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Mumsnet Secret Santa Thank You Thread. Christmas 2011.

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KnottyLocks · 29/11/2011 11:02

I've been asked by RebeccaMumsnet to start this thread. Smile

A big thanks to all at MNHQ for arranging this. You little stars!

When posting thanks, please give the Santa number that should be on your gift so that people can see that their gifts have arrived. Many thanks.

My Thanks :
A parcel from a very generous Santa has arrived: a wonderful Playmobil advent calendar to get our family in the mood for Christmas. I think I'm probably more excited about it than my boys Grin.
Thank you so much to the lovely person who nominated me - I am deeply, deeply touched by your kind thoughts.
And thank you so very much to my lovely Santa638. We will all enjoy your gift enormously: a perfect choice Smile. Wishing you and all your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, and a peaceful and loving 2012. Thanks

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shabbapinkfrog · 15/12/2011 13:03
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OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 15/12/2011 13:05

pretty damn posh shabs, pretty damn posh...

BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas · 15/12/2011 13:08

Oh go on, tell us, MrsDeVere!

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 15/12/2011 13:12

NO! It wouldnt be polite. I shall wait to see if my SS finds the thread first. Tell ya later if she doesnt Smile

aristocat · 15/12/2011 13:20

Thanks to SecretSanta 16173 thank you so much, i have just received 2 parcels containing a voucher and gifts for myself and my DCs

Xmas Smile i am overwhelmed by your kindness. i was having an awful week and your generosity has made me almost cry. i have an MRI scan in a few days and i have been so worried about it - i have been unable to think of much else. your gifts have gone straight under our tree.

thank you again and i wish you and your family a merry christmas and best wishes for 2012

cakesandale · 15/12/2011 13:39

To Secret Santa (Ref 2726) many ,many heartfelt thanks and Thanks for the package, which arrived today.

It has cheered up a difficult day no end.

It is going straight under the tree for dd to open on The Day. The voucher I have earmarked for something scrummy to drink eat.

Wishing you and all the other Secret Santas - and whoever nominated me - a very, very lovely Christmas indeed. xxxx

hazeyjane · 15/12/2011 14:01

I have been done twice tooBlush, I emailed mnhq to find out if there had been an error, but they said no.

It was lovely to get them today as we have just got home from hospital where ds had to have an MRI scan, which was fairly emotional.

So SecretSanta 16947 thankyou so, so much for the vouchers, I hope it is ok with you, but I would really love to get something for the special needs nursery that ds and I attend, they have been our lifesaver's this last year, and I would love to get them something to say thankyou (I will of course say that the gifts have been donated by a wonderful benefactor!)

Xmas Smiles to all the secret santas!

2464Youareablahdystar · 15/12/2011 15:03

Well, 2464, thank you so much for my massive 2 parcels, I have just been to the GPO to collect them. I am absolutely astounded by your generosity and ability to choose totally brilliant presents.

The brandy snaps made me cry - they were my late grandma's guaranteed contribution to any family occasion - I shall whip some cream up and savour them over Christmas, thank you so much.

The games that you chose are great, and incredibly, are "fresh" to this family, iyswim? With so many children and they accompanying toys, that was no mean feat I tell you. Smile And is also the case for the DVD!

Thank you also for the kind toiletries for me, that was most thoughtful. And wrapping paper! You really thought of everything.

I don't know how many times I can thank you for your generosity, but it is so very kind of you and exceedingly appreciated.

I hope that you and you family have a stupendous Christmas, I'll raise a toast to you on Christmas Night.

Thanks again. Blush

Oh, and thank you so much to the nominator of me - I guess I'll never know who you are but it gives me the warm fuzzies to think that I have been in your mind. Cheers. Bottoms up. Smile

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Haribojoe · 15/12/2011 17:19

youngwomanwholivesinashoe you are so very welcome, am glad the parcel arrived safe and sound and hope it didn't take a blowtorch to get into it.
I left DH alone with some tape for 5 minutes and he got carried away Xmas Blush

I hope the children enjoy their gifts and wish you all a Merry Chirstmas Grin

CestTout · 15/12/2011 17:34

Dear Secret Santa 8070

Thank you so much for the voucher and lush goodies. I got home to find the parcel and was going to put it under the tree, unfortunately my good intentions did not last!

It's really very kind of you - cannot wait to use the shower gel tomorrow morning, might even be enough to encourage me out of bed!

I always love reading these threads and have enjoyed donating for past two years, to be nominated is really lovely :-) Thank you very much to whoever nominated me.

Merry Christmas!!

PoshSantaToMrsDV · 15/12/2011 18:12

Santa 263 checking in Xmas Grin

MrsDeVere, glad it arrived safely.
I'm laughing at being called posh though. Can't really say that happens often Xmas Grin

I had an inkling that I might have been matched with you, MrsDV. So very pleased that I could send something to you. There are many here that appreciate all the support you give others whilst coping with the challenges that life throws at you too.
You are a little treasure and deserve far more than the gifts I sent. Smile

Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas.

SecretSanta1511 · 15/12/2011 18:16

Dear VeryGratefulRecipient,

I am glad you liked it. As I was packing it up I was thinking "Gosh I hope her son likes red as much as mine do, as otherwise there might be a bitterly disappointed little boy somewhere in not too long!" Soft is a prerequisite of my boy also! Clothes are for cuddling, not wearing, apparently....

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas! Xmas Smile

SecretSanta8070 · 15/12/2011 19:43

CestTout

You are more than welcome Xmas Smile I wasn't too sure what to get, so I am relieved glad to hear you liked them Xmas Grin

ScaryFairy28 · 15/12/2011 19:50

Posted my present yesterday it turned in to two presents instead of one and just realised I forgot to put the card in either ops! Was exciting to be involved in this!! Grin

KnottyJustForChristmas · 15/12/2011 19:50

Well, I'm rather overwhelmed and teary. Two boxes arrived from two lovely lovely Santas.

Santa 638, you have made me Xmas Grin. You and your little elves must have been busy wrapping all those colour-coded little packages. They look so very lovely. The boys will love shredding that fancy paper as much as they love opening their advent calendar each day. So very generous of you. I am very grateful for your efforts and kind thoughts.
Good to see that you are getting a bit of sun before the big day Xmas Wink.

Santa 738, you little star! You have solved my stocking issues brilliantly. Everything you sent is spot on, you clever thing Xmas Smile The boys will love it all. My gifts are great too, the necklace is the perfect colour and I'm hoping the diary will mean I'll be better organised next year. Maybe.

So wonderful after a pretty hectic and exhausting week.

I wish both you and your families a Christmas filled with love and a healthy and happy New Year.

Tonight I will raise a glass to you and your loved ones. Thanks

OhDoAdmitMrsDeVere · 15/12/2011 19:58

263 thank you so much.
You are making me very Blush

So I can tell everyone that you got me a proper posh Pashmina and a lovely pearly bracelet/cuff and JO MALONE votive candles!!!!!!

How bloody posh is all that? I keep opening the box and having a little sniff.

Its all so lovely. Just perfect.

Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful.

I am overwhelmed that you and my santa 233 and who ever nominated me have done what you have done.

Dont make me well up again

wigglesrock · 15/12/2011 19:58

Many thanks to Secret Father Christmas Santa Grin 17141, was a lovely surprise to get your envelope in the post today, sure dds will enjoy the dvd and who doesn't enjoy a good oogle at Zac Efron. Again much appreciated x

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SecretSantato15740 · 15/12/2011 20:05

Dear 15740

I hope you don't mind, but I wrapped all the presents. Please pop them under the tree for Christmas Day (if you can). I hope your DD likes her bits and that you like the couple of bits for you.

SSt15740 Xmas Grin

Santa16173 · 15/12/2011 20:07

Hullo aristocat.

Ho Ho Ho, etc etc.

I am astounded that you had the parcels already - well done Royal Mail.

Although, did you notice the postcode??

I was going to hand deliver them, but thought that that might be beyond the pale. Grin

I'm sorry to hear that you have got to have an MRI scan soon, I shall keep my fingers crossed that everything turns out good for you and you can relax and enjoy Christmas.

I shall be thinking about you and your family on Christmas Day - Enjoy. Smile

puddlejumperssecretsanta · 15/12/2011 20:12

puddlejumper you are very welcome and I enjoyed it, even if I did get a little carried away. Good luck with your impending arrival. x

SilveryMoon · 15/12/2011 20:13

To Secret Santa 6354
Your package arrived yesterday. It's perfect, just perfect. Thank you so so much.
The ds's will love them. I've been looking for a wooden train set for them to add to what they've got but didn't manage to find any.
I'm going to wrap up the train set for ds1 and the noah's ark for ds2.
It is so nice of you (of all of you) to buy such wonderful gifts for others. I am so grateful to you, for taking the time to choose something, for buying them, for sending them, all to a complete stranger.
You are a very special person SS6354 you have added something very special to our Christmas with your generosity.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas Thanks

cakesandalesecretsanta · 15/12/2011 21:49

cakesandale glad you got the parcel so quickly I only posted it on Tues. Hope the gifts are OK for your dd, for one of them I took into account the tip about what your dd was interested in and the other one is definitely not pink and girly! Hope you enjoy the voucher too! Sorry that I couldn't send more!

Hope you and your dd have a lovely Christmas!

aristocat · 15/12/2011 22:02

16173
yes i did notice that you lived thisclose to me and was very shocked. i hope you dont mind me not name-changing Xmas Grin for the thank you thread.

we will have to do a west midlands meet-up in 2012