Time for AudioKarma Secret Santa 2005!

[Kamakiri]

My how time flies, and it's time once again for AudioKarma Secret Santa! :D

If you have any questions as to how it works, check over the posts in this forum and see how we've done it in previous years. This is a LOT of fun!

This will be the official Secret Santa sign up sheet thread, so please only post to this if you want to join. Feel free to start another thread for questions :)

The gift limit this year will be as in the past, $30 (shipping costs do not factor into this figure, and please be aware that your secret santa may be in another country). We will leave this thread open to all who want to join in the spirit of AudioKarma holiday gift giving. This sign up will open now, and be open through Tuesday November 15th. Your gift should make it to your intended no later than December 18th, giving more than ample shopping and shipping time.

Only people posting in this thread will be counted as those participating. Once this thread is closed, I will be PMing everyone with info on who you're buying for :)

[ProAc_Fan]

Oh cool. I love Secret Santa. Where do I send my gift "suggestions"? :)

Mike

[Wardsweb]

I'm in, I have a lot of stuff here I need to move out to make room for whatever I get this year. :banana:

[SPL db]

Count me in! :thmbsp:

Scott

[piece-it pete]

I'm in :banana:

Hints are great, particularly if your posts don't give much clues.

Pete

[botrytis]

I am in, again!!

Dave

[mhardy6647]

Please may I join in again this year?

[TWantiques]

Count me in again this year. Great fun last year.

Terry

[cabinover]

Me too, ME TOO!!!! I just bought one of them fancy AT440 carts so now I'm really ready!

[grumpy]

Count me in

[2DualsNotEnough]

Me,please!!!!

[merrylander]

I will give it a shot this year.

Rob

[jguzman21]

Count me in!!

john

[THOR]

I'm in!

[jimbecky48001]

please count me in

[RichPA]

I'll play! Where's our Santa smiley? :D

[luvvinvinyl]

Include me in the fun, again, this year, please.

[Andyman]

I'm in for the hat trick!!

[bigmacc]

I'm in. :D

[VinylHanger]

I'm in. Whoo-Hoo.

[DingusBoy]

I'm game. and oftentimes gamey

[Kamakiri]

Now that the server's back on track, who else is in? :)

[Ski]

Count me in!

[krimney]

And I'm feeling generous this year :yes: and I want to clear out some stuff....so if possible a fellow Canadian may help to keep shipping costs down :rolleyes:

[RuSsMaN]

IN

Can't wait to get my name, to start my RESEARCH!!!!

[radioactive]

i'll play too this year.count me in.

[Inspiribomb]

Oh what the hell, count me in :thmbsp:

[MarkAnderson]

Oooh! Oooh! Can I play?

[brainsmasher]

I have this great pipe organ record that needs a new home, played almost once. Count me in as well.

[foetusized]

Count me in as well -- Foe

[RichPA]

This thread needs pics!

[Kamakiri]

Only a few days left guys! Sign up now!

[mech986]

Aye Captain, I'm in.

Bart

[blohrd3]

I'm in

[Inspiribomb]

Oh man, I can't wait to find out who my victi... er, lucky person is :thmbsp:

[Kamakiri]

Last chance, guys, I close it up tonight!

[mech986]

A bump for Santa.

[Mark B]

Count me in too!!!

[passion4audio]

I've got some nifty items. Thanks very much!

[radioactive]

keep bumping this up ,thee more the merrier :D

[Bogframe]

I'm in too!

[Kamakiri]

Okay! Everyone's in!

Please everyone that signed up, email me your address, name, and name here on the board to me at audiokarma@aol.com . I'll be doing the name draw tomorrow night :)

[Kamakiri]

Addresses people!!!! I need a LOT of your addresses!

audiokarma@aol.com

[Kamakiri]

The following people owe me addresses:

MarkAnderson
Passion4Audio
blorhd3
krimney
radioactive


Some of you have the names and addresses of who you're buying for. DON'T contact them directly, that's what makes it fun :)

[radioactive]

hi kam heres mine

chris fuller
44 lavenham crescent
winnipeg manitoba
r3r1t3
canada

but i dont have a name yet?

[Kamakiri]

Not everyone does, some haven't got their addresses in yet ;)

[WhiteSE]

I am in! I will wait for Kam's pm.

[Kamakiri]

Unfortunately, you missed the sign up deadline.....

[WhiteSE]

Dohhh!!! my bad!

[mhardy6647]

... I am beginning my window shopping for Secret Santa '05.

The rules say the present should be worth $30-ish, IIRC, so these products should be about right...

;-)

[RuSsMaN]

Oh, is my recipient due for a TREAT. This is going to be GREAT. Someone is getting HOOKED UP. Still a tough call as to what, but I have a good idea what kind of junkie this guy is.

Cheers,
Russ

[2DualsNotEnough]

... I am beginning my window shopping for Secret Santa '05.

The rules say the present should be worth $30-ish, IIRC, so these products should be about right...

;-)
I tried on a pair of those cans at Frys Electronics a few years ago without knowing what they were.I swear,some old Radio Shack Novas are what they reminded me of,sonically.And the tag on these was well over 200!
Jimmy

[SPL db]

... I am beginning my window shopping for Secret Santa '05.

The rules say the present should be worth $30-ish, IIRC, so these products should be about right...

;-)

Be careful what you wish for! :D

Scott

[Kamakiri]

Still need addresses for:

krimney
passion4audio
blohrd3, you left a digit out of your zip code

Cmon guys I really need these.....if anyone has them please PM me with them :)

[jerrymrc]

I missed it. That sucked.

[Kamakiri]

Maybe not. If I don't have my remaining addresses by tomorrow morning, those people are out of the Secret Santa I'm afraid.

[Kamakiri]

Passion4audio is now out of SS. White SE was the first runner up, you still want in Jack?

[WhiteSE]

I am in!

[passion4audio]

you my contact information.

My main computer is in the shop for repair, so I've been regulated to the 2nd (office) system... hence my not checking in as often.

I have a REALLY GREAT gift for some lucky AK'er...

Please let me know if I can redeem myself.

Thanks!

[Kamakiri]

You made it back in under the wire.....

[luvvinvinyl]

That avatar pushed you over the top, didn't it?

Too cute!

[Bogframe]

Nu? When should we expect the e-mails with the name/address of the person we're getting?

[Inspiribomb]

Should have already received it. My victi, er, recipient, will be receiving his withing a week!!!

[Kamakiri]

Nu? When should we expect the e-mails with the name/address of the person we're getting?

I sent these out over a week and a half ago. Better drop me an email at audiokarma@aol.com and I'll hit you back this evening.

[mhardy6647]

I took the lazy person's route... and that's probably all I'd better say for now...

[Bogframe]

I've heard from a few people who have told me they've sent me e-mail to my Verizon address and I never answered. :scratch2: I think their filters may be a bit off kilter. I get all the offers from the African Billionaire Widows, but the stuff I really need, I don't get. If you would be so kind, Kamakiri, please resend the e-mail and also sent me the address in a private message here.

[mhardy6647]

Well... my SS came through already! Last night, there was a small package awaiting me. The wrapped giftie inside said "best opened NOW" (or words to that effect). Inside were FOUR new CD's of Christmas holiday music! Audiophile-grade, at that! Outstanding present for a holiday music junkie such as I. Thanks, Santa!

(my "Secret" Santa tipped his hand as to his ID, but I shan't disclose it here -- as this would reduce the pool of would-be Secret Santa "givers")

[Inspiribomb]

Just shipped the gift for my secret recipient. Hope you like it when it gets there!!!

[mech986]

The plan has already been set in motion. It is unstoppable now.

Woe be to the unsuspecting :banana:

[botrytis]

Some person is gonna get blitzed!!!

LOL!!

Dave

[RichPA]

Got mine in the mail Saturday - Thanks, Secret Santa (unrevealed here to preserve general secrecy) - shipped out to my recipient this morning. :thmbsp:

[Inspiribomb]

Whatdja get, Rich???

[cabinover]

Mine is on it's way to you buddy!! I think you'll enjoy it first thing Christmas morning.

[Bogframe]

After a few problems getting my recipient's address (thanks, verizon and thanks Kama for the PM) his/her gift is lovingly wrapped and is waiting until I'm off work Friday to be shipped. My SS boxes got here yesterday marked "Do not open till Christmas." The card only says "from Santa", and my wife is even more curious about what's inside than I am! I just hope my recipient likes my humble offering ;).

[VinylHanger]

Got mine today. Whoo-hoo, can't wait to open it. It doesn't say wait till Christmas. :D I got the Thorens warmin' up. :music:

I'll be getting mine out in a day or so. More of a New Years gift than a Christmas gift. :D I'd give ya a hint, but I'm getting ready to pop open a nice brew, so it'll have to wait. :D

[SPL db]

Just sent mine out to my vict.... er... recipient! :D

It might arrive a little late... it was pretty tough figuring out
what to get someone you know little about... :scratch2:

Hope ya enjoy it (also hope you don't already have it!)! :thmbsp:

Happy Holidays!

Scott :music:

[mhardy6647]

Scott, it's easy to "figure out
what to get someone you know little about... "

just give 'em something you like... I do this to my wife all the time :-)

(just kidding)

Seriously, the best way is to peruse some of the victim's AK posts. This is only a challenge if your victim has, like, 12,000 posts or is completely nuts (I won't offer any examples)!

[Inspiribomb]

Just sent mine out to my vict.... er... recipient!

Copycat!!!

[botrytis]

All I can say is, THANK YOU - Secret Santa - who ever you are!!

Dave

[SPL db]

Copycat!!!

Who? ME? :D

Scott

[SPL db]

Scott, it's easy to "figure out
what to get someone you know little about... "

just give 'em something you like... I do this to my wife all the time :-)

(just kidding)

Seriously, the best way is to peruse some of the victim's AK posts. This is only a challenge if your victim has, like, 12,000 posts or is completely nuts (I won't offer any examples)!

Nawwww... I just asked someone who knows him better than I do! :D

Scott :thmbsp:

[luvvinvinyl]

"I get by, with a little help from my friends."

[foetusized]

I'm sending off my present today. Sorry its been delayed due some recent illnesses on my part. My Secret Santee should still get it before Christmas. Sorry for the delay -- Foe

[Mark B]

Secret Santa sent one of his elves to my house to deliver a package of beautiful ribeye steaks (6 of em) and half a case of Belgian ale! Oh were those steaks good! :yes: Santa also sent a package in the mail that I will open Christmas day. Secret Santa, you rock!

[VinylHanger]

Got mine out. I'd give a hint, but you would end up riding the train to prison singin' sad songs the whole trip, all the while flicking dandruff flakes off your shoulders. :)

Should make it before Christmas.

My S.Santa was awesome. 180 gram pressing of Otis Redding singin' Soul, and an Original Jazz Classics pressing of Jimmy Forrest-Out of the Forrest. Already spun Otis, I'm gonna stick 'ol Jimmy under the tree till Christmas. He'll entertain us Christmas morning. :yes:

[SPL db]

"I get by, with a little help from my friends."

Thanks again Ernie! ;)

Scott :thmbsp:

[merrylander]

Mine went out quite some time past, should be there by now, but I did imply that he should wait till Christmas.

Rob

[grumpy]

Mine showed up last week and shipping out one tomorrow.

[passion4audio]

in a prominent location under the tree awaiting the glorious Christmas morning where it's glorious contents will be finally revealed. :)

I sent my stuff to my Secret Santa. Hopefully the recipient will like it!

[Andyman]

Mine showed today, but Cindy says I have to wait until Christmas Eve to open it :cry:

[luvvinvinyl]

My recipient got his gift, which is happily spinning away. What could it be?

[brainsmasher]

I got mine Friday and will not be opened until the xmas morning. My gift was sent out friday so it will be there with the minimum of days to tempt them.

[TWantiques]

Wasn't my plan to wait until the last minute, but I did, and got it out today. Delivery scheduled for Thursday via UPS. In such a rush I forgot to cross out my name on the mailing label. I won't be a Secret Santa this year!

Terry

[RuSsMaN]

Mine is wrapped and departing tomorrow morning AM - via super speedy delivery.

[piece-it pete]

Got a package from Elusivedisc - come on Christmas!

:banana:

Pete

[Bogframe]

Mine went out today too, they said MAYBE it will be there Thursday, Maybe Friday, but they won't guarantee. If it's not there then, it's gonna be there Tuesday. Thanks UPS. Mine is still sitting in my living room, both boxes protected by my wife's warning of...open it before Christmas and I'll cut yer b**ls off. *sigh*my delicate Canadian flower!

[SPL db]

My Santa came through yesterday!

Got an AR Sonic Enhancer... reminds me of the BBE Sonic Maximizers of old.

It's supposed to "let me hear what I've been missing" in my music. :D

Haven't had a chance to hook it up yet, but will do that this weekend! :thmbsp:

Thanks Santa!

Happy Holidays!

Scott

[luvvinvinyl]

<sigh>

Here I sit, waiting patiently, for the arrival of a package from Secret Santa.

Well, maybe not so patiently. (I hate waiting)

My birthday is in January, so there's always that.

Then again, it could be lost in transit, so, Secret Santa, if your gift should have been here, already, it has not yet arrived.

[Inspiribomb]

<sigh>

Here I sit, waiting patiently, for the arrival of a package from Secret Santa.

Well, maybe not so patiently. (I hate waiting)

My birthday is in January, so there's always that.

Then again, it could be lost in transit, so, Secret Santa, if your gift should have been here, already, it has not yet arrived.

I'm in the same boat as you LV, nothing here yet.

[luvvinvinyl]

Aaron, we can only hope that the above posters were referring to us...


...and wait.



(I hate waiting.)

[Army]

<sigh>

Here I sit, waiting patiently, for the arrival of a package from Secret Santa.

Well, maybe not so patiently. (I hate waiting)

My birthday is in January, so there's always that.

Then again, it could be lost in transit, so, Secret Santa, if your gift should have been here, already, it has not yet arrived.


Your not the only ones, I'm the ultra Secret Santa since I signed up via pm :D

Ok I was the ultra SS :D

[SPL db]

Well... I'll let you guys know that I'm not your Santa, but I sent mine out late so he should have it by now...
maybe that's what happened to you guys? :dunno:

Scott

[jimbecky48001]

So how will we know if our gifts arrived at there proper destination safely?

[luvvinvinyl]

Jim, that was the motivation for my post. I wanted my Secret Santa to know that, if it was sent, and should have arrived, by now, my gift has not yet appeared.

By the same token, if it was sent recently, my Secret Santa need only remain silent, and I will keep waiting. (I hate waiting.)

[Army]

So how will we know if our gifts arrived at there proper destination safely?


I would say it's time for a new thread, I'll start it and post a link when its started :thmbsp:

[jimbecky48001]

nice christmas decorations scott

[Army]

nice christmas decorations scott

Thanks Jim :D

Here's the link (http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?p=524068#post524068) to the what did you get thread, so we can track this a little easier :)

I'm tickled pink, Santa somehow knew just what to get me :thmbsp:

[mech986]

Well, just received a USPS Priority mail package from Lubbock, Texas. Santa must be getting in a little warmth before his run tonight. Let's see, its light, doesn't make any noise when you shake it...hmmm. Well, I'll be a good boy and open it in the morning.

Thanks Secret Santa, will reveal all in the morning.

Oh, to my Secret Santa recipient, clean the record thoroughly, turn up the volume and choose side 1, track 4 (last track). But better watch out, your woogers might launch!! :music: Don't drink too much at one time though :beerchug: :beer:

Regards,

Bart

[RuSsMaN]

I know for a fact, through online tracking that my gift HAS NOT been delivered. If you haven't gotten yours yet - don't fret it IS in route.

[mech986]

Well, I goofed with the package, it was an ebay item I had won and forgot where it was coming from. :screwy: :no:

But this morning I received a message from my SS about a delay but reassurance that it would be coming. :yes: :thmbsp: That's what I like about Santa, he keeps you in the loop and wants to be sure his reputation stays intact. Secret Santa, you rock!! :banana:

Regards,

Bart

[bigmacc]

luvvinvinyl sent me the perfect gift records. :thmbsp:

The selections were inspired. Direct to disc blues by Arthur Wiilliams with Jesse Hoggard and a Mel Torme and Buddy Rich.

I saw Buddy Rich live and was enthralled with his big band. Now l would never select these two lp's due to either not aware of Arthur Williams and secondly wouldn't have thought of the Torme/Rich combination. Have played each record twice and enjoyed both immensely. :)

[luvvinvinyl]

bigmacc, I'm glad you like the LPs. Both are D2D. The Arthur Williams/Jesse Hoggard is recent, and I like it a lot. The Mel Torme/Buddy Rich is from 1978(I think?), and I bought my first copy new. That recording is the only one that those two lions made together. Interesting bit of trivia. Mel Torme was playing in Vegas, nightly. Hopped on a redeye to NYC, for the morning recording session. After a quick run-through of the tunes, one take for side one, break for lunch, one take for side two, "Thanks, boys!" Back in the air, and played Vegas that evening, never missed a show. Class!

Enjoy.

[Inspiribomb]

I've got my fingers crossed for a gift arriving today...

[THOR]

My secret Santa sent me a cool Anime Hellsing, and Metallica's S&M and Iron Maiden's Best of the Beast :rockon:

I didn't recognize his name from the return address so if he could post in here so I could say THANK YOU!

[TWantiques]

My secret Santa sent me a cool Anime Hellsing, and Metallica's S&M and Iron Maiden's Best of the Beast :rockon:

I didn't recognize his name from the return address so if he could post in here so I could say THANK YOU!

Thor:
I am your not so Secret Santa. Read 500 (that's how many AK made available) of your most recent posts trying to come up with ideas for you. Not many clues but just enough to come up with what I did. Hope you enjoy them. :yes:

Terry

[piece-it pete]

I've gotta say that this Secret Santa shows what AK is all about.

I thank not only my unknown Super Santa but everyone involved. Thanks.

Pete

[THOR]

You did an awesome job Twantiques!!! Thanks again!

[luvvinvinyl]

...to he who waits!

I was on my way out the door, headed to work, when the mailman pulled up behind my car. A large box, from our Fearless Leader, addressed to me. It's here! Secret Santa made it after all! (Tim, I didn't know that you were Orthodox.) Now I have to go to work, and leave the box unopened. *sigh* I hate waiting.

Fast forward 3 hours, and step in the door. "Hi, hon!", as I make my way upstairs, to see what's in the box. After digging through all the packing, I find a curious device, the likes of which I have only ever seen in pictures. The manual (YES, it came with the manual! Damn good thing, too.) says it is a "Zenith M660 Multi-band Receiver" for AM and short-wave. A cursory read says it has 5 tubes, but doesn't say what kinds, and two silicon diodes. A heavy little beast, for its size, my WAG says 1960's, can't be any later than early 70's, can it?

I have a new winter project! It needs a little TLC, and I need a whole lot of education about what to do with this. I guess I'll be hanging out in both the Radio forum and the Tube forum. I've gotta learn how to start this little baby up, and get her singing, without killing it, or myself. This should be fun!

Tim, thanks so much for this great gift! This will take me down a different path than I have ever seen, in this hobby. Thanks!

[Kamakiri]

Plug it in, it works fine :)

[luvvinvinyl]

OH! Well, that's a different story, then. Will do.

[Kamakiri]

You're just going to need a piece of wire for an antenna.....and of course knowing you, you'll make a really good one. Then, enjoy the fun of shortwave :)

[mhardy6647]

If you would... please post a photo of that little Zenith if and when you get a chance.

[luvvinvinyl]

No digicam, so no pic, sorry. However, here is a scan of the cover of the manual. Unit is 14.5"W x 6.25"H x 8.25" D

[mhardy6647]

Thanks for posting that! That is SO cool! I never saw a Zenith like that... cosmetics looks like late-60's/early-70's, eh?

[radioactive]

havnt heard from the recipient of my gift yet.hope it gets there ok.

[blohrd3]

Thanks Secret santa. I recently got a large collection of LP's with the stipulation that I take good care of them. The DiscWasher will come in handy. This thoughtful Santa also included the latest copy of the Bathroom reader so that my time in the Throne room won't be wasted.

[krimney]

not sure who to thank but they are a couple of great Blues CDs. They came on two different days which was great, I didn't have to decide which to play first :music: they sounded great on my "new" yammie..

[cabinover]

Geez, I forgot all about this SS deal. If you're wondering about what you sent, it didn't make it. Not to worry, it'll surely show up any day.

Ken, happy birthday!!!

[THOR]

Pro Ac, I have finally replaced the beer I got busted for trying to send you with something else that the border patrol will let thru. I'll get it on it's way to you Monday. I sincerely apologize for the delay ;)

[radioactive]

Geez, I forgot all about this SS deal. If you're wondering about what you sent, it didn't make it. Not to worry, it'll surely show up any day.
cabinover,i was your secret santa .i would of expected it to be there by now .im going to dig through my papers and see if i can find the tracking # for it.i'll be in touch and let you know the scoop on it. i sure hope it didnt get lost.that would suck :thumbsdn:

chris