Secret Santa 2023!

I received my gift very early on from my wonderful elf! Not sure it they want to be outed, but they did a fantastic job!

Perfect, @equinelibrium! Thank you!

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Here are Felix and I in our matching hats. His owner thinks they are fun, and very thoughtful.IMG_20240101_114441047_BURST000_COVER_TOP|375x500

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Adorable! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

(And hey, I think my horse has the same padded leather halter in the same colors).

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Fear Not, Giftee!

I want to assure my giftee
that a package will be sent to thee.
Back off, de-grinchers
I’ll come at you with pinchers!
Her gift is just simply tardy.

@EADoug I am your current elf AND will be your degrincher if the package doesn’t arrive. We ARE talking about out-sourced reindeer from a certain country’s flock that is not known to be “on the ball”. You and @JBCool can consider when your gift has likely fallen off the face of the earth and she can message my non-elf account. You are not/will not be grinched!

Your Elf.

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Amazing!! I’m so glad you like them. I really enjoyed making them for you two :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

No worries! We had you marked as having done your part!

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Fear not Elf, I’m patient as can be.

This Christmas season was as bland as can be - we had a full social schedule and then one by one all the extended family fell to COVID, then DH and son got it… I was the ONLY one spared (everyone vaxed, everyone’s symptoms either mild or no symptoms but positive test). Alas, a little late Xmas cheer in the mail will be very welcome :wink:

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I’m happy to report that the Reindeer finally made it all the way North! (I’m going to blame the lack of snow and cold weather on their tardiness - easy to get lost when the weather is ‘bad’).

My Elf joins the other Elves in rockstar status - I absolutely love my practical and warm puff coat and vest! The colours are amazing and very much me. So much so that my DH came down while I was trying things on and he assumed that I ordered something for myself :slight_smile:

THANK YOU!

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I’m so happy!!!

They didn’t deliver to Canada so I had to send them myself. I wear these all the time at the barn and separate items to work. They are great layering items/solo exercise items and are just as great while hiking and doing other outdoor activities that you do. But I knew you’d need dedicated riding stuff when you’re looking to ride again and I thought I’d send you my fave outdoor riding wear. These are such great layers. I stalked you online to find the colors that might best go with your beautiful hair color. I buy many items from this company and have loved them all.

I hope you use them when you can more easily find places to ride or hike in the area of your new lovely home!

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Care to share the link to the company. I am ways down to try new outdoor gear.

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Just a quick note to say I received my SS gift yesterday. Yay! I enjoyed a bit of the islands this year. My lovely gifts came from Hawaii…how fun! Thank you so much SS. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::santa:

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The company is 32 Degrees. A friend got me a jacket (the model is no longer made) last year and I said “this is not going to the barn”. It is my fall/spring jacket with a perfectly matched beautiful silk scarf from I think @Alex_and_Bodie_s_Mom’s store. My friend also purchased a vest for me that is a perfect under layer at the barn. I purchased a down coat that is also just perfect at the barn. I ride now almost exclusively in this outerwear. I’ve since purchased the pants and cardigan I’m wearing as I type this and a few other things.

The cool thing about the outerwear is that they are “packable” so can squish down if you take them hiking. They are very light but warm. They seem to change their stock often and are having a great post-holiday sale right now.

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And 32 Degrees has great prices. I have a lot of base layers from them.

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You’re welcome! Aloha!

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So I am guessing we can say Secret Santa was 100%! There are only two recipients I never got a specific confirmation from, but I know one of those gifts was definitely shipped & had delivery confirmation and haven’t gotten any messages saying otherwise. Thank you to everyone for making this possible! I really didn’t want to have to send out the flying monkeys after grinches :crazy_face:

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Thanks so much for organizing and keeping track of everything!! We all really appreciate it! I absolutely loved my gifts from my SS and my GOP medal from Kari Lake!

May COTH Secret Santa live on!!

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Yes! Keep the tradition alive!

SS helps to keep the holiday spirit bright for many of us. Thanks again @JBCool for being Head Elf.

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My pleasure, everyone! #secretsantaforever :grin:

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