Secret Santa 2016

[esadajr]

I didn't enter the Magicoal drawing.

[Necromancer]

I noticed that the sign up sheet (see below) didn't include a spot for last year's recipient....

I pulled all my post-it notes and napkin scribbles together last year and made a little spreadsheet, so I know who had who each year and needn't ask any longer.

[Opethian]

shipping tomorrow!!!

[johnnykonami]

I got my SS gift yesterday!  Not opening until Xmas.

[esadajr]

I promise I won't open my gift 'till Christmas

[bartre]

My gift went out yesterday - sorry it was late!
but it should still be there in time for the holiday - just less time for the little elf to sit waiting to open it up!

[Gypsy]

Since my giftee has not received yet, I messaged the seller and got this helpful reply.

Hello

Thank you for your email.
and I apologize your inconvenience.

I Shipped 6th Nov 2016 by Japan Post.
This shipping is economy.
It takes about 4 or 5 weeks  from Japan to US.

and now it is Christmas season.
Delivery company treat so many package.
Please wait to receive.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

I'm gonna ride it out, but I may have to scramble to get another gift(s). Sorry giftee.

[esadajr]

It seems you forgot to rid the evil spirits

[bartre]

personally - I don't care if it's on time or not.
Just communicate yo!

[Necromancer]

I ain't worried about late stuff either, at least not when it's because of slow sellers, usps snafus, or other things beyond Santa's control.  Shit happens.

[johnnykonami]

Since my giftee has not received yet, I messaged the seller and got this helpful reply.

Hello

Thank you for your email.
and I apologize your inconvenience.

I Shipped 6th Nov 2016 by Japan Post.
This shipping is economy.
It takes about 4 or 5 weeks  from Japan to US.

and now it is Christmas season.
Delivery company treat so many package.
Please wait to receive.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

I'm gonna ride it out, but I may have to scramble to get another gift(s). Sorry giftee.

Seeing as it's already been 5 weeks since the ship date, I bet it will show up any day now.   And I'll just mirror what everyone else is saying, don't sweat it being a little late.  We have our best friends coming over the weekend after Xmas for NYE, and we'll be exchanging presents then.  I'm sure you might have a similar situation - who's not gonna love having one more present on the way after Xmas is over?

[geise]

My SS stuff is on it's way.  Should be there by Saturday.

[Necromancer]

SS stuff and 'coal mailed and poster ordered.  The first two are expected to be delivered on Saturday (a week to spare!), but the poster isn't expected to arrive until the end of the year.  Oh well, 'tis just a bonus item, and it's right on time if you think of it as a gift from the Hanukkah Zombie. 

[jtucci31]

Well despite needing probably another new alternator on another car two winters in a row, I got my gift mailed out!! Hope he likes the stuff

[Medic_wheat]

Well despite needing probably another new alternator on another car two winters in a row, I got my gift mailed out!! Hope he likes the stuff

Oh man. That isn't cheap.