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Subject: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:00 AM Today I received my monthly sewing magazine for September. It's packed full of ideas for cards, presents, tree decorations and pictures of cute elephants in santa hats, so it must be time for:... The Secret Santa Threads 2006! Usual rules apply with a couple of additions. 1) Gift around £10 or US$15 or local equivalent. UK people, remember the postage rates have gone all funny... size IS important! Gift/s can be bought, made, spawned, whatever, just so long as it doesn't contravene any local arms laws or is classed as germ warfare (no sweaty socks please - we had enough trouble in 2004)! 2) Send me your POSTAL address by PM if you wish to receive (eventually) a gift from a Secret Santa. 3) TELL ME in your PM if you do NOT want an overseas Santee. 4) I am in charge, but I'm not responsible. SECSYA LTS (Santa's Executive and Charming Secretary for this Year Again!) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: artbrooks Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:07 AM So, LizLuv...are you off your meds again, or just an exceptionally nice person? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:11 AM 5) Tell me your address even if you've sent it to me for the last 3 years.. I did a lot of deleting a while back! SECSY LTS And Art.... I like to think latter but it's more likely former. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: sian, west wales Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:25 AM There's a brave woman. Maybe we can think up some new questions, psychometric testing, or whatever for Santees? We've had the same ones a few years running. I'd offer, but I don't think I'm very good at that sort of thing. I've had a lovely Santa the last couple of years (same person, actually) and had some good fun. Roll on 2006. And, for whoever's going to say it, no - it isn't too early. Particularly if you get an overseas Santee and/or you get someone who's slow in posting their interests. sian |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 30 Aug 06 - 09:36 AM I'm in! PM on it's way thankyou dear SECSY LTS for this wonderful news. sandra this is the second lot of good news I've received today (Dr took me off medication that had worse side affects than the disease) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: bfdk Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:11 AM Yahee, count me in!! Best wishes, Bente |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: katlaughing Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:16 AM Me, too! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: JennyO Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:48 AM Good grief! Is it that time of year already? You can count me in too - PM on its way. I actually like my Santee to be from overseas - makes it more interesting! Yeah, I know the postage is more, but it's worth it - and it's great to get a parcel with a far-away postmark on it! Of course, with me being in Oz, it's not hard to match me up with someone far away ;-) Sandra, that's great news! Does this mean you won't need me to sit fanning you till my arms drop off? *grin* |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Emma B Date: 30 Aug 06 - 11:49 AM Oh well - saw my first Xmas decorations and cards in the shops today - and I've only just got home from summer holidays! Count me in Liz, I'd love another overseas Santa - adress the same but will PM you to confirm. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Leadfingers Date: 30 Aug 06 - 11:55 AM YEAH !!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: ClaireBear Date: 30 Aug 06 - 12:26 PM Oh, goody! Now that I've joined, I can be in on the fun! PM Coming. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Edain Date: 30 Aug 06 - 12:50 PM I'm in |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: MBSLynne Date: 30 Aug 06 - 01:52 PM No not me, nor the family. Only two of the four of us actually got anything last year. Love Lynne |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Dave Earl Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:19 PM Well it must have been the US postal service cos Lady Elizabeth got nothing last year although her SS told me that it was about to be sent. Not terribly keen to play this year if the same paranoia from US of A is likely!!!:-( Dave |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:21 PM 6) Please put a proper name with your proper postal address - the Postman is not a Mudcatter. SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Clinton Hammond Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:42 PM "Maybe we can think up some new questions, psychometric testing, or whatever for Santees" Such as? I've reviewed the questions and I'm hard pressed to think of anything else we could add that would be very informative and/or helpful.... LtS... Congrats on deciding to shoulder this task again this year.... I know you'd talked about giving it up after last year.... I like your new mantra "I am in charge, but I'm not responsible"... I plan to steal that for the Online SS's I run. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Helen Date: 30 Aug 06 - 04:58 PM Count me in! I've had some wonderful SS experiences - both giving and receiving. And I'm happy to send to a Santee not in Oz. As JennyO said, it makes it more interesting. PM on the way. Helen |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Tig Date: 30 Aug 06 - 05:32 PM I wanna play, I wanna play! Pleeeeeeeze. Thanks for being brave again Liz. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Nancy King Date: 30 Aug 06 - 06:36 PM Well, this should give everybody lots of time to get it all together! Yup, I'm in -- PM on the way. Thanks, Liz! Nancy |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 30 Aug 06 - 07:10 PM We got most of our stuff mailed, but we ran out of steam last year, just too much going on. I will do it, but it will be just me, not Moonglow this time. She has moved to college this fall. SRS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Severn Date: 30 Aug 06 - 07:26 PM More temporary in-santa-tease here. I'll re-up for the bennies. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Joybell Date: 30 Aug 06 - 07:55 PM Yes please. I want to play too. I didn't get my present last year either but I'm a Pollyanna. It'll be OK this year. Thank you Liz for all the good work. Cheers, Joy |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 30 Aug 06 - 10:24 PM I'm in I'll PM you by tomorow. Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Crystal Date: 31 Aug 06 - 06:51 AM This year I will send my parcel WELL before I go on holiday! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 31 Aug 06 - 07:00 AM PM sent! Allison |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: sian, west wales Date: 31 Aug 06 - 07:19 AM Liz, what is your Cut Off date this year? Might be useful to know, to chivvy people along. Do we have a Joe or Joe Clone to thank for keeping this in the music section (tho' it isn't)? I know that some people missed the deadline because they didn't think to look below the line. Clinton, I know that the information is pretty well covered in the 'old' questions. I just thought that a third (or is it fourth?) year with the same old same old might suggest a bit of freshenin' up is required. Don't really mind one way or t'other as we're free to set up our hints as we feel fit. Just so long as everyone DOES put up hints, and contructive ones at that. sian |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 31 Aug 06 - 12:56 PM I'm in - I've already started collecting Maine stuff for the package. PM to follow. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 31 Aug 06 - 07:06 PM Lots of people signed up already, but plenty of room for more. I'm going to be cutting off things at the end of September so hopefully you should get your Santees by October 1st, plenty of time to organise for the Getaway Swapmeet. Jacqui - I hope you're taking care of the Dave Bryant Memorial Lobster.... we've not been able to find anything to replace him so far... but we're trying! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 01 Sep 06 - 04:58 AM Liz - the lobster set off for Maine via surface mail a few days ago. The lucky(?) recipient will get it in due course...... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: hilda fish Date: 01 Sep 06 - 06:48 AM Liz the Sque........ you're a legend taking on what millions wouldn't dare! I'm in - again. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: JennyO Date: 01 Sep 06 - 09:09 AM So where's that freda underhill? Gotta have all the Sydney mob in! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SINSULL Date: 01 Sep 06 - 01:51 PM I'm in. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 01 Sep 06 - 07:16 PM Refresssssssssssh SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: JennieG Date: 01 Sep 06 - 09:45 PM I'm in too, I have had lovely Santas for the last 2 years! Cheers JennieG |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: vectis Date: 02 Sep 06 - 09:09 PM I'll have a go again despite having a totally silent SS and no pressie last year. My previous santas have been brill! Mary |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: ranger1 Date: 02 Sep 06 - 09:26 PM I'd love to give it a try this year. PM on the way. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SINSULL Date: 03 Sep 06 - 10:53 AM Oh Dear God! What Lobster? Is it bigger than a breadbox? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: freda underhill Date: 03 Sep 06 - 11:09 AM yes, count me in! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Megan L Date: 03 Sep 06 - 11:31 AM Be afraid Be very afraid i is back for another go. noo ah hae tae go roond up mair selkies tae mak the delivery. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 03 Sep 06 - 07:17 PM Sins... what makes you think anyone would post you a singing lobster?? LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Joybell Date: 04 Sep 06 - 09:53 PM I've got a singing lobster. Maybe he could do the rounds here in Aus. as well? Pity for us to be left out. I think he's Canadian by birth. Sings two sea-type songs. Cheers, Joy |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: alison Date: 04 Sep 06 - 10:07 PM I'm in slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 05 Sep 06 - 05:08 PM Plenty of room for more and still 3 weeks left to sign up..... tell all your Mudcat friends! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Hollowfox Date: 05 Sep 06 - 08:07 PM Oh yes, please. PM on the way. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SINSULL Date: 05 Sep 06 - 08:53 PM Why haven't I been assigned a Secret Santa? Did you forget me, Liz? Deleting posts is one thing, people quite another! I believe I shall start a thread - heh heh. REFRESH. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Johnhenry'shammer Date: 05 Sep 06 - 10:04 PM I'd prefer to call it a Secret Winter Non-Denominational Gift Giving Extravaganza. Or a S.W.N.D.G.G.E. for short. Now that that's all cleared up, this is my first year here so I was wondering if somebody could tell me what's involved in the process? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: greg stephens Date: 06 Sep 06 - 02:20 AM I'm in. PM on its way. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Crystal Date: 06 Sep 06 - 05:13 AM Hi Johnhenry'shammer Everyone who wants to PM's Liz with their name and address and she matches you up with two other people. One is your Secret Santa who will send you an Xmas gift (which, thanks to vagracies of the world postal system may not reach you until Easter!). And one is your Santee to whom you will send a gift. Is that just more confusing? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Sep 06 - 05:17 AM I'm supposed to do what???? SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Sep 06 - 05:18 AM Sins... quit bitchin' and go play with your lobster. LTS : ) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: MMario Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:37 AM Johnhenry'shammer, associated with the whole process are usually several threads - a more or less serious one where Santa's can ask their Santee's what kind of things they like;' and Santee's can hint, or beg Santa's for stuff; and usually a much LESS serious one (understatement!) where silliness abounds. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: MMario Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:44 AM PM sent - hopefully received. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: GUEST,scrooge Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:51 AM it is threads like this, and people like you, that give the encouragement (if any is necessary) to the absurd commercialism of Christmas, so that it is 'in our face' for *4 damned months* of the year. Stop it! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: MMario Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:56 AM Ebenezer - in our case we have to start early to allow for the international shipping. and despite fond dreams of many; I doubt the Mudcat is that influential that our little SS game effects mass marketing. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Emma B Date: 06 Sep 06 - 08:57 AM I guess scrooge that you've never tried to post anything to North America in time for Xmas! The Secret Santa is not about "commercialism" it's about fun; so let's hint early for Yule |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: artbrooks Date: 06 Sep 06 - 09:11 AM There have been several comments about lost and late mail, so let me throw this in. The US postal service has a critter called (I believe) "international priority mail"...it does cost a good deal more than regular mail (which goes by boat, I think), but it does get there. Jenn and I have had international Santees several times, and thay have always received their presents (or "pressies") within a week or so of when they were mailed. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Sep 06 - 09:52 AM The UK has a priority postal service too... called 'Registered'. Means you know where your parcel disappeared from. Marking 'Fragile' on a parcel indicates that you wish it to be drop kicked across a sorting office and marking it 'Urgent' means you want it redirected via Outer Mongolia and Ascension Island. LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 06 Sep 06 - 02:02 PM PM on its way. Is there a hints thread up, yet? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Helen Date: 06 Sep 06 - 05:00 PM Guest Scrooge, let me tell you why I like the Mudcat Secret Santa. I live in Australia but I have made many friend at Mudcat over the last decade. I have had the pleasure of meeting only a handful, over that period. For all the joy I receive here I like to give something back, and one way to do this is to play the Secret Santa game. Another way, obviously, is to make a donation to Mudcat, or offer items for auction with a proportion or all of the winning bid going to Mudcat, or even just buying CD's using the Mudcat link. Helen |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 06 Sep 06 - 09:54 PM Besides, Ol' 'Nezer, Babe -- If Mudcatters really wanted to buy into the corporate culture, we each of us could just pop down to the local outlet store and grab some mass-produced, useless, kitch off the shelves. If we did that, we could get away with postponing our SS threads until late October... But, seeing as many Santas (myself included) have often made all or part of the gift for their Santees, we need to allow more time, not less. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Sep 06 - 12:21 AM Guess Santa won't be visiting THAT Guest this year! He knows who's been naughty and nice you know... cos I tell him! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Sep 06 - 05:00 AM So far we've half as many folks in as last year and I can't help noticing that it's mainly the Rest of the World that's in on this... the UK is a little behind. Should I be prodding my fellow countrypersons? Are they all dismayed at not getting anything last year? Mind you.. this is only the first week! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Sarah the flute Date: 07 Sep 06 - 12:19 PM I'm in - hope you got my pm liz Sarah |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Becca72 Date: 07 Sep 06 - 01:17 PM Sounds like fun...I'm in. Be forewarned, I am related to Jacqui and I live very close to the Christmas Tree Shop! :-) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Bill t' bodger Date: 07 Sep 06 - 03:48 PM count me in Liz it was fun last year B t' B |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Sep 06 - 01:19 AM Don't worry Becca, we know ALL about you and the Christmas Tree Shop! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Sep 06 - 02:13 AM Just in case you miss it... there's a Santa's Silly Secretary says hint here thread down below.... there was also a serious hints thread but the two have been merged into one glob. Do what you will... like I said, I'm in charge, but I'm not responsible. SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Becca72 Date: 08 Sep 06 - 08:27 AM Me??? ONE time Jacqui ends up with a metal flamingo (who looked like he was about to vomit) in her garden and all of a sudden I have a reputation? Not fair! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Pseudolus Date: 08 Sep 06 - 09:59 AM I'm in.... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: maeve Date: 08 Sep 06 - 03:43 PM It sounded fun last year... May I play? PM on its way. I like parcels from far flung places- or near! ;) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 08 Sep 06 - 10:02 PM I had an absolutely stupendous Santa (My Guru Always Said) last year. I was so busy with stuff going on that I probably didn't fully express what a pleasure it was to play the games and enjoy the leadup to the holidays. Given enough time (as happens when Liz starts things this early) you really can plan ahead to provide maxmimum pleasure without a huge output (postage and shipping, primarily). I'm going to try to pay back the time and attention that was lavished on us last year to my Santee, once I have their name. And since I have addresses for several year's worth of past Santees, I may enlist their aid in mailing bits, just to cause confusion. :) If anyone would like to enlist my help toward the same end, just PM me and we'll see what we can work out! There's nothing like a little global mischief to make your Santee work to figure out who you are! SRS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Sep 06 - 04:10 PM Refreshing this for the latecomers... LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: My guru always said Date: 11 Sep 06 - 04:51 PM Oh, I'm definitely in, Thanks LTS!! I've had such a FAB time & Super Santa's the last couple of years - I think I'm getting the hang of it now! And thanks SRS, it's been an absolute pleasure (found those paperclips yet?) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 11 Sep 06 - 06:05 PM My Guru: Those map and compass spots have largely been eliminated by bulldozer. Since last year in the spring they've plowed under about 100 acres of prairie so they can put cookie-cutter houses on tiny lots on it. I will visualize some lucky child walking out into his or her back yard in a year's time and finding a little cavity in the back corner of the yard, in which resides a film canister or urine bottle with paper clips and a few little GPS searchers' notes that survived the mighty dozer, relocated but undaunted! Some time back I picked up a plate hanger for that tile you sent, and today I finally rearranged the other tiles on the kitchen wall and made room for that guy. A really interesting addition to the wall of cats and geckos. :) SRS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Louisey Date: 13 Sep 06 - 07:01 AM Is there still time for me to join in the fun?! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 13 Sep 06 - 09:40 AM Yes! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: GUEST,Tabster Date: 13 Sep 06 - 01:19 PM I'd like to join in for the first time ....fascinating! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Sep 06 - 03:19 PM Books won't close until end of September so come on in! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Barb'ry Date: 13 Sep 06 - 06:20 PM Hope you got my pm - had some great pressies last year Barb'ry |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: bet Date: 13 Sep 06 - 11:11 PM I really missed last year. It's so much fun. Count me in, I've sent a PM. bet |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 23 Sep 06 - 06:32 AM Well Chapses.. this is the last week I'm taking addresses, so please, if you want in on the Secret Santa 2006, PM me your postal address and a name the postman will deliver to! Also tell me if you don't want a Santa out of your continent. Books close next Saturday - only 85 days til Christmas! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 24 Sep 06 - 05:10 AM Let's try and keep this visible.... SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 24 Sep 06 - 05:20 AM right on, SECSYA LTS, it's far too much fun to just restrict it to the relatively few Mudcatters who have signed on. Don't miss out, folks, only 84 days to Christmas! Or maybe 83 depending which side of the International Date Line I'm on. Or you're on. Or whatever. sandra |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Sep 06 - 04:39 AM General rules are in the first posting here.... this is the last week I'm taking names.. there will be absolutely NO creeping under the wire like last year... last year there were so many I had to build a whole new fence! Unless of course, the bribe is sufficient. LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 25 Sep 06 - 08:08 AM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 25 Sep 06 - 10:01 AM Chocolate is usually a suitable bribe, is my understanding. . . |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: ranger1 Date: 25 Sep 06 - 10:21 AM Beat me to it, SRS! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Sep 06 - 02:13 PM Chocolate is acceptable, as is beer, wine, spirits or craft items. SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 28 Sep 06 - 12:33 PM Refresh |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 29 Sep 06 - 03:50 AM Last chance - after Sunday, there will be no more entries accepted. Watch your PMs for your Santees next week! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 29 Sep 06 - 10:07 AM OOoooooo! Good timing--it finally feels like fall here, and now we have this to look forward to. (rubs hands together in glee. . . ) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 29 Sep 06 - 01:41 PM Yay! I'm already planning what I can do for whomever my Santee is. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Sep 06 - 01:02 AM Last chance today!!! Seriously.... I'm not taking any more names after midnight tonight! That's probably midnight your time, because I shall be in my pit with (in one of my mother's more colourful phrases) my nose up my bum, come midnight here. SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 30 Sep 06 - 08:40 AM Yes please for me - I'm not at home - been using a friend's PC - but will be expecting to be home next week.... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Sep 06 - 09:31 AM OK Fooles, PM me your postal address and a proper name and you're in. SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SharonA Date: 06 Oct 06 - 07:58 AM *sniff* (wiping away tear) I feel like the little kid in the corner of the schoolyard, watching the big kids run off with the ball... Liz, you may remember that I sent you a PM on September 15th asking to play, and you said you'd see what you could do. I'm still waiting for the name of my Santee. I followed the rules! i signed up with plenty of time to spare!! I wanna play!!!! Please don't make me sing, "I'll have a blooooo Christmas without yooooooooo....." Sharon (with lower lip trembling with the effort to keep from bawling) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SharonA Date: 06 Oct 06 - 08:43 AM Hmmm... I've been making the assumption that everyone else has received his/her Santee's name already... (after all, it's been a week since Liz said to watch for the names to arrive "next week")... Is it a faulty assumption? Am I being too literal in my interpretation of what Liz said? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: MMario Date: 06 Oct 06 - 08:55 AM I haven't sharon - so I suspect others haven't as well. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: SharonA Date: 06 Oct 06 - 09:09 AM Thanks, MMario. I feel better now. (drying tears and feeling slightly silly) Sharon P.S. -- Has anyone ever written a Mudcat Secret Santee Shanty? |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Crystal Date: 06 Oct 06 - 09:46 AM I havn't had my santee yet either. But give it time, Liz will sort it all out soon, I'm sure she has a life too! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: sian, west wales Date: 06 Oct 06 - 09:51 AM And has EVERYONE done their hints? Those who HAVEN'T may very well end up with a lump of coal ... sian |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Oct 06 - 09:57 AM No coal this year.... most of the pits are closed and we don't want to give Drax any more money than necessary.... so this year it's an animal byproduct. Possibly suet. Watch your PMs this weekend. LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 06 Oct 06 - 08:04 PM My hints for this year will be much the same as last year - will update them when I GET A ROUND TUIT... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Oct 06 - 05:11 AM You're all still watching I hope? SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 07 Oct 06 - 06:51 AM just like a little kid on Christmas Eve sandra |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 Oct 06 - 09:08 AM Keep watching..... SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Joybell Date: 07 Oct 06 - 05:35 PM Yes! Yes!! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 07 Oct 06 - 07:03 PM Waiting for the PM feels a bit like ice fishing: waiting for the flag to signal that you've got a bite. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: My guru always said Date: 08 Oct 06 - 06:22 AM I do hope that someone is keeping our SECSYA well topped up with Chocolate as she'll need all the energy she can get with all this Pm'ing. Medical purposes you know.... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 08 Oct 06 - 10:07 AM I wonder how many people are donning their Santa Cloaks and |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 08 Oct 06 - 10:51 AM I'm ready! Any time now! pours another mug of hot cocoa and drops in a large marshmallow for the SECSY secretary SRS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Oct 06 - 11:45 AM Still watching? Tedious innit! SECSYA LTS - chocolate quota rapidly approaching suitable! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 08 Oct 06 - 05:24 PM I got mine! Gift collecting now in full swing - must hit the Christmas Tree Shop tomorrow...... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Oct 06 - 05:43 PM If you haven't got one, let me know.... I'll see what I can do, I must admit to ingesting a fair amount of red wine this afternoon. Can you hear that???? It's the faint sound of a maniacle laugh echoing across the pond... Bruahahahahahaa!!! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Helen Date: 08 Oct 06 - 05:44 PM I got mine. Perfectly far enough away, thanks SECSYA Liz! Helen |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Oct 06 - 05:58 PM There ya go.... all done. Remember.. I'm in charge, BUT I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE!!! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 08 Oct 06 - 06:08 PM Maniacal laughter even! LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: artbrooks Date: 08 Oct 06 - 06:11 PM Well, gee, Lizbeth...we got ours, and one of them had even posted hints, so I guess we will begin to muse. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 08 Oct 06 - 10:30 PM Remember, folks: If you've got your Santee, than somewhere out there in Mudcat land, some Santa's got you. Have You filled out your hints list? It really is helpful. I mean, even with an army of elves and a trandimensional workshop, the real Santa needs tools and supplies. So you can imagine how hard it is for us mortal, assistant, Santas if we don't have anything to go on. If you don't like filling out lists, than post a link to your favorite Mudcat thread (or three) -- one that you've participated in, or just had fun reading. But give your Santa something... Oh, and answering that question about tee-shirt size doesn't mean you'll get a tee-shirt. It just means you'll get something that's the right size -- might be a hat, or a sweater, or maybe an invisibility cloak. You never know... |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: JennyO Date: 09 Oct 06 - 01:10 AM I've got my Santee! This I'm gonna enjoy! *wicked cackle* |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Peter Kasin Date: 09 Oct 06 - 03:19 AM I got my Santee, and I have to say it's a great matchup. Can't wait toi get crackin' on assembling the gift package. Thanks, Liz! Chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 09 Oct 06 - 04:04 AM Once again, there were some inspired pairings... I'm just not sure of which Deity was directing... (although one suspects Kali, goddess of destruction)! If I'd followed all the pickings exactly, then everyone in Australia would be sending to each other except Freda Underhill! And to the person who requested not to have the same Santee they've had for the past two years? Guess who you would have got again! SECSYA LTS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Louisey Date: 09 Oct 06 - 07:55 AM Brilliant - I've got mine! This is my first year and I have a couple of questions (which are probably obvious to everyone else - sorry!) 1. Is the person I'm sending to the same person that's sending to me, or is everyone mega-mixed-up? 2. Is it all top secret anonymous or do I sign the package? 3. Is there a posting date, or just in time for Xmas? Taaaaa x |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: jacqui.c Date: 09 Oct 06 - 08:05 AM Louisey - it's all mixed up otherwise there would be no mystery. Part of the fun, I think, is trying to work out,from the contents of the package, who sent it but Liz outs everybody in the New Year. It's nice to get these for the day but, if they are going international and by surface mail, you need to allow a good six weeks for UK/USA and even longer for the Antipodies. |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Louisey Date: 09 Oct 06 - 08:46 AM Fab, thank you :) x |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: artbrooks Date: 09 Oct 06 - 08:52 AM Clue: ignore the financial limits (if personally possible) and don't use surface mail! |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 09 Oct 06 - 11:18 AM And choose your packing material well. Many of us like to read the newspaper that pads the gifts as much as we like opening the gifts! SRS |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Anne Lister Date: 09 Oct 06 - 03:57 PM Um ... where was that hints list? Anne |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: CapriUni Date: 09 Oct 06 - 05:34 PM Here's the serious hints thread: BS: Hints for your Secret Santa--2006 And here's the silly hints thread: BS: Santa's Silly Secretary says hint here! (2006) (I filled out both lists, myself, but you don't have to) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 09 Oct 06 - 06:37 PM from SharonA 06 Oct 06 - 09:09 AM P.S. -- Has anyone ever written a Mudcat Secret Santee Shanty? .............. well, in 2003 Santa Micca wrote one for me! It's time to go now Haul away that prezzie Haul away that prezzie It's Posting time Get some stamps on her Haul away that parcel Haul away that parcel It's Posting time .................... sandra (who has a shanty of her very own!) |
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Subject: RE: 2006 Secret Santa Time already! From: Joybell Date: 10 Oct 06 - 01:37 AM OOOOOOOOOH Thank you Liz. I've got a great Santee!! Off to plan things Cheers, Joy |
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