A Midsummer Night's Dream (Summer 2014 Secret Santa) Discussion

[chaostheory]

The Summer version is just for those who participated in a 2013 Secret Santa. This is sort of an extra thing we wanted to do & we're trying to make it as easy on @ as possible since she was kind enough to organize. I'll see if I can add the requirements to the first post so there's no confusion. 

You will probably be eligible for this year's actual 2014 Secret Santa though, so definitely keep on eye on the Secret Santa area for more info.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thank you Allison and @ for clarifying and making sure my post ended up in the right spot. I wasn't even around for the 2013 Secret Santa, so am new to these rules/processes etc.

I hope to participate in the next one I'm eligible for though!

Thanks again!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Thanks so much @ ! Sorry to all, I've been out of the house most of the day. Yes the rules/limits/process is the same as the Holiday 2013 exchange, I just extended the shopping time and reduced the shipping time a bit. Please let me know if you have any more questions, I or another mod will get back to you with an answer ASAP!

 

[JC327]

How exciting, congrats!

I also have some news.  I bought a new car today, well I leased it but still!  I didn't think I was going to get a new car for a while but I found a good deal so I jumped on it.  My old car was really low to ground and I couldn't stand that so I went with an SUV so I could be up higher.  This is my first new car so I'm really excited.

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Congrats!

 

[SaraP]

Just noticed on the signup page that you must have been a percipient in past secret swaps. I haven't been involved so understand I can't sign up, but I did sign up to be a fairy helper...is that okay? Thanks and sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot.

 

[nolongeravaliable15]

Just noticed on the signup page that you must have been a percipient in past secret swaps. I haven't been involved so understand I can't sign up, but I did sign up to be a fairy helper...is that okay? Thanks and sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot.

Yes /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> anyone can be a fairy helper. 

 

[SaraP]

@ Yea!! I thought I'd be a fairy first anyway, that way I could see how the whole thing works. Super excited :w00t:

 

[elizabethrose]

@ Yea!! I thought I'd be a fairy first anyway, that way I could see how the whole thing works. Super excited :w00t:

Super glad you're going to be joining us in any way you can!  The slumber-party-ness of this thread is always too much fun, and the reveals are so fun too!

 

[zadidoll]

@@zadidoll can you clarify the requirements, since they are not on this sign up thread (which is where i would think to find this) so those of us who didn't participate in 2013 Secret Santa/new-ish to MuT can know if we're eligible before we let ourselves get too hopeful? Thanks!

The rules I had originally thought to put into place for the summer exchange was that it would be open to those who participated in Secret Santa 2013 as it was the ladies who participated in that exchange wanting to do a summer one. I'm not in charge of the summer exchange due to the fact that I'm moving cross country in approximately four weeks and we've been in the middle of cleaning, packing and getting the house in shape to move out and sell so @ and her helpers are in charge of the summer exchange and if they want to open it up to members who didn't participate in the 2013 Secret Santa yet who meet other criteria (good member, been a member of MuT since March/April 2014) then I have no qualms with that either. It's up to them since they're running it.

 

[chaostheory]

The rules I had originally thought to put into place for the summer exchange was that it would be open to those who participated in Secret Santa 2013 as it was the ladies who participated in that exchange wanting to do a summer one. I'm not in charge of the summer exchange due to the fact that I'm moving cross country in approximately four weeks and we've been in the middle of cleaning, packing and getting the house in shape to move out and sell so @ and her helpers are in charge of the summer exchange and if they want to open it up to members who didn't participate in the 2013 Secret Santa yet who meet other criteria (good member, been a member of MuT since March/April 2014) then I have no qualms with that either. It's up to them since they're running it.

It sounds like the parameters they've chosen will work best for them, so I'll wait patiently for the Christmas one!

And I didn't know you were moving cross country! I will miss your references to WA/Seattle since that's where I am!

 

[SaraP]

Yep waiting patiently and living vicariously :smilehappyyes:  

 

[tweakabell]

@@SaraP I can't wait till you can join us in Nov!! These threads are awesome!

 

[SaraP]

Super excited to be a part of this!!

 

[pooteeweet213]

There are some people from the SS13 list that I'm pretty sure haven't posted since December/January lol

I wonder if any of those people will come back for this one. 

Yes! Me! I've only been stalking this thread for the past few months, but I'm very excited! I loved the winter one /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[klg534]

So where is the survey? Is it done to be filled out? (The one with info for your SS, I love READING them and guessing who I may have, creepy but true) So many threads for this and the new site has be a bit confused. 

 

[kawaiimeows]

I really need to set an alarm notification on my phone about the deadline for sign ups. I really really really want to sign up, but I also need to be saving up everything I make this summer for my wedding + graduation. So I might sit it out and watch from the sidelines ;]

 

[tulosai]

So where is the survey? Is it done to be filled out? (The one with info for your SS, I love READING them and guessing who I may have, creepy but true) So many threads for this and the new site has be a bit confused. 

Yessssss I LOVE reading all the surveys too!!!!

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

So where is the survey? Is it done to be filled out? (The one with info for your SS, I love READING them and guessing who I may have, creepy but true) So many threads for this and the new site has be a bit confused.

It's coming soon on a new thread! I will post a link in here once it's up. Last time the discussion thread got very cluttered with survey answers so we're doing a separate thread this time!

 

[meaganola]

And I just updated the fairy list, so a few things:

• If anyone is looking for a fairy, just point them here (I've also put the link to the Master List of Fairies in my signature, so you don't have to go digging deep in threads to find it!)  If anyone wants to be a fairy (make sure you read the first post of that thread to make sure you know what you're getting into!), just let me know, either in the thread or via PM.  I will keep that first post updated every evening when I get home to my computer (I'm wary of editing it on my phone) with any additions/subtractions.
• A little heads-up:  We have been using the generic term "fairy" (as opposed to a titled name like, say, "Fairy Buttercup Pepperwand") to mean the summer version of "elf," so calling yourself that may result in a PM from someone looking for a go-between!  If you don't want to do that, it might be a good idea to use "Fairy Godmother" and "Fairy Goddaughter" (I don't think we have any guys participating, but if there are, feel free to substitute "Godfather" and "Godson!") instead of "fairy."
• As explained in a few other posts, fairies -- the helpers -- do not need to have participated in any prior swap or have any particular number of posts or feedback rating!  Or to just participate in the discussion part of the thread!  In fact, either of these can be a fun way for a new forumite to get to know everyone.  I kind of wish we could always have a chatter thread for everyone to hang out and ease new people into our little corner of Makeuplandia.
• Not fairy-related, but something we've been talking about doing for this round since the last round ended:  I have another draft of survey questions here.  If you want a head start on thinking about answers or have something to add/remove/rearrange, it's there for editing/commentary/preliminary use!  But pleasepleaseplease do not post your answers on a thread until a survey-specific thread is opened.  I believe it's okay to start a swap post in the swap section for this and any wishlist you may want to put together, though!  Added bonus of posting it in the swap section of the forum:  You can go back and change it as many times as you want for as long as you want.  Posts in the survey thread will lock for editing after 24 hours.

I think those are the big things I wanted to make sure to hit.  I can't believe it's signup time already!

 

[pooteeweet213]

So I started looking at the survey so I can get a head start on it, and i wanted to reference my wish list from last time but I can't find it ... I think it was created as a list. Does anyone know if lists were converted over to the new site? Has anyone found them on the new site?

 

[tacehtpuekam]

So I started looking at the survey so I can get a head start on it, and i wanted to reference my wish list from last time but I can't find it ... I think it was created as a list. Does anyone know if lists were converted over to the new site? Has anyone found them on the new site?

I know some people's trade lists didnt make it over for some reason...guessing the same thing happened with your SS list. But, I should be able to find the cached version! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

On mobile getting ready for work, but I'll send you a PM in a bit!