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The Last Secret Saints on PA
Raijin Quickfoot
I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
I'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPA regular
This is it folks. There will never be another Secret Saints on the PA forums.
Will it continue to whatever a new forum looks like? Maybe. I’m not really sure right now. There’s a lot of factors that will play into my decision.
Now that the sad stuff is done let’s get to the MEAT
That’s right. November 1st the day secret saints begins. if you don’t know how this works you’re probably not eligible to sign up but I’ll go through it all anyway.
1. Secret Saints is an annual tradition where those who have a little extra give to those who don’t.
2. If you would like to be a Saint all you have to do is PM me and tell me how many people you would like to buy for. You can buy for 1 you can buy for all. Your choice(if you know someone who signed up and have a specific plan in mind let me know and I’ll try to make sure you get that person)
3. If you sign up to give there is no obligation. I’m not going to come hunt you down if you aren’t able to go through with it. Just let me know so I can try to make sure anyone you may have been assigned to gets reassigned,
4. Saints may stay anonymous if you choose. Saintees need to be public and should post excitedly about any gifts received.
If you want to receive you have to match this criteria
Not participating in Secret Santa
A known forum person. I can’t allow someone without a presence to be a receiver without some kind of vouch at least from an existing long time member. People are doing this out if the kindness of their heart and I’d like to make sure the gifts go to legit people so this is just the easiest way to do it.
You MUST have an Amazon wishlist - now is the time to go fix it after it sat stagnant for a year
To sign up just PM me and add your wishlist link and address to the PM.Provide clothing sizes if you can. Let me know if there are allergies or religious things we need to know. Are you a drinker? Let me know so you don’t get alcohol if you don’t want it! Also, let me know if NSFW is ok. Not a lot of Saints stuff is NSFW but just in case. Just let me know any restrictions you may have for gifts.
If you have kids or pets or a spouse and would like to receive Gifts for them this is A-OK. Just add stuff to your wishlist and let me know.
When gifts are received you must post in this thread with a thank you and what you received. Pics optional but preferred. If you fail this step I won’t let you play next year! Our Saints should be recognized!
Seems even when I don’t sign up I end up getting something…I’m not going to stop you but don’t buy me anything if it means less for a Saintee.
Fuck it. This is the last one. You want to get me a gift knock yourself out. Just NOT at the expense of a Saintee. We just do Christmas for the kids so getting gifts in the mail would be cool. It’s been a shitty year. Don’t judge me!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JI9WWSRW1YJI?ref_=wl_share
Anyone interested in Elfing let me know. Elves can work as a go between so a saint doesn’t have to reveal themselves to their saintee right away but they need a question answered. You can always ask me but an elf or two is best.
I’m sure I forgot a few things that I’ll be adding.
Deadline to sign up will be 11/11/24
Let’s have fun!! It’s truly the end of an era.
I’m going to go softly cry now!
Will it continue to whatever a new forum looks like? Maybe. I’m not really sure right now. There’s a lot of factors that will play into my decision.
Now that the sad stuff is done let’s get to the MEAT
That’s right. November 1st the day secret saints begins. if you don’t know how this works you’re probably not eligible to sign up but I’ll go through it all anyway.
1. Secret Saints is an annual tradition where those who have a little extra give to those who don’t.
2. If you would like to be a Saint all you have to do is PM me and tell me how many people you would like to buy for. You can buy for 1 you can buy for all. Your choice(if you know someone who signed up and have a specific plan in mind let me know and I’ll try to make sure you get that person)
3. If you sign up to give there is no obligation. I’m not going to come hunt you down if you aren’t able to go through with it. Just let me know so I can try to make sure anyone you may have been assigned to gets reassigned,
4. Saints may stay anonymous if you choose. Saintees need to be public and should post excitedly about any gifts received.
If you want to receive you have to match this criteria
Not participating in Secret Santa
A known forum person. I can’t allow someone without a presence to be a receiver without some kind of vouch at least from an existing long time member. People are doing this out if the kindness of their heart and I’d like to make sure the gifts go to legit people so this is just the easiest way to do it.
You MUST have an Amazon wishlist - now is the time to go fix it after it sat stagnant for a year
To sign up just PM me and add your wishlist link and address to the PM.Provide clothing sizes if you can. Let me know if there are allergies or religious things we need to know. Are you a drinker? Let me know so you don’t get alcohol if you don’t want it! Also, let me know if NSFW is ok. Not a lot of Saints stuff is NSFW but just in case. Just let me know any restrictions you may have for gifts.
If you have kids or pets or a spouse and would like to receive Gifts for them this is A-OK. Just add stuff to your wishlist and let me know.
When gifts are received you must post in this thread with a thank you and what you received. Pics optional but preferred. If you fail this step I won’t let you play next year! Our Saints should be recognized!
Seems even when I don’t sign up I end up getting something…I’m not going to stop you but don’t buy me anything if it means less for a Saintee.
Fuck it. This is the last one. You want to get me a gift knock yourself out. Just NOT at the expense of a Saintee. We just do Christmas for the kids so getting gifts in the mail would be cool. It’s been a shitty year. Don’t judge me!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JI9WWSRW1YJI?ref_=wl_share
Anyone interested in Elfing let me know. Elves can work as a go between so a saint doesn’t have to reveal themselves to their saintee right away but they need a question answered. You can always ask me but an elf or two is best.
I’m sure I forgot a few things that I’ll be adding.
Deadline to sign up will be 11/11/24
Let’s have fun!! It’s truly the end of an era.
I’m going to go softly cry now!
Raijin Quickfoot on
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So instead I'm signing up for this again for the last one, just don't gift me at the expense of another giftee if you can help it at all.
Just little surprises help me out in the seasonal affect months a whole lot. I really do appreciate y'all being so kind to me all these years despite my occasional brain problems creeping back out in bad ways recently.
And cheers to raijin for organizing this every year! He's a great guy and a good friend. Hugs, buddy.
We’re all just out here doing our best!
If you’re thinking of signing up you should sign up.
Don’t feel shame over it and yes you deserve it.
We all deserve to have some good stuff happen in our lives once in awhile. Embrace it!
@BahamutZERO
I guess that guy?
Can you pour some sugar on this thread and make it hot and sticky sweet?
My steam wishlist is a mess I badly need to clean up
Thanks to Raijin for running this year after year, it's been a real bright spot in otherwise some very bleak years for me.
Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/id/TheZombiePenguin
Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thezombiepenguin/
Switch: 0293 6817 9891
If you like the idea of helping someone out financially let me know and I can provide information.
I won’t assign anyone to myself but if you have some extra AFTER taking care of Saints…my wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1JI9WWSRW1YJI?ref_=wl_share
AFTER OTHER SAINTS ONLY
definitely gonna need a sainting this year
will send an appropriate message shortly
it's been a time!
Welcome aboard!!!!
Here's a code for the original SpongeBob Movie, if you claim it please let us know!
I'll post more here and on the SE discord when I get them!
Edit:
For anyone stalking me and needing ideas
My dog loves toys shaped liked ducks and skunks, and any treats
I always need black, low cut socks in large numbers
Get me annoying and or stupid bumper stickers to put on my truck, especially alien related ones
Oh skipped the part where you said you had it
Well, if you find someone else who needs it, feel free to pass it along as well
We’ve got a decent amount of Saint and Saintees so far
Remember! If you’re sitting around wondering how you could help someone have a better holiday…sign up!
If you sitting around worrying about how awful this holiday is and you need some cheer…sign up!
…but thank you! Nothing beats getting unexpected packages, brightens the day right up.
i think ya'll know for sure what i adore, but @cello and @zonugal are your best bets for getting deeper into what all i need
oh also i guess i post this wishlist link???
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TUZ4Z1EK22UM?ref_=wl_share
I thought I put my forum name on there but I am also pretty dumb so...
Anyway, I saw your list, and I saw Abbey Road on it so I couldn't not just grab it. Throw on your headphones and enjoy!
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970666737/
Greatly appreciated! Thank you
Also, I will be finishing my graduate program mid December and I'd love if folks could help me celebrate that. IT'S BEEN ALMOST 15 MONTHS OF WRITING ESSAYS EVERY WEEKEND!!
In terms of what I enjoy and what gifts would be smart ideas...
I think that's a good guide for what I enjoy but if you should have any questions, @The Lovely Bastard and @Cello are good references (or shadow agents to inquire into what specific stuff I currently may own).
I am posting here and now a boring list of practical items and also a food processor, that would not be for me I would gift it to another who has like, a kitchen. I have an endless need of good quality long distance socks, basic toiletries and oh god, money, you simply cannot go wrong giving unto the brokeassed any amount of money, money for phone, money for home, money for many thing.
https://www.paypal.me/hobnailtaylor
This is the most participants we’ve had in years.
On both sides!
Good stuff!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3P8SAH9LV1CRW/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1is here.
Some notable stuff there: A good chopper-style Chinese cleaver and honing rod for sharping it would be amazing. I really like cooking, and good tools are well, helpful! A spriralizer would be nice, but much less of a priority than a really good cleaver and honing rod.
Board games like the Klask one on my wishlist are also good, things i can play with my partner. A crokinole board would also be amazing, but good ones are expensive, so put that in the cateogry of "If you're crazy generous". Same with the Cuboro marble runs - i'd adore one of these, but also, expensive. Still, either o tthose but esp the Cuboro would make my year. (Also probably my cats year).
I do have a pair of cats, but they're well content with boxes. Anything that comes in a big box they can colonize will be well recived. But they'd love some more cat springs, or dangly things they can chase.
https://www.amazon.com.au/ should always be checked if they have stuff, as it's often free shipping to NZ.
I have a steam wishlist here: https://store.steampowered.com/wishlist/id/TheZombiePenguin/#sort=order&term= But honestly, I'm pretty well stuffed on video games. THe one (really big) exception is Monster Hutner Wilds - if someone wants to get me a game, I would be immensely happy to get Wilds on PC
Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/id/TheZombiePenguin
Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/thezombiepenguin/
Switch: 0293 6817 9891
Is there an invite for the discord? Also hey Local, glad to see you back.
https://discord.gg/BrJtp93A
End it with a bang
Thank you to everyone for participating. It's always been nice to know this was going on in one happy little corner of the forum.
Thanks!