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« Reply #75 on: October 23, 2012, 02:15:16 PM »
Firstly, apologies for sending out some PMs last night and some this evening ... I'm out for 12 hours a day and I had no intention of sacrificing my beauty sleep for the sake of all of you ...   :sir ken;

Hopefully EVERYBODY has received a name and address.  If you haven't then please let me know asap!  I'm pretty sure I was organised enough to get it all sorted, but I may have done something wrong in my haste! 

Actually if you want to let me know (a simple 'I got mine!' will suffice) on this thread or via PM that would be great. 

If you have PM'd me recently and I haven't replied (MaryJoe!) it isn't because I'm ignoring you, it's because I physically can't (I can only send 12 PMs an hour!) but I will make sure I sort out any issues or questions, so if you don't hear from me for a day or two, please rest assured I will be working on it.  Oh, except myself and Blokey are away from Friday to Monday so I may be a bit quiet over the weekend.  I am on half-term next week though so have a whole week of sitting at home with not much to do ... please don't all rush and give me too much to do!

I hope everybody is happy with their recipients.

Now, get your credit cards out and get shopping ...

 :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;
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« Reply #76 on: October 23, 2012, 02:23:38 PM »
Thanks, Poppy!         :cuddle;      THis is awesome, I can't wait!          :clap;

Wow, I had no idea there was  a limit on the number of PM's!
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« Reply #77 on: October 23, 2012, 02:38:18 PM »
I got mine, Poppy... have to check my notifications, though.. I was kinda waiting on the email notification..  *G*  I saw it when I went in to send a PM to someone else
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« Reply #78 on: October 23, 2012, 05:20:24 PM »
I got mine and the wheels are already turning...
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« Reply #79 on: October 23, 2012, 07:43:18 PM »
got mine... nit quite sure what to get this person but we'll see what comes to mind
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« Reply #80 on: October 24, 2012, 06:14:45 PM »
I have to do some research, I think...
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« Reply #81 on: October 24, 2012, 07:17:02 PM »
My wheels are definitely turning!
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« Reply #82 on: October 25, 2012, 05:55:53 AM »
got mine! woohoooo i cant wait to go shopping!
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« Reply #83 on: October 25, 2012, 06:03:40 AM »
Okay, Poppy, I get it, I'll just sit here...in the corner... by myself...all alone...in the dark...while you go off on a fabulous weekend away with Blokey, and wait for your reply.  (big sigh)  :'(

Seriously,enjoy your weekend and thanks for organizing this for us.   :laugh:
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« Reply #84 on: October 25, 2012, 09:24:17 AM »
James and I are already thinking about what to get for our people. Thanks, Poppy!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #85 on: October 25, 2012, 10:13:38 AM »
Got mine!! Thanks Poppy....


Time to do some IHD stalking.... Thinking, planing and buying awaits.  :clap;
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« Reply #86 on: October 25, 2012, 02:38:51 PM »
Quote from: MaryJoe on October 25, 2012, 06:03:40 AM
Okay, Poppy, I get it, I'll just sit here...in the corner... by myself...all alone...in the dark...while you go off on a fabulous weekend away with Blokey, and wait for your reply.  (big sigh)  :'(

Seriously,enjoy your weekend and thanks for organizing this for us.   :laugh:

 :P
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« Reply #87 on: October 25, 2012, 02:43:18 PM »
If you haven't already done so, be sure to post your likes/dislikes on this thread ... it is a HUGE help to people who might otherwise have absolutely no clue! 

Thanks to those who've let me know recipients have been received ...

 :santahat;

For those who have sent me PMs I have put wheels in motion.  Hopefully we'll see responses, and soon.  If not then be sure to remember that coal is a good gift ...

 ;D
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« Reply #88 on: October 25, 2012, 03:24:50 PM »
Quote from: Poppylicious on October 25, 2012, 02:43:18 PM
If you haven't already done so, be sure to post your likes/dislikes on this thread ... it is a HUGE help to people who might otherwise have absolutely no clue! 

Thanks to those who've let me know recipients have been received ...

 :santahat;

For those who have sent me PMs I have put wheels in motion.  Hopefully we'll see responses, and soon.  If not then be sure to remember that coal is a good gift ...

 ;D

Where is the Grinch emoticon?

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #89 on: October 25, 2012, 06:45:44 PM »
Got my name!   :yahoo;
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« Reply #90 on: October 26, 2012, 07:48:30 AM »
For your records, Poppy....

Mum's gift to her person, and my gift to my person were posted this morning (Fri. Oct. 26th)...

Only 59 Days until Christmas!....  :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;

Love to all...

Darth...
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« Reply #91 on: October 26, 2012, 08:16:38 AM »
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream!!!!!!!!!

2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies?...I have no time for my own hobbies, I have 3 kids and an OTTO!!!! :rofl;

3.) What colors do you like?... the brighter the better

4.) What is your favorite candy?... gummy bears mmmmmmmm


5.) Do you collect anything?...  No

6.) What is your style?... do i have one?????

7.) Allergic to anything?..sensitve to lotions, perfume:(

8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size.... x-large

9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town?...YES YES YES :2thumbsup;

10.) Anything else your SS should know?.... ???????? i'm a girl          LOL
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« Reply #92 on: October 26, 2012, 08:19:09 AM »
now to go shop for my person!!!!! :yahoo;
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« Reply #93 on: October 27, 2012, 12:18:22 AM »
1.) What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate in any form

2.) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Photography

3.) What colors do you like? Purple, green, pink

4.) What is your favorite candy? Cherry M&M's, Butterfingers

5.) Do you collect anything? Colored glass, sea glass, egg cups

6.) What is your style? Thrift shop witch  (hahahah j/k, I am pretty traditional I guess)

7.) Allergic to anything? stuff scented with perfumes

8.) If t-shirt or sweatshirt is ok - give size? Large

9.) Would you like a local item from your SS's home town? Yes, shirt from bait shop or local bar, funky stuff

10.) Anything else your SS should know? Favorite tv shows are Dexter, American Pickers, Project Runway. Lakers fan. Love shells and the beach.
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« Reply #94 on: October 31, 2012, 03:09:45 PM »
23 days left to figure out what to get, buy it and mail it.   ???
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« Reply #95 on: November 01, 2012, 05:49:16 PM »
Just wanted to let Poppy and my Secret Santa know that my gift arrived today.

Mom got a few strange looks coming out of the post office with the big, shiny, gold box... and it came from Dublin!  Hmmm...... *G*
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« Reply #96 on: November 02, 2012, 04:25:34 PM »
I have received my gift......    its way too soon.....now I have to look at it and wonder   every day for the rest of my.......ok   until christmas......but its a long time.......I think I better give it to my daughter to hold on to...... WAY to temping......
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« Reply #97 on: November 02, 2012, 08:36:47 PM »
Mom put mine away.. out of sight, out of mind... She usually takes the customs stickers off them too, so I can't cheat and read them.. *G*
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« Reply #98 on: November 03, 2012, 08:41:59 AM »
Quote from: YLGuy on October 31, 2012, 03:09:45 PM
23 days left to figure out what to get, buy it and mail it.   ???
Sheesh Marc, you are really slacking. 

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Quote from: Riki on November 01, 2012, 05:49:16 PM
Just wanted to let Poppy and my Secret Santa know that my gift arrived today.

Mom got a few strange looks coming out of the post office with the big, shiny, gold box... and it came from Dublin!  Hmmm...... *G*

Six days?!  That's pretty impressive!

 :2thumbsup;

Twenty days folks!

 :Kit n Stik; > for those people who (like Marc) are slacking (me included) and need a kick up the backside!
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« Reply #99 on: November 04, 2012, 01:24:20 PM »
Okay, it's been brought to my attention that there was a BIG storm in the US last week. I know a couple of participants are from the NY area (and maybe other areas which were affected) ... is Father Christmas going to have problems getting packages to all the good boys and girls this year?  As I'm not in the States I have to rely on friends on Fb and the BBC news website so have no real idea of whether the postal service is affected, and whether it will be okay within the next six weeks.

 :santahat;

(19 days!)
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