[TreeSaw]

Treesaw, you'll get a kick out of your model 1911!

 

[JohnE]

I failed...

 

[dhmike]

I'm done shopping for my elf and I should have the package out next week .

 

[jonKranked]

my elf gave me no advice, and i'm having a brain fart. looks like they're gonna get the jelly of month club

 

[binary visions]

Elves fail to provide lists at their own peril...

 

[stoney]

Elves fail to provide lists at their own peril...

But it makes it more fun that way... Plus at this point, shouldn't we all know each other well enough* to get something fun, yet appropriate?

 

[jonKranked]

Elves fail to provide lists at their own peril...

i took the same gamble, so i can't really complain

 

[jonKranked]

personally, i hope that the ghost of dirtmcgirk shows up and haunts the RMSS like jacob marley

 

[stoney]

i took the same gamble, so i can't really complain

Sounds familiar. IH8Rice got mine last year and won with a Crank Bros tool and pair of gloves. Those are still my preferred glove, so yeah.

 

[amishmatt]

Finally got my gift ordered, will be shipping directly to my elf to save time.

 

[jonKranked]

got my elf's stuff ordered. derp!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Packed.

 

[stoney]

I'm still trying to think of something good. The initial 'I want this' is boring, so I need to add some ju-ju

 

[Quo Fan]

My elf had no list. Better not be upset with what they are getting.

I had no list either, but I at least gave guidelines on what I like and what my hobbies are.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Sent USPS priority. Theoretically arrives Friday.
Wednesday: NASHUA, NH 03063
Thursday, December 12, 2013 , 10:40 am Out for Delivery
Tuesday December 17, 2013 , 9:24 am Delivered

 

[4130biker]

Sent via USPS, should be there Thursday. Unfortunately I put the wrong name for my elf in his letter, and forgot to include my RM identity... Looks like the derp will have to make up for the lack of depravity in my package.

 

[cecil]

Shipped ups will be there Monday
No letter will pm elf

 

[4130biker]

Shipped ups will be there Monday
No letter will pm elf

Good idea, my letter was more of a complete failure than I had initially thought: I also provided the wrong maker of a particular gift. Giant forehead slap in the store last night when I realized it.

Maybe I should just PM my elf and tell him not to read it.

 

[jonKranked]

three quarters of my elf's stuff has arrived

 

[cecil]

Just found the Duncan doughnuts gift card in my pocket

Sorry elf

 

[gonefirefightin]

Estimated delivery: Dec. 13, 2013

 

[TreeSaw]

Looking for a filler for my elf and then will be packaging and shipping (hopefully Saturday).

 

[Quo Fan]

Just have to get some adult beverages to send to my elf.

 

[BadDNA]

Got to make a trip to the liquor store tonight and then my elf's gift is on the way.

 

[jonKranked]

my goodies showed up on Saturday!

hmmmm what could be in here....

oooo the goodies!!! my basement, now even more furnished by park tools!!

thanks to whatever random monkey sent this to me!!! i'd forgotten how nice the 3way allen tools are. already been put to use building my cx bike

 

[stoney]

my goodies showed up on Saturday!

hmmmm what could be in here....

oooo the goodies!!! my basement, now even more furnished by park tools!!

thanks to whatever random monkey sent this to me!!! i'd forgotten how nice the 3way allen tools are. already been put to use building my cx bike

Best tool ever. I have three and know where they are always. The 2, 2.5, and 3mm triway is also awesome for grips and brake work.

 

[4130biker]

Best tool ever. I have three and know where they are always. The 2, 2.5, and 3mm triway is also awesome for grips and brake work.

Agreed. I love both versions. One that I picked up for old bikes is the 8/10/11 socket style, which is also nice on the rare occasion it's needed.

 

[jonKranked]

so no mystery monkey has come forward?

 

[jonKranked]

my last item should be getting delivered today, then its packing tonight and off to my elf tomorrow!

 

[BadDNA]

Mine's all here, just need to pack and ship tomorrow as well.

 

[dhmike]

so no mystery monkey has come forward?

I'm glad you enjoy your gifts . I had to wing what I was getting you when I found out you can't ship booze in ca .Thanks for the heads up monkeys on the smaller version triway . I'll have to pick one of those up .

 

[jonKranked]

I'm glad you enjoy your gifts . I had to wing what I was getting you when I found out you can't ship booze in ca .Thanks for the heads up monkeys on the smaller version triway . I'll have to pick one of those up .

the guilty party emerges! thanks mike! rad stuff! you did good

also, you're not allowed to ship booze in ANY state.

 

[4130biker]

the guilty party emerges! thanks mike! rad stuff! you did good

also, you're not allowed to ship booze in ANY state.

Are we talking booze, like hard alchohol only, or does this include every beverage with alchohol in it?

google edit: I guess it is illegal for regular citizens... whoooops

 

[jonKranked]

Are we talking booze, like hard alchohol only, or does this include every beverage with alchohol in it?

.yes.

 

[jonKranked]

clarification: shipping alcohol (liquor, wine, beer) can be done, you just need a license to do so.

 

[Konabumm]

Expected delivery 19th

 

[BadDNA]

clarification: shipping alcohol (liquor, wine, beer) can be done, you just need a license to do so.

I've had good luck shipping yeast samples for analysis several times. Double wrap each bottle individually in a pair of sealed plastic bags with a couple of layers of bubble wrap over that. Make sure you have 2" or more of padding on the outside of the box between it and the bottles (don't need much additional in between the bottles), you might even consider lining the box with a sealed plastic bag as well. If questioned, yes, it's fragile, no it's not liquid, never admit to sending alcohol, it's glassware if they really need to know. I suggest sending multiple packages if you have other non-beverage items to send as well. That way any mishaps with the liquids aren't going to affect your other items.

It sounds like a lot of work, but it's never failed me. All of my samples have been received and analyzed with expected/desired results.

 

[jonKranked]

I've had good luck shipping yeast samples for analysis several times. Double wrap each bottle individually in a pair of sealed plastic bags with a couple of layers of bubble wrap over that. Make sure you have 2" or more of padding on the outside of the box between it and the bottles (don't need much additional in between the bottles), you might even consider lining the box with a sealed plastic bag as well. If questioned, yes, it's fragile, no it's not liquid, never admit to sending alcohol, it's glassware if they really need to know. I suggest sending multiple packages if you have other non-beverage items to send as well. That way any mishaps with the liquids aren't going to affect your other items.

It sounds like a lot of work, but it's never failed me. All of my samples have been received and analyzed with expected/desired results.

there's a difference between a yeast sample and alcoholic beverages for human consumption (in the eyes of shipping providers)

and i'm a packaging engineer. i know how to ship beer.

 

[4130biker]

there's a difference between a yeast sample and alcoholic beverages for human consumption (in the eyes of shipping providers)

and i'm a packaging engineer. i know how to ship beer.

Good advice for us non-experts, nonetheless.

 

[stoney]

Package sent.