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Erosomniac, I can sympathize. A couple of years back I had a mail carrier that had a very...laid back attitude toward mail delivery. I'd get bills after they were due, magazines would never arrive, stuff mailed to me by friends and family would arrive weeks late--it was really a pain.
Ever seen Better Off Dead? My mail carrier was pretty much that movie's mailman made flesh.
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Is that your mail carrier's fault or the post office's? Doesn't the post office just give the mail to the carrier and then he gives it to you? I can't imagine he has much control over the situation. I'd like to think your carrier wouldn't stash your bills under his seat and save them for later..
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There are still a few people who haven't mailed yours yet. Most have sent explanations and passionate promises to do it today (yay! That would be great.) There are a few who have not responded.
It's okay - it's not the end of December yet. There is still time. It doesn't have to fancy or complicated. We are all here because we love books and usually science fiction. Is there a book that you like? I love presents like that - it's what I got last year. I got a book and movies that I would never have picked out on my own but enjoyed very much. So today, after word, just head on over to the bookstore and you can mail it priority tomorrow. It probably won't make it by the 25th, but it's the December exchange so that's okay anyway. Just do it today. Your giftee will love it, and you'll be happy. Posts: 26077 | Registered: Mar 2000
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Remember, too, that if you don't send your gift, Katie and breyerchic are contractually bound to buy a gift on your behalf. And you don't want to cost them money, do you?
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Yes, it’s out and yes I was bad and late, but they said at the post office the express would have it there before Christmas. So…. Hopefully my apology letter and express post will make it all ok. I really wish I wasn’t so busy……….. Sigh…… maybe next year.
Oh and I got a great pack of goodies from Rayann. Lots of toys and stuff that’ll make it to my desk at work for hours of entertainment. Thanks!
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I sent my gift on 6th December and I haven’t seen a posting saying it has arrived. I’m also waiting to receive mine, which I’ve been told has been sent, so is just taking it’s time. I’m hoping it arrives tomorrow or Wednesday, or I will not get it until after Christmas.
So, to whoever sent mine, if I don’t post tomorrow to say it arrived you are unlikely to hear from me until next year as I’m out Wednesday evening, then away for Christmas and have friends staying for New Year, so I’m unlikely to be able to get to a computer until the 2nd or 3rd of January.
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Express will be there "before Christmas"? Sheesh, they're slacking. You're supposed to get guaranteed overnight delivery to most places in the States. Or your money back. (Yup, I've demanded my money back before. Three times. But the other four, it worked.)
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Yay! Almost everyone has sent their present, and most of those who haven't have sent explanations and promises to do so soon. This is compeletely fine - there is still time. It's the December exchange.
There is, however, ONE person who has neither confirmed nor responded to e-mails. No, there's not a chance under heaven or earth that we are going to say who it is, either now or ever. However, we know who you are. You still have time - it's still okay. I'm sure things are crazy - that happens in December. We totally understand, and if it just can't happen for you, that's okay. Just let us know, and we'll make everything better. Thank you for playing, everybody.
*happily munches on the Romany truffle she brought for a snack*
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quote:Originally posted by Jay: Oh and I got a great pack of goodies from Rayann. Lots of toys and stuff that’ll make it to my desk at work for hours of entertainment. Thanks!
I'm glad you like them. We tried to get blue or gold (yellow) stuff, but there just isn't much out here...
I let my kids pick what to get you. Could you tell?
(You probably don't want to take the silly string to work unless you plan to decorate your boss with it. )
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Silly String...Never thought of that. But, when I worked as a tutor, we had a bottle of bubbles in the office, and when anyone got too stressed out, the bottle was handed to them with the advice they go out on the patio and blow a few bubbles and relax for a little while.
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I mailed mine today through priority mail! I hope it reaches my giftee in time for Christmas, the postmaster said it would get there in two or three days.
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Okay, well over 70 presents have been sent out, but there are NOT over 70 people in the Dear Secret Santa thread. When you get your gift, please post there so we can know everything's okay and your giftee can know it arrived. Posts: 26077 | Registered: Mar 2000
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Nobody get too antsy - there are still many, many presents still in transit. It's the December exchange, and we're barely past the middle of the month. Everybody gets a present. Posts: 26077 | Registered: Mar 2000
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Catherine and breyerchic will be here, and I'm sure I'll be around a computer somewhere. I'll probably check in about once a day. Posts: 26077 | Registered: Mar 2000
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No, I mean, those of us who are going out of town and still expecting packages. They'll probably get here in the next few days, but the anxiety level goes up.
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I sent mine UPS Ground today. That means it won't get there until next week, so my person will be getting a Boxing Day present.
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I leave on Thursday, so if my gift isn't here by then, you won't hear updates from me about it until January.
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The thing I ordered for my person FINALLY arrived today, so I will mail it out Priority tomorrow. Posts: 5879 | Registered: Apr 2001
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Wow, I think that's everyone. There is one person who hasn't confirmed for sure, but at last note, the prezzie was ready and was going to be mailed out the next day, and this was a week ago, so I think it has been taken care of.
*cautiously celebrates* Yay! I think that's everyone. For anyone who has not recieved your present yet, we can say the following: It's in the mail. Posts: 26077 | Registered: Mar 2000
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Question: who was my gifter? I got an e-mail earlier, and a package today, and I'm not finding a screen name anywhere!
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I'm so sorry I'm late with my thank you. Valentine014 sent 3 adorable onesies for Aerin, in my favorite pink from The Children's Place, one of my favorite stores. The best part is that they fit her now. Thank you Valentine014!
kq, I'm glad Emma likes the CDs. I would've liked to do something more elaborate and special, but I just didn't have the time. I did read that thread and I was so happy that I could at least send something I knew y'all didn't have and wanted.
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Just a quick pass around here: yes, the gift has been sent. From Romania instead of France, but I hope it arrives ok. Happy holidays to all of you!
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Mrs. M, I think they are going to be Emma's favorite present this year, so don't worry about it! She really, really enjoys them. Don't feel bad, she's not old enough to care whether you made it yourself!
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