This is probably as good of a time as ever to remind everybody that not everybody participates in drinking and that it's good practice to hold back on sending alcohol as a gift unless you actively know someone participates in that!
Pinball is a sober hobby for a lot of people and I think it's important to give people who choose that lifestyle all the support they need to maintain it! 
Quoted from radial_head:This is probably as good of a time as ever to remind everybody that not everybody participates in drinking and that it's good practice to hold back on sending alcohol as a gift unless you actively know someone participates in that!
Pinball is a sober hobby for a lot of people and I think it's important to give people who choose that lifestyle all the support they need to maintain it!
Whoever gets me, feel free to send alcohol. I will gladly accept.
Quoted from luckycreature:Whoever gets me, feel free to send alcohol. I will gladly accept.
A nice bottle of Pappy Van Winkle would work!
Quoted from NovaCade:The wait to get my Santa's name and info is killing me....can't wait to get started.
Dude, you're the Santa!!
Quoted from northerndude:Dude, you're the Santa!!
Lol, I am an idiot. You guys know what I mean. Il
I can’t wait to play Santa!!!
Quoted from northerndude:Dude, you're the Santa!!
Technically, everyone's a Santa. Lol
I'm excited for this year, and I hope we can beat last year's participation numbers. It's so much fun for all.
Let's be the jerk who massively jacks up the shipping cost for the soul unlucky enough to get me, this sounds brilliant! 
Quoted from Raedwald:Let's be the jerk who massively jacks up the shipping cost for the soul unlucky enough to get me, this sounds brilliant!
Les tries to connect people in the same country where he can to save shipping.
Quoted from dirkdiggler:A nice bottle of Pappy Van Winkle would work!
AMEN to that!!!
Quoted from Raedwald:Let's be the jerk who massively jacks up the shipping cost for the soul unlucky enough to get me, this sounds brilliant!
LesManley can find you an Aussie to make things even! Lol let's keep it in the Commonwealth, I say
So, asking for a friend, does sign up end at midnight tonight, or is registration open until 11:59 on the 10th?
Just kidding, I have no friends, just wanted to bump this topic in hopes of more sign ups!
Quoted from Percula:What’s the record for the number of people participating?
I think like 163 last year??
new record means More work for LesManley so lets remember to thank him for doing this each year!! Let's Go Shopping Santas!
Quoted from luckycreature:new record means More work for LesManley so lets remember to thank him for doing this each year!! Let's Go Shopping Santas!
This is so true.
It might sound simple but it’s not. Actually, it's a lot of work to plan, organize and get through this project.
Well done LesManley and thanks!
Quoted from luckycreature:new record means More work for LesManley so lets remember to thank him for doing this each year!! Let's Go Shopping Santas!
Thanks for all your time and efforts LesManley ...this is truly an awesome thing to be a part of!
Thought I would put up a little fodder for the sleuths before this goes wild once we get our assignments. These topics below are where I have gleaned ideas for my previous victims, I mean Santees.
Maybe they will help you too:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gun-and-target-hobbyiest-and-enthusiats-club
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/neon-signs-show-us-your-glow
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinside-car-club
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-else-do-you-mod
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-were-your-favorite-childhood-toys
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-else-do-you-collect
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/lets-see-pic-of-games-rooms
BUMP this thread!
Now we just need Hallmark to make a xmas movie about us pinball people and how much love we have
Quoted from northvibe:BUMP this thread!
Now we just need Hallmark to make a xmas movie about us pinball people and how much love we have
I'd watch that , and I hate those movies. 
Signup PM sent! I'm not on Pinside as much as I used to be, but this was so much fun last year, I HAVE to do it again!
The fat lady has sung. Signs up are now closed for Secret Santa 2021. The final tally for participants this year is...drum roll please...
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Please check to make sure your username is on the list in the original post if you wanted in and believe you are already in. If I don't have you on that list, I don't have you in, so make sure to contact me if that is the case.
So what comes next you ask? I invested in some new fangled high tech computer help this year to make this process easier. I'm a little worried since I've only asked him to do one simple thing so far and he keeps telling me that he's afraid he can't do that, but I have high hopes things will get better. This mission is too important for me to allow anyone to jeopardize it. Anyway, I'm going to shut it down here and create a new thread for all participants to follow to keep things clean and simple. That thread is...
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-2021-pinside-secret-santa-participants-thread
If you are still late to the game or know someone else who is, you still have a chance to get it before everyone is matched up. Just shoot me a message. Other than that, Moderators robin please shut down this thread since registration is now closed. Thanks again!
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Just got my Secret Santa present and it was in perfect condition upon arrival. In true spirit of Christmas however just like last year I will wait until Christmas to open it. I think there is a book inside. When I flip the box upside down it makes a light thud with what I think is a cover and pages closing. Whatever it is, thank you very much. You're the best!
Quoted from hool10:Just got my Secret Santa present and it was in perfect condition upon arrival. In true spirit of Christmas however just like last year I will wait until Christmas to open it. I think there is a book inside. When I flip the box upside down it makes a light thud with what I think is a cover and pages closing. Whatever it is, thank you very much. You're the best!
Actually, the Secret Santa 'reveal' page is here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-2021-pinside-secret-santa-participants-thread#post-6599736
As for that light thud, I find it's a bit concerning.. could be something trying to get out maybe?!!
I would punch a few holes on the side to give it some air, you never know! 
Quoted from Porkfritter:Merry Christmas everyone! My faimly unwraps gifts on eve night (I know we are weird) so it was time for my goodie box! Thanks Pinside Santa!
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Merry Christmas! You might want to post that in the participants' thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-2021-pinside-secret-santa-participants-thread
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