6th Annual Garage Journal Secret Santa (Official Thread)

Duct Tape Man · Dec 28, 2013

Subyroo651 said:
That's great! I was really disappointed with USPS but it made it and I hope that the pic keeps the fun memories alive. I couldn't find anything I knew you would like, so I came up with the Brick idea. Definitely enjoyed it, Merry Christmas

Did you get my SS package? You said you got it, but USPS has it, and I'm not sure what this means? You haven't posted pics of your SS gift, so I guess you haven't gotten it?

Stuey · Dec 28, 2013

I got a nice assortment of oldish tools and a neat Coast LED flashlight for EDC/keychain use. Will try to make room to take pics this weekend.

I have 2 quarts of Evaporust I bought to cleanup my grandfather's tools, but haven't gotten around to doing it yet. I might clean up some of these tools for use and discussion on ToolGuyd about neat vintage tool designs.

<--- Happy Camper.

Also, popcorn!

We never got around to plugging in our microwave in since moving in about 20 months ago. This might be a good reason to finally do it. =) I just (still) have to find a good place to put the microwave.

Subyroo651 · Dec 28, 2013

Duct Tape Man said:
Did you get my SS package? You said you got it, but USPS has it, and I'm not sure what this means? You haven't posted pics of your SS gift, so I guess you haven't gotten it?

Many Thanks Duct Tape man!

No, I did get your package right on time, only opened it just last night(with my Family) so I will have pics up tonight.

I was referring to the gift I sent to My SS being screwed around by USPS. :lol_hitti

Monte · Dec 28, 2013

Received my ss gift !

i got a awesome vintage Craftsman cantilever tool box from FJ 432 !!!! :pimpflash

Thank you very much Randy !!! :beer:

and that´s not all !!!! :pimpflash

A wrench roll was included !!! :eyecrazy:

with a virtually new vintage SK combination wrench set !!!! :pimpflash

Thank you very very much Randy !!! :beer:

CreteCoater · Dec 28, 2013

Looks like your wait was worth it!

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Ksullivan · Dec 28, 2013

Stuey I'm glad you like the stuff! Also I received my gift today from Chris83 my mom brought it in the house for me we are 2+ hours away visiting my grandpa and grandma so I won't be able to open it until Thursday.

jdcompman · Dec 28, 2013

A little late to the game here but things have been hectic. A huge thank you to zkling for the awesome pliers. I've already put them to work! :beer:

Evan(CA) · Dec 28, 2013

WOW! Not only were both gifts amazing but it was 80 bucks to ship!

Monte said:
Received my ss gift !

i got a awesome vintage Craftsman cantilever tool box from FJ 432 !!!! Thank you very much Randy !!!

and that´s not all !!!! A wrench roll was included !!!

with a virtually new vintage SK combination wrench set !!!! Thank you very very much Randy !!!

NorthCountry · Dec 28, 2013

Evan(CA) said:
WOW! Not only were both gifts amazing but it was 80 bucks to ship!

Holy ****!!

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toomanytoyzz · Dec 28, 2013

Monte said:
Received my ss gift !

i got a awesome vintage Craftsman cantilever tool box from FJ 432 !!!! Thank you very much Randy !!!

I'll bet you will be the only guy in town with that box :drool:

!! Merry Christmas to you!!

cubicle · Dec 28, 2013

Finally back home...Thanks to Michael Murder for the great set of screwdrivers and the cool vintage Proto newsletter!

Zeke · Dec 28, 2013

You guys get serious on this. Good to see. I'm afraid if I had joined in my 'gift' might not have been quite so generous. I mean who would want a first issue ******* with Marilyn?

Just kidding, to be sure.

senlow · Dec 29, 2013

Here's a huge thank you to MackMan. His choices were perfect. They were obviously well thought out.

He sent me three green handled pliers. The first is an SK mini long nose. are great. Next up are Diamond mini round nose pliers. The bronze pivot on the Diamond pliers is as smooth as silk. Last, but not least, an SK mini hose pincher. I tried it out this afternoon. It's far more efficient than the old school Hazet hose pincher that I've been using for years.

kc-steve · Dec 29, 2013

Sheeesh! I thought there is supposed to be a limit on the money spent. I haven't been a participant so I can say Monte's gift looks like it tops them all.

Steve

colt zantop · Dec 29, 2013

No limit on money spent. It's basically what you can afford so if someone can afford a little more then its up to the SS. This year rocked! Can't wait for next year LOL!!

930dreamer · Dec 29, 2013

Don't forget those that needed to shipped to other countries paid the going rate. Looks like a great Secret Santa turn out for 2013. :thumbup:

CreteCoater · Dec 29, 2013

Have we completed a SS without grinches?

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Krokodil · Dec 29, 2013

I'm still waiting. Hopefully it arrives this week.

cosmik binturong · Dec 29, 2013

not really waiting anymore, it'll arrive when it'll arrive, next year...

holland_patrick · Dec 29, 2013

Krokodil said:
I'm still waiting. Hopefully it arrives this week.

Tracking Number: LC120020452US

in-transit

Product & Tracking Information

Postal Product:
First-Class Package International Service

Features:

International Letter

Date & Time

Status of Item

Location

December 10, 2013 , 5:49 pm

Processed through USPS Sort Facility .

JAMAICA, NY 11430

December 10, 2013

Depart USPS Sort Facility .

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152

December 9, 2013 , 8:32 pm

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility .

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152

December 9, 2013 , 4:26 pm

Dispatched to Sort Facility .

SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489

December 9, 2013 , 3:24 pm

Acceptance .

SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489

Krokodil · Dec 29, 2013

Awesome, thanks! I'll call tomorrow for a local tracking number.

Farmall450 · Dec 29, 2013

NorthCountry said:
Holy ****!!

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Holy **** is right! :bowdown:

zkling · Dec 29, 2013

Monte said:
Received my ss gift !
i got a awesome vintage Craftsman cantilever tool box from FJ 432 !!!! Thank you very much Randy !!!

Wow,

I'd really like to hear some details about that craftsman box. Who ever repainted it did one hell of a job, removed rivets and all linkages, no over spray. B E A utiful. :thumbup:

Monte said:
and that´s not all !!!! A wrench roll was included !!!

with a virtually new vintage SK combination wrench set !!!! Thank you very very much Randy !!!

I had to laugh at the SK "Metric Sizes for Imported Cars, Cycles and Machinery" :lol_hitti

Kinda dates the set right there.

Awesome Monte and FJ432 :beer:

jdcompman said:
A little late to the game here but things have been hectic. A huge thank you to zkling for the awesome pliers. I've already put them to work!

I'm really glad you liked them :beer:

stonesfan68 · Dec 29, 2013

TeamArtic sent me my first pair of Snap-On cutters. I can't wait to put them to use!

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gj67stang · Dec 29, 2013

Thanks to my SS!

A goodie bag of wipes, cleaners, treatments, Loctites, and stickers:

Also, two new shirts; a Mobil 1 (my oil of choice) and a custom-printed "tool shirt" from a fellow GJ member accompanied a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clause:

Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

MJB24 · Dec 29, 2013

I like the tool shirt

Krokodil · Dec 29, 2013

Very cool shirt!

FJ 432 · Dec 30, 2013

Monte said:
Received my ss gift !

i got a awesome vintage Craftsman cantilever tool box from FJ 432 !!!! Thank you very much Randy !!!

and that´s not all !!!! A wrench roll was included !!!

with a virtually new vintage SK combination wrench set !!!! Thank you very very much Randy !!!

Monte,

I'm just happy that the package finally arrived. I went a little overboard because I think you bring a lot to the table with respects to informing the yanks on this site to the tools coming out or available in Europe.

Your box is one of my first attempts at restoration with respects to powder coating. It seems appropriate that the dove gray color was my attempt at trying to match a Mercedes sedan I fell in love with in my youth. It was the same dove gray with a navy leather interior.

Happy New Year.

spotco2 · Dec 30, 2013

Finally got home and time to rip into my Secret Santa gift I found under the tree.

Caleb knocked it out of the park on this one!

Mini prybar, hobo spork, really cool tactical pen, VW badge and a very sweet Plumb 1/4" ratchet and socket! I was really hoping he had included a real corn dog, but the Xcelite #2 Phillips was a great substitute.

Thanks a bunch for everything including the nice card.

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas holiday.

zkling · Dec 30, 2013

Krokodil said:
Very cool shirt!

MJB24 said:
I like the tool shirt

Check me on this, but I think that shirt is made by a guy on here named Flatintoone. You may want to contact him. :headscrat

holland_patrick · Dec 30, 2013

I need to thank my SS AV tinker er

He sent me a channellock 927 Retaining Ring Plier,a handle along with a flat file for bringing down the rakers on my chainsaws, and a sweet pair of leather gloves which will be handed off to my wife because i have sasquatch hands and can't even get them a little on.. (they say large but man they look tiny)

thank you sir i love the gifts

patrick

Garage Coffee Roaster · Dec 30, 2013

Thank you Freddy (Phobo)
I saw the mail-lady put the package in the box and guessed my gift finally arrived!

It did.

You nailed it. I love the made in Germany quality NWS and Knipex pliers.

I have no problems with them being broken in.

That inspection light is bright. It will be great looking into boilers and such.

Thanks again and have a great and happy new year.

Jim

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Outlawmws · Dec 30, 2013

zkling said:
Check me on this, but I think that shirt is made by a guy on here named Flatintoone. You may want to contact him.

It is, but his web site says he's down to the last one:

https://www.shoplocket.com/products/zB67X-mechanic-s-tool-set-t-shirt-almost-gone

jerryW · Dec 30, 2013

Monte said:
your parcel should be there

Received teh package when I got home today. Postal person and I got here at the same time. Thank you so much for the Sora screwdriver set and the NWS diagonal cutters. They look like very high quality tools, thank you very much!

Happy New year and hope that you had a very Merry Christmas!

I'll try to get pictures up in the next couple of days.

jerry

MrSnicks · Dec 30, 2013

Camera broken, but got a nice pile o' loot from Ol'Red.

toomanytoyzz · Dec 30, 2013

Do we have a final number of people still waiting on gifts? Hope this year goes smooth without any BS

!!

Flatintoone · Dec 30, 2013

Outlawmws said:
It is, but his web site says he's down to the last one:

https://www.shoplocket.com/products/zB67X-mechanic-s-tool-set-t-shirt-almost-gone

At the risk of hijacking the thread; Zkling, Outlaw: You are correct, they are mine and I have one left. See my sig for the link. If there is enough interest, I will have more made. PM me if interested!

Steering back on topic: Lots of cool stuff. Looks like fun! I think I've been convinced to participate in 2014!

SpeedCoach · Dec 30, 2013

toomanytoyzz said:
Do we have a final number of people still waiting on gifts? Hope this year goes smooth without any BS!!

Well guys....I hate to be Debbie downer, but I got nothing. No communication from anyone either. I did contact BWP.

The GJSS secret Santa is really one of the neatest things I've seen or been a part of. To think that a bunch of people, literally all around the world can come together in common interest and pull off what we do is amazing. The secret Santa is almost becoming an institution. I tell friends about it and they can't believe what you all...what we all do for each other...not only in this SS, but across the forum throughout the year. I don't need a gift. It's not what I signed up for. I enjoyed scouring my recipients posts (in both years I've participated) and trying to challenge myself to come up with something good to do for an otherwise complete stranger. I'm only speaking up now in sincere interest of preserving this great event.

Subyroo651 · Dec 31, 2013

Subyroo651 said:
Many Thanks Duct Tape man!

No, I did get your package right on time, only opened it just last night(with my Family) so I will have pics up tonight.

I was referring to the gift I sent to My SS being screwed around by USPS.

As promised, a photo of the awesome SS gift I received from DuctapeMan. All Made in USA goodness too, from Vaughn,Stanley,Craftsman and Wiss.
Finished off with a kind Christmas card.
Thank you xmas

Krokodil · Dec 31, 2013

I'm still waiting. Got tracking number however, still on its way. Can't wait!

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