The (Un)Official PipesMagazine Secret Santa Thread 2022!

[mikethompson]

Merry Christmas!

Well, I should probably chime in today and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and safe travels if you are going anywhere.

I am truly blown away by the generosity of some of you in this thread, you have all outdone yourselves.

For those that are still waiting by the fireplace looking up the chimney, and have not gotten your SS gift as of yet, I will be contacting your Secret Santa's in the coming days. I hope this is just a case of delayed mail and not something unsavory.

Again, have a nice and safe day today, enjoying all that the holiday brings.

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[JJ_JJ_JJ_JJ]

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Merry Christmas!

Well, I should probably chime in today and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and safe travels if you are going anywhere.

I am truly blown away by the generosity of some of you in this thread, you have all outdone yourselves.

For those that are still waiting by the fireplace looking up the chimney, and have not gotten your SS gift as of yet, I will be contacting your Secret Santa's in the coming days. I hope this is just a case of delayed mail and not something unsavory.

Again, have a nice and safe day today, enjoying all that the holiday brings.

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Thank Mike much appreciated!

Also thank you for taking this on Great job!

 

[monty55]

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Merry Christmas!

Well, I should probably chime in today and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and safe travels if you are going anywhere.

I am truly blown away by the generosity of some of you in this thread, you have all outdone yourselves.

For those that are still waiting by the fireplace looking up the chimney, and have not gotten your SS gift as of yet, I will be contacting your Secret Santa's in the coming days. I hope this is just a case of delayed mail and not something unsavory.

Again, have a nice and safe day today, enjoying all that the holiday brings.

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Thank you, Mike, for all your hard work and patience. You did a fine job!

 

[scloyd]

@mikethompson
A job, a young family and taking on the Secret Santa...well done .

Looking forward to next year's Secret Santa. It will be here before we know it.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

 

[trouttimes]

I’m starting to collect memes for next year!

 

[beargreasediet]

Amen, thank you Mike!

This thread, especially, made me realize this forum is more than just a place to learn about pipes and tobaccos but is truly a gathering of friends, with questionable humor and genuine goodwill. Merry Christmas!

 

[Masterblaster]

Opened my SS gift and I'm just totally blown away by the generosity! An assortment of new to me, nicely aged, mostly small batch tobacco with two I've never even heard of, some pipe cleaners and a really cool pipe tool! Thank you so very much to my Secret Santa, hope you have a wonderful day and a great year to come!
Thank you Mike for putting on a great show! I really enjoyed riding the secret Santa thread train! This is a wonderful online community and I'm glad to be a part of it!

 

[Bengel]

I was really expecting a bit more traffic here this morning.

 

[Bengel]

I understand he’s stuck on a highway near Sandusky, Ohio.

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Murray “Christmas” Rabinovitz is doing his best to fill in for him.

He’s having a White Russian instead of Mimosa

 

[DanWil84]

@mikethompson thanks for organizing this year's secret santa!

 

[brian64]

I’m starting to collect memes for next year!

 

[captainsousie]

Well, I must say...while I'm usually pretty good at putting together a secret santa gift, mine clearly blew the doors off this year. I mean, a grail pipe and 6 unobtanium blends as well as some nice chockies! I meant to post them earlier but honestly it is the best gift I've gotten this year. Thanks santa! (The pipe box was wrapped but my nephew got overexcited, not that I minded)



EDIT: sorry the pics were dark, I was just too excited!

Thanks Santa!!!!

 

[Michigan_Bill]

 

[Bengel]

I’m starting to collect memes for next year!

Just remember the guidelines

 

[Pipenwheels]

Merry Christmas to the best group of Pipers this strange world has to offer. For past three years I have enjoyed reading, laughing and sharing tobacco with you all. I do not know how i landed with such good people but I am sure glad you all found me.

May each man be filled with goodwill and joy as he lights his pipe on this here Silent Night.
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PEACE!!!

 

[Peter Turbo]

A fantastic selection of tins and a thoughtful letter from @woodsroad. A pipe and pipe cleaners too! I am truly thankful for these, this was very, very kind of you. Looking forward to smoking this pipe and getting into the Kiboko first. A hippo smoking a pipe? Yes please.

 

[woodsroad]

A fantastic selection of tins and a thoughtful letter from @woodsroad. A pipe and pipe cleaners too! I am truly thankful for these, this was very, very kind of you. Looking forward to smoking this pipe and getting into the Kiboko first. A hippo smoking a pipe? Yes please.
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That’s not a pipe, yet. It’s an arts & crafts project!

 

[Peter Turbo]

That’s not a pipe, yet. It’s an arts & crafts project!

Just some sanding and a bit of polishing and it'll be good to go. I love how light it is!

 

[Infantry23]

Well, I must say...while I'm usually pretty good at putting together a secret santa gift, mine clearly blew the doors off this year. I mean, a grail pipe and 6 unobtanium blends as well as some nice chockies! I meant to post them earlier but honestly it is the best gift I've gotten this year. Thanks santa! (The pipe box was wrapped but my nephew got overexcited, not that I minded)


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EDIT: sorry the pics were dark, I was just too excited!

Thanks Santa!!!!

Wow, that's a wonderfully thoughtful gift! Including something for your wife too! A+++ move by Santa!

 

[Dr. Van Loafer]

Merry Christmas! Among all the holiday festivities and traditions that are wonderful, may we not forgot that … “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)