# SDMB Secret Santa Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 15, 2007, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549 "2007-11-15T16:02:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/241 "2007-12-18T12:23:12Z")
[QUOTE=Mama Zappa] And successfully received šŸ™‚ I opened it last night thinking if it was something giftwrapped Iā€™d pop it under the newly-decorated tree to make things a bit more festive, and found a yummy package of sausages and cheese from Hickory Farms. Mmmmmm, salt and fat and munchies and theyā€™re MINE ALL MINE BWAHAHAHAHA šŸ˜ƒ Typo Knig looked a bit nervous at the included mini-cleavers, Not that Iā€™d ever threaten him with kitchen implements to keep him in line, mind youā€¦ šŸ˜ƒ [/QUOTE] Enjoy I tried to find something the whole family could enjoy. You are one of my favorite story tellers here ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/242 "2007-12-18T12:52:08Z")
DHL sucks. They _said_ the package went out from the local (to my giftee) office Friday. But Giftee hasnā€™t gotten it yet. Waaaaaah! ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/243 "2007-12-18T14:35:01Z")
Mine is on its way, but may be late for christmas - sorry! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/244 "2007-12-18T14:59:51Z")
Tuesdayā€™s update, in alphabetical order no less. I make no promises on typos or typoes. **Sent by: \*\* Anaamika Anaglyph Anyrose Averie537 Baker Blue Mood congodwarf Dottygumdrop Einmon Eleanor of Aquitaine FaerieBeth FairyChatMom Gardentraveler Gfloyd Gigi Hockey Monkey Jodi Kat Kneadtoknow MannyL Monica MsWhatsit Rockingchair Scarlett67 Siege Snakescatlady SomeUserName Sugar and spice Susie Derkins SusieDerkins tarragon918 Thalion TheMerchandise Twickster Vivalostwages WomanofScorn \*\* Received:** Anaamika Anyrose Caricci Mama Zappa Rocking chair Shirley Ujest Siege Tdn Thalion TheMerchandise twickster whiterabbit Susie Derkins Scuba\_Ben ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/245 "2007-12-18T16:58:13Z")
I have received. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/246 "2007-12-18T17:05:00Z")
[QUOTE=gigi] I have received. [/QUOTE] Thatā€™s a transitive verb ā€“ it requires a direct object. _What_ have you received? ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/247 "2007-12-18T21:21:43Z")
Mailed, finally. To a recipient who lives not that far from where I used to live (howzat for a non-hint?). A caution to the recipient: the package actually contains 4 separate wrapped items, two of which are small enough to get lost in the styro peanuts. One of the small things is taped to another item but who knows if theyā€™ll still be taped when they arrive. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/248 "2007-12-18T21:22:46Z")
[QUOTE=MannyL] Enjoy I tried to find something the whole family could enjoy. You are one of my favorite story tellers here [/QUOTE] :::šŸ˜Š::: On this board, I take that as high praise indeed! :::šŸ˜Š::: ---
**Author:** ![auRa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@auRa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auRa)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/249 "2007-12-18T21:33:53Z")
Mine only went out today due to the insanity that is my job, but they said it would be in VA in 5-7 workdays, so it should make it there right after Christmas. _shame_ ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/250 "2007-12-18T21:59:31Z")
Thereā€™s a package for me at the PO! Iā€™m assuming itā€™s from my secret santa - since I never get packages from anyone else. They say they missed me. Iā€™ve been sitting here since 9:30AM. šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![tarragon918](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d26b3c/32.png) [@tarragon918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tarragon918)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/251 "2007-12-18T22:39:09Z")
My package arrived today from Georgia ā€¦ which gave me some hint of who my Secret Santa is. Being the canā€™t wait type, I tore open the package nearly as soon as I got home. OMG, my Santee sent me a veritable treasure trove!!! Thank you so very much **Snakes Cat Lady** (who is known to the MMPers as **SCL** )- I am overwhelmed! Here is a list of what was in the treasure trove (forgive me, **SCL** , if I leave anything out!): first thing I found was a pen, then I uncovered a soft lilac-colored throw, which was protecting a snowman coffee mug that contained strawberry candy. There was also another mug, with pictures of cat all around - at that point, I knew the package was from **SCL** , even though I hadnā€™t gotten to the card yet. šŸ˜› Thatā€™s not all, though, thereā€™s more!! There were two beanie babies: a black and white dolphin named Echo and a Christmas horse named Starlight (he has a little christmas tree). There was still more in the box!! **SCL** also included a bag of fresh rosemary (OMG, it smells delicious, and will be put to very good use!), since she didnā€™t have any tarragon. Then I found a silver lava lamp nightlight (LOL you know, I cannot sleep in the dark!!! my secret is out ā€¦); needless to say, this will come in quite handy for me. šŸ™‚ Next were some pomegranite scented facial cleansing masks. Now weā€™re getting into the food part ā€¦ a large bar of Ghiradelli intense dark mint bliss 60% cacao (my god, that stuff is GOOD!). But wait, there was still more!!! **SCL** also sent me a bracelet and earrings set that she made!!! It is so pretty; Iā€™m going to wear it to the office holiday party tomorrow, and in my favorite colors (blue & green). šŸ™‚ She also sent 6 (six!) bottles of bath and shower gels: chocolate caramel, vanilla cream, mint chocolate chip, chocolate covered strawberry, hazelnut and chocolate, and raspberry swirl. LOL Iā€™ll be good enough to eat!!! And ā€¦ and there was a very nice personalized card, done by **SCL** in calligraphy. Thank you again so much!! Itā€™s beautiful. šŸ™‚ I have the throw over my shoulders now, it will keep me warm when Iā€™m up on the computer, especially late at night! I canā€™t thank you enough, **SCL** ; you are a **Super Sweet** Secret Santa!!! šŸ™‚ ---
**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 18, 2007, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/252 "2007-12-18T22:49:48Z")
Wow, \*\*tarra \*\* - she musta hit some good sales to get all that for $10! šŸ˜‰ I continue to wait patiently. Not cussing at all. Nope, not meā€¦ ho ho ho ---
**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 18, 2007, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/253 "2007-12-18T23:58:05Z")
Way to make the rest of us look bad, **SCL**! šŸ˜ƒ Mine arrived yesterday from **Scarlett67** , with all sorts of Doper lingo written on the outer wrapping. I hope that made the mail delivery person scratch his/her head! Iā€™m going to control myself and not open it until Christmas. Mustā€¦notā€¦unwrapā€¦ My package went out priority mail today. The weather over the weekend derailed my plans to get it in the mail Saturday. If the USPS is as good as their word, it should arrive no later than the 22nd. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/254 "2007-12-19T01:38:13Z")
[QUOTE=freckafree] Mine arrived yesterday from **Scarlett67** , with all sorts of Doper lingo written on the outer wrapping. [/QUOTE] Er, um, howdja know it was me? I donā€™t think I put my Doper name on the outside. (I have a sneaking suspicion that we may have corresponded at some point using real names, and I just doofusly forgot. That or youā€™re a heckuva sleuth. Granted, Iā€™ve got my real location posted, but it could have been from one of those people ā€œin the etherā€ and so on.) Anyway, now Iā€™m on tenterhooks, hoping to find out if you enjoy the contents!!! ---
**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 19, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/255 "2007-12-19T01:43:14Z")
[QUOTE=Scarlett67] Er, um, howdja know it was me? I donā€™t think I put my Doper name on the outside. [/QUOTE] Indeed, you did not. Cue the Twilight Zone musicā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/256 "2007-12-19T01:43:34Z")
[QUOTE=Siege] **Kat** , I finally opened the presents you sent yesterday evening. Thank you! Theyā€™re wonderful! The bath stuff smells very nice, and the puzzle books have my favorite. I knocked off about 10 kakuros before going to bed last night. Thank you, and Happy Christmas! [/QUOTE] Youā€™re welcome and Iā€™m glad you like it! Happy Penguin Hot Cocoa Day! šŸ˜‰ I managed to hit the UPS Customer Center on the way to my doctorā€™s appointment and picked up a _ginormous_ (thatā€™s only a small exaggeration: itā€™s 20" x 15" x 10") package, which my sisterā€™s cat is currently sitting on. Should I open it? ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/257 "2007-12-19T02:45:19Z")
[QUOTE=FairyChatMom] I continue to wait patiently. Not cussing at all. Nope, not meā€¦ [/QUOTE] According to the tracking info, it was in scanned in Laurel at 6:18 PM today. ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/258 "2007-12-19T05:35:51Z")
Glad you like it, **Herb**! ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/259 "2007-12-19T10:29:53Z")
My present just arrived from Munich, Germany. Of course, I could not resist opening it right away. Yummy chile pralines! nice and hot! I think I have to up the chile content in my own chocolate chile christmas cookie recipe from a teaspoon to a tablespoon, I have not been sufficiently adventurous in this yearā€™s bake!!! And a jar of honey-dill-mustard sauce, and a calendar sized just right for its leafs to serve as bookmarks. Thanks, Einmon ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/260 "2007-12-19T14:20:15Z")
Wednesdayā€™s update: \*\*Sent by: \*\* Anaamika Anaglyph Anyrose auRa Averie537 Baker Blue Mood congodwarf Dottygumdrop Einmon Eleanor of Aquitaine FaerieBeth FairyChatMom freckafree Gardentraveler Gfloyd Gigi Hockey Monkey Jodi Kat Kneadtoknow MannyL Monica MsWhatsit Rockingchair Scarlett67 Siege Snakescatlady SomeUserName Sugar and spice Susie Derkins SusieDerkins tarragon918 Thalion TheMerchandise Twickster Vivalostwages WomanofScorn \*\* Received:\*\* Anaamika Anaglyph Anyrose Caricci congodwarf (sort of) freckafree (along with some mystery) gigi Kat Mama Zappa Rocking chair Scuba\_Ben Shirley Ujest Siege Susie Derkins tarragon918 Tdn Thalion TheMerchandise twickster whiterabbit (Wow, Chili pralines? Weird and delicious-sounding! And **Kat** , my vote is yes. I always took the Secret Santa gift to be the one gift i could open before Christmas.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549.md?page=14)