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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

I have been recovering from my knee surgery in hospital and rehab and finally got home to open my #aussiesecretsanta gifts. Thank you so much. I certainly need some reading material while I continue my journey with new knees. I love the fairy bread ornament too.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Good luck with your continued recovery! I bet it‘s good to be home. Love the fairy bread ornament too! 1w

Teresereading Fairy bread 🥰 1w

Rissreadswithcats Yay! I hope you like what I picked for you. I loved both of these books and couldn‘t resist when I saw them on your TBR list. Good luck with your recovery x 1w

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

I got a little distracted by watching the new Taskmaster Champion of Champions episode - because some true icons were competing - I made myself a cup of tea and devoured the chocolate ⭐️

Thank you to my Santa @MrsMalaprop - everything is beautiful and I look forward to reading both books.

The Amber Owl & The Incandescent have both been looking forlornly at me all throughout the year, so now that I have them at home…

#aussiesecretsanta

MrsMalaprop Chocolate is like that 😛. Enjoy 😊🎄. 2w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop, it looks like it‘s waving 😂 (we had that hot week while it was in transit) 2w

LeeRHarry Merry Christmas! 🎄 2w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeeRHarry, Merry Christmas 🎄😊 2w

lil1inblue 💚 ❤ 💚 2w

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Ok well, it took me a minute to remember where I stashed this (I yeeted it right to the back of bottom shelf of my pantry. Totally normal spot) AND now it‘s opening time!

Merry Christmas Eve to my fellow #AussieSecretSanta‘s

CarolynM Merry Christmas Sharni 🎄💕 2w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, Merry Christmas! Thanks for the card, you are so organised 😅🎄 2w

lil1inblue 💚 ❤ 💚 2w

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Now that I‘ve had my birthday - I can concentrate on Christmas…

We are a week out from #aussiesecretsanta opening day - so this is my last check in. I‘m hoping everything is either in transit or received…

Unrelated but I love this statue, and I couldn‘t resist taking a photo when I saw the Santa hat when I wandered past it on Wednesday.

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats

Rissreadswithcats It kind of looks like 2 big toes. 3w

MrsMalaprop My hometown 🥰. Happy belated birthday and Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 🙏. 3w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats 🤣🤣🤣 I always think of the opening sequence to Lift Off when I walk past it… 3w

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop, thank you! Merry Christmas! 3w

Jhullie I haven‘t been home for over a week. I asked my son but he said he had collected so many parcels he didn‘t know which one I meant. 3w

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Posted and received!
My #aussiesecretsanta and #jolabokaflodswap parcels were sent off this morning. I didn‘t get a photo because I had to queue for 40 minutes and by the time I got to the counter I was almost passing out with pain, but both are winging their way to the recipients now.
I also received my own parcel yesterday and it is snuggled under my tree, distracting me every time I glance that way.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 40 minutes 🤯 Post Office the place to be in December! It‘s looking very festive under your tree 🎄 (edited) 1mo

CarolynM I‘ve received a parcel from you today. Thank you! I think it is #jolabokaflodswap ? (edited) 1mo

Jhullie @CarolynM spot on! I meant to write that on it, sorry. 4w

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Matches have been sent out #AussieSecretSanta‘s - please let me know if something doesn‘t look right or if nothing has come through.

The answer to the chocolate question appears in a bolder font.

Remember to send parcels out by the 6th December so that they arrive in time for a Christmas Eve opening.

Now‘s a good time to spruce up your Litsy TBR in case your Santa needs some inspiration.

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats

Jhullie I‘m having a dumb moment, I can‘t see the address details. 2mo

Rissreadswithcats Thank you Sharni. I hope everyone‘s TBR is up to date! 🎄 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie, I think the dumb moment belongs to me - I must have accidentally cut the address out 🤣 emailing you that info now 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats, I spruced mine up with all the books I lingered over on recent book shop trips… 2mo

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

It's that time of the year again! If you are wanting some bookish festive fun and live in Australia - this is it!

Fill out the form : https://forms.gle/7SEQ42n4MnoKGCnN7

Form closes : 14th November 2025, with matches sent out soon after

Tagging previous #AussieSecretSanta‘s but new Aussie Secret Santas would be very welcome!

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I‘m feeling technologically inept today… Google forms felt incomprehensible to me and Litsy tagging didn‘t take (hopefully it has now) 2mo

Rissreadswithcats I‘m in! Thank you! ♥️💚 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats, woohoo! 2mo

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MrsMalaprop Oh thank you Sharni. I‘m in 🎄📚. 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop, yay! 2mo

CarolynM Thanks Sharni, count me in 😊 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, and then there were 5! Thanks for joining! 2mo

LeeRHarry I‘m going to opt out this year as I‘m not back from overseas until the end of Nov and then I feel it‘ll be a crazy few weeks until Christmas. But have fun everyone! 😊 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeeRHarry, makes sense! Happy travels and thanks for letting me know ✈️ 2mo

Rissreadswithcats Who is the 5th? 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats, me 🤣 but also @Lapreader 2mo

Rissreadswithcats @thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM @LeeRHarry @Jhullie @Lizpixie @Teresereading @Freespirit @LapReader just thought I would ask you all here if anyone is going to the Adelaide writers festival next Feb/March? @MrsMalaprop and I are all ready booked! 🧡 2mo

LapReader I‘d love to @Rissreadswithcats @MrsMalaprop but I think it clashes with my cruise from memory but I will double check. 2mo

LeeRHarry @Rissreadswithcats ooh I‘ll look into it, I‘ve never been before but would love to go. 😊 2mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats - I was planning on visiting Adelaide in July for the Monet to Matisse exhibition. I went to the Adelaide Writers Festival in 2020 and it was fabulous. I see Helen Garner & Jacinda Ardern on the program for 2026 - you‘ll have a great time! (edited) 2mo

MrsMalaprop @CarolynM @LeeRHarry @Jhullie @Lizpixie @Teresereading @Freespirit @LapReader @rissreadswithcats Yes! Nerissa and I (and 10 other of our bookish fiends 😜) are going to AWW2026 and we‘d love to see you there. Am getting more than a little excited now that the lineup‘s being announced. 2mo

Freespirit Girls I shall tap out for this Christmas but hopefully get back to Litsy next year. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas 😘😘😘@CarolynM @thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreadswithcats @LapReader @LeeRHarry @MrsMalaprop @Jhullie @Teresereading @Lizpixie 2mo

Teresereading I‘ve been to AWWF twice, it‘s so good. (edited) 2mo

Teresereading I‘m in 2mo

CarolynM @Rissreadswithcats @MrsMalaprop Hope you have a wonderful time in Adelaide. I was there for several months in 2023 so I've had enough of it for a while. @Freespirit Hope you have a lovely festive season and we see more of you here next year. 2mo

Rissreadswithcats @Freespirit Have a fabulous holiday! ♥️ 2mo

LeeRHarry @Freespirit Merry Christmas and a HNY - have a great summer. 😊💕 2mo

MrsMalaprop Excellent @Teresereading 👏. You can give us all the tips. Completely understand @CarolynM 2mo

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Made it to the Post Office without getting attacked by a bird! #aussiesecretsanta

It‘s definitely starting to feel like Christmas now that I‘ve wrapped my first gift up! ☺️

CarolynM

CarolynM 👍👏 13mo

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Postie just delivered! Thanks so much and I ❤️ the card Allissa, your friend is very clever.
Happy New Year!
#aussiesecretsanta @thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LapReader

LapReader Sorry about that. Enjoy and happy new year to you too. 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Oh good! Happy New Year 🥳 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Thank you so much @Lizpixie for my gorgeous gifts. I feel so spoilt. The mug is great, and the books look so good I want to dive right in. I love the bookmark and the notebook is so pretty. I have resisted the chocolate until the craziness has finished and I can settle down with a relaxing cuppa.
Thank you @thegirlwiththelibrarybag for organizing again.
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎁📕❤️

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Ooh - the winter spirits is on my tbr. One of my favourite authors (Natasha Pulley) has a story in it. Enjoy that cup of tea and chocolate! Merry Christmas Julie 🎄 2y

tpixie Omg ! How do you get a Litsy mug?! @Lizpixie (edited) 2y

Lizpixie I‘m so glad you like it all! Wake was one of my top reads of last year, Bk2 was released a few months ago and was even better so you‘ve got that to look forward to next. Dirt Town is another great Aussie thriller & I loved my copy of The Winter Spirits so thought you‘d love a copy of it too. Merry Xmas, enjoy your pressies!♥️💚♥️💚 2y

Lizpixie @tpixie I just used an online photo maker called Snapfish, the other side of the mug is a J for Julie. They‘re really easy to do. Merry Xmas to you & yours😘♥️💚♥️ 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Thank you to my #aussiesecretsanta Whoever you are! I only know you‘re from Victoria. I‘ve been meaning to read the Stevenson but I‘ve never heard of the other. Everything else looks really nice too. Merry Xmas to you & yours♥️💚♥️💚♥️

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Oops, @kathy88 was too good at being secret! 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I loved Crown Duel - I‘ve got an old paperback version on my shelf somewhere, due for a reread, I think ☺️ (edited) 2y

kathy88 lol yeah well I do take the secret in secret Santa seriously. 🤣 I‘m glad they are books you were interested in. Crown duel is such a good book. Was one I found ages ago and Sharni and I have read it a few times. Got a good story line and some interesting characters. Merry Christmas. 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Well, I‘ve really got no excuse to put off reading Wolfsong now that I‘ve got Ravensong as well 😍

I absolutely love the patchwork pouch with the double zipper!! With matching bookmark! Did you make them Sally? My Mum is an amazing quilter - so I look forward to showing these off to her tomorrow.

Thanks for the other goodies 🥰🥰🥰

Hope you like yours too! #aussiesecretsanta

Freespirit

thegirlwiththelibrarybag You might just be able to make out the miniature sticky tape dispenser from the bonbon - too cute! And useable! 2y

Gissy Pretty pouch😍 2y

Freespirit Sharni so pleased you hadn‘t read the book! Yes I made the book bag and bookmark. I like to take a book everywhere I go and I find they get damaged in my bag so now I take them in a book pouch…especially if it‘s a borrowed book!! I hope you had a lovely day ❤️ 2y

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Rissreadswithcats Great idea @Freespirit ! You are very talented! ♥️💚 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Freespirit, I hate accidentally dog earring paperbacks in my bag too 🫣 2y

Freespirit Thanks @Rissreads I enjoy making things…nearly as much as reading 🤣 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Thank you @LeeRHarry for my beautiful #aussiesecretsanta goodies 🙏🎄. Delicious teas to try, an Aussie Christmas tree decoration, 🤤 dehydrated 🍓 dark chocolate and an #unknowntomeauthor, & she‘s Australian! #ozfiction ❤️💕

@thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads @CarolynM @LapReader @kathy88 @Freespirit @Teresereading @Jhullie @Lizpixie

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I love freeze dried strawberries and chocolate- what a combo! Haven‘t heard of the author either - hope it‘s a good read! 2y

LeeRHarry You‘re very welcome Serena - hope you have a lovely Christmas 😊🎄 x 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

@Rissreads - you have no idea how much joy seeing my name printed on something brings me. I‘m still mad about not being able to have the name stickers (that my siblings with more common names had!!!) that were super popular back when I was a kid.

I had no idea Vegemite had so much merch 😂 love the stocking, hanging it up immediately.

Super excited for both books! Thank you so much!

#aussiesecretsanta

❤️💛❤️💛

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Piggy fairy has the biggest grin! I love her! Such a boop-able pink nose! (edited) 2y

MrsMalaprop Gorgeous 😍 2y

Rissreadswithcats I‘m so happy you are so happy! 😃 👏🏻♥️💚 2y

julesG 😍😍😍 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Y‘all take the eve part very seriously!!!

If I had any time management skills on a Sunday when I happen to have an afternoon shift - I‘d have totally ripped into these delightful packages from my #aussiesecretsanta(s) as it is - I managed to have lunch and be on time - so we are calling it a good day!

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

MrsMalaprop Oops, can you believe I forgot!? Just finished hosting some family this morning. Will get into it now… 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop 😂 I can believe it! 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

I think we are waiting on one parcel to arrive - so keep your fingers crossed for @Teresereading parcel to turn up before the end of the week! #aussiesecretsanta

I‘m working this weekend - nothing like returning from leave to a 7 day week 🫠 at least the traffic is basically non existent… I can hit snooze a couple of extra times before I‘m in danger of being late for work 🤣

🖼️ “Seagulls of St Kilda” by Luka Va / @ lukava on IG

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Any luck @Teresereading? 2y

Teresereading @thegirlwiththelibrarybag not yet, maybe next week? 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, I hope so - your Santa said they‘d check the tracking but I haven‘t heard from them since 😕 2y

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Teresereading Still lost in transit.... 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LapReader - are you able to check the tracking? Must be doing a lap of the country… 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, not good! I‘ll follow up 2y

Teresereading Happy Galentines Sharni. Belated thanks for the lovely substitute SS you sent - a lovely surprise. The Rubik‘s Xmas tree is so cute. Original was eventually delivered, tracking showed that it had many stops across three States! Many thanks❤️ 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading ❤️❤️❤️ glad everything turned up! Sounds like it was a well travelled parcel 😅 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Sorry guys, I forgot to post that I‘ve sent both my #AussieSecretSanta parcel & both of my #Jolabokaflod swap parcels on Friday by express post. Fingers crossed they all arrive on time🤞

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, thegirlwiththelibrarybag, LeeRHarry, MaleficentBookDragon, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 🥳🥳🥳 2y

Lizpixie @MaleficentBookDragon just letting you know that neither of my #Jolabokaflodswap packages have arrived yet. Fingers crossed they arrive by Saturday. And the chocolates not melted!! 2y

Lizpixie @CarolynM you have a parcel awaiting collection! 2y

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CarolynM Thanks Liz 😘 2y

Lizpixie @CarolynM check your email as well, there‘s an extra surprise there♥️♥️♥️ 2y

CarolynM Thank you so much Liz😘 That Booktopia voucher has been put to good use already🥰 2y

Lizpixie @CarolynM you deserve it lovely😘Merry Xmas 🎄 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

My #aussiesecretsanta package has arrived! @thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads @CarolynM @LeeRHarry @Lizpixie @Teresereading @Freespirit @Jhullie @kathy88 @LapReader

Rissreadswithcats Woooooo hoooooo! 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

I‘ve been a bit slack in checking in to see where we all are in the sending out / receiving our #aussiesecretsanta packages…

Only TEN days to go 🥳

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

Bookzombie What is this? I didn‘t know much about Bluey until I was buying a couple of books for my niece. I saw a lady with a Bluey sweatshirt in the store tonight and might have coveted it a little. 😏 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Bookzombie, this was my favourite scene from the Myer Christmas Windows in Melbourne. Bluey themed this year. Understandable to covet Bluey sweatshirts! https://www.myer.com.au/mychristmas/christmas-windows.html (edited) 2y

MrsMalaprop Thanks for checking in. I‘ve sent mine & know it has been received 👍. Haven‘t received mine as yet. 2y

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Rissreadswithcats I‘ve sent mine and it‘s been received but I haven‘t received mine yet. I loved the Bluey cricket episode as it reminded me of my son Lane who was and still is cricket mad! He used to sleep with his bat! (edited) 2y

Bookzombie Thanks for sharing the link! Super cute windows. 2y

CarolynM I‘ve received mine. Tracking says the one I sent should be delivered tomorrow or early next week. Love that Bluey is exposing the US to the joys of cricket 😆 2y

kathy88 I‘ve sent mine and received mine too. I believe the one I sent has been received as well. Thanks @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 2y

Lizpixie My missing item finally arrived so it‘s going out express post by Friday. I just hope the meltable stuff survives the heat!! 2y

LeeRHarry I‘ve sent mine but haven‘t received mine. 😊 2y

Jhullie I sent mine and tracking says it will arrive on Monday, although I was told when posting it that it would arrive by today! I haven‘t received mine yet. 2y

Teresereading Tracking says my sent one has been delivered, haven‘t received mine yet (edited) 2y

Freespirit I have sent mine..not yet delivered I think… and not yet received mine 🤔 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie, I‘ve confirmed that yours is in the post - by express - so hopefully it will arrive this week 🤞🏼 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, I know it‘s been posted but am waiting to hear back from your Santa about tracking to see how close Australia Post is to delivering. 2y

Jhullie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I can‘t be so unlucky as to not get it until after Christmas two years in a row. Although, after the year I have had, I wouldn‘t be surprised. Nothing is showing in my AUS Post app yet. 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie, keeping everything crossed for a pre Christmas delivery! 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Very exciting to pick up this parcel and my new passport when I dropped in to see my grandparents today. Their house was so warm but they seemed unbothered 🥵 13 days into summer and I‘m ready to sleep in a walk in freezer.

Overheard my Pa explaining to Nana it was one of those Christmas swap things that she can‘t open yet 😂 #AussieSecretSanta

Freespirit

Freespirit ❤️❤️ 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Freespirit, I just checked the tracking for yours - it should have arrived on the 13th. I‘ll email you the tracking details. (edited) 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

#aussiesecretsanta is go! And #jolabokaflod
@MaleficentBookDragon
And my other secret Santa's. Queue was out the door at my local PO

@MrsMalaprop @LapReader @CarolynM @Lizpixie @LeeRHarry @Rissreads @Freespirit @kathy88 @thegirlwiththelibrarybag

Teresereading One has very explicit directions to postie, so I'm hoping for a good outcome... 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 🤞🏼 I‘m always surprised at the queues at the post office - I felt a little bad the other day when I went in to renew my passport because it was a longish enquiry and the line was huge. Great service tho. 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

#DecemberDreams #Day8 #Bells I couldn‘t resist posting the cover of the book we use for our #AussieSecretSanta swap every year. Pretty much what my childhood Xmas day looked like! I‘d love a white Xmas, yesterday & today were over 40C🥵 #WinterGames #TeamEvergreen 6pts

Clwojick, Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs ❄️🔔🩵 2y

Teresereading Love it too and the song 🎵 2y

Rissreadswithcats This book is still on our library shelves! 2y

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I also received my #AussieSecretSanta parcel yesterday from Victoria! The state, not a person. Can‘t wait for opening day🙌🎄🎅🏻Thankx again to our wonderful organiser @thegirlwiththelibrarybag

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Glad to see it‘s arrived safely 🤩 2y

Lizpixie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag auspost did better than last year, thank god! Can‘t wait to open it🫣Waiting on one more online purchase to arrive then mine will be sent express post.📦 2y

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I‘m hanging out at my grandparents today while waiting for my car to be serviced and my #aussiesecretsanta parcel arrived 😊 looking forward to taking it home and putting it under my tree!

My Nana was a bit disappointed when I said I couldn‘t open it today - she loves seeing what arrives in the post for me 🤣

Rissreadswithcats

Rissreadswithcats Yay! It‘s arrived! Woooooo hooooo! 💚♥️ 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Australia Post demonstrating some real speed! @Rissreads - it‘s safely tucked under the Christmas tree now 🥰 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

The annual test of my copy/paste skills is upon us!

Matches have been sent (hopefully with 100% accuracy)

#AussieSecretSanta

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit, kathy88

LeeRHarry Thanks Sharni - I have mine 😊 2y

CarolynM Thank you Sharni😘 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeeRHarry & @CarolynM 🥳🥳 (edited) 2y

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Lizpixie I have mine too!😘♥️ 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie 🥳🥳 2y

Rissreadswithcats Yep! All good. Thanks x 2y

Jhullie I have mine and already on it. 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads @Jhullie 🥳🥳 2y

Freespirit Thanks for including me at the last minute Sharni 😘🤶🎄 2y

Rissreadswithcats My parcel went out today express post! 💚♥️ 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Come join the fun! #AussieSecretSanta form : https://forms.gle/eEgcrD9pq7EHrZpGA
Form closes : 14th November with matches sent out soon after.

Must have an Australian postal address.

(Form has not been proof read, so let me know if I need to fix anything)

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

Rissreadswithcats 😘 2y

Lizpixie Done!♥️🎅🏻🎄 2y

CarolynM 😘 2y

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LeeRHarry Thanks for organising! 😊 2y

Teresereading 🤶 2y

CarolynM Hi Sharni, hope you‘re enjoying your travels. I was thinking about Aussie Secret Santa and realised that the organising time is now, but since you‘re away I‘m assuming you don‘t want to do it this year. How would you feel about me doing it? I don‘t want to tread on your toes. 14mo

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, I‘d love it - I thought about asking if anyone wanted to take over the organising but then completely forgot about it 😜 14mo

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Hey hello - I‘ve been reminded it‘s getting to be that time of year… Are we feeling like a Christmas swap, a new years swap or no 2023 swap at all?

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, LeeRHarry, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

Lizpixie Yes for me to a Xmas swap, but I‘m down for any!🙋🏻‍♀️🎄🎅🏻 (edited) 2y

LeeRHarry Happy for any swap but a Christmas swap sounds festive 😊 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeeRHarry, they‘re my favourite too! 2y

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie 🙌🏼🙌🏼 2y

CarolynM What @Lizpixie said 🙂 Whatever you‘re happy organising, Sharni. I appreciate your efforts😘 2y

Lizpixie @CarolynM @LeeRHarry @thegirlwiththelibrarybag All hail to the amazing Sharni for sure👏👏👏👏 2y

LapReader Sounds like a good time to me 2y

MrsMalaprop Yipee! I‘ll be a part of whatever‘s going. Thanks Sharni 🙏 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM @LapReader @MrsMalaprop - alright! Christmas swap it is! 2y

Rissreadswithcats I‘m in! Thanks for sorting us out! 💚♥️ 2y

Freespirit Sorry I‘ve not been on Litsy a lot lately..love to catch up with what your reading and love to do a swap if I‘m not too late ⏰ ❤️ 2y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Freespirit, hello - I‘ve just sent you an email about this 📚 2y

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Aussie Jingle Bells | Colin Buchanan

Oh Sharni! You are simply the nicest person I‘ve yet to meet. Thank you so much for the replacement package for the #AussieSecretSanta swap. I‘ve been dying to get my hands on a hard copy of Surrender & the #ozfoction book looks very intriguing. The bookmark is gorgeous & I can‘t wait to dig in to that chocolate(unfortunately it‘s still breakfast time here). I‘ll let you know the minute my original package shows up(if it does🤷🏻‍♀️)

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I‘ve still got my fingers crossed that Australia Post comes good on all your missing parcels! Let me know how the chocolate is (hopefully it survived the heat) I‘m so intrigued by that brand and their mission. Enjoy your books 😊 3y

Lizpixie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag the chocolate is amazing! It‘s very rich, kinda halfway between milk & dark & the pretzel chunks work well👍👍 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie, that does sound good - I might treat myself to a block next time I‘m in the fruit shop 😋 3y

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Teresereading Just saw this, how lovely. The original never showed up? 2y

Lizpixie @Teresereading nope. Auspost suck, they lose packages all the time. I‘ve just in the last two weeks had to track down where my Vitable order was(on a verandah on the other side of my Circuit!)im so sorry I never got the books you sent in particular. Maybe this year, if there‘s a #aussiesecretsanta2023! 2y

Teresereading Fingers crossed @lizpixie 2y

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My #AussieSecretSanta arrived yay!
Thank you so much @LapReader it is fabulous. I can‘t wait to get stuck in to those books. And special thank you from my grandson who will look adorable in those pants.
Thanks also to @thegirlwiththelibrarybag for organizing such a fun event.

MrsMalaprop, CarolynM, Lizpixie, Flingogal, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

LapReader Finally! Yay! 3y

CarolynM Lovely! 3y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great books!!! 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Excellent! 📚 3y

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Wow Christmas was a blur with an almost six month old and travelling to family, such a blur that I feel like today is the first time I've had to breathe, look at my phone and remember I had a gift to open!!!

Thank you so much @CarolynM and @thegirlwiththelibrarybag what an amazing #aussiesecretsanta this all looks amazing!

CarolynM Hope you enjoy 🌲😘 3y

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And I've opened it. Amazing sleuthing by my #secretsanta. Love it, thank you so much ❤️💗💖
Happy Christmas to all!

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Oh my word @Lizpixie will you look at this treasure trove? Thank you so much for my #aussiesecretsanta gifts 🙏.
I have been absolutely hanging out to buy Lessons in Chemistry, but stopped myself just in case my match bought it for me. I think I‘m going to have to get stuck right into it now I‘ve finished my Christmas cooking.
I am a huge Maggie O‘Farrell fan, as you would know from your stalking 🕵🏻‍♀️😉.

@thegirlwiththelibrarybag 🙏

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Gorgeous! I‘ve heard very good things from all my library colleagues who‘ve read Lessons in Chemistry. Love the Litsy mug ❤️ Merry Christmas! 3y

Lizpixie I‘m so glad you love it! The mug didn‘t quite turn out the way I wanted it(I got distracted and put M for MrsMalaprop instead of S for Serena🤦🏻‍♀️)but I‘m so happy my stalking worked out perfect. The chocolate is from a boutique chocolate maker at the foot of the Blue Mountains in Emu Heights. It‘s always amazing👍Merry Xmas to you & your family🎄🎅🏻🎄 3y

Teresereading Beautiful 3y

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rockpools How fantastic! 3y

CarolynM Aren‘t we lucky to have been matched with @Lizpixie (#JolabokaflodSwap for me)? Merry Christmas Serena🎄❤️ 3y

Rissreadswithcats Yay! You got the book! 👏🏻 3y

MrsMalaprop So lucky @CarolynM 🍀. I am coming to Melbourne in a couple of weeks (6 Jan) to see family & scatter my dad‘s ashes in Castlemaine. Let me know if you are around and want to meet up for a coffee or bookshop jaunt 😊. We will be staying in Southbank from 9 Jan. 3y

CarolynM I'd love to! Email me westgarthwoman at gmail dot com 3y

squirrelbrain All 3 of those books are fabulous! ❤️ 3y

Jhullie What a great gift. Merry Christmas 🎁 3y

MrsMalaprop @Lizpixie such thoughtful gifts. I love them all 🙏. Hope you had a lovely family day today. 3y

Freespirit Merry Christmas everyone .. some great reading ahead!! 3y

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Ahhh! Thanks for spoiling me Serena!

Book talks are being run in branch next year so I‘m very excited to take some people down a Mary Stewart rabbit hole with me 🤭 and I‘ve been side eyeing Rainbows book since I knew it existed - so perfect choices!

Big fan of gingerbread, chocolate (look at how cute that tin is) & seeing how many decorations my little tree can handle - & what a stunning cover the word puzzle book has 🥰 #AussieSecretSanta

MrsMalaprop I‘m glad you like them. I had trouble getting any of your #tbrs in the book shop! Hence the book depository delivery. Enjoy! 3y

Teresereading I love Mary Stewart 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, I‘ve only read 2 of her books - so I‘ve got many ahead of me to discover 😊 do you have a favourite? 3y

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop, I don‘t tend to stack that many books - usually it‘s just if something sounds interesting and I want to circle back to it later 😅 I was surprised that the big dymocks in the city didn‘t have many Christmas romcoms - they seem so popular on Litsy. Definitely will be enjoying! 🎄 thanks again 🎄 3y

CarolynM Merry Christmas Sharni🎄❤️ 3y

Rissreadswithcats Merry Christmas 🎄 💚♥️🎄 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM @Rissreads - Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄 3y

Jhullie Merry Christmas 🎁 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie, Merry Christmas Julie 🎄 3y

Freespirit Lovely Christmas packages! Thanks again for organising Sharni xxx 3y

Teresereading @thegirlwiththelibrarybag hard to say which Is my favourite- Touch Not The Cat or Wind off the Small isles 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, touch not the cat was my first Mary Stewart - really enjoyed it 3y

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I don‘t think I can ignore the siren call of my #AussieSecretSanta gift any longer…

MrsMalaprop Exciting 🤗 3y

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It‘s been a week of parcels arriving 🥳🥳

I think it‘s just @LapReader , @Jhullie & @Lizpixie waiting for the postie to arrive🎄📦

#AussieSecretSanta

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Lizpixie Yep. Not sure why my postie is always late! 3y

Rissreadswithcats According to my tracking number mine is awaiting pick up from the post office because no one was home when delivered. 3y

Jhullie No sign of mine yet. 3y

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Freespirit Merry Christmas everyone! Here‘s to another year of wonderful books👍🏼 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads - hopefully @lapreader is on her way to pick it up! 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie, it‘s definitely been posted so 🤞🏼!! (edited) 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie 😬 🤞🏼🤞🏼 3y

Lizpixie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag I always have issues this time of year. Two days ago I had a parcel that was addressed to someone a few streets over that has a similar address (happens so much we now know them enough to say hello at the shops!). 3y

Teresereading @Lizpixie its showing as delivered Monday? 3y

Lizpixie @Teresereading I just did a search outside and it‘s not there. I‘ll get the hubby to have another look when he gets home & if it‘s not here by then, go around to Cupania Crescent & ask No25 if they‘ve got it. If not, then we might have to get onto Auspost about it. It‘s not the 1st time this has happened, I think our postie needs glasses or can‘t be bothered to do his job right. My #Jolabokaflod ones are MIA as well! (edited) 3y

Rissreadswithcats @LapReader have you got your parcel yet? 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie - how stressful! 3y

Jhullie Still nothing for me. Nothing showing in my AUS Post app either. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag I‘m so sorry to hear this @Jhullie. Hopefully @Lapreader will be able to provide a tracking number… it must be taking the scenic route. 3y

LapReader Got the tracking no. and my parcel in the back of the Chev. Will fish it out when I arrive at the parents. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LapReader - thanks! 😊 3y

Jhullie Australia Post are delivering tomorrow so I am still hoping 🤞 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie - hi Julie - according to tracking details, your package should arrive on the 30th. Not the news we were hoping for. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie - any luck with the neighbours? 3y

Lizpixie Unfortunately no, they are saying it didn‘t arrive there. Not sure if I believe them, they‘re a bit sketchy! I‘m hoping it‘s just late & the tracking is wrong🤞 My #Jolabokaflod parcels haven‘t arrived either🤷🏻‍♀️ (edited) 3y

Jhullie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag oh that‘s disappointing. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Jhullie, it really is 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie, that sucks! 3y

Teresereading I will contact Aust Post 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, thanks Terese - it‘s worth a shot. 3y

Teresereading Submitted a 3y

Teresereading Report to Aust Post 3y

Teresereading @Lizpixie any progress? I haven‘t heard back from AP yet 3y

Lizpixie @Teresereading nothing yet but there‘s no post till Tuesday here so I‘m crossing my fingers it comes then🤞 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie @Teresereading 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 3y

Teresereading @lizpixie any luck? I had a response from Aust Post that said postie remembers delivering it, but I intend to reply pointing out he had form for delivering to a similar but wrong address. 3y

Lizpixie @Teresereading still nothing unfortunately. When you talk to them, let them know it was only a week before Xmas that my husband had to take a package around to 25 Cupania Crescent Bidwill himself. And it‘s definitely not the 1st, 2nd or 5th time over the 30yrs I‘ve lived here! I feel awful about this lovely☹️ 3y

Teresereading @lizpixie. They insist it was delivered however are going to make a goodwill compensation payment- yet to receive the email….. 3y

Teresereading The books I sent you were Shrines of Gaiety and Julia Gillard- are these still on your wish list or do you have them now? AP suggested I pay for signature on delivery in future! 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, you are an absolute rockstar for going through the ordeal of emailing AusPost - what a frustrating experience, glad to hear there is light at the end of the tunnel! 3y

Lizpixie I‘m thrilled they‘re giving you compensation! Thank you so much for pushing through with this, I‘ve dealt with them myself and know how difficult they can be🙄I‘ve actually bought myself Shrines of Gaeity just before Xmas but the rest of my aussie secret Santa wishlist is still up on Goodreads and is current. If you click on my bookshelves on my page it will be there. You don‘t have to get me anything though, I won‘t hold you to it! 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading ^^ 3y

Teresereading @Lizpixie I am listening to Shrines on audio and loving it 3y

Lizpixie @Teresereading it‘s definitely on my #2023TBR Let me know what you think when you‘ve finished👍 3y

Teresereading Belated reply @Lizpixie I lived Shrines 2y

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Can this day get any better?

My #aussiesecretsanta gift has just arrived. Squeeee! Oh the anticipation of waiting until the 24th 🤗😁

@thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie

Rissreadswithcats Yay! 3y

Lizpixie There‘s a small Pt2 on its way too! It arrived after I‘d sent this parcel, hopefully it‘ll arrive by Xmas🤞 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Yay! Not too long to wait now 🥳🎄 3y

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MrsMalaprop @Lizpixie so generous! I‘ll look out for it. 🙏 3y

MrsMalaprop @Lizpixie @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Another little package arrived today. Thank you 🙏💕 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag ❤️ 3y

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Pa was like “you‘ve got a package from Botany Road, Banksmeadow” 👀 and because that didn‘t help me in the slightest he added - “book depository?” (Why would you not lead with that?!)

ANYWAY - thanks Serena - I‘m even more excited for Christmas Eve to be upon us now! #AussieSecretSanta

MrsMalaprop Yay! 😁🙏 The anticipation 🤗🎄… 3y

LeahBergen Happy Birthday! 📚❤️📚❤️ 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LeahBergen 🥰🥳 thanks! 3y

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Had a very exciting yet non bookish package arrive for me at my grandparents today. So I was able to collect my #AussieSecretSanta sack as well… they were a bit miffed that I wouldn‘t open it so they could see *and* that I wanted to take it home to put under my little tree 🎄😂

tpixie Lol 😂 3y

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Finally got most of my #JolabokaflodSwap & #AussieSecretSanta packages in the mail yesterday. Didn‘t get a photo coz my daughter took them to the Post Office & forgot to get a pic! Two of my giftees will be getting another package hopefully by next week(buying online is a crapshoot)but their books will be there at least. And my overseas recipient will be also getting two gifts, one directly from the bookstore as I don‘t trust auspost mail times!

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, thegirlwiththelibrarybag, MaleficentBookDragon, Flingogal, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Woohoo! 3y

Lizpixie @CarolynM you have a #Jolabokaflodswap package waiting at the P.O(and another on the way!) 3y

CarolynM @Lizpixie Thank you😘 I‘m hoping to get there this afternoon (when I‘ve finished making rum balls😋) 3y

Lizpixie @CarolynM I see you collected it, ironically the other part of your package is now awaiting collection! Sorry🤷🏻‍♀️Hope you like it🎄❤️💚 3y

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I‘ve got a parcel!

🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚

Thank you, Sharni😘

#AussieSecretSanta

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag Wow, that arrived pretty fast (guess it wasn‘t really a very long trip 😂) 3y

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@thegirlwiththelibrarybag it was waiting on my doorstep when I arrived 🏡 Christmas 🎄 🎄

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 🎄🎄 excellent! 3y

Teresereading I was away on Christmas Day, so I haven‘t opened it yet. Sitting here in anticipation 🙂 3y

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Hello! It‘s your favourite December baby coming to annoy you all by asking if all parcels have been sent out or received?

I‘m pretty sure almost all are in transit… or like super close to being… #AussieSecretSanta

Obviously my favourite part of organising this swap isn‘t following up with people who have fallen radio silent… so if that‘s you, please post an update or comment on a post or send me an email.

MrsMalaprop, LapReader, Jhullie, CarolynM, Lizpixie, Flingogal, Teresereading, Rissreadswithcats, Freespirit

LapReader Posting tomorrow sorry. 3y

Flingogal Mine is showing as delivered 🥰 3y

Lizpixie Mine will be going Express Post tomorrow. Still waiting on that thing so will prob be in two batches. Unfortunately.🤷🏻‍♀️ 3y

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CarolynM I have posted but not yet received. 3y

Rissreadswithcats I‘ve posted but not received. 3y

MrsMalaprop Posted! Not received as yet. We appreciate you being on it @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 👏 3y

Freespirit I have posted and received👍🏼 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @LapReader ☺️ thank you 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Flingogal, excellent 🥰 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Lizpixie, 😩 hate it when the post doesn‘t line up for you. Thanks for the update. 3y

LapReader Not received as yet but that‘s ok. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, thank you 😊 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads, thank you 😊 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop 😝 even when I‘m a bit grumpy about it? December is such a fun month! 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Freespirit 👍🏼 brilliant 3y

Teresereading Posted mine 3y

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My #AussieSecretSanta parcel arrived today - my lovely grandparents act as my post office - so Pa sent me a text letting me know a parcel had arrived from @MrsMalaprop .

He was super confused when I asked him to open it and take a photo of it under the tree but he obliged 😂

(There is a super cute Angel on top of the tree but Litsy said NO to her being included)

MrsMalaprop That‘s awesome! Now tell your Pa to keep an eye out for another little package from Book Depository, to be opened on the 24th with this one. 🤗📚❤️ 3y

julieclair How nice that your grandparents get to be included in the Litsy fun! Your Pa now has an interesting story to tell his friends! 😆🎄 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop, he‘ll text me when it arrives ☺️ he‘s very well trained at this point. 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @julieclair, it‘s much nicer dropping in to see my grandparents and collecting any mail than the post office. I‘ve kept Pa busy with all my online shopping 🛍️ Black Friday plus Christmas shopping. 3y

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🚨 #AussieSecretSanta get thee to the post office reminder 🚨

Shocked & offended that it‘s the 9th of December tomorrow 🫣😂

Thanks to everyone who has already confirmed that they‘ve posted…

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Jhullie Mine has been sent and delivered. I haven‘t received one yet. 3y

Teresereading Hi my apologies I‘m interstate atm and won‘t be home to post my gift until early next week 3y

thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Teresereading, thanks for letting me know 😊 next week should still give it plenty of time to arrive in time. Hope all is well?! 3y

Teresereading Thanks yes, all OK 3y

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My #AussieSecretSanta package went in the post this afternoon 😀🌲🎁

@thegirlwiththelibrarybag @MrsMalaprop @Rissreads @Flingogal @Jhullie @Lizpixie @LapReader @Teresereading @Freespirit

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Oooh! Excellent work 😊 I‘m hopefully off to the post office myself tomorrow… 3y

Flingogal Amazing!! I can't wait to open these! 3y

Freespirit It‘s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas 🎄 🎅 3y

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Cathythoughts Exciting 🤶 3y

Flingogal haha! I had no idea when I said I can't wait to open these that I'd literally be opening this one!! It just arrived, thanks @CarolynM @thegirlwiththelibrarybag 3y

CarolynM @Flingogal 😘 3y

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Where else would I rather go when I get out of iso but the post office? 😘 Posted! 🤗📚🎄
#aussiesecretsanta
@thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Rissreads @Flingogal @Jhullie @CarolynM @Lizpixie @LapReader @Teresereading @Freespirit

thegirlwiththelibrarybag In it‘s own little sack! Too cute! Congrats on getting out of iso 😊 3y

CarolynM Glad you‘re out and about again💕 3y

Rissreadswithcats Ooooooooo, love the bag! ♥️💚 3y

Flingogal I love that! Adorable 🥰 I hope you get our elsewhere too 3y

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Posting tomorrow 📦💌📮
#aussiesecretsanta