Official Secret Santa Sign-up Thread - December 2018!

[DVMDream]

I am incredibly eager to find out who I’m giving presents for!

Me!

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[SkiOtter]

Me!

Plot twist: everyone gets Dvmd and TT as their santee

 

[twelvetigers]

That’s the evil plan all along! Didn’t you know everyone in the whole forum either lives in OK or AZ?

 

[MOOSEygoosey]

That’s the evil plan all along! Didn’t you know everyone in the whole forum either lives in OK or AZ?

NY!!!

 

[SnowshoeDog143]

NY!!!

Thats where you THINK you live

 

[cdo96]

That’s the evil plan all along! Didn’t you know everyone in the whole forum either lives in OK or AZ?

I mean I live in OK so it wouldn’t surprise me!

 

[twelvetigers]

Any last minute submissions?

 

[SkiOtter]

I’m tempted but I think I might sit this one out

 

[jmo1012]

Oh, me! I'm glad I logged on tonight, I would be sad to miss this! Shopping for people is fun here!

 

[Cyndia]

Oooh me too, I want in!! I realize I cut it super close to the deadline lol, I'll be up for a little while longer tonight so if I make it in, I'm ready to fill out the survey whenever it shows up!

 

[allieh8607]

Can I squeak in last minute too? It's ok to say no if you've already finalized everything! I was trying to resist but the past ones looked so fun and I have major fomo.

 

[twelvetigers]

Looks like DVM has gotchu. I’ll add you to the main post tomorrow.

 

[amwildlife]

Looks like DVM has gotchu. I’ll add you to the main post tomorrow.

I completed the survey awhile back

 

[MusicManiac19]

Darn, school made me miss the deadline. If I can get in, I'd love to. If not, that's okay too.

 

[twelvetigers]

Darn, school made me miss the deadline. If I can get in, I'd love to. If not, that's okay too.

@DVMDream Wat u think

 

[DVMDream]

@DVMDream Wat u think

Up to you. I don't mind either way as long as the survey gets done today. Any that aren't complete today, I'd say aren't in.

 

[twelvetigers]

ALL SANTAS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED!

ALL PMS HAVE BEEN SENT!

Please keep your replies and questions in the original thread to make it easier on us.

Remember, December 15th is the deadline to ship. Please let us know when you have shipped, especially if there is a tracking number. Also remember the $25 with shipping suggested limit.

 

[SARdoghandler]

Man I may need to resort to good old Amazon shipping things directly this time. Our postal workers are on strike so otherwise anything might make it to it's destination by approximately March

 

[Balesofhay]

I’ve been waiting and picking out potential things for this since last year. May already be done deciding on what to get
Just need to be paid next Friday.

 

[SkiOtter]

I’ve been waiting and picking out potential things for this since last year.

But you didn’t know who you would have....?

 

[twelvetigers]

You mean someone might not like the dick-shaped mug and the firemen with kittens calendar?

 

[SkiOtter]

You mean someone might not like the dick-shaped mug and the firemen with kittens calendar?

I mean I would prefer a firemen with puppies calendar but would settle for kittens. And I think a dick shaped teapot would be better than a mug, IMO.

 

[Balesofhay]

You mean someone might not like the dick-shaped mug and the firemen with kittens calendar?

How did you guess?

But actually there is a dinosaur themed shower head and dobby earrings I have saved for the right opportunity. If only our GSA did white elephant.

 

[SnowshoeDog143]

Man I may need to resort to good old Amazon shipping things directly this time. Our postal workers are on strike so otherwise anything might make it to it's destination by approximately March

Ugh. Yeah that is my plan too..

 

[SnowshoeDog143]

You mean someone might not like the dick-shaped mug and the firemen with kittens calendar?

Hey @SkiOtter if someone is sending me firemen, I don't mind what kind of animal calendar they bring

 

[SkiOtter]

Hey @SkiOtter if someone is sending me firemen, I don't mind what kind of animal calendar they bring

Yes, but it would be even BETTER with your preferred animal, duhhh

 

[cdo96]

You mean someone might not like the dick-shaped mug and the firemen with kittens calendar?

Hey @SkiOtter if someone is sending me firemen, I don't mind what kind of animal calendar they bring

@Fireman I’m pretty sure this means you have been summoned. Where’s my calendar, dammit!?

 

[SkiOtter]

@Fireman I’m pretty sure this means you have been summoned. Where’s my calendar, dammit!?

You dun goofed the tag

 

[cdo96]

You dun goofed the tag

Weird, when I went to tag originally it let me do it

 

[twelvetigers]

The first gift has shipped!

Please feel free to post about your gifts when you receive them. We love to hear, and it allows your SS to reveal themselves if they want (if they didn't in the gift itself).

 

[twelvetigers]

If anyone is worried about their packages arriving when they aren’t expected, I just wanted to let you all know that this is a free service from the USPS.

https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

It tells you about your paper mail each day, as well as packages. In case anyone was interested.

(It doesn’t do FedEx or UPS, but they both offer a similar services that notifies you of incoming packages as soon as they are scanned at the shipping center.)

 

[SkiOtter]

If anyone is worried about their packages arriving when they aren’t expected, I just wanted to let you all know that this is a free service from the USPS.

https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

It tells you about your paper mail each day, as well as packages. In case anyone was interested.

(It doesn’t do FedEx or UPS, but they both offer a similar services that notifies you of incoming packages as soon as they are scanned at the shipping center.)

someone posted this link on the 2022 applicants page last year because people wanted to be able to see if they had a letter waiting at home for them
Though sadly last cycle it wasn’t available everywhere </3 hopefully they have expanded it by now. It was available to me but I didn’t sign up because I think that would just give me far too much anxiety for the rest of the day KNOWING it was there but not being able to open it yet

 

[vetmedhead]

someone posted this link on the 2022 applicants page last year because people wanted to be able to see if they had a letter waiting at home for them
Though sadly last cycle it wasn’t available everywhere </3 hopefully they have expanded it by now. It was available to me but I didn’t sign up because I think that would just give me far too much anxiety for the rest of the day KNOWING it was there but not being able to open it yet

I signed up for this when I moved to my new place with the mistaken belief that I would only be told about my own mail coming to the house. Anyway now I can text my roommates every time the water bill comes in haha

 

[PrincessButterCup]

My secret Santa gift arrived! And I don't even have a tree yet!

I can't open it until Christmas (or Christmas Eve, because that's basically the same thing, right?). I know who it's from but I feel like I should pretend like I don't until I open it, so it's still secret and everything. Does that make sense? I'll post pics at Christmas. But THANKS SANTA!

 

[twelvetigers]

Yay!

DVM and I decided to have each other as ‘secret’ Santas since we didn’t participate otherwise, so we just filled out the survey for each other.

Her gifts are still working on shipping, but I got a wonder collection of hot cocoas and a black mug that does this when hot stuff is added:

It goes nicely with the “When it gets hot, my wiener comes out.” Mug from WTF last year.

 

[SportPonies]

@Doctor-S went above and beyond with packaging, holy cow. It absolutely made my day to pick up my gift on Friday and see all the wrapped presents inside!!

Eevee will be thrilled with her new toys, and I am pumped about all my socks... day 1 shown in the one pic! (also I have definitely already eaten so many of the sweet tarts that my mouth has started bleeding from the sour... whoops)

Thank you!!!!!! <333

(Writing this!!! Makes me feel like @WildZoo!!!!!)

 

[Skimble]

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@Doctor-S went above and beyond with packaging, holy cow. It absolutely made my day to pick up my gift on Friday and see all the wrapped presents inside!!

Eevee will be thrilled with her new toys, and I am pumped about all my socks... day 1 shown in the one pic! (also I have definitely already eaten so many of the sweet tarts that my mouth has started bleeding from the sour... whoops)

Thank you!!!!!! <333

(Writing this!!! Makes me feel like @WildZoo!!!!!)

Ohhh! I LOVE the socks! SO CUTE!

 

[twelvetigers]

Those are super cute!

 

[SkiOtter]

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@Doctor-S went above and beyond with packaging, holy cow. It absolutely made my day to pick up my gift on Friday and see all the wrapped presents inside!!

Eevee will be thrilled with her new toys, and I am pumped about all my socks... day 1 shown in the one pic! (also I have definitely already eaten so many of the sweet tarts that my mouth has started bleeding from the sour... whoops)

Thank you!!!!!! <333

(Writing this!!! Makes me feel like @WildZoo!!!!!)

Oh that’s all so cute!!!!

 

[JustPaws]

Just sent mine! Three little boxes should be arriving over the next week or two!

 

[LadyOtheFarm]

Dear Secret Santee,

I think of you every day. I know some of what is going to you but not all...

Don't panic, that's my job.

Signed,

Procrastinator Santa

 

[RedLauren]

I got my gift today! Thank you santee my kitty will love it

 

[RedLauren]

to MY santee:

Sorry for taking so long but your gift takes time. I’m making it especially for you. Hopefully it’s worth the wait

xoxoxoxox
Red

(Also finals next week so, ya)

 

[twelvetigers]

Y’all have a week left to get things done and ship within deadline! Just FYI. A week from tomorrow.

 

[Skimble]

Just got everything wrapped up and will ship tomorrow!

 

[WildZoo]

Y’all have a week left to get things done and ship within deadline! Just FYI. A week from tomorrow.

So, my finals run through next Friday and it's unlikely I'll have time to work on gift things until they're over. Could mean I make it just in time, could mean I ship a little late. We shall see I guess.

 

[vetmedhead]

Y’all have a week left to get things done and ship within deadline! Just FYI. A week from tomorrow.

I have about half of my gift, but I'm going shopping this weekend for this exchange plus a few other things so hopefully I have it all together before the deadline

 

[MOOSEygoosey]

To my Santa,

I didn't forget you I saw that your package was delivered!! You were on the ball timewise unfortunately, I had it sent to my house which I will get back to once finals are over next week!! I promise I will post then about the amazing thing(s?) you got me!!! Love you (whoever you are!)

 

[twelvetigers]

So, my finals run through next Friday and it's unlikely I'll have time to work on gift things until they're over. Could mean I make it just in time, could mean I ship a little late. We shall see I guess.

I reckon it’s okay.

 

[Gwenevre]

Dear santee,

I’m a loser. I’m sorry. I’m hitting the internet tomorrow to find gifts with direct-to-you shipping.

<3 Gwen