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A few days and had to catch up on a ton of posts! Just have one more thing to add to my package and then it will be sent out next week. Had a great year and looking to pay it forward. Hope my recipient likes all of his gifts!
Quoted from homegameroom:Santa’s little helper, Les Manly, told me that I might want to open my gift since something inside may be perishable so I dutifully (and happily!) followed the instructions. No, it was not a Chinchilla but beef jerky- and it is freaking awesome! I also got some excellent tools, T-shirts from Marco, Titan, and the Next Level Pinball Museum (I’ll have to investigate that), stickers from Comet, Titan, St. Regis (Montana) and one for beef jerky as well as some beautiful flyers for my wall, a lock replacement (I need that!) and a non-marring socket for leg bolts. All the gifts are amazing and appreciated very much! Thank you Santa- you rock! Time to eat some more beef jerky and check out the pinball museum. Merry Pinsmas to all!!!
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Those are some awesome gifts! The big shocker here though is how much jerky that is for only $11! Thats a killer deal!
OP said it was ok to post some samples from my Pinside store if anyone was looking for some SS ideas. Can customize these pinball plates in the Pinsiders name or have lots of generic plates for certain games. Also have some Neil Peart tribute plates if your SS owns a Rush. Cheers.
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I came home to a box from Pinball Life. A regular occurrence, so I wasn’t surprised but couldn’t think of my last order
Surprise surprise!
New art blades for Batman 66!!! I wanted to thank you right away. I’ll get them installed as soon as I get a chance.
I always believed in you Santa =D
Regina, SK
Quoted from TreyBo69:I came home to a box from Pinball Life. A regular occurrence, so I wasn’t surprised but couldn’t think of my last order
Surprise surprise!
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New art blades for Batman 66!!! I wanted to thank you right away. I’ll get them installed as soon as I get a chance.
I always believed in you Santa =D
If you don't believe..... you dont recieve !! Beauty 
Quoted from TreyBo69:I came home to a box from Pinball Life. A regular occurrence, so I wasn’t surprised but couldn’t think of my last order
Surprise surprise!
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New art blades for Batman 66!!! I wanted to thank you right away. I’ll get them installed as soon as I get a chance.
I always believed in you Santa =D
What is the drawing with guides? Are you building a game?
Quoted from Hayfarmer:What is the drawing with guides? Are you building a game?
Breadcrumbs sir... Breadcrumbs
Quoted from spida1a:Can I just say - I love this thread so much!!!
Can I also say - I am VERY excited to send out the gifts! But, I can’t because here is an example of what I got going on:
I live in PA. One gift I purchased was shipped from TX to me. The tracking says it went from its home office in TX … to Pittsburgh, PA distribution center to …………. Sacramento, CA!
Say what?! Lol.
So, it’ll be just a bit longer. Hahaha.
Chris
Came home from work tonight and found another package on the porch, took it inside and looked it’s from under armor, looked at the address and it was supossed to go to a address 1/2 mile from here! This was Ups, looks like the lost package season is in full swing!
Quoted from JordyRamone:Should I put my name on the package or keep it a mystery? What's everyone doing here?
It’s from
Santa ! Feel free to use your home return address if you want.
Quoted from JordyRamone:10-4!
Bing and I are wrapping the presents right now.
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The king and I are doing the same thing 
20221201_202918.jpgI didn’t really know I wanted these drop target controllers for Gorgar until I got em, I’m pretty stoked. Also a nice little coil sleeve removal tool, just incase I come across some melty ones in my travels (or bent up metal ones, like the aforementioned Gorgar had in it when I got it!).
Thanks Santa!
C66AE465-A6E3-45A8-AD99-8079F2135409 (resized).jpegQuoted from Dan_Halen:I didn’t really know I wanted these drop target controllers for Gorgar until I got em, I’m pretty stoked. Also a nice little coil sleeve removal tool, just incase I come across some melty ones in my travels (or bent up metal ones, like the aforementioned Gorgar had in it when I got it!).
Thanks Santa!
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Okay, I'm outing myself. I've been nervously waiting to see your reaction. The coil sleeve removal tool is a surprisingly useful one in my toolbox (not often needed BUT it's been clutch a few times). Just verifying, you did get TWO of the NMP sensors, right? My order isn't here yet but we were both supposed to get a set for our Gorgars. There should also have been some stickers thrown in. Hope you enjoy it all!
Merry Christmas!
Quoted from KSUWildcatFan:Okay, I'm outing myself. I've been nervously waiting to see your reaction. The coil sleeve removal tool is a surprisingly useful one in my toolbox (not often needed BUT it's been clutch a few times). Just verifying, you did get TWO of the NMP sensors, right? My order isn't here yet but we were both supposed to get a set for our Gorgars. There should also have been some stickers thrown in. Hope you enjoy it all!
Merry Christmas!
Settle down there, Wildcat, we’re all set 
I was just super lazy for the pic and didn’t wanna unwrap both of em. I also thought it looked kinda cooler with just one.
Thanks for everything! My Gorgar is essentially my learning/tinker machine, so this is super cool. I’ll never get the money back I put into this beast, so might as well mod it to high hell!
Hey, folks! Just a couple reminders...
As you are preparing your packages for shipping, you may want to indicate on the outside of the package whether it is safe to open before Christmas. Some folks prefer to wait until Christmas Eve or later to open their gifts. If the gifts you are sending are wrapped, it would be nice to let the recipient know they can open the package early. That way an ugly brown box isn't sitting under the tree.
Also, if you need to communicate with your recipient, you can remain anonymous by messaging LesManley . (This is a coincidence with the above post.)
Happy gifting!
Quoted from Dan_Halen:Settle down there, Wildcat, we’re all set
I was just super lazy for the pic and didn’t wanna unwrap both of em. I also thought it looked kinda cooler with just one.
Thanks for everything! My Gorgar is essentially my learning/tinker machine, so this is super cool. I’ll never get the money back I put into this beast, so might as well mod it to high hell!
Phew, had me worried lol. I was going to just sit back and stay anonymous but I wanted to make sure you got it all! Those NMP sensors look awesome and the stock horseshoes are just plain terrible. I'm excited to try my set as well.
My Gorgar is pretty ugly, I think the future may see us both doing hardtops tbh. That said, I think Gorgar will be a perfect game for such a thing. Williams games really shine with hardtops IMO.
Quoted from SKWilson:Also, if you need to communicate with your recipient, you can remain anonymous by messaging LesManley . (This is a coincidence with the above post.)
Happy gifting!
Good point. I probably should have done that. 
Quoted from KSUWildcatFan:Good point. I probably should have done that.
I wasn't trying to call you out. It just happened that your post reminded me that some folks may not realize they can do that.
Quoted from KSUWildcatFan:Phew, had me worried lol. I was going to just sit back and stay anonymous but I wanted to make sure you got it all! Those NMP sensors look awesome and the stock horseshoes are just plain terrible. I'm excited to try my set as well.
My Gorgar is pretty ugly, I think the future may see us both doing hardtops tbh. That said, I think Gorgar will be a perfect game for such a thing. Williams games really shine with hardtops IMO.Good point. I probably should have done that.
I am absolutely considering a hardtop. I have a playfield protector on now, but the raised inserts are still an issue, but it’s much better than it was
Quoted from SKWilson:I wasn't trying to call you out. It just happened that your post reminded me that some folks may not realize they can do that.
No worries, I didn't take it that way, just kinda facepalmed that I didn't think of that.
Quoted from Dan_Halen:I am absolutely considering a hardtop. I have a playfield protector on now, but the raised inserts are still an issue, but it’s much better than it was
100% worth the time and money. I love my hardtops!
Quoted from Dan_Halen:I didn’t really know I wanted these drop target controllers for Gorgar until I got em, I’m pretty stoked. Also a nice little coil sleeve removal tool, just incase I come across some melty ones in my travels (or bent up metal ones, like the aforementioned Gorgar had in it when I got it!).
Thanks Santa!
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My buddy got me the coil sleeve removal tool, I never thought I'd use it.... I've used it :-p Nice gifts! I hear the drop target should be a nice upgrade.
Quoted from TreyBo69:I came home to a box from Pinball Life. A regular occurrence, so I wasn’t surprised but couldn’t think of my last order
Surprise surprise!
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New art blades for Batman 66!!! I wanted to thank you right away. I’ll get them installed as soon as I get a chance.
I always believed in you Santa =D
Those are amazing!
Quoted from bjab:Wow ! You guys are getting some nice gifts !
Yes...but no chinchillas...yet. unfortunate
Aargh!! I was about to order pinball stuff but my Santa may have already gotten it for me!
Aargh!! I was in the snack aisle at the grocery store, but my Santa may have already gotten me some!
Aargh!! I was at the pet store falling in love with a chinchilla, but my Santa may already have one on the way to me!
All my pleasure shopping is on hold until my package gets here! Waaaah!!
(Just being funny. Santa, take all the time you need. No rush. )
DANG USPS has lost one of my Santee's gifts and another seller has yet to acknowledge an order, I'm going to have to try and find some alternates now.
Anyone got any extra chinchillas I can abscond with?
Quoted from Atari_Daze:DANG USPS has lost one of my Santee's gifts and another seller has yet to acknowledge an order, I'm going to have to try and find some alternates now.
Anyone got any extra chinchillas I can abscond with?
Chinchillas are a hot commodity this time of year. Might be a difficult task gathering some on such short notice. Might have to go with ferrets instead. 
Quoted from Daditude:Yes...but no chinchillas...yet. unfortunate
No crocheted leisure suits either. Weird.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:Anyone got any extra chinchillas I can abscond with?
There's more out there than just some chinch as a pet! How about some Oscar fish? Cats love them, and they love cats, too! (Actually, they would probably try to eat that cat if they could. Oscar fish will eat just about anything including fingertips! Could be the gift that keeps on giving..!
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Quoted from JordyRamone:Should I put my name on the package or keep it a mystery? What's everyone doing here?
just put the return address as something else. Worst case scenario you can have your address on there and just change your name to something else. Some places even give you the option of putting the shipping adsress in to calculate your shipping costs and then you can just put in whatever for the return address. I know pirate ship offers this and I imagine others do as well
Quoted from Apinjunkie:No crocheted leisure suits either. Weird.
Ho ho ho, get the gifts out!
If you got your gift posts those pictures, note, not only would your Secret Santa love to see that we would too.. 
I'm still waiting for the pinside secret Santa hat trick... A hand crocheted chinchilla stuffed with dots pretzels. 
Quoted from Apinjunkie:A hand crocheted chinchilla stuffed with dots pretzels.
Ohh, foie gras only better!
A much appreciated reminder to please take a minute and post a "package received" message, even if you want to hold it to open later.
Porch pirate scums are on the prowl these days. It's good to know that delivery was successful. Thanks!
Quoted from dirkdiggler:3rd generation Santas helper
That is one happy face!
At this time ,I would like to thank Les for running (starting) the Secret Santa Thread and spicing up Christmas for us Pinheads For myself , my wife took over all the gifting years ago (I have zero choice with this matter ,I just nod my head in agreement nowadays ) and I don’t really get a chance to give out any that I personally picked out .It was a real nice feeling seeing joy with my person last year , a feeling I hadn’t noticed I missed prior .So to this ,Merry Christmas John and thanks for doing what you do !
Quoted from dirkdiggler:3rd generation Santas helper
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Those (types of) dogs are so damn intelligent, like, really! Hope you pay your helper well!!
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