2014 SECRET SANTA THREAD - *** Entry NOW CLOSED ***

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Ladies & Gentlemen, Secret Squirrel has struck again.

As some of you may know every year I get a mystery package from "Secret Squirrel", a member who somehow eludes identification and very kindly sends me a Christmas gift.

This year was no different! What made it extra special is that they made it themselves. According to their note it's only the third prop that they ever made and they gave it to me. I'm a sentimental guy, that really means a lot to me and makes it all that more special!

The gift was Elsa's lighter from The Last Crusade. Don't have a pic but this is the one:

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THANK YOU! One of the items missing from my Indy collection and I've been eyeing one for years just never got around to getting one. This will have a place of pride with the rest of my Indy stuff. Really needed a gesture like this as it's been a rough bit for me lately. Whoever you are, thank you so much. You're exactly the type of person who reminds me why I do this every year. Christmas spirit embodied. :)
 
Arrived home tonight to a large package on the dining room table. Without thinking I opened it, and then I couldn't stop myself opening this:
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The box made me giggle! :p

This is what was inside:
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Along with a lovely letter explaining the different Batarangs and why they were chosen (they are from SS's favourite Batman iterations/stories); and instructions.
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At this point I am seriously excited!

I opened the bubble wrapped items very carefully with my mouth agape. Such a fantastic gift!
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The Arkham City batarang even folds down!
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They have taken pride of place on my desk - I LOVE them! Thankyou soooo much BoydeyMcNerd - seriously awesome work!
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Assuming the weather tomorrow is good (it's been horrible here lately - lots of rain) I should have my gift mailed out on Monday :)
 
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There have been some pretty awesome gifts posted, congrats everybody! :thumbsup



The two gifts I ordered for my recipient have been shipped out (to me), unfortunately it doesn't look like they will be here Friday as I'd hoped. However as long as nothing unexpected happens in transit they will arrive on Monday at the latest. Now all I've got to do is get the packaging/wrapping all ready, that way when the two gifts arrive all I will have to do is wrap them, put them in the box, and then take them to the post office :cool

If for any reason it looks like I won't be shipping out on the 15th I will of course post to let you know Michael :)

ETA - Major props to "Secret Squirrel", Michael definitely deserves it for putting together this whole thing
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Locking the garage door tomorrow to ensure mine gets out this weekend.

I love seeing what everyone has been working on and the creativity we share for our fellow makers. Can't wait for my SS response!
 
Mark me as shipped.

And I learned a lesson. I tried a smaller, out of the way post office thinking it would not be as busy. Sure, there were fewer people in line, but there were also fewer people working the counter. No win there, but at least it was a little closer and easier to get out of the parking lot.
 
Just got my gifts in! super excited, but i will be waiting until friday to open them. pictures to come! also sent mine out yesterday.
 
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