I rushed home tonight knowing that my SS gift had arrived and proceeded to open the shipping package to reveal a wrapped box which I proceeded to try and open, boyyy the person who wrapped this thing has mad wrapping skills cause it took me awhile to find an edge to tear. Opened the wrapping to discover a box that looked like it came from Amazon.com so I opened this too and was glad it wasn't a half bottle of ketchup that some poor soul had been given BUT what I was staring at were 1. a bottle of Aquafina water (full) and 2. unopened can of Squirt; I was pretty thirsty but I saw a flash of white at the bottom of the box which was a note from my Secret santa.

"Fergeek,

I thought you would be thirsty after days of waiting in anticipation for your gift. Please enjoy a refreshing beverage on me.

Wait... What are you disappointed? [just a little bit to tell you the truth Secret Santa person] Well before you drink it, look at it closely. It looks and feels a little different, right? Are you still confused?

Fine here's a hint:

While others might not be that bright can you find what's been hiding in plain sight? Give a gentle twist from the middle and you will see there is nothing ordinary about me.

Happy Holidays - Santa ;)"

I immediately reach for the can of squirt and twist the top and off it pops to reveal a hidden compartment with a piece of paper with a co-ordinates secret location. I'm slightly perplexed at what could be at the location but I love the stash can. I still have a bottle of water which is nice because I am rather thirsty and I can see that it is clearly not anything other than a bottle of water since it is full of water but alas when I twisted the bottle in the middle it opens to reveal yet another hidden compartment with a $25 amazon gift card (how'd they know Amazon is my favorite store? lol)

This is truly the most awesome gift I have ever received; very well played Secret Santa, well done to you and thank you :-)

Update:

I found the co-ordinates are to a location 5 hours drive from here and 90 mins walk; the prize..... the location of the worlds oldest living trees. Not a gift but a true experience and one that I will do come spring time.

I also used the Amazon gift card to help me with my healthy coffee obsession by getting a milk steamer since my other one broke.