EDC Secret Friend Gift

[scríbhneoir]

Soooooo, has anyone received their goodies yet? Mine went off today to––oh, AS IF I'm going to tell you! :laugh:

[Gadget Guy]

I sent mine out today to, yeah right! ;D

[Deaths Head]

I am sending mine off today as well! Whoever get's mine is going to be quite happy!

[Gadget Guy]

To who DH? ;D

[Gadget Guy]

I know, Potsie! :lolhammer:

[Deaths Head]

Maybe you?!

[Gadget Guy]

I'll take a Ti-Bot! :laugh:

[Deaths Head]

I'll trade you for a Top-Popper. :-X

[M.TEX]

I posted my Gift Sat. I think it will take 2 or 3 days ( Priority )
I know DH secret Friend Name.... :-X

But I can't tell.... :nyah: :surprise: :whisper:

M.TEX

[pipedreams]

How many folks participated?

todd

[webley445]

I was hoping folks would start posting about this exchange. Got mine off today too.

Are we not supposed to let folks know who is sending or who you're getting stuff from?
Is it ok if I post later what I got and from who?

Can't wait to get my package!!

[M.TEX]

Hello Guys and Girls

Yes LATER will be the right ting to do....

And we had 15 Friends on this one...I hope everytihng End with a positive note
and everybody get something cool.

I know that my gift to my secret friend is something taht I don't have yet and I was going
to get for myself. I wish luck to everybody !

M.TEX

[RyanMalpiede]

Sent today 2-3day USPS. Enjoy!!!

Your secret santa!!

http://platinumstudios.com/titles/img/secret_santa.jpg

[Malcontent]

Mine was sent today also.

[Deaths Head]

Mine was sent just First Class. I'm a cheapskate. :laugh: Actuallly my secret bud is here in Califonia too, so it should only take a day.

[scríbhneoir]

Mine was sent just First Class.* I'm a cheapskate. :laugh:* Actuallly my secret bud is here in Califonia too, so it should only take a day.


...and everyone flocks to the Members Section and to Frappr to see whom it might be... :giddyup:

[M.TEX]

No me....because Im im New England ( Boston area ) ;D

Oooh That Santa is cool......

and that was the idea.... Christmas in July ;D

M.TEX

[Jim101]

Sent mine out today......2-3 days.....

Jim

[robertrock]

Mine is going out tomorrow to..... ;D




robert

[scríbhneoir]

Mine is going out tomorrow to..... ;D




robert


Awww, give us hint then, eh? :laugh:

[Deaths Head]

Anybody get there's yet? :surprise:

[Malcontent]

YEEHAW! I must have received my gift today. I have no idea who it came from, but I received a Fenix L1P light, single AA battery with clicky tail switch.* :D
To whomever sent it. Thank you very much!

[scríbhneoir]

Well, cool! I hope I didn't make a mistake. I told the person (with the gift, of course, not before) from whom it came...

[Gadget Guy]

Now how is that a secret gift? :laugh:

GG

[scríbhneoir]

Now how is that a secret gift?* :laugh:

GG


'cause they didn't know who was going to send it. It was a secret until they get it. And I had to use a return address, which is a dead giveaway. And then they know to whom to address their thank you note. :) :lolhammer: :lolhammer: :lolhammer:Politeness counts!

Soooo, OOOOPS, secret friend. Don't read the note enclosed.

[Gadget Guy]

Settle down Scribbs, just settle down. Jack sent Honey a message and said just settle down... :lolhammer:

GG

[Deaths Head]

Got mine today. *Very generous Secret Friend
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i57/deathshead77/P6210104.jpg
Got me a Super Knife california legal auto with a mean hawkbill,
2 American Flag patches,
a keychain LED light,
an American Flag pin,
An emergency LED light that uses an ordinary 9-volt,
and a Black Collins assisted opening covert composite knife

These are some gifts! *Thanks!!! :highfive: :highfive: :highfive:
We need to do this again some time.

[RyanMalpiede]

http://images.usatoday.com/news/_photos/2002/11/03-santa.jpg

[robertrock]

Awww, give us hint then, eh? :laugh:




All I'll say is .....California :)


robert

[RyanMalpiede]

Just got mine ... a little confused ... this won't even go on my keychain?! >:D :smitten:

http://www.rebeccas.co.uk/xbus.jpg

[M.TEX]

That's the Idea... find out by return address... I think most the people got confused
but was ok to say on the box that: Marcilio Teixeira = M.TEX :-X
well I hope everybody enjoy the gift. I don't know how to choose gifts to anybody :(

I wish I could guess what my secret friend like and what he already own...
well lets see ....

Good lucky to you all !

M.TEX

[Gadget Guy]

I received my secret friend gift today and I would like to say "Thank YOU!" to whoever sent it. I received a green GlowRing and I am very happy with it... That is the exact color that I wanted and they are hard to get. So again, Thank you to my secret friend for such a nice item...

Gadget Guy

[Deaths Head]

I don't know what happened, but my package was sent to the wrong guy. HELP!

[webley445]

This thread gets more entertaining by the day! :lolhammer:

[wpowell]

Mine has already gone out into the mail...
I think that they will be pretty pleased.
Can I give a hint?

Q



3

:)

[webley445]

Mine has already gone out into the mail...
I think that they will be pretty pleased.
Can I give a hint?

Q



3

:)







Wow! Hope its me ;D

[webley445]

Darn it, nothing in the post today

the suspense is killing me

[scríbhneoir]

Darn it, nothing in the post today

the suspense is killing me


Nothing in my box either. :(

[M.TEX]

Ok Folks I think there are some people confused here.

You guys can say the name but remember you're not going to get a gift

from the person you are sending the gift. ( the first person send a gift to the next one and the

last one will send to the fisrt member on the list. ( just like a chain )

If you guys want I can place a list here and everybody will find out ( from ) and ( to).

Should I do it ?

M.TEX

[scríbhneoir]

Ok Folks I think there are some people confused here.

You guys can say the name but remember you're not going to get a gift

from the person you are sending the gift. ( the first person send a gift to the next one and the

last one will send to the fisrt member on the list. ( just like a chain )

If you guys want I can place a list here and everybody will find out ( from ) and ( to).

Should I do it ?

M.TEX


NO! NOT YET! :knuppel2: :knuppel2: :knuppel2:

[M.TEX]

OK If anybody have any questions PLEASE let me know .

M.TEx

[Gadget Guy]

M.Tex, don't do it! I can see already that we didn't set the rules right. I thought we were to stay around $20.00?? Some people have gone way over that already and this is just a little gift idea. If you post who got what, then some people are going to look bad.. What do you guys think? The whole pupose of the secret friend gift is to have fun...

GG

[M.TEX]

Ok I see but soon or later people will find out.

I will hold for now.

M.TEX

[Deaths Head]

The whole part of this is the show what was shared. I think it is fine to say or show what the gifts are when everybody has received theirs. Rules say at least $20. Nothing wrong with somebody being generous.

Also M.TEX, sent you a PM.

[Gadget Guy]

I see what you mean DH, but I kept my gift at $20.00 as to fair to all, now I kind of feel bad becasue people are spending more $$. I am not a cheap guy by any means, I was just trying to keep it at what we originally talked about. Oh well, it's all good...

GG

[scríbhneoir]

Still no package for me... :(

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll look again tomorrow, it's only a day a-waaaaaayyyy!

[pipedreams]

Bet your bottom dollar?

todd

[M.TEX]

ok 20.00 just to to start but my problem wasn't the money...
I don't know how to give gifts to anyone...
I never pick the right thing....

Let's see this time ...

M.TEX

[robertrock]

Got mine yesterday....Victornox Swiss Card.

M.Tex - Do not post that list, I suspect flaming will start. >:D

This anticipation was really fun, but don't know if I will do this again. I went double the amount in dollars because I'm a generous type of person, but I guess that's my fault. Next time let's set an 'at least' level and a maximum level and maybe a preferred catagory of gift for each participant.


robert

[pipedreams]

You guys need to go back and reread the original Secret Friend Gift thread: http://edcforums.com/index.php?topic=1239.0




Gift Value : Let's say US$ 20.00 or more ( It's up to you )



todd

[Deaths Head]

Got mine yesterday....Victornox Swiss Card.

M.Tex - Do not post that list, I suspect flaming will start. >:D

This anticipation was really fun, but don't know if I will do this again. I went double the amount in dollars because I'm a generous type of person, but I guess that's my fault. Next time let's set an 'at least' level and a maximum level and maybe a preferred catagory of gift for each participant.


robert

Nobody's going to do any flaming. It was a fun game, and the main thing everybody is content with their gifts. We will do this again some day.

[Malcontent]

I don't know if the one I sent was received.
I am sure hoping so...

[webley445]

Still waiting, not here yet >:(

I think the post worker knew I was getting something kewl and stole it!!
Its a conspiracy I tell you.......will go and put on my tin foil hat now and wait for tomorrow's deliveries ;)

[Gadget Guy]

You guys need to go back and reread the original Secret Friend Gift thread:* http://edcforums.com/index.php?topic=1239.0

todd


My fault! You are right Todd... My secret friend will now be receiving another item in the mail. It's all good and this has been fun for me. BTW, I just wanted to mention once again that I loved my secret friend gift and Thanks again to whoever sent it.

GG

[Deaths Head]

My fault! You are right Todd... My secret friend will now be receiving another item in the mail. It's all good and this has been fun for me. BTW, I just wanted to mention once again that I loved my secret friend gift and Thanks again to whoever sent it.

GG

That's so cool of you. See, you first gift is for following the rules. Your second gift is just being generous. Bravo GG!

[M.TEX]

Thanks Todd

Yes I was Clear 20.00 bucks ( or more, Up to you ) Yes I would like to know later what else should we do to make this a good fun to all members.

let's finish this one and we talk later.

M.TEX

[scríbhneoir]

Nobody's going to do any flaming.* It was a fun game, and the main thing everybody is content with their gifts.* We will do this again some day.


Naw, no flames. We members of EDCF are the sharpest, brightest tools in the box. (Besides, you don't want to see me use my supermoderator powers--not a pretty sight! :laugh: ) Seriously, this is a good group of folks--I've not done this in any other forum. And, oh, yes, I think we can definitely do this again! A great idea, and maybe we can do something with a theme...hmmm, the minds starts turning...

Thanks again, M.TEX, for the great game. And now, I have another important message to post. ;D

[Gadget Guy]

I vote for a titanium theme! ;D

GG

[scríbhneoir]

:whee: :whee: :giddyup: *I GOT MINE! *It was waiting for me today when I got home from hunting and gathering EDC stuff for kids' summer camp! *Woo hoo! *I got an aluminum Luxeon 3W Led. *I have to knock something off my wish list now. *THANKS, Secret EDC Friend! Go raibh míle maith agat! :highfive: I'm going to use it tonight on our after-sunset walk!

scríbhneoir

[scríbhneoir]

I vote for a titanium theme!* ;D

GG


Now, G2, why does this not surprise me? :laugh:

[M.TEX]

Ok this is not my game. this is YOUR GAME and yes we could do this again and maybe
someone please go over the rules and fix my mistakes.

I only will Relax after the last person receive the gift. It's hard to make everyone happy
but the idea is nice. and I was trying to keep the cost low to ALL of us.


M.TEX

[Deaths Head]

We got this down now, it will be easier the next time around.

[copykat]

M.Tex, don't do it! I can see already that we didn't set the rules right. I thought we were to stay around $20.00?? Some people have gone way over that already and this is just a little gift idea. If you post who got what, then some people are going to look bad.. What do you guys think? The whole pupose of the secret friend gift is to have fun...

GG

Kind of feels like christmas in June. The rule was $20 or more. if someone goes way over and got a $20 item they shouldn't feel bad.
I have learned through many christmas's not to go overboard with anyone but my kids. I have gone way over in the past and it just perpetuates the problem. That said, I think it was fun!

[webley445]

Just some suggections...

A limit will be set and all stick to it. Just like Secret Santa at workplaces.

You may post what you receive but not from whom.

A theme would be nice, like "keychain" gifts, or "lighting", or "urban survival", just to name a few.

Use the "chain" method of exchange (each person gives to the next in line) so it always works out even regardless of the number of people involved.

You may communicate with your gift giver/receipient, but secretly by PM.

A little blurb in original sign up post that has to be repeated, verbatim, in each posting of participation, reference to the rules so that it cannot be said that one overlooked the requirments.

Optional:Then a confirmation PM, again reiterating the limits/requirements for participation
(create a form responce so it is easier on the person running the show, just copy and paste) Participant must then PM back, stating they received the PM and "I understand the limit is..."

Sounds redundant, but sometimes that is what is required to ensure all participating understand what is expected of them.

[Deaths Head]

I like all the suggestions except the first one. If someone want to give more than stated, he or she should be able to.

[webley445]

I like all the suggestions except the first one.* If someone want to give more than stated, he or she should be able to.


Agreeable, they were just suggestions.

BTW, dude! do you ever sleep? seems everytime I post you're replying ;D
Its 3:30am here, and 'm at work (shhh....)
Must be the effects of titanium poisoning :P

[Deaths Head]

Titanium poisoning! :laugh: Nope, actually slept all day to work tonight, but I was cancelled this time. Now I will be awake throughout most of the night.

[traveler]

Got my secret friend gift, and I actually thought it was from the wrong person! The last time I did a secret friend gift game was way, way back when and it was a one on one exchange, so I guess I should have read the initial post more carefully.Sorry about the confusion,M.TEX. The gift is a Timberline knives pistol grip folder.This thig is too sweet! Nice, deep finger choils, downward slopeing egergonomical grip and this thing spot-welds to your hand! I don't have another knife with this kind of weapon retention quality to it.Thank you......you know who you are!* * *

[RyanMalpiede]

doubled up on the gift I sent out ... I would rather make someone happy with a cool toy of mine, than it just* sitting in a drawer collecting dust ... glad you liked it "my someone".

Got my toy too from my secret 007 santa, I paid it forward and gave it to my GF to keep her safe at night. Thanks again, and I will play again.

http://www.brightguy.com/images/bgimages/dor414262.jpg

"It's better to give than to receive, but it's nice to give and get too!* ;D"

[Jim101]

Received my "gifts" today and was really surprised! And thankful........All I can say is, I'm writing my self a note so I don't forget to have one after dinner, and I can't wait....Thank you very much, I love them... O0...BTW my wife is from Orchard park....

Jim....

[webley445]

Got mine today :)
Thanks friend.

[M.TEX]

Ok Guys and Karen ;D

I would like to know who still waiting for the " secret Gift " ?

please let me know .

M.TEX No gift yet ( 06.28.2006 )

[scríbhneoir]

Ok Guys and Karen* ;D

I would like to know who still waiting for the " secret Gift " ?

please let me know .

M.TEX* * No gift yet ( 06.28.2006 )




I want to know if my gift I sent out arrived.

[copykat]

Got my gift(s) today and all I can say is HOME RUN!
A SOG crossgrip & a Otterbox model 1000
http://www.medfordtools.com/sog/multitools/crossgrip3.jpg
http://www.otterbox.com/products/otterbox/1000/gallery_images/1000_black_big.jpg
even my dad likes the sog and he doesn't like multi tools
plus I was just looking at those otterboxes at the marina last Sunday
now if I could only figure out who its from(user name)
I lived in LA for 8 years and theres a lot of people there!
but thank you, you are a friend

[M.TEX]

If you guys agree and can tell the order ....

Is it time yet ?

I want to see if I screw up or not....

Let's vote.

M.TEX

[Deaths Head]

I'm ready to find out. :)

[Malcontent]

* If you guys agree and can tell* the order ....

* Is it time yet ?

* I want to see if I screw up or not....

* Let's vote.

* M.TEX


You have my vote. Let's do it.

[M.TEX]

Ok so far 2 votes of 15 .... I need to see some numbers here ...

M.TEX

[copykat]

lets Giter done

[webley445]

go 'head

[traveler]

You have my vote as well.

[robertrock]

Here's my vote. :)


robert

[M.TEX]

Ok 7 votes so far... 1 more and I will let the dog's out....

M.TEX

[M.TEX]

Oooops just to let you know that the mail guys was here today and i don't have my gift yet.

My secret Friend if you are there please let me know what's going on....

Thank you,

M.TEX* * * *( I would like to know if you got the gift FROM your secret friend )

[RyanMalpiede]

I vote yes, although I am not sure for what.

[M.TEX]

Ok guys and Girls

Here is the list that was made for the secret friend edc gift.
I know some people didn't get a gift yet ( BTW me too )

Remember the LAST one on the list should send the gift to the FIRST person to close
the chain link.

Webbley445
DH
Traveler
CopyKat
Jim101
GG
RobertRock
Auxcoastie
Wpowell
Scribbs
ORS
M.TEX
RyanMalpiede
Malcontent
CharlieFox

Webbley445 ---> DH ---> Traveler --->CopyKaT ( all the others ) ---------> CharlieFox ------>

Webley445 ( End ) Please let me know if it is Clear and let me know who's without a gift.

Thank you ,

M.TEX

[wpowell]

Mine didn't get here yet either >:(

[scríbhneoir]

I wonder if some folks are caught in their vacations.

[Deaths Head]

I wonder if some folks are caught in their vacations.

Good thinking Scribbs.

[copykat]

Well thanks again Traveler! i liked the otter box so much I got a dealership with them.

[traveler]

I'm glad you like it,Copykat. When I come across something usefull, I like to share it.

[M.TEX]

a NEW PM was out just minutes ago to a couple members.

Please check your PM BOX ( I don't want to say names here )

I hope they are just busy with work or vacation....

Sorry for all PM's , but I would like to know what's going on...

Thank you for your time playing,

M.TEX

[robertrock]

Gadget Guy -


Thanks for all the cool stuff. I really like that T-handle SafeKeeper 3 ;D




robert

[Deaths Head]

Gadget Guy -


Thanks for all the cool stuff. I really like that T-handle SafeKeeper 3* ;D




robert


A push dagger. I love those. Great gift!

[Gadget Guy]

Gadget Guy -


Thanks for all the cool stuff. I really like that T-handle SafeKeeper 3* ;D




robert



No problem... Glad it all worked out :highfive:

GG

[M.TEX]

No gift or Pm'S yet.... :poke:

I just don't know what's going on.... :wha:

Any update from you guys ? who's waiting for a gift ?

M.TEX

[Deaths Head]

No gift or Pm'S yet.... :poke:

I just don't know what's going on.... :wha:

Any update from you guys ? who's waiting for a gift ?

M.TEX

Not cool! You're just a PM away if there are any problems. If you don't get a gift soon, I'm going to send you something.

[M.TEX]

Hello DH

Well the problem is not only me... I just want to know if everybody

got a gift. And I want to know is what's going on with these guys....

Are they Ok ? are they busy with work ? I know life is tough and anything

could go wrong at any time. I don't care about my gift as long everybody

is happy and above of all safe. I think Frienship comes first and the reason for

this thread was just that. Promote a good friendship and fun among EDC Forums

members... M.TEX

[Deaths Head]

Hello DH

Well the problem is not only me... I just want to know if everybody

got a gift. And* I want to know is what's going on with these guys....

Are they Ok ? are they busy with work ? I know life is tough and anything

could go wrong at any time. I don't care about my gift as long everybody

is happy and above of all safe. I think Frienship comes first and the reason for

this thread was just that. Promote a good friendship and fun among EDC Forums

members...* * * * M.TEX

I hope everything works out for everybody who participated.

[M.TEX]

UPDATE

I just got a PM from my SECRET Friend he was Busy ( that's life ) and I
would like to know who's waiting for a gift.

M.TEX

[robertrock]

I got mine OK from GG.

But I wish auxcoastie would check his mail and let me know if he got his, been about 3 weeks now. Hs last post was on June 12, has anyone talked/PM'ed him recently?



robert

[traveler]

I forgot to publicly thank Deaths Head for the wonderfull Timberline knife. Thanx, DH!

[Deaths Head]

I forgot to publicly thank Deaths Head for the wonderfull Timberline knife. Thanx, DH!

Yeah, but you thanked me even when you weren't sure it was for you. Glad you love the knife. Don't go easy on it. Did you see how thick the liners are? It is asking to be used!

[traveler]

Not only how thick they are, but the fact that there is no "spine" or "backstrap": easy to clean and dirt cant get trapped. I am thoroghly impressed with the design and construction of this bad boy!

[M.TEX]

Ok I got my Gift.

Thank you very Much ORS. Nice looking light !

Also I still want to know if is anybody WAITING FOR A GIFT ?

Please PM me or REPLAY the thread.


Thank You,

M.TEX

[M.TEX]

BUMP BUMP :bump: Bump Bump

I think we only have 1 person waiting for a gift.

PM was sent to one of the "Friends" .

I will let you guys know about what's going on as soon as possible.

M.TEX

Thank you to Todd and Karen .

[auxcoastie]

Hi all. I just wanted so say I am back and ask humbly for forgiveness about my tardiness for the gift. I have sent out the gift for my secret friend and he should recieve it soon. I have explained my reasons to M. Tex and realize it does not excuse the delay.

I want to thank my secret friend for the Inova light. I have been using it on Coast Guard crew assignments. And I hope he enjoys what I sent him.

Auxcoastie

[Deaths Head]

Welcome back auxcoastie. I'm glad everything has worked out.

[pipedreams]

Welcome home, Auxcoastie. :)

todd

[scríbhneoir]

Glad you're back, auxcoastie!

Karen

[auxcoastie]

Thanks guys.
Auxcoastie.

[M.TEX]

Ok Folks

I think now that Auxcoastie is back I can say,
It's time to close this Thread....
Sometimes Life plays some trick on us and
we have to learn to live with it....

Thanks to Karen and Todd

and for all of members that made this thread possible.
Maybe we play again maybe not...
But for sure I know I've made so friends along the way
M.TEX