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Unofficial Steepster's First Secret Santa!

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AmazonV said 2011-01-03 21:44:32 -0500

Updated notes!

Santa-Steeper
Adham-MM (p5)
AmazonV-mostlymexican (p4)
Brian-TEB (p5)
Infusin_Susan-AmazonV (p5)
Jacqueline M-Ross Duff (p5)
Jaime-LiberTeas (p5)
jillian-Jaime (p6)
mostlymexican-seykaykay (p5)
Ross Duff-Jacqueline M (p4)
seykaykay-oOTeaOo (p5)
TEB-Brian (p5)
twiggles-Infusin_Susan (p4)
oOTeaOo-Jillian (p6)
Alana237-Adham (p6)
LiberTEAS-?
Marcus-Alana237 (p7)

Mail issues (returned mail, resend)
Meghann M – Marcus

Steepers still waiting on the reindeer
twiggles

Come on little tea reindeer!

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Meghann M said 2011-01-03 21:57:39 -0500

My steeper’s package got returned to me today. Mail was refused so I am waiting to hear back but I was Marcus’s Santa. I’m not sure who he had.

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AmazonV said 2011-01-03 22:03:54 -0500

oh no :(

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Ricky said 2011-01-04 15:42:48 -0500

Can’t start the secret cupid till all the packages are delivered!

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AmazonV said 2011-01-04 16:03:37 -0500

bah! don’t make me find a bow and arrow! :)

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AmazonV said 2011-01-04 16:04:18 -0500

Hey! Dude look at this….
http://www.elfster.com/

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LiberTEAS said 2011-01-05 13:47:55 -0500

I am actually getting a little concerned. I have been following the tracking on the package I sent out, but, the last update on it was December 25, and at that point it was in New York. It is to go to Canada, but, because the tracking has not updated (or – what has me really worried – maybe the tracking is up-to-date and the package hasn’t moved since December 25), and because I haven’t seen my recipient say anything about the package having been received, I worry it’s lost somewhere.

I would contact the Post Office, but having done that before, I know what a horrible experience that can be. I hope that the package arrives soon!

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Ricky said 2011-01-05 13:58:03 -0500

At some USPS locations they don’t scan the tracking number so I wouldn’t worry yet. I’ve sent out packages where it was first scanned / received on the same day. In the end, if the package did unfortunately go missing, USPS will say they are sorry and tell you that you should have insured your package because there is nothing they could do about it.

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LiberTEAS said 2011-01-05 14:17:11 -0500

Thanks Ricky. I do hope that the package is simply delayed due to adverse weather conditions (not that I wish adverse weather conditions on anyone), and that my recipient will receive her package intact!

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oOTeaOo said 2011-01-05 16:56:15 -0500

I’m in the same situation as you. I think it might just be delayed. I would wait and see as some people are running into similar problems.

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Alana237 said 2011-01-05 17:00:02 -0500

I’m in the same boat. I really hope that it is delayed and not lost!

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LiberTEAS said 2011-01-05 18:12:01 -0500

Wow… OK… so it helps me breathe a bit better to know I’m not the only one whose package seems to be delayed (and lets hope not lost out there in la-la land.)

Thanks guys!

I do hope that everyone gets their packages! It was such great fun to open (and continue opening) mine! (Jaime individually wrapped the little samplers of teas so each one is a surprise!)

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Jillian said 2011-01-05 20:36:48 -0500

I got my package today!!! My Secret Santa didn’t leave their name, but based on the address and AmazonV’s list I think it was oOTeaOo. Am I right?

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oOTeaOo said 2011-01-05 23:17:00 -0500

yes!! oh thank goodness :)

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Jillian said 2011-01-05 23:37:10 -0500

Sweet! Thank you so much for the awesome gift, it was worth the wait. :)

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AmazonV said 2011-01-06 11:14:40 -0500

YEA! now hopefully the rest of the little reindeer start landing :)

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Ricky said 2011-01-06 11:30:44 -0500

When that happens we can begin phase two!

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oOTeaOo said 2011-01-06 16:53:28 -0500

awesome! You’re welcome! I’m so relieved it got to you!

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Jillian said 2011-01-06 20:32:02 -0500

From the looks of things Customs had their way with the package (this despite it having a Declaration slip). So that might explain why it took so long.

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LiberTEAS said 2011-01-09 15:35:42 -0500

My recipient has received her package! Yay!

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Adham said 2011-01-10 09:16:29 -0500

I got my package today! I think I can tell as well why it may have been delayed – first, it was coming all the way from the UK, but in addition the addresses (both mine and the return) were quite worn and difficult to read. Unfortunately that also means I don’t know who to thank for my lovely package of teas: a half-dozen different samples from Whittard of Chelsea plus a jasmine silver needle and manuka anti-oxidant tea. Fantastic gift, thank you!

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Alana237 said 2011-01-10 10:34:03 -0500

I was your secret santa! Hope you enjoy! I’m so glad you got it!

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Adham said 2011-01-10 12:07:34 -0500

That’s a really good selection you sent – I’m looking forward to trying every single one!

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AmazonV said 2011-01-10 21:32:58 -0500

YEA!

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Ricky said 2011-01-10 09:26:35 -0500

Are we only missing two packages now?

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AmazonV said 2011-01-10 21:48:01 -0500

Resend: Meghann M – Marcus

Steepers still waiting on the reindeer
Alana237
twiggles

(did i miss anything?)

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Ricky said 2011-01-10 21:55:35 -0500

Poor twiggles, you’re package is coming from Canada, hopefully it arrives soon!

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twiggles said 2011-01-11 10:21:28 -0500

Thanks! Yes, patiently waiting for mine! it’s supposed to snow again tonight, about a foot! let’s hope that this doesn’t slow down the NY postal service!

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Alana237 said 2011-01-11 11:08:20 -0500

Eagerly anticipating the arrival of mine! Don’t think it’s going to snow here though, so it probably won’t be slowed down.

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AmazonV said 2011-01-12 09:40:56 -0500

crosses fingers

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AmazonV said 2011-01-16 23:07:10 -0500

Any luck yet twiggles?

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twiggles said 2011-01-17 08:29:30 -0500

Nothing yet!! Oh well. Fingers crossed that it is very soon!

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Meghann M said 2011-01-10 12:06:16 -0500

Re-sending my package today. Got new address to send it to.

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AmazonV said 2011-01-10 22:04:48 -0500

happy new year also calls for tea :)

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Marcus said 2011-01-13 18:40:04 -0500

Mine was bounced (for Alana237) because I didn’t have a phone number on it. It was resent early this week. Hopefully it gets there soon!

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Jillian said 2011-01-13 20:27:49 -0500

??? Why would you need a phone number to mail a package?

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Ricky said 2011-01-13 20:49:05 -0500

For international packages they generally require it, what I do is put my own number :D

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Alana237 said 2011-01-14 08:16:00 -0500

Can’t wait for the package to arrive!

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AmazonV said 2011-01-15 12:05:20 -0500

silly international rules!

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Alana237 said 2011-01-21 10:22:09 -0500

Yay! Received my secret santa package arrived today – thanks Marcus! I received coconut pouchong, pu-erh and imperial formosa oolong! Yay!

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Ricky said 2011-01-21 10:40:06 -0500

:D

Does that mean we’re still only missing one package!?!?

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twiggles said 2011-01-21 10:58:04 -0500

I think so! Fingers crossed, I’m sure it will be here soon!

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AmazonV said 2011-01-21 18:55:56 -0500

YEA! excitement for Alana
twiggles you should have seen how long it took a an international tea swap to get to me once, two months! since the TTB just survived it’s international shenanigans i have great hope you little tired reindeer is coming in for a landing too!

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