Secret Santa: Passing the Torch

[woodsroad]

After five years of being the Jewish kid with the Santa hat, I have decided that it is time to pass the Secret Santa reins on to a new host. Thank you to everyone who has participated in our little experiment since this crazy train pulled out of the station back in 2011. And thank you to everyone who made my five years in the big man's boots so much fun. Your new Secret Santa is the most qualified person that I know of to steer this sleigh, having instigated riot helped cheer us along with vim and vigor in years past,

I don't want to spoil his surprise, so I'll leave you with what may be one of the most bittersweet moments of my life:


The New Secret Santa Arrives at the North Pole by Dirigible, Much to the Excitement of the Elves.



I shake Hands with the New Secret Santa

Take care everyone, and be nice to the new guy!


(Ex)Santa Dan

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

As Carly Simon sang, “Nobody Does It Better”!!!!! Thanks for the past two years that I was able to participate and ….. had a blast! Fun, funny, good spirit - can’t imagine herding all the cats. Best thread of the year each year for pure hilarity and fellowship. So will you transition to Secret Mohel? That would be cutting edge!

And there he goes!

 

[didimauw]

Is he going to introduce himself?

 

[woodsroad]

Is he going to introduce himself?

Yes, as soon as he/she/it figures out the tangled web that I wove, trying to keep track of everything!

BTW, if there are any GoogleDocs experts (like cutting edge, not just familiar with it) who could help out a bit, the new Secret Santa might appreciate some help.

 

[UncleRasta]

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After five years of being the Jewish kid with the Santa hat, I have decided that it is time to pass the Secret Santa reins on to a new host. Thank you to everyone who has participated in our little experiment since this crazy train pulled out of the station back in 2011. And thank you to everyone who made my five years in the big man's boots so much fun. Your new Secret Santa is the most qualified person that I know of to steer this sleigh, having instigated riot helped cheer us along with vim and vigor in years past,

I don't want to spoil his surprise, so I'll leave you with what may be one of the most bittersweet moments of my life:

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The New Secret Santa Arrives at the North Pole by Dirigible, Much to the Excitement of the Elves.


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I shake Hands with the New Secret Santa

Take care everyone, and be nice to the new guy!

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(Ex)Santa Dan

Thanks fora great effort.

 

[jguss]

No matter how great the new guy is, and I’m sure he’s a complete sucker very well qualified, you will be missed. Thank you Dan.

 

[woodsroad]

It's all a bit of a blur now....

 

[didimauw]

Oh yes, thank you for all your hard work throughout the years! Now you can be a player in it!

 

[jguss]

It's all a bit of a blur now....

Nothing says Christmas like an Englishman’s feeble attempt at jazz hands.

 

[solideogloria86]

Thank you for your service to the forums. You did a fine job!

 

[woodsroad]

Harry and Paul.
If you don't know them, you should!

 

[scloyd]

Thanks Dan for all your hard work on the past Secret Santa's. It's always my favorite thread on the forum.

 

[Michigan_Bill]

Thanks Dan for all your hard work on the past Secret Santa's. It's always my favorite thread on the forum.

Mine, too! Thanks again!

 

[Ahi Ka]

Chur bro. I hope the new guy continues the tradition of giving @condorlover1 the most difficult person to ship to. Last year it was some poor sod in crapistan (his words not mine)

 

[woodsroad]

I assure you, all matches were mostly random.

 

[trouttimes]

Thank you for all you did. You will be missed. Big boots to fill!

 

[Ahi Ka]

Thank you for all you did. You will be missed. Big boots to fill!

Agreed. The new guy is gonna have to sack up big time. (Not sure if that translates from kiwi English)

 

[PipeIT]

Last year, my first Secret Santa, was so much fun, you brought so much laughter and joy, you’ll be missed from this!

Be well and thanks!

 

[Streeper541]

Thank you Dan and good luck/ thank you to the new coordinator.

 

[woodsroad]

The new guy is cut out for the job. Give him your best. I have too much work and commitments around the house to give it my all this year.