2014 6th Annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange

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johntp

Trad climber
socal
Dec 30, 2014 - 05:33pm PT
Hi johntp, I just saw this but am afraid I'm getting credit that someone else deserves. Cheers anyway!

Ahh! You are correct. I was fooled by the Chilos Salsa. Pocoloco is my gifter. Thanks poco!
Bluelens

climber
Pasadena, CA
Dec 30, 2014 - 09:51pm PT
Card arrived, Santa duty was interrupted by out of town work. Santa is back and catching up. No worries, I've been out of town since the 24th, back at work today. Plenty more Holiday cheer to anticipate. Part of the fun of this exchange is the mix of diligent timely Santas, traveling Santas, Santas with snafus, bumbling creative one of a kind idea Santas.....the varied lives and experiences, shared candidly, make for cheery browsing as the thread develops annually. Stay tuned......

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Dec 31, 2014 - 02:18am PT
hey there say, bluelens... am just now going to sleep, and i saw your post...

i JUST now TURNED off the christmas lights, :)

and earlier this eve, i read some more of the book, :)


also, shared it, by phone with my mom... and a friend, too, :)


even used the candles, a few days ago, and will again soon,
*when i do not leave the room to paint, at night, :)


:)
Jingy

climber
Random Nobody
Dec 31, 2014 - 05:52am PT
Not sure why.... but I got gifted from climbing’s past… who wishes me well…

I appreciate this gifts.

Day Eleven.

Gift Eleven, from: Mini/Chris Gaggia


From: Rob

To: Mini/Chris,
Thank you for the thought behind this gift. I have dreamed… this should help me catch some of them.
The days of the garage games is a fond, but distant memory to me now. I appreciate the nod, if that’s what this is.

P.S. Edit: I remember the impressions and the line for line replays of every great movie I have ever loved coming outta this guy. Amazing talent, which I believe he is putting to good use in teaching... The only truly noble action in life... To teach the youth so that they may grow into wonderful human beings.... He is a wonderful human being, indeed.


Cheers,
Rob


To keep it a clean break, I thought it best to just update last years post...

Not sure why.... but I got gifted from ST poster… who wishes me well…

I appreciate this gifts.

Day Twelve.

Gift Twelve, from: JElezarian


From: Rob

To: JElezarian,

Thank you for the gift of this dinner bell… It will be used the next time I have guests…

Cheers,
Rob

Neebee - Thank you for putting this group of gifts together for me. Your graciousness and kindness show through in this giving. I will find a use for the big bell and the musical note bells will be added to something to give it some zest.

Thank you again, everyone, and please everyone, have a wonderful new year.
Leggs

Sport climber
Made in California
Dec 31, 2014 - 08:41am PT
First day back to work after the Holiday break.Our Christmas was looking grim as my wife has been very ill and we decided not to decorate or have a tree, we decided not to exchange many gifts as we have alot of medical bills and no children. And then on Christmas eve a package arrived from my "SECRET SANTA" It was from a wonderful lady named "LEGGS" I waited until Christmas day to open it as we had only a few to open. It contained a "Astronomy course" "Our Night Sky" book,DVD, and planisphere. COOL!! as the sky is quite bright up here. My wife asked if I knew "LEGGS" from all the years I spent in Yosemite. I said no, I don't think so...maybe..Anyway she was amazed that a person I did not know would spend so much time and money to make sure it arrived before Christmas.She said she must be a"Very Special kind of person" to do this for me..And she smiled...we do not do a lot of smiling around here lately.."LEGGS" you made my wife(and me)"SMILE" You must really be a thoughtful person and anybody that knows you must be blessed..Again.."THANKS LEGGS" for the gift.I hope the New Year brings you much joy and happiness as you certainly deserve it. Your new freind and fan...Frank and Shawnda Wyman...

*Phew! Frank, this brought tears to my eyes when I read this. And I am beyond honored to "meet" you and Shawnda. Please let her know I am sending her very positive, healing vibes.
Truth be told, the shipping didn't matter, I just wanted to make sure the gift arrived in time for the holiday, as i see it did. ~love, Leggs aka Lisa Mae

My Secret Santa this year was NeeBee, and boy did I get a box full of thoughtful treasures!! Photos to be posted TODAY, I SWEAR, Neebs!!

Love, Leggs
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Dec 31, 2014 - 12:50pm PT
hey there say, jingy...


wow, what a fantastic photo, there of the dreamcatcher... the colors, the artist balance and all... wow...

did you do a lot of photography, or do you just have a great eye for presentation, etc??

(i practiced a lot, by taking pics of my kids, as they grew, etc, and our adventures...)...



wow, and as to this, like bluelens shared, we learn and enjoy so many nice and new things, during this christmas thread... strider, again, this is a great way to finish a year, and MOVE into the new one, with fresh hugs, etc...


say, and jingy... such a heartfelt thoughts about dreams...
we all have special dreams, some hard to share, and some easy...

may the new year, bring some dreams that blossom...

als, the tribute to chris, here, is very nice!... is is hard work, working with kids but very important and much needed...

thank you for sharing so much, and for all the thoughts
previous, as well:

To: Mini/Chris,
Thank you for the thought behind this gift. I have dreamed… this should help me catch some of them.
The days of the garage games is a fond, but distant memory to me now. I appreciate the nod, if that’s what this is.

P.S. Edit: I remember the impressions and the line for line replays of every great movie I have ever loved coming outta this guy. Amazing talent, which I believe he is putting to good use in teaching... The only truly noble action in life... To teach the youth so that they may grow into wonderful human beings.... He is a wonderful human being, indeed.



say, leggs... it sure was a good chance, too, that i got a taco buddy, here that loves BIG earrings, :))


Leggs

Sport climber
Made in California
Dec 31, 2014 - 05:01pm PT
My Secret Santa this year was NeeBee, and boy did I get a box full of thoughtful treasures!! Photos to be posted TODAY, I SWEAR, Neebs!!

Love, Leggs

A teaser...


to be continued....

*thank you, NeeBee!*
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Dec 31, 2014 - 07:57pm PT
hey there say, leggs... hee heee, oh my, the 'impregnable fortress' box...

;)


Leggs

Sport climber
Made in California
Jan 1, 2015 - 08:52pm PT
NeeBee!!! Here... look, I THINK this link will share all the photos I took of all the wonderful things you sent me!!
I flippin' the love earrings.

https://www.facebook.com/Treisa.Mae/media_set?set=a.10153053522074673.1073741846.640489672&type=3
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jan 1, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
hey there say, jingy... thank you again for sharing your fun and heart, with us all...

yep, i saw the update...
i hope you have many nice quests for the dinner bell!

say, sometimes you get a climber 'brother', on your heart, and you know
it is a GOOD time-and-season for something special, for that one...


this year, that happened, that special feeling...

your friends and taco-acquaintances, were very happy to make this special
fun, possible for you! ...


say,
i tried the idea, once for mouse, last year (first time ever done), and it worked out very nice, SO NICE, that we wanted someone else to get to enjoy this!
so then, this year, it was, that i just knew it was a good time for you to enjoy this!

mouse had a FEW different group of friends,of course,
and for you, i made sure you had fun with yours, ... we all enjoyed doing this for you, our climber buddy, our 'taco brother' and a friend, and a long-time friend (as to those of many years back),--

cheers!! from all of us!

may these friendship memories, not only last the whole year, but for many many more years, into the future as well!!

emails, phone calls, at times, may slow down, or get stalled, but the
FRIENDSHIPS stay 'anchored' :)


happy new year!!!!
happy jingles, rob... :)


edit for leggs...

wow, i love that smile on your face!!!!!
MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 1, 2015 - 11:55pm PT
Is it just me being jealous, or did Jingy totally score this year?

Happy for ya, Friend!
zip

Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
Jan 4, 2015 - 05:41am PT
Does anyone know what happened to Nic?
He hasn't checked in since Christmas.
I know he received our gift, but never saw a post that he had actually opened it.
Captain...or Skully

climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
Jan 4, 2015 - 07:53am PT
Perhaps the dingoes got your baby.




J/k...dunno where that Nick went. Hmm.
Sonic

Trad climber
Boulder, Co
Jan 4, 2015 - 06:24pm PT
Alittle late for the thanks but wanted to give a shout out to SC Seagoat for an awesome photo! Ill post pictures when I get them transferred!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Jan 4, 2015 - 06:43pm PT

Thank You so Very Much Secret Santa. I am so sorry I am late in my thanks. Holidays got a bit crazy. Your gift arrived well before Christmas, but I didn't get the package until recently. I was spending the Holidays in the Eastern Sierra and the elves there are a little lax. :)

Thanks for all your effort. The syrup will go wonderfully with my pannenkoeken.....Belgium crepes. Books, well I love them and will enjoy reading about a place I have not had the opportunity to enjoy. Maybe this year. Loves of love for your labor of love. Cheers, Lynnie
Leggs

Sport climber
Made in California
Jan 5, 2015 - 09:52am PT
NeeBee, I finally "saved" all the photos from the wonderful gifts you sent me as my Secret Santa.
This year was quite different for me, in many ways, and your thoughtfulness touches my heart...
I believe we'd all agree you deserve the Most Thoughtful Woman Award. ((smiles))



I have also been thinking of Frank and Shawnda Wywan as we start the new year. My best to you both, and smiles from the heart.

~peace

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jan 5, 2015 - 12:36pm PT
hey there, say, lisa... i too have been wondering how frank and his wife are... and another friend, as to her health, too...


say, i think i learned about doing a bunch of little trinkets, from my mom,

and then, back when i had so many kids, well, you make HABITS...
such as, at times when you don't have much funds on hand,
it is that time to use:
your thoughts-at-hand, mix them together, and let them add up to the gifts that you sometimes
can't buy... :))

thank you for sharing, so we know we are on the right trail,
in those ways, of fun ideas!!


wow, forgot to say:
it was perfect timing, that you were going to move, for that
moment door knocker, >:D<
and,
you are a GREAT earring model!


edit:
bigger thanks, too, wow, thank you for keeping frank,
and his wife, FRESH in our hearts, again...


* large green beads, compliments of studly, of, the taco!
Leggs

Sport climber
Made in California
Jan 5, 2015 - 04:35pm PT
* large green beads, compliments of studly, of, the taco!
That's awesome. Studly, what part of the world are these from, as I am slightly familiar with your travels.

Bakersfield as an answer is fine too. :)


anita514

Gym climber
Great White North
Jan 5, 2015 - 06:43pm PT
Never got mine :(
Either I'm on the Naughty List or Santa saw how cold it was in Montreal and said f*#k it.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
In What Time Zone Am I?
Jan 5, 2015 - 07:08pm PT
^^^^^very UnAmerican. Oh yeah, you aren't.

My grandmother always said the best things come to those who wait.

Good luck.

Susan
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