7th Annual SECRET SANTA on Garage Journal

[Lone Star Blaze]

Just need to stick mine in a box Ill get a box tomorrow it will go out later in the week. It's been fun my SS was a little too easy though just wish I could drop more $ on it.

 

[Thumper68]

Mine arrived today, gonna **** (the bad kind) having to wait 2 weeks to open it.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I sent mine out today. Should be out to the island in a few days.

 

[Kracin]

package has been sent and on the way also. looking forward to seeing something arrive at my doorstep as well. first SS for me here!

 

[Jeepster425]

Sent mine out last Friday! Unfortunately I didn't write anything on the box regarding SS since they put everything in the package. My first SS as well! But learned a lot this go around, next year shal be different!

 

[Beerman]

Sent my package out today. Didn't write anything on the box regarding SS, other than my handle on outside. as part of return address.



Beerman

 

[The Cobbler]

Mine is going tomorrow. I'm putting my handle & return address too

 

[taumac]

Hopefully mine will go out this Monday. The refinishing and paint didn't come out as I wanted so Im redoing it over.

Have a good one, Gerard

 

[colt zantop]

got mine today! I also shipped mine out this week!!

 

[aaronrkelly]

....mine was sent out today. Hope I picked some decent stuff.

 

[beatcad]

sent my package out earlier today.
i aint gonna give any hints, but some guy or gal 5 states away should receive it late this week or early next week.
cheers gang

 

[domain]

Mine sent!

 

[Rickster55]

Got mine yesterday! Still waiting for something to arrive so I can ship my SS gift!!!!

 

[BigEarn86]

Someone should have vouched for me! I wanted to be part of the family.... So sad, see you next year.

 

[madison069]

I picked out a specific brand of tools from my garage sales scores for my SS and I got something coming in soon so I hope to be able to ship it end of this week!!

 

[Fyrme]

Got my box all ready to close up and send out this week. My victim never chimed in over on the other thread. I hope he/she likes socks and underwear from the dollar store

 

[CudaChick1968]

The special thing I ordered for my victim arrived today. Sadly my SS didn't give me a lot of room to work with (within my budget anyway) so I've done what I can; I just have to keep my fingers crossed in the meantime that it's something that can be put to good use and enjoyed. I plan to mail it out tomorrow.

This is my first year for this event. Am I supposed to reveal my identity inside the box or keep it a secret forever?

 

[Travisnd]

I've always included a note inside the box and let them know who I was.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Thanks Travis! I just thought of an extra that'll give it away for sure .....

 

[jjjrmx5]

The special thing I ordered for my victim arrived today. Sadly my SS didn't give me a lot of room to work with (within my budget anyway) so I've done what I can; I just have to keep my fingers crossed in the meantime that it's something that can be put to good use and enjoyed. I plan to mail it out tomorrow.

This is my first year for this event. Am I supposed to reveal my identity inside the box or keep it a secret forever?

Yep.
Inside the box for ID and letter.

Outside teh box mention of GJSS.

 

[bareass172]

Quick question - to mail to Canada they made me fill out custom forms that clearly state on the outside of the package what is inside. The forms said this is required, so what do I do about that? I don't mail to Canada really ever, did I screw up and I didn't have to do this?

On the flip side, since this is the case, should I contact my person and tell them not to read the shipping label until Xmas? lol...

Looking for opinions and advice, thanks!

 

[Notch1988]

Quick question - to mail to Canada they made me fill out custom forms that clearly state on the outside of the package what is inside. The forms said this is required, so what do I do about that? I don't mail to Canada really ever, did I screw up and I didn't have to do this?

On the flip side, since this is the case, should I contact my person and tell them not to read the shipping label until Xmas? lol...

Looking for opinions and advice, thanks!

Ya, I never know either how generic I can be before it backfires... garage supplies?

 

[Notch1988]

My purchase arrived today so my SS package will be mailed out tomorrow.

 

[Steevo]

Shipped mine out today. My recipient should have it by Saturday.

 

[beatcad]

Yep.
Inside the box for ID and letter.

Outside teh box mention of GJSS.

i goofed. letter inside.
but no clue as to who it came from.
i think i'll wait to see if my guy/gal actually likes what they got
than maybe i'll let 'em know it was me

 

[BlackjackNA]

My gift will be shipped in a few more days... no sense receiving gifts two weeks early, is there?

 

[Outlawmws]

Quick question - to mail to Canada they made me fill out custom forms that clearly state on the outside of the package what is inside. The forms said this is required, so what do I do about that? I don't mail to Canada really ever, did I screw up and I didn't have to do this?

On the flip side, since this is the case, should I contact my person and tell them not to read the shipping label until Xmas? lol...

Looking for opinions and advice, thanks!

Just be somewhat generic. "Tools" "parts" "Advertising" "Books"...

 

[Chris83]

Quick question - to mail to Canada they made me fill out custom forms that clearly state on the outside of the package what is inside. The forms said this is required, so what do I do about that? I don't mail to Canada really ever, did I screw up and I didn't have to do this?

On the flip side, since this is the case, should I contact my person and tell them not to read the shipping label until Xmas? lol...

Looking for opinions and advice, thanks!

I had to do the same thing to ship to the states yesterday

 

[Jawn]

There is a mystery UPS package set for delivery from Amazon tomorrow... I suspect it may be a Secret Santa delivery!

 

[Radio Ron w4ron]

Mr. Moderator, would it be possible for you to send a message to everyone that's
part of the Secret Santa and ask them to PLEASE post an intro on the Meet your
secret Santa thread?
Some of us have names of guys we don't know anything about, The Meet your Secret
Santa thread is a great idea, but I'll bet most guys haven't posted anything there.
I'm really fretting over what to get for mine and so far have no idea, I want it to
be great and it would really help.

thanks,

 

[jeffmoss26]

Will be sending my gift out tomorrow!

 

[Jbullfrog]

Mr. Moderator, would it be possible for you to send a message to everyone that's
part of the Secret Santa and ask them to PLEASE post an intro on the Meet your
secret Santa thread?
Some of us have names of guys we don't know anything about, The Meet your Secret
Santa thread is a great idea, but I'll bet most guys haven't posted anything there.
I'm really fretting over what to get for mine and so far have no idea, I want it to
be great and it would really help.

thanks,

To be in SS you have to have enough posts that your sender should be able to figure out what you would enjoy. It's a good guess that a member of Garage Journal likes tools and fixing things. Do a search by username and look at what they have posted or responded to.

You are supposed to use this as an exercise to expand your diagnostic skills.

 

[wornoutoldman]

This is my first year for this event. Am I supposed to reveal my identity inside the box or keep it a secret forever?

Being as this is a "Secret Santa" I like to stay anonymous. That way the recipient can only guess where their Santa originated from and he/she will be blessed with "Garage Journal Goodwill" all year long.

Just be somewhat generic. "Tools" "parts" "Advertising" "Books"...

Yep!

Mr. Moderator, would it be possible for you to send a message to everyone that's
part of the Secret Santa and ask them to PLEASE post an intro on the Meet your
secret Santa thread?
Some of us have names of guys we don't know anything about, The Meet your Secret
Santa thread is a great idea, but I'll bet most guys haven't posted anything there.
I'm really fretting over what to get for mine and so far have no idea, I want it to
be great and it would really help.

thanks,

My feeling is that anyone who did not post in that thread would be quite happy with anything that showed up. It is very considerate of you to want to do a great job. I don't think it is possible to disappoint, short of not getting your gift in the mail.

Well I'm off to the PO this morning. Merry Christmas to all!

 

[madison069]

I like socks, My wife complains that I buy too many socks. So if my SS sent me some nice socks I wouldn't have complained! LOL

 

[Richard Cranium]

I sent my package today, Out of the U.S.A., wow 48.95 for a 6 pound box. I sure hope that my person likes what I got them. They were no help. I filled out the customs paper work and was told that it was kept at customs and that my person would never see them. Not sure this is true or not, Never have shipped through customs before....Rich
I asked about when it would get there and they laughed at me and told me after customs gets finished with it. What ever that is suppose to mean... Rich

 

[T45]

You are supposed to use this as an exercise to expand your diagnostic skills.

 

[The Cobbler]

I'm fortunate that my gift went to someone in US, I live in Canada, but I have a very good friend that lives across the boarder so he helped me with the shipping.
Just a thought for future years, maybe the SS/recipients could be chosen withing countries to ease shipping costs/ procedures? ?

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I shipped my gift off to Long Island on Monday. I went to the mailbox today and found mine. This means a lot of days of shaking and squeezing.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

I sent my package today, Out of the U.S.A., wow 48.95 for a 6 pound box. I sure hope that my person likes what I got them. ... Rich

yeah, international shipping got expensive. mine also went out of the USA.

 

[hpw]

Just a thought for future years, maybe the SS/recipients could be chosen withing countries to ease shipping costs/ procedures? ?

agreed.....didn't want to sound like a Grinch, so it kept me from participating as I know overseas shipping can get waaaaaay expensive