I'm still totally clueless as to who might be my SS.. She's a generous California person and i know she likes coffee.
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I'm still totally clueless as to who might be my SS.. She's a generous California person and i know she likes coffee.
:)
To SS,
Just wanted you to know that I'm wearing my Tough Girl socks on a 30 mi ride today! And, man, they soooo match my bike and bike jersey. Makes me look all matched up.
Man, they're pretty comfy too! <wiggling toes> Um.. maybe they have some magic that will offset the bottle of sake and beer I had last night. Oy. :/
Thanks again!
Thank you SS! The wool socks will get lots of use. Espresso Love Gu is one of my favorite flavors and I haven't tried the sportlegs before. I've heard good things about it and am anxious to try it. Now I need to get a new book to go with my new bookmark. The notecards are great, too. Thanks for everything. Of course, you didn't leave any clues to who you are but I appreciate everything.
Kerry
To my SS, Thank you so very much for the gifts. I loved all of it. The socks are great. Even though it is getting cold here I am going to proudly display them on my next bike ride:D. I also love the Kugel. The colors in it are great and in fact the house that my DH and I will be movining into, hopefully in the first part of Dec, match the colors in the house. Awesome!!! The sweet treats were a very nice suprise. I also love the note book. Gosh, there is so much to thank you for. You are very nice and scincere, Thanks again for everything, you brightened my day.
My husband opened the package. Said he heard the little bell keychain and thought something was broken so he needed to look. I think he was just jealous that I got a package! I was on the phone with him and hear "oooh, socks!" So far they're still mine, but he's eyeing them!!
Thanks so much for everything!
I got a nifty little package in the mail today from a Secret sister who is in one of my favorite places to vacation. I love Colorado. We love to go camping in the mountains for vacations when we can afford to go.
I love my socks, and thank you for the lip balm. I am going to put it in my pack because I always forget to get any or put it on. With the dryer weather it will come in handy. I love the little bike journal too. That is a very handy little thing, I would have never known where to get something like that. The little inspirational cards. My favorite is "This i my life. It is my one time to be me. I want to experience every good thing." I love that.
It was great to wait in anticipation for a package I knew was coming but did not know when. Then today, I was like a little kid opening my package to see what great stuff I got. Thanks for an exciting day.
I know the post card was for a hint, but I am not sure I got the hint. LOL
I'm still researching you. ;)
Thank you Catherine from NC for the wonderful box of surprises I came home to yesterday. Two pairs of socks - how did you know that I'm a sock fanatic? The Daisy Dukes match my favorite jersey perfectly and the Woolie Boolie socks will be going out hiking next weekend. I LOVE them both. I also love the cutest notecards and note paper. The colors are so cheerul and fun.
You made my day - I can't thank you enough!!!!
Patty
I'm glad you liked it! Talk about under the wire...huh? Last day of October and I j-u-s-t made it! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by PAP103
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Well, I have researched and the only person I can find that lives in Grand Junction, Colorado or has posted anything about riding the monument canyon is surlypacer. Are you my secret sister?
Minor thread drift here:
DH has been watching how much fun I've been having buying/getting socks & stuff, so when he went to Austin this last week, he came home with Chili Pepper socks. :D
OK, they aren't cycling socks, but really cool fun socks, and I really like them. Yes, men CAN learn. (whod'a thunk it?)
OK, back to your regularly scheduled topic...
Dear Secret Santa in San Jose.
You're local, so one would think I would know exactly who you are.
I love the California cycling socks, you're in CA I'm in CA so that's not a clue....and the doggie note cards awwwww so cute :::surfs off to "show us your pets":::: does that look like your dog?
The Tide to go stain removal stick...hmmm, someone who's seen my shirts perhaps? Thank you for the lip balm too. hmmmmm, who can it be now?
I'm still trying to guess my Oct secret sister too!! Arghhh! She is from CA. Was it YOU, Trek420???? :rolleyes: :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
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SS Please forgive my package coming late to you. Actually it was sent last week, but in my excitement and haste of re-using an old box, I forgot to tear the old label off so it bounced around snail mail for a week. Fortunately, I had a return addy on it and thanks to my long time, superb postmaster, she caught the error and let me know what happened. I took reponsibility for not tearing the old sticker off(she blamed the mailing post office for the error as well):rolleyes: The parcel is now officially on its way "Again" to you. It is headed due W-N-W as the crow flies(from my vantage point anyhow). Please accept my apologies for the error.:)
Dear SS in Centerville OH. Just received your package today, not postman's falt, mine. I still have a hard time getting out to my PO box since my accident so your package sat there for two weeks.
Thank you for the TWO pairs of great socks and the beautiful stationary and sticky notes. The candy was a great treat. Thank you for the thought you put into my package and once I can ride again, I will be wearing your socks.
Stacy:)
Yay! I finally got my package too! It arrived Monday, but because I never get home from work before the post office closes, I couldn't pick it up till today. Thank you for all the lovely goodies!!! I haven't figured out who it is, except that it's someone from Texas. Hmmmm.....searching for clues to who it is could be a good form of procrastination, but I should maybe do some work first.....
All the socks are great! And the stationary! And the fantastic glittery pens. I can see more procrastination coming on as I write my to-do lists in colorful glittery patterns and write letters to people!
Thank you!!!!
Thanks SS from Oregon
once I get clear of some stuff at work I'm going to try and figure out who you are - that customs declaration sure makes the detective work a bit easier
I'm wearing one pair of the socks at work now (its casual Friday) and will wear another pair for my triathlon on Sunday. The stationary is great too - cheers
Kitsune?
I had the worst day at work yesterday and then came home to find no Internet..but I had a great package in the mail to brighten my day!
Thank you SS Sunny in Arkansas. I got a great pair of socks with Arkansas Razorbacks on them, very pretty notecards with matching envelopes and some cute sticky notes.
Thank you so much for brightening my day:D
Carol
Oh my gosh!!! Oh geeeeezzzz S.S. - it's on the way!!!! November came and hit me unexpectedly!! Please forgive the wait!
:eek:
Thanks so much for the socks and the package!! I have the card with me at all times in my wallet.
"Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance"
Becky
No apologies necessary! Just got your package. Ate the candy. LOVE the socks (merino, with cups of coffee printed on them), AND the coffee--this is, after all, the capital of coffee. I put the headband up against the Bianchi and it's actually a pretty close match--and I AM a headband-wearer, but don't have that warm fleecy kind, so that is perfect!Quote:
Originally Posted by wannaduacentury
Did you post pics of your five cats on the "show us your pet" thread? Needless to say, I love the cat notes.
Thanks, kiddo, for all! I really, really like my October package.
Thankyou{{{{ SS}}}} for the lovely gifts. I loved everything and was touched at how much thought you put into it :) It was worth the wait. Inside the lovely blue daisy gift bag were notecards adorable w/ 70's -80's vintage road bikes, organic choc bar and fruit sport beans(they sound yummy), natural goat soap(how did you know I like natural products?) and 2 sets of cheerful socks :) And a book to help train for a century by Bicycle Mag. Thankyou so much. With a reply to your lovely handwritten note for a vitual century training partner. You're on!! Jennifer
I'm glad you like it Salsa-I knew the coffee and kitty bit were right on target :) I love coffee too and yes I need to post all my pets(I only put one kitty up-Molly B & W). Glad you like the headband. I know seatle can be chilly and rainy, so the headband and socks to help you ride, and the treats to enjoy after the ride. In whichever order you choose esp the choc. JenniferQuote:
Originally Posted by salsabike
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Back Tuesday from a long day's flight. Sinuses bursting. Ears popped. Knees stiff. But DH has supper waiting, and a stack of mail by my place, with a package. Yay! cool socks! flowery letterpaper! I felt better right away! Sorry I didn't get right on line to thank you, whoever you are. No hints I could gather from the gifts, but maybe you're on the TE map ...? Now off to the map site to check.
I signed up for the Sept. SS and never received anything. Does this happen a lot?
I DID send my SS a T shirt, which probably arrived around Sept. 30th.
Robyn
I've received something from my Secret Sister two months out of the last four.....although maybe October is still coming.
I enjoy shopping for my SS, so it's not going to stop me from participating, but I'd be curious to know if this is getting to be more common.
Wow, I'd want to know that too. I can't IMAGINE signing up for SS and receiving and keeping a gift and then never sending one out. I would feel really crappy if I did that. Don't sign up if you have trouble fullfilling your end, I'd say. It's SAD to shop and send out a nice treat, hearing about others receiving their packages, and then nothing ever comes for you. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by SJCzar
Lisa, i don't know who mine was either. I guess she really really wanted it to be a secret.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
and I agree with you. I feel bad about the gals who aren't getting stuff.
But remember we are kind of an anonymous community and ANYONE could sign up here and participate. It would be hard to make rules to protect us, but the best thing would be like Aggie_Ama said; just write to her and let her know that you are still waiting because SOMEONE has the original lists of who was assigned to whom.
Well, on the flip side, I never found out if my Sept SS got her pkg though the company says it was delivered. I haven't heard complaints about it not making it there.. but jsut never got confirmed that it had arrived safely.
If anyone hasn't recieved anything from October PLEASE let me know. Same as if you have sent something and haven't heard anything let me know and I'll contact your SS on your Behalf. (I've had a few people request this from me already)
Strange. My Oct SS hasn't recieved anything yet, and yet my November SS has already recieved hers. ;_; Not Really fair of the postal services...
Ditto, but for September (the month I organized). I'd hate to think that some of you are getting short changed! I have personally had packages disapear in the postal system, so it absolutely happens. Let's try and work this out for everyone!Quote:
Originally Posted by light_sabe_r
I agree. I have sent two packages where the tacking showed the package did not exist :eek: and I was freaking out both times, but my SS for both Sept and Oct did receive them, whew! :)
Angelique-
Thank you so much for the socks and ride log!! I had a tiring afternoon yesterday and was so happy to have a package in my mailbox. The socks are so cute and I love the low cut. Most of mine are higher, it is hard to find cute low ones.
I am so jealous of all the photos on my ride log. It is inspiring me to save for a riding vacation.
Thanks again!
You're welcome! :D I hope the socks fit ok and I'm glad the package didn't take too long to get there.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwi girl
For the month of September, I didn't receive my S.S.. Perhaps it got lost in the mail.
Becky
Hey Trek, I am glad you enjoyed your goodies. We can meet up and go riding sometime. I don't think I have ever ridden with you.
Becky
Very clever SS
I thought I had it good becaue you have to sign a customs declaration; but this smart SS had an unintelligible sig....Comes from a place called Silver Spring which sounds nice.
Great smart-wool soxes in pale purple shades which make me feel really pretty. Born in New Zealand I also go tingly all over when I see the word "merino"!
I am also a tea freak so the stationery was perfect!
And the Clif-shots.... we ain't got nothin' like that here. Wow! Am I cool!
(Not my feet of course)
Our post lady closed her post office for a while ...
International post + Middle East chaos + kibbutz anarchy = total postal disruption in and out
The mailman just delivered a truly wonderful package for me. I have the most fabulous Secret Sister.
As soon as I opened it I could smell the soaps. I can't wait to take a nice hot bath tonight and try it out. With the weather turning cold around here my skin can use some extra pampering. My SS even translated all the writing on the packaging for me so I'd know the whole story behind it.
I loved the color of the journal and the socks are really cute and fun. I've been really lucky to have this same SS more than once .... I guess I'll have to start letting the rest of you have a chance to experience her SS greatness.
Whenever I send a SS package overseas I have it insured & I get the tracking number just on the odd chance...
Ahh the joys of being a down under SS...can't remain anonymous and have to keep the faith with the postal system...ahhhh
c
Yeeeowww!
She got it, she got it!
And she likes everything!
I was getting worried that I had copied the addy wrong -
how many of you have this worry and check all the letters and numbers of the post-code 7000000 times, send it off and *still* worry that you got it wrong?