Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2015, 11:59:26 am
If you say yes please remember.......IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEND A GIFT TO YOUR SS WITHOUT ANY REMINDERS FROM ME OR THE OTHER MODERATORS.
If you would like to participate could you just reply, saying so. The rules will be the same as previous years. If we go ahead I will list the rules again.
Participants in this year's SS
Cookie
Cornish Cream
Wonder
McMich
Cuikidh
Trudy
Gertbysea
Jeninwa
Judydawn
Katiej
Droverjess
Bonsai
Emerald Sue
djinni373
Uni
Kezza
troupie
Suzanne
Obbie
CP 63
Mab
Thermilover
Kimmy
If I have missed you out can you please accept my apologies and pm me.
Secret Santa Rules
Everyone who wishes to be involved MUST pm me their full name and address. Not your forum name. I will put a list of participants on the forum as I receive them.
Participants must have at least 100 posts to join in and preferably check the forum at least weekly for any updates on SS.
By joining in SS you are committing yourself to sending someone a gift.
You must acknowledge receipt of your gift on the forum so that your SS (and the moderators) know it has been received.
The cut off date for entries is 7th October, 2015.
Participants will need to purchase a gift for their SS to the value of approximately $20. Remember postage will be additional to this.
Gifts must be posted no later than 5th December, 2015 for those in Australia and much earlier if overseas.
Participants that don't reply to 3 pm's or emails from moderators concerning SS will be deleted from the list.
Please indicate to me via pm if you DO NOT want an overseas SS.
Post by: Cuilidh on September 19, 2015, 11:15:14 pm
Post by: obbie on September 19, 2015, 11:17:20 pm
Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2015, 11:55:51 pm
Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2015, 04:34:38 am
This year I propose that anyone who is thinking of sending me a gift will they please donate the cost of to their favourite charity or a woman's shelter or what ever. I am planning on donating the cost of the gifts I have sent, in the past and add a bit more, to the palliative care hospital where Ted was sent in his way. They can spend the modest amount on the staff or patients or families.
Having said that I am still excited about SS and will be participating gladly. I love getting my name and thinking about what to send and I get really excited when it arrives and is opened. It is a hoot and hoorah. Sometime though I do get a wee bit cross with those who want to play SS but wait until the last minute to send which is a bit unfair as we all wait and anticipate as that is the fun of it. Also we want to make this as stress free for brave and crazy cookie.
So please ladies no gifts to me but think where those dollars might benefit . That can be yourChristmas present to me and I know you will be happy yours is going to Gordonvale Palliative Care Hospital in Ted's and my name.
But yes to my SS. Yahoo. Let the fun begin.
Gert
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 20, 2015, 04:47:23 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 20, 2015, 09:10:17 am
Post by: mab19 on September 21, 2015, 06:05:26 am
Post by: achookwoman on September 21, 2015, 06:15:24 am
Thanks Cookie for you very generous offer.
Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2015, 06:41:29 am
Gert that is a lovely gesture. Are we able to send our gift donation to the specific airport Ted left from too?
Post by: gertbysea on September 21, 2015, 06:46:30 am
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2015, 06:47:49 am
Nice try cookie. No pressies for me this year. Make someone else as happy as you have made me in the past. We can have a drink in Melbourne and raise it to Ted or perhaps lower it to Ted!
Gert
No worries. It will go to the Parkinson's association.
Post by: droverjess on September 21, 2015, 08:42:19 am
Post by: kezza on September 21, 2015, 10:46:00 am
Post by: Bonsai on September 21, 2015, 12:02:08 pm
Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2015, 12:18:41 pm
Post by: Katiej on September 21, 2015, 12:39:02 pm
Post by: thermilover on September 22, 2015, 12:17:08 am
I love buying gifts :D But this will be my first time so no idea of the rules...
Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2015, 02:09:39 am
I'll get all the rules up in the next few days and a list of people participating. Watch this space. ;D
Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 04:27:30 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2015, 04:42:50 am
Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 11:22:31 am
Post by: Bonsai on September 22, 2015, 12:01:36 pm
Post by: *suzanne* on September 22, 2015, 01:23:34 pm
Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2015, 01:55:38 am
Please let me know via pm if anyone feels let down. I love to be a big bully and sort people out. ( as long as I can run faster than them. :-)) )
Post by: thermilover on September 23, 2015, 02:14:16 am
Suzanne that is wonderful. It is so disappointing when someone doesn't play their part. As Bonsai is posting hers after Christmas and her trip, I will tell her SS this.
Please let me know via pm if anyone feels let down. I love to be a big bully and sort people out. ( as long as I can run faster than them. :-)) )
LOLL, you made me laugh :D
Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2015, 02:42:27 am
Laughing is good.
Post by: trudy on September 23, 2015, 10:28:16 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2015, 12:20:52 pm
Post by: troupie on September 25, 2015, 01:32:26 pm
Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2015, 10:16:54 am
Post by: jeninwa on September 29, 2015, 09:07:00 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2015, 11:46:39 am
I will be doing the draw in about a week.
Post by: djinni373 on September 30, 2015, 08:14:29 am
Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2015, 12:28:39 pm
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 30, 2015, 12:43:23 pm
I'm afraid I haven't been on the forum much lately or done much cooking either.
Post by: Wonder on September 30, 2015, 01:32:19 pm
Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2015, 02:46:15 pm
Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2015, 03:39:03 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2015, 05:56:01 am
Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2015, 09:39:45 am
Post by: fundj&e on October 02, 2015, 10:42:48 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2015, 11:59:09 am
Post by: fundj&e on October 03, 2015, 03:53:04 pm
Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2015, 06:39:50 am
Thanks.
Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2015, 07:05:02 am
Sorry about that, I thought I had the last 2 years.
Post by: Kimmyh on October 05, 2015, 10:01:07 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2015, 10:54:51 am
Post by: Kimmyh on October 06, 2015, 09:39:33 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2015, 04:40:14 am
Happy SS'ing everyone.
Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2015, 07:37:12 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2015, 09:09:49 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2015, 09:12:14 am
Just a reminder that Bonsai and Thermilover will be away over Christmas so their gifts may be late. If you are concerned nearer the time pm me and I will tell you if it is one of them.
Happy shopping everyone. Remember if you have an overseas person it would be nice if you can get it way soon.(http://www.dazzlejunction.com/graphics-holiday/christmas-glitter-notes/wonderful-christmas.gif) (http://www.dazzlejunction.com/)
Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2015, 10:11:40 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2015, 11:30:44 am
Post by: Cuilidh on October 15, 2015, 07:30:52 pm
Post by: droverjess on October 15, 2015, 08:13:40 pm
Post by: thermilover on October 15, 2015, 10:08:04 pm
Post by: djinni373 on October 16, 2015, 03:34:50 am
Thanks for taking it on again this year cookie, may Santa spoil you rotten for your efforts.x 2
Post by: Kimmyh on October 16, 2015, 11:04:05 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2015, 11:48:21 am
Post by: mcmich on October 19, 2015, 11:43:31 am
I'm sure you can't let that cat out of the bag. ;D
Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2015, 12:41:36 pm
Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2015, 01:27:53 pm
Post by: Wonder on October 20, 2015, 12:21:22 am
Post by: judydawn on October 20, 2015, 01:13:14 am
Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2015, 01:47:41 am
Post by: Cuilidh on October 20, 2015, 05:35:55 am
For those attending FF this weekend if your SS is also attending there should be quite a few opportunities to get present ideas if you keep your ears and eyes open.Yes, I'm one of those who will be lurking in the vicinity of my SS to see what hints I can glean.
Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2015, 10:16:52 pm
Gert
Post by: thermilover on November 08, 2015, 10:25:20 pm
I haven't opened it yet, but will be soon as I will be going on holiday at the end of the month...
Would like to say a hugeeeee thank you to my SS for being so kind :)
And now is my turn to post mine before I am off!!
Things have been very busy at home as we are getting a backyard renovation done, shopping for my family who I will be seeing after 3 years and with an active toddler ;D
Post by: Cuilidh on November 08, 2015, 10:32:13 pm
Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2015, 11:51:10 pm
Glad to hear yours has been received and you'll send yours before you go away Thermilover.
Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2015, 05:04:18 am
Thermilover we would love a photo of your unopened gift if you have time please.
Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2015, 08:41:01 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 09, 2015, 08:47:56 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2015, 09:13:48 am
Post by: mab19 on November 09, 2015, 09:19:41 am
Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2015, 09:21:54 am
Post by: thermilover on November 09, 2015, 08:40:13 pm
I believe that about 4 or so have been sent off. Santa is delivering a couple this year. It's certainly getting exciting. I keep having to check my list and see who is with who.
Thermilover we would love a photo of your unopened gift if you have time please.
Sure Cookie, will do it tonight :)
Post by: trudy on November 10, 2015, 02:31:00 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2015, 05:31:14 am
Post by: gertbysea on November 11, 2015, 02:17:50 am
Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2015, 02:49:20 am
Post by: mab19 on November 11, 2015, 05:07:05 am
Post by: Kimmyh on November 11, 2015, 09:01:29 am
Post by: gertbysea on November 11, 2015, 09:08:29 am
Post by: djinni373 on November 11, 2015, 09:41:46 am
I read the lovely message in the card and...
my SS was at ForumFest! Now can't wait to open it..
Very nice Gert. Wonder who can last the longest?
Post by: Katiej on November 11, 2015, 10:24:06 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2015, 11:22:24 am
Post by: trudy on November 12, 2015, 02:24:14 am
Post by: jeninwa on November 12, 2015, 02:46:32 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2015, 03:52:37 am
Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2015, 04:03:26 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2015, 04:45:07 am
Post by: trudy on November 12, 2015, 06:06:08 am
Post by: Cuilidh on November 12, 2015, 06:59:01 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2015, 07:06:02 am
Your SS gift looks very interesting Jenny.Another beautifully wrapped present.
Post by: Kimmyh on November 12, 2015, 11:30:27 am
That's a big gift Jen. Wonder what it is??
Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2015, 09:12:32 pm
Lucky you Trudy. A thoughtful SS and I'm glad someone broke the ice and has opened their present.
Post by: djinni373 on November 14, 2015, 06:36:43 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 06:41:20 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2015, 02:09:35 am
Post by: troupie on November 15, 2015, 04:26:31 am
Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2015, 04:45:54 am
Post by: trudy on November 15, 2015, 08:39:34 am
Post by: kezza on November 17, 2015, 09:04:21 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2015, 09:20:28 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2015, 10:50:13 am
Post by: thermilover on November 17, 2015, 08:40:40 pm
Here is my lovely present which I haven't opened yet, trying to hold on to my temptation, but will be opening it soon before I go on my holiday, Thank you so much SS :)
And also, got everything sorted to post mine, yayyy :)
Post by: thermilover on November 17, 2015, 08:43:06 pm
Post by: obbie on November 18, 2015, 05:19:25 am
Post by: obbie on November 18, 2015, 05:20:18 am
Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2015, 06:26:37 am
Post by: Cuilidh on November 18, 2015, 06:36:00 am
Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2015, 07:01:26 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2015, 11:19:19 am
Post by: Cuilidh on November 18, 2015, 07:20:01 pm
I have an extra thrill as I know who sent them. Hee hee!LOL, you must hve a great deal of fun pairing up the posts / photos / gifts.
Post by: gertbysea on November 18, 2015, 10:00:11 pm
Post by: mab19 on November 18, 2015, 10:36:16 pm
Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2015, 10:42:01 pm
Post by: gertbysea on November 18, 2015, 10:57:21 pm
Gert
Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2015, 01:39:44 am
Now who will open their's next?
Post by: obbie on November 19, 2015, 02:30:56 am
Thank you SS.
A lovely Jamie Oliver Antipasto board and Pink tea towels.
SS knows my favorite color is pink.
They will be both used heaps, so thank you very much SS :-* :-* :-*
Post by: Katiej on November 19, 2015, 04:09:57 am
It's nice to see some presents being opened.
I like that glass plate Gert. We all need one those, as we are all Queens of our kitchens!
Post by: trudy on November 19, 2015, 05:44:11 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 19, 2015, 06:05:42 am
Post by: obbie on November 19, 2015, 06:13:12 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 19, 2015, 09:13:23 am
Post by: trudy on November 19, 2015, 09:18:52 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2015, 09:25:43 am
Post by: Kimmyh on November 20, 2015, 11:50:00 am
Post by: mcmich on November 20, 2015, 08:25:42 pm
I always save mine for Christmas Eve or Day. Our family hasn't exchanged gifts in the last 2 years so this is the only present I get.
Post by: mab19 on November 20, 2015, 10:28:12 pm
I will resist temptation for a few days before opening it but I won't be able to resist for too long. ;D ;D
Post by: jeninwa on November 21, 2015, 08:42:44 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/b40238df36b465e91e6bd98aa94c8f5c.jpg)
Post by: jeninwa on November 21, 2015, 08:43:52 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/e5b913d6cb62259b3c9b805520bb21b9.jpg)
Post by: Katiej on November 21, 2015, 08:55:57 am
Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2015, 09:34:54 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2015, 09:58:20 am
Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2015, 11:00:56 am
Post by: obbie on November 21, 2015, 10:37:07 pm
Post by: gertbysea on November 21, 2015, 10:49:23 pm
Gert
Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2015, 11:14:20 pm
Post by: Bonsai on November 22, 2015, 03:18:30 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/e139b05ab7b53706e61f1942ca8e5330.jpg)
Post by: mcmich on November 22, 2015, 05:10:52 am
Post by: Kimmyh on November 22, 2015, 08:50:17 am
Post by: trudy on November 22, 2015, 09:23:10 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2015, 10:06:49 am
Another lovely gift waiting to be opened Bonsai.
Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2015, 10:48:37 am
Post by: Bonsai on November 22, 2015, 01:51:56 pm
Lovely paper and handwriting Bonsai. Are you going to take a guess at what's in it?It's a hard dome one side and softer with ??balls?? On the other. I suspect it's a tortoise!
Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2015, 12:03:21 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2015, 02:17:59 am
Post by: trudy on November 23, 2015, 05:33:04 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2015, 09:21:35 am
Post by: Bedlam on November 23, 2015, 10:01:14 pm
Jen, love your board, it's beautiful.
Post by: Cuilidh on November 24, 2015, 12:45:15 am
Thank you very much, SS. You are a gem.
Post by: troupie on November 24, 2015, 03:09:12 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2015, 08:09:51 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2015, 09:08:43 am
Post by: obbie on November 24, 2015, 08:00:33 pm
Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2015, 11:53:54 pm
Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2015, 12:12:28 am
Post by: Cuilidh on November 25, 2015, 03:07:22 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 25, 2015, 04:43:40 am
I know what is in one of mine, but I will hold off opening it. It hasn't been windy enough to have any of another. I might just give it a try though. ;DIt's terribly windy nor cookie
my puppy hates the wind makes him very skittish. Lovely gifts everyone and those with will power good on you, I have zero will power unfortunately 
Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2015, 04:47:16 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 25, 2015, 04:50:03 am
Post by: troupie on November 25, 2015, 05:51:26 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2015, 06:36:17 am
Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2015, 06:46:06 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 25, 2015, 07:10:52 am
Ha ha cookie I'm afraid I'll open it as soon as I get it dh can't even put my Christmas present under the tree I'm actually worse than the kidsLOL
A lovely wrapped present troupie.Good luck resisting opening it ;) :D
Post by: troupie on November 25, 2015, 08:36:16 am
Post by: mcmich on November 26, 2015, 08:34:16 am
Post by: djinni373 on November 26, 2015, 08:57:17 am
Post by: trudy on November 26, 2015, 08:58:55 am
Nicely wrapped gift Troupie - stay strong!
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 26, 2015, 04:49:53 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on November 26, 2015, 06:59:03 pm
Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2015, 11:06:19 pm
Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2015, 11:54:47 pm
Perhaps I should pop up a list of those who haven't yet received their SS.
Post by: *suzanne* on November 27, 2015, 05:05:21 am
Look what the postman brought today.Thank you SS. :-* :-* It's soft and squidgy. ;)I'm guessing a blanket cc
Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2015, 06:13:40 am
There are still a few to go Judy. One of that few won't receive theirs until after Christmas as their SS is going away. Do you think I should notify them?
Perhaps I should pop up a list of those who haven't yet received their SS.
Yes, I'd want to know if my SS was going to be late cookie.
Post by: droverjess on November 27, 2015, 08:04:10 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2015, 08:16:24 am
Here is my list of those people that have not yet received their SS. Please correct me if I am wrong......as I'm sure to be.
Uni
Emerald Sue
Katie
McMich
Kimmy
One of these lovely people will not be receiving theirs until after Christmas. I will pm you.
Post by: Katiej on November 27, 2015, 08:32:35 am
Waiting patiently....or is that impatiently ;D
Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2015, 08:42:14 am
Post by: Kimmyh on November 27, 2015, 11:05:32 am
Soft and squidgy sounds interesting CC.
Post by: kezza on November 28, 2015, 08:04:15 am
Post by: courton on November 28, 2015, 08:21:12 am
Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2015, 08:39:05 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 28, 2015, 10:17:18 am
Not heard of them either so I googled and watched a video. What an ingenious idea.So did I Judy :D
Post by: Kimmyh on November 28, 2015, 10:27:05 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2015, 10:44:49 am
How cute. Mr Google is so helpful.
Post by: djinni373 on November 28, 2015, 10:58:57 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2015, 11:01:35 am
Love SS. There are so many lovely things that I didn't know I needed ;D ;D ;D
Too true. I knew nothing of food huggers, AF or Pasta Machines and lots more.
Post by: obbie on November 28, 2015, 09:05:16 pm
Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2015, 06:03:10 am
Post by: *suzanne* on November 30, 2015, 01:16:30 am
and this is the most amazing gift that I opened thank you so very much my secret Santa I LOVE it!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/ba5bb7077d8373a6706f7766efb2e10a.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/a8f845df63d499ac96f86d82eca2da9b.jpg)
And it's even signed by Alyce Alexandra
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/6dcd11ee9bbbe7815217da4fd84c1990.jpg)
Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 01:21:39 am
Mine will be opened tonight when my DD from Melbourne comes to stay.
Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2015, 01:57:48 am
Post by: mcmich on November 30, 2015, 07:11:04 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2015, 07:13:17 am
Post by: Kimmyh on November 30, 2015, 08:59:09 am
Post by: mab19 on November 30, 2015, 09:21:46 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2015, 10:08:46 am
Fabulous gift Suzanne. SS has outdone themselves. Who could they be??
I'm not telling either. Or perhaps I will for the right price. 👠👠🎁🎁🌷🌷💙💙🍫🍫
Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 11:10:21 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2015, 11:22:17 am
Post by: courton on November 30, 2015, 11:45:33 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2015, 01:01:02 pm
Post by: Bedlam on November 30, 2015, 01:19:22 pm
Post by: *suzanne* on November 30, 2015, 02:04:09 pm
Post by: mcmich on November 30, 2015, 07:46:21 pm
Post by: Katiej on November 30, 2015, 08:45:43 pm
Post by: obbie on November 30, 2015, 08:50:01 pm
Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 10:05:39 pm
Post by: troupie on December 01, 2015, 01:02:30 am
Now here goes with me trying to post the picture.
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 01:06:07 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 01:29:32 am
Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2015, 02:05:52 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 02:39:55 am
Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 05:12:28 am
Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2015, 05:38:17 am
Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2015, 06:06:48 am
Before & after opening photos.
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 07:00:38 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2015, 07:26:00 am
Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 07:34:17 am
Post by: gertbysea on December 01, 2015, 09:50:41 am
Gert
Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2015, 09:52:53 am
All the SS have been very resourceful.
Post by: trudy on December 01, 2015, 11:12:25 am
Post by: obbie on December 01, 2015, 08:33:02 pm
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 02, 2015, 12:11:50 am
Very exciting......
Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 12:45:32 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 02, 2015, 09:05:02 am
Post by: mcmich on December 02, 2015, 09:14:52 am
It's only the 2nd December though - most SS have been very diligent and prompt.
The longer the better for me. I don't open my pressie until Christmas Eve, so less temptation. ;D
Post by: fundj&e on December 04, 2015, 05:05:05 am
Post by: mcmich on December 04, 2015, 05:53:01 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2015, 06:11:17 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2015, 07:04:29 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 04, 2015, 10:12:51 am
Yes mich, everyone seems super organised this year and your right it's really only the first week of Christmas.
Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2015, 10:24:25 am
Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2015, 11:02:04 am
I'm going to buy Geoff a new, plain coloured quilt cover for Christmas so that the quilted throw will be the star on his bed. The nursing home only has patterned covers and they would clash with the quilt. A win win situation, I had no idea what to buy him for Christmas before receiving my SS gift.
Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2015, 12:04:10 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2015, 03:37:47 pm
A great idea for Geoff's Christmas present Judy :)
Post by: obbie on December 05, 2015, 09:01:20 pm
Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2015, 10:43:58 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2015, 01:05:19 am
Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2015, 02:41:24 am
Post by: fundj&e on December 07, 2015, 03:20:14 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2015, 03:21:49 am
Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2015, 04:39:20 am
Post by: Katiej on December 07, 2015, 08:46:27 am
Thank you for the lovely earrings SS, they are truly gorgeous xx
Post by: trudy on December 07, 2015, 08:53:28 am
Post by: mab19 on December 07, 2015, 09:13:13 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2015, 09:59:56 am
Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2015, 10:57:29 am
Post by: jeninwa on December 07, 2015, 11:51:07 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2015, 01:21:35 pm
Post by: obbie on December 07, 2015, 08:32:41 pm
Post by: troupie on December 09, 2015, 10:29:30 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2015, 10:54:53 am
I can finally say I've been a good girl after all. Look what arrived today. Woohoo thank you SS. Three intriguing packages and a very pretty and totally Kimmy card. I have placed them under my tree. I will be strong and wait but between you and me, they are calling to me, asking me to open them!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/09/3629b8326209d857622bb77940a85e47.jpg)
Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2015, 10:56:45 am
Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2015, 10:57:05 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2015, 11:12:54 am
Post by: trudy on December 09, 2015, 11:25:48 am
Post by: troupie on December 09, 2015, 12:11:21 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2015, 01:18:06 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2015, 11:19:13 pm
Mich your gift has left the North Pole and is winging its way across to you as we speak, oops type.
Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2015, 03:47:37 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2015, 09:27:24 am
Post by: mcmich on December 10, 2015, 11:16:30 am
You might not want to wait for me Kimmy, I'm not opening mine until Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning.
Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2015, 11:19:26 am
Post by: mcmich on December 10, 2015, 11:29:06 am
Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2015, 04:30:07 am
It is hard around the edges and soft as well. Only 13 more sleeps. ;D
Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2015, 04:45:11 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 11, 2015, 07:14:23 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 11, 2015, 07:51:41 am
Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2015, 08:15:21 am
I bet its a turkey mich ;)
LOL, maybe - a Christmas Turkey. ;D
Post by: obbie on December 11, 2015, 08:47:01 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2015, 06:43:03 am
Post by: *suzanne* on December 12, 2015, 07:25:40 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2015, 07:40:13 am
Thank you so much cookie for organising this you did a wonderful job xxYes Cookie,you have done a fantastic job :-* :-*
Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2015, 08:53:18 am
Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2015, 10:05:44 am
(http://www.commentsyard.com/graphics/thank-you/thank-you140.jpg) (http://www.commentsyard.com/thank-you-beautiful-rose/)
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2015, 06:25:38 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 13, 2015, 09:42:31 am
I have weakened and opened one gift. I then peaked into the second and said what the heck and ripped open the third. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/13/a9e30581f0213a50f5d55a507f468a2f.jpg)
Wow SS how did you get it so right. I've had my eye on the iPad holders since CC made hers. And how did you know I was a crazy mama who is addicted to chocolate!!!! Did the elf on the shelf tell you? Thank you very much SS. What wonderful generous gifts. I have already put the iPad to good use.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/13/1174c672da217c125f057a16cbce14b2.jpg)
And I'm working my way through the chocolates in hope I get motivated to clean my microwave!
Thank you SS and merry Christmas xox
Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2015, 10:44:23 am
Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2015, 11:06:43 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2015, 05:40:11 pm
Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2015, 08:13:06 pm
Post by: Wonder on December 13, 2015, 09:52:49 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2015, 12:13:21 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 14, 2015, 05:31:43 am
Post by: mab19 on December 14, 2015, 06:38:30 am
A big thankyou from me too Cookie for organizing the SS.
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2015, 07:23:10 am
CP I believe it is from the same SS. They are just a little bit 'tricky'.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 14, 2015, 07:30:41 am
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 14, 2015, 08:22:45 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2015, 08:27:56 am
Post by: Kimmyh on December 14, 2015, 09:10:34 am
Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2015, 09:52:30 am
Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2015, 10:50:28 am
Post by: mab19 on December 14, 2015, 12:45:44 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2015, 04:32:38 pm
Post by: obbie on December 14, 2015, 07:56:47 pm
lovely gift CP
Post by: gertbysea on December 14, 2015, 09:23:50 pm
Yesterday I delivered our Christmas gift to the Gordonvale Palliative Care unit so thank you too to all those who shared. LOL!
Gert
Post by: djinni373 on December 16, 2015, 02:24:21 am
Couldn't resist the temptation anymore so I opened mine. Thank you very much SS :) I'm going to be either a very stylish kitchen hand or gardener, haven't decided which :D They will remind of the AA cooking class and all the fun of the Melbourne FF. I love them 8)
Also many thanks to Cookie for organising our fourth SS (I think) :-*
Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2015, 02:26:20 am
I decided to open my last SS gift. Golly gosh, gee, and whatever. Thank you so much SS ( remember I know who you are). I have been truly spoiled and will be sitting down this afternoon to have a lovely read.
Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2015, 05:04:56 am
Cookie, a fabulous book - I love the Plenty and Plenty More ones I have.
Post by: courton on December 16, 2015, 06:36:15 am
Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2015, 07:21:08 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2015, 07:33:08 am
What a fabulous book Cookie 8)
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 18, 2015, 06:29:17 am
(I'll put a pic up soon)
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2015, 07:30:08 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2015, 07:39:39 am
A very crafty SS CP. :D
It is obvious SS must have links to the North Pole to know such information CP. ;D
Post by: mab19 on December 18, 2015, 11:41:42 pm
Post by: kezza on December 19, 2015, 11:35:07 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2015, 06:08:50 pm
PS No way is Chance getting it.Too precious. :D
Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2015, 07:29:42 pm
Post by: obbie on December 20, 2015, 07:57:56 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2015, 11:57:23 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2015, 12:43:02 am
Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2015, 05:06:03 am
Post by: mab19 on December 21, 2015, 05:10:53 am
Post by: trudy on December 23, 2015, 10:22:49 am
Post by: Cuilidh on December 23, 2015, 06:29:06 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2015, 02:20:04 am
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 24, 2015, 02:52:04 am
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2015, 04:21:52 am
I've been very patient and my SS pressie is under the tree with the others, but I'm looking forward to opening mine tomorrow
Ditto :D
Post by: Cuilidh on December 24, 2015, 06:01:15 pm
Unfrotunately I am unable to take a photo as I am, literally, neck deep in paperwork, etc. in our shop move, but, take my word for it, it is a beautifully presented book and I would recommend it to anyone looking for good, delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes.
To my very thoughtful SS, thank you so very much for going to all the trouble of ordering this in from overseas for me. I truly appreciate and love my special present and will think of you every time I cook something from it.
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2015, 06:27:07 pm
I'm up early and made a beeline to my present. A kirigami calendar that has come with a lovely selection of really beautiful papers .
A very clever SS. I love paper craft and will think of you every day as l turn the page. Thankyou so much. I will have a practice this afternoon as there are some folds to master.
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2015, 07:20:46 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2015, 07:51:46 pm
Your first Kirigami looks amazing Michele. 8)
Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2015, 11:19:38 pm
Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2015, 11:29:26 pm
Perfect present for you Marina, I hope things settle down soon for you at work - this dreadful weather must be making it harder for you though.
Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2015, 12:28:44 am
Mich I believe Kirigami is tricky. The first one looks lovely. A gift that will keep you entertained all year.
Post by: gertbysea on December 25, 2015, 01:25:41 am
After waiting so long to open my present, I couldn't wait any longer to make the first kirigami. I shouldn't have started until the 2nd of January, now I don't have a 1st of January. :-)) I've got some exquisite papers to keep me occupied until next year. The calendar is sitting on the desk in the study where I spend a lot of time and now will be mastering kirigami. Again a big thankyou to my SS, I love it. :-*
Love it. Very entertaining.
I used all three of my SS gifts last night. My guests were most impressed especially knowing I am queen of my kitchen!!
Gert
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 25, 2015, 10:07:32 am
Thank you to my SS :)
I'm looking forward to baking a loaf of bread......
Post by: Kimmyh on December 25, 2015, 10:23:42 am
I love your first one mich.
CC your blanket is very pretty. Bet it will keep you warm.
Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2015, 11:14:32 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 25, 2015, 04:15:25 pm
Post by: mcmich on December 25, 2015, 05:49:25 pm
Post by: obbie on December 25, 2015, 07:58:20 pm
another year of so much fun with SS.
Thankyou :)
Post by: Wonder on December 25, 2015, 08:43:30 pm
I finally opened my present yesterday and I'm another very happy recipient. Unfortunately I'm having some computer issues at the moment so can't post a picture but I received a very generous gift of a beautiful cream silk and diamanté clutch, travel manicure set (which I found last night in DD's room already) and a visa gift voucher which will be put to good use today hopefully on some makeup I'm hoping to purchase today when I go shopping to Emporium with DS. Thank you again to my SS and to the wonderful for organising.
Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2015, 09:27:19 pm
Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2015, 06:21:33 am
Post by: obbie on December 26, 2015, 07:55:41 am
Post by: Katiej on December 27, 2015, 03:01:42 am
Thanks for organising it again this year Cookie, it's been great fun.
Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2015, 05:38:56 am
I'm going to have to get DH to hide my calendar until next year. I now don't have Jan 2nd & 3rd or Jan 17th.
It hasn't come out too well in the photo, there is a folded card/insert which has a pop out heart. Hoping to replicate a version of this for DH on Valentines Day.
Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2015, 08:45:17 am
Post by: mab19 on December 28, 2015, 12:14:12 am
Post by: Bonsai on December 28, 2015, 02:04:42 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/27/e729fd5856f37f49e51c27c488a54b8e.jpg)
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 28, 2015, 03:31:24 am
Post by: droverjess on December 31, 2015, 10:28:26 pm
I opened it on Christmas Day and have emailed the photo to Cookie tonight asking for help to post as I am unable to upload the pic after several attempts.
It is such fun, the anticipation and the choosing and even the posting in the mail and on here. I've loved reading the thread.
Thank you all and very Happy New Year all my for friends old and new.
We are doing ok living with DH's cancer in 3 m chunks, next scan is March. I don't cook as much, but still rush here for recipes, the young have left home and we seem as busy as ever.
love and thanks from DJ xxxx
Post by: Cuilidh on December 31, 2015, 10:37:25 pm
It has been good fun once again to do SS ... I already have bought one of my SS presents should we do this again next year - how's that for organised! Actually it was totally unintentional, I was browsing through my favourite kitchen porn shop and saw something that I loved and immediately snapped it up, couldn't resist it.
Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2016, 01:40:26 am
Good to hear from you DJ. :D
Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2016, 01:42:24 am
DJ so lovely to hear from you. Your SS gift is beautiful and very useful. It is a pleasure to put up the photo for you. Please let us know how DH goes in March, we are all thinking of you.
Post by: Bedlam on January 02, 2016, 01:09:59 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2016, 06:13:53 am
Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2016, 08:40:50 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2016, 08:58:30 am
Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2016, 11:24:16 pm
Gert
Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2016, 12:32:12 am
Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2016, 01:26:13 am
I think I'd take my own in that case then Gert!
Yuk. They aren't thinking health wise.
Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2016, 08:09:27 pm
Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2016, 11:54:59 am
I was given a Kirigami calendar with a project for each day. Some have been more successful than others. I do n't follow the days exactly and today made a Christmas tree that I love. Thankyou again to my SS.
Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2016, 12:05:21 pm
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2016, 12:34:36 pm
Post by: Cuilidh on September 27, 2016, 08:40:19 pm
Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2016, 01:46:12 am
Post by: mcmich on September 28, 2016, 11:12:57 am
Want to be part of 2016 Secret Santa. Such fun ;D
Cookie, you are so generous with your time for SS.
Post by: achookwoman on October 01, 2016, 01:03:43 pm
Big thanks to Cookie, though. You do a wonderful job.
Post by: mab19 on October 01, 2016, 11:35:10 pm
Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2016, 04:22:50 am
Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2016, 05:41:34 am
Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2016, 08:35:39 am
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2016, 08:53:30 am
Post by: trudy on November 02, 2016, 09:08:50 am
Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2016, 11:01:03 am
Post by: achookwoman on November 02, 2016, 11:29:02 am
Judy, you will think of your SS every time you look at that lovely throw.