3RD ANNUAL SECRET SANTA GROUP BUILD FOR AIRCRAFT

It is up! First party of the season was tonite. Everyone just went home.

Happy holidays, buddies!

Just wanted to show you a little step by step of what to do once you get you packet:

As you might have guessed my packet arrived yesterday: thanks to my secret santa and to Jon for making this happen each year!

DrewH wrote:

Well, I was presently (yes, I get the irony of that) surprised by this one. It's an actual clue! Hmmm..... Either my Santa really knows me.........or I already figured that out from the size of the box Assuming he/she used the original box Wonder how small of a box I can fit a twin engine bomber into next year

Hey Drew-

Have you opened the next layer of your strip-o-package yet?  Can't wait to see the next clue.

  Good work Klaus, now you just need to work on the patience part...  no peaking!!!

Frank, I thought you would have lost interest in Drew's package after that last clue?

razordws wrote:

Frank, I thought you would have lost interest in Drew's package after that last clue?

LOL, I'm still interested!  Except now I won't be trying to trade him something in my stash for his present.

Great pics Klaus, I love your sence of humor. Very good my friend

Steve

I'm beginning to crack here

Not even RELATED to a Corsair?

WOnder what the next clue is.  Is it the 17th yet?

RadMax8 wrote:

I got my gift today! Woohoo! Only problem is, I'm not sure who it's from! So if you're my secret Santa, email or PM me so I can properly thank you!

It was me again this year Max. I had my gf mail it out in a hurry(I was late :| ) and I Forgot to mention the whole letting you know who sent it part :p

I also received mine!

Well it's a great thing that I have one present under the tree. And another that came in a box that said "don't open until Christmas". Beyond that.....?

I've got a week to throw a couple of more little parties, and then....

Mass!!

bondoman wrote:

I've got a week to throw a couple of more little parties, and then....

One WEEK to GO!!! 

razordws wrote:

bondoman wrote: I've got a week to throw a couple of more little parties, and then.... One WEEK to GO!!!

...and the suspense is mounting...

Klaus- that's some funny pictures! I love it! (Thanks for the card, BTW!)

Drew- your Santa is truly diabolical. That is funny!

Not long now 'till Christmas!

Not long till Christmas? I have to endure another week of these "not even remotely close to a clue" Clues?

Having said that - this clue sure narrow's it down a bit

Drew, I love the level of suffering you are going through. Your secret santa is truely a cruell person. Glad I didnt get him.

Steve

Thanks guys! Glad you liked my little SBS on how to open a packet, I'm sure it will be helpful in the next days!

You're welcome Jon!

Man, am I glad that my santa wasn't as cruel as yours, Drew. But on the other hand it must be fun to stip tha paper off each day to find a new clue like a sort of count down.

Avus wrote:

But on the other hand it must be fun to stip tha paper off each day to find a new clue like a sort of count down.

Yeah, kinda like getting to open 12 presents instead of just one!  Except, you don't get the satisfaction of knowing what's inside until the last one.

I wonder what the clue is today, maybe something like:

In fact, the name of this plane does not even use most of the letters in the word Corsair

Here we go again

Pure torture Drew, I think we are all guessing at what it could be.

Steve

DrewH wrote:

Here we go again

Just remember Drew, whoever your SS is - next year - his SS have 11 months to think up a real dooser - Payback time.  Hint Hint

Drew's countdown continues.  The saga continues.  The plot thickens.  Don't you just hate it.  What evil things we can do to each other, but it is all in fun. 

Picked up youngest up off of the plane at 0300 hours (3:00 AM) only 3 hours late.  The whole family will be here this year. 

GETTING REAL CLOSE.  SANTA IS LOADING HIS SLEIGH

John

Frank, I can say with all certainty - I never crossed this guy I seriously think there's only a handfull of us here that would do that to a friend - that's how much this annual GB means to alot of us. WE've come to make some great friendships in the spirit of Christmas and a good ribbing like this just adds some good ol fashion fun to it I'm enjoying this - torture it may be, but it's all in good fun and I'm glad to be the guy that got it

 Now back the clueless clues

A quick re-cap for those on dial up that can't really go back 3 pages of pics:

Clue 1: You're going to Hate Me
Clue 2: No.....You're really going to hate me
Clue 3: It's not a Corsair  (I think I'm known for something )
Clue 4: It's not even related to a Corsair
Clue 5: A Corsair never even opened fire on one of these babies (options now limited)
Clue 6: A Corsair wouldn't waste it's ammo on something this ugly
Clue 7: It's Uuuuuuuuuugly!!! Okay.....Maybe not that ugly.

Oooh oooh oooh oooh - I know! Jon it's a 1/32 Spitfire (box size gave it away)

DrewH wrote:

A quick re-cap for those on dial up that can't really go back 3 pages of pics: Clue 1: You're going to Hate Me Clue 2: No.....You're really going to hate me Clue 3: It's not a Corsair  (I think I'm known for something ) Clue 4: It's not even related to a Corsair Clue 5: A Corsair never even opened fire on one of these babies (options now limited) Clue 6: A Corsair wouldn't waste it's ammo on something this ugly Clue 7: It's Uuuuuuuuuugly!!! Okay.....Maybe not that ugly. Oooh oooh oooh oooh - I know! Jon it's a 1/32 Spitfire (box size gave it away)

I see how ya are.... cheap shot at Spitfires, huh?

You think this year is torture, huh?

Wait'll 2009.....

YEP, that's one sick puppy who thought up this prank on you Drew.  Maybe it was Jon who knowingly assigned your Sick Santa to get even over something?!?!?!