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G&T Secret Santa 2014: Until next season....

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  • Bear is DrivingBear is Driving Registered User regular
    shadowane wrote: »
    shadowane wrote: »
    I would have warned my santee that a gift was coming but it shipped last night and is arriving today. Crazy Amazon.

    And here's me with an unexpected Amazon box on my desk. HMMMMMMMM

    Nope that's just a coincidence. Sorry!

    HMMMMMMMMMMMM

    shadowane
  • ImperfectImperfect Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    You know, other people have shipped things by Amazon. I bet there's tons of Amazon Secret Santa gifts showing up all over the place right now.

    Turkey
  • Bear is DrivingBear is Driving Registered User regular
    J'accuse!

    urahonky
  • ImperfectImperfect Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    I'm just saying...

    *innocent face*

  • Erin The RedErin The Red The Name's Erin! Woman, Podcaster, Dungeon Master, IT nerd, Parent, Trans. AMA Baton Rouge, LARegistered User regular
    Imperfect wrote: »
    You know, other people have shipped things by Amazon. I bet there's tons of Amazon Secret Santa gifts showing up all over the place right now.

    Seems pretty unlikely.

    Bear is Driving
  • ImperfectImperfect Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    Who can even tell?

  • Erin The RedErin The Red The Name's Erin! Woman, Podcaster, Dungeon Master, IT nerd, Parent, Trans. AMA Baton Rouge, LARegistered User regular
    Certainly not us!
    Best to just bury our heads in the snow and live in blissful ignorance

  • MadicanMadican No face Registered User regular
    edited December 2014
    What's snow?

    Madican on
  • ElinElin Registered User regular
    UPS says both of my packages are in town but supposedly they still won't be delivered until tomorrow.

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  • Bear is DrivingBear is Driving Registered User regular
    Certainly not us!
    Best to just bury our heads in the snow and live in blissful ignorance

    I'm approaching it more as a Schrödinger's cat situation: until I open the box everyone could be my Santa.

    ArcticLancerElvenshaedarunia106
  • minirhyderminirhyder BerlinRegistered User regular
    All right.
    I think I know all the things that I'm going to get my Santee.
    Now to purchase them and send them on their way.

  • ImperfectImperfect Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    Certainly not us!
    Best to just bury our heads in the snow and live in blissful ignorance

    I'm approaching it more as a Schrödinger's cat situation: until I open the box everyone could be my Santa.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLDhMU5JvMk

    Bear is Driving
  • MadicanMadican No face Registered User regular
    Certainly not us!
    Best to just bury our heads in the snow and live in blissful ignorance

    I'm approaching it more as a Schrödinger's cat situation: until I open the box everyone could be my Santa.

    "Guten tag."

  • Erin The RedErin The Red The Name's Erin! Woman, Podcaster, Dungeon Master, IT nerd, Parent, Trans. AMA Baton Rouge, LARegistered User regular
    Problem is that you dreamed us all and nobody is your santa. Our only gift to you is continued support of your horrible delusio- oops.

  • HandkorHandkor Registered User regular
    Yay! Package status delivered and signed by the right last name. Santee I'm sorry that it was delivered via FedEx eventhough your instructions said to not use FedEx. Where I ordered only had International Shipping option without letting me choose which company they use.

  • KyouguKyougu Registered User regular
    Who wants some extra confirmation that internet strangers can be awesome?
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154950491805088&set=gm.800184753353211&type=1

    ArcSynmare_imbriumKendrikArcticLancer
  • Custom SpecialCustom Special I know I am, I'm sure I am, I'm Sounders 'til I die!Registered User regular
    OK, I think I got the last thing ordered for Santee. Now I just need to get to painting something likely related to Star Wars and then make with the shipping!

    XBL: F4ll0utBP | STEAM | PSN : CustomSpecial | Bnet: F4ll0ut#1636
    Elvenshae
  • DyasAlureDyasAlure SeattleRegistered User regular
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

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  • DyasAlureDyasAlure SeattleRegistered User regular
    @xenard your card has earned its place on the tree. As all Christmas cards do during this season.

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    Bear is DrivingArcSynElvenshaeKirbithxenard
  • KendrikKendrik Lewisville, TXRegistered User regular
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

    Then I amend him comment to read: "What kind of monster wants to wait until December 25th to open presents?"

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    Imperfectnoir_blood
  • HounHoun Registered User regular
    Kendrik wrote: »
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

    Then I amend him comment to read: "What kind of monster wants to wait until December 25th to open presents?"

    Some people love to open presents. There is an inherent joy in discovering what new treasure someone cared enough to gift to you. However, for me, the acquisition of things is far less thrilling than watching the anticipation of the gift giver as I open the package.

    Which is why I drag it out. I hold off until the last possible moment, and when that moment arrives, I do not rip and tear, oh no; I slowly, methodically remove each piece of tape, unfold each crease, watching the anxiety and impatience grow in the faces of those watching.

    Their frustration is delicious.

    ArcSynElvenshae
  • KendrikKendrik Lewisville, TXRegistered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Kendrik wrote: »
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

    Then I amend him comment to read: "What kind of monster wants to wait until December 25th to open presents?"

    Some people love to open presents. There is an inherent joy in discovering what new treasure someone cared enough to gift to you. However, for me, the acquisition of things is far less thrilling than watching the anticipation of the gift giver as I open the package.

    Which is why I drag it out. I hold off until the last possible moment, and when that moment arrives, I do not rip and tear, oh no; I slowly, methodically remove each piece of tape, unfold each crease, watching the anxiety and impatience grow in the faces of those watching.

    Their frustration is delicious.

    I started getting impatient and frustrated just reading your post. You are indeed, the worst kind of monster.

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    Guild Wars 2: Kendrik.5984
    Houn
  • DyasAlureDyasAlure SeattleRegistered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Kendrik wrote: »
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

    Then I amend him comment to read: "What kind of monster wants to wait until December 25th to open presents?"

    Some people love to open presents. There is an inherent joy in discovering what new treasure someone cared enough to gift to you. However, for me, the acquisition of things is far less thrilling than watching the anticipation of the gift giver as I open the package.

    Which is why I drag it out. I hold off until the last possible moment, and when that moment arrives, I do not rip and tear, oh no; I slowly, methodically remove each piece of tape, unfold each crease, watching the anxiety and impatience grow in the faces of those watching.

    Their frustration is delicious.

    My family re used the same rapping paper for years. It was a tradition. Don't rip it, cut it meticulously with a knife so it could be used again. My older sister was the best.

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  • MadicanMadican No face Registered User regular
    I always slowly, methodically removed wrapping paper not to see frustration on the face of the giver, but to extend that brief euphoric moment where anything is possible.

    Erin The RedKirindal
  • IcemopperIcemopper Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    Kendrik wrote: »
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    noir_blood wrote: »
    What kind of monster makes someone wait until December 25th to open presents?

    Or gift Toblerone?

    I'm the one that said in the thread I would wait anyway.

    Then I amend him comment to read: "What kind of monster wants to wait until December 25th to open presents?"

    Some people love to open presents. There is an inherent joy in discovering what new treasure someone cared enough to gift to you. However, for me, the acquisition of things is far less thrilling than watching the anticipation of the gift giver as I open the package.

    Which is why I drag it out. I hold off until the last possible moment, and when that moment arrives, I do not rip and tear, oh no; I slowly, methodically remove each piece of tape, unfold each crease, watching the anxiety and impatience grow in the faces of those watching.

    Their frustration is delicious.

    My mom would hand out presents one at a time when we were kids. We'd watch patiently as that person opened their gift. Then she would make us display it to everyone, possibly even show how it can be used. We'd all marvel at their gift, but secretly be anxious to just open the next friggin gift already. We hated it so much!

    Now I do that exact thing and love it, the patience and the being together is way more important than getting to the next gift. Mom was always right.

    Bear is Drivingcooljammer00HounElvenshae
  • Bear is DrivingBear is Driving Registered User regular
    I'm not going to wait until the 25th but it wouldn't be right if I didn't torture Santa just a little bit.

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    Oh look, what's this?

    Erin The RedArcticLancerElvenshaeImperfectKirbithTurkeyAngelina
  • MadicanMadican No face Registered User regular
    The way family does it is we each get one gift from whoever's turn it is to be Santa, which rotates with each round. Then when everyone has a gift we open at the same time, show off the spoils, and generally drink it in before proceeding to the next round.

  • Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
    DyasAlure wrote: »
    @xenard your card has earned its place on the tree. As all Christmas cards do during this season.

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    I love the fact that you still have a McDonald's Oliver & Company ornament.

    Houn
  • Big ClassyBig Classy Registered User regular
    Oooooh message from Proxy!!!!!
    Nope, not gonna make it too easy for you, you're just gonna have to wait to find out who it is! In the short term, here's part the third! A more shelf-friendly approach: *humble mega comic bundle link*


    MORE GIFTS! And Santa refuses to reveal their identity yet! Oh my, there's a lot of comics in here D:

    Erin The RedElvenshaeDaxterMaxTurkey
  • poisonxpoisonx Registered User regular
    Got my gift, was gonna wait until Christmas but i'll couldn't resist. I'll post pics later this evening. Thank you so much Santa. My gift to my Santa will be on it's way sometime next week. Just doing some minor gift touchups.

  • SchideSchide Yeoh! Registered User regular
    edited December 2014
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    As I was informed, so indeed did it happen.
    Box!

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    Gifts!

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    Tyrion!

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    Transformers!

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    But wait, there's more!

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    LEGO Minifigs!

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    Candy!

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    Fantasy Life!

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    Letter!

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    Exploding skulls! Wait no, I'm watching my friend play Dark Souls, I mean everything together!

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    Cats!

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    Additional Cat!

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    Thank you so much santa @Nackmatholn! *ahem* I super appreciate all the gifts, I definitely wanted Fantasy Life and I've been debating getting the GoT figures but haven't quite got around to it yet for myself. Tyrion's definitely a great start though, he is also my favorite character in both the show and books. I don't collect a lot of LEGO minifigs but I do have a few lying around, so more are certainly welcome. I definitely like all things Transformers so the box is very nice. FUCKING CANDY YEAH!!!!!

    So once more a very happy thank you to Nackmatholn and very Merry Christmas or Whichever Holiday You Celebrate to all!

    Schide on
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  • ImperfectImperfect Toronto, Ontario, CanadaRegistered User regular
    Fantasy Life! That game is amazing!

    You're gonna love it so much.

  • IcemopperIcemopper Registered User regular
    Just as a PSA, everyone posting gift get pictures with their package in an image might want to double check that their address or their Santa's address is blurred out/removed. Juuuuust to be safe.

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  • SchideSchide Yeoh! Registered User regular
    I knew I forgot something :/

    cooljammer00
  • initiatefailureinitiatefailure Registered User regular
    chocolate orange is best orange.

    Radiation
  • RamiRami Registered User regular
    ugh, having to come up with a replacement for part of my gift because they wanted £20 for international shipping

    which is £2 more than the item

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  • Bear is DrivingBear is Driving Registered User regular
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    I know it's not polite to swear at Christmastime but holy shit, you guys.
    First thing's first, we place the gift under the tree:

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    Second we read the message Santa has provided and confirm our suspicions that @Imperfect is indeed Santa:

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    Imperfect wrote: »
    You know, other people have shipped things by Amazon. I bet there's tons of Amazon Secret Santa gifts showing up all over the place right now.
    J'accuse!

    Third we are utterly floored by what we find behind the wrapping paper. @Imperfect you are unconscionably generous!

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    It's crazy banana pants is what this is.

    Fourth we begin to teach Jack about Christmas with a right proper classic:

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    Fifth we go and fix our Amazon wishlist privacy settings... and then go out and buy some candy, of course!

    Thank you very much, @Imperfect. This is just crazy nice. Crazy banana pants nice. Merry Christmas!

    To think I could have suspected @shadowane (who I'm sure also gave a very nice gift)!

    Now to wait for Santee's gift to properly gestate.

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  • NackmatholnNackmatholn Registered User regular
    Schide wrote: »
    Giftget.gif

    As I was informed, so indeed did it happen.
    Box!

    Ru0e7Xv.png

    Gifts!

    IZ7cUGE.jpg

    Tyrion!

    KQwVUWo.jpg

    Transformers!

    LAQMynY.jpg

    But wait, there's more!

    wx6dQ2w.jpg

    LEGO Minifigs!

    byEyzBo.jpg

    Candy!

    hidoFPU.jpg

    Fantasy Life!

    FgCPc8h.jpg

    Letter!

    QqydAWi.jpg

    Exploding skulls! Wait no, I'm watching my friend play Dark Souls, I mean everything together!

    nRBXxDu.jpg

    Cats!

    4DfFTVh.jpg

    Additional Cat!

    qyJeyJn.jpg

    Thank you so much santa @Nackmatholn! *ahem* I super appreciate all the gifts, I definitely wanted Fantasy Life and I've been debating getting the GoT figures but haven't quite got around to it yet for myself. Tyrion's definitely a great start though, he is also my favorite character in both the show and books. I don't collect a lot of LEGO minifigs but I do have a few lying around, so more are certainly welcome. I definitely like all things Transformers so the box is very nice. FUCKING CANDY YEAH!!!!!

    So once more a very happy thank you to Nackmatholn and very Merry Christmas or Whichever Holiday You Celebrate to all!

    Excellent! I'm glad everything got to you swiftly. Fantasy Life may take over your real life. Take care with that :)

    camo_sig2.png PSN - Nackmatholn
    Schide
  • DyasAlureDyasAlure SeattleRegistered User regular
    Madican wrote: »
    I always slowly, methodically removed wrapping paper not to see frustration on the face of the giver, but to extend that brief euphoric moment where anything is possible.

    I think the study states you get the euphoric feeling during the anticipation. Once you get whatever it is, it is all ready gone.
    Icemopper wrote: »
    My mom would hand out presents one at a time when we were kids. We'd watch patiently as that person opened their gift. Then she would make us display it to everyone, possibly even show how it can be used. We'd all marvel at their gift, but secretly be anxious to just open the next friggin gift already. We hated it so much!

    Now I do that exact thing and love it, the patience and the being together is way more important than getting to the next gift. Mom was always right.

    We do that at the Alure house. First all presents are put into piles for who they are, than someone will grab one at a time to hand out.
    I love the fact that you still have a McDonald's Oliver & Company ornament.

    I still have the box too. I posted somewhere on these threads I think that everyone gets on ornament every year. I have over 30 years of them. All with the year written on them. My son is collecting his all ready, when he moves out he will be able to furnish a Christmas tree.

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    Icemopper
  • SkutSkutSkutSkut Registered User regular
    Giftget.gif
    A box!

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    Let's crack that sucker open, hey look, smaller boxes!

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    Don't worry Santa, I won't.

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    Will do this tho!

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    Glasses, nice big ones!

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    And what are glasses without coasters? A mess that's what!

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    The coasters

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    The glasses on the coasters

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    Thanks Santa!

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