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Title: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 22, 2019, 09:33:03 AM
Greetings and Welcome to the 2019 Lead Adventure Forum Gift Exchange!

Well, we will start it off as the "interest thread" and see how it goes!

I have received a few e-mails already asking if there is going to be a Secret Santa Gift Exchange this year.  The general consensus has usually been the earlier we get started the better, so lets kick off now to see if we can get some interest.

FAQ
Q How does it work?
Anyone who wants to sign up, just says "I am in" on this thread, then PMs me their info* later.  Once the Registration period is over... say Sunday, November 10.  I'll send everyone who is playing ONE address to send a Secret Santa Gift to.  Each person is responsible for sending a gift of nominal value- Roughly $20/€20 to the individual he/she has an address for.... Everybody reports here in the secret Santa thread when their gift arrives, and what it was, and after everyone gets theirs, we can "reveal" who we were the secret Santa too.

FAQ
Q Does the person know that it is me I am buying a gift for?
The person receiving the gift doesn't know who the giver is (until revealed after date specified by group)

FAQ
Q Do I have to buy multiple gifts?
You only buy ONE gift for ONE recipient (and you only GET ONE gift from ONE sender).  Now, if you want to give your ONE person 4 items valued at €5 that is up to you.. but you only have one person to get a gift for.

FAQ
Q How much do we have to spend on a gift.
We set a gift value just so that you have a gauge of what "the least" you can do is.  In the past, we have decided that a "value" of $20/€20 is the expectation that everyone playing should have.  Now, you can spend any amount over that that you want... but you don't HAVE to.  If you want to send your giftee a set of winsor and newton brushes... go right ahead, just be aware that the gift you receive might just have the value of what we agreed on.
You actually don't really have to "buy" anything.  You probably have a mountain of lead that realistically you are never going to paint.... or even some nice stuff you have already painted  Pick some stuff out box it up and you are done.

FAQ
Q What do I buy for my Secret Santa?
It can be anything Mini/LAF related - Paints, Brushes, Games, Rules, Dice, Figures, etc etc etc....  Include a brief run down of what you like/collect.  Also your T-shirt size (just in case... you never know).  The person who gets "you" will see that you are "into" naked female space Orcs (if you wrote that down) and have some ideas of what you'd like.    And whatever you write is just a guide... so please don't be specific and say I WANT THE Randy Space Orc Ice Cream Parlor from XYZ company stock number #22321.  Just provide a general guide to help your santa out.  Realistically, this will probably be the only Mini/Hobby related item you get, so be thankful!

FAQ
Q When do I send my gift out?
You will get the name of your giftee on November 10.  As SOON as possible after that, send it out as holiday mail always plays havoc.

FAQ
Q When do we open the gift?
Well... it is a Christmas Gift Exchange... so.... maybe... 25 December?  But that is up to you.  If you get it on the 12th of December, and can't wait, well open it up.  The only REQUIREMENT is that you then take a picture of what you got and post it in this thread with something like... "Hey guys, Look what santa brung me!"
On/After 25 December, we will reveal ourselves to our santas.

FAQ
Q I live on the moon... will I get somebody in Australia?
This is a truly international forum.  We got folks from all over.  Australia, Des Moines, Quebec, and even France.  It really depends on who signs up.  Ideally, we need to have about 12... 15-20 would be awesome and increase the chances of getting somebody close.  In the past, if I have only two folks from Italy (or pick any other country), I TRY to keep them together.  I will try to honor request if you make them... but I am really limited by who signs up.  If you have done it for 3 years running and always seem to get Rumple Stilskin from East Anglia, then just tell me "Anybody but Rumple" and I will do must best.... but that might mean you get Auld Fromage in Paris, France instead.
So, I will try to keep Folks Together US folks, Canadians, Euros, Down Unders...etc so there is no crazy transatlantic/Transpacific shipping charges to worry about. 
That being said, if you really don't care (don't mind) shipping to anywhere, PLEASE tell me because I usually end up with that guy on the moon to make it easier on the rest.



IF you are in, Please POST in this thread that you are "IN".  Then send me a PM with
Your Forum Name
Your real name (for postal delivery)
YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS AS IT WOULD APPEAR ON A LABEL FOR YOUR HOME COUNTRY!!!!!*
Brief description of your hobby interests AND T-shirt Size!

I have lived in the Americas and in various European countries... everybody does their postal addresses different, SO PLEASE write it to me, Line by line, as it would go on a label.  Put Capitol Letters where they go, line breaks where they go etc etc...

For example:
Guy Random
312 Amselweg
71032 Boeblingen 
Germany




STILL NOT SURE?

If you are skeptical, take a look at the other Years
2018 Secret Santa Gift Exchange  http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=113404.msg1418793#msg1418793 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=113404.msg1418793#msg1418793)
2016 Secret Santa Gift Exchange http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=94975.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=94975.0)
2015 Secret Santa - Christmas Gift Exchange or, "How to have a Mini Christmas!"   http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=84096.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=84096.0)


* addendum  1
It has been asked, so I will put the answer here for all to see...

Q: Is it ok to just order something online and have it shipped to your secret Santa? 
A: Of Course!  Its always nice to get a home cooked present, but if you gotta go online retail, no problem
This also works great if you want to dodge international shipping.  Just go to an online retailer in your giftee's country and buy/have shipped to them.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 22, 2019, 09:35:20 AM
Here is the list as of Saturday, Nov 09  I count 17.
Registration will end Midnight (whatever time zone you are in) Sunday Nov 10.
I'll take Monday to compile the list and who's got who... and then e-mail them out Mon/Tuesday (depending on how life is going).

If you see your name below, I have you as in and have your details.  If you want in, and don't see your name below, Post in the thread "I am in" and immediately send me your details as described in the OP/Main Post.


Revfan
Sterling Moose
Mason
Hu Rhu
Harry Faversham
flags_of_war
LordOdo
Blackwolf
Dentatus
McMordain
N.C.S.E
VSF Gamer
gweirda
Bluewillow
tyrionhalfman
Blackwolf
FionaWhite
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Sterling Moose on October 22, 2019, 10:33:20 AM
I'm in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on October 22, 2019, 11:01:07 AM
I am in.

And I do not mind getting the 'on the moon' postal address if it makes things easier.
 ;)

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 22, 2019, 12:13:52 PM
Definitely in.  :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Harry Faversham on October 22, 2019, 12:59:29 PM
I'm in...

"Wha'dya want... H.E. or A.P.??? >:("

(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=106020.0;attach=72283;image)

 ;D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: flags_of_war on October 22, 2019, 01:27:50 PM
I'm in
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: LordOdo on October 22, 2019, 02:06:11 PM
These are always very nice to be part of!

So I'm in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Elbows on October 22, 2019, 04:53:44 PM
I'm interested, but sadly I'm back to looking for more work...so I don't think I can afford the risk of international shipping!  I will be watching this though, always good fun. 
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: bluewillow on October 22, 2019, 07:12:28 PM
I am in again!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on October 22, 2019, 07:35:52 PM
Yeah,why not.
I'm in. :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Dentatus on October 23, 2019, 02:22:23 AM
Sure, I'm in.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: tyrionhalfman on October 23, 2019, 10:39:38 AM
I’m in  :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 23, 2019, 10:41:19 AM
Well we have 10 after the first day.  We will close registration November 10th.  It would be great to pick up a bunch more, so if you are virtual buddies with anyone on the forum, send them a message and have em' join in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 23, 2019, 11:17:34 AM
I got a few PMs already....

Just a reminder, don't forget to send me all the details stated above... I am missing addresses and interests already.

Forum Name
Real name
Postal Delivery Address
COUNTRY

Interests

It "should" look like this when I get it

TidleyWinks
John Doe
1234 Anonymous Way
Bumfick, Idaho 12345
USA

My interest are Generic 28 mm Fantasy stuff.  More of an old school AD&D pre-slotta guy
Can always use basing & Scenery Stuff though.
Love Surprises
2XL shirt


I basically cut and paste what you write me into a spreadsheet/table. I use the address/COUNTRY to sort (and if we have enough players, I try to sort by interest too... that way a guy into pulp space men can get another guy/gal into the same thing). 
Then when I go to send them out, I cut and paste into a PM to you.  That is why formatting is so critical on the addresses.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: McMordain on October 24, 2019, 12:49:43 PM
Nice, I was waiting for this.  :D I'm in.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: N.C.S.E on October 24, 2019, 01:28:56 PM
Signed up, first time for me. :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: VSF Gamer on October 24, 2019, 02:11:32 PM
First time for me. I'm in. This should be interesting.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 25, 2019, 06:13:19 PM
We got 13 in so far!

Anyone is welcome, so don't hesitate to jump in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: gweirda on October 25, 2019, 10:04:09 PM
Fine, I'll be the 'obbit.
I'm in.

P.S. - hey, Elbows, shipping barrier solved!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on October 29, 2019, 06:56:33 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SBRPearce on October 30, 2019, 12:22:12 AM
I'm in, please!

After a couple of years away (getting a new job, getting married) it's time to get back to painting lead and rolling dice - and making presents for friends!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: ColonelMutumbu on October 30, 2019, 01:12:10 AM
I'm in for sure, pm to follow later
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 30, 2019, 05:28:05 PM
This is going nicely!

Wow!  17!

Be cool to get 20!

Revfan
Sterling Moose
Mason
Hu Rhu
Harry Faversham
flags_of_war
LordOdo
bluewillow
Blackwolf
Dentatus
McMordain
N.C.S.E
VSF Gamer
gweirda
Bluewillow
Colonel Mutumbu
Commander Carnage
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on October 30, 2019, 07:03:35 PM
I pm'ed mine yesterday. Let me know if I need to send my info again.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 30, 2019, 08:24:53 PM
Got it, you are added in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: ColonelMutumbu on October 30, 2019, 08:38:32 PM
just making sure you got mine as well Revfan?
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on October 31, 2019, 08:12:32 AM
Yes Colonel!

The list of names is actually a marker for me, to know who is in, and that I have added you to the spreadsheet/matrix. 

We are looking to be in good shape.  It is already the largest LAF SS to date... I'd love to get 20.  We have some folks in from New Zealand/Australia, so if you are in that area and want to play, come on in!

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: FionaWhite on November 03, 2019, 05:01:09 PM
If it's not too late yet, do sign me up as well!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: pops on November 05, 2019, 02:35:20 PM
I'm in too!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 09, 2019, 09:25:22 AM
Here is the list as of Saturday, Nov 09  I count 22.
Registration will end Midnight (whatever time zone you are in) Sunday Nov 10.
I'll take Monday to compile the list and who's got who... and then e-mail them out Mon/Tuesday (depending on how life is going).

If you see your name below, I have you as in and have your details.  If you want in, and don't see your name below, Post in the thread "I am in" and immediately send me your details as described in the OP/Main Post.


Revfan
Sterling Moose
Mason
Hu Rhu
Harry Faversham
flags_of_war
LordOdo
Blackwolf
Dentatus
McMordain
N.C.S.E
VSF Gamer
gweirda
ColonelMutumbu
Bluewillow
tyrionhalfman
Blackwolf
FionaWhite
Jabba
Bearwoodman
el Grego
SirGrommit1879
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: ColonelMutumbu on November 09, 2019, 09:27:04 AM
Hey Rev. I think you have missed me from the list Ive sent a pm previously
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 09, 2019, 09:33:07 AM
Sorry dude... corrected.  I had Bluewillow twice, and deleted your name when I was trying to correct....

Last mistake.. promise :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Jabba on November 09, 2019, 09:56:19 AM
It was fun last year, count me in again.

Jabba
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on November 09, 2019, 10:46:40 AM
Well, that seems to be 19....looks like we need at least one more.

Come on people, don't be shy.
 :)

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Bearwoodman on November 09, 2019, 11:57:15 AM
I'm in please!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 09, 2019, 10:11:50 PM
Alright...

Jabba and Bearwoodman added.

There is still time, so join in!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: El Grego on November 10, 2019, 01:29:25 PM
I am in.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SirGromit1879 on November 10, 2019, 07:49:25 PM
If not too late Im In! :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 10, 2019, 10:40:51 PM
Alllright!

Its almost Midnight my time... so I will head off to bed and say we are officially closed when I check in tomorrow Morning

I got el Grego and Sir Grommit in...

Last call!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 11, 2019, 08:43:12 AM
The 2019 Secret Santa Registration Period is now Closed

I Have 22 Players.  If you said you were in, and PM'd me your details, your name should be here

Revfan
Sterling Moose
Mason
Hu Rhu
Harry Faversham
flags_of_war
LordOdo
Blackwolf
Dentatus
McMordain
N.C.S.E
VSF Gamer
gweirda
ColonelMutumbu
Bluewillow
tyrionhalfman
Blackwolf
FionaWhite
Jabba
Bearwoodman
el Grego
SirGrommit1879

I am being hit with the dreaded honey-do from my wife, but I will get to matching folks up today/tonight and PM you your secret santa Tonight (monday 11 Nov) or tomorrow Tuesday, 12 November.

This is supposed to be fun, so, have fun with it.  There is a minimum $20 value just to be a guide, you can go more, of course, if you are feeling generous.  Take a look at your giftee's "Interest list"... but we said at the beginning intro post that that would just be a guide.... if all they put down was "28mm loo brushes for SS Barracks 1935/36", feel free to embrace the holiday spirit of giving and do what you can...

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: LordOdo on November 11, 2019, 03:15:34 PM
I said I am in, but I think I didn't PM you yet, is that right Revfan?

:)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on November 12, 2019, 03:32:09 AM
I was on your earlier list but I've been omitted from the final list.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 12, 2019, 09:49:48 AM
Revfan
Sterling Moose
Mason
Hu Rhu
Harry Faversham
flags_of_war
LordOdo
SBRPearce
Blackwolf
Dentatus
McMordain
N.C.S.E
VSF Gamer
gweirda
ColonelMutumbu
Bluewillow
tyrionhalfman
FionaWhite
Jabba
Bearwoodman
el Grego
SirGrommit1879
Commander Carnage

I DONT Have details/Interests from
LordOdo

Flags of War
Need interests

Please get them to me today, so I can get the list out.

(Sorry Commander Carnage... you are definately IN!)

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 12, 2019, 09:54:23 PM
Ok...

I got all the info, and everyone has been assigned.  Its late where I am at (Stuttgart Germany) and it would take me an hour to send out the 23 Emails.  To make it easier on me, your dotting host, I will put the fluff of the e-mail here, so I don't have to cut-paste-cut paste send... x23

The Fluff

"You are the Secret Santa For XXXXXXXXX"
Here is their mailing address as they say it is written.  You might want to write the package address name as John Doe aka FORUM NAME, but you don't have to.  But that way they will know it is a Secret Santa Gift.

Some People like to wait until the 25th of December... which is fine.  If you are too impatient, have at it.

PLEASE get the shopping, or building/painting, or rummaging through your old stocks as soon as possible as sometimes things get hairy with the post once December starts.  A few of you may have to go intercontinental and that could take a while.

Anyway, when your gift arrives, take a picture and post it here in the thread.

If there is any need for clarification, PM me and I will aske your gifter/giftee.

Cheers!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 12, 2019, 10:10:58 PM
Ok... I think the forum thinks I am spamming everybody and it cut me off of sending PMs

I got about half out... I will do the rest in the AM (Wednesday)

Cheers

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 13, 2019, 06:42:01 AM
All the "who you are the Santa for" PMs have gone out, so check and get going....

EXCEPT FOR Bluewilliow!

Bluewillow, for some reason, the forum isn't letting me send you PMs.  I TRIED the in house e-mail and that seems to have gone through.  Bluewillow, Please let me know that you got your Santa Addressee.

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on November 15, 2019, 08:30:19 AM
I have mine.
Now, I just need to see what Santa has waiting for some well-behaved chap.
 :)

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Bearwoodman on November 26, 2019, 08:38:46 PM
My present has arrived!  Someone is very efficient! I will post a picture once I have opened it on Christmas Day.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: McMordain on November 27, 2019, 10:45:37 AM
I sent out my gift today. Hopefully it will arrive without a problem. :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Sterling Moose on November 27, 2019, 10:43:36 PM
I posted mine out a week or so ago. It's on the slow boat but should be there in time.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: VSF Gamer on November 28, 2019, 05:01:44 AM
I sent mine out about 1 week ago.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Harry Faversham on November 28, 2019, 05:50:16 AM
Mine got wrapped by Herself within minutes of me receiving the pm. Think we'll post it this weekend, just to be on the safe side!

;)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on November 28, 2019, 07:37:09 PM
Mine goes out today :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Dentatus on November 29, 2019, 12:09:40 PM
Sent mine out several days ago. Should be there just after the T-giving holiday.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on November 29, 2019, 12:31:51 PM
You guys are awesome!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Harry Faversham on November 29, 2019, 06:42:06 PM
You guys are awesome!

Can't speak for the rest of 'em...
but I know I am!!!

 lol
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: VSF Gamer on November 30, 2019, 03:16:40 PM
My gift arrived on my doorstep this morning. Looking forward to opening it on Christmas. If I can wait that long.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: bluewillow on November 30, 2019, 11:58:15 PM
All the "who you are the Santa for" PMs have gone out, so check and get going....

EXCEPT FOR Bluewilliow!

Bluewillow, for some reason, the forum isn't letting me send you PMs.  I TRIED the in house e-mail and that seems to have gone through.  Bluewillow, Please let me know that you got your Santa Addressee.

Yes mate received and sent care package on Friday, wondered why it had come to my email!

Cheers
Matt
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 03, 2019, 04:20:40 PM
Parcel sent last week and this morning received something unlooked for.   :D :D    I'm hoping it's from my secret santa but won't be opening it until Christmas Day.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: LordOdo on December 03, 2019, 10:45:38 PM
I received the gift from my secret santa. Only realised halfway unpacking it was the secret santa gift, so stopped unpacking right after...

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on December 04, 2019, 04:19:31 PM
I've sent mine directly from the manufacturer. It won't be wrapped but there's nothing wrong with an early Christmas present.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 04, 2019, 07:49:24 PM
I've sent mine directly from the manufacturer. It won't be wrapped but there's nothing wrong with an early Christmas present.
Yep,I did the same thing; should be delivered today  :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: N.C.S.E on December 05, 2019, 06:46:20 AM
Sent mine off today - would've liked to have got it off earlier but I was certain that somewhere in the house I had more of what the fella wanted. Eventually, I had to admit defeat and send off only most of what I had rather than all. Rather miffed to say the least. I'll be keeping an eye out all the same and if they do turn up then I'll know a good home for them. :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Jabba on December 07, 2019, 10:35:58 PM
Parcel on it's way.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: El Grego on December 10, 2019, 12:17:57 AM
Package received, and the difficult part starts - waiting    lol
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Jabba on December 15, 2019, 07:50:04 AM
Package received, now to keep fingers off til 25th   ;D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Harry Faversham on December 16, 2019, 02:46:19 PM
Yep, same here. No problem resisting temptation though, Herself's quarantined the parcel till Crimbo morning!

:-[
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on December 16, 2019, 06:07:12 PM
I should have posted here a while ago but my parcel was sent out early last week....sorry.
 ::)

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 16, 2019, 07:38:07 PM
Arrived! Good job secret Santa man :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Dentatus on December 18, 2019, 03:10:47 PM
My gift arrived the other day. Thank you, LAF Secret Santa. I'm waiting until the 25th.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on December 18, 2019, 07:11:07 PM
Mine arrived this morning.

Thanks, Santa!
 :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 18, 2019, 10:27:17 PM
Mine arrived this morning.

Thanks, Santa!


 :)
Did you open it?   lol
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: ColonelMutumbu on December 18, 2019, 11:53:55 PM
I recieved mine a few days ago(on my birthday) and promptly tore into it assuming it was a birthday present.

Santa did a brilliant job, a whole host of miniatures of varying ages that will be perfect for projects I have on the go and for projects I didn't know I was about to have on the go.

He was also scarily prescient sending me a lovely mounted Joan of Arc, which was I was just considering converting for my HYW french to go along with my Joan on foot.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on December 19, 2019, 01:36:01 AM
Did you open it?   lol

 lol
Not at all!
It is under the tree like it should be.
 :D

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 19, 2019, 02:16:19 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Sterling Moose on December 20, 2019, 03:20:57 AM
Santa paid an early visit to my mailbox.  The parcel is safely tucked under the tree in anticipation of the big day. Thank you Santa.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on December 20, 2019, 05:34:19 AM
Its 5 Days before Christmas... did anyone NOT get a gift yet?  Just checking to see how we are doing
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: McMordain on December 20, 2019, 01:52:31 PM
I got a pack yesterday which is most likely sent by my Secret Santa. There is nothing on it except my address.
Opening it will have to wait till Christmas.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on December 20, 2019, 04:54:35 PM
Not yet but I'm hopeful.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: tyrionhalfman on December 20, 2019, 05:32:30 PM
Not yet but there’s still time :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SBRPearce on December 21, 2019, 09:44:58 PM
Mine arrived some time ago, but the one I've sent went out just yesterday. The nice folks at the United States Postal Service say it should arrive on Christmas Eve.

See my shame. Know my regret. Repeat not my tardiness.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: N.C.S.E on December 22, 2019, 08:30:25 AM
Mine arrived a while ago. Wasn't sure whether it was one delivery or something else and so I had to open it to check (naughty!). Blown away by what I received. Incredible generosity on the part of whomever sent it. Some of the things in there were precisely things I had gone: "I want those some day". Christmas well and truly came early - even if the stuff is sitting safe in their boxes until after the 25th.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SirGromit1879 on December 23, 2019, 07:17:14 PM
Mine arrived today too!! I opened it but stopped as soon as I saw it was secret santa and will not look till the 25th which will be a real test of willpower lol. Thank you secret santa =)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Commander Carnage on December 24, 2019, 12:57:18 AM
Mine arrived today!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: FionaWhite on December 24, 2019, 01:26:36 AM
Whoops, I should've updated here a while back, mine arrived last week.  :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 24, 2019, 09:56:59 PM
What did we all get?
My haul is rather excellent, a good mix,dwarf sprues,sci-fi, pulp,and an iggle!
Thanks anonymous man :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on December 24, 2019, 11:23:05 PM
What did we all get?
My haul is rather excellent, a good mix,dwarf sprues,sci-fi, pulp,and an iggle!
Thanks anonymous man :D

It aint Crimbo here yet. mate.
 ;D

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Blackwolf on December 24, 2019, 11:35:10 PM
It aint Crimbo here yet. mate.
 ;D

What? 'Tis past 12... lol
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: marianas_gamer on December 25, 2019, 12:46:14 AM
One of the benefits of living on the other side of the International Date Line!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Sterling Moose on December 25, 2019, 03:59:06 PM
Thank you Santa, some nice VSF figures, a couple of Cthulhu statues and a Polyp.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Jabba on December 25, 2019, 04:28:12 PM
Thank you secret santa. Don Troiani's Gettysburg book and two packs of Perry's Napoleonic British camp figures.  :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Dentatus on December 25, 2019, 05:37:02 PM
A handful of old fantasy figs and a Dust Tactics squad. Thank you, LAF Secret Santa.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: FionaWhite on December 25, 2019, 05:56:46 PM
My stores of various Frostgrave plastics for kitbashing have been replenished. Thank you Secret Santa!  :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: El Grego on December 25, 2019, 07:03:39 PM
Amazed by the gift I received:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/43/1517-251219195800.jpeg)

Thanks again to my Secret Santa!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SirGromit1879 on December 25, 2019, 08:18:28 PM
Thank you secret Santa first year doing this and will definitely be doing it again next year if it's running.

I will try and post up a photo tomorrow, but for now I got a jyn erso star war legion figure, American settlers, master and commander figure and loads of flags for the AWI, thank you!!! =)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: VSF Gamer on December 25, 2019, 08:40:17 PM
Thank you Secret Santa! I received a Thark from Tin Man miniatures and a Ratnik blister from Lead Adventure containing two miniatures, titled Guns with many barrels. Thank you very much, Dentatus! :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Bearwoodman on December 25, 2019, 08:52:45 PM
Many thanks Santa! Supports for my proposed 20mm Normandy Germans: a Marder, a half-track and a Panzer IV. All look great and nothing over powered for a platoon level game.
(https://myalbum.com/photo/xwK7ta487YGP/360.jpg)
I will have fun with this, although my Brits will need beefing up now...
Merry Christmas all!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Harry Faversham on December 26, 2019, 01:29:31 PM
Mine was brilliant, the card even included four feathers for Harry...
very traditional!

 :-*
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: McMordain on December 26, 2019, 03:35:17 PM
Just when I was contemplating buying some primaris marines for conversions, I got some from Secret Santa  :D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49278558512_887c02a758_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i5zuBb) (https://flic.kr/p/2i5zuBb)  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153412513@N07/) on Flickr

Thank you very much, these will be useful :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: gweirda on December 26, 2019, 08:49:35 PM
My Secret Santa was very smart:

I received a set of rules and a supplement that could be used for any set of figs in any genre!

New figs are nice, but need to be paintedbased/etc  - I got something I can use RIGHT NOW! - without any prep or worktime.

As far as I'm concerned, Santa gave me a box of chocolates that I can eat now...and again tomorrow, and again the day after that...and again...and again.


Thanks Santa!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Mason on December 26, 2019, 09:42:14 PM
My Secret Santa has obviously been looking at what I have been up to!
 :D

I found some more stuff for my jungle (including more Playmobil bits!), some funky old skool sci-fi bits, a set of barbed wire and a great MDF building which will be slot nicely into my planned town building plans.
 8)

Thank you very much, Santa!
 :D :D

Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: LordOdo on December 27, 2019, 01:20:56 AM
I got the Nightvault boxed game  and some really cool postcards! Thank you Secret Santa, I have hardly played any games by GW, but those new ones look very tempting and  now I'm really curious to try this game. And the mini's look cool anyways!!  8)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Dolmot on December 27, 2019, 09:49:41 AM
My Secret Santa has obviously been looking at what I have been up to!

Santa has seen your browser history!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Revfan on December 29, 2019, 04:19:53 PM
Well looks like it was enjoyable... but at this point, I gotta ask.

If you DID NOT receive a gift yet... please send me a PM, and I will follow up with your sendee.
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: SirGromit1879 on January 06, 2020, 04:11:58 PM
Heres a photo of mine! (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZMZbKAhKDtOTCM_KWCds60Q-pgisE5A0UjC_R9vfjIzjNoQceaWLafbYPAsVwGUibvnl-JtWY7Bvp-01JteKa_qG5LJgZX28vfaWJanhuR1xQrWpLTLE4nDpAqbFMH1M_Cc6vv3o_sO1K-gP89EUfH9LRY80AjDjSpsqh0ChHTPJ6f5S-grFk6meGBZNbiardX8n_XW6YSNUjLZH_4yZ4zHi_N6_4DlxfgIe9aWzFgFXseyNIqEVjci83TImVkgheyFlg23-iONB1eobao-tw6ouIKSCITsuEYMUBnt50DfpJfqNaVYWRAOexOMbzACuDFC__d2Ey9f1bJdIOZe8RfYIQyfwAM2BJsfidclHIM1PLxT_q3FOxVVv2UqMLMU7XToC9SmxQhidReSuzDXgYhuCWyCNWCYZ9_-CkbCkQuWj5pJ19Cp0Tx-iiM_wtQA_z5G4vDkWpXgOCCTn3jIBsyaUiylxRWZFs4h03l3CBilFPQQ_2_7-Jsc9f_8kYEICQDP7iWyytb2ONNlFTmZV7uaxzNtukicJJes7IthDW9Umbc4bmQY-nYM3dxuQzgL0EMT1xh5jjK_T1dXoklSMTnWqBjowIBwOldrXxohTNlDyQkP_g3TlLy-XkADkOGOQkX6gKq51G4uZTiQELW1iGhpRh6aTcuSmmO9bvJo-a-SEPuUdHnjBdw=w1728-h1296-no)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: bluewillow on January 10, 2020, 05:23:47 PM
Just when I was contemplating buying some primaris marines for conversions, I got some from Secret Santa  :D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49278558512_887c02a758_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2i5zuBb) (https://flic.kr/p/2i5zuBb)  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153412513@N07/) on Flickr

Thank you very much, these will be useful :)

Merry Christmas from me!

Received mine, basing yesterday!
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: tyrionhalfman on January 13, 2020, 11:09:26 PM
A little delayed but worth the wait, mine arrived today. A lovely set of Eureka Beowulf and retinue ready to take on the Grendel. Thanks Santa
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: Sterling Moose on January 14, 2020, 02:45:09 AM
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A little delayed but worth the wait, mine arrived today. A lovely set of Eureka Beowulf and retinue ready to take on the Grendel. Thanks Santa

Phew at last!!!

Merry Xmas Mr Halfman   :D
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: tyrionhalfman on January 14, 2020, 08:06:34 AM
Thanks Mr Moose, same to you and yours :)
Title: Re: 2019 LAF Secret Santa Gift Exchange!
Post by: bluewillow on January 14, 2020, 11:07:44 AM
Finished basing my dark age figures I received, they will be in the shield wall shortly!

Cheers
Matt