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I did this last year and thought I would see if there is any interest to do it again.
What is?
Just what it sounds like. It's a Secret Santa between your fellow forum members. Everyone who signs up will be randomly assigned another participant. You are then tasked to buy that person a gift. As a recipient, you should leave a few hints in your signature (maybe an amazon wishlist link) as to what sort of interests you have.
Rules and Info:
International people are allowed. If you would prefer not to get an international person, indicate so in your sign-up post. But depending on how many international folks show up, you may get one anyway.
For the purposes of pairing, Canada will not count as international. If you aren't going to ship internationally, choose North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Pacific Islands. It may be the case that if you restrict your choice to local shipping then matching might not work out and you may be left out - I'll let you know once the matching is complete if that's the case.
-International Shipping Links: USPS
-Remember to allow extra shipping time when shipping outside of your home country
To sign up post your interest in this thread and send me a private message with Secret Santa in the subject line and your mailing information, e-mail address, international preferences.
PM the following to me and I will only share it with the person who gets you to ship to
Mailing Information:
Username
Joe Forumer
123 Anywhere Lane
Everywhere, NY 12345
[email protected]
Will ship anywhere
Who can sign up?
To keep things fair, only those with a join date earlier than July 1st and more than 10 posts will be allowed to participate for obvious reasons. If you would like to participate and don't fall under the requirements then you will just have to wait until next year. The final say of who can join this activity will be entirely up to the mods so there may be exceptions, but the final word is final. Don't complain if special dispensation is not made for you.
The deadline for signing up will be Friday November 30th. After that day, Santas will be randomly assigned and you will be sent a private message shortly after with the information of whom you will be purchasing a gift for. If nobody knows who you are, you probably will not be allowed to sign up. Nothing personal.
Recommended gift value is $15-25. Feel free to spend as much as you want, just be aware that the more you spend, the less likely you will receive a gift of equal value. Also, homemade/handmade gifts are allowed (no homemade food please).
Feel free to leave gift suggestions in this thread for your would-be Santa to get ideas of what you might like.
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE FOR GIFTS RECEIVED IS DECEMBER 24, PEOPLE WHO DO NOT SEND GIFTS BY DECEMBER 20 WILL BE ... well, we'll think of something nasty to do to you. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are not sure you will be able to send a gift, then don't sign up.
Do not complain about your gift, conversely, try to send something you think the other person will like.
You MUST post pictures of your gift when you receive it. No exceptions.
UNLESS SPECIFIED AS SOMETHING THEY WOULD LIKE, PLEASE DO NOT SEND NSFW OR ALCOHOLIC GIFTS.
CAN I SHIP SOMETHING STRAIGHT FROM AMAZON OR SOMETHING?
Yes you can, and it's a good idea to shop at your person's home country's Amazon site (www.amazon.com or www.amazon.ca for instance) if you want to save a bit on shipping. Be sure and provide a note upon checkout saying who you are, though!
BE SURE AND SHIP WELL IN ADVANCE
Get your act together NOW and try and ship your stuff by Dec 14th or so to make sure it arrives before the crazy Christmas rush that always happens at the latter half of December
This was fun last year... im in!
I may go back through last years thread to get some ideas too...
Erk469
11-15-2012, 02:42 PM
I'm in..... LMAO
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06JeepXKHEMI
11-15-2012, 02:45 PM
Id be in for this, sounds like it could be fun!
pjmjr508
11-15-2012, 03:39 PM
I'm in as well.
Jon do you still need the PM if you have all the same info from last year?
I'm in as well.
Jon do you still need the PM if you have all the same info from last year?
Yes, because I just forward your PM to the Santa and I am not sure I kept last years list.
pjmjr508
11-15-2012, 05:15 PM
No Worries. Will do.
Sal-XK
11-15-2012, 05:22 PM
Yea it was pretty cool last year I'm in again.
BonesWK
11-16-2012, 07:48 AM
Count me in for this
AJeepZJ
11-17-2012, 10:16 AM
Last years was a success, so I will def join our 2nd Annual Secret Santa event.
aj
cabledog25
11-17-2012, 12:30 PM
Im down, i just got one question is any of yall down with sending to an APO address?
Sal-XK
11-17-2012, 06:00 PM
Im down, i just got one question is any of yall down with sending to an APO address?
I don't see an issue with that.
DetroitMarauder
11-17-2012, 06:44 PM
I'm in too.
Im down, i just got one question is any of yall down with sending to an APO address?
Should not be a problem.
cabledog25
11-18-2012, 03:15 AM
Well just noticed i cant do it this year, Joined too late! :(
The mods can make exceptions....
Considering you're one of the more active members here, I think you'll be OK. :)
cabledog25
11-18-2012, 05:37 AM
haha well then if they allow it then im in.
haha well then if they allow it then im in.
Your In!
AJeepZJ
11-22-2012, 07:10 PM
Hey Jon, I really hate to do this, but unless my person doesnt mind getting my gift after christmas, you'll have to remove me from the list this year :-(... My CO told us we wont have leave untill the 22nd as opposed to the 17th. I just wont have enough shipping time to get it before Christmas. I was going to do it via my phone, but my username passwords arent stored on my phone for amazon/ebay.
Hey Jon, I really hate to do this, but unless my person doesnt mind getting my gift after christmas, you'll have to remove me from the list this year :-(... My CO told us we wont have leave untill the 22nd as opposed to the 17th. I just wont have enough shipping time to get it before Christmas. I was going to do it via my phone, but my username passwords arent stored on my phone for amazon/ebay.
I am sure your person will not mind the wait under these conditions if you need to wait, just let me know.
valpacer
11-23-2012, 01:43 AM
Awesome Idea, ill be in.
Midnight tonight is the last chance to sign up if you want to participate!
BonesWK
12-02-2012, 08:20 AM
So whats the protocol with wishlists? Post them here in the thread?
So whats the protocol with wishlists? Post them here in the thread?
Yes
So how's the roster look? I have a few ideas for my selection already but need to know who it is to see if I'd think they'll like what I have in mind :D
The following members are in for this event:
Matt, pjmjr508, SAl-XK, BonesWK, aJeepZJ, DetroitMarauder, Cabledog25, Valpacer, ERK469, Knappster
I will send you all a PM with the information of whom you will be shopping for.
Remember you can give hits here of what you would be most interested in.
BonesWK
12-03-2012, 07:02 AM
sweet, im excited I joined in this year! Missed out on all the fun last year.
All participating members will have received a PM forwarded to you with the name & address of whom you are shopping for.
BonesWK
12-04-2012, 06:39 AM
Post up some HINTS guys!!
A decent cheap pocket knife or a cool tactical flashlight would be things im looking for.
Here are some examples, but you can use your imagination - http://amzn.com/w/3CI6M0OMP9SGM
Im easy to please.... any offroad gadgets, Jeep merchandise, or "other". I post here enough you guys should know me lol. ;)
BonesWK
12-04-2012, 07:21 AM
POW - just ordered the gift for my person! Hope they like it!
I went in blind (thats what she said)
I have an idea for my guy....
I sent mine out Amazon.com but gift was not an option so as soon as you open it you will know what you got :)
Ordered mine today.... looks like there should be some updated posts next week. :)
BonesWK
12-07-2012, 06:56 AM
Lets hope - all I see are Matt, Jon and I posting lol. Though I know AJ and Sal are spotty these days because of careers.
Sal-XK
12-07-2012, 11:32 AM
Lets hope - all I see are Matt, Jon and I posting lol. Though I know AJ and Sal are spotty these days because of careers.
I read every single post on this forum :p but don't always have the time or energy to post responses. I have a good idea for my guy just need time to get it hopefully next Friday I'll get it done.
pjmjr508
12-07-2012, 12:13 PM
Got paid today so will get my person's gift this weekend.
BonesWK
12-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Easy now Sal, I thought you were rip van winkle sleeping away in the background. Only to find you are a closet lurker. lol
Erk469
12-07-2012, 03:37 PM
I ordered my gift today and it should be sent in the next couple of days.
valpacer
12-07-2012, 03:55 PM
I have some cool stuff ready to go, just waiting on the final bit, postage will be a bit longer but I think you will like......
Sal-XK
12-07-2012, 06:59 PM
Easy now Sal, I thought you were rip van winkle sleeping away in the background. Only to find you are a closet lurker. lol
LMAO reading the posts is all I can manage right now and posting up once in awhile. I drive my jeep very little these days like maybe 5 miles every ten days :(
cabledog25
12-08-2012, 06:21 AM
well ive been gone for the past few days but finally about to order my persons gift. its crazy that its easier to come up with a gift for one of you guys compared to my family LOL
Mine showed up today... Thanks Erik!!!
:cool:
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Erk469
12-12-2012, 02:58 PM
You're welcome!!
BonesWK
12-13-2012, 04:24 AM
Got mine in the mail yesterday, thanks Tristan!
This thing rocks! and it is beefy!
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/12/IMAG0243-1.jpg
cabledog25
12-13-2012, 07:53 AM
Your welcome
lekmedm
12-13-2012, 07:59 AM
Your welcome
His welcome???
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cabledog25
12-13-2012, 08:01 AM
your welcome to bones.
BonesWK
12-13-2012, 08:30 AM
His welcome???
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He's giving you crap about your Grammar Cable.
cabledog25
12-13-2012, 08:32 AM
LOL i figured, aint nothing new to me, i mean come on i was rased in the south we are known for our grammer LOL
DetroitMarauder
12-13-2012, 09:27 AM
*grammar :D
lol I bet Tristan gets sent this from his Secret Santa
http://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Electronics-NCS-101-SPELLING-CORRECTOR/dp/1567120709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355416180&sr=8-1&keywords=spell+checker
BonesWK
12-13-2012, 09:40 AM
lol I bet Tristan gets sent this from his Secret Santa
http://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Electronics-NCS-101-SPELLING-CORRECTOR/dp/1567120709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355416180&sr=8-1&keywords=spell+checker
ROFL
cabledog25
12-13-2012, 09:53 AM
LOL yall are some A holes
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/07/drinks-1.gif
lekmedm
12-13-2012, 12:52 PM
lol i figured, aint nothing new to me, i mean come on i was rased in the south we are known for our grammer lol
rotfl
There Jeep parked over their will get you they're!
pjmjr508
12-13-2012, 01:01 PM
I got my gift lastnight.
I don't know who to thank because there was no name on who it was sent from.
It was one of the Life Hammers. I do thank you very much sir for this gift, I will find a place to attach it in the jeep this weekend (at least hoping to)
I got my gift lastnight.
I don't know who to thank because there was no name on who it was sent from.
It was one of the Life Hammers. I do thank you very much sir for this gift, I will find a place to attach it in the jeep this weekend (at least hoping to)
You are most welcome!
pjmjr508
12-13-2012, 03:49 PM
You are most welcome!
Thank you Jon
Sal-XK
12-15-2012, 09:27 AM
Got my gift in last night! Thanks Dave!!!
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/12/ebe2uhug-1.jpg
I see a theme this year! lol
cabledog25
12-15-2012, 11:18 PM
Got my Gift. Thanks Sal
AJeepZJ
12-16-2012, 10:45 AM
Should have done this sooner, but I get so busy writing ridiculous memos. I received a text from my old man that I did receive a package. I also placed my order for my person today, and it should arrive around the 20th. +/- a day. Ya'll have a good one.
Sal-XK
12-17-2012, 06:25 PM
Got my Gift. Thanks Sal
Your welcome! A decal is also on its way.
Received a Clinometer from my Secret Santa today, Thanks whoever you were :)
DetroitMarauder
12-21-2012, 05:20 PM
Received a Clinometer from my Secret Santa today, Thanks whoever you were :)
Like you don't know! ;)
07JeepXK
12-21-2012, 05:27 PM
Yeah really. Lol didnt Jon organize this
DetroitMarauder
12-21-2012, 05:42 PM
Here's what I got this afternoon!
https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png
Thanks to whomever sent it!!
That's pretty sweet:cool:
pjmjr508
12-21-2012, 05:53 PM
Nice
AJeepZJ
12-21-2012, 05:54 PM
It was MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, lol. And truth be told. I wasn't sure what to get you, as this was my second time getting a gift for you. And I didn't want to play the 'recovery' gift again. Anyway, I was sitting in class trying to figure out what to get you. The answer was in front of me all along! I just came out of some CLS Training review. So I started thinking safety and BAM... I have an idea.
DetroitMarauder
12-21-2012, 06:59 PM
Trust me my man, I needed to get myself one anyway but for some reason kept putting it off. I have everything I need to put in a kit but never got anything to put it in. Every car should have one, especially during the winter months. Thanks again!!!
AJeepZJ
12-22-2012, 04:44 PM
Finally got home to inspect the gift I got. It's a pretty cool, small deployment bag. It works out pretty well because I don't have anything small enough to carry small items and stuff. I like it. Thanks to whoever got it.
Erk469
12-22-2012, 04:52 PM
1725 I received my gift last night, thanks Phillip I was about to order these deflators on Wednesday. It will go great with the air compressor that my wife got me!
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valpacer
12-23-2012, 02:12 AM
Got my gift in last night! Thanks Dave!!!
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/12/ebe2uhug-1.jpg
You're welcome Sal!
Got my gift today, a huge thankyou to whomever it is! Bit worrying that you somehow knew i tossed my staun deflators out 2 weeks ago (i mean literally threw them off the side of the trail when 1 jammed on me and emptied a tyre completely!) Im looking over my shoulder now!
Seriously, thankyou.
Dave.
PS stock pic but same as pictured, took a pic before i left this morning and it came out very wrong.....
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Hey Dave, glad you like it!! I figured you already had tire deflators, but that you go wheeling enough that I'm sure there's always "that guy" in the group thats taking forever to air down so you'd have a spare to lend out hahaha.
I had a hell of a time trying to find a place that would ship to an AU address and pay with a US billing address lol.
valpacer
12-23-2012, 02:34 PM
Thanks Matt, you have excelled!
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pjmjr508
12-23-2012, 02:55 PM
1725 I received my gift last night, thanks Phillip I was about to order these deflators on Wednesday. It will go great with the air compressor that my wife got me!
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Glad you like it.
BonesWK
12-24-2012, 02:05 PM
Finally got home to inspect the gift I got. It's a pretty cool, small deployment bag. It works out pretty well because I don't have anything small enough to carry small items and stuff. I like it. Thanks to whoever got it.
It was me AJ!
Glad you like it man!
AJeepZJ
12-24-2012, 02:24 PM
It was me AJ!
Glad you like it man!
Thanks brother!!! I found a cool spot for it. I strapped it behind my head rest in the driver side. It became such a convenient spot that I want to get a second one for the passender and some for the rear seats as well at a later time. I think this enhances the expedition-like ability and utility of the vehicle by having convenient spots to store equipment, gear, and/or personal belongings
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