The (Un)Official PipesMagazine Secret Santa Thread 2022!
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Sitting here in my truck smoking and got excited thinking I saw the mailman pull in the driveway. False alarm, it’s just a couple turkeys.
At least you still have snow! We went from 6 inches or so, to bare ground in 24 hrs! From ~20’F to ~50’F in around the same time.lol crazy, crazy world we live in!!
I woke up earlier, and was lazing about in bed on this foggy day, reading the forum on my phone. After seeing an “IBTL” post or two in this thread, it got me thinking I’d better open my Secret Santa box and post some pics before the thread is closed. Probably to the disappointment of a few members, I didn’t feel up to making an unboxing video—we’re still working on our fixer upper house, which looks more like a haunted house or the home of a serial killer right now, not ready for prime time—maybe next year. I’ve done the next best thing and opened each item, one by one, for a static reveal.
Well, I’ve gotta say, @Puffaluffaguss knocked it out of the park. After I read his note, I had goosebumps as I opened the individual packages (thanks for the cool wrapping Mrs. Puffaluffaguss!)—I was almost giddy with anticipation—I couldn’t wait to see what was inside, especially the pipe he made.
Here’s the sealed box:
The handwritten note inside that got me smiling:
The opened box revealing the well packed goodies (the note would’ve been on top if I opened the box normally and cut open the top—but, I went in from the bottom to avoid posting addresses—you can see it peeking out under the goodies):
The box contained some Brigham pipe cleaners:
Everything was individually wrapped in fun Spider-man wrapping paper:
Going counter-clockwise, the first package I opened was Sutliff Birds of a Feather Aberrant:
The next was a jar of Gawith & Hoggarth Whisky Twist (from mid-2020):
Next up was a jar of Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake (from November 2022):
Next was McClelland Syrian Star (from 2009)—I haven’t smoked too many McClelland blends, so, I’m really looking forward to this (I may have to make this the inaugural blend in the pipe):
Next up, Sutliff Birds of a Feather Uno:
After removing the little piece of wrapping paper that fell onto the note, was Sutliff Birds of a Feather Whimsical:
Last, but, not least is the pipe he made:
The choice of blue is terrific. Now I wish I wore the blue Christmas suit and made a video!
If I do make a video next year, wearing the suit, you can expect a colour coordinated pipe to make an appearance.
My heartfelt thanks to @Puffaluffaguss for an awesome Secret Santa package. I love everything and the thought that went into this!
Well, I’ve gotta say, @Puffaluffaguss knocked it out of the park. After I read his note, I had goosebumps as I opened the individual packages (thanks for the cool wrapping Mrs. Puffaluffaguss!)—I was almost giddy with anticipation—I couldn’t wait to see what was inside, especially the pipe he made.
Here’s the sealed box:
The handwritten note inside that got me smiling:
The opened box revealing the well packed goodies (the note would’ve been on top if I opened the box normally and cut open the top—but, I went in from the bottom to avoid posting addresses—you can see it peeking out under the goodies):
The box contained some Brigham pipe cleaners:
Everything was individually wrapped in fun Spider-man wrapping paper:
Going counter-clockwise, the first package I opened was Sutliff Birds of a Feather Aberrant:
The next was a jar of Gawith & Hoggarth Whisky Twist (from mid-2020):
Next up was a jar of Peter Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake (from November 2022):
Next was McClelland Syrian Star (from 2009)—I haven’t smoked too many McClelland blends, so, I’m really looking forward to this (I may have to make this the inaugural blend in the pipe):
Next up, Sutliff Birds of a Feather Uno:
After removing the little piece of wrapping paper that fell onto the note, was Sutliff Birds of a Feather Whimsical:
Last, but, not least is the pipe he made:
The choice of blue is terrific. Now I wish I wore the blue Christmas suit and made a video!
If I do make a video next year, wearing the suit, you can expect a colour coordinated pipe to make an appearance.
My heartfelt thanks to @Puffaluffaguss for an awesome Secret Santa package. I love everything and the thought that went into this!
That pipe is cool as hell!!! Well done!
I was reading this post quickly as I was driving through the fog at a red light (yeah yeah I know)
As was like did he get spider man undies?
Hahahahaha
Oh and that pipe looks amazing!
We will miss you in next year's Secret Santa
Happy New Year to all Secret Santa participants, well-wishers, groupies, and hangers-on.
I didn't know what to get somebody who can pull off something as crazy as your suits so I thought a crazy stain would be fitting. The blue is actually tinted with red to make a kinda chameleon effect with purple, reds, pinks, blues, etc. I thought it would look good with your suit. The briar Is from Mimo Romeo (not Romero, ah good drinks that night), and a 14kt gold band which I thought would fit with the color way. Usually I would hand turn the stem but am in the process of moving so could only work with a dremel but hey it worked (the forever stem is a bit heavy for this model). I made 2 pipes at the same time but found that 1 more fitting your personality. I have this 1 left over if anybody wants it just shoot me an offer. But I'm truly glad you enjoyed your gift. I know this whole thing was random and no matter who I was matched with I wanted to do my best to bring a smile and a bit of cheer to somebodys holidays ( we all know it can get rough). And also show appreciation for all the information that has helped me from this site weather it was directed toward those individuals didn't matter to me. I hope you enjoy the tobaccos, I wasn't sure if you had any of the birds of a feather and I kinda stocked up so I figured I'd send what has been released and some other goodies. I pre cut the whisky twist to get more into the jar, and the 2009 Syrian Star is from pipestud buddy Andrew that had some stuff up for sale through the forum which I thought was pretty cool. Anyway thank you again for your generosity and I hope your new year sees you in good heath and prosperity
to you and your family. As well as everyone else who went on this crazy ride thank you all.
So…. theoretically speaking of course, if Tim doesn’t get his package (takes one for the team), the SS thread continues into perpetuity? And we need to be thinking much bigger than 200…
The director of Clueless based one of the teachers on a teacher at my high school in New York—I'm just not sure which Ms. Geist it was—there were two when I attended. One, I had for Art History, Sheila Geist.
Wonderful SS gift to come home to after a long trip. Thanks, Nathan!
Happy new year all!
Happy New Year @mikethompson and thanks very much for a wonderful coordinating job.
I'm not ending the thread while one of our own is still without a gift.
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