PH Secret Santa 2016 - The Return of the Santa

[80sMatchbox]

I had a note explaining the gifts as a literal interpretation of a post I'd made. I'm not sure on the actual post but I can say that this was spot on.

I guess I must have posted up about my semi secret love of Wham! at some point. My close friends know about this and apparently PHers too. It's the record, framed, with lyrics. Love it.

The 80s Matchbox-well that looks obvious from my PH name but again, I guess at some point I mentioned about losing the exact car (amd colour!!) when I was a kid. It was 1980 that I last saw such a car..until this morning.(it's a bit dusty in here, honest)

My PH name is actually more to do with my love of the Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster, a band that I've seen more than any other. Listen to them, they're a bit different to Wham..

From the note that arrived with my presents, it would appear that it was absolute chance that the car arrived in the same colour...presumedly they made other colours.

I'm not sure on the Stripes reference, but I'll do a bit of digging to check.

Thank you Secret Santa, you've made my day and did make me laugh.

[FRA53R]

Thank you very much SS! a well cool gift that will no doubt simultaneously keep me in and out of trouble!

[samdale]

Merry Christmas all!

I've got some reading to do.

I will have many more diy threads to come over the years, and look forward to having a good read up on automation.

Ive just been reading about "Confravision" in the Tomorrow's world book. Rather funny having just finished a Skype call to my parents!!



To my Secret Santa, and all of PH, I wish you all a very merry Christmas.

[2gins]

I'm with family for lunch do I'll get on the opening later!

[CarTimeNow]

thanks santa! have already had to grab it back from hubs!

[Dr Interceptor]

The Moose said:

Dr interceptor: Your gifts were delivered to your mother on Friday, who said you were in America until January

She has confirmed receipt to me! Yes, am unfortunately away, touring the Deep South.

We are having Christmas on Friday 13th on my return, if they're non perishables I shall open and update then

Thanks Santa x

[eltax91]

Thanks santa

Mx5 themed gifts for me this year, well stalked.

[InertialTooth45]

Cracking gifts from my SS. I've got a few tape measures but they're all either my dad or granddad's old ones which are worn and knackered, something I never think to replace when I'm in B&Q so well chuffed with this.

The bike tool is ace too, will save me taking out loose Allen keys and stuff in future!

A cracking Xmas elf jumper too, picture to follow of that.

[joshleb]

Cheers Santa, great Jag related goodies!

Time to book the tv to watch the DVD!

[Richie C]

Many thanks Secret Santa, good job! The picture will be framed as soon as possible and put up on the wall of my office and the earplugs will definitely come in handy I'm sure.

And yes, I am enjoying parenthood very much!

Thanks to The Moose again for organising, some cracking gifts this year too.

[2gins]

1st present opened. No time for photos, it's gone straight under mrs 2gins' side of the mattress

edit

Cheers Santa, much appreciated. You couldn't have known this on posting but having had an unfortunate development on the house front last week I've decided that 2017 is the year to do it even if it means renting a garage. TVRCC membership dropped through the letterbox yesterday!

Happy Christmas!

Edited by 2gins on Sunday 25th December 22:09

[morgs_]

Thanks SS! I know I'm probably a bit hard to stalk, as I don't post a huge amount in here. You've done well though!

Haven't heard of the Vodka before, having done a bit of reading, it's higher quality stuff than I'm used to

I love the nutcracker tin, right up my street. The ginger snaps will go down well too

Have you been taking to people I know, I never have cash on me, so the keyring is ideal!

The coffee looks delish, I'm sure my guests will appreciate it!

Thanks again to the Moose for organising!

[Rutter]

Thanks for my gifts santa, looking forward to my next pizza now!

I guess the Star Trek book is because I'm a fan of Star Wars? Same sort of thing I guess!

[eybic]

Thank you Santa! It's great.

[furtive]

Many thanks Santa. Awesome gifts! I've wanted one of those lens mugs for ages, and I'll get the kids to help be build the dragster



EDIT: No idea why it is sideways. I've rotated it on my PC but it still shows sideways here

[geeks]

Thanks Santa awesome stuff I shall post a pic up soon...... top stalking!

[Matttrakker]

Dear phss,

You are an absolute legend, I love it, Thankyou Thankyou

It's an awesome pressie well done,
Merry Christmas
Matt

[TheJimi]

Dear Santa

Thanks for my gifts, a wide & varied selection!

Have to admit, the photographic clue had me pretty stumped but yeah, cool gadget!

Will post pics up shortly as I'm not currently at home.

Merry Christmas

[ChemicalChaos]

Apologies for the delay in posting my pics!

So, this had arrived for me the previous week. Eyebrows awere raised this end as well as at the post office end, Santa!




Inside were 2 very nicely wrapped presents:




Which when opened on Christmas day, bore 2 educational science gifts:





Thanks Santa! They are interesting even if a touch below my age range

However, they will actually prove to be useful - my university holds regular science open days for schoolkids, which one can volunteer for and organise demos and activities. They will be brilliant for this!

[geeks]

Photo as promised. Freaky what can be found when you open your social media up a bit