# SDMB Christmas Exchange 2012 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 14, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984 "2012-11-14T15:33:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 17
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/321 "2013-01-17T13:20:14Z")
> [@echo7tango](#): > > So, \*\*Silvorange, minionkat, Biotop, Atomic Mama, Biggirl, Sir T-Cups, \*\*and **Avarie537** , now that Christmas is over and most have their gifts or they’re still on the way, would you care to share your answers with the group? I think it would be cool to complete the gift chain as much as possible. > > Thanks! I will tell you[thread=679286] those I did not give to![/thread] ---
**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:** [January 17, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/322 "2013-01-17T13:42:04Z")
Interesting post. Within about 3mins I have a pretty good guess who your giftee was. If I am right, and I am allowed 1 guess only, will you admit it here and divulge that? I will not divulge your giftee (my guess, anyway), but if I am right then you agree to. What say ye? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/323 "2013-01-17T14:00:38Z")
> [@echo7tango](#): > > Interesting post. Within about 3mins I have a pretty good guess who your giftee was. If I am right, and I am allowed 1 guess only, will you admit it here and divulge that? > > I will not divulge your giftee (my guess, anyway), but if I am right then you agree to. > > What say ye? Brilliant job **echo7tango**! You have correctly guessed my secret giftee. I wondered if anyone could piece it together from the strange clues, and you did it in record time. My hat’s off to thee! ---
**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:** [January 17, 2013, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/324 "2013-01-17T14:01:44Z")
Thanks! So will you tell us here who it was? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/325 "2013-01-17T14:03:55Z")
Sure…when I get back from work tonight. (Unless I get snowed in there…heh heh heh) ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/326 "2013-01-17T14:46:34Z")
I was Silvorange’s SS and ChickaPicosa was my SS. ---
**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:** [January 18, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/327 "2013-01-18T01:43:01Z")
Thanks, **Biggirl**. **Biotop** I hope you’re not snowed in but be advised you have posted twice since I correctly guessed your giftee, yet you have not divulged as agreed to upthread - I’m calling unfair. I know who **Biotop’s** giftee is, but I’ll continue to wait for **Biotop** to enter it. **Biotop** are you there? You’re dragging your feet on this - you did 12 hours ago, at least. _Update: connected Biggirl to Silvorange_ **Gift Chain, SDMB Christmas Exchange 2012** (34 participants) ? --\> Atomic Mama --\> Phouka --\> Septima --\> ChickaPicosa --\> Biggirl --\> Silvorange --\> Filbert --\> echo7tango --\> Reepicheep --\> jools --\> Lancia --\> Surly Chick --\> Rhiannon8404 --\> freckafree --\> FloatyGimpy --\> ~Olive~ --\> rocking chair --\> Anaglyph --\> Hockey Monkey --\> aruvqan --\> minionkat --\> JoseB --\> ? [jools] (see chain above) --\> hocow --\> purplehorseshoe --\> Anaamika --\> Edward The Head --\> twickster --\> Nefarious Chipmunk --\> aceplace57 --\> BioTop --\> ? Zabali\_Clawbane --\> Sir T-Cups --\> Grrlbrarian --\> Avarie537 --\> ? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/328 "2013-01-18T02:46:57Z")
Indeed it was **Zabali Clawbane**. Good job, **echo7tango**! I guess the puzzle was too obscure. Anyway, I did just get back from work tonight at 9:00pm— no posting since early this am! Snow was much less than expected but work was still slammed! ---
**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:** [January 18, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/329 "2013-01-18T05:41:44Z")
Cool, thanks **Biotop**! The chain is close to being completed. I don’t know if there’ll be one long chain or two separate ones. _Update: connected Biotop to Zabali\_Clawbane_ **Gift Chain, SDMB Christmas Exchange 2012** (34 participants) ? --\> Atomic Mama --\> Phouka --\> Septima --\> ChickaPicosa --\> Biggirl --\> Silvorange --\> Filbert --\> echo7tango --\> Reepicheep --\> jools --\> Lancia --\> Surly Chick --\> Rhiannon8404 --\> freckafree --\> FloatyGimpy --\> ~Olive~ --\> rocking chair --\> Anaglyph --\> Hockey Monkey --\> aruvqan --\> minionkat --\> JoseB --\> ? [jools] (see chain above) --\> hocow --\> purplehorseshoe --\> Anaamika --\> Edward The Head --\> twickster --\> Nefarious Chipmunk --\> aceplace57 --\> BioTop --\> Zabali\_Clawbane --\> Sir T-Cups --\> Grrlbrarian --\> Avarie537 --\> ? ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/330 "2013-01-18T15:28:21Z")
It is complete. Either way you connect the chains, the other end completes the circle. ---
**Author:** ![jools](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@jools](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jools)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/331 "2013-01-18T15:46:30Z")
I’m sorry I’m messing up the chain 😛 ---
**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:** [January 18, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/332 "2013-01-18T16:03:23Z")
> [@jools](#): > > I’m sorry I’m messing up the chain 😛 But, for a right and very nice reason! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/333 "2013-01-18T20:17:31Z")
> [@phouka](#): > > I’m sure it was waiting there for me for a little while, but I finally stirred my butt and got out to my mailbox (it’s a big apartment complex). > > Each thing that came out was more delightful than the last! > > A farmer’s almanac? Cool. > BLUEBERRIES (sound Homer Simpson makes when he thinks of something delicious) > Soldier bean? Soldier . . . beans. SOLDIER beans. I’ve never even HEARD of soldier beans, but hey, they have their own pork and molasses, so I like them already. > White Lightning mustard. Oh, man, I think there’s a cookout with this baby’s name on it - brats, cheese, beer . . . > Clam chowder AND Lobster Bisque? I am IN HEAVEN. > > And it’s all local Maine food producers. Very impressive. > > I’ve begun plotting. Will I share it with friends? Or eat it in front of my brother and taunt him? > > I absolutely love all of it, Amy. THANK YOU! YAY. I vote you eat-it-all-yourself! ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/334 "2013-01-24T00:44:07Z")
It’s HERE! IT’S HERE !!! Bless you, JoseB, for the extraordinary present! I picked it up today from the Post Office. A BOOK: “Russian Fairy Tales” – I’m drooling over it – beautifully typeset (how did you KNOW I like this sort of thing?) with woodcut illustrations. My spouse, who grew up in Sitka, Alaska (which is heavily Russian Orthodox) will also enjoy it. And a lovely card with sparkly daisies. SWEET! Apparently, JoseB and I share the same bad juju (AKA mojo). MY first-sent present went awry into cyberspace … as did his. Life be’s that way sometime. I am so pleased that this present showed up in my universe. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/335 "2013-01-24T01:11:44Z")
And I must mention, JoseB … I am of Dutch extraction (both my mother and father) … my old relations lived in Gronigen & Usquert in the 1800’s. I’ve been to Amsterdam and there is a canal with my surname on it :eek: 🆒 ---
**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:** [January 24, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/336 "2013-01-24T01:59:55Z")
_Update: connected JoseB to Atomic Mama_ **Gift Chain, SDMB Christmas Exchange 2012** (34 participants) Atomic Mama --\> Phouka --\> Septima --\> ChickaPicosa --\> Biggirl --\> Silvorange --\> Filbert --\> echo7tango --\> Reepicheep --\> jools --\> Lancia --\> Surly Chick --\> Rhiannon8404 --\> freckafree --\> FloatyGimpy --\> ~Olive~ --\> rocking chair --\> Anaglyph --\> Hockey Monkey --\> aruvqan --\> minionkat --\> JoseB --\> (back to Atomic Mama) [jools] (see chain above) --\> hocow --\> purplehorseshoe --\> Anaamika --\> Edward The Head --\> twickster --\> Nefarious Chipmunk --\> aceplace57 --\> BioTop --\> Zabali\_Clawbane --\> Sir T-Cups --\> Grrlbrarian --\> Avarie537 --\> ? ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2013, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/337 "2013-01-26T22:34:55Z")
WAHOO! My package arrived today! 😃 Thanks a lot for the cookbook and the maple syrup candy! I intend to check the book and try some of the recipes. Very nice and thoughtful of you! Also, I love to cook, so… 🙂 The book has found a good home to be in! ^.^ Thanks a lot, **aruvqan**. The handmade card was a nice touch as well! I think I am the last one to receive his gift 🙂 Thanks, **anaamika** , for organizing this christmas exchange! It was fun! 🙂 And, **Atomic Mama** , I am glad that my gift finally made it to you 🙂 Hope you enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![Atomic\_Mama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b5ac83/32.png) [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/338 "2013-01-30T15:50:15Z")
I am absolutely STUNNED that Reepicheep was designated my “Alternate Santa” and that her wonderful gift(s) arrived yesterday !!! How SWEET is the DOPE! I was thrilled … real Florida oranges, amazing chocolate/coconut candy, wonderful 12-days-of-Florida Christmas card (REALLY clever), and some Florida “wall art”: a 3-D palm tree in a frame, and a glitter-fish! I LOVE GLITTER! So much so, that we both bought the same wrapping paper – white tissue with glitters all over the place … and now on my floor 😃 Very happy here. Thank you so much for this EXTRA UNEXPECTED generosity. Love ya! ---
**Author:** ![Reepicheep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@Reepicheep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reepicheep)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/339 "2013-01-30T16:59:22Z")
So very glad it got there and that you can now enjoy your glittery floor. Enjoy the fruit, it is from a friend’s trees. So no pesticides, but a couple of determined 7 year olds did pick it so blame them not the post office if the fruit is slightly squishy. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984/340 "2013-01-30T17:29:28Z")
I am so glad you two got your gifts. Atomic Mama, reepicheep volunteered to be your alternate santa, as did all of the alternate santas. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who participated and made this a fun event and an extra special thank you to those who volunteered to send TWO gifts - you made sure everyone had a good time. Thanks and hope it’s fun next year too! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984.md?page=16) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-christmas-exchange-2012/640984.md?page=18)