GWJ Secret Stan 2018: Who Was That Masked Elf?!

DeThroned wrote:
obirano wrote:

Package will be dropped off today. I just realized I didn’t put my name in there or anything. Sorry about that.

Edit: shipped. Should be there in plenty of time.

Kind of funny, I was thinking about this today. When it's a secret santa, what does everyone think on letting the person know afterwards who their secret santa is? I didn't tell the person who I got last year, I have no idea who my secret santa was either.

I know there's no right or wrong answer, I am just curious on people's thoughts. I prefer to just keep it a secret unless they somehow figure out who I am.

Due to delivery requirements, I pretty much have to reveal. But secrets are funand it's fun to try to figure out who Stanta is.

Reveal yourself, Stan!

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I got my package from the post office today!

The unpacking...

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Codenames and Shotten Totten! Both on my wish list forever.

Thanks so much RedJen!

Codenames is sooooo good.

Seriously, this annual thread is one of my favorite things about Christmas and makes me feel so much affection towards all of you.

Spoiler:

Except Q-Stone.

Bonus_Eruptus wrote:

Reveal yourself, Stan!

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Get used to disappointment.

It's not me, not trying to cast shade on whoever is your Stanta.

SallyNasty wrote:

Codenames is sooooo good.

Seriously, this annual thread is one of my favorite things about Christmas and makes me feel so much affection towards all of you.

Spoiler:

Except Q-Stone.

Spoiler:

Always a good idea. Any sign of affection and he goes from mildly inappropriate to full-on ape tornado.

Codenames *IS* sooo Goood! I don't think i'll ever get tired of playing it (I'll probably eventually get tired of playing it).

Best thing is, you can always just scribble down a whole new set of words on some scrap paper and you've instantly refreshed the game. even after you've run through the hundreds of cards in the base box.

It's great fun to play bilingual as well.

dejanzie wrote:

I got my package from the post office today!

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Codenames and Shotten Totten! Both on my wish list forever.

Thanks so much RedJen!

Love the pictures! I've been looking at Codenames myself, so when I saw it on your list it just seemed right. Glad my negotiations with the French elf were successful, I was being lazy and not having the email notices translated, so there was some finger crossing involved!

Bonus_Eruptus wrote:

Reveal yourself, Stan!

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Yeah, I like knowing. Somewhat secret Santa!

dejanzie, what is the ornament in the 2nd photo that is red and looks like it has eyes near the couch? I'm arguing with myself either it's a Dig-Dug ornament or Pac-Man ornament, but I'm trying to convince myself it's something I can't figure out.

Bonus_Eruptus wrote:

Reveal yourself, Stan!

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Ahem.

A mysterious, cloaked stranger wrote:

Patience can be rewarding.

My Stanta Cod knocked it outta the park. I got some delicious candies, a statue of the best Disney princess ever (Mulan) and an awesome Harvest Moon t-shirt. I'll get pictures posted shortly.

I didn't know I liked Hispanic (I think) candy so much until I tried all of these things.

MaxShrek wrote:

dejanzie, what is the ornament in the 2nd photo that is red and looks like it has eyes near the couch? I'm arguing with myself either it's a Dig-Dug ornament or Pac-Man ornament, but I'm trying to convince myself it's something I can't figure out.

It's an owl!

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I received a very ominous letter over the weekend...
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St.Hillary wrote:

I received a very ominous letter over the weekend...
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It's nice to know my header picture for next year's thread is already chosen.

Just writing to confirm to my Stanta that a mysterious package was safely taken into my home. The weekend got away from us, so I'll be uploading pictures soon.

Stantee,

You gifts are away! One did not include gift options, but it may keep you awake at night...

Murderbuttly,
Hoppa

Gifts away!

And my reward for finally sending out my victim's gifts? A wild Amazon package appears! Pics tonight after I get home from work! Squeeee!

This Stanta's elves finally finished making all the toys and boxing them up for the good boy or girl on the other side of country. Shipping today, hoping to get it there before Christmas. There's probably too much in the box, but I had a hard time knowing when to stop the elves so that this could actually be sent

I killed my elves. They wanted raises.

MaxShrek wrote:

I killed my elves. They wanted raises.

One of mine broke its extruder and is waiting on a transplant

Hmm, an unexpected package from the western wilds? What could it be?
More to come.

MaxShrek wrote:

I killed my elves. They wanted raises.

So that's how "Elf's Lament" truly ended!

Stantee-
Package was mailed. ETA by Christmas Eve. Just under the wire. Hope it's enjoyed.

Dear Stanta,
Here's my initial update.
The food stuff made it safely, but the cookies did pop out of the tin. My belly is excited to grow three sizes this day.
I am waiting on opening the rest until later today.

STantee - The last thing for your packing is being picked up today, and then shipping will happen today or tomorrow. I don't think it'll make it by x-mas, but it should be close

thrawn82 wrote:

STantee - The last thing for your packing is being picked up today, and then shipping will happen today or tomorrow. I don't think it'll make it by x-mas, but it should be close

You'd think a Grand Admiral would be a little more on-the-ball. Or at least get the Noghri to handle selection options and shipping to make better use of time...

bighoppa wrote:
thrawn82 wrote:

STantee - The last thing for your packing is being picked up today, and then shipping will happen today or tomorrow. I don't think it'll make it by x-mas, but it should be close

You'd think a Grand Admiral would be a little more on-the-ball. Or at least get the Noghri to handle selection options and shipping to make better use of time... :D

You can't rely on a filthy Chiss.