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BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD

Catherine Jayne 09 Oct 02 - 02:01 PM
Sorcha 09 Oct 02 - 02:03 PM
MMario 09 Oct 02 - 02:50 PM
artbrooks 09 Oct 02 - 02:51 PM
CapriUni 09 Oct 02 - 03:04 PM
catspaw49 09 Oct 02 - 03:11 PM
Catherine Jayne 09 Oct 02 - 03:18 PM
Kim C 09 Oct 02 - 03:38 PM
Amergin 09 Oct 02 - 04:20 PM
Morticia 09 Oct 02 - 04:34 PM
Stilly River Sage 09 Oct 02 - 04:51 PM
SharonA 09 Oct 02 - 05:16 PM
RolyH 09 Oct 02 - 05:36 PM
greg stephens 09 Oct 02 - 05:50 PM
Bardford 09 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM
Mary in Kentucky 09 Oct 02 - 06:25 PM
katlaughing 09 Oct 02 - 06:57 PM
Bat Goddess 09 Oct 02 - 07:22 PM
Gloredhel 09 Oct 02 - 07:51 PM
Robin2 09 Oct 02 - 07:56 PM
alison 09 Oct 02 - 08:15 PM
Giac 09 Oct 02 - 08:17 PM
open mike 09 Oct 02 - 08:19 PM
Sorcha 09 Oct 02 - 08:58 PM
artbrooks 09 Oct 02 - 09:01 PM
Giac 09 Oct 02 - 09:04 PM
alison 09 Oct 02 - 09:09 PM
Sorcha 09 Oct 02 - 09:15 PM
Sorcha 09 Oct 02 - 09:17 PM
Lyrical Lady 09 Oct 02 - 09:29 PM
rangeroger 09 Oct 02 - 09:52 PM
mack/misophist 09 Oct 02 - 10:14 PM
GutBucketeer 09 Oct 02 - 10:23 PM
katlaughing 10 Oct 02 - 12:18 AM
catspaw49 10 Oct 02 - 12:22 AM
Amergin 10 Oct 02 - 12:32 AM
Stilly River Sage 10 Oct 02 - 12:41 AM
Sarah the flute 10 Oct 02 - 03:29 AM
Peter Kasin 10 Oct 02 - 03:34 AM
Catherine Jayne 10 Oct 02 - 04:16 AM
GUEST,Fibula Mattock (cookieless in Orlando) 10 Oct 02 - 09:43 AM
Susan from California 10 Oct 02 - 10:22 AM
Fortunato 10 Oct 02 - 10:50 AM
Catherine Jayne 10 Oct 02 - 11:30 AM
Mrs.Duck 10 Oct 02 - 01:26 PM
SharonA 10 Oct 02 - 01:37 PM
SharonA 10 Oct 02 - 02:04 PM
Amergin 10 Oct 02 - 02:15 PM
Mary in Kentucky 10 Oct 02 - 03:40 PM
Burke 10 Oct 02 - 04:39 PM
RangerSteve 10 Oct 02 - 05:37 PM
Catherine Jayne 10 Oct 02 - 05:43 PM
Genie 10 Oct 02 - 06:04 PM
CapriUni 10 Oct 02 - 06:59 PM
Genie 10 Oct 02 - 10:42 PM
CapriUni 11 Oct 02 - 02:51 AM
Edain 11 Oct 02 - 09:24 AM
Genie 11 Oct 02 - 04:04 PM
karen k 11 Oct 02 - 05:28 PM
SharonA 11 Oct 02 - 05:59 PM
Amergin 11 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM
Blackcatter 11 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM
Blackcatter 11 Oct 02 - 06:08 PM
Catherine Jayne 12 Oct 02 - 09:19 AM
Catherine Jayne 12 Oct 02 - 10:06 AM
GUEST,Blackcatter - pet sitting away from home 12 Oct 02 - 10:30 AM
Catherine Jayne 12 Oct 02 - 11:01 AM
Jeri 12 Oct 02 - 12:02 PM
catspaw49 12 Oct 02 - 12:09 PM
Genie 12 Oct 02 - 12:38 PM
Catherine Jayne 12 Oct 02 - 01:15 PM
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Night Owl 13 Oct 02 - 12:19 PM
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skarpi 13 Oct 02 - 01:52 PM
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Trevor 14 Oct 02 - 04:25 AM
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Catherine Jayne 14 Oct 02 - 12:50 PM
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Amergin 14 Oct 02 - 03:02 PM
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Burke 15 Oct 02 - 12:06 PM
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Subject: BS: SECRET SANTA
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 02:01 PM

Hi

So I am doing the secret santa this year. So if anyone wants to take part please PM me with your permanebt mailing address and state which country you are in and whether you are happy or not to send pressies to another country.

We need to get this sorted as I have been informed the post can take a long time in the run up to this joyful and Merry (more emphasis on the merry!!) time!!

There is a limit of $20 on spending thats around £15 for all us UK catters. It is supposed to be secret so you wont know who you are going to receive a pressie off. Hope it is a much fun as last year!!

Cat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 02:03 PM

I'm in.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA
From: MMario
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 02:50 PM

me too - information sent


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA
From: artbrooks
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 02:51 PM

Me three (or is that four). PM sent to cat's PH.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA
From: CapriUni
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 03:04 PM

I'm in! Info sent...

(ooh, I'm having fun already!)


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 03:11 PM

I'm in too......Sent the info

Spaw


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 03:18 PM

Thanks for the info Spaw. I need to know everyone's details by october 20th so I have time to sort out who's sending to whom. I will let everyone know by PM who their santee is and their details by the 22nd october so that gives you all plenty of shopping, wrapping and posting time!!


SO come one and sign up for this years Mudcat Secret Santa and PM me your details!!!


Cat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Kim C
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 03:38 PM

Me! Me! Me! I have already sent you my stuff, I just wanted to jump up and down a little. ;-)


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Amergin
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 04:20 PM

will go for it...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Morticia
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 04:34 PM

me too, last year was a blast.....


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 04:51 PM

Why don't you cut and paste the questionaire from last year's thread and use it here again? Save yourself the work of re-writing it.

SRS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 05:16 PM

Information sent! I'm in!! Yippee!!!!

For anyone who is reading this, not knowing what we're talking about, here's a link to the thread with a bit of background info about the Mudcat Secret Santa exchange: BS: Secret Santa Time?

I'm looking forward to another enjoyable couple of months of hinting and guessing and shopping and sending and peeking in my mailbox in anticipation of receiving my SS's gift! Thanks for taking the reins as this year's SS coordinator, catsPHiddle!

Sharon


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: RolyH
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 05:36 PM

Sounds like fun
I'm in.

RolyH


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: greg stephens
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 05:50 PM

OK count me in


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Bardford
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM

If there's a bandwagon, I'll be on it. Count me in, too.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:25 PM

I'm in. Also, I told cat that I would keep a page of the Santas/Santees with pictures and gifts. I have less time this year and may need help watching the threads...we'll see how it goes.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 06:57 PM

I'm in, too. Last year was a blast!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 07:22 PM

I'm in -- just about to send info.
Linn


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Gloredhel
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 07:51 PM

Info sent! I can hardly wait to find out who I get to send presents to....


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Robin2
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 07:56 PM

PM on the way!

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!

Robin


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: alison
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 08:15 PM

I'm in..... woohooo

slainte

alison


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Giac
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 08:17 PM

Info sent and confirmed. Can't wait to find out who'll be my Santee; yipee!

HAH !!!!! This is gonna be so much fun. ~8o)

Mary


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: open mike
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 08:19 PM

ok i sent details--
but which details
are suggested?
did someone say
something about a form
to fill out? I don't
want to include too
many or too few details--


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 08:58 PM

I looked and can't find the quiz from last year.......help! It was helpful.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: artbrooks
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:01 PM

Can I have Alison...as a Secret Santee I mean...20 pounds of lime jello!!!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Giac
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:04 PM

The "form" is in this thread:

Secret Santa Stuff From Last Year

Should it be pasted here, or have it's own thread?

Mary


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: alison
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:09 PM

hahaha... thanks art.... but I think I'm moving towards strawberry

I can't find the thread last year where we gave hints to what we like... it would be very helpful....

slainte

alison


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:15 PM

I think it should be pasted here, so I'll go do it. Thanks!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sorcha
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:17 PM

Secret Santa Help Hints

1. what is your age range?

2. gender?

3. Do you have a favorite color?

4. favorite authors/ type of book?

5. what books have you really been wanting?

6. what type of music do you like?

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?

9. what is your t-shirt size?

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?

11. what are some of your other hobbies?

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

Fill out and send to catsPHiddle........... I may start a new thread for this also.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:29 PM

Me too..me too!
wlll send info directly.....
OOOOhhhhh...can't wait!

LL


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: rangeroger
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 09:52 PM

I didn't join in last year but would like to this time. Info already sent to catsPHiddle.

rr


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: mack/misophist
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 10:14 PM

I would go for something that was a charity. This is just the same old tired old office party stunt. Why bother?


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 09 Oct 02 - 10:23 PM

I missed it last year, but this year I would love to participate. It sounds like fun, and I look forward to picking out something for a fellow 'catter.

Gutbucketeer


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 12:18 AM

I think we should have a HINTS thread, separate, like we did last year. I don't think we sent all of that info to the coordinator, did we? Seems like a lot more for her to have to consider for matches than is fair. I probably have CRS, but I thought we just sent her our name, mailing addy, and if we'd send to another country or not? Then, whomever drew our name could just go to the hints thread for ideas?

kat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: catspaw49
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 12:22 AM

Yeah kat...ther was a separate hints thread......We can start one now or wait .....your call.

Spaw


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Amergin
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 12:32 AM

well spaw i already knows what to get you...a nekkid picture of william shatner...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 12:41 AM

Misophist, obviously you're not a good candidate for the folks-who-are-incurably-cheerful-around-the-holidays program. Why bother, indeed? We can all use some practice trying to understand strangers, trying to anticipate how to give pleasure to people we've never met (within reason. . .). No calling cards to 900 numbers, please. :)

I'll involve my kids, teach them about the pleasure of giving, not just of receiving.

SRS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:29 AM

OOOOOOOHHHHHH! Yes Please! Sending details right now!
Sarah


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:34 AM

Count me in. PM on the way.

Chanteyranger


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:16 AM

Hi all

Wonderful response!!!

Cheers for the questionnaire sorcha, I couldn't find it!!

Catspaw....would you do the honour of starting the SUBTLE hints thread.....it will give you practice in subtlety!!! Only joking 'good looking Patterson'!!!

Cat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock (cookieless in Orlando)
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 09:43 AM

Count me in, but I can't PM details til I get back to the UK next Tuesday!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Susan from California
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 10:22 AM

Sign me up! It was really fun last year, that's why I will "bother"


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Fortunato
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 10:50 AM

Thanks, catsPHiddle, et al. I had a great time last year and have PMed my info.

I also believe in random acts of love and generosity, at holiday time so...

Just in case old 'spaw is feeling low, I'm sending him:

an autographed picture of me in my knickers

with the handcuffs on, I'm smeared with 30 weight motor oil,

jumper cables attached (delicacy prevents further detail) and my right foot in a bucket of wet oatmeal. Hee, hee, hee, or is that Ho, ho, ho?

cheers, chance


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 11:30 AM

Thanks for that Chance, now I have such a terrible image of you in your knickers!!!

COuld everyone who wants to take part please PM me. The questionnaire is lurking around this thread so just forward them to me!!

Cheers

Cat...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:26 PM

I only wish I'd bothered last year too but count me in for this one Cat. Will send details later today.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 01:37 PM

Hey, misophist, why don't you sign up and name your favorite charity? Then your Secret Santa can send them a contribution in your name. Seems like a good reason to "bother"!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 02:04 PM

By the way, as far as the questionnaire is concerned, I think that the answers should be posted on the Hints thread if one desires to make one's info public, but should not be absolutely required. I think that the hints and jokes passed back and forth between Santas and Santees are more fun for everyone to read when everyone is familiar with the wish-lists on which those hints and jokes are based.

Last year's attitude was that if you didn't fill out the questionnaire, you'd better be happy with the present you got! Everyone did seem to be happy... except for those couple of people who did not receive pressies at all. That seems to have been the only problem with last year's exchange. Hopefully we can all make sure that everyone gets his/her gift this year!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Amergin
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 02:15 PM

well we could tar and feather the welchers....


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 03:40 PM

Hey Fibula, I still have your "details" from last year (I was her Secret Santa) and if there is a need I can forward them to cat tonight. I suspect next week will be fine though.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Burke
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 04:39 PM

I liked reading others hints last year as well. If nothing else, it gave me ideas for my list. I see no one has started a hints thread yet.

Should we start on now or wait until after Oct. 20 when we actually have names?

catsPHiddle, how many have signed up so far? Does anyone know how many there were last year?


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: RangerSteve
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:37 PM

I'm in. I PMed you my info.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 05:43 PM

Hi

Since the thread was started last night I have had 37 Pm's with people sending their details to take part. I have to say at the moment it is the 'catters from America that are really getting into the Christmas spirit this year!!


Santa's Secretary Cat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Genie
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:04 PM

Sign me up, Stilly. Seems like it could be fun -- and has been for many of you in the past.

I'm kinda with Misophist, though, in that giving someone a "gift" of a donation to their favorite charity is a beautiful option, and much preferable to exchanging more "stuff" just for the sake of buying and wrapping presents. Click for related thread: Alternative Gift Market For Christmas

Material gifts that have meaning behind them are quite another thing, though (like someone sending you a copy of their new CD or giving a gift that's really tailored for the receiver). So, Misophist, I don't think your comment is contrary to the Christmas spirit -- but neither is the Secret Santa exhange. It's all in the spirit you bring to it.

I'm looking forward to doing "Secret Santa" this year (double entendre noted but not intended).

Genie
¤:-D


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: CapriUni
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 06:59 PM

As for the hints list... sometimes, the recipient doesn't want to give hints... doesn't want to steer the Santa in question in any one direction or another, but wants, instead to be completely surprised.

In case this happens to you (as it did with me), dear Santas, I recommend the following:

Use the wonderful (and unique, as far as I can tell) Mudcat feature and click on your santee's Mudcat name in any thread it appears. This will bring up a list of all of that person's posts. Reading people's posts, what they talked about last week or last year, can give you a sense of their passions and foibles and wishes.

Just a thought...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Genie
Date: 10 Oct 02 - 10:42 PM

Excellent suggestion, Capri!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: CapriUni
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 02:51 AM

Re: Clicking on a person's name, to find out their Holiday (or just winter) wishes.


This is fun, even if you do get hints... For one thing, it might get you into threads you wouldn't have explored otherwise...

One suggestion for the hints list: A question on allergies, or other "Please do *not* get me ____" question... I'd hate to send someone a homemade treat, for example, only to have it be something they can't enjoy...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Edain
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 09:24 AM

Count me in


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Genie
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 04:04 PM

Another good point, Capri. Sometimes it's more important to know what a person does NOT want or can NOT use/wear (e.g., no more ties, no fragrances, no pink clothing, no banjo music, etc.) than to have them list what they are wishing for. Not a bad idea to add a Q or two about things to avoid.

Genie


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: karen k
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 05:28 PM

I didn't participate last year but I'm in this year. Will send info soon.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 05:59 PM

So, catsPHiddle the SSS (Secret Santa's Secretary), do you want us to send questionnaire answers to you, or post them on a Hints thread, or both?


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Amergin
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM

and if catsphiddle is organising this...who's gonna be her SS?


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Blackcatter
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 06:07 PM

I'm in, I'm still enjoying my Heywood Banks CD from last year! No where's that hint thread...

And how many have signed up so far? and from on U.S. people? I really enjoyed thinking my presents would be going all the way to Sydney Australia.

pax yall


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Blackcatter
Date: 11 Oct 02 - 06:08 PM

Amergin - maybe we should ALL send something to her...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 09:19 AM

Hi all

As much as I enjoy reading your questionnaires especiallt Chances!!! I think it would be best if they were posted on the Hints thread then your secret santa will be able to suss out what pressie to get you. They have helped me to think about who to put each of with.

I have to do this while Micca is out at work as he wants to take part too!!!

Cat....Secret Santa Secretary


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 10:06 AM

SSS again!

The total count of 'catters signed up is now 46. You have until 20th of this month to sign up....that's 8 more days!!!

SSS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: GUEST,Blackcatter - pet sitting away from home
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 10:30 AM

OK,

I looked for a new hints thread and haven't found one. Who's going to start it?

Pax yall


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 11:01 AM

Blackcatter, I think catspaw was going to start the hints thread similar to last years one when I have PM'ed everyone with their santee's in about 10 days time!!

SSS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 12:02 PM

Secret Santa 2002 Hints thread

Very nice of Sorcha to start it, eh?
Hehehe...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 12:09 PM

Thank you Jeri

Spaw


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Genie
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 12:38 PM

Q: Cat, In order to get our hints to our Secret Santas, do we have to post them in the forum thread, or if we send our questionnaire answers to you, can you forward them to the appropriate SS? I am a bit reluctant to post too much personal info in one spot on the net, since it may lead to further SPAM, etc.

Genie


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 12 Oct 02 - 01:15 PM

Genie, if you don't want to post your questionnaire in the thread I would be happy to forward it to your secret santa its not a problem.

Cat


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 01:53 AM

I'm in. I've sent along the my info. This sounds like fun.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Night Owl
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 12:19 PM

Count me in as well......looking forward to GIVING a giggle this year!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 01:42 PM

Grand!!! We now have 50 'catters signed up!!

SSS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: skarpi
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 01:52 PM

Halló all , Am I missing something here????.
What´s is it about ? can you explain it to me please.
How does it go ??.
Hohohohohohohohohohoho, from the land of tirhteen santas
Iceland, All the best Skarpi Iceland.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Gloredhel
Date: 13 Oct 02 - 02:37 PM

Skarpi, in SharonA's first post in this thread, up near the top, there is a link to an thread which will explain all about Secret Santas and how it works.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Trevor
Date: 14 Oct 02 - 04:25 AM

Wait for me!...wait for me!......

OK info sent!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 14 Oct 02 - 12:35 PM

Oh, what the heck, I'll post another link to the thread that Gloredhel is talking about (just for you, Skarpi!). "All about Secret Santas and how it works" is contained on this thread: BS: Secret Santa Time?

Anyway, Amergin brings up a good point. I forget what we did last year to make sure Pseudolus and Karen got their gifts; does anyone else remember?


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 14 Oct 02 - 12:50 PM

I didn't take part last year so if anyone can remember how oyu made sure Pseudolus and Karen got their gifts please let me know.

We now have 53 'catters signed up!!!

SSS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Glade
Date: 14 Oct 02 - 01:40 PM

I'd love to join, but I keep getting thrown out of sites - I think it's a case of user error.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Amergin
Date: 14 Oct 02 - 03:02 PM

i think one of them drew a name for the other....so as to keep it secret....


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 09:15 AM

I'm in - it sounds like fun

Sandra


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Burke
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 12:06 PM

catsPHiddle - you said:
As much as I enjoy reading your questionnaires especiallt Chances!!! I think it would be best if they were posted on the Hints thread then your secret santa will be able to suss out what pressie to get you. They have helped me to think about who to put each of with.

I think the idea is you dump all the names into a hat, bowl, whatever & draw. You should not to try to match certain individuals anymore than we should be requesting certain Santee's. The Randomness is part of the fun. To comply with the "only in my country" requests, the UK for instance, put all UK Santee's names together. Draw names for the Santas who have request a UK Santee. Then take the leftover names & combine them with the ones left from US, Oz, etc.


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 12:16 PM

Burke....don't worry it is all in hand. I am trying not to put the same people together as last year and people have been really good and have told me who they were paired up with last year. THe point I was trying to make is that there is not much point in sending the questionnaires to me unless you don't want to post it on in the forum and then I could send it on to your secret santa.

SSS


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Susan from California
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 12:24 PM

Are you going to PM us with our "Santee" after everyone is signed up? I'm not sure about logistics, and am worried that my PM wanting in wasn't rec'd.

Susan


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 12:30 PM

Hi

I will start a thread with all the names of people who have signed up. I will PM every one on the 22nd October with their santee. The deadline is the 20th.

Cat (sss)


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Firecat
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 01:54 PM

ME IN!!!!!


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: SharonA
Date: 15 Oct 02 - 04:07 PM

CatsPHiddle sez: "...people have been really good and have told me who they were paired up with last year." Okay, I got the hint! Just sent off a PM to you, Cat, listing my 2001 SS and 2001 Santee.

October 20th is only 5 days away, and the 22nd only a week away! Oh boy, oh boy, I can't wait to see who my Santee is this time...


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 03:43 AM

Oh no I'm away for half term on 22nd I'll have to wait til the following week to see who I,ve got.....oooooooooo the suspense!!!!

Sarah


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: mooman
Date: 16 Oct 02 - 03:57 AM

Happy to participate this year and details PMed!

mooman


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 08:10 AM

refresh


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Subject: RE: BS: SECRET SANTA SIGN-UP THREAD
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Oct 02 - 08:11 AM

Jay-sus, I drop out for a wee while and everything changes on me! I'm glad we have a second year of continuity on this; count me in.


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