Secret Santa 2014 - Presents Received

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**SANTA ON TOUR**
Since my last notification, I have received notifications of presents received for:
* Dave & Mini Greg, The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue
* Paddy & Angel, The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue
* Clover, Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue
* Reggie & Cinnamon, Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue
* Princess & Beauty, Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary
* James & Toby, Hunsbury Guinea Pig Rescue
* Snowy & Midnight, Hunsbury Guinea Pig Rescue

Getting there, slowly :)
 
I will try to find out for you Abi.

I like TGPF for Secret Santa so much more than P4P right now. I have had people panicking that their gift hasn't arrived, and I have to message back, I posted your notification 2 weeks ago, and the photos 10 days ago! To hear: oh, I was looking on the rescue's page, not yours. All the info comes to me, so our page is best to look at.
So because of this, I posted a little comment reminding people to basically ignore the rescue page for now, and got the cheekiest comment I've ever seen. Made me so cross:

Could you Please remind the rescues that half the fun of Secret Santa is getting to see "our" piggies with their gifts..No pics were posted for my piggies last year and so far this year it is the same :(

I haven't had time to post pictures for a while - her picture is sitting on my laptop waiting to be posted, but I'll be damned if I'm a.) Going to pressurise the rescues and b.) Going to make myself work until stupid o'clock uploading everyone's photos. I've just closed my home business for the holidays, and I'm now working up to and including Christmas Eve, plus preparing for my own Christmas. Those are the comments that make me upset :'(
 
Hi Lauren

Please don't let a few people who are obviously doing this for the wrong reason upset you, this is the first year that I have done secret Santa, and as long as the present arrived I was happy, at this time of year rescue have a lot to do as well as their own family to take care of, if people can't wait a while for picture then they obviously don't realise how busy everyone is and need to look at their reasons for doing this. Sorry if this seems a bit harsh.
Extra hugs to you xx
 
Oh Lauren, it's such a shame that this has happened. We all do Operation Christmas child and don't expect to see photos so why should we expect to see photos of "our"piggies getting their gifts. It's not meant to be some sort of contractual arrangement - I will give x in return for y (photos). I send numerous gifts to relatives each year and never get a thank you or a photo. That's not part of the deal. People should give because they want to -not cos it's a competition about who sent what or seeing photos of those piggies. If they feel that strongly they should hand deliver or adopt the piggies themselves to ensure they see pics. It's such a shame that the joy you are bringing is causing you to come into contact with the usual bunch of grinches and naysayers. Don't let them get to you. You are an amazing human being for taking this project on. Huge hugs from me and my piggy band to you xx
 
I'm not bothered about a picture - the only reason I want to know it has arrived is so I know I don't have to chase the post office. Just like I expect acknowledgement that my friends have received theirs - it's not about wanting gratitude - just so I know everything has got to the right place. Am sure I shall hear all in good time! And I think you have done a fabulous job - will certainly be signing up again next year (if you can bear to do it again!).

Merry Christmas everyone!
 
Just want to say thank you for the parcel sent for Burbank Honeypig..here he is with some of the things and his foster mum says thank you for the chocolates :) and Burbank would like to add he is neutered and past his post op time so now would like a wife or two and a new home :)

 
:help: Aww what have i done? i cant see any pics from Bernie & Eccles onwards! I can see Burbank Honeypig but no other pictures only little icons.... Help! How did i mess it up? Any ideas @Falken @sport_billy
 
I promise I will sort this out in morning. It is fixed on other threads, leave it with me. It's an issue that has now been rectified on the forum.
 
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I promise I will sort this out in morning. It is fixed on other threads, leave it with me. It's an issue that has now been rectified on the forum.
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oh good :tu:

i thought it was just me had hashed something up on my computer :eek:
its kind of comforting/reassuring to know its not just mine. :nod:

No worries then... I'll leave it in your capable hands :D
Thankyou.xx
 
Bert - Hazelcroft Rescue, Hertfordshire
A parcel arrived this morning for Bert but unfortunately poor Bert was found in his forever sleep a short while ago. He was an elderly boy with several health issues and despite starting to respond really well to medical care while here, sadly didn't have the strength to make it. We would like to thank Bert's Secret Santa for their generosity and promise to share his gifts with others here in the rescue.
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To those mobile users that are having issues with this thread, I am working though it and all photo's will be viewable by tomorrow at noon :) Just got 2 pages left to do...
 
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To those mobile users that are having issues with this thread, I am working though it and all photo's will be viewable by tomorrow at noon :) Just got 2 pages left to do...
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Oh thank you so much :) It has been so much easier this year having the Upload a File option than having to go through external sites as I did last year :)
 
I had the pleasure of meeting gentle Bert and he was such a sweetheart ❤️! He had a great last few months where he was shown that he too was loved and cared and I'm sure he will be smiling and popcorning at the bridge knowing that his secret Santa pressies will benefit another piggy at the rescue.
 
made me all teary that there should have been a piggy in that picture :( poor bert. hope he is having lots of fun at the bridge now x
 
just to add we have received a parcel for Talise at Honeybunnies but no pics as yet..thank you to whoever sent it
Also re the parcel for Tommen and Podrick which I pictured earlier..there may not be pics of the boys with there pressies as their foster mum's hubby has been taken very ill so she has other things to prioritise..but please don't think they are not appreciated they are. We are all very touched by people's generosity xx
 
Photo's should all be good for those of you on mobile devices, just took them out and popped them back in so that should have fixed it. Any issues spotted please tag me in
 
Despite my insistence to anyone and everyone that I did not need or want any gifts to say thank you for organising, this lovely card and gift arrived while I was out at work today. Thank you mystery person (who I know because I know all the rescue postcodes ;) )
Lauren 1.webp Lauren 2.webp
 
And I have just noticed that my tagline has been changed to Secret Santa. That's awesome.
Be prepared for the comprehensive list of EVERY present that's arrived so far. If every Santa sends their gift out, then we will be accounting for 220 presents this year, which is just under double what was sent last year (111 presents last year)
 
This is a comprehensive list of all the presents that have been reported to me as arrived.
PLEASE DO NOT PANIC if your present is not on this list. It simply means that the rescue has not reported it to me as having arrived. There is a chance that it has arrived, but the rescues are very busy people and have other things on their minds at this time of year.
Please have consideration for both myself and the rescues, and, if your present is not on this list, to please wait until at least after Christmas before chasing me with messages. I would like to spend a little time with my family this holiday, and normal service will resume on Saturday (27th December)

Little Pip's Guinea Pig Rehoming
Burt
Spike
Mouse
Arnold
Mabel & Flo

April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue/Retirement Home
Diesel & Luscious
Bernie & Eccles
Bill
Ocean & Hoku
Pepper
Sage & Pippa

North East Guinea Pig Rescue
Pumpkin
Henry, Chocolate & Scarlet

Rescued Guinea Pigs
Pistol & Bonkers
Noble (given to Jinxy)
Annie & Hattie
Margarette & David
Garry & Rylan
Jeannie

The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue
ALL PRESENTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Batman & Robin
Lucky & Clive
Elvis & Toffee
Dave & Mini Greg
Paddy & Angel

Rainbow Rescue
Boo
Willow & Elvis
Molly

Honeybunnies Rabbit & Guinea Pig Rescue
Ivan (given to Clark)
Burbank
Tommen & Podrick
Elliot
Talise

Orange County Cavy Haven
Atlas
Sheldon
Eddie
Seiko

Hazelcroft Rescue
Peter & Archie
Shiny & Peaches
Bambi & Truffle
Cremillo, Bettie & Bumble
Jessie, Flo & Peggy
Tiger
Hazel & Flora
Fudge & Panda
Biscuit & Sweep
Bert

RSPCA Walsall
Scruff (given to Dorito)
AJ
Kevin (given to Nellie)
Wispa & Smartie
Eliza & Elaina (given to Kallie & Kitty)
Bill & Ben
Hattie
Claudia & Camille (given to Nancy & Neve)
Reuben

Cavy Corner Guinea Pig Sanctuary
Brave & Sasha
Rodney, Buffa & Tonka
Tamworth
Baby Roo
Beauty
Squeaky
Fifi
Popcorn

Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity
Benny & Timmy
Sammy & Pablo (given to Terry & Archie)
Heidi, Lottie & Pip (given to Amber, Pearl, Dolly & Dotty)
Zeus

The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary
Monty & Ben
Captain Darling, Igor & Patch
Mabel & Florence
Henry, Sidney & Tweedledee
Percy & Ozzy
Simon & Autumn
Babble
Snoozy & Pepper
Bill & Ted

Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue
Clover
Gem
Wolverine
Nola & Bugsey
Reggie & Cinnamon
Captain Hook

Glynneath Guinea Pig Rescue
Angus & Tristan
Uncle Piglet & Tinker
Brian
Sorrel & Angel Baby
Clarice & Beatrice
Magnum
Dafydd
Mr. Peabody & Joseph
Nessa & Livvy
Myrtle
Ally

Porsche's Rescue
Stitch
Harriet
Davidson
Melba & Angelcake
Wesley
Saturn & Neptune
Alessandro & Patch

East Peckham Guinea Pig Rescue
Topsy & Roni
Autumn, Alvin & Bumble
Rowan & Boris
Dennis
Morris
Cosmo & Archie
Iris & Flora
Isabel & April

Have a Heart Guinea Pig Rescue
Gumball
Papaya, Avocado & Chip
Oreo & Pepper
Bugs
Bugsy & Rocco

Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue
Miranda
Rocky
Sammy
Tucker
Emily

This Little Piggy
Revel & Bounty
Yorkie & Squidgey
Sherman
Nellie & Dot
Betsy
Toffee

Hunsbury Guinea Pig Rescue
ALL PRESENTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Angel & Destiny
James & Toby
Snowy & Midnight
Timmy
Hannah, Lucy & Molly (presents to Goldilocks and new babies)
Phoebe & Charlotte
Samuel
Royston
Jasmine
Harry

The Littlest Rescue
ALL PRESENTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Hamish & Mac
Selena & Sir Lancelot
Sparrow
Lord Sugar
George
Frodo
Freddie
Buzz

Helping All Little Things
Eidolon
Napoleon
Maddox
Locket
Willow
Rylee
Meadow

Crawley Guinea Pig Rescue
Tazer
Mooch & Sunny
Elmo & Nettie

Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary
Belle
Princess & Beauty
Hazel & Caramel
Hope

Milhaven Guinea Pig Rescue
ALL PRESENTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Minnesota
Evan & Morph
Pipkin
Ingrid & Sweet Pea
Rita & Margo
Bonnie & Lilith (presents to Blossom & babies)
Marigold & Buttercup
Mikey
Dangermouse (and Penfold!)
Maddie

Wheeker's Guinea Pig Rescue
ALL PRESENTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Carlisle
Abby

Crazy Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue
Taz & Sylvester
Jitterbug
Starbuck
Razzy
Kokomo

CONFIRMED POST CHRISTMAS DELIVERY
Thank you for keeping me up to date with your delays, this has been passed on to the rescues.
Queen – Crazy Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue
Victoria & Desiree – Glynneath Guinea Pig Rescue
Cloud – Helping All Little Things
Wasabi & Ginger – Have a Heart Guinea Pig Rescue
 
So many presents :) My tracking confirmed the parcel was delivered when sent 1/2 weeks ago. I look forward to hearing they've received it too :)
 
I'll be doing a big sweep around after the holidays to ask the rescues what they've got, and to find out where the presents are that aren't marked as sent. Sadly we do get some Santas who either forget or don't do it and don't say that they cannot take part any more. We could no doubt easily find a replacement if things are a problem :(
 
Well done Lauren - superb job! Have a wonderful Christmas and a well deserved rest!

Am hoping my presents have been received as you haven't had notification yet. Fingers crossed to hear something after Christmas sometime x
 
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