Secret Santa 2024!

[NaturallyHappy]

I’ve never participated in SS, but I want to tell all of you how much I’m enjoying this thread. Thank you!

[JBCool]

If you didn’t this year, you need to next year! Definitely a “the more the merrier” operation

[applelover]

It’s so nice to meet another human that shares my affinity for elf culture!

[tarheelmd07]

@applelover

“What’s a Christmas Gram?”
@tarheelmd07 - here is a Christmasgram your Elf asked me to share!

My dearest tarheel,
I didn’t slip on a banana peel,
We are working in our elf shop
On something special that will pop
With your favorite colors
But not too many odors
Because they give you migraines
And that’s not as fun as candy canes
But a package will be on its way
In not too many a day!

so excited!!!

my elf should’ve received her package by now…maybe she’s saving it for Xmas!

[Callista17]

Sorry I don’t know your COTH name- I haven’t opened anything but the box yet.
I AM A HORRIBLE SS RECEPIENT!!! I am so sorry!
I have a porch alongside my house with 2 doors. I only use the one door and thought the other was latched. Apparently your USPS Elf Assistant was DETERMINED, and left a package there. How?!? I heard “beeping” today of a truck backing up so I started looking around, then saw it. Sorry I didn’t say anything sooner.
I never wait. I can’t. It’s been 10 minutes of looking at your card and beautifully wrapped gifts. I doubt I’ll wait. I am trying.but.no.willpower.
I just wanted to let you know I found it, and have it inside. I am so excited! Today I have off of work so I am making snacks, finishing presents, so the perfect day.
THANK YOU!

[sirensong4]

Thanks for the gifts, @Elfonice16! They are glorious and also quite thoughtful Have a happy holiday season!

[JBCool]

Why is it delivery folks can find parts of your home you didn’t even know existed?

[Callista17]

I had it locked so my JRT didnt get out. He couldn’t get out, but the USPS got in! A LOT of people are getting their packages sent back or delivered to the wrong house, so I am grateful I found it, and it was dry out of the recent snow!

[GreyDes]

@JumpWithPanache - USPS says the elfs should arrive tomorrow!

[JBCool]

The reindeer made it! Do I need to open now or can it be saved for later?

[FluffyElf]

This elf has no problem with opening gifts before Christmas if you want!!

[applelover]

Mine came too! I’m going to try to wait to open it…

[JBCool]

Oh, I can hold on, I just meant if there was anything that wouldn’t keep (ie food)

[FluffyElf]

Understood! Mr. Fluffy Elf is a grinch and refuses to open any Christmas or birthday gifts until the day even if encouraged to!

[applelover]

Well, it looks like the Canadian postal strike is being put to an end. Does anyone know more, or what that means exactly?

[FjordBCRF]

Oh thats good news! Ive held my Canada cards for the card exchange, but they are ready to go when they can!

[Paint_Party]

Hooray! Guess I’ll head to the post office on Monday.

And I can release my mooses back into the wild.

[applelover]

I have another incoming Christmasgram for @Lcsd114:

Her elf has shipped the goodies! She can open as all but one is wrapped. That one can be enjoyed immediately!

To all the other elves out there waiting to load up the sleigh, tomorrow is the official cutoff date for the USPS non-flying reindeer! Hint hint, hohoho!!

[applelover]

Oh also I am keeping an eye on the Canada situation - as of this morning, the USPS still has Canada on the “naughty” list - I will keep an eye out for any updates, but don’t want any elves to stand in line only to be told their sleighs aren’t ready to fly yet! Hang in there Canadian elves and giftees!

[Lcsd114]

Yay, thank you for the message and thank you to my SS in advance!