LOL Oh boy I am laughing hard on that one poor Daddy tell him to just stay warm too cold to go out now that he has no hair on his legs.

Ok Elf package #1 made it all the way from maine. Inside was a very thick burgendy oven mitt with a glass blown teddy bear ornament inside. Very very cute Thank you Elf

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My third package went out today... Sorry for the delay, Elf! USPS confirmation number 0305 0830 0002 4989 2690. I had the package ready to go the other night, and totally forgot to bring the package with upon leaving. We were going to Olive Garden (an Italian restaurant) and the post office was on the way. As soon as we passed the post office, I remembered!
Then..we were hit with a snow storm, at least 9" fell. My poor boston terriers don't know what to do with all the snow! We shoveled a small path to the back yard (and a large square area for them to use) by the time they come back in they are covered in snow! I'm constantly washing their sweaters! I hope you like everything I sent!

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~Deb~

Pinky just received her 3rd package! The mail man just rang the doorbell! WOW.... I love everything you sent--Secret Elf!

This really is sooooo much fun!
I received...A wonderful Dead Sea mask pack, and I'm using it TONIGHT! I LOVE pampering items! A really pretty flower (very colorful) dish towel, 25 Bulbs--mix of Tulips--Allium--Hyacinths--Crocus! All in my FAVORITE color, purple! And such a rich color of purple! WOW! I love them! Plus, seeds...Chinese "Forget Me Nots"-- "Poppy"--
"Corn Salad" and "Sunflower" hybrid-"Moonwalker". I love the Moonwalker seed! The petals seem to have more of a spike (on the flower) more than usual--with them being a little more flashy, will make the perfect dried flower for a wreath! Come on spring, LOL!
And..a really cute furry tiger striped make-up bag, Gold/black! I'll definately use this immediately! Thank you sooooo much!
I LOVE EVERYTHING you've sent! Your really getting to know me well!

Pinky Bed Head

Deb
Illinois

My elf name is Bouncy Monkey-buns, I must be veeja's long lost cousin! Well, certainly sounds like you have all been having a blast. We had snow here today too, about 12 inches. Just finished snowing a couple of hours ago. I have a busy day tomorrow, so it might be Monday before I get my third envelope out.

Everyone have a great weekend!

Alison

My Elf name is Sparky Fluffypaws and I think that is so cute and appropriate. My most favored possession right now ia a wonderful pair of Bever Fur Mucklucks so Fluffypaws I am!! I like the Monkeybuns name too but sorta glad I didn't get it as it strikes too close to the truth. LOL ( Buffalo Buns is probably rignt on and I don't want to think about that either)
I did not mail this week but promise to get it to the PO on Monday. I do not see where my pal posted for recieving the last one so I hope it has arrived OK.
This swap has been a lot of fun and the elf names add another bit of Sunshine to the thread. Thanks again Carol.
Keep on sparkling and jingling. BB

My Elf name is Sparky Smickleifigus, I must be related to Mystic! I am glad to see my package arrived to my pal. I am sending out tomorrow priority next envie, I am sure that won't take a week. We got walloped with snow, no school today, my son thought we were messing with him. He kept saying, "No, we DO have school, it's Friday!!" Pretty funny:) Sparky

Hi cuz bouncy monkey buns, good to see some pkgs are rolling in. I think dads leg will get the mail lady to stop, nice leg for 92, Glad Mystics pkg came don't wanna be responsible for any dead hubbys. sparky fluffy paws I love it. keep posting and having fun
happydingy monkey buns. you smickelifigsuses are a tounge twister

Glad to see that Smickleifigus clan is growing! Nice to see some relatives!

Earthly~ First off, congratulations that you are going to be a grandmother. Very exciting! I'm doing ok, thanks for asking. The baby is doing well also and since you asked, I'll take this opportunity to show her off. LOL It's a bit blurry...

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Janell, She is absolutely beautiful and precious. A perfect little Christmas angel. How is your other daughter doing with her? Wishing you a blessed Christmas, Mellen/Mary Ellen

Janell,
Congratulations!!!! She is so sweet, treasure her, they do not stay that size long. My babe Jacob is almost 6 mths and allready over 19 pounds. Still a peanut, but not for long!

MY 1st Package is HERE IT"S HERE OH wait till you
hear:))

#1 gift is Holiday M&M"S already in my candy dish for
I have a bird who can smell CHOCOLAtE :((( & can tear a bag open faster than I :((

anyway what a very nice envelope stuffed with
HOW DOSE YOUR GARDEN GROW Printer paper So pretty

Blank NOTE CARDS aways usefull
Self stick NOTE PADS love them too
very much needed were the package of wooden 5in plant lables for my winter sowing :))) thank you
A 2006 art calendar to be hung next to my computor to remind me of my trades going on :)))

Now I'm going to go get my dad into a game of
phase 10 that she squeesed into the bag .
thank you my little secret elf :))) by the way the
M7Ms are frozen maybe from being in the mailbox for
awhile :))) but still tasty :)))
my friend for what it cost you to send that envelope you better put others in a prioity box will be allot cheaper for you , thank you agin for so many nice items .

susie

More Snow! We have more than enough of that four letter "S" word, LoL.

Lunamoon, your baby is soooooooooooo precious. It seems so long ago that my babies were that small. My oldest is 13 1/2, my middle is almost 12, and my baby is 8 1/2. It doesn't seem possible that my first baby will be getting her drivers permit in 6 months. Time really does go by so fast. 4 1/2 years, and she'll be an adult, ready to start her journey through life. It just seems like yesterday that I was that snotty nose brat who thought she knew it all. Wow!
Cherish these times..... they don't last long.

Sending envie #2 Monday morning.

Merry Christmas Ladies,
Tina

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he was a preemie. daughter got e-coli when she was 7 mo.
Has anyone not received, looks like our slow elves came thru so everyone keep sending to their original pal.
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I got my elf name today..how about "Cheerful Candy Lips"?
Bonnie

AWWWWWWWWWW what adorable babies. My last of five is 4 years old now and no where near the tiny baby she should of been but came out full grown at 10 pounds 11 ounces OUCHIE came out the normal way too. What a heafer but so well loved since her 4 brothers were not as exciting to me anymore lol... Ok just kidding but I was due to have a girl if I had to have 10 boys first to get her lol. Just a little info on me lol Not that any of you wanted it. WOW so much snow for everyone blow it to the ocean ladies and maybe we can keep our plants from freezing...

So is everyone getting into the spirit of christmas?
Not sure but our Target is doing something so uplifting every weekend that I have to share with you all. They are parking an ambulance out front and filling it with toys that the comunity donates for the kids in our area only,,, they dont leave your town, well mine hopfully yours too. Now is that not the sweetest? I am going shopping today for a few things for some of the kids hope it helps.

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I did receive my 2nd package from my secret Elf.
Thank you so much Doris. You are such a good elf.
The card holder is perfect for this time of season and the cookbook and soap I can put to immediate use as well.
Thank you again.....
Bonnie

Luna Moon and Veeja, you have such beautiful babies. You must be very proud of them. I have my own little granddaughter to play with. She just turned a year old so is not so tiny as yours but still a lot of fun. She is taking her first teetering steps and she is so proud of herself. It is just adorable. Aren't babies the best thing!
They just grow up too darn quick.

We are having a wonderful day here. Sunny and supposed to reach the 50s with no wind. I am heading out to plant the last of my bulbs and bask in the sun. Sorry to all of you who are snow bound.

Elf Sunny Bing-a-Ling

Luna Moon and Veeja ~ Beautiful Babies! Makes me want another but I have to wait for G-Babies.... Earthy ~ when your G-Baby arrives you will have to show the Lil' Darlin' to all of us that are in need of a 'baby' fix :)))

Sorry secret pal ~ I didn't get your 'this week' package mailed on Friday but for sure it is going out today!

12 Days till Santa comes!! I know that Christmas is for kids, but I still catch myself listening for the bells and hooves clicking on the roof ;-) Marie

I sent out my last package this week, it should arrive with in three days. Next week is just too hectic for me to be running to the post office. I'm doing so much Christmas baking/cleaning/last minute shopping, that I won't have any extra time.
This swap has been sooo much fun! Thanks so much for including me! ;)

USPS tracking number--priority 03050830 0002 4993 5144

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I am in my 50's that is my grandson, I was done a long time ago or you would be seeing me on the news. my third pkg should be arriving soon.keep up the fun
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well I sent out #4 yesterday 0305 1720 0002 5542 2387

fun robin VEE :)))

Whats your New Brain storm :))) ????

well I have much to do today agin so time to get busy
have a great day to all
cheerful Mistletoe

I am going to try to get out number 3 today if not tomorrow for sure will post when mailed. We now have to go to the post office since some bah humbug broke into our comunity mail boxes on saturday night thank god I had already gotten my mail that afternoon hubbies pay check was in there would of been disasterious if they had gotten that.

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Peppy Bubba Louie (My Elf Name) here, LoL. I received a wonderful! package yesterday full of goodies.
A pair of Christmas socks (I've ALWAYS wanted a pair), a Santa pin!, baby animals desk calender,6!!!! beautiful pair of earrings, Nutcracker Snickers and an adorable change purse that looks like a baby bootie. Secret Elf, you are just too kind. I really mean that. I can't thank you enough for such wonderful and thoughtful packages. I love everything.

My 2nd package shouls be arriving pretty soon as well.
A 3rd package is going out Friday.

Big Hug's,
Tina

Elf Janet in TX has package #3 arrived yet?? It was shipped priority well over a week ago. The others went first class and arrived in less than a week. Hope this is not lost??
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Snooky elf here..........Well where do I start I was out heading to the North Pole (local Post office) and to do some shopping and elf snooky here took her elf job a bit to serious...had a run in with a want to be Rudolph!! Yep a funny thing about it is this elf didn't s--- her pants but the deer in training did all over the front of my car. Yuck! I am just thankful to be a live. I injured my neck. The car has some damage but the insurance co. is working with me real well. The deer landed on the windsheild and believe it or not it didn't break!! I am so lucky as I know I could have really been hurt bad. Two weeks ago a guy hit a deer and it went through the windsheid and killed him. I am just so thankful to be here. So my little special pal this happen after the gifts had been mailed so you should see package 3 and 4 later in the week.

Hi Just a thought I want to share with everyone.
This accident has reminded me how quick life can change..it only takes a moment. Please be thankful for what you have and give hugs and I love you's while you can. Two weeks ago a very dear friend whom drives semi had his truck catch on fire while driving it he just got out and the fire really shot up..flames upto 20 ft. he had just gotten fuel so it was loaded with 400 gals. He thought it could never happen to him as he had drove for years and no problems and there it happen to him!! During this special Season I count my blessings as I have much to be thankful for. How about you?

Boy Peppy, am I ever happy you got your pkg, I did a big no no, didn't want to go to p.o. so stuffed envelope guessed at postage, put in mail box, put flag up, no confirmation # did write priority on it tho. I thought I might have to resend that one. glad it arrived. # 4 went out right way this morning. I'm sure you have guessed I am your elf. hope everyone is receiving. hugs to all happy dingy monkey buns

Hi All and especially Beth,

I thought I had posted when I received package #3. I know I typed it out, it didn't post for some reason. Sorry about that. Anyway, I got a really nice package of goodies. I got 2 kitchen towels, one with snowmen and mittens on it and the other with chili peppers all over it and it was wrapped around the most delicious confection of orange jelly coated with chocolate. There were 2 packages of hair thingies, one is ponytail holders, the other is hair twisters or "scrunchies". I also got a really neat postcard from Beth with pictures of "Santa House". I think that was all, if I missed anything, it's because the girls have claimed it. I really like all the gifts I have received. Thanks to my Elf, Beth.

Janet

Goodness, my wonderful elf has struck again. This time I received 3 different Burt's Bees body lotions. They are milk and honey, baby bee buttermilk, and carrot nutritive. They are theee best, dear elf. I also received a beautiful magnetic bookmark with 3 little cherub angels in the picture. I read whenever I have the time so it will be used. I have already put it in the book I am currently reading. Elfie also sent some blue elegance iris bulbs which I will put out early in the spring. Yes, there is more, and all of this was stuffed into a 5 x 7 bubble envie. My elf pal is GOOD! Another item that I just love is a darling snowman ornament that has my name printed on it. Soooo cute! The next item I can't wait to take to school and show the kids. They will be enthralled. It is a pen with Donald Duck on the top carrying presents, and he is surrounded by feathers. When you use the pen, press down on it, Donald and the presents light up. VERY cute!!! Last but certainly not least are MORE chocolate caramels. YUM!!! More favorites. Dearest Elf Karen, thank you for the great gifts. You ARE the best! Mary Ellen/Mellen

Plantlady~Jan, So glad to hear that you survived the deer crossing!! I think there is a Christmas song in there some where... Are you a Grandma? hehehe just teasing you and I really am glad you are okay but take care of you neck. THey are very painful and heal sloooowwwwly.

I have sent package number 2 and 3 to my partner today I thought it best encase she wont get them by christmas. I have yet to hear if she got number 2 which she should of by now.... I hope everyone is doing fine. sorry to hear about that accident Jan I hope the car gets replaced soon dear.

Ok I will post again when I get number 2 package maine is so far away pouting lol...
Oh and I sent mine both priority and should be there in two to three days.
Thanks
Toni

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Thanks for the update Janet. I'm ready to mail #4 but having some car problems again so I'm delayed a bit. Hope this time they can figure out the problem and fix it once and for all.
Jan, sorry to hear about your run in with the Deer but glad you were not badly injured. I've seen some bad outcomes from collisions with deer and moose too. You are so right about life changing quickly and unexpectedly I've been reading the book by "Delilah" from night time radio and it is so touching that many parts have had me teary eyed. I have listend to her but never expected the book to be so good. A lot of food for thought. Take care and hope the neck is feeling better in a day or two.

Elf Mellen, I am glad that you have liked your packages. I have your next package ready to go but I am home with a stomach bug and it may be a couple of days before I can get out to mail it. Can you believe that it is 10 days until Christmas?

Elf Karen

a big thanks to my dear elf pal. i received package 3 today. the theme to this one was ORGANIZE. i am really enjoying the "themes".

this one contained a magnetic shopping list with the cutest christmas dog on it. an adorable pad of paper that says "winter schminter" i love it. a fold out organizer, which is soooooo excellent and a 2006 line-a-day spring garden wall calendar.

all of these things are wonderful and i so appreciate them.

thank you so very much elf-deb, everything will be put to great use.

regards,
earthly/maryanne

I received my fourth package from my Secret Elf Sue! ;)
Sue, thanks so much for making this so much fun! I loved everything you sent!
A hand crocheted pot holder--extra large (blue/white with touches of mauve). Christmas candy, box of mini Garfield ornaments, Soap (red poppy decorative), 2-New car smell deodorizers, Very pretty kitchen towel-Sunflower! Taste of Home magazine (I love this magazine and subscribe to it regularly), Tree paperback book--50 of the best trees.

Thanks soooo much Sue!

Deb/IL
Pinky bed head~

i've yet to hear from my pal that she received. according to the post office, it was delivered on the 8th and it's now the 14th. you were so anxious and now, no word

as i posted earlier, mine was a box, not an envelope and it clearly was marked carol's elf swap, so there would be no confusion if in fact you are involved in other swaps.

plmk.

Wow my little elves are doing great. Sue get daddys leg out there.My fourth should be at little birds tomorrow.Beth it's too darn cold to have a sick car.get it fixed for good.and stay warm hugs dingy monkey buns

Just mailed pkg 3 at the post office yesterday and hope to get the 4th pkg out Friday. Jolly Twinkle Toes.

Elf Jolly Twinkle toes ( Doris ) ..you are fast!!!!!!!!
Got the package today...and you just sent it on Tuesday.
You are also a very smart elf...to have wrapped my lotions in a plastic bag so it would not get the package messy if it broke.Smart, smart,smart ...and on top of that..you sent some goodies again that are much appreciated.Thanks so much for the sunflower towel, windchime, bath and hand lotions,and the xmas sticker transfers.
As usual you are very thoughtful.......thanks......
Bonnie

My third package was mailed out today.

My legs are shaved in eager anticipation of my second package's arrival :o)

Chipper Smickleifigus

I forgot to post, I got my package from my secret elf this week and I got a very nice set of 4 bottles of nail polish, a christmas note pad and a jigsaw puzzle featuring a picture of lupines, which is one of my favorite flowers. How did you know I love puzzles? Thanks so very much, Doris

Debb
It was so much fun sending to you and just hope I didn't clutter your closet to bad :)))

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arrived today guess you knew when i had some spare time I enjoined crossword puzzle :))) my father likes the searchword so I let him do those :)) also I found
4 eraserable ballpoint pens that I love for I do tand to make a few misstakes now & then .
Now for my new Kitchen she sent me 2 pot holder a oven mit & had towel with xmas trees on them :))
going to hang them for the season :))
also spices like oregano,lemon thyme, sweet marjoran,
purple basil, rosemaryall from her garden I love the smells thank you secret elf :))

have a few things to get wrapped for santa
tonight :))

susie

What a great surprise I received from my secret elf. Wonderful scented gardenia sachet, yummy mint chocolates and a beautiful butterfly hair tie. I love everything. Thank you so much. You are AWESOME!!! Amy

I'm sorry, I've been away and didn't get a chance to post. I got a lovely box of goodies in a basket. I love the scent of the candle, and the fudge was delicious!! I haven't had a chance to try the chocolate mix yet, but I am looking forward to it, Oh, and the snowman figurine is adorable. Thank you so much to my elf!!
Deb

I recieved #3 - I got a cute little note pad, a candle that smells sooooo good, a bag of carmels (YUMMY) and the most wonderful fuzzy red socks! Thank you! Marie

Boy good things are worth waiting for envie 2 and 3 cametoday, dishtowel is already hanging in kitchen, but here are contents of 2 &3{{gwi:1310871}}Thankyou Momcat I love it all. Mystic have you heard from your pal? happy, happy carol

Tiyli even got a santa toy I also got mini lights that weren't in the picture. Momcat has been a very fair and wonderful player, one of her pkgs was lost by the p.o. she is an honerable and very generous player.Thankyou Moma kitty.

I need to hear from Luna's and Mystics pal, I am a bit concerned. thankyou dingy monkey buns

Carol not yet sweetie she might be sick. She posted she sent one that she was going to send priority but that was over a week ago. I bet the mail is just running slow since the holidays. I am feeling a lot better still cant shake the cough. It is the hardest to always leave my old tired bod. Now the kids are sick one by one. It will bite having them sick for christmas this year. At least we will be staying home and not spreading this flu crap. I should of gotten my flu shot but I was sick when they had them available this year to us.
Have a Happy and Merry Christmas Everyone
Toni

Carol~ I have received 3 envelopes from my Elf so far.

Happy Holidays to Everyone!