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Secret Santa 2019

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Lads this is supposed to be a feel good thread. It's about getting in the Christmas spirit rather than expectations of receiving something fancy. Let's not put a damper on opening day.


    I entered my nieces cats this year. As they are away all day tomorrow they opened their prezzie tonight. As it's nearly opening day I'll go ahead, was going to wait till tomorrow but ...

    Misty (Black & White) and Sergai received a lovely hand knitted 'play mat'. I suspect there is some catnip in there. They are both interested in it but Misty loves it.

    Thank you so much to their secret Santa for a thoughtful, handmade gift.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Okay guys, it's nearly officially opening time!!:)
    Please remember Secret Santa is a bit of fun and has always been a lovely tradition here on the Animals & Pets forum :)
    Looking forward to seeing some more pictures in the morning :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭em_cat


    Mr C still plays with the Santie from last year & must say it was spot on for size and squish ability. He never played with the squeaky penguin but boy does Esmae love it, it’s feet are gone and doesn’t squeak anymore but she loves it.

    They loved the Denzel treats from this year, thank you SS :) and they play with both the toys. Holly’s ( in-laws golden oldie) will get her’s on the day and the piggies will love their pressies cause they can smell it & best of all can eat it!!!

    If I can get a pic of a piggie popcorn I’ll post it but I can’t guarantee it...


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Folks,
    I've deleted a couple of posts. This is NOT a thread for arguing on, and I'd thank you to refrain from posting unless it's in the spirit of the thread, as has already been requested by Cherry Blossom.
    Happy Christmas.
    DBB


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Everyone must be really busy with work and errands today. Opening day is my favourite part of the secret santa. Im hoping the thread is busier this evening when people get a chance to catch their breath. The thread is very quiet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Harpy


    Mine won't get too open there's until tomorrow evening😣😣


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Harpy


    Harpy wrote: »
    Mine won't get too open there's until tomorrow evening😣😣

    The weird symbols where meant to be sad faces.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Mea culpa as did not realise there was an official pre-Christmas Opening Day... Been perforce out of circulation much of the week so tomorrow? So sorry...all sounds very good though; my first time on a Secret Santa thingie and hope it will not be my last. ;);)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭VonVix


    I've followed this thread for a few years now... hopefully I'll be able to partake in it next year! :D

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭em_cat


    Mr C having a nibble on his new pal Tony!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    em_cat wrote: »
    Mr C having a nibble on his new pal Tony!

    Awh so cute!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Was chatting to family in Canada earlier so shared the " Opening" on the phone! OH MY ! Such goodies! Oliver is blissed out with a catnip toy.... Boycat shared with Tonto ( the feral), and lots of fun ahead!

    THANK YOU !
    NB I did rotate it to be right way up but it has not taken? So sorry... can anyone please amend it? Would hate all to get stiff necks!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Oh wow Graces7!! They were spoiled rotten :D Hope they're enjoying all their new goodies!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    jellybear wrote: »
    Oh wow Graces7!! They were spoiled rotten :D Hope the y're enjoying all their new goodies!!

    It was all and each so beautifully wrapped too... a real treat...fun ahead!


  • Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Kajemo


    Knine wrote: »
    Thank you to Leo's Secret Santa. My kids especially loved his Christmas Stocking. You can tell they did their research & lots of effort went into it. Leo loves beating the **** out of his new toy bird & admiring himself in his new mirrors. He spends more time looking in the mirror than me.

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    I think Riker the Border Terrier must have been a bold boy all year as he got this present below minus the hairbrush for size idea. :o It also included One Chocolate Button which had broken up. Sadly it is not suitable for a Border as 2 of the 3 small toys are too small for him.

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    I think Sandie had the same secret Santa as Riker, we got a smashed up chocolate button and the same sock, poor Sandie


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  • Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭Kajemo


    Thanks to Rosie's secret Santa she loved her pressies!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Knine wrote: »

    I think Riker the Border Terrier must have been a bold boy all year as he got this present below minus the hairbrush for size idea. :o It also included One Chocolate Button which had broken up. Sadly it is not suitable for a Border as 2 of the 3 small toys are too small for him.

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    tk123 wrote: »
    :o:o:o

    Sorry Sorry I mixed up the date! I bowed out a few years ago due to time constraints and some similar experiences to poor Riker! However thank you to previous SS's who did put the time in and choose size (and species:eek:!) appropriate presents. We still have a few - the duck Bailey got a few years ago is Lucy's favourite. He's had a few quack replacement surgeries at this stage but still going strong!! :pac:
    Kajemo wrote: »
    I think Sandie had the same secret Santa as Riker, we got a smashed up chocolate button and the same sock, poor Sandie

    Guys, can i just say that im sorry to hear some have been disapointed but can i just chime in and say dogs in particular can be hard to buy for. My own are not to fond of rope toys or balls but there is no possible way a gifter could possibly know this. Im aware that people have had mixed experiences past and current and more than a few people have been upset this year. I want to assure you all that you are being listened to and myself, DBB and jellybear have all recieved PMs from people who are having a tough time. You will all be given the opportunity in the new year to voice your opinions and concerns but for now can we all just try to enjoy the rest of the festivities.

    Merry Christmas,
    CB.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,524 ✭✭✭Zapperzy




    It's been a long time since I watched this, I think it was back in the early years of API secret santa (2011). It still brings a smile to my face, he used to get so excited at Christmas time opening presents. He's gone over 4 years now, RIP Charlie :)

    I didn't join in this year but the API secret santa was always very special at home.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭em_cat


    That was such a lovely video. Esmae is very much about the opening and Mr C nicks whatever is inside & it all gets very manic...Which is why I haven’t got a pic of Esmae with her ss toy.

    Buts here’s a pic when I asked where it was...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Awh such a beautiful video and a gorgeous memory to have!
    Beautiful photo too, em_cat!!:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Harpy


    Persie and beaus loved their presents. Beau got the same stockings as above but loved it. Persie was absolutely spoilt by their secret Santa she got a ridicolous amount of stuff..

    Two very happy dogs here tonight.
    Thank you secret Santa.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭em_cat


    Love the reindog! We had some ears from a few years back but I think they may have been eaten. Nom nom nom.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Oh Harpy, they look so happy!! Gorgeous pictures!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,892 ✭✭✭Harpy


    em_cat wrote: »
    Love the reindog! We had some ears from a few years back but I think they may have been eaten. Nom nom nom.

    Yeah persie went to chew them after I took them off her so they are put away until tomorrow.. also the teddy red bone lasted about 15minutes a tug of war ensued, which resulted in a fluff filled floor, that's the fun of it though. They had a ball here this evening with everything..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Today's magic moment" from the Secret Santa treats?

    Bella, the little fluffy girl who had a terror of doors when she arrived? I spent over an hour one day coaxing and soothing her through the front door. She was the most traumatised of the three..

    In the Secret Santa gift there was a catnip toy on elastic and a loop to hang from a door handle. Watching her chasing it was a delight! They are so athletic and supple these young cats.. Full of joie de vivre...

    Thank you, Secret Santa!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Please, what is in Dreamies! There was a stocking filled with sachets in the Secret Santa gift; I had heard the name but never seen them..

    I opened a sachet y'day and there was a riot, a feeding frenzy! Every cat within range came to life and pounced... lol... Is there catnip therein?

    lol...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭em_cat


    Graces7 wrote: »
    Please, what is in Dreamies! There was a stocking filled with sachets in the Secret Santa gift; I had heard the name but never seen them..

    I opened a sachet y'day and there was a riot, a feeding frenzy! Every cat within range came to life and pounced... lol... Is there catnip therein?

    lol...

    God only knows I was cat sitting for my neighbours indoor cat recently and had some dreamies for him & he went bananas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Well I googled... fascinating! The coating, which they double, is somethng called Animal Digest.. google Dreamies faqs! Small wonder they go crazy! Could be very useful indeed so many thanks Secret Santa!
    em_cat wrote: »
    God only knows I was cat sitting for my neighbours indoor cat recently and had some dreamies for him & he went bananas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Occurs to me dreamies could be very useful for coaxing reluctant cats into catboxes… I will set a sachet aside.. One sniff and the cat turns to mush!

    see what magic Secret Santa is working ;)


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