# Anyone want to do the 2022 Secret Santa? \[Last Call, sign-ups end 11/15\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 23, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657 "2022-10-23T03:59:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/81 "2022-11-30T19:26:47Z")
This is exciting! And fun! Last weekend I ended up back down in Monterey and I saw something else for my giftee. I picked it up and have everything ready to pack, wrap, and ship. I’ll do that later this week. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/82 "2022-12-01T19:34:54Z")
Sent the package this morning! I included two of one item, for the giftee and their spouse. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/83 "2022-12-01T20:41:54Z")
This _is_ fun, isn’t it! Some folks will open their packages before Christmas so we get to hear about fun stuff for at least a week. Be sure to let us know when your package arrives, your Santa will want to know and I try to keep an eye on shipping trends. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/84 "2022-12-02T20:49:51Z")
Ok, I think I post this almost every year, but I will probably miss the mailing deadline. Something always comes up. Maybe this year will be different. I already have one thing and hope to get a the last few little things this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/85 "2022-12-04T04:57:33Z")
I’ve got everything bought and wrapped, and was waiting until today’s “Handmade Arcade” craft show to buy the perfect greeting card. I’ll ship on Monday 12/5 or Tuesday 12/6. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/86 "2022-12-06T04:47:05Z")
Shipped my gift today! Off it goes to the west (and slightly south)! ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/87 "2022-12-06T06:47:18Z")
I’m going to miss the shipping deadline by at least a couple of days. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/88 "2022-12-06T11:38:54Z")
I probably will, too. I _think_ I have everything together, but I’ve been sick and am about to hit a string of long shifts at work. Attempts will be made to get it sent off as soon as I can. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/89 "2022-12-06T13:45:20Z")
Me, I had to replace my television set and mounting bracket. I won’t have any discretionary income until 7-Eleven gives me da cash. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/90 "2022-12-06T22:15:05Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > Sent the package this morning! I included two of one item, for the giftee and their spouse. Wow that is very nice, going above and beyond! ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/91 "2022-12-06T22:46:44Z")
Joining the apologetic throng of late mailers here. I have high hopes of being ready to post my parcel on Friday, but won’t promise it until Saturday. (It really is nearly ready to go, but dammit I just GOTTA finish just this one more thing. Sorry, when I get hit by an attack of the stubborns it does not readily yield to treatment!) ---
**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 7, 2022, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/92 "2022-12-07T01:11:52Z")
Package is heading to the Mason-Dixon Line, and will tip toe over it heading a bit south. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/93 "2022-12-07T17:54:45Z")
I got a box all the way from Canada! Man, I haven’t even packaged mine up yet, and my international Santa already delivered! **CanadaSanta** , you are on the _ball_ my friend. I shall spend days gloating over it like a dragon sleeping on its hoard. Then I shall spend more days debating if I should wait for Christmas, or just dig in NAOW!!!1! ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/94 "2022-12-07T18:06:08Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Then I shall spend more days debating if I should wait for Christmas, or just dig in NAOW!!!1! Dig in NOW, of course! It will make the whole month of Christmas fun. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/95 "2022-12-07T18:23:31Z")
Gotta find a proper shipping container and mine will be dispatched. Maybe tomorrow ?? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/96 "2022-12-07T22:28:49Z")
I ordered one package to my giftee and mailed one myself that should be there if the post office isn’t shading the truth. Friday I will mail the third and final item. I just had to finish it. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/97 "2022-12-07T22:54:02Z")
> [@BippityBoppityBoo](#): > > Dig in NOW, of course! It will make the whole month of Christmas fun. @purplehorseshoe No, hold out! You can do it! ---
**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 7, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/98 "2022-12-07T23:06:35Z")
Why wait?! Chanting… open it! Open it! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/99 "2022-12-07T23:35:47Z")
Maybe open the package enough that something just happens to fall out? You can blame Monkey and his box fetish. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/100 "2022-12-08T00:26:37Z")
Just finished wrapping my package - Christmas paper within a box that’s wrapped in a brown paper bag, well-taped and ready to be mailed. It’s going around 400 miles or so, if Google Maps is to be trusted. So that’ll be - what? - 3 or 4 days? I guess we’ll find out. I’m hoping to get it mailed tomorrow, which means my grandson gets to visit a post office with me!! WOOHOO!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657.md?page=6)