Mumsnet Christmas Appeal: the thank you thread

[SandyMumsnet]

So the spreadsheets have been completed, the matches have gone out, all is done.

We're all waiting with bated breath. If you're a recipient and you'd like to pop back on here when your gift arrives to thank your donor then do remember to look out for your MN code which will have been included in the address on the packaging and include it in your post. The person who sent the gift will then be able to know it's you.

If anyone has any questions about anything to do with the Mumsnet Christmas Appeal then do please email [email protected].

Ho Ho Ho!

[SStoMN109]

MN109

I'm so glad it got to you ok - I really am sorry that it was such a small thing. It wasn't at all what I had planned but between the kids and I we've been knocked off our feet the last couple of weeks with flu.

I got into a bit of a panic lastnight and ordered online as I don't know when I will make it to the shops or post office.

I'm so sorry that there wasn't even a message in there, I thought I might be able to write one in but couldn't see where. I didn't want you to think you'd been forgotten.

I hope you have a lovely lovely christmas and a wonderful 2013

Sorry for it not being more organised and special

[triplets]

SS200 Yes, it came last Sat, see post Sat @22.47pm I sent you a message from my sick bed! You have no idea how it made my day, I had been on the bathroom floor all night with this Norovirus, I am still feeling unwell. I couldn`t believe it when I saw what you had given to me, unbelievably kind as I am a total stranger to you. Have we ever crossed threads on here? As you can tell by my name I am always to be found on the multiple births topic! It has been a horrible year, I lost my lovely Mum in July after she developed gangrene in her foot, it was so awful to watch her deteriorate, whilst she was in hospital my dh was hospital having a lung tumour removed. Lots of other things....................but, your kindness has really made the end of this year a much happier one. Thank you, thank you so much and a wonderful Christmas to you and yours. xx

May I also say a huge bashful thank you to the person who nominated me. xx

[MN109]

Thankyou for thinking of me when you've all been poorly. I'm sure I shall enjoy spending it. Happy New Year to you too.

[TheHillsAreAliveWithMrsWembley]

Ok, better late than never...

Finally got my parcel to the post office today. So, someone out there who's starting to sadly wonder, 'where's mine?', it's on it's way.

[Santa109]

Hello MN109! I finally managed to post the parcel today, the post office was closed last Wednesday so today was the second chance I got to post :) It's been posted on some 48 hours service so you should receive it on Thursday I hope!

[MN205]

I hope I don't come across as some grasping old baggage, but having read this thread again today, I asked MNHQ if they would give me my recipient number, so I could explain in case anybody is anxiously waiting to see if their package has arrived, that no, it hasn't, and if somebody lovely is feeling disappointed that they posted something awhile ago with no acknowledgement, it truly isn't because I'm ungrateful or don't care! I was just so touched to be nominated. Anyway, I thought I'd better post in case the sender was wondering, but hopefully they are just busy and haven't managed to get to the post office yet.

Merry Christmas everybody, this is a lovely thread to read

[cfc]

To the fantastic Parisienne and the other mumsnetter who sent their parcels to me this week, I say thank you so much!

You didn't put your numbers on there, but hopefully you know who you are - I can't believe after the first parcel I got that there was more to come and I am so grateful and somewhat shamefaced that I've got such great parcels, but they've really made my day!

Explaining to DH what it's all about was funny, and he has much respect for MN now, not that he didn't before or owt...

So, one parcel was from France and had a Christmas card of a knitted santa on the front saying ho ho ho.

The other parcel was accompanied by a really gorgeous Madonna and Child.

Thank you so much. I hope you see this message.

[SantaSandyMumsnet]

@SchroSawMummyRidingSantaClaus

Hi Sandy, I sent an email the other day. Can you tell me if you have looked into it yet please? Bit confused.

Hi SchroSaw, All sorted now! Thanks for getting in touch.

[MN109]

Santa109 - Gosh How exciting. Thankyou very much.

[MOSagain]

Its so lovely reading this thread. Just hoping my pressie has turned up safely. I know that the post takes a bit longer than expected at this time of year so thats probably why people are anxiously checking. I posted another parcel at the same time as my SS one and that took 3 days to arrive, not the 'guaranteed next day' that the Post office promised

[HullyEastergully]

I don't know who my donor was, but that kidney was bloody fantastic. And the fortnight ion the maldives will really help it settle in.

Lor bless you

[BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas]

@ Hully!

[HullyEastergully]

feck off you ain't gettin me kidney nor me sun lounger

[BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas]

You do realise that your ticket is a one-way one, don't you?

[HullyEastergully]

Oh thank god

What I'd really like is a new throat. Having just got over the last cold ONE DAY AGO, a new one started this morning.

What is that about?

[BIWIshYouAMerryChristmas]

Hmm. Sounds like you're very poorly. Thanks. Don't mention it.

[HullyEastergully]

Right. I'm sending you a carb you unsympathetic old cah

[AllYoursJingleBellbooshka]

Hello triplets!

Sorry, I completely missed your other post (I wasn't fishing for thanks, honestly I'm just usually crap at these sorts of things and was worried I had sent it to Finland or something).

I'm happy you liked your gifts and hope you have a really, really wonderful Christmas. You and your family truly deserve it.

Your children are beautiful btw.

[WillYuleDoTheFandango]

MN203 you are very very welcome, I hope that your DS and DD gave a lovely time spending them and that you all have a fantastic Christmas! My DS made an appearance over the weekend so i am a bundle of hormones right now and feeling extra blessed and so lucky to have been involved in such a wonderful idea. Well done MN Elves for sorting everything out.

I am a sobbing mess! What a lovely lovely thread!

Merry Christmas everyone! and to all a good night

[triplets]

Awww thank you Bellbooshka, they are good kids just a handful! They will be 15 in Jan, I don`t know where the time has gone to. Thank you soooo much once again,hoping to get out tomorrow now the worst of this bug has passed, am going to treat myself to something to liven me up with your vouchers. xxx

[CharlotteCollinsislost]

MN032

I've been trying to be open to the idea that, despite being nominated, I might not get anything. Just so as not to be too disappointed, y'know... It's been a pretty stressful six months and I'm really not looking forward to the next month at all.

But I received a parcel to The MNer of the House today and have taken a peek inside. I am so touched - and overwhelmed! Are they all for me?!? So many presents! I looked inside one of the small ones and it's just lovely. I'm saving the rest - maybe Christmas Day, maybe not, see when I need a boost.

Thank you thank you thank you. So much. To my nominater as well as my donator. It's so nice to have been thought of.

I will post again when I have opened them, if there is still a thread to post on!

[shabbatheGreek]

Trips - Rod Stewart has a book out at the moment - just thinking!!! LOL

[LightHousekeeping]

I feel awful now that I only sent what I said I had. Everyone seems to have forwarded lots of goodies on top. I never even sent a card just a note

[cfc]

santasbitch yes!! Yes it has, thank you so very much - i havereceived 2 so am not sure which ibe you sent, was it the one with the card of Our Lady or fr Xmas?

Thank you so, so much for thinking of me and sorting the presents and parcelling them up - i'm a little to have received even more than the one i got earlier in the month, and cheered by the kindness og strangers. I will most defo be paying it forrrward...

Gotta fly, night feeding...must - stay - awake... Xxx*santas

[BellaVita]

LightHouse, please don't be . Whatever you sent will be gratefully received.