+davidcalgary29 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 It’s actually been incredibly mild for the past two months, with daytime highs hovering around the freezing mark, or even above. We even had the tail end of a thunderstorm last night, which ripped shingles off the neighbours’ house and right into the window, which got all scratched up. Punched a small hole in some vinyl stripping, too. Shingles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 On 12/19/2020 at 9:21 AM, ClassicGMR said: * The pièce de résistance - a New England Patriots totem pole! So freakin sweet!! ? Just want you all to be aware that praying to this totem makes Billy B spend money in free agency. My SS gift really works! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I've been away for a while and I realized I never did my reveal, so in case he was still wondering... On 12/25/2020 at 6:39 PM, frankodragon said: I must of been good this year so thanks so much AA Secret Santa! You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed (and still are)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joeatari1 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 It seems we have reached the mid-way point. I better start shopping? 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 So when should we kick off Secret Santa 2021 this year? Should we do early October again (only a couple of months away!), or should we start a little later? Also, I think CaptainBreakout and I can team up on this again this year, if that works for everyone. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Starting early was fun. It doesn't seem as necessary this year since I believe most of the shipping problems seem to improved. Anyone want to weigh in? I'm fine with starting early- having cheer in the atmosphere for longer seems like a good thing. Deadlines don't need to be quite as early. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 The time frame was ok but I'd still suggest announcing it earlier. Maybe even bribe Al to put it on the front page? ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 I like the idea of announcing it earlier... BUT I don't think putting it on the front page would work out... I think that would increase our visibility to opportunistic freeloaders. I think keeping it subtle in the forums seems to work out well for the "in the know" long time AA members and/or true enthusiasts. Seems to have worked out well so far. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Well I have a ton of stuff all ready to go. ? I can also volunteer for a Rescue Reindeer though I hope we don't need it this year. EDIT: And since we're talking about it! Edited August 8, 2021 by ClassicGMR 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joeatari1 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (Tosses hat into ring) I'll participate again this year. I think the time line started a little early last year but for overseas shipments. Shipping seems to be a little better now. I have been getting more reliable shipments at work for the past 5 or 6 months so hopefully that will continue. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, ClassicGMR said: Well I have a ton of stuff all ready to go. ? I can also volunteer for a Rescue Reindeer though I hope we don't need it this year. Groovy! And, yes I agree. I believe chicgamer and I are planning on hosting again. We are starting to talk about it again. It's looking like that seems to be fine with everyone. ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Austin Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sign me up for this year as well! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 If one needs to order some special gifts for your recipient, starting early doesn't hurt. Also we don't know what the shipping situation will look like in November. Right now things are going in the right direction but things might change quickly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'm in. It took more than a month for my package to reach its destination last year, so an early start would be great. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'm already getting excited! I'm so glad to see so many people who made this a success last year showing interest in participating again this year! So, maybe we start making some announcements via status updates leading to opening up Secret Santa 2021 in early October? I think everyone will probably have to make their best estimate on shipping times. In my mind, it doesn't hurt if items arrive early, though not opening presents early when you receive them isn't easy. ? Hopefully, we won't need Rescue Reindeer this year. We only had one person who didn't follow through last year (and I don't think that person has been on AtariAge since). 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Speaking of mail, I just heard on radio about stories regarding mail delays. Someone had sent a Christmas card and the recipient called to thank him but said it had been enough if you sent me one Christmas greeting, not two. This made the sender curious and begun investigating. It turned out the post office had misplaced an entire sack of Christmas post one year, and found it in the warehouse the next year when they determined to deliver it... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 7 hours ago, carlsson said: Speaking of mail, I just heard on radio about stories regarding mail delays. Someone had sent a Christmas card and the recipient called to thank him but said it had been enough if you sent me one Christmas greeting, not two. This made the sender curious and begun investigating. It turned out the post office had misplaced an entire sack of Christmas post one year, and found it in the warehouse the next year when they determined to deliver it... Good. Then there’s still hope my outgoing package will arrive eventually…. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Push the button. I'm in 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Getting excited for Secret Santa 2021! I was super stoked to draw good old Willie's name and very pleased that he took the time to post a video opening it!! (starts about 23:55) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I mean the big question is did @Dr Moocowz track down a Jaguar and play Rebooteroids? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMooCowz Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 10 hours ago, CyranoJ said: I mean the big question is did @Dr Moocowz track down a Jaguar and play Rebooteroids? I still haven't. They're $300-$400 USD currently (basically the same as buying a new, modern system) and read they likely need to have work done to get new capacitors and that kind of thing (not a skill I have). Just haven't built up my wallet enough to pull the trigger to make all that happen to play that cartridge that taunts me as it sits on the shelf ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 If we want to see Dr Moocowz go crazy, his Secret Santa this year might want to consider sending him a Jaguar Rotary controller. ? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 hours ago, CaptainBreakout said: If we want to see Dr Moocowz go crazy, his Secret Santa this year might want to consider sending him a Jaguar Rotary controller. ? Or Last Strike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 COVID-era Santa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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