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Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2016, 06:54:50 am
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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa this year
Post by: Cuilidh on October 25, 2016, 07:35:45 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2016, 07:39:23 am
Thanks for the suggestion, all done. :-*
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: thermilover on October 25, 2016, 08:32:42 am
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!!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 25, 2016, 09:27:10 am
I'm in Cookie.Thanks for organizing it again :-* :-*
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on October 25, 2016, 01:23:54 pm
Thanks Cookie.  I'm in!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on October 25, 2016, 11:58:55 pm
Add me to the list too please Cookie, and thank you for taking it on again.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on October 26, 2016, 01:36:55 am
I'm in aswell. can't wait
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on October 26, 2016, 11:17:07 pm
Cookie am I too late to be in the SS? If not, yes please.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2016, 09:19:36 am
Not too late Denise.
I will close it off at the end of the month.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2016, 01:11:01 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: djinni373 on November 02, 2016, 07:24:26 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2016, 08:19:23 am
No worries. You are in.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: djinni373 on November 03, 2016, 09:47:39 am
Thank you Cookie. I love SS.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2016, 10:03:49 am
Me too.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2016, 08:20:20 am
Sorry everyone. It's still not done. I could make excuses but I've just been lazy. Very soon, I promise.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on November 11, 2016, 05:22:24 pm
Hello, hello, better late than never am I too late to join for this year ?
cheers DJ xxx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2016, 11:51:55 am
No DJ. As I am slack and haven't done the draw you are in time.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2016, 02:31:38 pm
Thank you as I do enjoy choosing for my forum friends xxx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2016, 02:35:48 pm
Would love to join in if I'm not too late.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2016, 12:21:58 am
Can I join in too please. I hope I'm not too late. Christmas has snuck up on me!!!!!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2016, 12:46:31 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2016, 08:55:54 am
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. 📮📮📮📦📦📦
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2016, 10:12:52 am
Thank you cookie
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 13, 2016, 06:57:57 pm
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?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on November 13, 2016, 08:04:58 pm
thanks so much  ;D xx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2016, 11:37:21 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: djinni373 on November 15, 2016, 09:41:28 am
Message received thank you Cookie. Now for the fun part.

Thank you for organising SS again this year  xxx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2016, 12:10:04 pm
It's a pleasure organising SS. I love seeing what everyone receives.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 17, 2016, 11:18:37 am
I haven't got my message yet cookie.  Were you emailing it or in boxing?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2016, 07:00:57 am
Ooh! that sounds ominous. I will check it out for you right now.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2016, 07:08:14 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 18, 2016, 11:30:06 am
Sorry cookie still nothing in my inbox.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2016, 03:15:11 am
Kimmy have you changed your email since joining the forum? I may have sorted the problem, I will have another go.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: thermilover on November 21, 2016, 01:28:25 am
Yayyy, posted my SS present today, hope it reaches safely... Excited and nervous, just hope she likes it :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2016, 02:56:23 am
Haven't posted mine yet ... letting the excitement build a bit (that's my excuse for being lazy about posting my gift anyway!).
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2016, 06:08:18 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on November 21, 2016, 06:34:27 am
I have shopped, and bought mine, all wrapped, ready to post in the morning... :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2016, 08:21:50 am
Thanks Cookie I have receaived my SS.  Have also bought my SS present and hope to get it sent this week.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2016, 06:37:27 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2016, 01:20:59 pm
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!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on November 23, 2016, 02:01:34 am
I came home to a lovely surprise - SS present was waiting by the front door.  ;D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on November 23, 2016, 06:09:55 am
Mine is sent.. :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on November 23, 2016, 06:19:24 am
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2016, 11:17:18 am
Gorgeous red Mich. My SS also arrived today. I felt it, it has bumps in it, but it didn't divulge much.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 23, 2016, 07:11:27 pm
I wonder how long we are all going to restrain ourselves for before ripping into the parcels to see what is inside ;D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2016, 07:11:40 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on November 24, 2016, 08:13:49 am
Mine is sent.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on November 24, 2016, 09:07:27 am
I've bought mine today, and its  posted!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2016, 08:06:18 am
Well done Bedlam.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on November 25, 2016, 08:20:55 am
I posted mine today.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 27, 2016, 10:40:15 am
I came home Friday to find my ss gift on my front door. Thank you ss, will post photos soon x
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2016, 11:29:23 am
Kimmy did you eventually receive the email about your SS.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on November 28, 2016, 03:30:31 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 28, 2016, 05:10:31 am
Posted mine off today.  Phew!  I was thinking I would be the last to post.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on November 28, 2016, 11:01:25 am
Yes I did thanks cookie.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2016, 07:39:58 am
Seems all our SS are on fire.  ;D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2016, 08:45:01 am
They certainly are Mich.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on November 29, 2016, 10:17:33 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 30, 2016, 07:34:28 am
Cripes ... what happened to the babe?  Hope they found the poor wee thing.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2016, 08:07:29 am
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?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on November 30, 2016, 11:47:21 am
I hope they managed to locate the baby Denise.  Such a sad situation.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on November 30, 2016, 11:00:20 pm
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!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2016, 12:55:07 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on December 01, 2016, 05:38:48 am
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!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2016, 07:31:30 am
Stop winding me up, Cookie ... it's not fair!!!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2016, 07:40:34 am
ROFL
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 01, 2016, 12:39:52 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2016, 01:12:53 pm
Good news that the baby was found Denise and is now safe.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2016, 01:21:48 pm
Pleased to know the baby was found Denise. Will you still be offering to have him?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2016, 10:15:33 pm
Good news that the baby was found Bedlam.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 01, 2016, 11:27:58 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 02, 2016, 01:57:04 am
 :) SS Has arrived at my place.  Thankyou SS. :)
a big parcel, very light.. :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2016, 05:12:51 am
Bedlam, it sounds perfect all round. Baby found and all is well.

Robyn, that sounds exciting, does it rattle, does it smell?  Photo?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 02, 2016, 06:55:13 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 02, 2016, 09:47:45 pm
I left mine at work, Must go and pick it up later
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2016, 03:31:28 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 03, 2016, 06:13:08 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2016, 11:30:20 am
Shout yourself next year Mich.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 03, 2016, 10:05:51 pm
 :)   Thank you SS, looks like I am making a ginger bread house today...

Love it
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2016, 02:23:14 am
Very exciting Robyn. I made one a few years ago but have never done one since. Have fun.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 04, 2016, 09:08:04 am
Very nice Robyn, so is that 2 that have opened their pressies now?
I hope you post us a picture of it finished.  :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on December 04, 2016, 09:44:00 pm
Mine has arrived... small packet thanks so much SS
x
keep safe to xmas
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2016, 11:34:13 am
See what arrived today.So excited,thank you Secret Santa :-*
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 05, 2016, 08:51:33 pm
Great to see so many pressies arrive. :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2016, 10:24:06 pm
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. :(
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2016, 11:40:49 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 05, 2016, 11:53:54 pm
I do hope you show us what you purchased Mab. Beautifully wrapped.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2016, 05:59:57 am
I'm sure it will turn up Marina. Now I have to run off and check who you would have sent too.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on December 06, 2016, 10:57:19 am
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)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 06, 2016, 12:01:34 pm
Looks like a lovely gift Kimmy, enjoy
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2016, 12:11:03 pm
Looks like a lovely gift Kimmy, enjoy

It certainly does. Lots of fun for you Kimmy.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 06, 2016, 07:27:07 pm
Great gift, Kimmy ... well done her SS
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on December 07, 2016, 03:19:17 am
Lovely gifts Kimmy.  Lots of cooking ahead for you. :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2016, 07:19:15 am
You would be so easy to buy for Kim, your SS knew exactly where to head when buying for you.  Well done SS.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2016, 01:21:54 pm
A great gift Kim.You have fun ahead using these ;)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 08, 2016, 03:35:50 am
 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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2016, 03:46:52 am
It looks lovely.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2016, 05:52:56 am
Did your SS deliver their gift personally Denise or did the postie leave it on your doorstep?  It looks beautiful.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2016, 12:10:21 pm
Beautifully wrapped Denise.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 08, 2016, 12:30:30 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2016, 03:34:29 pm
Ooh what a lovely gift.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 08, 2016, 06:27:26 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2016, 06:34:51 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 11, 2016, 10:21:12 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on December 12, 2016, 04:24:45 am
After seeing all the great SS gifts I couldn't resist opening mine!  Thank you so much SS I love everything xxx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2016, 05:42:47 am
What a lovely selection Trudy. Just perfect.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Kimmyh on December 12, 2016, 11:35:43 am
Lovely gifts. We need to see more opened ladies!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2016, 07:13:21 pm
Lovely gifts Denise and Trudy.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 12, 2016, 09:18:56 pm
great gifts, who's next to open :D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: thermilover on December 13, 2016, 12:47:18 am
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 :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2016, 02:54:23 am
That looks exciting Thermilover. How are things with you?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2016, 03:54:32 am
Bedlam they look very interesting. You will have to tell us how they go.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2016, 04:00:59 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2016, 12:17:26 pm
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.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2016, 05:47:12 pm
A beautifully wrapped gift thermilover.

What a lovely SS gift Gayle.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2016, 12:59:40 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: djinni373 on December 14, 2016, 10:13:52 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 14, 2016, 01:35:29 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 14, 2016, 07:25:41 pm
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.
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2016, 02:21:54 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 15, 2016, 03:34:34 am
What a gift, Cookie with a very beautiful and special card to go with it.  Clever SS!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2016, 06:09:13 am
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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2016, 07:46:42 am
I hope tomorrow is much better for you Mich.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: trudy on December 15, 2016, 09:54:23 am
Hope you have a better day tomorrow Mitch.  Love your card Cookie.  Your SS is very talented.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2016, 08:50:30 pm
A beautiful card to go with the gift voucher Cookie. A very talented SS person.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 16, 2016, 12:33:21 pm
A magnificent card Cookie, you must have felt special being given something made specially for you.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2016, 01:13:25 pm
I certainly did. It is beautifully made, they are very clever.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on December 17, 2016, 11:06:07 pm
I love seeing all the wonderful gifts everyone is receiving.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on December 23, 2016, 11:21:16 pm
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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 24, 2016, 01:07:48 am
Happy Christmas Jess :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 24, 2016, 08:53:53 am
Thank you SS, Gingerbread house turned out great, will post  photos.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2016, 11:41:42 am
That's good Robyn. We will look forward to the photos.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2016, 07:55:41 pm
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  :-*
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2016, 09:13:26 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2016, 09:55:43 pm
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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2016, 11:30:03 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cuilidh on December 25, 2016, 02:02:18 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 25, 2016, 03:21:59 am
I will have to google Cuilidh.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 25, 2016, 03:36:08 am
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.

Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2016, 04:28:19 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: achookwoman on December 25, 2016, 07:52:21 pm
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 26, 2016, 02:46:23 pm
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
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2016, 06:08:14 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on December 27, 2016, 08:07:00 am
Cookie thank you again for doing SS this year, can't wait for next year. My thermy has been working alot today :)
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2016, 01:00:07 am
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.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2016, 07:37:00 am
Looks an interesting cookbook Cookie. Love the lipstick too ;)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2016, 08:56:12 am
Lovely cookbook and lippy.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Bedlam on December 29, 2016, 06:11:01 am
A lovely gift Cookie, and brace of you to face the sales!
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: thermilover on January 02, 2017, 05:26:36 am
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 :)
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2017, 05:36:38 am
What a gorgeous apron. Did you wear it on Christmas day?
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on January 02, 2017, 07:10:47 am
looks great Thermilover :D
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2017, 09:16:18 am
Love the SS gift you received thermilover.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2017, 11:53:41 am
A gorgeous colour.
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2017, 10:01:05 am
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
Title: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2017, 10:03:15 am
This is another photo from DJ.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2017, 10:05:00 am
I hope things have settled down for you a bit DJ. It was a pleasure to put the SS message up for you.
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2017, 10:07:56 am
Sorry to hear of your family problems DJ, wishing the best for all of you. 
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: droverjess on February 11, 2017, 08:04:07 pm
Thank you cookie and Judy. Seeing Mum tomorrow, DH at hospital Monday etc etc
Hope all is well with you all xxx
Title: Re: Expressions of interest for Secret Santa 2016
Post by: obbie on February 12, 2017, 03:05:34 am
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. :)