Secret Santa 2024 Official Discussion Thread

[carheel]

3 hours ago, Bopeep said:

Not too late!  I haven't drawn names yet for the SS or OE either, if you still want to get in on either of those :).

I am only going to do the card swap this year.  

[Bopeep]

Alright Santas, the lists are out.

 

Ready, Set, Shop!

 

Please let me know ASAP if you didn't get a list that you should have gotten, or if you got a list you shouldn't have .

 

[Illinoismom]

Again this year I took a step back. For many reasons but I so enjoy seeing what everyone receives from their Santa 

[Bopeep]

First tracking # is in!

 

This would be a good time to remind you - PLEASE post here when you receive your package, even if you are not opening until Christmas. It keeps my spreadsheet happy :).

[jendeere]

I’m just waiting on a few things I’ve ordered. Excited to get this sent out. 

[gatorburg]

I do believe I got my SS gift the box is under the tree. I am waiting my next pay day to take care of my SS. 

[Bopeep]

9 hours ago, gatorburg said:

I do believe I got my SS gift the box is under the tree. I am waiting my next pay day to take care of my SS. 

Santa told me that if you want to go ahead and open the box, everything inside is wrapped :).

[wittenlover]

My shopping for my SS is well under way. Should be able to wrap things up (literally and figuratively) by the end of the weekend. Yay! 

[ytmomof4]

My oe is done and will be shipped soon. I really wanted to find one more specific thing for my ss but I couldn’t find it today. Will check another close by store and hopefully that will be shipped out soon too.

[jesusluvu]

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Edited November 30 by jesusluvu

[HanShotFirst]

1 hour ago, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Oh my word how awful!!!! So thankful that you are still with us! Praying you begin to recover soon! 

[Bopeep]

2 hours ago, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Thank God it wasn’t worse! Praying for you to heal quickly. 
if there’s anything I can do to help with SS or anything else, let me know know.

[ilikefree]

3 hours ago, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Oh my goodness! I hope you’re feeling better and that everything is being taken care of as far as your daughter’s car. People just need to pay attention when driving. So many senseless accidents happen because they don’t pay attention. 

[tinkrbel]

3 hours ago, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

So thankful you're ok everything considered. That's my biggest fear just generally stopping on a highway. I don't know if it's a Florida thing or nationwide but we have a "Move Over" law and nobody follows it (and it makes my blood boil to see). All those unnecessary ppl clogging the left lane make it impossible sometimes even when you try to abide. 

[BFAddict716]

I received my OE Package and love everything! The ornaments are so cute and the starbursts are a much appreciated sweet treat. There was no name attached so I'm not sure who sent it but thank you so much! 

[msyves]

On 11/30/2024 at 11:57 AM, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Glad you’re ok and it wasn’t worse. Praying for God speed healing.

[sunni0913]

On 11/30/2024 at 11:57 AM, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

Glad you weren't hurt worse. That was always my fear when my husband was a tow truck driver. People just don't pay enough attention.

On 12/1/2024 at 9:11 AM, BFAddict716 said:

I received my OE Package and love everything! The ornaments are so cute and the starbursts are a much appreciated sweet treat. There was no name attached so I'm not sure who sent it but thank you so much! 

You are very welcome! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[sunni0913]

I received my ornament I just want to say Thank You So Very Much!!! Love it!!

[stevierocks]

On 11/30/2024 at 12:57 PM, jesusluvu said:

OE is done and shipped. My SS will be a little different this year. I am going to make it work the bet way I can. This was the first year in 20 years I did not physically go out for BF shopping . I was changing my daughters tire on the side of the highway on Monday and a car hit her car and then her car hit me and through me into the barrier. I am so thankful to be alive. Cant walk to well at the moment and in a good bit of pain but God kept me so I am so thankful. A lot of people have not survived something like this so I feel blessed. I did some shopping online (not all that fun ) and you cant get all the doorbusters on line. So I am going to have to trust shipping a lot this year. So, my SS has to wait for the items to be delivered to me and I will get them packed up and shipped back out. My DW is going to pick up a few things locally for me too, but I plan on having everything shipped by end of week as long as everything showing up on time. 

My goodness ! Prayers for a speedy full recovery . 

[Kash]

Jesusluvu - Thank God you weren’t hurt worse. Praying for you full and speedy recovery!

[HanShotFirst]

I do believe that my Secret Santa package(s) arrived the other day. I was out of town but my sister was home to retrieve them from

the front porch.  I’m going to wait to open until my birthday in a few days.  

[Bopeep]

Remember, Monday is the shipping deadline. If you aren't going to be able to ship by then, please let me know. 

 

Also, please remember to post here when you receive your package, even if you are waiting to open.

[tracy0504]

Just finished wrapping and will mail out on Monday!!

[ytmomof4]

I received my ss today. Idk if I can hold out opening this year but I sure am going to try. 
thank you so much!!

[ytmomof4]

Everything is packed and ready to ship. Will be dropping it off this morning 

[ytmomof4]

Everything has been dropped off. I will get tracking numbers sent in a bit

[msyves]

Thank you Secret Santa for my goodies. I’m going to try and hold off until Christmas to open everything. Well not the Payday’s. They’ll get eaten way before then

[jesusluvu]

Hello everyone,

 

Thank you for the warm wishes. I am just takin it one day at a time. Hate to feel like a burden on anyone but I have a wonderful family and friend group that has really been there for me. I feel blessed. I have received my SS and OE gift. Thank you so much. I will not open my SS until Christmas and I always open my OE gift while watching Home Alone 2 ( when Kevin is in Duncans Toy Store and get the two turtle doves). So I will be opening that tonight. I cant wait. 

[Bopeep]

I have heard from everyone that their packages have shipped or will be shipped soon.  Now, hopefully USPS, UPS, and FedEx do their jobs correctly and there are no porch pirate issues this year!

 

As always, please be sure to let me know when you receive your package, even if you aren't planning to open until Christmas. 

[Bopeep]

Santa came!  And I am not one to wait. LOL. 

 

First, my ornaments. They could not be more perfect! I love them so much and I can't wait to dig into the cocoa packets you so thoughtfully included!

 

From Santa, I've been all set up to pamper myself while I enjoy that cocoa. I got a tumbler, a relaxation mask, a scented candle, some bath salts and a bath fizzy, a bath soap, and some fuzzy socks for if I ever get out of the tub!

 

Y'all have spoiled me, and I am so grateful.  Thank you both so so much!