My secret santa went WELL above and beyond. He recently opened his own business: making homemade cutting boards from local wood.

His gift to me was two beautiful, handmade cutting boards. I was blown away by the generosity of this gift. This is something he spent hours cutting, routing, sanding, and sealing. It's unique: there isn't any other cutting board in the world like it. There's not only the monetary cost of wood and hardware, but the cost of time in making a gift like this.

And my secret santa sent it to me.

Furthermore, my secret santa managed to fulfill a request I had in addition to the amazing gift. I ask him: "if you wanted to get me into your favorite hobby, what would you get me?" The second cutting board came cut, but unsanded and unsealed. He sent along sandpaper and linseed oil to finish it up! This is his way of getting me to try woodworking. Well done sir.

Thank you csmcguire81. Your gift is very much appreciated. I will use and cherish it for years to come.