Benefactor kirispupis Posted December 1, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 1, 2023 My gift is chugging along. It has a long journey - 12,000 km - and will take a bit to arrive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 2, 2023 My gift arrived, in a nice box! Thank you to my Secret Saturn! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted December 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 4, 2023 I just learn that my Secret Saturnalia gift gift to my giftee cleared Spanish Customs. Not bad after a couple of weeks on a 2 day service!! There is "many a slip between cup and lip" but hopefully I am on the home run now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted December 4, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 4, 2023 My not-so-secret gift went out today to my giftee. It should arrive in a couple of days. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted December 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 6, 2023 Wahoo! I just received an unknown package from an unknown person, that now sitting on my desk laughing at me while I twiddle my thumbs for 11 more days. Thanks to my Saturn and... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted December 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 7, 2023 Had the following conversation with my wife recently. Wife: So, why did you send out that coin? Me: It was for Secret Saturnalia! Wife: Secret what? Me: Saturnalia Wife: What's that? Me: It's like Christmas, but during the Roman times. Wife: But we don't celebrate Christmas... (because we're Jewish) Me: Yeah! But's it's not Christmas. It's Saturnalia! 5 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted December 7, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, kirispupis said: Had the following conversation with my wife recently. Wife: So, why did you send out that coin? Me: It was for Secret Saturnalia! Wife: Secret what? Me: Saturnalia Wife: What's that? Me: It's like Christmas, but during the Roman times. Wife: But we don't celebrate Christmas... (because we're Jewish) Me: Yeah! But's it's not Christmas. It's Saturnalia! I wish you and your family a happy Hanukkah starting tomorrow then. I hope your collection grows by 8 coins in the next couple of days! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted December 7, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just received a package. Now it sits there goading me. Oh well, only ten days to wait. Thank you, my secret Santa. Lo Saturnalia 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted December 7, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 7, 2023 21 hours ago, Curtisimo said: I wish you and your family a happy Hanukkah starting tomorrow then. I hope your collection grows by 8 coins in the next couple of days! Thanks! It's already off to a good start (even though it's not until tonight...) USPS was very kind in delivering an express (1-3 days) package in just 7 days. It's a very rare stater that may count as an MSC to make @Ryro jealous. 🙂 I'm still doing some research and will post about it soon. Meanwhile, my shipment from Germany only took three days to get here and included my first coin with a camel and a coin from the very first ancient ruins I ever visited. Expect some future posts there. I decided to treat myself to a few coins at one of my favorite dealers. I added a new city in Sicily and two rare 2nd century BCE cities. And, in more good news, my Secret Saturnalia coin has reached its destination country. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 10, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 10, 2023 It's only a week away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted December 10, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted December 12, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted December 12, 2023 Hate to ask this, but what's the proper procedure if my gift hasn't reached my Secret Saturnalia by the 17th? In my defense, I shipped it on 11/22, but it still hasn't arrived. Should I reach out if it's not there by the 17th and send him the tracking number so he knows he wasn't forgotten? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted December 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 12, 2023 I just received my gift from Germany, just in time! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted December 12, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 hours ago, kirispupis said: Hate to ask this, but what's the proper procedure if my gift hasn't reached my Secret Saturnalia by the 17th? In my defense, I shipped it on 11/22, but it still hasn't arrived. Should I reach out if it's not there by the 17th and send him the tracking number so he knows he wasn't forgotten? I wouldn’t start sweating yet. Saturnalia runs through the 24th. If the 17th rolls around and your gift hasn’t arrived you can either send me a PM and I’ll alert your giftee (if you wish to stay anonymous) or you can reach out directly if you prefer. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 12, 2023 Yes, definitely reached out. I was pretty demoralized when mine was last minute the previous year, although it was because of perfectly reasonable circumstances. Being one who doesn't drive in snow, I wouldhave completely understood if it were late - once I found out why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 15, 2023 Almost there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 15, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 15, 2023 My Spectrum service has been totally terrible lately, and I have techs coming out at the time of the reveal. Assuming that I'm online Saturday night, I may have to post mine early. It's gone down 5 or 6 times, just today. I have to post this before it goes out again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcuda Posted December 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2023 Well I am so disappointed that I missed it this year. I have not been on here much in the last year but the Saturnalia is the best time of the year for me. Hope everyone has a great time with this years Saturnalia. So bummed I missed out 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted December 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, bcuda said: Well I am so disappointed that I missed it this year. I have not been on here much in the last year but the Saturnalia is the best time of the year for me. Hope everyone has a great time with this years Saturnalia. So bummed I missed out I'd love a shot at being your "secret" Saturn! I bet I/USPS could surprise you and get you something to smile about before the end of the holidays. Please PM me your address! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted December 16, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, bcuda said: Well I am so disappointed that I missed it this year. I have not been on here much in the last year but the Saturnalia is the best time of the year for me. Hope everyone has a great time with this years Saturnalia. So bummed I missed out We have missed seeing you around @bcuda. If you want to participate I’m sure we can figure something out. Feel free to sent me a message. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted December 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2023 One more reason why this forum is top notch 🙂 Great members! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2023 Only about 24 hours left until I can make the reveal! 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted December 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2023 Io, Saturnalia eve, coin family! I've already ironed out my birthday suite for the occasion! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted December 16, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2023 Is it ok to start the debauchery now? It's Saturnalia somewhere. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted December 16, 2023 · Member Share Posted December 16, 2023 It's midnight in Moscow, and soon for the rest of Europe! Saturnalia time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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