+AtwellFamily Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 ok, I opened mine early... first to find original stash findland thanks Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 (edited) WooHoo !! My Secret Santa package arrived yesterday and just in time for Christmas from the land down under and many thanks for the Saving Shilo - Team Myth and the Canadian Volunteer Geocache Reviewers geocoins. Thanks again Fluttershy for putting this all together and to my Secret Santa from the Land Down Under Edited December 25, 2006 by chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 :D Merry Christmas, Everyone! :D Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Merry Christmas to you as well Quote Link to comment
+Mystery Ink Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Have not heard if my Secret Santa buddy got their coins yet. Hope it did not get lost in the mail. Quote Link to comment
+Jake's Goldilocks Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Just want to let my secret santa know that we have not yet received our package but we are very excited to get it.... Cheers Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 I'm certain Santa still hasn't arrived for several participants. I haven't received an email from anyone saying that they couldn't complete their Mission, so that's wonderful news! But just in case someone did not get to the mailbox, please be sure to email me at nyallieny@aol.com This has been the best Holiday Season ever, sharing it with YOU... You have really made my Christmas. All of the giving & receiving is amazing, but what really made it special was the participation and the friendly atmosphere everyone created. I feel as though I almost know some of you now, which is very unique. Of course, I want to collect Geocoins, but It makes collecting your coins that much more special. I received a lot of Thanks, (and gifts) but the Gift of friendship is what I will hold closer to my heart. Santa may retire his boots soon, but I know someone with a set of Wings that will knock your socks off in February! Much Love, Allie Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 {{{Allie}}} Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Oh Allie - you really made this special for everyone who participated. It was great how so many just jumped in and started getting their packets of goodies ready to be mailed. I know we had fun planning ours out and really enjoyed the extra fun it added to the holidays. We activated our gifts last night. So much extra joy around here! Those coins will always be special to us. Thanks again to our Secret Santa, Allie and the geocoin community all together! Great job to everyone! Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 WOO HOO! Santa made one more trip around the neighborhood and dropped off a: 2005 Alaska Team AI Arizona Geocachers All coins I did not have and they look great! Thanks to my Santa and to Allie! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I heard a faint voice from the mail box this late afternoon saying "HoHoHo" , but again was tooo late to spot anyone out there at that mailbox. But to my outmost enjoyment found my second secret santa package. grabbed this not so small one, and ran inside to open it. ---------- [side Note:] I am learning everyday something new. I did not know that Santa had an outpost in Macon, GA! ------ Four beautiful coins, a BN Loggerhead coin plus an identical one with the same tracking number engraved, a BikeDog Memorial coin and a Zodia Libra. (Now I definitely believe in Santa again, otherwise how would anyone out there know that my birthday is in the Zodiac of Libra?) Anyway, long words for saying Thank you to My Secret Santa for four love,y coins I did not have and very much like, and especially to Fluttershy for a great bit of Christmas Spirit distributed over this holiday season. Quote Link to comment
+sfwife Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Christmas has spilled over to the next day! Was very excited to find my Secret Santa coins were in my mailbox this aftnernoon! All three coins were ones I didn't have: 4th Annual Scottish Cache Bash Finland 2006 and my favorite of the three, that I've been wanting for a long time: Geocat Coin--I think it's a gold LE? What a wonderful surprise for the day after Christmas!!! Thanks so much to my Secret Santa. This was a wonderful project; both on the giving and receiving end--thanks to Allie and everyone for making it so much fun. Can't wait for the next secret game! Quote Link to comment
+hobbycachegirl Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Cool! I got an extra Christmas present to open today in the mail. Inside: Czech 2006 Geocoin in my favorite antique silver Texas Geocaching coin - not trackable, but way cool, Especially since Texas is one of the few states outside of UT that I've cached and Great Smoky Mountain Geocoin - my kids love Smokey the bear Thanks santa!! Unfortunately, the envelope - also a treasure - was destroyed in this mailing. I retrieved it from the box with one of those little post office baggies around it - the kind that say 'sorry it was messed up'. At first I didn't mind since all 3 coins were nicely taped to the inside of the envelope and still somewhat in tact; But a small note included with the package explained that this envelope had travelled from BeckerBuns in San Jose, to Damenace in UT, then to OH, then to.... (the second note was torn and unreadable - so I don't know how much farther it went - but at some point it made it to my Santa and then to me). What a sad demise. And worse still, I don't know who my Santa is because the postmark and part of the note were unreadable. So, thank you - whoever you are. This was a lot of fun and made my day!! Quote Link to comment
Alcas Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 My Secret Santa package arrived today, and he bring me a Original Stash, a Las Vegas geocoin and a Pirates of Harriman III event coin, as a bonus he also bring a green Jeep TB and 4 personal bomblebuttons. I want to thank to my Santa and to Allie for make this happening. Best wishes to you all and all the best for the new year. Quote Link to comment
+rivercity Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 It was the night before Christmas, And what should appear? Two tiny feet but not made by reindeer! It was this I was searching and knew what to do. Secret Santa had left a mysterious clue! A nickel, an icon, a state, and a code . . . With the help of a list all was clear and was told. The number of caches Secret Santa had placed, And from this evidence an identity was traced. So, Merry Christmas to all! And, especially to you, LoriDarlin, The name of my Secret Santa I did find! The one who is fun, mysterious, so generous and kind! Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 still is working his magic, I see! Quote Link to comment
+4BOWS Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I haven't even received a lump of coal from my Secret Santa. I'm getting a little depressed reading all the responses. No matter how this turns out, I'm in for the Secret Cupid, because this is such a great project. Quote Link to comment
+IC1 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Santa made it to my house today! In the box were 2 racer coins and a FTF coin Thanks Quote Link to comment
+~tasia~ Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 to quote Timothy North-Beardsley from Yours, Mine, and Ours (original) : Santa Claus been here! Santa Claus been here! in the envelope was Quigley Jones (i was too broke when the invoices went around to get one of these) Canada Micro Nederlandse Geocoin '06 Forty n Eight Quarter Whitebear Thank you so much!!! now i feel bad because i only sent out 3 coins maybe i should send out a New Years package Quote Link to comment
+Jake's Goldilocks Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 My Secret Santa arrived in the mail today and he was very generous: Sagittarius coin 5 Star coin Crowesfeat 30 coin Geo sticker Chevy57 paw necklace. Thanks so much Chevy57 for my coins. I do not have any of these. Thanks Fluttershy for organizing this. Quote Link to comment
+graylling Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I haven't even received a lump of coal from my Secret Santa. I'm getting a little depressed reading all the responses. No matter how this turns out, I'm in for the Secret Cupid, because this is such a great project. I know that feeling. I think Santa slipped mine in the wrong mailbox or something. But hey. It was fun just sending some coins out and watching all the responses Quote Link to comment
Parrolet Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I haven't received mine either nor have I seen my person post that they have received theirs. I had someone else ship mine for me to my person, so I hope they will discover that the package they receive is their Secret Santa gift and not a mistake shipment. Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Parrolet, I made this new Avatar for you... Quote Link to comment
+ScoutingWV Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Decided to send my intended recipient an email to let them know their coins were definitely shipped. Still hoping for delivery ... Quote Link to comment
+Bjorn74 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hopefully International mail reciprocates and the package I sent will be received shortly. I got a load of Aussie goodness! Geocaching Australia 2006 Belken's Personal (and a Prime # to boot) Makin' Tracks All new to me. I don't think I've even seen them before. Quote Link to comment
+PaHawkeye Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 My Secret Santa package arrived from "near" the North Pole today!! I received 3 coins on my seeking list: 2006 British Columbia Landsharkz Tiki Biki-Biki (I missed the original sale date but my collection is complete now!!) And a Christmas BONUS COIN: Lemon Fresh Dog's 2006 I wonder who my Secret Santa was??? THANK YOU VERY MUCH LFD...er Santa!! Quote Link to comment
+ranger216 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I got a gold Compass Rose from my Secret Santa today ! Thank YOU Quote Link to comment
+HiDude_98 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Santa may or may have come for me yet. Glad to see that the coins I sent out arrived last week though. Our community mailbox was broken into over the holidays, and all the gift cards from the grand parents were taken and quite likely several packages of coins. I am stil hopeful that the Secret Santa package wasn't in there yet. If you were my secret Santa and you have been waiting for a post from me, this may be why I haven't posted yet. Fingers crossed, but if you got a delivery confirmation, you may want to let Allie know. I will definitely post if I get them, but wanted to give an update. Thanks again. This gift giving idea is so awesome! -paul HiDude_98 Quote Link to comment
+Twin Peaks Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) YESS!! My Secret Santa package arrived today!! In it were 4 beautifull coins, I did not yet have!! a Silver Project A.P.E. a Bronze 2006 Alaska Geocoin a 2005 Ontario's First a 2006 Toronto also 2 Geocaching stickers and 2 wooden Nickles from 57chevy 57chevy, you're the best! I am sooo pleased with the coins, they are beautifull !! and Fluttershy: a BIG THANK YOU !!! for organizing this! It was great fun and it really felt good to give and to receive surprizes to and from other cachers! Keep up the good work! Edited December 29, 2006 by Twin Peaks Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I know that feeling. I think Santa slipped mine in the wrong mailbox or something. But hey. It was fun just sending some coins out and watching all the responses I know that some Canada packages are taking a long time to get there......and no, I wasn't yours! Quote Link to comment
+4BOWS Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) Santa finally arrived today! He did have to travel quite a distance to arrive, and it took him about 2 weeks. I was afraid that the Grinch had intercepted him somewhere along the way. In my package were: (2) Spud502 coins Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association Treeplanter-Michigan Wow! He sent four coins that I don't have! Thanks "Santa"! Edited December 29, 2006 by 4BOWS Quote Link to comment
+Clever Monkey Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Woohooo arrived. Today I got; A Firefly03 2006 signature micro (wait and see the cache I design for this everyone will be looking for something big enough to hold a standard geocoin...muhahahhaa love it) even has a little hold to add tag to stop it getting lost in the wild. Groovy it evens glows in the dark. A DarrylW4 film canister micro That makes 2 new caches to play with A gold combined DarrylW4 and Firefly03 A well desinged coin with great quote on the back. And a Bonus "City of Roseville Michigan" coin Wow thanks Firefly03 and DarryW4, hope everyone had a great christmas. A special thankyou to Fluttershy for an inspiring idea. Count me in for this kind of fun anytime. Steve aka Rallywrxwagon Quote Link to comment
+HiDude_98 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 WooHoo! Santa came today. He was vacationing in Florida Awesome packaging with the coins individually wrapped in Christmas paper. Very nice touch. Santa brought me: LE The 4 F's Geocoin Blue Canary Geocoin Thanks for the Cache Geocoin So awesome! Thank you so much for the great coins. What a great present. Secret Santa you were so kind to me. Thanks again Allie for putting this all together for us. It was truly wonderful. HiDude_98 Quote Link to comment
+graylling Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Wheeeeeeee Santa finally made it here. I got 3 of the new Holiday series coins. None of which I have so Santa must have heard my prayers. Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 Please post if you have not received your Secret Santa Mission... I'd like to know how many we're waiting for. I'll be away until Monday, so I will answer any responses then. I know that there are several international shipments, and some areas that have slower mail service. I'd like to keep track of those still waiting! Thanks! ~Allie Quote Link to comment
Parrolet Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I am still waiting here. Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 Hi Paula, Yours is definately an International Mission. It is on it's way. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) Still waiting but the snow may have slowed him/her down. edited: I haven't heard that my shipment made it either? Edited December 31, 2006 by Atwell Family Quote Link to comment
+Twin Peaks Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I am still waiting here. Yesterday I received a coin from Idaho that was shipped to me 4 days ago Today I received a coin from Washington that was shipped 20 days ago I shipped some coins to the US 12 days ago: no sign of them yet! All Priority Airmail! International shipments are really weird lately. I really hope you get yours soon!! Quote Link to comment
thespongefactor Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 It saddens me a little that I sent my mission off and read that my person got there's but I haven't gotten any thing in the mail yet Quote Link to comment
+Team OleOmi Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I received my Secret Santa gifts but haven't seen anything from my giftee...it was an international shipment...but I'm getting nervous ...I'm hoping it's still sitting in customs... ....I sent a traveler with the coins, and that hasn't been "grabbed" yet...so...still hoping... Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 To the person who received my coinage, you're a very special person-being a nurse - and that is why you were sent "extra" and the breast cancer items. Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm crossing my fingers that some of you get your packages today! Please let me know! ~Allie Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 FYI: No mail service today in US. In honor of President Ford, federal holiday. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I'm crossing my fingers that some of you get your packages today! Please let me know! ~Allie I think the US Post office is going to be closed today also. National Day of Mourning for President Ford. Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Back from holidays to a wonderful mailbox full of coins! Thank you Secret Santa! I went through and don't see that the person I sent to as having recieved the coins yet.... They were sent some time ago, but maybe the Canada>US delay is in effect. At this point they really should be there. Edited January 4, 2007 by Lemon Fresh Dog Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Still no Santa . Any updat for me? I have not seen a post regarding my outbound ship, can you tell if they got it? Got saw they got there coins. Was poted in the mailox thread. Edited January 4, 2007 by Atwell Family Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 My List is at home, but I would be happy to check it tonight and get back to you. Please post if you have not received your Secret Santa Mission, please! Quote Link to comment
+jeepnakd Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 We have yet to get our secret santa package I know we have been good all year, so that wouldn't be an issue. Maybe the mailman lost it...... Quote Link to comment
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I was hoping to post pictures, but I can't wait to reveal the exciting news..... as I stated, I have my coins....and OH, what coins they are! Get ready to get very jealous. 1) Bison Tube ammo can - -nice! 2) Mouth of the South - nice! (reminds of the Rolling Stones -- I CAN get some satisfaction) and..... oh man..... oh wow..... super-cool...... A Keila and Hula Bum personal coin!!!!!!! Are you KIDDING me! This is super-cool!!!!! Pictures at 11 Quote Link to comment
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