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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Gift Exchange 2025

Is he moving?
I’m buying property in Prescott Valley (close this week) and my wife is actively exploring the various options and features available with a local builder. It is looking like we will have a house there within a year. I’m thinking I’ll still have an office in California but I’ll eventually have one in Arizona too.
The costs will of being in California are exploding. My home insurance tripled for 2026 because they declared most of California to be in a fire zone. Income taxes are insane. Gas has not been below $5 for at least 4 years. It all adds up.
 
Now how is this for a twist. For those that know, the Postal Service in all form, UPS, Fed-Ex, China post, DHL. USPS all think that my address is in an alternate Universe. As such, the on going joke is instead of "Where's Waldo", it is "Where is Dave's Gift been mailed to"

HA HAAA this year the joke is on you! I have had this for over a week, but just put up the Christmas Tree today, so I had to wait to take a photo, and here is the proof!

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... and even a Tiffany & Co Box. The Greatest way to my heart, a Diamond Encrusted Peppermint stick I bet! Now the wait begins...... But to keep in tradition alive for the rest of your Blokes....

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Now how is this for a twist. For those that know, the Postal Service in all form, UPS, Fed-Ex, China post, DHL. USPS all think that my address is in an alternate Universe. As such, the on going joke is instead of "Where's Waldo", it is "Where is Dave's Gift been mailed to"

HA HAAA this year the joke is on you! I have had this for over a week, but just put up the Christmas Tree today, so I had to wait to take a photo, and here is the proof!

... and even a Tiffany & Co Box. The Greatest way to my heart, a Diamond Encrusted Peppermint stick I bet! Now the wait begins...... But to keep in tradition alive for the rest of your Blokes....

You sure that isn't last years gift?
 
I’m buying property in Prescott Valley (close this week) and my wife is actively exploring the various options and features available with a local builder. It is looking like we will have a house there within a year. I’m thinking I’ll still have an office in California but I’ll eventually have one in Arizona too.
The costs will of being in California are exploding. My home insurance tripled for 2026 because they declared most of California to be in a fire zone. Income taxes are insane. Gas has not been below $5 for at least 4 years. It all adds up.
It will be the best decision you make! I don't know how people can afford to live in California under those conditions. Hope the transition is a smooth one!
 
I have had this for over a week, but just put up the Christmas Tree today, so I had to wait to take a photo, and here is the proof!
Well if I have to wait until the tree is up to take a pic, then you all will be waiting a few weeks to hear from me.
 
With so many of us waiting until the last day to ship (myself included), it's going to make an exciting week ahead for incoming deliveries and updates in this thread!
 
With so many of us waiting until the last day to ship (myself included), it's going to make an exciting week ahead for incoming deliveries and updates in this thread!
Rudy will be busy. and finally that Stag horned Doofus will work off that HUGE behind that he has gained by eating all those Christmas Cookies.... He wanted Reindeer Games, try Aerobics oh hoofed Rat HAHAHAHAHA
 
Hi Kiddos:
Jus a reminder that today is Shipping day. IF you cannot please let me know and you may have to use alternatives other than USPS to ensure Christmas Delivery, or a Higher Priority Service. Again, please let me know if will be delayed.

Here are updates for you

8 shipped (2 arrivals)
6 waiting to be shipped


To echo what @BarberDave said (hard to believe he is helpful) you do not need to have your tree up to post a pic for all the good boys and girls to see your photos.
 
One last announcement for the day. As you know there were some issues with the Red One Sleigh, so we had another one made. So, Santa, me and the team will be conducting flight tests for most of the day. So, any DM's regarding Gifts will be returned this afternoon or evening

We are retiring "ol Red ONE"

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for this new Beauty. We will see how she flies.

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Hi Kids
Flight tests went well the New Sleigh will be a nice ,and with the sound of a Blown Hemi, that should knock of some lights and snow HAHAHA

Anyway here is your nightly update.

12 packages on the way with one Received
4 packages yet to be shipped..

@BarberDave ( have spoken to him, awaiting gifts to ship)
@pipingtenor2570 ( have spoke to him shipping pending tomorrow)
@Luecke3262 - Please provide status update via DM
@Sskim3 - Please provide status update via DM

Great Job all as we should all have the gifts for Christmas morning... Dont forget to post a Picture when received and DM me to let me know

Thanks Everyone
 
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I did not want BarberDave to have all the fun, and mine is better looking don't you think?​
 
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updates

12 packages on the way with one Received
4 packages yet to be shipped..

@BarberDave ( have spoken to him, awaiting gifts to ship)
@pipingtenor2570 ( have spoke to him shipping pending tomorrow)
@Luecke3262 - (will go out 12.10.2025 )
@Sskim3 - Please provide status update via DM

Great Job all as we should all have the gifts for Christmas morning... Dont forget to post a Picture when received and DM me to let me know

Thanks Everyone
 
Update to the Update

12 packages on the way with one Received
4 packages yet to be shipped..

@BarberDave (pending Shipping)
@pipingtenor2570 ( have spoke to him shipping pending tomorrow)
@Luecke3262 - (will go out 12.10.2025 )
@Sskim3 - (Will go out tomorrow

Great Job all as we should all have the gifts for Christmas morning... Dont forget to post a Picture when received and DM me to let me know

Thanks Everyone

We are in Good Shape folks
 
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