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2014 Brickset Secret Santa

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  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    CapnRex101 said:

    I hope everybody is progressing nicely now that we are a few days into December.

    @rancorbait‌ will be doing the same for participants in the UK.

    I think I've got everyone covered now @CapnRex101 :o)
  • Mandalorian_BuilderMandalorian_Builder Member Posts: 197
    I received my package and already sent mine out. I can't wait to open it on Christmas! :)
  • GothamConstructionCoGothamConstructionCo Colchester UKMember Posts: 729
    Gift, check.
    MOC,check,
    Wrapping and card written, check.
    Packed and posted,check.

    Sitting back with feet up, check.

    Mrs_WobbleheadrancorbaitLostInTranslationcarlqMorkMan
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    edited December 2014
    GothamConstructionCo said:

    Gift, check.
    MOC,check,
    Wrapping and card written, check.
    Packed and posted,check.

    Sitting back with feet up, check.

    Twinkies, check. @GothamConstructionCo


    ;o)
    AndorGothamConstructionCocarlq
  • slovakiastephslovakiasteph USAMember Posts: 62
    Shipped mine yesterday! Very excited and hope they enjoy!
  • GothamConstructionCoGothamConstructionCo Colchester UKMember Posts: 729
    rancorbait said:

    GothamConstructionCo said:

    Gift, check.
    MOC,check,
    Wrapping and card written, check.
    Packed and posted,check.

    Sitting back with feet up, check.

    Twinkies, check. @GothamConstructionCo


    ;o)
    Yeah, forty should be enough to last until Christmas :o)

    @rancorbait‌, It was was when I visited Canada I first discovered Twinkies. I thought they were revolting at first. It wasn't until I arrived home I started to develop a craving for them.
    I only eat them during Christmas as a treat though as I know how (very) bad they are for you.
    rancorbaitcarlqAndor
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    GothamConstructionCo said:

    rancorbait said:

    GothamConstructionCo said:

    Gift, check.
    MOC,check,
    Wrapping and card written, check.
    Packed and posted,check.

    Sitting back with feet up, check.

    Twinkies, check. @GothamConstructionCo


    ;o)
    Yeah, forty should be enough to last until Christmas :o)

    @rancorbait‌, It was was when I visited Canada I first discovered Twinkies. I thought they were revolting at first. It wasn't until I arrived home I started to develop a craving for them.
    I only eat them during Christmas as a treat though as I know how (very) bad they are for you.
    @GothamConstructionCo - I should hope so! ;o)

    I imagine coffee might go well with them too ;o)
    GothamConstructionCo
  • carlqcarlq Ruislip Manor, MiddlesexMember Posts: 792
    ^ But every superhero in the world used these to beat their bad guys in the 70's, @GothamConstructionCo‌! How bad can they be? ;-P
    GothamConstructionCo
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    I liked Funny Bones.
  • GothamConstructionCoGothamConstructionCo Colchester UKMember Posts: 729
    carlq said:

    ^ But every superhero in the world used these to beat their bad guys in the 70's, @GothamConstructionCo‌! How bad can they be? ;-P

    That's where we differ @rancorbait‌, I don't like coffee.

    And where are they now? @carlq‌ :o)
    carlqrancorbaitmargot
  • rancorbaitrancorbait Manitoba CanadaMember Posts: 1,850
    Tea then ;o)
    GothamConstructionCo
  • theLEGOmantheLEGOman UKMember Posts: 1,510
    1 every 3 days?
    slovakiasteph
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    Love the HO HO!
    And you guys all need to WAIT!
    Lego_StarLostInTranslationrancorbaitcarlqjadedancsnowhitie
  • Lego_StarLego_Star ... in a galaxy far, far away.Member Posts: 2,126
    ^^^ and ^^^^ Very nice.

    Now, do the nice thing and don't be naughty!!!!! Keep them ALL for Christmas Day! :D
    LostInTranslationrancorbaitGothamConstructionComargotTheBrickLaddcarlq
  • CapnRex101CapnRex101 United KingdomAdministrator Posts: 2,272
    I am pleased to see presents starting to arrive, the anticipation is the fun bit!

    Now the challenge begins for those that have arrived, especially when they look as tempting as the ones above!
    Mandalorian_BuilderGothamConstructionCocarlq
  • MorkManMorkMan Phoenix, Arizona, USAMember Posts: 857
    Mine shipped off yesterday. 20% off the shipping to boot.
    I haven't opened my gift, but my wife did. She peeked for me since it didn't rattle. All she would tell me is that it is built, not loose. But she won't tell me what it is! Drat!
    AndorcarlqGothamConstructionCobrickedin
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    Cripes.... The package I've prepared for someone looks a bit on the small side by comparison - I might have to rethink!
    LostInTranslation
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    @iso3200, bigger is better!
    LostInTranslation
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    I'm not sure if mine is wrapped so I'm not opening the box all of the way, but I managed to slip out the card without peeking. So exciting!
    rancorbaitcarlqGothamConstructionCobrickedinsnowhitieravendragonwing
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    ^^So I've heard...
    nexander
  • blars82blars82 Member Posts: 19
    It's my first time participating and might send a second present to mine ... feel like I didn't do enough compared to others!!!
    TheBrickLadd
  • jadedancjadedanc USAMember Posts: 1,303
    Shipped mine Monday! Patiently waiting on mine to show here :)
  • kioko21kioko21 United KingdomMember Posts: 77
    My present has been shipped. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of my present now!!
  • TheBrickLaddTheBrickLadd Chippenham, Wilts, UK.Member Posts: 844
    Im just going to put this here...

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    ShibcarlqthenosLegoKipAndorsnowhitiekiki180703Sethro3FowlerBricks
  • ShibShib UKMember Posts: 5,216
    ^I think that sums it up quite eloquently.
    Andorcarlq
  • TheBrickLaddTheBrickLadd Chippenham, Wilts, UK.Member Posts: 844
    Just an update, I have shipped my parcel. Hope they like it :)
  • BumblepantsBumblepants DFWMember Posts: 5,827
    It is probably good mine hasn't turned up yet. Makes it a lot easier to avoid opening it.
    rancorbaitThanos75carlq
  • LostInTranslationLostInTranslation UKMember Posts: 5,520
    I have sent my parcel too!
    I do hope my giftee is happy with it.
  • ColoradoBricksColoradoBricks Denver, CO, USAMember Posts: 1,640
    It is my birthday today, do I get a pass to open mine today ;-)
    rancorbaitCapnRex101LostInTranslationLegoKipcarlq
  • CapnRex101CapnRex101 United KingdomAdministrator Posts: 2,272
    @ColoradoBricks‌ - Happy birthday!

    No.

    :o)
    ColoradoBricksrancorbaitLostInTranslationLegoKipcarlqLego_Star
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    No!!!
    And Happy Birthday! :-)
    LostInTranslationColoradoBrickscarlqLego_Star
  • ColoradoBricksColoradoBricks Denver, CO, USAMember Posts: 1,640
    I tried to teach our dog Rex (not related to @CapnRex101 ) to open packages under the tree, but no, he still focuses on tearing up shoes. But there is progress, now he only attacks shoes left by themselves, he used to do it while we were wearing them :)

    May be it is because he likes Christmas and won't do anything to spoil it :)
    LegoKipGothamConstructionCorancorbaitTheBrickLaddpricey73carlq
  • LegoKipLegoKip A cottage by the sea, California, US Member Posts: 259
    edited December 2014
    ^^^Aww -- cute!
    @ColoradoBricks‌
  • brickedinbrickedin London, UKMember Posts: 449
    Am I the only one looking out to see when people have posted parcels to try and narrow down the identity of my secret Santa.....
    MorkMan
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    brickedin said:

    Am I the only one looking out to see when people have posted parcels to try and narrow down the identity of my secret Santa.....

    That's why I didnt/won't post when I post my package.
    Andor
  • slovakiastephslovakiasteph USAMember Posts: 62
    OPEN THEM ALL NOW, PEOPLE! :) I want to see what everyone got. I've never been one to sit around with unopened gifts staring me in the face.
  • ColoradoBricksColoradoBricks Denver, CO, USAMember Posts: 1,640
    When I was a kid I used to open gifts on the morning of the 25th but since I crossed the pond (and got married), my wife has the tradition the open the gifts on the evening of the 24th (except for Santa's gift that is open on the 25th). On top of that, she is working on the 25th this year..
    When do you open your gifts ?
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    Received mine today. London SE3 postmark, so i don't think it's someone I've traded with previously - unless its a disguise.
  • slovakiastephslovakiasteph USAMember Posts: 62
    My family opens gifts Christmas morning. I'm typically in this SS and one on boardgamegeek.com...those I open right away (obviously, with my impatience here). :) The same with any gifts I get in the mail from friends.
  • LostInTranslationLostInTranslation UKMember Posts: 5,520
    edited December 2014
    @ColoradoBricks‌ - in my family we open our presents on the morning of the 25th but only once everyone is up, dressed and breakfasted. When I was little my dad worked shifts so sometimes we just opened one present that my mum knew was something creative (like Lego!) then opened the rest when dad got back from work.
    This year my sister and her family (niece aged 3 and nephew aged 5) are spending Christmas with me and my mum. It's going to be chaos!!

    @slovakiasteph‌ - Nooooooooo! Don't tempt them, Frodo!
    Andorcarlq
  • plasmodiumplasmodium UKMember Posts: 1,936
    Hm, It's getting on a bit...I should really get round to posting mine! But it seems so small compared to some's. :-P
    Andor
  • iamterryiamterry Member Posts: 158
    Woohoo! Mine's now arrived. Now to resist temptation for another 9 days!
  • ColoradoBricksColoradoBricks Denver, CO, USAMember Posts: 1,640
    @plasmodium , size does not matter, it is what inside that counts ;-)
    Andor
  • margotmargot Member Posts: 2,310
    edited December 2014
    We open on the 25th. When I was a kid we got to open one present on Christmas Eve.
    Where does your wife's tradition come from @ColoradoBricks‌ ?
  • ColoradoBricksColoradoBricks Denver, CO, USAMember Posts: 1,640
    @margot, probably from her impatient parents :). I am not sure where it came from, I will ask her tonight.
    Andormargotcarlqsnowhitie
  • iso3200iso3200 97 miles from Brickset TowersMember Posts: 2,035
    edited December 2014
    Hmmm. It has a lip at the bottom. Feels a bit like a [email protected] box. Quite light, but sounds reassuringly full. The wrapping paper clearly says No Peeking. Dammit! I have a varied wants list. Could be anything! Exciting stuff.
    TheBrickLaddmargotiamterryLegoKipcarlqravendragonwingkiki180703
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