2008 CSS Gifts and Guesses - Page 8

kerosene · 12-20-2008, 10:29 PM

We have not received a SS gift, either...and our recipient has not, I don't think. I sent it almost 2 weeks ago.

lumberjim · 12-21-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

No she knows but she is such a luddite that she still needs 'splainin' that the cellar isn't a chat room. well, most of the time.

It would be too confusing to bring up the existence of cellar chat, so we'll skip that for now.

She thought it was nice that we did a secret santa thing and now she wants to find her own internet community, but is reticent to join this one, despite how many of you she'd hit it off with, I'm sure.

dude....just show her my sexy picture, and tell her I'm nice......she won't be able to resist beng assimilated

Aliantha · 12-21-2008, 02:44 AM

I haven't recieved my gift, and I know my giftee hasn't recieved theirs either after reading this thread.

DanaC · 12-21-2008, 04:34 AM

I haven't received mine. But I know my giftee got theres:P Which is pleasing except for the fact customs opened it up and spilled juice all over the label lol.

limey · 12-21-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

I haven't received mine. But I know my giftee got theirs:P Which is pleasing.

What she said, as edited here.

DanaC · 12-21-2008, 10:14 AM

eek! thanks for correcting. I was writing that in a rush!

limey · 12-21-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

eek! thanks for correcting. I was writing that in a rush!

Nonononononono I wasn't being the speeling police, simply that my parcel to my recipient hadn't been opened by customs ...

Trilby · 12-21-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by limey

What she said, as edited here.

You should be getting it soon, Limey. If not, please let me know so I can go postal...on my post office. Hm. That doesn't sound right, does it?

Sundae · 12-21-2008, 12:56 PM

Okay, all the way from Texas, although my Santa may have gone South of the border to purchase it.

Firstly, the undamaged box, which nevertheless terrified me by having a FRAGILE sticker on it.
But as you can see in the second photo it was securely packed and protected and so arrived in great condition.

Sundae · 12-21-2008, 01:00 PM

The wrapped present (although I rummaged in the packing for a while, just in case). Inside the wrapping was a box. I took a picture of the box and of the box open with the gifts inside, but I think the next logical step would be to simply show the prizes.

The first part of the gift - 5 (count them! 5!) doilies. Different sizes, shapes and colours and they look and feel very high quality. My Mum is eyeing them up already.

Sundae · 12-21-2008, 01:05 PM

And even more unexpectedly - a gourd. According to the customs information, it is an antique Mexican gourd. It's very delicate and painted beautifully in pastal colours.

The top is obviously hand-cut so it only fits if you put it on in exactly the right spot. It's so unusual and eye-catching.

I know my SS must have gone to a lot of time and trouble to buy and send my present. I think I know who it is, but I'll wait and see if she wants to reveal herself. Can I just say a huge thank you for the effort you went to - I am overwhelmed by your generosity and the care you took sending it!

Trilby · 12-21-2008, 01:29 PM

Cool! I LOVE gourds! Great prizes, SG!

kerosene · 12-21-2008, 01:56 PM

I got mine! I guess I checked the mail too early, yesterday, so today, it was in there. It's really neat and I can't wait to show you all what it is! And I still don't know who it is from.

Pictures to follow soon.

limey · 12-21-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

You should be getting it soon, Limey. If not, please let me know so I can go postal...on my post office. Hm. That doesn't sound right, does it?

Have we let a little cat out of the bag here, Bri?

Trilby · 12-21-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by limey

Have we let a little cat out of the bag here, Bri?

well, yes. But I wanted you to know it's on it's way since you live waaaaaaaaaaaaay over there from me! (besides, I had to fill out the custom's thing-y which blows the surprise)

12-21-2008, 02:44 AM	#108
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I haven't recieved my gift, and I know my giftee hasn't recieved theirs either after reading this thread. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-21-2008, 12:56 PM	#114
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Okay, all the way from Texas, although my Santa may have gone South of the border to purchase it. Firstly, the undamaged box, which nevertheless terrified me by having a FRAGILE sticker on it. But as you can see in the second photo it was securely packed and protected and so arrived in great condition. Attached Images Last edited by Sundae; 12-21-2008 at 01:05 PM.

12-21-2008, 01:00 PM	#115
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The wrapped present (although I rummaged in the packing for a while, just in case). Inside the wrapping was a box. I took a picture of the box and of the box open with the gifts inside, but I think the next logical step would be to simply show the prizes. The first part of the gift - 5 (count them! 5!) doilies. Different sizes, shapes and colours and they look and feel very high quality. My Mum is eyeing them up already. Attached Images

12-21-2008, 01:05 PM	#116
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And even more unexpectedly - a gourd. According to the customs information, it is an antique Mexican gourd. It's very delicate and painted beautifully in pastal colours. The top is obviously hand-cut so it only fits if you put it on in exactly the right spot. It's so unusual and eye-catching. I know my SS must have gone to a lot of time and trouble to buy and send my present. I think I know who it is, but I'll wait and see if she wants to reveal herself. Can I just say a huge thank you for the effort you went to - I am overwhelmed by your generosity and the care you took sending it! Attached Images

12-21-2008, 01:29 PM	#117
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Cool! I LOVE gourds! Great prizes, SG! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-20-2008, 10:29 PM	#106
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	We have not received a SS gift, either...and our recipient has not, I don't think. I sent it almost 2 weeks ago.

12-21-2008, 04:34 AM	#109
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I haven't received mine. But I know my giftee got theres:P Which is pleasing except for the fact customs opened it up and spilled juice all over the label lol.

12-21-2008, 10:14 AM	#111
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	eek! thanks for correcting. I was writing that in a rush!

12-21-2008, 01:56 PM	#118
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I got mine! I guess I checked the mail too early, yesterday, so today, it was in there. It's really neat and I can't wait to show you all what it is! And I still don't know who it is from. Pictures to follow soon.

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