Secret Santa 2021 is there a thread?

[J-Lu]

I love seeing these posts and the loot people got! And I love seeing how excited people were about getting it. I was so freakin’ thrilled about my own gifts I don’t have the words to really express it. Seriously. This was so fun!!! And thank you all for tolerating my Ammie issues!

Of course, if you feel you were grinched, please let me know. My dad sent me a package (originally ordered Dec 5), and tracked it, over a week ago and it has been in several states including mine…then out of state…it still hasn’t arrived. The post office isn’t totally reliable these days. I’m happy to reach out to your SS to see what’s going on and your package might be with my Dad’s package to me. We also have de-grinchers, but I suspect they won’t be needed this year.

You all made this so easy for me. I’m happy to organize again next year and am also happy to hand over the reins to someone else who wants to. I’m just very grateful that this COTH tradition, which I have loved so much over the years, didn’t die this year. I’ve been grateful for every gift I’ve gotten and use them all regularly. I love thinking “a COTHer got this for me”. I truly love that!

So happy to get feedback about what worked and didn’t work for you. Please PM me.

[J-Lu]

@MunchingonHay

Here is the link to where I get the pistachios. It is a very small family run operation and you talk with the wife and do everything over the phone. She is a lovely lady, she also hosts the wine tastings at the winery.

https://www.goldenrulevineyards.com/pistachios/

I was a bit put off by giving her my cc number over the phone, but they are a bit old school out there.

I hope your cheesecake was delicious!!

Thank you!

Yes, my cheesecake was well received. I told people exactly what I posted here - I put in some AZ local and awesome pecans but not very many! I want want want them for myself! People laughed and understood.

I’m all about giving my cc number over the phone. All about the old-school ways of processing payment. That’s the safest method, IMO. I’m totally cool with growers being off-line.

[Lcsd114]

I’m so happy that we got to do this again this year. I got some awesome gifts, and sent some good ones (I think🙂). I also look at things that I’ve gotten over the years and remember that it was from this exchange (the most comfy robe ever, several tree ornaments, great books), so long live COTHSS!

[ParadoxFarm]

Dressagetraks, I just realized that I didn’t post that your gift is on its way!! Again, sorry for the delay. Happy New Year!!

[ParadoxFarm]

@Paint_Party

The etsy suggestion is a great idea. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks!

Try Hoof Track Designs. They have the hate/bonnet combos. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HTtack

[Paint_Party]

Uh-oh. I think I may have to buy something off of etsy…

[trubandloki]

@ParadoxFarm

They have the hate/bonnet combos.

This typing errors has me rolling on the floor laughing!
(Because there are threads here were someone posts asking about ear bonnets and someone always has to post how they are stupid.)

[islgrl]

OMG. Sponge candy is magical! You have introduced me to something new and I love it!!

[islgrl]

@ParadoxFarm I had never heard of it either and its YUMMY

[ParadoxFarm]

@trubandloki

This typing errors has me rolling on the floor laughing!
(Because there are threads here were someone posts asking about ear bonnets and someone always has to post how they are stupid.)

Haaa, big OOPS.

[J-Lu]

Here ye, here ye!

Calling on @Mealticket and @painteduniverses. Could you guys PM me when you get a second?

Thanks!

[Callista17]

Good to know! I got a small pack because…it’s different.lol It doesn’t keep very long either. It’s big here if people like it, but especially Valentines and Christmas.
I REALLY wanted to send some Aunt Rosie’s loganberry, but…wasn’t sure how to ship liquids past the Post Office police. When they ask if perishable, fragile, liquid…
We won’t mention the mustard🤷‍♀️

[BatCoach]

My mystery secret Santa is keeping me cozy with a box full of scrumptious teas in addition to the yummy coffee. No gift notes were attached, so I don’t know who to thank - but thank you! I have so many fun teas to try out!

[FjordBCRF]

Sponge candy is amazing!! I live in an area where it isn’t abundant but not foreign either.

Secret Santa, the neck warmer is awesome! I used it at the barn yesterday and it is warm and super cozy. The chocolate is amazing too, I am trying to ration that best I can hahaha.

[Mealticket]

Hoho, that would be me. So glad you liked both.

[LadyNeon01]

I got the most beautiful halter with my horse’s name on it. This is exactly why I love SS so much! Thank you so much @paintedpony!

[horsefaerie]

Well my secret Santa outdid herself! I waited until Christmas to open two packages! One a stunning kokopelli Christmas ornament that is so pretty it is going to hang from a shelf in the kitchen all year round! Then the BEST terry clith southwest towels with a running horse!! One is hanging in the kitchen right away!

now who should I thank??

[horsefaerie]

J-Lu thank you for doing this! Glad you liked the pecans! You will get some every year!

[paintedpony]

Thank you santasCOTHELF.

The critters and the humans have been enjoying their treats! The handmade toque with Colorado’s logo is beautiful. Our thanks for sending us joy.

[JBCool]

Thank you, elf!!! You beyond outdid yourself! Mug + hot chocolate, BEAUTIFUL book marks, a lovely scarf, a “gray horse” candle, plus yummy treats for myself and my gray horse. Phew!! Just love it