31 Aug 10 - 01:26 PM (#2976790) Subject: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Liz the Squeak Yes, it's that time of year again! PM me your postal address and whether you want a local or foreign Santa. Sorry about the short message, just back from one festival, got to get ready for the next! SECSY LTS |
31 Aug 10 - 02:01 PM (#2976816) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Cats yes please, anywhere |
31 Aug 10 - 02:58 PM (#2976854) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ranger1 Me! Me! Anywhere. |
31 Aug 10 - 03:18 PM (#2976873) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Becca72 PM already sent |
31 Aug 10 - 05:51 PM (#2977004) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: vectis PM sent. Goody! |
31 Aug 10 - 06:07 PM (#2977017) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: greg stephens PM sent. Bit early aren't you, it's not even September! |
31 Aug 10 - 06:14 PM (#2977027) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ClaireBear I'm in and have just sent the obligatory PM. |
31 Aug 10 - 07:50 PM (#2977104) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: RangerSteve Just sent you my address. |
31 Aug 10 - 09:40 PM (#2977162) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: The Fooles Troupe Could thought be given for those who might wish to swap only a card, rather than a pressie box? |
01 Sep 10 - 06:24 AM (#2977328) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney I'm in for the traditional send-a-pressie-overseas Secret Santa. a separate card swap Secret Santa is a good idea - it would certainly increase 'Catter participation. sandra |
01 Sep 10 - 06:44 AM (#2977335) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Bat Goddess I'm in -- PM sent. Linn |
01 Sep 10 - 07:11 PM (#2977993) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: The Fooles Troupe Sadly I have found that the cost of postage - and Air is nearly twice that of Surface which has to be posted by the end of October to get overseas in time - now exceeds the coast of a small box of goodies - and it can add up to a considerable portion of a weeks fixed income. I will will miss the delights of getting surprised by real Maple Syrup, etc, etc, etc, but I'll be in for the 'Just a Card' one if it's on. |
01 Sep 10 - 07:21 PM (#2978009) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: katlaughing Fools, maybe we should start a separate thread for just cards? And, would it be "Secret" or do you want to exchange with more than one other 'catter? |
01 Sep 10 - 07:45 PM (#2978038) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: The Fooles Troupe OK- a separate thread would be best - :-) if you want to do it similar to this. Personally I'd want to just play one card .. :-p But if some wanted to send more than one, then perhaps they could just also submit a number that they want to send to, so as to get the number of names and address they want? A person would not necessarily GET just one card then, I suppose ... I don't want to start a Mudcat "I sent more cards than you did" game ... :-) (Can't afford it sorry!) |
01 Sep 10 - 07:50 PM (#2978041) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: The Fooles Troupe Personly I'd prefer it to be a 'surprise, (thus I suppose 'secret') rather than 'Public' - If others want to do it 'public' I have no objection to that - but I would prefer NOT to have my details published on the net!!!! - so I would want the 'secret' I suppose - the address sent by email will then be 'private' and cause fewer hassles these days. There are people out there who fall into the 'not nice' category sadly.... Also if someone wants to send a particular person a card, rather than just 'a few random names' then perhaps they could ask fo that one if they have joined up? I don't want to start a Mudcat "I sent more cards than you did" game ... :-) |
01 Sep 10 - 07:53 PM (#2978045) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage I'm in! |
01 Sep 10 - 08:01 PM (#2978054) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell Me too. Me too. |
02 Sep 10 - 07:52 AM (#2978350) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: JennieG And me.... Cheers JennieG |
02 Sep 10 - 07:40 PM (#2978888) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Hollowfox I'm in for the pressie. As for the card, I'll have to think about that, as I'm a lousy correspondent. |
06 Sep 10 - 10:10 PM (#2981287) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney upward & onward! |
07 Sep 10 - 02:59 PM (#2981729) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Me three! |
07 Sep 10 - 05:29 PM (#2981821) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Nancy King Count me in! PM on the way! |
07 Sep 10 - 06:52 PM (#2981878) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Leadfingers What The Hell ! MORE Expense ! LOL ! Count me in again . |
08 Sep 10 - 03:49 PM (#2982590) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Liz the Squeak Boing.... SECSY LTS |
09 Sep 10 - 02:57 PM (#2983344) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Wyrd Sister Me too please. |
09 Sep 10 - 03:15 PM (#2983355) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage When do you think you'll be notifying folks about their Santees? |
10 Sep 10 - 01:46 AM (#2983700) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney as soon as we have enough Me too's |
11 Sep 10 - 12:33 AM (#2984337) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Well then let's send this back up to the top and see who salutes! |
16 Sep 10 - 06:38 PM (#2988306) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sarah the flute Count me in! Nearly missed this Sarah |
17 Sep 10 - 01:56 AM (#2988468) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney must be lotsa' Catters who nearly missed it! |
17 Sep 10 - 08:16 AM (#2988603) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry I'd love to join in - please add me to the list. However, I do have a caveat... I was one of the people who never received a gift last year - lots of 'it will be with you in...' from Liz but nothing from the actual 'santa'. I am happy to give a present: it's nice to get one back, or to get a message from 'santa' if life/circumstances have made sending a gift impossible. I wonder if non-sending santas should be omitted from the list this year? I hope they are. |
17 Sep 10 - 08:39 AM (#2988612) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Hawker Yay I'm playing too! |
17 Sep 10 - 04:40 PM (#2988906) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage This is definitely the kind of game that if you join you have to follow through. Back up to the top. SRS |
27 Sep 10 - 10:17 PM (#2994910) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage It feels like autumn here, finally! I'm ready to start SRS |
28 Sep 10 - 03:11 AM (#2994994) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: JennieG I've started think about 'stuff' too..... Cheers JennieG |
28 Sep 10 - 05:02 AM (#2995048) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney I'd started thinking about reviving this thread. |
28 Sep 10 - 05:08 PM (#2995526) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: JennieG Yep...... Cheers JennieG again |
29 Sep 10 - 05:09 AM (#2995862) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: GUEST,Patsy Please could someone explain what to do, sorry to be so dumb but I didn't get much sleep last night and not thinking clearly! |
29 Sep 10 - 06:54 AM (#2995920) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney Gidday, Patsy Every year an assortment of Mudcatters get together to buy a pressie for another Mudcatter & tease & torment their Santee with clues. Liz the Squeak coordinates the chaos by starting the thread & collecting the names & addresses of those who want to participate. She also selects our Santees & tells us who they are. Participants also post a list of likes/dislikes/wants/needs etc so we have an idea of what to get for our Santee. We spend something like 20 dollars or pounds in our currency, or make something. We log out & post clues etc under a santa name. If you want to join the fun, you'd need to join Mudcat as the only way to contact Liz with your details is to send a PM (personal Message) sandra last years Secret Santa threads BS: 2009 Secret Santa Time! BS: Santa Hints 2009 BS: Secret Santa messages 2009 BS: Thank you, Santa! |
29 Sep 10 - 11:12 AM (#2996101) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Good summation, Sandra! If one joins the Secret Santa game, it is also important to keep in mind the shipping costs and times from your country to your recipient. You can save time and money by requesting a recipient in your own country. You would let Liz know your preference, for a local or a foreign delivery option on your Santee. SRS |
29 Sep 10 - 12:16 PM (#2996156) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Becca72 Seeing has how October 1 is just a couple days away, when will we find out who our victim, er, Santee is??? |
30 Sep 10 - 07:27 AM (#2996707) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Liz the Squeak Sorry, I have been remiss in refreshing this... Last chance for Secret Santa Selection! Will be doing the draw at the weekend so watch the pies! LTS |
30 Sep 10 - 11:44 AM (#2996870) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Yesssss! |
30 Sep 10 - 02:13 PM (#2997001) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: artbrooks Jenn and I are in. Near or far are both ok. |
01 Oct 10 - 02:15 AM (#2997342) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: My guru always said 'Fraid I can't join you in Secret Santa this year, my job and my pocket has been affected too much by council cutbacks *sigh* But if anyone is interested, I still have a couple of 'Max's Grand UK Escapade Tshirts' which I could post to suitable Santees. One size L, and one size XL, price negotiable. Have fun you lot, maybe next year.... |
01 Oct 10 - 06:37 PM (#2997831) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: JennieG Heave...... Cheers JennieG |
02 Oct 10 - 11:28 AM (#2998121) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Any other takers? |
08 Oct 10 - 12:33 AM (#3002238) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Soon? Please? I hope our Secsy amanuensis is feeling good and can complete this task before our shipping time flies by! SRS |
08 Oct 10 - 05:23 AM (#3002314) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry Surface mail from UK: Thursday 30 September 2010 All non-European destinations except Middle East, South Africa, Far East, the USA and Canada Tuesday 5th Ostober 2010 Middle East and Far East (except Hong Kong & Singapore) Tuesday 19th October 2010 South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA and Canada Tuesday 9th November 2010 Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland Tuesday 23rd November 2010 Western Europe So we have a week for USA and Canada otherwise it has to go airmail, which I think is a bit more expensive. (Having said that, I never manage to get my act together to send things surfacemail normally!) bx |
08 Oct 10 - 05:31 PM (#3002832) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Liz the Squeak There has been a major FUBAR with my Internet and it's difficult to get online at the moment... however, it will hopefully be sorted soon and I'll set the Santas out ASAP, LTS |
11 Oct 10 - 11:13 PM (#3004925) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage I hope your Internet is back up and running! I can hardly wait! :) SRS |
13 Oct 10 - 12:54 PM (#3006135) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage I have a great box, ready to use. Just give me a Santee name to |
14 Oct 10 - 06:55 AM (#3006722) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sarah the flute Santa ????????????? |
14 Oct 10 - 10:41 AM (#3006853) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Dan Schatz I sent my pm. As Sir Terry Pratchett would say, "Ho. HO. HO." Dan |
14 Oct 10 - 01:04 PM (#3006937) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: artbrooks I dunno, Dan...wouldn't anyone who gets you have to select only tasteful gifts? |
17 Oct 10 - 05:21 AM (#3008912) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry Liz? You up and running yet? If anyone is in touch with Liz, could they ask her if she needs any help with this? I'm happy to stand in if her computer is still on the blink, or to pm people with the details that Liz has arranged - just that the last cheap posting day to the US and Canada is only 2 days away! |
18 Oct 10 - 01:50 AM (#3009603) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Fingers crossed we get this soon! I hope all is well, Secsy Liz! |
18 Oct 10 - 07:36 AM (#3009713) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney Liz last posted 11th Oct when she reported she had cleaned stuff out of her computer room! Maybe she went too far & cleaned out her computer? sandra |
18 Oct 10 - 07:48 AM (#3009717) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: artbrooks She has been on Facebook today. |
18 Oct 10 - 12:21 PM (#3009887) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Dan Schatz ME? Tasteful gifts? Oh dear, is that my reputation? Dan |
18 Oct 10 - 01:48 PM (#3009953) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ranger1 Dan, not with those of us who know you. |
18 Oct 10 - 02:41 PM (#3010004) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Dan Schatz One is not sure what to hope for.... Dan |
21 Oct 10 - 11:18 AM (#3012227) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry Do you think it's too late to do a secret santa amongst ourselves? According to a friend of Liz, she has been on facebook, so perhaps she has other problems at the moment that are preventing her sorting out the secret santa. Let me know if you think it's worth doing bx |
21 Oct 10 - 04:44 PM (#3012466) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell I'm in for whatever. Joy |
21 Oct 10 - 06:29 PM (#3012540) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Liz the Squeak Computer sorted, intermittent problem meant only FB was accessible... just finished clearing out the inbox and restoring all my email addresses. Will sort Santas out this weekend. Sorry. LTS |
21 Oct 10 - 06:45 PM (#3012552) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ranger1 Well, I think Christmas in January or February works fine. Whenever you get to it, Liz. |
21 Oct 10 - 06:50 PM (#3012555) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ClaireBear Hurrah! So glad you're back in business! |
24 Oct 10 - 03:39 PM (#3014457) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage I hope today we'll get our Santees? |
24 Oct 10 - 04:33 PM (#3014501) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell Yes! Yes! |
24 Oct 10 - 05:49 PM (#3014549) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry Has anyone got theirs yet? |
24 Oct 10 - 08:26 PM (#3014644) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: jacqui.c Nope. |
25 Oct 10 - 12:48 AM (#3014709) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Soon, please! |
25 Oct 10 - 01:33 AM (#3014722) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Sandra in Sydney I'll second that! |
25 Oct 10 - 01:04 PM (#3015097) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ClaireBear The elves are beginning to grumble... |
25 Oct 10 - 06:17 PM (#3015325) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage The elves are threatening to withhold chocolate . . . |
26 Oct 10 - 02:37 AM (#3015506) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: My guru always said This is such a huge task that Liz manages to sort despite PC problems that seems to always turn up at the same time. Sending positive thoughts to MudCat's SECSY and her PC! Sorry I can't join the fun this year, I know you'll all be having a great time!!! |
26 Oct 10 - 04:45 AM (#3015559) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Severn Are you saying Liz's PC anticipates the burden every year and shudders? I can't blame it, really.She does what she can, but of coursethe clues and teasing are part of the gift when the parties involved get into it. The next Hemmingway, Poe or C. Fox Smith may be looking for ways to express their muse. Great lit is waiting to be writ! And to select their gifts to warm the heart of their Santee and afford to post them. I have been extremely lucky and made friends who I've visited, learned much history and added songs to my repetiore due to the SS. This is a highly anticipated event amongst some of us. God speed you in your progress! |
26 Oct 10 - 06:14 PM (#3016253) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage I have a few addresses of previous Santees here. I suppose I could close my eyes and pick one. . . |
26 Oct 10 - 06:17 PM (#3016258) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: ClaireBear Getting ready to join you, SRS! And I have several more addresses on my Getaway handout. (rumble rumble rumble mutiny mutiny mutiny) |
26 Oct 10 - 07:05 PM (#3016298) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell Count me in on whatever. Joy |
26 Oct 10 - 08:38 PM (#3016354) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Our coverage would certainly be spotty this way. Guidance would help. Liz, can someone assist you with this task? |
27 Oct 10 - 05:09 AM (#3016529) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry Shall we cancel Christmas this year?! |
27 Oct 10 - 10:34 AM (#3016770) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage Gasp! |
30 Oct 10 - 05:30 AM (#3019169) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Barb'ry OK, cast me as the 'witch' in the pack, but this is turning into a bit of a joke. Several people have offered help to get messages out or to relieve pressure on Liz but haven't had their offers accepted. I'm really sorry if illness or computer outage has caused yet more problems but I'm the sort of person who needs to know where I stand and I feel I have waited long enough. I'm sorry if this seems unsympathetic but there you go. I'm out of this. Happy Christmas all. |
30 Oct 10 - 05:07 PM (#3019500) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell Just had a thought. I haven't actually done a count to see if we could be coupled up but-- Would sending a PM to each other -- down the list as it is -- work? That is Cats to ranger1 and back. Becca72 to vectis and back and so on. Wouldn't be secret and we couldn't play fun games but we'd connect with a friend. We could call it Desperate Santa of 2010 Cheers, Joy |
30 Oct 10 - 06:01 PM (#3019526) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: artbrooks There is no way be be sure that everyone who wanted to play is on the thread - some may have just pm'd Liz w/o putting up a "notice of intent". |
30 Oct 10 - 06:21 PM (#3019536) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Joybell Yes, I guess that's true, Art. *sigh* it was a rather desperate suggestion. Cheers, Joy |
30 Oct 10 - 07:54 PM (#3019584) Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa 2010 already! From: Stilly River Sage All right. Time for desperate measures. Send me your address via PM by Sunday evening, tell me if you want to ship to your own country or to a foreign one (keep in mind shipping time and costs) and I will do a quick Secret Santa assignment. This might be a good year to opt for local delivery. Pass the word along. Any late comers, I'll see if I can match you up. This will simply be a stack of cards with addresses and I'll see what I can do. I will send them out on Monday morning, Texas time. Substitute pinch-hitter Secret Santa player. Maggie |
31 Oct 10 - 12:45 AM (#3019756) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Okay, it's underway. Several folks have sent PMs already. I'm making a list, checking it twice. SRS |
31 Oct 10 - 04:29 AM (#3019825) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Sandra in Sydney I'm in, Pinch Hitter Santa! this was the list I made last night when I read Barb'ry's post. Cats Ranger1 Becca72 vectis greg stephens ClairBear RangerSteve Fools (cord) Sandra in sydney Bat Goddess Stilly River Sage Joybell JennieG jacqui c Hollowfox Aminaterra Nancy King Leadfingers Sarah the Flute Barb'ry Hawker artbrooks jenbrooks Dan Schatz |
31 Oct 10 - 10:34 AM (#3019971) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Thanks for the list. I can contact directly those I haven't already heard from. And I want to add Liz to the list, so someone who has her info, please send it via PM. We'll let her rest on her laurels and send chocolate. :) Maggie |
31 Oct 10 - 12:20 PM (#3020038) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Anne Lister PM sent! |
31 Oct 10 - 03:17 PM (#3020180) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Keep them coming! I want to get this list sent out as soon as possible! |
31 Oct 10 - 03:44 PM (#3020202) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Severn I just PMed you. I'm in! Thanks for rallying to restore Santa-ty! |
31 Oct 10 - 04:38 PM (#3020241) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Joybell Me too please. Joy |
31 Oct 10 - 06:55 PM (#3020329) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage This is exciting! The list is growing. I won't send an acknowledgment for this part of it for now, I'll just keep making the list, but I heard from several of you this afternoon and you're all included. :) Maggie |
31 Oct 10 - 07:20 PM (#3020349) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Sandra in Sydney do we post lists in the usual fashion? |
31 Oct 10 - 10:00 PM (#3020421) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: artbrooks OK, we'll stay in. Near or far is fine. |
31 Oct 10 - 11:48 PM (#3020468) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage I have quite a good list going here. And a few remarks on shipping that might help, at least for US shippers. The post office has priority flat rate boxes that are for domestic and international use. The small flat rate box and the two medium sized boxes (one is flatter than the other) can be packed pretty tightly with goodies and they go fairly quickly. I've been shipping eBay sales in them for the last couple of years and it usually takes a week or so, rarely longer, to get there. You can get those boxes free at the post office, you don't have to order them in batches of 25 (and that order takes a couple of weeks to arrive anyway). I'll work out the list tomorrow evening and send them by PM to each of you. If we have stragglers, then it's best if they post directly to me and not to this list, or they'll know who each other are. Because stragglers may get matched up (though I have a couple of volunteers for emergency Santas, thank you everybody!) This is taking shape. As Liz says, I'm doing this, but I'm not responsible for the outcome - let's hope no catastrophes happen to Santas before they get their boxes mailed! Well considered tokens of our mutual friendship go a long way, and they don't need to be expensive. Maggie |
01 Nov 10 - 06:36 AM (#3020597) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Liz the Squeak Thanks, Pinch Hitter... just ran out of time for everything - there's been a big thing happening to a good friend and I just haven't had time or energy to deal with anything remotely nice for a while.... Sorry... I officially resign as SECSY 2010. Good luck chaps! LTS |
01 Nov 10 - 07:38 AM (#3020623) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Leadfingers Thanks for you efforts over the years Liz - Hope things all work out well for you ! |
01 Nov 10 - 07:43 AM (#3020625) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: ranger1 OK, I'm in. Please note that I don't mind Christmas in February, so am very much content to have a long distance Santee. |
01 Nov 10 - 07:44 AM (#3020627) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: ranger1 OOps! Meant to type Santa instead of Santee. But if someone else out there has no issues with Christmas in February, I'd be willing to be their Santa. |
01 Nov 10 - 10:01 AM (#3020708) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Hey, Liz, stuff happens. We should have offered sooner and taken this off your plate. I hope things work out for your friend. Looks like people are straggling in from the weekend. As noted above, I'll collate all of these names and plan to send out your santees late tonight (Texas time). Keep sending me your information, and let me know if you want to send it locally or to someone on the other side of the planet. SRS |
01 Nov 10 - 11:25 AM (#3020764) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Dan Schatz Glad to see that Liz weighed in. Thank you for all your work over the years. Thank you Maggie for taking it on. I'm in, still, and I'll send a pm with my address again. Dan |
01 Nov 10 - 12:46 PM (#3020829) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: ClaireBear I am in if it's not too late -- I've sent you a PM. Heck of a weekend to have no Internet! |
01 Nov 10 - 01:20 PM (#3020859) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Manitas_at_home Things are mostly OK with me, it's my friend I'm worried about... not having a good time. Enjoy! LTS |
01 Nov 10 - 01:21 PM (#3020863) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Manitas_at_home That really is LTS on the sofa, forgot to log out... d'oh! LTS |
01 Nov 10 - 05:39 PM (#3021102) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Is it too late? Hope not! |
01 Nov 10 - 06:10 PM (#3021133) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Just a few hours more before I make the notification, so anyone whose name I have by 11pm Fort Worth time will be included in this. I have a list that Jenny made of people who said they intended to sign up when this thread first started, so I'll compare that with names I have already and send PMs to ask if you're in if you haven't spoken up yet. Stragglers may want to just PM me and not announce their intention to write to me or they will telegraph their identities to other stragglers who they might be matched up with. Just sayin'! SRS |
01 Nov 10 - 06:39 PM (#3021160) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Joybell Wow! So cute. Thank you, Maggie. Cheers, Joy |
01 Nov 10 - 10:05 PM (#3021279) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage I'm going to start the cut-and-paste in a couple of hours. PM your info if you're in. SRS |
01 Nov 10 - 11:03 PM (#3021306) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Sandra in Sydney the tension! It's just like trying to fall asleep/not fall asleep on christmas eve when I was a little tiddler. |
01 Nov 10 - 11:24 PM (#3021316) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: jacqui.c Exciting!!!!!!! |
02 Nov 10 - 01:40 AM (#3021349) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: GUEST,Santa's most recent helper To quote Harry Potter, Mischief Accomplished! The cats are among the pigeons. Go forth and torment each other. And remember what you never heard my friend Dean say: "Nothing says christmas like excess!" SRS |
02 Nov 10 - 06:02 AM (#3021427) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Sandra in Sydney the game continues! BS: 2010 Secret Santa pressie wishlist/hints BS: 2010 Secret Santa's tormenting Santees! |
02 Nov 10 - 06:26 AM (#3021439) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: John MacKenzie Why do I keep reading the last two words in the title of this thread, as PINCH HITLER??? |
02 Nov 10 - 06:56 AM (#3021454) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Sandra in Sydney maybe you need new glasses? (runs off) As far as I know I'd never heard of the term, but when I first saw it I knew what it meant. Must be all that American culture we get on our screens - TV, movie & computer! |
02 Nov 10 - 11:51 AM (#3021652) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage It's a baseball term, long is use here in the US. It's a good thing. Too bad my local team lost the World Series (As Peter Sagal noted on Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me! last week, "An American team is once again expected to win the World Series.") Pinch hitter from Wikipedia:
It's a great game, much easier to understand and faster than cricket. :) SRS |
02 Nov 10 - 12:08 PM (#3021671) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: catspaw49 Yeah......in Baseball, the pinch hitter/substitute batter simply gets off the bench and goes to bat. In Cricket, if they were to use a substitute, the sub-guy probably has yet to be born but still has the time to grow up and be near middle age before he comes in the game...........Cricket moves vvveerrrryyy slowly! Spaw |
02 Nov 10 - 10:32 PM (#3022205) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage I have a few stragglers to match up, so if you don't have your Santee yet, don't worry. But if you contacted me and said you're interested but didn't give me your name and address, then please send me a PM pronto with the info. Thanks! SRS |
03 Nov 10 - 10:21 PM (#3023097) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage Heard from someone today who didn't realize they had to resend the information (name, address). Liz didn't send me all of her stuff (I imagine it is pretty spread out, so I understand!) so we're recreating the list. I'll send another set of santees out on Thursday evneing. If you missed the main signup over the weekend, this is the last call. After that, it's probably too late to do much. But if you found out late, send me a PM and we'll see what we can do. We aim to please! (I enjoy seeing the threads grow with hints and taunts - it's nice to see something you put into play take off!) SRS |
04 Nov 10 - 08:12 PM (#3023879) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage I'm waiting to hear from a couple of people I've sent PMs to. So if you read this thread, check the screen at the top to see if you have any unanswered messages. Thanks! SRS |
06 Nov 10 - 12:06 PM (#3025166) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage All assignments have been made, so I think we must call an end to this process. If any other stragglers contact me by PM then I'll see what I can do but there are no guarantees. SRS |
06 Nov 10 - 06:20 PM (#3025480) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Joybell Hurray. Thank you so much, Maggie. Cheers, Joy |
06 Nov 10 - 11:26 PM (#3025671) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Severn Like O. Henry said, "The Gift Of the Maggie".... |
07 Nov 10 - 12:21 AM (#3025688) Subject: RE: Secret Santa 2010 PLZ READ-resend to Pinch Hitter From: Stilly River Sage ;-D |