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St. George, UT
Quoted from PismoArcade:Not saying this is the case but some people are on vacation.
I was out of town when mine came and got home a few days later to it, so it definitely happens.
Quoted from NovaCade:Starting to stress here a little that tomorrow is the deadline and my package from USPS hasn’t moved in 4 days.
Deadline to ship is tomorrow so that your receiver gets it by Christmas. If you've already shipped, you should be good 
Quoted from hiker2099:Thanks to my Secret Santa… I’ll be sure to wait til Christmas.
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Was the faygo part of the gift?
Quoted from SkyKing2301:Brand matters. After trying several, I only use this one. Pops are very large, and very rarely are there unpopped kernels.
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Quoted from ForceFlow:I usually go with orville's
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For some reason, I wasn't happy with Orville Redenbacher's until I put it in the Whirley-Pop. That thing is magic!
To my secret Santa. I’ve been on vacation for a week (so far) and haven’t been to post office, so wouldn’t know if there’s anything yet!! See ya soon
I must have been naughtier than I thought this year.
I will admit, I was late to the Secret Santa game and did not give my santa many clues, if any at all, so I am very sorry for that.
Quickly if it helps, mods for any machine and XXXLT shirts.
Can you please forgive me?
I will be betterer and more gooder next year, I swear!
THANKS FOR RUNNING THIS LesManlley!!!!
Awesome to see the joy and cheer this brings to all!
Quoted from Octomodz:Deadline to ship is tomorrow so that your receiver gets it by Christmas. If you've already shipped, you should be good
Nah I am stressing that my last item I ordered has been in the hands of USPS for almost two weeks. It’s my gift that I ordered for my Santa.
Quoted from NovaCade:Nah I am stressing that my last item I ordered has been in the hands of USPS for almost two weeks. It’s my gift that I ordered for my Santa.
ohhhh, that makes sense. Hopefully will get it soon!
Ok, Les is teasing me today, saying to open my outer box upon arrival for a treat!! Hurry up mailman!!
Quoted from Hayfarmer:Les is teasing me today, saying to open my outer box upon arrival for a treat!!
Treat for that fuzzy little Chinchilla that has been in transit for goodness knows how long!
Quoted from ForceFlow:I usually go with orville's
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Tried those too, but the sheer size of the Pop Secret made them much more fun to eat. Like they had more substance, and weren't little tiny bits.
Quoted from Atari_Daze:Treat for that fuzzy little Chinchilla that has been in transit for goodness knows how long!
Hope its a recipe for grilled chinchillas, I hear they're delicious 
Quoted from SkyKing2301:Tried those too, but the sheer size of the Pop Secret made them much more fun to eat. Like they had more substance, and weren't little tiny bits.
Guess I'll have to give those a try when my stash runs low 
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:I never knew this. I don’t even like popcorn and you guys make me wanna get one of those home-poppers and make my own. Really can’t stand the kernels though!
A few years back, I started having some problems with popped kernel shells frequently being an issue for me in tooth/gums and in throat. So had cut way down on my popping. I like it, just have to eat carefully.
Eventually, I switched from the more standard yellow popcorn, to white popcorn. It doesn't pop as big or fluffy, and has a little milder taste; but the popped kernel shell in the middle is smaller and softer. I found it to be way more tolerable.
There's actually quite a few different varieties of I believe both yellow and white popcorns, but I can't say I have much knowledge of the different ones.
So if you're meaning that your problem with the kernels is while eating (verses actually getting them to pop), maybe try white popcorn.
Just finished putting this all together. Even got the wife involved, I think she's having just as much fun as me. Tomorrow I'll send it off, hope you enjoy as much as I did. Merry Christmas!
Don't you folks use Orvil Redenbacker? Best iv'e had.Just add butter and salt to taste! The hell with flavorings.
Quoted from pacmanretro:A few years back, I started having some problems with popped kernel shells frequently being an issue for me in tooth/gums and in throat. So had cut way down on my popping. I like it, just have to eat carefully.
Eventually, I switched from the more standard yellow popcorn, to white popcorn. It doesn't pop as big or fluffy, and has a little milder taste; but the popped kernel shell in the middle is smaller and softer. I found it to be way more tolerable.
There's actually quite a few different varieties of I believe both yellow and white popcorns, but I can't say I have much knowledge of the different ones.
So if you're meaning that your problem with the kernels is while eating (verses actually getting them to pop), maybe try white popcorn.
You can also buy hull-less varieties.
Quoted from SKWilson:You can also buy hull-less varieties.
https://www.whirleypopshop.com/category/popcorn
Hull. That's the word I was searching in my head for thanks.
Wow. So many varieties and options! Thanks for sharing the link.
Quoted from hawkmoon:Don't you folks use Orvil Redenbacker? Best iv'e had.Just add butter and salt to taste! The hell with flavorings.
I'm bad about moderating how much butter I'd use. Love my salty snacks. Real butter is great flavor; I've been trying to use olive oil in a small spray bottle more lately, so when I wind up soaking it I don't feel as bad about all the other salts and sometimes flavors 
Quoted from Octomodz:Deadline to ship is tomorrow so that your receiver gets it by Christmas. If you've already shipped, you should be good
Did something change?
“The cut off date will be Saturday, Dec. 16th for shipping so all items have a chance to get there by Christmas Eve.“
If so I’m going to be late because I ordered 1 more thing and it’s tracking says it will be here Thursday.
I opened my gift ,Thanks Santa!!! I was given 4 Outlaw Pinball t shirts and a huge Munsters blanket big enough for two people. All super cool ! Also ,Thanks to LesManley for organizing this so much fun watching this thread .
2258F9C4-5202-4163-9702-4F42BCE56270 (resized).jpegEFF614CC-FDDF-4EA1-B37A-39A39D20BEA7 (resized).jpegQuoted from Pinballlew:Did something change?
“The cut off date will be Saturday, Dec. 16th for shipping so all items have a chance to get there by Christmas Eve.“
If so I’m going to be late because I ordered 1 more thing and it’s tracking says it will be here Thursday.
No, I’m just a dummy. I was thinking it was the 15th for some reason
My Secret Santa nailed it! I received a badass Brad Albright art piece that is going into a frame immediately. This will look awesome in the game room! I also received some signature Brad Albright stickers. Very cool and unique! Thanks Santa! Merry Christmas!!
IMG_0824 (resized).jpegIMG_0825 (resized).jpegQuoted from hawkmoon:Don't you folks use Orvil Redenbacker? Best iv'e had.Just add butter and salt to taste! The hell with flavorings.
I would argue vehemently against this after discovering Flavacol a couple years back.
To my Santa... I am balls deep in moving warehouses around, etc... I may not have time to post pics of my box until Christmas or close. Sorry it's mayhem here.
As a first time participant, this is just an awesome tradition. I haven't received my SS special delivery yet, but I saw that my recipient has received mine and I hope he enjoys the stuff. I am really enjoying watching everyone having such a good time via all the great posts. I'll certainly be a part of this for as long as it's around! I will step up my game even more next year
OK. So much for trying to beat my previous wait time of 24 hours before I start tearing into my SS gifts. I just couldn't wait!
My SS totally out did themselves! I got a super cool Starfleet hoodie and an awesome juggler Tshirt. I have been juggling for over 30 years, and this is my first juggling shirt!
Having seen so many yummy regional snacks being shared, I finally got some from up north! I can't wait to try the pretzel sticks.
Also got some cool Venom mods which I would have been totally happy with if that's all that was gifted.
But there is more! I got a custom Starfleet glass with my name on it!
And finally the gift that I am honestly most excited about... RAW HONEY from my SS's bees!!!
How cool is that!?!
Thanks to my SS and to Les for organizing this every year!
20231212_115810 (resized).jpg20231212_230511 (resized).jpgQuoted from marioparty34:excited about... RAW HONEY from my SS's bees!!!
Wow! What a fantastic gift!
After some delay/issues getting my Santee's gift organized and ordered, it's finally on it's way to me. Thankfully the place I got it from is somewhat local so it should get here fast for me to wrap up all together and ship out. If I'm a little late, I'll gladly pay for the faster shipping service to make sure it gets there by Christmas. I use PirateShip to purchase that faster service stuff and always get a great discount. I couldn't recommend that site more! A definite life- and money-saver!
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