Forum Thermomix
Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: cookie1 on October 25, 2016, 06:54:50 am
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The posts on the forum have dropped dramatically, although we still have a lot of people reading it.
If you are interested in Secret Santa this year could you please reply to this post. At the moment I imagine the rules will be similar to other years, with an added proviso that you will check the forum at least weekly for any SS updates.
If we have people who are interested I will post the rules etc. I am quite happy to do it again as I enjoy it.
Members interested in SS for 2016.
Cookie
Cuilidh
Thermilover
Cornish Cream
Trudy
Mab19
Obbie
Bedlam
Djinni373
DJ
Mich
Kimmy
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Thanks for taking this on again, Cookie. I'm in definitely in.
Could I make a wee suggestion, though, that you add the year 2016 to the subject heading, just for clarity.
Looking forward to another fun-filled SS season.
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Thanks for the suggestion, all done. :-*
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I want to be in it as wellllllll :D
Just hope I can get the shopping and posting part done and dusted before December :)
I wasnt so active on the post last year and I feel really bad for that as I was travelling but surely would be excited to be a part of it this time!!
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I'm in Cookie.Thanks for organizing it again :-* :-*
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Thanks Cookie. I'm in!
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Add me to the list too please Cookie, and thank you for taking it on again.
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I'm in aswell. can't wait
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Cookie am I too late to be in the SS? If not, yes please.
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Not too late Denise.
I will close it off at the end of the month.
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I will do it ASAP. ( it may not be until the weekend) Then we can start browsing. I think I have everyone's address except Bedlam's new one.
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Oh no! Am I too late? If you need another SS please count me in Cookie. Otherwise there's always next year :) I was thinking about SS last night when I was using my nifty little shredder from the 2014 SS.
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No worries. You are in.
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Thank you Cookie. I love SS.
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Me too.
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Sorry everyone. It's still not done. I could make excuses but I've just been lazy. Very soon, I promise.
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Hello, hello, better late than never am I too late to join for this year ?
cheers DJ xxx
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No DJ. As I am slack and haven't done the draw you are in time.
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Thank you as I do enjoy choosing for my forum friends xxx
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Would love to join in if I'm not too late.
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Can I join in too please. I hope I'm not too late. Christmas has snuck up on me!!!!!
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You are both in Mich and Kim. Thanks all 3 of you as we have an even number now and I don't have to do any 3 way swaps.
SS participants, the same rules as last year apply and please don't forget to check in here once a week to see if their are any changes. http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16713.msg399252#msg399252
This is the link to the rules etc, please check them if you are unsure.
Because I have been late this year we will probably need to get thinking and get them off fairly soon.
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SS is all done and everyone should have the details of their SS sent to them. If it seems a bit weird please check with me, I have been known to make mistakes.
I have checked with the previous years to make sure that no one has people they have had before, but if I have made an error please let me know.
If anyone, except Bedlam, has changed their address since last year please tell me as I will need to advise your SS ASAP.
Happy shopping everyone and remember Aust Post is slower than ever now. I'm finding it can take 2-3 weeks for parcels to go across Australia.
Enjoy. 📮📮📮📦📦📦
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Thank you cookie
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Thanks for this, Cookie. I got my SS details over the weekend ... and I've got part of my present already!! Do we have a deadline posting date this year?
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thanks so much ;D xx
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No Marina I won't set any deadlines. We are all adults and I think aware of the time it can take for things via Australia Post.
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Message received thank you Cookie. Now for the fun part.
Thank you for organising SS again this year xxx
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It's a pleasure organising SS. I love seeing what everyone receives.
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I haven't got my message yet cookie. Were you emailing it or in boxing?
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Ooh! that sounds ominous. I will check it out for you right now.
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I thought I had sent it, but I probably made an error. I just resent it, I hope it arrives.
Two people have already sent their SS gifts. Talk about organised.
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Sorry cookie still nothing in my inbox.
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Kimmy have you changed your email since joining the forum? I may have sorted the problem, I will have another go.
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Yayyy, posted my SS present today, hope it reaches safely... Excited and nervous, just hope she likes it :)
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Haven't posted mine yet ... letting the excitement build a bit (that's my excuse for being lazy about posting my gift anyway!).
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Same here Marina. I know what I plan to buy, but haven't been near that shop for a while. Hopefully this week.
I had a surprise parcel this morning. Gosh I was so very spoiled and I feel very grateful. It was a book from the Revive Cafe in NZ. It looks amazing and there are lots of things there I can't wait to make.
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I have shopped, and bought mine, all wrapped, ready to post in the morning... :)
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Thanks Cookie I have receaived my SS. Have also bought my SS present and hope to get it sent this week.
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There's an awful lot of efficiency going on around here! I had better get my skates on and do something about posting my SS out.
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There's an awful lot of efficiency going on around here! I had better get my skates on and do something about posting my SS out.
Me too!
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I came home to a lovely surprise - SS present was waiting by the front door. ;D
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Mine is sent.. :D :D :D :D
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;D ;D ;D
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Gorgeous red Mich. My SS also arrived today. I felt it, it has bumps in it, but it didn't divulge much.
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I wonder how long we are all going to restrain ourselves for before ripping into the parcels to see what is inside ;D
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I will try to wait until at least December with mine. I bought my SS gift today, at least I knew what I wanted. Possibly posted tomorrow.
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Mine is sent.
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I've bought mine today, and its posted!
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Well done Bedlam.
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I posted mine today.
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I came home Friday to find my ss gift on my front door. Thank you ss, will post photos soon x
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Kimmy did you eventually receive the email about your SS.
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My SS came in the mail today and I have no idea who it is from. Because it was in an ordinary envelope from a local craft shop I opened it wondering why they were sending me anything. I was very surprised to find a gift voucher for $50 inside the envelope from my Secret Santa. This is a very generous gift and is much appreciated. So a big thankyou SS and I will have a very nice time spending it.
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Posted mine off today. Phew! I was thinking I would be the last to post.
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Yes I did thanks cookie.
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Seems all our SS are on fire. ;D
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They certainly are Mich.
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I had a bit of a fright. I was asked to take a short term 31/2 month old, which crazily I accepted. Unfortunately they couldn't find him so it didn't happen. But it made me realise I would have struggled to organise my SS. It got me moving.
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Cripes ... what happened to the babe? Hope they found the poor wee thing.
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Cripes ... what happened to the babe? Hope they found the poor wee thing.
That is really sad. I wonder how your little fellow would have reacted to another little one around?
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I hope they managed to locate the baby Denise. Such a sad situation.
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My SS has just arrived - it's square and it's heavy and that's all I know (so far). I will definitely wait until Xmas day before I open it, just to build up the anticipation!
Thanks SS I am desperate to open it but will behave for another 25 days!
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Mmmm. Let me think, was my gift square? No I think it was more of a rectangle. It was sort of a little bit heavy, but then maybe not really heavy!
It sounds exciting Marina.
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Just arrived home to find a large parcel by the door. Thinking it was a couple of TShirts I had ordered on line I opened it to find another parcel inside and a note saying it was from my SS. I have placed it under the tree for safe keeping until my curiosity gets the better of me! Thank you so much!
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Stop winding me up, Cookie ... it's not fair!!!
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ROFL
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Mum got wind of it happening but they found the baby at 1.30am and he went to a crisis carer. I met him yesterday as a few carers came for morning tea, a smiley sweet little fellow. I'm not sure how our little fellow would cope. He is at a very entertaining age but quite clingy.
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Good news that the baby was found Denise and is now safe.
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Pleased to know the baby was found Denise. Will you still be offering to have him?
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Good news that the baby was found Bedlam.
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No Judy, my moment of madness has passed. I think he may be a until 18, although this was never our intention I think our little one may stay and he is enough, thank you.
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:) SS Has arrived at my place. Thankyou SS. :)
a big parcel, very light.. :)
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Bedlam, it sounds perfect all round. Baby found and all is well.
Robyn, that sounds exciting, does it rattle, does it smell? Photo?
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Glad they found the little one Bedlam.
I've placed my SS pressie out od sight so I'm not tempted to to open before Christmas Eve - Will open on the 24th.
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I left mine at work, Must go and pick it up later
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Ooh! I hope a Grinch doesn't steal it.
I keep looking at mine and wondering. DD and I shared a Body Shop Advent calendar this year. Lovely gifts so far. It is making Christmas seem very close. We decided against chocolate this year.
I think I will tuck my SS gift away so I don't see it all the time. I'm not likely to forget it.
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Ooh! I hope a Grinch doesn't steal it.
I keep looking at mine and wondering. DD and I shared a Body Shop Advent calendar this year. Lovely gifts so far. It is making Christmas seem very close. We decided against chocolate this year.
I think I will tuck my SS gift away so I don't see it all the time. I'm not likely to forget it.
Oooooo, Looking at that lovely advent calendar with green eyes. I keep eyeing them off and have been dropping hints to DH, it didn't work last year and don't think it will this year either.
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Shout yourself next year Mich.
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:) Thank you SS, looks like I am making a ginger bread house today...
Love it
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Very exciting Robyn. I made one a few years ago but have never done one since. Have fun.
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Very nice Robyn, so is that 2 that have opened their pressies now?
I hope you post us a picture of it finished. :)
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Mine has arrived... small packet thanks so much SS
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keep safe to xmas
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See what arrived today.So excited,thank you Secret Santa :-*
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Great to see so many pressies arrive. :)
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Great to see so many pressies arrive. :)
I think mine may have got lost in the post - sent it about a week ago but no word on here yet. Hope it turns up soon. :(
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I spent the gift voucher from my SS yesterday as the voucher had a very limited time on it due to the business moving.
I came home and wrapped it up so now I can put it under the tree. Thank you SS I decided to use it to replenish some of my supplies.
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I do hope you show us what you purchased Mab. Beautifully wrapped.
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I'm sure it will turn up Marina. Now I have to run off and check who you would have sent too.
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Love your advent calendar cookie. I gave DH a beer one this year. Lots of fun. I must fess up, I've been naughty and peeked at my ss gift. Then I accidentally tore the paper and then I just opened it all. Thank you ss I've been very spoilt this year and love all of it. Lots of yummy baking coming up. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/e6713a270b356dfb543b88cbfa1c39f2.jpg)
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Looks like a lovely gift Kimmy, enjoy
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Looks like a lovely gift Kimmy, enjoy
It certainly does. Lots of fun for you Kimmy.
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Great gift, Kimmy ... well done her SS
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Lovely gifts Kimmy. Lots of cooking ahead for you. :)
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You would be so easy to buy for Kim, your SS knew exactly where to head when buying for you. Well done SS.
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A great gift Kim.You have fun ahead using these ;)
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I had a beautiful surprise on my doorstep this morning. A secret Santa who has presented , a present, perfectly!
Thank you X
I will try and resist....for today anyway
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It looks lovely.
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Did your SS deliver their gift personally Denise or did the postie leave it on your doorstep? It looks beautiful.
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Beautifully wrapped Denise.
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Not hand delivered Judy ( I would be dissapointed if they didn't come in and have a cuppa with me, if it was) express post.
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Ooh what a lovely gift.
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I've just checked on the progress of my SS gift - it was posted on 28 November and has been sitting in the local sorting office for the past 10 days, but it looks like it is on the move again so I am hoping my recipient will get it soon.
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Gee that is bad Marina. The poor person may have been feeling left out. I recently had a parcel from Melbourne sit at Chillora (?) for 3 weeks. I wasn't happy.
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I couldn't contain my interest, and my daughter encouraged me! What a fantastic gift. Funnily enough we were only talking about them the weekend prior and saying what a great idea.
Thank you so much.
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After seeing all the great SS gifts I couldn't resist opening mine! Thank you so much SS I love everything xxx
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What a lovely selection Trudy. Just perfect.
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Lovely gifts. We need to see more opened ladies!
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Lovely gifts Denise and Trudy.
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great gifts, who's next to open :D
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Had a parcel delivered at my doorstep yesterday and as I was not expecting anything, I knew it was from my SS, opened it and found this beautifully wrapped gift inside... will see if I can resist myself until Christmas :D I am loving looking at everyone else's gifts though, such creative ideas everyone has :)
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That looks exciting Thermilover. How are things with you?
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Bedlam they look very interesting. You will have to tell us how they go.
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I've just done a SS check and I think everyone except Gayle has received theirs. Am I correct please?
Gayle I know yours is on it's way as your SS advised me when they sent it, after all it has to come from the North Pole.
Thanks everyone.
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My intergalactic parcel from a Not so Secret Santa arrived today and I opened it! I love it all, especially the handmade gifts. They are beautiful, you are so clever SS. I'm going to have fun finding out how to use the Chapati Fluffer, never seen one before:) Thank you very much SS. :-* :-* :-*
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A beautifully wrapped gift thermilover.
What a lovely SS gift Gayle.
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Fantastic gift Gayle. Several years ago I received some handmade gifts from my SS that year. They are still going strong many years later. I use them almost every day too.
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Love seeing what the SSs come up with each year. I have received many wonderful presents over the years, all still in use I think.
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Bedlam they look very interesting. You will have to tell us how they go.
They are fantastic and gave me inspiration for my brother whose birthday is Christmas Day, ordered hope they arrive in time.
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Seeing all these wonderful gifts is giving me a case of very itchy fingers ... I am dying to open mine, but am determined to wait until Xmas.
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We'll it is nearly Christmas so I weakened and opened my SS gift. As you can see it is the most beautiful card, hand made, and a universal gift for Myer. Thank you so much not so SS. You have spoiled me.
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What a gift, Cookie with a very beautiful and special card to go with it. Clever SS!
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What a lovely array of gifts. Gives me great ideas for presents.
I nearly weakened today. Had a horrid shift at work. I'm exhausted and not looking forward to going back tomorrow.
Will choose delayed gratification and love opening my gift on Christmas Eve. ;D
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I hope tomorrow is much better for you Mich.
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Hope you have a better day tomorrow Mitch. Love your card Cookie. Your SS is very talented.
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A beautiful card to go with the gift voucher Cookie. A very talented SS person.
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A magnificent card Cookie, you must have felt special being given something made specially for you.
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I certainly did. It is beautifully made, they are very clever.
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I love seeing all the wonderful gifts everyone is receiving.
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Just to say I am opening mine on Christmas Day and will post later in the week as I have a house full already and it is wonderfully hectic. Thank you everyone and Happy Christmas to you all xxx
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Happy Christmas Jess :)
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Thank you SS, Gingerbread house turned out great, will post photos.
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That's good Robyn. We will look forward to the photos.
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A beautiful handmade pepper grinder. It's Cherry Wood. It smells wonderful.
I will certainly treasure this. I will be filling it up immediately. Thankyou SS :-*
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I've been spoiled by my SS.Thank you :-* :-*, I love the place mats and the tea towel.I'll be using both presents today. :) I'm so lucky to belong to this wonderful group.
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Very nice CC.
DH and I had a little chuckle. The mechanism on the pepper grinder will last for 25 years, maybe longer than us :o
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I had a chuckle at that Mcmich. We have just had our old ounge suite recovered and the upholsterer said it will last another 30 years. We are both in our 70's and I don't think we will last another 30 years.
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CC, they look great - will bring back memories of your visit here a couple of years ago.
Very nice CC.
DH and I had a little chuckle. The mechanism on the pepper grinder will last for 25 years, maybe longer than us :o
I had a chuckle at that Mcmich. We have just had our old ounge suite recovered and the upholsterer said it will last another 30 years. We are both in our 70's and I don't think we will last another 30 years.
I don't think I would out-last those either!
Well, I waited and waited impatiently and restrained myself for all these weeks until today before I opened my gift and I really am gobsmacked. My SS has left me speechless and humbled - I ripped into my very heavy present and there was the most perfect gift inside - a thermocube. I had never heard of these - they are similar to the thermoservers but, obviously, a cube, with a good solid silicone (detachable) base and silicone top. Oh, it's just so very perfect for me, so, my SS, whomever you are many, many thanks and hugs for your thoughtfulness. I don't deserve it and am simply thrilled to bits.
Unfortunately I have never conquered the gentle art of posting photos onto the forum, but hope my description is enough to give everyone a good idea of my present.
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I will have to google Cuilidh.
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From my last years SS, I received a Kirigami calendar with a project for every day. This is one of the last projects I did last week. A beautiful 3D reversable star.
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What lovely SS gifts and how nice of you to post them today. They are beautiful. There is certainly a tremendous friendship here.
I'm just waiting for DH and DD to arrive back from picking up MIL.
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I really missed being part of SS this year , but that was my choice. I hope I can get my act together enough next year to share the generosity of friends on the Forum.
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Thanks for organising secret Santa again this year Cookie. Like many others I was spoilt..
I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas, peace to all. X
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It is truly a pleasure Bedlam.
I went to the sales this morning and spent my SS voucher. I will post a photo of the delights I got later.
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Cookie thank you again for doing SS this year, can't wait for next year. My thermy has been working alot today :)
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Here is my SS gift. As well as this great looking book I bought a lovely pink lipstick with my voucher. Thank you kind SS.
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Looks an interesting cookbook Cookie. Love the lipstick too ;)
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Lovely cookbook and lippy.
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A lovely gift Cookie, and brace of you to face the sales!
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I opened my present on Christmas eve but as life has been busy, wasnt able to post on here...
I received this lovely red apron and a Soothing lavendar cream, Thank you SS :)
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What a gorgeous apron. Did you wear it on Christmas day?
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looks great Thermilover :D
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Love the SS gift you received thermilover.
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A gorgeous colour.
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DJ has had problems posting this so has asked me to do so.
Thank you so much SS for the wonderful gifts. An artisan made bottle opener and a wonderful silk scarf. I really like them and thank you for the thoughts that went into choosing them, and supporting local artists!
I apologise for the huge delay in posting. Life dramatically changed after Christmas as my mother's health deteriorated big time and she needed one of us to be there all the time. She is now still at home, a bit more stable, but on a palliative pathway with a live in carer and we all go as often as we can. She lives 3.5 hrs from here, sometimes it takes 5 hours with traffic. My aunt also died peacefully 2 weeks ago and the funeral was last week, all these big events are going on while we stick to DH fortnightly cancer treatments. I hope the pictures show the wonderful things, thank you again, and huge apologies for late posting as I am a huge fan of the forum and SS. Xxxx DJ
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This is another photo from DJ.
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I hope things have settled down for you a bit DJ. It was a pleasure to put the SS message up for you.
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Sorry to hear of your family problems DJ, wishing the best for all of you.
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Thank you cookie and Judy. Seeing Mum tomorrow, DH at hospital Monday etc etc
Hope all is well with you all xxx
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Hope life sorts it self out for you DJ. It is stress full running around to doctors all the time. Glad you are ok.
lovely SS gift. :)