what did santa bring you?

[nikonosguy]

for me:
leica r 2x teleconverter
nikon 40mm micro
spare battery for d-lux4
shirt
bottle of gentleman jack
bag of jack daniel's charcoal
a metz flash
cash
a comfy shirt

 

[leica M2 fan]

Nothing yet, we don't open ours till tomorrow, but you hit the jackpot! I sure would like some of that JD.

 

[Brian Legge]

Due to packages stolen from our porch shortly after they were delivered, no gifts for us for a few days. My wife and I will probably exchange something smaller in a few days. We're going to call the 26 or 27th Christmas. I'm just going to work on the 25th instead while she goes to Les Miserables.

The lesson - check whoever you buy items from as soon as shipping information is available. Retailers change companies (Amazon uses regional delivery people now who I didn't know exist). Missed putting mail on hold with them. :\

 

[nikonosguy]

well, tomorrow will play with the teleconverter and the 40mm micro -- it's gonna be cold, so i get to wear the comfy shirt....

have a shoulder of venison in the freezer and might cook it this weekend

it's supposed to snow tomorrow....

hope everybody's safe....

merry christmas all

 

[nikonosguy]

that sucks brian... hope it all gets sorted out

 

[Brian Legge]

We're working on it. Fortunately nothing was too expensive or irreplaceable.

 

[Bill58]

Brian--check for a UPS man in the neighborhood recently. 'Sorry to hear that.

For me a new pair of gloves, but I've got enough gear to last me the rest of my life.

 

[randolph45]

Brian sorry to hear that.My place has a small courtyard so you have to go up to the wall and look over to see packages on my door step. Many a time stuff gets left with no problem but it just hasn't happened yet.

I got lots of food item this year and two bottles of Scotch from my wife. Go figure! I did get a Canon 1Ds in the mail🙂 last week for a great price. That was my present to me.

 

[f16sunshine]

rhinovirus

 

[dufffader]

A Billingham 207 so I can carry my gear in style for once... the better half was not too pleased with my battered camera bags.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

rhinovirus

You need one of these Common Cold Soap Dispensers! I have them at all the sinks in my house.

 

[kknox]

So sorry to hear that Brian. I live in the Seattle area, we got a P.O. Box as our locked mail box's were broken into. Maybe next time have your items delivered to your workplace.

I wish you and your family the best. Merry Christmas, hope they catch that person.

 

[gb hill]

rhinovirus

Thats tough. & I thought I was feeling down cause Santa brought me nothing. I hope you feel better soon. I going to carry my camera to Sheetz & get my free cup of coffee & tell all the people working A Merry Christmas. They won't mind because all who work there on Christmas day volunteer.🙂

 

[jtm6]

The lesson - check whoever you buy items from as soon as shipping information is available. Retailers change companies (Amazon uses regional delivery people now who I didn't know exist). Missed putting mail on hold with them. :\

Brian,

Were you the family on TV that caught the ahole on security cam?

Amazon sources from all over the country and will use whichever carriers work the best for everyone (excluding you, the customer). I've told them I would pay extra to be able to choose the carrier and shipping method but they insist they know better even though I'm calling because of chronic delivery problems.

My record is one order of five items sent via four different carriers (OnTrac, FedEx, UPS, and USPS). OnTrac seems to be a recent favorite of Amazon but they will use anything. I pay extra for Prime so I don't have to play with Carrier Roulette and risk getting FedEx Ground. 😡 But Brian is right on the mark... I almost don't care who it is as long as I know what to expect so I can plan accordingly, and it isn't FedEx Ground.

Edit: I forgot to mention that my Christmas present to myself never showed up. Fortunately I was able to get my money back. Hope things work out for you, Brian.

 

[siracusa]

Bad luck Brian, sorry to hear this. And Greg, bless you for spreading the festive spirit with those who are working - I am sure they will appreciate it and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Me, I've not opened my presents yet - will do so later at my sister's place where the family has gathered. But the one I'm really waiting for is a call/text from a girl. As it was my birthday this week I have some Irish whiskey that I was given which is just waiting to be opened later on to bring on a nice warm glow. I'll raise a glass to all of you. I hope you all have a lovely day, wherever you are, and whatever you are doing.

 

[nikonosguy]

well, the us is starting to move and wake up.... hope everybody had / has a great christmas - we're waiting on rain / snow to start --

 

[x-ray]

rhinovirus

My wife gave me the same thing for my birthday in November so I don't need another 😉

 

[bwcolor]

Wife got a Nex-6, flash and leather case.
Misdelivery is a common problem for our household.
MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[Damaso]

Nothing except a great year of taking photos and traveling! And for that I'm thankful!

 

[daveleo]

Nothing.

We agreed to no credit shopping ! so just got gifts for family and friends.
We are having a wonderful holiday, and hope you folks are also.