Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Kinda hard to believe, given all the
warm weather we’ve been having. The trees here in the lower Hudson Valley barely
have a brush of autumn color in them yet, though I’m told the mountains well
north of here are reaching their peak color.

I reopened the galootaclaus web site signup form last night for those of you who
are inclined to participate again this year and as customary will leave it open
until the stroke of midnight on Halloween (EST). You will receive notice of your
matches a few days afterward. By quirk of the calendar this year, all major gift
opening dates occur pretty much simultaneously, at the end of December.

I have been following along with the list discussions and observe that there are
a number of relatively new people chiming in so I would like to issue a special
invitation to them to read up on Galootaclaus. It is a fine and honorable
tradition, and a lot of fun for you and your family members as well.

Sincerely,

Elf Wrangler

home page: http://galootaclaus.org/ <http://galootaclaus.org/>

signup form: http://galootaclaus.org/sign-up/ <http://galootaclaus.org/sign-up/>

On 12/10/2016 9:44 PM, Elf Wrangler wrote:

> I have been following along with the list discussions and observe  > that
there are a number of relatively new people chiming in so I > would
like to issue a special invitation to them to read up on > Galootaclaus. It is a
fine and honorable tradition, and a lot of fun > for you and your family members
as well. > > signup form: http://galootaclaus.org/sign-up/ >

Oh yes, I am in!!   Always!   The opening of my Galootaclaus gift
is the highlight of Xmas Eve in our family.  My son takes especial
delight in wrapping the mystery package in 57 layers of tape, glue,
and paper.  I really have trouble with the epoxy resin sometimes.
I'm allowed only my teeth and claws for this endeavour, and The
Boy is disappointed when I get into the box in under 30 minutes.
Despite the extra effort I have to expend, it is always well worth
the trouble.

Now, I need to check to see what kind of interesting stuff I have
to send out this year...

-- 
Darrell LaRue
Oakville ON
Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User

I just submitted my registration.  I look forward to another fun
Galootaclause season.   I always enjoy the reports and photos.

Doc

John Holladay
205-229-8484
docholladay0820@g...

On Oct 12, 2016 8:44 PM, "Elf Wrangler" 
wrote:

Love Galootaclaus! the cyber stalking, the gathering of galootish items of
interest, the December fleamarket run with the FleaBAG, the deception and
subterfuge when one of the fleaBAG's gets another as a giftee.

One of my favorite parts of the holidays.  I'm in.

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 4:58 AM, John Holladay 
wrote:

> I just submitted my registration.  I look forward to another fun
> Galootaclause season.   I always enjoy the reports and photos.
>
> Doc
>
> John Holladay
> 205-229-8484
> docholladay0820@g...
>
> On Oct 12, 2016 8:44 PM, "Elf Wrangler" 
> wrote:
>
> > Well folks, it’s that time of year again. Kinda hard to believe, given
> all
> > the warm weather we’ve been having. The trees here in the lower Hudson
> > Valley barely have a brush of autumn color in them yet, though I’m told
> the
> > mountains well north of here are reaching their peak color.
> >
> > I reopened the galootaclaus web site signup form last night for those of
> > you who are inclined to participate again this year and as customary will
> > leave it open until the stroke of midnight on Halloween (EST). You will
> > receive notice of your matches a few days afterward. By quirk of the
> > calendar this year, all major gift opening dates occur pretty much
> > simultaneously, at the end of December.
> >
> > I have been following along with the list discussions and observe that
> > there are a number of relatively new people chiming in so I would like to
> > issue a special invitation to them to read up on Galootaclaus. It is a
> fine
> > and honorable tradition, and a lot of fun for you and your family members
> > as well.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Elf Wrangler
> >
> > home page: http://galootaclaus.org/ <http://galootaclaus.org/>
> >
> > signup form: http://galootaclaus.org/sign-up/ <
> > http://galootaclaus.org/sign-up/>
> >
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-- 
Michael Suwczinsky

I haven't participated for years, but enjoyed it in the past and just came 
across something special (I already have one for me!) that would be good to 
share with a kindred spirit, and this reminder was well timed.  Plus it's 
another excuse to go tool hunting!  These days this can be done in my 
basement, garage, etc.  as well as the more traditional locations....

Regards

Dave Tardiff