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Outside of a quick WD40 wipe the rotor is untreated for rust prevention. Glad the box got there in one piece, hope I didn't hit you with too much stuff available at your local stores. Wasn't sure if Bavarian Meats had made their way down there yet, pretty sure I'm safe with the salami.
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A box arrived the other week and has been waiting under my tree until Christmas eve. Inside was a collection of items from Minneapolis. Some tea, teabags, a tea towel and a play book among others. I've actually been to Minneapolis for work before, the flour museum was neat.  Also a nice note:  Thanks nitsuga!
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Sgt Fox posted:A box arrived the other week and has been waiting under my tree until Christmas eve.  I work blocks away from that museum, so I'll have to check it out in a couple years I guess. In the meantime, enjoy the fruits of this city, that tea is very addictive and so is Kendama.
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I got a box from Motronic! Here we have a set of HID lamps for my 944! Should work but the car's in storage until spring so those will have to wait to go on. Excited to install those, though! Also some great socks (I'm too cheap to buy cool socks for myself so I rely on others to buy them for me), some 10mm sockets for when I inevitably lose mine, and a metric fuckton of stickers (many of which have already made their way to my toolbox and shelves). I had to fight both my wife and daughter off for the 'no dumb here' one. A great patch, too.  Thanks Motronic!!!  My cattes also approve.
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Nice, glad it finally made it there. I shipped it like a week and a half ago and it just.....stopped as soon as it got to your state.
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CornHolio posted:I got a box from Motronic! Kinda look like LEDs to me. I have a friend with a 924S that he put LEDs in; he quite likes them.
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Ferremit posted:Sorry santee, it’s probably gonna be a New Years gift with how well aus post ‘works’ at the moment!  Ferremit sent me a whole bunch of swag, including paperweights, stickers and souvenirs from the Oodnadatta/Birdsville trails (plus a mcm service interval sticker), a 1/4"/3/8" driven hex bit set and local honey!  A lovely handwritten note explains the contents: quote:Hey Ephphatha! Close up shots of the carnage:  Crack on the cruiser piston, impressive failure given the engine still ran   Decent scoring on the chainsaw piston as well, its done a good job of becoming one with the rings. Thank you Ferremit, everything is much appreciated. I know how much of a pain in the dick it is to look for a full 1/4" drive bit set (the main reason I hadn't bought one). It's only really the 4mm I need in 1/4" drive and I ended up buying a 3/8" torque wrench a while back so that set will be perfect. I also go through more honey than I should so I'll definitely enjoy your dads bees spit  . That stubby holder is amazing too, definitely gonna be my primary from now on! Definitely hoping 2021 is better for you and yours, we've had enough poo poo going on in 2020 to last a while.The very next day I also received a surprise gift from slothrop, thanks heaps   The main event is a bottle of Arran single malt scotch(!), also included are some whiskey rocks, a credit card multitool, P2 mask (and surgical mask underneath), a couple of air fresheners, an issue of Classic Wings (which looks really interesting, I've read a couple of pages so far but I'll sit down and finish it off tomorrow), and a leather scrap which I assume is some packaging material but I wasn't 100% sure. If that's meant to be formed into something then I might need instructions . The multitool is pretty useful, I've already (possibly ill-advised) sharpened the "knife" edge and that's found a place in my wallet. I've been meaning to get some whiskey stones so they're greatly appreciated.Turbo Fondant posted:Not sure who it's from (other than they're pretty certainly Australian) but their note implied something else might be in the works so hey, if you don't want to spill the beans til later that's cool but thanks mystery goon! Wanted you to know it arrived safe and well appreciated. Hey Santee . I was holding off responding as I was hoping the rest of the redbubble stuff would have got here by now but they ended up splitting the order in two... The part 2 referred to in the email is actually gonna be the third box to get there. It was sent from Australia so who knows when you'll actually get it, sorry for the delay. There's a note included in the box I sent that should explain the contents but I can definitely elaborate for the few more esoteric things
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My front door was slightly ajar. I went to shut it, and what did I find but a package that was from none other than my AI Secret Santa. It was a Christmas miracle.      Thank you, 64bit_Dolphins. I love it all. I bought my mother a Casio just like the one you sent except green, and I’ve got an analog one that I love dearly. I will munch on the cookies and start in on the book this afternoon. Then shine the light on something. Edit: I also lose my keys just about every day, so an extra fob will be greatly appreciated as well. nitsuga fucked around with this message at 18:05 on Dec 25, 2020 |
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Dec 25, 2020 17:23
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Everyone should have an F-91W.
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And a copy of Neuromancer.
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nitsuga posted:My front door was slightly ajar. I went to shut it, and what did I find but a package that was from none other than my AI Secret Santa. It was a Christmas miracle. I'm glad you like it! I realize that you didn't really get anything car related with this one. Neuromancer is a great read and it will make you appreciate cyberpunk even more (seriously they did a great job creating a living Gibson universe). Also let me know what you think of the flashlight as you use it for awhile. It's my new favorite light but there's something different about the throw from the original that I can not exactly put my finger on.
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Steely Dad posted:And a copy of Neuromancer. And 1984.
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the spyder posted:And thanks to mekilljoydammit for the assist. The rotor is a 100% genuine ex-race part that is dead as hell; spun bearing killed the ID. Shame too because N 12A rotors have gotten hard to find. Glad I was able to help; that was totally a fun idea.
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Dear Santa Stormdrain, Thank you for the fun and exciting package. It has cleared customs inspections:  What's this?  A pineapple!?  The GF was just commenting on how she was having a grouchy Xmas:  Now let's check the haul: Truck junk!  Junk truck!  Stickers!  Lickers!  Choppers  A guide to knife crime island's northern parts.  In total  Thanks! As you guessed, i don't mind the second scraper and love me some hot sauces.
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Dec 26, 2020 21:01
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Santa has arrived! In addition to the dik-dik, I got an awesome shirt, some hot sauce, home made cookies, and a cool rear end little hand ratchet! Thanks Santa! If only I knew who you were!
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Dec 26, 2020 23:26
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One hell of a package just arrived from the great frozen north and halfway across the continent. I was informed I could find northern treats, relays, a GENUINE POWERFIST 10mm and something called supoon - along with a close enough replica of my 944. It is a small bucketfull of awesomeness. Almost none of which I could get here. (the relays are nice, fused and everything and absolutely will end up being used. I'll lose the 10mm ASAP.)  Also a local dipping sauce recipe that I'm going to need to make as well as some local paraphernalia and some 100% perfect safety magnets.  Thank you Bulk Vanderhuge. It's another AI Christmas miracle! E: What's the discolored valve looking thing? Motronic fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Dec 27, 2020 |
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toplitzin posted:Dear Santa Stormdrain, I'm glad it made it! Did you get the lil dick ornament too?
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Dec 27, 2020 18:46
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Santa has arrived! In addition to the dik-dik, I got an awesome shirt, some hot sauce, home made cookies, and a cool rear end little hand ratchet! Thanks Santa! I'm not your Santa, but that Melinda's sauce is pretty decent (I have the ghost pepper version in my fridge right now, though the ghost pepper version is a bit vinegary for my taste - the XXXX you have has better flavor). We sell the other one at my workplace as well, though I haven't tried it. Yet. I think a bottle may come home with me tomorrow. 
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Dec 27, 2020 19:00
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Slothrop wasnt kidding about not loving around with the alcohol for the Aussies getting their AI:SS done  I'm reliably told that aint cheap. Also didnt expect the random stuff  And that's going on a WRX Thanks for your work this year Slothrop and a toast for your future good health!
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:Slothrop wasnt kidding about not loving around with the alcohol for the Aussies getting their AI:SS done Holy crap! That is a phenomenal haul.
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:Slothrop wasnt kidding about not loving around with the alcohol for the Aussies getting their AI:SS done I have regifted a lot of fun stuff InitialDave gave me last year, so thanks iDave for the stickers and flags etc! The gear knob is the Talismanic Object™️ I hinted at earlier. Please install it on as many vehicles as possible, and then next year pass it on to your Santee for further shenanigans! Photographic evidence in this thread, the chat thread or your own project thread would be much appreciated. That way it’s AI:SSmas all year round!
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Ah, it's cool, spread the love a bit! I'd forgotten about the  gearknob.
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StormDrain posted:I'm glad it made it! Did you get the lil dick ornament too? Totally forgot about it because we had to hide it from the German Shepard almost immediately.
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The bribery of the convicts continues... I was unsure what or who this was going to be from as I wasn't expecting anything from the state it came from...   > Random piece of leather that looks like you were practicing to cut a face off? You worry me matey. But for real, what's it for, I seen it's a symmetrical piece with holes punched in at certain points... >  on the RADWood stickers, that is extermely the sort of event I would attend. I will put one of the stickers on 'el Rusto over the weekend for sure once the rain stops. > I don't know if you went through my post history in depth but I'm sure I have mentioned I love the Mosquito so that was a perfect issue of Classic Wings to include! > I'll treasure your British flag the best I can  > Cheeky Aston Martin Pen in the knife box. That's now my daily pen at work. > I've been to the Isle of Arran and it's only 200km from where my mother is from before coming to Oz. Great to have a nice bottle of Scotch Whiskey from the region. You really didn't cheap out! > Oh and this (empty though for safety I assume!):   AND FOR THE BIG FINALE!!!! My Secret Santa CAT INTERCEPTOR dropped a big number 2 load today (as in it's the second package) to not be outdone: Scaled to the bribery box  Geez, Some Ryobi Green lookin stuff in there  Did you just gift me the Might Car Mods Beginner Ryobi set? :P  You must peruse the Aliexpress thread as I in the past month have purchased a Makita knockoff 1/2in gun, and a Reciprocating Saw. I laughed so hard when I saw what was you sent! Now I have REAL tools! Those long spanners are loving neato, I haven't ever gotten around to getting some after the last lot were left in a car I sold. Knowing a bit about their history makes them even more special. Now I went back and read the spoiler text in CAT INTERCEPTOR'S PM to me, it's easier to quote: quote:You should find the long handled spanners to be highly useful and tough as gently caress. They were my primary set for three years working on cars at the WRC events we went to. You can whale on them to your hearts content and being long they have great leverage I am over the moon mate, now time to buy some empty One+ battery shells to populate with the copious 18650 cells I have or make some battery packs!  Funnily enough two packages from Aliexpress arrived today too... A Makita knockoff air inflator... that doesn't fit any of my Makita batteries  And a battery shell for me to spot weld my own cells into for my 1/2inch gun.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Santa has arrived! In addition to the dik-dik, I got an awesome shirt, some hot sauce, home made cookies, and a cool rear end little hand ratchet! Thanks Santa! poo poo, that was mine. I'm really bad at secret Santa evidently, though this was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy, those are a couple of my favorite hot sauces. Bravado has another that was sold out with black garlic and Carolina reapers and it's amazingly good if a bit too hot for my tastes.
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We sell a good selection of Bravado (and Melinda) sauces where I work. They don't exactly sell well (I think I wind up restocking those shelves once or twice a month), but I think that's more because the stuff sold on those 3 shelves are more of a boutique item. Gonna have to try that blueberry one ASAP (I stocked a case of it yesterday ). To give some perspective on how (un)popular they are - when we did that reset, we packed the shelves completely full. I've had to pull some stuff because it went out of date. You'd think most hot sauce has at least a 2 year shelf life thanks to the vinegar, but some of it is as short as 6-9 months. It looks like we've cut the reorder threshold way down, I don't get cases in until there's only 1-5 left now. It's not because they're not amazing - it's because your average grocery store customer doesn't want really tasty fire.  We used to have a dedicated hot sauce shop just outside of downtown (6th St - the party district basically), but they went to online-only early in September.  Their retail storefront is empty and up for rent.
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Pretty much quote:You must peruse the Aliexpress thread as I in the past month have purchased a Makita knockoff 1/2in gun, and a Reciprocating Saw. I laughed so hard when I saw what was you sent! Now I have REAL tools! Those spanners are absolutly one of the best things I've every bought and have helped repair plenty of cars at rallies as well as my own. I have a new set now so why not gift the unused ones instead? And the Ryobi stuff? Well I could just let it collect dust or sell for a a handful of bucks so why not gift them - 2020 has been a poo poo of a year and thence gently caress it. quote:
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:You can get empty shells?? Huh. I have a battery pack where the shell broke. Saves buying another battery I can for some Ryobi - not sure if they suit the One+. I ended up buying a charger and 5Ah for a decent price on Aussie eBay so I can get rolling with them. With Makita I get shells then spot weld up the internal structure of 18650s. A mate came over at lunch and saw the tools and asked if I'm prepping to sell some stolen tradies tools hahaha! The spanners will be handy when I have to take another alternator out of one of the commodores. they are in a poo poo of a spot. End up having to get at them from above and below, then one person wiggles them out and then up through where the air intake is and narrowly avoiding all the main loom to the fuse box.
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Humphreys posted:
Most of the "stocking fillers" are re-gifts from InitialDave. I believe the leather turns into a cow if you fold & stitch it right. Glad you like the Mossie! I had a subscription to Classic Wings a while back and I thought the magazines were suitably AI to include.
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Yeah, I'll see if I can dig out the instructions I did for how to fold the cow up - it's made from an offcut of leather from Aston Martin's trim shop.
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InitialDave posted:Yeah, I'll see if I can dig out the instructions I did for how to fold the cow up - it's made from an offcut of leather from Aston Martin's trim shop. Wow, that makes it even cooler!
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Santa, I just found a very wet note in my mailbox about a package I could go claim at the post office! It’ll probably be early January before they’re open, but I’ll get it ASAP!
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Oddhair posted:poo poo, that was mine. I'm really bad at secret Santa evidently, though this was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy, those are a couple of my favorite hot sauces. Bravado has another that was sold out with black garlic and Carolina reapers and it's amazingly good if a bit too hot for my tastes. Well thanks, friend! And the hot sauces are really great. The blueberry one is going to end up in a chicken/waffle plate variant in place of syrup somehow....
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freelop posted:I have posted a package that absolutely does not contain live scorpions to my Santee Writeup coming when life permits, but the parcel is in my hands!
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InitialDave posted:Yeah, I'll see if I can dig out the instructions I did for how to fold the cow up - it's made from an offcut of leather from Aston Martin's trim shop. I think I worked it out? basically folded everything to the middle holes on the wings and ended up with this:  
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bolind posted:
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Ephphatha posted:I think I worked it out? basically folded everything to the middle holes on the wings and ended up with this:
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I shipped my package on the 11th and the last tracking information was on the 15th (USPS). It was going a state over. I hope it's not lost forever. I'm sorry santee, I tried.
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