Modern Vespa

Woohoo! It seems that at least one person has already received their holiday exchange gift. I've opened up this thread so we can post pics, give thanks, share, etc....

For those of you participating this year, once you receive your gift, snap a little photo and post a picture so we can oooooh and ahhhhhh.

Happy giving, and receiving.

K2

Thank you, sectr9er!!



I can't seem to get a great photo of it, but it's a playable harmonica on a necklace with a labradorite stone on it. It's so cute! I have to go learn how to play it now. It's probably one of the most unique gifts I've ever gotten.

Okay, now -that, is super cool! Good find sectr9er! I'm off to explore my new/old city a little later today and hope to find a few things to add to my gift box for....oops, can't tell you for whom

You are very welcome! I am glad you like it. I like unique & this one screamed out mv gift!

This was a tough one. Locally made for a man's man. Lots of bad jelly, OK cheese, smoked meats, and candles...
Finally found a useful item but local manufacturer wouldn't sell direct. I live just a few blocks away from the factory. Finally found a drop shipper and thankfully guys could give a hoot about wrapping and cute cards. On it's way!

anticipation...

I PM'd that I wanted to participate. How were you contacted? Bummer...

BEND send me your address and i'll send ya something from Hawaii. My gift is ready to be sent tomorrow and it's truly one of a kind. I know because i had it made.

Thanks Judy, you rock!

Your welcome BEND. Mine is going out today to my person and one of the gifts is a one of a kind.

I went shopping at the weekend and that's all I'm saying.

Bill X

Mailed my recipient's package today. Hope they like it.

......what you lot are on about.

I took the gift that I was sending to my mothers to package because she had all the wraping and packing supplies out and gathered together. The box was sitting on her table with the gift and pading inside. I had intended to put a card in but she didn't know that, thought it was ready to go, taped it up and took it to the PO without the card. Oh, well.

i may be over thinking this ---

thank Jeebus my "baby" is semi-active on MV

related question - i have shipped wine in the past, but has anyone shipped beer?

I've shipped beer and I received beer in the gift exchange last year. Along with padding it well, I'd suggest wrapping each bottle in a plastic bag or two to contain any spills in case of breakage. If your box starts leaking beer it's probably a safe bet that the USPS won't deliver it. Also, since it's not legal to ship beer you don't want to declare the contents at the PO. I was asked once about the liquid in a box I was sending since the woman at the counter heard it sloshing around. I just said it was some homemade vinegar.

sweet good to know --- I had a UPS store ship the wine last year and they "ignored" what I was shipping --- thank you Scutbrau!

I finished up my shopping today. Now all I need to do is find a post office or shipper tomorrow This has been fun!

Going to a Christmas Fair this weekend so I'll look out for something super tacky - I mean super awesome!

I finally got my package together and will be posting it this Friday.

I was going to send a traditional seasonal Turbriskafil, but I was afraid it might not be 'fresh' when it reached the lucky recipient.

Sent mine out yesterday.

I had to look that one up: A (hopefully imaginary) dish made for Thanksgiving every year. It consists of a combination of three (real) dishes: turkey, stuffed with a brisket stuffed with gefilte fish.

I'm done for my official persons. Bend hopefully yours will go out today or tomorrow. Gotta wrap it. My other one is on it's way. Also have a few gifts for some other folks. It is fun. Everything was bought local and most everything is made right here in my little town or the little town next to me. 8) I night loose all my roundels on one of them tho. NY humor isn't always appreciated.

Just dropped mine off at the PO. Woo hoo!

Whoops, packed it up and shipped it out and forgot to include the card.

Whoever gets the "Mystery Package"...it was from me.

At least my user name was on the outside of the package.

The only way I could buy a product made a couple of blocks away from my house was through a reseller and as a drop ship, no card, no note, no wrapping.

That's ironic.

Everything but one item in the package I'm sending out was either made in my apartment, or about 3/4 a mile away from it.

Crystal meth?

Got my package wrapped and ready to mail.... double checked that I put the card in after several people forgot.... I could totally see myself doing that. I hope I didn't get any dog hair on the wrapping and packing take.... I have a sweet but hairy beast and his spreads his furry golden goodness everywhere.... and he is a testament to the awesomeness of Dyson vacuums.

In the mail tomorrow!

presently crafting up a storm. should be done soon. i didn't even think about a card until reading this thread. so i will add that too!

No, no, I'm not good with anything that involves cooking. I'd probably screw it up if I tried. And we don't live in that part of town.

still gathering delectables for my exchangee...hope she/he has a good tongue.

I sent mine, and I think I managed to get everything in the box without forgetting anything. (unlike taking the dog for a walk, grabbing the leash, my coat, my keys, take the escalator down to the first floor, the door opens.... I forgot the dog. aha. oh oh.

Just got back from the P. O. In order to make sure I wouldn't get run over this year, I took the Bonnie, and I parked in a slot no cage can get to. The weather looks good for a few good riding day this weekend an early next week. Always a bonus this time of year!

Haha where is the like button?
I forgot the card sorry

We got our gifts today from Judy! Judy has made a legendary acquistion for me, you peeps can laugh all you want at me.









Judy you are truly awesome.

Best,
SDG

Thank you David from Canada! We received our maple syrup and recipes! Fantastic!

We posted our 'Australia' gift to the Europe last week.

Cheers,

Chris

Oh man, perfect! Yum!