The (Un)Official Secret Santa 2017 Thread!

[jvnshr]

I opened mine as well:

I've received:

- a tin of Dunhill Ye Olde Signe; this one has been in my wishlist since its re-release. I guess my SS had been stalking me for a while, he knows that Virginia is my favorite leaf.

- a tin of Robert Lewis Tree mixture; I haven't even heard of this one, must be one of the hidden gems.

- and a Peterson pipe tool
Thank you very much for the pipe tobacco and the tool Secret Santa. I am going to enjoy all of them, sir. And thanks for the whole event Dan. Merry Christmas!

 

[woodsroad]

Greetings from Ein Gedi, Israel!

I opened my generous gift fromTslex this morning, two blends thatI've always wanted to try, but never got the chance and a pipe rest! Thank you, sir, this is just perfect.
Can't wait to see what the rest of you received.

 

[crashthegrey]

Merry Christmas to all. Thank you, Sable. It's not the Holly's that you promised, thankfully. Haha. Two very exciting tins with a few years of age on them already. There should be a picture but I'm on my phone and hoping it worked. WhiteKnight and Wessex Campaign, just in case.

 

[johnbarleycorn]

I opened mine a couple of days ago. I have been wanting to try the Dunhill 3 year matured but had never gotten around to getting a tin and I had never heard of the limited edition of squadron leader made with perique. Its like Santa knew exactly what I liked. Thanks shaintiques! And Merry Christmas to you all.

 

[phallbass]

Merry Christmas all!! My secret santa sent me some Irish and University flake, pipe cleaners and tool. Both of these blends I have not tried but have heard a lot about. Thank you davet for the fine and thoughtful gift!

 

[jndyer]

My Santa got me some Solani Virginia Flake w/Perique and Ashton Gold Rush. These are both new to me blends that I am excited to try. I have recently started dipping my toe into pure virginia blends, and I love VaPers. Great choices. Also, you will notice in the picture that two MM cobs were included to try these blends out. Thank you so much for the thought full gifts.
Finally, in his note, Wyfbane indicated that he also purchased some for himself and offered to try them at the same time so that we can compare notes. Of course I will be taking him up on this offer.
Again, Thank you very much Santa.

 

[weezell]

Opened mine today. Tango, YOU DA MAN! You know what the "ole weez" likes!Thanks, and a Merry Christmas to all...

 

[addamsruspipe]

Thank you Secret Santa. I got a clay pipe, a cool cob, and a tobacco jar. Then to top it off McClelland's Christmas Cheer 2013 and Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired 2012. My Christmas cup is running over.

 

[csharp]

Big thanks to Zach some nice picks and I have really wanted some of that Decade Perique.

 

[tschiraldi]

Thank you, Secret Santa! Well played, Sir!

 

[gecko13]

My Secret Santa gift. Can't wait to try them. My pneumonia and what ever else came back so I've been in bed for a couple days.

 

[doctorbob]

I received a tin of University Flake and a healthy sample of Stonehaven, both very nicely aged, thanks S.S.
Doc

 

[jpmcwjr]

Here's a bigger rendition of the thumbnail above.
I also received a sample of Bengal Slices, and full tins of Smyrna and Margate, all are favs!! Great SS; thanks so much. Plus hand made soap, some Blue Boar, and nice cards.

 

[mikethompson]

My not so secret Santa josephcross sent me some GL Pease Quiet Nights and Gaslight, two blends I haven't tried but am looking forward to. This kind individual includes a few ounces of Penzance which I haven't smoked yet but smell downright celestial.

thanks so much! The secret Santa has been a really good experience for me this year, again,thanks to Dan for all the grunt work put into this!
Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[tslex]

Woodsroad, so glad you liked the blends and the rest. I think you are likely to win the "most interesting photo of Secret Santa loot" contest.
Again, thanks for doing such a wonderful job putting this all together.

 

[woodsroad]

Tslex, after you sent such a great gift, an entertaining photo is the least that I could do to thank you!

 

[filmshooter]

Many thanks to my santa who sent Wessex be Campaign Dark Flake and Pease Jackknife plug, both new to me.

 

[josephcross]

Thanks to my SS. I got a tin of McClelland Holiday Spirit 2017 and a tin of Erinmore Mixture. I’ve never tried these blends, and am always ready to give something new a try. Happy Holidays!!!

 

[keith929]

Thank you to johnbarleycorn for gifting me Bengal Slices and Fribourg & Treyer and even a cd to enjoy while smoking.

 

[davet]

From my Secret Santa some 2013 Scottish Cake, new to me, and some 2015 Bothy Flake, one of my favorites :clap: