# 2010 Secret Santa Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176 "2010-11-19T02:21:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/121 "2010-12-19T04:28:28Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Worry no more!! It arrived today - a lovely necklace in an _ahem_ signature color. It fits great, just around the base of my throat, which is shorter/tighter than any other necklace I have so it works with shirts I otherwise don’t wear necklaces with! Way to fill a hole in my jewelry wardrobe, **aruvqan**! Thank you!! > > My own furry kitteh overlord is quite interested in the little tassel-thingies on the wrapping paper, by the way … > [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I was getting ready to say - but got interrupted by the circuit breaker tripping and the power going out, because I had the _audacity_ to want to watch TV AND post to the Dope AND have a space heater on, like the Caligula I am - that the hand-drawn wrapping paper is lovely! Thank you for taking the time to make it all so festive! Glad to make Christmas happy for you and your overlord =) The piece is about 16 inch, classic choker length. I like that style to be that high and tight so the danglies don’t get lost in clothing. I did one where the lady wanted it to actually be sewn to a choker ribbon and it ended up looking very steampunk when we were done. I recycled the tassels, they were what the amethyst teardrops came threaded upon. I can sympathize with blowing the circuit - I currently am growing some plants in my aerogarden that are very temperature sensitive, so in the bedroom I have the aerogarden, my tv, my desktop and a small electric heater. If I oops and forget and turn on a bright light I use for beading I pop the circuit. I cant wait until summer and I can transplant the damned plants outside. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/122 "2010-12-19T22:43:58Z")
I have two updates!!! I got my package in the mail yesterday! A collection of sports articles and essays from this past year! I am ultra excited to read this over the christmas break because I have ZERO books to read…thanks SO much! Heeeeyyyyy **Fracka** I put your package in the mail today and had it two day shipped to ya. You should have it by Wednesday, or maybe even sooner since it’s only going over one state. ETA: In looking at both the card and the package I am sad to say I don’t know who my santa is for me to thank personally. So please speak up so I can say thanks and apologize for not knowing this right away ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/123 "2010-12-20T00:39:24Z")
That was from me – did I forget to sign the card, or did I just forget to write legibly? Either way, :smack: Good, I’m glad you liked it – I was pretty sure sending you a T-shirt or something from a Philly team would be a bad idea, but didn’t know what else to get a sports fan … till I saw “Best Sports Writing of 2010.” Hope you enjoy it – merry happy! twicks ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/124 "2010-12-20T20:12:12Z")
the usps has control of the secret santa. hopefully the sleigh and reindeer are zipping quickly on their way down south to dixie. ---
**Author:** ![Seren](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@Seren](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seren)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/125 "2010-12-20T21:08:35Z")
I sent mine off earlier today. According to the post office, it should be there in 2-3 days. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/126 "2010-12-20T23:21:52Z")
Thank you so much **FairyChatMom** for the knitting book and notions! You correct - it IS impossible to have too many yarn needles and stitch markers. The diamond pattern throw looks good and I may begin that in the new year for Junior. For my poor Giftee - Your parcel has made it as far as Montreal!! I am SOOO hopeful that it will manage to arrive in time!! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/127 "2010-12-20T23:45:07Z")
Santa arrived in Philly today – with a ridiculously cute stuffed bear with some good-smelling shower gel and lotion, plus a nice _bright_ green Christmas stocking. Thanks, **Tarragon918**! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/128 "2010-12-21T00:01:56Z")
\*\*alice \*\*- glad it arrived intact. I hope you find patterns that you want to try in the book - it looked like it had a big variety. To whoever will be gifting me, we’ll be leaving town probably on Weds, so if I haven’t received it by tomorrow, you won’t get an acknowledgement from me till the 29th or so. Please know that I’m not being ungrateful - just temporarily absent. ---
**Author:** ![KinkiNipponTourist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KinkiNipponTourist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KinkiNipponTourist)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2010, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/129 "2010-12-21T09:33:44Z")
Tokyo Santa sent one very nice doper his present today. I got my very nice gift yesterday. Check this out: by total coincidence, my santa lives in the town where I went to college, and sent me a mug from my alma mater! Filled with DARK CHOCOLATE non-pareils. Thank you again, Santa!! hohoho! ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/130 "2010-12-21T17:27:24Z")
Glad that you like your prezzies, **Twickster** and even more glad that they arrived so quickly! Happy Holidays. 🙂 I am still on the lookout for my prezzie. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/131 "2010-12-21T20:26:43Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > That was from me – did I forget to sign the card, or did I just forget to write legibly? Either way, :smack: > > Good, I’m glad you liked it – I was pretty sure sending you a T-shirt or something from a Philly team would be a bad idea, but didn’t know what else to get a sports fan … till I saw “Best Sports Writing of 2010.” Hope you enjoy it – merry happy! > > twicks You did sign the card, but it wasn’t with “twickster” it was your real name, which I am sad to say I don’t know. I was looking for a username and never found one. Thank you so much again. I cracked it open last night and fully intend to finish it when I am home for the holidays. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2010, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/132 "2010-12-22T17:58:44Z")
No incoming gift yet in my mailbox; outgoing is away. Sorry about it being late. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/133 "2010-12-22T18:57:35Z")
My recipient should’ve had their gift by now. I’m worried. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/134 "2010-12-23T20:50:27Z")
The reindeer are flying a little slow with my present too. The post office said 7 business days. That would have gotten it there today. Overseas mail is always a bit unpredictable. Santa still has one more day to deliver on time. ---
**Author:** ![Surly\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/135 "2010-12-23T20:52:41Z")
I’m not there to get my gift, so if my sender is worried, don’t be. I won’t be back until after the first of the year. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2010, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/136 "2010-12-24T00:34:44Z")
I’m not at home, but know my gift has been delivered. I’ll check back in with an update on Christmas day. Thanks so much Secret Santa! ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2010, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/137 "2010-12-24T02:19:28Z")
I received a package from **Sir T-Cups** yesterday, but I’m saving it until Christmas Day. I can hardly wait! I believe we have only three folks that have not reported in as far as shipping/receiving goes. I have contacted all of them privately to ask for an update. If you haven’t received yet, fear not! We will make sure no one is left high and dry! ---
**Author:** ![ExcitedIdiot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ea5d25/32.png) [@ExcitedIdiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExcitedIdiot)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2010, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/138 "2010-12-24T14:41:31Z")
I received my gift about a week ago. Thanks for the book, I look forward to reading it. I was a little late with mine, but it is ordered and should be there the 27th. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/139 "2010-12-24T15:18:30Z")
Still looking. No worries, though. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176/140 "2010-12-24T17:32:30Z")
Greetings from Ocala, FL! Nothing arrived before we left, and we won’t get home till Tuesday evening. With luck, I can post then with gleeful gratitude! Or Weds, if we get in late on Tues. Meanwhile, a happy\*\* Ho ho ho \*\*to you all!!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-secret-santa-exchange/561176.md?page=8)