Secret Santa Christmas In July 2023

[n3tjm]

Was told to expect a couple unexpected Amazon packages. They came today. Now to keep the wife and cats away from the boxes

 

[mikewrt]

Hang on tight everybody, only 1 week to go!

 

[n3tjm]

Yep. One more week to go!
List Update.
Every Santa has reported that their gifts are on the way!
DUCK AND COVER!

 

[Tractionengines]

Every Santa has reported that their gifts are on the way!

THIS is great news. It seems every gift exchange there is a hiccup. The fact everyone reported in, and shipped with a week to go, even better.

Happy 4th everyone.

 

[AcadiaRockets]

WooHoo!!! I got a present! I got a present!
Its a package from Mach 1 Rocketry! Just when I thought I had bought at least something from everyone at some point over the years, I realize I have never used Mach 1!!!
Very excited to find out what my Secret Santa got me!!!!

 

[jqavins]

Package received.

(You left your name in the return address on the shipping label.)

 

[Tobor]

Mark me received! Suddenly the clock seems to be ticking very, VERY slowly.....

 

[NateB]

The neighbors on the next street over are shooting their fireworks. Sounding like the 4th of July is close enough, right?

 

[n3tjm]

List Updated. It's 100% filled out. Do I turn it in for a Wildman gift card or something?

 

[Glasspack]

Not sure yet if I am taking mine on the trip or not..........
I probably will, so I can properly thank the Gift Giver ~

 

[Wally Ferrer]

Take it with you, we all want to know what Santa brung ya… I brought mine to Florida, although I didn’t bring the tree

 

[mikewrt]

Not sure yet if I am taking mine on the trip or not..........
I probably will, so I can properly thank the Gift Giver ~

DOOOO IT!!

 

[mooser]

List Updated. It's 100% filled out. Do I turn it in for a Wildman gift card or something?

A job well done Papa Elf! All are in with 100% participation is fantastic. A round of applause goes out to all and especially to you Papa Elf for your organizational skills! I am in anticipation of opening my gift on the 4th!

 

[gdjsky01]

Package received.

(You left your name in the return address on the shipping label.)

No. I left it on there as I thought with all we'd written about you'd get a kick out of knowing it was me. I hope you like it. Given my finances I had to dip into my own stock.

 

[jqavins]

Yeah, I did. And I guessed it would be something from your stock. But I'll still wait until Tuesday to open it.

 

[gdjsky01]

Yeah, I did. And I guessed it would be something from your stock. But I'll still wait until Tuesday to open it.

I love this:
I'm too tired to live fast, too old to die young, and the "good looking corpse" part was never in the cards.

 

[Cape Byron]

No. I left it on there as I thought with all we'd written about you'd get a kick out of knowing it was me. I hope you like it. Given my finances I had to dip into my own stock.

And that, my friend, is the essence of giving.

 

[gdjsky01]

Sorry... wrong thread

 

[Glasspack]

Day 74

I took loads more stuff out to the trash. Still have LOADS more to go. Nothing meaningful... I won't trash that. And not just her things, mine as well. Lightening up is not just about her stuff. Soon it'll have to be kits.

I panicked thinking Penny was too tired to go on... but she proved me wrong... again... However it is still... a matter of time... short time.

Talked with Kim's friend for an hour. They knew each other from the mid 60's. Interesting talk since she was an oncology hospice nurse for many years. But she had not called since Kim was gone... good to talk with her... even if she tried to convert me to Christianity on the phone. At least I am getting support from many friends saying "Three months is nothing. Don't think you are abnormal in not 'getting over it'."

I'll see about about counseling. I am not 'too proud'. What I am is overwhelmed with Kim being gone, with the debt and legal issues, Penny's last days, and my own guilt for not being a better husband (I mean doing more for her while she could appreciate it). I am not sure how 'counseling' can help. But hey, this is all new territory for me.

I love you Kim. I miss you Kim. But I am so thankful you don't have to go through this. Keep looking down on me. I can use all the help I can get.

Prayers to you

 

[n3tjm]

Tomorrow is the big day

 

[Wally Ferrer]

You know, my mom always let us open one present on Christmas Eve... Just sayin'...

 

[dr wogz]

You know, my mom always let us open one present on Christmas Eve... Just sayin'...

Ours too. one gift before bed on the 24th..

but, someone else chose it for you..

 

[Glasspack]

You know, my mom always let us open one present on Christmas Eve... Just sayin'...

Us too !

 

[Glasspack]

Oh wait......Christmas is here !
OMG. Why am I up so early

 

[Tractionengines]

Well....well....whatcha got...let's see it...

We can't get to ours yet, so we are celebrating vicariously thru those who can.

Happy Independence Day to all in the US.

 

[Tobor]

Merry Christmas and Happy 4th of July!

Man, I am SO stoked...

Pem-Tech King Kraken!!!!



THANK YOU SS.

As to who my SS is this 4th of July, well..... I'll say NateB in a total shot in the dark, wild guess.

Edit: Based on Pem-Tech's website's note that King Krakens are temporarily unavailable, my 2nd guess for SS would be Mr. Pem-Tech himself, Layne Pemberton.

 

[jqavins]

Those are some of the tiniest screwdrivers I've ever seen. I didn't know there were Torx drivers that small.

Thank you, Jeff!

 

[n3tjm]

Wow. I was not expecting what we got. You guys literally took "Anything else you think Papa Elf or Mrs Elf, 3 cats, or 1 dog would like" seriously .



Rocket Shaped Dog Toy
Rocket Shaped Catnip Cat Toy
Two Shades of Pink Spraypaint for Mrs Elf. (now all my unpainted rockets are in Danger!)

And Finally, and Happily, and Unexpectedly.. A Jolly Logic Chute Release. Reason why I said Unexpectedly was when I was told to expect a couple amazon packages, I looked at my list and thought to myself what on here could be bought on Amazon. Well, the only thing I was thinking was the batteries and charger, and the battery warning on the amazon box provided the confirmation bias. I didn't think Amazon sold JL Chute Releases. I guess I was wrong.

I am so happy =). I always wanted one of these . It's smaller then I was expecting, but I wonder if its small enough to fit in my Ventris... I would love to fly that on a G25 . Now I have to read up on them.

Thank you all for the gifts. =)

 

[Wally Ferrer]

My Secret Santa got me some awesome kits… Thank you so much!!!

 

[jqavins]

My Secret Santa got me some awesome kits… Thank you so much!!!

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