MagnaFarce Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm in a real dilemna (I prefer that spelling) with regards to this Secret Santa thing. On one hand, I hope my package arrives this weekend because I'm excited to see what I get, but on the other hand I have finals next week and I really hope I don't receive my package because I'll undoubtedly play with all the contents instead of studying. Woe is me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you want, I'll be happy to have your stuff, play with it, lick every candy, and then mail it to you when you are all done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnaFarce Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Don't tempt me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you are still trying to figure out what to send as your SS gift, my 13 year old had a good idea. We have hundreds of doubles and she loves to wrap presents. If you PM me with who you drew and how much you want to spend, we'll find out what they already have and make a recommendation to you. If you agree, she'll wrap the games and we'll send them on your behalf. It couldn't be easier to be Santa, your person is guaranteed to get games they don't already have and I'm letting my daughter keep the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBuell Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you are still trying to figure out what to send as your SS gift, my 13 year old had a good idea. We have hundreds of doubles and she loves to wrap presents. If you PM me with who you drew and how much you want to spend, we'll find out what they already have and make a recommendation to you. If you agree, she'll wrap the games and we'll send them on your behalf. It couldn't be easier to be Santa, your person is guaranteed to get games they don't already have and I'm letting my daughter keep the money. I would take you up on that for my office secret santa, but I don't think my recipient is a retro gaming mama in any way shape or form. I've been thinking, for her, flavored coffee samples, but I have to make sure she's not one of the office tea drinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr0st Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Yay! Received my package this morning, and lasted about 60 seconds before ripping it open! delighted with the gifts, and the chocolate panda's were yummy! Thanks Secret Santa! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Ok, since everyone is opening their presents, I couldn't resist any longer and... wow! I'm speechless! http://t.co/CCfP69Lk Thanks so much Secret Santa from Switzerland! (I promise I won't play the games till Christmas. Not sure if the chocolate will last that long though! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Well, I actually got a PM from my Secret Santa last night, saying that it looked like my package had been in the post office since Tuesday. Of course, I never got a notice. I just got back from the post office and got the package. The woman said I would have gotten a second notice tommorow, so I would have picked it up then. Everthing on the box seems right. It's possible that using my online name as opposed to my real name caused a issue (as the notice had SoulBlazer on it) but I doubt it. I actually have a mailbox here where the notices are usually quite secure. So, to Dr. kwack -- Thank you very much for the gift! I wasn't sure what to ask for this year, so I just put a bunch of things on my Amazon wish list that I'd like but couldn't bring myself to buy for myself. It's always a bit hard to know what to ask for when you're a gamer and not a collector. I got: 1) Captain N: The Complete Series on DVD (the main gift) 2) Package of vintage Pac-Man cards and chewing gun 3) Package of Pac-Man Bandaids 4) A 1986 Chuck E Cheese token, in protective coin cardboard 5) A package of Space Invaders drink markers -- you put them on your drink, beer bottle, etc so they know what is yours! Very cool! 6) A big one pound package of Skittles! Yum! Many thanks again! Also, it looks like my Secret Santa will be getting his package on Sat or Monday. However, he hasn't posted on here in a while, so I hope he's allright. Greg Edited December 7, 2012 by SoulBlazer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd_1138 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) My Secret Santa sent me a humongous bag of Haribo Gummy Bears and an Amazon Gift Certificate which I used to buy a handheld OBD-II scanner for our cars. So no more trips to Autozone to get check engine lights diagnosed. Thanks Secret Santa! Edited December 7, 2012 by Trekker_1138 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm worried. My SS package was sent Monday IIRC and it isn't there yet. In fact the tracking doesn't look like it has moved more than an hour away. I wonder if it is snowing badly in New England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm worried. My SS package was sent Monday IIRC and it isn't there yet. In fact the tracking doesn't look like it has moved more than an hour away. I wonder if it is snowing badly in New England. No snow here in New England, Ax. The post office is also being a bit slow right now, and the tracking does not do a good job at ALL updating the status of the package. Mine still shows being in New Jersey two days ago. I'm sure by now it's further away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. kwack Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 SoulBlazer! Merry Christmas! Glad the package finally made it to your home. I can now unworry. Think my SS gift may be waiting at the post office. Will check first thing tomorrow morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Ah, Secret Santa you have made my day! Beldar the Conehead, GI Joe, Garbage Pail Kids, Star Wars playing cards, Now & Laters, Ring Pops, Dubble Bubble, a DVI cable and two mini USB cables Thank you Secret Santa (Justin), I had so much fun opening the package and you got me exactly what I wanted. Love the gifts - thanks so much! :thumbsup: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptenmaterial Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 So this is not very altruistic but I'm a little worried... I have my stuff sent to my parents' address here in Providence- hoping they didn't misplace it in the shuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 My gift is packed up and ready to ship tomorrow. I had to wait for one additional thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 My package for my Secret Santa shipped out today. Item I expected on Friday didn't show up until Saturday afternoon. It's on it's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Two weeks until Christmas! Please be sure to get your gifts out now. This is the latest you should be sending! THANK YOU EVERYONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 This is the latest you should be sending! There's no time like the last minute! I got mine sent out today. I also got my package today, so clearly my SS was far more responsible than I in the shipping department! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberpunk Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 i just sent mine out today too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure if I'll make it to the 25th, but I'm delaying opening mine for now Last year, my secret santa recipient knew who I was, but I don't think I figured out my SS (or at least I've forgotten it since). This year I know my SS, and I know that he knows that I know... Edited December 11, 2012 by labrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+frankodragon Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Two weeks until Christmas! Please be sure to get your gifts out now. This is the latest you should be sending! THANK YOU EVERYONE! Yeah I was just wondering what would be the grace period for waiting for the SS since now the post offices must be swamped with mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I received my SS gifts and my jaw dropped when I saw what it was! Star Wars Lego X-Wing! My kids and I will have a great time putting this together. A mess of homebrew cartridges from the store. I got CIB Saboteur, Gingerbread Man, Incoming!, Chunkout 2600 and Bee-Ball! I can't wait to try them out. An Atari-Age shirt that I am proudly wearing right now. An Atari poster. AtariAge magnets and pins. Finally a ton of lifesavers and Reeses Pieces. My favorites! Thank you so much Albert for the cool things! This is so incredibly generous of you. I'm doing to happy dance. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Somebody hit the overachiever jackpot AX (shrinking in the corner at the meager pittance he sent to his SS) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 A box from Albert involves LEGO? I'm shocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thank you so much Albert for the cool things! This is so incredibly generous of you. I'm doing to happy dance. Glad the package arrived safely! I had fun putting that package together. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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