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« on: September 07, 2011, 09:50:33 AM »
Will we be doing another holiday gift exchange? the last one was so fun!!!
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 10:24:56 AM »
Quote from: devlinswife on September 07, 2011, 09:50:33 AM
Will we be doing another holiday gift exchange? the last one was so fun!!!

Couldn't agree more... Mum and I really enjoyed it!.....

And it's only 108 days until Christmas!.....

Love to all...

Darth....
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 12:02:42 PM »
I'm in this year!!

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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 12:08:07 PM »
I was just thinking about this yesterday and nearly posed the same question!  Everytime I go shopping I see odd things and think, 'Oooh, I bet (ihd screenname) would like this!'

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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2011, 03:09:25 PM »
Yes, I was thinking of it yesterday, too. I missed it last year.....

Would love to participate this year....

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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 04:34:02 PM »
Ooh! I love gift exchanges! I wasn't here last year so could someone please explain how it works?    :santahat; 
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 05:03:57 PM »
Myself and hubby want in!!!
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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 06:04:59 PM »
cool, how does it work? I haven't done it before, sounds like fun    :bandance;
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 12:43:03 AM »
Cebu, and Cordillia...

Very easy to take part... One person undertakes to organise it... Was KitKatz last year (and boy did she wield the big stick to get people moving!)... Then you send a private message to the organiser with your Screen name, your real name, your address, and if outside of the US, a contact telephone number...

The organiser puts all the names into a hat and draws names... He/she will then send you a private message giving you the name, and contact details of the person you've to send a gift to.... Nobody, apart from your Secret Santa will be given your details, and your phone number will not be given...

There's a thread created where people can list their likes, dislikes, allergies, etc. to give you some help in choosing if you wish to use it...

Welcome to the legendry IHD Secret Santa Gift Exchange... You'll love it!.... I know I do... Well, when people don't try to kill me, that is... You listening Paris and Del???...  :rofl;, Or send irritating squeaky toys to my dog... Sound familiar, Marc???....  :rofl;

Love to all... Oh and Happy Christmas!.... It's only 107 days away!....

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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2011, 02:04:10 AM »
 :santahat; It is fun!
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« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2011, 03:17:00 AM »
Can't wait!    :clap;
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2011, 08:42:42 AM »
     :bandance;   Sounds great! When do we get started?    :bandance;
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 10:26:32 AM »
I'd like to participate this year.
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2011, 11:29:19 AM »
Count me in as well!
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2011, 12:01:59 PM »
I'm in
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« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2011, 08:11:15 PM »
i guess it is getting to be that time of year......i can hardly wait! :rudolph;
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« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2011, 09:19:41 PM »
Count me too......who doing it this year Karol
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« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2011, 10:10:42 PM »
Kitkatz ran screaming into a closet when she read this thread! She is now curled up in a corner weeping and screaming: "Didn't we just do that!"  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;


But seriously. I have to check with admins before a formal announcement is made for this year.   

If anyone wants to organize the Secret Santa thing this year....Please step on in. Contact Okarol.

It involves:
You collect names and addys from people who want to participate.
You put names in a hat and match them to your list.
PM addys to Secret Santas.
Bug people to get their gifts in the mail.
Keep track of people who receive gifts.
Bug people to send their gift out!
Be sure anyone who does not receive a gift gets one.
Be in contact with admins about anyone who does not send a gift.
Be sure that people are sending thank yous via PMs or on the boards to their Secret Santas.
Bug people to get THAT gift into the mail!
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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2011, 11:15:40 PM »
Kit     when I saw that you posted  I was excited that you were going to do the exchange again this year....  everything went well last year...your so good at this...... Please sign up.......common....
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2011, 11:23:52 PM »
 :clap; YES we will have a gift exchange!
Our moderator Rerun has offered to organize the names and will be posting an announcement soon.
Thank you Rerun!  :bow;
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New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2011, 11:52:30 PM »
Well done, Rerun.... :clap;

It's okay Kitz... You can come out now... You're off the hook!...  :rofl;

Love...

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« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2011, 12:34:17 AM »
NOTE: If you are going to be within arms reach of Darth DO NOT send Dougal a squeaky toy.  She still owes me a big hug for the one I sent last year.  :rofl;
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« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2011, 12:37:00 AM »
I can't wait!!!  I have got such lovely gifts from as far as Australia!!!!  Bajanne and Lilbajanne are definitely in!!!!
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« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2011, 12:44:39 AM »
Quote from: YLGuy on September 09, 2011, 12:34:17 AM
NOTE: If you are going to be within arms reach of Darth DO NOT send Dougal a squeaky toy.  She still owes me a big hug for the one I sent last year.  :rofl;

I owe you a big something, Marc... It's not what I'd call a hug!... Hugs don't usually draw blood, do they???... I STILL want to kill you!...  :rofl;
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« Reply #24 on: September 09, 2011, 08:54:06 AM »
   :thx;  Rerun.  I can hardly wait!   :santahat;   :christmastree;   :rudolph; 
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