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  • #881
    Originally posted by cswoodlandfairy View Post
    Still no word from my SS yet :\
    No word from mine since November...I'd be happy to send you a present, haha!
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    • #882
      KPF, show yourself!

      Today was a HORRIBLE day. Not only do I have this godawful cough that will not go away, but a colleague and his wife were in a horrific car accident. The wife didn't survive, husband is in the ICU.

      I got home and there was a box with my name on it, waiting for me in the kitchen. I know I should have waited until Christmas, but......

      I LOVE everything!!! A fancy schmancy pink ear bonnet to keep my draft girl's dainty ears free of flies! A box of scrumptious chocolates (half of which are now gone, ooops). An adorable horsey t-shirt. And....a purple monogrammed saddle pad.

      KPF, you are the bestest. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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      • #883
        Originally posted by ponito View Post
        I'm so glad your package arrived safe and sound. I will give some more hints about your Elf, as she still hasn't figured out exactly what she used for an elfin screen name and password:

        4 letters
        a type of tea
        Also means 'life'
        rhymes with hay.

        Hope you like your gifts!
        Yep, I'm 99.9% sure I know who she is. You threw me with the "rhymes with hay" though. I'm not a tea drinker and had to consult Wikipedia for the proper pronunciation. I always thought it was a long "I" when I saw it.
        Crayola Posse - Pine Green
        Whinnie Pine (June 4, 1977 - April 29, 2008)
        Autumn Caper (April 27, 1989 - May 24, 2015)
        Murphy (April 28, 1994 - May 5, 2017)

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        • #884
          Originally posted by Hazelnut View Post
          I an not your elf, but if I get my box early I, too am going to try to wait till Christmas to open it. Want to start a "lets wait till Christmas support group?"
          Yes, we definitely need a support group! Last time I participated I made it all the way to Christmas Eve, then ripped open the package. Then I was sad when I had nothing to open Christmas Day.
          Crayola Posse - Pine Green
          Whinnie Pine (June 4, 1977 - April 29, 2008)
          Autumn Caper (April 27, 1989 - May 24, 2015)
          Murphy (April 28, 1994 - May 5, 2017)

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          • #885
            Well, I checked the tracking number on the package I sent and it should have been recieved today....

            I dont know whats more agonizing, waiting for my own package OR waiting for my giftee to get thier package!!!
            Never Ride Faster Than Your Guardian Angel Can Fly
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            • #886
              Originally posted by Murphy's Mom View Post
              Yep, I'm 99.9% sure I know who she is. You threw me with the "rhymes with hay" though. I'm not a tea drinker and had to consult Wikipedia for the proper pronunciation. I always thought it was a long "I" when I saw it.
              Hmmm, me too..

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              • #887
                Originally posted by Murphy's Mom View Post
                Yes, we definitely need a support group! Last time I participated I made it all the way to Christmas Eve, then ripped open the package. Then I was sad when I had nothing to open Christmas Day.
                ANTICIPATION, it's driving me mad!

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                • #888
                  Originally posted by The_EZ_Elf View Post
                  Every good intention had I of your gift’s delivery by today,
                  Though, like every plan that ever was schemed, an obstacle it met along the way.
                  But this dawn I woke with determined intent of arriving at the post
                  And that I did with special instructions of speedy delivery to your coast.

                  Your gifts will arrive in a large, pretty bag tucked neatly deep inside,
                  Just tempting you to expose them from the tissue beneath which they hide.
                  The day of their unveiling is not up to me, but is entirely at your whim.
                  While you may display great disciplined patience, I daresay I’d give in.

                  Even this week at my door have appeared new catalogs of equine delight,
                  But my excitement at their perusal will now be dampened, dimmed, and trite.
                  For when on you my browsing was focused, with great anticipation their pages I turned,
                  Reliving the sentiment of my youth when for Christmas surprises I so yearned!

                  Amidst carols and cider, sleigh bells and frost, the shopping we finally end,
                  And I find myself craving the season for giving to ever-so-slightly extend!
                  Yes, the holidays will arrive and will pass leaving memories lovely indeed;
                  But envision spring--and even the summer--with some of this holiday glee!

                  So don’t be surprised in May or in June if you’re delivered some Christmas cheer
                  As you know that you and your fillies will be in my thoughts this coming year.
                  I’m sure that I’ll never resist the temptation to send, in the months ahead,
                  Secret Santa goodies and excitement that live so vividly in this thread!

                  Merry Christmas, EZ!
                  Oh thank you so much. I am repeating myself, but you are the best Elf in the whole universe!! I have been so busy cleaning up every corner of the house lately, so I did not even have the time to notice it did not arrive yet. Plus the filly choked last week, so I was busy taking care of her. It feels good to have some good news for once!

                  I am going to miss my very own Elf sooooo much!
                  Merry Christmas to you too! (you will have a little something from me as well, when, I don't know, but soon!)
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                  • #889
                    Tiffany!

                    The custom-made gift is here! It arrived today, and it is even better than it looked like in the picture preview I was sent.

                    So tomorrow, I will add it to the remaining gifts and send them your way, probably in a flat-rate priority box. So Saturday maybe, Monday latest, you will have your gifts.

                    One box was sent separately from an online store and might beat this one. We'll see. Two boxes total, and I hope you enjoy them.

                    Over and out. It's been fun!

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                    • #890
                      Count me in on the "let's wait till Christmas support group". Every day I check the big porch as I drive in the drive then the side porch where I park the truck. Nothing yet. Anticapation is great.

                      It's been great fun shopping for my giftee. But to have a gift from an unknown Santa is really exciting.
                      "Looked bigger when I couldn't see him."~ Jayne Cobb

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                      • #891
                        Originally posted by Hazelnut View Post
                        ANTICIPATION, it's driving me mad!

                        Hehehehehe! At the rate this is going it will be Christmas Eve by the time you get your package... so there will be no need to practice any self restraint... but I really do plan to have your box go out by Sat
                        On a mission to bring Hazelnut Joy!Joy!Joy! This Christmas Season!!!!!

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                        • #892
                          Tullyleague

                          I'm glad you liked your gifts, and that they brought you a smile on a crappy day, BUT you're not finished yet! There is more to come!!! You should be getting one package from Smartpak by Monday (supposed to ship today) and another by next Thursday.

                          I hope the pink ear bonnet fits your big mare, I saw it and it was so cute I figured it was worth a shot. I'd never seen a beaded one like that before.

                          Anyway, look for your other gifts next week!

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                          • #893
                            Wowee!

                            I got a package yesterday that had a GORGEOUS black leather browband in it with very subtle and lovely blingitude to it! It has beautiful dark blue cord twisted with silver cord in it. It is just lovely! I was so excited when I opened it that I quite literally jumped up and down and squealed!!!
                            Thanks Elf!!!!!!!!! That was the best surprise!!!!
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                            • #894
                              TO SCREEBE:

                              The nice handsome man
                              In the big Brown Van
                              Has a box in his possession
                              Bringing it to you is his mission

                              It ain't wrapped or fancy
                              No ribbons or bows
                              But the contents inside
                              Will make you say WHOA!

                              No need to wait
                              Till that special day
                              Open it now
                              Then go out and play

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                              • #895
                                Not much longer Amchara

                                No poem, but I thought I would tell you that according to my tracking number your package is very close! I don't know what time frame your post office runs on, but your box should be there soon!

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                                • #896
                                  Ho Ho Ho

                                  I do believe this venue would be delightful
                                  New jumps to jump with a back ground of crystal
                                  To the true eventing you’ll still be faithful

                                  I have gone to these if you please

                                  Though years it’s been since I competed
                                  But my reindeer are undefeated
                                  In package delivery they’ve never cheated

                                  My giftee thinks she’s clever
                                  Trying to trip my up on this endeavor
                                  In the card I send to you
                                  Will have a picture or two

                                  Ho Ho Ho

                                  Yours Truly Elf.89

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                                  • #897
                                    RedMare01

                                    Yahooo Yahoooooo,
                                    Your present has been sent to you!

                                    You might have been getting worried,
                                    But your elf was staying hurried.

                                    And today it came together at last,
                                    Hopefully your gift will travel fast!

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                                    • #898
                                      Originally posted by relocatedTXjumpr View Post
                                      Well, I checked the tracking number on the package I sent and it should have been recieved today....

                                      I dont know whats more agonizing, waiting for my own package OR waiting for my giftee to get thier package!!!

                                      Not much longer to wait my dear...
                                      A box left today with 8 tiny reindeer!


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                                      • #899
                                        Originally posted by VCT View Post
                                        I got a package yesterday that had a GORGEOUS black leather browband in it with very subtle and lovely blingitude to it! It has beautiful dark blue cord twisted with silver cord in it. It is just lovely! I was so excited when I opened it that I quite literally jumped up and down and squealed!!!
                                        Thanks Elf!!!!!!!!! That was the best surprise!!!!

                                        I am so so so thrilled you like it You have a box shipping today and one more package coming from the store!

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                                        • #900
                                          I haven't heard from SS for a while... are you out there????

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