ClassicGMR #101 Posted November 19, 2019 I waited until Christmas Eve if I remember correctly. That probably won’t change unless I need a pick me up or I just can’t stand it anymore! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlsson #102 Posted November 19, 2019 I dug into the candy early on, but saved the wrapped gifts for actual Christmas. I think many might be doing the same, at least as long as the gifts are individually wrapped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grig #103 Posted November 20, 2019 51 minutes ago, carlsson said: I dug into the candy early on, but saved the wrapped gifts for actual Christmas. I think many might be doing the same, at least as long as the gifts are individually wrapped. I tried to do that as well. I was 100% successful in eating the candy as soon as the package arrived and I think I opened my gifts about a week before Christmas. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+chicgamer #104 Posted November 20, 2019 Last year, I was urged by my Secret Santa to go ahead and open my gifts, so I gave in and opened them early. I may wait until at least Christmas Eve this year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machine #105 Posted November 20, 2019 So with the return address on the shipping box, I bet some folks will figure out who is who. Guess it doesnt matter all that much. And how dare some of you open presents before XMAS! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CyranoJ #106 Posted November 21, 2019 15 hours ago, chicgamer said: Last year, I was urged by my Secret Santa to go ahead and open my gifts, so I gave in and opened them early. I may wait until at least Christmas Eve this year. Life is busy, doubly so around Xmas. If you have free time to indulge yourself and have some fun, I say make the most of it - that's just me, not endorsing it for anyone else 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Moocowz #107 Posted November 21, 2019 I'm more in the boat of "just go for it!". More time to enjoy the new things! Also, how can you resist the urge to not press the beautiful, shiny button!? The jolly, candy-like button!? 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grig #108 Posted November 21, 2019 +100 for the ren and stumpy reference 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlsson #109 Posted November 21, 2019 Oops, I just ate all the candy I had planned for my SS gift. 😊 Well, off to buy more candy it is. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicGMR #110 Posted November 22, 2019 16 hours ago, carlsson said: Oops, I just ate all the candy I had planned for my SS gift. 😊 Well, off to buy more candy it is. NEVER had that happen before.... 😂 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CaptainBreakout #111 Posted November 23, 2019 It's getting closer... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #112 Posted November 23, 2019 I’m just waiting on one more elf to finish up! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicGMR #113 Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Everything for my Secret Santa is wrapped. I just need some candy and a box from work to put it all into and I can think about sending it on its way. So excited! Edited November 23, 2019 by ClassicGMR 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machine #114 Posted November 23, 2019 Just finished packaging my box up and ready to be shipped! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+chicgamer #115 Posted November 24, 2019 I've bought the main items for my recipient. I just need to get some filler, now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grig #116 Posted November 25, 2019 I have two items remaining before I can send it out ... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roberto #117 Posted November 25, 2019 Look what I found today in my office! MANY, MANY thanks to my (not so secret but surely stealthy and very fast!) Santa!! Now I gotta wait exactly 1 month to open it... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CaptainBreakout #118 Posted November 25, 2019 Wow .. All the way to Singapore pre Thanksgiving? Your Secret Santa is obviously into maximum tantalization! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicGMR #119 Posted November 26, 2019 Overseas IS a toss up after all. It’s even money that it’ll either get there yesterday somehow or by NEXT Christmas... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlsson #120 Posted November 26, 2019 Yeah, in particular if it is a package from Amazon delivered by drunk reindeers. By the way, I bought different candy intended for my Secret Santa four (4) times and ate the first three ones. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emerson #121 Posted November 29, 2019 I received my Secret Santa package Wednesday evening. Let the strenuous wait begin! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlsson #122 Posted November 29, 2019 My gift apparently is stuck in customs since 5 days ago. We'll see whichever ransom it takes to get it from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roberto #123 Posted November 30, 2019 16 hours ago, carlsson said: My gift apparently is stuck in customs since 5 days ago. We'll see whichever ransom it takes to get it from there. Well, look at the bright side: at least you are not tempted to open it too early! 😉 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+CaptainBreakout #124 Posted November 30, 2019 Whenever I hear "Look at the bright side," whether it's the Christmas Season or not, this gag always comes to mind... ... also happens to be from one of the best Christmas specials ever made, IMHO. All my items have been gathered (despite a minor setback from an eBay purchase that did not accurately match the description -had to get a little crafty to solve that). Now it's time to wrap things up, as they say. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+adamchevy #125 Posted December 3, 2019 All of my presents have been completed by stuffy and his elf minions. It’s time to get the sleigh packed up and ready to go. Me and the elves are now rocking out to our favorite Christmas song: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites