Strange mail.
@camomom (7535)
United States
December 21, 2009 5:33pm CST
I received a $10 gift card in the mail today. The envelope was hand written in red ink with no return address. I opened it and it was wrapped in a blank piece of paper. The postage says it was mailed from zip code 55426. My husband checked and the zip code is Minnesota. It was mailed on Dec. 14, 2009. I, for the life of me, can't think of anyone that I know that lives in Minnesota. Anyway, I just want to let whoever it is know that I GREATLY appreciate the gift. 
THANK YOU and Merry Christmas!!!!
Do you know who sent it to me?
THANK YOU and Merry Christmas!!!!
Do you know who sent it to me?5 people like this
21 responses
@ImNotLikeYou (33)
• United States
22 Dec 09
It may actually be a person you've never known. They might of sent it to the wrong address, or just sent that card to a random person with a random address.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
Maybe but I've moved numerous times since school. I'm in my 30's and haven't stayed in touch with anyone from school. The one's that I have recently gotten in touch with, all live in MD or IN. I really have no clue.
@ImNotLikeYou (33)
• United States
22 Dec 09
Oh, guess I didn't read that part. You have some random friend out there you might of known during school, and remembered you and sent you the card.\
Happy Holidays to you too!
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
I don't mind but I wish I could thank them properly. Thanks. Happy Holidays!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I did a search on whitepages.com and it is from Minneapolis area.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
That's what camodad found. I really can't think of anyone from that area. I'm in PA near Gettysburg. I've only ever been to CT, CA, VA, NC and MD. I really don't know of anyone in the MN area that would do this.
@SharonJohnson (459)
• United States
21 Dec 09
I don't know who sent it to you. I would hope they know it came in handy. it may be someone you have touched their lives. You may not remember them either. Happy holiday's to you.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I'm clueless. I really wish I knew who it was so I could properly thank them. Happy Holidays!
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 Dec 09
wow lucky you, you had a secret santa,
I got 10.00 in the mail yesterday from my good from in Manitoba, for christmas,
she is really sweet. Sends me something every christmas or my birthday.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
26 Dec 09
I am so happy that somebody enjoys my stories, let all your friends now, there are always stories from me as you see, writing is my passion.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
5 Jan 10
I've been passing them along. I hope some of them will check them out.
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
22 Dec 09
Have you gone through all your friend's lists, as well, to see if you have any friends in MI that might be able to send ya one? Least it would narrow it down some.
After lurking in your friend's list, I do see at least one person from MI on there. Could this person have your addy, by chance, and sent it knowing you could really use it? I could see it happening being the person is a very wonderful friend. 
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
23 Dec 09
Only a few choice friends from here have my home addy AND phone number so maybe you did the same and possibly forgot giving it out?
Just throwing out suggestions here, camo.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
Maybe? I can't think of anyone that would have my address though.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
5 Jan 10
I still don't know who it was but I think I may have an idea now. Someone in New York but I don't know why it would have been sent from Minnesota instead of New York.
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
22 Dec 09
maybe it was one of those "phantom gifter" people.
there was a guy here pulling addresses at random from the phone book at christmas time.never got to me,but oh well.maybe next time.
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
22 Dec 09
Something similar is happening in my county for the past 5yrs. The Salvation Army has their kettles out and someone is being very very very generous with solid gold coins worth over $1000 a piece. So far this Christmas, over 10 of these coins have been discovered in various kettles throughout the county. The have yet to figure out who is being 'Santa' to the Salvation Army.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
22 Dec 09
that happened near me too-somebody dropped in a gold eagle coin.
they said it was worth at least $400.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
That kind of stuff happens around here too. I don't know who it is but I'd like to thank them properly. I may never find out, I guess. Happy Holidays to you both!
@littleowl (7157)
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22 Dec 09
Well whoever sent you that is a really nice friend even if ou don't know who it is, as for me I live in the UK so it wasn't me...lol...mind I would welcome that if it came to me..though it would frustrate me who had sent it as it would be nice to thank them for it...LoLo
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
That's exactly how I feel. I'm glad to have gotten it but I'm curious to know who sent it. I want to really thank them. Happy Holidays to you!
@celticeagle (168721)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Dec 09
Hey there! I have absolutely NO idea who sent you the card. I think it was very nice of who ever it was to do it anonymously. Makes for a much more fun affair I would say. Don't you think? Doing things anonymously adds some mystery and makes it a much a nicer gift. Don't you think so?
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
I do have to agree with you but I'm used to being the one on the other end of it, The giver not the receiver. I guess I should just enjoy it and stop searching for them. If they wanted me to know, they would have included the return address or a note. Happy Holidays to you!
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@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
23 Dec 09
That sounds like an honest to goodness blessing! I have never been that lucky in terms of receiving free things spontaneously. What did you do with the $10 gift card you received? It would have been a nice treat for yourself since I bet you've spent a lot buying Christmas gifts for your family and friends :)
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
22 Dec 09
My, aren't you a lucky one! I wonder how they got your address. I should really think the person knows you, or it could be that your name was on a shop's database whatsoever and they have a main office in Minnesota or something. I mean, it's possible right?
Anyway, if I were you, I wouldn't worry about that now. It's a great blessing to receive something on Christmas.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
22 Dec 09
Saw my name mentioned a couple times here.
It must be someone close to my area as my zip is 55433.
But it was not me.
I bought 2 WII systems at the last minute so I have no cash left.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
I didn't think it was you because we don't know each other THAT well. I do wish you a very Merry Christmas though. HUGS!
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Dec 09
Tis the season for Secret Santa's you know! LOL
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
22 Dec 09
Hey camomom! I just hope for your sake that it really is a
legitimate gift card! I guess you won't know until you try to
use it in whichever store it is intended for! But, please beware!
There are so many scamers out there who send this sort of stuff
all the time! Make sure that this card is really legit before you
get your hopes up! I don't want to see you get disappointed!
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
It is. Camodad called the 800 number on the back and it does have money on it but they couldn't say who it was from. Happy Holidays!
@celebratelifeh (1142)
• China
22 Dec 09
congrats but i also do not know who sent this gift to you,can you use this gift card for shopping or something? i can't understand why the sender not leave the address there or mention the reason of send you this gift card. maybe that's someone want to surprise you so they choose this way to make you happy. enjoy it.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
I will use it and I do appreciate it very much. I just want to know so I can properly thank them.
@vandana7 (100664)
• India
22 Dec 09
How did the person get your address in the first place? That is fascinating. The person may be a mylotter. :) But the address bit is quite intriguing. :) I am not the person who did such a good thing. But I am mighty glad somebody did something good to make another person happy. :)
@camomom (7535)
• United States
23 Dec 09
That's what I don't understand, how did they get my address? I don't really care because it was a great thing to do but I am curious. Happy Holidays!
