Quite the haul I must say albeit a bit tardy. It's all stuff I don't have which is already a bonus. Gave a listen to the CD and it's rather eclectic and upbeat. I just started the book and it's hard to assess at this time considering I'm on like page 2. As for the movie, I'll be watching that some time this weekend.
The security device was still enclosed in the DVD as advertised though so all is forgiven.
Thanks Mai-Kero, you came through. I hope your generosity does not go unnoticed and there is such a thing as karma.
I like The Hush Sound quite a bit, so cheers to your Santa for spreading the joy.
Quite the haul I must say albeit a bit tardy. It's all stuff I don't have which is already a bonus. Gave a listen to the CD and it's rather eclectic and upbeat. I just started the book and it's hard to assess at this time considering I'm on like page 2. As for the movie, I'll be watching that some time this weekend.
The security device was still enclosed in the DVD as advertised though so all is forgiven.
Thanks Mai-Kero, you came through. I hope your generosity does not go unnoticed and there is such a thing as karma.
I like The Hush Sound quite a bit, so cheers to your Santa for spreading the joy.
Like Vines and House of Leaves? :^::^:
I actually just picked up So Sudden. It's a bit different, but just as great.
Quite the haul I must say albeit a bit tardy. It's all stuff I don't have which is already a bonus. Gave a listen to the CD and it's rather eclectic and upbeat. I just started the book and it's hard to assess at this time considering I'm on like page 2. As for the movie, I'll be watching that some time this weekend.
The security device was still enclosed in the DVD as advertised though so all is forgiven.
Thanks Mai-Kero, you came through. I hope your generosity does not go unnoticed and there is such a thing as karma.
I like The Hush Sound quite a bit, so cheers to your Santa for spreading the joy.
So do we have a list of who has still not received anything. I'm still waiting, I PM'ed my santa multiple times. The gift is suppose to be on its way (but this was a month ago). I rePM'd but no answers. He has not been active on the forum for almost a month though.
The following stand accused of being useless Santas, they've had a chance to explain via PM and failed to reply. However people miss PMs and I do cock up my book-keeping so no scorn pouring until they've not explained themselves in a week. If you feel your name should not be here then let me know via PM ASAP.
Cloggerdude
Thandor
Sentimental Despair
Narket
As such I am now asking for consolation Easter Bunnies for the following poor forumers:
Slacktron
Captain Vash
Mrsnackroad
JerikTelorian
I have list of a further 5 who have had contact from Santa with explanations of shipping issues but for whom things are starting to look bleak. They will be added to the list in the next few days if no further developments are made.
The Easter Bunny calling is a tough one. I'm basically looking for people offering to give for no reward (other than of the karmic variety). Given the nature of the situation a commitment to sharpish shipping would also be good!
If you are the kind of awesome person as described above then please PM me (and include your country for best matching up)
A possible 9 failings out of 188 matchups is really not too bad for an internet forum Secret Santa if you ask me
Another week puts us almost to March .. I think if its not there by now, they aren't getting / giving anything.
Can the people who had the deadbeat (alleged) santas chime in on what they were given? did they post what they got?
Put me down for extra giving. I need the karma. (ill pm you too)
Edit: Your PM box is full... Add me to "The Santa 2 : electric boogaloo"
All the Santa messaging had indeed clogged the old inbox. Cleared now.
I PMed Echo as he seems to be online to try and get the thread title updated with the call for Easter Bunnies, but in case the yellow dot lies and another mod sees this a thread title update would be good.
A less than 5% failure rate is quite commendable, and speaks well of the PA forum community.
I had thought it would be much higher, as I had a deadbeat Santa the first year we started doing this in 2005. What are the odds I'd get another in 2007? 1 in 400?
My gratitude goes out to LewieP for being a great Santa in 2006, though. A stand up fellow, that one.
If I still hear nothing regarding my gift to my santee by the time you are ready to send out bunnies, please let me know via PM or something when bunnies are being purchased. I would like to possibly do that until my issues with DHL/Thinkgeek is resolved. (given that bunnies aren't too expensive - money is getting short preparing for the soon-to-arrive little one)
The following stand accused of being useless Santas, they've had a chance to explain via PM and failed to reply. However people miss PMs and I do cock up my book-keeping so no scorn pouring until they've not explained themselves in a week. If you feel your name should not be here then let me know via PM ASAP.
Cloggerdude
Thandor Sentimental Despair
Narket
For whats it worth, Sentimental Despair was a dead-beat Santee, too. I PM'ed her repeatedly to confirm she'd received the stuff I sent her and never heard a word back. So, I wouldn't put any faith in ever hearing from her again.
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edited February 2008
Can whoever my Santa was PM me? I got something in the mail, with no mention of what my forummer's name was, and I don't know if it was from here or from SE++.
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So I checked my mailbox today on my way to work, and what do I find but a package from Dr. Phibbs McAthey! I didn't have a lot of time to poke around in the package, but it all looks awesome. Expect a more detailed rundown after work.
Thanks, Phibbs!
Edit: Upon further inspection, the package contains a WWGFD? bumper sticker, a Super Mario Galaxy commemorative coin, a cadre of Team Fortress 2 posters, and a Team Fortress 2 t-shirt (the spy one).
Awesome stuff, although I'll have to make some room on my wall to hang up those posters.
Huzzah, that was quick, United States Postal Service! Sorry it took so long, Dicks. A whole slew of things added up to me not being able to send it on time in the first place, then it came back, then I kept getting scheduled to work the entire time my post office was open, yadayada excuses, etc. Anyway, I am glad you liked the gifts, sorry it's nothing terribly spectacular, but I thought that you'd enjoy some official Valve merchandise, and the Mario Galaxy coin actually wasn't in the original package, because we ended up having a ton extra at work and I went home with ten of them one night, and I thought they were cool enough to share:)
The following stand accused of being useless Santas, they've had a chance to explain via PM and failed to reply. However people miss PMs and I do cock up my book-keeping so no scorn pouring until they've not explained themselves in a week. If you feel your name should not be here then let me know via PM ASAP.
Cloggerdude Thandor Sentimental Despair
Narket
For whats it worth, Sentimental Despair was a dead-beat Santee, too. I PM'ed her repeatedly to confirm she'd received the stuff I sent her and never heard a word back. So, I wouldn't put any faith in ever hearing from her again.
Likewise Thador was my Santee and never mentioned he recieved my Gifts. Even after a PM to check the address before I sent the second half. Never logged in past the 12th Nov anyhow so he hasn't seen the PMs.
If I still hear nothing regarding my gift to my santee by the time you are ready to send out bunnies, please let me know via PM or something when bunnies are being purchased. I would like to possibly do that until my issues with DHL/Thinkgeek is resolved. (given that bunnies aren't too expensive - money is getting short preparing for the soon-to-arrive little one)
Congrats on the little one. Damn that's exciting. Just wanted you to know its all OK if you can't send something. I mean, I'd be kinda sad, but my gift I sent kinda sucked this year (IMO). So much so that I feel a bit like a deadbeat too.
The dice have matched 8 of these guys up with awesome people who will try to get them something, the poor 2 people in italics are still out in the cold. Any more lovely lovely volunteers? At this rate I'll probably end up getting them all something myself just to make this all be over...
Associated useless Santa list:
Cloggerdude
Thandor
Sentimental Despair
Narket
Zeromus
Hughtron
Kyanilis
Pig Destroyer
The unknown Santa of Zarcath (Don't ask)
Apologies if I've done anybody wrong, just PM me and let me know.
Someone should volunteer to be a proxy so that Santee's don't find out who their Santa is.
You know, someone who doesn't abuse their inbox and have hardly any room in it.
ie someone who isn't me.
It's too late for that. Both in that I've already sent a message out to everyone and also that it's almost March and I wanted remove any possible cause of further delays!
I have some ideas for thej3w, will be buying them this weekend and having them shipped directly to him (to save time, or I might just ship them to my house and "personalize" them for him... :winky: )
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I like The Hush Sound quite a bit, so cheers to your Santa for spreading the joy.
Like Vines and House of Leaves? :^::^:
I actually just picked up So Sudden. It's a bit different, but just as great.
Steam: Handkor
My Santa is a rat bastard who only delivers lies and empty promises.
I don't have my lists on me right now but you guys have PMed me right? I'm doing the sorting out.
The Playboy kind, right?
Details up tomorrow evening or more likely Saturday.
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The following stand accused of being useless Santas, they've had a chance to explain via PM and failed to reply. However people miss PMs and I do cock up my book-keeping so no scorn pouring until they've not explained themselves in a week. If you feel your name should not be here then let me know via PM ASAP.
Cloggerdude
Thandor
Sentimental Despair
Narket
As such I am now asking for consolation Easter Bunnies for the following poor forumers:
Slacktron
Captain Vash
Mrsnackroad
JerikTelorian
I have list of a further 5 who have had contact from Santa with explanations of shipping issues but for whom things are starting to look bleak. They will be added to the list in the next few days if no further developments are made.
The Easter Bunny calling is a tough one. I'm basically looking for people offering to give for no reward (other than of the karmic variety). Given the nature of the situation a commitment to sharpish shipping would also be good!
If you are the kind of awesome person as described above then please PM me (and include your country for best matching up)
A possible 9 failings out of 188 matchups is really not too bad for an internet forum Secret Santa if you ask me
Can the people who had the deadbeat (alleged) santas chime in on what they were given? did they post what they got?
Put me down for extra giving. I need the karma. (ill pm you too)
Edit: Your PM box is full... Add me to "The Santa 2 : electric boogaloo"
Librarians harbor a terrible secret. Find it.
All the Santa messaging had indeed clogged the old inbox. Cleared now.
I PMed Echo as he seems to be online to try and get the thread title updated with the call for Easter Bunnies, but in case the yellow dot lies and another mod sees this a thread title update would be good.
I had thought it would be much higher, as I had a deadbeat Santa the first year we started doing this in 2005. What are the odds I'd get another in 2007? 1 in 400?
My gratitude goes out to LewieP for being a great Santa in 2006, though. A stand up fellow, that one.
For whats it worth, Sentimental Despair was a dead-beat Santee, too. I PM'ed her repeatedly to confirm she'd received the stuff I sent her and never heard a word back. So, I wouldn't put any faith in ever hearing from her again.
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Thanks, Phibbs!
Edit: Upon further inspection, the package contains a WWGFD? bumper sticker, a Super Mario Galaxy commemorative coin, a cadre of Team Fortress 2 posters, and a Team Fortress 2 t-shirt (the spy one).
Awesome stuff, although I'll have to make some room on my wall to hang up those posters.
Likewise Thador was my Santee and never mentioned he recieved my Gifts. Even after a PM to check the address before I sent the second half. Never logged in past the 12th Nov anyhow so he hasn't seen the PMs.
Thats annoying.
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My final Santee with no present list looks like this:
Slacktron
JerikTelorian
Mrsnackroad
thej3w
Handkor
Bursar
Zarcath
Captain Vash
J_L
Digdug2000
The dice have matched 8 of these guys up with awesome people who will try to get them something, the poor 2 people in italics are still out in the cold. Any more lovely lovely volunteers? At this rate I'll probably end up getting them all something myself just to make this all be over...
Associated useless Santa list:
Cloggerdude
Thandor
Sentimental Despair
Narket
Zeromus
Hughtron
Kyanilis
Pig Destroyer
The unknown Santa of Zarcath (Don't ask)
Apologies if I've done anybody wrong, just PM me and let me know.
EDIT: All matched up now.
Librarians harbor a terrible secret. Find it.
You know, someone who doesn't abuse their inbox and have hardly any room in it.
ie someone who isn't me.
It's too late for that. Both in that I've already sent a message out to everyone and also that it's almost March and I wanted remove any possible cause of further delays!
For paintings in progress, check out canvas and paints
"The power of the weirdness compels me."
You are the greatest son.
It's now Easter Bunnys though.
Ha, Jam Warrior has already told Zarcath its me! I just wanted him to know its sorted and on its way oh cleverclogs Lewie!
(Rats, is sonly abuse an infractable offense?)
Hmm, thinks ... sack it, its worth it anyway
For paintings in progress, check out canvas and paints
"The power of the weirdness compels me."
Your Easter "candy" is on the way via Canada Post. Expect it in a week to two weeks!
Hearts and Smoochies,
Judge Bunny
Thanks you guys! you rock!