ETA: Oops, sorry. I posted this in the wrong thread. I will go and find the right thread and post it again there.
I just posted this on elfster, but I wanted to post it here as well so that my secret elf can see it:
Dear elf,
I wanted to thank you for your kind present. Yesterday, I finally received a note that your gift has arrived but is being held at customs. My husband went to claim it for me, but he was told that because the package contains cosmetics, and it is illegal to bring cosmetics into the county via post (something to do with trade restrictions, I think), they will not release the package. My husband also wanted to see if there was a card that he could at least take home but he couldn't do that either. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of such customs laws and I couldn't warn you ahead of time. In any case, I am very sorry that your gift could not make it to me. But I want to let you know your kind thoughts are very much appreciated anyway. I hope now you can reveal your identity dear Elf. Best wishes!
