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Finogirl

12-21-2007, 08:00 PM

WOW thanks Santa......I got the softest Kuda jaquima in a reddish brown tan.:dropjaw:(it's gorgeous !!!)

.......I am speachless and thank you Santa so VERY much......you really shouldn't have !!!:v:

I also think it's Lori (as it's has her e-mail addy on it!);)...............and I feel very spoilt. Will try and get some pictures of Canela in it over the festive period, it's dark out there at the mo and foggy ! (I may have to ask fitting instructions for a perfect fit....any hints gratefully received.)

Thank you , thank you, thank you !!!!:smileywavey:

Love FG.xx

Pasogirlz

12-21-2007, 08:16 PM

I can't take credit....but I helped. :p

paintedhorizon

12-21-2007, 08:20 PM

Wow! My Santa ROCKS! I got a BEAUTIFUL horsey butt pack, some cookie cutters, a really cute Santa candle holder, a cute magnet, oh geez, my brain has gone dead! I opened it last night so I could post today. hahaha I'll post the rest tonite, with pics!

Thank you so much SS! You made my day!

I have no clue whatsoever, my SS said Secret Santa, North Pole as a return address. hahaha

Finogirl

12-21-2007, 08:21 PM

Well, all I can say is that I would REALLY love to know who did send it so I could say thank you personally so if Santa is not too shy then please PM me or post.

Thanks...and thanks Lori for helping too !

pasoglide

12-21-2007, 08:44 PM

I got a beautiful home-made beaded bracelet , a horse head christmas ornament and a book called Angel Horses . Thank you Secret Santa The card said from Lori in Calif . Thank you so much .

PasoVicki

12-21-2007, 09:06 PM

We get to open them? I thought it wasn't until later tonight . . . I have to go get my box. Be back soon.

Pasogirlz

12-21-2007, 09:06 PM

Well, I got my pkg and opened it....
At first I see a blue horse bucket, w/a very nicely decorated can-o- goodies, some jewelry that will match my wardrobe nicely, and some type of craftwork that I found very interesting, and will match nicely in my bathroom decor.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/pasogirlz2/secretsanta001.jpg

Now, when I saw the goodies....I thought...oh boy! I got one of those fudge making Secret Santas. I could already taste the sweet treats in my mouth....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/pasogirlz2/secretsanta002.jpg

Then I opened it to find Horse Treats. :p

I considered taking them into the office and seeing how many unsuspecting loan officers came into my office and enjoyed a home made "treat".

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/pasogirlz2/secretsanta003.jpg

Now my guess of who my SS is........

The post mark said Pensacola....and Candice is the only one I could think of in that area....

DebJ

12-21-2007, 09:18 PM

WOW---Just got my gift today so just in time :biggrin: I opened it and it is a Welcome sign made out of black iron, that hangs, and hanging from it is a
PASO. :grayhorse: Yipppee!! This is so cool!! I have nothing with a Paso on it, so thanks so much secret santa.
I think my SS might be ASBImmortality, since they had mentioned earlier that they were having some problems and the postmark said GA.
AM I right? Thanks so much, this is great. I will hang it up tomorrow, first thing.

Brigitte

12-21-2007, 09:20 PM

I got this cute bag from my Secret Santa

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/Brigi25/P1010059.jpg

Thanks Linda York!:v:

PasoVicki

12-21-2007, 09:24 PM

What I can tell you about my secret santa is -- she really likes to wrap gifts! I got a whole basket full of goodies, each individually wrapped (some even double wrapped). There are more gifts in this one basket than I'll have to open on Christmas morning, for sure. There's a beautiful tee-shirt, some cookie cutters, a cute little shot glass with a santa holder, a key chain, a note pad, a refrigerator magnet, some Christmas ornaments . . . . And santa even managed to find Christmas wrap with pretty white horses on it.

Thanks, Santa.

Oh, I'm supposed to guess. Well, it was postmarked on December 10th in Albany, and Lisa said she mailed hers and Tori's gifts that day, so Lisa or Tori will be my first guess.

PasoVicki

12-21-2007, 09:27 PM

That's beautiful, Brigitte.

I have a handbag that Lisa sent me last year as part of my ss gift. Whenever I carry it, people stop me and comment. Either "I love your bag" or "You must have horses."

pasorider

12-21-2007, 09:50 PM

Just opened mine and WOW!! A pair of insulated saddle bags with a matching water bottle and holder and some hersheys kisses and some troffels!!! Yummy, glad I decided to wait tiill after the holidays to loose weight. I have No idea who my Secret Santa is, as I only know people by their APF names. But THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

lisa l aka marci

12-21-2007, 11:35 PM

lisa l aka marci

12-21-2007, 11:36 PM

And to add....not sure if the PO is holding my gift for ransom, but Tori's came today (she is eating dinner right now)....maybe mine will come tomorrow!

Linda Y

12-21-2007, 11:54 PM

Well, I haven't the foggiest idea who my Santa is, since these were sent directly from Cafe Press. But Thank You very much! Love them both! Needed the sweatshirt and it is really cute!

lisa l aka marci

12-22-2007, 12:05 AM

Tori just finished opening her HUGE box.....and wanted me to say 'THANK YOU SANTA!!!!'

Attached are some pictures to share....and right now she is playing with the tea set while watching The Year Without a Santa Claus...(On ABC Family right now)........

She got a tea set, a HUGE pink horse (already had her first ride on it!), and a nice pink hat that she will probably wear tomorrow out playing in the snow!

I know who Santa is..........all I can say is THANK YOU!!! (And take it EASY now!!!!!)

Lisa

lisa l aka marci

12-22-2007, 12:07 AM

And the rest.....

Pam M

12-22-2007, 12:15 AM

Soltera

12-22-2007, 12:17 AM

Magical, wonderful, deeply touching....what can I say? Pasolady! The keychain with my APF name on it I will treasure forever. It will be framed in the middle of the gable of my barn, honoring all the friends and mentors on this amazing BB. The key ring will hold a treasure, too, and I'll send a picture of that! (The barn will be built here on Dec 27, a large carport roof under which I'll build stalls and other areas as I need them - will show you when it gets here.)

My dearest Pasolady! The lovely Paso brass tags will await the inspiration for their installation, but will be placed with love and happiness in their new homes. I'm thinking the browband of my favorite trail bridle and over the monitor of my computer at work....:v:

And the card! I mentioned in the SS questionnaire that I love holographic items....well, there is a corridor in my house "wallpapered" with the best of them....from DVD covers, cards, posters, etc., and every time I go thru (it's specially lit) they all swerve and shine and dance.....your card will be the best of all of them. The Dove of Peace: the greatest symbol of the hope of Noah, the Spirit of God and the Lamb of all Eternity.

What a beautiful, thoughtful, special gift, my friend. Thank you!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m64/Soltera_2006/secretsanta001.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m64/Soltera_2006/ssgift4.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m64/Soltera_2006/ssgift3.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m64/Soltera_2006/ssgift2.jpg

lalecl

12-22-2007, 12:39 AM

Thank you Pasoglide!!!!! I love them!! The indian clock sits over my computer and the metal head is mounted over that right next to Fara's drawing!

THANK YOU !!!
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swaite

12-22-2007, 01:08 AM

First of all - Those Tori pictures are adorable!!!!

I got a really cute Santa decoration, some cool lavender soap (smells wonderful!) and a neat wall lamp with pine cones - it will go so perfect in my room with the pellet stove. Oh yes, and a rope halter - boy I really need one of these - I almost bought one at the EQA but didn't. Thank you SO much Santa! My guess is "My Pasos" because it came from from TN and she mailed out her package early, right around the time I got mine.....................

Sue

Mrs. E.

12-22-2007, 01:17 AM

Just got home. I see everyone is opening their SS. I have had a very bad time restraining myself from opening my gift.
This is the best for sure. Just what I wanted. Every year, I tell my one son to get me a horse calendar for Christmas and he has forgotten for the last two years. I got the best Paso Fino Calendar ever. I think my SS made it special. I use a calendar every year to post the horses shots and farrier, all horse stuff. Thank you SS very much, whoever your are. Thank you

Terri

12-22-2007, 01:58 AM

I LOVE it!!!!
Here is my son preparing to open a very odd shaped present. He is our official present openner.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/micomyhorse/S6301004.jpg
And LOOK it is a very beautiful Horse mat that has taken a place of honor in front of the hearth.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/micomyhorse/S6301005.jpg

Thank you, thank you PasoRider. (she signed it) I really love it.

Edited to add: The bay looks like Mico and the Black on like Rio, guess I need to buy a white horse now.

diswick

12-22-2007, 02:42 AM

I got a new blue halter for Cocoa, a really cute embroidered pillow with a horse's head, a Christmas ornament (breyer) and horsey treats. Cocoa and I thank our Secret Santa and neither of us have any idea who our Santa is...

Thank you!

Andrea G.

12-22-2007, 02:51 AM

I got some peppermint treats that my horses will love to eat tomorrow, and a book called "How to Shovel
Manure" that looks very interesting and I am looking forward to reading it next week when I take a few days off, and a beautiful set of horse dish towels and pot holders that will be real handy and look great in my kitchen! Thank you Secret Santa for all my gifts!
The postmark is from New York ...my old stomping grounds...and I am guessing Barbwire?!!
Thank you again I love my gifts!!
Andrea

Finogirl

12-22-2007, 12:20 PM

My Santa loves to shop!! And she has great taste!! I got an adorable bag that's monogrammed AND has a Paso Fino on it, a tail brush, a face brush, horse treats, chocolates and two ceramic jewelry dishes. Wow - a lot of "pressies" from a certain little Santa across the "big water"! Gee, I wonder who it could be??!! My guess is, of course, Amanda. If that's not it, someone went to a lot of trouble to mail it all the way from England! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!!

Yep, I've been busted ! Hope you enjoy them. FYI, the mane and tail brush is the very best I have found, hardly any breakage or hair left on brush and it detangles SO fast, makes grooming a joy on even the thickest mane and tail.

Tori is the cutest child....the picture of her looking at the horse is priceless.

lisa l aka marci

12-22-2007, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the compliments on my little angel....right now she is 'having tea' in front of the TV...a little earlier while one of the TV shows she watches was playing music she was 'hopping' along on her new horse! I'll have to remind her is it a PASO - no bouncing! LOL

paintedhorizon

12-22-2007, 02:53 PM

I was hoping you would like it! I wanted to get you an APF one but they didn't have one. If you have the ability, I'd love to see the pictures because it only showed me one!Just got home. I see everyone is opening their SS. I have had a very bad time restraining myself from opening my gift.
This is the best for sure. Just what I wanted. Every year, I tell my one son to get me a horse calendar for Christmas and he has forgotten for the last two years. I got the best Paso Fino Calendar ever. I think my SS made it special. I use a calendar every year to post the horses shots and farrier, all horse stuff. Thank you SS very much, whoever your are. Thank you

qltrlori

12-22-2007, 04:30 PM

I got a package of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, which are my favorite, and a Boston Red Socks World Series Champion Xmas stocking, and a very long piece of horse fabric, which I will use for quilting. My guess is that my Secret Santa lives near Boston, and I know I should know who that is, but my cold addled brain can't think of it! So, Secret Santa, thanks so much!

Lori

qltrlori

12-22-2007, 04:37 PM

I got a beautiful home-made beaded bracelet , a horse head christmas ornament and a book called Angel Horses . Thank you Secret Santa The card said from Lori in Calif . Thank you so much .

Yes, it was me! I didn't realize you weren't supposed to say at all who you were. I am very impatient, so I guess I figured it was torture enough to wait until you were opening the gift to know!

I hope you enjoy the book. I figured that if it made me cry while I was going through it in the bookstore, it must be good! I hope you like the bracelet - it is all glass and sterling silver (with the exception of just a couple of the beads).

Lori in Calif., AKA qltrlori

pasoglide

12-22-2007, 05:45 PM

Yes, it was me! I didn't realize you weren't supposed to say at all who you were. I am very impatient, so I guess I figured it was torture enough to wait until you were opening the gift to know!

I hope you enjoy the book. I figured that if it made me cry while I was going through it in the bookstore, it must be good! I hope you like the bracelet - it is all glass and sterling silver (with the exception of just a couple of the beads).

Lori in Calif., AKA qltrlori

I love the book . I can only read when I am alone because it makes my cry . You know the beads are the same color as my birth stone .

Barbwire

12-22-2007, 07:13 PM

! Thank you Secret Santa for all my gifts!
The postmark is from New York ...my old stomping grounds...and I am guessing Barbwire?!!
Thank you again I love my gifts!!
Andrea

Yes, that was me, good guess. ;)

My SS got me a really cool horse tapestry, some candy to be eaten in times of extreme crabbiness, a "Holy Toast! micracle bread stamper, a Mood Alert tablet for keeping tract of my moods (today's is Oy Vey! btw) some naughty girl stickers, a CD, (which I haven't had time to listen to yet) and a coaster with a nice witchy saying on it. The person that worked so hard to get me such appropriate gifts is Mel, I think. Thanks, Mel!

Pasomom

12-23-2007, 04:38 AM

I'm afraid it took me until this morning early to open mine, then I didn't have time to post. We had a death in our family, and I have been on the road all day to the funeral.

I love what Deb J got me~! Just enough sweets to satisfy my insatiable sweet tooth, (two Godiva candy bars and some peanut butter meltaways! I can hardly wait to try those!) AND a really beautiful awesome set of Horse drink coasters in their own beautiful case. Even the box they came in is beautiful! Thanks so much Deb, I really love it all!

Again, I appoligize for being so late to open and report :o

DebJ

12-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Hi. Glad you like the gifts. Hope you enjoy the chocolates. The PB meltaways are from a local company, and are a big hit at Easter time, as they make them into huge Easter eggs size. YUM!!!
Sorry to hear about the death in your family. My mom passed away 4 yrs. ago on Dec. 20. It seems a little harder around the holidays.

Pasolady

12-23-2007, 03:12 PM

Just in case you did not see the sketch I made in the card, the shoe tags are great when you put them in the laces of of your boots or tennies. I pull out laces and run them through the back of the tag, then lace up the shoes/boots. Get more compliments, everyone wants to know where I got them.

I'm so glad you like your gifts, I enjoy giving them, anything with a Paso Fino on it is my cup of tea...and obviously yours also.

Merry Christmas!

lalecl

12-23-2007, 04:05 PM

Yes those tags are wonderful I know another friend who has them

lisa l aka marci

12-26-2007, 01:58 PM

Just got here....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the Trail of Painted Ponies....Polar Express....

http://www.rods.com/eccStoreImages/product_images/GiftsHome/1666-pe_L.jpg

Did I say THANK YOU?!?!?!?!?!?!

ASB.Immortality

12-26-2007, 04:01 PM

I got a really soft and comfy horsey throw. It is just awesome. My daughter has stolen it from me. She LOVES it also. It was postmarked in Bonita, CA. I am not sure who it was, but I love it! It was perfect!

DebJ:
You are correct in the Welcome sign being from me. I am sorry it was almost late but I had a heckuva time with it. I am still not really happy with the outcome on it. I am just glad you like it. I hope it fits in well.

Pasogirlz

12-26-2007, 06:28 PM

Well, I haven't the foggiest idea who my Santa is, since these were sent directly from Cafe Press. But Thank You very much! Love them both! Needed the sweatshirt and it is really cute!

It was me. :p

My Pasos

12-26-2007, 09:44 PM

never recieved anything.:rolleyes: oh well.

However, I am glad that Sue got her gifts from me & I hope she enjoys them.

Linda Y

12-26-2007, 11:56 PM

It was me. :p

I don't quite know how, but I suspected it!!!
Thank you so much...wore the shirt today, and actually had a lady ask me if I rode Paso Finos when we were standing in the checkout line! She actually knew what they were...a rarity in these parts...and turns out I used to see her at the open shows a million years ago.

Linda Y

12-26-2007, 11:58 PM

Now that is just sad. I hope Santa finds out what happened.

Pasomom

12-27-2007, 05:58 AM

Thanks again Deb. Those candies were all delicious! I can see why the peanut butter meltaways are such a big hit!

You're right about it seeming to be a little tougher around the holidays. My Dad passed away on Jan 2. (20 years ago) This was my Aunt.

Anyway, just wanted to say the chocolates were indeed yummie!

Thanks again!

My Pasos

12-27-2007, 11:35 AM

Now that is just sad. I hope Santa finds out what happened.
Yeah, but what are you gonna do? I just won't participate again.:frown:

Soltera

12-27-2007, 06:55 PM

Yeah, but what are you gonna do? I just won't participate again.:frown:

I think we should all send you a card to make up for it! How sad!

My Pasos

12-27-2007, 08:15 PM

I think we should all send you a card to make up for it! How sad!
I'm not mad about it & since X-mas is over, it really doesn't bother me anymore. Since we were so tight on money this year, I wanted to share it with Mark. I have been slowly buying things for him. It'll be alright.

Soltera

12-27-2007, 08:20 PM

:v: Amen, girlfrien' :v:

Priorities!

Mellifluous

01-01-2008, 10:16 PM

I am sorry that I have not posted yet, I wanted to wait until I had a chance to get pics and upload them so I could share the wonderful things that my SS got for me.

First of all, I was DELIGHTED to find my very own copy of "The Lighter Side of Endurance" by Angie McGhee. It is a hilarious book and I have been wanting it for so long. I also got a really cool book of wallet size photos with a cowgirl on the front. All of my Phoebe brag pics will go in there. I might put one of Kevin too.;) There was also a very pretty metal horse ornament and some gourmet treats for the horses. The very BEST was the HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CANDY in equine form. YUMMY! It is the very best candy I have had ever hands down. It really is too pretty to eat but I caught Kevin nibbling on one of the horse's tails so I seized it from him and ate the rest. :p

So, here are some pics of those awesome chocolate candies. My SS really knows how to spoil someone.:D

Now, you guys know that I am santa and have to notify everyone of who's name they got. Well, once I send out all of those e-mails, my brain is fried and I have no clue who got me. I resisted temptation and did not look on the list to see who got my name. It was a pretty big mystery until Kevin went to break down the box that the candy came in. Turns out the person's name was on the box. My SS is Swaite. Am I right, or did I have a tricky santa?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/legado/noname9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/legado/noname8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/legado/noname7.jpg

Pasolady

01-02-2008, 03:11 PM

Hi SS!

Boy did those toasty warm gloves come in handy last night, was in the 20's when I headed home from work at 11 pm...had on my gloves the whole way home, for a change my poor arthritic hands were warm and comfortable. The strategic placement of leather pieces (riding gloves) were perfect for holding on to the steering wheel relitively pain free! What a blessing, thanks again!

Was just outside feeding Willi and Cassie, while Tiger barked, chased and herded them both, it's a miracle he hasn't been killed. The three of them play the wildest games of chase! It is a heartwarming 24 degrees without the wind chill factor. Wickedly stong winds on this gorgeous sunshine bright Georgia Day!

To the person who did not receive a SS Gift, I also never received a gift one year...but my blessings were so great it was as if the Lord, my God made up for it! Thnk I shall sneak back to my warm comfy bed for another hour, this cold weather is just right for laying about! I pray your gift was just delayed and it will arrive soonest!