Refuge Secret Santa - 2024: See you in November!

Yep that would be me! After doing some digging, I noticed your enjoyment of black teas, and instantly thought of similar teas and the mug kit from David’s Tea for you. Glad to hear it’s a hit! I splurge on their stuff periodically and it’s always great. Their holiday options are definitely some of my favorites.

Fun fact the bobblehead was a special ticket promotion for the US Women’s Open at Pebble earlier this year.

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I just tested positive for the 'vid last night and have begun my 5 day quarantine, which means I’m missing a round of golf/white elephant party tomorrow that I’ve been planning. The only bright spot at the moment is the hope that my SS gift will be showing up any day now.

No pressure or anything to whoever you are out there.

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This,

Did a Reddit golf SS one year and it was…. Not great.

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I’ve got a massive soft spot for anything Smores flavored so seeing a smores chai is an instant purchase.

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Our David’s closed but they had great stuff. I’d walk around for samples like my job was quality control

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I did it 2 or 3 times and I’d agree.

  • Got stiffed one year but was made whole by the organizers with a $50 rockbottomgolf gift card
  • Another year I had a cheap ballmarker made for my giftee that said something like “r/golf secret santa 2018”. He received it (and my other gift), never posted a thank you and then immediately REGIFTED THE BALLMARK to his giftee. I only found out because his person posted the picture of the ballmark and how much they liked it.
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That Mikey patch is :fire:

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yep. I did a hockey sub SS and it was awful…I almost didn’t do this one but I’m glad I did. I’m still waiting on the last piece (should be here tomorrow…thanks USPS) to ship, and haven’t seen mine…but I’m not too worried…this already seems WAY better.

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Just picked up my package from UPS. It is massive and weighs 8 pounds

Who ever you are you need to be put on a list for being too generous

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In before it’s a box of rocks.

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Is this a safe space to admit I did a reddit SS and didn’t get anything for my person?

I was like 14 so really they shouldn’t have let me in. Plus, I never got a gift either so it evened out.

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You wanna talk about a guy who understood the assignment? You’re talking about @7evanUP

My guy absolutely nailed the concept of the refuge secret Santa and I can’t applaud and thank him enough.

7/11 Hat? Check. It’s a daily stop here in HI and I can’t wait to wear it.

Orangutan Ball Marker? If you’ve spent any time on the PNW discord. The gif of an orangutan driving a golf cart is a way of life for me.

Self Addressed Envelop to the Ronald McDonald charity with what appears to be $1.87 in change? Going out in the mail today. Big mea culpa for me.

And finally truly the rug towel that ties the whole room together. A tiny towel to clip to my belt. Chefs kiss sir. And will be worn.

Thank you Evan. If you ever make it out here. First slurpee on me.

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@7evanUP

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Unhinged levels of thoughtfulness and generosity from @FrequentFader!

This guy did his research. The marte mapu auto RC is sick. I have a few rookie cards but this one is instantly the most meaningful. I handed him his gear on his first day as a freshman at Sac State when I worked with the team.

I have a tradition of wearing half sac state / half ASU gear on saturdays so the dog leash for giro and retro shirt will get a lot of use! Headcover is going on my driver right away. Beers and coffee will be drank. Film will be shot.

Merry Christmas! Huge smile on my face. Thank you so much.

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Enjoy! My apologies for the excessive packaging on everything. Couldn’t take any chances with the beverages.

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It added to the fun. Everybody loves unboxing stuff, I’m no exception :laughing:

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Seems like you’re just ordering from savvy #smallshops. Also my gift is officially in the hands of Big Brown.

Godspeed

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Every year I ask for things from my Secret Santa that are from their part of the country. Nothing more fun than seeing what y’all love and getting to try it myself. @justmuckit knocked it out of the park! Thanks for such an awesome gift! Very excited to try the sauce on something this coming week! Also, the packaging job was phenomenal, I’ll apologize in advance to the recipient of my multiple hastily assembled shipments.

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I am glad you like them! You were a treat to shop for. Please any car loving cook is already a winner in my book.

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Damn, UPS was trucking this week. Please let me know what you think of that raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce. Merry Christmas!

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