Official ATOT Secret Santa 2005 thread

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no idea if my SS got his or not, Should have by now.

i havent gotten anything yet.. oh well.. im not worried. Last year it showed up on Jan 15th!
 

anno

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May 1, 2003
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I honestly don't know if my package has arrived or not. if it has, my Santa probably thinks I'm a jerk for not saying anything about getting it. but.. I have an excuse. a.. note from my mother, even.

my mother complicated my life a few weeks ago.. she says... via email.. if you get any packages you didn't order, don't open them. that was the only hint I got. she's nearly 80 so we'll excuse this, I'm sure it made sense to her but it left me in a kind of weird position, since I was unsure how to determine whether they were something I had ordered without opening them first. So from that point on I ordered the stuff I needed to open and wrap for other people in code.. I renamed myself. sorta. so.. everything that's come from a mail order place since then, addressed to one of my more normal name-versions, I wrapped in the shipping box and tossed under the christmas tree. I don't even know if these packages are actually meant for me.. :p but I'm pretty sure I didn't order them. and I'm pretty sure at least some of them are from my mother.

I guess I'll figure it out sunday. :)

anno
 

OREOSpeedwagon

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May 30, 2001
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Originally posted by: mpitts
Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon
Just got home and found my gift waiting for me! I opened it up and found the new Radiohead Live at the Astoria and Baseketball DVDs and a 5 pack of Pilot G2 pens (my SS really did some research, I remember posting that they were my favorite pens a looong time ago :shocked: :D) :D:D:D

Thanks SS, you rock :D

BTW SS, I will probably need some advice on acoustic guitars soon. I'm going to be shopping for one after Christmas :)

Merry Christmas!

:D

I just watched the Radiohead DVD and it was incredible. Thanks again :D

No word if the package arrived for my SS or not... I sure hope it did, he kind of needed to get it today :(
 

vshah

Lifer
Sep 20, 2003
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fedex says delivered...I hope recipient likes it...sorry i didn\'t have time to pack/wrap it well


Merry christmas! :)
 

vshah

Lifer
Sep 20, 2003
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fedex says delivered...I hope recipient likes it...sorry i didn\'t have time to pack/wrap it well


Merry christmas! :)
 

eplebnista

Lifer
Dec 3, 2001
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USPS has made its final run here until after Christmas, and my SS gift was not delivered :(. Hopefully it will arrive sometime next week. :sun:
 

UNCjigga

Lifer
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Originally posted by: chickadee
Can I make a suggestion for next yrs SS?

You possibly put on the signup sheet a box for shirt size or something?

I contemplated a nice Prison Break Shirt thing for my SS, but arrived at the conclusion - i had no idea what size they were. I didn't want to get them something that wouldn't fit, so I just wound up scraping that idea. ... Just something to consider?
Agreed...this would be a good idea.

 

Yzzim

Lifer
Feb 13, 2000
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Just got news that my SS was a little irresponsible and forgot to send it off :roll:

Props to all you who shipped it last minute via 2 day air or overnight.

At least I'll get one this year...maybe...

Merry Christmas everyone
 

MX2

Lifer
Apr 11, 2004
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Originally posted by: Yzzim
Just got news that my SS was a little irresponsible and forgot to send it off :roll:

Why do people even sign up if they are going to be like that:(

I cant help but wonder if I got stiffed for the second year in a row.

 

Ryan

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Oct 31, 2000
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Man - I don't want my recipient to think I'm a choad, because I did buy them a gift, and I did send it off with priority tracking, and it's status hasn't changed since monday! :( :

" Label/Receipt Number: 0304 1560 0007 8432 3507
Status: Acceptance

Your item was accepted at 4:50 pm on December 19, 2005 in PANAMA CITY, FL 32401. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later. "
 

WTT0001

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Jan 2, 2001
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Got mine today:D The Book "Jon Stewart Presents America", Looks interesting, I'll find out in the next couple of days:D

WTT
 

Ryan

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Oct 31, 2000
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Originally posted by: WTT0001
Got mine today:D The Book "Jon Stewart Presents America", Looks interesting, I'll find out in the next couple of days:D

WTT

Rock on :)
 

Kaervak

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Jul 18, 2001
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Well, the mail has come and gone and nothing yet. No big deal, it will show up eventually.
 

KarenMarie

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Sep 20, 2003
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Mine was delivered to the recipeint.

WHEW! did i stress that. if it did not arrive today, it would have been... well, a disaster.

I hope he likes it. I liked sending it.
:)
 

Cdubneeddeal

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Oct 22, 2003
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Originally posted by: GoPackGo
I got mine today!!!!

A Green / Clear lava lamp and Rage Against the Machine Concert DVD

Thank you very much!!! They are great!!!

:thumbsup:

You were a hard one to shop for! Next year be more specific..old school and retro are broad subjects ;)

Merry Christmas to you and i'm glad you like the gifts.
 

MX2

Lifer
Apr 11, 2004
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I spoke too soon earlier. Checked the mail and found my SS came through for me!

Not going to unwrap it till tomorrow though;) Will post back:)

 

Unheard

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Jan 5, 2003
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I see that my reciepient has received his, unfortunantly mine has not arrived yet. Hopefully Monday!
 

keeleysam

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Feb 8, 2005
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The thing I sent out got delivered today (mailed on Monday :()...

Still waiting for confirmation.
 

GoPackGo

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Oct 10, 2003
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Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Originally posted by: GoPackGo
I got mine today!!!!

A Green / Clear lava lamp and Rage Against the Machine Concert DVD

Thank you very much!!! They are great!!!

:thumbsup:

You were a hard one to shop for! Next year be more specific..old school and retro are broad subjects ;)

Merry Christmas to you and i'm glad you like the gifts.

Thanks again, and next year I will be...This was the first year I did this.

You did a GREAT job.
 

ktehmok

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I received mine on Friday. I will open it today with the rest of the presents. I have a strong feeling about what it is though ;)

Cheers to purplehippo & my SS for going above & beyond to get a package delivered.

Merry Christmas!

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