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Ihateplastic
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It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 6, 2017 - 02:26pm PT
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It's that time of year again! (Truth be told, I am five days late in launching this...)
This year will be the Ninth Annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange. The previous eight years have been a wonderful success. It is my personal goal to get even more of our community involved so please spread the word. If you have never been involved and wonder if it is worth your time... it is! I have NEVER heard anyone being dissapointed in the camraderie and gifts received. Come on, don't be a Grinch!
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
2014 – http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/topic_id=2521923
2015 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2710566/2015-7th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2016 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2896891/2016-8th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchangehttp://[/url]
Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2017 Rules
1. You must be a registered forum user of Supertopo.com BEFORE 11/10/2017. Sorry to you lurkers who want to participate, but this is to ensure that we don't get any opportunists who want free stuff without reciprocation.
2. 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.
3. And, having said that, DON'T BE A JERK! Do not sign up if you are not FULLY COMMITTED to FULL PARTICIPATION.
4. The gift you give 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.
5. Gifts MUST NOT BE NSFW!!! (NSFW= not safe for work) No porn, rubber appendages, lingerie, etc. These gifts may be opened in the presence of children so please keep that in mind. EVERYONE should plan on sending and receiving something clean and fun!
6. Once you receive your gift please post pics! Not only does it let your Secret Santa know the gift was received, but it lets the rest of us see just how cool your present is!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
1. YOU MUST EMAIL ME BY Thursday 11/30/2017 if you wish to participate! You will receive an acknowledgment from Santa saying that you are in. If you do not receive and acknowledgement then he did not receive your email! Try again!
2. The correct email address to use is: supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com.
3. Do not send your notice of participation through SuperTopo!
4. 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!
5. In your e-mail you must give me your supertopo name, real name, shipping address and any other special considerations like gender/allergies/crazy phobias/etc.
6. Secret Santa Name Distribution emails will go out on 12/2/2017. 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!
7. You will now have TWO WEEKS to purchase or finish creating your gifts and get in the mail ON OR BEFORE 12/16/2017. This gives 9 days for shipping (hopefully enough to ensure timely delivery during the Holiday Rush.)
8. If you live OUTSIDE THE USA… We love to have international participation! But please bear in mind that postage can sometimes offer a bit of sticker shock and that extra time is required for your package to arrive. Please bear this in mind when you make the decision to participate.
9. You do NOT have to respond to this post to participate. Participation is 100% anonymous unless you choose to divulge your identity to your recipient yourself. Maybe you are 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.
10. At the close of each year’s event ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES, NAMES, AND OTHER IDENTIFIERS ARE DESTROYED. No one uses your information and it is not sold or otherwise distributed. For this reason, there is the statistical probability that you may have the same Secret Santa or recipient as you did in a previous year. This is part of the adventure. If however, you do receive a name you are not comfortable with please let me know. I cannot work miracles but will do all in my power to remedy the situation.
Let’s make this year’s SuperTopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange the biggest and best one ever!
Simon
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Represent!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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This year I am going to be in again. It's always so much fun!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... me too... was hoping to see this, :)
will email, either tonight or tomorrow... :)
thank you so very much, for doing this... :)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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In!!!!!
Susan
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 9, 2017 - 09:07am PT
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The names are coming in!
Don't be the girl in the back of the truck... sign up now!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Much Thanks, Plastic! Ready to roll. Can't wait to see who I get to Santa!!!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 13, 2017 - 01:38pm PT
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Sophia is waiting to find out what her Supertopo Secret Santa will bring her.
Will it be you? Sign up now!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 16, 2017 - 10:23pm PT
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hey there, say...
just a bump...
wow, simon, sofia is my favorite actress, :)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:15am PT
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Simon,
I appreciate you organizing this, but unfortunately, I believe the SSSGE has run it's course.
Last year's participation was minimal, and this year's interest seems even less.
Sorry :(
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Nov 17, 2017 - 09:30am PT
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^^^^^. Zip! Ba. humbug....zip it!!! ;)
I signed up. If there’s even just one more person we have an exchange possible.
Now if I’m the only one I know exactly what I want.
Never let it go!
Susan
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drapnea
Trad climber
Wenatchee, WA
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Nov 17, 2017 - 05:08pm PT
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I'm in. 3
4th year in a row.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2017 - 05:23pm PT
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NOTES:
#1 ZIP, while there may not be a lot of discussion on this thread, I can assure you names are coming into Santa's mailslot each day! As was said, if I have only two people it is still fun for them! Christmas and the holidays will never run its course!
#2 Neebee, Sophia is scheduled to be in one of the features I am directing late next year!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:21pm PT
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hey there , say... oh my...
hee hee, you can let her know that she is inspiration for the
sofia, in my jake smith ranch series...
where she is ONE of the many 'hidden heroes' :)
sure wish you could make THIS into a movie ,though...
it'd be too complex, :))
we LOVE the secret santa!!!
here... i have made a few new friends, from it too...
and, i love finding what i hope are the right gifts for
each person, each year...
:)
i have used my gifts faithfully, to, that i have gotten from each
person... :)
thank you simon!!!
and, strider, for starting this...
:)
'magic' can HAPPEN 'behind the scenes' as all directors know,
:)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:23pm PT
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ok, i stand corrected. carry on.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:41pm PT
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hey there say, zip...
say, may i please send you something..
does lynne have your addresse, ??
i can get it from her...
:)
hugs and good eve, to you zip...
you are a good part of this quilt, here...
:)
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Nov 18, 2017 - 08:14am PT
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I always enjoy this gift exchange
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 19, 2017 - 06:16pm PT
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hey there say, ... bump, for any 'last minute WEEK-END' readers, before
the week days, start... :)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2017 - 07:55pm PT
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Only TEN days left to join the fun!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 22, 2017 - 04:10pm PT
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Hmmmmmmm. Not understanding the lack of Campfire participation. It's not about what you get really, it's about what you give as well as having fun with the people we rub elbows with here all year long. Cheers and Holiday Hugs! lynnie
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Nov 22, 2017 - 09:04pm PT
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I'm in! Long time lurker first time joiner to the STSS exchange. Looking forward to it! Please, feel free to keep any gifts sent to me under $500.
Scott
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 22, 2017 - 11:31pm PT
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hey there, say, to you, dear lynne, :)
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Nov 27, 2017 - 09:44pm PT
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Sign up by November 30! The more the merrier.
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Nov 27, 2017 - 09:53pm PT
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I'm in! I haven't been regular, but it'll be the third time for me! Looking forward to it!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 27, 2017 - 10:14pm PT
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hey there say, wow, great!!!
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Nov 28, 2017 - 09:32am PT
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I think Wed is 29 Nov, not 30 Nov. :)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 28, 2017 - 10:42pm PT
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The Trout is correct, it is THIS THURSDAY!.
Come on all you big strong men,
Secret Santa needs your help again.
He's got himself in a terrible jam,
Way down yonder in SuperTopo Land.
So put down your keyboards.
and pick up a present,
we're gonna have a whole lotta fun!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2017 - 08:52am PT
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Today is the LAST shopping day before Christmas!
Join the Supertopo Secret Santa fun!
Tell your friends and ST acquaintances.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Three Christmas Cheers for IHP aka "The Biggest Elf" and his hard work.
Great selection of photos this year, BTW.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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I didn’t get a giftee name yet?..
Susan
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 4, 2017 - 11:47am PT
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Hang in there folks... Santa is swamped with work! I hope to have all names out tonight.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Simon,
I think your email account has been hacked.
I got Locker, and I don’t think he’s participating.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Oh dang. I procrastinated an let the deadline pass and didn't opt in.
Oh well - still like to see the chaos that ensues, and the posts with what's been gifted. Happy holidays, Supertopians!
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Did folks get the email with their persons info? I did not yet
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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ryankelly, have not but I'm sure we will. Happiegrrrl2 I don't think it's too late you could give Santa a whirl.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2017 - 12:50am PT
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HO-HO-HO!
All emails have been sent and if you signed up you should now have your name!
Thanks for bearing with me this year! I have a film premiere in four days and I have been swamped!
Let the games begin and remember to post what you receive!
And no, Zip... Locker did not sign up and you should not have his name/address!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Thank you Santa.
Got my giftee’s name!
Let the fun begin. Ho ho ho
Susan
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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I just got my present in the mail yesterday! Stoked! It is now officially the first present under our tree.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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WOW! Quick work.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 10, 2017 - 04:45pm PT
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hey there say, ryankelly... first post of thread, tells how to email,
to get in.. :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 10, 2017 - 04:46pm PT
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hey there say, ... well, unless it is too late... :O
i will mail my gift out, nearer to the 14th... hoping to get the post office
in the middle between bad-road times...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 11, 2017 - 01:46pm PT
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hey there say, all...
got a box, with no return address, ONLY THE COMPANY NAME,
ETC, where it was sent from...
so not sure if it is
the secret santa...
putting it under tree...
EDIT:
JUST REFREAD THE PACKING INFO...
it was my COOK BOOK THAT I ORDERED,...
wheww-- GOOD I OPENED IT...
i can use it for the holidays, :))
:)
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Dec 11, 2017 - 10:48pm PT
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sent off a gift today
looking forward to seeing everyone's photos
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Dec 12, 2017 - 08:14am PT
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Got my gift ALREADY!
Won’t open it for a while.
So excited!
Susan
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Dec 12, 2017 - 06:33pm PT
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@Jody - might be a good time to take up book burning as hobby!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 15, 2017 - 09:21am PT
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hey there say, all... WOW... i got to send mine early...
sometimes, i have to worry about snowy roads, and postage money... :))
so-- i was EVEN able to use priority, for about ONLY 3 BUCKS more, so
thought i'd enjoy using that, this time...
should get to it's 'openers' home for the 18th... wow!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 15, 2017 - 11:38am PT
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Well, according to USPS tracking, my recipient has had their gift delivered.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 15, 2017 - 12:59pm PT
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I have not received any info as of right this second as to who I need to send a gift to. I guess at this point it could be considered an emergency situation. Did you email me IHP? HELP!!! lynnie
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 15, 2017 - 01:17pm PT
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^^^^^
Have you tried e mailing Simon?
Are you still in the Witness Relocation Program?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 15, 2017 - 03:34pm PT
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Thanks zip! No and yes. I will try ......
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 15, 2017 - 03:36pm PT
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Just emailed IHP Simon.....
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Dec 15, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
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Just sent mine out (through a local business, so maybe don't open if you get a package from Bishop)!
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OlympicMtnBoy
climber
Seattle
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Dec 15, 2017 - 09:00pm PT
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Santa delivered me a cool new hat! Sweet! :-)
Thanks Secret Santa!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 15, 2017 - 10:15pm PT
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hey there say... wow, OlympicMtnBoy...thanks for sharing,
little by little, christmas eve, with loved ones, is getting near...
or, for some of us, a nice simple quiet eve, at home...
:)
snow, or non-snow... as the winter-case, may be, :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 16, 2017 - 10:16pm PT
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So, this is a real bummer. I was one of the first to sign in for exchange. I did not receive a name. Emailed IHP, still no response. Sorry to the person I was to be secret santa to. I have the gift, just no one to send to. :(
Now what, zip?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 16, 2017 - 10:18pm PT
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hey there say, lynne... not to worry... i will try to get hold of simon for you...
hang in there...
:)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 17, 2017 - 05:13am PT
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Sorry Lynne, I sent Simon an email.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 17, 2017 - 09:29am PT
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Thank You, both Neebee and zip!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Dec 17, 2017 - 09:54am PT
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I can hardly stand it, but I’m waiting to open mine. Taking oooodles of self control
Thanks again Simon for putting this together. :)
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 17, 2017 - 09:59am PT
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hey there say, lynne... i have a solution...
email me, at facebook...
i just checked with simon first, though,
before we use the solution... :)
this should work great... :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 17, 2017 - 10:00am PT
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hey there say, might hiker... i LOVE your cat... looks so much like mine, :))
so happy to see him having fun... will share my cat, later, too,
when i open my gift, :)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 17, 2017 - 12:10pm PT
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Lynne... I know you posted to this thread early on but I never received an email from you. An email is what puts you on the list.
The last email I have from you is dated December 6, 2016... last year. No email this year. I also have messages from 2013 and 2014.
Sorry for any confusion. If there is something I can do please let me know.
Santa/Simon
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 17, 2017 - 12:37pm PT
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OOOOPS!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 17, 2017 - 12:45pm PT
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I did email......oh well. First year since I joined the taco I have not been part of this.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 17, 2017 - 01:01pm PT
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hey there say, lynne... you can be part...
i just emailed you...
hang in there, please...
love and hugs...
between simon, or me, we can fix this...
:)
sometimes, holidays get 'blizzard weather' ...
but the 'rain, nor sleet, nor whatever winter' the ol'
gifts get through...
:)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 17, 2017 - 05:30pm PT
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Lynne... please send an email to
supertoposanta@gmail.com
and we will make something happen.
Please indicate any issues with gifts you may have, favorite colors, etc.
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Dec 17, 2017 - 06:56pm PT
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Stewart,
Who makes that Red Fox hat? It is super cool and would love to know how to find one!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 18, 2017 - 10:25am PT
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The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well! Thank you SuperTopo Santa and Neebee! Cheers and Feliz Navidad! Lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 18, 2017 - 03:44pm PT
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hey there say, lynne!!! happy sweet christmas hug to you!!!
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Dec 18, 2017 - 03:47pm PT
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Large box arrived with a bonanza of colorful packages from Neebee! Saving most for next week but peeked at cozy slipper socks inside a lidded basket, just right for my keys! No tree this year due to the fire evacuation. Glad to still have a house and all these cheery wrapped gifts.
Laura
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 18, 2017 - 09:33pm PT
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hey there say, bluelens, laura... oh my, i had READ your bit about the house and evacuation... whew... am so VERY VERY GLAD YOU have a house!!!
and are SAFE!!!
hope THE home-knit socks, fit, too... >:D<
if they don't, i will make another larger pair... :)
for NEW YEAR!!!
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Dec 19, 2017 - 09:44am PT
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Hey Thanks Santa, these cool lightweight inflatable goodies arrived yesterday!
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drapnea
Trad climber
Wenatchee, WA
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Dec 19, 2017 - 05:16pm PT
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Thanks Santa. A homemade hook bag and a beer to put in it until my next big wall.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 20, 2017 - 08:23pm PT
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Bueller? , Bueller?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 21, 2017 - 07:45am PT
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hey there say... few more days, until folks will open and
share friendships...
:)
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Dec 21, 2017 - 09:20pm PT
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Thanks for the early Christmas cheer Santa!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 22, 2017 - 03:38pm PT
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I am a man who LIVES by the calendar! I have them everywhere both analog and digital as my days are often chaotic.
Thanks for this wonderful gift Mouse!
And special thanks to Yosgun, too!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 22, 2017 - 07:47pm PT
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I received a box today from an address and name that I did not recognize.
It has to be my gift from my Secret Santa.
I cracked it open, and took a look, and it does not appear to be wrapped, so I closed it back up.
I’m going to open it up Christmas Day.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 22, 2017 - 09:20pm PT
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hey there say... wow, neat to see a few early shares!!!
have a good week-end, all, going into the christmas and new year (next week) holidays...
:)
thank you for continuing the 'tradition' here, simon!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2017 - 03:25pm PT
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hey there say....
happy sweet quiet, or busy, christmas eve to you all...
thank you chris, for this climber-web-site-forum...
thank you strider-santa-NICK, for starting this...
thank you simon!! (who hates plastic) :) for CONTINUING THIS...
AND-- THANK YOU TO ALL that have made it very special...
thank you secret santa, this year!!!
WEARING it with my new christmas scarf from a friend in england,
and wearing it with-- the 'R E A C H ' from audry (from the blind climber out-reach of erik)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Dec 25, 2017 - 07:49am PT
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It was a Condorama Secret Santa Laura (I dont know her ST avatar)
So many nice goodies. I will look for Condors in Zion she spoke of.
A HUGE thank you to Laura!
Susan
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 25, 2017 - 08:28am PT
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i'm outta town. back tonite to open my gift.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2017 - 10:44am PT
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hey there say, susan... wow, there is NOTHING like a condor!!
wonderful...
and, say, zip... safe trip home and-- we look forward to
hearing from you!
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Dec 25, 2017 - 03:32pm PT
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Two original pieces of fantastic artwork from MTNMUN!
So cool. Thanks man! This is the first time I have participated and it won't be the last!
Scott
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2017 - 03:40pm PT
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hey there say, ... wow micronut... very nice share...
very nice art work, for sure!!!
thanks for sharing...
happy sweet holidays, as the new year works its way in...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Dec 25, 2017 - 04:42pm PT
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I have a jar of delicious honey from Emerald Hills, but no idea who sent it.
It's delicious and rich.
Thank you, mystery Santa.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 25, 2017 - 06:38pm PT
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I got a book, but not really sure what it is about.
It also appears to be written in texting format.
This is definitely gonna take some time to decipher.
Thanks for this unique gift.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2017 - 10:30pm PT
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hey there say, zip... wow, and oh my...
say, please, let us now, what this is...
as, most likely we've never heard of this, either...
wow, :)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 26, 2017 - 06:51am PT
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On the back cover.
Now it makes sense to me.
Should be an interesting read.
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Dec 26, 2017 - 08:47pm PT
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Not sure who had more fun, Neebee or me with the big box of gifts. The dreamcatcher style is new to me and I would love to hear the story of its meaning and origins. It will look great in my office iwhich has a western and native American feel.
The potholders were put into use for Christmas breakfast! Reminds me of my Illinois grandmother's cross-stitch.
Looking forward to the Grand Canyon photos, especially the winter chapter which is a lovely time there.
Plus festive decor and a pair of red candles! The stationary set will be welcomed by the patients at the hospital where I work, they love cards and sending letters.
Finally, a handpainted "Secret Santa" red globe ornament. Due to the fire/evacuation this was my sole ornament this season!
Thank you Santa Neebee.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 26, 2017 - 09:13pm PT
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hey there say, bluelens... oh my, and i was very VERY worried about your house and then, the timing of the holidays, as well... whewww...
so very glad NOW, that i DID the handpainted ornament-- you will have a
'mile stone' marker, now, for the year of the fire, whewww...
happy sweet home-time, as we all move into the new year!!!
it was pure fun, and perfect timing to find the grand-canyon wonder-issue!!
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Dec 27, 2017 - 11:13am PT
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My secret Santa sent me two awesome t-shirts and the freaking coolest chalk bag ever. I have not fit into a large t-shirt in many years so my son-in-law will get these shirts. He is a climber and now my badass rope gun.
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Dec 27, 2017 - 11:14am PT
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I am happy you like the art Micronut.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2017 - 08:32pm PT
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Mtnmun...
What is a good size for you?
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 28, 2017 - 08:33pm PT
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Hey Sonic,
I was your Supertopo Secret Santa.
According to USPS tracking my gift was delivered to you around two weeks ago, but I have not seen any confirmation from you on this thread that you did receive it.
I insured it, and in order for me to make a claim I have to verify with recipient that package was lost or stolen.
Did you receive it?
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Dec 29, 2017 - 11:21am PT
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XL or sometimes XXL....Yikes!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 29, 2017 - 12:13pm PT
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hey there say, zip... thanks for sharing more about you book...
also, hope the package you just mentioned, gets 'solved'...
hope to see some more folks, share, too...
WE are all full of SNOW, OVER HERE, oh my... :)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jan 24, 2018 - 09:21am PT
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Well, never heard back from recipient, and I'm a little bummed.
Doesn't appear he has posted in about a month.
Hopefully he isn't lying in a ditch somewhere.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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2018 has been a long road in the short three months of its life. Finally surfacing. My apologies to my Secret Santa. I loved the gift and it arrived at a great time. Grieving illness and death, your card and gift reminded me of the simple pleasures of life.....and I loved the color. Your card spoke to my heart. Thanks! Powder, maybe?
lynnie
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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LL,
Hope all is well.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Aw zip, thanks. I'm good, but some around me have heavy challenges, a couple have died. Just processing life and trying to take time for those around me and love the ones I love. Hope all is good with you. Thanks, Bro. LL
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feralfae
Boulder climber
Almost solving the metaphysical mystery
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Oh, just saw you here, dear.
These losses come too often these days.
Peace to your heart.
Blessings,
Feral*Fae
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, hugs to you dear lynne...
this is a good friendship thread, for all year... :)
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Nov 19, 2018 - 05:09pm PT
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Will there be an 2018?
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 19, 2018 - 05:32pm PT
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Supertopo Secret Santa - RIP
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 19, 2018 - 05:44pm PT
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I think low interest last year killed it.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 25, 2018 - 03:18pm PT
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So, where is our fearless leader? Plastic are you opting out of the Santa role?
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 26, 2018 - 05:48am PT
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It's all your's Lynne.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 26, 2018 - 06:50pm PT
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hey there say, lynne...
i was just thinking about this, too...
:)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 28, 2018 - 04:47pm PT
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Can't do it this year....sorry.
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Nov 29, 2018 - 11:06am PT
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In the past two years there have been two disruptive large scale wildfires in CA just prior to/during the launch of this project (Santa Rosa/Napa and Thomas fires 2017, and Paradise 2018. There's also been a Santa transition. Significant factors all.
Laura
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2018 - 01:25pm PT
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I am Here!
Here is where we stand...
2017 SS participation was at an all-time low. I know not why. Perhaps the newer ST members have no interest? Perhaps older folks have stopped visiting the site?
2018 has been a rough year for many with the unrelenting fires weighing heavily on many. October/November also came up on me in a flash!
Six weeks ago I had a complete harddrive meltdown. While I had a good percentage of data backed up, it would seem I forgot to check in on SS email... I had a few dozen tasks that were of greater importance. I need to do that today.
SO... WHAT TO DO?
I am quite willing to run this one more year and see if the numbers make sense or... we can let this enter obscurity.
WHAT DO WE THINK?
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 29, 2018 - 02:20pm PT
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Skipped it last year as life got in the way. I'm in this year Simon, although time is short.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, Bozeman, the ocean, or ?
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Nov 29, 2018 - 02:33pm PT
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I’m always in!
Just a thought....given the time constraints...that names be exchanged and a $20 donation to that person’s favorite charity. (It wouldn’t be secret....but)
It could work like this: I’m given a participants name and their fav charity. I donate $20 in their name to that charity.
Susan
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Nov 29, 2018 - 03:23pm PT
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I f*#ked up last year. Bought a gift and never got it out, life was and still is crazy, but that’s no excuse. Sorry SteveW, I still have your gift. All that said, I’m down for a re-do. ST is a great place, let’s keep the community going!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 29, 2018 - 03:30pm PT
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I am looking for people to vote in within the next couple of days., At that point, I will make an executive decision.
It might be a NYE Secret Santa to give everyone enough time.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 29, 2018 - 03:52pm PT
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hey there say, simon... yeah, there is nothing wrong with a NEW YEARS EVE, SECRET SANTA...
NEW YEARS, are also traditinal gift times,as well...
just let us know what you want to do...
it's about forging friendships, too...
and, even just 'ships passing in the night' hello-hugs, at times,
too...
but, it all leaves a lasting impression, that folks care to
exchange parts of their life-time efforts...
:)
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Nov 29, 2018 - 05:05pm PT
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I am in, thanks Simon.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 29, 2018 - 05:11pm PT
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NYE works for me; it's all good. Thanks for stepping up to the plate Simon.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 29, 2018 - 05:37pm PT
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I sent a gift to Sonic last year.
Post office shows delivered.
Never heard anything from him.
Bah Humbug!
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 29, 2018 - 06:15pm PT
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I f*#ked up last year. Bought a gift and never got it out, life was and still is crazy, but that’s no excuse. Sorry SteveW, I still have your gift.
Maybe post up your email addy and send it to him belatedly? Sh#t happens, would likely work out.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 30, 2018 - 02:09pm PT
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hey there say, all... hope we get enough folks interested...
i am ... too...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 30, 2018 - 06:26pm PT
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I'm in! :) Zip it's not about the thanks, it's about your doing what you did! Come on.....
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 30, 2018 - 06:43pm PT
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Lynne,
I appreciate and respect your input, but i have much better things to do with my time and money than waste it on people who are knuckleheads.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 30, 2018 - 07:24pm PT
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Lynne, sent you an email. Let me know if you are in (and this isn't about secret santa).
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nov 30, 2018 - 07:31pm PT
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This knucklehead's a go.
Being overrun by partridges here!!!!
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Nov 30, 2018 - 07:34pm PT
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Being overrun by partridges here!!!!
Partridges and pears are tasty. Unless you mean Danny Balducci is visiting..
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Looks like this ain't gonna get legs for this year.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 2, 2018 - 05:05pm PT
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The system will be posted tomorrow (Monday) Hang in there!
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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The system will be posted tomorrow (Monday) Hang in there!
Sweet!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say, ihateplastic... thanks so much, :)
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Keep the good vibes going people...I'm in
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 3, 2018 - 08:34am PT
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POSTED IN A SEPARATE LINK, BUT HERE IT IS AGAIN.
Welcome to the Tenth Annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange.
We are doing things a wee bit different this year. The event now celebrates the end of yet another spin around the sun. As such, gifts do not need to arrive prior to Christmas, but let's aim to celebrate the New Year by having gifts arrive at their designated location by Monday, December 31.
The previous nine years have been a wonderful success. Let's do our best to spread the word and keeps things going and growing.
I have simplified the rules this year to limit the number of words you must digest.
1. If you sign up to give a gift then please finish what you started. We are all anxiously awaiting to receive our secret gift. You do not want to bring tears to a fellow SuperTopoian.
2. No one needs to go broke giving a gift. Homemade gifts are encouraged, there is no price put on care, creativity, and thoughtfulness.
3. Gifts MUST NOT BE NSFW!!! No porn, rubber appendages, lingerie, etc. These gifts may be opened in the presence of children so please keep that in mind. EVERYONE should plan on sending and receiving something clean and fun!
4. Once you receive your gift please post pics! Not only does it let your Secret Santa know the gift was received, but it lets the rest of us see just how cool your present is!
TO PARTICIPATE:
1. YOU MUST EMAIL ME BY MONDAY 12/17/2017 if you wish to participate! You will receive an acknowledgment from Santa saying that you are in. If you do not receive an acknowledgment then he did not receive your email! Try again!
2. The correct email address to use is: SIMON (at) VERSHKE (dot) com. Do not send your notice of participation through SuperTopo!
3. In your e-mail you must give me your Supertopo name, real name, shipping address and any other special considerations like gender/allergies/crazy phobias/etc.
4. Secret Santa Name Distribution emails will go out on 12/18/2018. 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!
Let’s make this year’s SuperTopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange the biggest and best one ever!
Simon
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Got a present, will contact you, Simon. Thanks for doing this one more time.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Zip, no one, not me and not you, is knucklehead proof. We are all kn's at one time or another. Come on, give life a little luster! Forgive, create, move on.
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