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Come sing a Thank You for your Secret Santa 2014 gift.

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SantaSandyMumsnet · 31/10/2014 13:31

Ding dong! Secret Santa's here,
With thanks for all your giving,
Ding dong! Mumsnet Christmas cheer,
For those who are receiving,
Glooooria, Mumsnet in excelsis!

With love and a Merry Christmas
The Elves
MNHQ

Come sing a Thank You for your Secret Santa 2014 gift.
Come sing a Thank You for your Secret Santa 2014 gift.
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Xmas2014MN5544 · 18/12/2014 14:33

Well, it would seem that the mysterious missing parcel still has not made an appearance.

I am wondering if it is lost again!!!

SantasFavouriteHo · 18/12/2014 14:33

Xmas2014MN5542 I sent your parcel by Hermes a few days ago but it was marked as "delivered" the same day - now somehow they've managed to get it from my place to yours (about 80 miles) in 4-ish hours including it going through 2 depots and 2 couriers...somehow I think they've messed it up so I will investigate

Xmas2014MN3124 · 18/12/2014 15:25

To Xmas2014SantaC3124
I really really hope you see this.
I am so delighted with your gift. I can't tell you how much I love it.
How clever you are and how thoughtful.
I put it on straight out of the jiffy bag and I haven't taken if off since and I shall very probably wear it to bed.

I haven't worked out how to PM SS yet but I would love you to know how much your gift means to me and your wonderful card.

In the same post I got a horrible, horrible thing that now needs to be dealt with and means extra stress (but nothing life threatening, just par for the course when you have a complex family). To get your parcel meant the world.

I know I sound gushing but I mean it.

THANK YOU x

Xmas2014MN7414 · 18/12/2014 15:29

To Xmas2014SantaC7414
Oooh! Rattly parcel Xmas2014SantaC7414. I'm quite intrigued. (And assuming that it's supposed to rattle Xmas Grin)

Thank you x

Xmas2014SantaC1514 · 18/12/2014 15:57

HI there xmas2014MN1514 ...I'm sorry I've only just found this thread.

Your message was such a tonic and I'm so happy the parcel arrived. Its the first time I've done this and I probably didn't make it too clear that the present is for your DS. I hope he has fun with it.

Have yourself a good Christmas and I really hope you see my message!
All the best

Xmas2014MN5542 · 18/12/2014 16:14

Testing...

Xmas2014MN5542 · 18/12/2014 16:15

Thank you so very much Ho (love the username...). It hasn't arrived (yet). I will let you know when it does. Thank you for thinking of us regardless xxx

Xmas2014MN1231 · 18/12/2014 19:18

To Xmas2014SantaD1231
Just wanted to say an absolutely huge thank you for your generosity. I don't think you'll ever know just how much I appreciate the kindness of you, an absolute stranger, but it's put a smile on my face and - soon - will put one on that of my son. Merry Christmas.

Xmas2014MN1231 · 18/12/2014 19:20

To Xmas2014SantaB1231
A huge thank you for being so kind and generous this Christmas - it's no exaggeration to say I was moved to tears when I opened the post. One little boy is going to be so happy this time next week. I hope you have a very merry Christmas.

Xmas2014MN1231 · 18/12/2014 19:21

To Xmas2014SantaA1231
Thank you ever so much for the gift you sent me. It was absolutely perfect and ever so kind. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas - you've gone a huge way to making ours much more special this year, and I'm sending a virtual hug. Many, many thanks.

Xmas2014SantaB7023 · 18/12/2014 19:27

You're welcome Xmas2014MN7023!

I'm glad it's arrived. :) Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! x

Xmas2014MN3262 · 18/12/2014 19:49

TO Xmas2014santaB3262

WOW!!!! Thank you so much :) xxx

Xmas2014MN3262 · 18/12/2014 19:51

To Xmas2014SantaB3262
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH :)
Lovely, just lovely :)

Xmas2014MN5473 · 18/12/2014 20:12

To Xmas2014SantaA5473
I am so sorry that I threw away the wrapping, so I hope I am thanking the correct person: SantaA5473
Thank you so much for the gifts that arrived safely. I haven't opened them yet, because I'd like to keep them for Christmas day- I hope that's ok.
I just want to say, you have a wonderful way with words; your beautiful letter made me cry. I won't go into details, but it felt very special to be nominated, and your words really touched me.
I wish you a peaceful Christmas too, and please say thank you to your children for helping choose gifts for my children- they've done a lovely thing.
Merry Christmas

Xmas2014SantaA1548 · 18/12/2014 20:21

To Xmas2014MN1548

I hope the parcel gets there ok - I may have unnecessarily caused confusion by sending it with a mixture of references A1548 (envelope) and B1548 (card) - I thought we all received 2 numbers from MNHQ so it didn't matter which I used but I noticed another message to you from (another) SantaB1548 so apologies for any general confuddlement and Merry Christmas to you Xmas Smile

Xmas2014SantaC5544 · 18/12/2014 20:41

oh mn5544 Sad

(I'm Santa A, who sent the maddening parcel. The name isn't letting me post).

I feel like the worst Santa ever - I so so hope still that it does reach you and your dc. I really have had you on my mind since I put the parcel together.

Xmas2014SantaB1548 · 18/12/2014 21:04

But I'm SantaB1548

Don't worry MN1548 I'll find the fake SantaB and wrestle my name back.Xmas Grin

(I was also SantaC but decided I could only manage one personality ...)

Xmas2014SantaB5473 · 18/12/2014 21:36

To Xmas2014MNA5473
I am posting as Santa B (as that is the only name it is letting me post under!) but was Santa A and B...

I am so glad that the gifts arrived and, of course, do keep them until Christmas Day if that is what suits you. I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as I and my girls enjoyed choosing them for you.
I am sorry that my note made you cry but we are lucky to be in the position to donate and I am so happy that our doing so makes you happy.
Merry Christmas to you all,
x

Xmas2014MN5542 · 19/12/2014 06:40

Erm Ho the box arrived last night so no need to hassle Hermes anymore Smile

Thank you. Thank you so so so much. I'm trying v hard not to gush. The wrapped things will be kept for Christmas Day - I hope you don't mind. But I'm going to set DH (and myself) on the non-wrapped stuff when he gets home from work tonight. I shall sit on my hands til then.

You are a wonderful specimen of humanity. Thank you x I might have cried a bit on opening it x

Xmas2014MN5544 · 19/12/2014 08:50

Oh Xmas2014SantaA5544 I am so sorry that the bloody parcel hasn't pitched up yet.

You are absolutely NOT the worst Santa ever. In fact your dedication and commitment would make me think that you are probably the real Father Christmas!

RatherBeOnThePiste · 19/12/2014 10:00
Xmas Smile
Xmas2014MN1964 · 19/12/2014 10:11

To Xmas2014SantaB1964
To my wonderful mumsnetter secret Santa!

I received your package this morning and was amazed and honoured by your kind generosity and gifts!

I opened the card and that was amazing! thank you my DH has banned me from opening my wrapped treats until Christmas day but I know both me my DH and our children will love our sweet treats (the kids have already eyed up the chocolate coins!!! lol

thank you does not seems like enough!

we wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a great 2015!!
xxxxx

Xmas2014MN1477 · 19/12/2014 11:27

To Xmas2014SantaB1477
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to my Secret Santa, I woke up today feeling utterly rotten and this really cheered me up!

Xmas2014MN1477 · 19/12/2014 11:27

To Xmas2014SantaA1477
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to my Secret Santa, I woke up today feeling utterly rotten and this really cheered me up!

Xmas2014MN1477 · 19/12/2014 11:27

To Xmas2014SantaA1477
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to my Secret Santa, I woke up today feeling utterly rotten and this really cheered me up!