mpethy we can trade gifts if you want

but im not making you anything either.

Nah, but was planning on sending something that combines two honestly Finnish substances: salmiac and Koskenkorva.

In other words, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmiakki_Koskenkorva

US has some weird über-protectionist rules which make it illegal for people to send alcohol from abroad via mail. Not to mention that there's a plethora of red tape with customs forms etc. Had to come with something completely different, and probably sending the package tomorrow.

but wait, if we take a pic and post, when they receive they will know who sent. or is that then OK? i forgot how this whole secret santa thing is supposed to work...

also, anyone have any tips on how i can get someone's teeshirt size?

We could always organize a round 2 for the procrastinators of the bunch. I would be interested in something like this.

well i wrote on the box my SN...so the person will know. i suggest yall do something similar. i will post the pairings after Xmas so yall know for sure

no idea on the Tshirt thing, lol

I'll be taking pictures and posting tomorrow since i have the day off before my flight...It's been really hard not to use the presents i've bought...REALLY HARD

gross that you bought people fleshlights.

9/10, can't think of a perfect zinger, but that's close

i was totally going to make a buttplug comment...damn my "maturity" lol

Bought my present today, will be shipping on monday.

I just found this thread today

Garon

im shipping from the states (NYC) to Canada. anyone know how long it will take to get there roughly and how much it costs? i have yet to buy my gift and i am very much a procrastinator. but i will prob go to the union square holiday market sometime this week since it is outside my building.

Not sure about the Canadian mail system Vanguard, but it has to be better than what Wyoming has.

i shipped a 12x8 box the other day to canada and it said it would take about a week, and cost me about $14 (the box was pretty light)

Go to a real post office, not a postal outlet or postal counter if at all possible. I've found that outlets/counters sometimes don't offer all delivery services to Canada. In particular, they often only have Priority. Which is a rip off (as soon as it hits the Canadian border it just goes in with regular mail). You want "First-Class Mail International":

http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/ce_003.htm#ep2041503

(Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the table)

Obv if a little postal counter is really conveniently close, try there first, but if they'll only ship Priority it's probably going to be worth it to head to a real post office.

You can also use the Small Flat-Rate Box for $10.95 which isn't horrible but still pricey.