The (Un)Official PipesMagazine Secret Santa Thread 2022!

[TN Jed]

Santa delivered big time! The package was received Monday but I was out of pocket until today. Only one problem…which do I try first?

 

[Amarkey]

I am so horribly dissapointed to open my box and have no tooth shattering fruit cake, horse head( real or fake), stolen horse semen, explosive devices or dog shit. But rather a very fine selection of tobaccos, bourbon and some yummy looking sweets and a nice christmas card.
My not so secret santa you went far beyond and I am graciously humbled by your generosity and thoughtfulness.
My kids will have those cookies and sugar cake gone in a blink of an eye. Thank you again.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Wow! Santa was very generous this year! Thank you so much! Four tobaccos, a travel cup, home-made cookies, and a card! I’m just overwhelmed. Can’t wait to dig in (to both the tobacco and the cookies).
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The two with the suspect writing are Gawith and Hoggarth Bob's Chocolate Flake and their #25.
The Frog was purchased from a forum member!

 

[trouttimes]

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Wow! Santa was very generous this year! Thank you so much! Four tobaccos, a travel cup, home-made cookies, and a card! I’m just overwhelmed. Can’t wait to dig in (to both the tobacco and the cookies).
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The two with the suspect writing are Gawith and Hoggarth Bob's Chocolate Flake and their #25.
The Frog was purchased from a forum member!

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

 

[aspiring_sage]

My not so secret santa package arrived today. Now im sitting here wondering if i wait to open it or give in to my weakness and open it now.

OPEN IT

 

[solideogloria86]

My secret Santa knocked it out of the park! A handmade sterling silver and malachite tamper, a homeblend containing periqued Semois, formers straight grain, Escudo, McCranies Red ribbon and a crazy cool Hawaii ashtray!

Thanks a million @cosmicfolklore, I'm truly humbled by your generosity!

 

[Amarkey]

OPEN IT

I waited all of 5 minutes. I have no self control

 

[SBC]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

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[Tar Wheel]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong!

Edit- That’s a beautiful thing there @mikethompson.

 

[ThermionicScott]

Yikes. Here's hoping that the treatment goes well, @SBC.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

My secret Santa knocked it out of the park! A handmade sterling silver and malachite tamper, a homeblend containing periqued Semois, formers straight grain, Escudo, McCranies Red ribbon and a crazy cool Hawaii ashtray!

Thanks a million @cosmicfolklore, I'm truly humbled by your generosity!

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Not to brag, but I grew that tobacco in Golden Compass (except for the semois, that was jitterbugdude’s thing). That’s truly a rare one. I’m glad you like it all. And, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

 

[PipeIT]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

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I’m sad to hear this, I’m so sorry!

Take care of yourself, get well!

 

[JJ_JJ_JJ_JJ]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

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[Andre_T]

A few weeks ago, I informed @mikethompson that I'd be backing out of Secret Santa this year, as I'd learned that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma and was beginning chemotherapy.

I suppose that I could still have participated, but priorities shifted and my heart wasn't in it anymore (as maybe you can understand).

Well, Mike wasn't about to leave me out. He already had my address (from a previous kindness), and shipped out to my children some Canadian snacks (knowing that I'd grown up in Canada, but no longer had access to these goodies).

In corresponding about this, he said that if he could put a smile on my kids' faces during this difficult time, it was worth it to him.

Thanks, Mike. Now I have a picture to post this year, too.

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(Looks it over...) No Smarties? I am disappointed in you Mike. /s

In all seriousness get better soon. We have enough sadness in our lives. As a group we could use a win.

 

[SBC]

(Looks it over...) No Smarties? I am disappointed in you Mike. /s

In all seriousness get better soon. We have enough sadness in our lives. As a group we could use a win.

He sent Smarties once in the past! He's covered all the bases!