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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 21, 2013 - 09:44pm PT
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NO FAIR!~ Can't leave us hanging like that!!! Open! Open! Open! Open!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 21, 2013 - 09:49pm PT
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First the Card....truly beautiful, and it matches the wrappings. A super cool letter was included telling me about the giver as well as the gift. Nice touch and thoroughly enjoyed!
Next thing that met my eye were the words "G Strings - Quick Start Guide. Whoa! What next, lynnie? Shall we continue opening and What will we discover?
Life is a trip and what is never is what it seems. Did Alice say that as she fell into the rabbit hole?
This device can give you works outs on edges, jugs, slopers, mantles, pinches, crimps and more. Plus you can bring it with you when you travel.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart Craig/Naitch. What a thoughtful gift that will be enjoyed by my family and friends also. If you and your wife do get back to Calif. please visit. Christmas Cheers and Wishes for Peace and Joy to you and your Family.
Lynne
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portent
Social climber
your mom's house
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Dec 21, 2013 - 11:12pm PT
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BrassNuts,
Happy Holidays!!!! Cheers and have a great trip!!!
From, Supertopo Super Villain Kovar
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Dec 21, 2013 - 11:51pm PT
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Cool! Thanks Super Villain! Ho ho ho!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 22, 2013 - 01:11am PT
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Guess it's time for Butler (or Greta) to step up to the plate.....
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 22, 2013 - 10:09am PT
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Such cool gifts! Such cool Secret Santas!!!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 22, 2013 - 01:32pm PT
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Really, Jefe? You haven't lost your keys in 25 years? Wow...
Nope.
Dead tour, climbing and living on the road for years...I'm super frikkin anal about my keys.
Crimpie, you may choose to keep your keychain polished but they get better with age and some patina.
I've never done anything like this secret Santa before, especially with an online community.
It's been really fun.
Thanks to strider and everyone else for participating.
Happy holidays people!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 22, 2013 - 02:10pm PT
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How many more gifts do we have still under the tree? There's Naitch and J. Butler, anyone else?
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portent
Social climber
your mom's house
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Dec 22, 2013 - 02:17pm PT
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Mine's still there.
Kovar
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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Dec 22, 2013 - 06:32pm PT
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They say that Christmas is a time of miracles, and while I don't know who "they" are, I am beginning to believe them. How else can you explain the USPS delivering on a Sunday?
The kids were awakened from their slumber by a knock on the door, and after a few excited barks their herding instincts leapt into action. They surrounded their new ward, keeping close watch and protecting it from harm.
Our initial inspection revealed a strange command. Hopefully this was meant for the postman, as it's not something that you casually tell a climber.
Besides, I used to crush BITD, and the box was too big to be holding the shredded remnants of my dignity. Further details foretold of imminent danger. Witness:
Penny was the first to show up prepared.
But wait, there's more!
The return address! Yes, let's look at the return address! Neebee!! Yippee! I must have done something right this year to deserve such an honor.
Going back through this thread I see that she did not gift wrap the contents, and suggested that the recipient might want to wrap it themselves. No way, it's perfect just the way it is, it's Spirit shining through the thoughtfully repurposed materials. And so it sits, under the tree waiting for the designated date, when I will share the unveiling with my wife, my daughter from Denver, and my son who flies out from New Hampshire tomorrow.
And after that, of course, I will share it with all of you.
Thanks, Neebee!!!!
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GLee
Social climber
MSO
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Dec 22, 2013 - 07:40pm PT
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It's GREAT seeing all that's transpired to date!!!
Off to the PO Box hoping for the Best..
Ho Ho Ho from Montucky
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 22, 2013 - 07:49pm PT
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Some Secret Santas are starting to worry their gifts haven't arrived. Hoping no gifts are lost in transit...
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MisterE
climber
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Dec 22, 2013 - 08:33pm PT
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I just have to say to those of you who are on the fence about this:
As someone who has seen this for a few years and just did it for the first time this year, the feeling is so great to share with our community - the climbing community.
Erik
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 22, 2013 - 08:36pm PT
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Edge-
The helmeted doggie pic is highlarryous.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 22, 2013 - 09:32pm PT
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This has been so much fun to watch and read...
I've never done anything like this either, and the best feeling was the giddiness I felt at the post office when my gift was mailed out...
The spirit on this thread is awesome.
~peace
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Dec 22, 2013 - 09:44pm PT
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Yeah I haven't been that excited/nervous to send out a package in a while.
My giftee has not gotten it yet I don't think. It is there according to tracking .. although it was 2 days later than guaranteed.
I'm excited as this person is one of my (probably all our) favorites.. pressure on. I think it will bring some joy through the year though.. a bit nervous cause.. well it doesn't quite compete with some of the really talented artisans or apparently semi psychics we have here.... I'm one of those guys who thinks and thinks and thinks about what present.. and then somehow still ends up picking out a vacuum cleaner or somesuch. Hope I did better than that.. heh.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 22, 2013 - 10:16pm PT
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^^^ I feel ya. 100%.
hahahhaa!!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 22, 2013 - 10:22pm PT
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^^^So true! Usually these dealios happen in the work place or with a family member. So we are on a forum and trying to do the best we can with someone we may or may not know. And the anticipation factor is V?
(Don't tell the family but this is more fun...)
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 22, 2013 - 10:29pm PT
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I am not a talented gift giver I feel. I try very very hard though.
My greatest gift error to date (and I still hear about) is giving BrassNuts a paper shredder for his birthday.
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Hey! It is an awesome shredder. It shreds CDs and credit cards, and we use it. It is very satisfying. Still, each year he asks if he's getting a stapler or some paper clips. Doh.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 22, 2013 - 10:39pm PT
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hahahahahahaha!
I just shot water out of my nose and scared the cats.
Edit: thank you for that laugh.
Happy Holidays~
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