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Title: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 07, 2017, 09:20:20 PM
(https://nbytblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/secret-santa-logo.png)


Welcome everyone to my yearly tradition!  For those of you who are unfamiliar with this, every year since 2014 I have run a Secret Santa here on the MFX (formerly EFK) boards.  We've received a robust turnout year after year, and I am excited to get things going again for this year!  This year (due to the dwindling numbers of active participants on these boards) we are EXPANDING to include the fine folks over at ESPNSportsSims.net (http://espnsportssims.net).  There are a LOT of familiar faces over there, so it is my hope that running this as a combined effort this year will allow us to enjoy the biggest Christmas Season yet!

How does it work?  I'm glad you asked!  It is real simple.  Simply post a reply that lets me know that you are in, and you will be added to the list!  I will then need some information from you PM'd to me.  Your real name and address, a link to an Amazon.com Wish List that you've created, and a simple blurb about things you'd like to get/not get (for example, "I love horror movies/please don't send me alcohol").  The reason for asking for both an Amazon Wish List AND a brief like/dislike list is because, in years past most people tended to rely on the Amazon Wish Lists, but some people REALLY enjoy going out into the world and picking out that perfect gift for themselves!

Of course if you were to have any questions, I am here to answer them.  For those of you who want to take a look at how things worked out in the past, or if you just want to reminisce, here are links to the 2016 and 2015 Secret Santa threads:

Secret Santa 2016 (http://www.occupyprowrestling.com/boards/index.php?topic=22397.0)
Secret Santa 2015 (http://www.occupyprowrestling.com/boards/index.php?topic=21849.0)

HO HO HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!


1 - Mike Powers -----> Profile Submitted
2 - Doug E Fresh -----> Profile Submitted
3 - Adam Wrong -----> Profile Submitted
4 - Judge -----> Profile Submitted
5 - T-Bone -----> Profile Submitted
6 - Alex K -----> Profile Submitted
7 - Knuckles -----> Profile Submitted
8 - Jagilki -----> Profile Submitted
9 - Black Death -----> Profile Submitted
10 - Eddie K -----> Profile Submitted
11 - Justin -----> Profile Submitted
12 - Rebel -----> Profile Submitted
13 - Fnord -----> Profile Submitted
14 - Triple B -----> Profile Submitted

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Doug E Fresh on November 07, 2017, 11:22:45 PM
You know I'm in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on November 08, 2017, 02:05:14 AM
Innnnnn
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Judge on November 08, 2017, 06:51:33 AM
In
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: T-Bonizzle on November 08, 2017, 11:07:02 AM
Yes
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on November 08, 2017, 01:03:41 PM
Count me in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on November 08, 2017, 06:10:17 PM
in like sin
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on November 09, 2017, 07:19:00 PM
in
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Black Death on November 10, 2017, 06:48:42 PM
Quote from: Knuckles on November 08, 2017, 06:10:17 PM
in like sin

What  he said. ..I am in
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on November 14, 2017, 11:58:41 AM
Giving this a BUMP in light of the forum migration, come sign up if you haven't already!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 14, 2017, 04:03:14 PM
Absolutely, the more the merrier! Plenty of space, and plenty of time to join in! Tell your friends!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 15, 2017, 05:10:22 PM
For anyone unsure, here is how it works: 

~ I'll leave these sign ups open for another week or so. 
~ Everyone who has signed up will need to send me a profile.


What you need for your profile:

*Profile includes your real name & address (for shipment of the gift(s), an Amazon wish list, along with some information that'll be helpful in selecting a gift (if your Santa chooses not to use the Amazon wish list). Tell Santa about things you like, and also tell him things you definitely don't like (ex. "No alcohol please").*


Profile Template:

QuoteName
Address

Link to Amazon Wish List

List of things I like (send me gifts related to/like this!)

List of things I don't like (please don't send me this/things related to this!)


~ Once I've received all the profiles, I will random.org the list to match everyone up with a random person.  You will be the Secret Santa for whichever name you draw, while whoever draws your name will be your Santa!
~ I will distribute the names/profiles (ideally late November/early December).
~ It is up to you to chose/purchase/send a gift(s) to your recipient.
~ As in previous years we will have a $20-$30 (US dollars) spending limit on gifts. 
~ Once you've sent your gift, make a post in the thread letting everyone know (without spoiling the surprise of what it is, who you sent it to).
~ When you receive a gift from your Santa, post a pic of it so we all can see it!  At that point, your Santa can come forward and take credit!


I hope that answers all your questions.  If not, I would be happy to elaborate.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on November 16, 2017, 10:36:51 AM
i love that we do this. extra props to u powers :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 17, 2017, 03:28:14 AM
Thanks bro  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 23, 2017, 09:56:47 PM
Sign ups will be open through the weekend. If you want in, sign up now!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 26, 2017, 04:01:41 PM
Okay folks, lets get the profiles submitted this week.  I've received a few so far, thank you for those of you who are proactive.  I'd like to get the names distributed by the end of the week if possible.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on November 27, 2017, 10:21:00 AM
was sent in
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Fnord on November 27, 2017, 11:44:25 AM
Aww... am I too late? :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on November 28, 2017, 12:28:07 AM
Of course not, you're in buddy.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on November 30, 2017, 08:19:02 AM
who r we waiting on?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 01, 2017, 08:10:18 PM
Can I  get my person sooner rather than later please? I fly out to the Phillipines Wednesday and wanna get my present before I go
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 02, 2017, 02:26:34 AM
Just waiting on 2 folks to submit their profiles.  I've sent a PM to both.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Triple B on December 02, 2017, 02:49:09 AM
Is it too late for the gang-bang?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 02, 2017, 07:56:05 AM
If you get your profile in within the next 24 hours or so, then no problemo.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 02, 2017, 08:49:54 AM
Quote from: Adam Wrong on December 01, 2017, 08:10:18 PM
Can I  get my person sooner rather than later please? I fly out to the Phillipines Wednesday and wanna get my present before I go

im pretty sure u wont get anything b4 wed
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 02, 2017, 09:20:11 AM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 02, 2017, 08:49:54 AM
im pretty sure u wont get anything b4 wed

He could draw me my person who has submitted their one already and give me some leeway. Failing that. Happy New year present
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 02, 2017, 04:16:56 PM
Everything will be randomized and distributed by weekends end.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Triple B on December 03, 2017, 01:57:21 AM
I have submitted my profile
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 03, 2017, 07:05:03 PM
B, submit it again.  You can't use your pornhub shopping list.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 03, 2017, 09:09:30 PM
Quote from: jagilki on December 03, 2017, 07:05:03 PM
B, submit it again.  You can't use your pornhub shopping list.

LOL busted!!

when he says he has a sack of gifts, it has nothing to do with christmas :p
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 04, 2017, 11:43:53 AM
Alright, everyone has submitted.  I will do my thing and get everything distributed when I get home later this evening!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Triple B on December 05, 2017, 02:48:48 AM
Quote from: jagilki on December 03, 2017, 07:05:03 PM
B, submit it again.  You can't use your pornhub shopping list.

I was hoping you would deliver a package.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 07, 2017, 12:47:37 AM
Sorry about the delay folks. Been insanely busy the last few days. Will get everything sorted and sent out within the next 24 hours or so. Thanks!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 07, 2017, 04:24:08 AM
I just thought you take a loooooong time to get home from work.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 08, 2017, 12:55:43 AM
Profiles have been sent out!!  If you didn't get a PM from me, let me know ASAP!  Happy shopping!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 08, 2017, 08:44:56 AM
done :p

they pulled the right heart strings and got what i would have gotten LOL!. enjoy ;)

also expect an email. i think thats how it works?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Doug E Fresh on December 08, 2017, 10:10:18 AM
Thanks to Amazon Prime, my person should get their gift Monday sometime.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Fnord on December 08, 2017, 11:13:32 AM
Getting mine shipped out next week! All delivery confirmed BEFORE the holidays! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Judge on December 09, 2017, 07:52:33 AM
Got mine bought and shipped.  Should be there before the 19th.  Plus I got a free $1 credit on any Digital Item, so yay eBook discounts!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on December 09, 2017, 02:07:14 PM
I dunno if we're doing the unveiling now or waiting till mostly everyone gets their stuff, but...

...I got my gift today, and it's freakin' sweet. Thanks, mysterious sender!

Also, I placed my order and it *should* be there on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 09, 2017, 05:06:50 PM
i believe its as soon as we get it. post pic, and so on.....
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on December 09, 2017, 05:13:51 PM
In that case...

(http://i66.tinypic.com/qnln48.jpg)

Thanks again! Been looking forward to reading this, and it'll be nice to finally get a chance :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 09, 2017, 06:35:32 PM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 09, 2017, 05:06:50 PM
i believe its as soon as we get it. post pic, and so on.....

My view on it is, once the receiver feels like giving up on the guessing they can ask the Secret Santa to reveal themselves.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 09, 2017, 08:47:40 PM
SICK!!


also my understanding that the TY card would have "santa's" name on it. least thats how i been doing it for 3 yrs now. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 09, 2017, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 09, 2017, 05:06:50 PM
i believe its as soon as we get it. post pic, and so on.....
Quote from: jagilki on December 09, 2017, 06:35:32 PM
My view on it is, once the receiver feels like giving up on the guessing they can ask the Secret Santa to reveal themselves.


Both are correct. And if you included your name in the packaging as a note, that's cool too. But definitely post your stuff when you get it. We wanna see whatcha got!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 09, 2017, 09:53:38 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Doug E Fresh on December 10, 2017, 07:43:03 AM
Thanks Knuckles!! My goal over winter break is to learn to play something. Anything. Lol
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 10, 2017, 09:22:03 AM
Quote from: Doug E Fresh on December 10, 2017, 07:43:03 AM
Thanks Knuckles!! My goal over winter break is to learn to play something. Anything. Lol

LOL you're welcome man Merry Xmas!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: T-Bonizzle on December 10, 2017, 11:08:46 AM
I have that exact ocarina.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Fnord on December 11, 2017, 07:22:17 PM
 Thanks Fresh!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 12, 2017, 01:11:47 PM
Thanks Judge! It's a ratcheting screwdriver set that I'd wanted for awhile.

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Judge on December 12, 2017, 01:15:52 PM
Quote from: Mike Powers on December 12, 2017, 01:11:47 PM
Thanks Judge! It's a ratcheting screwdriver set that I'd wanted for awhile.



Happy to provide you with a tool.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 12, 2017, 01:53:24 PM
So many tool jokes. So little time.   ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on December 12, 2017, 02:19:14 PM
Quote from: Alex Smiley on December 09, 2017, 05:13:51 PM
In that case...

(http://i66.tinypic.com/qnln48.jpg)

Thanks again! Been looking forward to reading this, and it'll be nice to finally get a chance :)

I'm also gonna guess that Fnord sent me this, based on the note that was left (referring to a random item I had on my wish lift, forgetting that someone else would see it and wonder WTF lol)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Fnord on December 12, 2017, 02:23:17 PM
Nope.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Judge on December 12, 2017, 03:26:11 PM
Thanks Alex.  I just had recommendations on my wishlist and not specific items, so I left it up to whoever my Santa was to pick an item.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Fnord on December 12, 2017, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: Judge on December 12, 2017, 03:26:11 PM
Thanks Alex.  I just had recommendations on my wishlist and not specific items, so I left it up to whoever my Santa was to pick an item.

That's cool. I like that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 12, 2017, 09:42:11 PM
There were a few people that did the recommendation deal this time out.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 15, 2017, 04:51:49 PM
Thanks Justin, Merry Xmas!!

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 15, 2017, 05:05:11 PM
Nice! According to Amazon, my person should get their package tomorrow.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 15, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Also, Black Death has been without Internet for a little while now. At last contact, he said he should have it next week. The person he is tasked to buy for may need to be patient with him. Thanks for understanding.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on December 15, 2017, 05:47:46 PM
Remember when I said my Santa made a comment about some other item in their note to me?

...that item came in the mail today, so this has gone full White Elephant on me lol
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 15, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
From your Secret Santa, or someone else? What was it?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 15, 2017, 07:43:17 PM
that reminds me,

DOUG!

just wanna make sure u got that download code too
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Justin on December 15, 2017, 11:05:52 PM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 15, 2017, 04:51:49 PM
Thanks Justin, Merry Xmas!!

You're welcome.  Hope you like it
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Doug E Fresh on December 16, 2017, 07:32:54 AM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 15, 2017, 07:43:17 PM
that reminds me,

DOUG!

just wanna make sure u got that download code too

What download code?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 16, 2017, 12:10:54 PM
the code i pm'd to you. it was suppose to go to you but it came to me instead. enjoy!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Alex Smiley on December 16, 2017, 03:46:33 PM
Quote from: Mike Powers on December 15, 2017, 06:19:05 PM
From your Secret Santa, or someone else? What was it?

Well...

(http://i68.tinypic.com/30k662a.jpg)

...it's earwax drops. Don't judge me! I think it was my Secret Santa only because the note that came with my Death of WCW made mention of it.

I had one more thing come in the mail today, and I think it blew the lid on the whole mystery...because the name was on the invoice attached, lol.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2cohg9l.jpg)

I don't know why the pictures are sideways, and I can't fix it on TinyPic lol.

Assuming one person got all this...thanks for the books (and the drops), Jag!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 16, 2017, 04:49:48 PM
Yeah, it would of been better if they all shipped as one.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Doug E Fresh on December 17, 2017, 07:44:12 AM
Quote from: Knuckles on December 16, 2017, 12:10:54 PM
the code i pm'd to you. it was suppose to go to you but it came to me instead. enjoy!!

Thanks!! I'll work on that today.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 17, 2017, 04:03:13 PM
So I'm back in the country and my presents have been purchased and should be with my person before Christmas. They may be shipped separately but one has a delivery date of the 22nd while the other is between the 22nd and the 26th...
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: T-Bonizzle on December 17, 2017, 11:11:39 PM
[spoiler=Santa Powers](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/303949281956593665/392165720982552576/20171217_230554.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Triple B on December 18, 2017, 01:52:14 AM
I received mine (Thanks Fnord!) and I'll post pics tomorrow.  I left the box at work.  D'oh!

Also, my recipient should receive theirs on Wend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 18, 2017, 04:02:37 PM
Quote from: Mike Powers on December 15, 2017, 05:07:03 PM
Also, Black Death has been without Internet for a little while now. At last contact, he said he should have it next week. The person he is tasked to buy for may need to be patient with him. Thanks for understanding.

He was in touch and has done his part. Package is on the way!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 19, 2017, 11:34:42 AM
Just got home to find this on my doorstep. Someone has amazing taste in Gin. Thank you so much Santa 😊
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 22, 2017, 06:48:19 PM
Anybody else receive a gift lately?  Who is waiting for something to arrive?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Black Death on December 22, 2017, 08:02:30 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/FmNhrRg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4wY4pGv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eXUtdbP.jpg)

Thank you triple B , I love them
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 22, 2017, 11:46:31 PM
from BD.

(https://i.imgur.com/1iU0oas.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KrCi4m8.jpg)

Beachcomber.  Part of the newest line of Transformers. (which I'm mostly excited for because of G1 style Dinobots)

Add them in to my collection of this line (Power of the Primes) so far (not counting the two Dinobots my aunt got me for christmas)

(https://i.imgur.com/LalSb67.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 23, 2017, 02:47:42 AM
One of the gifts should have arrived today I just got notification
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 23, 2017, 05:58:20 PM
i prefer the G1 period. but thats the purest in me ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: jagilki on December 24, 2017, 01:14:06 AM
That's why I'm digging this current "Power of the Primes" line.

The Dinobots are the most "G1" looking Dinobots since, well G1.

"Pretenders" returning (now, called "Prime Masters", they're the little guys in my pic).

(https://i.imgur.com/cH2iMs8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dFhVhQh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wONs0cJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wqJ96jq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CbhDfUN.jpg)

They even added a NEW Dinotbot (a fem Dinobot)

(https://i.imgur.com/wjc5daN.jpg)

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Adam Wrong on December 25, 2017, 04:18:16 AM
So one gift should already be there and the other is marked as confirmed for Thursday
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Mike Powers on December 25, 2017, 11:34:28 AM
Wonderful!

Merry Christmas, and I hope everyone has received their gift (or at least part of it!) by now. Thanks for participating once again!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Knuckles on December 25, 2017, 11:48:08 AM
tyvm for organizing this mike
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017!
Post by: Triple B on December 27, 2017, 01:09:28 AM
Thanks again Fnord!  I haven't started the book yet, but have worked my way through the socks!