by spendlove Moderator 07 Jun 2015

I know that a lot of you have already sent your gifts and that at least one has arrived!

Please could you post in this thread when your gift arrives so that your Secret Santa knows it has arrived safely and I can keep my records up to date.
It is entirely up to you whether you open it or save it until 1st July, but please don't share any details or pictures until then!

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by marianb 30 Jun 2015

Thank you secret Sister the Postman drop off my parcel today can't wait to open it!

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by queenofhearts 29 Jun 2015

I haven't received mine either but maybe it will be here on the last day, or even on July 1st. Then I can tear into it on the way back from the mailbox.

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queenofhearts by queenofhearts 30 Jun 2015

My mailbox was empty again today :(

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by pldc 28 Jun 2015

I have not yet received my post but hoping it is in the mail. ~hugs & ** ~

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by greysewist Moderator 27 Jun 2015

I received my gift in Friday's post. Thanks so much Secret Sister, and of course Sue for her patient attention to these exchanges that we all love so much!

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by queenofhearts 27 Jun 2015

My SS is really helping me out with this waiting game. Only a couple days to go and I don't have my gift in hand yet. Don't have = Can't open.

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asterixsew by asterixsew edited 27 Jun 2015

well you wont be tempted to open it then...

queenofhearts by queenofhearts 28 Jun 2015

Exactly.

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by kalamazoo 27 Jun 2015

Mine arrived last week. I must confess.................I have been naughty.
I just love it!!!!!!!!
Cindy

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by mops Moderator 27 Jun 2015

Mine arrived 5 minutes ago. Thanks Secret Sister! Husband claimed the stamps but he'll have to wait till July 1st too!

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spendlove by spendlove 27 Jun 2015

LOL!

asterixsew by asterixsew 27 Jun 2015

What stamps does your husband collect?

mops by mops 27 Jun 2015

Great Britain and Scandinavia big time, western European countries less intensive. These were German.

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by spendlove Moderator 26 Jun 2015

Seven to go. I hope someone is keeping an eye on Nan. (Only 5 days now!)

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by crosses 25 Jun 2015

Posted my gift off yesterday. Should be received before the first.

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by ethan 25 Jun 2015

Daughter Jennifer tells me my secret sister gift has arrived, G

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by spendlove Moderator 25 Jun 2015

I have 21 gifts already accounted for and waiting for 8.
Nan, there is to be no opening early!

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mrskiki by mrskiki 25 Jun 2015

Oh darn!!

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by queenofhearts 25 Jun 2015

How many Cuties participated in this exchange? By counting up the comments I believe it is about 25, or is it more?

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by dailylaundry 24 Jun 2015

Both mine was sent out and my gift arrived. Thanks Sue!!

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by mrskiki 24 Jun 2015

How many are still unaccounted for? If only they all were at their destinations, maybe we could open them early? (LOL) Hugs. Nan W

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queenofhearts by queenofhearts 25 Jun 2015

How many Cuties participated in this exchange?

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by asterixsew Moderator 24 Jun 2015

I found my gift outside the front door when I went out yesterday evening. I had not heard the postman earlier in the day. Its totally safe leaving parcels by our front door so my SS need not worry. Thanks in advance for your gift which will be saved until the date. Apologies that I didn't post lastnight and I have been out all day today. All I know is my parcel has travelled quite a way to get to me

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by nonna57 24 Jun 2015

Posted my gift off today. Should be received early next week. So to my SCS enjoy :)

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by dragonflyer 23 Jun 2015

Well, I haven't seen a post that my Secret Sister received her gift...but I did track the package and it showed that it had been delivered...hope that means that she has it!

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spendlove by spendlove 24 Jun 2015

I have it marked as received - now how did I know? (Psychic?)

spendlove by spendlove 24 Jun 2015

Just checked back - I had an email from her a couple of days ago!

dragonflyer by dragonflyer 24 Jun 2015

Pheeew, thanks!

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by noah 23 Jun 2015

Mine had a very long ride all the way from Texas but it arrived safe today .Carolyn

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by inhislovinggrip 23 Jun 2015

Just wanted you to know I recieved my SS gift today one day before my birthday what a great time to get it. Thank you SS I will try very hard not to open it.

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by raels011 23 Jun 2015

After a great day of sewing with a friend I came home to hubby asking me what I had bought. I said nothing and he came out with a parcel and I was able to say it was a present, Mine arrived today. A big thank you. He has put it away

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spendlove by spendlove 24 Jun 2015

Did it have to be hidden from you?

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by cfidl 21 Jun 2015

I have received my gift and I have mailed one out. Thanks so much Sue for doing this!

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by mrskiki 21 Jun 2015

10 more days!

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spendlove by spendlove 21 Jun 2015

and counting!

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by pennifold edited 19 Jun 2015

Hi Sue, I just wanted to let you know that my parcel arrived on Friday. I will be away when the date comes to open it, so I won't be able to comment till about the 7th July. We are off to visit Trev's family in Canberra. Love Chris

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spendlove by spendlove 20 Jun 2015

Thanks. Chris. That is just about half of the gifts now safely at their destinations with about 10 days to go.

pennifold by pennifold 30 Jun 2015

My mistake, we are leaving on Thursday morning not tomorrow. Love Chris

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by dee 19 Jun 2015

My package came today. Do you think I opened it? I am the worst 81 yr. old kid. I did Thanks to my secret sister. Wish I could show a picture. It made my day.

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queenofhearts by queenofhearts 19 Jun 2015

At 81 you can do whatever you wish.

cfidl by cfidl 21 Jun 2015

agreed.

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by bevintex 19 Jun 2015

Mine came today, so far I haven't opened it and I've had it a whole hour. I'll try to be patient .
Bev

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spendlove by spendlove 19 Jun 2015

I think you have another twelve days!

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by nonna57 18 Jun 2015

Thank you to my SCS my gift was waiting at the front door for me when i came home fro work. Now the waiting game begins, will i or wont i open it ??

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by dragonflyer 18 Jun 2015

Well, I forgot to post that I sent my Secret Sister her gift last Monday...glad that it is in the mail...now I just hope it gets delivered!

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by pennifold 18 Jun 2015

Dear Sue,

I just wanted to let you know I posted off my present this morning (Thursday 18th June 2015) to my Cute recipient. How's that - and with 12 days to spare? Love Chris

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dailylaundry by dailylaundry 18 Jun 2015

Good for you Chris!!!!

airyfairy by airyfairy 18 Jun 2015

I knew you would get it done.

spendlove by spendlove 18 Jun 2015

Well done!

pennifold by pennifold 18 Jun 2015

Thanks all for the vote of confidence! Had to make it on the Brother sewing machine as my darling Husqvarna has gone back into Thorpe's sewing machine shop. It won't do fancy stitches as the needle holder won't move sideways!!! Maarten is a bit perplexed!!!! I'm a worry! Love Chris

greysewist by greysewist 24 Jun 2015

I can relate to that story, Chris. I've put 2 machines into the shop for repairs this week. One on which the screen shows nothing, the other has the needle bar drift to the right until it hits the needleplate, foot or feed dogs. A 3rd machine also had a very suspicious sizzle type sound come from it, so that's also having a rest as well. Some weeks it is not fun sewing as a job :( Machines have a hard life when they live with me!

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by arsenio 17 Jun 2015

Got my package. It's at the my sister's place. Do not know from it has come. Will go to her place only 27th June. Just waiting. Thank you.

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by aussiequilter 17 Jun 2015

A package arrived at my house today ,,,, can I be good and wait !!!!!!

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by lucypiwow 16 Jun 2015

HI ALL WELL I GOT MY GIFT DONE AND IN THE MAIL TO DAY.I AM ON TIME FOR A CHANGE FEELS GOOD..I SURE HOPE SHE LIKES IT.I AM NOT VERY GOOD AT IT..I AM INPROVING WITH EVERY PROJECT..MAYBE ONE DAY I WILLBE AS GOOD AS YOU GUYS...THANKS...SUE... LUCY

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airyfairy by airyfairy 17 Jun 2015

IT IS THE THOUGHT AND FRIENDSHIP THAT COUNTS. I AM SURE THAT YOUR SS WILL BE DELIGHTED WITH YOUR GIFT

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by maelyn1308 16 Jun 2015

My gift arrive yesterday

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by cfidl 16 Jun 2015

so the folks in Australia and New Zealand can open theirs before Europe and us in the US. Maybe set a time based on GMT and go then!

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asterixsew by asterixsew 17 Jun 2015

I am sure that nothing can stop you from opening your present at midnight Australia time. I am sure that Sue wont come and check us all out as we open our gifts

queenofhearts by queenofhearts 17 Jun 2015

You can open it whenever you wish, even if there was a set time you would be the only one who would know whether or not you followed the rules. I opened my Christmas gift as soon as I received it.

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by queenofhearts 16 Jun 2015

I hope that mine doesn't come until we are closer to the deadline because I am not good at playing the waiting game, so if I don't have it I wont be tempted to open it. LOL

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noah by noah 16 Jun 2015

I hear you :):)lol hugs

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by mrskiki 16 Jun 2015

Is it time to open yet? (LOL) Hugs. Nan W

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spendlove by spendlove 16 Jun 2015

NO NO NO!!!

airyfairy by airyfairy 16 Jun 2015

Patience :)

lucypiwow by lucypiwow 16 Jun 2015

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM...LOL...LUCY

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by mrskiki 14 Jun 2015

Received mine on Friday. Can't wait till July 1st. Hugs. Nan W

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by pennifold 14 Jun 2015

I just started to make mine on Thursday Sue. I'm away for this weekend so will have to finish it before 25th to give me time to post it to my Secret Sister. I will be going all out to finalise it, hope to finish it ASAP. Love Chris

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pennifold by pennifold 16 Jun 2015

I finished it last night Monday evening! Will post asap. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 13 Jun 2015

Ohh la, la...I received mine yesterday...a stuffed to the brim padded envelope...I shall wait until July 1st to open...if I can resist the temptation until then...

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by queenofhearts 13 Jun 2015

Mine was sent out early this week. SS should have it by now but it isn't listed here yet. Maybe today.

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by inhislovinggrip 12 Jun 2015

mine is done and in the mail June 11 hope all goes well with the Post Office LOL

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by crosses 12 Jun 2015

I received my gift two days ago and will wait until the 1st to open. I will finish up mine this weekend and get it in the mail next week.

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by Nicky602 12 Jun 2015

Just to let my SS know, my Mom picked up the parcel on the 11 June.
Thank you. :-)
Lotsa Love
Nicky

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by mrskiki 12 Jun 2015

And the suspense builds!

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by pldc edited 11 Jun 2015

wow so exciting & I have already done mine & have it mailed out too I only hope that my ss will like it! I want to make sure it gets there early & not late lol & I just never know how long it will take to get there....

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by dailylaundry 11 Jun 2015

I received my Cute Birthday gift yesterday!!! I think I shall open it before July 1rst. My gift should be in the mail by Saturday. This is exciting!! Hugs, Laura*

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dailylaundry by dailylaundry 16 Jun 2015

guess I will wait to open mine!!

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by mrskiki 10 Jun 2015

Wow! Some people are really on the ball to have already finished AND mailed their gifts. Can't wait to see all the goodies. Hugs. Nan W

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by AllRaggedy 08 Jun 2015

My SS gift has arrived! SS you are so organized to get your gift done and mailed so early. I am holding it till July and will then post a pic of my surprise gift--can't wait!

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by airyfairy 08 Jun 2015

8th. June. Received mine this morning.

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by pennifold 08 Jun 2015

I haven't received a name to sew something for Sue and I answered back in April! Love Chris

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spendlove by spendlove edited 08 Jun 2015

Panic stations. I sent the details out on 4th May! I've just resent yours so we should be OK.

pennifold by pennifold 08 Jun 2015

Thanks Sue, have just received your email. I will try and get something done ASAP. Love Chris

airyfairy by airyfairy 08 Jun 2015

Knowing you Chris, you will make something beautiful and get it there on time.

pennifold by pennifold 08 Jun 2015

He he he - thanks for the vote of confidence Sarah. I hope I can make something which the recipient can use and be beautiful at the same time. Love Chris

airyfairy by airyfairy 08 Jun 2015

I have no doubt

spendlove by spendlove 08 Jun 2015

Glad we found out in time!

pldc by pldc 11 Jun 2015

I have no doubt either!

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by ethan 08 Jun 2015

Secret Santa or Secret Sister?.

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spendlove by spendlove 08 Jun 2015

Sister really, I'm afraid I tend to use either word.

ethan by ethan 08 Jun 2015

Christmas in July is nice, I will also open a Christmas parcel from a friend in Canada when I get home in July. G

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