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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: thegrammalady on September 14, 2009, 03:22:45 PM
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2009 Holiday Gift Exchange (Hard to believe, but it's that time again!)
Attention: Members with less than 50 posts must be approved before you are allowed to participate.
Here are the details:
--- This is a "Secret Santa" type of exchange. I will randomly draw names to assign people. You will not know who is sending you a gift. You will only know who you are sending to (you can identify yourself in the package.)
--- Gift(s) value should be around $10.00-20.00, but no less than $10.00 (USD - sorry don't know the exchanges for different currency). As far as what the gift should be, that's up to you. You may want to research your person's posts to try to get an idea of what they may like.
Use this thread to list your likes and dislikes, allergies, etc. to give ideas as to what your Secret Santa might send you. (Worked well last year, I see no need to change it now)
--- You must sign up by PM'ing your info NO LATER THAN October 20th. To be included on the Holiday Exchange list you must send me your snail mail address.
--- Names will be drawn and announced (by PM) on November 2nd.
--- Gifts must be mailed out NO LATER THAN November 23rd, and sooner if you are sending overseas.
If you want to participate, please PM thegrammalady your info. We will have copies of all the mailing addresses, and of course whoever is sending you a gift will have your address, but it will not be posted publicly.
Please use this format in the PM:
Screen name
Real name (first and last)
Complete mailing address
If you are willing to sending a gift overseas (it may cost a little extra for shipping)
Outside of the US must have a phone number.
We will post a final list of who is participating as we receive the information.
If you sign up for the exchange and fail to send a gift you will be banned from IHD for 90 days.
If you have any questions, please post in this thread or PM thegrammalady.
Those who participated last year had a blast!
INFORMATION RECEIVED
willlieandwinnie
mibarra
chris
monrein
kitkatz
wenchie
kellyt
willowtreewren
tyefly
okarol
des
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
dwcrawford
nursewratchet
paris
del
del's husband
mimi
highlite36
wattle
glitter
bajanne
lil bajanne
draven
Rerun
jess21
mandame1986
pety
slywaker
angela515
hanify
pelagia
ylguy
tamara
romona
llizabee
sluff
lola
laurie
mizar
epofriend
aharris2
goofy
boxman
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Thank you so much for offering to oversee our secret santa this year!! This is always so much fun, and I look forward to my special present sitting under the tree waiting for the moment to open it. And it is great fun to find treasures to send someone else. Sign up! September is half over! Come on---email thegrammalady with your info :2thumbsup; Where are the Christmas smilies?? :rofl;
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WOW ! :o
Seems so early to think about it.
I'm IN!
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I'm in. Sending info now.
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Oooooooooh!
Fun, fun!
Count me IN. Sending info!!! :clap; :clap; :clap;
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Just sent my info in! What fun!
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YAYYY!! I love to shop for others.!! Does this mean it's gonna snow??? ACK!
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YAYYY!! I love to shop for others.!! Does this mean it's gonna snow??? ACK!
Fingers crossed...I want Wenchie... Or Okarol.... or Kelly T...or DWCrawford...or anyone...I will take anyone! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Yahoo! I love Secret Santa! I'll take any of the above people! :)
Sending my info to Gramma now!!!!! :2thumbsup;
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or DWCrawford...or anyone...I will take anyone
certainly discriminating aren't we? lol
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Well. I don't care who I get as long as they send me cool rocks. I collect rocks!
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I'm in and I'll take anyone too!
(I'll even take DW.)
:clap; Joking, Dan. ;D
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Thank you so much for offering to oversee our secret santa this year!! This is always so much fun, and I look forward to my special present sitting under the tree waiting for the moment to open it. And it is great fun to find treasures to send someone else. Sign up! September is half over! Come on---email thegrammalady with your info :2thumbsup; Where are the Christmas smilies?? :rofl;
:snowman; :santahat; :christmastree; :rudolph; :yahoo;
I'm in!
A very BIG thank you to thegrammalady for volunteering to take on the gift exchange! :clap;
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This was fun last year so i have to do it again this year.
Ill send info soon.
I dont mind someone overseas or here.
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or DWCrawford...or anyone...I will take anyone
certainly discriminating aren't we? lol
You know I was teasing you! :bandance; :bandance;
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Well done, Grammalady... You're a gem....
Yes please... I'm in..... I'm sending you a PM with my details....
Yippie... Happy days!!!!!!!..... :bandance;
Darth...
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And no one wants my name ? Waaaaaaa!! :rofl; :rofl;
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Aaaaawwww Paris.....
Don't cry.... I'll take your name.... Hey, I never claimed to be sane ;D
Love...
Darth....
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At least someone wants me -- or feels pity on me!! :rofl;
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At least someone wants me -- or feels pity on me!! :rofl;
Or both, Paris???.... Or neither???..... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Oh dear... Maybe I'd better get my coat!...... ;D
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Last year some members posted a Secret Santa gift suggestion list - this is optional. Here's mine:
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Brownies, lemon bars
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Photography, gardening, embroidery, antiquing
3.) What colors do you like? Blue, purple, pink, green
4.) What is your favorite candy? chocolate with caramel
5.) Do you collect anything? Colored glass items, old buttons, egg cups, boxes
6.) What is your style? (ie..country..victorian..punk) traditional
7.) Allergic to anything? no but not crazy about scented stuff
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: Women's Med.
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) YEAH!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I like kitschy stuff!
:snowman;
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thanks karol, i meant to put this suggestion in the main part of the thread, but forgot. if y'all remember mine is a mind full of melted cotton candy and rusted steel wool. but then if you had you would have never let me take on this project. :santahat;
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Dan might just get a lump of coal! Those in chat know he loves snickers bars and root beer floats. Can we mail root beer floats? :rofl;
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Sorry Susan. Already fixed it. Thanks for watching out for me.
Liz.. got many a lump a coal in my stockings as a kid. And a few "switches". A fun thread to start would be what was your best and worst Christmas gift???? What you think?
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:snowman; this is the most fun! we're off to a fantastic start. and i get the best gift of all, all of you!!!! :santahat;
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Dan, start a new thread in Off Topics. I think it would be fun to see what people thought were the best and worst Christmas gifts. I will have to give this some thought.
Who else is signing up for the gift exchange? Last year I got a beautiful, miniature crystal clock from Australia and I keep it set to their time so I always know what time it is where Tamara lives. :thumbup; :christmastree;
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? Anything chocolate
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love paper of any kind. I do card making and scrap-booking, but I mourn the arrival of computers that have made lovey paper things less necessary.
3.) What colors do you like? blues, teals, greens... and just about any other colors
4.) What is your favorite candy? Dove dark choc!
5.) Do you collect anything? gray hair! :rofl;
6.) What is your style? (ie..country..victorian..punk) utilitarian. I don't really have a style.
7.) Allergic to anything? strong perfumes
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: x-large. I like 'em roomy. :2thumbsup;
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? Absolutely
10.) Anything else your SS should know? Can't think of anything except that I'm a teacher.
Aleta
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WOOHOO!!!!! I'm in!!! :bandance;
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Excellent idea, O'Karol....
Okay, As my darling mum is taking part this year, I'll start with her... Her name is Elsie, by the way...
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream, Cookies, Sweets of any description, espicially fruit flavoured sweets, and LOVES jellybeans!... No chocolate though... Banned due to it's phosphate content... :banghead;
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies?... Reading, loves biographies, TV (HUGE Judge Judy fan!), Fancies Judge Joe Brown... I won't tell you what she says she'd like to do with him, suffice to say, it involves getting him drunk and taking advantage of him! :rofl;..., Senior Citizen's Club... Drinking, or it used to be... Now she'd get drunk on a small packet of wine gums!... Does like a little white wine, though!... Doesn't like sport...
3.) What colors do you like?... Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, Orange....
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Jelly Beans (by the truckload!), Fruit flavoured sweets, Mints...
5.) Do you collect anything?... Nephrologists!!!!... Wrinkles!!!... :rofl;... Really likes Silverback Gorillas... Did I mention her taste in husbands???... :rofl;....
6.) What is your style?... Conservative, but loves sparkley, blingy broaches, pins etc to 'brighten things up a bit'....
7.) Allergic to anything?... MEN... Just kidding Lads... Mum loves men... She says that she couldn't eat a whole one, though!!!!!!..... :rofl;
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size.... Yes please... Sweatshirt if possible... Always too cold to wear t-shirts (this is Ireland!)... Medium, or if close fitting, Large... PD makes her look pregnant!... She says IHD stuff would be VERY much appreciated!... While she doesn't come online, she keeps very much in touch with what's going on!...
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?... Yes, please...
10.) Anything else your SS should know?.... Powered Wheelchair user, Widowed (Open to offers... Careful Lads, Mum's buried two husbands!)... Likes smellies, perfume, shower gels, etc... No bath things, please... We just have a roll in shower... Always has dry skin, so loves moisturising creams... Likes picture frames, and small mirrors (Hangbag ALWAYS has a small mirror)... Goes through Pill boxes like nobody's business... Seems to wear them out.. That's what she says anyway... Personally I think she's eating them along with the Renagel she carries in them!... She's ALWAYS cold....Cold hands and feet... LIVES in warm fleece jackets, and soft rugs while sitting... Always checking her bag for gloves, and I'm always buying warm socks etc..... Oh, and we have a Juvenile Deliquent, otherwise known as a small dog called Dougal... Mum adores her 'Little Man'!.... Wary of candles... Bit of a fire hazzard where there are people with disability... Oh and Mum has a wicked sense of humour, and is not averse to things that are a bit risque (You should see what her toothbrush is shaped as!)... Now you all know where I get my quiet, shy, retiring, nature from!... :rofl;... Oh and Mum loves Christmas things... We have several of those reindeer, turkeys, etc that 'sing'... Sing??? :sarcasm;
Now me.....
1.) What is your favorite dessert?...Ice cream, Cookies, Cheese, Fruit... (LOTS of cheese and fruit!!!!!).... I LOVE Strawberry licquorice...
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies?... Volunteering, Reading, (LOVE True Crime, and humour!), Listening to music, particularly Ronan Tynan, Love Star Trek, and Star Trek, The next Generation (Oh I fancy Jean-Luc Picard... I'd stir HIS Earl Grey, anytime!), and I absolutely love the first trilogy of Star Wars films... LOVE Darthvadar... Am a bit of a TV fan... Favourite shows, Mythbusters, Deadliest Catch, and news programmes...
3.) What colors do you like?... Like green, yellow, purple, blue... I HATE pink with a passion!!!!!!.... YUCK!!!!... Mum used to dress me like a flipping Christmas Tree in pink when I was a kid... Now I won't even wear pink foundation garments... Nightmare... Pink is Satan's own creation!!.... :puke;
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Any strong flavours, fruit, clove, aniseed, mint, liquorice, etc.... LOVE chocolate, but having a nut allergy, there aren't many types of chocolate I can eat (Check the pack for allergy advice!)... Marshmallows...
5.) Do you collect anything?... Elephants... Particularly ornaments, but just about everything elephant.. If it has tusks and a trunk, I love it...
6.) What is your style?... Conservative, but love sparkley broches and pins...
7.) Allergic to anything?... NUTS!!!... Severe allergy... There are about twenty Anapen (adreneline) injections dotted around the house!...
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size:... Sweatshirt please... Extra Large, please... Love my comfort!... I would also love IHD stuff (Got to keep up with the mum... If she looks cool, I'd like to as well!... Just because it's not me who's in ESKF doesn't mean I like D any more than she does!....
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?... Yes please (Particularly if that 'item' is male, tall, dark, handsome, rich, available, with one foot in the grave, and the other one on a bar of soap!)... No???.. Oh well, no harm in trying, and a girl can dream!... Bring it on!....
10.) Anything else your SS should know?... Powered Wheelchair user, Carer to my mum,... Love nice smellies... Wary of candles (scared of fire!)... Picture frames are nice, too... Like Christmas ornaments... I am joint owner to the little hooligan, otherwise known as a little dog called Dougal... Great little chap (Much as I hate to admit it!)... Write a lot of letters, so nice pens are popular... Dreadful memory due to high doses of steroids, so diaries and calenders are great... Like mirrors too... In fact, I know I'll love anything given with a loving heart (apart from nuts, that is)... I'll take a gift of a Snickers bar as a murder attempt!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;... Mum would take it as assistance and would probably share the Life Assurance payout!.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Oooooh Boy... I'm getting SO excited about this already!!!!!....
Love to all...
Darth...
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16 people already, boy you guys are good!
:snowman; :christmastree; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;
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We do like to keep you on your toes, Grammalady! :yahoo;
Love...
Darth...
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OMG, I love Jelly Beans ( I like the black ones best and then fruit) and I love Ronan Tynan.
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I'll have to think on what to post on my list. Forgot what I posted last year and things may have changed.
By the way, they do have A&W Rootbeer Floats in a bottle. Not sure how they tatse though, never bought one since they are not in diet rootbeer form. They also have an Orange Crush Float in a bottle by the same company.
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OMG, I love Jelly Beans ( I like the black ones best and then fruit) and I love Ronan Tynan.
Hi Dan... Yes, Mum LOVES jelly beans.... Particularly the orange flavoured ones.... She's been known to eat three 250gram bags in the same day!....
I'm the Ronan Tynan fan... LOVE him!... I'd say the poor guy remembers me well... When he was a doctor in a Dublin hospital, I threw up all over the poor man... Nice, eh???.... :rofl;
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Question? I didn't get in on this last Year, because of Health Issues. soooo, what else is new on an IHD Site? Anyhoo, if You did participate, and You wanted to remain, a SS, till Christmas Day, did You put a Return Address, on the Box, You sent?
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Regarding the return address: if you don't put you name, just your address it may remain a mystery. Doesn't work if you have to mail it overseas though! :rofl;
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I want in!!! Just pmed my info!!!
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Here's my list:
1.) What is your favorite dessert? anything!!!
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Photography, gardening, cardmaking, scrapbooking, sewing, reading
3.) What colors do you like? almost all colors
4.) What is your favorite candy? No favorite - trying to lose weight lol
5.) Do you collect anything? miniature clocks,
6.) What is your style? (ie..country..victorian..punk) traditional
7.) Allergic to anything? allergic to anything scented
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: Women's large
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) YEAH!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I would like anything I am sent. Would really like something unigue from my secret santa's part of the world!!
:snowman;
I can't wait until Christmas now!!!
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Yeah. I can hardly wait to find out who I'll be giving to.
The wait is so haaaaard!
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I always have fun trying to find something from Newfoundland that I think that person would really like. If I get dw's name I already know what I would get for him!! LOL :beer1;
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This is so good for more reasons than one. Actually I gave away my favorite ornaments after last Christmas because I thought it would be my last Christmas... It was a jazz band to my good friend and great jazz musician. lol I won't ask for them back. But now here I am on dialysis - a slight nuisance and interruption of my daily life but now a part of my life.
Dartvader... I love Ronan's voice but I love it more because he is such a good man. Hope I don't get your mum's name cause I'd never give away any of my jelly beans. lol
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I would really like to participate, but will wait until it is closer to the deadline to confirm. I theoretically have a transplant coming up soon, and need to know what the date is before I can promise to be out gift hunting.
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Del, when (if) I get my digital camera working I'll photograph some photographs in my bathroom and show you what you've already given me.
Photographs hanging in the bathroom I mean (before Hanify smarts off).
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Del, when (if) I get my digital camera working I'll photograph some photographs in my bathroom and show you what you've already given me.
Photographs hanging in the bathroom I mean (before Hanify smarts off).
OMG dw!!! I was wondering what in the name of goodness you were going to photograph in your bathroom!! :rofl; I hope it is the photos of sunsets that I posted LOL!!!
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Hubby wants in too!! I just pmed the info for him!! Now I'll have to do a list for him!!! He doesn't even know how to turn the computer on!!! No interest at all in computers.
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Yes Del. They turned out very well. Four of them in plain black frames hanging on a light green wall. You'd think a decorator did it.
I figured it would be Bernette with that comment so I fixed it really fast.
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? rich, dark chocolate. (Like you don't know that already!)
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading science fiction, swimming, movies, old sci fi DVDS
3.) What colors do you like? royal colors- blue, green, purple
4.) What is your favorite candy? Dark chocolate
5.) Do you collect anything? neat looking boxes, unusual boxes, lighthouses
6.) What is your style? early junk?? Is that a style?
7.) Allergic to anything? allergic to anything scented
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: XXL
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) YEAH!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? Just have fun!
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Dartvader... I love Ronan's voice but I love it more because he is such a good man. Hope I don't get your mum's name cause I'd never give away any of my jelly beans. lol
I'd say Mum's thinking EXACTLY the same, Dan... Can't see her willingly parting company with her jelly beans, either!... :rofl;
Yep, I'm with you about Ronan... He's a big guy with a huge heart, and a great sense of humour... EXACTLY my kind of guy!...
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? rich, Milk Chocolate or White Chocolate, some Dark Chocolate
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Driving, Computer stuff, keeping truck clean, reading low vision tech magazines, tech mags, auto and truck mags, Also like to read automotive history.
3.) What colors do you like? Black, Blue (not light), Grey, White
4.) What is your favorite candy? White Chocolate Nestle Crunch, Hunk Bar or just White Chocolate, Fudge w/o nuts (Ryba's in WI :2thumbsup;)
5.) Do you collect anything? Medical Bills for sure! Money, but oh wait that's saving! :rofl; Actually Horse stuff, Half used Starbuck's cards
6.) What is your style? I don't know, need an example
7.) Allergic to anything? Yes, bills! Along with flower smells
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - L to extra large if not preshrunk
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) You Betcha!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I like humor such as Craig Ferguson)! Looking for a stash of Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies or the Samoas (sp?)
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:waving;
Me Gramma! I wouldn't miss Secret Santa :bandance;
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5.) Do you collect anything? Dust
7.) Allergic to anything? dust
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Me Too
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I'm in......
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Dark Chocolate and/or with nuts
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? gardening, reading, cooking
3.) What colors do you like? fern green, blue
4.) What is your favorite candy? chockies, nutties
5.) Do you collect anything? dust
6.) What is your style? I know I have style but I can't afford it.
7.) Allergic to anything? hospitals
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - don't like them, but I love funny socks.
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? Yep
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I love bubble bath and bathroom stuff.... I can never have enough.
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We're in - Bajanne, and Lilbajanne
Last year, we some problems, but it worked out well! My present arrived on my birthday (January 23) and my daughter's just before her birthday (February 18)!!
Surprise us, but please include something from your neck of the woods. I collect souvenir key chains (the cheap glassy kind) so please include one in my gift.
Oh, and a T-shirt would be fine (for me not Lilbajanne) - XL
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Listing to music, Playing PC Games, Lurking around IHD.
3.) What colors do you like? Black,Red.
4.) What is your favorite candy? Smarties,Wine Gums
5.) Do you collect anything? Not Really
6.) What is your style? Rock/Goth/Metal. (thats the only way i can describe it)
7.) Allergic to anything? Dialysis units
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - please someone send me the latest IHD "tattoo design" T-shirt.
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? yes
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I dont like Hats or Caps :)
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8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - please someone send me the latest IHD "tattoo design" T-shirt.
You should mention your size :thumbup;
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What about the cheesecake flavor too. At least in the US there are many different flavored cheesecakes that I think they can shi overseas.
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i take a Xtra Large. as far as i know :)
As far as the Cheesecake, probably strawberry. We used to get it my old dialysis unit. I really miss it.... the cheese cake i mean, not the dialysis ;D
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? chocolate - dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate.. chocolate with nuts.. chocolate without.. any chocolate...
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, walking my yorkies... I don't think I can post the other ones.. I might be banned. >:D
3.) What colors do you like? blue, green, purple
4.) What is your favorite candy? chocolate, gummy stuff - worms, bears, I once had gummy aliens.. those were good
5.) Do you collect anything? the souls of my second grade children...oh no just kidding... I dont really collect anything... well.. I have some mini-decorative plates hung up in my kitchen
6.) What is your style? eclectic - whatever just not too contemporary
7.) Allergic to anything? I dont think so.. cleaning house probably
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: XXL (don't do sweatshirts though.. I am always HOT)
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? sure!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy... I just like getting gifts.
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This is the info for my hubby. I will not post some of the answers he gives me because I might be banned too!! :beer1;
1.) What is your favorite dessert? warm apple pie with cinnamon with vanilla ice cream on top, homemade blueberry pudding with custard sauce
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? whatever he can get his hands on!! carpentry, welding, fishing, hunting and chasing women!! :boxing;from me to him!!!
3.) What colors do you like? orange, black, burgundy,
4.) What is your favorite candy? milk chocolate, peppermint knobs (it's a candy that is made in Newfoundland), Werther's original
5.) Do you collect anything? He's a collector of everything!! never wants to throw anything out!!! A real pack rat!!
6.) What is your style? very cool and laid back!!
7.) Allergic to anything? No smelly stuff please - don't like scents!!
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: M but he is tall!!!
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? sure!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy... I just like getting gifts.
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This is the info for my hubby. I will not post some of the answers he gives me because I might be banned too!! :beer1;
1.) What is your favorite dessert? homemade blueberry pudding with custard sauce
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Never seen that, but sure does sound good! :2thumbsup;
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? I eat prednisone like tic tacs....I like it ALL!
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? gardening, reading (American History mostly), crocheting and being a general pain in the patootie!
3.) What colors do you like? red, black and more red
4.) What is your favorite candy? fruity taffy kinds of things
5.) Do you collect anything? red glass...and grandkids!
6.) What is your style? Style? Ummm looking...looking...nope, don't have one...perhaps vintage hillbilly.
7.) Allergic to anything? Nickel
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt? Sweatshirt sure...XL...cuz I like em comfy
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? Most certainly!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I love surprises...big or small..I will LOVE whatever I receive!
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I'm in!!!
:cheer: :santahat;
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate Chip Cookies
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, Watching Fox News, IHD
3.) What colors do you like? Mint Green, blue
4.) What is your favorite candy? Junior Mints
5.) Do you collect anything? Not Really
6.) What is your style? Country Girl
7.) Allergic to anything? NO
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - Medium in Womens and Small in mens
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? yes
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I do not need anymore Bath and Body products.
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This is the info for my hubby. I will not post some of the answers he gives me because I might be banned too!! :beer1;
Awwwwww come on I wanna read hubby's REAL answers!! I bet it would make folks snicker!! :2thumbsup;
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? I eat prednisone like tic tacs....I like it ALL!
5.) Do you collect anything? red glass...and grandkids!
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I'm in!
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Looked into shipping overseas and got forms just incase. Forgot what the box is called, the stuff as much in the box that will fit and ship for one low price starts at 12.45 for overseas, better than I expected.
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? I don't know as I have one... home made cookies are fun
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? music, reading, watching movies....
3.) What colors do you like? I like the rainbow, every day its a diffrent color
4.) What is your favorite candy? ooo Big hunk, Sugar Daddy, Dark Chocolate
5.) Do you collect anything? I am with dan dust...haha I used to collect shot glasses haven't added to it in a while
6.) What is your style? I am one of a kind baby
7.) Allergic to anything? Prozac but don't think that applies..haha
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: usually a 2x but working down to a 1x
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? Im not picky
10.) Anything else your SS should know? mmmm I kick ass?
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:bandance; :bandance;
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Birthday cake, Ice cream mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I have 3 kids and an Otto, I have no hobbies. Unless getting pedicures count >:D
3.) What colors do you like? Bright Pink, BRIGHT Green, blue
4.) What is your favorite candy? gummie bears
5.) Do you collect anything? Does Dust and laundry count???????????otherwise no
6.) What is your style? baggy sexy
7.) Allergic to anything? perfume
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok- size? mens XL I go for a sexy baggy look ya know :rofl;
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? would LOVE it!!!!!!!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I will love what ever is sent with love :cuddle;
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HELP!!!!! I want in, but I don't think I'm doing this right. What am I supposed to do. I've PM'd but don't think it's working... :banghead;
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When do we get to know who our pal is? I am ready to shop!
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HELP!!!!! I want in, but I don't think I'm doing this right. What am I supposed to do. I've PM'd but don't think it's working... :banghead;
If you sent a PM, which I'm sure you did, depending on your settings, there maybe a copy of the PM you sent. You have to go to your profile and the rest I can not remember right now. Sure Grammalady will reply and sa she did get it in this thread though.
Next, Just Copy and Past the 10 questions and post your answers here Nursewratchet.
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This is the info for my hubby. I will not post some of the answers he gives me because I might be banned too!! :beer1;
1.) What is your favorite dessert? warm apple pie with cinnamon with vanilla ice cream on top, homemade blueberry pudding with custard sauce
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? whatever he can get his hands on!! carpentry, welding, fishing, hunting and chasing women!! :boxing;from me to him!!!
3.) What colors do you like? orange, black, burgundy,
4.) What is your favorite candy? milk chocolate, peppermint knobs (it's a candy that is made in Newfoundland), Werther's original
5.) Do you collect anything? He's a collector of everything!! never wants to throw anything out!!! A real pack rat!!
6.) What is your style? very cool and laid back!!
7.) Allergic to anything? No smelly stuff please - don't like scents!!
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: M but he is tall!!!
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? sure!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy... I just like getting gifts.
He wears caps (baseball type ones) but is definitely not a baseball fan!!! He is not interested in any sports!!
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HELP!!!!! I want in, but I don't think I'm doing this right. What am I supposed to do. I've PM'd but don't think it's working... :banghead;
yes, nursewratchet i have everything i need from you and your name is on the list. the list is on the first post in this thread and will be updated as i get new names. :santahat;
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everyone will receive a pm with the name of the person they are to send a gift to and the relevent information on november 2
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1) What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oreos
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Watching TV, gardening (soon to be new hobby), I have a new doll house to decorate for my Granddaughter. It's more of a "collector" doll house, so little items for that would be cool!
3.) What colors do you like? The colors of Fall
4.) What is your favorite candy? Reeces Pieces
5.) Do you collect anything? Items for a doll house - not the kind you play with but the kind you display. :)
6.) What is your style? For my home: Ranch For myself: Casual/Comfortable
7.) Allergic to anything? NO
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - XL Once we find out our SS in November, I'll let my "secret santa" know via post if I was able to fo down to a Large. :)
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? yes
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy with gifts. I love candles (Spring and Fall smells mostly)
Thanks again grammalady for getting this together for us! :cuddle;
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29 secret santas :yahoo; come one, come all :santahat; get in on the fun !!!!
:snowman; deadline for signing up is october 20th. find out who you send your gift to on november 2nd.
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I'm in, too! Did you get my PM, grammalady?
Here's some info on me for the lucky person who gets my name...
--My favorite color is PINK, and I just can't get enough pink!
--I'd love something from my SS's hometown;
--My hobbies are reading, sewing (mostly cross stitch), and baseball;
--I love food of any kind; and,
--No matter what you pick for me, I'll love it. Even if I got a box of coal from dwcrawford, I'd open it and say, "Ohhhh, how special! He thought of me when it picked it out!" Then, I'd keep it and tell everybody about it. I'm the easiest person in the world to please; I love a present of any kind.
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Oh Petey, I promise you that you will get some coal and some switches from me whether I get your name or not. Just cause I'm so happy to see you back posting...
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Oh Petey, I promise you that you will get some coal and some switches from me whether I get your name or not. Just cause I'm so happy to see you back posting...
..love you, too, dw!
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake....hands down!!!
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love to read Nicholas Sparks, I love Spongebob Squarepants (7:30am, 8:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm :-) )
3.) What colors do you like? PINK!!!!
4.) What is your favorite candy? Twix, Snickers, Tropical Mike and Ikes :-)
5.) Do you collect anything? I don't collect anything....but I love SPONGEBOB!!!!
6.) What is your style? I don't have a specific style....but I wish I did....
7.) Allergic to anything? Other than some specific drugs, I'm good with everything.
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: X-Large
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? ABSOLUTELY!!!!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I love anything fun!!
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Hey Granmalady did you get my PM? Don't want to be left out.
Love,
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:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
INFORMATION RECEIVED
willlieandwinnie
mibarra
chris
monrein
kitkatz
wenchie
kellyt
willowtreewren
tyefly
okarol
des
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
dwcrawford
nursewratchet
paris
del
del's husband
mimi
highlite36
wattle
glitter
bajanne
lil bajanne
draven
Rerun
jess21
mandame1986
pety
this is everyone on the list as of today. the list will be updated as people sign up. it will be updated on the original post, page one. easy for everyone to check.
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2009 Holiday Gift Exchange (Hard to believe, but it's that time again!)
Attention: Members with less than 50 posts must be approved before you are allowed to participate.
Here are the details:
--- This is a "Secret Santa" type of exchange. I will randomly draw names to assign people. You will not know who is sending you a gift. You will only know who you are sending to (you can identify yourself in the package.)
--- Gift(s) value should be around $10.00-20.00, but no less than $10.00 (USD - sorry don't know the exchanges for different currency). As far as what the gift should be, that's up to you. You may want to research your person's posts to try to get an idea of what they may like.
Use this thread to list your likes and dislikes, allergies, etc. to give ideas as to what your Secret Santa might send you. (Worked well last year, I see no need to change it now)
--- You must sign up by PM'ing your info NO LATER THAN October 20th. To be included on the Holiday Exchange list you must send me your snail mail address.
--- Names will be drawn and announced (by PM) on November 2nd.
--- Gifts must be mailed out NO LATER THAN November 23rd, and sooner if you are sending overseas.
If you want to participate, please PM thegrammalady your info. We will have copies of all the mailing addresses, and of course whoever is sending you a gift will have your address, but it will not be posted publicly.
Please use this format in the PM:
Screen name
Real name (first and last)
Complete mailing address
If you are willing to sending a gift overseas (it may cost a little extra for shipping)
Outside of the US must have a phone number.
We will post a final list of who is participating as we receive the information.
If you sign up for the exchange and fail to send a gift you will be banned from IHD for 90 days.
If you have any questions, please post in this thread or PM thegrammalady.
Those who participated last year had a blast!
INFORMATION RECEIVED
willlieandwinnie
mibarra
chris
monrein
kitkatz
wenchie
kellyt
willowtreewren
tyefly
okarol
des
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
dwcrawford
nursewratchet
paris
del
del's husband
mimi
highlite36
wattle
glitter
bajanne
lil bajanne
draven
Rerun
jess21
mandame1986
pety
slywalker
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? chocolate anything
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? photography, dog training,
3.) What colors do you like? pastels
4.) What is your favorite candy?
5.) Do you collect anything? angels
6.) What is your style?
7.) Allergic to anything? apparently pollen
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: women's medium
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) I love local stuff
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I love Secret Santa!!!!
Thank you Gramlady for organizing!!
:bunny:
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1) What is your favorite dessert? ice cream, cake, sugar
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? reading, watching HOUSE, Sons of Anarchy
3.) What colors do you like? Red and Blue and Black
4.) What is your favorite candy? coffee flavored and chocolate
5.) Do you collect anything? I like sparkly, glittery things and fridge magnets ( I just got a fridge they will stick to)
6.) What is your style? For my home: garage sale chic (cozy) For myself: Casual/Comfortable
7.) Allergic to anything? NO
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - 5X
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? yes- very much
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy with gifts. I love candles, candy, spices, and am not too particular.
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1) What is your favorite dessert? apple pie and cream
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? reading, watching HOUSE, True Blood, Music
3.) What colors do you like? Bright colours
4.) What is your favorite candy? coffee flavored and chocolate
5.) Do you collect anything? No
6.) What is your style? For my home: I don't know For myself: Casual/Comfortable
7.) Allergic to anything? NO
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - medium
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? yes- very much
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I'm easy with gifts.
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Camping, watching the New York Giants!
3.) What colors do you like? Blue
4.) What is your favorite candy? dark chocolate
5.) Do you collect anything? pieces of famous places. Have: Berlin wall, Grand central station, Red square...
6.) What is your style? I have no style
7.) Allergic to anything? no
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: Men's Large
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) Yes
10.) Anything else your SS should know? 1 in = 2.5 cm
11.) Anything from the IHD store
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Anything else your SS should know? 1 in = 2.5 cm
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Wouldn't 1 pound = 2.205 kilos be a more suitable answer? :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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list has been updated, refer to the original post :snowman; :christmastree; :santahat; :rudolph;
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I would like to participate, I have less than 50 posts as of now, but I only joined today! I will PM my info and hope to be approved to participate!
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I am so looking forward to this!
1.) What is your favorite dessert? strawberries dipped in chocolate
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? gardening, reading, cooking, baking, kayaking
3.) What colors do you like? the colors of the ocean
4.) What is your favorite candy? dark chocolate, chocolate with nuts, chocolate covered jelly rings, chocolate covered caramel... you get the idea. Oh, I also like the occasional atomic fireball.
5.) Do you collect anything? rocks, fossils, interesting shells found on the beach, even cool driftwood; I would love a cool rock from your neck of the woods or a shell found at your favorite beach
6.) What is your style? (ie..country..victorian..punk) traditional to contemporary
7.) Allergic to anything? I mostly can't handle scented anything (e.g. candles, lotion)
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: Ladies Medium
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) Absolutely.
10.) Anything else your SS should know? I love the holidays and I'm sure I'll love anything you pick out!
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OK, here's aquestion. For What is the size conversion formula for womens to mens sizes? Most of the local item shirts and sweatshirts are in I'm thinking mens size.
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Chris, You are supposed to be sick and all you have on your mind is the size of women's T shirt??? Come on now, get real.
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Quite often women's sizes go s m l instead of actual sizes.
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Quite often women's sizes go s m l instead of actual sizes.
??? ???
That's how it is here, but then there are women sizes :urcrazy;
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Don't worry - I'd be lost too. No idea what I am outside of medium or what we call 14 here.
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Oh Chris, come on. One little incident with a gay nurse at the hospital doesn't mean you're not still a man. (joke, lol, hehe, can't find rofl.... oh here it is... :rofl;
so go ahead and buy a dude's shirt this time.
Go ahead and zing me back....
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"Women" sizes are usually for larger women like me. ;D
Ladies sizes are usually the regular S, M, L.
Is that what you're talking about?
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What size would you like to be? Just pick a country:
http://www.lechateau.com/files/size_charts/Size_charts.pdf (http://www.lechateau.com/files/size_charts/Size_charts.pdf)
I think I'll be the smallest in Japan :cheer:
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:santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;
participation list updated as of 10/11/09. please see original post.
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1.) What is your favorite dessert? Pumpkin anything
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? photography, scrapbooking, reading
3.) What colors do you like? earth tones
4.) What is your favorite candy? sweet tarts
5.) Do you collect anything? ornaments
6.) What is your style? trendy
7.) Allergic to anything? mold, iodine, adhesive tape, vancomycin
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: women's medium
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) I love local ornaments!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? this is a great way for me to get to know people!
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october 20th is rapidly approaching. the deadling for getting your request to me to be part of the 2009 holiday gift exchange is 12pm pacific standard time!
you must pm your request to me, include your name
snail mail address
if your will send overseas
members outside the us must include phone number
the official list of participants in on the original post in this thread.
come on and join in the fun. you will receive the name and address of the member you are to send your gift to by pm on nov 2. you will not, however, know who is sending a gift to you till christmas mornint. no begging please, my lips are sealed.
:christmastree; happy holidays :christmastree;
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:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
D O N ' T F O R G E T T O S I G N U P ! !
:snowman; :snowman; :snowman;
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Come on, everybody...
It's getting SO close to the closing date and time to register to take part...
Come on... Join in the whole spirit of the thing, and sent the lovely Grammalady a PM with your details!...
Oooooh, I'm SO excited!.... :rudolph; :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree;
Darth...
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Isn't today the 21st though Darth?
They snooze, they loose :rofl;
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Oooooops!!!!!.....
Thanks Chris... I'm slipping up!... Must be the steroids!....
God bless...
Darth....
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Oooooops!!!!!.....
Thanks Chris... I'm slipping up!... Must be the steroids!....
God bless...
Darth....
Nooo, chocolate definciancy ;D
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Gimme my person! Gimme my person! I want to start shopping!!!!! :bandance;
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Oooooops!!!!!.....
Thanks Chris... I'm slipping up!... Must be the steroids!....
God bless...
Darth....
Nooo, chocolate definciancy ;D
So THAT'S my new excuse, is it???.... LOVE it!.....
Thanks Chris!...
Darth...
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ok, it's a done deal :rudolph; rudolph's nose is blue if your didn't sing up. your person will be pm'd to you on november 2nd. you can officially start you shopping however. buy something that is you, your city or your part of the world. something anyone would just love to have. sorry, you do have to wait till the 2nd for something personal to your person. now you all see the side of me that's probably best left hidden...oh i'm having so much fun.
the list on the first post of the thread is the complete and final list.
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Kelly, you can just start shopping for me until you get your Secret Santa :2thumbsup; :rofl;
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My gift to you Paris would be a plane ticket. I miss you, Lady! :cuddle;
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I have one stop shopping for Chicago stuff, Union Station has a variety of things to get when I go there for doc apointments.
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I can hit our local tourist station stop or a truck stop for California goodies!
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Thank goodness I've to go into the City Centre next week anyway.... Slip into an Irish Gift shop....
I'm SO looking forward to this.....
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DARK Chocolate she said to her secret pal!
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Thank goodness I've to go into the City Centre next week anyway.... Slip into an Irish Gift shop....
I'm SO looking forward to this.....
Was that Sip or Slip at the Irish Center? :rofl;
Well could be both now couldn't it? :rofl;
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This is fun and nice to have something good to look forward to :2thumbsup;
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Thank goodness I've to go into the City Centre next week anyway.... Slip into an Irish Gift shop....
I'm SO looking forward to this.....
Was that Sip or Slip and the Irish Center? :rofl;
Well could be both nw couldn't it? :rofl;
Well, it's a good excuse to indulge!.... Pity I've never drank alcohol!... :rofl;
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My gift to you Paris would be a plane ticket. I miss you, Lady! :cuddle;
can i come too????
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I will pack my bags! Come on grammalady--let's run off to Kelly's! Did you know she has donkeys?
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:waving; Me toooo!
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You know, there's usually a bon fire out in the country you know :2thumbsup;
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All the red necks with the bonfire high on the hill. Moonshine and all that!
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if you haven't listed your likes and dislikes, allergies etc. now is the time to do it. everyone has been assigned a secret santa and i might even be willing (ha, i can hardly wait) er...be persuaded to pm them early. more shopping/shipping time couldn't hurt.
:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
so i guess i'd better include my list:
dark chocolate
vanilla candles
fat pens
tea for one
size large
any thing from your state or country
favorite color: purple
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Milk and White Chocolate, some Dark is good
(Nestle White Chocolate Crunch Bars) Annabelle's HUNK Bar any ofthe Ryba's fudge without nuts
Size L for T-Shirts/Sweatshirts or shot glass, mug, or something related to your state/town/city
Coffee/Donut Card :rofl; , Book Store Card, Best Buy Card or a card to get chocolate :2thumbsup;
Humor
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Thanks, Chris! You mentioned something that Lilbajanne collects - shot glasses. Whoever gets her, please send her a shot glass from your state/country/city/island.
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Right... Just home from town... I went to get the Irish things.... Trust me to forget that the Dublin City Marathon was happening today... Thank God to be home in one piece!.... I'm not at all attracted to skinny men, or men with facial hair... This guy wasn't looking where he was going... He landed in my lap... I could feel his bones... And I'd say his beard weighed more than he did... Aaaaarrrrggggghhhhhhh..... The trauma!!!!!!!......
Got the Irish stuff... SO looking forward to hearing who Mum and I are SS to... Will be delighted to get the shoping done, and the gifts posted... Then I shall sit back, and hope our people like what we have chosen for them!...
Ohhhhhhh, I'm getting SO excited!.... :rudolph;
Love to all....
Darth...
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I Love Christmas! Lets Go!
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I like Eeyores (so much I'm beginning to run out of room...is that such a thing? :rofl; ), Carmel, Chocolate (even though my mom likes it more than I ever could!), and anything having to do with animals.
I dislike licorice, cherries, most grape things, and steak.
I'm pretty easy!
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Pretty lighthouses or lighthouses that are identified and realistic.
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That reminds me, I need to post photos of the donkeys. They are kind of muddy now, but I'll take photos tomorrow. It rained all day today.
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I would like to add to my likes:
Bookstore card, Starbucks card, Target gift card
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Pumpkin anything
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? photography, scrapbooking, reading
3.) What colors do you like? earth tones
4.) What is your favorite candy? sweet tarts
5.) Do you collect anything? ornaments
6.) What is your style? trendy
7.) Allergic to anything? mold, iodine, adhesive tape, vancomycin
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size: women's medium
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? (ie...ornament, bar glass, coffee mug, fridge magnet, etc.) I love local ornaments!
10.) Anything else your SS should know? this is a great way for me to get to know people!
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PM me!!! Please, please, please. I want to know who I am going to be the :secret; :santahat; for
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Me too.... I need to start shopping.... for someone.....
oh buy the way ...... I collect rocks.......
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Me too!!!!!!..... :clap;
Dying to get going!!!!!!...... :bandance;
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We want names! We want names! :bandance; :bandance; :rofl; :rofl;
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This is always SO exciting!!!!!!!!!
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Get out the boxes and pressies!
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And the address labels!!!!....
Oh and Folks, if you think of it, please rub the end of a candle over the labels on the boxes... It makes a clear barrier between the writing and the elements... We don't want our gifts arrival delayed because of a smudged, and unreadable label!...
Come on Grammalady.... Be a dear....Give us our vict... ooooops, I mean, person's names!......
Darth...
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My likes? Anything from where you live. (and of course, anything with Paris on it :rofl;)
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??? I wonder who I will get??? The suspense is killing me! :waiting;
- or who will get me?? oh boy!! :rofl;
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The suspense is killing me!...
I'm biting my nails, BEFORE I've even taken them out of the floorboards!... :rofl;
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If we all agree to send thegrammalady a present maybe she will send our SS's name early :santahat;
By the way my likes are anything really. I'm easy to please. I like candles, stationary, chocolate, I would love something local and I wear a size Large Shirt.
:snowman; I can't wait :christmastree;
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This is my first time doing the SS. I can't wait!! This sound like so much fun. I can't wait to find out who I have so I can go shopping!
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My likes? Anything from where you live. (and of course, anything with Paris on it :rofl;)
I know what I would get you, but you may want to share with Beth due to size ;D :rofl;
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I love "koekies" (Draven will know) biscuits and chocolates (of course) nice bubble bath and perfume.
Thats it.... nothing fancy.
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OK here are my likes:
Chocolate anything
Size large in a top
Anything that smells good
Anything from your hometown or state
Not allergic to anything
jewelry (clip earrings, ears not pierced)
favorite color pink
That's about it.
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names are going out today. if your mail box is full, you can't receive your name. make sure your mail box isn't full.
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Yippie!!!!..... Great news, Grammalady..... :bandance;
Mum's ready, and I'm ready!... :yahoo;
Darth...
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WooHoo - Secret Santa is in the air - I can feel it - I anticipate it - I can't wait!!!
:bandance; :bandance;
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Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I am getting the boxes out and getting ready!
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:christmastree; 2009 holiday gift exchange. :rudolph;
Thank you for signing up for the IHD Holiday Gift Exchange. Here is a reminder of what you need to know:
--- You will not know who is sending you a gift. You will only know whom you are sending to (you can identify yourself in the package.)
--- Gift(s) value should be around $10.00-25.00, but no less than $10.00 (USD - sorry don't know the exchanges for different currency).
--- As far as what the gift should be, that's up to you. You may want to research your person's posts to try to get an idea of what they may like.
--- Gifts must be mailed out NO LATER THAN November 21st, and sooner if you are sending overseas.
--- If there is a reason you can no longer participate pm me IMMEDIATELY.
--- If you sign up for the exchange and fail to send a gift you will be banned from IHD for 90 days.
PLEASE PM me when you send your gift, or when you receive a package from your Secret Santa.
have fun! :rudolph;
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I got my name......Now to do some research!
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My mum has her name, too....
But I've been told that I've to do the shopping!!!!... Thanks Mum!.... :rofl;
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:yahoo; I got mine - wooo hooooooooo!
Let the shopping begin!! :clap;
:santahat; :christmastree; :snowman; :rudolph;
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Great job grammalady!! :bandance;
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I have mine! Thanks grammalady :2thumbsup; This was a big job and we all love you for doing it :grouphug;
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Yippie.... :bandance;... Just got my person's name, too...
Thank you, Grammalady....
I'll do the shopping for Mum and I tomorrow!....
Ooooooh, isn't this so exciting???.... :rudolph;
Love to all....
Darth....
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:rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph;
let the shopping begin!!!!!!!!!!!
everyone should have their name. if i missed anyone pm me. hopefully i didn't mess anything up, like send anyone 2 names if i did please let me know.
:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
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Well, Gramma.....
There was no mix-up at my end, or at Mum's end either...
Well done...
Darth....
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Got mine! Thanks grammalady!!!!
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Got mine!! Great job grammalady!! And thanks a bunch!
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:cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; Thanks Grammmmmmmmm
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I'm SOOOO excited!!!!!!!
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I got 2 PM's both with the same name. So everything is OK.
Thanks Grammalady! You're a doll.
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Got mine, going shopping. Thanks grammalady.
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:thumbup;
got it
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Thanks, already found a great gifr for my person!
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I've got my person.
:santahat; :waving;
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Hubby and I have ours too. Now to go shopping.... and what to buy. Well I do have a few ideas!!!
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Oh, Del, don't go to any trouble. Just send me a homemade apple pie. lol
I don't know my person. People with little in the profiles and in the thread might want to tell a little more about themselves? Else, is there anyone that we can tell to help get ideas. I mean, they say they "like chocolate". Who doesn't? hehe
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two gifts have already been purchased and mailed!!!!! :rudolph; ya'all are falling behind!!
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What's the "needs to arrive by" date?
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:) If you mail it by Nov.21, as required, it should arrive before mid December.
However, last year a couple of gifts got waylaid and arrived after Christmas. :urcrazy;
I remember a few of us (I will not name names) succumbed to temptation and opened their gifts early because after they arrived they were calling their names. :rofl;
Hopefully we will all open them the same day - and take a photo of you with your gift after opening! :2thumbsup;
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Now looky here...No one opens until Christmas Day. Put the box in a corner and pet it for a few days,WAIT, then you will have a special box all to yourself on Christmas Day!
Make a pact with me.
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! Say it with me. Be strong!
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I opened my gift on Christmas morning last year! I was a good girl! :clap;
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what if you just know it needs to be eaten............
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Now looky here...No one opens until Christmas Day. Put the box in a corner and pet it for a few days,WAIT, then you will have a special box all to yourself on Christmas Day!
Make a pact with me.
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! Say it with me. Be strong!
I'm with you, KK.... I will NOT open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day... Think I may have to hide Mum's though... It'll be hard to get her to restrain herself!... :rofl;
Darth...
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I will not open mine until Christmas morning. I waited last year and opened it after I had all my other gifts opened!! I might have to hide hubby's.LOL!! He doesn't bother with wanting to open Christmas gifts!! They could be sitting under the tre from Dec. 1 and neither of us would touch it!!
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I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! :bow;
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! :bow;
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! :bow;
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! :bow;
I will not open my secret pal's box until Christmas Day! :bow;
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Well ------ In Our House, It's Always, been a Tradition, that all Gifts, go in a Deep, Dark, Closet, until, just before Midnight on the 24 th. ------ You, know, When, Santa, brings them.
I now have Adult Children, who visit and Unfortunately, I think, they still Believe, in Santa, because of this.
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I'm not good at this kind of thing, so I cannot commit to not opening it early.... :)
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My Mother used to handwrite a sign and put it on her bedroom door that said "Elves At Work" (is that how you spell elves? It looks funny).
Anyway, last year I found a sign at Kohle's that said that very same thing! I bought it so fast! :yahoo;
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Last year, I opened mine last on Christmas Day--after all the chaos, the dinner and cleanup. It sat under the tree, driving everyone else crazy, but I just enjoyed the warm feeling of friendship and the possibilities of what could be inside. I love my gifts and the "Aussie" crystal clock sits where I can see it all the time. I can't wait for this years :2thumbsup; It can arrive the day after Thanksgiving and it will have a place of honor under the tree until Dec. 25th. No peeking from me! :thumbup;
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I am so excited about this, but I can't shop til I get home from the west coast. :2thumbsup;
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I am so excited about this, but I can't shop til I get home from the west coast. :2thumbsup;
West coast? You coming to visit us???
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Well, I had double the fun shopping.... Because I bought the gifts for Mum's person, too... (Typical, Mum signs up, and sticks me to do her shopping!).... :rofl;
I had a great time.... Lots of little gifts in each box...
Hope our people like them!.... ;D
Darth...
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Darthvader, You must really think you're going to get a gift! So what if I got your name? That'd be fun wrapping up all that coal!
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Darthvader, You must really think you're going to get a gift! So what if I got your name? That'd be fun wrapping up all that coal!
Well Dan, if I don't get a gift, it'll be the first time ever... I'm a good girl, I am!!!... :shy;... Hee Hee!!!...
If you got my name, I'm afraid... I'm VERY afraid!.... :sarcasm;
Oh by the way, Dan... Erm, I could have got your name... Or even worse than me, Mum could have got your name... Be afraid, be VERY afraid!.... :rofl;
Darth...
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i have to be a good girl. oh rats! since i leave for oregon again on the 15 of december i gave my person my sister's address. that way i won't be tempted and security at the airport won't make me open it. yes the one downside of coordinating this is i already know who my secret santa is. the best part is i already know who your secret santa is. oh my, i'm such a baaaaad little girl ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! and i'm having so much fun! :christmastree;
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Yes, I HAD thought that you'd know your person, Gramma...
A friend who was co-ordinating a SS at work gave her boss ten of the names, including her own, but excluding his, and asked him to draw those names, and inform those ten people... It worked, so she didn't know who had her name until the day!....
I'm sure you've had great fun!... So two gifts have been sent already???... Gawd, don't you just hate organised people!...
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I've always thought it would be interesting if people listed their best and worst Christmas gift ever. Of course it could be a spirit dampner or it could get a little pollyannaish.
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Brilliant idea, Dan...
Start the thread!.....
Darth....
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I am having a time deciding what goes in the box. I do not want to offend people who might not be celebrating Christmas with a bunch of Christmas decorations, but then it is a Christmas secret pal box. Would anyone out there be offended by a box of Christmas stuff? I am fishing for info here....
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kk, what about the likes and dislikes list?
:santahat;
C'mon you all, if you haven't hinted, beware... you just might get a stocking full of Fosrenal!
:rofl;
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I am having a time deciding what goes in the box. I do not want to offend people who might not be celebrating Christmas with a bunch of Christmas decorations, but then it is a Christmas secret pal box. Would anyone out there be offended by a box of Christmas stuff? I am fishing for info here....
Mum and I certainly wouldn't object to Christmas things, KK... After all, it is a Secret Santa!.... Anyway, even if someone is not Christian, if they recieve a gift, chosen and given with love, I can't see what the objection can be!...
Love...
Darth....
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No objection to Christmas ornaments.
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YOU KNOW, THIS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS SOOOOO MUCH HARDER THAN I EXPECTED!!!! WHY CAN'T I JUST SEND HUGS AND KISSES?!?!?!?!
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I agree with Alene, everyone please post your likes and dislikes. We'e trying to run a SS here.
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What does the Mizar like -------hmmmmm.
My Favorite Colors are Pale Blue and Pale Yellow.
My Style is Contemporary.
I collect Christmas Ornaments. The more Unusual the Better. You can't have Too many Ornaments.
I'm going on My First Cruise, in Feb, so Funky Sunglasses, would be Fun! I also like, Looking at Travel Magazines, and Reading about all the Places, I won't be going to! Phoofey.
I'm always, low on Blank Note Cards, Kid Stickers, from the Dollar Store ( I slap, them all over, Cards and Packages, to My
Grandkids ) and Post-It Notes.
I have My Camera, with Me at all times and I Enjoy, making, My own Picture CDs, with Music.
My T-Shirt Size is Large.
I Perfer, Salty Snacks, over Sweet Ones, My Favorite Candy is " Pink and White Good and Plentys " and I Drink Tea.
I would Like Anything, from Your Home Town!
I've been Very Good, this Year, except, for that One, little thing, I'm hoping, No One, finds out about!
:rofl;
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Okay the presents are wrapped and are in a box all addressed and ready to go. Unfortunately I go to Arizona this weekend for a week. Hehehe. Guess it is going to have to wait. Maybe my sister will mail it for me next week.
I got some good stuff in the box. I did not wrap one gift because it would have made the box explode. I think you will like what I am sending.
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Christmas stuff is not a problem for me!!! I'm going shopping tomorrow. What to buy, what to buy?? I have a list of possibilities!!
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Woo Hoo!
The gifts are are ready to wrap! Then into the box and off to....
Oops! That is a SECRET!
:clap; :clap; :clap;
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Not sure when I'll go out, but first have to find a post from the person I got.
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I did not wrap one gift because it would have made the box explode.
:popcorn; Ok, THAT got my attention!
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Next year make it a requirement for signing up to fill out a pre-made likes/dislikes form.
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gift bought but not mailed or wapped. i hate going to the postoffice. how much longer do i have?
and if you don't like it,secret person, it's all your fault for giving such lousey clues. i like it. beware, though, that I have questionable taste.
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Next year make it a requirement for signing up to fill out a pre-made likes/dislikes form.
I know that makes it easier to buy for, but I think some people prefer surprises and don't care about specifying what they want. :santahat;
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YOU KNOW, THIS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS SOOOOO MUCH HARDER THAN I EXPECTED!!!! WHY CAN'T I JUST SEND HUGS AND KISSES?!?!?!?!
Hershey's does have that now! It's in a big bag of them, a mixture of Hugs and Kisses. Saw that last night while waiting for prescriptions.
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Well, my package is in the mail.
AND I'm upset! :Kit n Stik;
My special person is not in the US. Customs requires that the contents be listed.
So my recipient, whoever you are....
When you get a package from Tennessee, please do NOT read the little green paper attached to the outside!
What a bummer! :thumbdown;
Aleta
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Mine's gonna be a little bit obvious just with the NZ stmps on it
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I thought about doing the double box. Mailing it to a friend in another state and have them open it and mail the inner box. twice the postage but Santa is a still a secret! :santahat; :rofl;
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Yeah, I had to put my name on it, too. But at least I hope my SS recipient can be surprised when the gifts are opened!
And here is the funniest part. I had to date it, too. Since it is my birthday, I started putting the year of my birth instead of THIS year! :rofl; :rofl;
But I love the SS stuff anyway!
Aleta
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Oh, Marc, I wish I had thought of that.
The postage out of the country was more than the cost of the gifts! :rofl;
It's all worth it, though!
:yahoo;
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Yes, I already posted a Happy Birthday in the Birthday thread but I think I can still give you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY here too! :birthday;
(I was going to make a joke about your birth year but decided against it 'cause I like you too much)
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Hey Folks...
I feel your pain!... Yep, the stamps with 'Eire' on them is a bit of a give away, too!...
I posted Mum's and my gifts last week, and not only did I have to put my name and address on the Customs Declaration, I had to list the CONTENTS of the box, too!!!... Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!....
I tried to be vague, but it's certainly taken the secrecy out of the Secret Santa!...
So when our two people recieve our gifts, try not to read the large Customs label!....
Oh well, it's the thought that counts, I suppose!...
Darth...
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Grrrrrrr. Huge pet peeve about this contents listing thing...
I'm just about ready to mail my parcel.....within 2 days I'd say.
So I ditto Aleta's warning about NOT reading the wee green slip.
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Grrrrrrr. Huge pet peeve about this contents listing thing...
I'm just about ready to mail my parcel.....within 2 days I'd say.
So I ditto Aleta's warning about NOT reading the wee green slip.
It reminds me - I recently sent a box to Paris for Jenna. It had a book and some candy, and I included some of the euros ($80!) I had accidentally brought back from France. When I got to the post office I didn't want to mention coins because I thought it might get stolen. But the package made a little chinking sound when shaken, so I lied. I wrote "junk jewelry" on the customs slip. LOL I don't know but I may have committed a federal offense! :P
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Grrrrrrr. Huge pet peeve about this contents listing thing...
I'm just about ready to mail my parcel.....within 2 days I'd say.
So I ditto Aleta's warning about NOT reading the wee green slip.
It reminds me - I recently sent a box to Paris for Jenna. It had a book and some candy, and I included some of the euros ($80!) I had accidentally brought back from France. When I got to the post office I didn't want to mention coins because I thought it might get stolen. But the package made a little chinking sound when shaken, so I lied. I wrote "junk jewelry" on the customs slip. LOL I don't know but I may have committed a federal offense! :P
Isn't currency smuggling an offence, O'Karol???.. :rofl;
Prepare for the knock on the door... Don't worry too much though, I believe the handcuffs are quite comfortable, really!.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Just kidding, Karol... The amount involved is too small to be a worry... But if you have to do it again, put a very cheap item of junk jewellery into the box... That way, you're not lying... Being a little bit economical with the truth maybe, but not lying!... ;D
Darth...
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Drat!....
Just tracking one of our SS gifts on the An Post website...
It's status is 'Return to Sender'... Don't know what's happening, or why... I'll just have to wait and see, I suppose!....
Darth....
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Last year I accidently looked at the slip GRRRR!! I won't this year. When it arrives I'll not even look at it!! Just put it in the back of the tree!!
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I got a present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap; :bandance; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
AlohaBeth answered the door when the mailman delivered it. Since we have the same name, she signed for it. Then she realized it had to be my Secret Santa gift------so she quickly blacked out things on the box, so I would have no idea who or what the box involved! Now I have a lovely box sitting here full of possiblities! For six weeks, I will touch it, look at it but I will not peek! I am so excited! Thank you Secret Santa! :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :santahat;
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I have never, not ever, NOT opened, peeked, snuck around, bribed people or any other devious method imaginable to discover the contents of a gift package of any kind. Sorry. Doubt it will happen this year.
Ok, grammma, I guess I'm supposed to tell you its in the mail. That was hard. I'd also probably tell anybody else what their gift is if I were put under the least bit of pressure. So don't tell me Nuthin'.
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Warning taken! Dan cracks under torture!
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Well done to AlohaBeth...
Clever girl!....
Now if only it was as easy to sort out Dan!.... :rofl;
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Oh Paris, I know what it iiiiiiiiiissss.... wanna hint?
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When I was growing up my parents always gave me a diary for Christmas. So one year I said to my brother that I knew what I was getting and told him I was getting a diary. He told my parents that I knew what I was getting without sharing that I had surmised I was getting a diary from past experience.
So in addition to the regular gifts, I got a whipping for peaking. My brother was an expert at getting me in trouble.
:rofl; :rofl;
Aleta
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Hmmmmmm.....
Troublesome male in your life, Willow???....
Erm, you wouldn't be related to Dan by any chance???.... :rofl;
Darth...
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That seems fast paris, now I feel behind because I haven't done anything yet, nor looked at previous 2008 or 2007 post to see what my SS would like.. I gotta get on the ball.
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That means you aren't my Secret Santa, Chris. Well, that narrows it down by one!! No who else can I figure out isn't my Secret Santa? :rofl;
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:rofl;
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Obviously I don't know who has me but if you haven't gotten anything yet, I would like a new kidney please!!!! Hahahaha.........I think I'm too funny!!
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Obviously I don't know who has me but if you haven't gotten anything yet, I would like a new kidney please!!!! Hahahaha.........I think I'm too funny!!
Ha Ha....
Mum has a message for you.... She says, "I'd like one too!"... :rofl;
Darth....
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Looiks like KimCanada has her sights set on a Middle Aged Man who likes dogs... Richardmel, Is 39 Middle Aged?
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hmmmmmmmmm I see my person has yet to list there likes....... Well I hope they like :sir ken; lol....
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Uh-oh, Richard. Dan called you middle aged. I am going to sit back and wait for your reply. This should be good! LOL
My pretty present is sitting with me. It makes me happy just to look at it. Of course, there are lots of black lines through the labels on it! AlohaBeth did keep the return address, but only she knows who it is. :santahat;
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I got a present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap; :bandance; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
AlohaBeth answered the door when the mailman delivered it. Since we have the same name, she signed for it. Then she realized it had to be my Secret Santa gift------so she quickly blacked out things on the box, so I would have no idea who or what the box involved! Now I have a lovely box sitting here full of possiblities! For six weeks, I will touch it, look at it but I will not peek! I am so excited! Thank you Secret Santa! :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :santahat;
You got your present already?!?! Holey Moley, someone is a super shopper!
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Last year I accidently looked at the slip GRRRR!! I won't this year. When it arrives I'll not even look at it!! Just put it in the back of the tree!!
That's the problem with those international shipments. We need SS present interceptors!
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Hey, if you've given your address for the Secret Santa do you think it would be OK for Grammalady to give it to someone else that didn't get you, but would like to send a little something? Probably not eh? It just seems nicer to be able to send a little present without having to spoil it but asking for an address first. What do people think?
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I know! Everyone needs someone else to get the mail from now until Christmas! :rofl;
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We all know you people don't wait till Christmas. Stop pretending to be such goodies....
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I may need help for ideas. :oops;
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Hey, if you've given your address for the Secret Santa do you think it would be OK for Grammalady to give it to someone else that didn't get you, but would like to send a little something? Probably not eh? It just seems nicer to be able to send a little present without having to spoil it but asking for an address first. What do people think?
I think that's a lovely idea, Hanify...
I'd certainly have no objections!... Just send me a nice hunky guy.... You needn't gift wrap him... I'll take him as he comes!.... :rofl;
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I may need help for ideas. :oops;
Chris, if I can help in any way, get in touch!...
Great to see you home safely!...
God bless...
Darth...
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In the past, many have sent gifts as surprises at Christmas, or other occasions. Contact Okarol. She has the master list of members.
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OOPS, I forgot to CHRISTMAS WRAP the gift! Sorry Mystery Person!
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Just so long as you didn't forget where you put it, Dan!.... Miiiaaaooow!!!!!.... ;D
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I'm about to send mine. Are we supposed to put our name on the outside, or is it a surprise (the sender) until opened???
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I always put my return address on it just in case it has to be returned to sender.
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I'm about to send mine. Are we supposed to put our name on the outside, or is it a surprise (the sender) until opened???
If you're posting outside your own country, you'll have to put your name and address on the parcel... Blasted Customs!..... :banghead;
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Ah, its the postal system. Send love. Not surprises!
I told all my friends (hehe both of them) in Houston that I wanted them to each buy 10 dinners for the Houston Citywide Christmas Dinner. If a secret santa is looking for something to give me, that'd be really the best present I could have (well, that's be too m uch money so maybe 3 or 6 dinners (they cost about 3.33 per person). All they would let me do is be part of the cleanup. Duh! I could cook. (hush up Darth). I sure hope they use paper plates. Can you imagine washing thousands of plates?
Oh, and I forgot to wrap my gift with Christmas paper and its already gonna. I'm sorry mystery person.
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All they would let me do is be part of the cleanup. Duh! I could cook. (hush up Darth).
God forbid!... There's not enough medicine in the world to treat the end result of Dan cooking!!!... Besides, the Fire Chief wouldn't approve!.... ;D
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All they would let me do is be part of the cleanup. Duh! I could cook. (hush up Darth).
God forbid!... There's not enough medicine in the world to treat the end result of Dan cooking!!!... Besides, the Fire Chief wouldn't approve!.... ;D
They could always serve pink "milkshakes" for desert
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All they would let me do is be part of the cleanup. Duh! I could cook. (hush up Darth).
God forbid!... There's not enough medicine in the world to treat the end result of Dan cooking!!!... Besides, the Fire Chief wouldn't approve!.... ;D
They could always serve pink "milkshakes" for desert
YLGuy, Does that stuff come in Industrial strength???...... It would be seriously needed if Dan's cooking!....
Dan, I'm sending you a pair of rubber gloves, and a large bottle of Fairy Liquid.... You should be finished the dishes in time for Christmas 2010!.... ;D
Darth...
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Ummm, I thinkthey do and just label it as Cherry flavored :rofl; :rofl;
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I'm sorry but I will not be able to mail my box until next week. I still have one more thing to pick up and Cindy has gone to Memphis to
help Laura (our friend with bone cancer) pack up and move. She sold
her two story, four bedroom, three bath house and is moving to an apartment. I can't drive anymore because of my eyes and my grandsons both work. She will be gone about a week. So I will send it as soon as she gets home. Soooorry!!!
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I'm sorry but I will not be able to mail my box until next week. I still have one more thing to pick up and Cindy has gone to Memphis to
help Laura (our friend with bone cancer) pack up and move. She sold
her two story, four bedroom, three bath house and is moving to an apartment. I can't drive anymore because of my eyes and my grandsons both work. She will be gone about a week. So I will send it as soon as she gets home. Soooorry!!!
i'm sure there won't be a problem
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Hubby took his gift to the post office today and brought it back home to repackage and change a few things. It was going to cost over $38 to post it!!!! I have everything in a big bubble envelope now so hopefuly it will cost a lot less. Whoever gets a gift from Newfoundland (NL) Canada DO NOT open the envelope. It is not wrapped inside!!! Had to cut down on weight and space!! Even had to change a couple of the gifts that were in there!!!
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I got mine today. How exciting. Thank you Secret Santa. And I didn't look at the customs label - much!
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OK peeps............... I have some ideas for my person, but come on, if you signed up PLEASE give us some of your likes and dislikes. If not don't be mad if u get a pink thong and some nair............. >:D >:D :-*
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OK peeps............... I have some ideas for my person, but come on, if you signed up PLEASE give us some of your likes and dislikes. If not don't be mad if u get a pink thong and some nair............. >:D >:D :-*
Do you have Sluff's name? :rofl; :rofl;
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Mine has been sent. na = nana= nana
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And mine arrived!
;-)
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I finished my shopping today and I'll be taking it to the Post Office tomorrow! I hope you like it!!!! :cheer:
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I plan to do shopping Monday since it is on the way to get blood test and have to submit insurance paperwork in the next town.
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I finished my shopping today and I'll be taking it to the Post Office tomorrow! I hope you like it!!!!
Who? me? :clap;
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OK peeps............... I have some ideas for my person, but come on, if you signed up PLEASE give us some of your likes and dislikes. If not don't be mad if u get a pink thong and some nair............. >:D >:D :-*
Do you have Sluff's name? :rofl; :rofl;
shhhhhhhhhhhhh
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I am eating the last of the Secret Santa candy sent to me last year! I put all of it into freezer bags and have been nibbling all year, thinking about my Secret Santa!
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Holy Cow, I never could keep chocolate that long!
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Neither can I, but this bag of chocolates slipped to the bottom of the freezer and it took archeological dig to get it out.
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I know who my Secret Santa is..... hehe.
Still don't know what's inside.... YET.
But have a good idea. I'm having a cat scan on my kidney. I'll ask the doc to look at the package....
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Hey, Dan. I noticed yours is from California! So is MINE!!! Hmmm.
Aleta
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Yea, but I couldn't read the name of the town. I finally figured it out -- strange name and then I found someone on the list who lived there... hehe. Now just to get the package x rayed.
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Now, Dan you hide that present quick so you won't be tempted!!! If I was close I would :Kit n Stik; every time you touched it!!! :rofl;
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I think it is popcorn. Sounds like popcorn when I shake it.
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I think it is popcorn. Sounds like popcorn when I shake it.
It's probably coal. >:D
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I think it is popcorn. Sounds like popcorn when I shake it.
It's probably coal. >:D
And switches.... Plenty of them!.... ;D
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Hehe... that's so mean. I'm sure it is popcorn... and probably caramel popcorn. yum.
Coal? Now that would really upset me. Coal?
The worst and best present I ever received was one in the same. First year of school we drew names and my gift from a strange little girl was a brown bag with 4 marshmellows inside. Oooh, I was so angry and immediately announed it to my mom when I got home. When she saw who gave it to me, she went down the road to my grandparents house where there was a “smokehouse” attached to the house. It was a place where, before plentiful refrigeration they would hang meat and cure it. Another room also stored potatoes, onions, nuts, etc. Mom asked my grandparents for a ham and other food and we took it to this tiny little house, along with pieces of fruit and a cake mom had made. Mom knew who the people were. She made me thank Annie Laurie for the marshmellows. She and her siblings were jumping up and down and very happy especially over fruit. That, friends, is what made me love Christmas so much. Coal will be fine for me as long as everyone has food to eat. We can always burn the coal and stay warm.
I hate myself when I talk like Polyanna. Please don’t forget my avitars and that I am, deep down, a true jackass. It is just that Christmas does this to me.
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That is such a nice story dw!!! The true meaning of Christmas!! :santahat; :snowman;
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Maybe so Del, but they better NOT give me coal and switches!!!! I'm old now.
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Dan, do not rattle to box too much, you might break what is inside.
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Coal? You can't break coal...
uh oh, it could be made of glass. oops!
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Your mother was a wise and caring person, Dan. :)
That was very touching.
BUT, speaking of touching - hands off that package! :Kit n Stik;
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Aleta
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It's possible the present USED to be a lovely china tea cup...
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Hehe... that's so mean. I'm sure it is popcorn... and probably caramel popcorn. yum.
Coal? Now that would really upset me. Coal?
The worst and best present I ever received was one in the same. First year of school we drew names and my gift from a strange little girl was a brown bag with 4 marshmellows inside. Oooh, I was so angry and immediately announed it to my mom when I got home. When she saw who gave it to me, she went down the road to my grandparents house where there was a “smokehouse” attached to the house. It was a place where, before plentiful refrigeration they would hang meat and cure it. Another room also stored potatoes, onions, nuts, etc. Mom asked my grandparents for a ham and other food and we took it to this tiny little house, along with pieces of fruit and a cake mom had made. Mom knew who the people were. She made me thank Annie Laurie for the marshmellows. She and her siblings were jumping up and down and very happy especially over fruit. That, friends, is what made me love Christmas so much. Coal will be fine for me as long as everyone has food to eat. We can always burn the coal and stay warm.
I hate myself when I talk like Polyanna. Please don’t forget my avitars and that I am, deep down, a true jackass. It is just that Christmas does this to me.
I like the new mushy Polyannaish Dan!!!!!! :clap;
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Coal? You can't break coal...
uh oh, it could be made of glass. oops!
Have you seen this? http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=6567.msg287557#msg287557
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I admit that I have not even picked my gift up! I have dusted it, but I love surprises so much that I don't even want to know if it is heavy or light. Mom could have left my Christmas gifts in the bag, unwrapped on the kitchen table and I wouldn't have even thought of peeking until
Christmas morning. A wrapped gift is full of possibilities. It could be the very thing I have always wished for but didn't even know I wanted! I love Christmas. It brings out the best in all of us. :christmastree;
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Are you serious Paris? You have DUSTED it?? People seriously dust? lol.
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Are you serious Paris? You have DUSTED it?? People seriously dust? lol.
Dust ??? What's that?? You mean those dust bunnies aren't pets?? :rofl;
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God I love that avatar Del. I feel the use to make a painting of it...
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Urge - not use
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Hanify, That's a sunset I took one evening last summer when we were out in our boat!!
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Dusting once a month doesn't really count, does it? When I can write my name in the dust, I take a little duster and swipe it around!! :rofl; :rofl;
I have a very pretty package---all shiny and bright! So I want to keep it looking good! And I have had it for three weeks already! My Secret Santa was very prompt with mailing. I have been able to enjoy the package for a long time. :2thumbsup;
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my package is safe from temptation and waiting for me at my sisters.
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thegrammalady, how are we doing on gifts sent? Have most people posted that they have sent theirs? Three weeks until Christmas! And then I can open my pretty, shiny present! :2thumbsup;
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I got a box today to send mine out and Cards to send out to people after p.t. Tomorrow I will send mine out.
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I admit that I have not even picked my gift up! I have dusted it, but I love surprises so much that I don't even want to know if it is heavy or light. Mom could have left my Christmas gifts in the bag, unwrapped on the kitchen table and I wouldn't have even thought of peeking until
Christmas morning. A wrapped gift is full of possibilities. It could be the very thing I have always wished for but didn't even know I wanted! I love Christmas. It brings out the best in all of us. :christmastree;
Oh Paris, I love surprises as much as you do, but why would I be any less surprised right now that I would be on Christmas Eve????
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I believe your gift had some very specific instructions on it Dan.
"It says "do not open till...." and I won't."
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Yea, like on all six sides. Somebody must think I'm blind.
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quoted from Dan's post "Oh Paris, I love surprises as much as you do, but why would I be any less surprised right now that I would be on Christmas Eve????"
I am with you on this one Dan...... open it ! open it ! open it..... if my hubby didn't hide all my xmas gifts I would be opening them there and then. He even hides them in the garage because I search for them :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
When I was small my dad even hid mine in the tumbledrier once!!!! :rofl;
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Naughty, naughty, naughty!!! >:D
Do the right thing :angel;
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The present calls my name.....Open ME Open ME! I am being good.
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Kit Katz... Keep the claws sheathed...
Darth...
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Don't forget about global warming .... No coals please.
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:-* (I liked the old kiss better, but I guess this one will do)
Hehe... that's so mean. I'm sure it is popcorn... and probably caramel popcorn. yum.
Coal? Now that would really upset me. Coal?
The worst and best present I ever received was one in the same. First year of school we drew names and my gift from a strange little girl was a brown bag with 4 marshmellows inside. Oooh, I was so angry and immediately announed it to my mom when I got home. When she saw who gave it to me, she went down the road to my grandparents house where there was a “smokehouse” attached to the house. It was a place where, before plentiful refrigeration they would hang meat and cure it. Another room also stored potatoes, onions, nuts, etc. Mom asked my grandparents for a ham and other food and we took it to this tiny little house, along with pieces of fruit and a cake mom had made. Mom knew who the people were. She made me thank Annie Laurie for the marshmellows. She and her siblings were jumping up and down and very happy especially over fruit. That, friends, is what made me love Christmas so much. Coal will be fine for me as long as everyone has food to eat. We can always burn the coal and stay warm.
I hate myself when I talk like Polyanna. Please don’t forget my avitars and that I am, deep down, a true jackass. It is just that Christmas does this to me.
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Don't forget about global warming .... No coals please.
Uh oh
:shy;
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:santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat; :santahat;
Ok Ok Ok..... My Gift is finally posted!!! I am sorry but I am sure it will be there on time. :christmastree;
I am having MORE surgery tomorrow, this time on my hip. Lets say I am feeling just great about it :sarcasm; Merry Christmas to me. I will post more when I am home and can't do a bleeping thing!!
And I am yet to receive my gift. But I am sure it is on it's way!! :popcorn; I need some cheering up!!
Oh and PLEASE KEEP THE SURGERY OFF MY FACEBOOK. I am NOT telling my daughter who is on exchange in France. I don't need her to get upset or worry. Thanks xoxo
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Hope you find humor in what I sent Wattle ;D
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Hope you find humor in what I sent Wattle ;D
Chris I am sure I will love it! :-*
(what happened to the old smileys??)
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Chris I am sure I will love it! :-*
(what happened to the old smileys??)
I like the old smilies to. The ones they replaced look generic to me and harder to see.
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Grammalady, how are we doing? Do you need anyone to send out one more Secret Santa gift? Let me know. :santahat;
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according to my records the following people HAVE NOT received their secret santa gift. if your are listed please let me know that you have received your gift.
sluff
laurie
aharris2
slywalker
boxman
lizabee
tamara
ylguy
pelaia
angela515
jess21
lil'bajanne
bajanne
rerun
glitter
wattle
del's husband
nursewratchet
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
wenchie58
monrein
chris
thanks, i'm running away to oregon on dec 15 and would like to have everything accounted for before then.(i can dream can't i)
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I am on this list but I have received mine.
sluff
laurie
aharris2
slywalker
boxman
lizabee
tamara
ylguy
pelaia
angela515
jess21
lil'bajanne
bajanne
rerun
glitter
wattle
del's husband
nursewratchet
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
wenchie58
monrein
chris
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That's a long list there and I thought I was late sending mine out. :shy; :rofl;
I'm in no rush though to recieve mine, still have a couple weeks to go.
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Gramalady I can help out. Just tell me who has my name and I'll watch for them to send me something.
:waving;
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Exactly one half of the people have not receiced their gifts. Let's review some of the rules of the game.
--- You must sign up by PM'ing your info NO LATER THAN October 20th. To be included on the Holiday Exchange list you must send me your snail mail address.
--- Names will be drawn and announced (by PM) on November 2nd.
--- Gifts must be mailed out NO LATER THAN November 23rd, and sooner if you are sending overseas.
So the last day we were supposed to mail the packages was 18 days ago...Hmmm, VERY slow postage I guess.
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according to my records the following people HAVE NOT received their secret santa gift. if your are listed please let me know that you have received your gift.
sluff
laurie
aharris2
slywalker
boxman
lizabee
tamara
ylguy
pelaia
angela515
jess21
lil'bajanne
bajanne
rerun
glitter
wattle
del's husband
nursewratchet
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
wenchie58
monrein
chris
thanks, i'm running away to oregon on dec 15 and would like to have everything accounted for before then.(i can dream can't i)
i am not on the list but I received mine yesterday.
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Exactly why no one wants to be the Secret Santa manager! Thanks for trying Grandmalady!
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Gramalady I can help out. Just tell me who has my name and I'll watch for them to send me something.
:waving;
nice try rerun :rudolph;
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Darn!...
Was thinking of making the same suggestion!.... ;D
Darth....
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I know mine has recieved their gift accrding to tracking label of my person on the list, or the post Office is lying. :sarcasm; :urcrazy;
Make sure you check the noral places that they leave packages and if there is snow, dig trough it. ;D :2thumbsup;
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Both mine and hubby's were mailed . One on Nov. 23 and the other a couple of days later. Neither have arrived at their destination yet!! The post is slow sometimes, especially this time of the year. Year before last I received mine on Christmas eve!!!
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Received mine grammalady! I know who it's from since my knucklehead...oops, I mean husband, shouted from the front door "Who's ------- ---------?" But I don't know what's inside and won't until the 25th.
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Knuckle head..huh? Oh well!
I will get out the big stick for you Grammalady if I need to! :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik; Get those packages sent now! :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik;
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I got mine!!!!!!!!!!
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I posted on the other thread that I got mine. thank you for your efforts Grammalady!
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I am on this list but I have received mine.
sluff
laurie
aharris2
slywalker
boxman
lizabee
tamara
ylguy
pelaia
angela515
jess21
lil'bajanne
bajanne
rerun
glitter
wattle
del's husband
nursewratchet
darthvader
darthvader's mum
paul.karen
wenchie58
monrein
chris
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The Christmas Exchange was finally officially finished in February 2010.
Thank you to thegrammalady for doing all of the work setting it up and getting addys out to everyone. It is a chore.
Thank you to Paris and Kitkatz for taking care of our members who did not receive gifts. At this time everyone who was on the IHD.com Christmas exchange list received a gift!
Whew! Thank you everyone for participating. I always love to get the Christmas Secret Santa gift.
Here is looking forward to next year.
kitkatz-Moderator
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i had so much fun doing it too. thanks kit for the extra help.