2008 Cellar Secret Santa - Page 15

limey · 11-18-2008, 05:58 PM

All packed up and ready to go ...

Aliantha · 11-19-2008, 01:48 AM

I got my pressie today. Going to post it tomorrow.

kerosene · 11-19-2008, 08:10 AM

You got yours already? Your SS is fast!

glatt · 11-19-2008, 08:22 AM

I thought I read somewhere that the target was to have them delivered in early December, around 2-3 weeks from now. Is that right?

LabRat · 11-19-2008, 08:49 AM

Ali meant she bought her present, and she is going to get in in the mail to her recipient

Yes Glatt, ideally they should arrive by early Dec, so there is plenty of time for people to post pics of the gifts and guess before eveyone gets busy for the holiday at the end of the month.

Please don't forget to PM me when you mail (or 'post', ya weirdo furriners) your gifts so I can keep track!!

Cicero · 11-21-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat

Ali meant she bought her present, and she is going to get in in the mail to her recipient

Yes Glatt, ideally they should arrive by early Dec, so there is plenty of time for people to post pics of the gifts and guess before eveyone gets busy for the holiday at the end of the month.

Please don't forget to PM me when you mail (or 'post', ya weirdo furriners) your gifts so I can keep track!!

Oh. Now the heat is on.

Sundae · 11-19-2008, 02:39 PM

I have 1/3 of mine.
Or maybe a 1/4, depends on postal prices.
Not even thinking of posting (mailing for your furriners) until December though.

The fact that I have to list the contents on the customs form AND provide my name and address means I'd rather stay secret for as long as possible - it's the only surprise my recipient will get!

Sheldonrs · 11-19-2008, 04:29 PM

I had my gift shipped on Saturday. It should arrive at my SS in a few more days.

monster · 11-19-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I have 1/3 of mine.
Or maybe a 1/4, depends on postal prices.
Not even thinking of posting (mailing for your furriners) until December though.

The fact that I have to list the contents on the customs form AND provide my name and address means I'd rather stay secret for as long as possible - it's the only surprise my recipient will get!

you don't have to be terribly specific. "novelty gift" works well.

Tulip · 11-19-2008, 11:18 PM

Hey y'all! I didn't catch this thread til too late, but I remember someone requesting no noobs so I wouldn't have been able to participate anyways. But I love Secret Santa and y'all seem like a great bunch, so ya think I can join next year? :p

Sundae · 11-20-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

you don't have to be terribly specific. "novelty gift" works well.

Really? Okay then.
The first gift I received from the States was very specific on the Customs form, so being a very law abiding type, I've always done the same myself.

Actually, two parcels of books I sent to Kenya were opened by Customs, so I was glad they had exactly what was stated on the form.

I may be a little less specific then. Reckon I'll get away with "recreational narcotics" for cocaine?

Tulip, if you're here next year you more than qualify!

monster · 11-20-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Reckon I'll get away with "recreational narcotics" for cocaine?

try "Nasal Cosmetics"

jinx · 11-20-2008, 10:31 PM

Nasal confections you mean...

wolf · 11-22-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I may be a little less specific then. Reckon I'll get away with "recreational narcotics" for cocaine?

Although the original use was for pain control, I think cocaine is a "recreational stimulant."

I think Bill Cosby used to do a bit where he mentioned that cocaine is supposed to enhance one's personality ... "But what if you're an asshole?"

Little Saturday Afternoon stream of consciousness there ... I've just finished wrapping up and addressing my SS-box ... just need to get off my lazy butt and take it to the Post Office. Won't be able to do it Monday because the car's being inspected that morning ... I'll get it there.

monster · 11-20-2008, 09:57 PM

yes, don't lie on the form, but you can be vague. they x-ray them before they go to the effort of opening them. obviously if you put the value at $200, "novelty gift" isn't going to ring true and if you're sending branston pickle that might be tough too -but put "souvenir condiment" for that..... etc. be creative

(but truthful)

11-18-2008, 05:58 PM	#1
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11-19-2008, 01:48 AM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I got my pressie today. Going to post it tomorrow. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-19-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Ali meant she bought her present, and she is going to get in in the mail to her recipient Yes Glatt, ideally they should arrive by early Dec, so there is plenty of time for people to post pics of the gifts and guess before eveyone gets busy for the holiday at the end of the month. Please don't forget to PM me when you mail (or 'post', ya weirdo furriners) your gifts so I can keep track!! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

11-19-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I had my gift shipped on Saturday. It should arrive at my SS in a few more days. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

11-20-2008, 10:31 PM	#13
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Nasal confections you mean... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-19-2008, 08:10 AM	#3
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	You got yours already? Your SS is fast!

11-19-2008, 08:22 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I thought I read somewhere that the target was to have them delivered in early December, around 2-3 weeks from now. Is that right?

11-19-2008, 02:39 PM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I have 1/3 of mine. Or maybe a 1/4, depends on postal prices. Not even thinking of posting (mailing for your furriners) until December though. The fact that I have to list the contents on the customs form AND provide my name and address means I'd rather stay secret for as long as possible - it's the only surprise my recipient will get!

11-19-2008, 11:18 PM	#10
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Hey y'all! I didn't catch this thread til too late, but I remember someone requesting no noobs so I wouldn't have been able to participate anyways. But I love Secret Santa and y'all seem like a great bunch, so ya think I can join next year? :p

11-20-2008, 09:57 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yes, don't lie on the form, but you can be vague. they x-ray them before they go to the effort of opening them. obviously if you put the value at $200, "novelty gift" isn't going to ring true and if you're sending branston pickle that might be tough too -but put "souvenir condiment" for that..... etc. be creative (but truthful) __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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