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The Official 2015 FHC Secret Santa Gift Exchange Signup Thread

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  1. Pallet Pete

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    Ok my guy might be a day or two behind I JUST got the stuff from amazon to mail..
     
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    I received my gift, oddly enough it came from FHC located at the North Pole at some obscure address. I just checked the FHC map, and I don't see any members located north of the artic circle (although that in of itself seems odd, except for the fact there are no trees up there... what the hell would we do up there? I guess we could use a chainsaw to cut thru ice??).

    Ain't that the truth! I helped my wife all day today where she had a table at a craft fair to sell her custom jewelry. She gives a portion of all proceeds to a few charity's, one of them being the National Breast Cancer society. Well, she started making jewelry as gifts to give to breast cancer patients a few years ago, "to brighten up their day". She got such a good response, she decided to start selling them as well. Anyway, at the shows whenever somebody comes over to the table browsing we mention the charity and story behind it. Sadly more often than you would think, the customers often say "I had cancer, my wife/mother/sister/daughter/friend.... has or had it". Whenever somebody says "I have it...", my wife immediately says which necklace is your favorite?" And when they point one out, she picks it up and puts it around there neck and says "It's yours, best of luck to you!" And gives them a hug. The response never ceases to amaze me, how happy it makes them, the big smile, tears and thank you's... Its a pretty amazing thing to watch, and I'm not sure who is more touched each time, us or them.

    Maria (my wife) did it again today, and it had the same results. Made our whole day and made all the hard work worth it.
     
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    Very humbling, isn't it, Machria? I'm humbled just reading our post. Way to go, and A++++ for your wonderful bride, Maria! Class act :yes:
     
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    I dont know you or maria, but the toggle clasp for inflammed/arthritic/other finger ailments was truely appreciated from me. WTG Maria Machria !!!!
     
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  5. Machria

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    I'll pass that along to her, thanks! Glad you liked your necklaces.
     
    Machria, Dec 19, 2015
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    So is your wifes name Maria?
    I'm confused here?
     
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    LOL, sorry clems, did my autocorrect typo error confuse you? Yes, his wife is Maria.
     
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    I thought that the first was an error then saw it again later and was like so is it maria? I guess the screen name is a combination or his name and hers?
     
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    You got it! Maria + Chris = Machria. Common, didn't you pass math class?? :D

    My last boat was "Machri", current boat is "Machria", next boat will be our last most likely, and will be "Machrisa"
     
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    Yes, but he read my typo error post that said "you are Maria" instead of "you or Maria":rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::doh: Sorry:picard:
     
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    Your wife is a priceless angel!
     
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    Hope my person got their gift, mailed it out 2 weeks ago. Lady that cleans my office accidentally threw tracking slip away on my desk. Lol.....
     
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    I finally get to close the deal on the small farm I have been talking about . a 12 acre place tomorrow at 10 am.
    Merry Christmas !
     
    Skippy, Dec 21, 2015
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    Congrats Skippy!

    Man I have had the farming itch bad lately. Gonna have to see what I can do about that in the spring. Take a week off and go bale hay or somethin....
     
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    Ty but no fields yet . it just feels so right
     
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    Merry Christmas guys just wanted to let my friends know
     
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    I got mine today:thumbs:, Its from a Kris Kringleo_O. I cant find any members with that name:binoculars:, but maybe its a member's real name:D? Its a small box and I cant begin to guess what's in it. :faint:
     
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    My box is very odd.... absolutely no clue what could be in it. Sure am curious though! :D
     
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    I sure can not figure out what's in my box from Santa . time will tell
     
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