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Thread: Secret Santa - yes or no.
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St. Gwladys
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The numbers signing up for Secret Santa have declined over the years. Whilst I am prepared to organise it again this year, I wanted to check if people still want one, or should we knock it into touch.
IF people want it, I'll start a a thread in September to run till the start of November, which means Santas will have time to get gifts sent to their Santees to arrive by Christmas.
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North East Quine
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I would take part if there was one. I enjoy Secret Santa.
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Dormouse
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I'm of the same opinion - I would happily take part if there was one as I really enjoy it. But I do understandthat it takes some organisation!!
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Doone
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I'd like one too, if possible.
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St. Gwladys
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Uncle Pete has started a poll in the Circus - could people please vote?
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Sarasa
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Just been and added my vote. Thanks St Gwladys and Uncle Pete.
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Lyda*Rose
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I'd like to participate, please. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Rowen
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A yes from me.
I enjoy it
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Cottontail
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Have been a Secret Santa for the past 10 years. It's great fun, and I have amassed some treasured little trinkets from across the world. I'd like to be in again this year.
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Dormouse
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Have voted over at The Circus.
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Huia
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The cost of posting things to and from NZ can get a bit expensive. I know it's not the same, but I was wondering about an exchange of cards as an alternative possibility. People who are more au fait with technology than I could also send e cards.
I have enjoyed taking part in Secret Santa, particularly one year, when I made something that the recipient really liked, but next year I retire and will have to be more careful of my money.
Huia
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Rossweisse
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I would like to take part. (And I shall go and vote to that effect.)
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Patdys
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quote:
Originally posted by Huia:
The cost of posting things to and from NZ can get a bit expensive. I know it's not the same, but I was wondering about an exchange of cards as an alternative possibility. People who are more au fait with technology than I could also send e cards.
I have enjoyed taking part in Secret Santa, particularly one year, when I made something that the recipient really liked, but next year I retire and will have to be more careful of my money.
Huia
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Gill H
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*clears throat*
Secret Santa, yes or no
Where's the thread that tells us so?
I can't find it - am I wrong?
So I wrote this little song
Ship Secret Santa
Ship Secret Santa
Ship Secret Santa
So was it yes or no?
*ahem*
Which being interpreted means ... what was the decision? Or are we waiting for the new Ship?
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St. Gwladys
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Sorry Gill, there wasn't a huge response, which, ironically makes the organisation more difficult, so it's "No".
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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Awww...
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Qoheleth.
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![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Lothlorien
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Thanks for offering again this year, St Gwladys. For those of you who are disappointed it is not on, a reminder in your diary perhaps to check so you don’t miss out again?
At this stage of the year, even cards could be a hit and miss affair, especially if international postage is required.
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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I did respond at the time, Lothlorien. And I did Watch This Space for an announcement. I assumed that not enough people had responded, which is a shame.
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Quite a few responded at the time of posting. I was not suggesting that you, nor anyone else for that matter had not. Sorry if I gave that impression. I read all All Saints posts as part of the job. I was just making the point that the response was smaller than it often is.
[ 08. December 2017, 03:50: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
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Lyda*Rose
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I think the New Ship became our Secret Santa.
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Rossweisse
High Church Valkyrie
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quote:
Originally posted by Lothlorien:
...I was just making the point that the response was smaller than it often is.
Understood, and I apologize if I appeared to be casting aspersions.
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Huia
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Originally posted by Belle Ringer:
Whats the "new ship"?
Hello Belle Ringer - I've missed you.
Click onto the first thread on the Styx board. Exciting times.
Huia
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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quote:
Originally posted by Rossweisse:
quote:
Originally posted by Lothlorien:
...I was just making the point that the response was smaller than it often is.
Understood, and I apologize if I appeared to be casting aspersions.
All fine, Rossweisse. I think we both possiblyt misread each other. Hope Santa calls on you.
[ 09. December 2017, 03:35: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
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