BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Joybell
Date: 08 Nov 09 - 04:30 PM

Yes! Yes! I can't help myself. I feel the same way.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Barb'ry
Date: 08 Nov 09 - 06:02 AM

Agree with everyone - want Liz to look after herself and get better - but I would really, really like to know if we are going to do this at Christmas or leave it until later in the year. Either is fine, I'm not moaning, but something in my head needs to know if it will be at Christmas or not!
If anyone who has any direct contact with Liz could find out and put me out of my misery, that would be really kind...

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Cats
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 05:11 PM

Look after yourself LTS, I'm going to look after me after Christmas. We will have SS when he decides it is time.. it could be Secret St Tibbs Eve instead!!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Joybell
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 04:09 PM

Me too! Me too!
Joy

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 09:57 AM

BUT. . . I am prepared to race like the wind to choose thoughtful, yet lightweight (for faster shipping) gifts for my Santee, should I learn who he/she is soon.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 09:55 AM

Take the time to heal, Liz -

If we have to be Secret Easter Bunnies, so be it :-).

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Becca72
Date: 06 Nov 09 - 03:25 PM

Being another January baby I don't mind if it arrives a month late either!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: artbrooks
Date: 06 Nov 09 - 02:08 PM

Now, that's an idea. Let's play Secret Cupid!!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Eye Lander
Date: 06 Nov 09 - 12:17 PM

I don't care when it happens, or if it doesn't this year. Take your time Liz, and get yourself well, I love Christmas any time of year, especially in February as it's such a crap month.

Jillie x

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 04 Nov 09 - 07:41 PM

My birthday is in June. Hope this Secret Santa exchange happens before then! :-D

;-)

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Joybell
Date: 04 Nov 09 - 04:15 PM

My birthday's in January. Secret Birthday Faerie works OK for me.
Good to hear things are looking up, Liz.
Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Hollowfox
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 07:05 PM

Liz, I'm glad to find out what happened, especially now that you're on the mend; that's the important thing. Your $@#!-reduction candle will get fired up tonight when I get home from work.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 04:36 PM

Yay, Liz! Sorry to hear you've been sick. Glad to hear your health is improving!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: ranger1
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 03:06 PM

I'm with Sandra, pressies in February, March, April, May, they're all good. I'm usually late getting things in the mail anyway. Just ask SRS.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Barb'ry
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 11:33 AM

Glad you're on the mend, Liz. You need an internal disinfectant... I hear alcohol does the job well!
b

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 11:26 AM

Liz, the crud is going around, and some of it is pretty darned nasty. My ex was coughing for weeks after catching what seemed like a cold. We're gargling with warm salt water a couple of times a day to try to minimize the effect of bugs we might come into contact with. And if you have something already, gargling can be soothing.

We look forward to your list with excitement, and I hope that a few of our folks launch some good chocolate your way. It can only help! :)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 06:43 AM

Don't forget the 12 days of Christmas- it ain't over till the 5th of January!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: maeve
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 06:07 AM

I'm happy and relieved that you feel better, Liz. Add me to your "Will help as needed" list, please.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Hawker
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 04:19 AM

Liz, So glad to hear you are improving health wise, have been quite concerned at your absence! SS can become Easter Bunny if needs be.............. so long as you are well, who cares whether its Christmas or Easter!
Sending healing thoughts and lots of love,
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 04:09 AM

have some chocolate - if you're well enough

if not, consider yourself hugged.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 03:39 AM

Glad you are improving Liz. Hope you are feeling back to normal soon. Hugs from us lot xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: artbrooks
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 11:09 PM

Liz'bet, if there is anything at all I can do to help, I'm here.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 10:54 PM

I am here, I have sorted some of the computer glitches and there is a list for 2009!

Trouble is, it's now 4.00am in the Yook and I can't print it out until it's a decent hour... so be patient a while longer and you will have your Santees!

I have been poorly, but am improving rapidly now (apart from the hacking cough, sore throat and swollen glands) so we're back on track.

I can only apologise and reiterate - I am in charge, but I am not responsible!

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 10:06 PM

I was thinking about randomly picking one of my previous Santees and sending something. But the randomness of that act, if we all did it, could really gum up the works.

If Liz is sick please keep us posted and let us know if perhaps chocolate by mouth or IV is needed. Or anything else.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: GUEST,SharonA, logged out
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 08:03 PM

What Sandra said!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 07:54 PM

thanks for the info, Maeve

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: maeve
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 07:32 PM

I don't know anything much yet. Let's please help each other be patient a while longer as we sort out what is going on.

Thanks everyone,

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 07:28 PM

Good on ya, then, Maeve. Please keep us posted. What ailment has Liz got???

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: maeve
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 07:24 PM

I don't give a flying lizard's tail whether I'll be able to send/receive the SS gifts on time. I am worried about Liz. Emails and PMs are flying as friends check up on her.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 07:22 PM

On volunteering: Hmmm..... I wouldn't be SECSY (not that I ever was all that sexy...), but I could be SASSY -- Santa's American Substitute-Secretary for this Year. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 06:39 PM

Sick? As in physically ill? Oh, dear.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: artbrooks
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 06:33 PM

So did I, Jacqui. It sounds like she's pretty sick.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 06:32 PM

"...was that you with the volunteer hat, Sharon?!"

Hell, yes, if need be. I may be an American, but I'm royally p.o.'ed by this delay.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 06:25 PM

She's using Facebook so I sent her a message there.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 06:24 PM

if Liz is having computer problems that probably means she can't access her PMs from the participants.

Which would mean we'd all have to send our details again to a new SECSY

sandra (whose first computer died, taking lotsa' stuff with it)

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Barb'ry
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 05:08 PM

I wonder if Maeve can update us on a likely time for it all to happen, if she is in touch with Liz. Otherwise, was that you with the volunteer hat, Sharon?!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Nov 09 - 04:35 PM

Awright, it's November now. If Liz is still having computer problems, then IMO it's time for her to pass the torch and let someone else be the SECSY so that this game can finally get under way. Otherwise, the "2009 Secret Santa" exchange won't be happening in 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Barb'ry
Date: 31 Oct 09 - 07:31 AM

Just to let everyone in the UK know - last posting date (airmail) for USA is 10th December and for Australia/New Zealand it's the 5th December. Unfortunately, surface mail dates were early October. Not sure about Parcel Force - you have to check on their website.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Eye Lander
Date: 29 Oct 09 - 03:47 PM

Patience is a virtue

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: maeve
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 12:20 PM

Liz has computer problems. I have a message saying she's fine, thanks. I plan to relax and wait for the computer glitch to be solved.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Oct 09 - 11:35 AM

Are things okay for you Liz? You've been quiet. Let us know if we can help.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Oct 09 - 11:41 PM

I'm seeing more ornaments in stores all of the time! Soon, Liz, please! The suspense is building. Can we do anything to help? Send the Giant Squid over to help around the house while you spend PMs with pertinent info, perhaps?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 26 Oct 09 - 12:08 PM

Dear Liz,

I appreciate your having taken on the task of being the Mudcat Secret Santa SECSY once again this year. However, I'm afraid that if we go much longer without receiving PM's from you with the names of our assigned Santees, there won't be time to obtain gifts, wrap them and mail them in time for receipt before Christmas. There certainly won't be time for the Secret Santas to enjoy the process of choosing gifts for our Santees and giving the traditional clues to the Santees about who their Secret Santas might be.

This is supposed to be fun! If you're not having fun -- if the things that are going on in your life right now are turning the SECSY job into a chore you don't have the time or energy to do -- then please let us know how we can help you. Do you need volunteers? Delegate, delegate, delegate! If necessary, you could turn the entire job over to someone else. But continuing to promise "soon" (for almost a month past your cut-off date for participating) is no fun for anybody. :-(

Please tell us what the status of the Secret Santa program is, and what we can do to assist in moving it along to a happy ending!

Frankly but not unkindly,
Sharon

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 04:00 PM

refreshments needed!

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 24 Oct 09 - 04:28 PM

Patiently refreshing....

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: SharonA
Date: 21 Oct 09 - 06:29 PM

Soon spelled backward is noos. We want the latest noos!

SharonA, noos hound

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Oct 09 - 11:59 PM

Soon?

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Severn
Date: 20 Oct 09 - 10:04 AM

Now me, I'M responsible! In fact when I walk down the street the people all shout, "THAT'S HIM! HE'S RESPONSIBLE!"

My great sense of modesty forbids me, of course, to ever stay around long enough to bask in this sort of addulation or to take credit where credit's often overdue.....

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: artbrooks
Date: 20 Oct 09 - 09:43 AM

Ever see "Arsenic and Old Lace"? I can visualize our Liz as Teddy Roosevelt, playing "Charge" on her bugle, but really not responsible.

Subject: RE: BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time!
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Oct 09 - 08:19 AM

It is not too late... but it will be soon!

SECSY
LTS

I'm in charge but I'm not responsible.