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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: kitkatz on September 11, 2010, 08:53:26 PM
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2010 Holiday Gift Exchange
Happy Holidays!
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 KITKATZ 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 KITKATZ.
Those who participated last year had a blast!
This is the official list so far:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz
MooseMom
YLGuy
Okarol
Jenna
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)
DarthVader
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)
Rerun
Glitter
Poppylicious
Tamara
Pam
Chris
Cloud393
Paris
Bajanne
Sam
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi
Devlin's Wife
bajanne2000
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody
tyefly
chickenlittle56
lola
wattle
Des
Sluff
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:thumbup; Thank you for taking this on Kitkatz - I love it every year!! (Now I gotta see about fixing those holiday smileys!)
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goodie!!!!! how exciting. i can hardly wait, i'll be counting the days. count me in. i'll pm you just as soon as i figure out where i'll be living in december.....
favorites:
color - purple
i collect tea for one tea pots
tea - earl grey
fat pens
teddy bears
dark chocolate
anything from your state/country
vanilla candles
this is such a fun time and a wonderful way to get to know one of our members a little bit better. thanks kit, you're a gem.
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Count me and my hubby in!!!
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Yippie!!!!!!...
Yes please, Kitz... Mum and I are in!!!!.....
As Mum's taking part... I'll start with her!....
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream, Cookies, Sweets things of any description....No chocolate though... Banned due to it's phosphate content... >:(
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; :rofl; :rofl;... Senior Citizen's Club... Drinking, a few alcoholic beverages, or it used to be.... Can't seem to deal with booze lately though.... Would get drunk on a small packet of winegums.... Does like a little tipple of Baileys or similar, though....Does like a little white wine, though!... Doesn't like sport of any description...
3.) What colors do you like?... Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, Orange....
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Absolutely, positively LOVES Jelly Beans (by the truckload!), Fruit flavoured sweets, Mints...
5.) Do you collect anything?... Nephrologists!!!!... Wrinkles!!!... ... Really likes Silverback Gorillas... Did I mention her taste in husbands???... :rofl; :rofl; :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 through me!...
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!) Anybody brave enough to offer to be number three???... Gentlemen, shall I take your running to the hills screaming as a 'No' then???.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; ... 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!... ... Oh and Mum loves Christmas things... We have several of those reindeer, turkey Christmas Ornaments, etc that 'sing'... Sing, that's a questionable description!!!...
Now me.....
1.) What is your favorite dessert?...Ice cream, Cookies, Cheesecake... (LOTS of cheesecake and fruit!!!!!).... I LOVE Strawberry licquorice, Aniseed flavoured anything......
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... He';s not a bad lad, really... Just got into bad company!... Well, if his mother's Irish, that's what she'll say anyway!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;... 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... Pink shoes, and hair ribbons the size of a small house... Honestly, she should have just thrown the set of Fairy Lights onto me, plugged it in, and had done with it!!!.... :rofl; Now I won't even wear pink foundation garments... Nightmare... Pink is Satan's own creation!!....
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!)... :rofl;... No???.. Oh well, no harm in trying, and a girl can dream!... If I'm on the shelf for much longer, I'll need a flipping Dust Sheet!.... 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; ... Mum would take it as assistance and would probably share the Life Assurance payout!....
Oooooh Boy... I'm getting SO excited about this already!!!!!....
Love to all...
Darth...
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Count me in. :clap;
I really like flip flops. I wear womens size 8. They remind me of summer.
Or else anything from your part of the world that is of interest..... a book......
I'll love anything. (as long as they are flip flops) :urcrazy;
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My wants are simple
A million dollars in small bills in a small paper bag left on my front porch. >:D
But seriously:
NO perfumes, body lotions or icky stuff like that! Allergic!
Favorite candy: I love Dark Chocolate.
Favorite Author: Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCaffrey
Book Genre: Science Fiction All kinds. I am a voracious reader!
Favorite Colors: Deep blue and purple
Collections: Unusual boxes, lighthouses, pot bellied teddy bears
Likes: Jewelry, shiny things
Clothing Size: 3 X Yes I like my shirts big!
Local items/ Hometown things: Yes, yes,yes
I also have a wicked sense of humor.
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I also have a wicked sense of humor.
Now why doesn't this revelation surprise me???..... :rofl;
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I would be intrigued by my SS's favorite book; you can tell a lot about a person by what they like to read.
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Yikes!!!!!.... That's an interesting question, Moose....
Okay... My favourite book is Schindler's List.....
Darth...
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:cheer: Jenna wants to participate this year! :bandance;
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This is my favorite thing we do. I love being a Secret Santa.
Jenna is going to join in! :yahoo;
I will post my likes later. Tired tonight and I don't want to make any mistakes!! :rofl;
Darth, I laughed all through your post! You and Mum are a hoot! I love you both very much! :cuddle;
Thanks Kitkatz for taking this on. It is a huge job. :grouphug;
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Darth, I laughed all through your post! You and Mum are a hoot! I love you both very much! :cuddle;
What???... You mean my sullen, glum, serious nature hasn't shone through???... Darn... Must pull out more fingernails!!!!.....
You're right though, Paris.... This IS great fun..... I REALLY enjoyed being your SS last year.... And the goodies you sent me are still being used!.....
Love to all....
Darth...
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count me in.....if I qualify
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I won't have enough post. but who wold want anything from Iowa. Nothing but corn stalks here and maybe some soybeans ::)
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I won't have enough post. but who wold want anything from Iowa. Nothing but corn stalks here and maybe some soybeans ::)
deadline is still over 25 days away- get to posting then!!!!
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I won't have enough post. but who wold want anything from Iowa. Nothing but corn stalks here and maybe some soybeans ::)
Yes, keep posting, I can do 50 posts with my eyes closed LOL.
Iowa is where my grandparents are from. They moved to California in 1930. I've never been there but I love stuff like this http://cgi.ebay.com/WORLDS-LARGEST-TRUCK-STOP-WALCOTT-IOWA-80-T-SHIRT-SMALL-/200516466878?pt=US_CSA_MC_Shirts&hash=item2eafb678be
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Some members have asked why there is a minimum number of posts required to join in on the Holiday Gift Exchange. The reasoning is that someone who is not very active on the board may not stick around long enough to follow through with the gift exchange, which would be disappointing for their recipient. Get busy, read and post more in the next few weeks. Participation is what it's all about! We do make exceptions, so keep posting and PM Kitkatz to let her know you're interested.
(FYI, I didn't have enough posts my first year as I had only joined IHD mid-October, but Epoman included me because I was very active.)
okarol/admin
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I was just joking about the corn and soybeans! I actually live in Des Moines and would have to drive a ways to find any corn. Transplant center is 6 minutes from my house. Very lucky to get in to that one. As far as posting, I'm a little shy.
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ooook how do we pm on here? like the email thing or something else? lol
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Up at the top of your page, next to your picture, is your message alert. Click where it says "Hey, yourname, you have 23 messages, 0 are new." Then create a new message, type the name of the member you wish to send it to, click SEND MESSAGE and you're done! You can also click the little "IM" icon below a members avatar in a thread and that will also take you to your message area.
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I won't have enough post. but who wold want anything from Iowa. Nothing but corn stalks here and maybe some soybeans ::)
I was born in Waterloo, Iowa! I've only been back once since I was two, but I proudly claim that my start was in Iowa!
I was kind of shy when I first joined, so I posted in some of the fun threads like "the last one to post loves IHD the most" or the trivia ones. Another good one is the new member thread. You can just say "hi" , "glad you joined us" " I am new, too" Now, I am going to be looking for your posts! :2thumbsup; The secret santa gift exchange is a lot of fun. I have had two secret santas from Australia and one from Ireland. The packages were so much fun and I loved getting a box from another country. :clap;
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Paris, I was born and raised in Marshalltown. Less than an hour away from you. Btw I was more excited about your transplant than I was my own.
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Can't wait to find out who we have to buy for this year!! Hubby loved the North Carolina t shirt he got from you last year, Paris!! He hasn't even gotten a stain on it yet LOL. I use the calendar okarol sent me in our bedroom to write down appts, etc. Love seeing a new picture every night. Already have a couple of gifts in mind for secret santa!!
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Count me in, of course, Kitkatz! I have had some awesome Secret Santa gifts - from Australia to Michigan. (though sometimes arriving after Christmas, but that is alright; I am not a Christmas person!)
Lil Bajanne also looks forward to this.
Will PM later
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I'd like to join this year.
I like anything red. Roosters, Apples, sunflowers
Fall is my favorite time of yr
I love candles
I wear a ladies size Med
I'm a country person
Anything from your part of the world will be great!
Pam
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As far as posting, I'm a little shy.
Ack, me too. Actually, I'm VERY shy. It took me ages to even find the bravery to register on this site. But nobody knows who you are (yet!) so to start with you can just hide behind 'Murphy' ... Now, get posting; I've never received anything from Iowa! ;D
And back on topic ... hmmm. I must find a way to condense everything I like into one little list. I fear I may struggle.
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poppy, forget a little list, make a great big one. more for people to choose from.
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poppy, forget a little list, make a great big one. more for people to choose from.
Oooh, yes! Silly me!
;D
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Time to throw my hat into the ring again for another year.
Likes
Chocolate - White, Milk, Some Dark
Peanut Butter Kisses (The taffy like kind, not Hershey'Chocolate type)
iTunes or Best Buy gift card
Local shot glass or mug
Something humorous
Automotive stuff, classic, exotic, concept, pre and post war, history/ historical, racing
And for the book question, my favorite book is Space Warps that is mostly about Albert Einstein's various theories along with other scientist.
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posting is not a prob its comming up with money for a present so still on the fence with this one ;D
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Just wanted to encourage everyone to PM kitkatz to get on the Holiday Gift Exchange list.
This is the official list so far:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz
MooseMom
YLGuy
Okarol
Jenna
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)
DarthVader
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)
Rerun
Glitter
Poppylicious
Tamara
Pam
Chris
Cloud393
Paris
Bajanne
Sam
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi
Devlin's Wife
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I would love to participate. It sounds fun.
Like: Snowmen, Santas, Frogs, cute picture frames, elephants, I collect magnets from my travels, I love to read mystery.
Not really into sweets, other than that I'm pretty easy going.
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I forgot to post likes and dislikes:
I like candy
I like magnets
mugs, calanders, anything really
soap, nuts, candles, books, anything really.
I am not particular, but I do like happy, sparkly things.
I lke tea and food type things from other places.
I also would be open to anything from a different culture that is not normal in mine.
I dislike.......maple flavoring., and lavander.
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Count me in Kit... Will send you a PM with my info in it. I like anything that smells good and makes me clean and soft, At my age everything is trying to dry up and wrinkle away. Love anything sweet especially chocolate. I love tee shirts and sweats in size large.
I love bedroom slides size M. Love jewelry of all kinds but NO pierced earrings only cliips. Anything from planet earth or where you live. I guess that about covers it and I hope for a good SS like I have had in years past.
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I'll have to think about this one, and talk to Mom. I'm not sure where we'll be in December either. She wants to be moved by November, but it's hard to know what's going to happen.
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Favorite color--Purple
Size 1x-2x--like sweat shirts very large so 2x for sure
I LOVE TO COOK!!!
I collect cookbooks, would love to have one from your area
I have a Grandson that lives with me this is his first Christmas his name is Landon
I love fruity smells
fall is my favorite season
I love to read romance and inspirational books
I like fruity and chewy candy I DO NOT LIKE BLACK LICORICE !!!
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Oh, hell no! I'm not gonna make this easy for any of you! :rofl; You all are gonna have to RESEARCH me and read all of my marvelous, insightful and whine-free posts to figure out what I'd like.
(Hint: I would NOT like any inspirational-type books that tell you you're supposed to suffer with grace and welcome adversity and learn from your disease. Just sayin')
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Ha! That's a novel approach, just list what you DON'T want. :rofl;
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Lilbajanne and I just enjoy anything from your neck of the woods. She collects shot glasses, so if you can add that in her gift, she would be estatic ( she just got one from Albequerque from one of my students who was recently there)
T-shirts are fine with me (she only likes fitting tops - she is presently a X- Large after her baby)and 2X's go well with me. I get to wear them to dialysis.
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Oh, hell no! I'm not gonna make this easy for any of you! :rofl; You all are gonna have to RESEARCH me and read all of my marvelous, insightful and whine-free posts to figure out what I'd like.
(Hint: I would NOT like any inspirational-type books that tell you you're supposed to suffer with grace and welcome adversity and learn from your disease. Just sayin')
Ohhh the mental abuse, the agony and suffering of guessing. So it's a lump o coal you want? :rofl; :rofl; :santahat;
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Oh, hell no! I'm not gonna make this easy for any of you! :rofl; You all are gonna have to RESEARCH me and read all of my marvelous, insightful and whine-free posts to figure out what I'd like.
(Hint: I would NOT like any inspirational-type books that tell you you're supposed to suffer with grace and welcome adversity and learn from your disease. Just sayin')
Ohhh the mental abuse, the agony and suffering of guessing. So it's a lump o coal you want? :rofl; :rofl; :santahat;
in colorado you get reindeer poop!!!!!
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Reindeer poop? Now, that would be novel as I didn't even know you get reindeer in Colorado. If you want to collect it and then mail it, go for it. :clap;
A lump of coal? How about reindeer poop encased in a lump of coal. That just about summarizes my year, so it would probably be an appropriate holiday gift for me. ::) :rofl;
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Fossilized poop in coal would be a scientific find f some sorts wouldn't it and be worth some money?
Or that's one bad natural misstep in making a diamond.
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since I've signed up, I suppose I should list my likes and dislikes.
I'm good for books, music, plush toys.. and with them the weirder the better. On top of my tv right now I have an I <3 NY baseball and a kidney
I'm also not opposed to candy.. *G*
The year that I was in the hospital for Christmas, I got smowman poop from the nurses.. *G*
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I hate Hate HATE cinnamon.
Just sayin'.
But I do LOVE Peeps. We can't get them this side of the pond.
I'm also partial to objects which are silver or sparkle.
If it helps, we're having our bathroom redone in time for Christmas and I love cute little novelty things (like unique rubber ducks). I also like kitsch-y objects.
Other than that, I'm easy. Mumsy says I'm the easiest person to buy presents for because I'm always so happy with anything that I'm given. Easily pleased, me.
;D
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I am not picky.... i think id love just about anything i receive.
That being said... general stuff about me?
I wear 1xl for tshirts and stuff. i love coffee, squirrells, art, i draw, write, love books (especially WEIRD books) and I like anything weird and interesting.
anything from where ur from too (im from illinois... id send corn LOL jk)
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Dont forget me...... I love Rocks.... should be easy........
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Dont forget me...... I love Rocks.... should be easy........
thats interesting... any specific kind? or random rocks?
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My list:
Favorite candy: I love chocolate and sour stuff (but not together.)
Favorite Author: Dean Koontz
Book Genre: I like photography books, poster art, collectible stuff, crafts.
Favorite Colors: Purple, black, brown, pink
Collections: Colored glass, perfume bottles, old cameras, Christmas ornaments
Clothing Size: L
Local items/ Hometown things: Yes, yes, yes (the more kitchy, the better!)
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I collect Rocks..... I have rocks from all over the place..... My last trip to Monterey, Ca was great found some great rocks..... agates.... thunder eggs..... colored quartz....
OK there is more to life besides rocks.....
I like anything natural..... large Pinecones.... ( I collect those too)
LIke native plants...... and seeds..... native plants or seeds from your area......
Ok I like everything....... ( I am trying not to be a hoarder ))))))):
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I collect Rocks..... I have rocks from all over the place..... My last trip to Monterey, Ca was great found some great rocks..... agates.... thunder eggs..... colored quartz....
OK there is more to life besides rocks.....
I like anything natural..... large Pinecones.... ( I collect those too)
LIke native plants...... and seeds..... native plants or seeds from your area......
Ok I like everything....... ( I am trying not to be a hoarder ))))))):
You remind me of me, with that... i love collecting random stuff from places ive been....
Sadly I am a bit of a hoarder lol i even have napkins from places ive eaten.... its bad.
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I will update the list on the first page in a few days. As soon as I catch up with myself. I am behind. I have received several more addys.
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What is "kitchy"?
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:oops; I think I spelled it wrong, it's kitschy - It means stuff that might be considered melodramatic, overdone, gaudy and tacky or sentimental and folksy. It's so bad that it's cool. Like my Virgin Mary bank covered in pink glitter. Or my small carved wood and gold angels that wind up and play music. I have a small chandelier with pink crystals, I think that's kitschy too. I missed out on buying a purple flocked velvet Jesus bank, someday I'll find one, I hope.
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You remind me of me, with that... i love collecting random stuff from places ive been....
Sadly I am a bit of a hoarder lol i even have napkins from places ive eaten.... its bad.
*chuckles* ... I have a (fairly small) collection of sanitary bags, the sort you find in hotels, etc. in which to put your used girly things in. They are all unused (as if any of you would think otherwise!) I hoard too; I save bits of everything in the belief that I'll always need it one day. Inevitably, everything just piles up on top of everything else and every so often everything gets thrown out or given to charity. Except for everything that I think I'll need one day, obviously ...
;D
Collections: perfume bottles
Me too! Nearly forgot that.
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KIT I want in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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:oops; I think I spelled it wrong, it's kitschy - It means stuff that might be considered melodramatic, overdone, gaudy and tacky or sentimental and folksy. It's so bad that it's cool. Like my Virgin Mary bank covered in pink glitter. Or my small carved wood and gold angels that wind up and play music. I have a small chandelier with pink crystals, I think that's kitschy too. I missed out on buying a purple flocked velvet Jesus bank, someday I'll find one, I hope.
Okarol, your collection of kitsch religious items sounds great to me. I am a huuge fan of kitsch! I have started collecting those wondrously dreadful snowdomes. My first is of my university, which has as its main piece of architecture a single ugly 1970s tower building, known as the ugliest building in Sydney. I call it my Tower O' Dreams, and in my snowdome, when I shake it, snow swirls around it, and glitter. Snow! In Sydney! I haven't even started describing the nonsense involved in that one cheap gaudy badly made object, ah, I love it so.
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I guess I can say I collect odd item that talk and move. I have a 2 in by 2 in box that shakes around by slight touch or movement that has a voice that makes a knocking sound and says "excuse me, excuse me! CAN SOMEONE LET ME OUT OF HERE?" I had a keychain that my parrot loved and learned from that had swear words. I have two others, one from animaniac (another box that makes sounds, and a figure of a kid in a karate suit that yells and makes karate moves that the cats get their noses hit when they investigate and try to swatch at it. The voices these things make is funny to me.
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I have a 2 in by 2 in box that shakes around by slight touch or movement that has a voice that makes a knocking sound and says "excuse me, excuse me! CAN SOMEONE LET ME OUT OF HERE?"
Where did you get that???? I WANT ONE!!! That kinda reminds of the box who's sole purpose was to turn itself off when you turned it on. You flip the switch to turn it on, and a hand pops out and flips the switch off. I saw it online somewhere.
I'm a gadget nerd. I like stuff that does stuff. Stephen Colbert has a pen that I want, but I'm not willing to pay $50 for a pen.. *L* it lights up. That was the price in 2006 anyway.. perhaps the price has gone down since then.
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Riki, I never noticed the pen Stephen Colbert has. I have or had a pen that lights up that also changed colors. Cool to look at, but battery didn't seem to last long, but was also in my book bag during college classes, so may have turned on and off many times without knowing. Didn't pay $50 for it either. There is a Doctor Who gadget I want that is $40 that makes sounds, lights up,and does other things that I saw on BBC America website when looking up episode guide.
The box I got was back in 1997 from Spencers. I like gadgets too.
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hehe... yeah, Chris... ThinkGeek.com is a favorite site of mine. I always meant to buy the usb dog that humps your computer, but never did. I'd also like to get the usb powered rocket launcher. I think that would freak out the cat
They've got lots of useless sh*t that does sh*t...
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I will have to check out that site.
I gotta get that shocking pen. I seen that on Discovery Channel as people used it to play pranks.
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that site is AWESOME! thank you for telling us about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I LOVE tee's and sweatshirts from other places XL I like to saw where my IHD peeps are from, I love sweet and sour stuff just like me (lol) LOVE suckers, Love just about all colors,mmmmmmmmm oh and 80's music, no smelly stuff as it makes me :puke; (lol)...but really I will LOVE anything that comes from my secret Santa.............
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I am so excited I cannot wait to see who I get so I can start buying!!!
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Riki, I have a small fan that you hold that has LEDs on the blades that can programmed to make words. I take it to D to send messages. I think th max. letters that can be shone is 10 letters.
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With a fan like that I could put Benadryl up with a question mark for staff at my center at 9 p.m. Heheheh!
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:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
OMG I almost missed out!! I have been living under a rock!!!
ME Kitkatz ME!!!!!!! I WANT IN!!! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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Riki, I have a small fan that you hold that has LEDs on the blades that can programmed to make words. I take it to D to send messages. I think th max. letters that can be shone is 10 letters.
I could have soooo much fun with that..
I think my first toy that did something was a Ronald McDonald doll that has a music box inside it. His nose was the crank to wind up the music box.
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Please check this list to see if you have been listed as one of out Secret Pal Holiday Gift Exchange.
If you have sent me an email or PM and your name is not there let me know.
If you want to be included, send me your snail mail address by PM or email so I can add you to the exchange list. I love getting my box from my secret pal every year we have done this exchange!
This is the official list so far:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz
MooseMom
YLGuy
Okarol
Jenna
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)
DarthVader
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)
Rerun
Glitter
Poppylicious
Tamara
Pam
Chris
Cloud393
Paris
Bajanne
Sam
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi
Devlin's Wife
bajanne2000
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody
tyefly
chickenlittle56
lola
wattle
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I'm excited, I made the list. Now I list my likes and dislikes. Lets see my only dislike is anything stinky, LOL. My kids call me a hippie cause I love tie dye, so anything tie dyed is great, actually anything is great. I am far from picky. Would love anything from the area my secret pal is from. The holidays will be upon us before we know it, and I hope everyone has a very healthy and happy holiday season!!!
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Kitkatz,
Is today the last day to sign up?
:snowman;
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remember to put a size if asking for t-shirts...........
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um.. I have no tshirt size... except maybe, as big as you can get.. *L*
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I notice my name twice - once as 'Bajanne' and once as 'bajanne2000'. Does that mean I will get two boxes (or that I will have to send two!)?
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Can't remember if I listed likes/dislikes etc!! I am very easy to buy for. I would like anything as long as its not smelly LOL. T shirt size if L. Would love something from your part of the world.I love outdoors, gardening, cardmaking , scrapbooking, reading,cooking, baking.
Hubby wears a medium t shirt and he is tall. He also likes baseball caps. Nothing smelly for him either ,please!! He also likes the outdoors, watching TV. He would love anything from your part of the world. (He loves the t shirt paris sent him last year with North Carolina on it) Several people have asked him if he is from North carolina LOL. He says no and then tells them how he got the shirt.
Oh yeah - we both have a good sense of humor too!!! WE have snowman poop and moose poop here!!!! Tastes good too!!! LOL
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likes - Anything local from your area
Bubble-bath, Chocolate, mini-quilts, biscuits, fruitcake, jewellary (even the cheap kind)/, anything handmade
dislikes -clothing, plastic flowers,
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Well there are many suggestions that were given that I am trying to think what I want from my Secret Santa but here it goes.
2XL t shirt or sweatshirt from your area
something funny
baseball caps
anything that goes whiz-bang or makes you say hmmm
homemade items
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I realized I never posted my likes. I like everything! Especially things from your area. In past years I received a beautiful crystal clock from Australia and I keep it set on that time zone. And some wonderful things from Ireland. Good luck shamrocks and seeds (and the sender takes full credit for my luck at getting a kidney-----it is the only reason to explain how I got one!!) Even things like postcards, so I can see some of your town. And, I know this will come as a huge surprise---but I love Paris themed things!! And someday I will beable to go back, but for now, I enjoy anything Parisian.
I love this exchange. So does my family. It has become a big part of our Christmas Day. The package sits under the tree with no peeking or shaking. When everything else has been opened, everyone (we're talking 20 of us) sit as I open my gift. They get as excited as I do. :christmastree; :rudolph; :santahat;
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Nope...I'm still not gonna post my likes and/or dislikes. :P I'll be very interested to see what kind of gift idea my secret pal comes up with, and why. When I get the name of my secret pal, I'm going to do my research, and included in my gift selection, I'm going to tell him/her why I chose this gift. I think the thought process/decision process is as interesting and fun as the gift itself. I figure I've done enough blathering and whining on IHD that it won't be too tough to find my posts.
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Could be a dangerous strategy, Moose....
If I get you, there's every chance you'll end up with a leprechaun, a small glass of Guinness, and a Daniel O'Donnell album!!!!!....
Don't say you weren't warned!!!!!.....
Love.....
Darth....
P.S...Paris, I promised you the luck of the Irish... And I delivered!!!!... LOL!!!!!!.....
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Could be a dangerous strategy, Moose..
I'll take my chances! This has become my year of living dangerously. I'd take anything from the Emerald Isle, especially emeralds!
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Could be a dangerous strategy, Moose..
I'll take my chances! This has become my year of living dangerously. I'd take anything from the Emerald Isle, especially emeralds!
OOHHH!! I'll take emeralds too! They're my birthstone.
I'm feeling an odd need to post my likes again, and add to them... so..
I'm good for books, music, plush toys.. and with them the weirder the better. On top of my tv right now I have an I <3 NY baseball and a kidney
I'm also not opposed to candy.. *G*
I'll also take t-shirts or sweatshirts with place names. I like them as big as you can get them, but if you need a size, go for XL. Something that I really want, but can't buy myself cuz I"m in Canada, is a Beck U hoodie. I think it would be hilarious. I also wouldn't mind any TDS/TCR stuff from ComedyCentral.com, since I can't buy from them either. I do have a wriststrong bracelet and a Colbert Nation hat, but I wouldn't mind something from the March to Keep Fear Alive.
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Nope...I'm still not gonna post my likes and/or dislikes. :P I'll be very interested to see what kind of gift idea my secret pal comes up with, and why. When I get the name of my secret pal, I'm going to do my research, and included in my gift selection, I'm going to tell him/her why I chose this gift. I think the thought process/decision process is as interesting and fun as the gift itself. I figure I've done enough blathering and whining on IHD that it won't be too tough to find my posts.
I like this... i agree, and i think it means more since u did rresearch :)
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When we first started doing this, we recommended researching for peoples likes. Many didn't have that much time and asked if people could post some of their favorites. So, research away!! If you get stumped, you could always go back to the lists. WARNING----don't send anything to Darth that has nuts, was made in a nut factory or chocolates!! She will tell the world that you are trying to kill her!!!! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Even doggie treats for her "Dougal"! Who would think to look at doggie treats ingredients?? :rofl;
You know I love you, Darth!!!! :cuddle;
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Paris, ya know, I was thinking this very same thing last night. I doubt that everyone would be interested enough to wade through all of my admittedly brilliant and insightful posts just to figure out what I might like. So, I've changed my mind and will make some suggestions...
I would like a road map of the area where my secret pal lives. If you are in the UK, an ordnance survey map would be way cool. I'd love for you to put a little star on where you live if you feel it's not too creepy...I'm not going to come and stalk you.
OR
I'd like a copy of your favorite book with a small note about why it is your favorite (making sure it is not too expensive, of course...choose a cheap one!)
OR
I'd like a small something that you think sorta symbolizes who you are or what you think defines you along with a little explanatory note.
There, that should do it.
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You know I love you, Darth!!!! :cuddle;
Yes Paris.... I'm sure you love me... Erm, in that case, would you like to tell us why then you sent me Jelly Beans that had a Nut Allergy warning on them???.. :rofl;....
Yep, please steer clear of the nuts!!!... Oh and watch cosmetics, toilerties, etc... Arachis Oil is the cosmetic Industry's name for Peanut Oil....
Love...
Darth...
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MooseMom, those are great ideas! I love all three. :clap;
Darth -- :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I read every label now!! Lesson learned!
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Darth -- :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I read every label now!!
Can't think why... After all, you only tried to kill me!!!!!.... :rofl;
Darth...
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I'd like a small something that you think sorta symbolizes who you are or what you think defines you along with a little explanatory note.
There, that should do it.
I hope darth doesn't make the same request because that whole chocolate thing would come back to bite her if I got her :rofl; :rofl; :-[
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I was hoping that Sluff was on the list... was hoping to get his name..... I have so much trucking stuff..... I could send pallets of stuff.......
But please dont send me any trucking stuff......
I like goodies...... and do dabs..... and forgetmeknots.......
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Darth -- :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I read every label now!!
Can't think why... After all, you only tried to kill me!!!!!.... :rofl;
Darth...
Don't worry Paris I tried to kill her too LOL!!! I tried to disguise it as treats for Dougal though and it was in her mom's gift!!!! :rofl; :rofl;
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Darth -- :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I read every label now!!
Can't think why... After all, you only tried to kill me!!!!!.... :rofl;
Darth...
Don't worry Paris I tried to kill her too LOL!!! I tried to disguise it as treats for Dougal though and it was in her mom's gift!!!! :rofl; :rofl;
Yes... Two people trying to kill me in ONE SS exchange session!!!!... Am I detecting a pattern here???... :rofl;
I'm VERY hurt!... *Says she weeping into her Nut-Free cereal*... :rofl;
Love to those of you who haven't (yet) made an attempt on my life!...
Darth....
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This is going to be fun to see who does get Darth this year! What obscure thing can we send her that is made in a factory that also has peanuts?
Del, I am glad I wasn't the only one! At least I was in good company :rofl;
Darth, maybe we should all stick with paper products from now on!
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This is going to be fun to see who does get Darth this year! What obscure thing can we send her that is made in a factory that also has peanuts?
Del, I am glad I wasn't the only one! At least I was in good company :rofl;
Darth, maybe we should all stick with paper products from now on!
Knowing you and Del's past history, Paris, you'd send me paper products made from Snickers bar wrappers!!!!!... LOL!!!!... You two are just not to be trusted!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;...
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I like goodies...... and do dabs..... and forgetmeknots.......
Sorry, I ate all the Girl Scout Cookie Fogetmeknots, my bad :-[ :sarcasm;
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I have a 2 in by 2 in box that shakes around by slight touch or movement that has a voice that makes a knocking sound and says "excuse me, excuse me! CAN SOMEONE LET ME OUT OF HERE?"
Where did you get that? ??? I WANT ONE!!! That kinda reminds of the box who's sole purpose was to turn itself off when you turned it on. You flip the switch to turn it on, and a hand pops out and flips the switch off. I saw it online somewhere.
I'm a gadget nerd. I like stuff that does stuff. Stephen Colbert has a pen that I want, but I'm not willing to pay $50 for a pen.. *L* it lights up. That was the price in 2006 anyway.. perhaps the price has gone down since then.
Here's a gadget I just got from Hong Kong, a keychain Lightsaber. Useless, but for somereason fun to have or give as gifts.
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Very cool. Do you make they noise when you turn it on? VVvvvvuuu VVVvvvvvuu :rofl;
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I like the lightsaber!!
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yep. I like that too......*G*
This should prove how much of a gadget nerd I am. *L*
The other day, Mom and I were walking through Zellers, which is a department store, for those who don't know.. kinda like Kmart. Anyway, we were walking through the toy department, and I picked up this thing that kinda liooked like a little bunny. The box had a "try me" sign on it, and pointed to the nose, so I pressed it. It made little giggling noises, and there was music, one sounded like a barking dog, another sounded like a sneeze. *L* I sat there for about 5 minutes, pressing the nose of this bunny...
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Not this one, but there is one out there that does that is about actual size that George Lucas took the company to court for. It cost a lot nd is more of a high powered laser pointer. I think I have the link and can post a picture, but that would be waaaaay about the maximum Secret Santa cap or gifting.
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yep. I like that too......*G*
This should prove how much of a gadget nerd I am. *L*
The other day, Mom and I were walking through Zellers, which is a department store, for those who don't know.. kinda like Kmart. Anyway, we were walking through the toy department, and I picked up this thing that kinda liooked like a little bunny. The box had a "try me" sign on it, and pointed to the nose, so I pressed it. It made little giggling noises, and there was music, one sounded like a barking dog, another sounded like a sneeze. *L* I sat there for about 5 minutes, pressing the nose of this bunny...
Ha! I do this all the time ... Blokey gets a tad embarrassed about it and pretends that I'm not with him.
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Glad I'm not the only one who loves this kind of thing....
A friend bought me a talking Darthvadar statue... I have great fun with it..... Another friend bought me a Star Wars Key Ring.... It has six buttons, each of which has a character speak a line from the movie.... I play with it regularly.... I LOVE Star Wars....
Darth...
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SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY October 31is the last day to get your name and address to me for the secret pal holiday exchange list! PM me your information.
Name
Snail mail address
Phone number if out of country
If you will do an out of country overseas mail
I plan to get addys out by November 1 or 2 for the gift exchange. Mail early. You know the postal service especially with overseas packages.
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i've been doing this since the beginning. well almost, i missed the first year. i'm so excited. hurry up kitkatz, we're all waiting. (not verry patient am i)
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Can't wait to see who I got so I can go shopping!!!
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Jenna gave a few clues for her Secret Santa:
Favorite candy: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Book Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller
Favorite Colors: Purple, pink
Style: Casual
Likes: Kittens, turtles, robots
Clothing Size: S/M
Addictions: Reading, Netflix, Farmer's Market
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ahhh, Netflix.. I'm not overly impressed with Netflix, although I"m told that the American version is different than the Canadian version. We can only get streaming movies, and the selection is crap..
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Jenna gets DVD's in the mail, Netflix has an extensive selection, and she can also watch online.
Oh that reminds me, she also is a huge fan of Mystery Science Theater.
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like I said.. the Canadian version is different from the American version.. I would love to get dvds in the mail... but it's not offered
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If I had known Jenna likes sci fi, I have books she can read. I will bring her some next time I see you all.
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:thx; Kitkatz!
Hey I just heard from Sluff - please add him to the Holiday Exchange list - if it's not too late!
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Can't wait to see who I get. Me and my husband went to Atlantic City for a few days and we were browsing for stuff to buy my secret pal. This is gonna be so much fun, buying for someone you don't know it really makes you work hard to find just the right thing. Makes shopping FUN!!! :yahoo;
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I have Sluff added.
Anyone else??? By tomorrow Sunday get me your snail mail addy.
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I just came across this post and would like to participate if it is not too late...thanks in advance for doing this!
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If you wanted in on the 2010 Holiday Gift Exchange, the time has passed for signing up. Names and addys will go out tomorrow or Tuesday. If I inadvertantly left someone off let me know asap.
This is the official list so far:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz
MooseMom
YLGuy
Okarol
Jenna
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)
DarthVader
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)
Rerun
Glitter
Poppylicious
Tamara
Pam
Chris
Cloud393
Paris
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi
Devlin's Wife
bajanne2000
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody
tyefly
chickenlittle56
lola
wattle
Des
Sluff
paul.karen
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All names and addresses have been sent. The address I sent to you is the person YOU ARE SENDING A GIFT TO.
Tamara - Your PM in box is full. I could not send you the address tonight. Please send me your email addy so I can send this info to you asap! I will try again tomorrow.
Let the games begin.
DarthVadar- Hehehehehehehe! Honest it was a draw out of a hat!
Okarol- Call me if Jenna cannot do the overseas package and we can trade secret pals.
Kitkatz- Moderator
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Oh Lord!!!!!!!....
As if my life's not difficult enough.... I think I'll just go away and :'(.... Hee Hee!!!!!!......
Somebody pass the Valium sandwich!!!!!!..... :rofl;
Love to all.....
Darth...
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thanks kitkatz, i know how much time and effort you've already put into this...............let the fun begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph;
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I'm headed shopping in 10 mun. :clap; Didn't know I had this much energy for anything :clap;
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People if you haven't already please post likes/dislikes, t shirt sizes, favorite colors, favorite things ,etc. Having a bit of problem having to buy for 2 people (hubby is in on this too so of course I have to do the shopping!!) and need some more details!! Neither of them have really posted much on what might be nice for them. Hopefully something from my little part of the world will be good!!
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There is one more thing
MY favorite color is blue
anything with a rooster
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I am so excited!!!!! :bandance; I just got my person and we are SOOOO much alike!! I can't wait!!! :cheer: :yahoo;
Edited: Fixed smiley error - paris, Moderator
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My wish list.
If you have a local harley dealer close by a shirt with there name on it would be cool. size 2X
I also collect shot glasses, well over 300 so far.....displayed in our bar. Fridge magnet would be fine just whatever you decide is good with me.
I prefer not to get any food/candies.
Im not pickity so i will like whatever is sent my way. No special colors to worry about i like them all.
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This is a re-post from last year:
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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:bandance; :cheer:
Yeppeee!!!! I really can't wait..... my "secret"...... you are in for a treat!!!!
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:rudolph; :christmastree; :rudolph; :christmastree;
Thank you Kitkatz for organizing this years Secret Santa. :-* It is always such fun teasing the kids with the package sitting under the tree until Christmas morning! I love our Secret Santa :santahat;
For my Secret Santa.........
I would love anything from the area you live. I am not fussy with what you want to send me, I will love anything I receive :)
I don't really collect anything but I love Christmas decorations (is there one special to your area?)
Please just no candles or lotion/perfumes. :santahat; :rudolph; :christmastree; :santahat; :rudolph; :christmastree; :santahat; :rudolph; :christmastree;
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Mum and I got our people's names.....
Oooooh, I'm pushed for time....
Got to have the gifts organised and posted before I go into hosp... Get to it, Darth....
Love to all...
Darth...
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I got my person. So fun to research him/her/it/ahhhhh them!
:yahoo; :rudolph;
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Woo that was fun reading the persons post to get more ideas.
I love this idea! I got the best ideas, and got it already bought!
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I got one thing today, but more of a gag gift to go along with what they like when I went to the pet store. A little hard to shop for mine. Just hope they have a sense of humor. ;D
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Ok, I've studied my SS's wish list and I have some great ideas!!!! I'm super excited! :2thumbsup;
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I went shopping today. So much fun! Wrapping and mailing this afternoon! :rudolph; :santahat; :rudolph;
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Once the humorous Christmas/ Holiday Cards come out and I find something else to give, I will ship mine too.
Reminds me, I need some gerbils to put in the box :rofl;
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I have got things together, just have to shove things in a box and send them off.
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Once the humorous Christmas/ Holiday Cards come out and I find something else to give, I will ship mine too.
Reminds me, I need some gerbils to put in the box :rofl;
Hope to goodness you're not my SS, Chris.... I dread to think of the bloodshed if Dougal got his paws on the gerbils!....
Darth...
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Just remember no nuts to Darthvadar. she is nutty enough already! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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:yahoo; Woo Hoo! Houston (not where the package is going), we have lift off!
The package is on the way! :santahat;
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Just remember no nuts to Darthvadar. she is nutty enough already! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Hee Hee!!!!!.... I am TOTALLY nutty... Been around Kitz for FAR too long!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Darth....
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Just remember no nuts to Darthvadar. she is nutty enough already! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Hee Hee!!!!!.... I am TOTALLY nutty... Been around Kitz for FAR too long!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Darth....
Oh no! Not my fault, that one! Love ya! Darth baby! :rofl; :rofl;
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Well Kitz... I blame you... Was TOTALLY sane until I met you!.... That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;..
Still think the world of you... Daft as you are!!!!....
Love....
Darth...
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There is no opening before Christmas allowed.
No shaking, cuddling, petting, x-raying, accidentally having the box pop open and the gift fall out in mid-air and unwrapping as it gently lands in your lap allowed either. Just place it under the tree and wonder what could be inside.
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GREAT idea, Yl....
Will have to hire security to keep Mum out of the gift, though... She's worse than a child!!!!... LOL!!!...
Darth...
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Some people are amazing fast at getting their packages out! I am very impressed :2thumbsup;
Darth, you are blaming Kit for your nuttiness? :rofl; Whew! I thought it was my fault!
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Me? I am not at fault for anyone but my own craziness! It is not infectious either! Besides Paris tired killing you off last year with her Secret Santa present. :rofl; :rofl; You are just lucky.
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There is no opening before Christmas allowed.
No shaking, cuddling, petting, x-raying, accidentally having the box pop open and the gift fall out in mid-air and unwrapping as it gently lands in your lap allowed either. Just place it under the tree and wonder what could be inside.
Yeah, would hate to kill those gerbils by all the shaking, x-raying, "accidental falls", and then the occasional dog or cat chase when the box pops open. :rofl; :rofl;
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Me? I am not at fault for anyone but my own craziness! It is not infectious either! Besides Paris tired killing you off last year with her Secret Santa present. :rofl; :rofl; You are just lucky.
That's the trouble, Kitz..... Between you and Paris, I've every reason to lose the marbles!... And they say that the Irish are strange!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;....
Still, on the bright side it could be worse... Kitz or Paris might be a twin!!!... Ooooooooohhhhh, now THAT'S scary!!!.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Love you daft women!...
Darth...
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But then Darth, what would we do without you??? :rofl; :rofl;
Get those gifts out in the mail soon.
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But then Darth, what would we do without you??? :rofl; :rofl;
I dread to think... I really do!!!!.... :rofl;
Love to all....
Darth...
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I mailed my package today to the UK from me in Washington State USA.
ooppps is that a hint???? I hope it gets there. The people at the Post Office acted like they had never mailed a package there before. >:D
:shy;
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I posted Mum and my gifts on Wed. morning...
Hope they're enjoyed!...
Love...
Darth...
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Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it. :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies! :thx;
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Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it. :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies! :thx;
We did it to tease you for as long as possible!!!... Hee Hee!!!!!.... :rofl;
I do it all as quickly as possible in case something comes along and messes up my plans... And this year I'm in a bit of a hurry!...
Hope our people enjoy their boxes!... Oh and by the way, things are NOT wrapped inside... Waste of gift space!!!... LOL!!!....
Love...
Darth...
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I spent a lot of time reading through all the post of my secret pal. I am hoping I came up with something he or she will like. I ordered it and am waiting for it to arrive so I can mail it out!! This is so much fun, glad I got the chance to be included!
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I just have one or two things to collect, and then my gift to my secret pal will be ready for posting early next week.
This IS fun, isn't it!!
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My mom works at a store that showcases local artists and craftspeople. She gave ma few ideas. The store would probably ship it for me. They shipped a parcel to my friend in New Jersey last year for her birthday, and nothing in the box was originally bought in the store
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I've been reading this thread this morning, and am so sorry I missed out on this. Life has been pretty crazy around here the past few months so I had not been on IHD much to realize the deadline was coming to get in. But, I'll look forward to hearing about all the gifts and count me in for next year!
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Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it. :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies! :thx;
i think darth was the first one to get things in the mail last year...show off!!
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Darth's mum was my Santa last year and I swear the box sat here for 6 week with me staring at it. :lol;
It was worth the wait, I got some wonderful goodies! :thx;
i think darth was the first one to get things in the mail last year...show off!!
Hee Hee!!.....
First out last year, and this!!!!.... Just want to be organised!!!!... Saves me SO much trouble later!!!... Can't you imagine Kitz waving the big stick if I was late!!!... LOL!!!!...
Love...
C...
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I bought mine........ something for everyone in the family (hint).....NOT
I will mail soon....
D
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With the help of my mom, I picked out something that I think is to the tastes of my Secret Santee. It's also hand made and one of a kind.
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It occurs to me that if you are receiving a package from abroad, DON'T LOOK AT THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION because then it will spoil the surprise!
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It occurs to me that if you are receiving a package from abroad, DON'T LOOK AT THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION because then it will spoil the surprise!
That went through my mind the other night. I was wondering how vague I could be on the customs declaration when I send mine. I think that I'll have to get Blokey to pick mine up if I'm not in when it arrives, and I'll ask him to scribble over the customs bit and/or remove the gift from its outer packaging for me. That's if mine is coming from foreign fields, obviously.
;D
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Customs official SO do not like "vague". I tried to be, uh, well, generic.
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Customs official SO do not like "vague". I tried to be, uh, well, generic.
That's what I meant!
Off shopping tomorrow afternoon, armed with a small amount of cash ...
;D
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I have my secret santa shopping done!! Now to get it mailed!!!
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The Customs thing's a pain!...
I've figured out a way around it.... Here, if your package is under two kilos in weight, you just need to attatch a small green label... Over two kilos, and you need to write your life story on the large label...
So I just keep it a little lighter!!!!....
Ask at your Post Office!...
Love...
Darth...
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My shopping is done. Just waiting for a few things to arrive, and I have one thing I am going to make yet, then its off to ship it. I hope my "pal" likes everything. This has been fun. I love the fact that I had to research my person a little so I could try and find something "special" I felt they would like!!
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Thank goodness for internet shopping because I could not find in stores what they listed.
So for customs, you can't say "A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That"? :-[ :sarcasm;
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Thank goodness for internet shopping because I could not find in stores what they listed.
So for customs, you can't say "A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That"? :-[ :sarcasm;
Wonder if Customs would go along with an'All kinds of Everything' declaration???.... :rofl;
Love...
Darth...
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Newsflash!...
I got a prezzie!!!!!.... It's sitting in the LIving Room waiting until Christmas!...
Thank you, Santa!....
Love...
Darth....
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Wow that was quick!
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Please let me know when your package arrives. That way I can keep track and make sure everyone has received a gift. You can post here or PM me.
kitkatz
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Post it here!!! It is always nice when you see that your package is received.
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Customs official SO do not like "vague". I tried to be, uh, well, generic.
exactly.. they want to know what it is and what it's worth.. I send a lot of stuff to New Jersey.. *G*
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So now I have to go to Kinkos- a shipping place. I do not have a box big enough for everything. Maybe two flat rate boxes? Anyone out there up to two packages coming your way? I collect all year from sales and things so I have quite a bit to send out. My secret pals will LOVE me, I hope.
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haaaaaaa...
Im smooth................... I love ebay, and i bid on something for my person..... Totally not paying attention, it was in China! And according to the eta thing, it wont be here for a month so I had to get something else... And wow.. shipping from china... is EXPENSIVE lol Me thinks ebay no likey me lol :banghead;
:bandance; Im totally excited about this! thank you IHD!! :yahoo; :yahoo; :clap; :2thumbsup; :cheer:
Edited: Fixed smiley error- paris, Moderator
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Post it here!!! It is always nice when you see that your package is received.
Great idea! And after Christmas, will there be a thread where we can come and tell everyone who our Secret Pal was and what we received from him/her?
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haaaaaaa...
Im smooth................... I love ebay, and i bid on something for my person..... Totally not paying attention, it was in China! And according to the eta thing, it wont be here for a month so I had to get something else... And wow.. shipping from china... is EXPENSIVE lol Me thinks ebay no likey me lol :banghead;
I noticed that before too and wonder why it was taking so long. I won't buy if it's not in my currency and it tells me what the shipping cost is or has the ability to calculate shipping charges.. It is funny how some things from China come faster than others. I usually get stuff in a wek or two, but just got an iPhone cover I paid for in October and shipped October 18.
Well my online shopping is done, now waiting to receive and then have to buy a box to ship.
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Post it here!!! It is always nice when you see that your package is received.
Great idea! And after Christmas, will there be a thread where we can come and tell everyone who our Secret Pal was and what we received from him/her?
Yes, all the names and their Secret Santa will be in a list after Christmas. In past years we have listed what we got on the forum. Some people include a photo of them and their gift!
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The IHD package has touched down here at my place. I will touch it and fondle it and love it till Christmas. Can I please sneak a peek? Please oh please?
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I am only waiting for one more package to come before I can ship mine. I should be able to ship mine next week.
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Okay folks the cat will be let out of the bag, I have sent two packages each to my secret pals so they will know who I am instantly. Please excuse me, but everything would not fit in one package this year.
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Mine was purchased yesterday.. will be in the mail next week
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I received my packages in the mail today!!! :clap; Thank you Secret Santa!!! :cuddle;
I'll be returning the favor hopefully by the end of the week. :pray;
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I got home last night and my SS package's were here waiting for me. They are big and heavey and i have NO IDEA what it could be. Thx SS :-)
I will be sending mine out soon...........
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Blokey went to pick up what we thought was the Christmas present we'd ordered for Mumsy yesterday and came home with my SS pressie as well! Yay! I did insist that he scribble over the customs declaration before he let me near it though. I can't believe I have to wait six and a half more weeks before I can open it!
I posted mine this afternoon. I will now be completely and utterly paranoid that it will fail to reach its destination.
;D
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The IHD package has touched down here at my place. I will touch it and fondle it and love it till Christmas. Can I please sneak a peek? Please oh please?
No! :Kit n Stik;
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The IHD package has touched down here at my place. I will touch it and fondle it and love it till Christmas. Can I please sneak a peek? Please oh please?
No! :Kit n Stik;
Karol, You are no fun! <Stomps feet at you> :rofl;
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Packages received so far:
Kitkatz
PaulKaren
KellyT
Poppylicious
Darthvader
Moosemom
Kudos to everyone who sends early! Get those SS packages out soon!
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Mine left yesterday!!
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My gift went out on 10 Nov, but it has a LONG way to go! My husband mailed it for me...I hope he didn't mess up somehow.
I like this idea of people posting when they've received their package. I'll be looking for my recipient's post so that I won't worry anymore.
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Mine is going in the post tomorrow morning!!
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Made my last part of my gift over the weekend, so my package went out today.
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Our packages are on the way!!! Hope they arrive soon!!!
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I got my last gift I ordered for my erson. I have to get some wrapping paper now and a box. Mine should be going out next week on a day I do not have doctor appointments.
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bad gramma!!!!! i'm always a day late and a dollar short. but i promise my person will get their gift in time for the big day.
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:rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I RECEIVED MY SECRET PAL GIFT TODAY, AND IT WAS SHIPPED IN A NXSTAGE BOX!!!! That's how I knew it was from my IHD Secret Pal without even having to look at the return address. :rofl;
Recycling at its best!!!!!!
Thank you thank you thank you, Secret Pal!!! Thank you!! :cuddle;
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*LMAO*
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picked up 1 last thing last night :bandance; it's 1 size to big BUT it was something that I REALLY wanted to get for them and I decided since they know me it's better to big then to small!!!! and now they can just eat and drink more to grow into it!!!! LOL >:D now to wrap and ship
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I sent mine out! :yahoo;
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I sent mine out too!!!!! :bandance; :guitar:
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Interesting....
My mum recieved a package today... It's from Palm Beach, Florida....
Thing is, we're doing SS on two sites, so don't know which this is from....
For some reason, I suspect it's this one... There are Jelly Beans listed on the Customs Declaration!...
She says 'Thank you very much, Santa!'...
Love...
Darth...
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I'm in the process of packing mine up for the mail! It should go out today or tomorrow, depending on how well the packing goes. :shy;
I hope you like it, Secret Pal!!! :clap;
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Update....
I've been informed that the gift recieved by Mum this morning IS from IHD... This person knows the names on the other site!... Needn't tell you, this spoilsport won't share that info!!!...
So that leaves it as follows...
My gift sent... It has arrived...
Mum's gift sent... No news of it arriving....
Mum and I have both recieved gifts....
Oooooh, this is getting exciting!!!!...
Darth...
Darth....
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Our gifts are sent and I heard from hubby's secret santa asking me a few questions LOL!! I will keep a secret from him until Christmas and act really surprised Christmas morning!! :santahat;
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Ok, mine's going out tomorrow. The deadline, of course. It's packed and ready to go., it's just that they only pick up one time in this tiny little town and I missed the time.
Enjoy it Sectret Pal!
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I received mine today. Zip code is from outwest since it is a 980 and they didn't put city or state.
I just have to send mine out Saturday via Priority Mail after I wrap them. I have humoruos card to go with it to.
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self :Kit n Stik;
CRAPBURGERS! I missed secret present time!!!
Gonna go pout in the corner!
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OoooooKkkkkkk people this Secret Santa will be finishing up the shopping on Wednesday and the mailing will be done Friday. Everybody be good now. No body wants to get coal or switches for Christmas.
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:bandance; :bandance; SENT!!!!!!! :bandance; :bandance;
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Mine was sent yesterday!!!! :2thumbsup;
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Put mine in the mail today. I've had it ready for 2 weeks but didn't want my secret pal to have to suffer any longer than necessary! :clap;
Pam
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Anybody who gets a gift from Newfoundland please do not even open the package - nothing is wrapped inside!!! One had to go a long way so hopefully it will arrive before Christmas!!
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I received a package from the great state of Texas! :bandance;
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My mom will be sending mine out next week. She's going to get her boss to do it when she gets back from her trade show. She'll send it via their shipping company. They send so much, I think they have a flat monthly rate.. *L* It should get to where it's going in plenty of time for Christmas.
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I have received my parcel !!!!!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
:thx; SS :thx;
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My package will be going out Tuesday 30th.
I had to wait for the Flyers/Devils hockey game this past saturday to pick up the last two gifts to send to my person.
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I sent mine out today going to .......................... with the tracking number of .................. and will be there in 2 to 3 days.
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We are coming up on deadline to get those packages shipped out! Be considerate and get that package to that Secret Pal soon!
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:yahoo; YAHOOOOOO!!! I got a box today - very sneaky, no return address!
:rudolph; :snowman; :christmastree;
I might just leave it in the shipping box til Christmas eve, too tempting!
Thank you Secret Santa, whoever you are! :thx; :thx; :santahat; :thx; :thx;
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I don't know if Kitkatz told our Secret Santas, but I am doing it publicly now. If our packages don't reach before Dec 9, we will get them Jan 11. We gave an address in the United States Virgin Islands (we are in the British) to make it easier for the person sending. It turns out that the friend to whom they are being shipped will be away from Dec 10 - Jan 10. I only found out about her not being there recently.I don't mind for two reasons = I don't really celebrate Christmas, my birthday is in January.
Bajanne, lilbajanne
If you have not yet sent it, here is an address you can use:
25 V Apt 4
Lindberg Bay
St. Thomas, 00802
Virgin Islands
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Today is the day I start worrying - it's been two weeks exactly since I sent my SS package and my SS recipient still hasn't popped on to give the thumbs up that it arrived. Two weeks should have been ample time to get where it was going ...
*big sigh*
;D
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Same here, Poppy...
Mum's was posted to her person on Nov 3rd.... No word from the reciepient... Getting worried!....
Darth....
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Can you track your shipments?
I learned to do that after it was suggested a couple years ago on past Secret Santa's.
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My gift went out today!!!! :santahat; :snowman; :rudolph;
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I don't know if Kitkatz told our Secret Santas, but I am doing it publicly now. If our packages don't reach before Dec 9, we will get them Jan 11. We gave an address in the United States Virgin Islands (we are in the British) to make it easier for the person sending. It turns out that the friend to whom they are being shipped will be away from Dec 10 - Jan 10. I only found out about her not being there recently.I don't mind for two reasons = I don't really celebrate Christmas, my birthday is in January.
Bajanne, lilbajanne
If you have not yet sent it, here is an address you can use:
25 V Apt 4
Lindberg Bay
St. Thomas, 00802
Virgin Islands
Sweetie, your secret pal says mail services does not recognize that addy.
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Okay folks. Here is an update on who has what....
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz- gift arrived
MooseMom- gift arrived
YLGuy- gift arrived
Okarol- gift arrived
Jenna- gift arrived
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)
DarthVader- gift arrived
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)- gift arrived
Rerun
Glitter
Poppylicious- gift arrived
Tamara
Pam
Chris- gift arrived
Cloud393
Paris
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi
Devlin's Wife
bajanne2000
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody
tyefly
chickenlittle56
lola
wattle
Des- gift arrived
Sluff
paulkaren- gift arrived
kellyt- gift arrived
So if for any reason this is incorrect let me know asap.
Get those packages out soon!
kitkatz-Moderator
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:cheer: Yippee! Jenna shipped off her gift today!
okarol - sent + received
Jenna - sent + not received yet
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Mine should be delivered tomorrow according to tracking or should I say Santa Tracker 3000? :rofl;
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I forgot to tell you. My Secret Santa box has been sent. WooHoo!!
I haven't received one yet. :-(
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I think I forgo to include a Christmas card with my shipment. :banghead; :banghead;
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Mine went out Tuesday.. haven't received anything yet
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I picked up a package at the post office today from far, far away. :yahoo;
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:santahat; Jenna received a package today! Thanks Santa!
:christmastree; :snowman; :christmastree; :snowman;
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YLGUY, was that from a Galaxy far far away? :rofl;
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Forgot to say my package went out Nov. 30.
Should arrive by Tuesday (7th) if not sooner.
If you get my gift you can open it all presents inside are wrapped. But i quess you wont know its from me?
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Oopsy, I put no identifying marks or cards inside my packages. Oops. Got send a card with IHD secret Santa written on it to go with them.
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I received mine and a card! This week had some bumps in it, so I am late in posting that I received it. Mine will be in the mail Monday. This has been a very different year around our house and I am really behind. Doing lots of online shopping so I can avoid as many Christmas crowds as possible and their germs!! :2thumbsup;
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Great to see you, Paris...
Was getting worried... Not like you to be so quiet!.... :rofl;
Love....
Darth....
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I received mine and a card! This week had some bumps in it, so I am late in posting that I received it. Mine will be in the mail Monday. This has been a very different year around our house and I am really behind. Doing lots of online shopping so I can avoid as many Christmas crowds as possible and their germs!! :2thumbsup;
QVC is your friend!! :2thumbsup; I did all my Christmas shopping on QVC in 2008, and even some in 2009. And, you guest it, some in 2010! But I do get out a lot more now then I did my first year. :)
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Someone sent me something today. It had an eBay label and it came from Floriday, but had two shot glasses of one of Chicago and one of California. It said Do Not Open Till Christmas, but since it was eBay, I thought it was one of the items I ordered for my dad. I was wrong.
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Ooooooooo, Chris is on the naughty list now! :o
:oops;
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I don't know if Kitkatz told our Secret Santas, but I am doing it publicly now. If our packages don't reach before Dec 9, we will get them Jan 11. We gave an address in the United States Virgin Islands (we are in the British) to make it easier for the person sending. It turns out that the friend to whom they are being shipped will be away from Dec 10 - Jan 10. I only found out about her not being there recently.I don't mind for two reasons = I don't really celebrate Christmas, my birthday is in January.
Bajanne, lilbajanne
If you have not yet sent it, here is an address you can use:
25 V Apt 4
Lindberg Bay
St. Thomas, 00802
Virgin Islands
Sweetie, your secret pal says mail services does not recognize that addy.
Which of the two addresses doesn't it recognize?
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Someone sent me something today. It had an eBay label and it came from Floriday, but had two shot glasses of one of Chicago and one of California. It said Do Not Open Till Christmas, but since it was eBay, I thought it was one of the items I ordered for my dad. I was wrong.
Chris that package was from your secret pal. Put it down and reopen it on Christmas. :rofl;
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I don't know if Kitkatz told our Secret Santas, but I am doing it publicly now. If our packages don't reach before Dec 9, we will get them Jan 11. We gave an address in the United States Virgin Islands (we are in the British) to make it easier for the person sending. It turns out that the friend to whom they are being shipped will be away from Dec 10 - Jan 10. I only found out about her not being there recently.I don't mind for two reasons = I don't really celebrate Christmas, my birthday is in January.
Bajanne, lilbajanne
If you have not yet sent it, here is an address you can use:
25 V Apt 4
Lindberg Bay
St. Thomas, 00802
Virgin Islands
Sweetie, your secret pal says mail services does not recognize that addy.
Which of the two addresses doesn't it recognize?
This address will not ship to.
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Grammalady and Slywalker your gifts are coming, never fear, they will be there before Christmas.
Signed,
Your Secret Pal
( I am not the Secret Pal, or am I!)
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It's been three weeks since I posted mine and so I'm going to have to assume that it's been lost. It shouldn't have taken this long ...
*sad face*
(Karma truly hates me at the moment ... my bathroom fitter is working behind schedule, our only tellybox broke and my washing machine won't let my washing out. It stands to reason that everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. *sigh*)
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I posted my mum's SS gift to her person on Nov 3rd...
No news on whether it was reveived...
Getting worried....
Darth...
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GRRR this has been quite an adventure! It is being sent TODAY!
Let us hope no more things go wrong with getting it sent off!!! And I hope and pray it makes it there before Christmas!!
I think from now on I will actually just go shopping, ebay isnt the way to go! :(
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I too haven't heard and tracking said it was delivered (also delivered earlier than expected). Maybe something has come up to where they haven't been able to get online is my thought. However if it's broken, not sure how long a claim came wait, or a vet can help the poor guy :rofl; :rofl;
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Grammalady and Slywalker your gifts are coming, never fear, they will be there before Christmas.
Signed,
Your Secret Pal
( I am not the Secret Pal, or am I!)
not worried :rudolph;
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I'm not worried..... huh? What is worry anyways? :snowman; We're shoveling out in my neck of the woods. Fortunately it is "wicked" cold so the snow is light fluffy stuff. :snowman;
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Hubby received his secret santa gift today from Vermont!! Had to open it because it was leaking. One of the bottles of maple syrup had broken but didn't spoil anything else!!! Thanks Secret Santa!! Hubby dearly loves maple syrup (there was another bottle there that hadn't broken. We will have some lovely buttermilk pancakes over Christmas!! Thanks!! I love this gift exchange!!
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Hubby received his secret santa gift today from Vermont!! Had to open it because it was leaking. One of the bottles of maple syrup had broken but didn't spoil anything else!!! Thanks Secret Santa!! Hubby dearly loves maple syrup (there was another bottle there that hadn't broken. We will have some lovely buttermilk pancakes over Christmas!! Thanks!! I love this gift exchange!!
Well atleast you know it wasn't a hamster in there. :rofl;
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I received my SS gift! :yahoo;
I have not opened it but I know it is from Canada. :canadaflag;
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My package came but I'm not sure exactly when it came, as I was in the hospital almost the whole month of November.
Mine was sent out yesterday. Sorry so late, couldn't help it due to hospitalization. Should be there before Christmans.
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An update on packages received:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz- gift arrived
MooseMom- gift arrived
YLGuy- gift arrived
Okarol- gift arrived
Jenna- gift arrived
Del
Walter (Del’s Hubby)- gift arrived
DarthVader- gift arrived
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)- gift arrived
Rerun - gift arrived
Glitter- gift received
Poppylicious- gift arrived
Tamara
Pam
Chris- gift arrived
Cloud393 - gift arrived
Paris- gift arrived
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi - gift arrived
Devlin's Wife
bajanne2000- delivered needs to be picked up in St. Thomas.
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody
tyefly
chickenlittle56
lola- gift received
wattle
Des- gift arrived
Sluff
paulkaren- gift arrived
kellyt- gift arrived
GET THOSE GIFTS OUT NOW!!!! :santahat; :santahat;
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um why is it that we have to tell what we are sending if we are sending out of country??? wont that take away from the fun of it? :(
i tried to be as vague as possible, but really that still didnt help! whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy????????????
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Correction to kitkatz list. Hubby has received his gift. I have not received mine!!
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I got a package from Canada today...... 'shake shake' :shy;
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; I got a box today :bandance; :bandance; my poor mailman looked like :snowman; as we are getting a ton of snow today :bandance; :bandance;
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Correction to kitkatz list. Hubby has received his gift. I have not received mine!!
Corrected it. Thanks
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Get those gifts out NOW!!! Yes, I am talking to you, the one with the package all ready to go. Get to the post office now!
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Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!I got my Secret Santa Box yesterday. I can hardly wait till Chirstmas. :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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An update on packages received:
Holiday Gift Exchange List
kitkatz- gift arrived
MooseMom- gift arrived
YLGuy- gift arrived
Okarol- gift arrived
Jenna- gift arrived
Del - gift arrived
Walter (Del’s Hubby)- gift arrived
DarthVader- gift arrived
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)- gift arrived
Rerun - gift arrived
Glitter- gift arrived
Poppylicious- gift arrived
Tamara
Pam - gift arrived
Chris- gift arrived
Cloud393 - gift arrived
Paris- gift arrived
Gothiclovemonkey
Mimi - gift arrived
Devlin's Wife- gift arrived
bajanne2000- delivered needs to be picked up in St. Thomas.
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
vcarmody- gift arrived
tyefly
chickenlittle56 - gift arrived
lola- gift arrived
wattle - gift arrived
Des- gift arrived
Sluff
paulkaren- gift arrived
kellyt- gift arrived
Get the presents flowing!
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Come on, Folks...
Help the nice (Hee Hee!!!!) Kitz out... Love ya really, Kitz!!!...
Could people post here if gifts have been sent or received... I still don't know if Mum's person has received theirs... If not, it's too late for me to get a replacement to them for Christmas!....
Love to all...
Darth....
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Gift that I sent has been received. Gift that hubby sent has not been received but it had a long way to go. Hopefully it will get there in time for Christmas. it was posted almost a month ago!!
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sent/received, received
:2thumbsup;
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Have not received yet.. but there's still almost 2 weeks still Christmas, so i'm not losing hope yet
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Have not received my package yet, mine was sent and received.
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So now let us take look at what is going on with the Secret Santa list.
If you have sent your package and it has not arrived please check with the post office s tow here it is. Put a tracking number on it at the post office if you can. That way it can be tracked all the way to the recipient.
The following people have not received gifts. Please make sure they are sent. I am beginning to worry!
Tamara
Devlin's Wife
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
tyefly
sluff
Gothiclovemonkey
Devlinswife
kitkatz
Secret Santa Coordinator
The official 2010 NAG!
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Hi Kitz....
Couldn't put a tracker on Mum's gift to her person as it was under two kilos in weight...
It was sent on Nov 3rd... I haven't seen any posts from the person in quite a while... I'm beginning to worry about the person....
Hope they got it....
Darth...
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I sent mine out last week UPS.... so tracking will be easy...... It should be there this week.....
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I got my gift today!!!! Doesn't rattle of anything when I shake it!! Thanks secret santa.
I couldn't put a tracking # on the gift hubby sent because it went in an envelope not as a package. It had a long way to go though so hopefully it will make it there!!!
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gramma is always a day late and $ short and no i havn't been run over by reindeer and i promise my gift will be mailed soon.
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If you have sent your package and it has not arrived please check with the post office s tow here it is. Put a tracking number on it at the post office if you can. That way it can be tracked all the way to the recipient.
The following people have not received gifts. Please make sure they are sent. I am beginning to worry!
You won't be worrying half as much as I am *sad face* ...
Due to the nature of the address I was sending my SS parcel to, I wouldn't have been able to ask for tracking and/or confirmation of delivery. I send copious amounts of parcels to foreign lands every year (all through the year) and have never had something not arrive, so I'm very sad/annoyed right now. Unfortunately my hands are tied and I can't do anything about it for at least a month. I just hope that if my parcel has fallen into the wrong hands that the wrong hands enjoy their naughtily gained presents muchly. Tsk.
:'(
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Poppy, go open your present now to cheer you up. (unless it is already opened)
:cheer: :flower;
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So now let us take look at what is going on with the Secret Santa list.
If you have sent your package and it has not arrived please check with the post office s tow here it is. Put a tracking number on it at the post office if you can. That way it can be tracked all the way to the recipient.
The following people have not received gifts. Please make sure they are sent. I am beginning to worry!
Tamara
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
tyefly
sluff
Gothiclovemonkey
kitkatz
Secret Santa Coordinator
The official 2010 NAG!
Kitz,
Are we sure that the people on this list have not received their gifts, or have they just not confirmed that they have/have not???...
Some people haven't posted for ages...
Love to all....
Darth....
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I got all excited today, I got home, and there was a ton of boxes, I thought Oh yes ebay, but most of the ebay ones Say ebay or a store name, there was one with a lady name... i thought OHHH ss! NO. Ebay it was. My books (great deal, 10 books for 99 cents also got 75 childrens boooks for 10 bucks!)
:( Still nothing. I really wish id asked how long it would take for my gift to arrive at its destination.... Perhaps ill call and ask tomorow if they know...
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I have not received my box yet. Just saying cause I don't post a lot, because I no longer have internet. I did send my box and confirmed that it was delivered on Saturday, to my receiver if you didn't open it already I allow you to do so. I am :pray; that I get my package soon, I am so anxious!!!
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I received my gift today. Thanks Secret Santa.
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:rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph; :rudolph;
:cheer: Mine has arrived..... and boy did it come a lonnnggg way!! :-*
I showed my children exactly where and they were so excited! ;) Thank you Secret Santa
It is sitting under the tree still in the post package!
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Poppy, go open your present now to cheer you up. (unless it is already opened)
:cheer: :flower;
*gasp* ... I can't do that! But now I'm super excited about only having ten more days left till I can open it *grin*. Tomorrow I'm putting my decs up and I will move the package from my office floor (if I can find it; it's buried beneath all my bathroom stuff because my new bathroom still isn't finished!) to a pride of place position under the tree. Yay!
(Still not happy, but realise that I can't do anything about it right now so I'll have to stay positive and just hope that good news will come eventually!)
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Mine arrived today! Thank you Secret Santa. Just the thing to brighten a down day.
Pam
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Kudos to those of you who have put those packages into the mail!
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I got decorations up now... i never decorate..... it looks silly... my living room is designed in Halloween/Harvest decor... with a Christmas tree, Wrapping paper on windows and door, and lights...
I still havent recieved mine, and I guess the one that I sent has not been recieved yet either.... :(
I loved doing this! It was so much fun! I cant wait til Christmas!!
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Got my Secret Santa gift today and I am so excited!!! Can't wait till Christmas to open it... and I only shook it a little :rofl;
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I GOT MY SS GIFT YESTERDAY YAHOO!!!! :clap;
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So here is a question that has pondered me the last couple days. When do people put gifts under the tree? People without little kids that is.
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Tradition and it looks nice!!!
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I have a small child, and ive always put them under it as soon as its up and they are wrapped... hes stayed out of them too, hes a good boy! he looks at them some, and one year he sat on one (he was like 2 just learning to walk) it was hilarious.
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In Our House, not One Gift, goes, under the Tree, until, Everyone is, Home and in Bed, on Christmas Eve. A Santa Thing. This was a real Pain, in the You Know What, when My Kids were Older and would go out on Christmas Eve, with Their College Friends. Sounds, Silly, I know, just the way, We have always done it.
Also, No Gifts, were ever seen. I would keep them in a Closet, in the Basement, with a Padlock on it. One time, I shut the Door, Locked, the Lock and Realized, I had left the Key in the Closet. I told My Husband, He had to go Downstairs and take the Closet Door off. He was not Amused.
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So here is a question that has pondered me the last couple days. When do people put gifts under the tree? People without little kids that is.
If I had my tree up I would put presents under it now. I'm hoping to get in tomorrow and presents will magically appear. :santahat;
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Only presents under tree right now is what my dad got from his office (still unopened). Mine have been sitting in my room an are in the way. I havent put any bos on them so the cats won't chew on them. I know as a kid presents didn't go under the tree till we went to sleep Christmas Eve, but can't remember how we were doing it lately.
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The following people have not received gifts. Please make sure they are sent. I am beginning to worry!
Tamara
lilbajanne
slywalker
thegrammalady
sluff
Gothiclovemonkey
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Kitz,
Are we sure that these gifts haven't been received, or have people just not bothered to let you know???....
Darth.....
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I have no idea. So pleas let me know as soon as possible when your gift arrives.
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Thanks for this, Kitz....
One of the people on this list is Mum's person....
I sent their gift on Nov 3rd.....
Darth...
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Thanks Darth. Since it is getting closer to Christmas and these packages were to be out early, I am getting worried. Since I am in charge of the gift exchange it becomes my responsibility to see everyone has a gift.
Please get your gifts out.
Please let me know if you have received your gift.
kitkatz
Official 2010 gift exchange NAG
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kitkatz, if something has gone pear-shaped and someone needs to be sent a gift, I'd be happy to do just that. Just give me a name, and I'll be an extra Secret Holiday Pal. Let me know if I can help!
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The following people have not received gifts. Please make sure they are sent. I am beginning to worry!
Tamara
lilbajanne
riki
slywalker
thegrammalady
tyefly
sluff
Gothiclovemonkey
MEMBERS: If one of these people are YOUR recipient, please let Kitkatz know the shipping date - and PLEASE make an attempt to track your shipment!
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MEMBERS: If one of these people are YOUR recipient, please let Kitkatz know the shipping date - and PLEASE make an attempt to track your shipment!
I've already explained why I can't track mine (post #278).
I'm going to have to stop coming to this thread as it makes me feel guilty for having my gift when I don't know if my recepient has theirs (mine is a little more complicated *sigh*), even though it's totally out of my control.
*sad face*
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MEMBERS: If one of these people are YOUR recipient, please let Kitkatz know the shipping date - and PLEASE make an attempt to track your shipment!
I've already explained why I can't track mine (post #278).
I'm going to have to stop coming to this thread as it makes me feel guilty for having my gift when I don't know if my recepient has theirs (mine is a little more complicated *sigh*), even though it's totally out of my control.
*sad face*
Hopefully it will still arrive. I sent a package to So. Africa recently and it never arrived. I cannot believe it, so upsetting! Don't feel guilty. Thanks for checking in.
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I feel awful,too....
Mum's person hasn't posted for ages, and it would be nice to know if it's arrived...
We couldn't track either... In order to keep postage costs down, I sent boxes under two kilos in weight... You can't track those!... However I posted two similar boxes at the same time, and both arrived within ten days....
Also, as a curtesy to Kitz, members should take the two minutes required to let her know when gifts arrive!...
Come on, Folks... Help the nice ( :rofl;) KitKatz out!... Love you Kitz!....
Darth....
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The package i sent to my SS is going to be returned to me on the 22nd.
It has been sitting in the PO since the 8th of December. it got lost going there but was found. Tracking numbers are good to use. . But the PO will only hold it for 15 days. If returned it may not make it back. If it does i will have to repost it and it wasnt cheap to send. I sent my SS a note on there PM but have heard noting back?? This package is in your name please attempt to pick it up even if it is a friends PO box. It would be a shame if it got lost, it has great presents inside :-(.............
Merry Christmas
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My gift arrived in good shape...... I was told to open....... so I did..... Oh boy..... oh boy....... I got exactly what I wanted...... Native plants...... from Texas........ good books to read...... thank you thank you Chickenlittle56 who was my secret santa...... your the best..... cactus..... I love them here are some pictures.....
Merry Christmas Chickenlittle56.......... and to all a Happy New Year....... ( cant you just here me sing)
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I'm willing to send another gift too if one needs to be sent!!
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here is everything I recieved....
EDITED - picture resized - Bajanne, Moderator
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I haven't opened mine yet, except the box that was from eBay that I though was something I ordered. My box is out of sight, out of mind.
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I got mine today.. it was waiting when I got home from dialysis, which was about 20 minutes ago.. *G*
The package was torn, and I didn't know if it was wrapped, so I just left it in the package and Mom put it under the tree
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Sorry Riki, I guess the little hamster didn't have enough food and waned out, or he scared the mailman to death causing him to chuck it against the wall. :rofl; :rofl;
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I don't know, Chris.. Mom stuck her hand in the hole in the package, and she didn't find any hamster turds..
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she could fit her hand in it? lol wow maybe you should check to see if the gift is still there.... lol
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We have small hands.. *L*
She put her hand in to see if she could tell if it was wrapped.. she couldn't tell, so left it as it was
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From A Secret Santa. They are coming.
kitkatz
We finally got off our packages to Slywalker and Thegrammalady. They are being sent express and should arrive on Friday.
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It is two days before Christmas. Can the following people please let me know if packages to their secret pals are in the mail?
elsie- Darthvader says it was mailed out November 3. I have heard nothing from Tamara. I have RichardMel asking her.
wattle
tamara
I am now in full worry mode. PLEASE let me know if these gifts have been sent.
I have received word grammalady and slywalker have gifts on the way, should be there by Friday.
I also have been told the bajanne and lilbajanne have packages waiting for them on St. Thomas at the addy given to their Secret Santas. Please check with the post office there girls so the packages are not returned. I PMed you all three times about them.
kitkatz
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Thanks Kitz....
Would just like to know if it arrived!... Mum wants to know if another needs to be sent!....
Darth...
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Unless your package said to open it right away are all those presents tucked under the tree? Shaking is kept to a minimum? Definitely sticking your hand in the package is frowned upon. Almost time...
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Our packages are underneath the tree not touched. Even the one from Walt's secret santa that a bottle of maple syrup broke in it!! I have it all put in another package. there was one gift and a card that didn't have maple syrup on it. Rest of the gifts weren't hurt just maple syrup on the wrapping paper. We didn't mind the mess!! When we got home yesterday afternoon there was a floral arrangement delivered from Walt's secret santa. Here's a picture. It's beautiful!! Thanks secret santa!!!
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Mine has been sent Kitz apologies and received apologies for not keeping up todate.
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I just got mine today :) Im so excited! :yahoo;
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Del- those flowers are beautiful. I'm glad they brought a smile to your face!!! :santahat;
big Hugs
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Mine is under the tree and it keeps moving????? :kiss;
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Mine is under the tree, untouched (except a little shaking by my girls) I can't wait to open it. I think I am going to save it for last because this whole secret pal thing has been so much fun that I want to extend it as long as possible. :bandance;
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Mine is under the tree and it keeps moving????? :kiss;
Uh oh, maybe you got the gerbils. :rofl;
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Mum's delighted that her person checked in...
She says that she can relax now, and enjoy her own SS gift on Christmas Day without feeling guilty about her person being left out!... Phew!!!!!....
Happy Christmas, everyone....
Darth..
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Kitz, thanks for that post up above; my mind is now (semi) at rest ... *fingers crossed* it is there and doesn't get returned to me!
Del, the floral arrangement is gorgeous ... how lovely!
I'm like a little kid at Christmas ... Blokey knows what my SS package contains because he crossed out the customs label for me. But however much I beg him to tell me what's in it, he completely refuses. Tsk. Can't wait for tomorrow!
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:christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree; :christmastree;
I hope my gift has now arrived.... ??? ??? ???
I am getting a little worried now! I will send another if it goes missing!
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Aussies get to open theirs before us! :shy;
:thx; My Secret Santa sent many things, I am so curious!
:yahoo; Not long now!
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The only gift now I am worried about is Wattle's gift to her secret santa. A PM is being sent via facebook to find out if it arrived yet.
The girls in St Thomas hopefully will find packages at the post office.
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kitkatz, even if your not worring you can breat :yahoo; :yahoo; h easy, mine just arrived. i'm so excited. :clap; :clap; :rudolph;
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My son is trying to convince me that since there is presents under the tree that came from S Africa and it is 2am on Christmas day there that he should be able to open it. I'm not buying it.
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Samta takes bribes I remember. like $20.
Forgot who I sent that card to, wish I had scanned it to post here. :rofl;
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My son is trying to convince me that since there is presents under the tree that came from S Africa and it is 2am on Christmas day there that he should be able to open it. I'm not buying it.
:rofl; i like the way ur kid thinks!
Im so excited, this has been a blast!
I normally dread the holidays, but this year so far hasnt been a disaster... one more day then i can rest relax with my baby and make him hot coco and cookies, and watch him dive into gifts! Just me and him this year (IM SO THANKFUL FOR THAT! yet mildly depressed too, its a first for me to be "alone" on Christmas)
Merry Christmas (And Happy holidays to others!)
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I LOVE IT!!!!!! I got burts bee's lip balm , made in NC(my favorite) a book the night before Christmas in North Carolina (all about santa being in NC), a NC State Christmas ornament, and a tin of caramel filled chocolates, all in a very pretty stocking.
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While I have a free moment, I wanted to come on and tell you all about the wonderful gifts I got from my Secret Santa, vcarmody. She sent me lots of trinkets from NJ...a key ring, fridge magnet (I have a huge collection of fridge magnets; you can scarcely see the fridge) and some cookies. She sent me a copy of a map of her area (which I had specifically requested!), and a Janet Evanovich book set in the area in which she works, which is very cool. Vickie was patient enough to wade through enough of my posts to see that I'm an Astros' fan, so she sent along related items which I loved. She also sent a shirt that she tie-dyed herself; it is actually quite beautiful and is perfect to wear as a nightshirt. She included 2 "Donate Life" bracelets, one of which I have on right now and the other is being worn by my son. All of these things were so thoughtfully picked out, and I am very grateful to you, Vicky, for providing me with so much fun and care this Christmas.
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Hello All...
Hope everyone's Christmas Day has been wonderful, and that they have al they dreamed of....
Speaking of dream... My SS was YLGuy (Marc)... Well done, Marc... Your gift was so lovely... All beautifully wrapped, too... Well done!... A Cuddly Elephant for my collection called Tuffy the Titan wearing a CSU, Fullerton T Shirt, a Tuffy elephant pin (LOVE that... It's on the jacket I wear most!), a give life pin, a set of three doggy picture frames (Mum says that pics of her 'little man' will be very nice in those), and Dougal wasn't left out, Marc sent him an elephant cuddly toy with a squeaker in it, and yes Marc, he loves it, and yes, it IS already driving me crazy listening to it... Mind you, as you said in your lovely letter enclosed, it's much better than trying to kill me with nuts!... Del, and Paris. please take note!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;...
Now to Mum, Elsie... Well, Mum got an amizing box of goodies from her SS, but there's no mention of who it's from... It's from Palm Bay, Fl, and the box had the name 'Julie' on it... (Nice to see I'm not the only one who reuses boxes... My local council has a 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' policy, and it's rubbed off on me... All of our gifts went out in Baxter D caps and shields boxes!)... No other clues, I'm afraid... But I suspect that this person LOVES Christmas shopping... There was a mountan of indivdually wrapped gifts inside... A lovely dove Christmas Tree ornament, A Florida snow globe, socks (beautiful, soft, and perfect colours!), beautifully scented hand sanitizer, Give Life Pin, a set of five book clips, ceramic heart-shaped wall plaque, picture frame, two lovely Christmas broches (Snowman, and Rudolf), two Palm Bay fridge magnets (one of which is the most fantastic glass bottle filled with the tiniest multi-coloured sea shells you've ever seen), and two big bags of jelly beans!... Oh yes, Mum is a very happy lady!... Watching TV, and munching jelly beans as I type this!.... Also, this person didn't forget Dougal either... He got a pack of turkey flavoured doggy treats... And not a nut allergy warning to be seen!... Thank you Mum's SS... Please identify yourself... Thank you for the beautiful gifts you've sent to my mum, and for making her smile, and thank you for not trying to kill me!!!!!... LOL!!!!!... Del, and Paris... Ever get the feeling you'll never be let live last year down???.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Finally, thank you, Kitz... Kitz wasn't my SS, but she sent me a lovely gift... Three great Tee Shirts... One cream coloured from Belfast (my favourite city!), one navy shirt with the New York skyline on it, and a lovely red one with the US flag on it... Thank you, Kitz... I really appreciate your great kindness!... Oh, and no, it doesn't mean I'll stop teasing you!!!... Bribes don't work!!!.... LOL..... Also Kitz, I'm sure I speak for everyone who took part in SS when I say thank you very much for being the SS nag... ooops, sorry, I mean organiser :rofl;... It's a big job, and sometimes thankless... But thank you for doing it... Mum and I had great fun with this... Thanks again...
Love to all....
God bless...
Darth....
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My secret Santa was kellyt. I got a t-shirt that says, "Y'all can go to hell, I'm going to Texas" Davy Crockett. A beautiful porcelain ornament in the shape of Texas that says, Merry Christmas from Texas. A key chain that has a bull skull on it with my name and San Antonio, Texas. A little box of mints that say, Texas Lone Star Mints and my name as well. I also got a pen from the Alamo. VERY cool!
I also got a package from Des from South Africa. She sent me and my children gifts. My oldest got a cool hat from South Africa. My daughter got a beautiful little woven purse with leather and bead work. My little guy got a wood and leather sling shot. I received the most beautiful set of wooden coasters. Each coaster has a rhino carved in it and the holder has all different animals carved in it. It is truly magnificent. I also received a beaded key chain that is really cool.
These gifts REALLY made my Christmas. A huge thank you!
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Thank you SS Tamara!
I got a very beautiful poinsetta snow globe, Merry Christmas blocks, and a scent stick defuser! Very lovely! Thanky ou very much. Funny, I used to collect snow globes!!! (I moved, and somehow they ALL got busted!!!)
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I also can not guess who my secret Santa is but I got some great presents: sour candy and gum (yum), spices for making dip, crackers, an ornament (baseball team, need to see what logo it is) and a coffee mug that says "Hope!"
Jenna got some candy and an adorable robot ornament, which she loves! She didn't see a name on hers either, so hope to know who sent our gifts!
Thank you so much!! :snowman;
Edited: Ah ha! After further inspection the spices and ornament are from MN - must be sweet miss lola who is my SS! Thank you! And Jenna got her gifts from mimi - so nice!
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My Secret Santa was Riki- she sent me a beautiful handmade necklace and a blank picture card for me to use- the picture was a real photograph of a beautiful bay with purple flowers peeking out on the side. Lovely gifts! Thankyou!
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Oh, and I called Darth to wish her a Merry Christmas. I have to admit that I am smitten by her voice. She really is a lovely lady. :guitar:
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Oh, and I called Darth to wish her a Merry Christmas. I have to admit that I am smitten by her voice. She really is a lovely lady. :guitar:
Ditto, Marc!!!!!....
Thank you VERY much both for the beautiful gifts, and your thoughtful call...
Really appreciate both!...
Don't believe Marc, Folks... I'm REALLY horrible!... Marc, you're ruining my reputation!!!!!... :rofl;
God bless...
Darth....
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Okarol was my Secret Santa and she went a little overzelous. I got a Starbuck's gift card, Starbuck's instant coffee packs, a cool Chevy T-Shirt, 2 bags of Abba Zabba, and 2 shot glasses (one of Chicago and one of California). Tough call, but I would have been happy with just one of them
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My Secret Santa was...Thegrammalady. I got a beautiful calendar a magnetic note pad and a gorgeous locally made candle holder. I love them all. Thank you!!!!!!!
Pam
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Thanks so much for the gifts Jenna. I will plant the flower seeds next spring (have to plant the poppy seeds your mom send me last year next spring as well)!! I really liked the little wall hanging. I am going to hang it in my sunroom. Thanks and have a happy 2011!!
Hubby has already thanked slywalker but thank you so much again!!!
WE both love secret santa!!!!
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I hit the mother lode from Darthvader! My little camera had a hard time getting it all. I will post a pic when I get back home this evening! Thank you. I have to go through the box again and list it all. My box was filled with all kinds of goodies! More description later tonight!
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My secret Santa was tyefly, and she sent me some great gifts. I received a glow in the dark hand blown glass Hummingbird feeder and the nectar mix. I love Humming birds. I have already decided that I will put a hanger for it right out side my bedroom window so I can watch the birds while I am doing my husbands treatments, I also received a book "The meaning of life" this book made the rounds today everyone had to look at all the pictures of the animals in it and everyone was ohhhhing and awwwing over all the picture, I still have not had it in my hands long enough to really look at it, but I am planning on doing right after I write this, I also got bulbs for white Narcissus which I plan on planting this weekend so they are in bloom in a few weeks to take away the winter doldrums. Thank you so much Kathy, I loved everything!!
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Okarol was my Secret Santa and she went a little overzelous. I got a Starbuck's gift card, Starbuck's instant coffee packs, a cool Chevy T-Shirt, 2 bags of Abba Zabba, and 2 shot glasses (one of Chicago and one of California). Tough call, but I would have been happy with just one of them
Hahaha I was stunned when you said you were off coffee, after I had mailed the package! So I am glad I sent other things! Sorry about the confusion with the ebay package!
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Okay here goes:
Darthvader was very generous!
A beautiful gold/brown scarf.
A reindeer with Santa ornament- the legs move.
A 2011 Irish Calendar
Four bags of salt and vinegar sticks- soon to be three bags!
Five bottles of sparkly nail polish with a bag.
Milk chocolate santas in a net bag
Three Moser Roth- Irish dark chocolate bars
Two Galaxy milk chocolate bubble bars
Manicure set in a pretty purse
Turquoise blue wallet
Fold-a-tote
Great bite breath mints
Irish donor awareness pin
donor awareness magnet
Tea bag holder with chickens on it
a catch all bag
a Christmas card
The two pics are what I could take of all of the loot! Thanks Carolyn! It was a treasure trove to dive into!
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Gothiclovemonkey was my SS.. When the package arrived, there was a huge hole in it, probably done by some kind of machinery, so after trying to figure out if whatever was in it was wrapped by sticking her hand inside, she put the whole thing under the tree. It was actually the first gift put under the tree this year. It was also the first gift I opened. *G*
She sent a fan, which I think you can program to say things. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but I will.. *G* And, a Jon Stewart mood magnet, which is absolutely awesome.. I'm thinking of getting a magnet board and hang it on my bedroom door. *LOL*
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I am not sure who my Secret Santa but he/she sent me a fantastic gift. Its a t-shirt that has a large black rooster and on the bottom it says.'Official Chick Magnet'. I am going to proudly wear it at D and tell them I got it from my IHD Secret Santa.
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Kitz, you're more than welcome....
Glad you liked it!...
Thank you very much for the lovely Tee Shirts... They're great!... I wear Tee Shirts almost all of the time, so these will come in very useful!...
Love to all...
Darth....
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Rerun,
I LOVE YOU!
And you were so sweet thinking of Blokey and Tabatha too (although Tabz had to share her pressie with our new cat Mog, but she didn't mind). Everytime I pulled something out of the box for Blokey he was like, 'Whoa, I wasn't even playing!'.
(I would have been happy with just the Peeps *yum yum*!)
Love, Poppylicious ♥
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Rebeccawas my SS devlinswife.....
1st :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
2nd the coooooolest thing I got was a letter explaining who you are and each gift(soooo cool)
3rd a shirt from her home town of STRAS Vegas Ohio
4th playing cards as she likes to play cards
5th chocolates from Ohio
6th Candy that we LOVED from the 80's, nerds, big league chewing gum, bottole caps, poprocks, etc......(Otto and I LOVED IT!!!!!!)
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!!!!
next year I'm doing a letter as I thought that was a really cool idea........ :grouphug; :grouphug;
Amy (lola)
THANK YOU Kit for once again putting this together as I know it's sooooooooooo much work :grouphug;
oh also sorry no picture's as Otto forgot our camera Christmas eve out of town so we have noooooo picture's from Christmas day :'(
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I hope you liked the gifts, Marc! Sorry I couldn't find your name spelled correctly! :D I loved the t-shirt! Want one for myself.
Thank you kitkatz!!! I ripped open my pachages first thing yesterday! I got some really interesting information on Callifornia, including little side notes from Kitkatz with personal info on them, a beautiful glass Chhristmas dish, some snowman Christmas plates, a little scoop for serving, an address book (which I've already started transferring addresses to), and a Christmas book from California. Loved it! I have a feeling she's trying to get me to come visit! :D Which I want to do!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! :grouphug;
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I really did kellyt. I have gone by Mark many times. My middle initial is K so that compounds the issue. I have no problem with Mark. I always say that as long as they cash the check I am good. Thank you again. You did a great job as SS.
Marc :)
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Del and Walt.... you got me again. I love it! I hope you get me next year too! I love the red t-shirt! Is that a moose or a reindeer? I love the Fridge magnet and 2 snowflakes and candy made in your town. I love the donor pin and I put it on my coat. Did you take the picture of the moose (or reindeer). It is a pretty close picture!
I left my camera at my sisters, but as soon as I get it back I'll take a picture!
Loved all my goodies! Thank you so very much and I hope you had a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!! :guitar:
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Glad you liked your gifts rerun!!! I did take the picture of the moose ( we are not far enough north for it to be reindeer LOL) . We were close but I do have a really good zoom lens on my camera!!! It is a moose on your t shirt too!!
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I had the best Secret Santa! She found the perfect gifts for me. I love every single one! I don't think my family could have picked out things that are so perfect for me. I adore the Eiffel Tower paper weight. The picture frame is all about ME!! I know where I am going to hang the hook and the magnet is already on the refrigerator. And there is one more present - a lovely snowflake necklace. I can't wait to wear it.
Pam, it is like you knew exactly what to pick out for me. Thank you so much. And thank you for the advice for our niece's daughter. I can always count on someone helping me. I appreciated that you gave us encouragement. Thank you for your lovely gifts. Your kindness touched my heart.
Thanks Kitkatz for organizing. We love you!
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I am not sure who my Secret Santa but he/she sent me a fantastic gift. Its a t-shirt that has a large black rooster and on the bottom it says.'Official Chick Magnet'. I am going to proudly wear it at D and tell them I got it from my IHD Secret Santa.
You are welcome Chickenlittle, sorry i forgot the card.
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my secret santa was bajanne. thank you, thank you, thank you. i got all sorts of tourist information so i can learn all about the british virgin islands. i got pot mits (really needed those, yea!) tea, a tea ball and some spices. a very nice refrigerator magnet and a magnetic calendar. the magnet looks especially nice on my black fridge. thank you, thank you, thank you.
thank you kitkatz :clap; (take a bow) for taking this on again. it's a lot of work and worry, but fun.
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My candy isn't lasting long. I ate most of the bag while watching just one movie and finished it off watching another.
I've gotta pace myself! :rofl;
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Devlinswife, glad you enjoyed a little bit of North Carolina. And Burt's Bees is my favorite,too. It is made about 40 miles from me. NC State is our favorite school and one of my daughters graduated from there. I am from Ohio and most of the family is still there. My sister lives in New Concord and we go to Millerburg every time I go visit her. Strasburg is a straight shot from Zanesville. Maybe next summer we could meet up when I go visit? No one has had a meet in person for a long time so maybe we can arrange one. Happy New Year!
Anyone else want to share what they got? This is fun.
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Paris I am so thrilled you liked the gifts! I had a hard time stopping with the Paris stuff. Bribe them so I can have your name next year. There is tons more where that came from!
How are your niece and her daughter handling things?
Pam
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My candy isn't lasting long. I ate most of the bag while watching just one movie and finished it off watching another.
I've gotta pace myself! :rofl;
I am so happy to hear you're eating, :2thumbsup; let me know if you want more Abba Zabba. Did you know that night I texted you from the store and asked you about the taffy with peanut butter that I was your secret santa? I thought you'd figure it out but I wanted to get you something similar to the kind of candy you liked.
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Paris I would love to meet you, and anyone else on here that is close to the area. I used to go to Millersburg all the time to get ice cream cones at the grocery bag those things were HUGE. Some of my best friends live up there. Have you ever been to Tuscora park? It is a great place to go for a cookout. Let me know when you are coming and if you would like to go sight seeing when you are here or just hang out. My niece loves my book.
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My candy isn't lasting long. I ate most of the bag while watching just one movie and finished it off watching another.
I've gotta pace myself! :rofl;
I am so happy to hear you're eating, :2thumbsup; let me know if you want more Abba Zabba. Did you know that night I texted you from the store and asked you about the taffy with peanut butter that I was your secret santa? I thought you'd figure it out but I wanted to get you something similar to the kind of candy you liked.
No I did not till I opened it and realized it when I opened the package.
I forgot to mention I also got a Dontate Life pin that is different from the ones that are given out here. The one okaro gave me is black and gold, while the other ones I get are in the color of the logo. The black and gold isreally nice.
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I am just waiting for Bajanne and lilbajanne to pick up gifts in St. Thomas in January when their friend pops back home.
If anyone received their packages back from St. Thomas let me know immediately, please.
I will post the official list as soon as I here from them. Should happen by the tenth or 15th of January.
Otherwise everyone has a gift now. I sent Sluff a gift to take the place of one lost in the mail.
Please let me know if a gift was NOT received. According to my records we done good!
kitkatz
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Thank you Kitkatz, for once again doing a fabulous job organizing the holiday exchange - well done!
:2thumbsup; :thx; :thx; :thx; :clap;
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Yeah, Kitkatz! You done good! :thumbup;
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Well done, Kitz....
Job well done... Even if I did end up with IHD's equivalent of Godzilla as my person!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Love...
Darth...
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Thanks for doing all the work. You did a fantastic job Kitkatz!!! :beer1;
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Well done, Kitz....
Job well done... Even if I did end up with IHD's equivalent of Godzilla as my person!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Love...
Darth...
Oh yeah! Godzilla? Oh yeah???!!!!
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Well done, Kitz....
Job well done... Even if I did end up with IHD's equivalent of Godzilla as my person!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Love...
Darth...
Oh yeah! Godzilla? Oh yeah???!!!!
Yep.... If ever there was an argument for contraception, my person is it!!!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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I received two secret Santa gifts, how do I rate? :rofl; Thanks you Wattle for the nice gifts, I haven't seen them yet but Christy has opened them and described them too me. I just hope the candy is still there when I get home.. :rofl; Also thanks to my favorite (Kitten) KitKatz for making sure that everyone on the list received a gift. Thanks.
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thank you lilbajanne for my special secret santa gifts. Lots of information about the British Virgin Island Tottola. AND my kidney donor is actually going there in February. It is a stop on a cruise is she going on. She looked over the material with great interest. Thank you very much!!!!
And, thank you KitKatz for organzing the whole affair this year. It is always a bunch of fun.
Happy New Year everyone. :bandance; :bandance;
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I got a very special gift from Moosemom,
She sent me a handmade Native American Doll, some "chockies" and a very nice letter.
Thanks a million!!!!!!
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Thanks so much Lorie for the wonderful SS box you sent me. I loved all the sweet smelling stuff, and candles that we need when the lights go out. The bookmark your grandmaw and husband made me was
beautiful, the adorable tree ornament went straight to the tree. You sent so much I hope I got it all covered, if i didn't I love it too.
Hope you and yours had a great day, we did, too.
Love, Mimi
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Thank you to my SS KitKatz,
Kit sent me two wonderful candy bowles one large one which can be used yearround and a smaller christmas themed dish. Along with a book (12 days of christmas) and brochures from her home area and surronding. With little sticky notes on where she lives. Also i got a photo album. :thx;
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This is especially for Kitkatz and the Secret Santas for Bajanne and LilBajanne. Our friend has returned to St. Thomas and she says our packages are there. So in a few days we will be able to get them. Thanks in advance!
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Hurray! I knew they were there!
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This is especially for Kitkatz and the Secret Santas for Bajanne and LilBajanne. Our friend has returned to St. Thomas and she says our packages are there. So in a few days we will be able to get them. Thanks in advance!
Have you got them yet?! I won't be able to sleep until I know mine definitely arrived ... it's been a worrisome month!
;D
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Would be nice to know if Mum's person enjoyed her gift...
No postings from this person in ages!...
Darth...
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Darth, you haven't told them how much you LOVE Dougal's squeaky toy. :rofl;
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Would be nice to know if Mum's person enjoyed her gift...
No postings from this person in ages!...
Darth...
You didn't give them coal did you? :rofl; :rofl;
I can see your point since your packages travelled so far.
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Darth, you haven't told them how much you LOVE Dougal's squeaky toy. :rofl;
Oh yeah... I freaking well love it!!!... Squeak, squeak, flipping squeak... What's not to love???... :sarcasm;.
Honestly Folks, if I could get hold of Marc right now I'd be shoving that blasted squeaky up his...... Left nostril.... What are you lot grinning at... Which part of Marc's anatomy did you think I was going to say???... ;D
Would be nice to know if Mum's person enjoyed her gift...
No postings from this person in ages!...
Darth...
You didn't give them coal did you? :rofl; :rofl;
I can see your point since your packages travelled so far.
Hey, now there's an idea, Chris.... Coal, eh???... Yep, it would be nice if Mum's person would post whether they liked what they got... When people don't keep in touch, it's a bit off-putting next time round!... Oh well, I suppose not everyone thinks like we do, Chris!.....
Love to all....
Darth....
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:oops; :shy; :guitar:
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Yes Marc... I'm sure you appreciate my suffering!.... Yeah right... I believe you... Thousands wouldn't!!!!!!...
Love to all...
Darth...
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Yep, it would be nice if Mum's person would post whether they liked what they got... When people don't keep in touch, it's a bit off-putting next time round!...
Absolutely. I'm making the assumption that mine has now been picked up and enjoyed; I figure that Kitz would have said if it hadn't.
*sigh*
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If people are going to do this and want to participate next year, these people should expect getting coal next year :-[ :rofl; :rofl; >:D
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The Bajanne girls in the Bahamas are getting their packages soon. We are patiently waiting for them to get back to us with the news they HAVE gotten their packages.
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Meanwhile here is the official list of the gift exchange for 2010.
Holiday Gift Exchange
Secret Santa- Person given to
kitkatz- paul.karen and Kellyt
MooseMom- des
YLGuy- darthvader
Okarol- chris
Jenna- del
Del- rerun
Walter (Del’s Hubby)- wattle
DarthVader- kitkatz
Elsie (Darth Vader’s Mom)- tamara
Rerun- poppylicious
Glitter- elsie
Poppylicious- lilbajanne
Tamara- gothiclovemonkey
Pam- paris
Chris- cloud393
Cloud393- mimi
Paris- devlin’s wife
Gothiclovemonkey- riki
Mimi- jenna
Devlin's Wife- lola
bajanne2000- thegrammalady
lilbajanne - slywalker
riki- glitter
slywalker- walter stone
thegrammalady- pam
vcarmody- moosemom
tyefly- vcarmody
chickenlittle56- tyefly
lola- okarol
wattle- sluff
Des- ylguy
Sluff- chickenlittle56
Paul.karen- bajanne2000
Kellyt- ylguy
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The Bajanne girls in the Bahamas are getting their packages soon. We are patiently waiting for them to get back to us with the news they HAVE gotten their packages.
Thanks. The last I heard was that they would be able to pick them up on (or soon after) the tenth, which is why I'm unable to wait patiently ... ;D
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So sorry that it turned out like this. My friend is supposed to send them for me today (my birthday!)
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:yahoo; :yahoo; our packages came over last night!!!
Paul.Karen sent me oodles of lovely gifts and thoughtfully included a shot glass for Sam!
Poppylicious sent Sam some beautiful gifts and again, she included our little Jay and Chris! Picts are coming later.
Thanks so much! Sorry it took so long. I will have to rethink the addresses we give this year.
By the way, Kitkatz, we live in the British Virgin Islands, not the Bahamas!
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:yahoo; :yahoo; our packages came over last night!!!
Paul.Karen sent me oodles of lovely gifts and thoughtfully included a shot glass for Sam!
Poppylicious sent Sam some beautiful gifts and again, she included our little Jay and Chris! Picts are coming later.
Thanks so much! Sorry it took so long. I will have to rethink the addresses we give this year.
By the way, Kitkatz, we live in the British Virgin Islands, not the Bahamas!
WooHoo! I can relax now and stop worrying! ;D
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:thumbup;
Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday
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By the way, Kitkatz, we live in the British Virgin Islands, not the Bahamas!
Sorry, one island pretty much looks like another from here. :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Oh say it ain't so! Hehehehe!
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By the way, Kitkatz, we live in the British Virgin Islands, not the Bahamas!
Sorry, one island pretty much looks like another from here. :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Oh say it ain't so! Hehehehe!
That is why you need to come and visit us! Then you will know the difference(s)!
Here are the picts of the wonderful gifts we got from Paul n Karen and from Poppylicious. Thanks again, guys! and thanks to you Kitkatz for a great job as usual. I promise to sort out my address by next time!
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I hereby officially close the IHD.com 2010 Holiday Gift Exchange!
I hope everyone enjoyed their secret Santa gifts! Thanks to everyone who participated. Everyone received something!
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I did, but no idea if my person did.
Till next year we will do it again.
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I did, but no idea if my person did.
Till next year we will do it again.
Same goes for Mum, Chris.....
Her person hasn't let us know if she liked Mum's gift....
A quick message would be nice!... But then again, at least she told us that she got it!...
Looking foreward to the next one!....
Darth...