View Full Version : AFF Christmas Gift Swap- MATCHES SENT!!
This has been done successfully on other forums that I've participated on for many years so with the consent of other admins, I'm going to attempt to do this here on AFF.
This is how it works. If you are interested in participating in a Christmas gift exchange, you can sign up by replying to this thread no later than NOVEMBER 14th MIDNIGHT CST!!
You will be sent a short questionnaire by PM which you will need to respond to no later than Nov 12. The questionnaire you fill out will give the person who has your name some ideas about things you like or dislike. No one will receive your information except the organizer (me) and the person who will be sending to you. All participants must agree to not use the personal information for any other purpose than to send the Christmas exchange package.
You will receive information on the person you are to shop for no later than Nov 20.
You will spend from $15-$20 (before postage costs) on a single gift or several smaller gifts to fill a box for the person you have.
You may or may not have the same person's name that is sending to you. LADIES WILL BE MATCHED WITH LADIES AND MEN WILL BE MATCHED WITH MEN-- to avoid any potential problems that could arise with a spouse. :D
Packages must be shipped no later than December 5 by priority mail or parcel post with delivery confirmation, and the delivery confirmation numbers will be turned in to me as soon as packages are mailed.
All items in the box must be NEW. (No opened candy, partially burned candles, etc... Sorry, I had to say this-- but yes, it happened on other forums once)
Please don't clutter this thread with dozens of unnecessary posts. If you have questions about this, please PM me the questions and I will post any Q&A to this thread. People who disagree with those who choose to celebrate Christmas in this manner need to just back away from this thread. Any negative posts will be deleted by admin.
This will be fun... if you are interested in participating-- reply to this thread.
If this exchange is successful, we might consider doing a "secret pal" exchange beginning in January.
***Deadline extended ~~~~~~~~~~
List of participants (will be edited until deadline for signing up)
HeavenlyOne
Esther
Stephen Hoover
Margies3
Blubayou
Lady Coonskinner
Rosebud
Tamor
MissBrattified
Theresa
Rgcraig
Rhoni
1399
Ron
ILG
Michael Phelps
tstew
StMark (signed up by PM)
IAintMovin
OneAccord
jdm05 (signed up by PM)
HeavenlyOne
11-01-2008, 12:45 PM
Count me in!
Esther
11-01-2008, 06:09 PM
Sounds like fun to me. :)
JaneEyre
11-01-2008, 06:18 PM
Hey, I like to remain anonymous on forums. However, I might reveal my identity and address to anyone who promises to send me a Christmas present. It must be worth at least $100.00.
Just kidding. :ursofunny
Esther
11-01-2008, 06:19 PM
Hey, I like to remain anonymous on forums. However, I might reveal my identity and address to anyone who promises to send me a Christmas present. It must be worth at least $100.00.
Just kidding. :ursofunny
So are you saying your in or out???:whistle
Hoovie
11-01-2008, 06:28 PM
I'm IN!
Pity the soul..... :ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny :ursofunny
JaneEyre
11-01-2008, 06:52 PM
So are you saying your in or out???:whistle
Only if everyone on the forum promises to send me a present worth at least $100.00.
Just kidding with you....No, I won't be in. I like to remain anonymous.
Margies3
11-01-2008, 07:40 PM
I'll join in. Sounds like fun to me.
On the photography forum I frequent, they are doing a Christmas ornament exchange. The instructions are to try to find an ornament that represents your area that you live to send to the person's name you have.
Blubayou
11-01-2008, 08:06 PM
Count me in!
LadyCoonskinner
11-01-2008, 08:33 PM
Count me in. Sounds like fun!!!!:woohoo:woohoo:woohoo:woohoo
StMark
11-01-2008, 08:41 PM
what if we just want to give a gift nothing in return?
but I'd want to make a list of people eligable for this
Hoovie
11-01-2008, 08:44 PM
what if we just want to give a gift nothing in return?
but I'd want to make a list of people eligable for this
ohhhhhhh! I see the "LIST" resurfacing!
LadyCoonskinner
11-01-2008, 08:46 PM
Ok Marky......what is a "gift nothing"?
Also, you and your lists...:snapout:snapout:club:club:club
what if we just want to give a gift nothing in return?
but I'd want to make a list of people eligable for this
I know a family with three children who need help for Christmas. They live in Baton Rouge and have had damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Gustav. If you seriously want to give something and get nothing in return... I can let you help them. :)
rosebud
11-02-2008, 12:22 AM
Sounds like fun to me!!
tamor
11-03-2008, 07:12 AM
I'm in!
rgcraig
11-03-2008, 07:23 AM
Ok Marky......what is a "gift nothing"?
Also, you and your lists...:snapout:snapout:club:club:club
I think he meant give a gift and expect nothing in return.
MissBrattified
11-03-2008, 07:39 AM
FUN!!!!! I'm in! :dance :dance :dance
Theresa
11-03-2008, 07:45 AM
I'm in
Deadline to sign up is this weekend!
StMark
11-07-2008, 12:47 PM
can you extend it till next weds - thanks
rgcraig
11-07-2008, 01:27 PM
I'm in
Rhoni
11-07-2008, 01:49 PM
Count me in also:)
Blessings, Rhoni
rgcraig
11-07-2008, 01:55 PM
can you extend it till next weds - thanks
It's going to take you that long to decide if you want to do it or not?
Margies3
11-07-2008, 02:16 PM
can you extend it till next weds - thanks
I don't think you have to buy the gift by next weds. Just decide if you want to do it or not by this weekend :)
tamor
11-07-2008, 02:18 PM
It's going to take you that long to decide if you want to do it or not?
I don't think you have to buy the gift by next weds. Just decide if you want to do it or not by this weekend :)
He just wants special treatment! ;)
I don't think you have to buy the gift by next weds. Just decide if you want to do it or not by this weekend :)
You're correct. :)
Now probably wouldn't be a good time for me to pick on StMark about not being able to commit would it? :tease Where's Tawanda? :D
Blubayou
11-07-2008, 04:45 PM
There is one in every crowd!
Questionnaire has been sent by PM to all who have signed up so far. Please return them to me at the email specified in your PM. Thanks! :)
Jermyn Davidson
11-07-2008, 07:34 PM
1399 is in!
I'm in!
That is if you can find a match fer me!
rgcraig
11-09-2008, 06:15 AM
I'm in!
That is if you can find a match fer me!
It's not eharmony.com - lol! :ursofunny
IAintMovin
11-09-2008, 07:28 AM
I know a family with three children who need help for Christmas. They live in Baton Rouge and have had damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Gustav. If you seriously want to give something and get nothing in return... I can let you help them. :)
Can you PM me some details.....not needing names.....just info on ages and what they may need......we might be able to help out......
Thanks
IAM
OH and I would sign up for this grand event, but I better not.........looks like you guys are gonna have a blast though.........
Can you PM me some details.....not needing names.....just info on ages and what they may need......we might be able to help out......
Thanks
IAM
OH and I would sign up for this grand event, but I better not.........looks like you guys are gonna have a blast though.........
That would be great. I'll get some updated information from the mom and send it to you.
It's not eharmony.com - lol! :ursofunny
:tease
Margies3
11-09-2008, 10:52 AM
I'm in!
That is if you can find a match fer me!
It's not eharmony.com - lol! :ursofunny
Goodness! If that's the kind of matching we're doing here, is there something you want to tell us about Ron? We're good listeners here on AFF.
And we know how to pray ------ for your beautiful WIFE!! :tease
Goodness! If that's the kind of matching we're doing here, is there something you want to tell us about Ron? We're good listeners here on AFF.
And we know how to pray ------ for your beautiful WIFE!! :tease
Thanks, she needs it!:whistle
I will extend the deadline till about 8am tomorrow. I won't be able to start working on matching up exchange partners before then anyway.
One final chance... I'll start matching people for the exchange after lunch. Signups officially end at NOON today.... CST.
Those who haven't returned the questionnaires need to get them emailed to the address in the PM.
I am really touched by all of these people signing up, to think that all will be buying me gifts is just overwhelming!:tissue
God Bless you all!:christmasfire
One final chance... I'll start matching people for the exchange after lunch. Signups officially end at NOON today.... CST.
Those who haven't returned the questionnaires need to get them emailed to the address in the PM.
Point me to the questionaire! (Sorry, I jumped in a little late!)
HeavenlyOne
11-10-2008, 11:25 AM
LCS is on the road and will answer her questionnaire later today.
No problem. I have plenty to keep me busy for a while! I think I gave a deadline of the 12th... but I can give her extra time if she needs it while she is traveling.
HeavenlyOne
11-10-2008, 12:07 PM
No problem. I have plenty to keep me busy for a while! I think I gave a deadline of the 12th... but I can give her extra time if she needs it while she is traveling.
She also doesn't know how to copy and paste, so I'm helping her with that when she gets home.
Michael Phelps
11-10-2008, 03:42 PM
Count me in!
I'm sure that Rico and EB are just busy, otherwise, I'm sure they'd be in too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Count me in!
I'm sure that Rico and EB are just busy, otherwise, I'm sure they'd be in too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you finally got here... I knew you wanted in, just had to make it official. :D
Now Mark really needs to make up his mind before I start working on the matching up.
tstew
11-10-2008, 03:48 PM
I'm in if it's not too late.
It's not too late till I lock the thread...... :D
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 03:54 PM
I'm in if it's not too late.
:girlfriend - - - you better not!
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:07 PM
Go ahead and throw me in the mix............there is always somebody that everybody hopes they do not get their name.........I can be that guy........ :D :D :D
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:09 PM
Go ahead and throw me in the mix............there is always somebody that everybody hopes they do not get their name.........I can be that guy........ :D :D :D
There ya go - - that's the spirit! :santathumb
Go ahead and throw me in the mix............there is always somebody that everybody hopes they do not get their name.........I can be that guy........ :D :D :D
Glad you decided to join. Sending you the questionnaire now.....
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:11 PM
There ya go - - that's the spirit! :santathumb
If you dont like your name, can ya send junk.............. :D :D :D ..........that way I will be sure to get something spacial fore sure................
Scott Hutchinson
11-10-2008, 04:11 PM
This is a great idea,but I have too much going on with things that I have to take care of to be able to participate.Maybe next time.
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:12 PM
If you dont like your name, can ya send junk.............. :D :D :D ..........that way I will be sure to get something spacial fore sure................
Boxers or Briefs?
Tube socks with or with stripes at the top?
Boxers or Briefs?
Tube socks with or with stripes at the top?
Depends?:D
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:16 PM
Oh, Oh, Oh -- Tina I want Ron's name.
I'm going to send him a puzzle of the White House along with the text book from U.S. Government class.
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:26 PM
Boxers or Briefs?
Tube socks with or with stripes at the top?
Didnt think we were supposed to put our list on here..........why didja do that Renda, now everybody knows what you need.............or want.........
I just mailed mine back to Tina, I am not gonna put mine on here like you...........
:tease
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:27 PM
I will be happy with whoevers name I get.............but wouldnt it be funny for St. Mark and the IAM to exchange names.............
:EVILGRINSMILE
Scott Hutchinson
11-10-2008, 04:27 PM
Doesn't Bro.Fro need a curling iron ?
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:28 PM
Didnt think we were supposed to put our list on here..........why didja do that Renda, now everybody knows what you need.............or want.........
I just mailed mine back to Tina, I am not gonna put mine on here like you...........
:tease
LOL - - okay, you got me! :friend
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:28 PM
Doesn't Bro.Fro need a curling iron ?
NO in reality I need one of them straighten ones.............
Scott Hutchinson
11-10-2008, 04:28 PM
I will be happy with whoevers name I get.............but wouldnt it be funny for St. Mark and the IAM to exchange names.............
:EVILGIRNSMILIE:
ST.Mark needs a bag of switches,for trying to snoup on JP.
I added something in the first post, and will state it again here....
To avoid causing any potential problems with a spouse-- Ladies will be sending gifts to ladies, and men will be sending to men. :)
Deadline is officially extended till FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 at MIDNIGHT CST. I will not be able to extend signups any later than that time.
Oh, Oh, Oh -- Tina I want Ron's name.
I'm going to send him a puzzle of the White House along with the text book from U.S. Government class.
How fitting, the White House at times is puzzling!:D
You could get me a Barak Obama T-shirt, wait, they already sell them on the drive in Vancouver!:whistle
What could I get you if I ahem, draw your name?:evilglee
IAintMovin
11-10-2008, 04:33 PM
I added something in the first post, and will state it again here....
To avoid causing any potential problems with a spouse-- Ladies will be sending gifts to ladies, and men will be sending to men. :)
Deadline is officially extended till FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 at MIDNIGHT CST. I will not be able to extend signups any later than that time.
Bummer......... I already had Renda's Tube Socks Bought..............
BTW........good call.............
I added something in the first post, and will state it again here....
To avoid causing any potential problems with a spouse-- Ladies will be sending gifts to ladies, and men will be sending to men. :)
Deadline is officially extended till FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 at MIDNIGHT CST. I will not be able to extend signups any later than that time.
That is fair & wise!
Did I mention I miss those clackers from when I was a kid?:whistle
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:33 PM
I added something in the first post, and will state it again here....
To avoid causing any potential problems with a spouse-- Ladies will be sending gifts to ladies, and men will be sending to men. :)
Deadline is officially extended till FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 at MIDNIGHT CST. I will not be able to extend signups any later than that time.
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
MissBrattified
11-10-2008, 04:34 PM
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
:toofunny
Scott Hutchinson
11-10-2008, 04:35 PM
NO in reality I need one of them straighten ones.............
Well at least you have hair.
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
I hope anyone that joins this exchange could explain to their spouse without a problem... lol I am NOT responsible.........
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 04:36 PM
Opps, we're gonna git in trouble.
Miss Tina said not to fill this thread with a bunch of silly posts.
Opps, we're gonna git in trouble.
Miss Tina said not to fill this thread with a bunch of silly posts.
It's okay... if it gets too bad I'll let YOU go through it and add any future signups to the list! :D
Besides, the more posts in the thread-- the more people will check it out to see what's going on and possibly sign up. :D
HeavenlyOne
11-10-2008, 04:40 PM
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
It's only a problem when accompanied by a card that says, 'Until we meet again XOXO' or 'Last night was spectacular'.
tstew
11-10-2008, 04:42 PM
:girlfriend - - - you better not!
I just have to try to figure out how to get your name. :) Maybe if I can't get the coins I'll get something else related...maybe a mug, trading card, signed campaign flyer ....:evilglee
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 05:27 PM
I just have to try to figure out how to get your name. :) Maybe if I can't get the coins I'll get something else related...maybe a mug, trading card, signed campaign flyer ....:evilglee
All's I got to say is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3tdAuBJ3k
Pressing-On
11-10-2008, 05:34 PM
I know a family with three children who need help for Christmas. They live in Baton Rouge and have had damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Gustav. If you seriously want to give something and get nothing in return... I can let you help them. :)
Tina,
I would like to do this. PM me the info. Thanks!
(Tina - this is Renda - I forwarded the questionnaire to PO)
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
Only a problem if it is accompanied by a Cologne/Perfume scent!
Then there will be problems!:tease
Pressing-On
11-10-2008, 08:41 PM
Tina,
I would like to do this. PM me the info. Thanks!
(Tina - this is Renda - I forwarded the questionnaire to PO)
Renda - this is PO (lol) - I was interested in helping the Baton Rouge family.
Thanks for sending the questionnaire. After reviewing the questions I don't collect anything, don't need anything, my perfume is Ralph Lauren Romance which is over $20, I make my own candles, don't do dessert, so that leaves me being too picky to participate. :toofunny
rgcraig
11-10-2008, 08:43 PM
Renda - this is PO (lol) - I was interested in helping the Baton Rouge family.
Thanks for sending the questionnaire. After reviewing the questions I don't collect anything, don't need anything, my perfume is Ralph Lauren Romance which is over $20, I make my own candles, don't do dessert, so that leaves me being too picky to participate. :toofunny
Opps, my bad. I didn't even notice you quoted her Baton Rouge request.
Well, it'll be your loss - - - you might be surprised what someone could have come up with for you! :dance
Pressing-On
11-10-2008, 09:01 PM
Opps, my bad. I didn't even notice you quoted her Baton Rouge request.
Well, it'll be your loss - - - you might be surprised what someone could have come up with for you! :dance
:toofunny
I seriously do not collect things and I don't need anything, but I would like to help someone in need.
Subdued
11-11-2008, 06:11 AM
:toofunny
I seriously do not collect things and I don't need anything, but I would like to help someone in need.
I think you could use a nice photo album! :whistle
tamor
11-11-2008, 06:50 AM
Well, this COULD be a problem too.
Wife asks "Honey, who's Mike and why are you getting a gift from him?"
I could always say, "He's an imaginary friend and this is an imaginary gift!"
:toofunny :toofunny
tamor
11-11-2008, 06:54 AM
I think you could use a nice photo album! :whistle
Nah, a nice picture frame for all her family portraits that are on the wall would be better!!
Pressing-On
11-11-2008, 08:59 AM
I think you could use a nice photo album! :whistle
Get a small one! Hey, I was talking to a friend of mine last night and she said they are not big on pictures either. So funny because their house is full of all the latest technology, but she told me they don't even own a camera. :toofunny
Nah, a nice picture frame for all her family portraits that are on the wall would be better!!
I have one picture of my daughter and son on the curio cabinet. :toofunny
Subdued
11-11-2008, 09:16 AM
Get a small one!
Maybe something like one of these?
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/inspirecompany_1938_51588.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/keychainphotoalbum.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/oth085lg.jpg
Hey, I was talking to a friend of mine last night and she said they are not big on pictures either. So funny because their house is full of all the latest technology, but she told me they don't even own a camera. :toofunny
You have something in common, then!......... oh wait!!! You HAVE a camera -- you just FORGET that you have a camera. :crazy ;) :D
Pressing-On
11-11-2008, 09:21 AM
Maybe something like one of these?
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/inspirecompany_1938_51588.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/keychainphotoalbum.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a291/sabal5/oth085lg.jpg
You have something in common, then!......... oh wait!!! You HAVE a camera -- you just FORGET that you have a camera. :crazy ;) :D
NO!! I can't stand those kind of key chains. I have a small one with a silver Texas star. :D I love where I live!!!!
I do have a digital camera, in my dresser drawer. The battery probably needs to be charged. Think about it, Miss Photographer! You have to stand still long enough to get a good picture - not happening! I already tried it. It takes way too long! :toofunny
I think we aren't supposed to take this thread off topic. Renda and Tina will get us!!! :club
Subdued
11-11-2008, 09:33 AM
NO!! I can't stand those kind of key chains. I have a small one with a silver Texas star. :D I love where I live!!!!
Well, I was thinkin' that you could remove the keychain part & just use it as your family album. Not so sure you could fill any of 'em up, though.
I do have a digital camera, in my dresser drawer. The battery probably needs to be charged.
That's why I said that you FORGET that you have a camera. :toofunny
Think about it, Miss Photographer! You have to stand still long enough to get a good picture - not happening! I already tried it. It takes way too long!
Okay - good point. I don't think you could stand still long enough to snap a photo.
I think we aren't supposed to take this thread off topic. Renda and Tina will get us!!! :club
Uh oh!! :wasntme
Pressing-On
11-11-2008, 09:37 AM
Well, I was thinkin' that you could remove the keychain part & just use it as your family album. Not so sure you could fill any of 'em up, though.
:toofunny Hilarious, Subby!!!!! You are right!!!
That's why I said that you FORGET that you have a camera. :toofunny
I do forget I have it. LOL!
Okay - good point. I don't think you could stand still long enough to snap a photo.
I did try all the instructions you gave me. It's very annoying to have to focus and wait. LOL!
Uh oh!! :wasntme
Wuz too!!! :tease
tbpew
11-11-2008, 08:34 PM
NO!! I can't stand those kind of key chains. I have a small one with a silver Texas star. :D I love where I live!!!!
I do have a digital camera, in my dresser drawer. The battery probably needs to be charged. Think about it, Miss Photographer! You have to stand still long enough to get a good picture - not happening! I already tried it. It takes way too long! :toofunny
I think we aren't supposed to take this thread off topic. Renda and Tina will get us!!! :club
forget all the hype about RED,
that last key chain photo-album reminds me how blue skin and blonde hair is a major head-turner.
come on PO, you need to make sure you don't leave any images around AFF that us dumb males stumble over:bigbaby.
Pressing-On
11-11-2008, 08:39 PM
forget all the hype about RED,
that last key chain photo-album reminds me how blue skin and blonde hair is a major head-turner.
come on PO, you need to make sure you don't leave any images around AFF that us dumb males stumble over:bigbaby.
tbpew,
If you are stumbling over that blue skinned woman with Blonde hair then I am going to start praying for you. Better yet, I will also fast. :toofunny
rgcraig
11-13-2008, 08:21 PM
I've got mine and it's
a secret!!!!
Some of the exchange partners have been sent out tonight. The rest will be sent tomorrow.
Remember, you will not be purchasing a gift for the same person who is buying a gift for you. I hope everyone will let this remain a secret until packages have all been exchanged. Then we will have a thread where everyone can tell what they received and see if they can guess who their "Santa" was.
JDM05, I received your request to sign up by PM. Will add you to the list.
Last call....... anyone else want in?
I have to say I am both surprised & pleased with my choice!:whistle
Theresa
11-14-2008, 12:21 PM
are we notified via email or something who our secret person is?
You will get an email with the questionnaire filled out by the person you will be buying a gift for.... :) I've got some of the matches sent out, and will get more done this afternoon.
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 03:43 PM
I'm so excited!
I went shopping for my "gift" and went over the limit a bit -- when I was checking out a lady handed me a coupon she couldn't use for one item 40% off - - that completely keep it within the limit!
When I paid, then I received a coupon for 20% off on item - so I handed it to a guy coming into the store as I left.
That was fun!
ALL matches have been sent. IF you have not received the information on your exchange partner by email or PM you need to contact me by PM immediately!!!!
Shipping deadline is DECEMBER 5. You will need to purchase delivery confirmation if you ship your package using the US postal service. If you use Fed Ex or UPS-- the tracking number should be included automatically on your shipping receipt. Please send those to me by PM when you have shipped your package.
Happy shopping!!!
A couple of people have asked me if you're supposed to include your names in the packages you send. I will leave that up to you.... but in MOST swaps that I've participated in, we just held onto the shipping receipt in case something happened in transit and checked the number to make sure packages got delivered. Then we had a thread going after all packages had arrived, and let the people see if they could guess who sent their package after they opened it.
Blubayou
11-22-2008, 05:24 PM
Went shopping for my pal this Friday!!!! I had fun finding stuff I think she would enjoy. I stayed within the limit but I did catch a sale!
ALL matches have been sent. IF you have not received the information on your exchange partner by email or PM you need to contact me by PM immediately!!!!
Shipping deadline is DECEMBER 5. You will need to purchase delivery confirmation if you ship your package using the US postal service. If you use Fed Ex or UPS-- the tracking number should be included automatically on your shipping receipt. Please send those to me by PM when you have shipped your package.
Happy shopping!!!
I got an email but no matches were received, could you send a lighter next time?:whistle
Margies3
11-22-2008, 05:29 PM
Ooooo Oooo Ooooo I went shopping for my pal today. It was so much fun!!!!
Question: When we receive our package in the mail do we need to wait until a certain time or day to unwrap it? Should we hold on to it until Christmas? How is this going to work?
A couple of people have asked me if you're supposed to include your names in the packages you send. I will leave that up to you.... but in MOST swaps that I've participated in, we just held onto the shipping receipt in case something happened in transit and checked the number to make sure packages got delivered. Then we had a thread going after all packages had arrived, and let the people see if they could guess who sent their package after they opened it.
I think they will check where the package was sent from.
That would be a dead giveaway unless it just said Tennessee & that would be half of this board!:tease
Margies3
11-22-2008, 05:44 PM
I think they will check where the package was sent from.
That would be a dead giveaway unless it just said Tennessee & that would be half of this board!:tease
You're right, Ron. I guess I'll have to drive to Canada to mail my package out so my person will think it came from you :tease
You're right, Ron. I guess I'll have to drive to Canada to mail my package out so my person will think it came from you :tease
I don't live in Ontario!:tease
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 06:18 PM
Went shopping for my pal this Friday!!!! I had fun finding stuff I think she would enjoy. I stayed within the limit but I did catch a sale!
Gotta love that!!!
holinesswoman
11-22-2008, 06:27 PM
I've a feeling I'll be getting a stocking full of coal again this year, ( sad face here )
Scott Hutchinson
11-22-2008, 06:30 PM
I've a feeling I'll be getting a stocking full of coal again this year, ( sad face here )
Maybe that special someone will get you some roses.
I've a feeling I'll be getting a stocking full of coal again this year, ( sad face here )
You might get some red apparel. :ursofunny
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 06:32 PM
You might get some red apparel. :ursofunny
We could take up a collection here and get some of those feeted flannel red jammies!
Scott Hutchinson
11-22-2008, 06:36 PM
The Holiness Woman would not wear pjs of any kind of any kind,this I believe.
Margies3
11-22-2008, 06:36 PM
We could take up a collection here and get some of those feeted flannel red jammies!
No way! In order to have FEET in them, those jammies would have to have LEGS in them ----- making them PANTS (Gasp! Men's apparel!) :ursofunny
Scott Hutchinson
11-22-2008, 06:38 PM
Do women's pj have zippers in them ?
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 06:39 PM
No way! In order to have FEET in them, those jammies would have to have LEGS in them ----- making them PANTS (Gasp! Men's apparel!) :ursofunny
I figured while we was a sinin' for her with the red miteswell make 'em pants!
Margies3
11-22-2008, 07:01 PM
I figured while we was a sinin' for her with the red miteswell make 'em pants!
Oh, well in that case, let's make them satin. With lace. Low cut and sleeveless. They might as well be fun, if they're gonna be sin :ursofunny
holinesswoman
11-22-2008, 07:33 PM
We could take up a collection here and get some of those feeted flannel red jammies!
Only floor dragging flannel night gowns for this old holiness gal.
I shant tempt the Lord, no matter how cold my legs get.
Margies3
11-22-2008, 08:01 PM
Only floor dragging flannel night gowns for this old holiness gal.
I shant tempt the Lord, no matter how cold my legs get.
I don't believe the Lord would be tempted, no matter what your nightie looked like. Now some fine young man..................... that's another story!
Oh wait. I forgot. you are an OLD holinees gal. :ursofunny
Ahem..... let's try to keep this thread on track......
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Ooooo Oooo Ooooo I went shopping for my pal today. It was so much fun!!!!
Question: When we receive our package in the mail do we need to wait until a certain time or day to unwrap it? Should we hold on to it until Christmas? How is this going to work?
Most people won't be able to stand having a package sitting around to be opened. They'll want to open it the minute they get it.... LOL
However, we could do a poll for those participating in the Christmas exchange and go with the majority vote....
Hoovie
11-22-2008, 08:16 PM
So when do we send these ties and socks out?
So when do we send these ties and socks out?
By Dec 5...get delivery confirmation and PM the number to me please... as stated in one of my posts this afternoon before all the playing around took place in this thread. :D
Scott Hutchinson
11-22-2008, 08:21 PM
I wonder if anybody is getting a gag gift ?
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 08:35 PM
I hope there are no gag gifts......
I plan on opening my immediately! The rest of you guys can do whatever you want!
Hoovie
11-22-2008, 09:05 PM
I hope there are no gag gifts......
I plan on opening my immediately! The rest of you guys can do whatever you want!
Sorry you've been naughty... I decided to keep the red spikes...:whistle
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:07 PM
Sorry you've been naughty... I decided to keep the red spikes...:whistle
Bummer! How did you know I was naughty - - they said they wouldn't tell.
Hoovie
11-22-2008, 09:11 PM
Bummer! How did you know I was naughty - - they said they wouldn't tell.
I have people....
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:15 PM
I have people....
Well, my people weren't suppose to talk to your people! :dance
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:17 PM
Well, my people weren't suppose to talk to your people! :dance
Mennonites have their sources....:evilglee
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:19 PM
Mennonites have their sources....:evilglee
Apparently!
Well, then hopefully, you know I'd like some fresh Applebutter!
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:20 PM
Apparently!
Well, then hopefully, you know I'd like some fresh Applebutter!
We don't care about Applebutter. At least when it comes to communications through the underground. Applebutter communications are all above board. We don't sell on Sunday.
Hoovie
11-22-2008, 09:20 PM
Mennonites have their sources....:evilglee
How true - I have the PIN # for the Dutch and the English conference lines. It can get pretty interesting.:evilglee
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:22 PM
How true - I have the PIN # for the Dutch and the English conference lines. It can get pretty interesting.:evilglee
And you listen in regularly right? Did you get the goods on Jonas Miller the other night?
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:22 PM
We don't care about Applebutter. At least when it comes to communications through the underground. Applebutter communications are all above board. We don't sell on Sunday.
It's Saturday!
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:23 PM
It's Saturday!
Well, if you can get here before 12:00, I'll sell you some.
Hoovie
11-22-2008, 09:24 PM
And you listen in regularly right? Did you get the goods on Jonas Miller the other night?
No don't listen regular.... but I did hear about you and Jonas... from Ezra Stolzfus.
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:25 PM
Well, if you can get here before 12:00, I'll sell you some.
I was hoping you'd find it in the kindness of your heart to just send me some.
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:27 PM
No don't listen regular.... but I did hear about you and Jonas... from Ezra Stolzfus.
You got me confused with Emma BoRntrager. That wasn't me. You know good and well there are many of us with similar names. That was Rachel, Jacob's wife's sister.
Anyway, my husband and kids finally got off of World of Warcraft and we've had our family prayer time so I am going to bed!!
Good night!
Emma Bontrager
11-22-2008, 09:29 PM
I was hoping you'd find it in the kindness of your heart to just send me some.
Since I am ficticious, all I have is ficticious apple butter. Will that do?
rgcraig
11-22-2008, 09:32 PM
Since I am ficticious, all I have is ficticious apple butter. Will that do?
Lol....it's the thought that counts, right?
OneAccord
11-27-2008, 02:50 PM
Re: AFF Christmas Gift Swap- MATCHES SENT!!
Matches? Matches aren't a really appropriate gift, are they? Could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Would it be acceptable to send child proof lighters instead? Could be sinful to send matches OR lighters to pyromaniacs.
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