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02 Sep 03 - 06:52 PM (#1011614) Subject: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Hi All, Its that time again....and don't tell me 'but its only September'!!! Its Secret Santa Time again and it does take a bit of organising and time allowed for posting abroad etc etc! I am happy to organise again this year unless someone else desperately wants to take over and I could email them last years list of who got who!! Post your suggestions here and if you want to take part again PM me your details. Those of you who took part last year I stil have your snail mail addresses Khatt |
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02 Sep 03 - 06:55 PM (#1011617) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: greg stephens Well I'm up for it. I got a great book on New York canals last year.And some strange twigs made out of chocolate. |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:00 PM (#1011619) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: artbrooks I'm in, and I'll assume you have all my stuff unless I hear otherwise. |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:02 PM (#1011624) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Morticia oooh, me too.....I love this game |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:12 PM (#1011630) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Alba Since this is my first Chrimbo with Mudcat I would Love to take part. After all it's only 16 weeks till Christmas:>) JD |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:19 PM (#1011633) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Sorcha Me too! |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:25 PM (#1011637) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Bassic OK, count me in. PM on its way. |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:27 PM (#1011639) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Hi!! There will be a limit of $20/£15 to spend on pressies like last year. I do hope you will all take part and if you sign up please send you santee a pressie as I was made aware that some people didn't recieve a pressie from their Santa. There will be a hints thread too when veryone has their santees....I trust artbrooks or 'spaw will start it again!!! Looking forward to another season of fun and hints!!! Khatt |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:36 PM (#1011650) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Micca Count me in too, I had such fun, partly due to a very enthusiastic and itinerant Santa who seemed to whizz about all over the USA like a badly made firework and send cards from the different places visited!!! |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:45 PM (#1011655) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Amos I will gladly play again, CP. But I do have to register a protest that we are not even in Autumn yet!!! A |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:51 PM (#1011659) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Bee-dubya-ell All right. I'll play the game this year. Word of warning though: It doesn't matter how much somebody hints about what they want. I'm a potter. They're gonna get a pot. It's inevitable. |
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02 Sep 03 - 07:57 PM (#1011662) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Burke Count me in as well. It's been fun both sending & receiving. |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:05 PM (#1011668) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mary in Kentucky I'm in! I now have 4 friends around the world, 2 Santas and 2 Santees! |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:10 PM (#1011669) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: izzy What's all this about, please? (If nobody minds explaining)? Thanks, Isabel |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:16 PM (#1011674) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mary in Kentucky Isabel, the participants send CatsPHiddle their names and addresses. She draws names, matching a Santa with a Santee, gift-giver to gift-receiver. Most people don't reveal who they are until they send the gift, but give silly hints in threads here. (they log on anonymously) It can be a lot of fun, plus, as I said, I now have friends in England, Scotland and Cape Cod! |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:18 PM (#1011676) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Kim C Me! Me! Me! My info is still the same - but do let me know if you don't have it. :-) And Bruce, if you should get my name, I love handmade pottery. KFC |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:28 PM (#1011681) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: izzy What sorts of things is one supposed to send? This sounds interesting! |
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02 Sep 03 - 08:42 PM (#1011689) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: artbrooks To my knowledge, last year's gifts included books, t-shirts, pots, home made jelly/candles/candy/cookies/jewelery, CDs (especially welcome from people with their own bands)...and the possibilities are endless. |
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02 Sep 03 - 09:17 PM (#1011702) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Rapparee Okay, I'm in. |
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02 Sep 03 - 09:34 PM (#1011712) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: NicoleC I'm in. I might actually be able to dig out from under the boxes by then :) |
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02 Sep 03 - 10:14 PM (#1011733) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Liz the Squeak I'm up for it, despite me sending a gift 2 years ago that was never received.... I'M SORRY RIGHT?! Guess you don't need my details...... LTS |
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02 Sep 03 - 10:28 PM (#1011738) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Rustic Rebel I'm in too! Sounds like a lot of fun. As a matter of fact I was already planning on sending whoever my Santee is a homemade special. Peace Rustic |
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02 Sep 03 - 11:10 PM (#1011750) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage I did a little research. Last year this started on October 9, more or less. Given time to think, then to manufacture a gift or to shop around, it was enough time for most folks. But some gifts took a really long time to make the trip, especially crossing oceans. So starting now isn't a bad thing, especially if we opt to send to another continent. For your reading pleasure, from last year: SRS |
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02 Sep 03 - 11:29 PM (#1011762) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Big Mick I'm in. All the best, Mick |
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02 Sep 03 - 11:32 PM (#1011764) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Tinker I'm in this year... I'll PM info... Tinker |
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02 Sep 03 - 11:54 PM (#1011777) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: katlaughing I'm in, info is the same from last year. Thanks, Khatt, for doing this, again. |
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03 Sep 03 - 01:26 AM (#1011805) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Clinton Hammond The fun of this is supposed to be, not HINTING at what you want... the fun is supposed to be the empty handed leap into getting something from someone who you might not even know... I'm hoping that this year, I'll be able to take part, seeing as how it was me who apparently brought the idea to Mudcat in the first place... And I've never been able to play yet! :-) If I can sign up though, I can promise you I won't be seen in the hints thread! LOL |
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03 Sep 03 - 01:45 AM (#1011809) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: alison count me in thanks for doing it again catsPHiddle slainte alison |
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03 Sep 03 - 02:00 AM (#1011816) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Benjamin I'm thinking about it, how long do I have to decide? |
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03 Sep 03 - 02:57 AM (#1011824) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: open mike well i got burned and do not plan to be a part of it this year. i had a bad year and was counting on enjoying the santa thing and put a lot of energy into the gift I sent but did not get one in return. bah humbug. |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:29 AM (#1011831) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Clinton....of course you can take part this year but you need to PM me your details!!! SRS.....decided to start it early this year because I have quite a demanding job and work quite a lot of over time so it gives me time to organise it all and the santas to buy/make pressies and post them. I think the best thing is to send pressies recorded delivery if it doesn't cost too much more that way the parcel can be traced should it go missing. I think in the UK it costs about 64p extra on top of postage. I know when we post abroad we pay the little bit extra for piece of mind more than anything else. I really enjoyed myself organising this last year...it was great I knew who got who and watched as they tried to work out their santas from the hints thread!! Lots of response this year already!! We had over 60 catters taking part last year lets see if we can beat that total this year!! Khatt (Secret Santa's Secretary 2003) |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:45 AM (#1011835) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: John MacKenzie Ach zo der SSS Khatt has spoken zer gut vords. Pliss can me too join in mit der Secret Insanity dis jahr. Danke Shuggles Giok |
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03 Sep 03 - 04:02 AM (#1011841) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Noreen I'd like to join in again please, Khatt, same details as before. Laurel, you're most unlikely to be 'burned' a second time- give it another go? |
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03 Sep 03 - 04:35 AM (#1011849) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: mooman Happy to be counted in again! You never know...last year's present from my Santa (which I know was posted) might even arrive before Christmas this year...! mooman |
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03 Sep 03 - 04:37 AM (#1011850) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Helen Count me in as well, please. I *did* volunteer to be SSS (Secret Santa's Secretary) this year, but I'm not desperately attached to the idea of doing it. I'm open to negotiation though, Cat, if you want me to do it. Helen |
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03 Sep 03 - 05:22 AM (#1011866) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales And me - I'm up for it. I had great fun pulling my Santa's leg (eh, mooman? Can I analyse handwriting, or what???) last year. And Liz - I LOVED the IDEA of the picture frame, even if those nasty nasty nasty people at the 'orrible 'orrible Post Office were siding with The Grinch two years ago and the actual item never arrived. It IS the thought that counts ... and all the fun in playing the game! But please let me have someone who gives good hints! sian |
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03 Sep 03 - 06:06 AM (#1011879) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST I'd like to take part please |
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03 Sep 03 - 06:08 AM (#1011880) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,Secret Santa Secretary...at work!!! Hi there guys!! Noreen....did you take part last year???......I don't have your details could you please PM them to me? All those who took part last year I have your details on file already those of you who missed out last year and wish to take part this year please PM me your snail mail addresses! I have your address Liz....we know where you live!!!!!!!! Helen...I don't mind organizing it this year...gives me something to do when I am working overtime!!!!!!....don't tell my boss!!!! SSS |
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03 Sep 03 - 06:21 AM (#1011887) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) PM coming- I'll try it! Allison-with 2-lls |
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03 Sep 03 - 06:53 AM (#1011901) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: John MacKenzie Artillery, one L or two? Two Ls To 'ell with you too! Very old Goon Show joke. Giok |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:50 AM (#1011917) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Dani OK! PM on the way. I liked it a few years back when folks hinted around not about what they WANTED, but about themselves and their interests, and let us figure out what would tickle them. Dani |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:55 AM (#1011919) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Kim C Personally I like the hints. Both times my Santas used my hints and sent me some very delightful things I wouldn't have thought to pick out for myself. |
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03 Sep 03 - 08:06 AM (#1011926) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: pixieofdoom Count me in! Guess I don't need to give you my details though! |
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03 Sep 03 - 08:22 AM (#1011935) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,MMario I'm in! Definately! |
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03 Sep 03 - 08:51 AM (#1011953) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Liz the Squeak Sian - I've just found the original drawings and have 2 more days off work, so you never know....... Cats, if you need help, let me know, I've got plenty of overtime to work out as well! LTS |
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03 Sep 03 - 09:16 AM (#1011960) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Jeri Open mike, I know somebody's secret santa had a stroke during the SS time period, but I don't know if he was yours. I really think there should be some sort of back-up plan such as a squad of contingency santas. I'm guessing that a few people would rather buy 2 people a gift than see someone go without. One other thing - please, if you know your gift's gonna get there in less than a week (in-country mail), don't send it in October or November! Can we please at least aim for Christmas? I'm in. I am going to start looking early this year. I am going to start looking early this year. I am going to start looking early this year. I am going to start looking early this year... |
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03 Sep 03 - 09:39 AM (#1011968) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,SSS at work Hi Last year there was a few people who offered to buy more than one pressie and I am hoping that some more people will volunteer...however this people will be known only to me and the game should hopefully run smoothly. I only found out post organaization etc about the catter that had a stroke and we rallied round and the post were covered. If anyone has any suggestions please PM and also if you want to volunteer to be a standby 2nd santa please let me know. Many thanks SSS |
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03 Sep 03 - 09:49 AM (#1011972) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage Shopping ahead always works for me, because when faced with the last-minute details around here, adding one more purchase to my strained budget is a challenge. So I'll be finding something (and hoping it suits my Santee!) soon. Having something extra in case a Secret Santa (or their parcel) goes missing isn't a bad idea. Perhaps each continent needs someone who could step into the breach, so remedy of the Santa-faux-pas can happen quickly and not have to span continents. And this might be best handled by another PM to CatsPHiddle, letting her know that in an emergency we have a spare tidbit we can pop in the mail. SRS |
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03 Sep 03 - 09:52 AM (#1011973) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Tig I thought you swore blind after last year you were NEVER going to do the job again :-))). Glad you have decided to change your mind. Even though I thought I would never get a pressie it turned up eventually and was brilliant! Please add me to the list again. Love'n'hugs, Tigxxxxx |
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03 Sep 03 - 09:54 AM (#1011976) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage Great minds think alike! |
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03 Sep 03 - 10:25 AM (#1011992) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Sandra in Sydney me too, me too, me too (please) And I think my pressie was the last to arrive (around 6th Feb after leaving Tennesee mid Nov!!) & was it ever worth the wait (thankyou Giac & I hope you're feeling better today) Tho I haven't seen any Bah Humbug stuff in the shops, yet - they're still full of Father's day crap, maybe next week they'll start. Oops, I told a fib (sorry Santa) I did see Chrissy stuff in the embroidery shop, but that's a different type of shop to the other retailers. And my favourite charity has sent out it's catalogue for those who want personalised cards. sandra (whose address details haven't changed) |
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03 Sep 03 - 10:27 AM (#1011994) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Edain I'm up for it again, thanks for keeping it running cats |
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03 Sep 03 - 11:08 AM (#1012010) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: JennyO Yes, please! This will be my first year, so I will PM you my details soon, complete with brand-new address! Jenny |
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03 Sep 03 - 11:15 AM (#1012013) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,SSS at work We really have to thank Clinton Hammond for introducing this idea to mudcat!!! |
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03 Sep 03 - 12:08 PM (#1012048) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mrs.Duck Had such a quacking time last year would like to do it again, Khatt. Same pond! |
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03 Sep 03 - 12:54 PM (#1012070) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Lyrical Lady Me too! sent my parcel off early last year but it was returned to me because the zip code address was out by one number. It was eventually received albeit a little late. I like this game too ... do you still have that lifesaver Morti? LOL LL |
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03 Sep 03 - 01:16 PM (#1012092) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: selby Count me in again, I just love it!!!same address as last year. Keith |
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03 Sep 03 - 01:34 PM (#1012100) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Morticia I do, LL.....the whole bag was so wonderful I just had to keep it all together. |
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03 Sep 03 - 02:35 PM (#1012152) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: PageOfCups I'm in! I got mugged last year - two lovely xmas mugs that I use all the time. Hee! PoC |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:13 PM (#1012184) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Clinton Hammond PM sent... hope I sent the right info... :-) |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:43 PM (#1012201) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Leadfingers Last year I thought I was too much of a new boy to join in,but feel I have been rude to enough people in the last twelve months to have a go this year. Details will be on the way Catt. |
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03 Sep 03 - 03:52 PM (#1012206) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: running.hare Yep I'm In Will try & remember to PM!!! |
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03 Sep 03 - 04:12 PM (#1012216) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: RangerSteve Count me in. |
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03 Sep 03 - 07:34 PM (#1012330) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: vectis I'll come in this year. It sounds like a real gas. |
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03 Sep 03 - 08:00 PM (#1012352) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage Success breeds success. Cat, you're going to have your hands full! |
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04 Sep 03 - 12:14 AM (#1012460) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: karen k I'm in and I will try real hard to get it out in time for Christmas this year, not Valentines Day. |
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04 Sep 03 - 07:59 AM (#1012588) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Bat Goddess Count me in again -- it's grand fun! PM coming as soon as I can snatch a minim. Linn |
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04 Sep 03 - 10:34 AM (#1012635) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Partridge I'll have a go this year, Pat x |
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04 Sep 03 - 11:20 AM (#1012655) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Snuffy Me too, Khatt. Same details as last year. Perhaps this year my pressie will arrive |
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04 Sep 03 - 04:09 PM (#1012837) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Giac What a great thread to find on my first Mudcat visit in quite awhile! Absolutely, I want in on this again. Can't stress enough (as Sandra in Sidney will attest) the importance of mailing overseas parcels very early! Got great presents from Kim C last year, not the least of which was a tape of herself and Mister, which I still enjoy very much. But the most fun was gathering up the bear essentials for Sandra. What a hoot!!! Count me in. Mary |
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04 Sep 03 - 06:01 PM (#1012913) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne People who have signed up already!! Secret Santa 2003 greg stephens curmudgeon Alba Bassic Bee-dubya-ell NicoleC Rustic Rebel Stilly River Sage Tinker Animaterra Dani Noreen Edain Big Mick artbrooks Sorcha ClintonHammond PageOfCups RangerSteve Helen vectis Rapaire JennyO alison Leadfingers harpgirl irishajo Partridge Morticia Micca Amos Burke Mary in Kentucky Kim C Liz the Squeak katlaughing Giok mooman sian, west wales pixieofdoom MMario Jeri Tig Sandra in Sydney Mrs.Duck Lyrical Lady selby karen k Bat Goddess Snuffy Giac |
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04 Sep 03 - 06:07 PM (#1012918) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST no Catspaw this year? |
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04 Sep 03 - 06:07 PM (#1012919) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST What happens if you end up with an odd number? |
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04 Sep 03 - 06:22 PM (#1012924) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Haven't seen Catspaw around for a while.....or I haven't been looking in the right places!!! I have quite a few volunteers who don't mind sending to 2 santees so there isn't a probelm if there is an odd number guest |
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04 Sep 03 - 07:04 PM (#1012951) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mary in Kentucky As far as posting early -- it may depend on your local post office or the route it takes. I've sent several packages to England, and they always arrive in less than a week. I'm not sure where our mail goes after it goes to Louisville, but it must avoid all the large cities. |
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04 Sep 03 - 07:19 PM (#1012963) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Amos open mike: Did you ever rouse up Trevor and find out why? According to the lists he was your Santa. Maybe he died? Haven't heard from him 'round here in a while have we? A |
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04 Sep 03 - 07:36 PM (#1012980) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: SINSULL I'm in! Still enjoying my treasures from last year! |
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04 Sep 03 - 07:39 PM (#1012984) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Noreen He didnt die, Amos. |
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04 Sep 03 - 09:27 PM (#1013032) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mudlark IN, definitely in! Nathan from Texas was a wonderfully inventive SS, keeping me guessing with letters from all over the world, plus wonderful gifts as well. This is, for me, a great new holiday tradition. I had a friend visiting here in Calif. from England and she was wowed by the whole idea. Thanks Cats, for taking this on again this year. PM follows.... |
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04 Sep 03 - 11:10 PM (#1013077) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage CatsPHiddle, I mailed you a smallish padded envelope and was surprised to hear back from you, probably within a week, that it had arrived. Maybe the size of the package influences how fast it goes. SRS |
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04 Sep 03 - 11:21 PM (#1013085) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Amos Noreen: Sorry if I stepped on an invisible toe there. A |
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04 Sep 03 - 11:39 PM (#1013098) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Robin2 I'm in! I'm in! I couldn't take part last year due to the stroke, but my Secret Santa sent me goodies that cheered me into the next year. I'm excited to take part this year! Robin2 |
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05 Sep 03 - 04:33 AM (#1013184) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales So - what's the cut-off point? ie. By what date do people have to declare an interest, and when are the names drawn? (I luv this stuff!) sian |
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05 Sep 03 - 08:07 AM (#1013255) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Liz the Squeak Whoa there Robin2 - take it easy and calm down.... we don't want a repeat now do we? Besides, it's someone else's turn to scare us all silly. LTS |
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05 Sep 03 - 10:05 AM (#1013331) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,SSS at work I would like everyone that wants in to sign up by the 5th October then the PMs with who you are sending to will be sent out about a week after. Khatt |
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05 Sep 03 - 05:01 PM (#1013553) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Hollowfox Put me on the list again, I love this! |
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05 Sep 03 - 06:55 PM (#1013615) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: bet Khatt, Somehow I missed it last year. I must have been up to my neck in Christmas programsssssss! I'd love to be in on it this year. What do I need to do besides keep checking this thread for up-dates? bet |
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05 Sep 03 - 08:27 PM (#1013651) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Helen In Oz if we are sending parcels overseas, and can't afford to send by airmail and have to send by sea then we are told to allow a few weeks for the U.S. and the Brits & Ireland. Maybe 4 weeks if you are optimistic and 6 is a fairly safe bet. If it gets there earlier than that then it is the luck of the draw, because they usually have to wait until the container is full enough to make it worthwhile to send. It used to be that ship mail ("whale mail"?) was the most common and therefore it was sent almost as quickly as you posted it. Now airmail ("albatross mail"?) is more common and so there is no delay in actually getting it in the air. Airmail can be sent economy rather than premium in Oz and this can add a few days to the arrival time. Airmail letters I have sent to the U.S. have arrived within 10 days usually, and 7 is the record for me. Helen |
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06 Sep 03 - 02:14 AM (#1013762) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Gloredhel Yippeee! Count me in! |
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06 Sep 03 - 04:43 AM (#1013794) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne HI Bet Just PM me with your snail mail address and then I will be in touch via PM later with more details! Khatt |
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08 Sep 03 - 03:14 PM (#1014912) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne ~Refresh~ |
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08 Sep 03 - 05:49 PM (#1014987) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Bardford Hey - I'm in again this year. Same address, etc. Thanks for taking this on again, CatsPHiddle. Bardford |
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09 Sep 03 - 12:39 AM (#1015209) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Peter Kasin Sent an email. I'm in for this again! Thanks for doing this. Chanteyranger |
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09 Sep 03 - 06:48 AM (#1015317) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST im in santa knows where to come |
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09 Sep 03 - 03:35 PM (#1015660) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales I have just had an order delivered from Amazon and am now the possesser of a Most Excellent Cardboard Box. This has been stashed away safely for Christmas gifts: the mailing thereof. Roll on, Santee! sian |
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09 Sep 03 - 05:32 PM (#1015760) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: rock chick ok cont me in catsPHiddle, i will pm my details to you, this sounds fun |
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10 Sep 03 - 11:49 AM (#1016326) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST refreshing |
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10 Sep 03 - 07:26 PM (#1016561) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Gloredhel I got two nifty CD's last year that I would probably have never bought for myself, and some pretty swell stuff the year before that too--all the way from Bethlehem! (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, that is... *grin*) |
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11 Sep 03 - 04:02 PM (#1017137) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: black walnut Is it just juggle the names in a hat and see who gets matched up with whom? Or is there more to it? I think I'm in. ~b.w. |
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11 Sep 03 - 05:46 PM (#1017193) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: CET I thought about it last year. Now I think it's time to take the plunge. I will PM details. |
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11 Sep 03 - 11:20 PM (#1017312) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Pseudolus This is a LOT of fun!! I am definitely in. If I get Fortunato as my Santee again, it'll be really difficult to keep that secret since I've had him two years in a row! HAHA!! Even more funny cause the poor guy has been in a World wide Pollyanna two years in a row and his secret Santa lives a little more than a hour away! Still, I encourage you join in the fun cause it IS a blast and CatsPhiddle does an awesome job running the show!!! Frank |
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12 Sep 03 - 03:41 AM (#1017366) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Sarah the flute ...and count me in it's been really fun the last two years Sarah |
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16 Sep 03 - 06:43 PM (#1020230) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Burke Refresh! |
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17 Sep 03 - 06:36 AM (#1020599) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Trevor I'm here! Open mike's post was a mystery to me as I sent her some goodies. I've p-mailed her and found they didn't turn up so she's going to get a replay in the next few days. And count me in for this year please. |
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17 Sep 03 - 12:05 PM (#1020814) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: CapriUni Yes... I'd like to do it again... getting ready for Isabel right now, so I don't have time to put any more thought into it at the moment... but I will, later! |
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18 Sep 03 - 11:41 AM (#1021475) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales So ... when do we start hinting??????? siân |
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18 Sep 03 - 11:50 AM (#1021482) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,MMario once partners are assigned |
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18 Sep 03 - 01:57 PM (#1021590) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Im going to assign partners in a couple of weeks time......gives enough time for any late-comers to sign up...and me to finish my overtime! Khatt |
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19 Sep 03 - 10:24 PM (#1022168) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST How does one get a pm to you? |
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19 Sep 03 - 10:33 PM (#1022173) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Sorcha For one thing, Guest, you have to be a member. |
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19 Sep 03 - 10:35 PM (#1022176) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Amos Guest: Sign up for membership with some regular handle you like and you'll have a personal page where you can both send and receive PMs. A |
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30 Sep 03 - 05:42 AM (#1026632) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST FRESHEN |
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30 Sep 03 - 04:14 PM (#1026761) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Tig Firecat says "Please,please, please am I too late?????????" If she's not please add her to the list for my sanity :-)) |
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30 Sep 03 - 11:22 PM (#1026920) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: open mike even though my santee claims to have sent something it don't get here.. i do not plan to participate this year. i guess that was santA, i am the santEE. still waiting for the mail...perhaps I will get an autumn surprise. |
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01 Oct 03 - 12:24 AM (#1026946) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Nancy King I waited too long to sign up last year and thus missed the boat -- er, sleigh. But I definitely want to be in on the action this year. PM on the way. Any details other than snailmail address needed? Ho Ho Ho! Nancy |
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01 Oct 03 - 12:31 AM (#1026950) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage Well, Open Mike, I hope Trevor's autumn surprise reaches to you soon! How's the list looking this year, cat? Getting a bit ponderous figuring it out, or do you just throw darts? ;-) |
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01 Oct 03 - 12:35 AM (#1026953) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Amergin sorry snuffy...i was not aware your parcel never arrived. |
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01 Oct 03 - 12:50 AM (#1026957) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Joybell I'd love to join in. I'm very new but brave. |
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01 Oct 03 - 03:34 AM (#1026998) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne HI there!! I am planning to spend this weekend assigning Santas to Santees so you should all hear by Monday at the latest so it will give you plenty of time to shop/make and send. If anyone who wants to take part but hasn't signed up yet you have until FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER!!! Open Mike, as I have said on many occassions I am really sorry that you didn't recieve your present. I saddens me that someone would agree to be in on something like this and then not fulfill their end of the deal. We do have to give a bit of leeway with the post, post does go missing and I know you weren't the only person not to reciev something or to recieve something late. I am sorry that you feel so bitter and I am not going to go into a lecture about being happy to give and not recieve. I am doing all I can to prevent people from not recieving something. All I can do is appologise Open Mike but can we now please stop the negativity on this subject. People are aware of what can go wrong with the post and I suggest that people send their parcel recorded delivery for the peace of mind. This is supposed to be a bit of fun and I am sure it will continue to be especially when the hints thread goes up sometime next week by the lovely Amos or anyone else willing to start it!! Perhaps next year Open Mike you would like to organise it all....... SSS |
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01 Oct 03 - 03:43 AM (#1027001) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: nutty Missed this thread when it first came up (don't know how) I'd love to take part if not too late .....PM on its way to you Cats |
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01 Oct 03 - 05:42 AM (#1027052) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales 'Phid, you're a treasure. No - you're a Transnational Treasure! Thanks for all your work. open mike - I missed out one year but I know that Liz mailed it and the post office screwed it up. It happens. If she get's my name this year ... she'll just have to come down to west Wales for a weekend and hand-deliver it! (I'll get cookin' now ... ! Chocolate OK for you, Liz?) sian |
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01 Oct 03 - 09:38 AM (#1027189) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: CapriUni This came up just as Hurricane Isabel was looming... meant to sign up after it was over, then lost power for 11 days. Am I too late? |
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01 Oct 03 - 09:43 AM (#1027191) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,MMario I'd PM her...but probably "no" |
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01 Oct 03 - 09:49 AM (#1027198) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Trevor What's going on here? When I found out that open mike hadn't received the goodies I sent her, I promised I would replace them, with the same stuff that I sent originally. I've had to wait to get one of the items - it's now arrived and the parcel goes tomorrow. I've already apologised profusely, although problems with the post are out of my control. Now I'm feeling crap that my Mudcat friends may be getting the impression that I'm some kind of baddie. I'm not, I've done what I should have, I've now done it again 'cos mike was obviously feeling really bad - is that OK by everyone? Whoever gets me this year is obviously going to be in for a hard time! Sorry 'Phid - I need to respond - how would it seem if I said nothing? |
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01 Oct 03 - 09:49 AM (#1027199) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: artbrooks Cat says: you have until FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER!!! |
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01 Oct 03 - 10:04 AM (#1027207) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Morticia Open Mike, haven't you gone on about this long enough? It was a Xmas present, not the crown jewels. Go and have a word with yourself and get over it... and let the rest of us enjoy Cat's hard work and everyone else's good will. |
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01 Oct 03 - 10:15 AM (#1027215) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: sian, west wales We luv ya, Trev. OK - you might not rate Transnational Treasure yet, but you'd certainly deserve "Local Curiosity". Tell ya what, if you get my name you can deliver it person too! (specify preferred weekend sustanance: Chocolate? or beer?) If I get your name, I'll drop it off on the Family Farm trip. Although I just got one of those little blue envelopes in my Walkers Crisps so I could send you a two-for-one Chinese or Indian meal ... Last of the big time spenders, me. sian |
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01 Oct 03 - 10:16 AM (#1027217) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Trevor ((((((xxxxxx)))))) |
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01 Oct 03 - 10:37 AM (#1027242) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Blackcatter Wow. I put in my palm top to check for the Secret Santa on Oct. 1 so that I'll be nice an early to sign up and now I see I'm almost late. That's fine - my pm will be sent right after this, but one problem for me is that I rarely look through the BS threads and so missed this totally for a whole month of check Mudcat 9 out of every 10 days. Maybe next year we can make it a semi-Permatread, or have a notice at the top of the whole page (I know, more work . . . ) Anyway, I'm in! Blackcatter |
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01 Oct 03 - 11:23 AM (#1027281) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,One of Santa's Helpers Well, Trevor, sometimes Santa's elves stick a little something in the post for Santas who went the extra mile, even if it went apparently unappreciated or unreceived. Cat can attest to this--be sure she has your correct snail mail! |
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01 Oct 03 - 11:49 AM (#1027306) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Can't wait!!!!!!! :-) |
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01 Oct 03 - 11:51 AM (#1027307) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST there are more worhtwhile things to do. like maybe jump off a cliff. |
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01 Oct 03 - 01:22 PM (#1027366) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Pseudolus Good idea, go for it...... |
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01 Oct 03 - 03:05 PM (#1027431) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Lyrical Lady I've jumped off a cliff a time or two... this is wayyyy more fun...Thanks Cat.........and all of Santa's helpers. LL |
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01 Oct 03 - 04:01 PM (#1027479) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: pixieofdoom So do we all have to start being good now? |
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01 Oct 03 - 04:11 PM (#1027488) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST he sees you when you're sleeping...he sees when you're awake |
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01 Oct 03 - 04:21 PM (#1027493) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Pseudolus He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good, sounds like a peeping Tom for goodness sake!!!! Let the fun begin!!!!! Frank |
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01 Oct 03 - 05:38 PM (#1027546) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Here is a list of all the people who have PM'ed me their details and wish to take part in this years Secret Santa!!......at the moment there are 71 catters on the list! If you are not on the list and want to take part please PM me your snail mail address by Friday 3rd October!! Alba alison Amos Animaterra artbrooks Bardford Bassic Bat Goddess Bee-dubya-ell bet Big Mick Blackcatter Burke CapriUni CET Chanteyranger ClintonHammond Col K curmudgeon Dani Edain Firecat Giac Giok Gloredhel greg stephens harpgirl Helen Hollowfox irishajo jaze JenEllen JennyO Jeri karen k katlaughing Kim C Leadfingers Liz the Squeak Lyrical Lady Mary in Kentucky Micca MMario mooman Morticia Mrs.Duck Mudlark Nancy King NicoleC Noreen nutty PageOfCups Partridge Peg pixieofdoom Pseudolus RangerSteve Rapaire Robin2 Rustic Rebel Sandra in Sydney Sarah the Flute selby sian, west wales SINSULL Snuffy Sorcha Stilly River Sage Tig Tinker Trevor vectis |
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02 Oct 03 - 12:22 AM (#1027720) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Mark Cohen I'm still going to play even though I don't live on (or near) ANY continent. Aloha, Mark |
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02 Oct 03 - 08:07 AM (#1027862) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,MMario Mark - that just means you are un-continent while the rest of us are incontinent! |
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02 Oct 03 - 10:56 AM (#1027992) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: CapriUni I'm already thinking of possible prezzies I can give, even before knowing who my Santee is! (Someone to give prezzies to! Yay! I don't have many of those in my life...) BTW, according to CatsPhiddle, there are 71 people signed up... Doesn't it work best if there are an even number of participants? What happens if we end up with an odd total? Does someone get two Santas, or two Santees? |
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02 Oct 03 - 11:12 AM (#1028006) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Pseudolus Actually it'll still work out since the person you send to isn't necessarily the one who is sending YOU a gift, there doesn't need to be an even number.... Frank |
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02 Oct 03 - 11:29 AM (#1028021) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,SSS slaving away @ work Capri Uni....never fear I have a plan of action and all is well!!..and there is now 72...must add Katlaughing to list!!
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02 Oct 03 - 02:06 PM (#1028135) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Are we going to do hints again, or just go potluck? Personally, I enjoy reading the hints - I like to send someone a gift that I know they will like. |
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03 Oct 03 - 03:24 AM (#1028586) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Catherine Jayne Just bringing this to the top of the list...the deadline is TODAY!!!!! |
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04 Oct 03 - 01:15 AM (#1029393) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! From: Stilly River Sage Deadline paSSed! |
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06 Oct 03 - 04:28 PM (#1030778) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Pseudolus Waiting to find out who I'm shopping for is almost as much fun as waiting for the present!!!! I'm a Christmas-a-holic.....what can I say?!?!? Frank |
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06 Oct 03 - 04:39 PM (#1030786) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Stilly River Sage Me, too. I have been shopping all year for the family, small stuff. But it may be that the small stuff is the best--I can't think of anything big thay anyone really needs, so why go broke to fabricate the need? Maybe we'll make a short trip instead. SRS |
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07 Oct 03 - 06:23 AM (#1031114) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: sian, west wales It's actually the shopping/sending bit that I like THE BEST! (SRS - nice to know that someone else is a year-round Christmas shopper! I keep a stash under the bed and just keep adding to it!) Can't wait to get my aSSignment! Any day now? ssian |
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07 Oct 03 - 07:12 AM (#1031140) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: GUEST,catsPhiddle sans biscuit @ work! Sorry for the delay folkies. Hopefully you will have the details on Wednesday evening |
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07 Oct 03 - 07:53 AM (#1031157) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: sian, west wales Well done, that woman! Thanks, Phid. So ... all the scivers who haven't done their Hints yet better pull up their socks, eh? sian |
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07 Oct 03 - 10:03 AM (#1031206) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Barb'ry Whoops - I missed the dead line - grovel grovel grovel - it might be my only present, sniff....... Any chance of joining late? Merry October Barb'ry |
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07 Oct 03 - 10:13 AM (#1031215) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: sian, west wales I think these are the ones that still need to 'hint' ... alison Animaterra Bardford bet Blackcatter Burke CET Chanteyranger Col K curmudgeon Firecat Giac Giok Helen Hollowfox irishajo JenEllen JennyO Jeri karen k Lyrical Lady Micca MMario mooman Mudlark Nancy King Noreen nutty pixieofdoom Robin2 Sandra in Sydney selby Snuffy Tig vectis Apologies if I've left anyone out, or not included someone ... And I appreciate that Animaterra has greater things on her mind just now... Looking at Santees' past postings is also a good way of finding out about their likes/dislikes. sian |
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07 Oct 03 - 10:26 AM (#1031225) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Blackcatter Just submitted my hints. It is so difficult to get into the holiday spirit when I'm in the midst of Hallowe'en plans! |
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08 Oct 03 - 02:53 AM (#1031611) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Stephen L. Rich I'm in. |
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08 Oct 03 - 01:33 PM (#1031868) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: SussexCarole & me.....late as usual!!! |
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08 Oct 03 - 03:11 PM (#1031911) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Stilly River Sage catsPHiddle? How's it going? Just curious. . . |
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08 Oct 03 - 06:39 PM (#1032003) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Burke I got my Santee!! Thanks Katt. |
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08 Oct 03 - 06:57 PM (#1032014) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: artbrooks |
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08 Oct 03 - 06:59 PM (#1032015) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Catherine Jayne here is the complete list of everyone taking part....all santees and details have now been pm'ed!! Mudlark Noreen Mrs.Duck Nancy King Peg Stilly River Sage nancyjo NicoleC Partridge Bat Goddess PageOfCups SussexCarole Tig Rapaire Alba Bee-dubya-ell Trevor Stephen L. Rich Animaterra alison CapriUni Bassic Dani Jimmyt bet Giok artbrooks Blackcatter CET ClintonHammond Edain Hollowfox Col K Liz the Squeak sian, west wales Snuffy Joybell Rustic Rebel nutty Giac jaze Burke vectis harpgirl Helen MMario Barb'ry Karen K Big Mick Bardford Firecat greg stephens Leadfingers SINSULL Lyrical Lady Lizabee Chanteyranger mooman curmudgeon JenEllen Tinker Mary in Kentucky Jeri Amos RangerSteve Micca JennyO Mark Cohen Pseudolus Sandra in Sydney selby Sarah the Flute pixieofdoom rock chick Sorcha Robin2 Morticia Kim C katlaughing |
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08 Oct 03 - 07:37 PM (#1032040) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: GUEST,a clueless Santa Bardford, Dahling-- Your little santa-poopsy wants some hintzy-wintzies. (I'm disguising my voice - can you tell?) clueless Santa |
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08 Oct 03 - 08:21 PM (#1032062) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: GUEST,Justin Case karenk, What if the new car is the wrong color? !! Can I have some hints please. I really want to send you a very special present. Your Secretsanta-in-waiting. |
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08 Oct 03 - 08:25 PM (#1032065) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: GUEST,Rapaire's SS Do you need some Skyline Chili in I-dee-ho-ho-ho tonight? |
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08 Oct 03 - 09:17 PM (#1032098) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Burke Should we start a different thread for this? |
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08 Oct 03 - 10:04 PM (#1032130) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Rapparee Dear Secret Santa (or "Member of the SS"): The chili out here'll fuse the spaghetti, bubble the cheese, burn the beans, carmelize the onions and cause what is known as "oral flameout". Skyline is okay, Queen is better, Dixie is best, Gold Star is the pits. |
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09 Oct 03 - 12:04 AM (#1032192) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: artbrooks Messages from Secret Santees without a clue appear to be here. |
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09 Oct 03 - 05:20 AM (#1032275) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: sian, west wales Got mine! I'm SO PLEASED! Yippee! Couldn't have chuzzed better if I'd chuzzed m'self! Thanks Phid! sian OK - today's links are for the Official Corries Website and Perry Como on CD. Is that a hint for what to get my Santee??? |
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10 Oct 03 - 02:03 AM (#1032899) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: open mike news flash... my secret present arrived today... wonderful and exciting contents.. many spendored and many flavored with various sights and sounds... so sorry to have doubted... did not know another was attempted. enjoy your exchange this year. and thank you trevor! I hope the other one is found or at least enjoyed!! hope your back feels better, too! Laurel |
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10 Oct 03 - 04:36 AM (#1032940) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Trevor Thank goodness for that! I was beginning to think I should have just drawn a picture of the blinkin' thing, and sent you that :-). |
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13 Oct 03 - 02:09 PM (#1034757) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: GUEST,Someone's Secret Santa I'm asked to mail a package to a single name, that may or may not be a real given name. The address looks complete, but the package has to go overseas. I'm not even sure if the Postal Authorities will take it, and feel less sure about safe delivery on the other end. I don't want to have to guarantee paying for return of an undeliverable package. I've had full names to mail to the past 2 years. I personally use a Mudcat name but have given my full name for SS purposes without problems. Advice please. Has anyone had experience mailing to an incomplete name in past years? |
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14 Oct 03 - 02:15 AM (#1035133) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: Liz the Squeak Well, stuff addressed to Liz the Squeak with the postal address on has made it to me with no problem. Except that E type Jag.... but any day now I'm expecting the card through the door to tell me it's too big for my letter box and can I come and collect. Most postal systems read the address from the bottom up, starting with the post or zip code which tells everything except the number on the door. Judging by the crap we've had put through our door with our neighbours (as many as 20 doors away)names on, no one reads the names anyway. You could always address it to 'The Mudcatting Occupant' and the PO will think it's a new swear word! LTS |
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14 Oct 03 - 06:58 AM (#1035250) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Time Again! (2003) From: sian, west wales I see SSS's problem. Posting stuff anymore is a real lottery - depends on which postal workers handle your stuff and how paranoid they're feeling on any particular day. I think it's worth a PM to Catsphiddle to ask her to ask the Santee for a more 'deliverable' name if Santee wants a fair chance at receiving her/his largesse this Festive Season. BTW Liz - loved your 'hint' on the other thread. Bet you crack walnuts with a pneumatic hammer too! Back on the subject of paranoia - and not wanting to drift the thread too far - our college e-mail system has been refusing e-mails to me from our National Assembly because the Subject line is notifying me of a forthcoming meeting with our Minister of Environment, Sue Essex. Took postmasters at both ends a couple of days before realizing that "esSEX" was causing the problems. Net Nannies go wild! sian |