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2006 Secret Santa Time already!
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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Louisey Date: 09 Oct 06 - 08:46 AM Fab, thank you :) 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 05:43 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Joybell Date: 07 Oct 06 - 05:35 PM Yes! Yes!! |
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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: 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 - 05:11 AM You're all still watching I hope? SECSYA 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: jacqui.c Date: 25 Sep 06 - 08:08 AM Refresh |
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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: 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: 24 Sep 06 - 05:10 AM Let's try and keep this visible.... SECSYA LTS |
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