11th Annual CJ-8.com Secret Santa gift exchange - Open Now! - No membership requirement

[CJ7Pilot]

Well, the time has come... my outgoing gift got where it was going, so I rushed home to tear in to the gifts in my den:



Thank you Big Walton! This is awesome on so many levels!

First, I love the JPFreek t-shirt... I didn't have one before, and I was a huge fan of the magazine!

Second, the cars... a '48 Jeepster, and a '60 CJ5. These have already found a group of friends on a shelf in my den:


Third, the screwdriver (my wife identified this as a tool before I even unwrapped it). I use my ratcheting screwdrivers all the time. See the Orchard Supply screwdriver in the picture? I have about ten of them... one in each vehicle, tool box, junk drawer, etc. You just can't have enough of these things. However... I've never had a ratcheting stubby (until now). As dumb as it sounds, this tool is going to change my life. Thank you, Eric!



Fourth, the 4 Wheel 2 Heal beer cozy and sticker. This is a fantastic organization, which I whole-heartedly support! I'm a vet, but not a combat vet. I have the greatest admiration for those who were called to give more, and it's very important to me to give back when I can.



Fifth (and finally), some original artwork by Eric Walton! This will be displayed in my Jeep corner for years to come:



Thank you again, BW! This has been so much fun!

Merry Christmas to everyone on this forum, and I wish you all a happy and blessed holiday season!

 

[bigwalton]

That’s the reason I grabbed a few of those screwdrivers, I never saw a stubby version. I got one for myself and the daughter’s boyfriend.

Glad it all worked out, merry Christmas!

 

[certifiablejeep]

The package has landed... can't wait to tear into it, but since my kids have gifts here and I told them they have to wait, I have to...

cb

 

[Chipster1990]

Well, I couldn’t hold out any longer, so I opened up my gift from “rstickley”!
Two awesome new signs for my future shop!

They will both be hung proudly and prominently in my garage for now, and hopefully in my Jeep/Harley shop in the future!

And we all know I need all the help I can get in the “Jeep Knowledge” category.

Thanks so much, Richard, and Merry Christmas!

Chip

 

[rstickley]

Santa delivered last week or so. Finally had a chance to open it and snap a photo. Wish I had opened it as soon as it came in cause I needed it with the way things were going. Thanks Santa!

 

[John N]

I received mine a week or more ago, pictures to come soon.

 

[Taterdog]

Thank you Ed “Texas AGg 77” McClintock for the fantastic Christmas gifts. Love the wall art with the Scrambler featured right in the center! It will be hung in a prominent location my tight. And the Willy’s Jeep truck will be the start of my collection for these as well. Thank you again. Great job

 

[Deacon61]

Sorry I missed the exchange this year. Will put on the calendar next year! Merry Christmas everyone!!

 

[bigwalton]

Finally opened mine. Thanks @AdamH!

Ignore all the dust on the Postal

6 pack of three beers that are new to me. Stickers and a coozie.


It was too much to try to hold and selfie! Put on my new CJ shirt.


Had to have the kid take a shot of the back with the sweet Renegade.


Thanks! Merry Christmas!

 

[AJ2393]

My best attempt at Cousin Eddie..."Save the neck for me Clark!" It's really hard to come close to replicating that epic pose. Sorry for the exposed chest, but that's the way he rolls. And I don't smoke, so a pretzel rod had to fill in. Merry Christmas all!


Custom cj8.com hat hanging in the background thanks to Santa from our friends up north in Alberta. Much appreciated and very thankful for the custom gift.

 

[Randyzzz]

My package arrived in town yesterday. Picked it up and opened it tonight. Wow! A great bottle and a great print! I’ll post pics tomorrow- I’m still fighting the crud that’s going around. But I’m winning!

Tomorrow is here!

OK! Here’s the pic of what Santa brought! A bottle of some really smooth Kopper Kettle Virginia Whiskey from Belmont Farms. That is one smooth glass. Already had a short glass, straight up. Love it! Also, a signed print! I have the coaster set from this artist and this will look great on the wall in my “office”.

Thank you “Santa Jim”!

 

[certifiablejeep]

Well, curiosity got the better of me and I have to say... WOW! The personalized card was really the kicker... the other gifts are amazing, but this is way over the top.



I have done this for quite a few years and I have to say, this is definitely my FAVORITE gift so far. I love art, handmade stuff, signs, decorations for the shop, Jeep related, etc. and this really showcases all of that. I love having a calendar in the shop as well. I know we have dates/times, etc. on phones/devices now, but I love just having something material that you can look at.. The personalization in the sign of the website is pretty incredible... heavy steel. Can't wait to hang it up. It is quite heavy though, I feel as if I have to rig up something so it doesn't fall on my head!

I tried my best 80s/90s big sunglasses with the grille shell to try to win another @bigwalton best photo contest, but it didn't turn out like I had hoped...oh well... I tried... and trying to pose with the other sign was out of the question. I will however take follow up pictures once they are hung up in the shop and post them.



To my secret Santa... I will contact you personally to thank you... but I have to say, this is way above and beyond.
It will go up in a special place in the new shop!

cb

 

[certifiablejeep]

The signs made it to the workbench



One got hung up





The other one is very heavy and isn't a normal "mount" so I have to figure out something and then get it up... I know where I want to do it, I just need to figure out best how to do it.

I will take a break for a few days and get it up... 5 degrees out there right now...

MERRY CHRISTMAS / HAPPY HOLIDAYS / ALL OTHER GREETINGS

cb

 

[Graveltravels]

My secret Santa showed up a few days ago, and I waited til today to open it up!! Thank you so much!! Up here, I definitely need a hoody!! And the 2nd oldest boy just showed up with some beers, so the opener is going to be put to use right toot sweet!! Thank you!!

 

[John N]

Sorry I’m slow to get this posted…I received a cool t-shirt, a nice Jeep key ring, a blue Hotwheels Scrambler and a great Willys sign for the garage.

 

[barrys]

I won't get pictures of mine till end of week. Left town and didn't get to opening it, Packing and stuff didn't go as planned and ran out of time.

 

[neilconnolly79]

Horrible attempt at a "selfie" by a old fat bald guy since All the kids are in bed and the Mrs. is at work, but I still gotta pay the dues. Thanks Randy, I mean Secret Scrambler Santa. A couple bad a$$ Milwaukee utility knives and a SWEET Scrambler ornament!

 

[certifiablejeep]

BUMP... Where are the rest of the gifts/pics? Seems kinda low turn out so far.

cb

 

[AJ2393]

BUMP... Where are the rest of the gifts/pics? Seems kinda low turn out so far.

cb

Agreed...response seems lower than expected for a week after Christmas. Plus, we are all anxiously awaiting the annual BW best picture selection too.

 

[bigwalton]

Agreed...response seems lower than expected for a week after Christmas. Plus, we are all anxiously awaiting the annual BW best picture selection too.

Just came to take a peek for that reason... folks GET YOUR SELFIE GIFT PICS UP ASAP!!!