BS: Secret Santa 2008

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Sep 08 - 04:57 AM

Halfway through September and there's still time to sign up.

I'll repeat for the hard of learning....

PM me your postal name and address - make sure it's a valid address as we've had some packages going astray. If you're going to move house between now and December 24th, let me know so I can pass your details on to your Santa!

Put some hints into the Secret Santa Hints thread and play the game!

I am in charge, but I am not - repeat NOT responsible.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Sep 08 - 07:49 PM

refresh, it's getting closer to the end of September!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Escapee
Date: 11 Sep 08 - 10:57 PM

Can I play too? CanIcanIhuh?
SKP

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 11 Sep 08 - 05:02 AM

Well done Liz. as if you have nothing else to do

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 08:18 PM

Well, it is the 10th--close enough to the end of September for me!

;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: maeve
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 08:16 PM

Liz the Squeak said, " At the end of September I'll do the draw and send you a PM with the address of your Santee."

Such efficiency!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 08:11 PM

I hope before too long - there may need to be packages couriered across the Pond after the Getaway!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 05:38 PM

When do you think the names will be distributed?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Sep 08 - 09:52 AM

And again!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 09 Sep 08 - 06:53 PM

Hooray and up she rises!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Sep 08 - 03:38 AM

But where would be the fun in that MGAS?!

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 08 Sep 08 - 08:30 AM

Must admit it would be nice if all the players posted on this thread. It would make it so much easier to do the investigation of who your Santa is *grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: JennieG
Date: 08 Sep 08 - 12:36 AM

Maybe some of us who have already PM'd Liz haven't said anything in this thread, which is why there may not seem to be as many folk who want to play this year? Like me, for instance? I have enjoyed being both Santa and Santee and look forward to more fun this year.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: vectis
Date: 07 Sep 08 - 08:31 PM

details on the way, don't leave me out whatever you do.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 07 Sep 08 - 04:00 PM

Does cream bubble when it's fresh??

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Sep 08 - 12:57 PM

Bubble up to the top, just like cream....

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Sep 08 - 08:44 AM

Oh yes, I'm in!!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 05 Sep 08 - 10:03 AM

fresh.
come on peeps, i'm sure there were more of us last year.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Eye Lander
Date: 05 Sep 08 - 10:02 AM

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Becca72
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 07:24 PM

LOL Liz. Micca's was the best delivery yet!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Anne Lister
Date: 04 Sep 08 - 01:20 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: open mike
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 02:04 PM

i'll give this a go...
I sure can use something
to look forward to! and
will be on the look out
for treasures to send.

Laurel

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 12:07 PM

I am happy to be used as a UK Go-between if people wish to send parcels from abroad anonymously. I get the package from you, wre-wrap it and post it on... just so long as it isn't too heavy!

Getaway attendees have also been known to ferry the odd present across the pond - haven't they Micca!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Sep 08 - 09:52 AM

I'm in!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 07:19 PM

"You can reveal yourself immediately in your gift "

Sadly, since 911, Australia Post demand identification and a real name on the outside of the package now when you post a parcel to the USA or UK (well, everywhere, actually!). Which may not help much unless you already have a connection between real name and Mudcat handles.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Snuffy
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 07:03 PM

I'm in again too. Would have missed this if I hadn't been tipped off, as I haven't been below the line in months.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Sep 08 - 09:13 AM

Boiiiiiiiiiiiiinnng up to the top again.

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: maire-aine
Date: 01 Sep 08 - 12:55 PM

Hi. I'm in too, please. PM on its way.

Maryanne

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: greg stephens
Date: 01 Sep 08 - 12:44 PM

I'm in, as ever.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Cats
Date: 01 Sep 08 - 08:34 AM

Having seen the look on Cllr's face when he opened his secret santa on christmas day a couple of years ago, including, the 'how the hell did this end up here?' look, I'm in!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Hawker
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 08:38 PM

Count me in too!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 31 Aug 08 - 06:08 PM

It doesn't seem that long since I was opening pressies....ah yes it wasnt that long but I too got some lovely gifts in July - all sorts of bits and pieces and a lovely Santa shawl followed on! So YES I will be in again this year and hope that the post office and my address don't go awol again!!!!!!!

Cheers

Sarah

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Barb'ry
Date: 30 Aug 08 - 07:11 PM

Me too, please! Love it.
Barb'ry

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Aug 08 - 03:47 AM

It's only early by a couple of days - I usually start it around the first of September but I'm presently packing to go away again and next week is a bit fraught!

And this is just idle chitter to keep the thread up aloft.

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Hollowfox
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 07:21 PM

Thank you for starting this a bit early. I'm in.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Joybell
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 05:47 PM

I'm in please. Also wrapped in a lovely rescue-Santa shawl. Three playful Santas sending lovely gifts, one rescue Santa also bearing lovely gifts and two vanishing Santas so far. Five chances to be a Santa. Yes I'm in.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Megan L
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 03:27 AM

Hey its safer than lettin Sins get in charge o the presents :) *heads for under the table - I dinny hae a cellar

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 Aug 08 - 03:26 AM

OK, so that's Kat in charge of the coal distribution this year... be afraid folks, be very afraid!

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 04:47 PM

Here's a hint thread for this year.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 02:18 PM

Oh, well...I guess I could be in charge of sending out lumps of coal to naughty Santees. We have miles long coal trains coming through here every day!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:41 PM

Oh dear, I was so looking forward to your bountiful gifts too.

JM ¦¬]

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 01:25 PM

In yer dreams, MacKenzie! Nada from Colorado for you this year!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: JennyO
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 12:06 PM

I'm in. Won't be able to do much till my trip is over, in the second week of October, but there'll still be plenty of time. Now THERE'S a hint for my potential Santee - if you don't hear anything from your Santa for the first few weeks, maybe it's me!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 11:02 AM

So it's not to say, 'I'm not in so you won't be lucky/unlucky enough to get me as a Santa/Santee', then?

JM

[That's by way of joke, for those who might be tempted to take offence.]

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Zen
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 11:01 AM

but to hear nothing when a package has been sent with each gift picked with such care, it is really disappointing to hear nothing from one's Santee.

Quite! Which is what happended to me (under my previous nom-du-chat) last time I participated after having gone to quite some trouble to take account of my Santee's tips and hints. That time too I got a rather sharp and curt PM from my Santa because I hadn't already thanked him/her by Boxing Day afternoon (I keep my presents (if any) till Christmas Day to open!

Nevertheless, I've decided to opt back in this year and look forward to a more positive experience as per previous years.

Zen

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Nancy King
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 11:00 AM

Good grief, is it that time ALREADY??!! OK, count me in. PM on the way.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 10:44 AM

That's part of the reason, SRS, but also to say if you are a Santee, an acknowledgement goes a long way, too. I don't think any of us do it specifically for that and we don't expect any one to fall down on their knees in thanks, but to hear nothing when a package has been sent with each gift picked with such care, it is really disappointing to hear nothing from one's Santee.

So, there ya go, MacKenzie...posting we're not playing, as a reminder to folks to really mean it if they say they are going to play.

Have fun, folks!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:36 AM

Me, me (even though I never did find out who mine was last year...)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:22 AM

It might be as a reminder to this year's participants that it is quite disappointing to do your part and not receive a gift in your own right. We've had a few say they'll play then not send anything, a sure way to convince a few they maybe don't want to try it again. It's a small thing that can go a long way, sending a few trinkets to make a fellow Mudcatter feel good, but it comes across as a big negative when nothing is received and no communication is offered by the errant Santa.

So if you're IN, you're really in, shop or make it early and get it in the mail. Especially if you're trying to ship from overseas.

I don't think there was ever a resolution of last year's Santas, was there? Who sent to whom?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2008
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 27 Aug 08 - 08:12 AM

I am in dor a laugh.

Scooby