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Group Secret Santa 2013 - PRESENT LIST!
PattiPatti - because any time is bacon time!
http://www.perpetualkid.com/bacon-clo...
Patti - It's so fluffy!
http://smythstoys.static.s3-website-e...
Patti, for all that nice bread you eat
http://www.amazon.co.uk/17-Relish-Bac...
Patti
Obviously, as Lord and Mistress, Lady and Mistress? Oh never mind, Goddess, of the forum, you will appreciate anything that helps you to control the random individuals posting therein. I believe you may need this http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4... and when your hard day's moderating is finished how about some jam on toast http://www.bacon-jam.co.uk/ Sweet, sticky and smoky. Hmm... I mean, Oh ho ho! Merry Christmas!
One of these has been ordered every week for you
http://www.broughs.com/dump-cat-not-d... and as an extra special treat there will also be a second hamper once a month with the following items
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bacon-Flavour...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accoutrements...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accoutrements...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accoutrements...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toy-Zany-1217...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Uncle-Oinkers...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accoutrements...
and the gift would not be complete without http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifty-Shades-...
Patti - Shop full of vodka - no explanation needed!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...
KatyFor Katy as I see she likes to read, draw and is mad about her boy (man) I thought a figure drawing book with nude male poses she could employ her bloke to emulate would be a treat. Enjoy!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I...
a sweet holiday for you
http://www.frenchcakebreaks.com/
a T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/write_write_wri...
For Katy: A survival kit for January at university.
https://www.ocm.com/OCM/Gifts_and_Car...
Katy - Honeymoon of her choice.
https://www.gohop.ie/interests/Honeym...
Katy, for visiting that lovely fiancé
http://baviation.com/wp-content/uploa...
Rosemarya T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/punctuation_sav...
This will help Rosemary to move all the Christmas trees, as well as help with planting for Britain in Bloom.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sherpa-Motori...
beats a trip to the garden centre!
http://www.aptouring.co.uk/Trips/Bota...
According to some, the best cure for a hangover. Thought it might come in handy over the next week.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Irn-Bru-330-P...
Rosemary - What could be better for the keen knitter than to have these lovely peps in your garden... or garage, or if you've lots of room, your hall. I can only knit socks so I'm in awe of anyone who knits anything. These life size chaps could help me load my sleigh... although they might get all the presents muddled up, they look a bit wooly headed. But at the very least, you could unpick them and make a 20 or 30 jumpers. Enjoy!
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/images/l...
Merry Christmas!
Santa x
Rosemary - a little summer cottage in Bonnie Scotland
http://www.ferintosh.net/images/burns...
DarrenFor DARREN I chose a living Beetlejuice pot:
http://www.fearnet.com/news/gift-guid...
Darren - because it may have Narnia in it too!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dr-Who-Tard...
Got to have cool wheels!
Saturday morning football for the kids will never be the same once you turn up in one of these...
http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/batma...
Darren - Darren, I've given Patti the Death Star so I think, at the least, you'll need one of these. Yes, an X Wing squadron: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/s... Just in case the x wing squadron runs into funding difficulties, I've also brought you a lightsabre. At the least you will be able to use this to keep Patti in order on your thread and I got you the purple one so it won't just appeal to you and your lad; with any luck your daughter will like it, too. http://phantomcameron.deviantart.com/...
Oh ho ho. Have a good one mate and may all your dreams come true.
Darren - Nanny McPhee, to keep the kids in order while he writes!
http://giggsey.com/videos/images/56b0...
Darren, for riches beyond your wildest dreams
http://bullmarketthinking.com/wp-cont...
DMDM - are you in here yet?
http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/img/co...
for DM who set her book in England, a proper English tea.
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/G...
and a book of recipes to make your own.
http://www.eatyourbooks.com/library/8...
Dragon eggs to look after and cherish. And when they're grown...
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-se...
For DM: A cosy place to read and write
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TpCuVIOZAz4...
You’re an American poet in a UK group, and maybe don’t always get the hang of everything we talk about. This should hopefully prevent you from getting your knickers in a twist.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knickers-Twis...
DM - Little holiday home in China, so she can practise her Chinese
http://www.onthegotours.com/repositor...
JazzyFor JAZZY I chose this cool shirt:
http://www.cafepress.co.uk/mf/8000208...
Jazzy - Britsh is best
http://www.beckettsmusic.co.uk/shop/P...
So you don’t have to skulk down alleyways on Boxing day.
http://www.pinesandneedles.com/corpor...
Jazzy - to help you get about what better item than a bike with all the style of a vintage version combined with the luxuries, like brakes, of the modern ones? I thought this was really cool, I want one... I'm sure it would go much faster than my sleigh, and it's red, too... although I suppose I would have trouble carrying the presents. Much safer to park on dodgy rooves, though. I do hope you enjoy it, anyway. Oh ho ho! Merry Christmas
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/1126...
Jazzy, cushions to match your name
http://rlv.zcache.co.uk/white_jazzy_s...
For Jazzy: A gorgeous instrument for you to play.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Antique-Mu...
JudFor JUD I chose the 'Disney Princess for a day' package:
http://us.hotels.disneylandparis.com/...
& here is the proof that she is a Disney princess
http://www.buyagift.co.uk/Gifts/Disne...
Jud- the Disneyest Tree ever
http://www.bradford.co.uk/products/14...
for Jud I have the ultimate mermaid costume. Like Ariel she can have not just a fin - or legs but BOTH as she goes after the heart of that prince.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-52zlsQKEjVw...
For Jud: A Christmas jumper with a Disney twist as she doesn't have one!
http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stor...
Because every Disney princess deserves a castle. The dungeon in here is GL’s so don’t forget to visit her.
http://www.exploring-castles.com/chil...
SO you each have gifts from six people - but who sent which gift????? 
I think I know one of mine. But no idea of the others...
Gingerlily - Smiter of idiots. wrote: "I think I know one of mine. But no idea of the others..."Don't say - email me when you think you have the complete list and we will give an Amazon voucher to the person who gets the most correct.
Haven't a clue, to be honest. How long have we got?
David wrote: "Haven't a clue, to be honest. How long have we got?"How long is a piece of string?
Wow!!! I'm over the moon!!! what lovely gifts, my throat feels tight and have to hold back the tears. you've brought some joy here. Happy Christmas everyone! xxx
That you all for my lovely gifts. Going to head down to my dungeon now with some of that rum and play with my new sword :) :) :)Maybe better not wear any of the new t-shirts!
Very pleased with my collection of pressies. If only the real ones could be so good.
Mwahahahahaaargh, which one first, track day or space? Choices choices. Very disturbed to discover that someone's clearly seen my pintarest board about eyebombing. :-o the first thing Ms Poppins is going to do is look after McMini while I find out. I'll take the submersible lotus for a run first though!Lovely presents, thank you everybody and Merry Christmas.
Cheers
MTM
I will wear a fab shirt whilst cycling a penny farthing and playing the british ukulele, then come home and relax by my decorated tree on a soft cushion with the old ukulele, my tree's lights merrily leaving coloured patterns in my little city centre flat.
Thank you, dear friends, for the lovely gifts! xxMerry Christmas!
Thanks for the gifts people. The real ones may be slightly disappointing now :D
what do you mean 'real ones' may be slightly disappointing? These ARE the real ones!!! They're the only ones i'm getting. I love them! :D
I love my presents!! Thank you so much :) (The glow in the dark cat's a brilliant idea :D) I think I may be buying some of those pens as well!!
I think tomorrow I will start laying a pipe from my distillary to my dungeon.
Gingerlily - Smiter of idiots. wrote: "I think tomorrow I will start laying a pipe from my distillary to my dungeon."That sounds like a euphemism for doing a huge poo. (Sorry, I've spent too much time talking to McMini, who is very interested in bodily functions, as all small boys are).
Cheers
MTM
Not that kind of pipe! Really.... mutter, mutter....
Ok, christmas is over. Better start planning for next year.
oh my gosh, everyone, these are the best gifts in the world, proving that UK citizens are so much more thoughtful than Americans could ever be. All of you hit the mark with these wonderful gifts. Thank you all and Happy Holidays to each of you.Now off for a proper cup of tea.
I've been saving this thread until I had some quiet time to savour it.I love the vodka and Death Star! I could have used more bacon, though.
Thank you for my pressies! THEYRE SO FLUFFY IM GONNA DIE!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm wondering who will be the first person to message me with their guesses of their secret Santas.
Good question Janet.I admit I'm stumped on most of mine.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "Good question Janet.I admit I'm stumped on most of mine."
~~~ I know who they are ~~~
I think I know one, or maybe two but I'm struggling with the rest!
I thought I knew one, but im not sure now.
I haven't a blind clue who any of mine are, slight suspicion re one but no real idea.
I choose not to attempt to unmask Santa as then he wouldn't be secret and couldn't carry on a normal life of fighting crime and rescuing the innocent in Gotham City for the rest of the year.
At this rate the winner of the amazon voucher will be the only person who guesses at all - never mind getting any correct. ;)
Well, whoever enters can buy the Gaiman!
Sent in my guesses (: Had no idea at all
Same Katy, sent mine in too. Kind of like, pin the tail on the donkey.
OK, if you can hang on till Tuesday I'll have a go. It's still the holidays though so no time until term starts.Cheers
MTM
I love my presents!!!Although I have to admit, as awesome as they are they come 2nd best to one of my other 'Christmas Presents'.
I received a gift certificate to Amazon from someone who has never met me and I purchased two books, one for myself and one for my son and we are over the moon! The kindness of people is just amazing!
Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "I love my presents!!!Although I have to admit, as awesome as they are they come 2nd best to one of my other 'Christmas Presents'."
Hey Jud, could you turn the noise down upstairs - I'm trying to have a quiet snooze down in the dungeon.
I will not put who they are from, as there is a competition to guess! (Janet will tell you more)
So....
Janet
So you can walk your dog without having to leave the house!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/360500...
So she can keep us well supplied with cake.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eloma-Genius-...
For Janet - whose oven often misbehaves
http://www.privatepersonalchefs.co.uk...
All these appliances work
http://www.kitchensdoncaster.co.uk/im...
Hours of endless fun - your cat will thank you for it!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Powere...
Jay-me, never bake again! A life times' supply
http://supermarketnews.com/site-files...
Tim
For his love of flying and so he can take us with him!
http://www.avbuyer.com/aircraft/detai...
For TIM I chose Apple TV to go with his other apple whatsits:
http://store.apple.com/uk/ipod/ipod-a...
a T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/careful_or_youl...
Tim - an archery taster event
http://www.sherwoodforresters.co.uk/G...
Dear Tim i thought about giving you all my used metro tickets so you can see where I've been, but then thought that maybe you'd like a tardis, but didn't want to take all the fun out of you building it yourself,so i've found this blueprint http://sddrawings.com/_Media/callbox2... to get you started
In case your current one goes wrong again.
http://store.apple.com/uk/buy-mac/mac...
MTM
So she can face just how funny she is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-White-W...
MT - car lover!
http://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving_ex...
MT - only the best Lotus will do
http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-conte...
To: MT. I would have liked to send you on a Star Wars themed holiday or cruise, but couldn't find one. Instead I can arrange a trip in the back of my friend's transit van and a DVD of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special.
http://mediumlarge.files.wordpress.co...
For MT: An out of this world getaway
http://www.virgingalactic.com/booking/
MTM - Mary Poppins on call 24 hours a day - Much as she loves McMini, an occasional break would be nice.
http://dvdmedia.ign.com/dvd/image/art...
Gingerlily
Combining her two favourite things
http://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaersly/yo...
a T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/i_will_mock_you...
GL - because even an empty rum bottle can be useful
http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/898995...
The castle above is Jud’s. I thought you could do with a bigger dungeon as we have so many new members
http://www.exploring-castles.com/chil...
GL - Obviously, if you're serious about smiting idiots you'll need something to do it with. What better than a full size replica of the thing Strider, from Lord of the Rings uses to smite both idiots and orcs*. Enjoy. http://www.replicadungeon.com/lotr-st.... I'm also going to give you one of these, so you can dive bomb the real idiots at high speed, lean out and cut their heads off. Er hem... except I'm Santa and I don't think like that... at all. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sy_HacBn23w...
* and anyone else who pisses him off.
For your very own http://sailbeausoleil.com/wordpress/w...
Claire
To prepare her slow cooker meat!
http://www.japanesechefsknife.com/spe...
a T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/ask_me_about_my...
For CLAIRE I chose a kettle that boils in 30 seconds, as she's always so busy!
http://www.johnlewis.com/breville-vkj...
Don't get lost!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Oh ho ho Claire, I'm a little reticent about sending you this. You will either love it or it will backfire horribly. However, seeing your interest in genetics I believe I have uncovered the perfect pet for you. Not too demanding, so it won't interfere with your job - although it will press its chin onto your hand while you're typing harder and harder until you stop. And if you don't stop it may well climb onto your keyboard and sit there, looking smug. But hey, it's warm, soft, loving and it may even help save your lighting bills. Please enjoy the glow in the dark cat. I very much want one of these.
http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/researc...
Merry Christmas me dear! ;-)
Claire, saw this and thought of you
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SYRINGE-ballp...
David
To sell his books!
http://www.itvmedia.co.uk/new-to-itv/...
a T-shirt from one of my fav stores - zulilly.
http://www.zazzle.com/writers_block_t...
David wants more time…………one of these will help him keep track of the time he has.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/ne...
For David, who is really into Fantasy. You lucky, lucky man! I have responded to the various ad on your behalf. Your adventure starts on Boxing day.
http://www.crazyclassifiedads.com/wp-...
They say the pen is mightier than the sword... well, we demand proof!
http://www.barringtons-swords.com/swo...
For David: For a writer who hill walks, an exotic highland writing tour.
http://www.writerscentre.com.au/writi...
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY! (: