Now only 5 out there in the ether -was 4, but another materialized in the mail.....

We need pics from Brianna, Juniper and bluecuracao...........

I'm starting to worry about the one I sent .

Don't.

These things take time, you mailed it somewhere remote where mail is still delivered by pigeons .......and your recipient will not be distressed if it arrives late. chill.

I GOT IT!

Lovely Mr Postie fought through nearly an inch of snow (snigger) and I got my Secret Santa prizes! And I had a really secretive Santa too. I know some Dwellars prefer to be fairly circumspect about their real name and location, so I won't put any clues on here. But if my SS wants to identify themself to me by PM it would be lovely to say thank you personally.

It looked like someone quite fancied the idea of what I was receiving, as the package was ripped. Luckily it was a very heavy-duty bag and there was no damage inside.

On opening the goodies were wrapped again, in another piece of paper I am re-using this year! And on opening - three presents! As you can see there is a set of cups and spoons for me in my conquest to convert the world to the splendours of American food. And best of all a Mixing/ Measuring/ Pouring jug. Mum and I were most impressed with it, as there is nothing like that over here.

My bro is going to be very jealous, but if he's a good boy and gets me some cornbread mix when he next goes on holiday he might get a lend...

Thank you Secret Santa. The gift was personal to me and very well chosen. I love them and they will definitely get some use.

And here are the goodies.
Note the instructions. I think they apply to me as well as the container!

OK, here's what I got.

Let's see: a pretty little bag, set of 2 santa soaps, a shower puff, emery board, pumice stone, lilac scented oil, and a little glass bottle thingy which I guess is for the oil, right?

I put a few drops of the oil in the water mister that I use while ironing (I like this better than using steam in the iron) so that while sewing the quilt I'm working on right now (on which all my goodies are sitting in the photo), my office/sewing room smells delightful!

Thanks! I dunno who sent it . . . have to do some sleuthing. Someone from Canada!

Great! thanks.

poor Jaydaan is now the only recipient who knows she's on Secret Santa's Nice List who hasn't got her pressie yet -and it was mailed in plenty of time! :( maybe it was so nice customs felt the need to investigate futher.....

but that's not all we're waiting for.... there are a few surprises still in the pipeline ;)

Yay!! More presents! :jig:

Richlevy and SundaeGirl: Thanks, you guys. I tried to choose something nice, didn't quite aim for creativity. :p And I will check those sites you mentioned, Rich. :D

BAH one of those gifts is missing over half!!!! There is an entire separate part missing. Handmade lotions, bath salts, etc..... as well as a scented candle. How does HALF a parcel go missing in the same parcel????

Let me post a photo of the envelope and maybe we can figure out why. :(

I'm guessing Jaydaan didn't use brown tape.

http://www.wayswriter.com/pam/env1.JPG


Look at it from the inside. Sliced right along the top.

http://www.wayswriter.com/pam/env2.JPG

What a shame. It's OK, darlin'. I know you meant all the best! :sniff:

Must be one of those Homeland Security things. ::shrug::

No I did not use brown tape... I used clear tape to secure the gluey stuff. On the right had side, actually.. I can still see my tape.

Well here's hoping the person who DOES get that section of it loves lilac scented candles, lavender body lotion, lemon drop lotion, energy bath salts and a bag that is goes in for travel.

I will send another out to you.. AFTER I find out why it was opened. No point in sending you the same item, if its going to get stopped at customs. Funny thing is: I get all my adult toys/lotions for my business from the States with no issues. huh.

Awww.....I hope there was a legit reason and not someone from the post office stealing it. :neutral:

Might have been the bath salts. Postal workers are so suspicious of powdery-type substances, I think, especially if it's not officially factory sealed.

Sounds absolutely scrumptious though! Please don't feel as though you have to re-send, but if you do, it will be appreciated very much.