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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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Dec 18, 2012 - 03:53pm PT
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Lynne, I am so glad that you like the gifts! And the picture story you told: photos, captions, multiple posts, building anticipation; thats how to do it! You even had me wondering what it was...
The fun of this for me was doing some Christmas staulking (misspelling intentional) to figure out something special to give. I recognized your name from around the forum, but while checking out some of your old posts I realized I was giving to one of the Taco's own angels.
Several posts mentioned cooking, so the wooden spoons seemed appropriate. We use a similar one that I made almost every day.
I went out on a limb with the rattle. I had no idea if you were even musical, let alone collect small instruments, but I just had a hunch that you needed to have one. When I collect the stones and branches that I use, I rarely know who will be receiving them, but always know that they end up with just the right person.
Happy holidays everyone!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 18, 2012 - 09:38pm PT
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I actually got TWO secret santa gifts. . .
the first came in the mail a few days back, and this evening, my secret santa
. . .aka. . .Cosmic, gave me a call!!!!!
I'm truly graced!!!!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 18, 2012 - 10:02pm PT
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Oh this is so neat...love seeing all the gifts and notes getting some time....looking forward to a busy week on this thread....thanks again Strider for all your hard work and getting to share the anticipation and fun in sharing with others...
Susan
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strangeday
Trad climber
Brea ca.
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Dec 18, 2012 - 11:52pm PT
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Sent mine out today... Apologies for the lag, but it's staying in Cali, so it should be there by the big day.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 19, 2012 - 12:14am PT
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General edit:
If you want to throw few bones to give a gift to strider for organizing this escapade, PM zip.
Cheers and Merry xmass!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 19, 2012 - 01:02am PT
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Mine was mailed a wee bit late and is going overseas so hang in there!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 19, 2012 - 01:47am PT
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My gift is itching to be opened...But I'm a Christmas Eve kind of guy...Will post of a photo when it happens...Anticipation Spells Christmas
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 19, 2012 - 07:01am PT
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Still not to late to donate for a gift for Strider.
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adatesman
climber
philadelphia, pa
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Dec 19, 2012 - 09:15am PT
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Speaking of gifts for Strider, hey Strider- mind pm'ing me your address? I made two of my gift in case one didn't come out right and figured the extra should go your way...
(sorry for spoiling the surprise... the sneaky way of getting your address didn't pan out, for understandable reasons)
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Dec 19, 2012 - 02:43pm PT
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No return address...
Unmarked package...
Secret Santa goes underground
Thanks Santa!
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Edge
Trad climber
New Durham, NH
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Dec 19, 2012 - 03:10pm PT
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I just went to let the dogs outside, when Jasper alerted me to a foreign object on the porch.
It felt light for the box size, but the contents shifted with authority during the time honored shake test. Since we are flying out to Denver to spend Christmas with my daughter, I made the executive decision to honor my impulses and open it now. Besides, I was too excited; what would someone I don't know choose to send?
Wow, just wow! A brand new Kong Speleagle Hammer.
New compact stainless steel hammer specially designed for mountaineering, caving, rescue and equipping. It can be used to tighten 13 and 17mm nuts. Fitted with an ergonomic rubber handle and safety sling.
Gal wrote in her thoughtful note that she saw that I do FAs, and hoped that I would be inspired to do more with the hammer. Absolutely! My ancient Stubai has seen better days, and isn't nearly as compact and easy to carry/pack as this will be. And the yellow handle means that it won't get lost or misplaced in the leaves at the base.
The best gifts are the ones that even you yourself didn't know you need. Thank you Catherine for spreading the love Taco style! Happy holidays from the frozen North.
Cheers, Loran
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Dec 19, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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^^^That's a pretty awesome tool.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Dec 19, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
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Nice!
So I just got a package from Canada! Check it out...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 19, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
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Exciting......:D
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Dec 19, 2012 - 05:22pm PT
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Dig it....A hatty/bandanna type thing & a DVD(In The Shadow of the Chief)!
Yay! I'm stoked. Thanks, Anders!
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Dec 19, 2012 - 06:01pm PT
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^^^The Chief movie kicks ass. I watched it like 10 times one rainy week in the Adventure Center. Non-sectarian good job, MightyH
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 19, 2012 - 06:05pm PT
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Hey Edge what a great gift. Looks like your Stubai could use the rest. Don't forget to post an action shot when you start to use it.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 19, 2012 - 06:05pm PT
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It was going to be from "Carrie Biner" or perhaps "Pete Ohn", so as to preserve anonymity, but the guy at the post office wouldn't let me put that on the package.
For such a lively character, the recipient had a rather innocuous family name.
Hey, we all worship climbing, don't we?
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adatesman
climber
philadelphia, pa
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Dec 19, 2012 - 07:25pm PT
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Daughter was a bit sick today, so let her help open my STSS gift before putting her to bed...
What beautiful paper!
Very nice card!
A climber holiday wreath adorned with green webbing, rap rings, Russian titanium pitons and a 3mm bow!!!
Now sitting at the proper spot at the top of the tree!
The card reads:
"Aric- Looking at your Supertopo posts, it seems like you've been good this year. Now, to the uninitiated eye, this looks like a basic Christmas wreath, but it has a myriad of possibilities. With a couple of biners, you could turn it into a slackline. With the Russian titanium pitons, webbing & rings you could have a bomber rappel anchor off the desperate alpine route of your choice. Or you could display it on your front door, letting all those who enter know your recreational proclivities. Your choice. From your ST Secret Santa, all the best in 2013!"
Thanks so much, Rockin' Gal! Will put this all to good use come spring! :-)
-aric.
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