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CebuShan
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« on: October 12, 2013, 05:06:29 PM »
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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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2013, 05:43:07 PM »
I love this - Jenna and I do it every year!
I will PM you later.  :yahoo;
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2013, 05:44:37 PM »
My husband and I have enjoyed doing it too!
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2013, 12:41:37 AM »
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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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2013, 05:32:55 AM »
Hubby and I are both in!!  Can't wait!!! :santahat; :santahat;  pming you right now!!
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2013, 05:43:22 AM »
Weeeeeee!  :yahoo;

I'm IN!!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2013, 08:34:09 AM »
I'm in! 

Will PM you now.

 :santahat;
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2013, 02:00:59 PM »
gothiclovemonkey is in! Hopefully you'll have seen her status on Fb, CebuShan?!

 ;D
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2013, 02:20:23 PM »
I have PMed you  I am IN!  I love this gift exchange on IHD.
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2013, 04:39:31 PM »
 :rudolph;  I'm in, and ready to shop!
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2013, 08:49:21 AM »
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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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2013, 09:08:29 AM »
I would also like to particpate, may I join in on the exchange please? Thanks        :thx;
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2013, 09:51:43 AM »
Quote from: Cordelia on October 14, 2013, 09:08:29 AM
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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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2013, 05:51:08 PM »
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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« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2013, 08:15:29 AM »
Thanks, CebuShan, I will right now!         :bandance;
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« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2013, 01:18:55 AM »
Cebusjan, you dropped me off the list???
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« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2013, 10:09:58 AM »
Quote from: Jean on October 20, 2013, 01:18:55 AM
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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« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2013, 10:35:29 AM »
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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« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2013, 10:58:20 AM »
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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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
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
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2013, 12:49:06 PM »
Quote from: okarol on October 20, 2013, 10:58:20 AM
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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« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2013, 01:17:34 PM »
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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« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2013, 03:10:47 PM »
Quote from: Darthvadar on October 20, 2013, 01:17:34 PM
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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« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2013, 05:19:49 PM »
Quote from: CebuShan on October 20, 2013, 03:10:47 PM
Quote from: Darthvadar on October 20, 2013, 01:17:34 PM
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:

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« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2013, 11:38:47 PM »
Quote from: CebuShan on October 20, 2013, 12:49:06 PM
Quote from: okarol on October 20, 2013, 10:58:20 AM
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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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
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
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #24 on: October 21, 2013, 01:05:45 AM »
Quote from: CebuShan on October 20, 2013, 03:10:47 PM
Quote from: Darthvadar on October 20, 2013, 01:17:34 PM
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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