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#551 2 years ago

Wow! Christmas spirit is in the air. My gift is just going out today as I was waiting on items. My wife called to let me know it would be $75 to ship but I missed it and she texted me. I told her to use my pinball money but a lady in line paid it before she could reach me and said "Merry Christmas". Quite a gift from a total stranger.

#552 2 years ago
Quoted from Tomass:

Wow! Christmas spirit is in the air. My gift is just going out today as I was waiting on items. My wife called to let me know it would be $75 to ship but I missed it and she texted me. I told her to use my pinball money but a lady in line paid it before she could reach me and said "Merry Christmas". Quite a gift from a total stranger.

Wow $75 to ship and wow some random person paid for it

#553 2 years ago
Quoted from Puffdanny:

Wow $75 to ship and wow some random person paid for it

Chinchillas have to be overnighted.

#554 2 years ago
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:

Chinchillas have to be overnighted.

Oh crap!

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#555 2 years ago

Thanks Santa!!! I came home and discovered Santa had visited! Very exciting.

It really picked me up; my grandmothers been in the hospital which covid pneumonia for the past week and half, and this morning she called me and said she’s doing great and the nurses think she’ll be home soon. Such great news today!
I opened the card, not sure if I was supposed to or not. It’s exciting to guess what things are. Number 1 is definitely those delicious Dot’s pretzels that blew up the thread last year, just ran out too! Perhaps they won’t make it till Christmas...

Gifts are safely under the tree, I will wait just 9 more days for Christmas to open them!

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#556 2 years ago

No chinchillas in Alaska. Had to send a wolverine. My Santee is gonna have his hands full.

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#557 2 years ago

WHOA!!!! Santa has been busy this year..... Santa is an excellent detective... Santa is a VERY generous, and spent a lot of time (someone once said love is spelled T-I-M-E!!) on the detecting, gathering, wrapping (gotta admit, it smells like Ms. Claus helped here and probably overall too) and shipping of my wonderful gift haul. I'm absolutely stunned at the generosity and specificity of the things I was sent..... Check it out.....

I'm a big hockey fan. Grew up liking the North Stars (Minnesota waaaay before the Wild), as I really liked Neal Broten from the '80 Olympic Team. And they had this fiesty rookie named Mike Modano top go along with Dave Gagner, Jere Lehtinen, Dino Cicarelli and the boys.... And as luck would have it, 3 years after I moved to Dallas, so did the North Stars.... Becoming the Dallas Stars.... Who won the Stanley Cup in 1999... My Santa knew of this passion and got me a stellar Stars hat and a logo'd Stars puck. Both which will go nicely downstairs with my autographed Brett Hull Jersey!! (Bah, no skate in the crease, Buffalo fans, give it up, it's been 20 years, lol, we win, we win!!) Thank you, Santa, so perfect.

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Santa also knows my biggest passion of all, the Seattle Seahawks. Been a fan since 1976, when I was 8. My Dad's team was the Vikings, so I needed my own team. The Bucs and Hawks came into expansion that year, and I wasn't a huge fan of the orange Bucs, but I really dug the Seahawks helmet and logo. So they became my team, and I now and forever bleed silver and blue. The last 10-15 years have been great from my fan perspective, because in the 80's and 90's, I mostly got, "Why the Seahawks, dude?" and "you're literally the only Seahawk fan I've ever met." Those were tough decades- I think we won like 5 games in the 80's (kidding, but not much). But Santa reeeeally came through here. I have a TON of Hawks memorabilia, but none of these....

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Wrist bands!!! These are sweet!! I will wear these at work on Sundays for sure!! (I run a restaurant and it gets HOT in there. Perfect for wiping the brow!) Thank you Santa!!!

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Tough to see up there, but those are wrist bracelets. The silicone, stretchy ones. I wear these things all the time at work. First ones I remember having were the Livestrong ones from Lance Armstrong (not the first, but first ones I remember), but these are amazing and will get used forever..... Santa smart!!

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This pic is right above my computer... Amazingly enough, I did NOT have a Seahawks mouse pad (hanging on locker room sign in middle).... But now I do!! How effing schweet, and absolutely perfect. Thanks again, Santa!!

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I also did not possess any newer Seahawk coasters. Now I have some completely sweet gun metal logo coasters, and some really cool, and authentic Century Link, errr, Lumen Field coasters. I have some with the old Kingdome, now I have a complete set of both stadiums! Schwiggity sweet! Santa (and Ms. Santa) are amazingly spot on.

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A new Seahawks Trivia book!!! Filled with super "deep dive" personal, professional and quirky trivia tidbits of Seahawks past and present. I know just about everything about the Hawks, and their history, but this book has really cool stuff in it that I didn't know. And my wife is enjoying stumping me on stuff and giving me a hard time about it. "See? You don't know everything about the Seahawks. You're NOT the world's biggest Hawks fan, haha." Hey!! Santa got this for me, babe, not for you to give me sh-t with!! LOL. Thanks Santa, nailed it again.

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Not the greatest pic with the sun, but a fresh new Seahawks throw (and as I age, I get colder as "cold" is just "old" with a "c" in front!!) to keep me warm when I get chilled. As you can see, one of my pups is also curious, and loves blankets. I think he just wanted to make sure to point out the new present. Attaboy, Tug! You never cease to amaze, Santa. Excellent choice!

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Now, while in sports, my passions are absolutely Seahawks and Stars, the biggest overall passion I have in my life is Batman. I have an absolutely huge collection of Batman paraphernalia, stretching over 45 years of collecting.... Santa (heeeeeey, ever thought about how you've never actually seen Santa and Batman together in the same room..?..?) got me something I didn't even know existed... Bat insignia ICE CUBE tray!!!! Holy hell, Batman, those will be perfect while playing my Batman DE, my Batman DK, and my newly acquired Batman 66!! (Yes, Santa, by next year I will re-acquire a Batman Forever and have one helluva quartet. There will be a nice Bat corner/Shrine made when I get the forth and final bat pin.)

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And last, but definitely not least.... Definitely not least, Holy Mary, Mother of God, look at this haul..... Growing up in Dallas/Fort Worth, we had a local wrestling show, WCCW (World Class Championship Wrestling)... It featured many guys that went on to the WWF. Kerry Von Erich, (and his brothers David and Kevin and Dad, Fritz), the Free Birds, Gentleman Chris Adams, Bruiser Brody, and yes, this guy, Hacksaw Jim Duggan always with his 2 x 4.... HOOOOOOOOOEEEE!!!!!

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But here is the one that left me absolutely stunned as to how Santa could have known. Now, mind you, while some of these guys "graduated" to national wrestling, these guys were only well known and famous in DFW. There was a couple seasons where a new character, Kubuki, came on the scene. He was Japanese, and his persona was an acid spitting, martial arts expert shaman, and he basically was the arch enemy of Fritz Von Erich, and therefore Kerry, David and Kevin too. This led to some great shenanigans for a couple seasons, and the "foreigner/tribal shaman" thing was so popular, the WCCW came up with a new character. Kamala, the Ugandan Giant in 1983. He was a 7 foot giant of a man, and dressed like an aboriginal chief and stomped around a lot, wearing just his tribal loincloth. I can't remember for sure, but I think he may have had a brief stint in the WWF (propelled by his WCCW success and popularity). Then of course, there was a season where Kubuki and Kamala were at odds. Great stuff. Fond memories. I cannot for the life of me figure out how Santa was able to reference Kamala. I'm sure I've posted about Batman... Seahawks... and even the Stars.... but this wrestling stuff from the WCCW. Amazing. One could even say Hacksaw was a "lucky guess" as he gained (and still a little) some national notoriety for his patriotic presentation. But Kamala..?..? What the, how the, it's baking my noodle. Santa, you're the man. Words cannot express how thankful I am from the kindness of a person I do not even know. The time this took to research, put together, order, wrap, sent..... flawless execution, and so far above the expectation I am just speechless.

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In closing, I would just like to say thanks sooo much, Santa. With the way the world and people have become, this is so inflating, motivating and restores some of the faith in humanity I have not felt for a little while. I did follow your lead, and because I am blessed to be able, I really hooked up my Santa recipient and paid it forward. I'm terrible about being curious, so I must admit, I did "figure out" who you are and will be forver grateful. I'll never forget this Christmas, nor this gesture of human faith and kindness. I truly hope you have the best Christmas ever with your family in Florida. Tell Mrs. Claus thank you for helping wrap these wonderful gifts (I'm sure she did a lot more than wrap too!). Thank you both for filling the heart of this "getting a bit bitter" old man with love, hope, kindness and joy. Merry Christmas to you, your wonderful family and all of pinside.

#558 2 years ago
Quoted from troxel:

What's the SF on the side? Sure looks like a Salesforce logo.

Yep good eye, I made this as part of a company competition.

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#559 2 years ago

Came home to a big white box!

Opened it and had all kinds of great gifts!

2nd year in a row I've had a sunny Californian as a secret Santa and both have been awesome.

I opened everything .
Great pinball shirts[5]
Shiny balls!!
Cool ass Playstation coffee mug!
Candy!
Pizza cutter!! Sweet!

and signed copy of spiderman
#1 by Todd Mcfarlane!!

How freaking cool is that.

Thx secret Santa for all the gifts.
I really appreciate it.
Love all of it.

Only pics of 3 shirts because I tossed other 2 in wash before taking pics.

Thx again and thx les for organizing this.

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#560 2 years ago

That PS mug is totally kick-ass.

#561 2 years ago

To my secret santa: package has arrived! I am trying to hold off opening it until the kids are home since they love seeing it every year, but a large, preemptive thank you! I will post pics when i open it!

Quoted from lowbeau67:

Came home to a big white box!
Opened it and had all kinds of great gifts!
2nd year in a row I've had a sunny Californian as a secret Santa and both have been awesome.
I opened everything .
Great pinball shirts[5]
Shiny balls!!
Cool ass Playstation coffee mug!
Candy!
Pizza cutter!! Sweet!
and signed copy of spiderman
#1 by Todd Mcfarlane!!
How freaking cool is that.
Thx secret Santa for all the gifts.
I really appreciate it.
Love all of it.
Only pics of 3 shirts because I tossed other 2 in wash before taking pics.
Thx again and thx les for organizing this.[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Love the solid state and em shirts! Any idea where those are from?

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#562 2 years ago

Its here!!! Lets see how many hours i can last! Thank you!!

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#563 2 years ago
Quoted from Tomass:

Wow! Christmas spirit is in the air. My gift is just going out today as I was waiting on items. My wife called to let me know it would be $75 to ship but I missed it and she texted me. I told her to use my pinball money but a lady in line paid it before she could reach me and said "Merry Christmas". Quite a gift from a total stranger.

That's absolutely incredible! Christmas time always reminds us that good people are still everywhere.

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#564 2 years ago

Of course I opened it !! My SS really did some sleuthing as no one except my wife knows this , but I have a heel that is killing me and have been sitting to play if I'm there more than 30 minutes. So the Titan pinmat is awesome!!! Highly recommend even if you don't have a sore foot And you can never have too many pinball shirts and micro fiber cloths . Great job Santa, thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

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#565 2 years ago
Quoted from Hayfarmer:

Of course I opened it !! My SS really did some sleuthing as no one except my wife knows this , but I have a heel that is killing me and have been sitting to play if I'm there more than 30 minutes. So the Titan pinmat is awesome!!! Highly recommend even if you don't have a sore foot And you can never have too many pinball shirts and micro Fibre cloths . Great job Santa, thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
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Man that carpet is wild. Like the bsd of carpets

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#566 2 years ago

Came home to a SS package today! Thank you Santa, everything will surely be used!

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#567 2 years ago
Quoted from amkoepfer:

To my secret santa: package has arrived! I am trying to hold off opening it until the kids are home since they love seeing it every year, but a large, preemptive thank you! I will post pics when i open it!

Love the solid state and em shirts! Any idea where those are from?

No clue.. Sorry

#568 2 years ago

I have received one package which was pictured in a previous post. I am out of town now, but I'm told 2 more packages arrived! I can't wait

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#569 2 years ago

Well i lasted a couple hours….it was just too tempting! Thank you so much! I got a beautiful asteroids mat for my machine. I wish i could get one for all the machines, ive never seen this one! A pocket simon game my son was playing with still wrapped lol. Some delicious looking cookies and a pac man mini tin with gobstoppers! And a galaga mug that changes when hot liquid is in it!! Thank you so much, you nailed it!!!

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#570 2 years ago
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:

Thanks Santa!!! I came home and discovered Santa had visited! Very exciting.
It really picked me up; my grandmothers been in the hospital which covid pneumonia for the past week and half, and this morning she called me and said she’s doing great and the nurses think she’ll be home soon. Such great news today!
I opened the card, not sure if I was supposed to or not. It’s exciting to guess what things are. Number 1 is definitely those delicious Dot’s pretzels that blew up the thread last year, just ran out too! Perhaps they won’t make it till Christmas...
Gifts are safely under the tree, I will wait just 9 more days for Christmas to open them!
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Really happy to hear about your grandmother doing well! I just lost mine on Thanksgiving (not sickness related, all natural, very peaceful thankfully) and its always tough to lose someone as precious as a grandmother. Here's to hopefully many more Christmas seasons with her! *cheers*

#571 2 years ago
Quoted from Phat_Jay:

Well i lasted a couple hours….it was just too tempting! Thank you so much! I got a beautiful asteroids mat for my machine. I wish i could get one for all the machines, ive never seen this one! A pocket simon game my son was playing with still wrapped lol. Some delicious looking cookies and a pac man mini tin with gobstoppers! And a galaga mug that changes when hot liquid is in it!! Thank you so much, you nailed it!!!
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I have that same Asteroids mat, it's awesome. Originally was made in the UK I believe and not being made anymore.

#572 2 years ago
Quoted from LesManley:

I have that same Asteroids mat, it's awesome. Originally was made in the UK I believe and not being made anymore.

It really ties the room together!

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#573 2 years ago

My SS was thoughtful enough to send me a letter letting me know not 1, but 3 packages are on the way! I own modern games but often visit the Omaha Pinball and Arcade Museum to get my EM fix. No matter what I get it will be appreciated. The anticipation grows...

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#574 2 years ago

I came home to a package from my Secret Santa! Super pumped. I’m gonna try to hold out, but I know that won’t last very long. Thanks Secret Santa!!! I’ll post pics when I open it.

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#575 2 years ago

Came home to an amazing surprise today! We could not wait to open it! Thanks Santa for the very generous and festive Pinball/Marvel/StarWars bonanza!

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#576 2 years ago

Well I lasted 20 mins. Lol. I couldn’t resist. My Secret Santa nailed it! A very nice card with a creatively typed note with hints to my presents, Custom Slash and Axl black mirrored pinballs for my GNR, awesome pinball ornaments, plastic protectors for my cactus canyon remake that is coming soon (hopefully) and a super cool Franci tee-shirt! And the note says there is another package on its way!! What?????!!!!!
Thank you Secret Santa!!! You are the best!

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#577 2 years ago

Thanks Santa! Family ate most the treats but I was able to get a taste excited to try the flash light and 3d printed pin gulps! My little one couldn’t wait to check out the pin gulps as well! Prints will look great once they are framed!

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#578 2 years ago
Quoted from Jimmyhonda:

Well I lasted 20 mins. Lol. I couldn’t resist. My Secret Santa nailed it! A very nice card with a creatively typed note with hints to my presents, Custom Slash and Axl black mirrored pinballs for my GNR, awesome pinball ornaments, plastic protectors for my cactus canyon remake that is coming soon (hopefully) and a super cool Franci tee-shirt! And the note says there is another package on its way!! What?????!!!!!
Thank you Secret Santa!!! You are the best!
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Those balls work great in the captive area if you have the original GnR.

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#579 2 years ago

Dear Santa, thank you for all the fantastic Pintastic swag and generous Home Depot gift card! Merry Christmas everyone.

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#580 2 years ago

I must have been really naughty this year, neither of my 2 SS have arrived yet this year.

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#581 2 years ago
Quoted from balt:

Dear Santa, thank you for all the fantastic Pintastic swag and generous Home Depot gift card! Merry Christmas everyone.
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Great gifts! @balt, what you could do is use the Home Depot card to get yourself that Gnome with Crochet Hat you've always wanted!! You're welcome!!!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Northlight-18-75-Gray-and-Red-Santa-Gnome-with-Tall-Crochet-Hat-Christmas-Decoration-33530875/311703023?

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#582 2 years ago

Santa dropped off a present this year at 7:05am. I’m going to hold them until closer to Christmas. Thanks Santa!

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#583 2 years ago

Love my Secret Santa gifts! Can’t wait to install the Wonka ramp mod! Ate the bag of Dots pretzels already! Absolutely delicious. And the shirt it’s soooo awesome. Thank you Santa

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#584 2 years ago

My SS hit the nail on the head. Switch stack adjusters, lamp socket cleaner, flexstone, magnetic clamp extra hands, pf cleaner, novus. AAAAAnd just for fun an illuminated coin slot keychain. I really can't wait to use those switch adjusters, i'm sure they will work better than my home-made tools. Well done SS, and Merry Christmas to all you pinsiders.

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#585 2 years ago

Opened my ss gift today. Thank you so much!! Everywhere i go that sells puzzles i look for a pinball puzzle and never find any! Plus that bourbon looks very tasty and if i didnt have to work tonight i would have opened it! I needed the captain marvel ramp mod as well! Plus a sweet hat! Thanks again ss, you nailed it!

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#586 2 years ago
Quoted from amkoepfer:

Opened my ss gift today. Thank you so much!! Everywhere i go that sells puzzles i look for a pinball puzzle and never find any! Plus that bourbon looks very tasty and if i didnt have to work tonight i would have opened it! I needed the captain marvel ramp mod as well! Plus a sweet hat! Thanks again ss, you nailed it!
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I sense a drinking night in our near future. If anyone's looking for a game keep an eye out on the MI and OH threads about 1am on Saturdays.Andys been known to drunk list games.

#587 2 years ago
Quoted from Puffdanny:

I sense a drinking night in our near future. If anyone's looking for a game keep an eye out on the MI and OH threads about 1am on Saturdays.Andys been known to drunk list games.

We will definately be having a drinking day in our future, and hey, the drunk selling/buying of games hasnt done me wrong yet, thats how i make my best pinball collection decisions

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#588 2 years ago

Saved it from the Post-Office! They had held it for some reason.

Thank you again Secret Santa!
Amazing EHOH Art Blades that will find a home in the pin and Pinhedz wax!!!

Thank You greatly for your gifts!
Merry Christmas!

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#589 2 years ago

Gift #1 arrived and under the tree. Thanks Pinside SS!

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#590 2 years ago
Quoted from amkoepfer:

We will definately be having a drinking day in our future, and hey, the drunk selling/buying of games hasnt done me wrong yet, thats how i make my best pinball collection decisions

I would say them great decisions are mostly my influence

#591 2 years ago

My gift arrived safely. I will open later today. Will be a good break from preparations for the annual arrival of the in-laws.

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#592 2 years ago

I didn't order anything from Stern this could only be one thing SECRET SANTA!!! I hope it's new Munster code!!!

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#593 2 years ago
Quoted from Puffdanny:

I didn't order anything from Stern this could only be one thing SECRET SANTA!!! I hope it's new Munster code!!!

Wouldn’t that be a Christmas miracle!!

#594 2 years ago
Quoted from Y3AG3R:

Wouldn’t that be a Christmas miracle!!

No code for you!!!

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#595 2 years ago

Came home from work to see another package on the step. This time I'm 100% sure it's from my secret santa.. we'll see how long i can hold out before opening it up! Thank you very much to my SS, i am already grateful!

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*edit* - opened the box to find 11 individually wrapped gifts & a card. I read the card for further instructions & it contains hints! Any guesses before i open them up later!?

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#596 2 years ago

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Quoted from Puffdanny:

I didn't order anything from Stern this could only be one thing SECRET SANTA!!! I hope it's new Munster code!!![quoted image]

There must be new code. For that new connect thing that Stern is adding .

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#597 2 years ago

So, I came home today to a SECOND package sent to me from my Secret Santa and boy was it doozy! A signed Brian Allen custom Bally translite! My Secret Santa crushed it and was so generous. This translite has forced me(lol) to finally purchase my first Lit Frames to hang this beauty on the wall. Crazy thing is, I have Brian Allen custom translites for my MMR and AFMR. My secret Santa can either read minds or they did some major investigation work. Thanks so much Secret Santa!!!

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#598 2 years ago

Stop the press!!!!!!!!

A heavy box from Secret Santa has arrived!! My girlfriend made it first to the door and screamed with excitement: "Your Secret Santa package is here, your Secret Santa package is here!!!"

She apologized to the delivery woman, as she started to laugh! She must think we're nuts! More to follow, but fat chance I can resist opening!

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#599 2 years ago

Sorry, double post!! Too damn excited! Lol

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#600 2 years ago

Each gift was very neatly wrapped and had a clue to it's contents. With my wife out of town noone could stop me from shaking for clues.

The first one was a gimme. 1/1
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I also guessed the second and was starting to feel pretty darn good about my self. 2/2
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The third had the obvious feel of a T-Shirt. At this point I was getting pretty cocky and started my application to MENSA. 3/3
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And then perfection slipped away with a guess of headlamp. It was humbling to once again be a mere mortal. 3.5/4
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I blame my parents for not sending me to private school. "Striking colors" led me to guess bandana. As the gift wrap fell away my failure came into focus. I quickly hung up on the Nobel prize committee. 3.5/5
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Thank you Pinside Santa for the great gifts. You did an excellent job. My father-in-law loves Jelly Bellies so those will come in very handy. This was such a fun thing to do.

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