ATOT Secret Santa Gift 2013 Thread

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Lifer
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Thanks SS! The gloves and beanie will be perfect this Monday at Candlestick and I love Cards Against Humanity but never got around to buying it. Nice stalking with the wedding book too. ;)
 
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datalink7

datalink7

Lifer
Jan 23, 2001
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Finally got a moment to snap a pic:

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Thanks again! Now to just find a place to put it with the other games...
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

Lifer
Jan 3, 2001
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datalink7 said:
Finally got a moment to snap a pic:

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Thanks again! Now to just find a place to put it with the other games...
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My OCD is kicking in bigtime----I have an uncontrolable urge to fly over there and clean that shelf off :(
 
gothamhunter

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FYI - Americana was the best. It had a tad o honey in it which for some reason just made it absolutely delicious.
 
msi1337

msi1337

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A great big thank you to my Secret Santa! I received my presents today and even had one for my daughter. This meant a lot to me as she stayed home sick from day care and was generally in a very melancholy mood today. It was nice to see a smile on her face! I didn't even get a chance to take a picture before she had the paper opened and was already checking it out.

As for the gifts for me, I really liked them. The shirt is so true and I say it to myself day in and day out to my clients.

Thanks so much!

Pics:
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rudeguy

rudeguy

Lifer
Dec 27, 2001
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Got a package today and I don't remember shipping anything to the house. Will check it out tomorrow.
 
rudeguy

rudeguy

Lifer
Dec 27, 2001
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I got curious and opened it. My SS is awesome! Coffee and a knife!

I really needed a new knife too. And I really wanted to try this coffee.

Thanks SS! You are the best!

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amdskip

amdskip

Lifer
Jan 6, 2001
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Thank you Secret Santa! I can't wait to use the chromecast and the fudge is mighty tasty!

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Darkstar757

Darkstar757

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Feb 1, 2003
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So I have not been very active nor have I posted much as of late. I recently started working out again about four months ago. About 4 weeks ago I started to notice sharp pains in my knee and despite how much personal rehab I did, it did not get better. Low and behold I went to the doc and they did a MRI but the results were not clear. After about a month in pain the docs wanted to scope my knee. When I woke up from surgery I was told I had a torn acl, mcl, meniscus and also had to get micro-fracture surgery from my worn out cartilage. At the time I knew the partial acl and mcl where bad and would require some serious rehab but I knew nothing about the micro-fracture. The doctor proceeded to tell me I would be on crutches for 12-15 weeks and it would be a 12-20 month full recovery time. Needless to say as a father of a two year old I was simply devastated. :'(

Luckily I have been blessed with a strong family and powerful mental mindset. Through all of this I simply forgot about the ATOT gift exchange. that I had signed up for and had to scramble to get my gifts out on time.

Today not one, but three packages showed up at my home today. The pain of my rehab exercises had left me in a foul mood for the duration of the day. When I opened these packages something happened to me that has not happened since I was a child. I was brought to tears by the thoughtfulness of my ATOT SS. I will simply say that this gift has brought light to one of the darkest times in my life. Each gift was thought out and amazing. I am without words at this moment and all I can say is THANK YOU!!!!!!

This is my leg and me sad before the gifts.
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I have to spend 7hrs a day in this machine.
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My haul. Amazing and very very thoughtful!
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I really thought I was getting a drone!!!!! Made me laugh sooo hard.:D
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PS how in the hell did you find out I had a 83 GS 650. LOL

Murry Christmas !!!!!!!!
 
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MartyMcFly3

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Stories like that make me glad this Secret Santa is still worth doing. Glad it could ease the pain a little. Best of luck with the recovery! Seems like this has been a bad year for knee injuries.
 
rudeguy

rudeguy

Lifer
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MartyMcFly3 said:
Stories like that make me glad this Secret Santa is still worth doing. Glad it could ease the pain a little. Best of luck with the recovery! Seems like this has been a bad year for knee injuries.
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Marty I know we complain. I know we fight. I know we never show enough appreciation. But please never doubt how much this means to so many of us. You and Skip brighten a lot of lives every Christmas.

Heck..I think even Shorty smiled one year!
 
highland145

highland145

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rudeguy said:
Marty I know we complain. I know we fight. I know we never show enough appreciation. But please never doubt how much this means to so many of us. You and Skip brighten a lot of lives every Christmas.

Heck..I think even Shorty smiled one year!
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Pics or it didn't happen.
 
Ns1

Ns1

No Lifer
Jun 17, 2001
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so like I was saying in the other thread, my secret stalker santa is fucking epic. I fear what kind of information he dug up while stalking researching. I guess being a prolific poster has it's advantages. The pome was a nice touch; you have inspired me for next year.

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biostud

biostud

Lifer
Feb 27, 2003
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Picked up my SS gift today

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Because international shipping is not kind on the wrapping, I decided to open the gifts.

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Thanks SS these look really good, I'm looking forward to visit all the places, eat and take lots of photo's :wub: :thumbsup: :D
 
herm0016

herm0016

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Thanks SS! the cookbook is very cool, We will be trying some of that. the bike tool is great to carry on my road bike, and the pups love the sign, we will find a place to hang it in our house.
 
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