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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 24, 2009 - 09:32pm PT
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It's Christmas Eve and as instructed, I opened my gift. My secret Santa, JohnTP revealed himself already so I offer my deep thanks up front. This has been so much fun!
Little did John know that he sent a gift that the whole family could enjoy.
First, check out the box - looks like some snuggly shoes or something to treat my post-surgery foot...
So... what is it?
*locker style*
No - not a pair of slippers or even shoes... it's a
lovely bottle of red wine! Yippee. This is definitely something to enjoy. Yum!
But wait, it came wrapped in blue foam. I didn't know how cool that foam is until I tried putting it in the trash. Clear faux pax as BrassNuts snatched it from me. It's "good" foam he protests.
Even Pente the crag cat got into the fun. The paper hit the floor and she was all over it!
Great gift, lovely wishes - thanks so much to JohnTP. And thanks to our Secret Santa coordinator! :)
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Dec 24, 2009 - 09:43pm PT
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KITTIES, separated at birth ! this is Gus with my present from ST Secret Santa just before I opened it!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 24, 2009 - 09:54pm PT
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Dang! I just got a "Seceret Santa from Supertopo" gift via Borders. I'm an xmas morning guy, so i don't know what it is, but, dang agin, i'm a poor broke bad-santa who was otherwise not able to be part of this, so fulsome thanks, S-Santa!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 24, 2009 - 10:38pm PT
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I don't want to claim credit, but your presence here is a gift enough Jaybro. Merry Christmas!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 24, 2009 - 10:53pm PT
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hey there luckypink (will edit if i got his wrong)...
say... that cat "seperated at birth" is so funny...
wow---say, jaybro, well, after that secret santa is done with you... then, it is my turn:
there is also something else on its way to you, as i say the "wish for secret santa test-drive missed-the-boat" post, too, so you will have another surpirse as well...
BUT:
note: the FIRST little box, though is for anne (remember?) and the other item in it, is for your daughter...
your's missed the "box"... didn't fit...
so--more un-secret though, santa stuff is on the way...
it is so much fun to play in this ol' supertopo sandbox... ;)
ain't it... :)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 24, 2009 - 11:17pm PT
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Feliz navidad to all.
Thanks Crimp, I have long appreciated your involvement here as well, go tell that brass nuts guy how lucky he is.
Shalom, Fatty, it really does get better.
Neebee, I can't tell you how much I, we, appreciate what you do. Remember to take care of yourself. Please, don't give up yourself to be so good to us!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Dec 25, 2009 - 02:24am PT
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Good stuff, thx "Secret" Santa from Oswego ;) you rock!
honestly this may be the best gift I got. The video has some tremendous footage of John, Peter, Largo, Royal, Kamps, Schultz, and several others. Just really speaking to John's impeccable style. oh, and the fact that I didn't have this one in my collection makes it super good.
really nice, thank you!
I haven't even gone thru the climbing pr0n mags all the way. Some seriously good photos in there.
Merry Xmas everyone!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 25, 2009 - 05:01pm PT
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Bumping.
I learned that the gift I ordered on the 16th was not delivered to the UPS until the 23rd. THE FRIGGIN' 23RD!
Grrrrr.
So, at least for that gift, this thread will be alive for some more time. Can't wait to see the other goodies out there. Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 25, 2009 - 05:14pm PT
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Stones into Schools
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 25, 2009 - 05:22pm PT
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I believe that the gift I sent is late, gave the usps 6 days,
but it had to transcon :( ...
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Dec 26, 2009 - 02:03pm PT
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Not to worry, Secret Santa JoeyF! Santa's a busy dude and knows that a day-after arrival just extends the holiday spirit for some....
And that is the case in this situation! My Secret Santa gift arrived today and I saw it waiting as I came through the door this afternoon.... Yay!!!! I am not posting the ID of Santa, but if that Santa so wishes to make themselves known, it is good with me!
Here is the pretty tissue wrap chosen to protect the contents...(excuse the basket of fruit, which I photo'd next to in a compositional attempt at highlighting the holiday spirit)
And here is what Santa delivered!
What a wonderful, thoughtful Santa. The card is a pretty winter snow scene of the Golden Gate bridges, and reads:
Terrie,
Wishing you the wonders of the season.
I hope you like coffee, Goat Rock is a local crag on the Sonoma Coast. My brother made the DVD. I hope you enjoy!
Wishing you a Safe and Happy Season!
This is really a perfect gift for me. Yes, I do like coffee! I can't wait to try this one out - perhaps this afternoon during the time when my energy cycle drops. What a nice pick-me-up!
The DVD is called "Timeless... A National Parks Odyssey"
This I am going to savor! I have the feeling it is going to have me thinking about road tripos....since it includes information on some wonderful places - Arches, Banff, Canyonlands, Zion.... and that's just a selection of the ones included!
Thank You, Secret Santa!
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Strider
Trad climber
one of god's mountain temples....
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 26, 2009 - 04:43pm PT
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Hey, I am glad everyone is getting cool gifts!
Just wanted to mention that there are a couple late packages out there (2 that I know of) so if you haven't received your please be patient.
Thanks to everyone who participated! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year!
-n
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Dec 26, 2009 - 06:24pm PT
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Kick assssss!!!!
Just got mine! Here it is!
Self portrait with new T-shirt!!!! Thanks, man!!!!!
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 26, 2009 - 09:45pm PT
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Santa sent me this sick looking dvd,
It's a good thing I watched those Sherlock Holmes movies last night, Happie, this is gonna be a toughie. (wink).
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 26, 2009 - 11:38pm PT
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Yippee! I hope you like it Bluering! He is a favorite character of mine: Salad Fingers. Check out one of his 'episodes' (episode 1) here: http://www.fat-pie.com/salad.htm
Odd and awesome all at once!
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Dec 27, 2009 - 01:24am PT
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My Seceret Santa was?
LuckyPink AKA Maureen
I received my gift package Christmas Eve, we open one gift each Christmas Eve, after watching everyone open gifts it was my turn, and I opened my secret santa gift!
WOW
What a card and What a gift.
Thank you Maureen I will use it forever.
Peace
Mike Fogarty
Zander im your Secret Santa, You will receive your gift Tuesday sorry for the delay.
Strider Great Idea!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Dec 27, 2009 - 11:18am PT
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Thanks, Crimpie!!!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 27, 2009 - 12:05pm PT
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Your welcome Bluey. I really hope you like it as much as I do? Where did you go Nita? It *is* twisted stuff isn't it? :)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Dec 27, 2009 - 01:27pm PT
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I'd never seen it before, Crimpie, but it is bizarre! I kinda like it. It's weird, somewhat disturbing, but funny too!
It'll be my new climbing shirt. I'll have to alternate it with my lime-green Sabbath shirt.
Oh, and everybody miss-spells my name. Lots of people throw in that extra C. It's par for the course, I'm used to it.
Thanks!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Dec 27, 2009 - 05:24pm PT
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Mike! you are welcome and big hugs to you for a happy new year! I'm glad you like your present.. this was really fun! LP
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