Refuge Secret Santa - 2024: See you in November!

Buying gifts for people who share interests is always fun.

Idk if this is going to make me sound bad but even having an understanding of an interest/hobby/enthusiasm that someone has makes searching and buying the gift that much more exciting. chances are you’re more likely to find something that brings them genuine joy.

we all know the feeling of someone who doesn’t understand your interest (now golf, but for 15+ years it was skateboarding for me) and being so kind getting you something that “relates” to that interest but in reality it stinks and you never want anyone to feel like that.

Maybe I am rambling, maybe I am thinking too hard about this, but I will say I do enjoy people genuinely liking/appreciating Gifts that I get them.

Here is hoping I don’t royally mess up the present for my assigned Refugee

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Is it the fear of being eternally shamed by a bunch of guys on a message board?

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Like, 100% yes.

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Well there’s a chance someone get’s a gift with no notes on it - so if you get a random gift in the mail, there’s a chance it is from me… too early on a Monday.

This has been a fun challenge thus far, grabbed one item, might have to visit some actual stores since shipping speeds are a concern this time of year.

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I’ve already promised my wife that if I get a Killers Album in the mail I will quit the refuge.

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You promise?

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@gatorz7888, don’t read this.

@HaveOuimet, is it too late to switch who I’m gifting? Can I get @gatorz7888?

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(lets make this super easy for anyone searching)

Secret Santa
@gatorz7888 Christmas LIst

https://bbandfco.com/collections/shorties-1/products/cupric
https://refuge.nolayingup.com/t/the-refuge-goes-pro-backing-a-monday-qualifier/39927/86?u=gatorz7888

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If anyone is struggling on what to buy, you can’t go wrong with a set of Mizuno JPX 850 Forged with KBS C-Taper 120-stiff and GP MCC +4 grips.

https://refuge.nolayingup.com/t/silk-road-2-0-new-rules-mainly-dogs-doodles-and-labs-specifically/33537/1648?u=fugaizi

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Just told my wife about Secret Santa 2020…her response was as expected.

Her - “So you’re shopping for someone you’ve never met and putting thought into it, but for family you have no ideas…?”
Me - “Basically…yes.”

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Literally had this discussion as soon as the match was made. Got a ‘nice’ look and a “you really don’t know this person?”

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Do they leave little clues about their tastes and wishes scattered about a golf-adjacent message board?

Didn’t think so.

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Exactly, my sister-in-law doesn’t have a 5k post history across niche interests and recent things purchased.

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Is it bad that any time a Billy Joel song comes on the radio I think to myself “shout out my gui @gatorz7888 !” ?

(I don’t think so at all)

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“Honey you yell at me all the time for being on my phone constantly so you know I pay more attention to their needs than you and the kids.”

(Gets slapped across the face)

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Checks post count to see if Gazi will be sending me something wonderful

Immediately disappointed that I don’t post enough for this to be me.

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Oh man, no need to search your post history, you’d be so easy to gift.

Here’s a @anon3021505 signed YOTB Divorce House blueprint with first choice on your room.

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