# Secret Santa 2002! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 12, 2002, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363 "2002-11-12T03:25:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Gravity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gravity/32/14322_2.png) [@Gravity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gravity)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/301 "2002-12-19T16:19:53Z")
Aw, **welby** , don’t worry, you’ll get to play with it soon. I had to do that to my girl, too, so I know where that killjoy welbywife is coming from. Flashpoint: Look, your mom said we had to hang onto these gifts because she doesn’t have any room for them! Me: Uh-huh. 'point: Don’t tell her I’m gonna open mine. Me: WHAT? 'point: Yeah, but you have to open yours, too. Me: WHAT?? 'point: LOOK A SWEATER! JEANS! UNDIES!!! Me: _sigh_ We’re opening them WITH HER at the party on Satuday. Now I have to wrap them back up. 'point: I LOVE my sweater!!! Me: _sigh_ …but I love my sweater, too. And I can’t wait to open it again at the No-L party on Satuday. …you wouldn’t think we were almost 30, would ya? ---
**Author:** ![MONTY2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@MONTY2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MONTY2)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/302 "2002-12-19T17:41:38Z")
I got my Secret Santa gift a while ago but was waiting for the Secret Santa thank you thread, then realized “Duh, it’s probably all in the Secret Santa thread” so here I am. I just wanted to say thank you so much. I absolutely love my gift. It’s a yoga/relaxation CD, some green tea bath accessories, some green tea and a tea cup all on a lovely bamboo tray. The CD is incredibly relaxing and the bath things smell really nice. I know I was probably supposed to wait until christmas, but I just couldn’t. Thank you again Secret Santa. ---
**Author:** ![Washte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Washte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washte)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/303 "2002-12-19T18:29:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MONTY2 \* > \*\*I got my Secret Santa gift a while ago but was waiting for the Secret Santa thank you thread, then realized “Duh, it’s probably all in the Secret Santa thread” so here I am. > > I just wanted to say thank you so much. I absolutely love my gift. It’s a yoga/relaxation CD, some green tea bath accessories, some green tea and a tea cup all on a lovely bamboo tray. The CD is incredibly relaxing and the bath things smell really nice. I know I was probably supposed to wait until christmas, but I just couldn’t. > > Thank you again Secret Santa. \*\* That sounds like a fantastic gift set! With just a few candles as well and… aaahhh heaven!! My giftee should be receiving her box today or tomorrow as it was sent on Monday. ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/304 "2002-12-19T21:03:31Z")
I hope my target got theirs. The place I ordered from did not have gift wrapping but I sent it straight to him so it would be there on time. ---
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/305 "2002-12-19T21:43:53Z")
Duly received: One University of Tennessee Mug and Shot Glass, thank you! What’s funny is that my parents met at that _other_ orange-and-white UT, but I’m very happy to have both. Mugs are always welcome, and I love getting things from around the country. Am I correct in suspecting Lsura? \<:-) ---
**Author:** ![Erika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/47e85d/32.png) [@Erika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erika)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/306 "2002-12-19T22:47:52Z")
**Cheri** , you’re very welcome! :^) I got my package today. And managed to not open it long enough to finish a round of finals studying. And _briefly_ considered trying to wait longer. And decided there was absolutely no way. **Brynda** , thanks so much! I got _Splat_, complete with a _Splat Mat_. It’s goopy, and throwable, and generally cool. ---
**Author:** ![JerseyDiamond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8491ac/32.png) [@JerseyDiamond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyDiamond)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/307 "2002-12-19T23:18:03Z")
Ok, I haven’t seen any posts from my victim…I am starting to get worried!!! Please post, if you haven’t already, and let us know if you received your gift!!! ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/308 "2002-12-19T23:25:50Z")
I sent mine off last Friday. My victim should be recieving the ‘weapon of mass consumption’ soon. I think my Secret Santa has timed their delivery close to the actual holiday – good thing. I’d tear mine open if it were here. 😃 Tripler Maybe it’s the damn snow that’s keeping the post office. . . ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/309 "2002-12-19T23:50:30Z")
I nominate Baker for the gift of the year. A home made hand knitted afghan. It is beautiful. You have made my wife extremely jealous. And the fruitcake smells wonderful. Can’t wait to try some. On those cold nights when I am toasty warm I will remember you. Thanks a million. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2002, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/310 "2002-12-19T23:55:53Z")
I got mine today, and it was opened today too. 😛 **TOYS!** Space Scramblers to be exact. I’ve already had more fun rearranging the pieces on them. And the purple bag is nifty too! 😃 Thanks SecretSanta Yes, **OxyMoron** , that was me. I figured that since not everyone can have the VOL area code (yes, it really does spell that), then they need something with orange on it. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/311 "2002-12-20T04:46:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by angelicate \* > \*\*Viva: Yes! I think that the return address on the box I sent you was my home address, while the address that I emailed to the santa organizer is my Mailboxes Etc. address. I was at my mom’s house in TX when I sent the box out, and I don’t know my MBE address right offhand. \*\* * * * It was Maine…? Anyhow, the funky purple glitter lamp is the best, and so is the cute little S’Mores ornament! 🙂 Thanks, SS! ---
**Author:** ![Khadro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@Khadro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadro)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/312 "2002-12-20T05:18:04Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Caught@Work_ > A wonderful gift and thanks for the time and effort you took in researching and selecting it. No problem, although I must admit that the final choice came down to my NewlyAcquiredWife. I was not sure what character to buy, and she informed me that everyone loves Dopey, and I was an idiot for not knowing that. I also received yours, and while the CD mailer box gave away the TYPE of present, I’ve no clue what the actual present is yet, thanks to your stern warning of “DO NOT OPEN UNTIL XMAS”… But I am launching a pre-emptive thanks to you anyway 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![arachnidlove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@arachnidlove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arachnidlove)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/313 "2002-12-20T05:41:21Z")
oooo! I got mine. Tis from \*\* Oxymoron\*\*. I would looooove to know what it is, but my mother said I am not allowed to open it. Mind you I’m 23 years old. She pointed out that there were 2 WARNINGS to not open til xmas. I reallllllly wanna peek. But I guess I’ll have to wait til xmas. Thanks in advance!! I’ll squeal and gush when its opened though. ~/X(…)/X\ ---
**Author:** ![booklover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/314 "2002-12-20T14:50:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lsura \* > \*\*I got mine today, and it was opened today too. 😛 > > **TOYS!** Space Scramblers to be exact. I’ve already had more fun rearranging the pieces on them. And the purple bag is nifty too! 😃 > Thanks SecretSanta > > \*\* Glad you liked 'em, **Lsura**! ---
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/315 "2002-12-20T15:51:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by arachnidlove \* > **oooo! > I got mine. Tis from \*\* Oxymoron**. I would looooove to know what it is, but my mother said I am not allowed to open it. Mind you I’m 23 years old. She pointed out that there were 2 WARNINGS to not open til xmas. I reallllllly wanna peek. But I guess I’ll have to wait til xmas. > > Thanks in advance!! I’ll squeal and gush when its opened though. > > ~/X(…)/X\ \*\* I feel so hypocritical! 😃 I put those warnings on because I didn’t wrap your present. (My grandmother would be very disappointed in me.) I opened mine without thinking much, still feeling guilty that I hadn’t wrapped yours - and of course it wasn’t wrapped either. I think only Martha Stewart actually _likes_ wrapping things. May I suggest we adopt a Uniform Wrapping or Non-Wrapping Rule \? ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/316 "2002-12-20T15:56:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by OxyMoron \* > \*\*I opened mine without thinking much, still feeling guilty that I hadn’t wrapped yours - and of course it wasn’t wrapped either. \*\* What, you don’t consider vague wrapping in tissue paper to be adequate wrapping? 😛 Mine was wrapped, and that compounded the feelings of guilt. I got over it with some chocolate though. ---
**Author:** ![Gazelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/317 "2002-12-20T18:30:06Z")
Secret Santas, I just read most of this thread and I can’t tell you what a great mood it’s put me in… The giddy child-like excitement, the generosity, the thankfulness, the thoughtfulness… You are all such sweet people. Christmas incarnate. I didn’t participate this year, but I will next year… Too much fun. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/318 "2002-12-20T19:01:59Z")
\*_racer72_, you would actually have recieved the afghan about four days earlier, but I wasn’t quite finished crocheting it yet. I usually have one in the works for gifts as needed, most people like them and I glad you did! BTW, that’s not a fruitcake. It is a German stollen, recipe for which came from the mother of my former boss. She was a German national, and when I helped her make it the first time I had to convert all the metric amounts to our American unwieldy system. Several other people wanted the recipe and they say they say metric is more “confusing” I prefer it myself. ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/319 "2002-12-20T19:10:25Z")
I tried some of the stollen last night, it was very good. My grandkids even liked it. I can’t really tell you how much I appreciate the afghan. My mother use to make them so I would receive a new one every few years. But she died about 13 years ago and my remaining afghans are getting a little ratty around the edges. It brought back a lot of wonderful memories and I can’t thank you enough. ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2002, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/320 "2002-12-20T20:25:03Z")
I finally got off my lazy butt and sent mine out today. I went to the PO and there was no one there! So I picked up an envelope to send it in and when I turned around there were four people in front of me. I couldn’t believe it. I also got mine yesterday. I have not opened it yet since it will be the only thing I get to open on Christmas. I did eat some of the cookies though. Thanks whoever you are. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363.md?page=17)