# Secret Santa 2005 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 17, 2005, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459 "2005-11-17T05:05:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![pretend\_my\_name\_is\_witty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b9e5f3/32.png) [@pretend\_my\_name\_is\_witty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pretend_my_name_is_witty)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/281 "2005-12-27T23:20:50Z")
Just checking in to say no pressie arrived yet, but I’ve got faith that it’s our postie that’s been slacking and not my doper Secret Santa! Hope it turns up in the next couple of days, back to Uni at the end of the week. Will check in when it does. Oh, and a belated Merry Christmas to all! ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/282 "2005-12-27T23:36:20Z")
I am assuming my Secret Santa present came today. I got 3 lavender scented votive candles with no card saying who they were from. I am burning one now. It smells divine. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/283 "2005-12-28T00:03:10Z")
Kythereia e-mailed me to say she’d gotten hers. I’m sure she’ll check in when she has time, I just wanted to update the OP. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/284 "2005-12-28T14:52:22Z")
> [@PapSett](#): > > I am assuming my Secret Santa present came today. I got 3 lavender scented votive candles with no card saying who they were from. > > I am burning one now. It smells divine. Ummm… That was 1/3 of your Secret Santa present. And I thought I’d timed it so that the FIRST 1/3, the one with the note, would get there first. Look for a photo book on Meerkats and a Straight Dope coffee mug to arrive soonest, and Merry (late) Christmas! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/285 "2005-12-28T14:55:56Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Look for a photo book on Meerkats and a Straight Dope coffee mug to arrive soonest, and Merry (late) Christmas! So much for the surprise. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/286 "2005-12-28T15:07:37Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > So much for the surprise. :dubious: Well, dang it, she got a package with no name on it, and I didn’t want her to think that (a) that was the entire present, and (b) that the sender didn’t identify himself. Also (c) I was late through my own stupidity, and got the gifts there after Christmas, which kinda obviates the need for surprise anyway. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/287 "2005-12-28T15:11:24Z")
I am still giftless. _sniff_ ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/288 "2005-12-28T15:35:45Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Well, dang it, she got a package with no name on it, and I didn’t want her to think that (a) that was the entire present, and (b) that the sender didn’t identify himself. Also (c) I was late through my own stupidity, and got the gifts there after Christmas, which kinda obviates the need for surprise anyway. > > ☹ But you could have just said “Two more gifts on the way! But I won’t tell yopu what they are.” I think I’ve told you how much I luuurve surprises, though. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/289 "2005-12-28T15:37:51Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > But you could have just said “Two more gifts on the way! But I won’t tell yopu what they are.” Oh. Yes, I could have done that. If I weren’t an idiot, I could have done just that. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Macphisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Ms\_Macphisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms_Macphisto)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/290 "2005-12-28T16:53:59Z")
> [@Avarie537](#): > > I am still giftless. > > _sniff_ Nothing here yet either. To be fair though, I’m not sure if the post office delivered any mail yesterday, as I didn’t even get any junk mail. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/291 "2005-12-28T17:02:21Z")
> [@auRa](#): > > …I’m a bit worried now. The package I sent should be able to be tracked (the lady in the post office said so), but the latest news I have of it is the package leaving Finland on December 20th at 4:32 am. It should take 4-6 days to reach its destination, so I’m really hoping that **Gangster Octopus** checks in today to rant and/or rave about his gift… Sorry **auRa** , nothing yet. I am sure it will come in today or tomorrow’s mail. No fear, I enjoy the anticipation. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/292 "2005-12-28T17:35:42Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Oh. > > Yes, I could have done that. > > If I weren’t an idiot, I could have done just that. :smack: (((hugs))) you are NOT an idiot !! I actually LOVE the candles all by themselves, thy are the best smelling ones I have encountered ! I have been burning one anytime I am at my desk. Now I am all excited to see the other 2 gifts !! Whee !!! Anna ---
**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 28, 2005, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/293 "2005-12-28T18:48:42Z")
I got my second present the other day in the mail. It’s a Judas Priest onsie, which will look great on my kid in a couple of weeks when she comes out. I think she’ll be wearing it home. 😃 If Iris lets me that is. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/294 "2005-12-28T18:53:22Z")
I wanted to check in here too, before I go take a nappie poo. 😛 Yes, my present was present and accounted for. Thank you **Creaky**! You’ve made Zen one happy pup. The collar fits perfectly and the toy, well, lets just say that it’s already seen better days. Sadly for him, he had to share his treats with his half-sister Sagan, but I’m assuming he got over it when there was a sliver of cheesecake to be had. (Don’t hit me miss **Tonya** – it was only fair with those big brown eyes!) I’m glad that you liked yours **Siege**. The goal was to confuse, confound and keep busy endlessly. Surely I accomplished at least one. :o Just be careful operating (heh) some of those so-called bath items. One could throw out their back, doncha know. Last but definitely not least, I wanted to add my thanks to **anyrose** for that positive energy. It was a good thing to have when faced with constant re-runs of **Elf**. I hope it’s ok that I now hate Will Ferrell, although the tights weren’t bad. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/295 "2005-12-28T20:35:17Z")
Hey **Bricker**! Gift #2 arrived today, and I am overdosed on Meerkat cuteness ! 😃 Thank you !! Anna ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/296 "2005-12-28T21:00:09Z")
**picunurse** , thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the wonderful gifts. I recieved five (yes, five) awesome gifts from you plus what is undoubtably the prettiest Christmas card a have ever seen. For my fellow Dopers, may I present my big pile o’ [swag](http://photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/?action=view¤t=Temp_20.jpg) First, I’d like to show the beautiful photo of [Mount Rainier](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/Temp_17.jpg) on the card that **picunurse** sent me. Gift #1 is a [landscape](http://photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/?action=view¤t=Temp_13.jpg) painted by none other than our, **picunurse**. Isn’t it great? Gift #2 is another craft done by **picunurse** (isn’t she talented?). [Stained glass!](http://photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/?action=view¤t=Temp_12.jpg) How frickin’ cool is that? Gift #3 is a funky little [mushroom-shaped candle](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/Temp_08.jpg). Gift #4 is a jar of homecanned wild [blueberry perserves](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/Temp_07.jpg). Is there anything that **picunurse** can’t do? Gift #5 is a [zombie](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/Temp_03.jpg) [skullcracker](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/Temp_02.jpg). He’s looking for [BRAINS!!](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/aarontx/3c6c24f7.jpg) Again, thank you, **picunurse** for the wonderful, thoughtful gifts. I love them all, but I am especially enamored with the stained glass. That is sooo neat. Is it difficult to do? How expensive is it? **picunurse** is the greatest!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/297 "2005-12-29T00:34:36Z")
I finally managed to go pick up my package at the post office today! (They tried to deliver it on Friday but that was my mad-rush last-minute shopping day and I was running around until 9 pm that day.) It’s from **Siege**! I got a card with a Japanese print on the front, and lots of nice things written inside. And a red, green and yellow yarn potholder (did you make that?). Also a Rubik’s Cube and a Simpson’s Rubik’s Cube and a little red dragon and a little purple top and 2 baby Slinkies (okay, “Mini Magic Springs”, but everyone knows that means “baby Slinky”) and…lots and lots of chocolate chip cookies. I was very tempted to have a dinner made up exclusively of chocolate chip cookies, but I was good and had a sandwich first. Thanks so much, **Siege**! _plays with “Mini Magic Spring” and sings the Slinky song_ > [@](#): > > Inside my sealed box was a cute little cookie type jar with pandas on it. It’s really cool and has already found a home on our shelf-o-knick-knacks. Thank you again, Kat. Glad you liked it, **gfloyd**! It wasn’t local, and it wasn’t purple, but it’ll still take up a spot on your empty shelves. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/298 "2005-12-29T00:40:19Z")
OK, that’s it. I’m officially decloaking. **Kat** , have you received the package I sent you? I’ve no idea how long homemade chocolate chip cookies are good for! (Don’t worry, if you haven’t received it, there are other surprises in the box.) As for you, **faithfool** , you managed to confuse, confound and keep two people busy! You see, the gentleman wouldn’t lend me a knife to cut through the duct tape. As one thing after another surfaced from the box, he looked at me and said “You’d better get your person something good!” and was generally amazed at all the stuff. As of right now, your Texas boot is the sole ornament on my Christmas tree (I got a little behind this year), and I may keep some of your notes for reminders on days which aren’t quite so bright. You gave me beauty, joy, and delight, not to mention good music and interesting reading! What more could a person wish for at Christmas? You remain very much in my thoughts and prayers; you’ve got my e-mail address, and, if you need a shoulder to lean on, it’s yours. I also hoped you enjoyed Harry Potter and the Naked Quidditch Match! I’ve always found it wonderfully funny and twisted! CJ ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/299 "2005-12-29T00:41:37Z")
> [@picunurse](#): > > Fed EX delivered my prezzie late yesterday afternoon. > Thank you, **LadyFoxFyre** I’m not quite sure what the “foxwoof” is for, but he’s cute. > I love the little bag, it looks like leather. (I’m sure I’ll re-use it next year. Yes, I’m one of those…) > 😃 Foxwoof was for hanging on the christmas tree…I think. I liked it though. I didn’t have a computer for a long time, so I didn’t get a chance to say thank you to **Starving But Strong** for my pretty pen and my ethnic bag, they were gorgeous! I’m using my pen for work, and everybody is jealous! -foxy ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2005, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/300 "2005-12-29T00:44:29Z")
What do you know? Ask, and you shall receive! I’m glad you liked them, **Kat**. You did, after all, ask for something fun, and I’ve never been able to resist tinkering with a Rubik’s Cube. You also did say something about how “homemade chocolate chip cookies would be very good!” Merry Christmas! It’s a pleasure knowing you! CJ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459.md?page=16)