The (Un)Official Secret Santa 2018 Thread!

[ashdigger]

^^^^ :clap: :clap:

 

[timt]

We're letting the kids open a couple gifts tonight. I'm tearing into mine too!

 

[woodsroad]

 

[donjgiles]

Are you telling me that Santa, THE MAN, did not get a package yet?

 

[woodsroad]

Not yet,

 

[ashdigger]

???????????????

 

[jaytex1969]

Me and my favorite ornament. (I'm the one on the right)

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I have picked up my parcel, courtesy of Santa Dan and will post pics as soon as I am able.

 

[scloyd]

Busy tomorrow and nothing going on tonight so I decided to open mine. Very pleased with my Secret Santa.
C&D Jolly Old St. Nicholas which will go into my cellar until next Christmas.
H&H Viprati which is new blend for me and I'm looking forward to try. Since I don't own a Luigi Viprati...I'll smoke it in one of my only Italian pipes...a Savinelli.
SG Bothy Flake which is also a new blend for me which I'm really excited to try. I don't have much experience with flake tobacco so this will be a new journey for me...a "Highland" journey.
I couldn't be more pleased with my gift. Thank you Secret Santa and Merry Christmas.

Check out my Santa in the picture...a gold Churchwarden.

 

[timt]

Not yet

No way. You have to be kidding.

 

[woodsroad]

It’s traveling a good distance. I’m sure that it’s on the way.

 

[timt]

I'm sure it is.

 

[jvnshr]

It’s traveling a good distance. I’m sure that it’s on the way.

Probably same for me. Haven't received anything yet. As we say here in Azerbaijan, my eyes are on the roads.

 

[woodsroad]

Javan, I happen to know that your Secret Santa is fairly reliable.

 

[jvnshr]

Dan, I haven't hesitated about that even for a second. I am working really hard anyway, I won't have any free time until the 31st probably (I may even work on 31st). The most enjoyable and exciting part of this event on the other hand is stalking your victim, then searching for something special for him. I will be happier than everyone if all receive their gifts on time, even if I don't.

 

[npod]

Merry Christmas! I received two wonderful tins from Santa. Escudo is one of my favorite blends of all time and I have been dying to try the re-released Presbyterian blend! I’m packing a bowl of the later right now to kick of the holiday cheer. Thank you secret Santa!

 

[timt]

Merry Christmas! I received an old favorite Orlik Golden Sliced and one I haven't tried before, Picayune. From what I've read, the second one may put a little more hair on my chest. I'm looking forward to trying it out. Santa also added a couple cigars, a lighter and a pipe tool. Very nice! Thank you very much Secret Santa!

 

[jamban]

I too have not received my secret Christmas gift. But i was not expecting it to arrive by Christmas. I'm sure it will arrive at some point. And hey... it'll be Christmas all over again! Ho ho ho!!

 

[crashthegrey]

I was gifted a gorgeous bag of McClelland 2015. The demise of McClelland broke my heart and I was still too new to pipe smoking to have collared much, so this was the best gift I could have asked for. Thank you, Santa!

 

[donjgiles]

WOW!

I am blown away at the generosity and kindness of my Secret Santa. I will enjoy these gifts for a very, very long time! Two pipes and some tobacco I have not had the pleasure of trying until now. I am very honored to have received a pipe made by one of our forum members, Chris Besse. Thank you Secret Santa, and Merry Christmas!!

Don