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Thread: Secret Santa
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St. Gwladys
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On Facebook, I have been reminded that there are only 15 Saturdays to Christmas. Which means it must be time to launch...TADAH..Secret Santa 2013.
For those who are new to it, rhe idea is that you post that you'd like to take part and pm your real name and address to me, also some idea of where you would like to send to (same couintry/continent, different country/continent}, any particular likes/dislikes/allergies. We'll let that carry on till about the first weekend of November and then I will attempt to match Santas to Santees and pass on Santees' details. Santas need to buy or make something to the value of about £5 and send it to their Santee to arrive for Christmas.
So, who's playing this year?
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monkeylizard
Ship's scurvy
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I'm in!
ETA: FIRSTIES!!!!!!
[ 10. September 2013, 19:11: Message edited by: monkeylizard ]
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Uncle Pete
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I'm not. Don't look for a PM.
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ElaineC
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And me!!
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Adrienne
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I love the Secret Santa I do ... but ... but ... please not yet! Would like to pitch in maybe November time please!
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luvanddaisies
the'fun'in'fundie'™
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I'll be en route across the Southern Ocean between Auckland and Ushuia over Christmas (probably in the Chatham Islands for Christmas itself) - otherwise I'd love to play.
Seeing this thread did, however, make my eyeballs nearly pop out. It's September - Christmas isn't even on the radar yet.
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St. Gwladys
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I know I've started this early, but from experience, I also know that, with all respect, Shipmates don't really notice the thread until it's too late! If I can get names out in early Novenber, most parcels are posted in December and the majority of recipients actually get a Christmas present rather than an early Easter gift, and my nerves get less frayed as I try to keep track of who's posted and who's received ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Roseofsharon
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Good to see this up a bit earlier - gives crafters time to get their gift organised!
Anyway, it's not that early, I got my first charity Christmas card catalogue at the beginning of August and the holly-decked chocolate boxes are already out on the shelves at the local Co-op.
Put me down on your list St Gwladys, and thanks for doing this again.
PM following
[ 10. September 2013, 22:08: Message edited by: Roseofsharon ]
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Rowen
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Me please
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Meg the Red
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Goody! I'm in.
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JB
Independent Thinker
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Motherboard and JB signing up. PM to follow.
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Mamacita
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Count me in.
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Gill H
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You're a star, St Gwladys.
I'm in for sure. Will PM.
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Adrienne
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quote:
Originally posted by Adrienne:
... please not yet!
OK, I'm officially a Grinch
I've signed up and I promise not to moan again unless the carols start up before the clocks go back. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Sarasa
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Count me in. PM on the way.
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Campbellite
Ut unum sint
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I'm in.
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I upped mine. Up yours.
Suffering for Jesus since 1966.
WTFWED?
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marzipan
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Me please!
I think I sent a pm yesterday - the internet went a bit funny so if I need to re-send just poke me.
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formerly cheesymarzipan.
Now containing 50% less cheese
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Cottontail
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Always! One of my favourite parts of Christmas.
Sending that PM now.
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Emendator Liturgia
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Whoopee - it's THAT time of year again!
I'm in - will PM straight away!
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Dormouse
Glis glis – Ship's rodent
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Zippidee doo dah! Yay! Huzzah!! I love Secret Santa too.
Count me in, St Gwladys! PM en route!
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Leaf
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quote:
Originally posted by Adrienne:
... please not yet!
Poor St Gwladys, who gets it from one side or the other! I'm on the other, out of necessity.
This is an international board, and as such involves the postal logistics of countries such as mine. Canada Post dictates that overseas parcels must be mailed before the end of November in order to arrive in time for Christmas. If this thread only came out in November, that would leave precious little time for St Gwladys to make up the rota, and to shop, wrap, and post an overseas parcel in time for Christmas.
So thank you, St G, for starting this early!
PM will be sent.
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Kelly Alves
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Me too!
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Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
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Adrienne
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Leaf:
quote:
Originally posted by Adrienne:
... please not yet!
Poor St Gwladys, who gets it from one side or the other!
oh dear, I did out myself as Grinch up-thread, and apologised to St G in private but should also do it publicly - and apologies to those who felt my comments were outside the spirit of the thread. Sorry everyone
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Dormouse
Glis glis – Ship's rodent
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quote:
Originally posted by Adrienne:
quote:
Originally posted by Leaf:
quote:
Originally posted by Adrienne:
... please not yet!
Poor St Gwladys, who gets it from one side or the other!
oh dear, I did out myself as Grinch up-thread, and apologised to St G in private but should also do it publicly - and apologies to those who felt my comments were outside the spirit of the thread. Sorry everyone
Don't worry Adrienne. We all have differing views about when one should start to contemplate Christmas - driven sometimes by practicalities, sometimes by belief and sometimes by other things!
Now I'm out of the education system (where one practised songs for Christmas from October onwards!) I don't mind considering Christmas a bit early...but I can understand your squeak!
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40 days, 40 reflections, 40 acts of generosity. Join the #40acts challenge for #Lent and let's start a movement. www.40acts.org.uk
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St. Gwladys
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No offence taken! Unfortunately, practicalities mean that things have to be started early. Personally, I hate the fact that I am already finding Christmas edibles in the shops ands getting charity catalogues through the post. On the other hand - I confess I have already bought some Christmas presents including a possible SS gift.
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Qoheleth.
Semi-Sagacious One
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I'm in
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St. Gwladys
Shipmate
# 14504
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**bump
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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St. Gwladys
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# 14504
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So far, I have:
Monkeylizard
Elaine C
NorthEastQuine
Adrienne
SurfingmMadness
Roseofsharon
Rowan
Meg the Red
JB
Motherboard
Gill H
Hugal
Gussie
Zappa
Mamacita
Cambellite
St Everild
Cottontail
Emmendator Liturgica
Leaf
Dormouse
Smudgie
Heavenly Anarchist
Cheesymarzipan
Kelly Alves
Quoheloth
Anyone else want to play?
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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kingsfold
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Oh Lordy, this time already?
I'm in please.
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St. Gwladys
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I'll add you to the list. There's still plenty of time, but I will be trying to send Santee details out at the beginning of November,
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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ArachnidinElmet
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I'd like to join in if I may. A PM will follow.
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Graven Image
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Count me in. I just don't want to talk about Christmas yet. But I am in.
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cattyish
Wuss in Boots
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Count me in. I'm already making Christmas cards to sell for a charity along with my volunteer child labourers at the local church and the local school. Young people today. They are so obliging and artistic and generous.
Cattyish, practicing for the season of goodwill.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
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James the Confident
Ship's Pastor
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Ah yes, I'd like to be included please. As I am on call over Christmas it will give me something to look forward to.
Thanks St. G. ![[Overused]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
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IN PAIRS
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St. Gwladys
Shipmate
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Anyone else want to play?
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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jacobsen
seeker
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Me!!!
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Beauty fades, dumb is forever-Judge Judy
The man who made time, made plenty.
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St. Gwladys
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There's still time before I close the lists....
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Ariston
Insane Unicorn
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Eh, I've dithered enough. Sure, I do this every year, and I've already been planning things to send so they actually get sent on time this year!
Which is what I said last year. And the one before that.
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“Therefore, let it be explained that nowhere are the proprieties quite so strictly enforced as in men’s colleges that invite young women guests, especially over-night visitors in the fraternity houses.” Emily Post, 1937.
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Pomona
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As Student Finance have sorted out my means-tested money, yes please!
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St. Gwladys
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
So far, I have:
Elaine C
NorthEastQuine
Adrienne
SurfingmMadness
Roseofsharon
Rowan
Meg the Red
JB
Motherboard
Gill H
Hugal
Gussie
Zappa
Mamacita
Cambellite
St Everild
Cottontail
Emmendator Liturgica
Leaf
Dormouse
Smudgie
Heavenly Anarchist
Cheesymarzipan
Kelly Alves
Quoheloth
Anyone else want to play?
I now also have:
Kingsfold
ArachnidinElmet
La Vie en Rouge
Graven Iamage
Cattyish
James the Confident
Pants
Jacobsen
Keren-Happuch
Daisydaisy
Arston
Jade Constable
Which makes 38 so far.
All Santas - please check that your name is on the list
NorthEastQuine, Zappa, Kelly Alves and cattyish, could you please send me your address? Anyone else wanting to join in the fun, please post and pm!
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"I say - are you a matelot?"
"Careful what you say sir, we're on board ship here"
From "New York Girls", Steeleye Span, Commoners Crown (Voiced by Peter Sellers)
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Mrs Shrew
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Oooh my, me me!!! Sorry I nearly forgot to sign up!
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Was "mummyfrances".
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