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Title: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2017, 08:28:04 am
Well it is getting closer by the day and it's time to think about Secret Santa again. I do hope you will all participate if you can. The rules are the same as previous years. If anyone needs to read them again I'm sure I can hunt them up and post here.
As for last year you must be willing to check the forum weekly to see if there are any updateuuujij)s. Gifts MUST BE posted no later than 12th December, the post can be very slow. If you don't wish to post overseas please let me know asap.
I will do the draw towards the middle/ end of November so start looking for your SS gift now.
Please indicate in a post if you would like to join in the fun this year and one of the Moderators will add your name to the list here.

Last day for adding your name is 15th November.

Judy or Denise please add in anything you wish to add. I will be first on the list.
Cookie
Judy
Denise
Marina
Robyn
Margaret
Gayle
Chookie
Michele
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2017, 09:00:16 am
Many thanks for doing this again cookie, I’ll add my name to the list this year.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2017, 06:40:40 pm
Thanks Cookie for doing this again.I’m in. :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 21, 2017, 11:46:29 pm
Me too, please, Cookie, thanks for taking this on again this year.  I'm OK to post overseas.
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Post by: obbie on October 22, 2017, 06:06:58 am
Me too Cookie :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2017, 07:40:47 am
Lovely. Our numbers are growing.
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Post by: mab19 on October 23, 2017, 12:16:33 am
Add me to the list too please Cookie. :)  Thanks for doing this again this year.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 28, 2017, 05:49:46 am
It's that time again? Awesome  8) 8) 8) Add me to the list please Cookie  :)  Thank you.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 04, 2017, 09:30:01 pm
Cookie please add me to the list. Thanks for doing this again.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2017, 08:19:33 am
Thanks everyone.
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2017, 10:37:39 am
Haven't been on the forum for a while but would like to add my name.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2017, 01:43:37 pm
Lovely.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2017, 11:52:30 am
I haven't forgotten about SS. Life seems to be very fast paced at the moment. We have ANOTHER car display to attend tomorrow, but hopefully after that life should ease up a bit. It's been a very hectic couple of weeks.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 19, 2017, 08:44:10 am
Cookie, don’t panic. Do it when you are ready. We are just very great full that you are doing it.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2017, 11:36:24 am
Thank you.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2017, 08:16:05 am
I have done most of the SS's. If you have missed out, just wait a day or two as I have kept a couple back just in case I need to make changes.
I checked back on my records and I hope I haven't given anyone a repeat person. If I have and you would like to change just send me a pm and I will try to change it for you. I don't have records for the year Amy did it.

Happy SS hunting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2017, 07:08:14 pm
Thanks, Cookie, mine has arrived.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2017, 08:07:15 pm
Got it, thanks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 21, 2017, 08:31:15 pm
Thanks Cookie :-*
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2017, 08:03:29 am
Thanks cookie.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 25, 2017, 12:23:01 pm
Got it. How exciting. Now for some sleuthing...
Thank you Cookie
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Post by: obbie on November 25, 2017, 11:58:06 pm
now to shop :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 26, 2017, 07:21:51 pm
I sorted my SS at the weekend.  I cheated and got something I had been eyeing up for myself for a while!  :P
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2017, 11:34:58 pm
It’s hard not to buy something you would like for yourself Marina.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2017, 12:55:09 am
I think that is the best idea. If you like it I'm sure they will.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2017, 05:21:54 am
The first SS gift has been sent! But where from and where is it going?
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Post by: obbie on December 01, 2017, 01:01:28 am
My SS has been sent too.(http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1738/1738816ovntqw27pe.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2017, 07:43:05 pm
Mine is on the way as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2017, 11:15:09 am
You are all wonderful.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2017, 09:49:13 pm
Wrapped yesterday, posted Tuesday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2017, 03:51:25 pm
Yahoo !!! My SS gift arrived today. Thank you  :-* :-* :-* :-* The parcels are now sitting on a side table tempting me to open them. I must not give in, I must not give in, well not yet anyway LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2017, 09:11:24 pm
That’s great news Denise, it had so far to travel too.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2017, 05:00:54 am
CC, how exciting.  Do try and resist.  Maybe you could get DH to hide it.

I posted mine today.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 05, 2017, 09:20:20 am
My SS gift has arrived!!! We've just returned home from a trip to the NSW south coast and there it was. Thank you SS  :-* :-* :-* It's a bright pink Peter's of Kensington box and I can't stop looking at it. Not sure how long I can keep just looking!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2017, 11:54:49 am
OOh, Djinni, very nice.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2017, 06:48:44 pm
Nice looking gift Gayle.  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2017, 07:09:55 pm
I love this part, when the gifts start arriving, it is very exciting and I think we must all be holding our collective breaths to see who can hold out the longest and what the gifts are.
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2017, 09:12:44 pm
oooh exciting, I love this part, every year. :)
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Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2017, 09:31:25 pm
How exciting Djini.  I hope to post mine today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2017, 10:20:30 pm
Nice to see the parcels are already being delivered, mine is on it’s way to someone.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2017, 03:25:40 am
It's all happening. I have posted mine too. It's all very exciting.
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Post by: mab19 on December 06, 2017, 11:49:21 pm
My SS arrived yesterday.   I also posted mine yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2017, 04:38:08 am
Collected my SS from PO. OMG it is going to be very difficult to resist.  I see it has come via the North Pole.  Thank you SS. 
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Post by: mcmich on December 07, 2017, 08:31:38 am
I love SS  ;D It is exciting to see everyone else's parcels.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2017, 01:11:53 pm
Definitely from SS if it has come via the North Pole Chookie. 😅😅
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Post by: obbie on December 08, 2017, 12:31:27 am
My SS has arrived safe & sound.. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2017, 02:50:52 am
A delivery van pulled up outside our house this morning and my SS box was delivered. I'm very excited. I gave it a gentle shake. I wonder if what is inside is wrapped? Then I could just open the box.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 08, 2017, 05:11:44 am
Michele, I have the same problem. My SS gift is in a PO package.
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Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2017, 05:28:38 am
Chookie, if we knew for certain that the gifts were wrapped. It could be like pass the parcel, just taking off 1 layer. My SS has taped up the box really well too.  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 08, 2017, 05:29:49 am
Oh Ho, the tension is building .... to open or not to open, that is the question!!!  Who amongst us is going to give in first?
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2017, 07:17:43 am
Perhaps your DH could take a peek for you girls.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2017, 08:07:19 am
Perhaps your DH could take a peek for you girls.

My thoughts too Judy. Then they can tease you about the contents.
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Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2017, 08:35:32 am
No way am I having DH knowing what I am getting before l do.  ;D8
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Post by: obbie on December 09, 2017, 12:12:57 am
I have taken a photo of mine wrapped.  I  have not  unwrapped it yet. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2017, 01:15:05 pm
No way am I having DH knowing what I am getting before l do.  ;D8
LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 12, 2017, 03:25:59 am
WHOOPEE - mine has arrived.  I am positive that I can hold out until Xmas day before I open it  :-*
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Post by: mab19 on December 12, 2017, 05:02:28 am
Good luck with that Cuilidh :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2017, 12:08:14 pm
I must get my SS list out and check it twice, to see how things are going.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2017, 02:51:56 am
I've checked twice and we only have a couple to arrive. Well done everyone. The North Pole is a long way away.
Title: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2017, 03:26:59 am
Our postie has just delivered a parcel to me.  I have an extremely clever SS. They have popped a clever little message on the back of the parcel saying the contents are wrapped.  What a clever cookie, thank you.
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2017, 04:31:21 am
OK so I couldn't resist.
SS spoiled me rotten. A thermomix cookbook and a  thermo recipe disc "Sweets"

Thankyou SS, I will be baking  sweets on the weekend. :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2017, 04:41:09 am
Robyn that looks great. You will have to let us know what the book is like.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2017, 07:30:12 am
What a lovely gift Robyn  8)

I thought I was going to be the first to cave and come here to fess up that I have absolutely no willpower.  I just opened my present  ;D

How gorgeous are these champagne flutes!!!  Thank you so much SS. I love them. I will feel very special sipping champers over these holidays.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2017, 08:15:26 am
How lovely Gayle. Have you got the bubbles chilling?
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2017, 08:58:25 am
Lovely gifts Robyn and Gayle, I’m glad you both opened your presents.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 10:01:23 am
What generous SS. Lovely.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2017, 10:31:45 am
How lovely Gayle. Have you got the bubbles chilling?
lol Cookie sadly not. But I am going to Aldi tomorrow to see if they have that nice French champagne for less than $30 a bottle that I saw advertised 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 13, 2017, 07:19:37 pm
So glad that you have both caved in, it gives us all a chance to enjoy your gifts along with you.  Both of your SSs have been most thoughtful and generous.
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2017, 10:47:39 pm
I had to cave, I looked at my pressie for 4 days though.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2017, 11:48:42 pm
Lovely presents Gayle and Robyn.  I am tempted to open my SS but will try and wait a couple more days.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2017, 01:38:47 am
Imust admit I keep glancing at mine too. One day I will give in, but hopefully not today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2017, 06:10:32 am
I'm having no trouble at all as mine hasn't arrived yet LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2017, 07:42:20 am
Still plenty of time Judy. It looks  like most SS wanted to be early this year.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 14, 2017, 07:43:30 am
I had to cave, I looked at my pressie for 4 days though.  ;D ;D ;D
Showing great self control there, Robyn ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2017, 11:01:33 am
Great gifts girls. We are so lucky to have thoughtful SS friends. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 14, 2017, 08:30:29 pm
I keep looking at my SS parcel. Have had a good feel and a rattle but being very strong.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 14, 2017, 11:35:19 pm
I'm having no trouble at all as mine hasn't arrived yet LOL.
Lol Judy. Everyone else is being very good, such willpower. My lovely flutes are washed and ready for Saturday night  8)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2017, 01:01:07 am
I love the fact that we can open the gift early if we wish. Our SS gift sits there tempting you before others and then you can enjoy it alone.
Those who aren't sure if your gift had wrapping underneath perhaps you could tear a tiny corner and see if gift wrapping shows.  😀😀😀
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2017, 01:14:24 am
I love SS, I am having so much fun, watching them get unwrapped.. :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 03:37:01 am
Mine arrived this afternoon, not tempted yet as I’m expecting vistors, I have workers here and I’m going to dinner with Katie & Richard tonight.  I’m bringing DH home from the nursing home for a few hours tomorrow for the first time, I may open it then whilst he’s here.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2017, 06:03:52 am
Wonderful Judy. Have you prodded and poked it?
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 07:04:56 am
I haven’t had time to prod or poke anything today cookie and I’ve just spent too long trying to post another photo of my new blinds when I should be heading for the shower. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2017, 11:47:51 am
I hope you had a lovely meal with Katie and Richard tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 11:53:43 am
I had salmon as I usually do at the Largs Pier Hotel, it and the veggies it came with were delicious thanks cookie. 
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Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2017, 02:19:32 pm
Took a chance and luckily my SS was wrapped and so beautifully.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2017, 09:25:54 pm
Very brave Michele.
Still looking at my gift, still in PO bag.
OMG, I didn’t know I could be this strong.
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Post by: mab19 on December 16, 2017, 01:23:04 am
Mine is still sitting under the tree too.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2017, 03:57:44 am
To my dear SS, thank you very much for my beautiful gifts.  The bonbons will be saved for a special Christmas when my DD and SIL from Melbourne can join us but I will certainly use the bodum glasses straightaway. I loved the cryptic clues which enabled me to guess what was in each beautifully wrapped box. Merry Christmas to you and your family, I hope it’s a good one for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2017, 06:58:10 am
How lovely Judy. I love Bodum glasses.
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2017, 08:32:02 am
Such lovely gifts. I'm still looking at mine. I will have to open it before Christmas Eve this year as we are going to the Gold Coast in the van. DH and mum will drive up on Friday 22nd. I'm flying up as I have to work on Friday. My semi retirement isn't working out as well as I hoped it would. I seem to be at work more than ever. 2018 is my year for saying NO.
I love watching everyone open their gifts.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2017, 11:27:12 am
I have a dear friend who is like that Mich. she does relief teaching and is excellent at it. Every year we make her practise saying "No!"
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2017, 01:34:04 pm
A very nice SS gift Judy. 8)
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Post by: mab19 on December 17, 2017, 01:31:36 am
Lovely gifts Judy.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 17, 2017, 02:03:59 am
Judy, your SS has been very thoughtful. Enjoy all your gifts.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 17, 2017, 08:13:22 pm
Lovely gifts for a lovely lady, Judy.

Michelle, there is something very difficult about the word NO that gives many of us problems.  I hope you manage to say it once or twice during 2018.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2017, 10:08:31 pm
You are too kind Marina, thank you xx
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2017, 07:55:29 am
I wonder if it is time for another opening?
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 10:28:23 am
I wonder if it is time for another opening?
Should I do it. ?
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2017, 12:23:49 pm
Why not Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2017, 01:32:57 pm
If you do Chookie, I will too.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 08:11:27 pm
OK Cookie. I will do it now.
DS and BIL came for lunch yesterday and DS had a feel of the parcel. She is nearly as excited as I am.
I am under instructions to ring her and tell her what is in side.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 09:20:25 pm
Well I have done it.
SS , you must be one of the most generous people that I know.
If I had chosen a TMX book for myself, this is the one I would have chosen.
You know I love my TMX
You know I love my cooking books
You know I love Greek and Middle Eastern food.
I am now going to sit down with a cuppa and drool over the recipes.
Thank you ever so much for such a lovely thoughtful gift. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/3a62a2e92f90e6a92d2a6e13ac55afa6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/74a8300b339a3663c6d6a421be8d654f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/18338d4cd60565095b9e234f841170ee.jpg)


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Post by: Cuilidh on December 18, 2017, 10:52:32 pm
Gorgeous gift, Chookie, I know you are going to enjoy your new book.  Another wonderful SS gift.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 10:55:41 pm
Gorgeous gift, Chookie, I know you are going to enjoy your new book.  Another wonderful SS gift.
Haven’t stop smiling. Have selected first recipe to make for Xmas Dinner.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 10:58:12 pm
This is it. Nice to go with ham and salads.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/c81f1c16143548896e6a598751793b74.jpg)


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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2017, 11:21:47 pm
Great pressies, so much fun. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2017, 12:20:39 am
A perfect gift for you Chookie, looking forward to seeing your picture of the ricotta pastries and inside one too if you don’t mind as I can’t read the ingredients LOL.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 19, 2017, 02:00:27 am
Love seeing the great gifts that the SSs come up with. Who will be next?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2017, 04:24:17 am
Wow Chookie. Such an amazing book. I said I would do mine if Chookie did hers, so I am off to do it. I will post when I have done it.
Oh golly gosh! Thank you so much Secret Santa. I loved the tea towels and then I saw the card, which is brilliant ( you are so clever) and a voucher for Booktopia. You are really too kind.
I have been utterly spoiled. I'm so thrilled that I opened it.
I adore the saying on the tea towels. Hugs to you.........my SS (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171219/0ac80a1bd9ecbe7a6305b58e948c938a.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2017, 07:01:47 pm
Wonderful gifts from your SS’s Chookie and Cookie. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 19, 2017, 07:52:40 pm
Very nice gift from SS, Cookie. Love the tea towels. Can never have enough. Very thoughtful SS.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 19, 2017, 08:16:15 pm
Lovely gift, Cookie, you are so lucky ... do you think the tea towels were also hand made by your SS?  A very gifted lady indeed.

I am now itching to open mine, but it is up in Guildford and I am not so I have no choice but to wait another couple of days!
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2017, 09:48:12 pm
lots of good cook books, and the tea towels are lovely :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2017, 11:24:40 pm
A perfect gift for you cookie, it’s fun enjoying all the gifts with you all.  Temptation sure is out of your way Marina!
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Post by: mab19 on December 20, 2017, 12:37:43 am
I will open mine this afternoon when GD comes for treats after her blood donation. 
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2017, 07:25:45 am
Chookie and Cookie what wonderful gifts. I totally agree that age is only important when it comes to cheese and wine  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2017, 11:43:46 am
Knowing who my SS is I know that she is indeed a very clever person.
We are all very spoiled.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2017, 08:25:36 pm
Knowing who my SS is I know that she is indeed a very clever person.
We are all very spoiled.
agree, agree, agree
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Post by: mab19 on December 21, 2017, 01:09:03 am
Thank you SS for my lovely selection of gifts.  A chocolate shaver, thermometer, herb labels, bag clips and note book.   My SS certainly knows how to wrap a parcel, lots of layers. GD and I had fun guessing what was in each parcel.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2017, 03:24:40 am
Mab,  a very nice selection. Lucky you.
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Post by: mcmich on December 21, 2017, 10:33:51 am
Lovely gifts Mab. Great to see all the wonderful SS gifts  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2017, 06:28:53 pm
Lovely gifts Margaret.  8)
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2017, 10:16:06 pm
Lovely gifts Mab.. ;)
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Post by: djinni373 on December 23, 2017, 03:43:14 am
More lovely gifts. So interesting to see what the SSs come up with.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2017, 06:07:36 pm
Thank you SS for my gift. I love them. I received a birds of Australia desk calendar and a shopping bag with the slogan “ I Am Very Busy”  LOL. I would have posted a photo but my iPad still won't post directly onto the Forum.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2017, 08:09:41 pm
CC, lovely. I wonder if it is the same calendar that I bought Ral. We can always use another shopping bag.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: Cuilidh on December 24, 2017, 08:38:58 pm
I haven't opened mine yet - waiting for Santa to come ... but he is still in bed asleep!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: Cuilidh on December 25, 2017, 03:46:14 am
Am I the last one to open my SS??  Once again, my SS has been super generous as well as being very intuitive and sent me one of my very favourite presents - a Myers Gift Voucher.  Many, many thanks; I have spent it (in my imagination) 100 different ways already!
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2017, 08:40:37 am
I have just had a text from Mich up holidaying in her van with family. She is unable to use the internet and has asked me to say a big thank you to her SS. She loves her gift and said they are having a wonderful time.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: achookwoman on December 25, 2017, 11:03:47 am
Marina, lovely. Know about spending it a hundred times.
Michele, good of you  to pass message on through Cookie.
Is that everyone?
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2017, 07:09:57 am
I'm at McDonald's in the carpark and have internet access. Thankyou Cookie for passing on my message. I received a lovely platter, washable muffin liners - am looking forward to using those and a you beaut Joseph & Joseph garlic crusher ( I have big hopes for this as none of the others I have used work very well). Thankyou SS. Will post photos when we get home.  :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2018, 10:12:18 pm
Some photos  :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2018, 10:13:10 pm
The serving tray. Love the pattern and in my favourite colour - red.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2018, 12:33:00 am
Lovely gifts Michele, I think everyone did really well from SS.
Thank you cookie for organising this once again.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2018, 06:08:51 am
I love doing it Judy as everyone is so good with it. Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2018, 02:35:53 pm
Lovely gifts Michele 8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2018, 09:59:11 pm
Michele, enjoy.
I have one of those garlic crushers.  Love it. Place the garlic clove on a hard surface like a chopping board and rock the crusher backwards and forwards over it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa for 2017.
Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2018, 07:41:35 am
Thanks for the tip Chookie.  :D