The Secret Santa Discussion Thread

[snosrap5]

To my recipient: I still haven't shipped and probably won't until the 15th!

The waiting is half the fun!

 

[duchess15]

To my SS ______, I went out and bought something else for you today. Just could not resist! Anyway, I bought tins for cookies and will be baking them this weekend. I still have to pick up a few chocolates and I will try to have your package sent out no later than the end of next week.

I still have to work on a card and clues!

 

[momofmany]

An update for my SS, ______: Finished wrapping everything that I could actually fit into wrapping paper.

Dropped in some clues (yeah right, you aren't going to guess its me immediately), and finally found a box big enough to get it all stuffed into.

I'm going to be mean and wait a few days to ship it.

Don't worry, the chocolates are well protected in bubble wrap and won't go bad waiting for a few more days.

And oops, the cats had to check out the shipping box. Sorry, but yours are going to smell mine on the box.

And by the way, there is a clue in this post that you won't understand until your package arrives.

 

[alleygirl]

Awww all the hints are great fun!

I had to put my name on customs so Miss Mew knew it was me immediately, so I didn't bother with clues and hints

Maybe next year

 

[mrblanche]

It's a week past the "estimated delivery date" on the package I sent. I guess I'm learning the meaning of "estimated," when it comes to government functions!

 

[twstychik]

I can't remember what I did last year but this year my "clues" are going to be very minimal. In fact, I can only think of one thing that might be considered a clue only because I mentioned it earlier.

And now that I look at the calandar, I really need to get my butt in gear and finish my package up so I can get it out before it's too late.

 

[alleygirl]

Originally Posted by mrblanche

It's a week past the "estimated delivery date" on the package I sent. I guess I'm learning the meaning of "estimated," when it comes to government functions!

I'm sure it will be here soon! I'm watching for it

Originally Posted by twstychik

I can't remember what I did last year but this year my "clues" are going to be very minimal. In fact, I can only think of one thing that might be considered a clue only because I mentioned it earlier.

That's ok, I'm terrible at clues and guessing so it doesn't take much to fool me!

 

[AbbysMom]

Originally Posted by gemlady

I don't think anyone will forget Mooch and Noodles hint - a cow and a piece of macaroni.
(Moo and noodle

)

That was the best!

My packages are still here, with things still needing assembly.

 

[gemlady]

Went shopping this morning and priced a couple of things. Be back to buy new wrapping paper (as one White Tornado ruined the paper left from last year

) and a container for homemade goodies.

 

[KittenKrazy]

Yay! My SS gift went out today......I could have had shipped two day express for sixty some odd dollars, or basic with delivery confirmation for sixteen something......sorry SS, I went the cheap route....but get this .....when the lady finished up, she told me that it should arrive Friday....????Helloo, isn't that STILL two days? LOL!!!!

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by KittenKrazy

Yay! My SS gift went out today......I could have had shipped two day express for sixty some odd dollars, or basic with delivery confirmation for sixteen something......sorry SS, I went the cheap route....but get this .....when the lady finished up, she told me that it should arrive Friday....????Helloo, isn't that STILL two days? LOL!!!!

You didn't by chance include the famous orange sweet rolls, did you?

 

[KittenKrazy]

Originally Posted by gemlady

You didn't by chance include the famous orange sweet rolls, did you?

Heehee.....maybe I did.....maybe I didn't....mwahahahaha!!!

 

[weldrwomn]

Originally Posted by gemlady

Went shopping this morning and priced a couple of things. Be back to buy new wrapping paper (as one White Tornado ruined the paper left from last year

) and a container for homemade goodies.

Sounds like your "white tornado" was just trying to customize the paper for you...you don't seem particularly grateful for this extra effort though...

 

[going nova]

I've narrowed my SS suspect list down to 35 people.

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN

Sounds like your "white tornado" was just trying to customize the paper for you...you don't seem particularly grateful for this extra effort though...

Not when I had enough glitter tissue paper to last another year!

 

[renovia]

I have to say I haven't heard anything from my SS ....

I hope I don't repeat what happened last year

 

[going nova]

Originally Posted by Renovia

I have to say I haven't heard anything from my SS ....

I hope I don't repeat what happened last year

What happened last year? Nosey must know!

 

[royalenchntrss]

Originally Posted by laureen227

varies. the 1st year, i didn't put any written hints - but i put a snapshot of each of the cats in the packages!
not telling what i did this year - too many hints, otherwise!

I already figured it out silly... lol

 

[laureen227]

Originally Posted by RoyalEnchntrss

I already figured it out silly... lol

w/o the hints i sent? how?

 

[royalenchntrss]

Originally Posted by laureen227

w/o the hints i sent? how?

Nooo i used the hints.. I just meant that you can tell her what you did because I already know it was you..