened the first item without taking a pic of the whole thing.  Sorry for that SS.



First thing is a water bottle.  Very dank water bottle.  My current one has been around for a long time, so its a welcome addition.



GUMMY WORMS! I love these so much, as does my son.  He has commandeered the bag already.



I just ran out of beard oil, so this was a welcome surprise.  I haven't used this type before either, so I am excited to try it out.



I have been using this balm for the past few years, and really like it.  Usually use this when I am lazy and don't feel like playing around with oil.  Again, just ran out of this, so it is perfect.



Kent makes some of the nicest combs I have ever used.  I had a larger one, but it was lost in the move.  I have always wanted one of these ones, so again, perfect choice.



I have been reading comics off and on for a few years now, and haven't read since I moved this summer.  Now I have a reason to start back up.



In the note, it said to open the "Ho Ho Ho" gifts last.  There were two, and here they are.

IDW TMNT Vol. 1.  I have read every one of the main story comics for the new series.  This is a collection of all the side comics they put out throughout the main story.  Something I have not yet read, so I am super stoked for this.  Probably my favorite part honestly.



Last, but definitely not least.  I have wanted to check one of these out since they were first announced, but was never willing to spend the money for it.  I will hopefully get to test this out tonight.



Here's a group shot.




I just want to thank my secret santa, i'm not sure who you are but I have an idea.  You did an amazing job, and I love everything you sent.

Also, thanks to Nubbs for putting this event together, and dealing with all the trouble that it may bring.

I prolly messed up some spelling in there somewhere.

Merry Christmas everyone!

[Sent]

Damn, awesome gifts wrench and ghost.  Your SS's are

[Halverson]

Everyone getting awesome stuff! Very glad to see all the love!


Just don't forget, big or small, we'll love our gifts with our all

[nubbinator]

Looks like a fair bit of thought has gone into the gifts so far.  I love it.

[trenzafeeds]

Looks like a fair bit of thought has gone into the gifts do far.  I love it.

Any word on whether or not mine is coming? I know it's a while till christmas, but I get nervous when everyone else is getting theirs.

[nubbinator]

Looks like a fair bit of thought has gone into the gifts do far.  I love it.

Any word on whether or not mine is coming? I know it's a while till christmas, but I get nervous when everyone else is getting theirs.

No shipping info given yet.  They said they were going to ship it last week and arrive 21-23.

If you guys have questions about your gift, please PM me so we don't clutter the thread.  Cluttering can come if we need to do some shaming.

[trenzafeeds]

Looks like a fair bit of thought has gone into the gifts do far.  I love it.

Any word on whether or not mine is coming? I know it's a while till christmas, but I get nervous when everyone else is getting theirs.

No shipping info given yet.  They said they were going to ship it last week and arrive 21-23.

If you guys have questions about your gift, please PM me so we don't clutter the thread.  Cluttering can come if we need to do some shaming.

Haha, ok, sorry

[demik]

damn somebody went 8 more than 92 on ghost

[tigersharkdude]

If it's not too late once I get home I think I'm tearing into the oackage .. too much hype

[trizkut]

Wow. Such package. Very present. So seekrit. WOW

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Local chocolates I think (delicious AF)

Grumpy cat keychain (sweet! I will try to prop this up on my desk)

space doge t-shirt. I worked hard this year to fit into some older plaid shirts I had. This will serve as a good goal to get down that one more size (XL right now).

Thanks SS! I know who it is, but gotta keep seekrit :P



Hope my giftee posts soon :3 , I ALMOST went very overboard but I tried to follow the wish list with a bit of creative thinking :))

That 3 doge moon shirt is really neat, I must have one 

[HoffmanMyster]

Wellp now my gift feels inadequate. Kickass gift ghost and gifter.

[nubbinator]

Wellp now my gift feels inadequate. Kickass gift ghost and gifter.

Don't worry.  If your giftee goes the way it's looking, you can always hop on and share a little love with their giftee.

[HoffmanMyster]

Wellp now my gift feels inadequate. Kickass gift ghost and gifter.

Don't worry.  If your giftee goes the way it's looking, you can always hop on and share a little love with their giftee.

I did already have a little fun and sent a few out already to various people.    but if anyone does get shafted I'd love to chip in.

[demik]

Wellp now my gift feels inadequate. Kickass gift ghost and gifter.

Don't worry.  If your giftee goes the way it's looking, you can always hop on and share a little love with their giftee.

I did already have a little fun and sent a few out already to various people.    but if anyone does get shafted I'd love to chip in.

houf, i'd shaft you.

i'd shaft you hard.

[nubbinator]

Mine came recently with a nice little handwritten note saying I might be to blame for starting someone down a new rabbit hole.




I'm really looking forward to trying the teas.  Dong Ding (Tung-Ting) is my favorite tea and I love a good Darjeeling and Pu-Erh, so I'm looking forward to trying something new.  I do need to get a proper tea pot one of these days too.

And boop cap there in the middle was included too.  She makes some fun stuff.

[Halverson]

Mine came recently with a nice little handwritten note saying I might be to blame for starting someone down a new rabbit hole.

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I'm really looking forward to trying the teas.  Dong Ding (Tung-Ting) is my favorite tea and I love a good Darjeeling and Pu-Erh, so I'm looking forward to trying something new.  I do need to get a proper tea pot one of these days too.

And boop cap there in the middle was included too.  She makes some fun stuff.

Gunna brew up a cuppa when I'm over there? hehe

[Glissant]

Shipped mine late, but hopefully the stuff will arrive in time.

[ImpendingxDoom]

Comics! (Judge Dread, BPRD, Channel Zero)
Venture Bros Season 4 pt 2!
"Madballs" Zombie stressball thingy!
World Series Baseball for the Sega Genesis!
"Boo; The Worlds Cutest Dog Trading Card FUN Pack"!
Chessex Blue and Gold polyhedral dice set!
Now N Laters!

Hidden within the dice set... Andromeda Skies!!

Gotta open my BOO fun pack...
Hell yeah, temp tattoo.


Reppin BOO at Star Wars later.

Squish!


So R1N3 was both my gifter AND giftee ( so no secrets from santa). We became friends on steam a week and a half ago, and I was suspicious AF because I thought he somehow figured out I was his SS! Little did I know... We both included a note with our gift that said "Message me on steam for the final gift", as we are both Dota 2 enthusiasts. Once we both had gifts in hand, a steam trade occurred (with a trade delay due to steams new policy).


I got a freaking FEZZLE-FEEZ! And of course a DOOM set

[nubbinator]

Those temp tattoos are awesome.

Also, anyone who was supposed to give me shipping info as of last week, please PM me the shipping info.  For some reason the form appears to be borked.

[Remenition]

I might have written my name on my ss note. Am i dumb or dumb?

[trenzafeeds]

I might have written my name on my ss note. Am i dumb or dumb?

dumb

[Halverson]

I might have written my name on my ss note. Am i dumb or dumb?

dumb

Everyone is going to know or is good at finding out. So no, not dumb, maybe silly

[tigersharkdude]

Tore into my package.

Decent sized box


Hmm what could all of this be?


First up, a Geekhack beenie. I'll get some use out of this, it's starting to get cold here


Next up, a Lightning Thunderweizen Ale. Im not a drinker so I'll give this to someone at our Christmas party
http://www.lightningbrewery.com/our-beers/thunderweizen-ale/


This next one is neat, I think it's a blown-glass  drinking glass. Ive always liked blown glass, its really neat to watch people make it


Some candy (not pictured are mints that were packing material ... LOL)


A note from Secret Santa


and last but certainly not least a Nubbinator Dolly V2 with matching FN key

[trenzafeeds]

wow nice stuff everyone

[tigersharkdude]

Im so anxious for my SS to open their package. Really hope i nailed it

[jdcarpe]

Im so anxious for my SS to open their package. Really hope i nailed it

Nailed it, you say?

[nubbinator]

Im so anxious for my SS to open their package. Really hope i nailed it

I am too.  Based on what they told me, pretty sure I done did good.

[tigersharkdude]

Im so anxious for my SS to open their package. Really hope i nailed it

Nailed it, you say?

nailed it. Cant have any more USPS issues can we .....

[XMIT]

Well, since others are opening theirs, and I had a few moments this morning, I opened mine as well.



This arrived early last week! (Some shipping information redacted.)



Going in...




An MX Blue key chain with what looks like a resin-cast key cap! Neat!



A 65g lubed Zealio! Whoever sent this must know that vintage, and lubed modern, MX Clear are my favorite Cherry switches! This is easily the nicest tactile Cherry MX mount switch I've ever used. Plus it even has space for RGB LEDs. I'm tempted now to buy a set of these to upgrade a Rosewill RGB80 I got from a friend. (Too bad they're out of stock at zealpc.net.)



Stickers and candies. I'll need to find good homes for these. They look hand drawn (well, perhaps using a drawing tablet ).



Now what is this???




Topre and MX mount resin caps! Neat! I've been hoping to try my hand at casting some of these myself and am now even more inspired to do so!

So, dear Secret Santa, a very heart felt:



Thank You from XMIT.

[heedpantsnow]

Well, since others are opening theirs, and I had a few moments this morning, I opened mine as well.

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This arrived early last week! (Some shipping information redacted.)

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Going in...

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An MX Blue key chain with what looks like a resin-cast key cap! Neat!

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A 65g lubed Zealio! Whoever sent this must know that vintage, and lubed modern, MX Clear are my favorite Cherry switches! This is easily the nicest tactile Cherry MX mount switch I've ever used. Plus it even has space for RGB LEDs. I'm tempted now to buy a set of these to upgrade a Rosewill RGB80 I got from a friend. (Too bad they're out of stock at zealpc.net.)

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Stickers and candies. I'll need to find good homes for these. They look hand drawn (well, perhaps using a drawing tablet ).

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Now what is this???

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Topre and MX mount resin caps! Neat! I've been hoping to try my hand at casting some of these myself and am now even more inspired to do so!

So, dear Secret Santa, a very heart felt:

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Thank You from XMIT.

Those look like Katzenkinder blanks; I have a couple and they're really nice (it's not from me btw)

[trenzafeeds]

Mine arrived

Here's my excuse for opening:





Oh ok, turns out I don't actually get to open everything



This just means I get to post two sets of unwrapping pictures.

[absyrd]

Your name and addy is in that pic.

Nice grapefruits!

[trenzafeeds]

Your name and addy is in that pic.

Nice grapefruits!

See I don't really care that people on geekhack see that.
Sometimes I forget that geekhack is public.

[absyrd]

Was just trying to look out for ya, friend!

And like 1085029385 people on GH know my address. But they also know I have nothing of value. So... no big deal.  )

[trenzafeeds]

Was just trying to look out for ya, friend!

And like 1085029385 people on GH know my address. But they also know I have nothing of value. So... no big deal.  )

Well thank you, because I forgot that anyone that damn well pleases can browse through this thread without an account and find my address. That's what creeps me out more.

[Halverson]

Was just trying to look out for ya, friend!

And like 1085029385 people on GH know my address. But they also know I have nothing of value. So... no big deal.  )

Except your kidneys.....