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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:07pm PT
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Super Excited!!! Couldn't wait any longer. Mr E and I opened our Supertopo gifts tonight. Hope we don't get in trouble for not waiting for Xmas day ;)
Thanks Mark, Amy Mickey and Max!!
I got some great socks and a set of swell hand made bowls
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 24, 2013 - 11:35pm PT
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That is some nice pottery work. SSTS strikes again.
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SofCookay
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 01:13am PT
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Phylp, merry Christmas to you!
I am very happy to hear you like the gifts I chose, and yes, I did a little research on your past posts to get an idea. Your gifts are made by climbers who make and sell their products on the Etsy website - the two smaller gifts were made by Jessica Pemble, Cheyne Lempe's girlfriend, who recently launched her online shop on there.
I have not opened the gifts from my secret Santa yet...waiting for Christmas morning...
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MisterE
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 01:16am PT
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I got some great gifts!
I was the gift elf for the family this year, so I had to wear the stupid hat and hand out gifts. Thank Cthulu I don't have to be the elf for at least 4 more years:
This thing is made for psychedelics - check that: it is it's own psychedelic:
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2013 - 01:43am PT
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hey there say, all...
lovely stuff here... and sweet hearts...
say, i had a minor setback, in the ol' inner-spirit here,...
but i am having a glass of wine,
from LOCAL ohmy secret santa, that drops off a gift
bag every year...
:) must have KNOWN i'd need the wine for a bit... :)
will be right back and post my wonderful gifts!
made me cry... sweet books... AND i don't read much,
these days, AS I WRITE my books...
but these BOOK FIT PERFECT, hee hee, AS THEY
ARE CLIMBER FEELINGS STUFF!!!!! AND GREATOUTDOOR INFO
from a well known greatoutdoor folk that was part
of the 'early scene' before us...
suspence, here, huh?
:)
will be right back, must relax here, as to my 'set back'
(not from secret santa, stuff, mind you)
>:D<
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Strider
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 25, 2013 - 02:37am PT
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It has been such an amazing gift exchange year for everyone! So many thoughtful, creative gifts that have been sent and received. This is an amazing group of folks and I am proud to be a small part among so many great people.
And to everyone here who contributed to send me a gift, Thank You So Much! Zip has been taking care of organizing, purchasing and sending me a gift as a thank you from the beginning of this event. And every year it is an amazing, generous gift that only highlights this special event for me, even though I don't expect anything back, I am simply happy to help organize the event.
I have a poor memory and even more poor organizational skills. For the past 3 years I have taken a photo of my gifts in action but I can't find them now. But to recap:
 2011 was a magnificent climbing rope. It served me well on a January trip to Josh as well as a key effort on an FA I was working on at the time. By now, since the FA was completed, the rope has been retired from lead and is a designated fixed rope. It served it's purpose admirably well, saw it's share of abuse and continues to do it duty. Thank you to everyone who pitched in.
2012 was an amazing, lightweight daypack that is still in use today. It did a tour of duty in Josh last January as well as a few day trips throughout the year. This year I did not get out as much as I would have liked to climb but this was my go to bag when I did. Again, your generosity amazes me and lives on.
and this year, 2013...
The box when it arrived:
The opening:
The reveal:
Interestingly, two day ago I had mentioned to my girlfriend that I wanted to try out an insulated outdoor vest. We were watching a movie in which the main character was wearing one and I thought, maybe an insulated vest would be a good way to keep my core warm but also maintain range and flexibility. Lo and behold the gift that Zip sends me in an insulated vest. No sh#t, I couldn't make this up. A perfect gift and only because you'll pitched in and Zip organized it. Thank You So Much!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and I only wish and hope the best for everyone in the New Year.
Cheers to my friends!
-n
ps. If you have not received your gift nor received an email from me explaining where your gift is, PLEASE contact me so I can make sure things are on the right track. PLEASE, this is important to mention, do not hesitate to let me know.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2013 - 06:34am PT
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hey there, say, strider!!! wow, so very happy to see you here, tonight!
(also, in the photo below, is the wonderful calendar from chaz, that came just before the santa gifts)
wow, so here is my secret santa gifts:
i read the first one, as it came first, to get the feel of what the
sender wanted for me, as it came...
i have five brothers and three sons (and a daughter) but we are talking
'the guy way' here... so i know very much about guys, etc, and lots of the
journeys that they face, but:
this one was from the climber-author's
perspective of leaving behind relationships that did not work,
for a variety of reasons--as he stepped out to 'live new journeys'...
and even got the chance to 'survey' others in their relationships,
while on his 'new journey'...
which whether male or female, one must do, if we are to keep learning
who we are...
i actually know someone that will benefit from this and can pass this one oward, too share 'its life'...
but this SECOND ONE... IS A DEEPER TREASURE AS TO HISTORY,
AS opposed to 'the future' as the first book will still move into.. :)
and thus, s to history... this book is stuck with me for the long haul,
it made me cry when i saw it... as, it contains a life story
that'd we not get to hear 'in process' but only by looking back:
wow, so here it is:
future onward:
THE NEW American ROAD TRIP MIXTAPE
by brendan leonard
past, backward:
MUIR
Nature Writings
The Story of My Boyhood and Youth
My First Summer in the Sierra
The Mountains of California
Stickeen
Essays
and the part that i saw on the cover that made me cry?
The Story of My Boyhood and Youth
and--My First Summer in the Sierra
wow, wow, and this book was 'thrown' onto my porch, by the UPS
well, tossed, as he perhaps did not want to slip?
on ice, but--i HAD shoveled :)
the toss woke up me and the ol' pupdog, to the fact, that
something HAD LANDED and it was NO BIRD, :o
WOW, will be gleaning history and stories from this muir book for a long time...
looking to the future/or now book, i always read fast...
old time stuff, i read in portions... sometimes , even by going
backwards, or from middle, it all depends 'on the feel' of the moment,
i just read about him wanting to stay up later than bedtime and READ!
(HMMM, sounds like m dad) ;)
thank you secret santa, thank you very kindly and sooo much!!!!!...
will we get to know who you are, :)
????
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 25, 2013 - 09:36am PT
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Strider,
From all the people who contributed for your gift, you're welcome.
We all appreciate you organizing this.
We hope you enjoy your gift.
Please let me know if it is not the right size.
I did not receive anything from my Secret Santa. 2nd year in a row where I woke up to nothing on Christmas Day. :( What up with that?
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Andy Fielding
Trad climber
UK
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Dec 25, 2013 - 10:08am PT
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Presents opened, pictures taken but just about to eat some turkey. Pics to follow. Merry Christmas everyone.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 25, 2013 - 10:55am PT
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You know -I didn't see HOW anyone could hold off on opening their Secret Santa gifts until even Christmas Eve...
but I am so glad some did!
What a nice update to this thread on the holiday!
Merry Christmas Everybody!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 25, 2013 - 11:24am PT
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hey there say, zip... :O
oh my... :O
here's hoping it is still in the mail...
:O
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SofCookay
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 11:34am PT
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I had a tough time waiting, but it was worth the wait!
My not-so-secret Santa was the beautiful and talented Melissa, also a very good friend of ours! So she had a bit of insight into what to get me...
I opened the mailing envelope and found 7 little red envelopes - one card and the rest numbered 1 - 7. Curiously, the number 6 was missing, so I checked the mailing envelope, but it was empty. Nevertheless, I was very excited to see what each of these envelopes held.
Some of you may know that I make and sell jewelry using recycled, and sometimes new, climbing stoppers, cams, etc. I love using natural gemstones in making my necklaces and bracelets. Melissa chose some beautiful gemstones for me to incorporate into my jewelry - aventurine, lavender jade, moonstone, amethyst, and rhyolite (one of my favorites, too, Melissa!).
I am looking forward to incorporating these stones into my creations! Melissa, thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful gift. Merry Christmas to you and J and to all the other Supertopians! xoxo
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Dec 25, 2013 - 11:55am PT
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shiney stoppers!!!... which i promise to scratch up a wee bit at jtree next week if the weather holds
and the cool fitzroy book...
and beautiful Yerian cards for the Ansel Adams wall...
Merry Christmas to all, and thanks Santa de Gardnerville :-)
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 25, 2013 - 12:42pm PT
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First I opened the big box, which contained this colorful re-purposed rope creation:
It's a wine bottle holder! Which will shortly be put to good use, I can assure you.
Next I opened the little package, which contained some great girly stuff.
I'm in the midst of a grueling move from Northern California to Southern California. After 33 years on the Peninsula and 20 years in this house, it's physically and emotionally exhausting and exhilarating. So body pampering is all the more necessary at the moment. The body scrub will help wash away the tired skin.
And not helping matters at all is the fact that I had a complicated right shoulder surgery on Oct. 30. And I'm right handed. And I have a TON of packing and cleaning to do. So the soothing lavender (my favorite scent) muscle rub will also be put to immediate use.
Thank you again, SofCookay!
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 25, 2013 - 01:09pm PT
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Opened mine last night!I wonder where these have been, Man I bet they have a story!
Awesome gifts, I'll treasure and hopefully use too. Old school Coolness. Thumbs up! THANKS SECRET SANTA!!!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 01:29pm PT
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Pretty cool gift ideas.....hey look, it's a Santaman hand!
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SofCookay
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 02:13pm PT
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You're welcome, Phylp!
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MisterE
climber
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Dec 25, 2013 - 02:43pm PT
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Glad you liked the pins, Joey! The story is that they were previously owned by "Holdplease2", and she's a bad-ass big-waller!
They can be pretty useful around the house too:
Bonus gift coming...
Erik
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Mark Sensenbach
climber
CA
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Dec 25, 2013 - 03:13pm PT
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Opened out Gift from Secret Santa today. REALLY stoked!. Max is heading off to Fort Collins with the chalk bag, Mickey grabbed the locking biner, the pooch loves the pooch snacks, we all will inhale the snickers and amy can use the bike light. Very very big thankyou!!!
Happy New year to all. Will pass the good vibe on.-m
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portent
Social climber
your mom's house
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Dec 25, 2013 - 04:27pm PT
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Sweet a$$ Secret Santa stuff!!! Fish gear sling, 4 course gourmet dehydrated dinner(tr to come), Doug Scott's Big Wall Climbing and a sweet Tami Knight tee
Johntp? Was it you?
Thankful for the gifts and Happy Holidays to all you STers...
-kovar
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