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Post by xNickyUrinex on Dec 19, 2019 17:38:22 GMT -5
@blackslat you absolutely killed it! Already started digging into some of the candy. Can't wait to try the BBQ sauce and seasoning on some food. Got some ideas in mind already for my next grocery trip. The cat toys you got were a hit, Bane has been playing with them all morning. Can't wait to look into that Akira and Before Watchmen graphic novel a bit more too. Thanks so much for all the wonderful gifts! I’m so happy you enjoyed everything and that I didn’t send you craft beer! I’m also super happy your cat loves her toys! I have 3 cats and they’re literally my kids. Merry Xmas and thanks for the awesome video! I loved the 16bit Xmas background music! I've been gifted liquor before, it just ends up getting given to a close friend or family. The thought is always meaningful. Thanks for everything! Happy Holidays to you as well. ♥ Can't wait to see what everyone else gets now!
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Post by v9733xa on Dec 19, 2019 18:02:31 GMT -5
@blackslat you absolutely killed it! Already started digging into some of the candy. Can't wait to try the BBQ sauce and seasoning on some food. Got some ideas in mind already for my next grocery trip. The cat toys you got were a hit, Bane has been playing with them all morning. Can't wait to look into that Akira and Before Watchmen graphic novel a bit more too. Thanks so much for all the wonderful gifts! Star-wipe to kitty playing with new toy on the floor!! I think i'll wait til tomorrow to open mine, when i have time to film and enjoy.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 21:42:05 GMT -5
I got some stuff in the mail yesterday. I don’t know who my secret Santa is but i got a Braves jersey with my username on the back and 2 funko pops! Love the Ron Swanson figure. I’ll post pictures and/or a video later this week. Thanks to whoever you are. Sorry man that was me! My dumb butt forgot to include a card or message on the gifts. Hope the jersey worked out well for sizing
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 21:47:28 GMT -5
Better that than covering everything else with beer! Plus who doesn't want more bubble wrap to pop! I’ve been really getting into Craft Beer this year and wanted to send some to my SS but worried about it getting stopped at the border. Maybe I’ll just bite the bullet and try it next year. Flying Dog Brewery here in MD released a Mint Chocolate Stout - stuff tastes like dessert!
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Post by v9733xa on Dec 20, 2019 18:03:02 GMT -5
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Post by Calvinball on Dec 20, 2019 18:47:29 GMT -5
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Post by Blacksalt on Dec 20, 2019 19:35:13 GMT -5
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Post by xNickyUrinex on Dec 20, 2019 20:51:27 GMT -5
Probably should've explained the snacks a bit more. All of them are Chicago staples. The cheddar and caramel popcorn was made famous by Garrett's Popcorn. While the one I gave wasn't Garrett's it is popped in the same manner. Fannie May is a famous chocolate brand that was started in Chicago. They got shut down several years back and bought by a bigger company so now you can find it more country wide, but it seemed important to include such timeless classics. I'm glad the Green River brought back some nostalgia. Green River has always been one of my favorites and it is especially popular around St. Patrick's Day. I also hope all the movies I bought ended up being ones you didn't have and still have not seen. Really hope you enjoyed everything!
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Post by v9733xa on Dec 20, 2019 23:00:26 GMT -5
Probably should've explained the snacks a bit more. All of them are Chicago staples. The cheddar and caramel popcorn was made famous by Garrett's Popcorn. While the one I gave wasn't Garrett's it is popped in the same manner. Fannie May is a famous chocolate brand that was started in Chicago. They got shut down several years back and bought by a bigger company so now you can find it more country wide, but it seemed important to include such timeless classics. I'm glad the Green River brought back some nostalgia. Green River has always been one of my favorites and it is especially popular around St. Patrick's Day. I also hope all the movies I bought ended up being ones you didn't have and still have not seen. Really hope you enjoyed everything! I have already, so far! The Green River for dinner drink was fucking delicious, the single candy I had (gonna spread it out) was fantastic, and most importantly my cat has a new box in which to play!! I will surely watch the films in due time. You know where to look.
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Post by v9733xa on Dec 21, 2019 17:42:46 GMT -5
crazytrain116, please keep an eye out for two more items when you return after the weekend. I hope they come by Tuesday, but if not I promise I will give you an update on the packages. Sorry about the delay. I can't believe two things are going to take three weeks to get to you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2019 20:31:03 GMT -5
crazytrain116 , please keep an eye out for two more items when you return after the weekend. I hope they come by Tuesday, but if not I promise I will give you an update on the packages. Sorry about the delay. I can't believe two things are going to take three weeks to get to you. v9733xa I will keep an eye out man for sure. Seriously though, no worries. Unfortunately, stuff happens and the earth will not come crashing down if I don't get the other items until later this week. I will be sure to post when I have everything!
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Post by viggosaurus on Dec 23, 2019 8:20:59 GMT -5
I just love seeing this
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Post by tao on Dec 28, 2019 15:18:45 GMT -5
I know it’s several days after Christmas, but I didn’t have an opportunity to open my gifts from my Secret Santa, as my parents and two younger sisters came down to my two brothers and I, my older sister drove up and my sister and brother in law flew up from Texas and we celebrated Christmas. With everyone gone back to their respective homes, I opened my gifts to find... so much more than I ever could have hoped for. Corvus, thank you so very much for these gifts, they are amazing! I said it before in the AOTY 2019 thread, but I didn’t really listen to much new music this year, but Jambinai’s ONDA was an album I kept coming back to and loving it, so much so that I’m comfortable naming it as my AOTY; with this vinyl, I can listen to it stylishly, as the white of the vinyl pressing is beautiful. The other vinyl was/is something I never would’ve expected in my wildest dreams; Crystal Lake has been one of my favorite Japanese bands for a while, not to mention one of my favorite “modern” metalcore bands, and this particular EP is what got me interested in the band in the first place. The EP is a fucking bop from start to finish and I’m so happy right now. I wasn’t expecting to get a skin for my Nintendo Switch, and I can see by your choice of decal that you’re a man of discernment, taste and class. The note you provided brought a smile to my face, and I can’t thank you enough for your gifts. Merry Christmas, moshers!
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Post by tao on Dec 28, 2019 15:31:25 GMT -5
With my posting above, I’d also like to issue a slight statement: I do believe that I am one of the last persons to receive/open their gift from their respective Secret Santa, and you may be able to guess who my recipient is... Blacksalt, I sincerely cannot apologize enough for my gift not having reached you before Christmas; I honestly never thought it would take this long to reach you via mail. I did mail out your gift on the 17th, and every day that it hasn’t gotten to you I feel worse and worse. I am kind of angry that it took 6 days for my gift to process from me into Canada, and another three before reaching a “regional facility”. It currently says that it’s in transit, yet besides saying that and having arrived at a facility in Canada in Dec. 26th there’s nothing else that I can say, as that’s all I’m given. I am honestly terribly anxious everything will get to you safe and sound, and I hope really soon. I’m sorry.
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Post by Corvus on Dec 28, 2019 20:07:34 GMT -5
I know it’s several days after Christmas, but I didn’t have an opportunity to open my gifts from my Secret Santa, as my parents and two younger sisters came down to my two brothers and I, my older sister drove up and my sister and brother in law flew up from Texas and we celebrated Christmas. With everyone gone back to their respective homes, I opened my gifts to find... so much more than I ever could have hoped for. Corvus , thank you so very much for these gifts, they are amazing! I said it before in the AOTY 2019 thread, but I didn’t really listen to much new music this year, but Jambinai’s ONDA was an album I kept coming back to and loving it, so much so that I’m comfortable naming it as my AOTY; with this vinyl, I can listen to it stylishly, as the white of the vinyl pressing is beautiful. The other vinyl was/is something I never would’ve expected in my wildest dreams; Crystal Lake has been one of my favorite Japanese bands for a while, not to mention one of my favorite “modern” metalcore bands, and this particular EP is what got me interested in the band in the first place. The EP is a fucking bop from start to finish and I’m so happy right now. I wasn’t expecting to get a skin for my Nintendo Switch, and I can see by your choice of decal that you’re a man of discernment, taste and class. The note you provided brought a smile to my face, and I can’t thank you enough for your gifts. Merry Christmas, moshers! I'm happy you're happy man! I tried to go quality > quantity with these albums and got a little worried I'd missed the mark, so I'm delighted to hear you dig getting them! Crystal Lake's EP had to come all the way from Japan, and Jambinai's ONDA from France! I had hoped that a couple of records which I could only find internationally would hit the sweet-spot for good gift territory. The Packers decal was something fun I saw online and had to throw in - I definitely won't be offended if you don't want to slap it on your $70 joy cons as I just thought it could be neat. A friend has a Falcons one on his Switch and it always feels good to use it when I play against our Panthers fan friend in Smash haha. Either way, Merry Christmas tao! All the best to you and your family this holiday season!
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