Secret Santa 2012 - presents received

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I had this message from Joanne at Hutches today:
Hi Sharon

Having problems signing into my account.

I have received to day my secret Santa for Rosie the Guinea pig.

Thank you and thank you to my secret Santa.

I will try and log in later tomorrow to add my thanks again.

Joanne Lockley
Hutches Small Animal Boarding & Rescue
 
I'm sending my parcel off tomorrow. Just a quick question, do I put my name on the card or not? I know it's secret but don't know how secret :p Sorry if that sounds dumb.
 
I know that my parcel has arrived as there is signing details on the tracking info. Can't wait to see the photos, and also photos of other happy piggies.
 
Don't forget to address your secret santa parcel to your invidiual pig(s)!

Some are turning up at rescues without a name or any indication that it's actually a SS parcel at all, which means you may miss out the opportunity of seeing "your" pig opening his/her presents! Rescues get parcels and gifts at this time of year in addition to secret santa parcels.
 
Amanda1801 said:
Don't forget to address your secret santa parcel to your invidiual pig(s)!

Some are turning up at rescues without a name or any indication that it's actually a SS parcel at all, which means you may miss out the opportunity of seeing "your" pig opening his/her presents! Rescues get parcels and gifts at this time of year in addition to secret santa parcels.
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This is a good point!

Thankfully, I addressed mine to who the present is going to. Needless to say, I was given a funny look in the post office rolleyes
 
Claire W said:
This is a good point!

Thankfully, I addressed mine to who the present is going to. Needless to say, I was given a funny look in the post office rolleyes
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I too was given funny looks whilst posting my Secret Santa present! She saw where and to who I addressed it to and asked if it was my nickname LOL!
 
Claire W said:
This is a good point!

Thankfully, I addressed mine to who the present is going to. Needless to say, I was given a funny look in the post office rolleyes
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One of the online suppliers of one of my ss pressies must have sussed that the recipient wasn't human as I got an email thanking "piggy's name" and the name WAS in quotes. I think the item I ordered and the funny name sort of gave it away!

Gosh, I hope my stuff is getting there. No sign of it and according to the suppliers some of it should have arrived 2 weeks ago. Hopefully, my piggies are just being good and waiting for THE day.
 
Shiny and Peaches were very excited to hear that a package had arrived for them.
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They couldn't wait to unwrap it.
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and then try their lovely presents for size!
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Thank you Secret Santa!
 
Amanda1801 said:
Don't forget to address your secret santa parcel to your invidiual pig(s)!

Some are turning up at rescues without a name or any indication that it's actually a SS parcel at all, which means you may miss out the opportunity of seeing "your" pig opening his/her presents! Rescues get parcels and gifts at this time of year in addition to secret santa parcels.
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I did do that. I know the courier who collected had a chuckle. My husband said you can't put that on it
 
Has cinnamon from cavy corner received theirs Asti was posted over 2 weeks ago?
 
Christmas came early to some of the rescue piggies at East Peckham GP Rescue. We have been astounded by folks generosity, the piggies were all delighted with their gifts (as were the human slaves!), a very heart felt thank you to all our Secret Santas. Without further ado, some pics!

Scratchy and his SS parcel
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So many wonderful packages!
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Wow!
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A very happy Scratchy - thank you so much Secret Santa
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Next we have Louie & Gerry who have been waiting for their forever home for a very long time.

The boys investigating their presents!
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Louie thinks he's found something nice
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Gerry decided to explore underneath the brown wrapping paper!
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WOW - what more can I say!
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Louie trying out his snuggle sack
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Gerry loves his!
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The boys would like to thank their Secret Santa for so many gorgeous gifts and I would also like to say a HUGE heart felt thank you for all the bits that were sent for the rescue, they are wonderful. I was also very moved to receive an East Peckham GPR name plaque - words fail me, which doesn't happen very often! I've attached it to one of our nursery cages so that everytime I go into the piggy room I can see it. Thank you Santa so very, very much
 
It was then the turn of Gilbert & Sullivan to open their Secret Santa pressies!

First the beautifully wrapped box
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Gilbert sniffing out some treats!
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I think he likes his new bed!
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The snuggle sack was a big hit with shy Sully
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Thank you Secret Santa for our gorgeous presents, we are very lucky boys
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These boys have also been in rescue for ages so I was delighted that they were selected for this years Secret Santa - thank you so much.
 
And finally we have Chas & Dave - a gorgeous pair of bonded boysx)

The boys investigating their packages
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First Dave tries out the bed
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Then the tunnel
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to be continued ......................
 
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Finally letting Chas have a go in the new bed
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The boys would like to say a huge thank you to their Secret Santa for all their wonderful presents
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Thank you to everyone who has signed up for this years Secret Santa, you have all made some rescue piggies very happy little furbabies.
 
this thread is almost moving me to tears. I hope my parcel, well actually Bertie did most of the work, will arrive safely xx
 
I know that some presents have arrived at Crawley Guinea Pig Rescue, including some for Mrs Pootle and Mrs Bumpkin. Jenny is waiting for me to go over at the weekend so that she can help the piggies open them whilst I take photos :(|)
 
flips said:
I know that some presents have arrived at Crawley Guinea Pig Rescue, including some for Mrs Pootle and Mrs Bumpkin. Jenny is waiting for me to go over at the weekend so that she can help the piggies open them whilst I take photos :(|)
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It's definitely a 2 person (at least!) job - Meg helped me, she was on photo duty whilst I kept tabs on the piggies and helped with the unwrapping. Sometimes 2 pairs of hands just isn't enough when you've got 2 mischievious boys trying to avoid capture/getting themselves into trouble! Have fun Sharon
 
Hanwombat said:
Oh my, Chas and Dave are stunning! drool
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Oh thank you - I have to agree with you they are!x)x)x) They are real characters, Chas is the braver of the two, but wherever he goes, Dave is not far behind him. We have some stunning piggies waiting for their forever homes at the moment, it's such a shame that someone is missing out on the love these boys have to give.
 
Our parcel is wrapped to the hilt and courier booked for tomorrow :)) Don't trust Royal Mail tbh and it is rather heavy :x
Fantastic seeing the piggies getting their gifts - I've loved shopping again this year for the SS and hope the piggies like the pressies when it arrives ^)
Thank you again Vicky and organisers ^)
 
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