Official Secret Santa 2011 Thread

[ChrisF250]

Pictured below is the gift I received from Massachusetts, But no clue to the senders screen name. The wrench will defiantly be the shiniest in the box and will be used as a lot of the equipment around here is big and old. Bad thing is that I will come to like it to much I will have to fill in the rest of the set. The pliers look to be a good set from Germany and I have nothing like that. I do like neat pocket knives so I can say that the Santa hit the nail on the head. Thank you

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Glad you like it Merry Christmas!

 

[mrshaun]

Mimne was here when I got in from Florida. Midway USA gift cert which was used wisely, a Swiss army knife and a bag of mints.. Thanks secret Santa. My kids are plotting ways to steal the mints...

 

[johnnybentwrench]

Thanks to my ss from FLA
I was thinking about new Channel Locks
Thank You

 

[cundifc]

Thanks to Dave I got a sweet socket bit set. I have always wanted something like that. Also got some hand cleaner, I will have to give it a try. Also a sweet matco hat. Thanks Dave! Merry Christmas!

 

[Mike662]

Thanks to Diesel-Mech for this awesome made in the USA Wright ratchet.

This is actually my first Wright tool, and definitely won't be my last. Now I have him to thank for me having a whole series of tools to spend my money on!

Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Flathead Red]

My SS is from Fayetteville, AR and sent me a hand painted picture of my pick up truck with my GJ Name on it. It is SOOOO awesome! To top it off there was also a MATCO 1/4" drive ratchet as well. I will post a picture later. Thanks to my SS. This is so cool!

Red

 

[daveblank]

Thanks to Dave I got a sweet socket bit set. I have always wanted something like that. Also got some hand cleaner, I will have to give it a try. Also a sweet matco hat. Thanks Dave! Merry Christmas!

You're welcome. Enjoy it.

 

[MartyO]

John (EmeraldCoupe) hit the nail on the head with these awesome die casts, Pontiac memoriabilia, and note!

Thanks John. You did a great job and I appreciate it!!!

 

[Rickster55]

JC23,
Glad you liked your stuff. You were a hard one to buy for. Not a lot of clues in your postings. Gotta admit I was getting nervous that you didnt get your present until I just read you were out of town. Merry Christmas!

Muibubbles was my Secret Santa. I got some really cool old wrenches. All made in the USA!!!!! Love 'em!! You cant help but wonder about the stories those wrenches could tell. Awesome!!!! Merrry Christmas and Thank You Muibubbles!!!!!!

 

[davesnothere]

Don't worry danco, I got the sweet leatherman and matco light, thanks! I just left my little magnetic light under an xterra last week, perfect timing! And the leatherman already got a workout opening up all my kids toys too. Thanks!

 

[mad57]

Thank you Mike DePalo! These tools are simply awesome!!!

Im glad you like. I have the same dolly set and have pounded alot of body parts with it love it, do you have a use for the vinyl sayings? i hope you saw them in the box

 

[daveblank]

John (EmeraldCoupe) hit the nail on the head with these awesome die casts, Pontiac memoriabilia, and note!

Thanks John. You did a great job and I appreciate it!!!

I have that RF truck in my collection too.

 

[DanCo]

Don't worry danco, I got the sweet leatherman and matco light, thanks! I just left my little magnetic light under an xterra last week, perfect timing! And the leatherman already got a workout opening up all my kids toys too. Thanks!

Glad you like, I did open the light to put in new batteries, that leatherman just has too much package for a pocket sized tool.
Merry Christmas.
Dan

 

[Steevo]

Just got home from our jaunt to the wine country, and the first thing I did was open my GJ SS package.

mlittle29 sent me an ultrasonic "Precision Parking Device". He obviously read my thread about trying to get my wife to stop when the tennis ball hits her windshield, instead of pushing the ball forward.

I also got a great set of rainbow Sharpies, which I will use a LOT!, and a very nice note as well.

Thank you mlittle29 and GJ for this great SS event.

PS, I still haven't heard a peep from my SS recipient. Don't know whether he got his package or not.

And a very merry Christmas and a big thank you to blackandwhitepit for facilitating this for 2011.

 

[lwlobo]

My Secret Santa was MrSnicks.

I got a really cool JEGS bench mat and decals, a multi-function tool (includes axe), grease and paint pens, and DeWalt safety glasses.

I really like the bench mat, it'll be really handy and looks great too.

Thanks, and Merry Christmas!!

 

[930dreamer]

From Chadster1, and the snow storm was good also. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

 

[98TJ]

From Chadster1, and the snow storm was good also.

That first pic...I see a package labeled "Lezbo".

 

[Beerman]

Here's my photos. Thanks to Lawn Dart 79 for the gifts and to the guy who organized this whole thing.

Merry X-mas everyone. This flashlight and the stickers are WAAAAYYY cool.


Beerman

 

[Buck_nekid]

I found who the artist of Garage Journal is, -Brent-. I got a wonderful set of Wera screwdrivers, a really neat tri-color led flashlight and some hand warmers. This is my first exposure to Wera and I'm highly impressed with them. Thank you -Brent- and Merry Christmas to all!!

 

[chadster1]

From Chadster1, and the snow storm was good also.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

[ChargedUp!]

Im glad you like. I have the same dolly set and have pounded alot of body parts with it love it, do you have a use for the vinyl sayings? i hope you saw them in the box

Sweet! I was so excited with the tools, I completely overlooked the vinyl. I'll definitely find a spot for these in the spring! . Thanks again!

 

[c_mccann]

Whoohoo!!!!!!!!!!! I am the luckiest girl in the whole world!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[spencerian]

I hope you enjoy it.

How the F did you make it snow Chadster?

 

[MrSnicks]

My Secret Santa was MrSnicks.

I got a really cool JEGS bench mat and decals, a multi-function tool (includes axe), grease and paint pens, and DeWalt safety glasses.

I really like the bench mat, it'll be really handy and looks great too.

Thanks, and Merry Christmas!!

Glad you like them. I have one of the mats and love it. The rest was just stuff I think everyone can use in their shop. The multi-tool was a last minute buy because I hadn't seen one with an axe before.

Still waiting on mine but my SS pm'd me that he did indeed send me something through Canadian Post.


Patrick

 

[brett09]

I finally got to open my gift, and to be honest I could have never expected what was inside. My SS was kams1973 I believe, though there was nothing saying on the box/or inside. But I'm 99% sure. So first off, a BIG thank you for him. I got a nice 5 pc. Dale Earnhardt Jr Snap on screwdriver set, a like new Snap on 3/8 drive flex head ratchet and possibly the coolest 1/4 drive ratchet ever. Its a 1/4 drive spinflex Proto ratchet. I am in love with everything and can't wait to use them. I have to say he definitely went way beyond anything I was expecting (its my first SS here) and I actually feel bad about what I sent out. Another big thank you. Here are some pictures

Under the tree, or beside it rather

After I quit playing with my new favorite things, I managed to take pictures of the contents.

I even got the original box with the screwdrivers, how cool!

In their new home...

This was my first snap on stuff, other than some vintage pieces I have from my father. I couldn't be happier, and this definitely made my christmas. Thanks again to my SS!!

 

[Hiball]

My Secret Santa was Mike13u, I received a Cool Pair of Knipex Needle nose and a SK Finger Ratchet.. This is my First pair of Knipex and i must say the 1st Impression is Wow..

Thanks Mike along with Blacknwhitepit for putting this together.

 

[cundifc]

I'm jealous I wish it was snowing here. Only about 25 degrees above average here today. Almost 60.

 

[ridestreet]

i wont even post pictures of all the snow in my front yard right now, we have gotten maybe 5-7inches in the last day

 

[canuckian]

A huge thank you to my SS Farmer Joe!! He picked me up a set of Grey Pneumatic 3/8 metric impact sockets and an Astro Pneumatic security bit set! He also included a nice card (gave me a chuckle). The sockets were perfect timing as my wife did get me that MG325 impact for Christmas after all!! He nailed it on the bit set as well. Of all the bits and 1/4 hex drive implements I have, I didnt have a decent full set of security bits and i do come across those type fasteners quite often. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!

 

[Farmrod]

My SS is from Fayetteville, AR and sent me a hand painted picture of my pick up truck with my GJ Name on it. It is SOOOO awesome! To top it off there was also a MATCO 1/4" drive ratchet as well. I will post a picture later. Thanks to my SS. This is so cool!

Red

Glad you liked the gift I was worried about it so was the wife have a merry christmas

 

[Farmer Joe]

A huge thank you to my SS Farmer Joe!! He picked me up a set of Grey Pneumatic 3/8 metric impact sockets and an Astro Pneumatic security bit set! He also included a nice card (gave me a chuckle). The sockets were perfect timing as my wife did get me that MG325 impact for Christmas after all!! He nailed it on the bit set as well. Of all the bits and 1/4 hex drive implements I have, I didnt have a decent full set of security bits and i do come across those type fasteners quite often. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!

Glad to hear you like the gift! Good thing the mrs got you the 3/8 impact, now my gift makes more sense lol.

My SS sent me a great gift too! I'll post up pics when I get home tonight to show it off

 

[chadster1]

How the F did you make it snow Chadster?

Trade secret.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

John (EmeraldCoupe) hit the nail on the head with these awesome die casts, Pontiac memoriabilia, and note!

Thanks John. You did a great job and I appreciate it!!!

glad you like the gifts. hope you didn't have them already.

 

[Kirbot]

I meant to post earlier, but I opened mine and they are much appreciated!
A set of craftsman screwdrivers and a Jeep sign.

Thanks!

 

[MartyO]

glad you like the gifts. hope you didn't have them already.

Nope!

They are all right at home in my collection!!!

I said to my wife, it was as though you knew me.

I really appreciate them and love them!

RAT FINK RULES!!!!!!

 

[emeraldcoupe]

my ss was lwlobo. he sent me some snap on screw drivers,cutters,and old mac ratchet, a nice set of indestro metric wrenches,awesome old adjustable,and a yellow handled pair of not sure,lol. thanks a lot!

 

[dodge610]

I meant to post earlier, but I opened mine and they are much appreciated!
A set of craftsman screwdrivers and a Jeep sign.

Thanks!

Hope I was close on what you would like Kirbot been nervous the whole time hoping you would like them Merry Christmas.

 

[peterbilr98]

secret Santa was p pollard I'm very impressed and thankfully nice tools every thing was great he was from Canada got cranberry snap on prybar is great the Canadian picquic driver looks great it a multi bit driver thanx mike

 

[930dreamer]

That first pic...I see a package labeled "Lezbo".

That's a gift from my Daughter to her friend, kids these days.

 

[Kirbot]

Hope I was close on what you would like Kirbot been nervous the whole time hoping you would like them Merry Christmas.

I've already used the screwdrivers, and I'll get the sign hanging up soon.

Thanks again!