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Title: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 04, 2014, 03:39:20 AM
Welcome!  Welcome all you little girls and boys to yet another installation of the famed MotK CPSS.  Can you believe this will be the sixth time it has happened?  Simply incredible!  So incredible that I, Santa Hakurei, have decided that I will take over the running of this wonderful event!  This year should prove to be the most exciting yet and I simply can't wait!

For those of you who have never participated, it's really very simple: Sign up and you'll be assigned a partner, then buy a present for them and mail it off.  In return you'll get a present from somewhere else around the world!

If you want to sign up, please PM me (Santa Hakurei) the following information with the subject "CPSS sign-up" by Sunday 11/16/14:
Full name:
Address (including country):
Email:
Are you willing to ship international? Yes/No (US residents only)
Willing to receive NSFW presents? Yes/No
(Optional) T-shirt size
(Optional) 5 things you like (if you're afraid no one knows what you like (NO GUARANTEE you'll get anything from that list))

We'll just use the same form that Vic Viper/Rin Kagamine had been using, it seems to cover all the bases.

Important dates to note (Dates are for US Eastern Standard Time, i.e. GMT-5.  Adjust for your country accordingly):
11/16/2014 - Deadline to sign up
11/17/2014 - Partners assigned
12/06/2014 - Last date to ship International
12/17/2014 - Last date to ship USPS First Class Mail
12/25/2014 - Open your gift and post what you got

A few important rules to keep in mind:
1. Tracking is required!
2. When you ship your package, PM me (Santa Hakurei) with the topic "Package shipped" and provide the tracking number.
3. If sending USPS international then the customs number is the tracking number
4. If you don't send a present you will be BANNED!

FAQ:
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Participants:
※ Amra (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151973.html#msg1151973)
※ Aoshi (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151984.html#msg1151984)
※ Arashi (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151808.html#msg1151808) ? Secret Santa: Nietz
※ Chaore (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151843.html#msg1151843) ? Secret Santa: Triangles & MJP
※ commandercool (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152060.html#msg1152060)
※ Dorakyura (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152802.html#msg1152802)
※ Drake (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1153304.html#msg1153304)
Dular
DX7_EP
※ Edible (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152597.html#msg1152597)
※ Firestorm29 part I (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152089.html#msg1152089) part II (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152517.html#msg1152517)
HakureiSM
※ Heena (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152022.html#msg1152022)
※ Helepolis (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151714.html#msg1151714) ? Secret Santa: Mr. Bob
※ hungrybookworm (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152625.html#msg1152625)
※ Jana (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151885.html#msg1151885)
※ Jq1790 (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151913.html#msg1151913)
※ Kilga (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152107.html#msg1152107)
※ kinoko (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152056.html#msg1152056)
※ Kiro (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152018.html#msg1152018)
Maullar/Quad City QBs
※ MJP (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151919.html#msg1151919)
※ Mr_Bob (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152158.html#msg1152158)
※ NekoNekoRex part I (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151862.html#msg1151862)
※ N-Forza (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151579.html#msg1151579)
※ Nietz part I (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151822.html#msg1151822) part II (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152187.html#msg1152187) ? Secret Santa: Kiro
※ Nobu (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151801.html#msg1151801)
※ pasu (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151972.html#msg1151972)
※ Pesco (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151746.html#msg1151746) ? Secret Santa: Kanjou
※ Puffy (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151710.html#msg1151710)
※ Purvis (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152020.html#msg1152020)
※ PX (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152014.html#msg1152014) x Secret Santa: Arashi
※ Raikaria (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151866.html#msg1151866)
※ Reddyne (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152840.html#msg1152840)
※ Roukanken (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152053.html#msg1152053)
※ Sectnado (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151870.html#msg1151870)
※ sirslarty (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152052.html#msg1152052)
※ Spotty Ren (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151715.html#msg1151715)
※ Tamashii Kanjou (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151878.html#msg1151878) ? Secret Santa: Youkai Jesus
Tengukami
※ triangles (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151950.html#msg1151950)
※ Vento (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151985.html#msg1151985)
※ Vic Viper/Rin Kagamine  (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152094.html#msg1152094)
※ Vyrien (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151567.html#msg1151567) ? Secret Santa: Helepolis
※ Youkai Jesus (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151585.html#msg1151585)
※ yuyukos (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151826.html#msg1151826) ? Secret Santa: Dular
※ Zentillion (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1151848.html#msg1151848)
※ Zirene (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,17589.msg1152404.html#msg1152404)

Current Participant Count: 48 :toot:
Current reports posted: 43/48

Every year has had a bigger turnout than the previous, and last year there were 42 participants!  Let's try and beat that this year~!

Please post any questions in this thread, or PM them if you're shy.  I'm so excited for another wonderful year!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 04, 2014, 03:40:29 AM
First thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3492.html), Second thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7562.html), Third thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,11228.0.html), Fourth thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13743.0.html), Fifth thread here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15796.0.html).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: PX on November 04, 2014, 03:54:08 AM
Nice avatar 8)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: triangles on November 04, 2014, 03:56:14 AM
HEY
HEY VIC
THERE'S SOMEONE MISSING FROM THAT LIST OF NAMES
I WONDER WHAT THAT IS
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 04, 2014, 04:00:00 AM
Nice avatar 8)
thx bro, glad to meet another Rin fan

HEY
HEY VIC
THERE'S SOMEONE MISSING FROM THAT LIST OF NAMES
I WONDER WHAT THAT IS

you?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: PX on November 04, 2014, 04:14:19 AM
What happened to US needing phone numbers for international btw?

Also, no money makes me sad :(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 04, 2014, 04:18:02 AM
I've been waiting for this~!

Sending PM shortly. 

Hopefully I don't mess it up and send one with no info like last year.

(For those who don't know, last year I got so in a rush to send my PM that I forgot to actually fill out my info.  Like, as in any of it.)

EDIT:  In.  It only took one try this time!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: triangles on November 04, 2014, 04:19:58 AM
What happened to US needing phone numbers for international btw?

Also, no money makes me sad :(
I don't remember having to put down the giftee's phone number when I use USPS to send internationally maybe they re-changed it?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Amraphenson on November 04, 2014, 04:44:22 AM
in in in
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: DX7.EP on November 04, 2014, 05:25:57 AM
Yes! This is back for the year! ...I'll be confirming my entry in a few. Okay here I am!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on November 04, 2014, 05:31:53 AM
I'm in, heeell yeah! BV
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: MatsuriSakuragi on November 04, 2014, 05:36:30 AM
First thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3492.html), Second thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7562.html), Third thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,11228.0.html), Fourth thread here (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13743.0.html), and Fifth thread (last year's) here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15796.0.html).

lol sup y'all?

Out of curiosity, can you post the final results of last year's?

Also sorry, gonna sit this one out this year. Out of a job and all that.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: N-Forza on November 04, 2014, 07:32:07 AM
Looks like someone else is going to be getting some cool stuff from Japan courtesy of meSanta Hakurei!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 04, 2014, 07:50:05 AM
Cool stuff, you mean another DVD set of Tsukihime Anime? (it exists you fools!)

What happened to US needing phone numbers for international btw?
I think this is also required when I need to internationally ship. But that is usually my own phone number I think.


Oh, Secret Santa? Hmm hmm hmm....



?








(http://secretagentman.net/uploads/3/0/6/8/3068034/1268966.jpg)


/in

Yes, this looks like it is going to be a great Christmas.


Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Spotty Len on November 04, 2014, 08:17:08 AM
Cool stuff, you mean another DVD set of Tsukihime Anime? (it exists you fools!)
(http://i5.minus.com/ib1uNEwYGgMKbu.png)


I'm in. Just gotta find what the hell I am gonna send because I'm still fairly new around here so I don't know people much. :derp:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 04, 2014, 10:56:13 AM
lol sup y'all?
No fucking slacking this SS ya hear?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 04, 2014, 11:32:48 AM
Oho, I've always wanted to try one of these. I'll be at my mum's over Christmas though, so should I put her address down instead?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 04, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
Out of curiosity, can you post the final results of last year's?

Also sorry, gonna sit this one out this year. Out of a job and all that.
Ore, No-Fun ni narimasu

The list is buried in this stack of HDDs so once I get everything moved over I can probably post it.  Maybe it'll be my christmas present to all y'all???

Looks like someone else is going to be getting some cool stuff from Japan courtesy of meSanta Hakurei!
Why couldn't it have been Ranta Claus (Claws)?????????????

No fucking slacking this SS ya hear?
As you can clearly see, it's being run by Santa Hakurei this year.

All I want for Christmas is an ACC title in basketball and a post-season ban for UNC
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Tengukami on November 04, 2014, 12:12:47 PM
I'm in.

And so is Raikaria.

(http://i.imgur.com/BhP6r7I.png)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Nietz on November 04, 2014, 12:53:05 PM
I'm in, and probably it's the last one I'll be sending from Japan. So it's the last chance for one of you to get an exciting Japanese sex toynovelty in the mail.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Reddyne on November 04, 2014, 12:59:29 PM
Hurrah! Let's do this!

I swear, I always pick up interest in a current sewing project or completely lose interest in sewing at the same time each and every year. No handicrafts for you!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 04, 2014, 03:47:17 PM
I'm in, and probably it's the last one I'll be sending from Japan. So it's the last chance for one of you to get an exciting Japanese sex toynovelty in the mail.
7 Tengas.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on November 04, 2014, 04:15:05 PM
You know, I love keeping that record of mine intact. And knowing that money will be even tighter this year based on moving house, one must wonder how insane I'm feeling...

But I love Secret Santa! So get me in there~ XD
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Tengukami on November 04, 2014, 04:30:39 PM
7 Tengas.
I was tempted to completely this with a NSFW version of 12 Days of Christmas but thought better of it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Kiro on November 04, 2014, 05:01:11 PM
Oh hey. I'm gonna in this year. I knew I would the instant I planned my Japan vacation this year.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 04, 2014, 10:07:42 PM
First post updated with current participants - keep them coming!

Please remember to include your full address including zip code, country name, etc in whatever format that is standard to make sure your package won't get lost in the mail!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Stuffman on November 05, 2014, 12:38:47 AM
Hmm, I'll think about it. I'd feel compelled to top what I sent last year, and that'll be a thing.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Mr_Bob on November 05, 2014, 02:21:53 AM
Huzzah, I checked MotK in a timely fashion and won't be too late for sign-ups this year!

Also, who actually took up the mantle? Kilga?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 05, 2014, 03:54:41 PM
Quote
I'll be at my mum's over Christmas though, so should I put her address down instead?
I think my question got lost :P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 05, 2014, 05:16:28 PM
I think my question got lost :P
Probably safer to use your main address in case of mailing delays.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Tengukami on November 05, 2014, 06:13:23 PM
Hmm, I'll think about it. I'd feel compelled to top what I sent last year, and that'll be a thing.

I can attest that the 9 Ball still gets a lot of mileage. The fact that the opposite of what it says is true has charmed a number of people, my partner among them. Still looking for a colorist for Syameimaru, but the food was eaten within minutes of opening the box.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 05, 2014, 06:24:47 PM
Also, who actually took up the mantle? Kilga?
Santa Hakurei is Santa Hakurei  :D
I'll also accept Reimu Claus as an alternative name.
(Kilga's never participated IIRC)

I think my question got lost :P
Sorry about that.  It's really a personal call.  The window of arrival of Secret Santa gifts can be pretty big, we've had gifts arrive in November before, and while there's always a few late presents due to unforeseen shipping delays the vast majority do arrive by the 25th. 

Like Jq mentions it's probably safest to send it to your permanent address, but if you'll be at your mom's for an extended period of time or she's close enough that you can grab the package if it's late you can opt to send it there.

Also first post has been updated with a few more participants, keep them coming!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Hyn on November 05, 2014, 06:35:50 PM
Aaaah right now I'm SO tempted to sign up but I have no money (...or do I? I wanna buy a cellphone but if I decide to sign up there will be no cellphone for christmas :<) and it seems I'm gonna be pretty busy with finals... and I'm incredibly slow. What should I dooooo???? WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOO??? Because last year's SS was awesome. I think I'm gonna check out shipping prices first and I'll decide then.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 05, 2014, 07:01:29 PM
Righto, my mum lives 4 hours away and I'll be there for about a week starting on the 18th Dec, so... yeah I guess I'll play it safe and use my permanent address. If the package doesn't arrive before then it'll just have to wait until New Year to get unboxed, haha.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Hello Purvis on November 05, 2014, 10:02:14 PM
I'm broke and may have trouble getting to a post office, but I am in.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Mr_Bob on November 05, 2014, 11:59:50 PM
Santa Hakurei is Santa Hakurei
I'll also accept Reimu Claus as an alternative name.
(Kilga's never participated IIRC)
That's what I was thinking, but tend to associate fake yellow accounts with him because of Suwako Moriya.
The Christmas Mystery continues.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Amraphenson on November 06, 2014, 12:46:12 AM
this will probably be the first year I'll actually send something hand made so wink wink nudge nudge
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jana on November 06, 2014, 02:34:26 AM
I have a ~*~Real Income~*~ for the first time ever, so I am super in! Will send personal details in a PM whenever I get home though.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Dular on November 06, 2014, 06:20:44 AM
Well, I sat out last year due to lack of funds, but it looks like I'm able to join in this time around.

Whoop whoop.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 06, 2014, 02:33:38 PM
Got another round of people signed up and we're at 20 - just shy of half last year's total already!  I am filled with holiday cheer with the response so far!

Can we top last year's number?  Can we break 50?  Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 06, 2014, 04:01:49 PM
Not expecting to top number of previous year.

I wonder who I get this year. Because I have been brainstorming a bit about my approach for this year.   :justasplanned:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Suwako Moriya on November 06, 2014, 05:33:37 PM
That's what I was thinking, but tend to associate fake yellow accounts with him because of Suwako Moriya.

Suwako Moriya

fake yellow accounts

fake

We need to have some words, boy-o?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 06, 2014, 05:33:43 PM
I'm in.

And so is Raikaria.

(http://i.imgur.com/BhP6r7I.png)
I actually told Suikama that I was going to sign him up this year and that he needed to save his money.  I wonder if he remembers...

I think my question got lost :P
"Hey mom, I'm expecting a package from some random person on the internet that I've never met, is it cool if they send it here instead of my place?"

Depends on how cool your mom is with hearing that, and also when you're getting back from her place imo.  There's a risk of the package arriving at your place after you've left for the holidays.

Aaaah right now I'm SO tempted to sign up but I have no money (...or do I? I wanna buy a cellphone but if I decide to sign up there will be no cellphone for christmas :<) and it seems I'm gonna be pretty busy with finals... and I'm incredibly slow. What should I dooooo???? WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOO??? Because last year's SS was awesome. I think I'm gonna check out shipping prices first and I'll decide then.
Do it because it's fun and cool!  Don't do it if you're lame!

That's what I was thinking, but tend to associate fake yellow accounts with him because of Suwako Moriya.
The Christmas Mystery continues.
Kilga has never participated ever.  He's 2lame

Not expecting to top number of previous year.

I wonder who I get this year. Because I have been brainstorming a bit about my approach for this year.   :justasplanned:

Oh ye of little faith.  We're still missing our Canadians and our SGP group, so that should help.  It'd be cool if we increased our German count as well.  Es ist viel spa?!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 06, 2014, 06:18:50 PM
Quote
"Hey mom, I'm expecting a package from some random person on the internet that I've never met, is it cool if they send it here instead of my place?"

Depends on how cool your mom is with hearing that, and also when you're getting back from her place imo.  There's a risk of the package arriving at your place after you've left for the holidays.
My mum's eyes would gleam with excitement and she would insist I open it in front of everyone, lol. She's really cool with internet stuff. I put down my permanent address anyway. Worse case scenario I'll just have to open it nearer New Year.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: triangles on November 06, 2014, 06:52:43 PM
You can always send an update if you change you mind in the next week or so. Like Rin said if it comes while you're at your mom's do you have roommates or something who can bring it in/sign for it/keep it from sitting on the doorstep unattended worst case scenario?   If your place will be empty then it might be safer to send it to your mom's especially if you'll be there through New Year's, which would encompass pretty much every late arrival that historically happened.

(My mom always asks what country we send/get from each year she thinks it's cool too :V)


What should I dooooo???? WHAT SHOULD I DOOOOO???
Don't go broke or anything but you make such cute things last year I can't not encourage you :3

There's a lot of veterans missing from that list (like me I am a slacker :fail:) so I do expect to hit if not exceed last year's count.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 06, 2014, 08:18:32 PM
You can always send an update if you change you mind in the next week or so. Like Rin said if it comes while you're at your mom's do you have roommates or something who can bring it in/sign for it/keep it from sitting on the doorstep unattended worst case scenario?   If your place will be empty then it might be safer to send it to your mom's especially if you'll be there through New Year's, which would encompass pretty much every late arrival that historically happened.

(My mom always asks what country we send/get from each year she thinks it's cool too :V)
I think it'll be okay! We actually live right next door to the post office distribution centre, so it'll take me about five seconds to get the parcel if it arrives when I'm not around. Our block of flats is pretty secure and I've seen huge packages sitting outside people's doors for days on end before. I think as long as it's not sent through one of those carriers that sends it back if they don't get it signed for within three delivery attempts or something, it should work out! (We'll be back before New Year too.)

I guess this might mean if I get a lazy partner I won't notice if it's late by a few days. Gamble wisely, my friends :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Mr_Bob on November 07, 2014, 05:22:58 AM
We need to have some words, boy-o?
Yes, it's Do you even CHRISTMAS CHEER?
Yippee ki-yay Mo' Fo.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 07, 2014, 06:06:39 AM
Yes, it's Do you even CHRISTMAS CHEER?
Yippee ki-yay Mo' Fo.
Throwing down with a goddess?  Hardly very festive there, hm?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Drake on November 07, 2014, 06:11:36 AM
My mum's eyes would gleam with excitement and she would insist I open it in front of everyone, lol. She's really cool with internet stuff. I put down my permanent address anyway. Worse case scenario I'll just have to open it nearer New Year.
Secretly she's waiting for the one day you get a NSFW package
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 07, 2014, 08:51:24 AM
Oh ye of little faith.  We're still missing our Canadians and our SGP group, so that should help.  It'd be cool if we increased our German count as well.  Es ist viel spa?!
I can only represent Clogsland as it is.

Speaking of representing, how many fellow Dutchies are on this anyway?

Maybe add country behind the names?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 07, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
Perhaps.  I can say that right now we've got 8 different countries represented - so much holiday cheer to spread!  This is missing a few countries that we have Secret Santa veterans from so that number will only go up up up!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Raikaria on November 07, 2014, 01:58:19 PM
I'm in.

And so is Raikaria.

(http://i.imgur.com/BhP6r7I.png)

Confirming. Thanks for remembering Tengu. I was wondering when this would start up.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 07, 2014, 02:54:39 PM
IN IT 2 WIN IT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 07, 2014, 03:11:56 PM
I like Santa Hakurei's avatar. Already feeling the christmas spirit boiling up slowly.

But first us Dutchies have our St Nicolas (Sinterklaas) with our racist and discriminating people for Zwarte Piet celebrations.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Dorakyura on November 07, 2014, 04:21:27 PM
Well, I'm in  :X
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 07, 2014, 05:15:09 PM
Like Rin said
Man that's super weird to read, please just call me Vic.

I think it'll be okay! We actually live right next door to the post office distribution centre, so it'll take me about five seconds to get the parcel if it arrives when I'm not around. Our block of flats is pretty secure and I've seen huge packages sitting outside people's doors for days on end before.
woop woop unamerican spotted!

Secretly she's waiting for the one day you get a NSFW package
Waiting on you buddy

I can only represent Clogsland as it is.

Speaking of representing, how many fellow Dutchies are on this anyway?

Maybe add country behind the names?
p.sure you're the only one on here, and quite possibly the only Turk?

If everyone's cool with it I think it'd be nice to see how international we are.  In the past we've participants from:
USA
Canada
UK
Germany
Japan
Brazil
Malaysia
Singapore
South Africa
Colombia

Confirming. Thanks for remembering Tengu. I was wondering when this would start up.
more fun!

IN IT 2 WIN IT
YEAH BUDDY BOY!!!!

Well, I'm in  :X
Sehr Gut!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Tengukami on November 07, 2014, 05:28:58 PM
In fact, the entire Icelandic Touhou Community has participated in the past two CPSS's as well.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Spotty Len on November 07, 2014, 05:42:14 PM
If everyone's cool with it I think it'd be nice to see how international we are.  In the past we've participants from:
USA
Canada
UK
Germany
Japan
Brazil
Malaysia
Singapore
South Africa
Colombia
Now, I represent France. Youpi.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 07, 2014, 06:00:30 PM
In fact, the entire Icelandic Touhou Community has participated in the past two CPSS's as well.
Send me a hot dog

Now, I represent France. Youpi.
In the past yo, gotta give it time :P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 07, 2014, 06:01:35 PM
In the past we've participants from:
USA
Canada
UK
Germany
Japan
Brazil
Malaysia
Singapore
South Africa
Colombia
WHERE THE **** IS THE NETHERLANDS?

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2lkwqwy.jpg)

p.sure you're the only one on here, and quite possibly the only Turk?
Then I'll represent Turkey and The Netherlands?  :]
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: DX7.EP on November 07, 2014, 09:52:14 PM
If ethnicity is in the cards for eligibility, does that mean Korea can be added too? :P

But first us Dutchies have our St Nicolas (Sinterklaas) with our racist and discriminating people for Zwarte Piet celebrations.
I was reading about some of the controversy surounding them earlier, haha. Interesting how some traditions don't fare well in a modern perspective...wonder how that'll change over time?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: HakureiSM on November 07, 2014, 10:08:37 PM
Oh hey, I thought this wasn't gonna happen this year. It's november already, too. Vic, are you the one still in charge? That's important
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Nobu on November 08, 2014, 05:53:40 AM
In!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Helepolis on November 08, 2014, 06:20:08 AM
I was reading about some of the controversy surounding them earlier, haha. Interesting how some traditions don't fare well in a modern perspective...wonder how that'll change over time?
It is a major thing currently here which both is tiring the anti and pro people with the endless debate/news/protests. And next month it is the celebration day.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Pesco on November 08, 2014, 07:15:16 AM
Not South African anymore but I have signed up whilst in South Africa.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Nobu on November 08, 2014, 08:13:12 AM
Didn't you appear out of nowhere like this last year as well? :\

Yes. However life is going, I can at the very least return for the holidays. This'll be my 5th year I can barely believe it :o
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Drake on November 08, 2014, 09:53:10 AM
Waiting on you buddy
No you're not
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 08, 2014, 05:05:35 PM
While Santa sees you when you're sleeping, he needs to sleep himself too you know :derp:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 08, 2014, 05:47:26 PM
another year another wad of cash

CLAIMING THE TITLE OF MOTK'S 1%

I'm in, and probably it's the last one I'll be sending from Japan. So it's the last chance for one of you to get an exciting Japanese sex toynovelty in the mail.

wait my friend you still need to send me another shipment
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: HakureiSM on November 09, 2014, 01:38:22 AM
You keep bragging about being the big billionaire of Singapore, but then you go and send figures and crap for gifts. Where's the $1000 watches brah, where's the golden necklaces and rare cigars? Where's the anime character RealDolls, and the itasha'd Nissans? Step your game up, mr. 1%.

Also I'm complete and utterly broke, the very brokest, like no one ever was. But I'm in, application sent
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 09, 2014, 02:06:03 AM
You keep bragging about being the big billionaire of Singapore, but then you go and send figures and crap for gifts. Where's the $1000 watches brah, where's the golden necklaces and rare cigars? Where's the anime character RealDolls, and the itasha'd Nissans? Step your game up, mr. 1%.

Also I'm complete and utterly broke, the very brokest, like no one ever was. But I'm in, application sent
Make something~!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: SirSlarty on November 09, 2014, 02:36:17 AM
Guess I'll do this again.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 09, 2014, 04:15:03 PM
In!
YEAH BOYEEEEEEEEE!

Didn't you appear out of nowhere like this last year as well? :\
Nobu wouldn't miss this, we tight like that.

No you're not
o bby

While Santa sees you when you're sleeping, he needs to sleep himself too you know :derp:
Sleeping is cool and all, but shouldn't you be doing your job?

You keep bragging about being the big billionaire of Singapore, but then you go and send figures and crap for gifts. Where's the $1000 watches brah, where's the golden necklaces and rare cigars? Where's the anime character RealDolls, and the itasha'd Nissans? Step your game up, mr. 1%.

Also I'm complete and utterly broke, the very brokest, like no one ever was. But I'm in, application sent
Have you done all 6 years?

Guess I'll do this again.
cool man
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 09, 2014, 04:17:57 PM
Participant list has been updated!  We're already over 30 people and there's still another week left to sign up!  This is looking to be the best CPSS ever!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 09, 2014, 04:21:25 PM
Participants:

Kilga

OH MY GOD KILGA FINALLY SIGNED UP!?!?!?

KILGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


KILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!


KILGAMAYAN SIGNED UP FOR CPSS!!!

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Raikaria on November 09, 2014, 04:53:25 PM
OH MY GOD KILGA FINALLY SIGNED UP!?!?!?

KILGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


KILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAKILGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!


KILGAMAYAN SIGNED UP FOR CPSS!!!

Why don't I get this reaction.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 09, 2014, 05:09:29 PM
Feeks kinda neat being the first on the list for this.  Hoping to see even more people sign up!  Let's strive for fifty players this year!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: triangles on November 09, 2014, 05:35:04 PM
Why don't I get this reaction.
You didn't poo-poo the idea in the first Secret Santa thread 5 years ago  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 10, 2014, 05:43:24 AM
You keep bragging about being the big billionaire of Singapore, but then you go and send figures and crap for gifts. Where's the $1000 watches brah, where's the golden necklaces and rare cigars? Where's the anime character RealDolls, and the itasha'd Nissans? Step your game up, mr. 1%.

: o
I send in figures and then something rather expensive
I dunno man prices for anime shit here skyrocket during the conventions which go $180 for a Yukari figure I dunno
Last year the wallscroll was rocking a big amount of my pay
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Jq1790 on November 10, 2014, 05:53:35 AM
: o
I send in figures and then something rather expensive
I dunno man prices for anime shit here skyrocket during the conventions which go $180 for a Yukari figure I dunno
Last year the wallscroll was rocking a big amount of my pay
>Wallscroll
I seem to recall from a con I went to there was one I really liked that was something completely ridiculous like $200...  Some insane prices sometimes for stuff.

If your 1% powers fail you, wow the recipient with something homemade~!  Write a card, draw a picture, have fun with it!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Drake on November 10, 2014, 06:16:05 AM
if he touts his riches and then only sends something homemade anyways he'll look like a massive dick
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 10, 2014, 06:32:12 AM
if he touts his riches and then only sends something homemade anyways he'll look like a massive dick

Yeah

>Wallscroll
I seem to recall from a con I went to there was one I really liked that was something completely ridiculous like $200...  Some insane prices sometimes for stuff.

If your 1% powers fail you, wow the recipient with something homemade~!  Write a card, draw a picture, have fun with it!

Hopefully this year's AFA won't be so desperate to take my money. Usually the smaller cons have affordable and good stuff which is why I already stocked up on touhou and kancolle merch from a previous smaller con. Hopefully I can live up to my bragging rights just like last year.

Anyway it's not about the 1% failing me it's about how the things seem to not be worth the claim i pull out of my ass
Granted 2 years back wasn't that great. It was a bad year.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 10, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
I've added the deadline to the thread topic as a reminder to get those applications in!  Just under a week left and we have so much more good tidings to spread!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: N-Forza on November 10, 2014, 01:55:15 PM
I've actually sent out stuff on behalf of a few people before, so rather than paying convention prices for wallscrolls and stuff, just ask me to buy it instead. :P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: HakureiSM on November 10, 2014, 02:39:33 PM
Seriously, nobody in Asia gets to complain about prices of things, China and Japan are right the hell there
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: pasu on November 10, 2014, 04:23:56 PM
UHHH ITS ALRIGHT TO PUT MORE THAN 5 THINGS IN MY LIST RIGHT

Seriously, nobody in Asia gets to complain about prices of things, China and Japan are right the hell there

xcuse me, cakes are expensive here
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Vyrien on November 10, 2014, 05:02:19 PM

xcuse me, cakes are expensive here

:^))))

ALSO FIRST YEAR GO HOPE I DON'T DISAPPOINT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Aoshi-shi on November 10, 2014, 06:14:21 PM
I actually have a tiny bit of spending money this time around, so I can join this year! \o/

Will sign up after class.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Firestorm29 on November 10, 2014, 06:48:30 PM
A NEW CHALLENGER HAS ARRIVED Yes, I'm using that overused line most fighting games use because I'm too tired to come up with something more original... >>;

First time doing something like this, spoke with JQ about it and got me interested. Sounds like it'll be a bit of fun. :)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Jq1790 on November 10, 2014, 07:03:29 PM
It spreeeeeadddsssssss.

[Mr Burns voice]Excellent.[/MBV]
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: triangles on November 10, 2014, 07:18:39 PM
Awww yeah so psyched to see so many newcomers!
Serious, the CPSS is something I look forward to every year   :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Quad City QBs on November 10, 2014, 07:29:35 PM
Let's get it on
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Reddyne on November 10, 2014, 07:37:15 PM
That makes... 36? Aw yeah. GET N OR GET OUT.

/90's
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Jq1790 on November 10, 2014, 07:46:06 PM
That makes... 36? Aw yeah. GET N OR GET OUT.

/90's
Wanna grow?  The calcium in milk helps bones grow.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Pesco on November 11, 2014, 02:02:41 PM
What's the procedure for Steam gifts?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 11, 2014, 03:36:02 PM
What's the procedure for Steam gifts?
Steam and other digital gifts are fine, but please make sure to tell Santa of your intentions (perhaps at the time when you should be messaging her your tracking number  :P) and wait to purchase/send notification until Christmas.  That way I can tell your recipient to expect something in their email, so they do not worry that their gift was lost in the mail or stuck in customs.

We are only 4 participants away from last year's count!  Time is ticking so don't forget to get those applications in!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Vento on November 11, 2014, 04:39:35 PM
I FORGOT TO ADD LEGO TO MY LIST not like it matters th
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Hyn on November 11, 2014, 04:52:17 PM
It seems I won't be sleeping for the next twenty days... yes, it's gonna be awesome.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Spotty Len on November 11, 2014, 05:01:26 PM
What's the procedure for Steam gifts?
One hat per day until Christmas. Then tell him to gather all the hats together and a gift will magically appear in his mail box at midnight.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: triangles on November 11, 2014, 05:31:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/F7oMeXN.jpg)
A hat for each box of the Advent calendar I can get behind that logic.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Reddyne on November 11, 2014, 06:06:20 PM
I FORGOT TO ADD LEGO TO MY LIST not like it matters th
I am not so shameless! Leaving an elephant in the room untouched might've been a mistake for me. Also it's probably easier to be thorough because if your partner doesn't know you too well or hangs out on boards you aren't typically around, the list sums things up so they don't have to e-stalk you for a day.

I've been here for nearly 5 years and I still don't know if people know me.  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: HakureiSM on November 12, 2014, 12:49:09 AM
I didn't make a list, bring it yo

Also steam gifts are lame
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Jq1790 on November 12, 2014, 01:06:07 AM
I didn't make a list, bring it yo
Listless ones, assemble!

I forget if I usually do or don't give one, but if the sender tries hard enough they can compile one anyway, or they can go all original ideas.  This way will be really interesting seeing what whoever is assigned me comes up with in the end.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning
Post by: Mr_Bob on November 12, 2014, 02:18:38 AM
KILGAMAYAN SIGNED UP FOR CPSS!!!
He's showing off his Christmas Cheer! An Excellent move.

Serious, the CPSS is something I look forward to every year.
Agreed.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Pesco on November 12, 2014, 09:06:36 AM
Also steam gifts are lame

I didn't list Steam gifts for myself but I came to the realisation that a Steam gift works so much better for me. I'm renting a limited living space and I have to be prepared for the possibility of having to move at any given time. Trinkets and ornaments are nice but ultimately impractical for me to keep.

Let's not forget that this is about the spirit of giving, not how much the gift costs.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: pasu on November 12, 2014, 10:48:21 AM
I didn't list Steam gifts for myself but I came to the realisation that a Steam gift works so much better for me. I'm renting a limited living space and I have to be prepared for the possibility of having to move at any given time. Trinkets and ornaments are nice but ultimately impractical for me to keep.

Let's not forget that this is about the spirit of giving, not how much the gift costs.

A $60 or $3 game over Steam can still make some people mildly unsatisfied
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Dorakyura on November 12, 2014, 11:15:30 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/F7oMeXN.jpg)
A hat for each box of the Advent calendar I can get behind that logic.

25? Never seen a calendar showing 25 as a door. You Americans are weird
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Helepolis on November 12, 2014, 02:16:12 PM
It isn't a calendar though. It is actually a Christmas day counter thing. Because Christmas is on 25th.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Kilgamayan on November 12, 2014, 02:28:32 PM
Sure is some entitlement going on itt

You didn't poo-poo the idea in the first Secret Santa thread 5 years ago  :V


Did I actually do that? Jeez, what a jerk I was back then :(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: triangles on November 12, 2014, 02:36:11 PM
You know now that I think about it the Advent calendar I had as a kid only went to 24, it was a cloth hangy thing arranged with a 4x6 grid.  I just grabbed the first picture that looked nice  :V

Did I actually do that? Jeez, what a jerk I was back then :(
Yup. Edible too (HEY BUDDY STOP SLACKING OR I'LL SIGN UP FOR YOU) but he came around from the 2nd or 3rd one on.  It's ok you're doing it now and that's what matters :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Dorakyura on November 12, 2014, 02:45:06 PM
It isn't a calendar though. It is actually a Christmas day counter thing. Because Christmas is on 25th.

"Advent calendar" so it is a calendar :D
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: triangles on November 12, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Without days of the week or being able to line up the Sundays of Advent, it's not the most useful of calendars  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Spotty Len on November 12, 2014, 03:11:51 PM
I had an advent calendar which was basically a giant christmas tree picture with numbers hidden across it. Then you could remove the number which would reveal a cavity with some chocolate inside.

'twas somewhat fun.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Helepolis on November 12, 2014, 03:18:34 PM
Suddenly I remember I had one as a kid which were bunch of trapdoors leading to piece of square chocolate.

Well, it was a trap. None of the chocolates taste good. Yuck.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Reddyne on November 12, 2014, 03:24:54 PM
Chocolates not tasting good is a travesty of the highest order, regardless of kind. Someone needs some "Christmas cheer" in the form of a boot to the head.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Dorakyura on November 12, 2014, 03:26:48 PM
I had an advent calendar which was basically a giant christmas tree picture with numbers hidden across it. Then you could remove the number which would reveal a cavity with some chocolate inside.

'twas somewhat fun.

When I was young, me and my brother had a chains of 24 socks with numbers on them (some where bigger (6th and 24th) then the others) with chocolate and stuff in it.
Also on the night before the 6th December, we put our fresh, cleaned shoes to the front of the door, so that Saint Nicholas puts chololate and toys into the shoes.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: hungrybookworm on November 12, 2014, 08:44:09 PM
I still buy an advent calender every year. Nice excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast :3

I don't have a steam account, so whoever gets lumped with me will need to swot up on hypnotism and lure me into making one with subliminal messages.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 12, 2014, 09:35:06 PM
For the last two years Christmas has only turned out to be a time of pain and hardship, a bitter climax to the prior year of constant battle with my parents, of fighting, of anger, of threats.
Last year was the worst Christmas I've ever had, mostly because it preceded my ousting from my home into one of the most brutal winters I've ever experienced.

I've always looked upon these threads with apprehension, watching you guys spread holiday cheer, me being unable to participate because I'm poor.

But this year I have a source of income, and am determined to make this holiday not a repeat of the last two years. I'm gonna have a happy Christmas >:I
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Puffy on November 12, 2014, 09:50:20 PM
Will there be procedures on who got who as secret santa after everyone has received their gift? Since results was posted a few years ago, but last year is still a mystery to me.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 12, 2014, 10:22:46 PM
Have international shipping rates changed a lot recently or is to the US cheaper then from the US? I looked up rates from the US to Japan/Europe and they're in the 80-100 dollar range for 5-10 pounds.

Last time I got stuff from Forza I had to only pay around half that, although the package was also pretty light, so I dunno

EDIT: Looking up things with the package size / weight in mind, now it seems to make a little more sense why I paid so little I guess.

I guess I should probably play it safe.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 12, 2014, 10:54:42 PM
Oh my, we are but one person from matching last year's count and two from surpassing it!

Will there be procedures on who got who as secret santa after everyone has received their gift? Since results was posted a few years ago, but last year is still a mystery to me.
That is Vic Viper's domain alas, he mentioned earlier he'd have to go look for the list so here's a reminder to get on that good sir!



Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Tengukami on November 12, 2014, 11:33:36 PM
Ah, I think now's a good time to clarify: though I have a Steam account, it's incompatible with some aspect of my OS, and don't use it. I'd totally enjoy such games, but can't run them.

Also increasing-in-size-by-day-chocolate-candy advent calendars own.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: HakureiSM on November 12, 2014, 11:52:45 PM

Iirc shipping from the US is said to be expensive. When I browse Amazon to buy something I end up giving up because the rate was too high. From Japan seems less horrible, and China just sends shit everywhere for free(though with questionable reliability)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Jq1790 on November 12, 2014, 11:57:30 PM
Iirc shipping from the US is said to be expensive. When I browse Amazon to buy something I end up giving up because the rate was too high. From Japan seems less horrible, and China just sends shit everywhere for free(though with questionable reliability)
I can confirm this.  Me and my mom were astonished when we got to ship something back to the US from Japan(a set of novelty throwing stars, something we HIGHLY doubted we could get onto a plane without issue) and it only cost 330 yen or thereabouts(or about $3.00-3.50 USD) when even shipping stuff INSIDE the US typically goes to about that on the low end unless it's a letter or something.

US shipping prices are suffering.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: triangles on November 13, 2014, 01:54:14 AM
Have international shipping rates changed a lot recently or is to the US cheaper then from the US? I looked up rates from the US to Japan/Europe and they're in the 80-100 dollar range for 5-10 pounds.
The 5-10 pounds part is what's doing it.  In the 5 years I've done this I don't think I ever even hit 2lbs.

Also look at USPS's rates.  Sending First Class international is more in the $20ish ballpark depending on weight/location.  Priority mail or Fed-Ex yeah that's going to be $$$.  Of course, First Class mail is slower hence the earlier deadlines and honestly if you can get international packages sent sooner even better.

Another option: order through that locale's Amazon/another online seller so it ships from a local warehouse, or from N-Forza.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: HakureiSM on November 13, 2014, 02:28:41 PM
Another option: order through that locale's Amazon/another online seller so it ships from a local warehouse, or from N-Forza.
Word. In the past few years I've sent gifts from amazon, thinkgeek, and mainly Forza, who's been a great help
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Reddyne on November 13, 2014, 04:38:48 PM
Yeah USPS rates aren't so bad if you don't have a big freaking package to ship out to Botswana. Last year I crammed like 8-10 books in a box to ship to the opposite side of the country. The box was rather weighty but the price of shipping was still a pittance.

Also the yen hasn't been doing so hot recently so what might've cost you $42 a few years ago will probably set you back closer to under $30 if you want something from Japan. Just saying I'm really glad I waited a bit before throwing some money around there and now's the time that many around here may be doing so.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Helepolis on November 13, 2014, 05:55:32 PM
Shipping for me anywhere in the world = 20~25 euros. Doesn't matter America or Asia.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: helvetica on November 13, 2014, 07:15:23 PM
I'd sign up but I signed up last year and someone ended up sending a gift on my behalf because I was really broke and I'm even more broke now :[.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Jq1790 on November 13, 2014, 08:46:33 PM
I'd sign up but I signed up last year and someone ended up sending a gift on my behalf because I was really broke and I'm even more broke now :[.
You'll be with us in spirit, so worry not oh Fearless Leader!  This tradition probably isnt going anywhere anytine soon so you can try for next year!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Helepolis on November 13, 2014, 08:58:27 PM
I'd sign up but I signed up last year and someone ended up sending a gift on my behalf because I was really broke and I'm even more broke now :[.
Banned.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: DX7.EP on November 14, 2014, 01:36:02 AM
Whilst perusing the CPSS events of years past, I was wondering something. Will we see the return of Vic's trademark Supposedly Bias-Free CPSS Partner Selection Hat this year? :D
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 14, 2014, 05:12:38 PM
I told you I'm not Vic, I'm Santa Hakurei  :derp:

Rest assured as part of my Touhou genetic makeup I have access to a plethora of hats, and most certainly have one that's a It's Totally Not Biased No Really CPSS Master Partner Assigning Hat.

No new signups, this is like waking up to a stocking full of coal.  Is everyone playing Secret Santa chicken and trying to be the one that breaks last year's record?  Let's get those signups in!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 14, 2014, 10:03:09 PM
Man I have a lot of posts to catch up on and personally reply to, I'll handle it by tomorrow
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: yuyukos on November 15, 2014, 04:53:23 AM
I'm here to tie records. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Chaore on November 15, 2014, 06:55:17 AM
Someone poke me sometime tomorrow to sign up despite being pretty broke.

I can improvise! :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Helepolis on November 15, 2014, 08:15:52 AM
Someone poke me sometime tomorrow to sign up despite being pretty broke.

I can improvise! :V
Don't go down that road Chaore! Your body is not worth it!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 15, 2014, 10:07:17 PM
Good news everyone!  We have just exceeded last year's participation count, how wonderful!

You still have until tomorrow to get in on the action~!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16
Post by: Raikaria on November 15, 2014, 10:11:21 PM
Good news everyone!  We have just exceeded last year's participation count, how wonderful!

You still have until tomorrow to get in on the action~!

I consider myself the difference.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Edible on November 15, 2014, 10:29:10 PM
There's a man who leads a life of danger~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Dorakyura on November 15, 2014, 10:58:26 PM
Have to get one of these:

(http://img.pr0gramm.com/2014/11/15/03d08e03624d6303.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on November 15, 2014, 11:22:43 PM
Right I forgot this existed and last time I entered I suspect I was a major disappointment so I really want to do it proper this time around

The only thing is I'll be over at Amra's for a good portion of December (between the 13th and the 27th). Is it cool if I use his address instead of my own? also please don't make us secret santa each other that would really suck If it is I'll throw in my application tomorrow night if that's okay >_<

(If you need an address for where the parcel is coming from I can do that as well! Just don't want the parcel to arrive while I'm not around and get returned to sender. :<)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Sect on November 16, 2014, 12:18:06 AM
Ah, what the heck, why not. I'll go into this.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Helepolis on November 16, 2014, 10:00:33 AM
IT IS ALREADY THE 16TH LONG LONG AGO. Even for the GMT- people.

Let's get this Secret Santa on the road.

ROCK ON !
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 16, 2014, 02:12:15 PM
We've got only about 15 more hours until sign-ups close.  Let's try for a big push to get the last remaining people in so we can hit 50!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 16, 2014, 03:11:50 PM
Serioiusly, I haven't posted in this thread since Kilga signed up?  Ugh.

Feeks kinda neat being the first on the list for this.  Hoping to see even more people sign up!  Let's strive for fifty players this year!
That's the spirit!

>Wallscroll
I seem to recall from a con I went to there was one I really liked that was something completely ridiculous like $200...  Some insane prices sometimes for stuff.

If your 1% powers fail you, wow the recipient with something homemade~!  Write a card, draw a picture, have fun with it!
I've seen this before: usually it's someone selling an original art piece or at least a unique design as opposed to most of the $25 wallscrolls that just use official/promo images.  Anyone selling one of those for over $25 is just as stupid as anyone trying to sell a scale Ultimate Madoka for double retail (or the idiots paying that much, fucking lol)

if he touts his riches and then only sends something homemade anyways he'll look like a massive dick
Handmade commissions can be expensive though

 
Yeah

Hopefully this year's AFA won't be so desperate to take my money. Usually the smaller cons have affordable and good stuff which is why I already stocked up on touhou and kancolle merch from a previous smaller con. Hopefully I can live up to my bragging rights just like last year.

Anyway it's not about the 1% failing me it's about how the things seem to not be worth the claim i pull out of my ass
Granted 2 years back wasn't that great. It was a bad year.
If we're talking about sending out expensive shit I can be personally thanked for organizing years of successful CPSS's with various Rin Kagamine themed gifts~

I've added the deadline to the thread topic as a reminder to get those applications in!  Just under a week left and we have so much more good tidings to spread!
OH GOD I'M SO LATE

I've actually sent out stuff on behalf of a few people before, so rather than paying convention prices for wallscrolls and stuff, just ask me to buy it instead. :P
Speaking from experience: do this.  Literally all of your anime goods are cheaper coming directly from the source.

Seriously, nobody in Asia gets to complain about prices of things, China and Japan are right the hell there
Japan's pretty expensive for most things bor, anime goods are the only thing cheaper and that's basically entirely due to middleman mark-up.

UHHH ITS ALRIGHT TO PUT MORE THAN 5 THINGS IN MY LIST RIGHT

xcuse me, cakes are expensive here
*sigh* I GUESS

Yeah, ~5 bucks for a slice of cake is highway robbery, a SLICE!!!!

:^))))

ALSO FIRST YEAR GO HOPE I DON'T DISAPPOINT
Welcome, we love to have first-timers!

I actually have a tiny bit of spending money this time around, so I can join this year! \o/

Will sign up after class.
Neato

A NEW CHALLENGER HAS ARRIVED Yes, I'm using that overused line most fighting games use because I'm too tired to come up with something more original... >>;

First time doing something like this, spoke with JQ about it and got me interested. Sounds like it'll be a bit of fun. :)

Kickin' rad!

It spreeeeeadddsssssss.

[Mr Burns voice]Excellent.[/MBV]
Spreading like soft butter on a warm roll

Awww yeah so psyched to see so many newcomers!
Serious, the CPSS is something I look forward to every year   :3
People actually like this crap? whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

Let's get it on
I've often wondered if Celebrity Deathmatch would have worked these days.  The massive turnaround time to make an episode combined with the fleeting nature of celebrity in this Twitter-addled age makes me think it would fail pretty incredibly.

That makes... 36? Aw yeah. GET N OR GET OUT.

/90's
Real talk: sometimes I just wanted to watch TV and every time one of those commercials came on my brother would want to play games.  In order to maintain my TV time I tried to sell the N64 to my friends for like 15 bucks.  Didn't work :<

Wanna grow?  The calcium in milk helps bones grow.
/Giant Mario stomping all over Wet Dry World

What's the procedure for Steam gifts?
Steam and other digital gifts are fine, but please make sure to tell Santa of your intentions (perhaps at the time when you should be messaging her your tracking number  :P) and wait to purchase/send notification until Christmas.  That way I can tell your recipient to expect something in their email, so they do not worry that their gift was lost in the mail or stuck in customs.

We are only 4 participants away from last year's count!  Time is ticking so don't forget to get those applications in!
In the past I would just let people sweat out not having a present until Christmas day when BAM you got game.  This is probably a better plan, so pls 2 B telling Santa (Hakurei)

I FORGOT TO ADD LEGO TO MY LIST not like it matters th
I think only one LEGO gift has ever been giving in CPSS and it was a custom Aya kit.  Wonder if we ever saw pictures of the final product...

It seems I won't be sleeping for the next twenty days... yes, it's gonna be awesome.
Santa never sleeps either, gotta watch over all the little girls and boys to make sure they're being nice rather than naughty.

(http://i.imgur.com/F7oMeXN.jpg)
A hat for each box of the Advent calendar I can get behind that logic.
Yeah, I'm going to echo everyone else and say I've never seen an advent calendar with a 25.  Waking up on Christmas morning means presents anyway, who wants to open anything at all before presents?

I am not so shameless! Leaving an elephant in the room untouched might've been a mistake for me. Also it's probably easier to be thorough because if your partner doesn't know you too well or hangs out on boards you aren't typically around, the list sums things up so they don't have to e-stalk you for a day.

I've been here for nearly 5 years and I still don't know if people know me.  :ohdear:
You're that blood donation dude right?????????????????????????????????????

I basically pop up out of the woodwork around this time every year, so if there's anyone who shouldn't be remembered despite having been a member since the forumpocalyse it should be me?  Also I never post about Touhou so there's that too

I didn't make a list, bring it yo

Also steam gifts are lame
ROLL THE DICE ON CHRISTMAS CHEER!

Steam gifts are actually usually pretty well received round these parts.

Listless ones, assemble!

I forget if I usually do or don't give one, but if the sender tries hard enough they can compile one anyway, or they can go all original ideas.  This way will be really interesting seeing what whoever is assigned me comes up with in the end.
Can't go wrong with "Touhou things" for just about everyone here, so that's nice.

He's showing off his Christmas Cheer! An Excellent move.
Agreed.
Christmas cheer for all!!!

I didn't list Steam gifts for myself but I came to the realisation that a Steam gift works so much better for me. I'm renting a limited living space and I have to be prepared for the possibility of having to move at any given time. Trinkets and ornaments are nice but ultimately impractical for me to keep.

Let's not forget that this is about the spirit of giving, not how much the gift costs.
I'm actually starting to move away from owning things, and as a collector it's pretty difficult to part with most of the things I'm trying to get rid of.

This second line right here is THE MOST important part of why I started CPSS.  It's an opportunity for all of us here on the forums to have an opportunity to brighten up the lives of all our fellow friends and posters by acting selfless in the true spirit of giving.  It's fun to think about what you're going to get, but the point of CPSS is to give.  You don't have to give expensive gifts or give "perfect" gifts, you just have to give.

A $60 or $3 game over Steam can still make some people mildly unsatisfied
NO DISSENSION! YOU MUST BE THANKFUL!

It isn't a calendar though. It is actually a Christmas day counter thing. Because Christmas is on 25th.
I've always heard them referred to as "Advent Calendars" since you're counting up rather than down.

Sure is some entitlement going on itt

Did I actually do that? Jeez, what a jerk I was back then :(
Everyone must love each other right now or I'm turning this thread around.

Yeah, something like that.  You were 2COOL for CPSS

Without days of the week or being able to line up the Sundays of Advent, it's not the most useful of calendars  :V
They're just making you work for the chocolate hidden behind each door.

I had an advent calendar which was basically a giant christmas tree picture with numbers hidden across it. Then you could remove the number which would reveal a cavity with some chocolate inside.

'twas somewhat fun.
Suddenly I remember I had one as a kid which were bunch of trapdoors leading to piece of square chocolate.

Well, it was a trap. None of the chocolates taste good. Yuck.
As a kid what's the point of ones without chocolate?  To look at a picture of winter?  BORING!

Chocolates not tasting good is a travesty of the highest order, regardless of kind. Someone needs some "Christmas cheer" in the form of a boot to the head.
In a perfect world the chocolates would get sweeter the closer you got to the chocolate behind door 24

When I was young, me and my brother had a chains of 24 socks with numbers on them (some where bigger (6th and 24th) then the others) with chocolate and stuff in it.
Also on the night before the 6th December, we put our fresh, cleaned shoes to the front of the door, so that Saint Nicholas puts chololate and toys into the shoes.
Was there a special significance behind December 6th in Germany?

Speaking of Germany: Sakana has never signed up for this, and that makes me irl sad ;_;

I still buy an advent calender every year. Nice excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast :3

I don't have a steam account, so whoever gets lumped with me will need to swot up on hypnotism and lure me into making one with subliminal messages.
That's the spirit!

I've let my Steam account fallow for so long I don't even remember what email address I tied to it (all I had on there was Audiosurf and Portal so w/e)

For the last two years Christmas has only turned out to be a time of pain and hardship, a bitter climax to the prior year of constant battle with my parents, of fighting, of anger, of threats.
Last year was the worst Christmas I've ever had, mostly because it preceded my ousting from my home into one of the most brutal winters I've ever experienced.

I've always looked upon these threads with apprehension, watching you guys spread holiday cheer, me being unable to participate because I'm poor.

But this year I have a source of income, and am determined to make this holiday not a repeat of the last two years. I'm gonna have a happy Christmas >:I
Glad to have you aboard!

Will there be procedures on who got who as secret santa after everyone has received their gift? Since results was posted a few years ago, but last year is still a mystery to me.
Nah, why break with the new tradition?

Have international shipping rates changed a lot recently or is to the US cheaper then from the US? I looked up rates from the US to Japan/Europe and they're in the 80-100 dollar range for 5-10 pounds.

Last time I got stuff from Forza I had to only pay around half that, although the package was also pretty light, so I dunno

EDIT: Looking up things with the package size / weight in mind, now it seems to make a little more sense why I paid so little I guess.

I guess I should probably play it safe.
Shipping from a post office (or UPS/FedEx) directly rather than having a seller ship is always absurdly expensive here in the US and I have NO IDEA WHY

Oh my, we are but one person from matching last year's count and two from surpassing it!
That is Vic Viper's domain alas, he mentioned earlier he'd have to go look for the list so here's a reminder to get on that good sir!
My rig is currently making awful fucking noises so I'll try and break it open and clean it this week, and replace all my HDDs while I'm in there.  Need to consolidate my 7 random size drives into 2 3TB drives.

Ah, I think now's a good time to clarify: though I have a Steam account, it's incompatible with some aspect of my OS, and don't use it. I'd totally enjoy such games, but can't run them.

Also increasing-in-size-by-day-chocolate-candy advent calendars own.
STILL WAITING ON MY HOT DOG! CAN I GET A STATUS UPDATE!?

Iirc shipping from the US is said to be expensive. When I browse Amazon to buy something I end up giving up because the rate was too high. From Japan seems less horrible, and China just sends shit everywhere for free(though with questionable reliability)
Can't speak for why US is so bad (no fucking idea and I really wish I knew why) but shipping from Amazon.jp used to be outrageous and completely ridiculous (300 yen per item for processing and then 2000 yen starting for shipping) but apparently that's come down to earth and is less ridiculous, though they still will not ship video games internationally.

Yeah USPS rates aren't so bad if you don't have a big freaking package to ship out to Botswana. Last year I crammed like 8-10 books in a box to ship to the opposite side of the country. The box was rather weighty but the price of shipping was still a pittance.

Also the yen hasn't been doing so hot recently so what might've cost you $42 a few years ago will probably set you back closer to under $30 if you want something from Japan. Just saying I'm really glad I waited a bit before throwing some money around there and now's the time that many around here may be doing so.
Books ship media mail with USPS, which is absurdly cheap but basically gives full license for handlers to try and destroy it because lolbooks

Shipping for me anywhere in the world = 20~25 euros. Doesn't matter America or Asia.
I ASKED FOR STROOPWAFEL LAST YEAR AND YOU STILL HAVEN'T DELIVERED! NOW I WANT BANN!

I'd sign up but I signed up last year and someone ended up sending a gift on my behalf because I was really broke and I'm even more broke now :[.
Christmas miracle of Buckeye football recovering from losing to terrible VA Tech.

You'll be with us in spirit, so worry not oh Fearless Leader!  This tradition probably isnt going anywhere anytine soon so you can try for next year!
This will be run until MotK shuts down or until interest dwindles to zero most likely.

Whilst perusing the CPSS events of years past, I was wondering something. Will we see the return of Vic's trademark Supposedly Bias-Free CPSS Partner Selection Hat this year? :D
THE HAT NEVER LIES!!!

Fun fact: I've never once used a santa hat to draw from (I think)

I told you I'm not Vic, I'm Santa Hakurei  :derp:

Rest assured as part of my Touhou genetic makeup I have access to a plethora of hats, and most certainly have one that's a It's Totally Not Biased No Really CPSS Master Partner Assigning Hat.

No new signups, this is like waking up to a stocking full of coal.  Is everyone playing Secret Santa chicken and trying to be the one that breaks last year's record?  Let's get those signups in!
Get out, I want Ranta Claus!

I once used a Ran hat to draw from.  Proof Touhou > Santa

Man I have a lot of posts to catch up on and personally reply to, I'll handle it by tomorrow
Fuck you dude, lrn 2 time better scrub

I'm here to tie records. :V
Noice

Someone poke me sometime tomorrow to sign up despite being pretty broke.

I can improvise! :V
HEY SIGN UP if you haven't already, I can't really be arsed to check

Have to get one of these:

(http://img.pr0gramm.com/2014/11/15/03d08e03624d6303.jpg)
Now we're speaking my language!  I'm actually about to go to the beer store after a shower, will ask if they know anything about one of these.

Right I forgot this existed and last time I entered I suspect I was a major disappointment so I really want to do it proper this time around

The only thing is I'll be over at Amra's for a good portion of December (between the 13th and the 27th). Is it cool if I use his address instead of my own? also please don't make us secret santa each other that would really suck If it is I'll throw in my application tomorrow night if that's okay >_<

(If you need an address for where the parcel is coming from I can do that as well! Just don't want the parcel to arrive while I'm not around and get returned to sender. :<)
If there's no one at your usual address to get the package in case it arrives after you've left then you should just get it sent to Amra's.  Did Amra even sign up?

lol we don't need to know where it's coming from

Ah, what the heck, why not. I'll go into this.
JESUS CHRIST A LION GET IN THE CAR!

IT IS ALREADY THE 16TH LONG LONG AGO. Even for the GMT- people.

Let's get this Secret Santa on the road.

ROCK ON !
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: SIGN-UPS END IN EST (GMT-5) SO ALL YOU OTHER WEIRD TIME ZONE PEOPLE NEED TO ADJUST ACCORDINGLY!

We've got only about 15 more hours until sign-ups close.  Let's try for a big push to get the last remaining people in so we can hit 50!
Why are you still here? Shouldn't you be preparing to assign partners tomorrow?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 16, 2014, 03:12:14 PM
I told y'all I'd do it
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 16, 2014, 03:15:37 PM
Wall scrolls are pretty rad, yeah. I only have one (Miku Hatsune) and a couple posters on the wall, but I'd like to get a few more when I get the chance.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 16, 2014, 03:20:12 PM
Wall scrolls are pretty rad, yeah. I only have one (Miku Hatsune) and a couple posters on the wall, but I'd like to get a few more when I get the chance.
I've got 3 Miku ones (no ones makes Rin) on my walls, and my Persona 3 movie poster.  The only other wallscroll I ever bought was Initial D and I can't for the life of me find it again, which is pretty upsetting.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Reddyne on November 16, 2014, 03:31:07 PM
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Also seconding that homemade stuff can be expensive. Good sturdy fabric costs an arm if you don't get it on sale or without coupons.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Jq1790 on November 16, 2014, 05:20:11 PM
I've got 3 Miku ones (no ones makes Rin) on my walls, and my Persona 3 movie poster.  The only other wallscroll I ever bought was Initial D and I can't for the life of me find it again, which is pretty upsetting.
Well I have one with Miku AND the Kagamine twins(got it at Otakon a couple years back. Kept almost leaving it places, even to the end but TSO saved me), so you never know!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Tengukami on November 16, 2014, 06:08:37 PM
Welp, it's the 16th and we broke the sign-up record.

Let's get this youkai party started!

STILL WAITING ON MY HOT DOG! CAN I GET A STATUS UPDATE!?
Held up in customs, as they X-rayed the package and were convinced I was sending something else overseas. So tomorrow I have to meet with officials and explain why I was sending a perishable item in the mail to another country.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on November 16, 2014, 06:32:54 PM
we in there

now to figure out how i can get a live dolphin through shipping
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Edible on November 16, 2014, 07:28:42 PM
we in there

now to figure out how i can get a live dolphin through shipping

I thought you had a lot of experience shipping dolphins in your fanfiction
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on November 16, 2014, 07:35:52 PM
I thought you had a lot of experience shipping dolphins in your fanfiction
I've never had to read my work to a member of the TSA

BUT THAT'S ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Helepolis on November 16, 2014, 09:19:46 PM
Damn it I am quite excited about who Santa Hakurei is going to roll for me.

WHO !
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: helvetica on November 16, 2014, 09:20:27 PM
Christmas miracle of Buckeye football recovering from losing to terrible VA Tech.
I know right?! That was the only home game I've been able to goto this year and I had written the season off at that point :[
(I bought season tickets and I'm awful at going because skool ;_; BUT AT LEAST I HAVE MICHIGAN TICKETS)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Raikaria on November 16, 2014, 09:22:03 PM
Damn it I am quite excited about who Santa Hakurei is going to roll for me.

WHO !

I'm curious too.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Helepolis on November 16, 2014, 09:29:07 PM
Complaints about Waffles
(http://i47.tinypic.com/263zml4.png)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: triangles on November 16, 2014, 11:10:06 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/6jWyHnw.jpg)
Oh bby 3 more and we hit 50 CAN WE DO IT??
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on November 17, 2014, 12:07:53 AM
Can't speak for why US is so bad (no fucking idea and I really wish I knew why) but shipping from Amazon.jp used to be outrageous and completely ridiculous (300 yen per item for processing and then 2000 yen starting for shipping) but apparently that's come down to earth and is less ridiculous, though they still will not ship video games internationally.

Huh? I've bought games off JP Ama--- OH WAIT LOLOLOL I FORGOT HANA AWASE IS CATEGORIZED UNDER BOOKS apparently you're buying the shiny-ass manual and the game is gravy. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Dorakyura on November 17, 2014, 12:41:16 AM
Now we're speaking my language!  I'm actually about to go to the beer store after a shower, will ask if they know anything about one of these.

I always think about sending beer during CPSS but sending alcohol can be difficult.
Within Europe its not problem, but I remember something about alcohol in American parcel can be troublesome.
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Post by: Edible on November 17, 2014, 12:52:03 AM
Within Europe its not problem, but I remember something about alcohol in American parcel can be troublesome.

It varies by state, but it's usually illegal unfortunately.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Chaore on November 17, 2014, 02:28:08 AM
nooo my free beer ;;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: theshirn on November 17, 2014, 02:39:06 AM
aaaaaaugh I want to join again

but account is almost zeroed out

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: HakureiSM on November 17, 2014, 02:49:38 AM
Join shim jooooooooooooooooooin
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: theshirn on November 17, 2014, 03:09:21 AM
Join shim jooooooooooooooooooin
I am frighteningly low on moneys :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Sect on November 17, 2014, 03:31:28 AM
I always think about sending beer during CPSS but sending alcohol can be difficult.
Within Europe its not problem, but I remember something about alcohol in American parcel can be troublesome.
As someone who's tried to send alcohol via mail I can attest to this. For most states you cannot use the postal service to deliver alcohol, so your best bet is either use some other delivery service (Greyhound delivers packages, I think) or see if the company with the alcohol will ship it for you.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: HakureiSM on November 17, 2014, 03:39:17 AM
I am frighteningly low on moneys :ohdear:
So am I joooooooooooooin
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Sect on November 17, 2014, 02:53:34 PM
So when should we expect to receive our partners?
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Post by: Helepolis on November 17, 2014, 02:54:52 PM
So when should we expect to receive our partners?
Assuming Real Life, Time Zones and ZA WARUDO, I expect it in at least 8 hours onwards from now on.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 17, 2014, 04:54:52 PM
And the grand total.... 48 participants how spectacular!

I am preparing [Selection Sign]  ~ A Flurry of Paper and Good Cheer ~  at the moment please wait warmly.  Notifications will be out later this afternoon/evening.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Helepolis on November 17, 2014, 05:28:26 PM
Hurry up Santa Hakurei!

(http://i60.tinypic.com/30urfo8.gif)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 17, 2014, 05:38:26 PM
HEY LOSERS!  LOOK WHAT I FOUND/MADE:

Reddyne -> kinoko
Phoenix_Iostarr -> Alcoraiden
Tamashii Kanjou -> MJP
Zentillion -> JT
Stuffman -> Tengukami
HakureiSM -> Zirene
Tengukami -> helvetica
pasu -> N-Forza
kinoko -> Jq1790
PX -> Nobu
Vento -> Phoenix_Iostarr
sirslarty -> Matsuri
Nietz -> Vento
Drake -> Nietz
Imosa -> Chaore
Alcoraiden -> Heena
Purvis -> Arashi
Jq1790 -> Nicktendonick
YJ -> Chocola
Amra -> Pesco
Helepolis -> Edible
qMyon -> Amra
Heena -> PX
triangles -> Stuffman
MJP -> Purvis
N-Forza -> Helepolis
Chocola -> The EP!
The EP! -> pasu
Arashi -> Drake
Pesco -> qMyon
JT -> Puffy
Caterpie -> Imosa
Puffy -> yuyukos
helvetica -> HakureiSM
Dorakyura -> YJ
Nobu -> Dorakyura
Matsuri -> Caterpie
Chaore -> Zentillion
yuyukos -> triangles
Edible -> Tamashii Kanjou
Nicktendonick -> sirslarty
Zirene -> Reddyne
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: pineyappled on November 17, 2014, 05:46:32 PM
So that's who it was! (still have to read sharpe's tiger though;;; )
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: PX on November 17, 2014, 05:50:09 PM
Dammit, we didn't have one giant circle
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Reddyne on November 17, 2014, 05:51:33 PM
WAKU WAKU

So that's who it was! (still have to read sharpe's tiger though;;; )
The entire Sharpe's series is a bit of an acquired/particular taste. Not everyone gives a flip about turf wars in India leading up to the best and most memorable days of Napoleon.
Dammit, we didn't have one giant circle
Speak for yourself. I am the alpha and omega... of a list.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16 AKA TODAY
Post by: Rin Kagamine on November 17, 2014, 05:56:17 PM
:wikipedia: :wikipedia:  :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia: :wikipedia:

Also seconding that homemade stuff can be expensive. Good sturdy fabric costs an arm if you don't get it on sale or without coupons.
One should appreciate all the effort being given to ensure happy present day

Well I have one with Miku AND the Kagamine twins(got it at Otakon a couple years back. Kept almost leaving it places, even to the end but TSO saved me), so you never know!
The official art ones never seemed all that interesting to me, so I look for more unique ones.  My favorite is just a giant Miku face drawn by KEI

Welp, it's the 16th and we broke the sign-up record.

Let's get this youkai party started!
Held up in customs, as they X-rayed the package and were convinced I was sending something else overseas. So tomorrow I have to meet with officials and explain why I was sending a perishable item in the mail to another country.
"Officer, I'm sending that to a man on the internet who demanded that I send him unstable meat products."

we in there

now to figure out how i can get a live dolphin through shipping
Try writing "Not a dolphin" on it and see what happens.

Damn it I am quite excited about who Santa Hakurei is going to roll for me.

WHO !
Yeah, about that...

I know right?! That was the only home game I've been able to goto this year and I had written the season off at that point :[
(I bought season tickets and I'm awful at going because skool ;_; BUT AT LEAST I HAVE MICHIGAN TICKETS)
Sucks that Michigan is 2BAD this year, otherwise it may have been an enjoyable game

I'm curious too.
Patience plz, wait warmly and all that

(http://i47.tinypic.com/263zml4.png)
Your name has been removed from the registry due to disrespect wrt waffles and the sending of free ones to myself.  Amends can be paid in the form of stroopwafels.

Regards,
Vic Viper

Huh? I've bought games off JP Ama--- OH WAIT LOLOLOL I FORGOT HANA AWASE IS CATEGORIZED UNDER BOOKS apparently you're buying the shiny-ass manual and the game is gravy. :V
Disc based games are still a big no, but you can buy all the Queen's Blade game manuals you want and no one bats an eye (speaking for a friend)

I always think about sending beer during CPSS but sending alcohol can be difficult.
Within Europe its not problem, but I remember something about alcohol in American parcel can be troublesome.
It varies by state, but it's usually illegal unfortunately.
THANKS OBAMA!

nooo my free beer ;;
This basically

aaaaaaugh I want to join again

but account is almost zeroed out

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa :ohdear:
Look at this loser, not participating.  For shame!

As someone who's tried to send alcohol via mail I can attest to this. For most states you cannot use the postal service to deliver alcohol, so your best bet is either use some other delivery service (Greyhound delivers packages, I think) or see if the company with the alcohol will ship it for you.
Breweries can ship beer easily but there's a BIG difference between shipping to a store and shipping to a private individual in the US.

So when should we expect to receive our partners?
Wow so needy

Assuming Real Life, Time Zones and ZA WARUDO, I expect it in at least 8 hours onwards from now on.
You GMT(+) chuckleheads can just wait, CPSS runs on GOD'S OFFICIAL TIME ZONE (GMT-5 fo lyfe)

HEY LOSERS!  LOOK WHAT I FOUND/MADE:

CPSS 5 sending list
How are you so terrible about doing things on time?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Helepolis on November 17, 2014, 07:24:29 PM
It better be known before I go to bed because then your thug lyfe 'god' stupid timezone is going to get nuked by cheese wheels and angry clogswomen and men.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Tengukami on November 17, 2014, 07:28:05 PM
Well, all I know is, it's gonna be a great Christmas for whoever gets me!

: D
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 17, 2014, 07:37:41 PM
Hey, I can finally thank you, no-longer-unknown-2013-CPSS-sender!

So thanks, Kinoko!

Now the wait.  Oh well, I know I'll get it before I go to sleep since I'll be up past midnight anyway.  Have to be up TIL midnight at the very least to pick up something I preordered, so...

/me watches warmly until it is ready*
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Helepolis on November 17, 2014, 08:14:24 PM
SECRET SANTA PM GET!!!

(http://i60.tinypic.com/1zgpy5d.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Jq1790 on November 17, 2014, 08:33:19 PM
Time to form my plan for absolute victory!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: DX7.EP on November 17, 2014, 09:17:30 PM
Let the planning and actions begin!

I also see that I correctly guessed last year's sender. :P

It better be known before I go to bed because then your thug lyfe 'god' stupid timezone is going to get nuked by cheese wheels and angry clogswomen and men.
Quick, where does one order a kit for these? :getdown:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: PX on November 17, 2014, 09:22:30 PM
Oh boy....
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Suwako Moriya on November 17, 2014, 09:47:33 PM
> Taking more than 60 minutes to send fewer than 60 PMs

Get good, scrub.

(confirmed)
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Post by: Kiro on November 17, 2014, 09:57:22 PM
Good times. Thanks for organizing it all Santa Hakurei!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Spotty Len on November 17, 2014, 10:09:03 PM
So, Christmas countdown hype train started?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on November 17, 2014, 10:49:31 PM
Hey, I still haven't received a PM! Does that mean I don't have to buy anything for anyone? YAAAA-

(http://i.imgur.com/nCDUPrQ.png)

dammit
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Post by: Vento on November 17, 2014, 10:49:40 PM
h y pe
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - submissions closed
Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 17, 2014, 10:56:09 PM
Ho ho ho and with that all of the notifications have been sent out~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: HakureiSM on November 17, 2014, 11:12:14 PM
Y'all motherfuckers best not send me a dildo. Or do, whatever. Nietz has me convinced anything is possible.

Whatever you do, don't lose your way
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Edible on November 17, 2014, 11:15:07 PM
It's time to due-du-du-du-du-d-d-d-d-d-buy presents.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on November 17, 2014, 11:29:31 PM
I'm done. 100% done. This is going to be glorious~ XD

Also, {REDOHOHOHOACTED} is sooooooo getting a ___ from me~ :3

-plays the mind games-
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Nobu on November 18, 2014, 12:00:55 AM
Perfect. All gifts assembled sans one I need time to prepare.  I don't know about anyone else, but I am more anxious about waiting for someone else to open gifts of mine than about ones I receive but can't open yet.  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Jq1790 on November 18, 2014, 12:22:54 AM
Perfect. All gifts assembled sans one I need time to prepare.  I don't know about anyone else, but I am more anxious about waiting for someone else to open gifts of mine than about ones I receive but can't open yet.  :ohdear:
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.  It depends on how certain I feel when I get/give the gift to the recipient, really.  If I'm confident it changes to excitement over their eventual reaction.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: yuyukos on November 18, 2014, 12:41:10 AM
Assignment received, and the ideas, they have come.
I just hope they enjoy it! :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: HakureiSM on November 18, 2014, 01:31:45 AM
I always only open shit in february or march, so I don't build up anxiety for the gift I get :V

The stuff I send though, I want people to like it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Tengukami on November 18, 2014, 01:56:00 AM
Y'all motherfuckers best not send me a dildo. Or do, whatever. Nietz has me convinced anything is possible.

Whatever you do, don't lose your way

Well that's good to hear, as it means you've paved the way for this (http://i.imgur.com/2EhnbDg.jpg) to happen to someone.

(NSFW image btw)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: triangles on November 18, 2014, 02:35:08 AM
Oh boy oh boy time to figure out what the heck I'm stitching/making/ ??? ing this year!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: SirSlarty on November 18, 2014, 02:44:05 AM
Dang. I'm so close to my partner, I can practically drive there and hand deliver my gift.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: N-Forza on November 18, 2014, 02:44:48 AM
please wait warmly.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand I'm out.

Sorry, CPSS partner, you're getting coal this year. Blame yourself or Santa.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Drake on November 18, 2014, 03:19:51 AM
Oh, oho. I am excite.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: HakureiSM on November 18, 2014, 03:27:02 AM
Dang. I'm so close to my partner, I can practically drive there and hand deliver my gift.
Do it
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 18, 2014, 03:56:41 AM
GOD DAMN ARE YOU SURE THIS I UNBIASED CAN I REROLL MY PARTNER
/shrug
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on November 18, 2014, 04:05:12 AM
Well that's good to hear, as it means you've paved the way for this (http://i.imgur.com/2EhnbDg.jpg) to happen to someone.

(NSFW image btw)

EXTREMELY GRAPHIC BUMS
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Dular on November 18, 2014, 04:24:29 AM
I'm just happy I didn't get someone I didn't know.  Feels awkward to get a present for someone I never even heard of.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Reddyne on November 18, 2014, 04:30:17 AM
Man, some years the ideas just don't happen. This year was almost too easy even though so many of the ones I had cooked up fell through.
I'm just happy I didn't get someone I didn't know.  Feels awkward to get a present for someone I never even heard of.
Every single year, man. Save for that one where I got Maullar and it was too easy. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Jq1790 on November 18, 2014, 04:37:22 AM
I'm just happy I didn't get someone I didn't know.  Feels awkward to get a present for someone I never even heard of.
I only actually KNOW like two people in the list here, and didn't get either of them(though I'm probably getting them things anyway outside of the whole CPSS thing just because), and I've not had anyone I knew the other 2 years I did it either.

I can see where you're coming from with that, but at the same time I find it fun to try to make someone who's not QUITE just a random stranger a bit happier.  I also like the hunt for what to get people, whether I know them or not.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 18, 2014, 04:53:48 AM
i got my partner. I don't really know them, but their suggestions won't be too hard to fulfill, at least.

I'm glad they have suggestions because I'm not clever enough to come up with something super neat.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Spotty Len on November 18, 2014, 06:52:48 AM
I'm just happy I didn't get someone I didn't know.  Feels awkward to get a present for someone I never even heard of.
I don't think you need to enter a Secret Santa to get someone you know a gift for Christmas. And since I don't know anybody here, I'm guaranteed to get someone I don't know. I'm lucky.
I already planned out a few things for a bunch of friends and I think I know what I will send for this CPSS.


Also, I think I didn't get what I was supposed to put on that list. I don't mind that much what I get, honestly.
Even if it attacks me during the night.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Helepolis on November 18, 2014, 07:37:47 AM
That is the whole point of getting someone you don't know or someone getting you who doesn't know you. Else it isn't much of a secret now is it?

LIFE ISN'T ALWAYS EASY. Better do your best all!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Aoshi-shi on November 18, 2014, 07:44:45 AM
I don't really know my partner that well, so I will do my best to make them happy!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Firestorm29 on November 18, 2014, 08:25:32 AM
Target Acquired! Although not exactly sure what I'm going to get ya outside of an item and perhaps a clue which might make things too easy to figure who I got... >.>;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on November 18, 2014, 08:29:04 AM
I don't really know my partner that well, so I will do my best to make them happy!

Aoshi does her best... for Christmas~  :V

But seriously, you all need to stop fretting. Remember : this is all for fun. If you know the person you got, that's great! CPSS Easy Mode for you! If you don't know your partner, then that's fine too. You may end up making a new friend when it's over. (Providing you don't send anything the phallic department would approve of, unless you're in to that~ :V )

So chill~  :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Chaore on November 18, 2014, 08:43:42 AM
Oh this should be easy.

Time to screw it up royally!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Tengukami on November 18, 2014, 08:56:25 AM
I, for one, am very satisfied with who I was paired with. Namely because their top 5 are easy to fulfill, and I know juuust enough about them to shop/craft for them. Thanks, Santa!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Helepolis on November 18, 2014, 09:06:13 AM
Gyehehehehe, I know already what I am going to do for my vict-- person. Have been brainstorming at work while staring out of the window with a cup of tea.  >:D
/me sips some more tea

I'll need to though work right now on it else I won't make it.   BV

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Nietz on November 18, 2014, 10:29:37 AM
I'm just happy I didn't get someone I didn't know.  Feels awkward to get a present for someone I never even heard of.
Getting or giving presents to someone you don't know can be fun too.
But then again, I don't think I would have sent what I sent to Haku if I didn't knew him beforehand. =p
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Lloyd Dunamis on November 18, 2014, 11:19:25 AM
Aaaa, I-I really hesitate with the uncertainties & such, because uncertainties...

BUT NEXT YEAR...!! @A@

...much more uncertainties to come! :ohdear: *slaps self*

Have a nice Gift-searching, Gift-giving and Gift-opening fun, everyone! >w<
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Helepolis on November 18, 2014, 12:32:05 PM
Aaaa, I-I really hesitate with the uncertainties & such, because uncertainties...

BUT NEXT YEAR...!! @A@
You didn't sign up?

/me checks list

LLOYD!!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Jq1790 on November 18, 2014, 02:39:16 PM
Aaaa, I-I really hesitate with the uncertainties & such, because uncertainties...

BUT NEXT YEAR...!! @A@

...much more uncertainties to come! :ohdear: *slaps self*

Have a nice Gift-searching, Gift-giving and Gift-opening fun, everyone! >w<
We'll be holding you to that 'next year' statement, Lloyd~!

Quick, someone tell Ammy to screencap that like with Raikaria.

Edit: A triangles is fine too.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: triangles on November 18, 2014, 02:42:32 PM
aha!
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Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Raikaria on November 18, 2014, 04:22:05 PM
Curious, now I need to find and decide on something.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Edible on November 18, 2014, 05:41:46 PM
It's gonna be a merry goddamn Christmas for someone, I'll tell you that.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning SIGN UP DEADLINE 11/16!!!!
Post by: Hyn on November 18, 2014, 05:55:48 PM
Santa never sleeps either, gotta watch over all the little girls and boys to make sure they're being nice rather than naughty.

Haha! I love the way you talk to me, please keep treating me like a little girl.
I must have a complex or something.

...Anyway, this was rather unexpected! I already have in mind what to send. I just hope I finish it on time.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Raikaria on November 18, 2014, 07:23:47 PM
I am so curious as to who has me by the way. I'm TINGLING WITH EXCITEMENT.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Quad City QBs on November 18, 2014, 10:22:43 PM
gonna go Christmas ham on my gift this year
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: HakureiSM on November 18, 2014, 11:01:25 PM
But then again, I don't think I would have sent what I sent to Haku if I didn't knew him beforehand. =p
Your hole was great
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Hello Purvis on November 18, 2014, 11:25:29 PM
Oh boy oh boy! Not only do I not know who I got; they also didn't give me any indication of what they like! Now I get to be a cheapskate creative!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Nobu on November 19, 2014, 02:15:20 AM
Oh boy oh boy! Not only do I not know who I got; they also didn't give me any indication of what they like! Now I get to be a cheapskate creative!

You mean you don't just give a hamster, can of chili, and a copy of the Necronomicon to everyone?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: triangles on November 19, 2014, 02:52:31 AM
If he confirmed it wouldn't be a surprise  :V :V :V :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Pesco on November 19, 2014, 04:18:09 AM
gonna go Christmas ham on my gift this year

Gief gammon pls
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on November 19, 2014, 04:23:43 AM
Oh boy oh boy! Not only do I not know who I got; they also didn't give me any indication of what they like! Now I get to be a cheapskate creative!

To be fair, while you do know me, you definitely branched out from my interest list and went only kinda tangential and I loved it anyway. :V
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Post by: pasu on November 19, 2014, 08:44:18 AM
Time to make another touhou plushie for my recipient!
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Post by: Tengukami on November 19, 2014, 08:50:20 AM
Aaah stop revealing what you're sending! Don't you people like surprises? Why do you hate Santa Claus?
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Post by: Helepolis on November 19, 2014, 09:04:44 AM
Banned.


Honestly the hardest part about SS is in fact getting the RIGHT gift which might impact. Everyone can buy any gift and sure, candy/chocolate is often safe and classic but you always want to add that one thing that makes people go SURPRISE.

Edit:
All right, all the [SECRET] [SECRETS] for my SS has been [SECRET] so hopefully I get to [SECRET] on this upcoming [SECRET].
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Post by: Hello Purvis on November 19, 2014, 09:27:22 AM
For reals. You want something that jabs at thier heartbits. Thus Arashi getting a stuffed pigeon,because our collective love of Hatoful Boyfriend was still fresh. And Nobutt's stuffed rodent, because s/he loves some rodents.
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Post by: Edible on November 19, 2014, 12:49:12 PM
So we're just buying Rou some tuna?
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Post by: Kilgamayan on November 19, 2014, 02:30:41 PM
No, because Scotland isn't a phwee-market economy.
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Post by: Helepolis on November 19, 2014, 02:45:47 PM
They didn't manage to become INDEPENDENT.
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Post by: Edible on November 19, 2014, 03:23:34 PM
No, because Scotland isn't a phwee-market economy.

hi5
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Post by: yuyukos on November 19, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
Curse you online vendors and your shipping estimates!
Estimate when ordered - between 1 and 2 weeks.
Estimate when shipped - 3 weeks, no tracking.
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Post by: Suwako Moriya on November 19, 2014, 10:45:10 PM
hi5

o/
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Post by: FinnKaenbyou on November 19, 2014, 11:13:49 PM
I am glowering so hard at all of you right now. >:[

i love you all
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 21, 2014, 04:12:39 AM
Huzzah, that was easier than I expected!  Now to wait for things to arrive and then either ship them quickly or wait to get closer~!

This year seems to be much easier for me than any other so far for my non-CPSS shopping, too, snce Iat least KNOW what I'm getting for a lot of people, even if I haven't actually gotten it yet.

How are all of you faring with the stuff you're getting and/or making?
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Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 21, 2014, 04:36:34 AM
I actually had a really good idea for a gift for my partner today, but I don't actually know if I'll be able to achieve procuring the item in time for the deadline. If I do though it'll be something really good.

Although I think I'll want to buy something else on top of it if I can get the forementioned thing for a reasonable price.

 
Actually speaking of, what's a reasonable budget to put down on SS gifts? I was thinking something in the range of 50-60 dollars, without shipping in mind (or perhaps in mind if it's not international)
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 21, 2014, 04:42:12 AM
I actually had a really good idea for a gift for my partner today, but I don't actually know if I'll be able to achieve procuring the item in time for the deadline. If I do though it'll be something really good.

Although I think I'll want to buy something else on top of it if I can get the forementioned thing for a reasonable price.

 
Actually speaking of, what's a reasonable budget to put down on SS gifts? I was thinking something in the range of 50-60 dollars, without shipping in mind (or perhaps in mind if it's not international)
A reasonable budget is 'whatever's comfortably in your means'.  Don't look at the pricetags as some point you should try to go above or below.  Get what you want that you can get and not go into hock or whatever, and that's the right amount.

Also it's not what you spend on it but the thought that counts etc.

(Ex. For some, that's chump change and they can afford to pay more if they feel like it.  for others, money's like a mythical creature at times.)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 21, 2014, 06:05:35 AM
Well my really good idea came through with something even better then I expected, so I'm super ecstatic right now about it. I hope my partner really likes it since the person I had to ask about it seemed to really go and give me something special for them.

EDIT: Man I'd be really tempted to spoil all the details if it wasn't for the fact it would ruin all the ~secret santaness~ of the gift.

(Ex. For some, that's chump change and they can afford to pay more if they feel like it.  for others, money's like a mythical creature at times.)
Yeah I figured that would be the case. The price I listed is actually a lot for me right now, but since I can't make anything myself I feel like I should give a couple pretty nice things to wow my partner for the gift. Tis the season, after all.
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Post by: Helepolis on November 21, 2014, 07:44:50 AM
There is no reason to value your gift's $$$ rating like Jq said. We're not here to surpass each other's gifts expenses. Thought is what counts and making it as fun as possible. Read few posts back about 'impacting' discussion Purvis and I noted.

Unrelated to this SS but Waru and I exchanged gifts as well with various price tags, except when he decides to send a personally one-of-a-kind-in-this-world handdrawn and coloured art-tile (My avatar (http://i53.tinypic.com/sziz2p.jpg)) it surpasses all forms of money and value.

Therefore don't sweat it! Keep it cool! Make your SS partner drool!
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Post by: Dorakyura on November 21, 2014, 09:47:53 AM
Thinking about what to send is hard. Should I be creative about it? I don't know
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Post by: Nobu on November 21, 2014, 10:00:06 AM
Hand-made things, unique local things (bonus to overseas participants, I remember Drake once sent a bottle of maple syrup to Japan or somewhere one year despite ridiculous shipping) are two ways to make an awesome impression without breaking the budget.

Or giving stuff that you already own but haven't really 'used', which is especially useful if you want to give something fandom-related and are worried about getting it in time to ship.

Creative gifts are definitely a plus I'd say. Part of the fun of doing this SS is assembling a gift that you know will make your partner's face light up.

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Unrelated to this SS but Waru and I exchanged gifts as well with various price tags, except when he decides to send a personally one-of-a-kind-in-this-world handdrawn and coloured art-tile (My avatar (http://i53.tinypic.com/sziz2p.jpg)) it surpasses all forms of money and value.

How many years ago was that? Your avatar is approaching Edible levels of non-changingness. Not that that's a bad thing by any means.
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Post by: Helepolis on November 21, 2014, 10:09:10 AM
2011 we did the gift exchange. That is over 3 years of friendship I guess. And yea, I've been wearing this avatar since then.

Holy shit I was 26 years old back then. FML.
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Post by: Tengukami on November 21, 2014, 08:13:21 PM
Yeah, first time I took part in this I sent MJP/triangles a slew of little Icelandic trinkets and baubles. They weren't expensive or anything but you can't get them outside of here. They certainly seemed appreciative anyway!
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Post by: Aoshi-shi on November 21, 2014, 08:13:45 PM
I got a really good idea for a thing to make but I've been trapped in the DC train station for the past five hours, so I guess it'll have to wait til I get home.
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Post by: triangles on November 21, 2014, 10:46:45 PM
If you check back in the old threads there's a huge variety of gift types that are sent and appreciated.  Really as long as you're not doing like Yankee Candle level of unwanted item regifting (see also: every tricky tray fundraiser ever) and are thinking about what the person likes and such, if not from their list you can always check their posts/Steam/Twitter/etc etc, that's the ~holiday spirit~  I've gotten handmade and storebought scarves from past CPSS and I still wear both, along with socks and a hat  :3 (I think I see a trend here)

As for me, my partner made it so easy with their list it was hard to finally decide on exactly what to do (or was it instead so hard to cobble clues together that only one single flash of inspiration would work?) but I have A Plan now you see.
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Post by: Raikaria on November 22, 2014, 07:54:02 PM
Gonna be sorting out my stuff next week.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Edible on November 22, 2014, 09:18:37 PM
HA HA HA HA HA HA

IT'S ALIVE
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Post by: Sect on November 22, 2014, 10:22:02 PM
HA HA HA HA HA HA

IT'S ALIVE
(https://www.filepicker.io/api/file/Nas64lsKRt6X6VbMRhOn)

Bought my stuff, found something better so canceled what I had bought (hint it was probably porn), and now waiting for the stuff to arrive so I can send it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Kilgamayan on November 23, 2014, 05:15:06 PM
What the heck my package already came in it's not even Thanksgiving yet how are you so fast
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 23, 2014, 05:22:31 PM
What the heck my package already came in it's not even Thanksgiving yet how are you so fast
Some people just gotta go fast, huh?  I'm waiting on things myself, but shouldnt be too far behind myself.

Helped that the gift(s) practically picked itself/themselves!
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Post by: Raikaria on November 24, 2014, 03:14:13 PM
Update: Found out how to ship international and got a package. Items for said package will be entering it soon.
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Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 24, 2014, 03:55:32 PM
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12/06/2014 - Last date to ship International
12/13/2014 - Last date to ship USPS First Class Mail (Domestic mail later than this should be Priority)
12/25/2014 - Open your gift and post what you got

May need an extension because I have no idea when my payday is
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Post by: triangles on November 24, 2014, 08:17:02 PM
Oh hey now that people are starting to send out gifts here's some tips blatantly copied from a post I made last year, especially good with all the fresh faces we have this time around:

1) Giftwrap your present before putting it in the box you're mailing out!  This will keep the surprise even if the box gets opened early accidentally or someone's parents don't trust internet strangers (to be fair we are pretty strange  :derp:)

2) If you are sending internationally and the shipping prices are looking ridiculous, take a look at various online sellers and ordering direct to your partner.  Amazon in particular is nice since they have warehouses all over the world and could save you quite a bit!  Though in that case I'd definitely recommend springing for giftwrapping per #1.  Another option if you're looking for things from Japan without the crazy markup is our homeboy N-Forza - bonus points as this will obfuscate your sending address and help keep your identity a ~mystery~

3) Double check the address when writing it out and write clearly!  One of the packages to the anglehousehold was missing the zip code once which can delay things a lot, same if they can't read the writing on the box since the postal system is so overloaded this time of year.  If you're unsure of the format there are a number of guides that can help with addressing international mail.

How we doing folks?  I just saw A Thing that's going in the box MJP is sending out and aaaaa it's great.
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Post by: NekoNekoRex on November 24, 2014, 08:37:29 PM
Sent Santa Hakurei a couple messages and haven't heard from them in awhile
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Post by: Pesco on November 25, 2014, 01:06:53 AM
May need an extension because I have no idea when my payday is

Your payday is when you learn to ask people nicely for money.
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Post by: Sect on November 25, 2014, 02:22:30 AM
Good tips, triangles. I'm not able to take advantage of #2 because I'm getting items from different places, though. As for how I'm doing, still waiting for the delivery of half of my gifts (it'll take 1-2 weeks) before sending it: I'll likely be down to the wire when it gets sent.
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Post by: Reddyne on November 25, 2014, 02:25:00 AM
Good tips, triangles. I'm not able to take advantage of #2 because I'm getting items from different places, though. As for how I'm doing, still waiting for the delivery of half of my gifts (it'll take 1-2 weeks) before sending it: I'll likely be down to the wire when it gets sent.
Triangles has 3 tips and also 3 sides. It's enough to form a plane in space.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 25, 2014, 05:48:08 AM
Your payday is when you learn to ask people nicely for money.

no mom
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Post by: Raikaria on November 25, 2014, 03:50:10 PM
May need an extension because I have no idea when my payday is

The 1% is out of money?

Welcome to the 99%.
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Post by: Edible on November 25, 2014, 03:55:01 PM
heh heh heh
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Post by: Nobu on November 25, 2014, 04:31:44 PM
The 1% is out of money?

Welcome to the 99%.

There's 48 participants so he's AT LEAST 2%.
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Post by: Dorakyura on November 25, 2014, 10:38:06 PM
May need an extension because I have no idea when my payday is

http://youtu.be/G78CMTqZhB8?t=1m3s

 :colonveeplusalpha:
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 25, 2014, 10:43:12 PM
Partly got what I was after today.  Just gotta wait til everything comes together then I can ship and be all set!
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Post by: Kiro on November 25, 2014, 11:20:52 PM
Excite!
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Post by: Sect on November 26, 2014, 02:49:55 AM
Triangles has 3 tips and also 3 sides. It's enough to form a plane in space.
Well, yes, but all of the sides have the wobbles.
heh heh heh
That's not at all concerning.
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Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 26, 2014, 06:37:33 AM
The 1% is out of money?

Welcome to the 99%.

The 1% doesn't want to withdraw money from his bank account
:v
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Post by: Dorakyura on November 26, 2014, 08:30:17 AM
The 1% doesn't want to withdraw money from his bank account
:v

Credit ??? Card
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Post by: Helepolis on November 26, 2014, 10:49:31 AM
Credit ??? Card
Technically can't spend money you don't have. Credit Card doesn't changes that fact but enables people to reach greater debts like this.
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Post by: Dorakyura on November 26, 2014, 11:06:00 AM
Technically can't spend money you don't have. Credit Card doesn't changes that fact but enables people to reach greater debts like this.

But YJ said he doesn't want to get money from his bank account, technically he has money  :V

Anyway, today is 26th, so 2 more days and it's payday  :toot: (for me that is)
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Post by: Vento on November 26, 2014, 01:57:34 PM
someone's too young to handle a credit card properly huh


got one part of my present down o7
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Post by: hungrybookworm on November 26, 2014, 04:22:10 PM
I finished the main part of my present! Just need to print it off, head down to the supermarket for gift wrap and I should be able to post it either tomorrow or Friday...
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Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 26, 2014, 04:39:53 PM
someone's too young to handle a credit card properly huh

Credit ??? Card

Technically can't spend money you don't have. Credit Card doesn't changes that fact but enables people to reach greater debts like this.

But YJ said he doesn't want to get money from his bank account, technically he has money  :V

Payday comes soon apparently 27th December valve timing of soon
I only want to spend the cash I have on hand instead of the cash in the bankerino
A-And it's a debit card so I can only spend the money I have currently ye
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Post by: Dorakyura on November 26, 2014, 04:45:13 PM
Payday comes soon apparently 27th December valve timing of soon
I only want to spend the cash I have on hand instead of the cash in the bankerino
A-And it's a debit card so I can only spend the money I have currently ye

and you wanted to go to UK without creditcard?  :wat: brave
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Post by: triangles on November 26, 2014, 05:01:02 PM
Triangles has 3 tips and also 3 sides. It's enough to form a plane in space.
3sides3awesome5u

Well, yes, but all of the sides have the wobbles.That's not at all concerning.
Joke's on you, that's not even my primary chronic medical problem anymore!
so for Christmas can I have like no more health issues that'd be sweet kthx

Payday comes soon apparently 27th December valve timing of soon
What kind of 1% job goes more than a month between paychecks  ??? ??? ???

I am halfway done arts and crafting the arts and craft portion of my gift.  So far only one hiccup that I was able to quickly come up with a solution to and it's just more of the same for the rest of the item, a new angleCPSS record? (famous last words)
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Post by: Tengukami on November 26, 2014, 05:25:34 PM
I only want to spend the cash I have on hand instead of the cash in the bankerino

This is why he's in the 1%, people.
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Post by: HakureiSM on November 26, 2014, 07:12:39 PM
No it's more like he's 17 and his parents are filthy rich



PSA: Whoever Edible got is one lucky bastard. Edible is a wonderful human being. And so is Forza. Y'all best be grateful when time comes.
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Post by: Dular on November 27, 2014, 02:12:05 AM
Finally got time to spend on thinking of a present.  Got a good joke in mind, I'm sure my partner will want to punch me after they see what I send :V
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Post by: N-Forza on November 27, 2014, 02:16:44 AM
Picked up the last items for mine yesterday so I should be able to get it in the mail soon.
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Post by: Spotty Len on November 27, 2014, 05:14:40 PM
Package was sucessfully sent, yay.
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Post by: Raikaria on November 28, 2014, 04:45:48 PM
Sending the package tomorrow.

===

Present Packed; Address Put on it. All that's left is to go to the Post Office and... post it. And I'm going to Town tomorrow.
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Post by: Jq1790 on November 28, 2014, 09:36:06 PM
If all is as it should be I ought to have the remaining component(s) of my stuff to send waiting for me when I get home from being out of state.

Soon(tm).

EDIT:  Indeed it was, as well as a non-CPSS thing I wasn't expecting to have here yet!  Everything's going rather swimmingly it seems.
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Post by: Raikaria on November 29, 2014, 10:10:48 AM
The package is on it's way.
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Post by: Santa Hakurei on November 29, 2014, 01:38:53 PM
With one week until the first deadline, the thread is all a'flutter.
When you send out your gifts, don't forget to send me the tracking number!
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Post by: yuyukos on November 29, 2014, 08:59:32 PM
Last piece just arrived, time to wrap them up and write a card! :V
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Post by: Edible on November 29, 2014, 09:12:25 PM
With one week until the first deadline, the thread is all a'flutter.
When you send out your gifts, don't forget to send me the tracking number!

Gotta work on them rhymes, Reimu Claus :V
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Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on November 30, 2014, 05:28:25 PM
Yeah I definitely need an extension

ATM i found out I actually have a nice amount to spend but AFA coming on this week's fri/sat/sun will make me only able to send the package on 9th of December
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Post by: PX on November 30, 2014, 05:34:05 PM
Yeah I definitely need an extension

ATM i found out I actually have a nice amount to spend but AFA coming on this week's fri/sat/sun will make me only able to send the package on 9th of December

Banned
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Post by: Raikaria on November 30, 2014, 08:51:06 PM
Now now, if the magic post fairies do their jobs...
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Post by: SirSlarty on December 01, 2014, 01:32:56 AM
I finally bought the bulk of my gift. Now to wait for it to arrive so I can send it along with the rest of the package.

Heh. Package.... Bulk...
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Post by: hungrybookworm on December 01, 2014, 01:41:46 PM
Sent mine off!

The customs declaration form kinda ruins the whole 'surprise' bit, but oh well. I guess my partner can sleep safe in the knowledge that they won't unwrap a live hornets nest this Christmas.
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Post by: Helepolis on December 01, 2014, 02:12:14 PM
The customs declaration form kinda ruins the whole 'surprise' bit, but oh well.
Obviously the vict- person should not read it to keep it a surprise.


Imo people should stop reporting whether they have sent their package or not. It kind of can create a guessing pool for the receiver. That is ofcourse if it is delivered in a timely fashion. But what ever.
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Post by: Raikaria on December 01, 2014, 06:51:12 PM
Unless everyone says they have sent.

Or people lie and tell Santa the truth.
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Post by: Amraphenson on December 01, 2014, 09:52:46 PM
las vegas huh...
e: Aaah, never mind nevermind, it was just shipped from Las Vegas. Different christmas present entirely~
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Post by: Sect on December 02, 2014, 01:25:47 AM
Okay, received my gift. The person was clever, as I cannot divine its true origins due to being shipped via Amazon.

Which almost had me opening it, wondering what the hell I forgot that I ordered. Thankfully, I noticed that they helpfully added "Sectnado" to the end of my name. Whew! Now I just need to get a Christmas Tree to put the gift under...
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Post by: Aoshi-shi on December 02, 2014, 06:15:35 AM
Close to finishing the first part of my gift, and I already bought the material for the second part. Although I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to pull it off.

This is going to be interesting...
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Post by: HakureiSM on December 04, 2014, 02:37:40 AM
Something about this Santa and not responding PMs :colbert:
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Post by: SirSlarty on December 04, 2014, 02:59:41 AM
I know who you are, Secret Santa and you're awesome.
I know what's inside the package will be awesome.

Now to play the waiting for Christmas game.
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Post by: Jq1790 on December 04, 2014, 03:12:22 AM
I know who you are, Secret Santa and you're awesome.
I know what's inside the package will be awesome.

Now to play the waiting for Christmas game.
Hacker detected.  Excise immediately.
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Post by: SirSlarty on December 04, 2014, 04:58:30 AM
Hacker detected.  Excise immediately.

But officer, that mainframe was just begging to be hacked!

I mean, if you saw a one walking down the street with security holes like those exposed, isn't that the same as saying "yes"?!?!
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Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on December 04, 2014, 09:03:33 AM
Got my gift today! Now time for the agonizing 3-week wait to open the darn thing. :V

As for my own assignment, it's almost done... almost.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Reddyne on December 04, 2014, 02:42:49 PM
Just learned that everything is going to come together for my gift despite things in general being busier than I intended them to be this time of year. Also put more effort into a few different things. Who knows? Maybe next year my partner will receive something that actually got a second draft!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 04, 2014, 11:02:29 PM
Yeah  sorry recipient, I'm gonna make a blind guess here on what to get you because Santa Hakurei won't answer me.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Helepolis on December 05, 2014, 06:16:10 PM
Man is it me or are the days rushing by fast? Already 5th of December. Just ~2 weeks aprox for SECRET SANTA EVENT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Raikaria on December 05, 2014, 09:46:15 PM
The question is will Hele get the gift of hitting people with the BANHAMMER.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Reddyne on December 06, 2014, 03:32:34 PM
Some old scrooge at the USPS office said I had to include my name and information on the package. I couldn't get cute and simply put "Santa" or something like that this year. Fourth year in a row at the same place and this is the first time I've had to do that. And I spent a fair bit of time and thought on sending it out trying to be as mysterious as possible. But that lady said "we'll need your name and address" and all I could think was "Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAKE!"
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Pesco on December 06, 2014, 03:35:47 PM
You coulda just put some other forum user's name.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 06, 2014, 03:36:23 PM
Some old scrooge at the USPS office said I had to include my name and information on the package. I couldn't get cute and simply put "Santa" or something like that this year. Fourth year in a row at the same place and this is the first time I've had to do that. And I spent a fair bit of time and thought on sending it out trying to be as mysterious as possible. But that lady said "we'll need your name and address" and all I could think was "Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAAKE!"
Should have retried later,see if someone else was there next time.  Long as the address is legit it shouldnt matter.  I dont put my name on these things since, well, it'd give me away instantly no matter WHO my recipient was.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Helepolis on December 06, 2014, 05:34:16 PM
Filling out customs forms can be really suffering indeed. It spoils the fun if people read it. That is how I was able to instantly guess Forza previous year upon receiving the package. I was heavily confused for two valid reasons otherwise I wouldn't have checked the shipping details :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 06, 2014, 06:45:10 PM
Hehe, only one person on this forum knows my name and address, so I'd be surprised if my partner guessed my identity.

My package arrived and I have no idea who it could be from! Doki doki waku waku. All will be revealed on Christmas!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: Raikaria on December 06, 2014, 07:19:19 PM
Hehe, only one person on this forum knows my name and address, so I'd be surprised if my partner guessed my identity.

And that person is...

Santa Hakurei!

Discounting that; only 1 knows my real name; and none know my real address beyond 'Britland'.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 07, 2014, 02:27:34 PM
Oh dear, looks like Santa Hakurei needs to put herself on the Naughty List for going AWOL.

If you sent your tracking number I have filed it away on my Nice List.  If you have asked a question or wanted a message relayed to your sendee I believe I have gotten to all of them by now. 

If you haven't yet send your package internationally please do so very soon!  I am now back at the North Pole (of Gensokyo) locked in by my elves so there will be no further hiccups, so if you were waiting on asking anything until I was confirmed back in action go for it!  Later today I will post about the USPS Priority Mail deadlines for those sending within the US.

You don't have to post in the thread when you send your package (we have a number of sleuthy Santas who will try and use that information to figure out the mystery) but please do when you receive it so I can update my Nice List!

Again, I'm super duper sorry for last week.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 07, 2014, 02:56:16 PM
Again, I'm super duper sorry for last week.
Because Santa Hakurei is so cute in her avatar, you are forgiven.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - PARTNERS ASSIGNED!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 07, 2014, 03:10:22 PM
The question is will Hele get the gift of hitting people with the BANHAMMER.

Do i need to PM santa for extension

Anime Festival Asia was over and I have my gifts prepped I just need to wait till either Thursday or Friday when the post office opens because I need to talk AF around Sea World thing tomorrow and I have work on the day after
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vento on December 07, 2014, 03:54:52 PM
^banned
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 07, 2014, 04:17:36 PM
I have my gifts prepped
That shit best be 1% Millionaire Weaboo level

By the way, I distinctly remember certain pasuventos missing the deadline before though :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vento on December 07, 2014, 04:45:59 PM

By the way, I distinctly remember certain pasuventos missing the deadline before though :colbert:
we sent them on friday you numbnut cause we're responsible adults now >:y
nevermind that we reached the post office in the nick of time before it refused any new people
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 07, 2014, 06:06:09 PM

If you haven't yet send your package internationally please do so very soon!  I am now back at the North Pole (of Gensokyo) locked in by my elves so there will be no further hiccups

Are you forcing those fairies to play Elves again Hakurei?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: commandercool on December 07, 2014, 06:13:11 PM
I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask my sender and/or Santa Hakurei to keep an eye on the tracking information for my package. My mail carrier has been historically terrible about actually delivering things to my apartment complex, often preferring to just skip delivery and mark every package and piece of mail as too large for our mailboxes or some nonsense, so things I order often get deflected off to a nearby post office annex. If the package is over a certain (fairly small) size he actually can't leave it anyway since our dropboxes aren't large, and odds are low that someone will be home when the mail is delivered.

If you notice that the package delivery fails please let me know as soon as possible and I can go pick it up, but if it sits around too long it might get returned to sender or otherwise buried. I'll keep an eye out for delivery notices, but I know from experience that this kind of thing can get messy. I was hoping my roommate would be home to receive mail during the delivery period but he has different hours than I was expecting. So sorry about that, but I'll do everything I can from my end to deal with it
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 07, 2014, 07:35:52 PM
I'm glad my cuteness helps mitigate my failure to reply or otherwise attend to messages for a week  :3

Do i need to PM santa for extension

Anime Festival Asia was over and I have my gifts prepped I just need to wait till either Thursday or Friday when the post office opens because I need to talk AF around Sea World thing tomorrow and I have work on the day after
Don't the 1% have butlers for things like this?  Or the ability to cough up for fast shipping to make sure it arrives on time for Christmas  :P

we sent them on friday you numbnut cause we're responsible adults now >:y
Responsible adults send Santa Hakurei their tracking numbers~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 07, 2014, 09:52:19 PM
I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask my sender and/or Santa Hakurei to keep an eye on the tracking information for my package. My mail carrier has been historically terrible about actually delivering things to my apartment complex, often preferring to just skip delivery and mark every package and piece of mail as too large for our mailboxes or some nonsense, so things I order often get deflected off to a nearby post office annex. If the package is over a certain (fairly small) size he actually can't leave it anyway since our dropboxes aren't large, and odds are low that someone will be home when the mail is delivered.
Yeah, I'd like to ask the same, not because the post office is incompetent at delivering(they're not), but because of customs, and because I now live in a house without a doorman to collect my packages, and am never home. They only send a failed delivery notification after 3 or 4 tries, so it takes a while.


Responsible adults send Santa Hakurei their tracking numbers~
get rekt
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Pesco on December 08, 2014, 02:19:18 AM
If you know which post office branch handles your mail before dropoff you can always go visit them and ask if something came for you. If it's there and you have your ID then you're good to pick it up pretty much right away.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: commandercool on December 08, 2014, 03:16:22 AM
If you know which post office branch handles your mail before dropoff you can always go visit them and ask if something came for you. If it's there and you have your ID then you're good to pick it up pretty much right away.

The problem with that is that you'd either have to do it every day, which at least in my case is not the easiest thing ever since it's kind of out of the way, or get lucky on your timing. The one time I had a serious problem with this my package got returned to the vendor in less than a week. I'll do that if I have to, but I don't think it's the most efficient way to fix this problem (if there turns out to be a problem at all, that is).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 08, 2014, 03:56:27 PM
Don't the 1% have butlers for things like this?  Or the ability to cough up for fast shipping to make sure it arrives on time for Christmas  :P

It'll arrive for christmas don't worry i got this covered very covered just like how I don't know how to wrap a present lol

we sent them on friday you numbnut cause we're responsible adults now >:y

Friday I at afa la give chance pls
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 08, 2014, 04:13:04 PM
I receev packij!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 08, 2014, 05:33:07 PM
Oh, I got a package already, wasn't expecting that for another week. Cool. :D

I also sent mine out recently. Not going to specify when though, I kinda made it easy enough as it is... ^^;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 08, 2014, 07:41:25 PM
I finally got a Visa! Time to shop for Christmas.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 08, 2014, 09:10:10 PM
I have possibly either sent or received a package today, give or take a month.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 08, 2014, 09:25:54 PM
It is great that we have 48 participants this year.

Not making promises but I will try to help out Santa Hakurei by linking every user's "Opening my SS's gift" posts to the 1st post according to the user list (and maybe put it in alphabetical order).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Puffy on December 08, 2014, 10:20:19 PM
Received a little package today! Damn custom declaration made it quite obvious who sent it  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 09, 2014, 12:05:28 AM
If you know which post office branch handles your mail before dropoff you can always go visit them and ask if something came for you. If it's there and you have your ID then you're good to pick it up pretty much right away.
Usually not, here. You need the tracking number first to locate the package, then they ask for ID. Plus in my region they don't even destribute for the offices to deliver, they do it straight from the distribution center. And as I understand it then it's only good for direct collection after the delivery attempts.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 09, 2014, 04:07:41 AM
Vento and I mailed ours [REDACTED] but I finally located the shipping receipt (which has the tracking number on it) so I'll send it to Santa Reimu when I get home after school. That is, if I don't get distracted by my new shiny Wii U  :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Chaore on December 09, 2014, 08:39:22 AM
Have not heard word of the present arriving for remailing. Will check tomorrow inbetween finals.

Will inform santa hakurei if problems arrive :v
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 09, 2014, 05:12:29 PM
For US Santas sending to US partners: taking into account the USPS mail-by dates I'm pushing that mailing deadline back to Wednesday, December 17th.  A few more days to fill your boxes with holly and jolly, how delightful!

I have possibly either sent or received a package today, give or take a month.
I need to know which one it is so I can mark off the appropriate column on my Nice List   :derp:

It is great that we have 48 participants this year.

Not making promises but I will try to help out Santa Hakurei by linking every user's "Opening my SS's gift" posts to the 1st post according to the user list (and maybe put it in alphabetical order).
That would be swell!  On a related note, here's my list of people who did get gifts as of now either who posted or PM'd me (alphabetical order):

Edible
Firestorm29
hungrybookworm
Jana
Kilga
Puffy
Sectnado
sirslarty
Spotty Ren
Zentillion
(though some of you have multiple packages incoming)

If I missed anyone please let me know!

On a similar note I ask that Santas help keep an eye on their tracking numbers, though I will have my fairies check periodically as well.  Keep in mind though that depending on the shipping service, you might have to switch to the recipient's home country's postal service to track once it arrives there... but with unknown lengths of stay in customs that interim time could vary a lot.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 09, 2014, 05:23:24 PM
On a related note, here's my list of people who did get gifts as of now either who posted or PM'd me (alphabetical order):

Edible
Firestorm29
hungrybookworm
Jana
Kilga
Puffy
Sectnado
sirslarty
Zentillion
(though some of you have multiple packages incoming)

If I missed anyone please let me know!
You can add me to that list, I just got home and a package was waiting for me.

I should have asked someone at home to hide it somewhere, I saw which country it was coming from. :derp:
No matter, I'll hide it myself.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Quad City QBs on December 09, 2014, 09:35:38 PM
Torpedoes, away.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dular on December 09, 2014, 11:24:07 PM
Finally was able to send my gift.  Postal service said it has a chance to be received a day or two after Christmas, but should arrive beforehand.

Fingers crossed yo.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: SirSlarty on December 10, 2014, 05:18:40 AM

(though some of you have multiple packages incoming)


Whoa. A second one came for me today! Thanks Santa!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 10, 2014, 11:33:43 AM
On a similar note I ask that Santas help keep an eye on their tracking numbers, though I will have my fairies check periodically as well.  Keep in mind though that depending on the shipping service, you might have to switch to the recipient's home country's postal service to track once it arrives there... but with unknown lengths of stay in customs that interim time could vary a lot.

Don't worry Satan, I'll keep track of my delivery. German Delivery Service can be weird :V

btw, Satan, first item arrived. Second one may be at the local mail station? Not sure, it may be the absinthe that I ordered, who knows  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 10, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
Well, I'll just say that mine was sent at some point within the international shipping deadline.
And the guy at the post office actually said "Oh, this looks like something fun" when reading the contents declaration. (─‿‿─)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 10, 2014, 12:29:47 PM
Someone is going to have a good Christmas this year.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 10, 2014, 02:22:35 PM
I ship so much stuff the post office workers rarely bat an eye at what I write on the forms anymore.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 10, 2014, 02:57:02 PM
I ship so much stuff the post office workers rarely bat an eye at what I write on the forms anymore.
Eventually you'll be called Mr. House Down Payment.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 10, 2014, 03:10:54 PM
Putting their kids through college, what a trooper  :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 10, 2014, 03:15:37 PM
And the guy at the post office actually said "Oh, this looks like something fun" when reading the contents declaration. (─‿‿─)
Goddammit you sent vaginas again didn't you
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 10, 2014, 03:16:06 PM
I was actually JUST about to edit my post with that.

"Toy (no batteries)" indeed.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 10, 2014, 03:49:58 PM
Goddammit you sent vaginas again didn't you
Or an open-chest turtleneck winter sweater clothing which seems to be a huge hype on Pixiv / JP twitter.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 10, 2014, 10:12:30 PM
Well, I'll just say that mine was sent at some point within the international shipping deadline.
And the guy at the post office actually said "Oh, this looks like something fun" when reading the contents declaration. (─‿‿─)

I get a bad feeling about this...

Or a good one. I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 11, 2014, 01:32:19 AM
trust me it's a good one
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vyrien on December 11, 2014, 08:28:01 AM
So my parcel arrived back home and uh

(http://puu.sh/dq18G.jpg)

mother is2g
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 11, 2014, 09:18:18 AM
Gee, you mail one plastic anime vagina as a Christmas present, and people start thinking you always do that...
It could totally be a dildo this time, y'know?  :3

Or an open-chest turtleneck winter sweater clothing which seems to be a huge hype on Pixiv / JP twitter.
That would have been a great idea! (Irrespective of partner gender.  :D) But by the time this meme exploded it was too late to do do it.
But I won't be surprised to see it on a lot of cosplayers this next Comiket.

I think the post office employees are already starting to expect something weird every time I show up there. The other day I mailed a whole luggage case and it was like "Let me check your form: clothes, books, plastic figures, a (Washizu) mahjong set and... a knife?".
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 11, 2014, 09:47:15 AM
and... a knife?

At least you don't show up at a German airport, the custom asks if you have anything to declare AND you have a Katana in your suitcase.
That's what happened to a colleague  :derp:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 11, 2014, 05:10:22 PM
ORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!

(http://i57.tinypic.com/b47q6a.jpg)

Package getto!

Edit:
Participation list sorted in alphabetical order.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 11, 2014, 08:13:34 PM
MJP's gift arrived  :toot: :toot:

------
So my parcel arrived back home and uh
One of those is slightly more acceptable to send in the mail than the other!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 11, 2014, 09:21:20 PM
So my parcel arrived back home and uh

(http://puu.sh/dq18G.jpg)

mother is2g
Your Secret Santa is yourself!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 11, 2014, 10:12:58 PM
Oh, by the way my package was sent some time ago.

When?

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs34/f/2008/294/5/8/IT_IS_A_MYSTERY_by_FizTheAncient.png)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 11, 2014, 10:21:17 PM
That ghost somehow is familiar to me.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 12, 2014, 12:32:28 AM
Gift ordered and should be sent out soon :D
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 12, 2014, 12:34:27 AM
That ghost somehow is familiar to me.

(http://i.imgur.com/ItDrI.gif)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 12, 2014, 03:27:00 AM
Bonus Christmas mystery for y'all:

Santa Hakurei account was made to make it easier for this to be run by multiple people, as a method of forethought on my part.  Turns out to have been a good idea, because ~reasons~

But who is the other person helping running the CPSS!?!?  FIND OUT AFTER CHRISTMAS!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 12, 2014, 03:44:03 AM
One of those is slightly more acceptable to send in the mail than the other!
Sometimes they're one and the same
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 12, 2014, 04:52:09 AM
Bonus Christmas mystery for y'all:

Santa Hakurei account was made to make it easier for this to be run by multiple people, as a method of forethought on my part.  Turns out to have been a good idea, because ~reasons~

But who is the other person helping running the CPSS!?!?  FIND OUT AFTER CHRISTMAS!
It's Helvie making up for being banned last year isn't it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 12, 2014, 05:08:25 AM
Bonus Christmas mystery for y'all:

Santa Hakurei account was made to make it easier for this to be run by multiple people, as a method of forethought on my part.  Turns out to have been a good idea, because ~reasons~

But who is the other person helping running the CPSS!?!?  FIND OUT AFTER CHRISTMAS!

Pesco

ANYWAY GIFTS WILL BE SENT IN LIKE 2 hours time it'll arrive by christmas because only 1-2 week delivery time
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mr_Bob on December 12, 2014, 09:09:14 AM
The emoticon usage and bubbliness of the text makes me think Nobu.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 12, 2014, 09:20:51 AM
I cannot believe how expensive shipping was
Granted my gift was fucking 3.28kg

Whoever my recipient is you better be grinning from ear to ear when it arrives
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 12, 2014, 09:54:11 AM
Expensive? My shipping was 20 euros. But it was worth every one because Secret Santa. Once a year it is affordable.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 12, 2014, 10:09:44 AM
Expensive? My shipping was 20 euros. But it was worth every one because Secret Santa. Once a year it is affordable.

I overspent on the con probably which is why I exclaim expensiveee

My shipping was 116$ around 70 euros
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 12, 2014, 10:11:54 AM
Oh god that reminds me of the Mahjong shipping from Japan to Africa I sent for Pesco > 85 euros.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 12, 2014, 10:21:54 AM
I didn't ask him so; Shipping mahjong includes the foldable table thing or no
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 12, 2014, 10:31:02 AM
OT: I had sent him foldable playing mat and Mahjong set.

On topic:
And now the waiting begins for 25th. 13 more frikken days. THIRTEEN.  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 12, 2014, 01:04:11 PM
Nfufu. Package received!

Waiting time. One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer. Waiting time. You don't have go home but you can't wait here.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Suwako Moriya on December 12, 2014, 03:04:00 PM
This thread is doing a fantastic job of making me think I've cocked everything up. :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 12, 2014, 03:37:36 PM
I received a SECOND package.

THIS SHIT'S BANANAS
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 12, 2014, 03:59:18 PM
This thread is doing a fantastic job of making me think I've cocked everything up. :ohdear:
How so?

EDIT: Also, random thought: is it a good idea to, in the first page, mark who's sent theirs and who's received theirs? No dates or details necessary, just an asterisk before their name saying that they've sent theirs and an asterisk afterwards saying who's gotten theirs. It could help guilt those stragglers into shipping their gifts already. :P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 12, 2014, 05:03:52 PM
How so?

EDIT: Also, random thought: is it a good idea to, in the first page, mark who's sent theirs and who's received theirs? No dates or details necessary, just an asterisk before their name saying that they've sent theirs and an asterisk afterwards saying who's gotten theirs. It could help guilt those stragglers into shipping their gifts already. :P
As I suggested before, the senders should remain silent. The receivers are already listed few posts back I believe. Santa Hakurei already keeps a list of who send and when.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jana on December 12, 2014, 05:13:45 PM
I received a SECOND package.

THIS SHIT'S BANANAS

I received a FIFTH today. And this one has some big clues to my secret santa's identity...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 12, 2014, 05:15:48 PM
I have package #1. I have been told I am getting package #2.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 12, 2014, 05:16:16 PM
This thread is doing a fantastic job of making me think I've cocked everything up. :ohdear:
Every year's a learning experience! For me, last year it was that it's worth it to put a bit of extra effort into things. This year I learned that extra effort deserves a second draft.  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 12, 2014, 05:37:39 PM
EDIT: Also, random thought: is it a good idea to, in the first page, mark who's sent theirs and who's received theirs? No dates or details necessary, just an asterisk before their name saying that they've sent theirs and an asterisk afterwards saying who's gotten theirs. It could help guilt those stragglers into shipping their gifts already. :P
No.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 12, 2014, 05:39:19 PM
As I suggested before, the senders should remain silent. The receivers are already listed few posts back I believe. Santa Hakurei already keeps a list of who send and when.
Santa Hakurei's list is better than Santa's because he only checks it twice, like a chump.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 12, 2014, 05:41:17 PM
Santa Hakurei's list is better than Santa's because he only checks it twice, like a chump.
I like your style :brofist:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Suwako Moriya on December 12, 2014, 05:56:29 PM
How so?

This is gonna sound really shallow, but it's mostly in regards to price/volume. (I knew going into this that my creativity contribution was going to be 0, so.)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 12, 2014, 06:15:53 PM
Every year's a learning experience! For me, last year it was that it's worth it to put a bit of extra effort into things. This year I learned that extra effort deserves a second draft.  :V
There are so much things I learned from this first CPSS I can't write them all down. Hopefully, I didn't screw up.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 12, 2014, 06:29:58 PM
If you sent a package, take photos of what you got and had a good time you didn't screw up :)
(well, sending a package only screws up what I'm assuming is Helepolis' true Christmas wish of seeing the BAN HAMMER drop on someone)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 12, 2014, 06:33:54 PM
If you sent a package, take photos of what you got and had a good time you didn't screw up :)
(well, sending a package only screws up what I'm assuming is Helepolis' true Christmas wish of seeing the BAN HAMMER drop on someone)
I'm banning Santa Hakurei unless I love my present >;E

This is gonna sound really shallow, but it's mostly in regards to price/volume. (I knew going into this that my creativity contribution was going to be 0, so.)
That's basically my issue this year, and the main reason I didn't participate last year.  Some people here know exactly how much I've been stressing out over this (hint: a lot).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 13, 2014, 02:10:56 AM
People need to remember that it's the effort and thought that's important and not the price or amount of stuff you're sending.

Christmas spirit is worth far more than that~!  This is supposed to be fun, remember that people!

(Not that I don't have some thoughts of wondering if I've done enough or if I should try the creative end of things, but then I remember I'm doing what I think will get the most happiness possible out of what I can do for my recipient.  tl;dr don't stress so much)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 13, 2014, 03:10:56 AM
I'm sorry, I went full lazy with my gift. >_>
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Chaore on December 13, 2014, 03:54:21 AM
Am home. Seems I have STILL not gotten my gift to resend. Curious.

Will keep santa hakurei posted.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Amraphenson on December 13, 2014, 05:55:16 AM
"Your present has been sent and your secret santa has said to 'take lots of pictures'"

bruh could you be any more obvious
anyways important part of the present sent.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 13, 2014, 03:56:03 PM
At the post office now, they only have one person working. I am the most miserable person ever.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 13, 2014, 05:02:23 PM
Got the message that my package arrived today. Unfortunately this means that I have to go through my mom to get it, and after calling her she says she didn't receive it.  I'm not sure what that means the truth actually is.

It's a bit too late to change my address, too...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 13, 2014, 05:04:20 PM
My package from SEKRIT SANTA has arrived
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 14, 2014, 06:27:04 AM
Had to ask for the Tracking Number. Apparently my package was delivered on Mother Fucking Thursday, which is great because I can only imagine if my mom got her hands on it on that particular day it may already be in a dumpster.

Can't wait to deal with THAT issue tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 14, 2014, 09:39:26 AM
Had to ask for the Tracking Number. Apparently my package was delivered on Mother Fucking Thursday, which is great because I can only imagine if my mom got her hands on it on that particular day it may already be in a dumpster.

Can't wait to deal with THAT issue tomorrow.
Why would your mother even dump a package, which is addressed to you, in the trash? Does your mother hate mailmans or you or something?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 14, 2014, 01:35:41 PM
^ seems to be that middle option  :ohdear:

I checked your thread and whoadang.  I don't know if it applies (if it shipped USPS vs a private carrier) but it's against federal law to tamper with someone else's mail and if you have the delivery confirmation that might count for something?  If you were to bring along a police escort to get your things like you mentioned (which my uninformed opinion says yes that a good idea anyway) that + dropping "oh yeah btw federal offence" might be enough to spook her into coughing it up if push comes to shove. 

But damn that's a lousy situation you're in.  Good luck to ya in getting out and moving on.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 14, 2014, 01:43:41 PM
^ seems to be that middle option  :ohdear:

I checked your thread and whoadang.  I don't know if it applies (if it shipped USPS vs a private carrier) but it's against federal law to tamper with someone else's mail and if you have the delivery confirmation that might count for something?  If you were to bring along a police escort to get your things like you mentioned (which my uninformed opinion says yes that a good idea anyway) that + dropping "oh yeah btw federal offence" might be enough to spook her into coughing it up if push comes to shove. 

But damn that's a lousy situation you're in.  Good luck to ya in getting out and moving on.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1708 (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1708)

I hate to play e-lawyer, but pretty much. if his mom trashed or is hiding his package, she's screwed.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 14, 2014, 03:07:03 PM
Actually upon getting my next reply from Santa I realize that I got the address wrong by one digit. Whoops, time to find my post office.

(this is secretly a much more favorable outcome)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 15, 2014, 12:03:39 AM
I cannot believe how expensive shipping was
Granted my gift was fucking 3.28kg

Whoever my recipient is you better be grinning from ear to ear when it arrives

3.28 isn't much :V

Satan Hakurei: I received the second delivery  :derp:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 15, 2014, 01:32:04 AM
3.28 isn't much :V
It's a 3kg Certified One-Percenter DildoTM
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 15, 2014, 05:39:54 AM
It's a 3kg Certified One-Percenter DildoTM

Up your ass at the speed of cash!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 15, 2014, 06:44:58 AM
this is the second time I have gotten an address I have been around for several years wrong this month. It's only the number '58' but apparently that's impossible to remember at 4 AM or whatever time I tend to be doing random internet bullshit
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 15, 2014, 08:17:38 PM
Ah, ha ha, I think my sender is getting the package sent back to him ^^;;

I do have a new address this time though. I hope it wasn't too heavy :x If they want, I could cover shipping the second time, though some roundabout method of paying them back
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 15, 2014, 08:59:58 PM
If they want
Nah dude, this is your personal mess, you should definitely cover the second shipment
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Aoshi-shi on December 15, 2014, 09:59:03 PM
Received something in the mail today. I don't recognize the address, so it must be Secret Santaaa \o/
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: commandercool on December 15, 2014, 10:37:40 PM
Got my package today. Apparently we have an extra-large dropbox I didn't know about that fit the box, so there was no trouble with it getting routed back to the post office or anything. I had to cautiously open the outer box because I'm part of several online Secret Santas and I have a few things on order from Amazon that need confirming, but I left the interior stuff untouched. I didn't even prod the wrapping for clues. :V The Reimu doll in the box is ornamenting my tree now though, which is totally fair game because the box wasn't marked and she wasn't wrapped. At least, I assume this package was from this gift exchange. Maybe somebody from another site is just a really good detective.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 16, 2014, 01:53:53 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/FQp5MTz.jpg?1)
Just 10 days until Christmas!

As a reminder, those in the US sending domestically have until Wednesday to get their packages shipped out.  It's so heart-warming to see so many people receive their gifts, though I must say a few of you have a different definition of the word "deadline" than I learned in Santa School.  Please do not forget to notify me once you mail your gift out and to send your tracking number!  If you plan on sending a fully digital gift please let me know as well so I can make a note of it.

Received something in the mail today. I don't recognize the address, so it must be Secret Santaaa \o/
If anyone is wondering if a package is from your MotK Secret Santa or not you can always message me with the location it came from.  I can check with my Nice List for you to avoid any sort of early openings or mail mix-ups!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pineyappled on December 16, 2014, 02:07:38 AM
(Also, I got my package a few days ago! THanks!!)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 16, 2014, 01:26:52 PM
Get hype!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 16, 2014, 01:36:27 PM
Got a package today. Santa told me there was going to be a second one coming late, so I'll keep this one to open on Christmas.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 16, 2014, 01:44:49 PM
Random thing I discovered: if a package was sent to you as a gift from Amazon there's actually a little thing in the shipping label that says "Gift Inside". Just something I noticed.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 16, 2014, 03:42:41 PM
~present get~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 16, 2014, 11:09:20 PM
I have received a package! From Canada! :V
Now for the waiting. :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 16, 2014, 11:23:02 PM
I have received a package! From Canada! :V
Now for the waiting. :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

Welp, I think I know who got you
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 17, 2014, 03:14:42 AM
I have received a package! From Canada! :V
Now for the waiting. :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

I'm sure we all do right about now
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on December 17, 2014, 05:34:15 AM
Bad news: my package has the real name of my secret santa on it

Good news: i am completely unable to track him down through any form of social media

well played, good sir
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 17, 2014, 09:11:30 AM
There is no name on my secret santa gift but the location does give me a hint but I honestly forgot who it was.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 17, 2014, 04:43:38 PM
Box numero 2 appeared while I was sleeping because Ill.

Not seen it but that means my whole thing is here.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 17, 2014, 06:06:06 PM
Package sent after much wailing and gnashing of the teeth. Nothing received yet, but I am the hopefuls.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hyn on December 18, 2014, 03:34:36 AM
My present is gonna be so late. I hope my Santee doesn't mind...  :ohdear:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 18, 2014, 06:29:48 AM
I do. :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dular on December 18, 2014, 06:36:28 AM
Present get!

A cursory glance says what's inside, so sad times I guess... Now I just... Have to let it sit there.

For a week.

Without opening it and getting all the goodies inside.

...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 18, 2014, 06:48:02 AM
My present is gonna be so late. I hope my Santee doesn't mind...  :ohdear:
You don't get any candy this time.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hyn on December 18, 2014, 02:53:38 PM
I have a serious problem.
Turns out I'm not allowed to send what I had made because it's too fragile/apparently I need a permit to send non-prints.  I should have known there'd be problems because laws are harsher with things sent from thirdworldland...  But ugh it's too late. I can't order an emergency gift because I don't own a credit card (plus I love to give things I make).  I could send other things but they'd take too long to arrive. I don't know what to do.

I've ruined christmas ;_____;. I'm so sorry.  There will be no candy for me... indeed.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 18, 2014, 02:58:46 PM
I don't want to leave these presents at home while I do ~christmas activities~ with family.  ;_;  BUT HERE THEY MUST STAY UNTIL I RETURN.

I have a serious problem.
Turns out I'm not allowed to send what I had made because it's too fragile/apparently I need a permit to send non-prints.  I should have known there'd be problems because laws are harsher with things sent from thirdworldland...  But ugh it's too late. I can't order an emergency gift because I don't own a credit card (plus I love to give things I make).  I could send other things but they'd take too long to arrive. I don't know what to do.

I've ruined christmas ;_____;. I'm so sorry.  There will be no candy for me... indeed.

Just do your best to send a present out.  If it's late, it's late - better than it not arriving at all.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vento on December 18, 2014, 05:34:15 PM
got my package! unfortunately i read the first item in the customs deceleration list and now i want to look at the rest ;_;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 18, 2014, 05:34:48 PM
I can attest that it's kinda fun to get christmas presents in february every year, though it's kinda lonely
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 18, 2014, 05:59:10 PM
I can attest that it's kinda fun to get christmas presents in february every year, though it's kinda lonely

Maybe brazilian christmas IS in february.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 18, 2014, 06:38:42 PM
Isn't also Israel and other Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah much sooner than you fake Christmas people? :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 18, 2014, 08:05:40 PM
My package arrived! Man, I hope my 3DS camera will hardy enough for this task.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 18, 2014, 10:25:09 PM
Isn't also Israel and other Jewish people celebrating Hanukkah much sooner than you fake Christmas people? :V
Indeed, it started Tuesday night!  MJP wanted to weasel into opening his gifts early but they were brought by Secret Santa not Mysterious Menorah Man  :colbert: 
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kilgamayan on December 18, 2014, 10:26:35 PM
Maybe brazilian christmas IS in february.

This is true. It is called "Jingle All the Hue".
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 18, 2014, 11:05:17 PM
This is true. It is called "Jingle All the Hue".

Oh what fun it is to laugh, like 'hue hue hue hue hue'
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 18, 2014, 11:10:53 PM
Indeed, it started Tuesday night!  MJP wanted to weasel into opening his gifts early but they were brought by Secret Santa not Mysterious Menorah Man  :colbert:
My Jewish Pal.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 18, 2014, 11:29:10 PM
Oh what fun it is to laugh, like 'hue hue hue hue hue'

Literally true.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 18, 2014, 11:48:56 PM
Package getto
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 18, 2014, 11:55:01 PM
This is true. It is called "Jingle All the Hue".
Oh what fun it is to laugh, like 'hue hue hue hue hue'
i report
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 19, 2014, 03:29:43 AM
i report

New Mod Ruling: Brazils is Fair Game
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 19, 2014, 04:19:54 AM
New Mod Ruling: Brazils is Fair Game

I will sign that charter. And put my name extra big too.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: SirSlarty on December 19, 2014, 04:58:44 AM
Mysterious Menorah Man

My Jewish Pal.

Hanukkah Harry
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 19, 2014, 06:51:42 AM
i report
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2vi409e.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 19, 2014, 10:52:27 PM
A strange package has appeared!  With an even stranger name attached.

I wonder who this could be?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on December 20, 2014, 12:01:21 AM
That Robben pic is far too festive for this occasion. :P

/me continues to wait for package....
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 20, 2014, 12:40:28 AM
Got my SS gift! What the heck is in this box?! My curiosity is killing me.

To give you an idea, it feels like the box is filled with a mixed bag of different sized grains. I wonder if I can eat whatever is inside. Mmm~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 20, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
Looks like my Secret Santa gift came in. 5 more days, GET HYPE!!!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on December 20, 2014, 07:43:48 PM
Present get! I think I know from the address label who my Santa was too. =P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 22, 2014, 03:06:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KwUbrKM.jpg?1)
3 days until Christmas!  I can hardly believe it!

As we're getting close to the 25th, I wanted to remind everyone to post in here or message me when you receive your gift. 

Santas: if your partner has not posted about getting their package, please check the tracking number you submitted periodically. If you see it was marked as delivered or attempted/no response/etc please let me know so I can pass that information along, though it's also possible they told me in a PM and they got it already.  I've been checking all of the numbers myself but any help you could give my fairies would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 22, 2014, 03:15:45 PM
I've been checking all of the numbers myself but any help you could give my fairies would be greatly appreciated!
Hey, come on, aren't they paid enough to do that by themselves?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 22, 2014, 04:06:27 PM
Will this be the second year in the row I get my package past the 25th????????? Maybe!!!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 22, 2014, 04:55:31 PM
T-3 days or something! Camera and everything is ready!

Hype++ Excite++ Wow++
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on December 22, 2014, 07:15:34 PM
Hey, come on, aren't they paid enough to do that by themselves?
You'd think that, but I guess not everyone wants to be paid solely in good tidings and cheer.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 22, 2014, 07:34:07 PM
This afternoon I was playing hyrule warriors when suddenly the postman arrived with a shout, I got confused when I saw it was from forza, how did he forsee my C87 wishlist?! Then I saw the note saying it was for the secret santa and it wasnt /who i thought it was/ (so yeah package received)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 22, 2014, 08:01:38 PM
This afternoon I was playing hyrule warriors when suddenly the postman arrived with a shout, I got confused when I saw it was from forza, how did he forsee my C87 wishlist?! Then I saw the note saying it was for the secret santa and it wasnt /who i thought it was/ (so yeah package received)
Well you have to wait ~2 more days to figure out who is your Secret Santa.
Being Forza is suffering.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Drake on December 22, 2014, 10:22:22 PM
Oh yes now that I think about it I did receive a package at some point
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 22, 2014, 11:17:22 PM
I forgot my phone USB cable so you might all have to wait until the 27th before I can post pictures sorry.

Unless you all like REALLY HUGE BLURRY PHOTOS.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 23, 2014, 02:48:40 AM
Yalls best hope I can take good photos with my 3DS camera, because that's all I gots.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Amraphenson on December 23, 2014, 04:22:54 AM
oh rou and I got our presents a while back yeah
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 23, 2014, 04:44:54 AM
I think I'll have to buy an SD card to even take pictures now x_x

Not that I got my present because I'm still trying to resolve being a doof with the address and the package getting sent back (hopefully the sender gets it back so they can resend it and I can pay their shipping)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 23, 2014, 01:00:48 PM
I've had a sizable box staring at me whilst I sleep for some time now. 48 hours remain until I will rend its maddening glare to shreds.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 23, 2014, 01:33:36 PM
So do we wait until it's Christmas everywhere in the world or do we wait until our Christmas only?

Or Santa Hakurei's Christmas, since she's the only true president of this celebration.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 23, 2014, 01:49:41 PM
So do we wait until it's Christmas everywhere in the world or do we wait until our Christmas only?

Or Santa Hakurei's Christmas, since she's the only true president of this celebration.
Local Christmas
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 23, 2014, 02:32:33 PM
So I got another package? What?

Those 40 hours of wait just became a bit harder.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 23, 2014, 02:44:50 PM
Local Christmas

Good thing Europeans open their presents on Christmas Eve

over 12 hours ahead of Americans (actually 18 hours)
:dealwithit:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 23, 2014, 02:59:14 PM
Good thing Europeans open their presents on Christmas Eve
...Wait, we do?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 23, 2014, 03:04:39 PM
...Wait, we do?
Christkindl nacht
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 23, 2014, 03:32:08 PM
Really just don't be pesty like N-Forza in past years who'd open the gifts when he'd get them because "lol no christmas in japan"
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 23, 2014, 03:34:49 PM
Really just don't be pesty like N-Forza in past years who'd open the gifts when he'd get them because "lol no christmas in japan"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OeUeRqPp7E
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 23, 2014, 03:38:54 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, GMT minus people have to wait a little longer. I guess only Australian, NZ and other Asian folks get be ahead of our superior time zone.

PS: I'll open my Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve as well.  So expect pics / report close to midnight tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OeUeRqPp7E
And a picture to watch while listening to that: http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/587938
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 23, 2014, 03:45:56 PM
Uh excuse me I believe that Santa Hakurei herself deemed USA Eastern Standard Time as God's One True Timezone in the OP even if it's not the first one to get Christmas so :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 23, 2014, 04:27:18 PM
It uh just turned to the 24th around 30 minutes ago BUT I RARELY GET CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS so I'll just wait another 24 hours /sweats
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 23, 2014, 04:50:03 PM
Uh excuse me I believe that Santa Hakurei herself deemed USA Eastern Standard Time as God's One True Timezone in the OP even if it's not the first one to get Christmas so :colbert:
SILENCE
(http://i41.tinypic.com/2lkwqwy.jpg)

It uh just turned to the 24th around 30 minutes ago BUT I RARELY GET CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS so I'll just wait another 24 hours /sweats
Christmas Eve is evening though. Even if it is 24th, you need to wait minimum until evening.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 23, 2014, 05:12:21 PM
Uh excuse me I believe that Santa Hakurei herself deemed USA Eastern Standard Time as God's One True Timezone in the OP even if it's not the first one to get Christmas so :colbert:
See she knows since she lives in the same household as the One True Free Man.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 23, 2014, 05:36:10 PM
^ :hi5: EST superiority buddy

Christmas Eve is evening though. Even if it is 24th, you need to wait minimum until evening.
And herein lies the discussion that I've been having with my husband every year since 2004 (holy crap I'm old):
Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve-Day are the same thing on the calendar.
EVERY YEAR.
:fail:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 23, 2014, 07:12:44 PM
It's everyone standard time you dinguses.

And if you don't go to Midnight Mass you don't open your presents early. Stop cheating, counterstrike kiddies.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 23, 2014, 07:27:29 PM
It's everyone standard time you dinguses.

And if you don't go to Midnight Mass you don't open your presents early. Stop cheating, counterstrike kiddies.
I maintain that, since I have no chimney for Santa to slip on down, he must have already delivered my presents through Amazon, so it's perfectly fine to open them at 0001 Christmas Day.  :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 23, 2014, 07:47:20 PM
EST resident posting to confirm bEST time zone. :V
I plan to open my gift at midnight tomorrow since I have to work during the day anyway. My secret Santa wrote the generic description of the gift because customs but I'm still curious what's inside!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 23, 2014, 07:54:26 PM
Waku waku, mothafuckas.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 23, 2014, 08:02:01 PM
Really just don't be pesty like N-Forza in past years who'd open the gifts when he'd get them because "lol no christmas in japan"

Good thing he never gets the gifts before christmas :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 23, 2014, 08:40:04 PM

Will your husband goddamn answer me on facebook already pls
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 23, 2014, 09:07:53 PM
Quote from: HakureiSM on Facespace
apparently I forgot to send anything at all
 :V

SWEET VINDICATION
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 23, 2014, 09:33:28 PM
^ :hi5: EST superiority buddy
Shoo, shoo!

And herein lies the discussion that I've been having with my husband every year since 2004 (holy crap I'm old):
Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve-Day are the same thing on the calendar.
EVERY YEAR.
:fail:
Well, within all honesty, you're correct. There is no such thing as "Christmas Evening" before actual Christmas. Christmas == Christmas, meaning 25th and 26th of December. I cannot open my presents until at least midnight of 24th so the date becomes 25th (That is how I opened mine last year, during midnight. While everyone asleep, I was drooling over my package).

So yea, no SS opening for me yet until at least 0:01 (that's 12:01am for you pm/am lousy humans) on the 25th.

sorry MJP bro, but your waifu is correct here.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 23, 2014, 09:36:33 PM
^ :hi5: EST superiority buddy
And herein lies the discussion that I've been having with my husband every year since 2004 (holy crap I'm old):
Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve-Day are the same thing on the calendar.
EVERY YEAR.
:fail:

YOU ARE TAKING ME OUT OF CONTEXT SO HARD

The confusion is the fact that nobody fucking bothers to distinguish between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, just referring to "Christmas"

HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHICH DAY IT IS

At least we fucking have "Erev blah blah blah" so you know it's the night before the holiday is/starts, jerks  :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 23, 2014, 09:37:53 PM
Next year we replace Christmas SS event with Hanukkah.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 23, 2014, 10:00:15 PM
Next year we replace Christmas SS event with Hanukkah.


CPSS Cirno's Perfect Secret Solstice
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 23, 2014, 10:05:03 PM
If we had this much discussion figuring out when to open gifts how much crazier would it be if we had 8 days to choose from  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 23, 2014, 11:28:01 PM
Open 1/8th of your gift.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 23, 2014, 11:37:14 PM
Or send 8 gifts and open one everyday, I thought having 8 gifts was the norm :(  (you can tell how much I don't know about hanukkah other than multiple presents)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kilgamayan on December 24, 2014, 01:33:36 AM
Or just light all of your gifts on fire.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 24, 2014, 01:37:14 AM
(http://img.pr0gramm.com/2014/12/23/92c1fe45023df852.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 24, 2014, 02:37:37 AM
30 HOURS REMAINING.

;_;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: SirSlarty on December 24, 2014, 04:58:44 AM
Open 1/8th of your gift.

Or just light all of your gifts on fire.

They have to be all the same size and lit from right to left for least 30 minutes after sundown.

Also you have to say some funny words.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 24, 2014, 07:30:13 AM
Really just don't be pesty like N-Forza in past years who'd open the gifts when he'd get them because "lol no christmas in japan"
wait, when did I do that
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dular on December 24, 2014, 09:45:23 AM
I'm actually super nervous right now for three reasons

1.  My gift was supposed to have more, but stuff happened and I was only able to send a thing.

2.  I can't find the box with the secret santa on it.

3.  I don't have a camera or anything camera related right now to take pictures of me opening the gift... Assuming I find the box of course.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 24, 2014, 10:11:52 AM
Plans for Christmas Eve:
Go to sleep after this post
Wake up
Read about presents the people in asia/Australia regions got
Probably eat lunch with parents
Charge camera
Go to work
Come back home after midnight
Open present
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on December 24, 2014, 11:11:20 AM
After receiving a message, informing me that something had gone wrong with the delivery of a parcel meant for me, a secret package has been obtained whilst I'm at work. Cutting it very fine this year, whoever you are; not helped by the fact that the postcode on the parcel did not match my actual postcode, which meant I had to phone Parcelforce to figure out how to obtain it~ :V

Still, at least it's sitting at home now. (Thanks Puppy's Mum for being around for Christmas.) Now I need to hope that the person receiving mine has it already~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 24, 2014, 11:46:35 AM
Today's plans:

Funeral
Lots of drawing
Shaking my SS gift every 30 minutes imagining that its filled with assorted beans and sand
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 24, 2014, 12:52:03 PM
I finally received my gift, a somewhat hefty box from Germany. And that bad boy's getting opened first, or second, thing in the morning.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 24, 2014, 01:11:02 PM
Local Time: 14:09:57 Local Date: Wednesday 24 December 2014 Timezone: +0100 GMT

Yea, still 10 hours remaining. Dorakyura, let us open our pwesents at mid night and be on TeamSpeak while shouting things like SUGOI SUGOI thank you Santa-san etc.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 24, 2014, 02:06:41 PM
wait, when did I do that
here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7562.msg509914.html#msg509914)
and here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,11228.msg761333.html#msg761333)

At least now it's Christmas eve so it's ok  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 24, 2014, 02:10:52 PM
here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,7562.msg509914.html#msg509914)
and here (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,11228.msg761333.html#msg761333)

At least now it's Christmas eve so it's ok  :V
Yeesh, Forza got a stalker.

I mean, I guess he already had a few, but now they come out of the shadows.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 24, 2014, 02:42:35 PM
My parents say it's 2 hours till christmas
am i getting this timezone thing right i have no idea whats christmas eve
they said today is christmas eve am i getting this right do i devour my box which is a present now
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 24, 2014, 02:52:16 PM
Christmas Eve is December 24th so since it's evening by you I'd say it's fair game!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 24, 2014, 02:53:23 PM
Christmas Eve is December 24th so since it's evening by you I'd say it's fair game!

NICE CHRISTMAS IN AN HOUR BECAUSE IT's
10:53pm 24/12/2014

N I C E
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vyrien on December 24, 2014, 03:01:33 PM
I MAKE MY OWN RULES

so uh

(http://puu.sh/dHKEV.jpg)

fuc this box is enormous

(http://puu.sh/dHKId.jpg)

fucking hell

(http://puu.sh/dHKJO.jpg)

im

(http://puu.sh/dHKMO.jpg)

IS THAT A CHEST

(http://puu.sh/dHKPk.jpg)

my darlings are pleased ok so opening the lette-

(http://puu.sh/dHLnq.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHLuE.jpg) OH GOD I


I CAN'T DEAL IM

OKAY WHAT ELSE

(http://puu.sh/dHLIZ.jpg)

map and

(http://puu.sh/dHLK8.jpg)

instructions RIGHT OK

upon further investigation i could see this cipher would be difficult even for Her Majesty's secret service to crack but i had something better

i had some milo

#################################################################
eyyy: what does that part mean i uh
eyyy: LOL
Vyrien: no idea lel
Vyrien: do you wanna help me figure it out
eyyy: uh
eyyy: what do you have so far
eyyy: the map

fuck

Vento:
so whats the
ultimate fort

Vy:
haven't a fucking clue

Vento:
wtf is elevator number

Vy:
right i imagine
i can find that out through report manga

Vento:
it says (display pic) i thought the answer was on it

Vy:
display nr

Vento:
i oh
number???

Vy:
hang on wait let's

Vento:
is the lock like 3 numbers or sth

Vy:
Yeah
Ok keine

Vento:
yeah keine

Vy:
er
stage 3 boss in IN
3rd windows 2hu

Vento:
whats with the -k tho

Vy:
i imagine keine in case i didn't get from the hat

Vento:
lel

Vy:
i feel like fckn tokak
right time to dig through report

Vento:
LOL

Vy:
wait fuc i think i know the one

(http://puu.sh/dHMt5.jpg)

Vento:
FUCK
i knew it
so its 3(maybe) 9 and ?

Vy:
yeah i think so
is the secret map supposed to be a map of jp or sth lel
making the question mark the secret fort?
hmm
the ultimate fort YEAH IT'S A MAP
OF JP

Vento:
..FUCK NO WONDER IT WAS KIND OF FAMILIAR
oh its a
ride thing

Vy:
right ok
Oh so its the rightmost one on the map
RIGHT I BET IT'S IN THE REPOMANGA

Vento:
omfg really
wow
i was looking through reviews and only found that youre given a card or sth

Vy:
well i found the theme park
in the manga but no mention of ultimate forts
AH I FOUND INFO IN THE DANBOORU COMMENTS

Vento:
fuck

Vy:
the goal is to insert your card into a card reader (scattered and well hidden around the stage) to get a set of items you need to find. For example: Shirt, candle, knife. After this, you're suppose to find other card readers and hope you get the correct item. Sometimes, you would get nothing so the card would be ejected immediately. If you happen to get a good card reader with the correct item: you will hear a bi-bi-bi-bi sound. The process takes roughly 5-10 seconds that means each second is valuable. Now imagine aprox 30 people trying the same. Yes, this is why it is a difficult task. And if that wasn't enough, some card readers can actually destroy your items by putting X on them, rendering your run useless and having to start all over. Even if you do have all the items, you need to find the hidden door leading to the next stage.

Vento:
wow BI BI BI

Vy:
found a pic of the pass

(http://puu.sh/dHMID.jpg)

so is it 3 then

Vento:
Yeah
wtf inb4 333 illuminati confirmed

I input the code: 393

The lock failed to budge.

Fuck.


Vy:
WHATTTTT THE COMBI IS 193

Vento:
I
LOL
ARE
YOU
FUCKING
SERIOUSLY
OMG
IKU SAN PLS

Vyrien:
I WAS SWIVELLING THE FINAL LOCK TO THE 3 AND IT JUST
OPENED

Vento:
HOW DOES KEINE MEAN 1
WAIT

(http://puu.sh/dHMU9.jpg)

Vento:
WAIT..............

Vy:
IM

Vento:
was it supposed to be fucking
keine - k
minus the fucking

Vy:
LOL ok
FUCKING ok ok let's
let's go with that

(http://puu.sh/dHMY8.jpg)

Vy:
Right time to remove chains

Vento:
:^)
SOO
WHATS INSIDE

Vy:
(http://puu.sh/dHN8S.jpg)
BAHAAAAAAMUTTTTTTOOOOO

Vento:
YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Vy:
uh hang on

Vento:
IS THAT A FUCKING KNIFE

Vy:
UH
##################################################################

even the best slip up sometimes, luckily it was only a minor transgression but I knew I couldn't make another mistake like that or it'd be all over

TURN VOLUME UP

HOLY FUCK IT

DID IT JUST

IT FUCKING DID

(http://puu.sh/dHNH8.jpg) (http://puu.sh/dHNHN.jpg) (http://puu.sh/dHNLL.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHNQq.jpg)

this was it, the moment of truth

(http://puu.sh/dHNUF.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHO2v.jpg)

ARE THESE

(http://puu.sh/dHO5m.jpg)

THEY ARE

GOD'S GIFT TO MANKIND

(http://puu.sh/dHO7O.jpg)

OMFG

but wait, what's in here
(http://puu.sh/dHO9d.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHOh4.jpg)

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

(http://puu.sh/dHOl1.jpg)

MMMMAAAAAAAATOIIIIII RYUUUUUUUKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

ahem

ok finally

(http://puu.sh/dHOsf.jpg) (http://puu.sh/dHOtH.jpg) (http://puu.sh/dHOuA.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHOzg.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/dHOvN.jpg)

Okay so it should be hugely obvious to everybody from the start but

Thank you Helepolis omfg

WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH FUN THAT WAS AND MATOI RYUKO AND ZELDA CHEST AND and my mother thought it was drugs at first omg

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 24, 2014, 03:06:15 PM
Holy shit.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 24, 2014, 03:11:43 PM
helepolis stahp


stahp


helepolis
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 24, 2014, 03:24:47 PM
Incontrovertible proof that, for a second year running, Helepolis just cannot be stopped.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 24, 2014, 03:34:41 PM
Oh, so I did open it beforehand in years past. Oops.

Well, I can open it now because it is now officially the 25th in GLORIOUS NIPPON TIME.

So, like I said before, I got this nice package from Germany, all wrapped in yellow tape. The label said there were snacks and CDs inside, so there goes any chances of real German frankfurters...

I was mostly surprised by this one, for two reasons: 1. They got alcohol through customs. 2. They have natural beer taps in Germany.
(http://i.imgur.com/sArzYwb.jpg)

Then I got some very mountainous and nice chocolate.
(http://i.imgur.com/BCyWOf5.jpg?1)

Not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Mozart, but it's probably pretty good.
(http://i.imgur.com/OrKQd5Y.jpg?1)

Fancy. Some import stores will sell the regular ones (in the middle).
(http://i.imgur.com/i2PoXUI.jpg?1)

Something less on the chocolate side. They actually have Haribo over here too, but I'm not sure if they have this particular kind.
(http://i.imgur.com/T9Bipa8.jpg?1)

The Santa on the left didn't quite make the trip in one piece, unfortunately. The one on the right really has something against the Weihnachts Bande though. I mean, it's a bit much to wish death on a bunch of musicians, no matter how Weih they are.
(http://i.imgur.com/0hWzzor.jpg)

Hey, I didn't order Jazz Pizza! Oh, wait a sec...
(http://i.imgur.com/HdH7bxN.jpg)

That's pretty cool design! Looking forward to listening to it, since I can't think of any German jazz off the top of my head.
(http://i.imgur.com/L1PvjWF.jpg)

I didn't recognize the name on the label (clearly not a customer of mine. not a recent one, at least) so I'm not sure who it could be, but thanks a lot! I'll enjoy these and maybe share a few with friends.

(Hele game too stronk)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 24, 2014, 03:34:58 PM
Thank you Helepolis omfg
Thank god the batteries didn't die or the circuit board breaking due to travelling with an airplane (you know, cold, humidity, UK being rainy as hell etc).

Keine > minus K > Eine > Ein > Translates from German into 'one' > 1.

That was the idea and I knew it would be confusing as hell but that made it more fun for me when I finished the instructions  :V Glad you got some help to crack that stuff. I enjoyed reading the report.

and my mother thought it was drugs at first omg
Little does your mom knows what is truly inside those waffles and coins.  >:D

Just joking, enjoy it all  :toot:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 24, 2014, 03:40:10 PM
stuff

There's only one German guy I know that would send beer and choco

hele

hele god damn how much did that cost to ship holy-
another year another shenanigan as expected of heleporisu!!!!

Edit: SS bullshit

I say bullshit but its the dank shit m8 8/8 t8 says its gr8

I see the package and it feels a little heavy not that heavy but solid enough
I honestly expect a box of onaholes because god damn why not those are like the best things ever besides dota 2

(http://i.imgur.com/gQKhTIh.jpg)
do u like my address u can send me shit or take it down i honestly don't care lol

the best thing to getting a box is the bubble things that aren't wrap they feel so comfy on your face nobody heard that

(http://i.imgur.com/kEuBNoll.jpg)

i never understood what those white things are for and well looks like i got food

(http://i.imgur.com/SketPRel.jpg)

definitely food they taste pretty gr8 8/8

(http://i.imgur.com/ePuPcl7l.jpg)

Yukarin shirt welp no Mima-sama but it works it's original 2hu art shit so I really appreciate it!!!!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/4U8s1lpl.jpg)

OOOOOOOOOOO DAMN LETTER

(http://i.imgur.com/iM0Pu2gl.jpg)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i wish i played DnD right now
shinji no wants to get into the robot pls

(http://i.imgur.com/Hgj1kuX.jpg?1)

Custom made dices very nice i am really happy with this

(http://i.imgur.com/cEIckcw.jpg)

DAMN STRAIGHT BUYS SOME GAMES

(http://i.imgur.com/1xuvNa8.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 24, 2014, 03:43:17 PM
JAZZ PIZZA, you need to let us hear a sample Forza. Also that many Chocolate from EUROPE. You do know that EUROPE chocolate tastes better :V

@ YJ, Remember the debate we had earlier in this thread? It doesn't matter whether I ship 100g, 1000g or 4500g the shipping cost stays the same for everything < 20kg. So I went all out.

Edit:
Holy shit those dices. A friend of mine is huge DnD fan but not Touhou. He would murder you for those dices if he was so lucky you.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 24, 2014, 04:15:58 PM
@ YJ, Remember the debate we had earlier in this thread? It doesn't matter whether I ship 100g, 1000g or 4500g the shipping cost stays the same for everything < 20kg. So I went all out.

Your country is amazing god damnit i hate the shipping costs here yours sound really good if you're sending heavy things
Light things not so much though. Pros and cons here and there ka ka ka

Anyway updated earlier post to have secret santa stuff
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 24, 2014, 04:40:41 PM
I feel like the dickest now goddammit guys
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 24, 2014, 04:55:18 PM
I feel like the dickest now goddammit guys

me

I just opened my gift, prepping my photos now...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 24, 2014, 07:32:52 PM
Hele, you are a perfect human being.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 24, 2014, 07:53:34 PM
Okay so I hope I'll be conscious at midnight because I'm still thirsty right now.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Pesco on December 24, 2014, 08:02:50 PM
My parcel arrived just before I went to work. I'll do my opening once I'm home.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 24, 2014, 08:20:51 PM
My parcel arrived just before I went to work. I'll do my opening once I'm home.
Wow, the strongest timing. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - SEND THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on December 24, 2014, 08:32:23 PM
Looking great thus far! Heel fantastisch, Hele. :P

...and it turns out I will be receiving package a few days late, but oh well ~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Puffy on December 25, 2014, 12:30:56 AM
So it hit the dot of midnight in the UK! Time to see whats in this bad boy envelope! *ahem* do mind my legs  :blush:

(http://i.imgur.com/MB5qrto.jpg)

These 2 are what showed up at my doorstep! one is suspiciously large and flat....

Upon opening the 2 packages...oooh a wrapped up gift and a nice picture show!?

(http://i.imgur.com/OhRsj05.jpg)

Here is the front cover of a very cute read!

(http://i.imgur.com/KILvNxx.jpg1)

So i opened the next package!

(http://i.imgur.com/3Rl1KKa.jpg)

A Book! and a Movie that i have not seen! At least its a movie to watch at xmas now. This book will come in handy for my studies!

The album is IOSYS - Toho Hyosetsu Kashu, or the one that has Cirno's Perfect Math Class  :V

I dont want to hog up all the room so if anyone wants to look and read at the picture slides then its down below!

Here (http://imgur.com/Q2sTLFE,SHXW670,DvRwEmH,4lE1p0w,gf9KsGT,e4Tq8GH,UBNhSAx,VLacuHE,t6w7zVt#6)

Imgur being dodgy so order to read is ( from first to last to read): 8,9,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 12:35:50 AM
Note: clicky == large view

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Yea it was Christmas, or close to that. It was around 23:45 GMT+1 (That is CET, Central Europe Time aka THE BEST TIME. Well except for GMT+X people, I respect you folks). So, I was sitting here behind my PC and decided to draw something because I got some inspiration. 
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_01a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_01.jpg)

I have been in a very productive mood for the entire week. Took a few days off from work and connected it with Christmas Holiday. BAM, One week holiday. And I was going to work on my Danmakufu game (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,3394.0.html) most of the time. The drawing occurred randomly, maybe my inspiration was bursting and overflowing that it needed to be drawn out partially. The picture was mainly for Warugaki and friends, you know to wish them Merry Christmas in a specific way. And perhaps add some stuff to my own Pixiv page (http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=1198372) (which is pretty much empty). So I was sketching things when it turned into something like this:

(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_00a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_00.jpg)
I have no idea how it exactly turned out like this. My original quick-sketch was on the right, but for some unexplainable reason Iku-san lost all her clothes yet retaining her hat.  I am sure Warugaki will like it. And other Pixiv folks.

Suddenly the sound something heavy dropping on my bed behind me occurred. I first thought I summoned Iku-san from my drawing but such things didn't exist. We don't live in a fucking cartoon world and such things only happen in [REDACTED] doujins. Either way, I turned around with a sigh.

Ok, what the hell.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_02a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_02.jpg)
A package. Flat, unlike the Iku-san I drew WOULD YOU stop talking about your Iku drawing, F***..

Sorry that was my common-sense trying to snap me back into reality. But this package was quite real. But wait, what is written on it?
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_03a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_03.jpg)

(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_99.jpg)

AWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_04a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_04.jpg)

Let us quickly open this package!

STOP, HOLD IT!

Tsk tsk, how careless of me to just decide to open this unknown package.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_05a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_05.jpg)


I guess I have to use my special Kappa-Optical-Secu--
GGAH
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_06a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_06.jpg)
Unzan: "YOU ALREADY USED THAT JOKE LAST YEAR YOU PERVERTED CLOG WEARING WIND MILL SPINNER. GET ORIGINAL,"

Ok so I lost all will to come up with something original. And some teeth. Let us just open it. Keeping my counter spell card ready, just in case.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_07a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_07.jpg)

What do we have here, hmm?
Eh...
Uhm.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_08a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_08.jpg)
O-ojousama, why are you holding a Unreal Tournament Rocket Launcher? LUDICROUS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dWPPgHj8rM#t=0m20s) YOU SAY?
(The thing was folded and slightly damaged like that Secret Santa. I have no idea what happened inside the package and I even took everything out carefully orz)

Behind the bad ass drawing?
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_09a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_09.jpg)

That is clever Secret Santa, an elegant Hina, but her hat resembles the Ottomen hat styles (https://www.google.nl/search?q=janissary&biw=1760&bih=992&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=l1ibVIa_A4m7UbuOhKAL&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=ottoman+hat). GOOD GAME.
EDIT POST-REPORT: FML, I am disgrace for my culture. This isn't the Ottomen hat. Hina is resembling here the famous Mevlana Dancing style (https://www.google.nl/search?q=mevlana&biw=1760&bih=992&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=N2SbVOGrFYvlaon2grAJ&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=mevlana+dance&imgdii=_) where they go spin spin spin spin spin spin!!! I am sorry Secret Santa!

Reading...
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_10a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_10.jpg)

That is quite the damn long letter but...Disco funks?
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_11a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_11.jpg)
Aaaaah, those disco funks. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I guess I'll try them out tomorrow because IT IS 1:23 AT THIS PART OF MY REPORT.

By the way, no idea which brilliant mind decided to paste that bloody "MAGIC" tape on the CDs and drawing. The drawing I could VERY carefully remove but the CDs are pretty much like this and my rage levels were increasing rapidly.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_12a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_12.jpg)
Yea, screw that. Not breaking this Charisma over such puny things. Hah!

What else is up. I remember the letter reading about Melons and Ripe things.
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_13a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_13.jpg)

...

...

(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_15a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_15.jpg)

...

...

(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_14a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_14.jpg)
OJOUSAMA, CAN YOU MOVE? No, on second thought. Don't, I don't think this is the right time.

It is all over the place. The ripeness of the melons. A calendar even. I cannot display that in my room?! Such insolence! What is this?? It doesn't makes me excited at all.

/me glances at his Iku drawing
/me glances at the calendar
/me glances around

It seems today, my fate has been set to a very specific mood. Thank you Ojousama, orz.

(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_16a.jpg) (http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_16.jpg)
But the bubbles are fun!!!!

Oh, speaking of Secret Santa. This has to be someone who knows I play Unreal Tournament. Now since this package came from US it has to be one of the folks over at #dots-meido, since we played Unreal Tournament together. And also my taste for Disco music seems to be also quite close. I am extremely torn between few people because they could be it too. ARGHHHH! I don't know for sure, but my guess is going for:

Mr. Bob!

If that is the case, then I definitely will have a good cheer this year!
(http://www.taihou.nl/ss/ss2014_98.jpg)

--Helepolis

Source for Iku pictures, artist Ichimi:
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/1261752
http://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/1305948

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 25, 2014, 12:36:59 AM
Yeah okay it's way past midnight, let's do it and open all that stuff. I feel adventurous.

So here's the thing, there's two things actually. Let's have a look, shall we?

(http://i.imgur.com/LX7yjGX.jpg)
See the first thing that confused me it that one of them is from Japan and the other one from God-knows-where is Dusseldorf, I'm terrible at geography. I couldn't find my house on a map.
Actually I can, but that's not the subject. Where is Dusseldorf, anyway?

(http://puu.sh/dIlYs/fbb063f850.jpg)
Ooooooh.
...Okay, hold on, something is not right here.

(http://i.imgur.com/xDsBIHk.jpg)
This had been bothering me for a while.

(http://i.imgur.com/fnowyS3.jpg)
Okay, that's much better.

(http://i.imgur.com/drcwEGG.jpg)
So back to our two packages, I mean my two packages. Which one should I open first? My blade is aching for blood but I'm the only one around, so it'll have to do with package blood. Like, glu or something. I dunno.

(http://i.imgur.com/8JWq4P9.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/H01qVdh.jpg)
Both of them are yummy looking. Full of taboo. Handled with care or enclosed packing list? I cannot choose by myself, so I just look at them for thirty minutes.

...

Okay, good. Let's just have a taste and decide by tongue.

(http://i.imgur.com/nD7ZuvR.jpg)
MY FIRST VICTIM SHALL BE YOU MACHIDA-SHI-SENPAI BE GENTLE.

(http://i.imgur.com/Pkrwuy9.jpg)
Whut's that? I think I recognize this side design.

(http://i.imgur.com/aziQWrh.jpg)
NEAT.

(http://i.imgur.com/1k4WiDD.jpg)
OH DOUBLE NEAT. THAT THING WILL RESONATE IN THE HOUSE I DON'T GIVE A FUCK IT'S 1:30AM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-AeHFJ_hE&hd=1).

Oh, wait, we still have another package before that, haven't we? Haven't I? Have I. Yes.

(http://i.imgur.com/saDTuLq.jpg)
My scissors started without me but he can't do that alone, it doesn't have hands. Silly that thing.

(http://i.imgur.com/X2GAVRc.jpg)
Hey, almost look like a DVD from he-Hold on. HOLD. THE. FUCK. ON.

(http://i.imgur.com/3wd00ka.jpg)
(http://puu.sh/dIlgI/728a53e1c3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3gClpKw.jpg)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 25, 2014, 12:41:32 AM
It exists!

Again!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 25, 2014, 12:47:56 AM
So that's what, two years now?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 25, 2014, 12:50:24 AM
Three!
The legacy continues!

I actually started laughing when I saw that and had to explain to my brother what a Tsukihime is ( and is not )
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 01:07:05 AM
This is the true spirit of Secret Santa! Hell yeah!

God damn Spotty, you're one lucky son of a gun.

10/10 anime serie. Would watch it any time any place any where!

EDIT:
I was in bed when I fucking realised I made a horrible mistake on my Hina drawing analysis. Edited for justice because otherwise I would be a disgrace for my culture!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 25, 2014, 01:20:04 AM
The ripeness of the melons.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 25, 2014, 01:54:56 AM
Reappear. This DVD is an eyesore. This DVD. This DVD. This DVD. This DVD. This DVD. This DVD! :V
A+ for Spotty and his Santa, would :getdown: again.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Pesco on December 25, 2014, 02:10:29 AM
Christmas goodies begot and opening

(http://puu.sh/dIppl/c8f3c969c7.jpg)

OMG my Secret Santa bought me a new gaming rig!
Nah that came from somewhere else but still part of my Christmas loot

The postage shows me that it comes from the land of Downton Abbey and mailed out on the 9th. Guessing game is 2ez4Tewi :V

(http://puu.sh/dIptm/c36cd467fa.jpg)

Contents include a 'cuddles' huh? There's only a few people that would use that word to me. I could tell from the handwriting that this one didn't come from Rou, still got your letter that you sent me btw. I'm already pretty sure from the clues on the outside that Kanjou sent to me.

(http://puu.sh/dIpu6/bbafa1f53c.jpg)

And I have my confirmation on the box lid. A create.swf picture message is almost a signature for you.

(http://puu.sh/dIpv5/62a63938d8.jpg)

The contents as promised on the outside: a candle, a cuddle and a gift. I go about opening them without damaging the wrapping paper wherever possible.

(http://puu.sh/dIpxU/a673e735d1.jpg)

Hello thar cuddle rabbit. It looks like it's the perfect size for a small rabbit to cuddle and also really well made. I'll definitely be taking care of this little one till I have kids to pass it onto.

(http://puu.sh/dIpyu/7075b7fe6f.jpg)

I like this gift for what it is. The design is amusing that the only word I can think of for it is nifty.

For a while I thought I would be expecting Steam games for my gift this year. If I did get those, pictures of the gifts would have to come much later when I got some ingame screenshots. I consider myself fortunate that I've received gifts from people that are familiar with me every year. No matter what I put on my list of interests they've always given me something to brighten my day. Thank you Kanjou and my appreciations to your wife for making me the cuddle rabbit.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 25, 2014, 02:57:56 AM
So much cool stuff going on, wish I had more than a cell phone to type it all, cuss in the morn after work's done. :)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 25, 2014, 03:02:31 AM
Will post in a couple days. Home for the  next 48 hours and my aunt reportedly has 6 week old kittens. In the meantime, address looks a bit fishy.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 25, 2014, 05:35:14 AM
Shit I forgot to take pictures of the box. Whatever.

So the box (you'll have to imagine what it looked like) was very rattly, as if there was a bunch of loose jellybeans floating around in there. And as it turns out..

(http://i.imgur.com/V0fl575.jpg)

An exploded bag of jellybeans!  :] These are what I was able to skim off the top, as I pulled out the contents, more tumbled onto the floor and into my lap. Once I pulled all the stuff together, this was the pile of goodies that came out initially.

(http://i.imgur.com/OF2wVrc.jpg)

Then I retried the rest of the stuff..

(http://i.imgur.com/FudEVew.jpg)

A GIANT CHOCOLATE HORSE (dammit hussie) and some Emperor Chai! Ahh, I can't wait to try it first thing in the morning. I love having a wide collection of tea ^_____^

(http://i.imgur.com/Pjc5jL1.jpg)

Also a mysterious note (which was a little hard to read), but apparently these are all sweet equips to return Christmas to the world??!  :o But it seems like y'all are having Christmas just fine so...  ???

And hinting towards some kind of real gift too.. Are the jelly beans I am snacking on merely ephemera? Holograms or illusions or tricks of the mind?  :wat: I am perplexed, Secret Santa. But thank you!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on December 25, 2014, 05:57:41 AM
No box pic because it wasn't very interesting aside from the addresses I would have blacked out and being FROM JAPANLAND. (But not via Forza, though while the name wasn't one I recognized specifically it combined with Japan gave me a pretty good idea who my Santa was).

It contained many interesting things, however!

First, this postcard I apparently had shaky hand at the moment I snapped. You get the gist anyway so deal with it.
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25003937_zps18150d8b.jpg~original)

The reverse came out much more clearly, though:
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25003947_zps23741dad.jpg~original)
(the spoiler confirmed my suspicion that my Santa was
Nietz
)

Then firstly in gifts, a couple lovely-looking Touhou fanbooks I shall have to peruse properly later.
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004035_zpsb7731da6.jpg~original)

The rest of the loot:
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004045_zps2ec76211.jpg~original)

Apparently senpai will notice me with... clip/pin-on cat ears and tail. :V (One ear reversed here to show they have little barettes on the back)
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004154_zps13507444.jpg~original)

Also I guess I own some dogecoins now, this was caught on the other side of the box. (The back has a QR code too :V)
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004234_zpsaadf269c.jpg~original)

And the final piece of gift... EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT'S AN UTENA
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004256_zpse072b054.jpg~original)

So yes, many many thanks to my aforementioned Santa, it's all lovely. :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 25, 2014, 06:35:14 AM
Well damn, having Hele's being the first present to be opened will make it hard to top for the rest of the thread. Man, I'm always amazed at the effort you put into it.

Anyway, let's get to the first part of my present.
(http://i.imgur.com/qfTgplEl.jpg)
Standard US cushioned envelope, with a convenient pull tab for opening.

(http://i.imgur.com/C036pvLl.jpg)
Im doing it man Im making opening take place!

(http://i.imgur.com/oi15zHUl.jpg)
And, as it said on the contents, there are indeed badges inside. Moreover, NASA badges, from the Jet Propulsion Lab! Now I can sew then to my coat and pretend I'm a NASA rocket scientist! I particularly like the Mars rovers one, since I'm a big fan of that program (too bad this one does not include Curiosity).
Also a nice letter, even though it spoils the my SS as being
Kiro.
Thanks a lot, man! I also think it's a shame we couldn't get to meet here in Tokyo. But as you said, your schedule looked extra tight, and I was super busy finishing last minute changes to my thesis at that time. Glad you enjoyed Nakano Broadway though!

So, that in itself was a great gift, but I'm again assured that there will be more coming. waku waku

In the meantime:
(http://i.imgur.com/S5xhUbRl.jpg)
An extra-SS present I got from YJ these days, as part of our occasional exchange of knick-knacks and other stuff.
The traditional Western Christmas Youkai, a piece of quartz crystal (why no diamond, Mr. One Percent?) and a cute Kiki card. Also, a Sekrit CPSS present that will be passed along to my SS next year.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 25, 2014, 06:48:30 AM
It's past midnight, so that means it's time to open my gift! From Canada! :V

(http://i.imgur.com/dpdM4WU.jpg)
Address information cleverly hidden. The customs declaration says it's a game.

(http://i.imgur.com/xjeHP7Y.jpg)
Oh boy, a drill game! Let's open it up and play.

(http://i.imgur.com/WmQ96mE.jpg)
Oh, the game is inside. Clever Santa.

(http://i.imgur.com/vBwQhzX.jpg)
A card was included, cryptic message and all.

(http://i.imgur.com/cn0SoF2.jpg)
And there we have it! Fantasy Life for Nintendo 3DS, featuring music from Nobuo Uematsu and illustrations from Yoshitaka Amano. Looks like a good way to spend my week off for the holidays. :V

I'm fairly confident that I know my Santa, so thanks dudududu Dular! Merry Holidays everyone! :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 25, 2014, 07:11:34 AM
Merry Christmas Nietz and everyone else!

In case you couldn't tell, the coin is a commemorative one for Apollo 13. Also, your second package shipped out around Dec. 19th so I imagine you might get it around the 26th-27th.  :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 25, 2014, 07:20:17 AM
Merry Christmas Nietz and everyone else!

In case you couldn't tell, the coin is a commemorative one for Apollo 13.
But it says Apollo 11... :P
(But it's pretty cool too in any case. I guess I'm just more a fan of the rover missions because they are happening right now. (I remember watching the Curiosity landing live with hand clenched on the mouse in anxiety.)
Quote
Also, your second package shipped out around Dec. 19th so I imagine you might get it around the 26th-27th.  :3
ヽ(?∀?)ノ
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 25, 2014, 07:27:19 AM
But it says Apollo 11... :P

orz

Sabotaged by the Lunarians yet again.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Chaore on December 25, 2014, 07:46:01 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ujhZhNDl.jpg)

GREETINGS, IT IS I, THE MAGNIFICENT CHAORE.

As you can see I have provided myself on top of my package, which has arrived from what I can only presume to be -the depths of hell itself-.

Or New Jersey, these are basically the same thing really.

With this in mind, I, as the ALL MIGHTY BUNLORD, should proceed to open this myself while asking my human manservant to stand aside for the moment, as it's innate power may be too much for his innocent (hahaha who'd buy that) soul to handle.

(http://i.imgur.com/nP0XBc8l.jpg)

HAVE AT THEE PACKAGE

(http://i.imgur.com/9gBH4Nwl.jpg)

These contents are even more dreadful then I could expect.

I mean, shit, I'm a rabbit and I couldn't possibly write this badly.

But, this means there is ONLY ONE CULPRIT.

(http://i.imgur.com/5cp7Phfl.jpg)

THE SECRET SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL MENORAHS, I KNEW IT.

(http://i.imgur.com/HtCUgKOl.jpg)

Oh wait not the menorahs.

Transcribed:

Dear Secret Santa Target Partner,

Reimu Claus can suck it, my people follow Menorah Meiling :smug:.

Please Joyfully gorge yourself with holiday emotion, this food, and this other cool stuff (in this order)

Have a merry christmas, chappy chanukah, and a new year that verily doth not suck.

This message will self-destruct in 30x1024 seconds.

Sincerely yours, President Barack Hussein Obama


Menorah Meiling?! To light Meiling on fire would take only a devious mind!

I MUST PROCEED WITH CAU- oh shit food i'm down lets open this shit

(http://i.imgur.com/TfjfqZTl.jpg)

HAVE AT THEE POSSIBLE STASHES OF FOOD

(http://i.imgur.com/d6NF7LYl.jpg)

OH SHIT THIS IS BETTER THAN FOOD.

I CAN NOW PRETEND TO BE THE MAGICAL PRODIGY INSTEAD OF THE INCARNATION OF BUNNYDRAGON JESUS I AM wait shit this isn't rabbit sized

manservant, we're getting you a skirt and twintails.

NEXT PRESENT

(http://i.imgur.com/UxPzsh1l.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/mXIymUnl.jpg)

DELICIOUS EDIBLES, I SHALL FEAST TONIGHT ON YOUR MODERATORS MOTK!

As my manservant is now in process of a makeover, I have not found the proper terms for your offerings, but I can offer a new term of MINE.

Also henceforth, Munchables and Chewables.

TONIGHT, I FEAST.

(http://i.imgur.com/qYhfXo7l.jpg)

BUT WAIT, A FINAL PRESENT.

(http://i.imgur.com/hU1fGeUl.jpg)

A TAMADRA! I SHALL TOO CONSUME THIS, UNLOCKING MY NEXT AWAKENING

MY SEVENTH TWO PRONG, after which i will need seven more tamadra for seven time extensions.

Or perhaps just give it to Meimei, actually lets give it to Meimei.



This does however mean that there is only one household responsible for this box.

Triangles and MJP! Thank you for your WONDERFUL OFFERINGS TO YOUR NEW RABBIT OVERLORD, and have a merry related holidays!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on December 25, 2014, 08:04:26 AM
Alright, time to open my gift! Let's see what my Secret Santa got me this year...

(http://i.imgur.com/rtnOW69.jpg)
First, the box it came in, addresses obscured to protect the innocent. That's not exactly my first name but I totally get called other J names all the time so no big at all. :P

(http://i.imgur.com/FAzUOYl.jpg)
Inside is four things - three small gifts taped to a large one, all giftwrapped.

Let's look at the little ones first:
(http://i.imgur.com/DD7RaNf.jpg)
What appears to be a little Reimu cellphone charm... and a little plush Pollun, one of the fairies from Futari Wa Pretty Cure (and by extension Max Heart)! Not exactly my favorite precure fairy, but he's still adorable!

(http://i.imgur.com/KcfVYvz.jpg)
Oh hey, a little piece of jewelry with Eridan Ampora on it! Made from a recycled scrabble tile, which is pretty neat.

And now, let's see what the big one is:
(http://i.imgur.com/T2CFxWr.jpg)
Holy mother of shit, the Der Mond artbook!!! Oh man, this is something that is chock FULL of official Neon Genesis Evangelion art! Awesome~

Everything together, now:
(http://i.imgur.com/iEzO0Gl.jpg)
I have no idea who my Secret Santa was this year, but this is all cool stuff. Thank you~!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Drake on December 25, 2014, 08:24:53 AM
Apparently senpai will notice me with... clip/pin-on cat ears and tail. :V (One ear reversed here to show they have little barettes on the back)
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004154_zps13507444.jpg~original)
half-surprised this didn't end up being a buttplug or something cough hack wheeze
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 25, 2014, 08:54:45 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/JLXO4BA.png)
Just got an email containing this. It makes me feel conflicted.

I mean, yes, Christmas, horray, but at the same time it just makes me think of the package that's still in limbo (which is my fault) and I want to pay to get it shipped back only to get handed more money in return and am I getting rewarded for fucking up or did I fuck up so bad the package is gone or dvfgefdbhaf why do I feel terrible it's a gift
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 25, 2014, 09:04:52 AM
I would love to have taken unwrapping pics but opening time is a strictly no-phones area.

Sorry for low quality. My phone camera is awful.

So, firstly I opened the package I have seen before which I was instructed to open first:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZcQCNXo.jpg)

Oh hai there Miss Thatcher. I laughed. I'm gonna guess from the avatar the user is current using that my SS was Vyrien.

Then I got my 2nd package, which I hadn't seen, with trepidation, unsure if it was another joke or if it was something related to what I had asked.

Then, as I searched for how to unwrap the tube, I saw on the label the word 'Touhou'. At which point I informed my family they probobly won't get what it is. [They were thinking it was a British flag].

What came out was too large for 1 picture, and my phone does not do it justice.

(http://i.imgur.com/yoSjZHH.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/dXECZR7.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/whbItaN.jpg)

OH MY GOD I WON CHRISTMAS.

Seriously do you know how hard it is to find anything like this even for the biggest japanese stuff in Britland? Let alone Touhou. Let alone with PC-98.

Also it was fun trying to explain in a manner my parents would understand what this was. This is the same family that a picture of Eiki managed to make my father think all Japanese Gods of Death are short green-haired girls.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 09:28:24 AM
Apparently senpai will notice me with... clip/pin-on cat ears and tail. :V (One ear reversed here to show they have little barettes on the back)
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004154_zps13507444.jpg~original)
[10:22:12] <Helepolis> Nietz for sure held back against Arashi
[10:22:26] <Helepolis> I am sure she tagged 'no nsfw please' otherwise Nietz would definitely gone balls out

Also I guess I own some dogecoins now, this was caught on the other side of the box. (The back has a QR code too :V)
(http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/arashikurobara/CPSS%202014/2014-12-25004234_zpsaadf269c.jpg~original)
[10:13:15] <Helepolis> I cant beat the Nietz
[10:13:22] <Helepolis> they have access to Japan material
[10:15:11] <Helepolis> Awww wtf Arashi you got a real DOGE COIN?!
[10:15:15] <Helepolis> paru paru paru paru paru
[10:15:18] <Helepolis> Wow
[10:15:25] <Helepolis> such jelus

Seriously, so far your reports are all enjoying and heart warming. Keep up the good work people!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jana on December 25, 2014, 09:37:04 AM
Here I am with my FIVE PACKAGES. Contents coming soon!
(http://puu.sh/dIKbA/90372d8399.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 25, 2014, 09:44:16 AM
Well, might as well prepare for unpacking presents the right way.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0275.JPG)

Nothing like a warm cup of hot cocoa with a peppermint stick.

Now, my secret Santa was clever enough to ship from Amazon, so I had less clues to go off of.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0285.JPG)

Amazon also has nice gift wrap.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0287.JPG) (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0288.JPG)

Now, this is an interesting gift. This was actually made into a movie by the same guy who did The Host, a Korean, monster horror movie. Something about an icebreaker train continually going around the world and somesuch. I look forward to reading it!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0290.JPG)

And here is my haul for this year: I especially like now owning all of the "Project Rainfall" games (The Last Story, Xenoblade, and Pandora's Tower), and I'll be using Korra to catch up to whatever the heck happened in Season 4 (I have been told Season 2 is the weakest).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 09:55:09 AM
17 out of 48 reported. Posted also OTP behind each name on first post if the person is close to 100% correctly guessed/confirmed.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 25, 2014, 09:58:50 AM
An extra-SS present I got from YJ these days, as part of our occasional exchange of knick-knacks and other stuff.

where is my stuff
i nee dmy stuff
i hung e r
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mеа on December 25, 2014, 10:02:29 AM
Holy crap you guys don't screw around. I was right not to enter into this territory blind, but now I'll know better for next year
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on December 25, 2014, 10:19:15 AM
On so, on this Christmas Day, we celebrate the fact that SOMEONE KEEPS FORGETTING TO NOT SCRIBBLE THEIR NAME OVER EVERYTHING~ :V

But in all seriousness, we can begin the festivities by marvelling...

(http://i61.tinypic.com/eb9zrd.jpg)

AT TWO BIG PACKAGES!

Now, I've never received multiple packages before. One has been more than enough, and I always felt happy with that. But two... man, everyone is pushing the limits this year. Anyway, let's get started with the biggest one first...

(http://i60.tinypic.com/a2drx0.jpg)

NO!

(http://i59.tinypic.com/28hz883.jpg)

WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS?! I'm not even that big a fan of Hello Kitty. Puppy was over-the-moon though; she loved seeing them, and thought Santa was trolling the hell out of me. Would make sense, giving who we're talking about here. But anyway, onto package number two!

(http://i59.tinypic.com/ra20yq.jpg)

Now that is a badass bag! Love the art for it. Felt kind of heavy though; probably just stuffing and silly packaging th...

(http://i62.tinypic.com/1zeb3ow.jpg)

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH! NO WAY! NO FRICKING WAY! I HAVE OFFICIAL TOUHOU MANGA! I HAVE THE FIRST VOLUME OF WILD AND HORNED HERMIT! I DON'T BELIEVE THIS! >< >< ><

At this point, I keep getting told off for trying to upload stuff. I blame my phone's camera... In either case, I'd highly recommend finishing of this journey over here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.804522179608198.1073741858.100001512699796&type=1&l=7dc544044a (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.804522179608198.1073741858.100001512699796&type=1&l=7dc544044a) It's public, so you should be able to see them with no issue. Apologies for only going halfway, but FB let me upload everything far quicker, and I can still share it easily. Think of it like a demo version which stops as it gets really exciting~ :V

{Also, HOW THE F**K DID I GET YJ AGAIN! I got him once, then Puppy got him when she joined in that one time; so that technically was two. And now I got him again! Seriously, RNG~  :derp: }
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 11:00:57 AM
It's past midnight, so that means it's time to open my gift! From Canada! :V

(http://i.imgur.com/dpdM4WU.jpg)
Address information cleverly hidden. The customs declaration says it's a game.
(http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/dota2.gamepedia.com/e/ed/Dust_of_Appearance_icon.png?version=0b9df208bee0211c795b14c9c4db8bbd) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6120QOlsfU#t=0m30s)

Click to reveal the invisible!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jana on December 25, 2014, 11:06:09 AM
Presents have been opened!

Image One is of the contents in Package One: Rocket Raccoon and a Beanie Baby dragon (the tag says his name is "Scorch"). Good taste so far!
(http://puu.sh/dIMIL/4ea4202457.jpg)

Package 2 had clear wrapping but I didn't take a very good look at it while it was under the tree. It's a set for mixing Caipirinha. I was a littl worried since the package seems to have suffered a little damage...
(http://puu.sh/dIMJ3/b9718ea4f5.jpg)

But the contents are a-ok! Here they are, with the contents of Envelope 1, a tin of fancy salt for the alcohol I will surely be drinking soon!
(http://puu.sh/dIMIp/d6966db193.jpg)

Envelope 2 contained a set of Madoka Magica playing cards (which my sister immediately took to play solitaire with). The black suits have Witch/Familiars and the red suits have Magical Girls on them, with QB Jokers.
(http://puu.sh/dIMIj/f8015fdad7.jpg)

Envelope 3 is WHOA TOO LEWD
(http://puu.sh/dIMJx/76996eef83.jpg)
It's a book of Victorian illustrations you put your hands under to make LEWD.

While the note that was in one of the packages revealed my Secret Santa's full name, it isn't one I recognize. The only other clue I have to their identity are the initials HPB, which were written on the outside of Envelope 3. This will require a little work... And it's 5 AM, so I'll have to take a crack at it when I've rested!

Edit:  Since I had to take the picture for my general wrap-up, here's (http://puu.sh/dINrZ/da7c3b6173.jpg) what most of my other presents were this year. Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 25, 2014, 11:10:08 AM
Package has been opened, will post at an appropriate time
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 25, 2014, 01:30:57 PM
I opened my present and it was AMAZING! Totally didn't expect anything like this! Thank you so much, mysterious secret santa! I took a million pictures, so expect them and a fun write up once I get home on the 27th.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 25, 2014, 01:38:58 PM
**IMAGES TAKEN BY KANJOU i just posted it for him except the one with me on it of course. This is /HIS/ present continued lol fml

On so, on this Christmas Day, we celebrate the fact that SOMEONE KEEPS FORGETTING TO NOT SCRIBBLE THEIR NAME OVER EVERYTHING~ :V

At this point, I keep getting told off for trying to upload stuff. I blame my phone's camera... In either case, I'd highly recommend finishing of this journey over here : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.804522179608198.1073741858.100001512699796&type=1&l=7dc544044a (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.804522179608198.1073741858.100001512699796&type=1&l=7dc544044a) It's public, so you should be able to see them with no issue. Apologies for only going halfway, but FB let me upload everything far quicker, and I can still share it easily. Think of it like a demo version which stops as it gets really exciting~ :V

{Also, HOW THE F**K DID I GET YJ AGAIN! I got him once, then Puppy got him when she joined in that one time; so that technically was two. And now I got him again! Seriously, RNG~  :derp: }

tldr i always write my name so everyone will know my glory and revel in victory of having achieved such splendor upon the rising s-
ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN
KEIKAKU AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
iG.ChuaN AT YOUR SERVICE MERRY CHRISTMAS
(http://i.imgur.com/OUZQXRr.jpg)
ok on with actual things

Two postcards one of Orin one of Shinmai Maou no Testament, a LN that i enjoy quite a bit with it's anime upcoming to take over Trinity 7 this season as harem fanservice badassery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDn7OQ8JvQo
(http://i.imgur.com/AQUgMyP.jpg)

Mini-Nendroids of Alice/Patchouli/Marisa that comes in a pack. DON'T LOSE THE TINY SHANGHAI PLEASE DONT L O S E Y O U R W A Y
(http://i.imgur.com/99445KQ.jpg)

A fanmade artbook quite thick tbh really nice art that i grabbed at AFA 2014 in Singapoor
(http://i.imgur.com/dZ5enzD.jpg)

Assorted Keychains of touhous and Kantai Collection things. The two kantais are the Compass Wizard Musume and Error Musume aka trolling your face 24/7
(http://i.imgur.com/TFNJ2ms.jpg)

A Dragon Figure i got also from AFA it comes from DnD and the box was too damn big to fit
(http://i.imgur.com/xmFUVEc.jpg)

Cirno Nendoplush thing basically a FumoFumo with nicer eyes and movable joints
A >9< THE STRONGEST CAP i got it for Kanjou tbh but then i remembered his hair is too damn nice to put a hat on; so I stuffed it in as an accessory for the Cirno Nendoplush
(http://i.imgur.com/pXoN8JO.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 25, 2014, 02:52:47 PM
Thanks muchly to my SS partner, whoever you are!  Let's get things started~!

We begin with this envelope because you can't tell me what to do!

(http://i.imgur.com/Pz71b8Xl.jpg)
...crap, they got my DNA.  I should be more careful next time.

A letter is inside, as one would typically expect.
(http://i.imgur.com/krYqPVdl.jpg)
I can't very well hang out places you do if I don't know who you are, now can I?  Silly Secret Santa person.

There was also a wrapped item, which turned out to be two!
(http://i.imgur.com/hVdTzb4l.jpg)
I have not read Excel Saga before and have not consumed manga in a long while, but I hear it's supposed to be pretty hilarious so I look forward to it!

Thanks a lot mysterious person!

Now to try and figure out who you might be...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 25, 2014, 03:08:32 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

OK so you're gonna regift that to your next year's Secret Santa target, right?  It's like The Ring - to be immune, you must pass it along

I woke up from eight Chanukah ragers in a row, eyes feeling like they're being stabbed by eight fully lit menorahs, angry at the world and the fact that in this goyische house even the cats knock over and break the electric menorah - I need some of this Christmas "cheer" of which you speak.

(http://i.imgur.com/NUu6jZQl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/NUu6jZQ)

I'm told the gift bag was relocated/reloaded due to Very Interested Cats - the same ones that broke the menorah.  We have to be vigilant.  They prowl.

(http://i.imgur.com/C8h8YPWl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/C8h8YPW)

i dont speak spanish

(http://i.imgur.com/bVZcz17l.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/bVZcz17)

I DON'T SPEAK GREEK EITEHR

(http://i.imgur.com/7EpOvvLl.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/7EpOvvL)

AAAAAH MOTHERLAND (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA5IFJqjXiQ)

(http://i.imgur.com/u6WblwVl.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/u6WblwV)

TLnote: keikaku means "plan"

(http://i.imgur.com/SvDpYAfl.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/SvDpYAf)

I actually needed tan socks!  Now I can take the inevitable socks I'm gonna get at the family Xmas back to the store and return them for credit so I can look more supa flyyyyyyy

Wait these socks are dense

They enclose things

(http://i.imgur.com/PLQm17ml.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/PLQm17m)

Wonderful things

(http://i.imgur.com/bgItey7l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/bgItey7)

Many wonderful and glorious things

(http://i.imgur.com/gxmyybCl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/gxmyybC)

SO MUCH GLORY IN THESE THINGS

(http://i.imgur.com/HSDI76el.jpg) (http://imgur.com/HSDI76e)

BREAKFAST THINGS (that's Jagermeister)

(http://i.imgur.com/LPjRZw6l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/LPjRZw6)

SO MANY BOOZE AROUND ME

I WANT THEM ALL

(http://i.imgur.com/wso27drl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/wso27dr)

And books!

I can't wait for the sequels - "Revenge of Lama" and "Attack of Ding-Dong"
triangles says this is a really good book, so I look forward to reading it!

(http://i.imgur.com/fI9bQVil.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/fI9bQVi)

AKA "Pluto's got a brand new bag"
MOAR BOOK

And uh
(http://i.imgur.com/swVIGM3l.jpg) (http://imgur.com/swVIGM3)

Um
(http://i.imgur.com/d1n03Uzl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/d1n03Uz)

my mother in law loves puzzles i can't wait to put this one together with her

(http://i.imgur.com/soiVMfml.jpg) (http://imgur.com/soiVMfm)

OH GUNDAM IT

THANK YOU BASED SECRET CIRNO, YOU ARE A GOOD HUMAN BEING
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 25, 2014, 03:14:22 PM
Triangles and MJP! Thank you for your WONDERFUL OFFERINGS TO YOUR NEW RABBIT OVERLORD, and have a merry related holidays!

EXCUSE ME?!?!  Check your privilege

triangles had nothing to do with this

other than the biscotti baking
and wrapping it
and the idea for the tamadra
which her sister made
and the note on the candy
which is why it was legible
I'll also have you know that horrible handwriting is a tradition - my grandfather has it, my father does, and so do I, and so to shall my son if we ever have one

Merry Christmas mon capitan, and may the New Year see your first child be a masculine child
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 25, 2014, 03:21:54 PM
OK so you're gonna regift that to your next year's Secret Santa target, right?  It's like The Ring - to be immune, you must pass it along
The other way to be immune was to marathon it again. Which I did right after I posted.

I felt like I had to.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 03:26:00 PM
So what's inside the Lucky Star book, MJP you ol' perv.  :]

20 out of 48 posted, we're almost HALF WAY there. And that already on first day of Christmas!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 25, 2014, 03:29:02 PM
So what's inside the Lucky Star book, MJP you ol' perv.  :]

300 tiny little bite-sized pieces.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 25, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
OK so you're gonna regift that to your next year's Secret Santa target, right?  It's like The Ring - to be immune, you must pass it along
pretty sure every version given has been different (no regifting!)

The other way to be immune was to marathon it again. Which I did right after I posted.

I felt like I had to.
Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 25, 2014, 03:41:40 PM
So what's inside the Lucky Star book, MJP you ol' perv.  :]

20 out of 48 posted, we're almost HALF WAY there. And that already on first day of Christmas!

helepolis
STOP

it's a puzzle
300 pieces of waifu, more than enough to hnnnnnnnnng anything that moves
I mean I'm all about Kagami with her hair in bao and a biki-
/me is shot
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 25, 2014, 03:49:28 PM
triangles, last seen reloading.

I'm in Florida drinking heavily on Christmas morning, and will be available for gift-posting in a few days.

Fantastic results so far!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 25, 2014, 03:50:53 PM
triangles, last seen reloading.

I'm in Florida drinking heavily on Christmas morning,

There's no difference between Christmas morning and all other mornings with you :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on December 25, 2014, 04:00:12 PM
Thoughts?
I am still wondering why I was expecting something different this time around.

So in other words 10/10 would eat again


Also Roa saturates all over the last episode I thought my speakers were broken.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 25, 2014, 04:00:23 PM
The only difference is I'm drinking my family under the table instead of random other people.

Giving them the gift of liver damage!  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on December 25, 2014, 04:14:26 PM
This is looking like another fantastic and successful year thus far! :D

Well, might as well prepare for unpacking presents the right way....
As promised on the gift wrap cards, I reveal myself to be your sender! :P

I have not watched the movie myself, but (being a fan of French graphic novels) read it earlier in the year once word of an English translation release came out. I enjoyed it quite a lot, myself!

(http://i62.tinypic.com/1zeb3ow.jpg)

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
This makes me feel that I should have bought more Touhou books while I was in KR last year, just for the sake of CPSS presents. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 25, 2014, 04:29:12 PM
I am still wondering why I was expecting something different this time around.

So in other words 10/10 would eat again


Also Roa saturates all over the last episode I thought my speakers were broken.
I've seen it like 5 times and I can confirm that it's terrible every time.

The only difference is I'm drinking my family under the table instead of random other people.

Giving them the gift of liver damage!  :V
I'm not drinking nearly as much as I would like, because I have to drive home later. Sad :(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 25, 2014, 04:50:35 PM
Edible what the heck are you even drinking at this hour do I even want to know?

Anyway it's my turn to post Secret Santa photos oh bby!
(http://i.imgur.com/7UD2sOll.jpg)
Last week I recieved a mysterious package from Singapore with this qtpie on the cover! 
(Li'l Sebastian not included)

(http://i.imgur.com/zoyjJuil.jpg)
I open it up and get a morning greeting from none other than my Touhou spirit animal as I am told I am too loud and cheerful for mornings well you know what maybe everyone else is just a grumpypants EVER THINK OF THAT???  But what's on the back of this remarkable envelope?

(http://i.imgur.com/E2aMW6El.jpg?1)
yeah well blah blah blah words words words I rest my case

(http://i.imgur.com/O0Uoxrfl.jpg?1)
A card is also found!
(it's true I am not the Illuminati)

(http://i.imgur.com/IyDtUsVl.jpg?1) (http://imgur.com/IyDtUsV)
A message from based crown prince lucky me!  It's linked so you can read it all.  Such nice handwriting! (though spoiler warning then on what's on the inside!)  So let's take a look.  Socks for chairs?  What could that mean?

(http://i.imgur.com/a6vflVzl.jpg?1)
Well ho ho ho the package does not lie!  They are 3cute5me.  I am installing them on my chair in the kitchen and it will be precious also please cats do not pry off the flower somehow. Now onto the "strange kits" with the clue that I do indeed like handicrafts.

(http://i.imgur.com/63eUayul.jpg)
Little felt qtpie kits!  I've actually never done felt crafts before so I'm excited to try!  And finally a notebook...

(http://i.imgur.com/yYO7nGyl.jpg)
Look at that swanky thing!  But of course there's one final surprise

(http://i.imgur.com/agyARWhl.jpg?1)
Yes yes indeed my spirit animal is correct.

(http://i.imgur.com/cSxUodVl.jpg)
Here's the whole spread.  Being from Singapore and clearly sent my someone with art skillz narrowed it down a lot.  The lack of :pasu:face though makes my guess Vento as being my Secret Santa.  Thank you!

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Menorah Jams, Pham on December 25, 2014, 04:51:19 PM
Edible what the heck are you even drinking at this hour do I even want to know?

Being Edible
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 25, 2014, 05:30:52 PM
As promised on the gift wrap cards, I reveal myself to be your sender! :P

I have not watched the movie myself, but (being a fan of French graphic novels) read it earlier in the year once word of an English translation release came out. I enjoyed it quite a lot, myself!
Thank you for the books! I remember seeing trailers for the movie when it came out, but I never got the chance to watch it even though I liked The Host. Also, your real name was included with the packages, but I had no idea what your name was so :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Zirene on December 25, 2014, 06:09:55 PM
Happy Birthday was the puzzle I was supposed to solve. Caesar Cipher of 23. About to open my CPSS gifts, will post back soon.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 25, 2014, 06:45:20 PM
address looks a bit fishy.
Sakana didn't join this year though

[10:22:26] <Helepolis> I am sure she tagged 'no nsfw please' otherwise Nietz would definitely gone balls out
Literally, too.

"I wasn't really what to get you" - Pasovento
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 25, 2014, 06:48:41 PM
Sakana didn't join this year though
he never has. Does he even still post?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 25, 2014, 07:02:32 PM
Don't think he does. For some reason I thought he joined the first or second SS though, welp
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on December 25, 2014, 07:03:04 PM
he never has. Does he even still post?
He's a bit more active on IRC, but he hasn't been on le forums in two weeks.

Also, me enjoying my hot cocoa.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/39590996/secret%20santa%202014/IMG_0276.JPG)

shut up my footie pajamas are awesome.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pasu on December 25, 2014, 07:07:34 PM
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_000201.jpg)

So, as mentioned in the thread several days ago, I received an unexpected package from Forza. Link here protecting his identification!
that is travel insurance on my bed (the other envelope)
Anyway, custom declaration form on it said 3 books (gee i wonder if any of them I already have in my possession) and 1 tapestry and the first thing I thought was, I never bought tapestries through Forza before why-- then I saw the 'not from who you think it is (9)' note

I've never had a tapestry before so I took that out first:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001014.jpg)

OH MAN IT'S SO SOFT TO THE TOUCH

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001026.jpg)

Unrolling the tapestry, I honestly expected a familiar Touhou face and was perplexed by this.. black hair.. I don't have any black hair waifus...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_000836.jpg)

omg its NICOMAKI

yeah wait hold on this doesnt do it justice

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_000950.jpg)

much better.

ya anyway onto the books

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001101.jpg)

oh look its a muse fanbook wait it says nico x maki??

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001108.jpg)

FANTASTIC

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001124.jpg)

OH SHIT i actually recognise this cover, i wanted to get this last time but then all the nicomaki on melonbooks back then was angst so i held off buying any love live books

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001145.jpg)

the last but not least book is a touhou one! by burnt croquette, one of my favourite 2hu circles, i always bother forza to help me get their event limited sticker sheets h-heheh  :V

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001213.jpg)

here's the back cover because




...Yeah actually the house of pasu and vento already has this in our overflowing-not-enough doujin collection lmao (the one on the right void of plastic packaging is our first copy) but yay burnt croquette!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/66775711/motk%20ss/2014/20141225_001238.jpg)

Lastly, a mysterious url in forza's writing (I was actually wondering if I was going to get a card at all because he was being a proxy for my santa)
This is a hella neat way though (also i accidentally blocked off the whole url but click here (https://sites.google.com/site/sitelocationwow/) if you're keen to have a look)

---

yes kinoko you need a 3ds, 2015 is the year of nintendo, hail ninty! and merry christmas! thanks for the nicomaki, i made a couple of friends jealous heehee  :V  hope you've had a great holiday!

also forza vento says shame on you for not remembering we already got this book through you

---

also the doujins are gr8 very cute nicomaki banzai
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Amraphenson on December 25, 2014, 07:10:32 PM
rou's post goes up later. pretty sick haul from this box lemme say. Thanks to whoever; I suspect YJ because of how exorbitant this entire thing is but who knows.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZtaHUeQ.jpg)
huge guts rip and tear (it's fuckin' huge and I don't know where the fuck it's from???)

(http://i.imgur.com/MYjqUIS.jpg)
Don't you tell me what to do you piece of parchment. and is that frozen wrapping on all this? disgusting. absolutely disgusting

(http://i.imgur.com/9yp8Aio.jpg)
what did I just say

(http://i.imgur.com/QN6FhQ5.jpg)
you're first.

(http://i.imgur.com/9gPvYaH.jpg)
RIP AND TE-wait. What. Oh shit.
+1 Monmusu Nichijou vol1
+1 Fate/Vivio card sleeve pack

(http://i.imgur.com/QIl8BGQ.jpg)
gonna tear this smug face apart s2g

(http://i.imgur.com/qkmFZfo.jpg)
"I'm starting to detect a pattern here," Roukan 2014
This is when Rou started playing 'The Price is Right' theme for ten minutes straight. The fuuuuck is this lottery haul?
+1 Monmusu Nichijou vol2
+1 Miku...figure. Tiny figure.

At this point I could not stand to take pictures of the frozen wrapping and just went at it.
(http://i.imgur.com/4gOkgPi.jpg?1)
those are some bomb ass centaur ti-
It says Fifty Shades of Neigh in the blurb.
anyways
+1 Monmusu Nichijou vol3
+1 Laura Bodewig from IS figure

(http://i.imgur.com/00pfava.jpg)
+1 Monmusu Nichijou vol4
+ a bunch of other fuckin' stuff from that one anime Nakinkyo made a mashup with idgaf???
(http://i.imgur.com/E46owU2.jpg?1)
these were in the gachapon. A sea slug and a miku. Fun fact: I actually don't care much for vocaloid but goddamn I have like three Mikus now

(http://i.imgur.com/QGqm0ql.jpg?1)
AWWWW SHIT LOOK AT THOSE PLAYING CARDS.
+1 Monmusu Nichijou vol5
+1 deck of Neptunia playing cards
+1 Elsie figure from the World God Only Knows

(http://i.imgur.com/KQ4yp7u.jpg?1)
alright last package, I'll at least give you the dignity of being recorded for all history. Cutting up that smug face though.
Lesse what's insi-

(http://i.imgur.com/Et3jgMO.jpg)
????????? Who the fuck? WHat the fuck? Who just. WHo gives someone a fuckin' roku for secret santa? What the fuck even? Excuse me? Who just-

(http://i.imgur.com/La15wn8.jpg)
??????
(http://i.imgur.com/MXvICRs.jpg)
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 25, 2014, 07:17:34 PM
Quote from: Pasu
Shit-tier pairing
Shit-tier pairing

Quote from: Amra
holy fuck
holy fuck
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on December 25, 2014, 07:24:45 PM
[10:22:12] <Helepolis> Nietz for sure held back against Arashi
[10:22:26] <Helepolis> I am sure she tagged 'no nsfw please' otherwise Nietz would definitely gone balls out

I go with "NSFW is fine if the cover/packaging/what have you sufficiently SFW that I can open it around family if need be". :V
maybe some year someone will buy me porny drama CDs that'd be fuckin' awesome

Also I remembered that my Santa actually posted a link last year to the postcard he enclosed in mine because he sent a different one from the same dude. So have a way less blurry look at the front (http://bradmcginty.bigcartel.com/product/kaiju-xmas-cards).
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on December 25, 2014, 07:32:12 PM
I wonder if sending honey hickory smoke sauce or similar will be another recurring theme, now....:getdown:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 25, 2014, 07:43:52 PM
Amra got trolled with JPop and Honey. Good game, well played Secret Santa. No re.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Aoshi-shi on December 25, 2014, 07:56:41 PM
I opened my gift last night but I went to bed before I could post it:

After sloppily opening the package
(http://imgur.com/A4BecwY.jpg)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH
so adorable ;-;
(http://imgur.com/ZsAIekg.jpg)

After some careful prying and pulling, I've managed to get her out
(http://imgur.com/NmqPX8J.jpg)

Thank you so much Pasuuuu
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vento on December 25, 2014, 08:08:45 PM
HA HA HA ORE NO TURN

Package was received when i was out that day, and unfortunately Tenryuu managed to bite it before i got to open it properly!!
Also i accidentally read the first thing on the CN42 list..a comic????from america???? whens mahvel
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141224_235954.jpg)
Tenryuu doing a spot check to make sure there aren't any traps in the package, seems fine
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_000130.jpg)
First out of the bag is ...?! whats this??????? a piece of red plastic? wait a second i recognise that ddicton name from somewhere-
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_000238.jpg)
A clear file appears WOW ITS ME AND PASU cause we're known as aki1 and aki2 rightttt ok shuddup me
but whats inside the clear file????clearly it isnt flat- o i see my name in kata
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_000258.jpg)
its a paper bag(?!) which is also clearly not flat,  a ..card with Lily White on it and...another card? wait no those are some papers
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_000416.jpg)
curiosity inclines me to look inside the red bag first and ooh i see marisa and..marisa?.. and--
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_000435.jpg)
OH NO A WILD EEVEE APPEARED GO PIKACHU jk its one of those plastic uh things you arrange and heat up and they stick togetherblahabjbd
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001132.jpg)
?!a tiny marisa pops out of the bag and
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001201.jpg)
is joined by a relative! THE PLUSH STOCKING IS CUTE AS HECK a friend was like "marisa are you my christmas present" HEHEH NO... SHE'S MINE NOW..... also a !!!ryuko and satsuki badge attached onto it www
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001216.jpg)
this is not an american comic WAIT WHHAT THE FUCK COULD THIS BE THE one and only reimari doujin that's
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141226_032054.jpg)
The DEMOUR402 book with motorcycle marisa inside, yep, yep it is wow isn't this fuckign old how did you even-
a worthy addition to my ever growing doujin shelf that no one else visits anyway ;_;
haha wow the memories of reading this for the first time are coming back
mainly "this is a good example of why 2hu x modern world setting can crash and burn very easily"
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001401.jpg)
saved the best for last because what else could possibly top getting a drawing of the glorious crown prince?! 太子様こんなにかっこい)ry
also i realised i should have opened the letter/cards in this photo but--
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001536.jpg)
group shot of all the stuff! zoom for the text on the cardpapers!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16868865/ss/20141225_001619.jpg)
i should really be sleeping for the coach ride tomorrow but thank you Nobu!! 2 OTPs and wonderful cape miko ;<;;;;;;;;;;;; also fucking haku spoiled your identity before i could finish my search so there
And to answer your letter, my favourite eevee is jolteon :v and i really liked your miko pretty good job on a first attempt!compared to mine  all your presents are belong to glorious toyotamimi! my version of miko is way worse than just "bit selfish" but i'll take forever to describe :^)

@triangles glad you like them! hopefully the little socks dont get attacked... i had fun working on the book i did it before for my sketchbook as well, its supposed to be a rough map of gensokyo lel SORRY FOR THE MISSING WORDS THANKS HAKU FOR POINTING IT OUT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: yuyukos on December 25, 2014, 08:15:52 PM
(http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/dota2.gamepedia.com/e/ed/Dust_of_Appearance_icon.png?version=0b9df208bee0211c795b14c9c4db8bbd) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6120QOlsfU#t=0m30s)

Click to reveal the invisible!
Exactly! That's why I used that image to hide his info. Who even knew that had a music video anyway?
This probably means I'm in Twitch chat too much. give dudududu

All of that MonMusus
(http://i.imgur.com/EuVH6y8.jpg)
Exquisite taste from you and your Santa.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on December 25, 2014, 08:38:57 PM
Great to see that the Pasuplush series is continuing. ●
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 25, 2014, 09:07:21 PM
also fucking haku spoiled your identity
Ya asked ya dolt
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Vyrien on December 25, 2014, 09:08:57 PM
my version of miko is way worse than just "bit selfish"

(http://puu.sh/dJeYa.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 25, 2014, 10:13:22 PM
Ahh i'm glad you enjoyed everything~ I'm not sure how many years ago I got that doujin actually. At least 3 years ago I think.. You were assuredly meant to have it, and i'm glad to have been the instrument to get it into your hands! (Also, just wanted to note that Marisa can be removed from the stocking! Not sure if I mentioned or you noticed that.)

I'd love to hear your conception of Miko sometime. ^^ Especially while my view of Miko is so young and impressionable. And aaaaaah when I got you for SS I looked through your Pixiv page and about died at the picture of Reimu with combat boots. Your art is sugoi fantastico.

Ya asked ya dolt

B-But how did *you* know? O_O

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on December 25, 2014, 10:23:39 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mCBjei3.jpg)
Package, tools, censorship, and assistant!

(http://i.imgur.com/WqF31Su.jpg)
Just a single box, but with some assistance from Miku, the box is opened quickly.

(http://i.imgur.com/V5AZ6GD.jpg)
Hmm, from the look and feel, it's definitely a small book. Maybe a Miku artbook?

(http://i.imgur.com/p4nbfIi.jpg)
!!! AKB, SANJOU! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y58tCYqnf-A)

(http://i.imgur.com/cKfKSRs.jpg)
(Unfortunately Sonata went AWOL quite a while ago and I need to clean my room :|)
An AKB0048 fanbook! Thanks so much, secret santa! Now to rewatch the entire series and cry at lack of season 3
But seriously, watch this show people, the art is beautiful (http://akb0048.jp/background/)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 25, 2014, 10:42:05 PM
Finally got around to the gift opening portion of my day.

Firstly, a large package:
[attach=1]

First thing I saw inside was a wrapped up box. I opened that and...
[attach=2]

WHOAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The "box" itself is the gift. More particularly, I've been told it's a shadowbox and it's all handmade and drawn with 3D elements so Akyu, some of the large flowers, and the scroll are all sticking out. This is so fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And we get to the next item which I unwrap:
[attach=3]

It's a mug that says Eat'nPark on it. Looks like it's a small family chain restaurant in the Pennsylvania/Ohio area, but Google shows there's one in Burbank, CA. Diner type places are awesome; I'll have to try it out when I can. And inside were 2 pins. And OMG they are handdrawn too!!! Kosuzu and Reisen! They're both super cute.

So, the things I put on my wish list were local things, handmade things, trinkets, Akyu and Kosuzu (I am loving Forbidden Scrollery). And my Secret Santa went and worked hard and covered everything on the list. I am so touched. It's all wonderful. Based on the various details I could find, I am guessing that my Secret Santa is Aoshi. Thank you so much!!!!

Here's a closer look at the Akyu piece:
[attach=4]

The watercolor is fantastic. I love the shadows on her dress. Thank you for putting so much love and effort into these gifts. It's so so wonderful! Happy Holidays!!!

Edit: Click for better quality. Sorry for crinking your necks.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 25, 2014, 10:45:16 PM
HEY GANG! WHO'S READY FOR SOME SHITTY 3DS PICTURES?!



(http://i.imgur.com/G8mQxKF.jpg)

Here, in the eternal battlefield of the Astragius Galaxy, lies a secret, unbeknownst to the soldiers that give their lives for a war with no meaning.


(http://i.imgur.com/f28COZU.jpg)

But with the proper tools, one can learn the truth.


(http://i.imgur.com/ZSfYzKu.jpg)

Having excavated the top layer of soil during Balarant's latest upswing, my lovely assistant and I were shocked to find a curious shell of undefinable grayish matter, perhaps a product of the Quaintian Civilization?

(http://i.imgur.com/G7FG7Rm.jpg)

Ever fearless, my lovely assistant journeyed deeper with, and uncovered a variety of artifacts! Without a doubt, the Quaintmen were here!


(http://i.imgur.com/s42iz4d.jpg?1)

Here we see a disturbing vessel, perhaps an icon to their curious leaders who arose at the end of the Quaintian Era? I suspect it was designed to hold sacrificial libations to their unknowable thirsts.


(http://i.imgur.com/kMJtnrA.jpg?1)

Zounds! Could it be? A record of the Quaintian Downfall! Could this hold the story of Wiseman?! What a find!



(http://i.imgur.com/4g1Hfrk.jpg?1)

Dear god! It's the record of the resistance! Here indeed si the story of Quaint's downfall! This could redefine what we know of the history of the Astragius Galaxy!


(http://i.imgur.com/mVBCofD.jpg)

What is this, Lovely Assistant?



(http://i.imgur.com/RM30HyQ.jpg)

A missive?


(http://i.imgur.com/ojgb6Ew.jpg?1)

It is! A message! But who can decode it?

"Yo, Purvis!

Another Secret Santa has come to pass, tis I who taken the reigns! Kind of muddled on what to get for an old cuss like you, so I hope what is included in this package is at least semi-satisfactory!

Sincerely, Your CPSS Secret Santa!"


H-how.  How can this be?! C-could the Overman had left this, all those thousands of years ago, knowing I would come to find it? Is, is this fate? Have I always been a puppet?!


(http://i.imgur.com/ucobVux.jpg?1)

"(Me including this doodle may not make it so secret, but whatevs!)"

That...pictograph... no...


(http://i.imgur.com/bUa9tYo.jpg)

LOVELY ASSISTANT, IT'S YOU! IT'S ALWAYS BEEN YOU! YOU WERE THE OVERMAN THE WHOLE TIME!!!



(http://i.imgur.com/TpeRTVk.jpg)

War. War is the eternal fate of the Astragius Galaxy. These artifacts, so lovely and precious, they are the proof. From the very beginning, the Balarant and the Gilgamesh... It was all planned. We have seen the face of the Overman, she was with us the whole time... What does this mean for us all? Will the demon flames consume us all? Oh, if only I could have been the Overman!!



Thank you so much! This is lovely, and I shall enjoy both of these books, I am sure!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on December 25, 2014, 10:50:44 PM
> Eat'n'Park Christmas mug

Relevant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YHClLi0CP4
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hyn on December 25, 2014, 10:51:13 PM
Yay! Got something in my e-mail!

(http://oi61.tinypic.com/m9txu9.jpg)

YASSSSSS!!! SUCH A GENEROUS SECRET SANTA!
OMFG WHOEVER YOU ARE THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!! I hope you had a Merry Christmas too :DDDD!
Apologies if my letter to Santa (?) was too confusing. It seemed like I asked for a lot of stuff but actually they were just suggestions... it now makes me a little embarrassed, haha. Anyway, again, many thanks!!

ohmygod it's the first time I'll be able to get Things From The Internet - and that's because I haven't gotten a job. Oh, well. It's thrilling.

(http://i60.tinypic.com/nvd1xx.png)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on December 25, 2014, 11:06:26 PM
Relevant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YHClLi0CP4

Wow! That's the mug alright. Thanks!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 25, 2014, 11:38:37 PM
also forza vento says shame on you for not remembering we already got this book through you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: SirSlarty on December 26, 2014, 01:08:44 AM
I was out all day with friends and family (and Christmas also happens to be my birthday so I'm extra busy this day). Time for CPSS opening present time!

OK, Reimu, let's get started!
(http://i.imgur.com/oKGmdf6.jpg)
The return address give away who is it but that's not a true giveaway!

What's that, Reimu?
(http://i.imgur.com/WhMedBQ.jpg)
Open this first? Okay!

Hmmm...
(http://i.imgur.com/Imbut2i.jpg)
This is one of the CDs I asked N-Forza to get me a long time ago!

Let's open the big box.
(http://i.imgur.com/8fTZLfm.jpg)
What could be inside?!?

Oh! It's a Madoka figure!
(http://i.imgur.com/kS3m3va.jpg)
Reimu hopes Madoka doesn't cry too much.

Next!
(http://i.imgur.com/kOFD8jZ.jpg)
More CDs? From the list I gave N-Forza? Suspicious...

There's a little thing under the CDs.
(http://i.imgur.com/6YfMjKG.jpg)
What is it, Reimu? No. Really. WHAT IS IT?!

What's this bright yellow bo-...
(http://i.imgur.com/ztp5Rmq.jpg)
Oh man, the English Touhou Peanuts! Awesome!

An art book of Hidamari Sketch! Neat!
(http://i.imgur.com/7OGSNB0.jpg)
What are you pointing at towards the side of the box, Reimu?

How'd Suika get in there?
(http://i.imgur.com/97Bchcp.jpg)
Ah, it's a stick poster from C-Clays! I like the artwork.

(http://i.imgur.com/EyRQzd2.jpg)
All the stuff together.

(http://i.imgur.com/DqBiTIg.jpg)
As for the CDs, I'll put them with the others.

Thanks, Secret Santa whom I'm sure is N-Forza!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on December 26, 2014, 01:10:18 AM
ALRIGHT IT IS TIME FOR A BOX TO BE SACRIFICED IN THE NAME OF OUR GREAT LORD SANTA

(http://i.imgur.com/LU1NmR7.jpg)

A whole box of wrapping paper!? Just what I've always wanted-

(http://i.imgur.com/MsyhyFP.jpg)

oh wait no there are things under this.

(http://i.imgur.com/ts3C1Gx.jpg)

It's a card! That's my name! And it's even spelled right! (This may be an actual first with regards to real-life correspondence under this username.)

(http://i.imgur.com/AWTKOPw.jpg)

:toot:!?

(http://i.imgur.com/mNqWHWN.jpg)

t-toot...

(http://i.imgur.com/oCzUzCf.jpg)

can't make any promises pal

OK, let's take a look at what this big floppy thing is first...

(http://i.imgur.com/YAG5znK.jpg)

MARISA PLUSHIE AWW YISS
I've always wanted one of these things but they always seemed really expensive. Thanks a lot mystery santa person!

(http://i.imgur.com/jHiMA7B.jpg)

wait my name isn't marisa what's this

(http://i.imgur.com/REwp7Vn.jpg)

???

(http://i.imgur.com/2kj1gxG.jpg)

Ah, I see. Guess I'll have to make the most of our year together, then. :P

So what else do we have here?

(http://i.imgur.com/thZbW9t.jpg?1)

what is delicious
i like delicious

(http://i.imgur.com/BlXzyZ3.jpg?1)

these look pretty fukn delicious

(http://i.imgur.com/ATc0rCJ.jpg)

Ooh, that's cool. I bet it'd be even cooler if it was-

(http://i.imgur.com/oildL6A.jpg?1)

:O

(http://i.imgur.com/pzTnBMd.jpg)

I have finished six Layton games. SIX. Nothing you offer can faze me. >B|

(http://i.imgur.com/fFOMZNt.jpg)

Wait, THREE dimensions?! That's 50% more dimensions than I normally work in! Perhaps this will be a worthy challenge after all...

Alright, one more package.

(http://i.imgur.com/4Ahx9nq.jpg)

If you sent me a copy of Birdemic I would probably hug you and punch you at the same time.

(http://i.imgur.com/xZmARVb.jpg?1)

But it's a dolphin movie! I see you kept with the theme here. (BUT HOW CAN THIS BE A BAD MOVIE IT'S GOT MORGAN FREEMAN IN IT THAT MAN COULD READ THE PHONEBOOK AND MAKE IT RIVETING)

That's my haul more or less. Really happy with this little collection. Thanks again, Internet Generosity Person!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: pineyappled on December 26, 2014, 01:16:45 AM

Looks like you did a piss-poor job of killing Nico, because she's only sorta dead. gg :colbert:

(http://i.imgur.com/kAeKA8y.jpg)
For real though, this is amazing. Especially the homu tank, because... everything. (also how did you know I like 77gl?) Thanks Maullar!! ;-;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 26, 2014, 01:28:54 AM
B-But how did *you* know? O_O
I know yer real name ya dolt

A HUNDRED BUCKS
#trueonepercenter #suckityj

Holy shit people are giving gigantic gifts this year goddamn guys
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Aoshi-shi on December 26, 2014, 01:34:15 AM
Wow! That's the mug alright. Thanks!

This was my first try at making a shadowbox. I'm glad you like it (and everything else)!  :getdown:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: commandercool on December 26, 2014, 01:52:10 AM
Okay, I'm here! I opened my package and took my pictures hours and hours ago, but I been busy. Get ready for shitty phone pictures with bad lighting!

My package was a large box with two smaller packages and another free-floating thing in it. This is the other thing:

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025217.jpg)

It's a cute Reimu doll with a suction cup and string. I opened the box as soon as I received it to confirm that it was indeed for this Secret Santa, so she has been on my Christmas tree since then. And now that Christmas is over she's going in my office, where she will surely confound the guy next door.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025224.jpg)

WATCH OUT REIMU A TERRIBLE YOUKAI IS AFTER YOU!

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025152.jpg)

There was a card in the box too. My roommate's cat has decided he's going to be in my pictures, so enjoy his insolent furry ass I guess.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025301.jpg)

The first of the two wrapped packages was this fine t-shirt, which is of a barbecue restaurant local to my Santa. It has the state of North Carolina on it and is very attractive.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025344.jpg)

The second wrapped package was this, a Magic: The Gathering holiday gift box. These are nice, solid boxes with a promo card, four booster packs, and an assortment (actually they're fixed, so technically a "sortment") of basic land.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025435.jpg)

These were the rares from my booster packs. That Sorin, Solemn Visitor is big. For those who aren't familiar with Magic, that's a pretty rare/valuable/good card. Better than I'm used to pulling for sure. I don't immediately have a deck that can play him, but I probably will some day. Also notably my uncommon pulls were excellent, with tons of trilands and a charm in every pack. Damn. Wish I had these in the release sealed I played in when Khans came out.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025508.jpg)

The box part of the gift box is extremely useful to me. My cards have been bouncing around unprotected in a big cardboard box for years and I've been trying to figure out how to contain them for as many years, and this thing works perfectly. I don't know why I never thought of it. It holds my entire collection in only a little over half its capacity, and it looks a lot nicer on a shelf than the brown corrugated box I had been using. And the dividers it comes with means my stuff is actually sorted now, so I can actually find things. Very good. This is very useful to me.

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025552.jpg)

Motherfucking caaaaat.

I think I know who my Santa is from the name on the card, but I am not positive because I don't know their location (although I think the time zone matches) and the name might be a real name/screen name coincidence. But regardless, thank you, possibly mystery person, for your gifts. This is just the kind of stuff I like to see in a Secret Santa: A thing that relates to the general theme of the community, a local thing, and a useful thing that I should have bought for myself years ago but I never did for some reason. A+, would Santa again.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 26, 2014, 02:10:14 AM
Glad you liked it, sirslarty! I was tempting to put some Bemani stuff in your package because I thought I remember seeing you on a related forum a while back, but I couldn't remember for sure, or if you even still liked it. Your avatar was a better hint. :V

Also, that thing you didn't recognize is a sticker of a Yokai Watch character based on a rokurokubi, which was also the inspiration for Sekibanki.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 26, 2014, 02:18:42 AM
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025217.jpg)
I MUST HAVE THIS WHERE CAN I ACQUIRE FUCK I'M OUT OF MONEY SHIT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Quad City QBs on December 26, 2014, 02:21:41 AM
(also how did you know I like 77gl?)

obviously I spent the last month stalking you on Danbooru and monitoring your favorites until I figured out what you liked I had a Youmu book handy and thought you would like it!

As for my gift, it's a bit delayed, but I'll post about it as soon as I'm able! Also, for those of you joining us at home, here's a digital version (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=47773543) of that Youmu picture...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: SirSlarty on December 26, 2014, 03:12:32 AM
Glad you liked it, sirslarty! I was tempting to put some Bemani stuff in your package because I thought I remember seeing you on a related forum a while back, but I couldn't remember for sure, or if you even still liked it. Your avatar was a better hint. :V

Also, that thing you didn't recognize is a sticker of a Yokai Watch character based on a rokurokubi, which was also the inspiration for Sekibanki.

I still play pop'n music every once in a while. IIDX if I feel like torturing myself.

I saw the stretchy neck on the character on the sticker and thought that it was that!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 26, 2014, 03:32:59 AM
Hello! Had a nice day at work, and got to spread lots of cheer during my shift into Christmas Day(especally when I wound up returning a $20 to a girl who lost it sometime over the weeked.). Now, time to open this nifty package. It's all slidey inside, wonder what it's hiding?

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/WIN_20141225_103154.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/WIN_20141225_103154.png.html)

Hmm... it appears my tablets thinks I'm inside the scarlet devil mansion with all this red going on... Let's see if I can't my tech support to get it out of predator vision mode...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/Untitled.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/Untitled.png.html)

Always good to have one of these guys around. >:)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/IMG_0774.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/IMG_0774.png.html)

There we go, much better... Probably should upgrade my bed forums to allow more than one set of spoiler tags sometime >.>;. Anyways...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/IMG_0772.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/IMG_0772.png.html)

The box had a single package in it, but it was making quite a bit of noise for a single box.

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/IMG_0768.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/IMG_0768.png.html)

Oh, sweet! Well, this explains things a bit. Really didn't expect this, but this is pretty cool. I was a bit interested in it when I was it at Otacon but didn't get a chance to get a close look at it then. Problem solved there, but I would have expected a clue here somewhere to who the secret santa was...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/IMG_0769.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/IMG_0769.png.html)

OH HEY THERE, ENVELOPE!  Thought you could evade me, did you? Well, let's see what's in here...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/IMG_0771.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/IMG_0771.png.html)

Oh crap, it looks like one of those trapy cards! Oh wait, this is a good thing! Almost tried to pull out a Mana Leak, that might not have ended well... really need to stay away from those burn decks...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/WIN_20141225_215106.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/WIN_20141225_215106.png.html)

This really is pretty cool! I hvaen't been able to figure out who my Secret Santa is just yet though. I do have a few ideas where to maybe try and find more clues, but I'm sleepy right now.

Looking back at all the gift ideas, really enjoying the fun extra touches that some people add in there. And man did Hele blow this one out of the water with that chest. Kiro, fun fact that the Christmas Tree on that mug is from an old commercial from the 90's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3NhDtfZmd0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3NhDtfZmd0). That's a nice part of my childhood there.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 03:48:48 AM
Merikuri!

(http://i.imgur.com/gbJdvCG.jpg)

(In case anyone was curious, the camera on the HTC One is FUCKING AWFUL!!!)

2 things I love besides weeb shit and college hoops: Food (especially stuff I can't get in the States [my kingdom for a box of Black Thunder]) and alcohol, and this gift fulfills that first requirement perfectly, thanks hungrybookworm!

Also included was a cute little story about Ran but I'm :phoneposting: so maybe later.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kilgamayan on December 26, 2014, 04:19:38 AM


Still images are for chumps.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 26, 2014, 04:27:26 AM
#trueonepercenter #suckityj

Shut up my shipping was already $112 you wanna GO MATE
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 04:28:28 AM
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NE9M-YKnJG0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


Still images are for chumps.
ain't nobody got time for that
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 26, 2014, 04:46:47 AM
:toot:!?
I take zero credit for the image I just found it on the internet  :V

(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/dummy2205/20141225_025552.jpg)

Motherfucking caaaaat.
IF IT FITS I SITS

Still images are for chumps.
Still images are great for when you can't listen to a video  :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kilgamayan on December 26, 2014, 04:48:42 AM
Still images are not great for when you're browsing from your phone :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 26, 2014, 04:58:31 AM
half-surprised this didn't end up being a buttplug or something cough hack wheeze
Let's just say that there were other options for cat tails in the shop I bought these.   :]
Btw, these were wrapped in plastic when I bought it, so no need to worry about who touched them before. =p

[10:22:12] <Helepolis> Nietz for sure held back against Arashi
[10:22:26] <Helepolis> I am sure she tagged 'no nsfw please' otherwise Nietz would definitely gone balls out
Like Arashi said, she wrote it was okay, but I got the impression something too over the top wouldn't be so well received, and I didn't want my reputation to get even worse.  (But some porny yaoi drama CDs might have been a good idea indeed..)

Quote
[10:13:15] <Helepolis> I cant beat the Nietz
[10:13:22] <Helepolis> they have access to Japan material
Well, you have access to stroopwafel, so there.
And frankly, when it comes to SS, you're the one who can't be beaten.  m(_ _)m

Quote
[10:15:11] <Helepolis> Awww wtf Arashi you got a real DOGE COIN?!
[10:15:15] <Helepolis> paru paru paru paru paru
[10:15:18] <Helepolis> Wow
[10:15:25] <Helepolis> such jelus
I forgot to mention, that coin actually works as a paper wallet (http://dogecointutorial.com/paper-wallet.html). The private key (for withdrawing) is encoded in the QR, and the public key (for deposit) is the one in written form.
I have to say though, that 10 doge is worth virtually nothing... for now! After the Memepocalypse, Dogecoin is sure to become the most valuable currency across the wasteland.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: N-Forza on December 26, 2014, 05:12:13 AM
my kingdom for a box of Black Thunder
if only you had a friend in Japan...................................
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on December 26, 2014, 05:15:20 AM
if only you had a friend in Japan...................................

J-List -- You've got a friend in Japan!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mr_Bob on December 26, 2014, 09:07:42 AM
It's in vogue to post a picture of the package with something cuddly to cover the address right?
(http://i57.tinypic.com/98hvg2.jpg)

Mauser can actually open up the package too.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/wl2dle.jpg)

Contents are as follows:
(http://i60.tinypic.com/vqgqxe.jpg)

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2d9o4gh.jpg)
This lovely towel has some stitching on it.  The ethanol was obvious, the other, after a minute of study, I guessed would be glucose. Specifically it's L-Glucose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-Glucose).

(http://i62.tinypic.com/1z6ts1z.jpg)
Stylish Ice Cube trays

(http://i60.tinypic.com/26235gm.jpg)
And some home-made biscotti. It smells tantalizing.

And lastly, an album from the band MissingNo. (https://missingnoband.bandcamp.com/) which does jazz arranges of video game tracks.
Hadn't heard of them, but their stuff is pretty classy upon a listening.
Thank you very much for the card and gifts triangles.  These will be put to good use.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 11:34:21 AM
if only you had a friend in Japan...................................
Yeah really, a friend would truly understand my desire for Black Thunder.........
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on December 26, 2014, 11:48:48 AM
Aaand, just one day after Christmas, the second part of my gift arrives!
So, me and a bunch of magical girl mascots went about opening it:

(http://i.imgur.com/n69o3ZLl.jpg)
Here's the package, with an evil presence conveniently obscuring the address.

(http://i.imgur.com/964u388l.jpg)
And here an much more amenable one looks as I open and reveal a readme file. Oh no, am I getting a virus from it?

(http://i.imgur.com/tQQsMJzl.jpg)
But no, apparently I'm getting... tar for Christmas? Well, it's a step better than coal, I guess?

(http://i.imgur.com/VEbQh1ul.jpg)
Oh, wait it's actually a mammoth plushie from the La Brea tar pits,  plus a book full of freaky cool fossils (my favorite so far is this one (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Diplocaulus_BW.jpg)).
...so, what about that last one?

(http://i.imgur.com/Zv9PPCFl.jpg)
Oooh, a sabertooth tiger fossil sculpture? Even the creator of the multiverse seems impressed.
But yeah dude, since I specifically asked for not being sent angry live felines, making sure it was dead was the least you cold do. :colbert:

But even in death, this feline is clearly on the side of justice.
(http://i.imgur.com/DhLypF6l.jpg)

Anyway, thanks a lot Kiro! Those were really nice gifts combining both 'nerd' and 'local' attributes. I'll be sure to give you a heads-up if I ever go to LA! And don't worry about the delay, one day late is no late at all by Brazilian standards.

(http://i.imgur.com/qTHK1NWl.jpg)
And all is well that ends well.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 11:53:06 AM
Not a live bobcat
Finally
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 26, 2014, 05:07:53 PM
Merikuri!

*things*
Yay I'm glad you like them! Chocolate hobnobs are one of humanity's greatest creations, so ration them wisely.

I nearly drew a picture to go with the Ran short story but my art makes people cry in a bad way so I figured you didn't need that on Christmas day :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 05:38:27 PM
Yay I'm glad you like them! Chocolate hobnobs are one of humanity's greatest creations, so ration them wisely.

I nearly drew a picture to go with the Ran short story but my art makes people cry in a bad way so I figured you didn't need that on Christmas day :V
Nonsense, all Ran pictures are great Ran pictures
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 26, 2014, 09:21:40 PM
Nonsense, all Ran pictures are great Ran pictures
And all dearmybrothers pictures of Ran make me lovesick.

Aaaaah time to finally organize things.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on December 26, 2014, 10:04:29 PM
And all dearmybrothers pictures of Ran make me lovesick.
hnnnnnghghgh dearmybrothers gets me on a deeply personal level
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Zirene on December 27, 2014, 05:14:40 AM
I'm back. My Secret Santa freaking nailed it this year. I love card games of all kinds and a Touhou card game is like chocolate + peanut butter, it's just better. I am definitely putting these cards in card sleeves, the art is too good to get scratched up.  The card that it came with was cute as well.

I also love this cat hat. I have a similar hat with a razorback nose and tusks that I wear all the time (Woo pig sooie) so I'll get plenty of use out of this one as Fayetteville is mighty chilly this time of year. My dog was all too willing to model the hat for a picture. Thanks again!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 27, 2014, 11:46:46 AM
37 out of 48 posted. That means 11 people are f**** lazy or not at home or failed Christmas. Either way, you shall be judged by The Enma herself.

(http://i61.tinypic.com/oji644.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mr Jovial on December 27, 2014, 12:36:07 PM
(http://i61.tinypic.com/10x7e4n.png)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 27, 2014, 12:42:28 PM
Well played Jovial, well played.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 27, 2014, 01:08:56 PM
Oh hey, there was more Secret Santa stuff, just turned out this other package came through on Christmas Eve, and I wound up missing it, probably because the mailman knocks about as loud as a mouse fart...

Anyways,

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/Firestorm29/WIN_20141227_073501.png) (http://s64.photobucket.com/user/Firestorm29/media/WIN_20141227_073501.png.html)

I have to give my SS credit going the extra mile with AmiAmi, that was pretty cool. That liger will go nice when I build it with my HHM Blade Liger, plus been hurting for a mousepad for awhile, actually. Still stumped to who my SS might be. I really need to try and figure out this puzzle when I'm not too sleepy... ^^;
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Moogs Parfait on December 27, 2014, 04:23:24 PM
Still stumped to who my SS might be. I really need to try and figure out this puzzle when I'm not too sleepy... ^^;

It isn't me, though I did get to participate this year by fretting I was going to screw it up at the post office.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 27, 2014, 08:17:53 PM
OKAY I'M HOME NOW

SECRET SANTA TIME IS GO

First, I received this long tube package that probably contained a wallscroll.  Then I received a second package which came several days later, and all was super grand!

(http://i.imgur.com/6LlWBs2.jpg)

LET'S OPEN THE NOT WALLSCROLL

(http://i.imgur.com/bNHsGwL.jpg)

Goodness, it's a tube with bubblewrap.  I like tubes, and I like bubblewrap.  This is already a winner!

And inside was...

... uh.

Oh dear.

[nsfw]http://i.imgur.com/roXBDpa.jpg[/nsfw]

GOODNESS GRACIOUS THAT'S LEWD.

Really cute though!  Just, also lewd.  Guess who forgot that they said NSFW gifts were okay?  This guy!  Ho ho.

MOVING ON TO PACKAGE #2

(http://i.imgur.com/PWCZfQf.png)

/me double-clicks

Quote
TO EDIBLE,

In this big Box I have enclosed a Shit Load of Snacks.

Since you didn't mind about NSFW gifts, I gave you one also.

Moreover, you like Collectables don't you?  So I gave you Something I won at the London MCM Comicon.  It's an Ocarina from LoZ.  It was collecting dust so I better pass it on to a person who will cherish it!

Enjoy your Christmas [NAME WITHHELD].

Good luck guessing who gave you this gift.

PS - You should have 2 gifts sent from me.  One enclosed with this letter and another.

Awwww, what a great note. <3  Thank you, mysterious secret santa person!

What's this?  Something on the back?

Quote
If you wanted the name of the girl for "research" purposes it's:

Sylvia Van Hossen from Princess Lover!

FYI, the hentai exists.  *thumbs up*

... Huh.  I've actually watched the anime for that (ahem) and while the wallscroll certainly contained Flan, Sylvia's known for... flan of another kind.  I wonder what they meant.

OPEN DA BOX

(http://i.imgur.com/5UaG4Em.jpg)

Holy GOD DAMN CHRIST that is a lot of snacks!  And an awesome ocarina, as promised in the letter!

But what's that in the back?  Let's get all this laid out...

(http://i.imgur.com/fQ3vNoA.jpg)

Oho.

Ohoho.

Ohohohoho.

YORKIES.  NUTELLA STICKS.  JAFFA CAKES.  MAYNARDS WINE GUMMIES.  WERTHER'S ORIGINAL.  FRUIT PASTILLES.  OPPAI MOUSEPAD (of Sylvia :V).  GIGANTIC PILE OF MISCELLANEOUS ASIAN CANDIES AND SOME CHEWY CREMES.

Mothafuckin' jackpot up in this.

Super awesome stuff here.  Merry Christmas everyone, and a huge thanks to my Secret Santa - I'm going to guess, maybe, perhaps... Raikaria?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 27, 2014, 09:27:35 PM
Flanscroll 9/10
Tits mousepad 7/10
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 27, 2014, 09:51:39 PM
> Shitload of snacks
- Snacks
- Oppai mousepad
- Occarina

 ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Moogs Parfait on December 27, 2014, 09:53:12 PM
What are things you put in your mouth?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 27, 2014, 10:49:19 PM
All right, I'm home and I've uploaded/resized the pictures! Here goes.

I got the parcel to my mum's house without issue, and when THE TIME CAME, my mum, sister, boyfriend and the cat surrounded the table as I approached the box with a fat pair of scissors.
(http://i.imgur.com/AAO1o5e.jpg)
What's that, the parcel is from France? Finally, my E in AS Level French will come in handy!

(http://i.imgur.com/x8lzXbR.jpg)
I always want to eat these. Does anyone else get that urge? No? Just me? Okay.

(http://i.imgur.com/RWNmw3z.jpg)
Woah, hidden inside was not one, not two, but three beautifully wrapped presents! There's ribbon and everything. I was pretty shocked, honestly. I'd been expecting maybe a bag of biscuits and a cheap and cheerful christmas card. Well, no point wasting time! Let's open the first one.

(http://i.imgur.com/veqy0FK.jpg)
It's a sturdy looking tin box!

(http://i.imgur.com/fgJXyvw.jpg)
GOLD! I'm rich!

(http://i.imgur.com/u1B9VEH.jpg)
Actually what was inside was even better: chocolate wafer sticks that tasted beyond amazing. It's only been 2 days since Christmas and I've already eaten them all. Delicious.

Okay, time to open the second parcel.

(http://i.imgur.com/OXY1v9E.jpg)
Wait.

Oh my god.

Did someone seriously make me a handmade mini-Hakkero!?

(http://i.imgur.com/G2GGFtN.jpg)
Uwwwoooooo!!

So I immediately tested it out.
(http://i.imgur.com/PezbJyo.jpg)
Pi-chuuun!

(http://i.imgur.com/4Ss0w1n.jpg)
Aw yeah, the cat dropped a big power block! Actually this was parcel number three. I immediately zipped up to collect it, and inside.

(http://i.imgur.com/ItlmC8s.jpg)
!!!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/y2Juv2n.jpg)
R-REIMARIIII!!

They're tied together with a blue string! So cute! So cute! Ahhhhhhh...!! (They also have suction cups on the back, so I can put them wherever!)

(http://i.imgur.com/ei0GNZS.jpg)
Also inside the power up pouch was this cute melonpan purse.

(http://i.imgur.com/FOjW3t2.jpg)
A place to stash sweets. Yum yum.

(http://i.imgur.com/Gg0LzLQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/yD8Dx2z.jpg)
Secret agents! And more reimari! Thank you for the lovely letter!

(http://i.imgur.com/kwmGitO.jpg)
What a haul! I dunno what I did to deserve being spoilt so much, but thank you, secret santa! ;__; I will treasure it all.

Afterwards...
Mum: So are these the two girls from your fanfic?
Me: Yeah, this one's Reimu, and this one's Marisa.
Mum: ...I imagined them to look more... dark and handsome.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 27, 2014, 11:14:00 PM
Afterwards...
Mum: So are these the two girls from your fanfic?
Me: Yeah, this one's Reimu, and this one's Marisa.
Mum: ...I imagined them to look more... dark and handsome.

:getdown:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 27, 2014, 11:32:15 PM
RIP CAT. Collect the P anyway.

Ok, your mother is pretty awesome.

Edit
rofl I forgot to add Kilga's SS report to link list. Because it was goddamn video I was confused. Oh well, hope you survived in hell by Enma-sama's judgement.

40/48 posted.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on December 28, 2014, 12:04:09 AM
It was a noble sacrifice.

My mum reads my fanfic and sometimes passes it around her over-50s lesbian social club. Even though I suspect they can't understand most of it, since they don't know anything about Touhou ("What's a yuukey?" my mum asked once. It took me ages to realise she was asking what a youkai was.) They're in it for the yuris.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 28, 2014, 08:42:47 AM
My mum reads my fanfic and sometimes passes it around her over-50s lesbian social club. Even though I suspect they can't understand most of it, since they don't know anything about Touhou ("What's a yuukey?" my mum asked once. It took me ages to realise she was asking what a youkai was.) They're in it for the yuris.
That, explains alot of things why her expectations were different. Lol.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on December 28, 2014, 01:18:27 PM
THIS POST

Please update the first post this is Kanjou's Part 2 of his Secret Santa that he couldn't upload because he said something about his phone dying I just hijacked the pictures he took and uploaded on fb and posted it here for everyone without a FB to see lol

(Except the first picture of myself of course thats obvious lol)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 28, 2014, 04:52:59 PM
I received 2 packets. One was send by Amazon.

[attach=1]

An Anime I don't know  :o and it's about Kendo  :V

The other was a small packet from America, though I have no idea who sent it.

What do we have here?
[attach=2]
ROB ZOMBIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next time please remove the price label  ;)

and a towel  ???
[attach=3]

The christmas card does say, it's a hint?  ??? What a terrible towel

[attach=6]

even my cat doesn't know

all in all

[attach=4]

Thanks Secret Satan

[attach=5]
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on December 28, 2014, 04:54:09 PM
Bamboo Blade is wonderful.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on December 28, 2014, 06:25:54 PM
Bamboo Blade is wonderful.
Just the right blend of cute and action and comedy.  Your SS has good taste
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 28, 2014, 07:58:20 PM
Just the right blend of cute and action and comedy.  Your SS has good taste

Balance in all things  :3 (http://hydra-media.cursecdn.com/dota2.gamepedia.com/8/88/Embr_move_02.mp3)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 28, 2014, 09:12:25 PM
hungrybookworm that is amazing your mom is amazing.

Also A++ on everyone who has cats in your photos mine were too busy eating when we were opening whoops.

its supposed to be a rough map of gensokyo lel
:o :o :o
Upon a closer inspection it is!  And labeled for my convenience!
That just made this notebook super duper megazord snazzy HERE ARE MORE PHOTOS
(http://i.imgur.com/yYO7nGyl.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/tOjUXbGl.jpg?1)  (http://i.imgur.com/1IxvLE4l.jpg?1)

This lovely towel has some stitching on it.  The ethanol was obvious, the other, after a minute of study, I guessed would be glucose. Specifically it's L-Glucose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-Glucose).
I feel I need to explain this one a bit.  After some pretty intense post stalking I got the idea to do a piece with "sugar + yeast => beer."  I couldn't figure out how to fit the yeast chemically on the pattern and look nice still so I had to nix it, and being as I'm all  ??? when it comes to chemistry I had to ask for help on the formulas - my consultants said for my purposes that glucose form would be ok (I thought it was the most aesthetically pleasing of my options) so I hoped they were right haha.  Gave me a challenge trying to do something practical as per your request but still handmade but I hope I succeeded :V   

(ps that kitchen towel is 100% usable you can throw that shit in the washing machine the stitching is going nowhere (but if it does you can send it back and I'll fix it))
(pps anyone going to MAGFest I expect to see you at the missingNo's concert they are super cool dudes who play super cool tunes)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 28, 2014, 11:09:54 PM
Sorry this is late. I was busy for 3 days then lazy for 2 more. I did get to spend time with two good friends of mine, though:

(http://i.imgur.com/N4K24bT.jpg)

Right then! I got a box! It's from the UK, which is VERY specific, but the suspects I would've guessed are from different locations, so clearly I have to git gud at e-stalking before the results are posted.

(http://i.imgur.com/vCdmEOh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FUCvPfo.jpg)

It's actually a good thing you didn't pick up Bravely Default since I already have a copy. The only thing that could distract me from it was Pokemon Y, which was a nostalgia rush 18 years in the making, so it would've been spot on.

(http://i.imgur.com/75S9u8W.jpg)

Psychology books! My shelves are lined with too many videogames and not enough actual information, so I should have more stuff like this.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zb3AWua.jpg)

Chocolate limes! Local treats are always great. It's a good thing too since the brain almost exclusively metabolizes glucose for energy. They're a bit addicting and are actually pretty sizable, so they last just long enough. Hurrah and many thanks, SS!

Also A++ on everyone who has cats in your photos mine were too busy eating when we were opening whoops.
I spent an afternoon visiting my aunt for the first time in a year on my journey. She adopted a stray cat and shortly after wound up with these little critters:

(http://i.imgur.com/9mxE4yp.jpg)

Also yeah I'm giving bands and stuff looks for MAGFest. Hype was got many moons ago.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on December 28, 2014, 11:15:29 PM
MJP says bring one of those precious bbys to MAGFest TIA
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 28, 2014, 11:35:30 PM
MJP says bring one of those precious bbys to MAGFest TIA
In all seriousness my aunt's gone past crazy cat lady at this point and needs to spend time rescuing her house as much as the kittens. If you'd care to hike up to western MA and convince her to let you or a close and trusted party adopt, she and the kitten(s) would probably be better off for it. :(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on December 29, 2014, 01:38:27 AM
The christmas card does say, it's a hint?  ??? What a terrible towel

Well it does tell me that your Santa's from Pittsburgh but Aoshi's recipient has already been established, you're not mine either, and I didn't realize anyone else in this was from here. :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 29, 2014, 06:51:17 AM
Reddyne, I almost thought the next picture would be 50 shades of grey.  :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on December 29, 2014, 12:33:43 PM
Turns out there's one more for me (at least?). Stay tin ed for stage 3, the reoccurring receiving of remote reveling, ON PAY-PER-VIEW!


Turns out an order I made got here got here two weeks early.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 29, 2014, 01:14:32 PM
Reddyne, I almost thought the next picture would be 50 shades of grey.  :V
Well..

1. No NSFW stuff allowed, so my SS would've gotten in trouble had they sent something like that along.
2. Home gets enough kindling from year-round storms.
3. Anything but bondage pls 4 serious.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 29, 2014, 03:41:24 PM
I thought it was morally accepted that 50 shades of w/e was a romantic book.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on December 29, 2014, 06:19:25 PM
Reddyne, I almost thought the next picture would be 50 shades of grey.  :V

That book is 2lewd

I thought it was morally accepted that 50 shades of w/e was a romantic book.

If 'Romance' is 'Escapist Fetishes' then yeah. I was under the impression it was morally accepted as fancy-written R18 stuff to get women to fantasize about things they would never personally do.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on December 29, 2014, 07:30:07 PM
50 Shades of Grey read by Gilbert Gottfried (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K1RcKJVbHA)

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Reddyne on December 29, 2014, 08:34:54 PM
I thought it was morally accepted that 50 shades of w/e was a romantic book.
Considering that it's basically a bad bondage fanfic, I assumed it qualified for the horror genre.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on December 29, 2014, 09:51:29 PM
I thought it was morally accepted that 50 shades of w/e was a romantic book.
My friends have a livestream recording somewhere of them actually reading exerpts from the book. "romantic book" does not do it justice.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on December 29, 2014, 10:08:59 PM
So my sister has seen the Yoda cup I got sent.  I put it on an empty spot on my dresser near the video game consoles, and she's like "Man, that yoda cup. You need to turn it around so no one has to look at that. I can't even understand why you put it there because I'd be afraid that I'd go to sleep and then wake up and see it, then think "Oh god, the gremlins are coming."
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 29, 2014, 10:40:13 PM
Coming, the evil gremlins are. Death and despair they shall bring.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Drake on December 30, 2014, 05:03:53 AM
Oops late

(http://i.imgur.com/aQILbnp.jpg)

I would say "aha this way they obscure any hints at their identity", but anyone ordering from ThinkGeek is probably from USA/Canada, so there!

(http://i.imgur.com/7SDWkZL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oGCrx5E.jpg)

It's a pillow! In the shape of a book.

(http://i.imgur.com/uccOhHE.jpg)

And two mugs that spell out EVER.

Not really, it's HERO and EVIL.
Apparently they show Marvel characters when it heats up.

Thanks secret person!

(http://i.imgur.com/VC0an2t.jpg)

Then there's another package!
although I bought this myself I'm just showing it off

(http://i.imgur.com/DJ9Igfr.jpg)

Bonus: a card-holder with a lenticular Aya picture and some receipts that were in bags (porn, all of it)

(http://i.imgur.com/z5e79B5.jpg)

special edition mofos

(http://i.imgur.com/uZf66S4.jpg)

hnngglrng
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on December 30, 2014, 07:33:57 AM
Quote from: Shameless wiki 103% reliable source
The Nutcracker and the Rat King (German: Nussknacker und Mausek?nig) is a story written in 1816 by E. T. A. Hoffmann in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil Rat King in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls
That pillow will function like the Osa-Yukkuris from Tani Takeshi. DON'T SLEEP ON THAT PILLOW DRAKE.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 30, 2014, 09:46:09 PM
but anyone ordering from ThinkGeek is probably from USA/Canada, so there!
hhhhhhhhhahahahahaha sup reddyne
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mеа on December 30, 2014, 10:36:02 PM
[nsfw]http://i.imgur.com/roXBDpa.jpg[/nsfw]
Anyone know who this artist is?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on December 30, 2014, 10:40:58 PM
Was curious too, so I tried iqdb(why not), and got uh, this (http://gelbooru.com/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=2119648). (Gelbooru, NSFW)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 04, 2015, 04:38:37 AM
Welp.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mеа on January 04, 2015, 05:58:41 AM
Anyone know who this artist is?
Well I finally found it. (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=38624068) (Warning nsfw gallery)
His content was surprisingly more lacking in stuff I liked than I expected though. Probably because I don't care too much for nsfw stuff.
It also contained this (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=36349436), meaning somebody should/could have known.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 05, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
What is the status on the rest of the gifts?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on January 05, 2015, 08:31:32 PM
Mine has miraculously arrived before the end of the year, in a legendary first that shall be recorded in the annals of history.

But also in a tremendous first, I'm swamped with unbelievable ammounsts of work(worked through the 24, 25th, 31st, 1st, etc.), so I wasn't ever home to receive it when the mailman came, and haven't had any time to pick it up in the dist center. I'll try to do that tomorrow, but I can't guarantee it. Fuck I want it, though.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 05, 2015, 08:36:03 PM
Mine has miraculously arrived before the end of the year

holy shit
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on January 05, 2015, 10:10:10 PM
I fucking know right, ridiculous
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 05, 2015, 10:11:39 PM
I fucking know right, ridiculous
REPORT. NOW.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on January 05, 2015, 10:14:47 PM
I wasn't ever home to receive it when the mailman came, and haven't had any time to pick it up in the dist center.
stop

helepolis
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on January 06, 2015, 04:34:44 AM
What is the status on the rest of the gifts?
It would be nice if tracking numbers still applied if the gift is sent back to the sender for whatever reason. I think the USPS ate mine.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on January 06, 2015, 05:51:23 AM
Good god Haku, and here I am still (disconcertingly) waiting on mine to arrive! Very impressive. :O
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 06, 2015, 06:45:16 AM
stop

helepolis
:ohdear: I was too excited when I read it arrived.

But still, what happened to the rest?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Santa Hakurei on January 06, 2015, 02:23:19 PM
Hello again everyone!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!

Here's who we're still waiting for:
Dular (gift arrived but didn't post pictures!)
DX7_EP
HakureiSM (at post office)
Maullar
NekoNekoRex (check your PMs!)
Tengukami

If any of you did get your gift but forgot to post it, here's a reminder!  I'll post the master list soon.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on January 06, 2015, 11:48:52 PM
the address is right this time I swear you can even find it on Goggle Maps, it is a hair salon
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Tengukami on January 07, 2015, 05:37:52 PM
So! I woke up this morning, stepped outside and found a package from Canada. It was already opened, of course, because toll authorities in this country will open anything larger than a business envelope. And, because they answer to no one, they won't even make the polite pretence of re-sealing it again. But anyway, opening my opened package, I gasped with joy to find the following:

(http://i.imgur.com/GytQowfl.jpg)

This was really thoughtful! It will adorn a place of pride in my studio. And what's this?

(http://i.imgur.com/pCyGgHkl.jpg)

Holy shit a BILLION DOLLARS!!! Canadian dollars, but still! Man, what am I gonna buy fir- oh wait! It's actually chocolate. Even better, as I happen to be desperately craving chocolate at this very moment and

Quote from: From the Secret Santa card
The chocolate is for Yulia

Well, she won't miss what she never knew she had, right?

J/k, that is a really "sweet" gesture to think of my child that way. The rest of the card was really lovely, too. I have to admit that my joy is marred by guilt, as a series of crushing and unpredictable financial set-backs have compelled me to send my gift in three weeks' time. I'll make it up to you, recipient, I promise you that!

Now to find a spot for my new Aya ...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on January 07, 2015, 06:17:04 PM
Hey now, don't feel bad, Ammy.  You can't help when life throws everything including the kitchen sink at you hm?  I'm sure your recipient will understand.  = )

So many cool gifts as usual from everyone this year.  Always interesting seeing what people think up.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: HakureiSM on January 07, 2015, 11:43:32 PM
Ban Ammy :colbert:


Anyway, I got the shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZhTYQtuIA). Will report later.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 08, 2015, 12:17:25 PM
Well, it shouldn't be hard to guess Ammy's secret santa. That is one slick bar of chocolate though! Your daughter is a lucky girl.

Ban Ammy :colbert:
/me summons the hammer of justice.

Anyway, I got the shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZhTYQtuIA). Will report later.
It better be good bro. Make it best report out of all.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 12, 2015, 06:51:25 PM
Anyway, I got the shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZhTYQtuIA). Will report later.

Where's my fuckin' report :colbert:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on January 12, 2015, 08:26:17 PM
Aaaaaaaaa :3 :3 :3 :3 :3
Got my present! I am at work with no camera and im not done for 5 hours but aaaah i can barely resist opening it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 13, 2015, 12:47:30 PM
@ Neko / Hakurei. Enough with the bullshit soldiers!! REPORTS, ON OUR DESKS BY NOON.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on January 14, 2015, 10:10:06 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/NYKMntM.jpg)
After finally tracking down a camera to take pictures with, Chen sits upon her much-anticipated present, in horrible lighting because my room is ghetto. A teeny package, but the best things always come small!

(http://i.imgur.com/e63fLmq.jpg)
With overdue celebration the package is finally pried apart with Chen's mighty claws. The contents are revealed!

(http://i.imgur.com/SjjnYGx.jpg)
Chen valiantly holds up her prize: An adorable Chen-themed dice bag! It's nice and big too, to hold all my gaming dice!

(http://i.imgur.com/n9ndTnW.jpg)
Ah, but wait, this bag isn't quite so empty....

(http://i.imgur.com/duo28R1.jpg)
Ah, Chen presents something no dice bag would be complete without: a set of fine gaming dice!

(http://i.imgur.com/l6y32X4.jpg)
A fine haul! Aaaaah, I can't wait to show these to my friends on Friday! My secret santa must have done research, I forgot to mention anything on my list but "catgirls" and "touhou", so this is a pleasant surprise! Thank you, Secret Santa!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Dorakyura on January 14, 2015, 02:07:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/duo28R1.jpg)
Ah, Chen presents something no dice bag would be complete without: a set of fine gaming dice!

This is the way, I am the pathfinder.
The very next step leads me straight to the core.
At the end of the day, I am the pathfinder.
Still roaming on that's what pathfinders for. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zgrbCMUUV0)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: PX on January 17, 2015, 11:06:31 PM
Mine has miraculously arrived before the end of the year, in a legendary first that shall be recorded in the annals of history.

But also in a tremendous first, I'm swamped with unbelievable ammounsts of work(worked through the 24, 25th, 31st, 1st, etc.), so I wasn't ever home to receive it when the mailman came, and haven't had any time to pick it up in the dist center. I'll try to do that tomorrow, but I can't guarantee it. Fuck I want it, though.

Banned
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 21, 2015, 05:49:47 PM
I think Haku fell into a very deep sleep.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 21, 2015, 07:40:50 PM
I don't think he will be waking up because I already hit him with a mallet. Miracle Mallet.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on January 22, 2015, 12:15:59 AM
Haku haint opened a gift afore Valentines Day and he don't aim to start now.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on January 22, 2015, 01:43:01 AM
bb no :(
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on January 22, 2015, 01:17:54 PM
Hey.

A few of you are in BIG TROUBLE and need to report to my office after class.

That being said, once I get some answers regarding statuses that need to be followed up on, I will post the the reveal list after MAGFest.

I do just want to take this opportunity to request demand that everyone who participated in CPSS this year give a truthful and hearty round of applause for TRIANGLES!!!!  Without her help behind the scenes doing just about everything, this year would not have been as successful as it was.  Be nice and give her your eternal thanks!  THANK YOU TRIANGLES!  Please come back next year ;_;

Post thanks ITT
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Spotty Len on January 22, 2015, 01:36:22 PM
Thank you triangles, I'll applaud three times.
And also thanks to Vic, 'cause you're all blue.

I can't wait for next year now.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Raikaria on January 22, 2015, 03:22:43 PM
I shall applaud four times for Triangles then.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jq1790 on January 22, 2015, 03:58:51 PM
Ah, so THAT was who that was...Clever clever.

/me claps to the right, to the left, and then up high

A triangular clap for triangles seems appropriate, hm?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hyn on January 22, 2015, 05:08:26 PM
Thank you very much! You did an excellent job, Triangles :'D!!
Really. Thanks for your infinite patience.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on January 22, 2015, 05:33:46 PM
Dawww thanks everyone  :3

I was worried that anyone who checked post histories might have seen that the first week of December that Santa Hakurei went missing was the same week that I also didn't post at all (yay vacation!) and thus my identity would have been revealed waaaaay early on.
Well Edible figured it out but he used admin cheating powers to match IPs like the first time I posted as Santa so that doesn't count  :V :V :V :V
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kiro on January 22, 2015, 05:54:45 PM
Thanks triangles for helping out this year. Have fun at Magfest. And next year, yes/yes?
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Suwako Moriya on January 22, 2015, 06:14:22 PM
I give a round of applause to all Santa Hakurei users who are not abandoning me at home to go to MAGfest without me.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on January 22, 2015, 06:50:46 PM
I'll send my cheers to triangles at Magfest. :P
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Amraphenson on January 22, 2015, 07:17:55 PM
Thanks for all the hard work Triangles. Hope to see you this Christmas too!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on January 22, 2015, 07:41:56 PM
No worries, I've been in every Secret Santa I'm going nowhere also enough people with fancy colored names know my phone number and possibly where I live so

And whenever Santa Hakurei referred to her Nice List this was a literal fancy color coded spreadsheet to keep track of everyone's gift status and tracking numbers and such  :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Helepolis on January 22, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
Cheers Triangles! Thank you for the hard work girl.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: NekoNekoRex on January 22, 2015, 08:35:21 PM
;-; Thank you triangles for helping me through my excessive amount of USPS troubles
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Hello Purvis on January 23, 2015, 03:19:40 AM
Dear Triangles,

There have been many messages thanking you for your efforts. This is one of them.

Yours,
Purvis.

Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Firestorm29 on January 23, 2015, 12:22:29 PM
Thanks for helping my noobie self as well. Ya helped make it pretty easy. :)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on January 23, 2015, 01:25:50 PM
Wow, I never though it would be triangles, but it was clearly a great choice. Thanks a lot  △ △!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on January 23, 2015, 01:27:31 PM
Thank you, Triangles. :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jana on January 23, 2015, 02:09:35 PM
You're the best shape, triangles!

Also I just realized I never posted it, but after a while I wanted to guess that Hungry Bookworm was my Secret Santa.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: hungrybookworm on January 23, 2015, 03:02:30 PM
You're the best shape, triangles!

Also I just realized I never posted it, but after a while I wanted to guess that Hungry Bookworm was my Secret Santa.
Cheers, triangles o/

Haha, sorry,
Vic Viper was mine
though a pervy victorian book does sound like the sort of thing I'd send someone...
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Jana on January 23, 2015, 03:55:25 PM
Curses! I'll just have to wait for the reveal~
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Quad City QBs on January 24, 2015, 10:16:26 PM
Sorry this is coming to you so late! There were various delays and things, but now without further ado...

(http://i.imgur.com/9B4ILZK.jpg)

At first I read this as "From Hyuna" and I got all excited. Was this a Gangnam Style gift? Was PSY going to pop out of the envelope and start singing and crawling between my legs? I soon realized my mistake, but the expectations were set. This gift would have a high bar to meet!

(http://i.imgur.com/epPWE2z.jpg)

This package came a long way to get here!

(http://i.imgur.com/j8k9jPF.jpg)

Blue bubble wrap--fancy!

(http://i.imgur.com/s3WDhFe.jpg)

Lovely! Looks like Madoka likes it, too...

(http://i.imgur.com/H9Nc9CN.jpg)

Classy, beautiful kimonos--and you can't see it, but it all comes printed on super nice stock that's a pleasure to flip through! Thanks, Hyna!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Tengukami on January 25, 2015, 01:16:57 AM
Another late entry here. I apparently misunderstood that there were three gifts for me - not two. The third was in Hafnarfj?r?ur, a town about a half hour bus ride from the teeming metropolis where I live, Reykjav?k (pop. 118,488). What transpires is an adventure that underlines how great Iceland can be sometimes.

Yulia and I took the city bus from one of Iceland's two malls, on a day that started fairly nice, but blew up into a full-on blizzard by the time we were halfway to the bus stop. Yulia soldiered on stoically, like a grimly determined samurai facing an army of gaijin invaders, while I moaned and whined about how cold it was. For part of the journey I literally pushed her in a stolen shopping cart (PROTIP: shopping carts are hard to navigate in the snow) that I abandoned by the side of the road. Fortunately, we arrived at the bus stop just as it pulled up, and we were on our way to Hafnarfj?r?ur.

Hafnarfj?r?ur is my Icelandic home town. I lived there for the first couple years I lived in Iceland. It's a slow paced town, and being right on the edge of the greater capital area, those of us who live in the capital like to make jokes about how backwards and hickish everyone is (e.g. Two guys from Hafnarfj?r?ur are sitting together in a bar, talking about their day. One says: "Man I had a rough day. I was stuck in a broken elevator for two hours". The other guy says: "That's nothing. I was stuck on a broken escalator for four hours."). I hadn't visited in like 3 years, and noticed a lot had changed. It was kind of nice to visit again, or would have been if it hadn't been -17 with horizontal snow and gale force winds.

Anyway, I got to the coffeehouse in question. It's a cozy little place, with quirky, second-hand furniture. The only people there were the two employees: a guy showing a young woman how to make espresso. I approached the counter and realized I had no idea how to ask for what I was there to pick up. I didn't have any ID and didn't even know what I was there for. I worried this would lead to complications. But this is Iceland, so this is how it played out:

Me: Hi, I'm here to ... pick up something? My name is [REDACTED].
Dude: Oh, right. One moment.

Like this was the most natural thing in the world, that random strangers just pop in, say they're "here to pick up something", and expect the staff to just know what they're talking about. Dude popped into the back and then came out with an enormous box. With some difficulty, he set it down on a table. It was festooned with a little red ribbon. I opened it, and found it stuffed with balled up Icelandic newspapers. Digging inside, I found this incredible, space-age coffee press! P?lmi, the dude in question, told me the added weight to the box was a water bottle, that he put in there to "make it more of a surprise".

(http://i.imgur.com/wa8pSL3l.jpg)
This is P?lmi, the dude in question.

My Secret Santa had emailed this cafe, and bought this press there. P?lmi went the extra mile of putting the thing in an oversized box, carefully stuffing it, adding extra mass to enhance the surprise, taping it shut, and topping it off with a cute ribbon. Whether he did this as per instructions from my Secret Santa or just because he was thrilled at taking part in the surprise, I was pretty impressed. P?lmi asked me if I knew how to work an Aeropress. I did not, so he happily demonstrated how one of these things is used. In two different ways.

This, my friends, is one of the best things about living in Iceland. People are easy-going, generally unstressed, and love Christmas so much they will participate in the gift giving of one total stranger to another. If you ever visit Iceland, I encourage you all to visit Pallett Kaffikompan? in Hafnarfj?r?ur. Not just because their coffee has literally won awards, but also because of P?lmi, who is a solid guy.

Upon returning home, Yulia took an immediate interest in the press, as she is wont to do with anything requiring instructions to assemble. Unlike her father, she actually reads the instructions before trying to put something together.

(http://i.imgur.com/pAmeHo3l.jpg)
Yes, those are my tengu wings hanging up behind her. Not for cosplay; I mean they are my actual wings, for flight.

(http://i.imgur.com/F02OTSgl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hRR72QFl.jpg)

We had fun making imaginary coffee. Imaginary, because it was like eight in the evening at this point and I was not going to make coffee at this hour. However, it has replaced my percolator, and is all set up to go for my coffee tomorrow.

(http://i.imgur.com/HUudP7Sl.jpg)

So thank you, Secret Santa, for this thoughtful and practical gift. I expect to get a lot of mileage out of this thing, as I happen to lovelovelove coffee.

Caw caw!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Drake on January 26, 2015, 10:40:47 AM
Had a nice big grin reading that. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: flyingflames13 on January 26, 2015, 06:47:56 PM
This is so cool!

It's a shame i can't participate next december, i cant't really buy anything to send or recieve anything without my mother questioning it.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mеа on January 26, 2015, 10:00:13 PM
Yulia soldiered on stoically, like a grimly determined samurai facing an army of gaijin invaders, while I moaned and whined about how cold it was.
This is heartwarming
Just like a scene out of some comic.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Mr_Bob on January 28, 2015, 01:14:02 AM
I was worried that anyone who checked post histories might have seen that the first week of December that Santa Hakurei went missing was the same week that I also didn't post at all (yay vacation!) and thus my identity would have been revealed waaaaay early on.
Yeah, I made this connection once I received my package, the name on the return address was a big tip-off.  Confirmed the address and cross-checked post histories.
Didn't want to spoil the surprise.  That being said, thank you triangles; I honestly feel you are the best successor CPSS could have.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nietz on January 28, 2015, 03:12:58 PM
Wow Ammy, that's was a great story. And I guess going through a small adventure to get it only makes a Christmas gift even better. (Though I'm glad no one asked me to go pick up mine on top of Mt. Fuji or anything.) P?lmi seems like pretty great dude too.

(http://i.imgur.com/s3WDhFe.jpg)
Lovely! Looks like Madoka likes it, too...
Whoa, I got this same artbook at C86 as a present for my girlfriend! It's from Matsuo Hiromi (http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=1257457), who has does some pretty beautiful works. I somehow ended up missing their booth last Comiket, but now I'm reminded I should check on the doujin sites for more of their releases.
 
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: triangles on January 28, 2015, 04:14:44 PM
Yeah, I made this connection once I received my package, the name on the return address was a big tip-off.  Confirmed the address and cross-checked post histories.
Didn't want to spoil the surprise.  That being said, thank you triangles; I honestly feel you are the best successor CPSS could have.

I actually did that 100% intentionally since you had asked Santa Hakurei if she was participating - little did you know then that not only was she participating she was sending to you!  Since I always do cutesy return address names for domestic partners anyway I figured it would only be appropriate given the circumstances :3
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Nobu on January 28, 2015, 07:13:46 PM
So Santa was actually just triangles all along...?

MY WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE

 :qq:
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Sect on January 29, 2015, 12:37:19 PM
So Santa was actually just triangles all along...?

MY WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE

 :qq:
You're implying that triangles being Santa the entire time isn't the best thing ever.

... Unless it also means that Tim Allen killed triangles, then yes that is terrible.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: DX7.EP on January 29, 2015, 09:35:54 PM
Well triangles looked hale and hearty at Magfest, so that absurd scenario definitely did not happen, fortunately.

I've also gotten confirmation of my present being sent (after plenty of understandable and forgiven delays) and the sender's identity. But that will not be revealed until later.
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on January 29, 2015, 09:41:46 PM
Excellent.

NOW VIC CAN POST THE LIST
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 02, 2015, 04:12:51 AM
Excellent.

NOW VIC CAN POST THE LIST
GOD SO NEEDY!

Some people involved in this keep making "excuses" about how they're "too busy to post in this thread"; they'll be getting something worse than coal next year.  Anyway:

Jq1790 (JQ numbers [oh here you are]) ---> Zentillion
PX ---> Spotty Ren
Amra ---> Drake
Zentillion ---> Purvis
DX7_EP (THE EP [aka {not really} Max]) ---> Sectnado
N-Forza ---> sirslarty
Helepolis ---> Vyrien
Spotty Ren ---> hungrybookworm
Tengukami ---> EP
Nietz ---> Arashi
Reddyne ---> Puffy
Tamashii Kanjou ---> Pesco
Pesco ---> Firestorm29
Kiro ---> Nietz
Mr_Bob ---> Helepolis
Hungrybookworm ---> Vicky V
Purvis ---> JQ1790
MJP ---> Chaore
Dular ---> yuyukos
Zirene ---> Heena
Jana ---> Dular
triangles ---> Mr Bob
Kilgamayan (who finally did CPSS but posted a video instead of pictures what a goof) ---> HakureiSM (WHO NEEDS TO POST IN THIS THREAD!!!)
Dorakyura ---> N-Forza
Some asshole who tries to be cool and run this event (aka me) ---> commandercool
Raikaria ---> Reddyne
Nobu ---> Vento
Drake ---> Tengukami
Youkai Jesus ---> Tamashii Kanjou
HakureiSM ---> Raikaria
sirslarty ---> MJP
pasu ---> Aoshi
Vyrien ---> Jana
Firestorm29 ---> Dorakyura
Maullar ---> Kinoko
Aoshi ---> Kiro
kinoko ---> Pasu
Vento ---> triangles
(Kagiyama)Heena ---> Maullar
Puffy ---> Edible
NekoNekoRex ---> Ziren
yuyukos ---> Roukanken
Arashi ---> PX
Edible ---> Amra
Sect ---> NekoNekoRex
Roukanken ---> Kirby Is Your Lord God And Master And You Are Nothing (aka Kilga)
Chaore ---> Nobu
commandercool ---> Youkai Jesus

I'll be leaving this thread open since we're still waiting on posts from two other people.  After we get those, this is going to get shut down and we'll start all the fun over again next year!

If you think you want in on helping to run this party next year, write to us at "I'm a much better organizer than Vic and I actually play Touhou games, Top Gear, BBC Television, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TS" (aka PM me)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Amraphenson on February 02, 2015, 04:14:48 AM
holy fuck thanks Edible jesus christ
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Kilgamayan on February 02, 2015, 04:16:47 AM
Kilgamayan (who finally did CPSS but posted a video instead of pictures what a goof)

Go big or go home.

Thanks, Brokan!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 02, 2015, 04:17:51 AM
Go big or go home.
home is where the heart is, why would you ever want to leave?!
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Edible on February 02, 2015, 04:27:16 AM
Puffy ---> Edible

I AM BAD AT GUESSING DESPITE BEING AN ADMIN

Thank you very much!  I loved the gifts.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: The ⑨th Zentillion on February 02, 2015, 04:30:11 AM
Thanks for the stuff, JQ, especially that copy of Der Mond! Also, my Reimu hangs over my computer table 24-7 judging me like a priestess should. BV
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: N-Forza on February 02, 2015, 04:30:46 AM
I guess in retrospect my Santa should've been obvious. :V

Thanks again!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Reddyne on February 02, 2015, 04:37:35 AM
Aaaaa I had it pegged as like 3 other people.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Jq1790 on February 02, 2015, 04:39:43 AM
I can finally post this.

OTL

I can't believe I messed that up...I'm so so sorry, Zentillion!

How the heck did I get your name wrong when it was RIGHT THERE IN THE PM AS I WROTE THE TAG OUT!?

I'ma go crawl in a hole now.

/me crawls away in shame

EDIT: Also, given it's Purvis who sent to me(who I had a slight feeling it was [due to a post he made in this topic] but didn't feel like voicing), I should say that he made me...proud.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: PX on February 02, 2015, 04:54:33 AM
Tsukihime was bought after I thought my initial gift wasn't enough :(
Was still hilarious
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: SirSlarty on February 02, 2015, 05:05:00 AM
To my recipient: there's always more of that if you know where to find me.

And thanks again to my Secret Santa, N-Forza.

And many thanks to the organdonorsizers.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Edible on February 02, 2015, 05:41:59 AM
Tsukihime will never not be hilarious.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 02, 2015, 06:53:59 AM
EDIT: Also, given it's Purvis who sent to me(who I had a slight feeling it was [due to a post he made in this topic] but didn't feel like voicing), I should say that he made me...proud.

Goddamn right I did!

I figured I would have given myself away by the timing.

ALSO: Thanks you for the books and the horrible mug that disturbs my sister, Zent!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 02, 2015, 07:59:09 AM
Tsukihime will never not be hilarious.
I still haven't opened mine from CPSS5.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: N-Forza on February 02, 2015, 08:49:37 AM
You can't open what doesn't exist.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Spotty Len on February 02, 2015, 09:07:07 AM
(http://puu.sh/fmKmf/612f94c280.jpg)
Title: Re: Cirno's Perfect Secret Santa 6: A New Beginning - OPEN THEM PRESENTS!
Post by: Puffy on February 02, 2015, 10:41:57 AM
I AM BAD AT GUESSING DESPITE BEING AN ADMIN

Thank you very much!  I loved the gifts.

Feels like Raikaria is the only British guy known in MotK, and then there is me hiding in a corner.

Glad you liked your gifts!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: hungrybookworm on February 02, 2015, 03:37:53 PM
Ahhh thank you for everything, Spotty Ren! Reimu and Marisa are currently living it up on the touhou shelf in my bedroom. I'm looking forward to next year already~
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 02, 2015, 04:03:35 PM
You can't open what doesn't exist.
B-but you said (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15796.msg1057006.html#msg1057006) it exists.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Spotty Len on February 02, 2015, 04:09:09 PM
Ahhh thank you for everything, Spotty Ren! Reimu and Marisa are currently living it up on the touhou shelf in my bedroom. I'm looking forward to next year already~
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 02, 2015, 05:49:09 PM
(http://puu.sh/fmKmf/612f94c280.jpg)
An appropriate reaction
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Hyn on February 03, 2015, 01:34:06 AM
Oooh, thank you very much, Zirene! Apologies again if my (literal ~For Santa~) list was too overwhelming. You'll have a happy year for your good deed. Or so I hope :'D

Classy, beautiful kimonos--and you can't see it, but it all comes printed on super nice stock that's a pleasure to flip through! Thanks, Hyna!

I'm glad you liked it! Matsuo Hiromi makes really beautiful things, they're one of my favorite artists. I was going to send a Completely Original and Unprecedented item but it was impossible. And I'm so sorry it arrived so late!! If I had made my research first you'd have had your gift a month earlier.

Also aaaghh you weren't supposed to know who had sent it but my guardian angel asked the seller to add who it was from. Anyway lol
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: N-Forza on February 03, 2015, 01:45:38 AM
B-but you said (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,15796.msg1057006.html#msg1057006) it exists.
Temporary insanity.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Dorakyura on February 04, 2015, 12:31:21 PM
I guess in retrospect my Santa should've been obvious. :V

Thanks again!

Sure it was  :3
I did check some sources regarding alcohol / beer for Japan and I didn't find any note about it being disallowed. What could go wrong :V

I hope you liked that beer. It's one of my favorits, it from a local brewery close to where I live. If you travel to Stuttgart (~20km from here) you will not be able to find this beer in the supermarkets anymore  :derp:

I did trick you with the Music. The titel of the Album is a pun. It is actually just Punk-Rock. But kinda cheerful stuff  :V

How was the "Ahoi Brause"
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 05, 2015, 12:17:01 AM
I got a notice a package was waiting in the mail centre. It did not say where it originated from, but I am rather certain it is the present.

Going to get that tomorrow....
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 05, 2015, 03:51:10 PM
Once EP and HAKUREISM (JERKFACE) post their gifts in this thread I'll go ahead and send it off to cold storage.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 05, 2015, 04:15:19 PM
..and alas it is not. The wait continues....

That sounds like a plan there.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 05, 2015, 04:30:47 PM
..and alas it is not. The wait continues....

That sounds like a plan there.

Since THE REVEAL has been posted, I'll go ahead and let you know that your gift was sent literally an hour ago, and should be to you by Monday.

Many apologies for the delays. I assume you know the broad strokes as to why this was late, but still. Hope you enjoy my humble offerings.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 05, 2015, 08:34:25 PM
Ammy I am direly curious about the holdup. Did Ammy Jr. hide you bank card? Was Iceland cut off from the rest of the world due to frost giant uprising?
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Edible on February 05, 2015, 08:38:26 PM
Amat has been suspended about 1000 feet up in midair for the past several months, so he was unable to send packages.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 05, 2015, 09:03:55 PM
Since THE REVEAL has been posted, I'll go ahead and let you know that your gift was sent literally an hour ago, and should be to you by Monday.

Many apologies for the delays. I assume you know the broad strokes as to why this was late, but still. Hope you enjoy my humble offerings.
Mhm, got the basic story from your posts and chatter with Vic. Perfectly understood and forgiven delays there, mate, and I'll be looking forward to its arrival ~ :3
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 05, 2015, 09:12:10 PM
Let the record show that Tengukami is not banned despite missing the deadline terribly because he did this really cool thing called "keeping me in the loop".  In the future if y'all have issues let me or Santa Hakurei know and we can try and accommodate you; if I don't hear anything from you by Christmas then it's Bye Felicia
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: triangles on February 05, 2015, 09:37:33 PM
^ this
Sorry Hele no BANHAMMERS this year.

Also Heena I'd like your permission to post Take 1 of your SS gift because it was really really awesome and such a shame that your country's postal rules are dumb and wouldn't let you send it :(
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 05, 2015, 11:37:58 PM
Ammy I am direly curious about the holdup. Did Ammy Jr. hide you bank card? Was Iceland cut off from the rest of the world due to frost giant uprising?

It does have to do with my kid, yeah. I may make an LJ post about it when the chance of jinxing things has passed.

Also big thanks to the CPSS coordinators for their understanding, too, and all their hard work.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: PX on February 06, 2015, 02:52:16 AM
Can we ban Haku for never posting his result?
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 06, 2015, 03:40:48 AM
Can we ban Haku for never posting his result?
ABSOLUTELY!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Hyn on February 07, 2015, 10:14:35 PM
Also Heena I'd like your permission to post Take 1 of your SS gift because it was really really awesome and such a shame that your country's postal rules are dumb and wouldn't let you send it :(

Of course, go ahead :D! I'm really happy you liked it. I think it could have been better though...

I need to get more information about that permit because I honestly don't get it. This won't happen next time I promise ;___;!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 07, 2015, 10:23:38 PM
Sorry Hele no BANHAMMERS this year.
(http://i.imgur.com/AkOPZCG.jpg)

ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 07, 2015, 10:51:22 PM
>implying Helepolis would do any of the banning
>20XX
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 08, 2015, 07:22:43 PM
>implying Helepolis would do any of the banning
>20XX
I had a beautiful dream this morning. Except it was also chaotic. Often I wish for dream recorders, then again I think that would be a bad idea.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Dorakyura on February 09, 2015, 12:04:28 AM
I had a beautiful dream this morning. Except it was also chaotic. Often I wish for dream recorders, then again I think that would be a bad idea.

I give it another 15 years, if we are still here though.
You will get one for CPSS. Just saying
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: [Y]oukai [J]esus on February 09, 2015, 02:46:34 AM
I give it another 15 years, if we are still here though.
You will get one for CPSS. Just saying

based dora
It's settled, in 15 years whoever gets Helepolis will be dealt with a banhammer

i wish its me
i wish this would happen in general
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 09, 2015, 03:00:45 AM
Next year if I can't think of what to give my partner, they'll just get the best gift: banned!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Spotty Len on February 09, 2015, 09:14:18 AM
Next year if I can't think of what to give my partner, they'll just get the best gift: banned!
What if your partner is Helepolis? Will you let him ban himself?
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 09, 2015, 10:32:19 AM
Isn't that a form of self-masochism and self-sadism? Self-abuse?
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: HakureiSM on February 14, 2015, 02:50:08 AM
HAKUREISM (JERKFACE)
Y'all motherfuckers don't know 'bout my 'xcuseskillz

triangles is secret santa
Fuck I was so wary of this you have no idea, I mean I trust you and I trust triangles 150% for obvious reasons and other less obvious ones and I guess I trust most people, but goddamn I didn't trust this at all at the time

Also thank you t-tangles as usual and always ;-;

SO as I've told Vic repeatedly to the point where he doesn't believe me anymore I've been working like my goddamn life depended on it(it does) for the past uh, since september, and since last month it's been non-stop all day everyday work for little to no 'pay' but it's starting to pay off anyway I basically gave up everything for better things and bah I'll make a thread about it later, or so I've told myself for the past month ANYWAY SECRET SANTA i have to work tomorrow early again so I have to be quick before I have to tell vic 'hey hurp sry didnt posted agains hadsta work lel' for the 300th time

Here's the shit. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZhTYQtuIA) part one :

(http://i.imgur.com/PpMSr3M.jpg)
MEDIUM FLAT RATE B-B-B-BOX 'MERICA

(http://i.imgur.com/U6RwnNA.jpg)
Oh cool bubble wrap

(http://i.imgur.com/3e2vvBM.jpg)
Weee bubble wrap!

(http://i.imgur.com/OlbqWkY.jpg)
What the fuck it keeps going

(http://i.imgur.com/Hu0fpu2.jpg)
Motherfucker did you just send me a box filled with two long-ass rolls of bubble wrap

(http://i.imgur.com/hYQjmuN.jpg)
Fuck it here's a cat

(http://i.imgur.com/cTmWSdm.jpg)
Oh cool beneath the sea of wrapping there's a card
Them runes best not be casting nuthin' evil on mah family

(http://i.imgur.com/yVF6HcU.jpg)
..... must...... not......... aaaaaaaaaaaaaa-C-C-C-C-C-COME ON AND SLAM !  !  !  ! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqf36ReTrDU)

So Santangles was like
'hey your partner was asking if you have a problem with sugar'
So I was like
'I don't like sweet things.'
So Kilga was like
'fuck you I'm sending the gift I'll send whatever the hell I want and you'll goddamn like it'

I like it a lot it's delicious

(http://i.imgur.com/5E056h0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NAdPOCI.jpg)
Uhhh.... needs more cowbell?
Haven't really listened to it yet, and lo and behold it's freaking february now who listens to christmas music at this point in time
Carnaval is going on all month now too, ain't nobody got time fo' that

(http://i.imgur.com/sjalKtA.jpg)
A functional western doujin group that actually produces shit? Lies, all lies I say. I'll unwrap this and find a blank CD inside at most. You're not fooling me.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZYN1UC7.jpg)
I actually put this in my old 70s/80s ~~ vintage hi-fi setup TM ~~, and turned my Pioneer CD-player with a 6-CD changer cart on and hit play and sat there listening for like half an hour thinking "oh my this must be very derivative I can barely hear the originals anymore if at all wow" until I realized I'm a dumbass and what was playing was some fucking yoga relaxation disc that my mother put in there. Then I got pissed and left it for later. That was over a month ago, sorry dude I promise I'll listen to the CDs

Goddamn it's getting late must work work work- oh wait I almost forgot

Here's the shit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZhTYQtuIA) part two :

(http://i.imgur.com/RpnLY0a.jpg)
Ooohh mysterious (I've actually known what it is for years now)

(http://i.imgur.com/MUXxAmx.jpg)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAあああああああああああ it's so cute though

I'm going to wear this like a true man

Haven't had the chance yet though

Sure as hell not gonna wear it to work

Okay maybe

Fuck it I own the place I can wear whatever I want

(http://i.imgur.com/YKg9ffD.jpg)
Best bar name
Also good size too, as a long stick I like big shirts

(http://i.imgur.com/gBCdFnl.jpg)
Best girl, best shirt.

Thanks you two, so much. Bonus point+++++ for The Kilga for being the first to achieve the impossible task of actually getting a gift to me before the year ended, that was balls amazing, and Bonus point+++++ for The Vic for being the slowest at keeping his word and being the best at keeping his word. Y'all rock o7

Oh, and Bonus points+++++ for The_EP! for SUCKING and still not having his gift I'M NOT THE LAST THIS YEAR AHSEIAHEIOHAEIOUHAOIEHOIAHEIHAIOHEOIAUHEOIAHEIAHEIUHAEOIHIHAEIH I REPORT
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 14, 2015, 03:14:11 AM
So here's what happened with HakureiSM's gift: I was supposed to send him a gift in the second CPSS and I got him a SUPER CUTE puchi nendo Hakurei Shrine set with Reimu, Suika and ???, and it was lost in the mail heading to Brazil. I bought the shirt as a replacement at White Canvas (during the famed Air Reitaisai) with the intention of sending it off soon to replace the lost package.

4 years later I finally got it in the mail. Yay me!

Glad you like it!!

Waiting on you now EP!!!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 14, 2015, 04:00:11 AM
Nice on ya Haku.

I know, I know, mine is dead-last this time. Haven't received any memos regarding packages or international mail in either the original address I gave or a newer current one I'm using.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Hello Purvis on February 14, 2015, 05:43:03 AM
Haku's still banned.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 14, 2015, 12:14:25 PM
Nice on ya Haku.

I know, I know, mine is dead-last this time. Haven't received any memos regarding packages or international mail in either the original address I gave or a newer current one I'm using.

Really? That is pretty weird. It shouldn't take this long to get to you. Maybe it was stopped at customs.

Man, I knew sending a build-your-own handgun kit was a bad idea.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 14, 2015, 02:30:42 PM
I think that might be the case. Here's hoping it gets through....
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Kilgamayan on February 14, 2015, 08:36:46 PM
So Santangles was like
'hey your partner was asking if you have a problem with sugar'
So I was like
'I don't like sweet things.'
So Kilga was like
'fuck you I'm sending the gift I'll send whatever the hell I want and you'll goddamn like it'

I like it a lot it's delicious

That question was the reason you didn't also get a box of maple candy. I figured the jam would be safe either way. I'm glad you like it!
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: HakureiSM on February 16, 2015, 02:24:33 AM
Well, dangit. Good bet though, I'd probably have trouble finishing a whole box of anything candy. I'm actually having "trouble" with the jam, as I can only take sweet things in small measured ammounts. Good on me I guess, means it lasts longer :V
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Shizumarashi Mayuzumi on February 16, 2015, 04:38:00 AM
Yeah, "doesn't like sweets" is the only reason PX didn't end up with somethign from these dudes (http://raleysconfectionary.squarespace.com/shop/), too. :V
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 16, 2015, 08:56:39 AM
just looking at those pictures already makes your teeth crumble.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: triangles on February 17, 2015, 02:48:42 PM
Of course, go ahead :D! I'm really happy you liked it. I think it could have been better though...
GIRL it was fabulous and you are ridiculous skilled!!! (sorry I'm mega slow in posting whoops)
(http://i.imgur.com/5jDq5sU.jpg)
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: DX7.EP on February 18, 2015, 08:04:12 PM
Earlier today I got notice that a package came in. Hm...didn't order anything recently so I guessed it was the CPSS package.

[attach=1]
Indeed it is! Better get this opened ASAP.

Customs form suggests candy, tea, and postcards. Sounds simple and effective ~

[attach=2]
First things first, some chocolate coins and bars shaped like Icelandic currency. These are always nice quick treats.

[attach=3]
Can't say I've tried this kind of tea yet. This ought to be good.

[attach=4]
I'll be sure to "breew" this later tonight. :V

[attach=5]
Last but not least, five postcards with very picturesque scenes of the land! I hear Iceland's a beautiful place; I should really visit someday.

[attach=6]
On the back of the rocky coastal one, there's a little note from Ammy himself! The lateness is all fine and forgiven. ;)

[attach=7]
To wrap things up, here's the entire contents of the package! (Pasuplush Soldier Reimu from CPSS 2012 (https://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,13743.msg928491.html#msg928491) not included)

Cheers, Ammy, for the Icelandic trinkets, and with that I guess we can finally wrap up the CPSS6 saga! :toot:
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Edible on February 18, 2015, 09:58:50 PM
They call it iceland because all packages shipped from there move at a glacial pace.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 18, 2015, 11:42:13 PM
Gifts
"ICE" TO SEE YOU!!!!

Thanks again everyone for participating, this goes in storage tomorrow.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: PX on February 19, 2015, 04:43:48 AM
Yay, already have next year's gift planned
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Jana on February 19, 2015, 06:51:43 AM
I don't think Dular ever posted what I sent him. Did his package get lost after delivery?
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: PX on February 19, 2015, 07:03:28 AM
I don't think Dular ever posted what I sent him. Did his package get lost after delivery?

I call dibs on banning him
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Rin Kagamine on February 19, 2015, 01:50:11 PM
You're right, Dular said he got the present, but never posted it.

Additionally, Chaore owes me a PM.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 19, 2015, 03:53:53 PM
Did someone say ban?
(http://i.imgur.com/CJFMJAo.jpg)
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 19, 2015, 04:05:18 PM
They call it iceland because all packages shipped from there move at a glacial pace.

This is true, but in my defense, shipping something with "herbal tea" on the customs label probably set off red flags on its way through.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: HakureiSM on February 20, 2015, 01:58:07 AM
Does weed even grow on Iceland
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Jq1790 on February 20, 2015, 02:01:21 AM
Does weed even grow on Iceland
Remember, Iceland is actually covered in -green-(GREENLAND is the one full of ice) soo...
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 20, 2015, 08:03:23 AM
The homegrow industry kicked off after the 2008 bank crash, one effect of which was smuggling in hash became too expensive. Some industrious folks smuggled in seeds from Holland (thanks Dutchies!), googled "grow room", and a new industry was born.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Helepolis on February 20, 2015, 08:06:03 AM
Do note: Even if Weed is somewhat Legal to produce by companies in NL or 2 plants or so by citizens, it is usually done in glass houses with special conditions.

Edit:
Interesting update Ammy, exactly my thoughts. Here too illegal grow rooms tapping electricity and such are usually uncovered by the police. Like a whole attic full of weed plants.

Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: HakureiSM on February 20, 2015, 08:26:55 PM
Oh right, I learned about those when I read about several bitcoin mining operations getting raided by SWAT based on their power bills
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Tengukami on February 21, 2015, 12:14:41 PM
Fortuately the hillbilly police force here have yet to figure out how to use infrared sensors, and the electric company actually charges you an estimate based on your power usage the year previous.

Yes I know.
Title: Re: CPSS6: A New Beginning - Reveal List Posted
Post by: Dular on February 24, 2015, 07:36:30 AM
Actually this is what happened: I don't have a camera, nor a modern phone(I'm picking one up soon though).  I then promptly forgot about this thread until someone yelled at me.

BUT!  I anticipated this and wrote down my thoughts at the time of opening the present.  So after I find that(It's somewhere in my room buried under cosplay supplies), I'll post what I wrote.


Edit: Found it after work.  Here is what I wrote.


Could not find camera.  Writing this down with eyes closed as I reach in and pull something out(I have trouble reading my own writing...)

Pulled out a bag of some sort.  Behind my back.

It's hot chocolate mix.  I'm a little sad because I have 3 cans of hot chocolate mix downstairs.  Maybe when I run out of those I can use this(I've still yet to use it.  I still have a can left..)

Got second.  Soft, feels like a doll.

It's a plush seal.  As though on Canadian instinct, I want to club it.  Should ask for plush bat for next CPSS.

Put it with my other plushes.  My room is getting comfy.

Feels like a shoe.  Did I get sent shoes?

They're slippers.  They look super comfy.

They don't fit.  At all.  Stupid clown feet.

Plan on giving to housemate so that someone can enjoy it.

That's it.  Thank you very much for the presents, even if I cannot enjoy them right away.



Now the plan for next year is to make a gift that is NOT just a video game in a box.  I had so much planned and it all fell apart T_T