Secret Santa 2006....Whadja get?

[Drybasement]

I know, I know. Not a damn thing....yet. But I do have my recipient and I got busy doing my "homework" perusing past threads. I have a pretty good idea what direction to take and got it nailed down to a few choices. A lump of coal wasn't one of them. ;)

When they start rolling in fellas, post up. I doubt everyone waits until Christmas Day to open their gift.

Cheers

[cabinover]

I have to dig real deep into some large threads to figure out what to get my recipient. It's not gonna be easy this year.

[SPL db]

I figure music is always good... but I'll need to figure out what the person likes... :scratch2:

Scott

[grumpy]

Its a great idea to dig in to your SS gift recipients posts. However it all comes down to what you think they would like.

For whoever has me I want Carmen Electra. If shes not available I'll settle for a Graham Phantom tonearm. :)

[wajobu]

Something old & something new...

Off my stuff has gone to a far away place :D

Sad to say...a bit too far to send equipment...so I stuck with the flat variety...

[ejfud]

Someone has a gift on its way from me, hope they like it.

[namahealani]

I shipped my recipients gifts out last week. Happy Holidays!!!

[namahealani]

...and I got a package today. I thought it was my back-order from Acoustic Sounds. I had ordered the Yes - Fragile remastered (by Steve Hoffman) 180g LP and Zep I.
When I opened it it was the newly remastered heavy vinyl pressing of George Harrison's Living In The Material World. Hmm... not what I ordered.
So I call them to find out what went wrong with my order. They ask was there a card inside? No? It's your Secret Santa gift from Audiokarma. Oh...
It's a nice piece of vinyl. Faithfully reproduced and beautiful.
So thanks Secret Santa!!! It's a nice surprise and one I didn't have yet. I love everything Beatles and Beatles related.
Aloha
Mele Kalikimaka

[jaymanaa]

I got a package today too:D and the card said I could open it now. Well, of course I did, and what a perfect gift. The 180gram Donald Fagen, Morph The Cat double LP. I have to be honest and say I didn't know who he was untill I read the jacket, and learned he was one of the Steely Dan founders. You guys know I don't get out much, so totally new and different music scares me a little. This is a GREAT album, and what a job someone did mixing it. I loved it from the first bass hit on the title track. I was a big Steely Dan fan back in the day :smoke: and this is like going back in time, but with new music. I've just recently been trying to broaden my musical taste, and this LP really hits the proverbial nail on the head. I had a feeling the coolest present I've gotten in years would come from an AKer. BTW, I did some research and found out who the gifter was (hope that doesn't make me an asshole) so Thanks, Drybasement and Merry Christmas to All, Jay

[wajobu]

There's more on the way! :D

Oh this is GREAT fun! :yes: :music:

[Micropassatman]

I just got mine...and it is from

HAWAII!!!

Not a coincidence? Should I open it now?

[Drybasement]

I got a package today too:D and the card said I could open it now. Well, of course I did, and what a perfect gift. The 180gram Donald Fagen, Morph The Cat double LP. I have to be honest and say I didn't know who he was untill I read the jacket, and learned he was one of the Steely Dan founders. You guys know I don't get out much, so totally new and different music scares me a little. This is a GREAT album, and what a job someone did mixing it. I loved it from the first bass hit on the title track. I was a big Steely Dan fan back in the day :smoke: and this is like going back in time, but with new music. I've just recently been trying to broaden my musical taste, and this LP really hits the proverbial nail on the head. I had a feeling the coolest present I've gotten in years would come from an AKer. BTW, I did some research and found out who the gifter was (hope that doesn't make me an asshole) so Thanks, Drybasement and Merry Christmas to All, Jay

You're welcome Jay. Glad you enjoyed it. I tried my best to conceal my identity but the return address (minus the name of course) must have did me in. :yes:

Anyway, that record was mastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray at AcousTech. Steve Hoffman is well respected in the mastering world. Ever heard of DCC? Check out his website some day.

www.stevehoffman.tv/forums

Cheers

[Bogframe]

I never got the name and address for my recipient, but the gift is ready to go. I go into the hospital for a tumor removal and won't be back home for at least a week, but if Tim could PM me with the name and address, I can get the package out when I'm out of the hospital. I dunno if anyone else here uses Verizon, but lately, their e-mail filter has been working in reverse; letting in s**tloads of spam and not letting in much else!

[ozmoid]

Secret Santa package arrived today! Gift Certificate for SoundStageDirect :banana: - Already applied it to the 180g Brothers in Arms! (I've kind of been putting off buying that one...) I still do not know who my generous SS is, so THANK YOU, Mystery Santa! :music:

[jaymanaa]

Mine went out today:banana: This is too much fun.:D

[cheon57]

I just found the e-mail giving me a name and addy this evening and will be sending something out in the next couple days.:scratch2: As soon as I browse enough info off the forums to make it a good one.:smoke:

[cabinover]

Mission somewhat accomplished..a little more to come.

[wajobu]

pbda!

Many thanks (the Secret Santa is revealed!) for the excellent Charlie Byrd 180G LP "The Guitar Artistry of CHARLIE BYRD". I'm looking forward to giving this a spin this weekend...once I can put my work-week behind me ...PHEW!!

Thank you Peter! :D

[pbda]

Delighted that you didn't already have it! It is one of my favorites.

[VinylHanger]

Mine arrived a few days ago but I was out of town. As soon as I walked in the door, my daughter thrust it into my hands. Well, I couldn't disappoint her, had to open it. :yes:

2 albums which I have to say I have never heard of. Which is a wonderful thing, as I am into a new music phase these days.

The albums are Calexico-Feast of Wire and Marquee Moon-Television on 180 gram vinyl. Just looking at the covers I can't wait to give them a spin, the thorens is warming up as I type. I have a pretty good idea who you are S.Santa so here's a shout out and big thanks. :thmbsp: We'll be jammin' tonight.:guitar:

Oh, mine went out this week, hope ya like it Mon.

[ejfud]

Glad they made it safe. Now the tricky part, that they are something you will like.

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

[WhiteSE]

I ordered mine and Acousticsounds shipped it awhile ago...the recipient better like it...lol

I couldnt tell much from the posts...so i will cross my fingers!

only hint, its made by MFSL/

[TWantiques]

I'm in a little bit of trouble. Just read 500 posts trying to get some gift ideas and came up with nothing! Don't even know CD or LP.

Whew! now I have to use my imagination! That's not always easy to do.:D

Terry

[grumpy]

When all else fails send vinyl. Always brings a smile to my face :)

[ozmoid]

My secret Santa was also a tough call - but I found something unique that I think he can use in more than one area of his interests :D . Ordered today (item had been out of stock), will be drop-shipped from the retailer. :banana:

[cabinover]

What Grumpy said. Vinyl just doesn't go out of style.

[VinylHanger]

I gave them a spin last night Gary. Very good stuff. The Calexico was very unexpected from looking at the cover, and then a double album to boot. :thmbsp: . Great stuff, I'll be spinning it again this evening. The Marquee Moon album is awesome. Great sound quality and rocking tunes, and my kind of music, Sweet!!! I'll need to delve into it a bit more this evening as well.

So no worries here, great choices, they will be in my constant rotation stack for quite a while. :yes:

[ejfud]

Cool, glad you like them. Television has only 3 albums, two from the day and one in the nineties. All worth checking out. I don't have the reissue vinyl, I'll have to check them out for myself.

Calexico is fun stuff. Great musicians and they can pull off just about any style of music at the drop of a hat.

Enjoy and have a happy holiday season.

[wajobu]

Any kind of vinyl is great...it's always nice to experiment with sumppin' new..one never knows where it will lead...

Like some say...VINYL IS FINAL

[jguzman21]

Got mine today :thmbsp:

And you can imagine how happy I was when the package was from SoundstageDirect. Inside was John Mayer Trio "Live" and Johnny Cash "Hundred Highways" on 180g. Well done Secret Santa! Now I just have to find some time to have a listen :yes:

-j

[Spasticteapot]

Uggh...calculus and flu do not mix. Hopefully, if I send enough neat stuff my recipient won't feel too cheated - I'm rich in computer parts, but sadly, none of them play LPs. (Yet.)

Hopefully, UPS will not screw up (my opinion of them has degraded to "I will eat your face the next time you screw up"), or my recipient celebrates the 12 days of christmas.

Or boxing day.

[Wardsweb]

The mailman dropped off a nice little box today and inside was this really slick glacier blue Leatherman multitool. Way Cool! Thanks whoever you are. :thmbsp:

[SPL db]

Well Luther... I can say it wasn't me! :D

Finally got my victim's... err... recipient's gift bought literally just a few minutes ago
and now to prepare it for shipping! :yes:

Scott

[MitsuMan]

Mailing out my gift today. Merry Xmas from your secret santa. :D

[Bogframe]

Still no PM from Tim telling me who to ship my present to, now that I'm finally home from the hospital, but my secret Santa did his homework and came across with a copy of Mountain'a Avalanche on CD, not only that, he threw in a live album too. Now I hate to say it, but the original vinyl of Avalnche was kinda muddy. The CD sounds better! What are things coming through these days. Come on Kamikiri, I need that name, the package is ready to go!

[Kamakiri]

I sent it to you before. You get to buy for me :)

[Bogframe]

If you e-mailed it, my verizon filter seems to be allowing everything BUT mail. Shoot me a quick PM with your address and I can get the package out in time for christmas. I have nothing but time on my hands while I recuperate!

[TWantiques]

The gift I am giving finally arrived Friday, I rewrapped it and shipped it out on Saturday. Now I have to say:

I am going to be outted!

Without thinking about it I shipped via UPS, that means my name and return address is on the shipping label. Oh well.

The normal time frame says it will be delivered Wednesday except UPS is not guaranteeing delivery dates cause of the holidays. It better be there before Christmas.

If you haven't received your gift, there is at least one more on the way.

Terry

[Kamakiri]

We never said it had to be secret once you GOT your present.......

[cheon57]

My gift hits the road tomorrow morning so will (should) arrive in time for X-mas.:smoke:

[VinylHanger]

Mines been on the road for a week and a half now. The recepient should be getting it any day now. If you don't, let me know. :D

[Mark B]

USPS left a pickup notification for a package several days ago. I'm guessing it's from SS. I'll try to get to the PO tomorrow.

[jaymanaa]

Mines been on the road for a week and a half now. The recepient should be getting it any day now. If you don't, let me know. :D


I'm a little concerned about my recipient. I sent mine over a week ago via priority air mail. Maybe he's just waiting for Christmas to open it.:scratch2: Nah, no one around here is that mature.:D

[SPL db]

Haven't received anything here and mine will going out today after work.

Scott

[SPL db]

Shipped mine out today after work as noted... should be there by Wed! :yes: :thmbsp:

Scott

[grumpy]

Shipped mine out last week. Should be there anytime now.

[radioactive]

gott mine today.thanks for the book and cd's jay:thmbsp: .at least i take it was you that sent it as your the only one in kansas.also cant wait for the tubes your sending also.

[ozmoid]

We never said it had to be secret once you GOT your present.......
In that case, I'll reveal where wardsweb got his leatherman :D ... that would be me. Glad you liked it! DANG you're hard to buy for :music: . I hope I found something you can use for audio and cars and speakers and networking and... and... and...

In case no one has seen these, the Leatherman squirt comes in three models - P4 (pliers in the center), S4 (Scissors in the center), and E4 - harder to find, but if you do you'll be rewarded with a multi-gauge wire stripper in the center position. Now that wardsweb's got one, I want one too!

Todd

[jaymanaa]

gott mine today.thanks for the book and cd's jay:thmbsp: .at least i take it was you that sent it as your the only one in kansas.also cant wait for the tubes your sending also.

I was starting to worry a bit. How did you like the way I spelled Manitoba.:no: Tubes will go out Wed.:thmbsp: Merry Christmas Everyone, Jay

[RichPA]

We never said it had to be secret once you GOT your present.......

Ah, OK, then - Todd, glad you found a good use for that SoundStageDirect gift certificate :music:

[Kamakiri]

Mine will be going out today :)

[ozmoid]

Ah, OK, then - Todd, glad you found a good use for that SoundStageDirect gift certificate :music:
THANK YOU RICH! Yeah, it went to very good use, I've been :drool: to have that LP, and now I do! :music: :music: :tresbon: :banana:

[MitsuMan]

Well, according to the USPS my recipient has received their gift. I have not received mine yet. :tears:

[Drybasement]

Secret Santa arrived today via UPS. Inside was a couple of ceedees.

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Blues At Sunrise
Dave Koz - The Dance

With as many ceedees as I own the chances of buying something I already have are pretty good but you did alright SS. I didn't have either one.

I'm not familiar with Dave Koz's music. Pretty cool cast of characters involved with this album so it should be interesting. I'll be listening to these very soon as I have the week off. Thanks again Secret Santa.

PS...I figured out who sent my gift. Thanks Scott (SPL db). :thmbsp:

[luvvinvinyl]

Secret Santa finally came through, today. Air mail from Vinginia Beach, VA, to Windsor, only 14 days! (Faster than usual!)

I got a 6m pair of Monster XP-HP speaker cable, which will be perfect for the high-current system I am putting together. G-8000 into diy Eminence QWTL, about 95 db, so the Monster will handle the pressure. This setup will be LOUD, and the Monster cable will be just the ticket.

Thanks, SilverFan. Great choice, but, how did you know? :D

[RichPA]

Mine arrived today, neatly wrapped and ready to go under the tree until Christmas Day - NOT!

Imagine my glee when I unwrapped it to find Fleetwood Mac, The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967-1969. Haven't heard much of the old Fleetwood Mac blues years since some LPs drifted away from me somehow - really looking forward to it.

Thanks, Terry! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[SPL db]

PS...I figured out who sent my gift. Thanks Scott (SPL db). :thmbsp:

Awww... who told you??? :D

Hope ya like them, at least I knew not to get you any Deep Purple! :D :thmbsp:

Scott

[Silver Fan]

How did I know? Man, I could have send a pair of cables like that to anyone on this forum and they would have been happy. It was an easy - no brainer choice for me. I'm glad you like them and will be sending the watts through them. Enjoy.

Ken

[TWantiques]

Mine arrived today, neatly wrapped and ready to go under the tree until Christmas Day - NOT!

Imagine my glee when I unwrapped it to find Fleetwood Mac, The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967-1969. Haven't heard much of the old Fleetwood Mac blues years since some LPs drifted away from me somehow - really looking forward to it.

Thanks, Terry! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Rich, I read 500 of your posts trying to get gift ideas and came up with nothing. Enter Plan B: Send what I like and hope you don't have it.

We are hooked on the early Fleetwood Mac around here. Especially like "Then Play On" and "The Pious Bird of Good Omen". Hope you enjoy them as much as we do. Merry Christmas. :music:

Terry

[Wardsweb]

In that case, I'll reveal where wardsweb got his leatherman :D ... that would be me. Glad you liked it! DANG you're hard to buy for :music: . I hope I found something you can use for audio and cars and speakers and networking and... and... and...

In case no one has seen these, the Leatherman squirt comes in three models - P4 (pliers in the center), S4 (Scissors in the center), and E4 - harder to find, but if you do you'll be rewarded with a multi-gauge wire stripper in the center position. Now that wardsweb's got one, I want one too!

Todd
Thanks Todd, talk about handy. Fits easily in my pocket, coin tray of my truck or just sitting on my work bench. Now my wife wants one. :thmbsp:

[ozmoid]

Now my wife wants one. :thmbsp:
:lmao: Glad it's a hit!

I have a BIG old Victorinox I've had for almost two decades, and I'm about ready to trade it in for one of those squirts. The wire strippers sold me!

[wajobu]

I wonder if my second "flat box" arrived at its destination...far, far away from New England... :D

[pbda]

Secret Santa gift has arrived...and from the return address I know your "real" name-and that you live in Wisconsin-but not your AK handle.

Many thanks for the CDs, neither of which I'm familiar with, and which I'm looking forward to listening to. I need your help on the computer parts, though. Are they sound cards? And are they operated via the remote? As one who is technologically-challenged, I don't know what they do.

I've tried jamming them into my laptop, but the CD drawer just isn't big enough... :D



Edit: Hang on, I think I've found the answer to the "who." It's spasticteapot, isn't it?

[ejfud]

Thanks Santa for SoundStage Direct gift card.

Vinyl is back in play for me now that Retro has given me some working tables to play with and doucanoe has loaned me his Lehman phono stage.

Thanks again whoever you may be.

[SPL db]

Who has yet to receive their Secret Santa gift?

Nothing has shown up here as of yet... :scratch2:

Scott

[luvvinvinyl]

First time that it's not me waiting. (I hate waiting.)

Sorry, Scott. I know how it feels.

[SPL db]

I don't mind the waiting... just wanted to make sure it wasn't possibly lost in shipping...
or worse... maybe I was forgotten... :tears:

Scott

[luvvinvinyl]

When the Captain sees your post, he can shoot a message to your Secret Santa. (wasn't me.)

[SPL db]

I'll just wait on the island of misfit toys then... :D

Scott

[WhiteSE]

I didnt get mine either.....it will come...

[Andyman]

Hang in there guys, I'm sure yours will show up.

Mine arrived yesterday and it was quite a nice HK tube tuner from some Honda Parts place in NY???????:thmbsp: :thmbsp:

[VinylHanger]

I just got off the phone with Seth at Soundstage Direct. He said that media mail was way backed up. 35 days to Los Angeles. As a hint, mine is going to AZ, so it's on it's way. I would have sent it priority, but I did it way far enough in advance, I thought. It should be worth the wait, like the song says "These are a few of my favorite things." :yes:

On a side note, Seth's customer service was awesome. I e-mailed him a few hours ago and he called me right away. I'll be doing more business with them for sure. :thmbsp:

[Mark B]

My Secret Santa present arrived - 2 CD's by Kelly Joe Phelps:


"shine eyed mister zen" & "Slingshot Professionals".




Thanks SS!

[Kamakiri]

Hang in there guys, I'm sure yours will show up.

Mine arrived yesterday and it was quite a nice HK tube tuner from some Honda Parts place in NY???????:thmbsp: :thmbsp:

Thought that might go well with your Almarro :)

[cabinover]

Mine hasn't shown either Scott and I don't care, watching this thread is almost as fun as watching my kids on Christmas morning.

[grumpy]

Mine showed up a few minutes ago and all i can say is holy crap THANKS ! :)

Its the perfect size, shape and color. Plus I bet it will taste pretty damn good too. :D

[WhiteSE]

Mine showed up a few minutes ago and all i can say is holy crap THANKS ! :)

Its the perfect size, shape and color. Plus I bet it will taste pretty damn good too. :D

Did that gift come from a xxx store?

[grumpy]

Better, a gift card to eat a high fa-luting steak house when I'm in Vegas next year :)

[mech986]

Better, a gift card to eat a high fa-luting steak house when I'm in Vegas next year :)

Hi Grumpy,

Santa says to call for reservations now to avoid disappointment. He also told me there's a ribeye with your name branded on it. :drool: :beerchug: Be sure to share with Mrs. Grumpy. :yes:

Oh, BTW, Santa also says Elf Seth has something for you as well. Patience is a virtue. :scratch2: :music:

Regards,

elf mech986

[radioactive]

i sent mine out last week and still no word from the recipient.

[cabinover]

This just in...someone really did well today. Missed the mailman but my daughter said "Daddy, there's a box in your van."

All that was on the outside of the box was Secret Santa. Opened the box to find 2 spanking new RCA 6BQ5 tubes. I think someone is trying to say roll some tubes in my amp.

Thanks SS!!!

[grumpy]

I see says the blind man !

So the LP's are from you as well ? Been racking my brain trying to figure out where they came from and was just going to post.

I gotta huge kick out of the grumpy hisownself :)

How can you not like Buddy Rich, Art Blakey and Brubeck. They are first rate and I am much less grumpy for a change. Thank you sir and may you, your family and everyone else on AK enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season

[ozmoid]

Mine hasn't shown either Scott and I don't care, watching this thread is almost as fun as watching my kids on Christmas morning.
Ah yes, the classic sign of "Secret Santa Syndrome" :yes: . I have it too!

[grumpy]

It is fun to see what everyone else got. Even if it can be CD's :banana:

[wajobu]

I wonder if my second "flat box" arrived at its destination?

[Bigerik]

Got a PM from Sound Stage Direct asking for my email. Haven't gotten anything from them yet, but I am guessing a gift certificate. :thmbsp:
Ah, the anticipation!

[TWantiques]

I have been looking for a CD for about 6 months (at least). Not a hard one to find new but I decided I was going to save a few $ by finding a used one and not pay shipping cost. Every time I went to the used CD stores, thrift stores and record shows I looked for it. All cause I can be cheap!

Well guess what my Secret Santa sent: Jennifer Warnes ~ Famous Blue Raincoat. The CD I have been looking for! :music:

I couldn't be more pleased. My one question is "how'd he know that?" I don't remember ever posting anything about it.

Mr. Secret Santa: I know your name but don't recall your handle, even though I know I should. Thanks John...perfect gift! :thmbsp:

Terry

[grumpy]

Thats a killer CD Terry. :)

[MitsuMan]

No word from my recipient, no present for me. :tears:

[Bigerik]

Very Awesome!
SEKRIT SANTUH just came through with $30.00 from Soundstage Direct. You know I will be putting that to use ASAP!
Thanks Santuh, wherever you are!

[mech986]

I did wait till Christmas day but I received my Secret Santa gift from San Antonio Texas over 10 days ago.

Big Thanks to Luther, aka Wardsweb for the Genuine JBL Blue Grille cloth. My big JBL's have needed a facelift for some time and this will go a long way to helping get this done. OOOHHH, the L300's and 4333B will like their new suits.

:thmbsp: :thmbsp: Thanks again Luther!!

Regards,

Bart

[Wardsweb]

I did wait till Christmas day but I received my Secret Santa gift from San Antonio Texas over 10 days ago.

Big Thanks to Luther, aka Wardsweb for the Genuine JBL Blue Grille cloth. My big JBL's have needed a facelift for some time and this will go a long way to helping get this done. OOOHHH, the L300's and 4333B will like their new suits.

:thmbsp: :thmbsp: Thanks again Luther!!

Regards,

Bart
Wow, what restraint you have. I'm glad you liked the gift. I read through your posts to find your love of JBLs. I bought a lot of the cloth from Steve Gonzales over on the Lansing Heritage forums. I knew you would put it to good use.

[SPL db]

Big thanks go out to Brian (brainsmasher) for the bottle of Captain Morgan and
the two one pound bags of peanut M&Ms! :banana:

I know how you figured out the bottle Brian, but how did you know about the M&Ms? :scratch2:

I'll have to look you up the next time we head out to Beaver Creek! :yes: :thmbsp:

Still need to get those Aztec looking speakers from you! :D

Thanks again!

Scott

[WhiteSE]

I got my Secret Santa goodies...a sealed Cisco LP from good ol rusky Prokofiev, Rick Wakeman's White Album, and a DG...which one eludes my now....all great stuff!!!

Thanks Santa!

[MitsuMan]

I guess I've been a bad boy. Nothing has arrived here. :headscrat

[mech986]

I guess I've been a bad boy. Nothing has arrived here. :headscrat

Hang in there MitsuMan, sometimes the best is saved for last. In some past years some stuff that I sent out just didn't make it on time due to the holiday rush. Although I don't know who your AK Secret Santa is, I'm confident your AK Karma will be rewarded. The day is still young and the post office is still trying to clear up their delivery backlog.

My boys are still waiting for a new game console they ordered which was supposed to be here yesterday so you have company in the waiting area.

Let us know when something transpires.

Regards,

Bart

[Kamakiri]

Mine didn't come yet, but I know it will :)

If by next week this time nothing, I will handle it myself.

Tim

[VinylHanger]

Mine was shipped 3 weeks ago and I haven't heard from it's recepient. If they haven't received it by early next week, I'll out myself and see what I can do.

[brainsmasher]

Thanks Hannauka Harry. I got 2 great albums, Charlie Mingus, Blues and roots and Junior Wells W/ Buddy Guy the Hoodoo Man Blues. I have not played either one yet, been digging around for the spare V15 to use with these babies.

[jguzman21]

I have been looking for a CD for about 6 months (at least). Not a hard one to find new but I decided I was going to save a few $ by finding a used one and not pay shipping cost. Every time I went to the used CD stores, thrift stores and record shows I looked for it. All cause I can be cheap!

Well guess what my Secret Santa sent: Jennifer Warnes ~ Famous Blue Raincoat. The CD I have been looking for! :music:

I couldn't be more pleased. My one question is "how'd he know that?" I don't remember ever posting anything about it.

Mr. Secret Santa: I know your name but don't recall your handle, even though I know I should. Thanks John...perfect gift! :thmbsp:

Terry

You're quite welcome Terry. You should be getting another package that I sent but was delayed by the weather here. I think you will like this too.

The fun thing about AK Secret Santa is doing the homework to find out your recipients interests.

john

[TWantiques]

I have been looking for a CD for about 6 months (at least). Not a hard one to find new but I decided I was going to save a few $ by finding a used one and not pay shipping cost. Every time I went to the used CD stores, thrift stores and record shows I looked for it. All cause I can be cheap!

Well guess what my Secret Santa sent: Jennifer Warnes ~ Famous Blue Raincoat. The CD I have been looking for! :music:

I couldn't be more pleased. My one question is "how'd he know that?" I don't remember ever posting anything about it.

Mr. Secret Santa: I know your name but don't recall your handle, even though I know I should. Thanks John...perfect gift! :thmbsp:

Terry

Wow, I received another package from my SS. John, you really did your homework and hit the nail right on the head. I don't even remember posting anything about Roy, Al, Mike and Jennifer. Guess I did.

In addition to the Jennifer Warnes CD I received, John sent me the Roy Buchanan ~ A Street Called Straight LP and a Mike Bloomfield & Al Kooper ~ The Live Adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper LP. :music: Neither one did I have.

But, that is not all! He gave me a framed ticket to a 1978 Roy Buchanan concert in Austin, Texas! What an awesome gift! I am completely blown away by this gift. Gonna be hanging it with my collection of audio memorabilia later today. I thought you guys would enjoy seeing some pictures.

John, what a great job you did. No way could I have been any more pleased. I'm enjoying Jennifer as I type, Roy, Al & Mike are next up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

Terry

(note to self: how can I get John as my SS again next year?) Naw, better let someone else enjoy having him as their SS!

[MitsuMan]

Still nothing. :tears:

[RichPA]

In today's mail, another box from my secret Santa, with a note saying he came across the disc he was originally looking for - so he sent it along, in addition to the great Fleetwood Mac set that arrived before Christmas. Metallica S & M - which I have been curious about but didn't have - playing right now.

Thanks, Terry, you're the best! :thmbsp:

[Kamakiri]

Still nothing from my Secret Santa :(

[MitsuMan]

Still nothing from my Secret Santa :(

X2 :tears:

[Kamakiri]

Okay, tomorrow's time to take action on this. Stay tuned.

[Urizen]

Okay, tomorrow's time to take action on this. Stay tuned.

Santa didn't bring you anything?

Bummer.:scratch2:

[MitsuMan]

Ok, still nothing. :no:

[Kamakiri]

Bogframe was my Secret Santa, and I got nothing. Everyone please name who your SS was and I'll act at once.

[wajobu]

My recipient was namahealani.
My gift was from pbda.
All is well!

[SPL db]

Sent to Drybasement
Received from Brainsmasher

Scott

[MitsuMan]

I sent to spasticteapot (and I know he received)
My SS was Mr. Slabi

[radioactive]

still havnt heard from the person i sent my gift to.hope he gott it .i thought he'd chime in but ill send a pm just incase.wanted it to be a surprise but it's taken a bit too long even from canada.

chris

[RichPA]

Bogframe was my Secret Santa, and I got nothing. Everyone please name who your SS was and I'll act at once.

Wonder if he's having difficulties recovering from his serious surgery just before Christmas - http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91608

[luvvinvinyl]

Boggy's last post was 0721h on Dec 17th. The one immediately prior was as 0714h, here (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=937297&postcount=37).
If you e-mailed it, my verizon filter seems to be allowing everything BUT mail. Shoot me a quick PM with your address and I can get the package out in time for christmas. I have nothing but time on my hands while I recuperate!
So, I hope there is no problem with Seth's (Bogframe's) recovery.

[luvvinvinyl]

Oh, and I posted about my gift, from Silverfan, and I sent mine to Bogframe. Actually, I only sent half, and am still waiting for the second half to arrive, so that I can forward it to him. Production delays in the plant that produces the gift I chose.


Come to think of it, I haven't heard back from him, either, and that is very uncharacteristic of him.

[Mr Slabi]

I have already spoken to MitsuMan via PM,and told him his is on route.

I cant control the postal services. I even sent it expidited.

I also have recieved nothing yet, but didn't feel the need to post about it every few days...It'll get here sooner or later.

[WhiteSE]

my recipient didnt chime in either, but I will let it lay, as maybe he didnt like it,,,:-)

[luvvinvinyl]

I did some internet searching, and came up with a phone number for Seth. I called and learned that his colitis flared up, again, with a vengeance, and he landed back in the hospital. He just got out, and hopes to be posting back with us, in the next couple of days. Once the introductions were done, and he finished with the tale of his medical woes, his next words were to ask me to let Tim know that his gift will be on the way, shortly, and to convey his apologies for the tardiness. I have done so, herein.

So, there's the rest of the story, gentlemen.

[luvvinvinyl]

And I asked, and learned that my gift had arrived, safe and sound, also, so that minor worry is put to rest.

[VinylHanger]

I've been in touch with Cheon57. My gift to him hasn't arrived yet. It did go out nearly a month ago. Dang mail. I even did it way early so I wouldn't procrastinate as I usually do with these things. I'll E-mail him tonight and Seth at SSDirect tomorrow.

[Bogframe]

My thanks to Ernie for his call last night and the Mountain CD that I've been looking for for the last few years! It's heartening to know how many people have missed me and actually care! On a sadder note, he also told me that The Lovely Blanche's beloved China Lily Soya Sauce is, alas an extremely rare commodity, so she'll have to savour her last bottle.
Tim, I'm in the process of wrapping your (very late indeed) SS gift. All I'll say at this point is that I hope you like oddball stuff, because this is one of the odder things I own! If all goes well, it should be in tomorrow's UPS.

[Kamakiri]

You could have just emailed me a bunch of shots of your old avatar :naughty:

[TWantiques]

You could have just emailed me a bunch of shots of your old avatar :naughty:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

An avatar worth remembering for sure!

Terry

[Bogframe]

I dunno, I thought it was a bit of a bust, myself!:banana:

[meandog]

I pm'd mr slabi and explained what happened.
nothing here yet.

[mech986]

My thanks to Ernie for his call last night and the Mountain CD that I've been looking for for the last few years! It's heartening to know how many people have missed me and actually care! On a sadder note, he also told me that The Lovely Blanche's beloved China Lily Soya Sauce is, alas an extremely rare commodity, so she'll have to savour her last bottle.
Tim, I'm in the process of wrapping your (very late indeed) SS gift. All I'll say at this point is that I hope you like oddball stuff, because this is one of the odder things I own! If all goes well, it should be in tomorrow's UPS.


Hi Bogframe,

Good to have you back. Hope you are continuing to recover well. In regards to the China Lily Soya Sauce, there was a disruption in production that occurred last year but the company seems to be back in batch production now. Here's a link to a company which can ship to you, but the shipping costs can be formidable. However, if you order 12 bottles, the shipping is better amortized over the quantity.

http://www.canadaonly.ca/canadaonly.ca/market/namerica/sauces/index.html

You might consider putting out a request for Western Canada Ak'ers (Vancouver and BC especially as the company is located there) to maybe buy a few bottles for you and ship to you. Don't know if it would save you any money but would be fun to involve our Canadian brothers.

Good Luck in you soya search.

Regards,

Bart
who also love a good soy sauce

[luvvinvinyl]

Update to Bart's update. This info is from Joe Bolduc, of Canada Only. The company, on the passing of the family patriarch, had relocated production to Toronto. Current production is on "Quality Hold", whatever that means. Currently no stock available, even from Canada Only. That may change, hopefully for the better, within the next few weeks.

Stay tuned for further information, as it becomes available.

[SPL db]

I dunno, I thought it was a bit of a bust, myself!:banana:

I'm glad that you're keeping us a-breast of the situation! :D

Scott

[Drybasement]

Gift sent to Jaymanaa (which he has received)

Gift received from SPL db

[meandog]

sent to mr slabi
didnt mean to take so long but he said he understands.
thanx mr slabi.

[meandog]

Mr Slabi.
Did they arrive safely ??
nada here yet.

[Kamakiri]

Botrytis was buying for you. Drop him a PM.

Still no word from Bogframe on my gift, but I know he's going through a rough spot health wise.

[Mr Slabi]

Mr Slabi.
Did they arrive safely ??
nada here yet.

Got it last night meandog. I will put it to good use right away too. They have a copy of the burning crusade with my name on it:yes:

Thanks!

[meandog]

Did you get what you wanted ?? Mr Slabi ??


Still nothing here.
I quit waiting.
There is always next time.