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Strider
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 3, 2014 - 12:59pm PT
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Howdy again Supertopo-ians!
It's that time of year again. This year will be the sixth annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange. The previous 5 years have been a pretty fun success so hopefully we can get even more people involved this year. For reference:
2009 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1022277/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2009
2010 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1311158/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2010
2011 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1653449/2011-3rd-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2012 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1971671/2012-4th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2013 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2263056
Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2014 Rules
 You must be a registered forum user of Supertopo.com BEFORE 11/3/2014. Sorry to you lurkers who want to participate but this is to insure that we don't get any opportunists who want free stuff without reciprocation.
Having said that, if you do agree to participate you also acknowledge the fact that you may receive NOTHING back if your Secret Santa is a d#@&%ebag. We will of course mercilessly torment them on the forum but otherwise there is nothing to be done.
And having said that, DON'T BE A JERK! Do not sign up if you are not FULLY COMMITTED to FULL PARTICIPATION.
The gift should cost around $20. Homemade gifts are encouraged, there is no price put on care, creativity and thoughtfulness. Also factor in for shipping, so your overall cost will be around $30 depending on what you bought and how expensive it is to ship.
Gifts MUST NOT BE NSFW!!! (NSFW= not safe for work) No porn, rubber appendages, lingerie, etc...! EVERYONE should plan on sending and receiving something clean and fun!
Everyone is encouraged to post of pics of their gift, sharing the joy with the rest of us!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
EMAIL ME BY 11/30/2014 if you wish to participate
Email me at supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ADD THE ABOVE EMAIL TO YOUR SPAM FILTER. Every year we have problems with my emails getting filtered through spam. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, when you email me to join ADD THE EMAIL TO YOUR SAFE SENDERS LIST
Give me your supertopo name, real name, shipping address and any other special considerations like gender/allergies/crazy phobias/etc... =)
Secret Santa Name Distribution emails will go out on 12/2/2014. In this email will be the name and address of who you need to send your gift to. Also, at the same time, someone else is getting your name and address so they can send you a gift!
You will now have 2 weeks to purchase or finish creating your gifts
Have your package in the mail by 12/15/2014. This gives 10 days for shipping (hopefully enough to ensure timely delivery during the Holiday Rush)
You do NOT have to respond to this post to participate. Maybe you are Royal or Jim Bridwell or Chris Mac or etc... and wish to remain anonymous. Fine. However you MUST send an email to me supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com but otherwise participation is 100% anonymous unless you choose to divulge your identity to your recipient yourself.
Happy Holidaze!
-n
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Of course!!! always amazed at the creativity shown by the givers of Christmas Cheer.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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YeeHaww, In of course. Holidays are upon us. First we give Thanks and then we give to the planet along with loved ones and friends. Big Smiles, lynnie
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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It's time to get the holiday groove on....oh yeah
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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I'm down.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Yesss!!!!!
Thanks again for your hard work, Strider!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Yeah, Strider, the Best Santa ever. :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say,,, wow, nick... so very glad for this sweet tradition...
and the extra touch of 'stitching us all together' on the
ol' taco quilt...
thank you... will be emailing you then, tomorrow, :) to join up, :)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Hi St,Nuck, I regret missing this last year and for that I'm in!
I thank you agin for all your effort.
Mike
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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In for sure.
Susan
Edit. I better get my "go fund me" link up and running so I have enough $ to participate?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nooo! Not already. Where did this year go?
I'm in.
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Sonic
Trad climber
Boulder, Co
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I'm in! Always get some awesome gifts!
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drapnea
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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I'm in!
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2014 - 04:18pm PT
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Ho ho ho...
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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The wife and I are in again this year! Will send PM soon...
Thanks for doing this, Strider - it is so much fun!
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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I'm in.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Thursday morning bump
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 6, 2014 - 03:20pm PT
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Dashing through the snow...
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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I'm in again this year.
My supertopo recipient from last year has become a good friend.
What a nice tradition this is.
phyl
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Where's ekat. Calling you gal. Missing you and your wonderful posts. When will you come back to the Valley of Wow?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Friday nite bumpers.
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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I'm in. I got to meet my Secret Santa on both sides of the pond this year. What a great thing this is.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Out. The logistics are too weird. I didn't even thank Prod for the most excellent "Yer Gonna Die" t shirt he got me.
Thanks Prod! Yer the Guy! lol
edit: It's better to bow out for now. I've several irons in the fire that need tending, so I'm really only around for short bouts of lightning wit.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Yer not getting off that easy skully. How hard is it to send an email to Strider? It's the same routine it has always been. Don't be poopy.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, skully... say, will my christmas/new year card, still get to you, or are you going to be traveling??
:) same address, is that okay???
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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That is exactly my point ms neebee....it's like I'm traveling most of the time.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 10, 2014 - 01:14pm PT
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so I'm really only around for short bouts of lightning wit
Well hell then, tie a bow around that wit and we'll call it good. We know where your island is.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 10, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
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hey there say, all... bump... :)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 11, 2014 - 12:07am PT
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Meh! Okay, I'll do it again......
Love this sh#t. And Nick is a Saint for doing this every year. Quite the tradition you've saddled yourself to, Nick.
Woo-hoo!
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Nov 11, 2014 - 06:17am PT
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Has anyone considered this could become?
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Prod
Trad climber
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Nov 11, 2014 - 09:59am PT
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Capt/skully
Dude, I know you appreciated the shirt and I understood that there were logistics that you were dealing with. Don't let that stop you this year.
Cheers,
Prod.
Oh yeah... I'm in.
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Abend
Social climber
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Nov 11, 2014 - 12:24pm PT
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Capt/skully-
You gifted me with an awesome book a few years back. I hope you change your mind and jump in the pool again this year!
Yvonne
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Nov 11, 2014 - 01:34pm PT
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You betcha!
GLee
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Nov 11, 2014 - 02:03pm PT
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+1
Great fun!
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Oregon
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Nov 11, 2014 - 04:36pm PT
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Do we get to know the identity of the recipient?
This could make a HUGE difference
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 11, 2014 - 04:55pm PT
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Skully, I volunteer to be your secretary. Just sign up for the gift exchange and email the secretary to make it happen. No sweat, Dude :)
Just a reminder to everyone. You're not in until you officially email our ST Santa. It's Supertoposanta@gmail.com
You need to send Santa your ST avatar name, your real name and mailing address along with any special gift concerns. Are you allergic to .....your gender or just ignore all that jazz and hope for your Santa to send yo the best.
Cheers, Lynnie
Just emailed Strider. Hope your day and evening is as beautiful as ours, ST Santa. :)
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 11, 2014 - 05:11pm PT
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Lorenzo
Do we get to know the identity of the recipient?
Yes.
And as the giver you can choose to be secret or not.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 11, 2014 - 07:51pm PT
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hey there say, lynne...
say, do you need to put a SEPARATION in the santa email, like:
write it as:
AT dot com instead... so the spammers do not find it?
thought i'd help out, just in case... :)
was just a bit worried, is all, :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 11, 2014 - 08:02pm PT
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Have no idea Neebee :) That's the email address I just sent my reply to, to our ST Santa. Copied it from his first post on this thread. Tho I could be wrong.........
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 11, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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no separation needed
@gmail.com
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 11, 2014 - 11:18pm PT
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hey there say, lynne and johntp... ooopps, okay, sorry, i just worried too much, as to those ol' spammer, :O :))
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Nov 12, 2014 - 05:09am PT
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Ok...I'll do it.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 12, 2014 - 05:12am PT
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Way to go for it skully!
Splash!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 12, 2014 - 06:58am PT
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hey there say, skully... awwwwww, wow! glad to see you can join in...
folks won't mind, if things have to stay on hold... 'til later...
it is the thoughts to share, and the 'hugs that want you to get' that
make it worth the try... :)
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 13, 2014 - 05:30pm PT
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Ho Ho Ho!
Sorry to have been so absent lately, things have been super busy for me (Skully, I can empathize and glad you're in). Work has been abnormally busy with a conference and an employee wedding. And to top it off I have had guests at my house the past week, one of whom is sleeping in my spare bedroom where my computer is, so no real chance to catch up the past week.
Rest assured however, I will catch up on my next days off, Monday or Tuesday. At that point I will send confirmation emails to everyone who has signed up. PLEASE make sure you send your email to the special email address (as Lynne advises) of: supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com. For those of you who have messaged me through my supertopo email, you DO NOT need to email me again, I have you saved and you are on the list.
Despite my lack of promotion this past week we already have over 40 people signed up, you guys are AMAZING! Our highest number of participants was last year, somewhere in the mid 50's if I recall correctly. With 2 more weeks to sign up, I am confident we can beat that record.
To address the privacy/identity issue brought up earlier. To sign up you need to give ME your supertopo name and real name BUT some people every year wish for their supertopo identity to remain secret from even their gift giver. I do not know why this is a concern and I don't really care, this is about connecting with our community, whether you know them or not. So a few of you may get matched with someone who does not want you to know their supertopo name. I am sorry if that is an inconvenience for you but please try to understand and empathize with their wishes. We all have concerns in life that other may not understand.
Again, I will be reading every email sent to me and sending back responses/sign-up confirmations this coming Monday/Tuesday. I am sorry for the delay but it takes several hours to go through everyone, get them in the spreadsheet, double check, triple check, send confirmations and then quadruple check. I made a few errors last year that where really unfortunate and I intend to make sure it doesn't happen again. I am also going to do my best to make sure people are not matched with someone they had last year. I learned my lesson and want to make things better. Unfortunately, my records only go back to last year since I delete all prior year info to maintain privacy.
Cheers!
-santa
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Nov 14, 2014 - 04:36pm PT
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How much dose it cost to ship a Pony?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 14, 2014 - 05:23pm PT
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hey there say, strider... great to hear your update...
happy good eve, to you! :)
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 15, 2014 - 07:33pm PT
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Ahem...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 16, 2014 - 08:21pm PT
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hey there say, ... just a bump...
:)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Nov 17, 2014 - 09:52pm PT
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Looking forward to another fun gift exchange! I think this is my fourth year!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 17, 2014 - 10:49pm PT
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This may be a cannon shot at a ship beyond my range....but Dang, sure wish some of you Taco Heads would indulge us with this Santa thing. It takes so little time and effort, but it really has the holiday magic in it.
And really, that's what life is .....to make the magic happen, for yourself by giving and for others by receiving the love. Hearts and please consider joining in on this special quest. lynnie ......jess sayin'.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 18, 2014 - 03:24am PT
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hey there say, ihateplastic... i remember when i did not do the first year, as, one, i think? i saw it too late and two, i was not having any funds, at that time... but by the next year, folks had encouraged me and others that it does not matter if you need to just make something...
and post only a small thing... it was the thought and effort, that made it all so very special...
and that has held true, through the years...
so be encouraged folks... and, as we grow, over the years, sometimes
we even get a chance to do the extra fun stuff that we wish we could do,
for add-ons...
it is an adventure and sharing good, simple, or interesting things that join friendships... :)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Nov 18, 2014 - 05:19am PT
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I'd like to participate.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Nov 18, 2014 - 09:31am PT
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Yay, Anita! Just send Strider your info, instructions in OP.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 20, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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Just want to encourage more Taco People to sign on for the gift exchange. It's pretty painless and tons of fun. Even if you are of a philosophically different mindset. Exchanging love on this crazy forum is a blast! lynnie
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Nov 20, 2014 - 08:33pm PT
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Two years ago my secret Santa sent a rubber collapsible bowl. My dog loves it and it never leaves my Camelback. He stays hydrated and we keep moving through the wilderness.
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Nov 20, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
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I'm in again for this year! Missed it last time around cause I was travellin.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Nov 20, 2014 - 09:58pm PT
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sending back responses/sign-up confirmations this coming Monday/Tuesday.
That was a week ago. Should I worry yet?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 21, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
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So how many do we now have signed up Santa? So want to top last years #.
Cheers, lynnie
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2014 - 08:27pm PT
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Sorry for the delay folks, it was a bad week at work (literally the worst I have ever had) and I am just catching up to personal stuff now. I have everyone's info who emailed me on Santa's list and am now just starting to send confirmations that you are signed-up. Everyone should get theirs by the end of tonight. Also a few folks who need to send me more info are getting emails as well. Please remember to add supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com to your safe sender's list so you can make sure you get my emails!
Currently we are 16 people away from the record number of sign-ups, so please, if you want to join, SIGN-UP NOW!
I will check back in when I am done tonight...
Ho Ho Ho
-n
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Nov 21, 2014 - 09:37pm PT
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Got my confirmation!
Thank you
Susan
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2014 - 11:17pm PT
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Done! As of now, everyone who has sent me an email to sign up has either received a confirmation email or an email explaining what else I need from you to sign up.
-n
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 22, 2014 - 03:56am PT
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hey there say, nick... i will email you... did not get confirmation, which is odd, as, i always did before... it is not in spam, either...
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Anxious Melancholy
Mountain climber
Between the Depths of Despair & Heights of Folly
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Nov 22, 2014 - 08:55am PT
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Thanks St Nick!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 22, 2014 - 09:00am PT
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Super Appreciate you and all your time and efforts to make this happen, out Taco Christmas. :)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 22, 2014 - 04:31pm PT
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Got my confirmation. Be afraid if you are my giftee. Be very afraid.
Strider, thanks for doing this and sorry to read you had a bad week; I can relate.
Cheers and hope the next week is better.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Nov 22, 2014 - 05:18pm PT
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I got yer e-mail, STrider.
God bless you, and thanks for doing this every year!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 23, 2014 - 05:31pm PT
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hey there say, strider... bump...
so far, no emails from you...
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Nov 24, 2014 - 04:19pm PT
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Bump.
Got my verification and finished making my gift today.
Hope whoever gets it likes the lump-of-coal carving I did!
;-)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 24, 2014 - 04:30pm PT
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Got my verification and finished making my gift today.
Damn over achievers.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Nov 24, 2014 - 04:36pm PT
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In and verified!!!
TY
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Nov 24, 2014 - 04:52pm PT
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Damn over achievers.
You wouldn't believe how much coal I had to go through to get the perfect piece!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 24, 2014 - 05:54pm PT
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MrE how could you possibly personalize a lump of coal?
You haven't even gotten your recipient yet.
Lame. You deserve the black lung. ;-)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 24, 2014 - 07:03pm PT
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You wouldn't believe how much coal I had to go through to get the perfect piece!
Okay, if I get your name you are getting a lump of coal that looks like locker.
edit: my coal bucket is empty! Strider must have taken it!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 24, 2014 - 07:13pm PT
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hey there say, strider... hope you get back with me, so i am not left out of the ol' secret santa... :(
have not heard anything, since the post first went out...
:(
say, hope things are going well for you, too...
:)
am just here, kicking back, and waiting, :)
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Nov 25, 2014 - 12:38pm PT
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Bump for neebee. Hope you got your email.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 25, 2014 - 01:13pm PT
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neebee- did you read the fine print? you need to send santa $30 up front for the entrance fee. let me know if you need his address......
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Nov 25, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
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Neebee bump.....Yo Nick!?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 25, 2014 - 07:35pm PT
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hey there say... wow, johntp hee hee, thanks for the humor, :)
say, got the fine email, too... very well done, :)
wow, and thanks for the bump, andy and skully... :)
part of the quilt, keeping other peices, in the stitches, :)
wow, sure hope strider is doing well though...
i did see that 'bit of print' and such, a few days
ago...
adding a hang in there, for him, as well... :)
joint efforts, we will all see this do well...
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 25, 2014 - 10:01pm PT
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Neebee, I have yous signed up and sent the email your way last friday. I sent another one tonight. Please let me know if you get that one. If not, then we need to figure out why you aren't getting my emails.
Also, everyone else who signed up since Friday are confirmed now. Still waiting to hear from a few people who needed to provide more info but otherwise we are up to date.
Only 5 days left folks. I am going to have to start pimping this thread the next few days to make sure everyone sees it.
-n
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 25, 2014 - 11:39pm PT
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hey there say, nick... thanks... say, feralfae may still want in... she was in the hospital...
hope you can hold out, til i email her...
thanks...
i DID get your email today!!! :)
wow, so happy i did not slip off the ol' horse, here... :)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 26, 2014 - 09:07am PT
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Hmmmm
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Nov 26, 2014 - 09:59am PT
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I got my confirmation too.
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 26, 2014 - 05:26pm PT
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Hey Hey Hey
Only 4 days left to sign-up! Now is not the time to procrastinate, email me now!
neebee - No worries about feralfae signing-up, just need her info BEFORE sign-ups close. Otherwise, I will send out matches without her.
-n
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 26, 2014 - 05:37pm PT
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hey there say, okay, thanks strider... will see if can get her,
if not, she sure is fine about it... >:D<
just trying to catch the deadline for her, :)
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 27, 2014 - 11:01pm PT
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Only 3 days left...!
-n
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Nov 28, 2014 - 10:57am PT
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I'm in!
I think this is my fourth year now (?), and it's always fun. Thanks for doing this Strider!
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 28, 2014 - 05:07pm PT
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Down to 2 days left folks....
-n
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 28, 2014 - 11:58pm PT
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hey there say, all... just a bump, for the last minutes... :)
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2014 - 09:36am PT
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Today (Sunday Nov 30th) is the last day to sign-up!
As of right now, confirmations have been sent to everyone who signed up. Please make sure you received yours.
I am going to start doing matching tomorrow so keep an eye on your in-boxes for your match on Monday or Tuesday!
-n
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 30, 2014 - 10:03am PT
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Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't Wait :))))))
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2014 - 03:14pm PT
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...bump...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 30, 2014 - 08:30pm PT
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On the West Coast the ball will drop in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Yo on the East Coast just 40 minutes and counting.
Hop on the Super Taco Santa Sleigh and "Rock around the Christmas Tree" as the "Sleigh Bells Ring" and the Chestnuts Roast on the Open Campfire.
Somewhere there actually IS a White Christmas while So Cal sings, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas."
And the latest breaking news....."Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer." Yikes!
If you miss this year's annual Super Topo Gift and FUN exchange, well "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" anyway.
Cheers and guess what? "It's Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas."
Happy Holidays to all even if you don't celebrate Christmas. I guess this is more about the Campfire and the people we care about here, anyway. :)
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2014 - 10:07pm PT
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Almost your last chance...
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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The last few years we did this, people have chipped in to buy Strider a gift. I see no reason why we shouldn't continue this tradition.
Please contact me off site for info.
Also, if you can't send your gift in time, don't sign up. It's a real buzz kill to get it a week after Christmas.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Can I still make the cut?
Time will tell...
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Zip, Supertopo email has been very unreliable this year. Let me know here if you don't see an email from me.
Phyl
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Ditto to Phyl^^^^^^^^
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, k- man... email to strider, fast now...
see the FIRST PAGE, of post, it tells you how to join in...
:)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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no emails from anyone.
try this.
zipinsandiego@yahoo.com
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, zip... wow, i got a lot of stuff i just put my funds into, so i can't help out, yet, but have a nice card for him... :)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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I got a Snuggie with someone's name on it!!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Thanks Zip, I was afraid of that.
Will send an email to the address you posted.
Phyl
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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bump
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 2, 2014 - 08:10pm PT
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Matching is officially done! Everyone should have an email with their giftee's information.
I did my absolute best to make sure people did not end up with the same person as last year but I have to say that is tough to do. I caught about 3 repeat matches so if you are a repeat this year, my deepest apologies. I simply do not have a great way to screen for that other than manually checking each person and I am not perfect.
Thanks again to everyone for joining! Last year we saw some amazing, creative and thoughtful gifts and I know we will see even better this year!
Ho Ho Ho
-n
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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WOOHOO!
So psyched for my Secret Santa this year!
It is a really good friend...
Yaya!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Got mine!
Stoked!
Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Got my giftee addy!
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Strider, no one as of today, I sent you my contact info again?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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fogarty
just send your gift to me
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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I'm psyched about my recipient too!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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I got mine too
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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fogarty
just send your gift to me
no, ME!
Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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^she wins
(i've been trained)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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I feel left out in the cold:(
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, fogarty... not to worry, ol' santa nick here, WILL catch you into the net...
he caught me, when i thought i was 'out in left field somewhere' :))
say, very nice artistic photo there... :)
*say, nick, got mine... all is well... :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Fogarty, keep us posted we got your back. Cheers, Lynne
Santa has a sense of humor. HIlarious who I got. Hoh Mon! :)
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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I'm posting mine on Saturday. Well it has a little further to travel than some I guess.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Currently agonizing about the gift. Researching the person's posts to learn more about them. Now to scroll through last year's thread to see if they posted anything there.....
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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^^^^^^ I love the research part. I find out so many interesting things.
Susan
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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I'm still left out in the cold?
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Saint Nick, I have some one on my list, thank you:)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Still not to late to get your donation in for the gift for Strider.
Thanks to the people who have already contributed.
zipinsandiego@yahoo.com
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
Dec 3, 2014 - 07:04pm PT
Woot!
"w00t" was originally an truncated expression common among players of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop role-playing game for "Wow, loot!" Thus the term passed into the net-culture where it thrived in video game communities and lost its original meaning and is used simply as a term of excitement.
Huh! I did not know that! Learn something new every day...
Luckily, I didn't have to do any research this year - I know my recipient and am already making a very appropriate gift.
Easy peasy.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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My giftee is a real puzzle. Only has a few brief posts on the taco, so hard to get a handle on the right gift.
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Abend
Social climber
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I share your pain. My giftee is a classy frequent poster of compassionate and intelligent comments. So unlike me that it is hard to get a handle on the right gift.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Finishing the prep on my gift today and tomorrow - sending it out Monday.
They are going to totally know who it is from! LOL!
Not-so-secret-Santa Erik
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the museum
climber
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Somehow I drew the best recipient ever! Totally had to rethink the gift! Really fun!
In the mail today!
the museum
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Research shows what NOT to get my giftee. Made a decision, customization is in process. Santa's elves better work fast.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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My local POs were closed today. Did not know they are now closed on Saturday. Tried to use the self service machine in the lobby but it choked on the difficult street address. Bummer.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Sended. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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but it choked on the difficult street address.
Ha! John has a foreigner!
:-D
I have just figured out what to give. Not much clue from posts, so have to use my imagination.
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drapnea
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Just got my ST Secret Santa gift in the mail today! I always let my daughter open packages because she thinks everything that comes to the house is a present for her. Well good call on this one. Secret Santa brought us a "Best Hikes with Kids in Washington" book. Awesome!
Some of the hikes we already did this past year (she is good for about 3-4 miles round trip) but there are about 180 more that we haven't in this book!
I also just noticed that one of the hikes in the book is right by where my daughter Sierra picked out the Christmas tree in the background of this picture!
Thank you Santa!!! We love it!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Excellent....I'm shopping......hoMan.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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drapnea-
Cute girl!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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LoL with images in my brain of Skully doing the all out shopping. :)
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Not quite "all-out" Ms. Lynnie.......hehehe. Leisurely seeking, as it were.......it's more my style.
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2014 - 10:11pm PT
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drapnea - That is probably the most adorable picture that has ever been posted to Supertopo! Well done to your Santa!
-n
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, .... awwwww, and wow.. this is sooooo much fun!
love the happy child photo!
wow, and like lynne said, or similar:
skully a' shopping he will go... ;)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Got mine out today
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Somebody has a very long address....
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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For the first time ever I wrapped my SS gifts in Christmas paper AND got it in the mail before the deadline!
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Sent mine off on Monday. Thanks to all participants for an interesting form of community...
party on supertopo
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 10, 2014 - 11:09am PT
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Mine's sent. Yay!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 10, 2014 - 12:55pm PT
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Good thing my gift is waterproof, I guess.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 10, 2014 - 03:27pm PT
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Mine should have arrived by now. Hope they love it. :)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 10, 2014 - 05:32pm PT
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Is there someone here with the initials WJ from MA? No mention on the package of the taco or secret santa, so I'm not sure if I received mine or not.
It is making ticking noises; should I be worried?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 10, 2014 - 06:04pm PT
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Haha! You are SO doomed.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 10, 2014 - 06:58pm PT
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BOOM!
crap. I hate when that happens.
Picture Wiley coyote in flames and smoke.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Dec 10, 2014 - 07:14pm PT
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Oh boy oh boy.....I got a present .... I got a present.
They made it clear they are NOT my Secret Santa but a caring and loving friend.
Wow, am I a lucky lucky gal.
Thank you Ms. Lynnie....Mike and I will unwrap closer to Christmas.
Susan
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Dec 11, 2014 - 07:19am PT
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My gift is in the mail. Another "long address" so it may take a while to get there.;)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 11, 2014 - 08:51am PT
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USPS says someone on this page should get their package tomorrow (Friday)!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 11, 2014 - 04:10pm PT
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hey there say, all... wow, just got my secret-santa box!...
awwww, and so very nice--i got to open the OUTER box, and there was too
really pretty packages in there, for to WAIT for christmas...
and, some fun lights and little tea candles for decorating!!!!!
a neat sierra club bookmarker card, a lovely DREAMCATCHER card,
where the dreamcatcher comes off, to PUT on the tree or the walls...
a wonderful thank-you to BLUELENS, :)
patty watching over the gifts:
kitty cat paper, we are RIGHT at home, with cats!!!!
will share with everyone when i open it on christmas eve... :)
(say, also, bluelens, i just visited the condor info that you shared on
another thread... did not post, yet, was just checking out the condor info...will share later, ) :)
*my gift is going out, to my 'receiver' is going out on the 15th or 16TH of dec... i'm a late sender, always... but i get the gifts there,
just in time... :)
EDIT:
OOPS, wow, forgot to show a pic of the card... wow, really really
very pretty and nice! thank you bluelens... will show a pic, later, when i can...
ahhhh, say skully--
you surely don't need to worry about wrapping it for your 'gift-person'...
some folks do, some don't...
her idea just helped me, so i'd open it and use the LIGHTS, :)
and candle, for the pre-holiday!
YOU DID just fine, skully! you will see... :)
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 11, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
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Yeah, I thought about wrapping mine inside the box, but I fell short & didn't do it.
Call me lazy, I reckon.....
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 11, 2014 - 07:52pm PT
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Bump
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 11, 2014 - 08:01pm PT
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Bump cuz I want the top of the page!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 11, 2014 - 08:02pm PT
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Sorry but my secret santa deserved the top!
Suuuuuper long day at work.....
Got home to a package in the mail.
It was dark out but it's definitely too small
to be from Five Ten! ;-)
Hmmm, my best friend lives in Bishop
but this ain't his address....
Dang, it's wrapped all nice like (guilt sets in)
Pretty sneaky sis
Instantly recognizable!
Your facade is wafer thin sir!!!
My good friend MisterE!!!!!!!!!!
Wow brother, totally blown away.
I love it!!!!!
And I'm honored to be the recipient of one of your pieces of art, and
one of your first in this medium if I'm correct.
You are very talented and creative and generous.
Prettiest damn lump of coal I've ever gotten!!!
From the bottom of my heart
THANK YOU.
Supertopo Secret Santa is awesome.
Thanks to everyone who participates and most of all
Saint Nick himself.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 11, 2014 - 08:35pm PT
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That's fricken beautiful.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 11, 2014 - 08:45pm PT
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A client's address - I had to at least try to be sneaky!
So psyched to get Jefe for my recipient...
Cloisonne glass for a glass-man...
I had to do it.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Dec 11, 2014 - 10:40pm PT
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that's awesome!
sweet gift and thought... love this stuff!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 12, 2014 - 06:12am PT
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Well,,,,I got something, but hope it's not from my STSS.
Maybe my ex?
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the museum
climber
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Dec 12, 2014 - 07:12am PT
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Dear recipient,
The man says it's to be delivered today, but I don't see how!
Your item departed our USPS facility in BAKERSFIELD, CA 93380 on December 12, 2014 at 6:09 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination.
Good luck and be home early!
the museum
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Sonic
Trad climber
Boulder, Co
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Dec 12, 2014 - 09:19am PT
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Mine should be there 12/15-19
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looking forward to it
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frank wyman
Mountain climber
montana
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Dec 12, 2014 - 12:07pm PT
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Sent mine out today....Disapointment on the way....
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Abend
Social climber
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Dec 12, 2014 - 12:16pm PT
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Hey Zip-
I wish I could claim responsibility. I am still bitter that I never got my ferret! ;-)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Dec 12, 2014 - 01:59pm PT
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Disapointment on the way....
That's how I feel too, compared to some of the very creative and artistic gifts being sent out.
Thanks for making the rest of us look bad :(
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drapnea
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Dec 12, 2014 - 02:53pm PT
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Gift on the way. Home made!
Thanks for the kind words. Kids are fun.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 12, 2014 - 03:52pm PT
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the museum,
the wife's package did indeed arrive today...she just left this morning to drive back to SanFran for the last two weekends of Dickens Fair.
I will keep it safe!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 12, 2014 - 04:29pm PT
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drljefe- that is cool.
phew, finally got mine out this afternoon. If you get a USPS package from lake forest, don't open it. What is inside is not wrapped. I'm a chronic under achiever..........
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the museum
climber
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Dec 12, 2014 - 05:13pm PT
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Thanks MisterE.
Like other packages apparently- I don't believe anything is xmas wrapped on the inside..
Next year - everything will be wrapped!
the museum
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 12, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
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hey there say, frank... wow,
not to feel that way, kind sir:
as to your quote:
Sent mine out today....Disapointment on the way....
i happen to know that last year, did 'excellent' !!!!
AND anita514:
you will do fine! getting a gift from someone, is like
getting to know someone, as, we get a piece of YOUR EFFORT
to care...
:) how can that ever be ' making one look bad' >:D<
three cheers for anita's handywork, this year!!!!!
:)
you can always add a neat interesting coffee mug, you know, as,
folks can use that all year round and 'know that someone cared'
>:D<
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 12, 2014 - 07:41pm PT
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Having an awful holiday season with my baby experiencing love drama - very hard on a mom, too.
But I toddled on down to the post office and mailed my gift. I forgot a card with the heartfelt note, so a little guilt crept in. However it was nice to offer a trinket to someone who might get a little lift from a gift. That perked up my spirits considerably. That old saying is so right, the joy comes from giving.
Then I entered the house and behold - my gift had arrived. Mom disappeared, and my inner child insisted on opening the gift NOW. The new kitten had to yield his spot under the tree for my gift.
I do love my coffee
And the nicest surprise, a heartfelt letter from the giftster, Jefe. I was his Secret Santa last year. The day may come when I will need that local tour of Arizona hotspots. I have climbed there, for a couple of hours, when we attended our daughter's college graduation last April. And according to the report from Kaiser, my vitamin D levels are on the low side of acceptable. A boost may be necessary.
Thank you for the holiday spirit!!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 12, 2014 - 11:22pm PT
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hey there say, seamstress... wow... awwwww, i just love heartfelt letters...
say, my secret santa, too, gave a nice little sweet 'pre holiday' note...
also, wow, so sweet the little kitten...
i was reviewing last year's secret santa page and oh my,
i had NOT seen that your special cat had died, :(
cat of mine, just died, about four months after my daddy...
:(
so VERY happy to see the NEW kitten, :)
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 13, 2014 - 05:10pm PT
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How exciting! My gift came in the mail today from a mysterious Santa.
The first part of the gift was a sturdy cardboard box with styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap inside. I'm moving soon, so this is just what I need.
In addition there are three beautifully wrapped little boxes inside! I'm going to be good and wait at least a few days to open these.
Thanks, Santa!
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 14, 2014 - 06:41am PT
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^^^Open them Phyl, you know you want to :)
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Abend
Social climber
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Dec 14, 2014 - 05:25pm PT
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I didn't recognize the shipped from name but after researching my Santa I am so stoked! I am a huge fan of your California Natives thread.
Will see how long I last before I have to take a peek!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 14, 2014 - 07:06pm PT
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Haaaaaay Seamstress!!!!!
I'm glad you like my unwrapped, impersonal, practical gifts. :-)
The circle is complete!
Happy holidays!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 15, 2014 - 12:31am PT
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Hey Zip-
I wish I could claim responsibility. I am still bitter that I never got my ferret! ;-)
I assume this is an inside joke as no one in their right mind would want a ferret. Those little fers are just nasty.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 15, 2014 - 12:10pm PT
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OPEN YOUR GIFT.
Even though I am not your secret santa, I still want to see.
Moonlight was replaced by Salem. He enjoys the tree just as much. It is not our intention to have a pet. However strays get abandoned in our yard as we do not have a dog. We do have a daughter who managed to replace Moonlight with Salem, a parakeet,Fia, and a bearded dragon, Amber. So instead of music boxes playing "silent Night", we have a parakeet shrieking at a kitten who climbs the tree and launches himself in her direction, hoping for a holiday meal accompanied by the chirping of crickets, Amber's food.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 15, 2014 - 01:09pm PT
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A bearded dragon named Amber? Excellent.
I agree with you. Open it!!5!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 15, 2014 - 01:26pm PT
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My gift was sent 10 days ago. No word yet..........?!
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Anxious Melancholy
Mountain climber
Between the Depths of Despair & Heights of Folly
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Dec 15, 2014 - 07:59pm PT
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Ohhh Man, crazy days.
Just finished the third day of an accelerated five day Wilderness First Responder field class and took time out from home work to check my mail forwarding service's on-line mail box. Bet you know what I found! Yup, there's a package from Secret Santa in the queue! I've got two more 12 hr days of WFR, then off to JT for a bit of R&R (rock & reflection).
Since I'm living full-time in an RV (no home address) and traveling the States I need to figure out where/when to get this package sent ASAP. I'll be through the San Diego area for Christmas and visiting family after JT so I hope to have it in hand by the middle of next week. Stay tuned!
BTW: knowing the package is there was a huge lift for me this evening. This class is a real struggle and my SS helped turn my frown upside-down. :-)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
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Dec 15, 2014 - 08:06pm PT
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It's here!!!! it's here!!!!
From way across the pond in Warwickshire to Warwick Lane in Santa Cruz.
How cool is that!
Opening celebration and pictures in a few days....after my dentist appointment. A way to assuage the discomfort!
Thank you English Santa
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 15, 2014 - 08:11pm PT
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hey there say, ...
just sent mine out, today... sent out a 'boo boo' trinket gift, too, oh my...
thanks to god, it was NOT to my secret santa recipient.. oh my...
that would have been awful... :(
it is DUE to arrive for my 'picked name', on the 22nd...
whewwww, JUST in time...
:)
SAY, seamstress, wow, as to this quote:
So instead of music boxes playing "silent Night", we have a parakeet shrieking at a kitten who climbs the tree and launches himself in her direction, hoping for a holiday meal accompanied by the chirping of crickets, Amber's food.
critter/animal antics, wow, i just love it!!! my cats have their own
list--quite long, creative and varied... man oh man, at times, i never really seem to know what to expect, around here, :))
nice history, as to how the cats/kittens, arrive to your home, :)
they make the best cats, many times... :)
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Abend
Social climber
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Dec 16, 2014 - 07:09am PT
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no one in their right mind...
Johntp - There is your answer right there!
OPEN YOUR GIFT
Seamstress - The anticipation is a large part of the fun for me. I just like looking at it, all wrapped up waiting for me to open. Here it is posing with my ugly Christmas sweater
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 16, 2014 - 07:29am PT
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Well I couldn't wait any longer, so I opened the silver box from my Secret Santa:
Inside that box their were three other wrapped little boxes!
so I waited a whole day to open them.
And then I saw:
Two great gifts and one totally amazing gift, that just blew me away.
Great gift #1 was a box of excellent chocolates. My Santa did her research well and knows that we eat a little chocolate with our herb tea almost every night.
Great gift #2 was a duo of L'Occitane products. I LOVE their stuff. What an excellent choice!
Amazing gift #3 was a heartfelt letter from Abend, my secret Santa. It's too personal to share but the sentiment was so beautiful that it brought me to tears. Abend, I am sending you a PM. The mail function has been squirrley this year. If you don't hear from me, let me know here.
Thanks so much Abend, for a wonderful 2014 Supertopo Secret Santa experience!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 16, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
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I can't rest until everyone's gift has arrived, and every gift opened. Christmas is a time for children, so let's be like children. I loved my gift, I loved sending a gift (which has not yet appeared on screen), I love reading about your gifts, and I am jumping up and down reciting the mantra - OPEN YOUR GIFT!
Note to self - must up my game and compose heartfelt letter and wrap my gifts more beautifully.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 16, 2014 - 02:40pm PT
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hey there say, seamstress... wow, as to THIS:
I can't rest until everyone's gift has arrived, and every gift opened. Christmas is a time for children, so let's be like children. I loved my gift, I loved sending a gift (which has not yet appeared on screen), I love reading about your gifts, and I am jumping up and down reciting the mantra - OPEN YOUR GIFT!
Note to self - must up my game and compose heartfelt letter and wrap my gifts more beautifully.
oh, wow, i love this...
very nice share, and nice thoughts... be like children...
young, open, happy, inquisitive, and still FRESH...
i love your 'note to self' too, :)
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 16, 2014 - 02:45pm PT
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Holy moly!! A Package came for me...Best gift EVAR!!! Thanks mang...I mean Frank.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 16, 2014 - 03:22pm PT
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The packing slip is Fricken hilarious even...Frank Wyman is a full on crackup!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 16, 2014 - 03:25pm PT
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^^ aren't you glad you jumped in the pool again?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 16, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
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I got stoked out, but good. I'll be stoked for a while, I'm thinking'......:-)
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 16, 2014 - 03:27pm PT
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Hahaha... so many creative, clever and fun gifts! You guys rock!
Just a late reminder that everyone needs to make sure their package was in the mail by Monday. And if you still haven't sent it, DO IT NOW!
Just got done with Jury Duty and was stuck away from home for a couple days. That was fun, never been on a jury before, fascinating experience. Not guilty, so I guess that was that guys x-mas present.
Keep 'em coming!
-n
ps. neebee, thank you so much for such a special Christmas card. All the best to you!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 16, 2014 - 03:37pm PT
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hey there say, ... wow, skully!!!!! wow!!!! wow, see, you were supposed to be in here...
:)
time to be a 'little kid' like seamstress said, and then,
you get back to being 'a hard working man'... :)
so happy the card, hit the spot, strider... very very happy for that...
:)
ps:
and say, wow, strider, that was actually your PRE-christmas, card, too...
you still got the one for just 'kicking back' with and relaxing with, :))
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 16, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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So I got home a few minutes ago. There is a big ass box on the doorstep. I have a feeling I'm gonna be digging this.
Thanks secret santa!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 16, 2014 - 05:48pm PT
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Pix!!!6!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 16, 2014 - 05:50pm PT
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I'm gonna wait until Xmas! Anticipation!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 16, 2014 - 05:51pm PT
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I got nothin'...
yet! :-)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 16, 2014 - 05:53pm PT
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Me either, Mr. E.....Believe :)
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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Dec 16, 2014 - 06:50pm PT
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Thanks Secret Skully...I mean Santa (thats how the return address was written)
Got my freakin sweet gifts today! A LifeStraw!!!! Yeah!!! And a stylin' beanie. Thanks man.
Pretty pumped to no longer pump now that I have a LifeStraw. Clearly the perfect tool when fishing, I'm stoked!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 17, 2014 - 08:10am PT
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Yay! That stokes me out yet again. I think those things are the Bomb.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 17, 2014 - 12:36pm PT
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Ok, apologies are in order.
I've been incredibly busy these past few weeks and just got my gift out today. It should be there in time. If it doesn't make it by Christmas, I'm SO sorry!
On the fun side, I got my gift over the weekend.
Totally on point Anita, thanks so much!
Merry Christmas!!!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Dec 17, 2014 - 06:22pm PT
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Yay! Glad you like it. And I hope you get to use it, too :)
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Dec 18, 2014 - 11:29am PT
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Secret Santa - THANK YOU, and Lucas says "Thank You" too!
How did Santa just KNOW that Lucas likes that soft type of plastic as a toy? And how did Santa KNOW that I had been wondering if Lucas would like a flying disk???
Lucas and I love this gift, though I think he needs to watch another dog who knows how to lead out on the toss. He runs once I throw it, but isn't fast enough to get there before it gets to the ground. No matter to Lucas, as you can see. I just hope he isn't embarrassed when he finally figures out the game - hahah
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 18, 2014 - 11:44am PT
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Nice post Happie. Dawg looks happy too.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 18, 2014 - 11:59am PT
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hey there say, happygrrrlll... wow, this is wonderful...
after all the past pain through teddy being, ill,
there is a new joy, to give some love to THIS little guy now...
also, will email you when i got the little trinket thing, arriving in your p.o. box, unless you can EMAIL where you might be, on the christmas day, meal time, etc... i may be able to get it over there...
wow, happy secret santa to all you folks...
wow...
say, my 'recipient' should be getting a box today... hope it gets
there, as it said...
>:D< (won't be home, 'til later, so can't check 'til nighttime)... :))
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 18, 2014 - 12:29pm PT
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When I arrived home tonight I noticed the postman had left something behind my tree!
Inside I found two bars of gold.
Which contained the following bounty.
A cocktail shaker and a bar of dark chocolate :) Thanks Fattrad.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 18, 2014 - 03:59pm PT
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I got a box addressed to Prod, from Supertopo Santa.
I most likely will not wait to open it....
Prod.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:00pm PT
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On another note,
My gift will not be ready to ship until the day before Christmas, that being said, should I send the recipient a note or should I just make them suffer.
Prod.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:13pm PT
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hey there say, awwwww, send a neat little fun post card, and let them know... :)
something creative, like the reindeer's sled got stuff on a crag... and,
one of them took-off, for a fast climb... and by the time the other deer got him, back, and hooked up... well, they are behind schedule...
you know... something EASY to understand and all,
;)
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:20pm PT
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Good plan Neebs!
Prod.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:59pm PT
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hey there say, prod... ;) awwwww, thanks... :))
NOW as to my gift going out:
and an ooops on my part, for the secret santa arrival...
(will use part of prod's plan, as given, above, but adjusted):
well, uh, hmmm... oh my...
reindeer got toooo much snow in the eyes... turns out,
had read the date wrong... oh my...
secret santa gift will arrive at the destination, on
MONDAY THE 22nd... --did not arrive today...
very sorry, i SHOULD have put 'protective glasses' on my ol'
'reindeer that acts as my clerk' between various take-offs,
:O
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
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Dec 18, 2014 - 04:59pm PT
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I love how the Godiva chocolate bar makes the cocktail shaker smile!
Susan
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 18, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
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Well it looks like Santa got his gift today, thanks to the generosity of everyone here. And as always, Santa waits until Christmas to open his gifts like a good boy (although Ms. Claus think's Santa is NUTS for not opening it now. Every year she is baffled by this).
Note: Santa's gift from you folks under the tree, a Christmas card from neebee in the window and the difficult to see brass/copper ornament on the tree from neebee as well (circa 2011??)
Seriously, the point of doing this has never been to receive anything back from you folks, I started this as a way to give back to those who have given so much to the community here. But, from the bottom of my heart, thank you to zip who has organized this and to everyone who contributed to Santa's gift fund. It is truly appreciated and it means a lot.
I hope everyone here has a wonderful Holiday, Happy New Year and plenty of safe, stellar climbing in 2015!
-n
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 18, 2014 - 08:57pm PT
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WooHoo!!!!1!!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 18, 2014 - 09:36pm PT
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Finally got my gift out today
no millions or kitties though...
there's a tale about spirits and chocolate from a couple of facelift a ago...
This is so fun!
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Dec 18, 2014 - 10:27pm PT
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Well, better late than never. I had to revise my original gift plan based on the address I was given, and it might not arrive quite by Christmas, but it should be close!
Fortunately, mine didn't arrive yet either so it's only fair. How exciting!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 18, 2014 - 11:38pm PT
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Good to see I am not the only one who is still "patiently" waiting by the box.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 19, 2014 - 04:11am PT
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Nick,
It's wrapped. You can take it out of that ugly box.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 19, 2014 - 05:22am PT
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Haha!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 19, 2014 - 06:23am PT
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Cheers Strider. zip is a good guy. Like you I wait until Xmas day.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 19, 2014 - 07:49am PT
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hey there say...
:)
you guys are soooo much fun, :)
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 20, 2014 - 12:53am PT
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Ha! Thanks for the heads up Zip!
I am so excited to open the gift and card from you and everyone else. Thanks guys!
On another note...someone with the initials F.W. needs to check their email because their Santa has had some difficulties the past week and I just sent an update. Sorry for the troubles for you both.
Seriously, no new gifts today???? Post up you lazy elves.
-n
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Dec 20, 2014 - 05:35am PT
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I have not received mine yet, and today I leave for the tropics so hopefully it will be waiting for me when I return next week!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 20, 2014 - 07:01am PT
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I received a box from an address I don't recognize, and I am assuming it is from my STSS, but I have not fully opened it.
I cracked open the box just enough to see if it was wrapped, but it did not appear to be, so I ceased further investigatory.
I will wait until the 25th.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 20, 2014 - 12:26pm PT
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hey there say, anita514 ...
wow, hope someone can watch over it, for you...
(it is not from me--
my 'folk' that i sent it to--keeping it a secret-santa, 'til it gets there) as it is more a fun mystery, for a bit longer:
will not get the gift, 'til monday...
happy tropics to you, and safe trip! :)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 20, 2014 - 01:28pm PT
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I know your probably waiting by your box every day, not to worry. I will be hooking up with santas sleigh today.✈️
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 20, 2014 - 06:10pm PT
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I've been so off the grid, I forgot about the secret santa exchange.
Have fun you guys. And happy holidays.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 20, 2014 - 07:27pm PT
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Hi H, good to see a post from you,
Phyl
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Dec 21, 2014 - 03:29am PT
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My sincerest and deepest apologies. Checked out why I seemed not to have paid for the item yet. Something went wrong when I ordered, it doesn't seem to have gone through. My internet has moments of unreliability sometimes. Redid today, (tonight for you), so it will probably, very likely, be late. Maybe it arrives in Denver just in the nick of time.
Mine hasn't arrived, and I'll be gone until almost New Year, so I'll check for it then. Very stoked, headed for beach and sun and Christmas escape together with my daughters.
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 21, 2014 - 07:47am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I don't know very well, but who wish me well, nonetheless....
I appreciate this gift.
Day one.
Gift One, from: Nita + Andy...
From: Rob
To: Nita and Andy - Thank you for your gifts... Tasty chocolate always brings on a smile.
A couple that I have admired from the moment I them at one of the facelifts, I can't remember which. It must have been the general sense that this is the team to be near when the sun goes down and the campfire light flickers on the faces of those in the circle.
(Did anyone notice how I always just 'had' to sit in a place that, to me, helped to complete the circle around the campfire.... I don't know why I did that...(Psych 101 anybody?) Maybe I imagined that I could be let into this special circle of friends if I sit where no one does in order to give myself the impression that I completed this circle, somehow).
Thank You BOTH so very much. With you, I feel something familial that I cannot quite put into words.
(P.S. Now I know where the package that freaked me out last year came from. I couldn't figure out who sent it... I savored the Orange! I shared with my co-workers while speculating on who my secret admirer could be that was sending me this sweet treat?)
Love,
Rob
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Dec 21, 2014 - 11:47am PT
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THANK YOU SECRET SANTA, THE JYTTE HAT IS WONDERFULL !!!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 21, 2014 - 12:18pm PT
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hey there say, rob (jingy)...
wow, this sounds fun, thanks for sharing with us all:
wow... say, as to this quote from you:
From: Rob
To: Nita and Andy - Thank you for your gifts... Tasty chocolate always brings on a smile.
A couple that I have admired from the moment I them at one of the facelifts, I can't remember which. It must have been the general sense that this is the team to be near when the sun goes down and the campfire light flickers on the faces of those in the circle.
(Did anyone notice how I always just 'had' to sit in a place that, to me, helped to complete the circle around the campfire.... I don't know why I did that...(Psych 101 anybody?) Maybe I imagined that I could be let into this special circle of friends if I sit where no one does in order to give myself the impression that I completed this circle, somehow).
Thank You BOTH so very much. With you, I feel something familial that I cannot quite put into words.
(P.S. Now I know where the package that freaked me out last year came from. I couldn't figure out who sent it... I savored the Orange! I shared with my co-workers while speculating on who my secret admirer could be that was sending me this sweet treat?)
well, actually AS to the whole post, wow:
FIRST:
here's to your 'psych 101 anybody' , here you go:
A VERY MUCH NEEDED thing to do:
to dare to SIT and make the campfire circle complete...
folks never really realize this:
camp fire, is in need of a circle... SO IS a beaded necklace...
encircling, is what makes it a treasured 'event' (to be kept and savored, even later, as to memories) OR AS TO THE NECKLACE--
a thing (meaning the necklace and keeping it near on, to grace one)
all cultures have campfires, and all cultures have
necklaces and most are beads...
WELL, a necklace is not a necklace if ONE BEAD is not connected...
it breaks... :(
you can claps it, but the missing bead, will make the whole thing just
slip off the neck and fall away somewhere, with all the 'treasure that graces the wear'er, lost upon the dirt of life' ...
circles NEED the 'join in er' (as well as any 'first bead')...
yep, they need the next bead... the new bead... the older bead... why some even need just the metal clasp, if it is not made of string, only...
AND THEY need the LAST precious bead/beads, as well!
or--just got a loose strand.. soon to slip apart...
phych 101--
you found the perfect spot, rob, to keep the CIRCLE to be
a treasure of life!
otherwise, the ol' campfire, would be 'a straggle' and the old cold winds
would chase folks away, :))
now, as to this... this is sooo fun:
mystery solving:
P.S. Now I know where the package that freaked me out last year came from. I couldn't figure out who sent it... I savored the Orange! I shared with my co-workers while speculating on who my secret admirer could be that was sending me this sweet treat?
oh my... i love how mysteries get solved, later in life...
happy sweet christmas to you all...
we got some great over-flow, here,
at this christmas thread... :)
thanks for sharing, rob...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 21, 2014 - 12:28pm PT
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hey there say, lolli...
wow, thanks for sharing, too...
say, you are still 'in the circle; :))
christmas, actually, if we see it as a young child sees
the hope of hands that love to give:
last the whole new year through...
i remember my gift from you...
and it actually DOES sit here and last all the year through...
even though, hee heee, remember, the ONE LITTLE bit,
came late...
:)
made it more of a 'open at a time' and savor, type gift...
they will be so happy to get a gift from over the ocean,
that time will just melt away, into fond 'travel time' enhancement of it all...
happy sweet christmas, hope you get your card in time...
hope any slowness melts away, into enhanced travel time, :))
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 21, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
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hey there say, wow... and we got a gleeeee'ful GLee HAT share here, too...
oh my...
well, i got to get busy around here...
hope my person gets the secret santa, tomorrow... :)
as they will see, it is going 'the round about' way...
hee hee, a myster for that person, and they will 'see' when
they get it...
:)
*goofy ol' lead-reindeer got a tad worried, as to 'houseing troubles'
:)
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Dec 21, 2014 - 05:12pm PT
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Ooh Ohh, I got a package!
It's all wrapped nice and stuff, better put this one under the tree.
Hmm, I wonder what's in it though, what if it's perishable or something, and all those people on the internets want to see it anyways, maybe I'll just open this one a little early.
Mmmm, tasty treats for my next adventure, and a cool new hat!
Thanks Zip!!!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 21, 2014 - 07:04pm PT
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Jingy...
"(Did anyone notice how I always just 'had' to sit in a place that, to me, helped to complete the circle around the campfire.... I don't know why I did that...(Psych 101 anybody?) Maybe I imagined that I could be let into this special circle of friends if I sit where no one does in order to give myself the impression that I completed this circle, somehow)."
Umm, that was kind of precisely how I felt initially.
Now it's like falling into loving arms at the camp.
Cheers to you, and Nita and Andy.
Loving the pics of the gift exchange!
PS Hi H!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 22, 2014 - 05:50am PT
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OMB,
You're welcome.
Selecting a gift for someone you don't know can be a challenge.
I know that it can get kinda cold up North, so a hat seemed to be a no brainer, and the treats are good no matter where you live.
I checked out TNF, Patagonia, and Mountain Hard Wear first, but nothing really jumped out at me as Olympic Mountain Boyable.
Then I saw the pic on the label of the sherpa dude of the hat I finally selected, and he looked kinda cool. I tried it on and Boy Howdy,,,,,I looked damn sexy.
To me, the hat had a kind of up town, hipster, Seattle grunge look to it, so I went for it.
You are a lot better looking than me, and you make that hat work.
Enjoy.
Zip
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 22, 2014 - 06:56am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I don't know very well, but who wish me well, nonetheless....
I appreciate this gift.
Day two.
Gift Two, from: Tobia
From: Rob
To: Tobia - Thank you for this tree and the kindness expressed on it’s base.
This will be something that I for some time.
Thank You very much. I feel that I at least have a friend. Music seems to be a driving force in your life too… but I could be wrong…
Love,
Rob
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 22, 2014 - 01:22pm PT
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hey there say, ... hope my secret santa gift got to the
arrival spot, today...
let me know... hope i wrote all the address correct... oh my...
i just got a card back, that i sent to my son, and oooooooooooppppppps,
he is in texas, and i put MICHIGAN on it....
:O
so, it came back... :(
hint hint = should be arriving in a nice warm state, i venture my
guess, unless the weather has changed...
extra note:
rob, jingy, very happy to see day two, there...
very special tree -- needs no water, year in and year out, :)
hope more folks get some stuff to share, this week...
mine is still under the tree... :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 22, 2014 - 04:14pm PT
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hey there say, ... oh my... did you, (you will know who you are now) get your secret santa box, today???
oh my... hope so... unless if was supposed to be tues?????
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the museum
climber
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Dec 22, 2014 - 04:17pm PT
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Thanks kman!
the museum
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 22, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
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Finally found some digital film for my camera!
Thanks to my Secret Santa! I always love adding to the cup collection (especially when they are handmade in the USA!) While I personally am not a coffee drinker my wife and daughter are and since we only eat/drink organic this is perfect!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 22, 2014 - 05:32pm PT
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Got a package from Seattle today!
I actually can piture in my mind where this Santa lives without Google maps.
My old stomping grounds...
Skip gets home tonight from her 5-week stint in SF, so we will probably open our gifts from The Museum and my "secret Santa" (nudge, nudge) tonight. Pictures to come later after her arrival and margaritas and dinner.
Thanks for getting it here on time! We leave in two days...
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 22, 2014 - 08:23pm PT
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Ok, the wait is over.
Thanks for the wonderful gifts!
Skip got some Big Love from South Dakota!
It isn't over yet...
And I got an amazing gift, a book I have been wanting to get for many years. Next time I am in LA, I will be sure to get arrested - because buildering is not just buildering anymore. I am so psyched to get this - it feels like a gift of radical behavior. Just the thing for an aging non-conformist!
Thanks from both of us - great gifts!
The best gift of all was having the girl come home after 5 weeks in San Francisco, though.
BIG LOVE to all of you!
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Dec 23, 2014 - 04:57am PT
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Jingy, Merry Christmas! And yes in regards to the driving force of music in my life.
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 23, 2014 - 06:01am PT
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Wow MisterE that LA Climbs book looks great. Love the route description. There are some quarries in the UK that have similar cracks:)
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:39am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I kind of feel I know and who wish me well....
I appreciate this gift.
Day three.
Gift Three, from: Russ + Susan
From: Rob
To: Russ + Susan - Thank you very much for these T-shirts. They will be worn and I will think of you when I wear them. Not at the same time… well, each of you… I’m not wearing you guys, but I will think of you two when I wear the shirts
Thank You Both very much. It’s nice to imagine friendships that could extend over these times and distances.
Love,
Rob
(P.S. I never had what it took to be anywhere near these people, except as a spectator of the seemingly endless stream of humor that pours from this amazing team of honorable people. I only wish I could have had friends like this when it But then again… That was never in the cards for me. But you guys already knew that from the git-go.)
I really wish I knew how to convey what you both have meant to me over the years… A different family from my own, but the same, without the bloodlines… and better genes. Thinking back on my life… I could have used friends like these in the formative years. I might have turned out a much better man and subsequently a much better human.
Cheers
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 23, 2014 - 10:06am PT
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Woohoo!!!!6!!!
Dig it.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 23, 2014 - 11:05am PT
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hey there say, wow... i just heard that my secret santa box, made it safe, and i told the gal, as she knows now--to open on christmas :))
so then, resting easy, it is not lost, etc... :)
wow, and, say, rob/jingy...
wow, some very honorable thoughts and shares...
say, and as to part of this, as to this quote here:
I could have used friends like these in the formative years. I might have turned out a much better man and subsequently a much better human.
we all are learning daily,on these very things, for ourselves:
our 'formative years' can STILL be around us, even now, as to various
steps, in growth...
we, you, us, me, him, her, etc, at any moment, are thus
able to 'turn out much better' than our wildest dreams,
if we TAKE these few 'left over' formative years (that trickled into our adulthood--as we are but 'larger children' really) and keep growing
towards our goals...
some very nice thoughts, here, rob... thank you for sharing...
this is the season for the greatest gifts of all:
our circle... :)
say, nick/strider!
this christmas secret santa, thread, sure is a great way to end one year,
and START a new year...
it feels fresh, warm, and fully of camaraderie and love!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 12:06pm PT
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Thanks for the pictures and chatter. Waiting to see more....
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2014 - 05:39pm PT
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Things are looking good in here! Hopefully everyone has received their package today or will by tomorrow. Please let me know if there are any problems folks.
Only 2 days left until Christmas! Yay!
-n
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 05:46pm PT
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I got this from Washington State (I think?), John has his fist inside of new chalkbag! I may let him have it, he needs one. Pretty cool.
As a gift to myself and Coz I bought this rad lamp from Norwegian. Coz wins, Weedge wins, and I get a sweet lamp.
Merry Christmas!
Joey F, it appears my gift to you may be a day late....it was supposed to arrive on the 24th but I got an e-mail saying it may be 1-2 days overdue.
I hope you dig it, I will be getting one myself for next spring.
EDIT: I just tracked the gift, Joey, you should have gotten today!!!! Thanks Amazon.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:01pm PT
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What's the wait?
Get busy with those packages.
Open...Open
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:20pm PT
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This thread tickles me to pieces... Happy Holidays, everyone.
~
I FINALLY got mine out today!
The cost of procrastination: $33.00
The cost to make sure this arrives for my Secret Taco Santa-ee
ON Christmas... Priceless.
~peace
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crustie
climber
SF, CA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:49pm PT
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Psyched my recipient likes his gift, hooray :)
I got mine in the mail last week. It said don't open till dec 25, and I listened, despite the fact that I'm out of town from dec 21-27. Thanks secret Santa, I'll post when I'm back in town. I can't wait!!
Christie :)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:54pm PT
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Strider & ihateplastic, I sent Simon a gift yesterday, just to find out that I'm not his Santa. I sent you both emails, with no response. st. Nick, who is my giftee? I have not received any gift, I have kept requesting who is my giftee, you told me to check my email. When checking my email I picked up ihateplasti, Simon Carter. After sending my package to Simon, I noticed I was his Santa in 2012? I don't know what to do? strider let me know who the gift goes to.
Cheers MF
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 23, 2014 - 08:19pm PT
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hey there say, folks... okay, huge 'wish for success here' for fogarty! and to get his secret santa gift going...
little glitches, fogarty, are just like the winds that arise on odd occasions:
they have a way of knocking down a few neat blossoms, fruits, and blowing around a few interesting trinkets, etc...
but around here, no major damage done... we all just roll with the winds, and see the things of interest, that seem to jolt the 'give ride' a bit...
when the winds die down, all is well...
and we have an even BETTER story to share and an even better memory, to
add to it all..
hang in there, things will get well!
we are all cheering for a great success, again here, this year!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 23, 2014 - 08:23pm PT
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No worries Blue, got here today!
Hope my giftee received theirs, supposedly arrived last Saturday.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 08:33pm PT
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Kick a$$!!!! Joey!!!!
Hey, after you open that gift maybe me and you can use it together....I'll get one soon. But we need to climb more, eh? Next spring!
Nice tree BTW...
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 24, 2014 - 05:15am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I kind know and who wish me well....
I appreciate this gift.
Day four.
Gift Four, from: Anastasia
From: Rob
To: Anastasia - Thank you very much for the gift. You are too kind… That I would figure into any part of any memory of yours is the nicest feeling, and I thank you for that more than anything.
Love,
Rob
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 24, 2014 - 05:35am PT
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Crustie-
Glad you got it. I was worried. Open at will, but it is not wrapped.
Cheers and merry Xmas.
edit: so you are moving to SF? Hope it is a good move for you.
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Dec 24, 2014 - 09:32am PT
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My package left USPS custody for the great white land to the north (sometimes referred to as America's Hat) early Monday morning. My hope is it will arrive by tomorrow, but my guess is that it might be a bit late. But it's on it's way!!! We just get to spread Christmas out a bit longer!
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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Dec 24, 2014 - 01:48pm PT
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I am going to open my presents tomorrow as the directions say. Thank you to everyone who has sent cards, gifts, and good wishes. My heart is filled with warm and good feelings.
So,
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
I hope we are all with loved ones, having a wonderful Christmas Eve and spending our days in peace and joy.
Love,
feralfae
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2014 - 02:47pm PT
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hey there say... wow, feralfae!! glad to see you are feeling well enough to post a bit more now...
happy sweet christmas!!! hugssssssss... wow!
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 24, 2014 - 04:05pm PT
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It just turned midnight here in the UK so Happy Christmas Day everyone.:)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2014 - 04:11pm PT
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hey there say, thank you andy! say, jim brennan just started a
happy christmas thread, too!
you can go join in there, too...
god bless to all...
happy sweet christmas...
remember:
you ARE loved all year--this is just one night/day a year
to FOCUS in, extra close...
:)
and then, the new year, gives us a chance to keep 'fine tuning'
that love, all year... :)
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Anxious Melancholy
Mountain climber
Between the Depths of Despair & Heights of Folly
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Dec 24, 2014 - 06:36pm PT
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Been a long strange trip but have ST SS box now safely ensconced under the tree. Looking forward to having another "family" member represent tomorrow morning!
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 24, 2014 - 06:42pm PT
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Just got done with work and saw your post Forgarty. I just finished an email to you. Please let me know if you get it. I think I have an answer.
-n
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Dec 25, 2014 - 03:02am PT
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My giftee in in Denver will receive his gift the 26th, according to tracking info. I wish him a Very Merry Christmas anyway!
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 25, 2014 - 07:00am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I kind know and who wish me well....
I appreciate this gift.
Day five.
Gift Five, from: Lynne
From: Rob
To: Lynne - Thank you very much for the gift. You, too, are too kind… I appreciate the sentiment of this gift.
Love,
Rob
My only hope is that you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
Cheers
(My facelift friend. I wished that I could have been anything close to the kind of person you tried to make me feel like…)
SideBar Edit: Got a note from a wonderful person late yesterday.... I immediately thought of how happy she'd been when I saw her last... That had me thinking of a song...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Anxious Melancholy
Mountain climber
Between the Depths of Despair & Heights of Folly
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Dec 25, 2014 - 10:25am PT
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Sweet!
Abundant ST SS gifts!
The small tree in our trailer surrounded by SS gifts.
Sipping some Pete's now (couldn't wait!) as I peruse the OR climbing guide. As we travel back to OR in May, then again late summer/fall, it should really come in handy. Was there in Nov, but between lack of good beta and the cold snap it was more of a looky-loo excursion (and early turkey day with my Portland based son)
Thanks SS! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
And happy holidays to the ST family.
AM
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Dec 25, 2014 - 10:47am PT
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You welcome and Thank Neebee, she is the true hero in this.
Love ya Jingy... The truth is it only takes a moment to appreciate a person for a lifetime.
:) AFS
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 25, 2014 - 12:33pm PT
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Hells yeah.
It's Pretty Fricken cool.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2014 - 02:57pm PT
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hey there all, say... wow, here is my share now...
first off:
sorry a bit late, i could have shared last night, as, it was such a wonderful time with my mommy, on phone, that i DID open my
secret santa, JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT--with my mommy...
*our daddy died, in feb, after being very gravely ill from sepsis, all through mid dec--so i needed my mommy time last night... and
thus, DID not get post the pictures...
so now:
dear bluelens!!! this gift was so fantastic, being that it has more
sentimental memories attached, than you would know...
yellowstone... oh my...
first, when i had to move to a new home, in mich and a younger brother,
helped me move out here, by my daddy's SPECIAL request...
i got to go through yellowstone...
then--i saw yellowstone, through only this time from afar, as i went
to spend time with my dear twin buddies...
then--yellowstone, again, as i did a special painting for bobby model's mom, of him, as a child, by his mom's side, YELLOWSTONE in back!
then--a wonderful video i saw somewhere??? about the 'secret trails' of the hidden yellowstone, ?waterfalls? and all...
NOW--THIS WONDERRFUL art of yellowstone book, from you...
oh, it is a deeper treasure than you will know...
(last year, too, i got a book of john muir, so these both match, as to
the greatoutdoors and things i love to have nearby as being books!!)...
edit:
PLUS of course, i am a painter, so i will love to check out
how i can learn from some of these painting... :)
(some are photographs, too, it seems)...
so now... LEAD UP, to the other gift in this box:
my mom and i always shared about the native american things, when i was
little, as for some reason, i was drawn to the children in many stories and things that i read... i was a big-mommy-at-heart, though just a little girl...
well--here it is:
now i have this little book from you, about
NATIVE AMERICAN PROVERBS !
(MOM used to read me aesop's fables and little sayings, too, as a kid,
so i loved 'sayings' to begin with and proverbs of wisdom, from many
angles and folks) ...
had NEVER seen a book, like this one that you sent!!
much warmth and wisdom to enjoy now, from these books...
thank you so much and happy sweet christmas...
NOTE TO STRIDER:
i love how this supertopo secret santa, joins so many of us, in new ways, old ways, and helps us interact, as to getting to KNOW each other and learn more of each other, too...
HERE IS THE GIFT PIC:
thank you dear bluelens...
happy sweet christmas to you and your family...
ps:
lovely song, there, shared for the facelift friend, rob/jingy
say, songs DO a lot more for us and others, than we realize...
thanks for posting the gifts--that FISH mug is really nice!
you can feel the coolness of the waters, :)
greens and blues, do that, well, to us artist, it really does!
thank you for sharing your heart...
say, extra note:
just saw a neat picture of the 'muppet' of lielabien, with a
GUITAR--there will someday, be a new campfire singer, for the
climbers! ahhhh, youth!
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Abend
Social climber
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Dec 25, 2014 - 07:42pm PT
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I received a book of gorgeous scenic photographs from my Santa’s hometown. I am pouring over each image finding something new to delight in with each viewing. I love it! Thank you so much OjaiLooch and happy holidays to everyone!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Dec 25, 2014 - 07:44pm PT
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Yay Abend !!!!2!!
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 26, 2014 - 04:50am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I didn’t know knew me at all… who wish me well anyway….
I appreciate this gift.
Day six.
Gift Six, from: JohnTP
From: Rob
To: JohnTP - Thank you very much for the book. You are too kind… I appreciate the sentiment behind the giving of this gift.
Cheers,
Rob
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 26, 2014 - 07:54am PT
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Cheers to you Rob.
When the neebster emailed me this seemed appropriate. It is a re-gift from someone special to me.
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Dec 26, 2014 - 08:22am PT
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Ho Yeah. I'm in no place to take and post a picture, but I got me some Bogey and Bacall, a wonderful 4-Pac of the ol' classic movies (from God knows who) to keep us warm on these cold winter nights.
Now all I got to do is put my lips together and blow!
YeeHaw, Merry Christmas all ya wonderful Secret Santas!
PS. the museum, lookin' Sharp there! Glad it worked out for you!
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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Dec 26, 2014 - 08:38am PT
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Thank you Neebee for the beautiful dragonfly!
Thank you SS SideKick for the stunningly beautiful photo from the Brooks Range!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 26, 2014 - 09:02am PT
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Chiloe- got your gift. My camera is charging. Excellent and thank you.
Gotta go to work.
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 26, 2014 - 09:36am PT
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Nice Blue!
Never been there looks awesome.
Cheers to you and yours, Thanks!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Dec 26, 2014 - 11:48am PT
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I just KNEW Neebee was behind the Days of Christmas.... (Wo)man oh (wo)man, she is like the star atop the Supertopo Christmas Tree, and she does shine brightly.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
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Dec 26, 2014 - 03:09pm PT
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Lucky girl am I....
All the way from Warwickshire in England to Warwick Lane in Santa Cruz (obviously the developers in my neighborhood were Anglophiles.
Ah Ah Ah, ART! Couldn't be a more perfect gift as we just bought a new house in Moab with big blank walls!.
This has a lovely story about my Santa's Wife (probably Mrs. Andy...if my sleuthing is correct) who did tutoring and was offered art work in exchange. These are well known and historical grist mill stones near Stanage.
You can see I got a beautifully matted picture and 3 similar cards in different color schemes. They are exquisite, beautiful and absolutely something I NEEDED!
Thank you sooooo sooooo much..
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 26, 2014 - 03:34pm PT
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hey there say, happygrrl... :) oh my... can't take credit for the shine:
as to the 12 days, say,:
the band leader can only lift the 'baton' but it takes
good band members to JOIN in , that really care, and really love
what they do, to give the SONG of christmas friendship-and-cheer, :)
this is a good band, here, that gives great care in
their giving of well-thought gifts, and were so happy to join in!
i remember so many times, we have all been there for each other,
here, at the taco...
this is more of that overflow from climbers!
they see camaraderie :) season in, and season out...
:)
you all are a world, to your own, you climbers... :)
wow, and on a side note, happiegrrl, you have done
some very special 'hugs by email' for me, over the
past years!!!! wish i could give you a real hug,
some day!!
happy sweet christmas, you card is in the p.o. box, for you!!!!
:)
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 26, 2014 - 04:21pm PT
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What a treat to see everyone's great gifts!
I am really enjoying my chocolates and hand cream from Abend!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 26, 2014 - 05:03pm PT
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Just finished reading the LA Climbs book today. It will be a coffee table book for a long time.
That LA buildering architecture break-down is so cool, even if in humor - thanks Secret Santa!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 26, 2014 - 05:45pm PT
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hey there say, seagoat! this is sooooo funny!!! and not only that, part of the neat unique fun here:
as to this part, from in quotes:
Warwickshire in England to Warwick Lane in Santa Cruz
what a match, this year, :))
a friend of mine, from england, we always tease a bit about how
all the 'so called' weeds (wild flowers, actually and really DO work
as herbs)--CAME from england...
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 27, 2014 - 02:27am PT
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(probably Mrs. Andy...if my sleuthing is correct) Hi Susan, guilty as charged :) Glad you liked the pictures.
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Abend
Social climber
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Dec 27, 2014 - 07:00am PT
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OjaiLooch - Bwah ha ha... I just found the climber in the photo of Emanuel Ledge!
Phylp - Glad you are enjoying the gifts. You have tremendous self control if there is chocolate left. That was a single serving size for me! Looking forward to meeting you in 2015.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 27, 2014 - 07:51am PT
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Just got home and finally opened my gift.
Very nice.
The hat and t shirt are cool, and will get much use.
The card is the best. It is a water color painting entitled "Fire Fall, Camp Curry", by Annie Barrett Cashner, Yosemite , California.
What is written in the card is very kind, uplifting, inspirational, and thoughtful.
Thanks Supertopo Secret Santa.
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 27, 2014 - 08:40am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I didn’t know knew me at all… who wish me well anyway….
I appreciate this gift.
Day seven.
Gift Seven, from: Jaybro, Mouse Of Merced
(Sorry, don’t have the guts for selfies) Edit - so i apply the footie
From: Rob
To: Jaybro and Mouse Of Merced - Thank you very much for the bedazzled, patched and embroidered vest and knitted socks. You are too kind… I appreciate the sentiment behind the giving of this gift. The socks are a great buffer layer for the feet. The vest has my name on it, so I know I’ll never loose it, nor will I forget my favorite place.. Thank you both.
Cheers,
Rob
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Dec 27, 2014 - 09:00am PT
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Enjoying seeing all the secret santa gifts, fun watch from the sidelines....
ps, Hey Jingy, can't you take a picture of your feet in your new socks? No..?
Edit:...Jingy, those are cool ( warm) looking footies...Thanks for posting -up..
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 27, 2014 - 01:56pm PT
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Damn! Looks like my camera is fried and I'm too sutpid to use my smart phone. Chiloe sent me chiles and wrapped gifts. This is awesome. Gonna wait to get a new camera to post photos.
Any recommendations on a point and shoot?
edit: Chiloe, this is way too much. Thank you.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 27, 2014 - 09:20pm PT
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Well, sorry I've been late about this. . .
Notice it says from my Swedish Santa. . .I suspect it wuz Lollie!
Thank you! Such a wonderful gift. Now... which jacket to put it on????
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 28, 2014 - 05:11am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from people I didn’t know knew me… very well… but who wish me well anyway…
I appreciate this gift.
Day Eight.
Gift Eight, from: Daphne
From: Rob
To: Daphne
Thank you very much for the kindness of thought during this time of year.
Cheers,
Rob
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Dec 28, 2014 - 11:26am PT
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I''m glad it finally arrived, Steve! Looked at plenty of photos of you. Their tie tacs seemed out of place. ;-)
I love that jewellery. They're tiny tiny working miniatures of the real stuff.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 28, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
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Where's Saint Nick?
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Dec 28, 2014 - 02:23pm PT
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Rob/Jingy:
Watching you be surprised that there are many who think of you with fondness is a reminder to me to update my own self-concept. I love what Anastasia said:
The truth is it only takes a moment to appreciate a person for a lifetime.
You've collected so many people who appreciate you, and have the capacity to be able to witness who You are, not your body, but You. I hope you can fully embrace this truth about you that we are already seeing:
Sorry for the gooey sentiment, but you rock.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 28, 2014 - 02:47pm PT
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Just one question here. . .
Did anybody take up a collection so we can gift strider for his hard work setting this up??????
We gotta do it, folks!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 28, 2014 - 03:11pm PT
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zip took care of it.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 28, 2014 - 04:25pm PT
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We sent him something that he did receive.
No word on whether he opened it yet.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Dec 28, 2014 - 06:44pm PT
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Haven't heard from Lolli if she got hers yet.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
Bhumi
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Dec 28, 2014 - 07:48pm PT
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Glad it arrived Zip. Enjoy!
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 29, 2014 - 06:11am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from Gregg… who wish me well…
I appreciate this gifts.
Day Nine.
Gift Nine, from: FishFinder.
From: Rob
To: Candyman
Thank you for the care package supplies. I do need a lesson in Yoga and stillness.
Cheers,
Rob
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Fish Finder
Social climber
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Dec 29, 2014 - 06:56am PT
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Hey Jingy
Happy Holidays
Hope to see you soon
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frank wyman
Mountain climber
montana
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Dec 29, 2014 - 10:39am PT
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First day back to work after the Holiday break.Our Christmas was looking grim as my wife has been very ill and we decided not to decorate or have a tree, we decided not to exchange many gifts as we have alot of medical bills and no children. And then on Christmas eve a package arrived from my "SECRET SANTA" It was from a wonderful lady named "LEGGS" I waited until Christmas day to open it as we had only a few to open. It contained a "Astronomy course" "Our Night Sky" book,DVD, and planisphere. COOL!! as the sky is quite bright up here. My wife asked if I knew "LEGGS" from all the years I spent in Yosemite. I said no, I don't think so...maybe..Anyway she was amazed that a person I did not know would spend so much time and money to make sure it arrived before Christmas.She said she must be a"Very Special kind of person" to do this for me..And she smiled...we do not do a lot of smiling around here lately.."LEGGS" you made my wife(and me)"SMILE" You must really be a thoughtful person and anybody that knows you must be blessed..Again.."THANKS LEGGS" for the gift.I hope the New Year brings you much joy and happiness as you certainly deserve it. Your new freind and fan...Frank and Shawnda Wyman...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 29, 2014 - 12:58pm PT
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hey there say, rob... wow, just wanted to say, wow! nice warm feet there!
and the sentiments are part of what makes gift-giving such a
'seed of life' the gifts grow through the future, like what anastasia
said...
feeling shared with friends, are kept in the heart forever...
even after time fades the gift day, into yesterday...
furn note for daphne, as to to your share, here:
hee hee, 'gooey sentiment' is good ... like tree sap, it STICKS onto us
right on 'through the future' and is hard to forget... :)
say, frank... leggs shared a very fun and special time, for facebook friends, with her care and love, getting this gift ready (wrapping it)...
it was fun focus to be 'part of the behind the scenes' and now:
see where it LANDED, :))
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Dec 29, 2014 - 03:58pm PT
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Late arrival at midnight from the beaches and palmtrees in Fuerteventura to a snowy and cold Sweden.
Waiting in the mailbox was a beautiful little gift from justthemaid Skip. Wow!
Did you know that I'm fond of butterflies, or was that a happy coincidence?
Thank you so very much!! Very glad for my Secret Santa gift. :-)
Edit: It's upside down the photo. I just noticed I photographed from the wrong way.
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crustie
climber
SF, CA
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Dec 29, 2014 - 04:35pm PT
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Cool. I love Ansel Adams and Yosemite! Seems appropriate to have something of Yosemite on my walls since I spent so much time there! Thanks Santa! I've seen the film, it's a good one!! Def will lone it out to my friends too :)
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Dec 29, 2014 - 05:00pm PT
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Yay, glad it arrived Lollie. Holiday international can be pretty slow sometimes but that wasn't too late. I didn't know if you liked butterflies... it just seemed like a cheerful theme.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 29, 2014 - 06:02pm PT
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Cheers atcha crustie. I love that photo. It evokes the silence of winter. Thanks for jumping in the pool.
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 30, 2014 - 07:53am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from another ST poster… who wishes me well…
I appreciate this gifts.
Day Ten.
Gift Ten, from: Seagoat.
From: Rob
To: Susan,
Thank you for the thought behind the quilt. I don’t even know what to say. It is very kind of you and Neebee to team up to gift this to me.
Cheers,
Rob
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Dec 30, 2014 - 10:35am PT
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Chiloe sent me chiles and wrapped gifts.
Hi johntp, I just saw this but am afraid I'm getting credit that someone else deserves. Cheers anyway!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 30, 2014 - 10:38am PT
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Hmmm...no word from my giftee yet. Hope she got it, USPS said it was delivered on Christmas Eve.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 30, 2014 - 04:47pm PT
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So I got a box in the Post Office
To Prod,
From Supertopo Secret Santa.
The contents of which included this.
It was actually bigger, but Edge and I ate it to there. Then it was finished off by her, when our backs were turned.
It also had this in it, which was enjoyed on Christmas morning with some bagels, cream cheese and capers.
And finally there was this, which I have yet to try but am looking forward to it.
So, whoever you are, thanks for all of the great tasty gifts!!!
Cheers,
Prod.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 30, 2014 - 05:32pm PT
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hey there say, jingy... thank you, you are quite welcome...
say, yes, seasons of life and seasons that climbers face or enjoy...
seagoat knew right away, she wanted the quilt done...
the boat, too, stands for her mouton noir, boat--though the boat is done in blue... :))
you can read some about the boat's adventures, somewhere in the taco, and about her husband's sails, to hawaii, also... :)
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1865963/Single-Handed-Transpac-OT
(there is an adventure, with ekat, too, another thread)...
wow, sure hope:
brandon- sure hope they will get their box... most likely,
they been out of town, etc...
:) hope so... or, are shy??
prod, thank you for a yummy share, there, from your
secret santa ... wow,
even the pupdog was happy :))
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 30, 2014 - 05:33pm PT
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Hi johntp, I just saw this but am afraid I'm getting credit that someone else deserves. Cheers anyway!
Ahh! You are correct. I was fooled by the Chilos Salsa. Pocoloco is my gifter. Thanks poco!
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Bluelens
climber
Pasadena, CA
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Dec 30, 2014 - 09:51pm PT
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Card arrived, Santa duty was interrupted by out of town work. Santa is back and catching up. No worries, I've been out of town since the 24th, back at work today. Plenty more Holiday cheer to anticipate. Part of the fun of this exchange is the mix of diligent timely Santas, traveling Santas, Santas with snafus, bumbling creative one of a kind idea Santas.....the varied lives and experiences, shared candidly, make for cheery browsing as the thread develops annually. Stay tuned......
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 31, 2014 - 02:18am PT
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hey there say, bluelens... am just now going to sleep, and i saw your post...
i JUST now TURNED off the christmas lights, :)
and earlier this eve, i read some more of the book, :)
also, shared it, by phone with my mom... and a friend, too, :)
even used the candles, a few days ago, and will again soon,
*when i do not leave the room to paint, at night, :)
:)
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Jingy
climber
Random Nobody
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Dec 31, 2014 - 05:52am PT
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Not sure why.... but I got gifted from climbing’s past… who wishes me well…
I appreciate this gifts.
Day Eleven.
Gift Eleven, from: Mini/Chris Gaggia
From: Rob
To: Mini/Chris,
Thank you for the thought behind this gift. I have dreamed… this should help me catch some of them.
The days of the garage games is a fond, but distant memory to me now. I appreciate the nod, if that’s what this is.
P.S. Edit: I remember the impressions and the line for line replays of every great movie I have ever loved coming outta this guy. Amazing talent, which I believe he is putting to good use in teaching... The only truly noble action in life... To teach the youth so that they may grow into wonderful human beings.... He is a wonderful human being, indeed.
Cheers,
Rob
To keep it a clean break, I thought it best to just update last years post...
Not sure why.... but I got gifted from ST poster… who wishes me well…
I appreciate this gifts.
Day Twelve.
Gift Twelve, from: JElezarian
From: Rob
To: JElezarian,
Thank you for the gift of this dinner bell… It will be used the next time I have guests…
Cheers,
Rob
Neebee - Thank you for putting this group of gifts together for me. Your graciousness and kindness show through in this giving. I will find a use for the big bell and the musical note bells will be added to something to give it some zest.
Thank you again, everyone, and please everyone, have a wonderful new year.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Dec 31, 2014 - 08:41am PT
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First day back to work after the Holiday break.Our Christmas was looking grim as my wife has been very ill and we decided not to decorate or have a tree, we decided not to exchange many gifts as we have alot of medical bills and no children. And then on Christmas eve a package arrived from my "SECRET SANTA" It was from a wonderful lady named "LEGGS" I waited until Christmas day to open it as we had only a few to open. It contained a "Astronomy course" "Our Night Sky" book,DVD, and planisphere. COOL!! as the sky is quite bright up here. My wife asked if I knew "LEGGS" from all the years I spent in Yosemite. I said no, I don't think so...maybe..Anyway she was amazed that a person I did not know would spend so much time and money to make sure it arrived before Christmas.She said she must be a"Very Special kind of person" to do this for me..And she smiled...we do not do a lot of smiling around here lately.."LEGGS" you made my wife(and me)"SMILE" You must really be a thoughtful person and anybody that knows you must be blessed..Again.."THANKS LEGGS" for the gift.I hope the New Year brings you much joy and happiness as you certainly deserve it. Your new freind and fan...Frank and Shawnda Wyman...
*Phew! Frank, this brought tears to my eyes when I read this. And I am beyond honored to "meet" you and Shawnda. Please let her know I am sending her very positive, healing vibes.
Truth be told, the shipping didn't matter, I just wanted to make sure the gift arrived in time for the holiday, as i see it did. ~love, Leggs aka Lisa Mae
My Secret Santa this year was NeeBee, and boy did I get a box full of thoughtful treasures!! Photos to be posted TODAY, I SWEAR, Neebs!!
Love, Leggs
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 31, 2014 - 12:50pm PT
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hey there say, jingy...
wow, what a fantastic photo, there of the dreamcatcher... the colors, the artist balance and all... wow...
did you do a lot of photography, or do you just have a great eye for presentation, etc??
(i practiced a lot, by taking pics of my kids, as they grew, etc, and our adventures...)...
wow, and as to this, like bluelens shared, we learn and enjoy so many nice and new things, during this christmas thread... strider, again, this is a great way to finish a year, and MOVE into the new one, with fresh hugs, etc...
say, and jingy... such a heartfelt thoughts about dreams...
we all have special dreams, some hard to share, and some easy...
may the new year, bring some dreams that blossom...
als, the tribute to chris, here, is very nice!... is is hard work, working with kids but very important and much needed...
thank you for sharing so much, and for all the thoughts
previous, as well:
To: Mini/Chris,
Thank you for the thought behind this gift. I have dreamed… this should help me catch some of them.
The days of the garage games is a fond, but distant memory to me now. I appreciate the nod, if that’s what this is.
P.S. Edit: I remember the impressions and the line for line replays of every great movie I have ever loved coming outta this guy. Amazing talent, which I believe he is putting to good use in teaching... The only truly noble action in life... To teach the youth so that they may grow into wonderful human beings.... He is a wonderful human being, indeed.
say, leggs... it sure was a good chance, too, that i got a taco buddy, here that loves BIG earrings, :))
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Dec 31, 2014 - 05:01pm PT
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My Secret Santa this year was NeeBee, and boy did I get a box full of thoughtful treasures!! Photos to be posted TODAY, I SWEAR, Neebs!!
Love, Leggs
A teaser...
to be continued....
*thank you, NeeBee!*
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 31, 2014 - 07:57pm PT
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hey there say, leggs... hee heee, oh my, the 'impregnable fortress' box...
;)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, jingy... thank you again for sharing your fun and heart, with us all...
yep, i saw the update...
i hope you have many nice quests for the dinner bell!
say, sometimes you get a climber 'brother', on your heart, and you know
it is a GOOD time-and-season for something special, for that one...
this year, that happened, that special feeling...
your friends and taco-acquaintances, were very happy to make this special
fun, possible for you! ...
say,
i tried the idea, once for mouse, last year (first time ever done), and it worked out very nice, SO NICE, that we wanted someone else to get to enjoy this!
so then, this year, it was, that i just knew it was a good time for you to enjoy this!
mouse had a FEW different group of friends,of course,
and for you, i made sure you had fun with yours, ... we all enjoyed doing this for you, our climber buddy, our 'taco brother' and a friend, and a long-time friend (as to those of many years back),--
cheers!! from all of us!
may these friendship memories, not only last the whole year, but for many many more years, into the future as well!!
emails, phone calls, at times, may slow down, or get stalled, but the
FRIENDSHIPS stay 'anchored' :)
happy new year!!!!
happy jingles, rob... :)
edit for leggs...
wow, i love that smile on your face!!!!!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Is it just me being jealous, or did Jingy totally score this year?
Happy for ya, Friend!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Does anyone know what happened to Nic?
He hasn't checked in since Christmas.
I know he received our gift, but never saw a post that he had actually opened it.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Perhaps the dingoes got your baby.
J/k...dunno where that Nick went. Hmm.
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Sonic
Trad climber
Boulder, Co
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Alittle late for the thanks but wanted to give a shout out to SC Seagoat for an awesome photo! Ill post pictures when I get them transferred!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Thank You so Very Much Secret Santa. I am so sorry I am late in my thanks. Holidays got a bit crazy. Your gift arrived well before Christmas, but I didn't get the package until recently. I was spending the Holidays in the Eastern Sierra and the elves there are a little lax. :)
Thanks for all your effort. The syrup will go wonderfully with my pannenkoeken.....Belgium crepes. Books, well I love them and will enjoy reading about a place I have not had the opportunity to enjoy. Maybe this year. Loves of love for your labor of love. Cheers, Lynnie
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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NeeBee, I finally "saved" all the photos from the wonderful gifts you sent me as my Secret Santa.
This year was quite different for me, in many ways, and your thoughtfulness touches my heart...
I believe we'd all agree you deserve the Most Thoughtful Woman Award. ((smiles))
I have also been thinking of Frank and Shawnda Wywan as we start the new year. My best to you both, and smiles from the heart.
~peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say, lisa... i too have been wondering how frank and his wife are... and another friend, as to her health, too...
say, i think i learned about doing a bunch of little trinkets, from my mom,
and then, back when i had so many kids, well, you make HABITS...
such as, at times when you don't have much funds on hand,
it is that time to use:
your thoughts-at-hand, mix them together, and let them add up to the gifts that you sometimes
can't buy... :))
thank you for sharing, so we know we are on the right trail,
in those ways, of fun ideas!!
wow, forgot to say:
it was perfect timing, that you were going to move, for that
moment door knocker, >:D<
and,
you are a GREAT earring model!
edit:
bigger thanks, too, wow, thank you for keeping frank,
and his wife, FRESH in our hearts, again...
* large green beads, compliments of studly, of, the taco!
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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* large green beads, compliments of studly, of, the taco! That's awesome. Studly, what part of the world are these from, as I am slightly familiar with your travels.
Bakersfield as an answer is fine too. :)
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Never got mine :(
Either I'm on the Naughty List or Santa saw how cold it was in Montreal and said f*#k it.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
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^^^^^very UnAmerican. Oh yeah, you aren't.
My grandmother always said the best things come to those who wait.
Good luck.
Susan
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Strider
Trad climber
ಠ_ಠ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 6, 2015 - 11:11am PT
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Ho Ho Ho. Sorry I have been out of pocket since Christmas but work turned into a nightmare. I lost a couple employees and have been working breakfast, lunch and dinner ever since X-mas day until yesterday when we closed. And yesterday I had a dentist appt. for a root canal. Today is finally catch-up day for my personal stuff.
First, a huge thank you to everyone who pitched in on the gift for me and to Zip for organizing it! And zip, you have great taste and impeccable timing, I just broke the zippper on my old black north face jacket and what should the gift from you and everyone be? Of course, a black North Face jacket. You couldn't have selected a better gift!
So it looks like (almost everyone) has been having a great time with some truly touching ad thoughtful gifts.
Anita, I am not sure why your gift has not made it. Your Santa even posted earlier on this thread that it was put into the mail a little late on the 24th but I am surprised it hasn't arrived yet. Maybe it's a customs thing? Hopefully any day now it will arrive. I am sorry it has taken so long. =( Please keep me updated on the progress. I also emailed your Santa to find out if maybe it was returned to him for some reason. I will let you know what I find out.
If anyone else has not received their gift (except for one other person, Mike F. which will be in the mail on Thursday due to sender working the same hellish work schedule as me) PLEASE let me know so i can send emails to find out the scoop.
Hope everyone has a wonderful 2015! Thanks for being an awesome group of people!
-Nick
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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I actually just got mine earlier today. Woot!
Got a box full of goodies from Olympic Mtn Boy. Will post pics later.
Thanks!! Cookies are great, I could not resist!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Delighted to see that my gift arrived, and recipient will enjoy it! A little droplet of joy in life.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
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^^^^^yup Best things come to those who wait.!
Susan
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Strider... I have sent a PM and a couple of emails regarding an extra gift. Awaiting instructions...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, strider!! wow, you sure had a hard road for a bit... say, we all thank you so very much!!!!
each year, your secret santa makes us warm for the winter!!
thank you so very much!!!
may your work turn into an easier, and nicer trail now that the holidays have died down! :)
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Strider
Thanks so much for putting this together again!
YOU ROCK!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Yes indeed, Strider, from the bottom of all our hearts, Thank You! Santa could take lessons. You have no elves and pull it off beautifully bringing joy to so many. Cheers and Love, lynnie and the rest of the campfire. :)
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Bluelens
climber
Pasadena, CA
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Secret Santa delivery! Lovely set of "Liquid Ascent" glassware, primed for conversation lubrication. A classy, useful and down to earth gift I would never have chosen for myself. Will enjoy immensely. My town is full of scientists, my guests will love these profiles of nearby peaks.
From a city just a few miles away, thank you Santa! Open invite to visit! My local pub is Lucky Baldwin's in East Pasadena.
Sorry state of my glassware - two surviving Mexican style tall glasses, the rest are short or made for cupholders
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Anita, I actually sent it on the 18th, you'll have to blame customs for holding it for over a week! I'm glad you finally a got it! A little bit of homemade goodies from me and my fiancee! Merry late Christmas!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Great fun again, thanks Nick for another chance to connect in a tactile way with forum members, Cheers and Happy 2015!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Strider, we need a selfie of you in your jacket!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nick, glad you like. Thanks again.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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dude that ritter range glass.
looks like a d-cup size.
i love d-cups.
i encourage my wife to adopt
topographical tattoos but
she won't do it for me, yet.
"im the man from the mountain,
won't you come on up...
....give another drink, of your luvin cup!
just one drink, and i fall down drunk."
-rolling stones
[Click to View YouTube Video]
cheers.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Bluelens,
I'm so happy you got the package. I don't mind blowing my cover, just wanted to say sorry for the delay!
Lucky Baldwins Pasadena? I get there once in a while. Partial to the Lb's in Sierra Madre.
Cheers,
TY
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Jan 15, 2015 - 01:11pm PT
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Batting Cleanup
Thank you Prod and Mrs Prod. This is my first experience with limoncello and I'm looking forward to trying some new recipes.
I hope you have a great 2015!
PL1
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Prod
Trad climber
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Jan 15, 2015 - 01:41pm PT
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Cheers Pocoloco1,
I keep mine in the freezer, and have a small shot as an after dinner drink. Christa likes it with Champagne.
Sorry so late.
Prod.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Jan 15, 2015 - 01:41pm PT
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Kristin & Nick, I thank you for the kind gift, I may see you both in Josh.
Cheers,
Mike
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Anxious Melancholy
Mountain climber
Between the Depths of Despair & Heights of Folly
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Jan 29, 2015 - 09:23am PT
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Good to the last drop! Sipping the last of the Peet's coffee from my Secret Santa. Never did figure out who you are, yet a BIG THANKYOU shout-out to you!
BTW, the water bottle turned out to be too much temptation for my wife and she's adopted it, says she likes the graphics and that its "just the right size" lol.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 29, 2015 - 09:56am PT
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Don't know if pocoloco1 saw my earlier thak you. I am camera deficient but much appreciate the secret santa gifts.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Jan 29, 2015 - 11:36am PT
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Hello johntp:
It's great to hear that you liked the goods. It's never been easy for me to pick out a gift.
Happy New Year!
PL1
edit: I hope you post a book report when you have a chance
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 29, 2015 - 06:18pm PT
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PL1-
Salsa, chips and Canadian ice. What's not to like?
I tried to find Cliff Notes for my book report but came up with NADA.
Actually, I had no idea Barry Blanchard was so well traveled. Good read.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 20, 2015 - 09:10am PT
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I've been gone for quite a while. The 2015 Secret Santa Signups haven't appeared yet, have they?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 20, 2015 - 10:53am PT
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hey there say... checking out the bump here...
most likely we might see something for the nov 1st ??
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 20, 2015 - 03:02pm PT
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So Nita and Neebee, are we on our own this year or will our Santa be back in time. Cheers and much joy and happiness to them both. Nita, I checked out the thread. I think I may want to go on a honeymoon. hehehe. lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 21, 2015 - 03:57am PT
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hey there say, lynne... happy to see you!
i DO have one thing, i can email you about lynne...
give me a few days, though please...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Oct 21, 2015 - 07:29am PT
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Geez. How long could a honeymoon last?
I don't think he would abandon us....if he had to retire I'm sure he'd let us know so it could be "gifted" to someone else.
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 21, 2015 - 07:58am PT
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You're right Susan. Thanks for the clear logic. Cheers, lynnie
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Oct 21, 2015 - 09:31am PT
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BTW when you gonna get your butt out here? MooseDrool is here now, tomorrow we head to Indian Creek to hook up with Donini et al....there's a empty space awaiting you!!!!
See ya soon? (I'll be here until about the first week of Dec)
Susan
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Oct 22, 2015 - 10:32am PT
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As many continue to wonder.
How do you know when the honeymoon is over?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 22, 2015 - 11:20am PT
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A little early to be concerned, eh?
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Oct 22, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
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Take note that the 2014 Secret Santa thread was started on November 4th, so yes, I agree it's too early to be hounding the Spirit of Supertopo Gift Exchange. I also agree that if Stryder felt he wasn't able to continue, he would mention it. The effort he has made each year has been incredible, and I am not sure I have ever posted how much I have appreciated it.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Oct 22, 2015 - 01:29pm PT
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A little early to be concerned, eh?
Hallmark would resoundingly disagree. ;)
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 22, 2015 - 02:17pm PT
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You guys are crazy fun! Jaybro, did you get married and I didn't hear about it?
Terri, I've been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing and remembering you to my best friend. Where are you? All is well?
Susan, you are always so wonderful to include me and you probably will never really know how very much I appreciate. Getting home after 5 months in the Sierra gives me much to catch up on. Pretty sure our rendezvous will happen some day. Maybe will can kidnap Mo and Daphne and have a fabulous adventure. We all love adventures. Cheers, lynnie
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Oct 22, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Yeah, it's a little early, but it'll be fun for sure!
Hi Lynne, hope your syrup was delicious!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 22, 2015 - 06:31pm PT
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Fantastico! Thanks Mucho'. I got to spread the love around to quite a few crepes, pancakes and FT. Awesome!
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