# SDMB Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2015 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 22, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273 "2015-11-22T06:12:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/81 "2015-12-17T02:30:14Z")
\*\*Sent: 16 Received: 6 EmilyG -\> swampspruce Filbert peedin Tread Silvorange -\> Reepicheep romansperson swampspruce Reepicheep Atomic Mama -\>Pai325 Rhiannon8404 Pai325 -\> Sarabellum1976 slightly askew Baker Sarabellum1976 carnut Slow Moving Vehicle ? -\> carnut ? -\> TheSpeculationElucidation\*\* ---
**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 17, 2015, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/82 "2015-12-17T02:43:57Z")
Reepicheep, you da best! I came home after attending a second funeral of this weekj. I was feeling pretty down because I am losing too many friends this way. So I gave myself a break and opened the package that came to me all the way from Florida. What’s the best thing a Minnesotan can get from Florida? Real grapefruit! The stuff that Floridians like to keep for themselves while sending the lesser items to us northerners. I pulled out a bag of four. Then another bag of four. Then a third. I have a dozen Florida grapefruit. I love good grapefruit. In addition to the grapefruit is a delicious looking dark chocolate-coconut-key lime candy bar. Yum! And a beautiful, heavy tin ornament that made a shooshing sound. My cat was immediately interested. Upon opening the card, I saw that Reepicheep mentioned tea. Huh. Ah, the ornament! So I inspected it and sure enough it opened to reveal lovely, smoke-scented loose tea. The ornament is now out of the reach of the cat and I’ll be trying the tea tomorrow. After I have grapefruit for breakfast. 🙂 Thank you Reepcheep. You certainly brightened my week! One more thing, can you PM me about the tea and about the tea of your own region. I’m always interested. ---
**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 17, 2015, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/83 "2015-12-17T10:46:20Z")
I received a package yesterday from Carnut! Imma wait til Christmas morning to open it, though. 🙂 ---
**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 17, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/84 "2015-12-17T13:39:31Z")
I’m so sorry person I have but I haven’t sent anything yet. I promise this weekend I will get your gift and send it ASAP! Life and work and just…ugh…sorry sorry sorry!!! ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/85 "2015-12-17T16:17:37Z")
I received my gift today from **Slightly Askew**. Thank you! It is a totally goody box with Lindt Chocolates, and homemade peanut brittle MUAH–all mine!!! There are also two wrapped gifties that I am saving for Christmas Eve/morning. Thank you so much S.A. Merry Christmas! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/86 "2015-12-17T19:27:47Z")
I want to let my Santee know that in addition to the card and package I mailed, they will also be getting something from a commercial supplier. But I was told the scheduled arrival date is 12/30 for that item. ---
**Author:** ![TheSpeculationElucidation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@TheSpeculationElucidation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSpeculationElucidation)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/87 "2015-12-17T23:10:37Z")
Mine is officially on its way! The item I was waiting on still didn’t arrive, so I improvised. Hope my Santee likes it! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TheSpeculationElucidation](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@TheSpeculationElucidation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSpeculationElucidation)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/88 "2015-12-18T00:15:36Z")
I decided to open my present early - thank you so much **Peedin**! I can’t wait to use those home-made cards, the scarf is PERFECT, and the soap smells amazing! The ornament is fantastic as well. I’m afraid that I left the nail file in its wrapper and my dog thought it was candy while I was at work, so it was eaten by him, but thank you so much! **You’re the best!** ---
**Author:** ![KinkiNipponTourist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KinkiNipponTourist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KinkiNipponTourist)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/89 "2015-12-18T03:07:13Z")
SENT!!! ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/90 "2015-12-18T14:48:54Z")
I could not wait til Christmas so this morning I opened the soft prezzies. **Slighty Askew** made me the best ornament–an effalump, red felt with blanket stitching and French knots and a few perfectly placed sequins. Thank you so much! I must admit I got teary eyed. She also made me two adorable hearts, one from red felt and one from black felt, both with blanket stitching. (I must confess I don’t know their purpose). Lovely handwork–I feel so special knowing she made these just for me. P.S. The peanut brittle is history, but the candy is unopened. ---
**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 18, 2015, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/91 "2015-12-18T16:21:11Z")
> [@swampspruce](#): > > Mine is in the post this afternoon and off to see some surf! Alas, your lovely package will not be seeing any surf. It does have a beautiful view of the Sierra Nevada mountains. 😉 Thank you so much, **Swampspruce** for the most beautiful box of chocolates I have ever seen. I have not yet tried them because they are so beautiful, but I am sure I will soon. The jam is delicious and I had some this morning with breakfast. I am thoroughly delighted with my gifts. ---
**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, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/92 "2015-12-18T19:37:29Z")
Dropping mine at the PO today. I’m sending it priority, so it should arrive in time. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/93 "2015-12-18T19:52:04Z")
Hello\*\* Rhiannon\*\*, I thought all of California had ocean views… 😉 I was worried they might not get there intact; I’m very glad they did and that you are enjoying the jam! Believe me that the chocolates taste every bit as good as they look. Merry Christmas! ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/94 "2015-12-18T23:40:06Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I want to let my Santee know that in addition to the card and package I mailed, they will also be getting something from a commercial supplier. But I was told the scheduled arrival date is 12/30 for that item. \*\*Baker!! \*\*I got your package and your card today. I opened the card, but not the package yet - and I won’t until Christmas Eve unless you tell me I should. Thank you! I can hardly wait to see what’s inside! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/95 "2015-12-19T00:03:52Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > \*\*Baker!! \*\*I got your package and your card today. I opened the card, but not the package yet - and I won’t until Christmas Eve unless you tell me I should. Thank you! I can hardly wait to see what’s inside! 🙂 It’s breakable, actually, they are breakable. Be careful unwrapping, one item is inside the other. You can open whenever you like.😃 It’s the commericial item that will be later, I didn’t make that clear, I was told 12/30 ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/96 "2015-12-19T00:22:14Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > \*\*Baker!! \*\*I got your package and your card today. I opened the card, but not the package yet - and I won’t until Christmas Eve unless you tell me I should. Thank you! I can hardly wait to see what’s inside! 🙂 > [@Baker](#): > > It’s breakable, actually, they are breakable. Be careful unwrapping, one item is inside the other. You can open whenever you like.😃 > > It’s the commericial item that will be later, I didn’t make that clear, I was told 12/30 I will be careful and await the next item with great anticipation 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![slightly\_askew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@slightly\_askew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slightly_askew)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/97 "2015-12-19T03:29:30Z")
> [@peedin](#): > > I could not wait til Christmas so this morning I opened the soft prezzies. **Slighty Askew** made me the best ornament–an effalump, red felt with blanket stitching and French knots and a few perfectly placed sequins. Thank you so much! I must admit I got teary eyed. She also made me two adorable hearts, one from red felt and one from black felt, both with blanket stitching. (I must confess I don’t know their purpose). Lovely handwork–I feel so special knowing she made these just for me. > > P.S. The peanut brittle is history, but the candy is unopened. **Peedin** , I am so glad that you like the elephant. It’s the first time I made an elephant ornament. I was trying to go for dark pink and navy since you said you liked those colors. The hearts are actually bookmarks. I stole the idea from [here.](http://paperzip.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/felt-heart-bookmark.jpg) I am happy that you enjoyed the peanut brittle as well. It’s a family favorite. ---
**Author:** ![KinkiNipponTourist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KinkiNipponTourist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KinkiNipponTourist)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/98 "2015-12-19T10:28:13Z")
> [@Tread](#): > > I shipped mine yesterday. ( Monday 7), Hopefully it will make it to the far east in time Totally made it! It arrived on the 17th but I was out; it just got redelivered tonight! Thank you very very much! You sent 3 catnip-filled toys, which is the same nunber of cats I have. All three of them are grooving away right now! And PEEEEEEEPS! Big-ass PEEPS! And chocolate chips, and m&m chips, and tasty VOODOO chips! Wonderful! A truly excellent present! Thank you **Tread**! :D: ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/99 "2015-12-19T14:31:15Z")
Slightly Askew, yes indeed the effalump,is dark pink and navy! I opened it at night with just the tree lights but now in daylight I see the real,colors. And the book marks are totes clever! ---
**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 19, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273/100 "2015-12-19T23:45:16Z")
My secret Santa package arrived today, st Nicholas day for us Julian calendar types. I have a lovely package from Washington. A fantastic picture of ruby beach, a Bigfoot air freshener, perfect as I don’t have a real pine tree, goat soap, that smells amazing, coffee beans, the write up on the package sounds intriguing,Star Trek sticker, and Star Wars candy. Thank you so much! I really enjoyed the box full of Washington. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2015/738273.md?page=6)