Greetings and Salutations.
First, thanks to Gunnar who has been the keeper of our Secret Santa for the last few years. Gunnar resigned from this post earlier this year do to something called "marriage" and "life" and "work" and I've volunteered to step into his size thirteens (damn, these are roomy boots). Bear with me, I'm new.
For those of you who are new, the (un)Official Secret Santa 2015 is a gift giving game run by, and supported by, the forum members of PipesMagazine.com/forums and is not in any way affiliated with the ownership, sponsors, or management of pipesmagazine.com. This is strictly a volunteer effort that is successful only because of the members who participate.
So... to the Secret Santa. Like all good things we have a couple of simple rules in play to make sure that no one gets a nose out of joint, a stocking full of coal, or two tins of Mixture 79 (again).
In order to participate in the (un)Official Secret Santa thou shalt:
1) HAVE AT LEAST 75 legit posts by November 1, 2015, or be vouched for by a member who has at least 75 posts. No exceptions.
2) Agree to send a gift of two (2) sealed tobacco tins, pouches, etc. of 50g each (or the equivalent volume of tobacco in sealed condition), incurring costs for the present and shipping.
3) Post to this thread when thou hast shipped your present to yourtarget victim giftee.
4) Post to this thread when thou hath received your present from your Secret Santa.
5) Enjoy what you receive, in the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship that guided its selection for, and gifting to, you. (Seriously? We need a "no complaining" rule?)
6) Post pictures or at least a summary of the goodies you received from your Secret Santa to this thread.
In order to participate in this year's Secret Santa please send an email to "patrickcrussell@yahoo.ca" with the subject line "(un)Official Secret Santa 2015" that includes the following:
Your Pipesmagazine Screen Name
Your Full Name
Your Full Address
Whether You Are Willing To Ship Internationally
Your Word
Registration for this year's Secret Santa will close on Sunday, November 1st. I will send all participants the name and mailing address of their intended target by November 8. I will begin bumping this thread daily starting on October 19, if required, to keep it top of mind for folks, and to encourage participation.
Once you have received the name and coordinates of your giftee, please take a second to look here for their pipe-smoking particulars and then send that present tout de suite so that it arrives before Christmas.
So it's up to you to decide when and where and how to open your present. But once you've received your present, please POST HERE that it has arrived.
FAQ - Answers to Common Questions
Question - Hey Pat! So two tins is the minimum/recommended size of the present. Can I send more than that?
Answer - Hey sure! Signing up for the Secret Santa is a commitment to send a minimum of two (2) tins of 50g each of tobacco. Anything you choose to send above and beyond that is totally up to you. BUT THERE IS NO PRESSURE TO DO SO. Not everyone is able to do more, and that's okay.
Question - Hey Pat! Something unexpected/bad/sad/financially-debilitating just happened and I can't honour my commitment to send out my present to my giftee. What should I do?
Answer - Hey, we totally get that life happens and that sometimes the UNEXPECTED happens prohibiting us from honouring our commitments. IF THIS HAPPENS PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.
Question - Hey Pat! It's Christmas Day (December 25th) and I have not received my present from my Secret Santa. What should I do?
Answer - If you do not receive your gift by December 25th LET ME KNOW.
Question - Hey Pat! I don't like ENTER TOBACCO TYPE HERE. How do I let my Secret Santa know what my likes and dislikes are?
Answer - I'd use this thread right here to advise folks what your likes and dislikes are. I can't guarantee that they'll be respected, but at least you will have made your desires known. 8)
Merry Ho Ho
-- Santa Pat
PS - Yes, I know that it is only October 5, but if you blink it will be mid November and presents will be flying hither, thither and yon.
First, thanks to Gunnar who has been the keeper of our Secret Santa for the last few years. Gunnar resigned from this post earlier this year do to something called "marriage" and "life" and "work" and I've volunteered to step into his size thirteens (damn, these are roomy boots). Bear with me, I'm new.
For those of you who are new, the (un)Official Secret Santa 2015 is a gift giving game run by, and supported by, the forum members of PipesMagazine.com/forums and is not in any way affiliated with the ownership, sponsors, or management of pipesmagazine.com. This is strictly a volunteer effort that is successful only because of the members who participate.
So... to the Secret Santa. Like all good things we have a couple of simple rules in play to make sure that no one gets a nose out of joint, a stocking full of coal, or two tins of Mixture 79 (again).
In order to participate in the (un)Official Secret Santa thou shalt:
1) HAVE AT LEAST 75 legit posts by November 1, 2015, or be vouched for by a member who has at least 75 posts. No exceptions.
2) Agree to send a gift of two (2) sealed tobacco tins, pouches, etc. of 50g each (or the equivalent volume of tobacco in sealed condition), incurring costs for the present and shipping.
3) Post to this thread when thou hast shipped your present to your
4) Post to this thread when thou hath received your present from your Secret Santa.
5) Enjoy what you receive, in the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship that guided its selection for, and gifting to, you. (Seriously? We need a "no complaining" rule?)
6) Post pictures or at least a summary of the goodies you received from your Secret Santa to this thread.
In order to participate in this year's Secret Santa please send an email to "patrickcrussell@yahoo.ca" with the subject line "(un)Official Secret Santa 2015" that includes the following:
Your Pipesmagazine Screen Name
Your Full Name
Your Full Address
Whether You Are Willing To Ship Internationally
Your Word
Registration for this year's Secret Santa will close on Sunday, November 1st. I will send all participants the name and mailing address of their intended target by November 8. I will begin bumping this thread daily starting on October 19, if required, to keep it top of mind for folks, and to encourage participation.
Once you have received the name and coordinates of your giftee, please take a second to look here for their pipe-smoking particulars and then send that present tout de suite so that it arrives before Christmas.
So it's up to you to decide when and where and how to open your present. But once you've received your present, please POST HERE that it has arrived.
FAQ - Answers to Common Questions
Question - Hey Pat! So two tins is the minimum/recommended size of the present. Can I send more than that?
Answer - Hey sure! Signing up for the Secret Santa is a commitment to send a minimum of two (2) tins of 50g each of tobacco. Anything you choose to send above and beyond that is totally up to you. BUT THERE IS NO PRESSURE TO DO SO. Not everyone is able to do more, and that's okay.
Question - Hey Pat! Something unexpected/bad/sad/financially-debilitating just happened and I can't honour my commitment to send out my present to my giftee. What should I do?
Answer - Hey, we totally get that life happens and that sometimes the UNEXPECTED happens prohibiting us from honouring our commitments. IF THIS HAPPENS PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.
Question - Hey Pat! It's Christmas Day (December 25th) and I have not received my present from my Secret Santa. What should I do?
Answer - If you do not receive your gift by December 25th LET ME KNOW.
Question - Hey Pat! I don't like ENTER TOBACCO TYPE HERE. How do I let my Secret Santa know what my likes and dislikes are?
Answer - I'd use this thread right here to advise folks what your likes and dislikes are. I can't guarantee that they'll be respected, but at least you will have made your desires known. 8)
Merry Ho Ho
-- Santa Pat
PS - Yes, I know that it is only October 5, but if you blink it will be mid November and presents will be flying hither, thither and yon.
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Seriously though, any strong baccy is fine, just no aromatics.
