(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

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Should we keep a list of people willing to act as elves to keep the mystery?  Right now, if someone got a PM from KellyKaye, they would know their Santa is DoubleShot, but if there was a compiled central list for anyone to pick from, it would mix things up.  I'll go back through the thread and collect the names now!
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good idea
 
I'm wondering if we should have a separate ss reveal from the nail secret santa reveal? I just got confused with the mention of @trekkersangel  . I was like, "what, didn't she get @heartsandwhimsy for ss?" I mean we had over 100 participants in the regular ss alone.  Just a thought! 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Should we keep a list of people willing to act as elves to keep the mystery?  Right now, if someone got a PM from KellyKaye, they would know their Santa is DoubleShot, but if there was a compiled central list for anyone to pick from, it would mix things up.  I'll go back through the thread and collect the names now!
yes, good idea! And sign me up for elf tracking duties as well. 

 
I'm wondering if we should have a separate ss reveal from the nail secret santa reveal? I just got confused with the mention of @trekkersangel   . I was like, "what, didn't she get @heartsandwhimsy  for ss?" I mean we had over 100 participants in the regular ss alone.  Just a thought! 
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There is a separate thread for the nail one. I just realized I failed to mention I was her nail Santa in the gift. I just told her so hopefully that helps. You can put me down for elf duty as well. Both my Santee's have their gifts so everyone knows I'm not their Santa's now so I could be a good elf now. :) This whole thing is so much fun!
 
Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Should we keep a list of people willing to act as elves to keep the mystery?  Right now, if someone got a PM from KellyKaye, they would know their Santa is DoubleShot, but if there was a compiled central list for anyone to pick from, it would mix things up.  I'll go back through the thread and collect the names now!
Good thinking!  You can add me the elf list too 
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Tracking elves!  If you would like to get your tracking information passed on to your recipient without revealing your identity, just PM one of the fine forumites on this list, and your tracking information -- but not your identity -- will be passed along.  I just went back to page 123 or thereabouts, and I'm pretty sure there were more volunteers before that, but I'm not up to going back any further, so if anyone else wants to be added, just say so!

  • sparklegirl
  • usofjessamerica
  • meaganola
  • DoubleShot
  • JC327
  • KellyKaye
  • MissRoe
  • trekkersangel
  • Dakota750
  • tweakabell
  • paralegalatl
  • makeitupasigo

Note:  I'm editing this post as people volunteer after this post, just in case anyone cared.  Also, just to make it easier to search for this post in the future if anyone is so inclined, I'm putting this in as a word (one word, no spaces) I think will only be in this post:  trackingelves

 
Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Thanks, doll! This has been the greatest experience. I feel so connected to all of the girls on here, it sort of amazes me.
It has been fun. Right now this is the only place where it seems that people actually care about who I am and what I have to say, not what I can do for them.

I'm up for elf duty too!

 
It's so exciting that people are starting to receive their gifts! I can't wait to see what everyone gets and all their reactions. 

I don't post as often as the rest of you but I do read everything and feel like I know you all and therefore hope you all get great gifts that put a smile on your faces :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Well, I've procrastinated long enough. I must go iron my table linens and get the dishes out for tomorrows feast...If only the thread was more "hopping" tonight, I could put it off for another few hours-lol!!

 ***Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!****

 
Happy Thanksgiving, you guys! I hope you all enjoy your feast! I will probably enjoy a delicious McDonalds dinner. HHAHAHAAA. ew.

 
Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Tracking elves!  If you would like to get your tracking information passed on to your recipient without revealing your identity, just PM one of the fine forumites on this list, and your tracking information -- but not your identity -- will be passed along.  I just went back to page 123 or thereabouts, and I'm pretty sure there were more volunteers before that, but I'm not up to going back any further, so if anyone else wants to be added, just say so!

  • sparklegirl
  • usofjessamerica
  • meaganola
  • DoubleShot
  • JC327
  • KellyKaye
  • MissRoe
  • trekkersangel
  • Dakota750
  • tweakabell

Note:  I'm editing this post as people volunteer after this post, just in case anyone cared.  Also, just to make it easier to search for this post in the future if anyone is so inclined, I'm putting this in as a word (one word, no spaces) I think will only be in this post:  trackingelves
This is a great idea. Y'all are a bunch of innovative beezy's.
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Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  It has been fun. Right now this is the only place where it seems that people actually care about who I am and what I have to say, not what I can do for them.

I'm up for elf duty too!
We really do care about you @tweakabell!

 
I have decided to keep all of my secret santa stuff for myself. I love it all.

Dear secret santa: You may have the box.

Dear secret santee: I will take your goodies too :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Quote: Originally Posted by jenniferrose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I have decided to keep all of my secret santa stuff for myself. I love it all.

Dear secret santa: You may have the box.

Dear secret santee: I will take your goodies too :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
That was awesome.I've been trying so hard not to buy 2 of everything lol.

 
I must be the only one, but I do NOT get cookie butter.  Or at least, I could never talk myself into buying it.  Peanut Butter/Nutella already feel really indulgent when I eat them, and I am obsessed with eating both of these on toast.  But I can at least justify it because at least I am eating nuts/legumes.  I think maybe I just am freaked out by eating straight up carbs on top of carbs (a spread made of cookies on top of bread).

I am not even a health nut, I don't know why this freaks me out!  Though I am also very careful about not buying the nutella that is made in the US, because of the high fructose corn syrup.  I really hate it when an international company makes sure all of their products in europe, mexico, etc are made with real sugar, but they refuse to do it in the US and we get stuck with HFCS in everything.  I always either try to get nutella that has been imported, or lately I have been buying this weird German version.  When I worked at Whole Foods in college the company tried to get Orangina to make a version using real sugar so that they could sell it in their stores, and offered them a bunch of money to do it, and they refused.  Orangina is a european country, and the stuff they sell in Europe does NOT have HFCS!

/end rant, sorry guys :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
I suppose I should mention that I have no allergies. Except dust. So please don't send me dust. ? Anyway, I don't comment often, but I am having quite a grand time reading about everyone and watching everyone get excited about SS. For some reason it has very much cheered me up (just finished a major charity event that I got stuck holding the bag on planning and hosting the whole thing - as an extreme introvert, it is my nightmare). I'm grateful that I have had a fun distraction. I want to start on my SS gift, but the orders I placed seem to be taking ages! It has been really fun shopping for someone else, and trying at the same time because I want to buy absolutely everything and send it to my SS person. However, my husband adamantly disagrees with that attitude since we are trying to buy a house in January. Eh, house shmouse. I'll just spend all my money on Christmas presents and crash at my parents' forever. Right?

 
Quote: Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I must be the only one, but I do NOT get cookie butter.  Or at least, I could never talk myself into buying it.  Peanut Butter/Nutella already feel really indulgent when I eat them, and I am obsessed with eating both of these on toast.  But I can at least justify it because at least I am eating nuts/legumes.  I think maybe I just am freaked out by eating straight up carbs on top of carbs (a spread made of cookies on top of bread).

I am not even a health nut, I don't know why this freaks me out!  Though I am also very careful about not buying the nutella that is made in the US, because of the high fructose corn syrup.  I really hate it when an international company makes sure all of their products in europe, mexico, etc are made with real sugar, but they refuse to do it in the US and we get stuck with HFCS in everything.  I always either try to get nutella that has been imported, or lately I have been buying this weird German version.  When I worked at Whole Foods in college the company tried to get Orangina to make a version using real sugar so that they could sell it in their stores, and offered them a bunch of money to do it, and they refused.  Orangina is a european country, and the stuff they sell in Europe does NOT have HFCS!

/end rant, sorry guys :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
No, you are not the only one    I had to look up Cookie Butter and I'm not getting the appeal.    

 
I must be the only one, but I do NOT get cookie butter.  Or at least, I could never talk myself into buying it.  Peanut Butter/Nutella already feel really indulgent when I eat them, and I am obsessed with eating both of these on toast.  But I can at least justify it because at least I am eating nuts/legumes.  I think maybe I just am freaked out by eating straight up carbs on top of carbs (a spread made of cookies on top of bread). I am not even a health nut, I don't know why this freaks me out!  Though I am also very careful about not buying the nutella that is made in the US, because of the high fructose corn syrup.  I really hate it when an international company makes sure all of their products in europe, mexico, etc are made with real sugar, but they refuse to do it in the US and we get stuck with HFCS in everything.  I always either try to get nutella that has been imported, or lately I have been buying this weird German version.  When I worked at Whole Foods in college the company tried to get Orangina to make a version using real sugar so that they could sell it in their stores, and offered them a bunch of money to do it, and they refused.  Orangina is a european country, and the stuff they sell in Europe does NOT have HFCS! /end rant, sorry guys :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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I'm right there with you. I hate HFCS. I avoid it as best I can. Do you avoid GMOs also?
 
Clearly my impression of cookie butter is largely inaccurate, but for some reason I always envisioned it as conventional butter with chunks of actual cookie in it...strange, I know. I'm not a fan of butter, so the name really put me off...Nutella, however...is a completely different story :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

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