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Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: CebuShan on October 12, 2013, 05:06:29 PM
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Okay Folks, It's that time of year again! Just look in your local stores and you'll know what I'm talking about! Not even Halloween and already there are Christmas decorations in the stores!
This can mean only one thing ... The Holiday Gift Exchange/Secret Santa!!! :santahat;
Please join in!
(What follows are the tried and tested rules and regs. Please read them carefully before committing yourself to the fun of gift buying and gift receiving.)
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 US$10.00-$20.00, but no less than $10.00. Forgive me if I don't mention any other currency because the way things change, I'm bound to get it wrong!
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.
--- You must sign up by PM'ing your info to me (Cebushan) NO LATER THAN October 20th. To be included on the Holiday Exchange list you must send me your snail mail address and phone number (optional).
--- 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 Cebushan 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. I will not send out phone numbers, those are for office use only.
Please use this format in the PM:
Screen name
Real name (first and last)
Complete mailing address
Phone number (Optional)
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.
I will post a final list of who is participating as I 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 Cebushan.
Those who participated last year had a most marvellous time! (It is a lot of fun to see what fun things you get!)
Ready, Set, GET SHOPPING!! :christmastree; :rudolph;
:usaflag; :canadaflag; :ausflag; :ukflag;
So far participation looks like this:
Okarol & Jenna
Del & Hubby
Kitkatz & Hubby
Poppylicious
Sydnee
Darthvader & Mum
Willowtree Wren
Deniferfer
Maryjoe
Riki & Mom
Gothiclovemonkey
Cordelia
Jean
smcd23
lola
amanda100wilson
Desert Dancer
Paris
Aloha Beth
Renalwife
Wattle
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I love this - Jenna and I do it every year!
I will PM you later. :yahoo;
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My husband and I have enjoyed doing it too!
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Thanks CebuShan....
Mum and I are in!... Even while she was really sick in hosp., Mum asked if this was happening.... Priorities, eh???... LOL!....
Will send you a PM now.....
72 days to Christmas!....
Darth....
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Hubby and I are both in!! Can't wait!!! :santahat; :santahat; pming you right now!!
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Weeeeeee! :yahoo;
I'm IN!!!!!!
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I'm in!
Will PM you now.
:santahat;
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gothiclovemonkey is in! Hopefully you'll have seen her status on Fb, CebuShan?!
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I have PMed you I am IN! I love this gift exchange on IHD.
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:rudolph; I'm in, and ready to shop!
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OK. So far this list looks like this:
Okarol & Jenna
Del & Hubby
Kitkatz
Poppylicious
Sydnee
Darthvader & Mum
Willowtree Wren
Deniferfer
Maryjoe
I don't know how to move this to the top, so if someone could help with that...Thanks!
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I would also like to particpate, may I join in on the exchange please? Thanks :thx;
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I would also like to particpate, may I join in on the exchange please? Thanks :thx;
Certainly, Cordelia! Just send me your info!
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Mom and I have been waiting for this... she has as much fun with it as I do.. *G*
Will PM you shortly
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Thanks, CebuShan, I will right now! :bandance;
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Cebusjan, you dropped me off the list???
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Cebusjan, you dropped me off the list???
No, Jean. If you look at the first post, I have been putting the updated list there! Your name is still on the list, you're not getting off that easy! LOL!
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Last day! If you know anyone that is interested but hasn't got their name in yet, please contact them and let them know!
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Maybe we can wait another couple of days, in case some of our members who are at the IHD meet-up in Las Vegas have not had a chance to sign up? :waving;
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Maybe we can wait another couple of days, in case some of our members who are at the IHD meet-up in Las Vegas have not had a chance to sign up? :waving;
OK. How about until Friday, the 25th?
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Can we check with Paris if she and Beth would like to participate???
Liz's a HUGE part of IHD SS, and I'd hate her to lose out... Beth would be a big loss too...
Love to all...
Darth...
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Can we check with Paris if she and Beth would like to participate???
Liz's a HUGE part of IHD SS, and I'd hate her to lose out... Beth would be a big loss too...
Love to all...
Darth...
I checked last year's posts and sent messages to several people that took part last year. We'll see what they have to say.
I was saddened when I came across Bajanne's name. I miss her!
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Can we check with Paris if she and Beth would like to participate???
Liz's a HUGE part of IHD SS, and I'd hate her to lose out... Beth would be a big loss too...
Love to all...
Darth...
I checked last year's posts and sent messages to several people that took part last year. We'll see what they have to say.
I was saddened when I came across Bajanne's name. I miss her!
Bajanne was my secret santa last year.
:embarassed: :embarassed:
Aleta
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Maybe we can wait another couple of days, in case some of our members who are at the IHD meet-up in Las Vegas have not had a chance to sign up? :waving;
OK. How about until Friday, the 25th?
Yes! Thanks! :thx; :thx; :thx;
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Can we check with Paris if she and Beth would like to participate???
Liz's a HUGE part of IHD SS, and I'd hate her to lose out... Beth would be a big loss too...
Love to all...
Darth...
I checked last year's posts and sent messages to several people that took part last year. We'll see what they have to say.
I was saddened when I came across Bajanne's name. I miss her!
There's also Traveller 1947... She was Mum's SS last year...
May she and Bajanne rest in peace...
Darth...
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Yay! smcd23 and lola are in! :clap;
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Yay! smcd23 and lola are in! :clap;
Yippie!!!!...
The more, the merrier!....
Come on, Folks... Let's get lots more people involved!...
64 days until Christmas!....
Love to all....
Darth....
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Amanda100wilson and Desert Dancer are in! :clap; :clap;
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Yippie!... Keep them coming!!!!!!....
Only 62 days until Christmas....
Love to all...
Darth....
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Can't wait to go shopping!!! And I have to shop for 2. Hubby isn't much of a shopper LOL
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Can't wait to go shopping!!!
Hoping we get our people's names soon.... It can be a nightmare sending overseas!.... As you know only too well, Del....
Love to all...
Darth...
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:snowman; :snowman; :snowman; Deadline to sign up for the gift exchange is Oct. 25!
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:snowman; :snowman; :snowman; Deadline to sign up for the gift exchange is Oct. 25!
Karol, Any way of contacting Paris and Beth???... Would hate them to miss out....
Darth...
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:snowman; :snowman; :snowman; Deadline to sign up for the gift exchange is Oct. 25!
Karol, Any way of contacting Paris and Beth???... Would hate them to miss out....
Darth...
I sent them both IM's but haven't heard anything back yet.
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:snowman; :snowman; :snowman; Deadline to sign up for the gift exchange is Oct. 25!
Karol, Any way of contacting Paris and Beth???... Would hate them to miss out....
Darth...
I sent them both IM's but haven't heard anything back yet.
Thanks CebuShan....
We can but try!...
Love to all...
Darth....
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CebuShan....
Just had a chat with Paris on FB... She's having laptop problems, and is finding it awkward on the Kindle....
Anyway, the GREAT news is that she and Aloha Beth are IN for SS!... :yahoo;
Love...
Darth....
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CebuShan....
Just had a chat with Paris on FB... She's having laptop problems, and is finding it awkward on the Kindle....
Anyway, the GREAT news is that she and Aloha Beth are IN for SS!... :yahoo;
Love...
Darth....
That's great! :clap; If they can't get their info for me, could you send it to me? Thanks!
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CebuShan....
Just had a chat with Paris on FB... She's having laptop problems, and is finding it awkward on the Kindle....
Anyway, the GREAT news is that she and Aloha Beth are IN for SS!... :yahoo;
Love...
Darth....
That's great! :clap; If they can't get their info for me, could you send it to me? Thanks!
Think I have it, CebuShan....
Will take a look and PM you.....
God bless...
Darth....
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Hi Cebushan, did you get my message? :flower;
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Hi Cebushan, did you get my message? :flower;
I got the message with your info, is that the one you are talking about?
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Hi Cebushan, did you get my message? :flower;
I got the message with your info, is that the one you are talking about?
Hi Cebushan, yes, it was, ok thanks! :2thumbsup;
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Did you get my reply to you, Cebu
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:waving; Everyone - please check the first post in this thread and be sure you name is there if you have sent your info to CebuShan!
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OK, Folks! This is it! If you know anyone who hasn't put their name in, let them know to IM me, ASAP!
I'll try to post photos of the official "name pulling"! (Without showing the names, of course! That's right, you'll just have to guess who you got! :rofl; :rofl; )
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oohhh... I like photos.. *LOL*
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In years past we posted pertinent info about our likes/dislikes, sizes, hobbies, etc. Maybe we should start doing that now.....
:thumbup;
I'm getting excited and can hardly wait to find out who I'm going to be sending something to. :clap;
:santahat; :santahat; :santahat;
Aleta
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I'm excited too!!! Can't wait!!! :santahat; :christmastree; :rudolph; :santahat; :christmastree; :rudolph;
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:sos; I'm late, but did't see this until right now. Can I please be in the S.S. group? Thank you ever so much.....xoxoxo
Edited: Removed poster's name and address. - okarol/admin
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:sos; I'm late, but did't see this until right now. Can I please be in the S.S. group? Thank you ever so much.....xoxoxo
I was just getting ready to pull the names! You made it Renalwife!
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Please post your likes and dislikes, allergies, etc. so your gift giver knows what to get you!
If you need help, here is a link to last year's thread that might help:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=27563.0
P.S. Whoever gets Darthvader, she LOVES pink and squeaky toys for the dog! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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CebuShan, you're DEAD!!!!!!!....... I HATE pink!!!!!!!!.... Think I'd rather have a Snickers bar, nut allergy or not!......
If I get you, I can be erm, creative in my gift giving.... Wonder if my local pharmacy has some chocolate I could send to you... The 'special' kind of chocolate!..... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Only 58 days until Christmas!....
Love to all....
Darth....
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For Darth
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Please post your likes and dislikes, allergies, etc. so your gift giver knows what to get you!
If you need help, here is a link to last year's thread that might help:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=27563.0
P.S. Whoever gets Darthvader, she LOVES pink and squeaky toys for the dog! :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
The link takes you to 2012 stuff
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I am just going to re-post last year's likes and dislikes because face it, they don't really ever change!
I am crazy about light+color and my house is FULL of candle holders in every conceivable shade of glass. Any kind of colored glass thrills me: canisters, suncatchers, paperweights, you name it.
I appreciate anything handmade. I actually subjected Andy to a kind of litmus test when we were dating: I crocheted him a stained glass afghan for our first Christmas. He passed, I kept him and we still use the afghan.
I have a (fairly) extensive dolphin collection. While I don't really add to it anymore, I will if it's something unusual and/or one of a kind.
My favorite art style is Art Nouveau. I love the work of Alphonse Mucha.
I am a Christmas junkie and you can never, EVER go wrong with an ornament. Decorating the tree is my THING; I look forward to it all year (except for doing the lights).
My favorite colors are green and purple and the order of those two changes... mmm, hourly. Like Darth, I despise pink with the white-hot fury of a million blazing suns.
And of course, there is chocolate. In the end, there is ALWAYS chocolate.
Oh, and Darth, this picture is for you... the bathroom in my new house. If we hadn't been under the gun to find a place it would have been a deal-breaker, no question. I actually involuntarily screamed and covered my eyes when the landlord flipped on the light switch. It's so hideous it has to be seen to be believed. The ENTIRE BATHROOM is plastered in this. I suppose we should consider ourselves lucky because back in 1947 the exterior of the house matched the bathroom.
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I am just going to re-post last year's likes and dislikes because face it, they don't really ever change!
I am crazy about light+color and my house is FULL of candle holders in every conceivable shade of glass. Any kind of colored glass thrills me: canisters, suncatchers, paperweights, you name it.
I appreciate anything handmade. I actually subjected Andy to a kind of litmus test when we were dating: I crocheted him a stained glass afghan for our first Christmas. He passed, I kept him and we still use the afghan.
I have a (fairly) extensive dolphin collection. While I don't really add to it anymore, I will if it's something unusual and/or one of a kind.
My favorite art style is Art Nouveau. I love the work of Alphonse Mucha.
I am a Christmas junkie and you can never, EVER go wrong with an ornament. Decorating the tree is my THING; I look forward to it all year (except for doing the lights).
My favorite colors are green and purple and the order of those two changes... mmm, hourly. Like Darth, I despise pink with the white-hot fury of a million blazing suns.
And of course, there is chocolate. In the end, there is ALWAYS chocolate.
Oh, and Darth, this picture is for you... the bathroom in my new house. If we hadn't been under the gun to find a place it would have been a deal-breaker, no question. I actually involuntarily screamed and covered my eyes when the landlord flipped on the light switch. It's so hideous it has to be seen to be believed. The ENTIRE BATHROOM is plastered in this. I suppose we should consider ourselves lucky because back in 1947 the exterior of the house matched the bathroom.
Oh Lord!...
DD, that should be a criminal offence, carrying a mandatory life sentence!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
For Darth
Yes, Kitz.... And don't you forget it!.... LOL!....
I'll do as DD suggests, and just re post last year's Likes and Dislikes thingy... Sadly, my life hasn't changed much!....
Love to all...
Darth....
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Right.... Here we go.....
As Mum's taking part... I'll start with her!....
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream, Cookies, Sweet things of any description.... Loves nice cookies, too...
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! ..., Current Affairs, Politics... 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!... 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... And because her bloods are so good, the dietitian says she can have a 'little of whatever she fancies'... Think the dietitian meant food wise inc. chocolate, but Mum says she fancies something male, tall, dark, handsome, rich, and available... Any offers???... If anyone's offering, can you send me his brother, please???....
5.) Do you collect anything?... Nephrologists!!!!... Wrinkles!!!... ... Really likes Silverback Gorillas... Did I mention her taste in husbands???... ....
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!!!!!!.....
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!)... Large, or if close fitting, X 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???.... ... 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!!!... Does anybody else have to suffer those blasted things???....
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!!!... 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... Remember the bows Shirly Temple had???... You get the picture!... Honestly, she should have just thrown the set of Fairy Lights onto me, plugged it in, and had done with it!!!.... Now I won't even wear pink foundation garments... Nightmare... Pink is Satan's own creation!!.... Traumatised???... You bet I am!...
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Any strong flavours, fruit, clove, aniseed, mint, liquorice, etc.... LOVE chocolate, but having a nut allergy, there aren't many types of chocolate I can eat (Check the pack for allergy advice!)... Marshmallows...
5.) Do you collect anything?... Elephants... Particularly ornaments, but just about everything elephant.. If it has tusks and a trunk, I love it...
6.) What is your style?... Conservative, but love sparkley broches and pins...
7.) Allergic to anything?... NUTS!!!... Severe allergy... There are about twenty Anapen (adreneline) injections dotted around the house!...
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size:... Sweatshirt please... Extra Large, please... Love my comfort!... I would also love IHD stuff (Got to keep up with the mum)... If she looks cool, I'd like to as well!... Just because it's not me who's in ESKF doesn't mean I like D any more than she does!....
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?... Yes please (Particularly if that 'item' is male, tall, dark, handsome, rich, available, with one foot in the grave, and the other one on a bar of soap!)... ... No???.. Oh well, no harm in trying, and a girl can dream!... If I'm on the shelf for much longer, besides needing a Dust Sheet, my butt will have woodworm!!.... 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!... 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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My favourite colour is: blue
My favourite animal is: dog
My favourite food is: chocolate, spicy food
Clothing wise I wear a size: 12-14
I collect: ethnic made owls, thimbles, miniature teddy bears (mohair ones)
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: thrillers and mystery
I'm allergic to: nothing
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: writing paper or note cards (strictly an internet gal), anything with peanuts in (dislike them regardless of phosphate content)
I REALLY LOVE: luxury shower products, other spa products
P.s. I do not mind mailing overseas
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I'll just copy and post my likes and dislikes from last year too. Nothing really ever changes for me either! LOL!
Here's my list for my Secret Santa:
Any kind of souvenir items like pens, fridge Magnets, Keychains, T-shirts (size Adult Large)
My favorite colors: Blue and purple
Suncatchers that go in a window
Christmas ornaments/decorations
Letter-writing paper/cards
Calendars
Collector's Coins from around the world
I love anything hand-crafted/homemade
I adore actor Julian McMahon (there's lots of collectibles on anything of him on Ebay) I love to collect pictures/articles of him or anything about him (I've never bought anything off of ebay so no worries of duplicating anything)
Please no perfumes (I'm allergic to many fragrances) and please no candy (I'm trying to lose weight! LOL!)
If I think of anything else in the future, I'll just edit this post
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I haven't changed much in the past year, either, although I am decidedly healthier. :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
My favourite colour is: hmmmmm. Teal? Moss green?
My favourite animal is: I love all animals!
My favourite food is: I love all food. But chocolate is always a winner!
Clothing wise I wear a size: large or 14-16
I collect: dust.... ha ha ha ha. I don't really collect things, but I am easy to please.
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: detective stories.
I'm allergic to: smelly things with perfume in them. I have trouble breathing around them.
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: can't really think of anything. I am easy to please!
I REALLY LOVE: stickers, pretty paper, t-shirts, and quirky things.
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Here goes. Things haven't changed much since last year but I will update it anyway!! :beer1;
Me first!!
1.) What is your favorite dessert?...almost anything!!!
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies?... Reading, gardening, sewing, computer, outdoor activities,
3.) What colors do you like?... red, black, green , blue- almost all colors!!
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Don't really have a favorite
5.) Do you collect anything?... miniature clocks, suncatchers, windchimes,
6.) What is your style?...Anything goes!!!
7.) Allergic to anything?... Can't breath around smelly stuff
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size:... t shirt is okay. Size large in ladies
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?... Yes please
10.) Anything else your SS should know?... I am very easy to please. I would appreciate anything!!
Now hubby!!
1.) What is your favorite dessert?...almost anything!!!
2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies?...carpentry, metal work, gardening
3.) What colors do you like?... likes all colors
4.) What is your favorite candy?... Don't really have a favorite. He loves them all!!
5.) Do you collect anything?... not really but likes t shirts or baseball caps from different parts of the world
6.) What is your style?...Anything goes!!!
7.) Allergic to anything?...my wife can't breath around smelly stuff
8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size:... t shirt is okay. Size medium in men's - he's tall so if it is short he will need large for it to be long enough
9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?... Yes please
10.) Anything else your SS should know?... I am very easy to please. I would appreciate anything!!
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For Kitkatz:
My favourite colour is: Royal purple
My favourite animal is:
My favourite food is: dark chocolate, no nuts or chewy fruits
Clothing wise I wear a size: 2xx
I collect: wooden boxes and lighthouses
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: science fiction
I'm allergic to: perfumes, soaps, anything smelly
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: perfumes, bath soaps, smelly objects
I REALLY LOVE: dark chocolate and jewelry and knickknacks from your area.
For Victor:
My favourite colour is: none
My favourite animal is: crow
My favourite food is: cookies
Clothing wise I wear a size: 2xx
I collect: WWII books and militaria- Japanese
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: Pacific War WWII
I'm allergic to: other women besides my wife, democrats
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: Anything political
I REALLY LOVE: My wife...but she cannot fit into a postal box....so, use your imagination.
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I'll post my likes and dislikes later....
Cebushan and Renalwife.. you guys may want to modify your earlier posts to remove Renalwife's contact info from the public view...
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I was just getting ready to pull the names! You made it Renalwife!
Do we have names yet? Have I missed something?! I'll be sending abroad so I really need to know soon (plus I don't get too much time in which to shop which may hinder things somewhat.)
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I have posted my likes/dislikes in prior years, but to be honest I am very easily pleased. I'll love anything I receive, seriously. Unless it's just free pamplets that have come through your door and you're just getting rid of them.
I will say that I HATE cinnamon (just the smell makes me feel queasy) and I do like anything quirky/kitsch/vintage, perfume bottles, cats and reading.
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I was just getting ready to pull the names! You made it Renalwife!
Do we have names yet? Have I missed something?! I'll be sending abroad so I really need to know soon (plus I don't get too much time in which to shop which may hinder things somewhat.)
;D
I would really like to know too. I send a gift to Ireland last year and even though it was mailed before the cut off date in November it was late january /early Feb before it got there!! Only way to get it there faster is to spend almost $100 to post a small parcel.
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Bumping this so that CebuShan sees it!!
I want to know my SS so I can go shopping!
;D
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I hate listing favorite things, some never change and some change daily or even hourly, but here goes as things stand now:
colors: natural colors, browns, tan , green- think mountains and beaches with teal and rust thrown in just because they appeal to me lately.
food: Fillet Mignon, loaded baked potatoes... Of course chocolate goes with everything.
I collect: angels, unique or handmade Christmas ornaments, sea shells
I love handmade gifts, things from your local area.
T-shirt size: extra large
Would be grateful but still cry if I got: perfumed bath stuff, not really into girly-girl things
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Make it easy on yourself, I'm really easy to please and like most everything. Don't stress out about it, send me a local souvenir thing and call it good!
(The real gift will be that you thought about me for a moment. ;))
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OK folks! I did not fall off the face off the earth! (I just felt like I did!) I've been so sick this past week. :puke; My biggest adventure was moving from the bed to the couch! Anyway, names are drawn & are being sent out. Thank you all for your participation! :clap;
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Thanks for doing this Cebushan!! Hope you feel much better soon!! :cuddle;
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Thank you, Cebushan....
Mum and I got the names of our vict.... I mean, people this evening....
Get well soon....
Darth....
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:yahoo; Yahhhooooo!
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Awww, I didn't realise you'd been poorly. I'm sorry. Hope you're feeling better now. And thank you for sorting out my emergency!!
;D
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Everyone should have gotten their names. If there is any problem, please let me know ASAP!!
Thanks everyone for the Get Well wishes. The bad news is:
I still feel like crap. :puke;
The good news is:
I don't feel like I have to get better just to die any more! :rofl;
Have fun shopping!
Please let me know when you send your gift and when you receive your gift.
I did promise pictures:
Here's the list of names and the "hat"! Yes, my dog was gracious enough to let me use his pirate hat from his costume!
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We got ours - thanks so much! :santahat; :santahat;
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Woo hoo! Let the shopping begin!
Aleta
:christmastree; :rudolph; :snowman; :santahat;
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Got my name to shop for. Might have to wait until we are bad home to shop/mail. Down in Denver since Wednesday with Ed and his new kidney.
I posted my likes last year. I'm a car girl especially old VWs that's how Ed and I met 22 years ago I brought my 58' bug to a vw car club.
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I know I am not the greatest in copying and pasting. And, of course, I cant remember the "points of interest" from one post to put in for my likes and dislikes. I could make it really easy and just say send me anything you want to, or I could just get on my knees and beg for some kind soul to list the questions for us dumber ones. Please???
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I copied mine from last year, but I did need to make a few changes
My favourite colour is: Green
My favourite animal is: I love big cats.. white tigers are my favorite, but I like little cats too, especially little grey ones..
My favourite food is: pizza, though I have done an extensive search of Charlottetown for the best seafood or clam chowder.. :P
Clothing wise I wear a size: 2XL or larger.. I love big clothes.. it's not often I find something that's baggy
I collect:books, movies, Stephen Colbert related things, cat related stuff
My favourite genre of book and/or film is:non-evil vampire, disney
I'm allergic to: calories.. they make me swell right up.. *L* nothing really
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: dog poop?
I REALLY LOVE: gadgets.. really nerdish things.. as I like to say, sh*t that does sh*t.. *L* it doesn't even have to be anything big.. I have a magnifying glass with a light in it.. it goes everywhere I go. *L*
I do ask for no makeupy stuff, or anything meant to be put on the lips. It just won't get used.
Candy/chocolate is always a good option. *G*
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I know I am not the greatest in copying and pasting. And, of course, I cant remember the "points of interest" from one post to put in for my likes and dislikes. I could make it really easy and just say send me anything you want to, or I could just get on my knees and beg for some kind soul to list the questions for us dumber ones. Please???
No problem, Jean. Just take a look at some of the others to get and idea of what to put.
My favourite colour is:
My favourite animal is:
My favourite food is:
Clothing wise I wear a size:
I collect:
My favourite genre of book and/or film is:
I'm allergic to:
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry:
I REALLY LOVE:
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Thank so much CebuShan.
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I need an exception to the mailing deadline, as one of the items I have picked out for my recipient will not get here to me until after the deadline has already passed.
I am not mailing overseas and I'm 100% certain my package will arrive no more than three days - tops - after I mail it, so it will still get there well before Christmas.
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Okay so, Jean, that's me.
Favorite color is pink
Favorite Animal is cats, I have one orange one who is a character like no other.
Favorite Food Italian.
Clothing size. Well, I never wear sweat shirts, but love T-shirts, so an X-large I think
I collect: miniatures. Most of them are cups and saucers, but I also have a number of other " tiny " things too.
Allergic to: Penicillin, so please don't shop that for me.
Im not ungrateful, but if I were to receive this I probably would cry. I have no idea how to answer this. I cry over everything, so it doesn't make much difference.
I really love: Candy, scarves, something from where you live or anything at all. I am easy to please.
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What date is the mailing deadline?
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ignore that. Found the date
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Is it too late to participate.???????????????????
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The gift to my secret person has been posted!!! Hubby's will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Doesn't have quite as far to go!!
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Mum's gift to her person, and my gift to my person were posted last Monday (Nov. 4th)....
Love to all....
Darth.....
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Is it too late to participate.???????????????????
I am so sorry Wat76! It is too late this year. :(
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I need an exception to the mailing deadline, as one of the items I have picked out for my recipient will not get here to me until after the deadline has already passed.
I am not mailing overseas and I'm 100% certain my package will arrive no more than three days - tops - after I mail it, so it will still get there well before Christmas.
OK, DD. Just let me know when you send it! Thanks!
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Alohabeth and I got our names and we both are excited. A few likes: for Paris-- it is all in the name! For Alohabeth-- she is a huge Disney nerd. Thank you CebuShan for volunteering to organize this years gift exchange. :cuddle;
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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
Like an item for SS's local area: Sure
Dislikes/Allergy: No perfume plz
I really love: Presents!
Mine:
Favorite candy: Butterfingers
Book Genre: Photography, Dean Koontz
Favorite Colors: Blue, green
Style: Casual
Likes: Cats, tortoises, Cameras, succulents, Mexico
Clothing Size: L/XL
Addictions: Photography, Diet Cherry Coke, beach
Like an item for SS's local area: Sure
Dislikes/Allergy: Heavy scents are not good
I really love: Christmas ornaments
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I did get someone else so Wae76, you're in!
Post your likes and dislikes here!
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My favourite colour is: BRIGHT!!!!!
My favourite animal is: my dog LOLA
My favourite food is: cake / ice cream hence my "fluffy" size.... ;D
Clothing wise I wear a size: xl
I collect: kidney's >:D
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: 16 candels
I'm allergic to: perfume
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: workout video
I REALLY LOVE: being pampered
Would I like something from my person's State ? Country? I WOULD love that!!!!!
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my gift is on its way
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I wrapped my presents today!!
:2thumbsup;
But I won't be able to post them till next Friday, which is ample time.
:santahat;
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Here is the list for James:
My favourite colour is: Purple
My favourite animal is: My dog, Timo.
My favourite food is: Anything!
Clothing wise I wear a size: Large
I collect: Hotwheels cars and anything NASCAR
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: Clint Eastwood movies
I'm allergic to: nothing
I'm not ungrateful but if I were to receive this/these I would probably cry: something I should have bought for my wife!
I REALLY LOVE: woodworking
Would I like something from my person's State ? Country? YES!
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Hubby's gift was mailed today!!!
The gifts are NOT wrapped inside the package!!
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I got my gift today and the outside of the box is wrapped in sparkly paper. Can I open it now, can I?? Can I, huh????
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I got my gift today and the outside of the box is wrapped in sparkly paper. Can I open it now, can I?? Can I, huh????
Do you think you could explain to Santa???..... :clap;
Darth....
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Holy crap I didntg think id ever get this back! i couldnt remember my password! im back though woohoo lol
sorry im so late posting, im pretty easy going and im sure ill love anything. i dont think ive changed at all since last year lol
My favourite colour is: black, red, blue....er rainbow lol
My favourite animal is: I love all animals!
My favourite food is: I love food. all food
Clothing wise I wear a size: i like it big so 2 or 3 xl
I collect: squirrels and anatomy stuff, weird things
My favourite genre of book and/or film is: horror comedy musicals
I'm allergic to: animals :(
I REALLY LOVE: weird things, squirrels, fall, halloween, anatomy,
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Welcome back, GLM! Glad to see you got it worked out! ;)
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thank you! me too! i was sad, thinking i may never recover this one
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thank you! me too! i was sad, thinking i may never recover this one
If that ever happens again, just send a email to ihatedialysis@yahoo.com and we can reset your password.
okarol/admin
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thank you! me too! i was sad, thinking i may never recover this one
If that ever happens again, just send a email to ihatedialysis@yahoo.com and we can reset your password.
okarol/admin
I've logged that info too, Karol... Very useful to have...
Caring has given me a disease called 'Sometimers'... Sometimes I remember things, sometimes I don't!....
Love to all...
Darth...
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How is everyone coming with their shopping?
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I have done my shopping, now I have to wrap ( that is the hard part ) and ship ( the even harder part)
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I am half way through my shopping. Will finish on Wednesday!
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Two packages mailed today.
One from Victor
One from me
No cards inside, so you will have to figure it out from return addy.
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Has anyone received their packages yet?
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thank you Okarol!
I have my shopping done i think, and wrapped, just have to post it now... i was hoping to find a little something extra to put in, but i havent yet. i figure tomorrow ill go looking before i post it lol
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Has anyone received their packages yet?
Jean has, Cebushan...
Maybe a separate 'Gifts sent and received' would help to make keeping track a little easier???...
42 days until Christmas!.....
Love to all...
Darth....
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My favourite colour is: Brown
My favourite animal is: my fish
My favourite food is: everything
I'm allergic to: nothing's
I love to be surprised.
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Cebushan, check your inbox.
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My gift arrived today!!! Thanks!!!!
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I have a parcel sat waiting to be posted ... I shall be posting it tomorrow. It's a tad heavier than I thought it would be so I'll have to forego those sexy shoes I wanted for Blokey's Christmas works do, but hey-ho ... this is far more important!
;D
(My parcel has a customs label ... it MUST NOT be read (because I like to be legal about these things!)
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My Secret Santa gift has arrived! :clap;
My shopping is done, package to my giftee will be mailed Monday.
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Parcel posted ...
;D
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My Secret Santa has arrived. Have avoided looking at Airmail details!
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:santahat; Wow, for once I am ahead of schedule! :rudolph; Mailed my gift to my Secret Santa recipient yesterday. :christmastree;
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My SS Gift has arrived, thank you, Santa!...
However, as this gift was probably purchased and packed by this person's Mrs. Clause, I'm pretty scared!... Wouldn't trust this person as far as I'd throw her!... Think the feeling's mutual, by the way!.... LOL!....
Thank you again, Santa... Only 35 days until Christmas!....
Darth...
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AlohaBeth and I both received ours -- arrived the same day from the east coast & west coast! One thing I ordered has shipped and will be here in 2 day's then I'll wrap it and send it off to --------- ????? I am still reading and typing on a Kindle so it is really hard to keep up right now. Black Friday is my new laptop day!!!!! I can't wait.
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So far, these people have received their gifts:
Aloha Beth
Amanda100wilson
Darthvadar
Del
Jean
MaryJoe
Paris
Good Job! Keep it up!! :2thumbsup;
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Sent my gift off today. Since it is leaving the country it would take a little bit. It did get sent first class, was told it will be there in two weeks or less.
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Mailed my gift today. Should be there tomorrow!!!
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Sent mine today, should have it tomorrow or Monday.
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OOOOKKKK im a dumb dumb....
apparently I forgot to add the card to the gift...
go me. came home from the post office to see it sitting there on the table. duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
anywho...
it was sent off :)
happy hoho :P
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glm - I did the same thing! :banghead;
Hope my giftee looked at the return address before they threw the box away! :rudolph;
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I got my gift!! I was away for a couple of days and came home to find it!! I was a nice surprise to find! :2thumbsup;
Now just got to wait till xmas to open it! *sits and stares at box* :popcorn; :santahat;
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Jenna received a box today! :santahat;
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Mine arrived yesterday.. Thank you
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Nothing yet.
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I got mine :bandance; now to hide it >:D
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I came home to find mine waiting for me today! Huzzah! It was a tad torn in one corner (I suspect plane-mice or naughty postal workers ... or maybe customs ...) but everything inside is safe and now patiently waiting for Christmas Day. Tonight I shall get Blokey to help me make the Lego decoration ... *squee* ...
Now I'm just left wondering as to whether I'm allowed to open the envelope too or if that has to wait till Christmas Day.
Also, I'm reminded that my package CAN be opened when it arrives because everything that needs to be wrapped is wrapped, and there's a couple of other bits which can be seen before the official opening day! (That's for the person who gets a parcel from merry olde England.)
OOOOKKKK im a dumb dumb....
apparently I forgot to add the card to the gift...
go me. came home from the post office to see it sitting there on the table. duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
anywho...
it was sent off :)
happy hoho :P
Didn't you do that last year too?!
;D
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I totally did!!!! How terrible is that?
im bad with cards, and mailing stuff too... i seriously do have that post card for you, somewhere, and i just havent sent it. im horrible.
i also forgot to add something else i wanted to put in there, and ALMOST sent my gum too... thankfully i went through the bag before putting it in the box lol idk how it even ended up in there either LOL probably my son. he likes to get into stuff that isnt his, had to tell him a few times to stay out of the bag, too. hes a booger
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Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I thought we were not supposed to identify ourselves!!! I did not put a card in either and the return address label had my husbands name on it only. So what do I do now, send my person a PM and tell her it was me????
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It's ok Jean, you can wait until Christmas. The idea is that you don't identify yourself until that day, either in a card or on here. :2thumbsup;
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Woo, hoo!
I received a package. DH collected the mail and said not to turn it over! Whoop. The front indicates that it came from outside the country. I can hardly wait. NOW I can start counting the days until Christmas!!! Hee hee hee.
:2thumbsup; :christmastree; :rudolph; :snowman; :santahat;
Aleta
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OK Folks. I'm going to borrow Kitkatz' big stick here pretty soon!
If you are having a problem buying or sending your gift, please PM me so we can work something out.
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Thank you Karol. Aleta, if its from overseas, could be (you know who) the old battle ax!!! LOL!!!!
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the old battle ax!!! LOL!!!!
You called???... LOL!......
Darth.....
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Thank you Karol. Aleta, if its from overseas, could be (you know who) the old battle ax!!! LOL!!!!
:rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Only time will tell. I love the suspense, though. I might have to send some peanut brittle as a thank you gift! :bow;
Aleta
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Oh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I thought we were not supposed to identify ourselves!!! I did not put a card in either and the return address label had my husbands name on it only. So what do I do now, send my person a PM and tell her it was me????
I don't think it really matters, although you're not supposed to and I certainly wouldn't identify myself to my recipient on here in the hope someone else was looking after it for them. I did identify myself on/in the parcel, but then where I live in itself pretty much gives it away! Also, the fact that I'll always be sending overseas means that I have to add more detail to anything I send due to customs; the prohibited items list for other countries is HUGE! I've always known who sent mine before the day because either they've identified themselves in/on the parcel or it's been obvious. It doesn't take any of the suspense away for me because it's the thoughtful/wacky/fun/lovely gifts which are the surprise.
;D
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I did not identify my stuff either, but I figure the two people I sent to for Victor and I would know who it was from by the address. LOL
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Don't worry if you didn't identify yourselves. I will post a list afterwards letting everyone know!
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Got mine today, now i have to look at it, sitting there, taunting me...
the delivery dude put it under the mat, at my door, like hiding it, but not... i thought that was pretty funny.
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:santahat; I got mine! Thanks Santa! It will go under the tree, once we get a tree! :christmastree;
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:santahat; I got mine! Thanks Santa! It will go under the tree, once we get a tree! :christmastree;
slacker :p
we've had ours up since black friday. ive had my Christmas shopping done since before Thanksgiving for the most part (had some last minute family secret santa gifts to buy)
so glad im done!
Now I can lay back and watch the twinkle of the lights, and gifts all pretty looking. staring at me... calling my name.... telling me to shake them... hahah
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Hahaha slacker? Me??
I am really behind this year. I hope I catch up. :rudolph;
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The tree is usually the last thing to get put up in my house! I've got my front door (outside) done, the kitchen and bathroom done. A few more things to put out before the tree goes up! :christmastree;
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We have Natashia... She's a Respite Care Worker from the Carers Assoc. who comes for three hours on Thursdays to look after Mum and let me get out to do shopping, go to the doctor, collect prescriptions, etc...
Well last Thursday, not only did she wash and style Mum's hair, do her D, arrange a weeks supply of D supplies in the order I need to access them, and get Mum a sandwich and a cup of tea... But I came home from the doctor's to find the Christmas Wreath on the front door, the Window Ornaments in situ., and lighting, AND the Christmas Tree up and decorated in the Living Room!!!... She just said 'I thought while I was here, I'd save you the trouble of doing it!'... How's that for service!.... Bliss!....
Thanks Tash... You're one in a million!....
Darth....
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We have Natashia... She's a Respite Care Worker from the Carers Assoc. who comes for three hours on Thursdays to look after Mum and let me get out to do shopping, go to the doctor, collect prescriptions, etc...
Well last Thursday, not only did she wash and style Mum's hair, do her D, arrange a weeks supply of D supplies in the order I need to access them, and get Mum a sandwich and a cup of tea... But I came home from the doctor's to find the Christmas Wreath on the front door, the Window Ornaments in situ., and lighting, AND the Christmas Tree up and decorated in the Living Room!!!... She just said 'I thought while I was here, I'd save you the trouble of doing it!'... How's that for service!.... Bliss!....
Thanks Tash... You're one in a million!....
Darth....
She is a keeper , for sure!
I am waaaaay behind in all my preparations. I haven't done any of my shopping (except SS for IHD)! Sigh.
Aleta
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We have Natashia... She's a Respite Care Worker from the Carers Assoc. who comes for three hours on Thursdays to look after Mum and let me get out to do shopping, go to the doctor, collect prescriptions, etc...
Well last Thursday, not only did she wash and style Mum's hair, do her D, arrange a weeks supply of D supplies in the order I need to access them, and get Mum a sandwich and a cup of tea... But I came home from the doctor's to find the Christmas Wreath on the front door, the Window Ornaments in situ., and lighting, AND the Christmas Tree up and decorated in the Living Room!!!... She just said 'I thought while I was here, I'd save you the trouble of doing it!'... How's that for service!.... Bliss!....
Thanks Tash... You're one in a million!....
Darth....
Wow! You've got yourself a gem!
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Willow, and Cebu...
You're both right.... She's one in a million!...
Aleta, knowing what's been going on in your life recently, I doubt anyone is expecting you to be 'on time'.... Go with the flow... Something doesn't get done???... The world won't end!....
Love to all...
Darth....
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Yay! My package got here today! Can I open the outer box?
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Desert Dancer: NO!! Do not open the mailing box!! :secret;
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Good thing I asked (and had the sense - for once - to not assume)!
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Do not open the mailing box!! :secret;
Got my S.S. box today. You mean I have ro wait for Christmas to open the box? Well, O.K. Not too long before Christmas, Thank God.
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:santahat; :santahat; Sent
But not received :rudolph;
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I went last week and got myself a little fake white Christmas tree and decked it all out in pink! Yes including the lights!!! Cuz that is just how I roll. So now my pressie sits and waits for 15 more days under it. :santahat;
I mailed off my Secret Santa gift and I do hope that she got it. The post office said it would be there by last Saturday.
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Mine was sent... sorry I haven't been around.. I've been really busy with Nanowrimo and health related stuff
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My Gift is in the mail with a guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Been really busy. Next year, will not cut it so close.
Happy Holiday to Everyone and I wish everyone a very good New Year.
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Victor and I have received both packages and packages we sent were received.
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Mum's gift arrived this afternoon.... She says 'Thank you, Santa'...
So Mum's gift to her person and my gift to my person have both arrived at their destinations, and Mum's gift, and my gift have both arrived here safely...
Yippie!.... Happy Christmas!....
Darth....
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My Secret Santa gift arrived. Sorry to be late, but I have been in Baltimore, MD and just arrived home today, Dec. 17th.
Thank you S.S. Nice to come home with a gift waiting for me.
Again, Thank You
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Is it just me, or has it seemed like time has slowed down a lot.... come on christmas! get here already :P
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Something arrived from Aussie land for Victor the other day.
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I received my SS gift lastnight! :yahoo; Thank you so much, SS! :cuddle; I can't wait for Christmas Day to open my gift, thank you! :thx; I'm so excited!!! :bandance;
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I received my ss gift weeks ago but hubby is still waiting for his. No big deal if it doesn't arrive before Christmas though!! :santahat;
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I sent my SS gift awhile ago. Jenna's just went out today. I hope it gets there in time! :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;
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PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND GIFTS OUT IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY.
I looked at the list and gathered some info.
These people have not received their gifts yet:
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
Gothiclovemonkey
smcd23
lola
riki's mom
I need to know if you sent:
Willowtreewren
lola
cordelia
smcd23
kitkatz-Moderator
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Yipppeeeeee!
Mine arrived yesterday!
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Alohabeth and I sent ours right after Thanksgiving and both recipients have recieved them------ probably 2 weeks ago.
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I have sent and recieved.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND GIFTS OUT IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY.
I looked at the list and gathered some info.
These people have not received their gifts yet:
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
Gothiclovemonkey
smcd23
lola
riki's mom
I need to know if you sent:
Willowtreewren
lola
cordelia
smcd23
kitkatz-Moderator
gothiclovemonkey received hers December 07
lola got hers on November 27
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PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND GIFTS OUT IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY.
I looked at the list and gathered some info.
These people have not received their gifts yet:
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
Gothiclovemonkey
smcd23
lola
riki's mom
I need to know if you sent:
Willowtreewren
lola
cordelia
smcd2
Wat 76 sent a gift also, however I have not received a gift yet.
Edited: fixed quote tag error=kitkatz,Moderator
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I sent my gift out and according to my tracking receipt, my person shoud have received it by now. I have not received a gift yet.
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Gifts: sent and received! :2thumbsup;
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I have sent and received :)
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Thanks to those who answered my PMs. As of Sunday this is the updated list.
These people have not received their gifts yet:
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
smcd23
Wat76
I need to know if you sent:
smcd23
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I am so sorry that I have been out of touch! My computer monitor went out and I had a hard time finding just the monitor!
I am back now and will have to read back a bit to find out what's going on!
Please forgive me! I haven't been ignoring anybody!
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I was helping out with the gift exchange to see who needed to send and who had not received. Please check the above list and let us know if you know who received a gift already.
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Thanks Secret Santa (Carolyn). I love the socks - they will keep my feet nice and toasty warm this winter!! I love the butterfly necklace and all the other stuff too!! Thanks!!
Hubby hasn't received his gift as of yet (may have had to come from far away) I know a couple of years I mailed gifts to NZ and Ireland before the cut off date for getting there before Christmas and it was late Jan /early Feb when it got there. No big deal - it will be something to brighten up the new year!!
Merry Christmas to all!!!
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Thank you SS ( Carolyns Mum, Elsie ) I don't know when I have enjoyed a package as much as this one. The cross is gorgeous and I have been bragging to all my friends about my "Ireland Cross". Love the scarf and all the other goodies too. Again, thank you so much.!!
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Hi Del, and Jean....
Glad you enjoyed them!... Check out Mrs. Brown's Boys on YouTube... Mrs Brown is played by Dublin Comedian, Brendan O'Carroll... 'She' is a typical working class Dublin Mammy... It's quite rude, but VERY funny!...
Now, our gifts.... Mum's SS was Walt, Del's hubby... Del obviously did the shopping, though... She got one of Del's fab fruitcakes... It's been attacked with a fork already!... Folks, if you want a REALLY nice cake, talk nicely to Del... You won't do better... She also got a lovely light scarf, lemon in colour, a really pretty multistrand necklace with blue stones, a packet of Butter Toffees, a packet of Peppermint Nobs (Won't be sharing either of them...Made in a factory that uses nuts and peanut butter!)... Mum claims to be heartbroken that I can't eat them... Yeah, right... I believe you Mum... Thousands wouldn't!... Very pretty bracelet with multi-coloured stones, a Christmas Angel brooch, a moose pin, a lobster keyring, a FAB Christmas Tree ornament of a silver swan, a candy cane full of Jelly Beans (you should see the grin on Mum's face!), A Newfoundland shopping bag, and I kid you not Folks, TWO squeaky toys for the smutt!... Grrrr!!!!!.... The racket in this house!....... I'll be committing murder, soon!...
My SS was Victor, KitKatz's hubby.... I got a grey Tee Shirt that says 'Hooligan' on it... Who???... Me???... *Says she while giving her halo a little polish*... Also got a Star Wars/Darthvadar small back pack (perfect as a lunch pack!), a Star Wars pencil case, two Star Wars/Darthvadar jigsaw Puzzles, and a great reindeer... He poops out little sweets!... Thanks Victor... A great gift!....
And of course, Kitz being Kitz, despite not being my SS sent me a lovely box of goodies, too.... I got a great wall sign... It says 'I'm wearing my Big Girl Panties, and they're starting to bunch'... You HAVE been warned, Folks!... LOL!..., also got a lovely little glass elephant to wear on a chain, a timber elephant, a shot glass from San Diego Zoo with lots of animal ornaments inc. an elephant attatched, a Star Wars/Darth Vadar Christmas Tree ornament, a very pretty pendant and chain, and a toy for the smutt... Not one squeak in the flipping thing, but two!... He's driving me to distraction!... Where's the paracetamol... I'm going to kill Kitz!....
Thanks everyone.... We had great fun with this, as always!....
Love to all....
Darth....
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:bandance; :bandance; :bandance; Lola - I love my coffee cup! Will post a photo later!! And the candy is great too!!! THANK YOU! :guitar: :guitar: :guitar:
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I LOOOOVE my SS gifts! I got an impossibly soft polar bear, an absolutely GORGEOUS candle holder (with candle) and a beautiful glass dolphin ornament for my tree!!!
And a bar of Ghirardelli chocolate, which is going to be devoured here very shortly!
My SS was either Paris or AlohaBeth... North Carolina address. Thank you so much, I love all my gifts!
(I attached a picture but it's not showing up in preview. If it doesn't appear when I hit 'post' then I will try again later.)
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My secret pal was great, however who is it?
I cannot read the signature in the card. I must be stupid.
The gifts are superb. I love the light house necklace and the box within the box was great. My favorite chocolates, Lindt dark chocolates- 2 packages.
I feel the Christmas spirit.
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Ooooh! Poppylicious!
THANK YOU!!!!!! What fun the gifts are! And the wrapping was even a gift!
The kiddoes at school enjoyed the magazines and I then brought them to the grands in Massachusetts, who enjoyed them all over again. The chocolate is divine. I'm portioning it out to make it last and NOT SHARING!!!!!
I love the Xenophobe's Guide. There is a line in it that seems like quintessential English: "The emphasis on table etiquette alone is a mystery in a country of people who are more than a little challenged in matters culinary." I love it!
:rofl;
The grands are enamoured of the plasters, and little Winter thinks the teaspoons are the cat's meow! (sipping tea as I write this!)
I need to wire some kind of headdress for the mistletoe plaque. Surely I could garner more kisses that way!!! :2thumbsup;
All the bits and bobs are delightful, as are you!
Aleta
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Oh thank you so mcuh
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I got a beautiful shirt, just happens to be 2 of my favorite colors, a great ppost card of a squirrel that says Canada and a ca
I love it very much! Thank you!!!
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Oh thank you so mcuh
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I got a beautiful shirt, just happens to be 2 of my favorite colors, a great ppost card of a squirrel that says Canada and a ca
I love it very much! Thank you!!!
You're very welcome, Gothiclovemonkey! :cuddle; I'm so thrilled you are enjoying your gifts, that's awesome the shirt is your favorite colors! :bandance; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!!! :cuddle;
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Thank you so very much, Secret Santa! :cuddle; Rikimae was my Secret Santa, thank you for all the beautiful gifts you gave me!!! :cuddle;
I LOVED the Christmas ornaments and the knitted hand towel, I used them yesterday at Christmas! I'm enjoying them all, they are so pretty! :bandance;
I also got a Anne of Green Gables decoration and a keychain from Prince Edward Island! :canadaflag;
I have always wanted to go to the Anne of Green Gables out East-that's a dream of mine someday to travel there and see that, so I was so thrilled that I got gifts from there since I've always wanted to go there, thank you so much Rikimae! Merry Christmas to you, Merry Christmas everyone!! :santahat;
I so enjoy this gift exchange every year, it is so much fun! :grouphug;
Thank you to everyone who helped organize it! :thx;
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:bandance; :-* Jennifer "gothiclovemonkey" thank you so much for my gifts, I got a warm fleece blanket, slippers, socks and some dog treats for "lola" who's birthday is TODAY. oh and everything was in BRIGHT colors just like I love. I also got "beauty rest" eye cover and told the kids when I have it on I don't want to be bothered....LOL
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Oh thank you so mcuh
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I got a beautiful shirt, just happens to be 2 of my favorite colors, a great ppost card of a squirrel that says Canada and a ca
I love it very much! Thank you!!!
You're very welcome, Gothiclovemonkey! :cuddle; I'm so thrilled you are enjoying your gifts, that's awesome the shirt is your favorite colors! :bandance; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!!! :cuddle;
wow i should not use my phone to do messages, that was horrible lol im sorry!
Merry Christmas! And a wonderful new year! 2014 here we come!
:bandance; :-* Jennifer "gothiclovemonkey" thank you so much for my gifts, I got a warm fleece blanket, slippers, socks and some dog treats for "lola" who's birthday is TODAY. oh and everything was in BRIGHT colors just like I love. I also got "beauty rest" eye cover and told the kids when I have it on I don't want to be bothered....LOL
I hope she enjoyed the treats!
I had trouble deciding what to get you! I saw the socks and went from there, all comfort! i love comfy stuff!!
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Aleta.. thank you for the very pretty necklace, the red and green m&m's and the dish to put them in... I was warned by Mom not to eat all the m&m's in one sitting.. *G*
And Poppy.. thank you very much for the very cute scarf and the bear keychain... unfortunately, somewhere in his journey, the little bear had lost his arm, but Mom was able to reattach it for him...
Cordelia.. the little ornaments and the apron towel were handmade, here on PEI.. they are sold at the store my mom works at.. a lot of crafters sell their wares at the store... if I'd known you were an Anne fan, and I should have by your name.. *L* I could have gotten more Anne related things.. We do have an Anne of Green Gables store here that sells everything Anne
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Oh thank you so mcuh
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I got a beautiful shirt, just happens to be 2 of my favorite colors, a great ppost card of a squirrel that says Canada and a ca
I love it very much! Thank you!!!
You're very welcome, Gothiclovemonkey! :cuddle; I'm so thrilled you are enjoying your gifts, that's awesome the shirt is your favorite colors! :bandance; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!!! :cuddle;
wow i should not use my phone to do messages, that was horrible lol im sorry!
Merry Christmas! And a wonderful new year! 2014 here we come!
:bandance; :-* Jennifer "gothiclovemonkey" thank you so much for my gifts, I got a warm fleece blanket, slippers, socks and some dog treats for "lola" who's birthday is TODAY. oh and everything was in BRIGHT colors just like I love. I also got "beauty rest" eye cover and told the kids when I have it on I don't want to be bothered....LOL
I hope she enjoyed the treats!
I had trouble deciding what to get you! I saw the socks and went from there, all comfort! i love comfy stuff!!
LOL that's okay, Gothiclovemonkey! :cuddle; I hope the shirt/blouse fits you! :)
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Aleta.. thank you for the very pretty necklace, the red and green m&m's and the dish to put them in... I was warned by Mom not to eat all the m&m's in one sitting.. *G*
And Poppy.. thank you very much for the very cute scarf and the bear keychain... unfortunately, somewhere in his journey, the little bear had lost his arm, but Mom was able to reattach it for him...
Cordelia.. the little ornaments and the apron towel were handmade, here on PEI.. they are sold at the store my mom works at.. a lot of crafters sell their wares at the store... if I'd known you were an Anne fan, and I should have by your name.. *L* I could have gotten more Anne related things.. We do have an Anne of Green Gables store here that sells everything Anne
Hi Riki, LOL that's okay! :cuddle; I'm enjoying the little snowflake ornament too with Anne of Green Gables! :)
I had wondered if the ornaments and the towel had been hand knit, they are so pretty, thank you! :cuddle;
I've been a fan of Anne of Green Gables since I was a kid, I loved the series, I had the books too! ;D I wouldn't be able to count the number of times I've watched the first movie ;D
Thank you for all the lovely gifts, I am enjoying them so much! :thx; :cuddle;
I've always wanted to go there. My Mom went many years ago and loved it when she went! I was so jealous when she went, I wanted her to pack me in her suitcase :rofl;
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Ooooh! Poppylicious!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
My pleasure! I read the whole of that book on the bus home after I bought it for you (I hope you couldn't tell I had my grubby mitts all over it!) and it made me giggle quite a bit.
And Poppy.. thank you very much for the very cute scarf and the bear keychain... unfortunately, somewhere in his journey, the little bear had lost his arm, but Mom was able to reattach it for him...
Yikes! Poor bear! But very clever mum!
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I was blessed with gorgeous smelling soap (made from goats milk no less), a lovely (pink!) horseshoe necklace (which I will definitely wear every time I need a bit of good luck ... so most days *grin*) and some 'steak rub' which will get used up VERY quickly in this house!
I also had the cutest handmade card (was it your daughter, Sydnee? - please say 'thank you' from me; it's so sweet!) which made me smile lots and is now proudly on display in my hall.
Thank you Sydnee!!
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I LOOOOVE my SS gifts! I got an impossibly soft polar bear, an absolutely GORGEOUS candle holder (with candle) and a beautiful glass dolphin ornament for my tree!!!
And a bar of Ghirardelli chocolate, which is going to be devoured here very shortly!
My SS was either Paris or AlohaBeth... North Carolina address. Thank you so much, I love all my gifts!
(I attached a picture but it's not showing up in preview. If it doesn't appear when I hit 'post' then I will try again later.)
It was from me :) I'm SO glad you liked everything! I had fun finding that Ornament!
My SS package was WONDERFUL! Everything was gorgeously wrapped, it was so fun to open. It had a Mickey and Minnie plush, a tinkerbell frame, a magnet from Florida, A Disney magnet, some yummy disney candy -- Someone knows my love <3 LOL!
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I was blessed with gorgeous smelling soap (made from goats milk no less), a lovely (pink!) horseshoe necklace (which I will definitely wear every time I need a bit of good luck ... so most days *grin*) and some 'steak rub' which will get used up VERY quickly in this house!
I also had the cutest handmade card (was it your daughter, Sydnee? - please say 'thank you' from me; it's so sweet!) which made me smile lots and is now proudly on display in my hall.
Thank you Sydnee!!
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Yes it was my youngest daughter that made your card. Did you get the ornament together?
Glad you liked the gifts.
You gave to much leeway for me. Very hard to shop when you say that you like almost anything that doesn't come for free in the mail.
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MANY "THANK YOU'S" to Cebushan for taking care of this for us. This was my first time and I really enjoyed it.
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I got my secret Santa package last night. Jenna sent me 2 ornaments both are VW. The first one is a 21 window bus and the other is a bug. I love them both. Very cute. There was enough chocolate for each kid and Ed to get one and I got 2.
Thank you Jenna.
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AmandaWilson - I love the ornaments! A handcrafted Zebra from Kenya and a fuzzy little baby Vicuna (Llama) from Peru. My grandson raises and shows Alpacas, so I've named the Vicuna "Trevor" and he will live on a shelf in my living room. I will think of you and my grandson every time I look at him.
Thank you for both of them.
AlohaBeth - I'm so glad you enjoyed your gifts. What luck to get a Disney fan's name! Finding Disney items is pretty much a piece of cake around here!
MaryJoe
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KitKatz, did Victor like the crow?
I think I have to get one of those little wooden boxes for myself; I love them! It came from the Carpathian Mountains in the Ukraine, that's why it took so long to get here.
You aren't stupid! I only signed the card with my first initial (M).
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I had the best secret Santa! First I apologize for a 2 day delay in posting. I went to bed Christmas night and only woke for bathroom and drinks until this morning. Guess my body was done! My secret Santa was Kitkatz and she did a spectacular job. First a wonderful Paris box filled with perfect gits. A beautiful desk clock that I love, A book mark with a charm-- the Ruffle tower! Books and Paris -- 2 of my favorite things! There are 4 (4!) Books that are all made to make you smile and laugh. Something I have struggled with lately. They are "wake up laughing", "a dose of daily laughter", "Chuckles to cheer you", and " some days you might as well laugh". We all need to laugh more! Thank you Kitkatz. You are a great gifter! I love the ss exchange. It means more now than in years past. Love to you and Victor!
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Thank you Cebushan for organizing things this year! It can't be the easiest job, when you need to hound people to get stuff sent out.. and thanks to Kitkatz picking up the slack when Cebushan was "off the grid" *G*
I love Secret Santa.. Mom actually hides the packages and takes a marker to the customs tags so I can't see what's in them.. *G*
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Yes it was my youngest daughter that made your card. Did you get the ornament together?
Glad you liked the gifts.
You gave to much leeway for me. Very hard to shop when you say that you like almost anything that doesn't come for free in the mail.
I did get the ornament together and it's been sitting on my tree. When I finished it I turned to Blokey sand said, 'Look, it's a dog!' to which he pointed out that it was a reindeer. This made much more sense! It will definitely get used every year!
You did a smashing job of getting me fabulous bits, despite me being a pain in the backside! But honestly, I love anything (well, ok, MOST things) and I love surprises!
Oh and CebuShan, you did a fabulous job too! I know how hard it is to make sure everything is sorted! Well done you!
;D :santahat;
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These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
smcd23
Wat76
Cebushan do you know if these four have gifts yet?
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I love my Secret Santa gifts, from Newfoundland, Canada. So many wonderful things (suncatcher, home-made soaps and candle, pin, candies). . I managed to lose the shipping label so I am afraid that I have lost your details, but nonetheless , thank you. amanda
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These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.
Del's Hubby
Sydnee
smcd23
Wat76
Cebushan do you if these four have gifts yet?
You must not have seen my post. I got 2 wonderful VW ornaments and 7 mini peanut butter cups. So cross me of the list
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Thanks Sydnee.
These are the four people who did not receive a gift yet. If it was received and you know about it let us know in this thread immediately.
Del's Hubby
smcd23
Wat76
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KitKatz, did Victor like the crow?
I think I have to get one of those little wooden boxes for myself; I love them! It came from the Carpathian Mountains in the Ukraine, that's why it took so long to get here.
You aren't stupid! I only signed the card with my first initial (M).
Victor liked the crow. It is pretty for a crow.
I loved the little box it sits in the box collection with other little boxes I received for Christmas this year.
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I will post as soon as hubby receives his!!
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MANY "THANK YOU'S" to Cebushan for taking care of this for us. This was my first time and I really enjoyed it.
Yes THANK YOU CebuShan! :beer1;
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Still patiently waiting. Looking for Santa
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I love my Secret Santa gifts, from Newfoundland, Canada. So many wonderful things (suncatcher, home-made soaps and candle, pin, candies). . I managed to lose the shipping label so I am afraid that I have lost your details, but nonetheless , thank you. amanda
Amanda the gifts were from my hubby!! You are very welcome!!
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I've been in touch with smcd23. She did receive hers (says she told CebuShan) and hers is on its way to its recipient, but she had big hassles with the post office over it which is why it's late ... but it is on its way!
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These people have not received their gifts yet:
Del's Hubby
Wat76
Be patient. According to records everyone has sent a package out.
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Hubby received his gift today. A little candle holder and a couple of little candles to go in it.
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We are just waiting for wat76 to get their gift.
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No ss delivery today..
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I received my SS gift today, a big hug and thank you to Kitkat for the beautiful items. I am so happy and love the. Looking forward to next year. Again Thanks, the necklace is beautiful.
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Sorry I went MIA - the short time frame between Thanksgiving and New Year got me this year, had very limited time at home, never mind on the computer. Then I got sick and was literally in bed for a few days with a flu like illness which was so not what I planned during the holidays. So I also had no idea CebuShan went MIA for awhile either so reading back it looks like the messages I sent didn't get passed along -- oops!
My son and I enjoyed our gifts very much, except I didn't enjoy when I stepped on his matchbox car. I will also admit I didn't make him wait until Christmas, he was driving me bonkers. Thanks Deniferfer :)
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My S.S. was Paris and she sent me a very handy travel container of Paris Amour toiletries. Thank you, Paris.
Sorry for this late thank you, but between my 96 y.o. husband and myseelf, we have been ill lsince the first of December and am just now feeling better and up to doing things.
And Paris wrote on the card enclosed that I would know who my Secret Santa was. How cleaver. Thank you ever so much Paris.
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I have reconstructed the Holiday Exchange List and I think I have everyone on it with one or two exceptions. Please correct it as needed.
I have managed to give myself a headache trying to reconstruct from posts. Cebushan seems to have had computer problems lately.
I am taking up drinking now from this list making. :wine; :wine;
Shoot me a PM or correct below as needed. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Okarol & Jenna- Wattle/Sydnee
Del & Hubby- DarthVader/ ???
Kitkatz & Hubby- Desert Dancer/ Wattle
Poppylicious- sydnee
Sydnee- Jenna
Darthvader & Mum- Victor/ Del's Hubby-Walt
Willowtree Wren-Poppylicious
Deniferfer-
Maryjoe- Amanda100wilson
Riki & Mom- Willowtreewren
Gothiclovemonkey- Cordelia
Cordelia-Riki
Jean-Elsie
smcd23- deniferer
lola- gothiclovemonkey
amanda100wilson- del's hubby
Desert Dancer- Aloha Beth
Paris- kitkatz
Aloha Beth- MaryJoe
Renalwife- Paris
Wattle
Wat76- Kitkatz
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Spot on, Kitz....
Mum had Jean, and I had Del....
Darth...
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Just yesterday found out that we will be having a St. Paddy's Day dinner here. By here, I mean the Mobile Home Park. So, anyways, thanks to Elsie, I will have an Irish cross and an Irish scarf to wear to accent my outfit. FROM IRELAND!!!! Wow, how authentic can you get. Darthie, please tell Elsie I am really going to enjoy them soon!!!
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Ha Ha!!!!...
You're VERY welcome, Jean, and I'll pass the message on!... Did we send an Irish Shot glass to drink a drop of the 'uisce beatha' from???... By the way, that's Irish for whisky... Literally translated it means 'water of life'... Surprise, surprise for the Irish to have such a name on the 'hard stuff', eh???...
Enjoy the day, Jean!....
Love...
Darth....
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No, no shot glass. Oh well, I don't drink anyways. BUT, I am gonna look gorgeous!!!! With my green shawl!!!
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Drat!!!!!....
THAT explains why there's an extra shot glass in the gifts box!...
Enjoy St Patrick's Day!....
Darth....