I got a gift from my SS!! - 2009 SS Gift Thread

[-_aj_-]

haha ive got a darkside cat (my mams cat) he keeps soming into my room and sniffing at the box and wants whats in it and has ripped some of the paper

BUT...................

He cant tempt me im not allowd haha but i will share with him eventually hehe

 

[emrldsky]

Originally Posted by gemlady

And we have one more on the Dark Side!

I'm a long-time darksider.

I told my husband that I was happy he doesn't try to stop me.

 

[momofmany]

Originally Posted by KittKatt

I picked up my package at the post office from my SS today, but haven't opened it yet. I'm not sure if I want to do it now, or wait till Christmas.

I think my SS is trying to be extra sneaky this year. There's a label on the box which has the mailing address of Aunty Em's creations, but is that really who my SS is??

I think she/he is trying to throw me off track!

I think I need to point out an FYI for my SS: The package is pretty banged up, and looks as if it's been re-tapped.

I sure hope that everything my SS sent is indeed in the box. I will be sure to take an exact inventory of what's in the package so I can let my SS know if whether or not everything arrived safely.

Hmmmm......a return address from me? I will admit to having packed that box but am not telling if it's from me or someone else!

I do know that most of the pressies in that box are wrapped, so it it probably safe to open it and count the gifts at least to see if something is missing. If there is something missing or broken, I'm going to beat up the post office.

OPEN IT !!!!!

 

[trouts mom]

I have only participated one other year and I honestly forget who even had my name and if I was a darksider

How sad is that!?

 

[duchess15]

Originally Posted by mrblanche

Some of us go overboard. Don't let it worry you. I would rather have one inexpensive gift that showed thought and consideration than a box full of gifts that looked like someone's mad shopping spree.

That said, I have come off very well both years I've participated. I've gotten some very considerate Secret Santas. I got BOTH volume and thought!

What is wrong if some people do spend more? If it makes someone's christmas better, isn't that what really matters?

I think if someone wants to spend more then that is their choice.

 

[snake_lady]

Originally Posted by mrblanche

Some of us go overboard. Don't let it worry you. I would rather have one inexpensive gift that showed thought and consideration than a box full of gifts that looked like someone's mad shopping spree.

That said, I have come off very well both years I've participated. I've gotten some very considerate Secret Santas. I got BOTH volume and thought!

Seriously, it is the thought that counts.... especially in this day and age... with the way the economy is, it is hard.... but the fact that people are still willing to share the xmas spirit no matter how big or small it is, is the TRUE meaning of it for me.

Some people do go overboard, but that is their choice if they are able to do so.... other people can only spend the limit, and if you're a good shopper, it can go far.

Remember, for some folk, just getting a pkg in the mail can make their day.

 

[trouts mom]

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

Remember, for some folk, just getting a pkg in the mail can make their day.

I'd be happy with coal as long as it came fedex

 

[jack31]

My gift is here and opened--DH had no patience. I sent a message to whom I believe is my SS. I loved everything and so did the kitties!!

I'll post pictures in the next few days. Bear with me I'm still struggling with pneumonia and by the time I get home from work I'm ready for bed. Back to the MD tomorrow.

Leslie

 

[duchess15]

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

Seriously, it is the thought that counts.... especially in this day and age... with the way the economy is, it is hard.... but the fact that people are still willing to share the xmas spirit no matter how big or small it is, is the TRUE meaning of it for me.

Some people do go overboard, but that is their choice if they are able to do so.... other people can only spend the limit, and if you're a good shopper, it can go far.

Remember, for some folk, just getting a pkg in the mail can make their day.

Exactly!

If people want to spend, I think they should. If they can't spend much it doesn't matter. The thought is what counts and the effort they make to do something nice for me!

 

[pushylady]

Originally Posted by yam102284

The inside of the card:

Everything!

Umm, your SS sent you 30 year old second hand cookies?

I'd stick with the sugar cookies.

Huge haul.

You and your furrykins look set for Christmas.

Originally Posted by emrldsky

The loot:

The boys enjoying the little catnip satchels:

Scotty -

Oscar -

Nice "loot"!

Love those little catnip satchels, what a great idea.

 

[gemlady]

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

I'd be happy with coal as long as it came fedex

Gee, now you tell us!

Originally Posted by Jack31

My gift is here and opened--DH had no patience. I sent a message to whom I believe is my SS. I loved everything and so did the kitties!!

I'll post pictures in the next few days. Bear with me I'm still struggling with pneumonia and by the time I get home from work I'm ready for bed. Back to the MD tomorrow.

Leslie

Okay, you can post when you feel better. At least you opened!

 

[catkiki]

Originally Posted by CATTYBIRD

I know who my SS is! After three wrong guesses and a little hint from someone, I found out that it was CATKIKI! She knows how to make her giftee happy!

Yep, it was me.... lol

since Nancy is not able to post pics, here is one of the watch. I got one for me too!... LOL. It isn't a good shot since I don't have a good camera, but you will get the idea.

 

[ldg]

Originally Posted by KittKatt

I picked up my package at the post office from my SS today, but haven't opened it yet. I'm not sure if I want to do it now, or wait till Christmas.

I think my SS is trying to be extra sneaky this year. There's a label on the box which has the mailing address of Aunty Em's creations, but is that really who my SS is??

I think she/he is trying to throw me off track!

I think I need to point out an FYI for my SS: The package is pretty banged up, and looks as if it's been re-tapped.

I sure hope that everything my SS sent is indeed in the box. I will be sure to take an exact inventory of what's in the package so I can let my SS know if whether or not everything arrived safely.

I'm with Amy - you really ought to open it to make sure nothing's missing. And this advice is coming from someone who usually urges people to wait! But your Santa needs to know if the post office needs to be notified of a problem!

Originally Posted by Jack31

My gift is here and opened--DH had no patience. I sent a message to whom I believe is my SS. I loved everything and so did the kitties!!

I'll post pictures in the next few days. Bear with me I'm still struggling with pneumonia and by the time I get home from work I'm ready for bed. Back to the MD tomorrow.

Leslie

But it got there! And because you have pneumonia I'm not going to get upset for no descriptions - let alone no pictures. GET BETTER SOON!

 

[ldg]

Originally Posted by Catkiki

Yep, it was me.... lol

since Nancy is not able to post pics, here is one of the watch. I got one for me too!... LOL. It isn't a good shot since I don't have a good camera, but you will get the idea.

Oh is that cute!

 

[kittkatt]

I decided to at least open the package to reveal its contents.

This way, my SS can take a look to verify if whether or not the contents are indeed all there, and let a snooper know via PM -- unless, of course, they want to reveal their identity now

.

When I got home with the box, I set it on the chair so I could remove my jacket and lay my purse down. It didn't take long before some of the gang came to inspect:







The goodies under the tree:





I'll betcha I know what's in that plastic bag!

I decided to let the "kids" have some of their goodies. They don't seem to have the patience that their Meowmy does.

I noticed that their feather wands are in green & gold. Way to go, SS!!

Now I have to decide if whether or not I want to proceed with opening everything else.

I know the dark side is beckoning, but all the goodies look real nice under the tree, and if I open them all now, there won't be much to open on Christmas!

I know it's just killing my s/o that I'm not opening them -- so I think I'll wait -- just to be mean!

(he's worse than a kid!

).

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by rapunzel47

Anyone here getting the idea that the darksiders are advocating opening these pressies?

Hummm I get that idea too

I shall resist though!!!

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

No! Don't open them!!!

You should wait until Christmas so that the presents look nice under the tree and then you have something to open on Christmas!!

Linda's right!!

Everyone needs to hold out till Christmas!

The cookies taste better on the light side

Originally Posted by gemlady

Don't listen to Linda!

The chocolate must be freed!

Jan you are too funny!!!

Originally Posted by -_aj_-

haha ive got a darkside cat (my mams cat) he keeps soming into my room and sniffing at the box and wants whats in it and has ripped some of the paper

BUT...................

He cant tempt me im not allowd haha but i will share with him eventually hehe

Stay on the light side!!

(My furbabies have been surrounding my box all night trying to get into it

They're not making it easy to resist temptation lol!

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by Momofmany

Hmmmm......a return address from me? I will admit to having packed that box but am not telling if it's from me or someone else!

Shame on you - torturing an innocent soul that way!

God is watching, you know.

Originally Posted by momofmany

I do know that most of the pressies in that box are wrapped, so it it probably safe to open it and count the gifts at least to see if something is missing. If there is something missing or broken, I'm going to beat up the post office.

Everything appears to be in good shape, Amy.

Everything was wrapped well, so I don't think anything was damaged.

(I won't even get started on what I think of the post office.

). I just posted some pix of the goodies under the tree so you (or whoever my SS is) can take a peek.

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by LDG

I'm with Amy - you really ought to open it to make sure nothing's missing. And this advice is coming from someone who usually urges people to wait! But your Santa needs to know if the post office needs to be notified of a problem!

I just took a count: there are 13 wrapped packages in all -- plus the 3 kitty toys I already let the kids have.

 

[kittkatt]

Originally Posted by Catkiki

Yep, it was me.... lol

since Nancy is not able to post pics, here is one of the watch. I got one for me too!... LOL. It isn't a good shot since I don't have a good camera, but you will get the idea.

That watch is sooooo cute!

 

[clixpix]

Originally Posted by mrblanche

Some of us go overboard. Don't let it worry you. I would rather have one inexpensive gift that showed thought and consideration than a box full of gifts that looked like someone's mad shopping spree.

That said, I have come off very well both years I've participated. I've gotten some very considerate Secret Santas. I got BOTH volume and thought!

This is the second time in this thread you've made this statement. While I agree that well thought out gifts are the wonderful, I don't know why you think that someone who sends many gifts has not thought it through, or put care into their presents. I think that's a bit unfair. For instance, in the pictures posted, I see many gifts that I believe are tailored to that person's likes...I get the impression that the giver did indeed put much thought and care into the gifts.

That being said, of course someone should never feel bad if they can't send as much as someone else. It is the thought and care that count, regardless of the number of presents be they few or many.