I've been so busy, I missed the cutoff!!  I've been on the facebook site a little.  Is it really too late now? 

Unfortunately it is Squirrellover - people are already purchasing gifts.

No problem somegal. Glad you found what you were looking for.

Actually Squirrellover - I've had a kind offer from a fellow Santa. Please PM me your real name and address and then I will let you know who you will be sending to.

Hmmm-having met somegal in real life try a medium and check out thrift stores!

I just popped mine in the mail today.  So exciting!  It costs more to mail it than to buy it: ha ha.

I bought 3/10 of mine over the weekend. That's gotta' count for something.

You guys are on the ball! I'm still thinking for mine!

to keep in the Christmas mood

My default gift is always socks or underwear.

Do you need sizes, then, Tabitha? 

yes I do Red. Calling all guys in secret santa-send me your shoe and boxer sizes!

did this just turn into an e-harmony thread?  ;)

I think this falls into the TMI category!!  (loved the video tho!)

Nice.

Yesterday I arrived home - oh so tired - from work to discover that a nice package had arrived for me from Nova Scotia.

I opened it and found a lovely red woolen bag filled with treats. "Don't open it." my Mom said about the bag.

The bag itself, though, is a wondrous thing. Christmassy red with gold flecks in the yarn. Real sweater-quality.

Thank you to my Secret Santa.

Last night I finished my own Secret Santa shopping.

I posted mine (accidentally) with overseas mail this past week… I meant to hang onto it until mid-December so it was more "Christmassy"… so I'm glad Jae got his already: and, no, I wasn't Jae's Santa.

To my recipient: just think "timewarps". 

I will be sending mine next week- don't get discouraged my secret gift recipient!

Some of the Santas's are very organized! I don't have one ready to mail yet!

I have ideas, but I haven't been out looking yet either Tabitha!

Waiting another week or so to mail mine so it will arrive closer to Christmas.  (For the same reason I haven't mailed my sisters' gifts yet either.)

Gifts bought and wrapped, packaging complete, will drop it in the mail probably tomorrow.

somegal, did you get my wondermail?

OK my idea has changed-I'm very excited about this one. Probably get it done this weekend!

It's been sent

Yay Santas!

CrazyDad is mailing it as we speak. Going to East Coast = Just a hint.

Just mailed my gift off to its lucky (hope so, anyway!) recipient today.  May it speed its way to its destination speedily and safely.  Hope it fits!  (just kidding....)

As last year's recipient of your gift, I'm sure that this year's recipient will indeed feel very lucky!

Over to the post office today to mail my gift.  It's small (sorry Pal) and flat, so it will go as a letter - in a big puffy envelop.   It should arrive sometime next week - faster and cheaper than a parcel. 

And now I am checking the mail each day in eager anticipation. 

Mine arrived at the recipient's door in very short order. I was really surprised at the quickness of Canada Post.

I may get the one I'm sending in the mail tomorrow. Just have to assemble the parts.

Okay...finally got my shopping done a week late. I got to the place I wanted to get to after work before they closed tonight- yay! I hope this person likes it. It'll take 6 days to get there, the clerk at the post said- so a week...by December 14th it should be there.

I got mine! It must' ve arrived yesterday or Thurs. i forgot to check it (apartment mailbox). Should I open it, Santa?

Finally have mine bought! Mailing it Monday :)

Kimmio, yes open it!

I opened it! (thanks, Bethany. I needed someone to give me the green light :) ). Inside, was a lovely miniature book of quotes from various people, with the word 'believe' on the front- and a gift card inside (which I'm not sure is supposed to be used or not- it's made to fit in the front cover of the book). A little box of 'ruby' and silver rhinestone studs for craft making, and a package of organic fruit candy! Awesome! Thank you Secret Santa (who remains a secret)!

Somebody near the other side of the country who I've never met, knows I like creative, inspiring quotes, shiny things, arts and crafts, candy, and organic products! Thanks!!!! Perfect! It really is thoughtful and touching. :)

I received mine on Friday - a beautiful print of the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove, and an explanation of why it was chosen for me.  Thanks Red Baron. 

Is it ironic that I was your Secret Santa last year - and now you have returned the favour.   (Now lets get back to our rivalry at Scrabble.)

Oops, did I forget to enclose the greeting card that I wrote up?

Anyway I'm your Secret Santa, Kimmio, and I'm so glad that you like the gifts.

You had spoken before here on wondercafe about how you like inspirational quotes, so I hoped the book would be perfect. You can use the $2 gift card in it toward the purchase of even more reading.

You seem like someone who would appreciate organic foods, and, hey - who doesn't like candy.

You must enjoy crafting. I never considered making something with the ruby studs. My sister uses them - just sprinkles them across her dining room table at Christmastime. They make her holiday table look even more special. By all means, though, if you would prefer to craft with them, I think that would be wonderful.

Merry Christmas Kimmio

My parcel is wrapped and addressed and ready to mail.

ouch, the pressure mounts.

Oops! Just sent you a wondermail. I was wondering if it might be you..for some reason, the candy made me wonder. It's good candy! My husband likes it too! I thought I missed the card! Thanks Jae! It's a really nice gift. :). ...and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

I'm thinking I might use the 'rubies' in a glass vase with a Christmas flower arrangement.

Lol...I like this quote. "Fall seven times, stand up eight." - Japanese proverb.

Jae could still mail the card. He has the address.

My parcel went in the mail today!

I have everything, but need to get it all packaged up.  I'm hoping to get to the post office tomorrow.

Excellent idea, Tabitha. Indeed, the card has already been mailed.

I saw on the news tonight that today or tomorrow is the last day for sending domestic parcels via Canada Post - beyond that they're skeptical of delivery in time for Xmas ... so get thee to the post office if not already done! 

Indeed Carolla!

I will get to the post office this afternoon so that it's definitley en route tomorrow!

I thought I'd mention that I received the card that Jae mailed separately. Lovely. Thanks, Jae!