ARE WE GONNA DO SANTAS THIS YEAR? - Page 5

SamIam · 11-13-2009, 08:09 AM

OOOH! I didn't even think about so many of us living in different countries. In the US doesn't parcel post to foreign countries have to go out by the beginning of December to arrive in time for Christmas?

wolf · 11-13-2009, 09:54 AM

I would like to play!

monster · 11-13-2009, 10:11 AM

Alright, here it is:

The RULES

....break them at will......

1) Must be a dwellar of over a year's standing, must have been posting recently. Sorry Newbs, but we've been burned.....

2) This is more of a token gift exchange. Hard to put dollar amount, but think about "am I enjoying this enough that I will get my money's worth even if my recipient hates it/disappears off the face of the planet?" If you choose to send an expensive gift or pay a fortune for overnight intercontinental shipping, remember that was your choice. Homemade gifts -food and crafts etc are perfectly acceptable and welcomed by many.

3) Remember there's always the chance that the gift you are to receive will go missing, arrive broken or your santa will disappear in puff of FSM smoke. We will do our best to avoid this, however.....

4) The two optional themes are (a) serial killers (b) cellar memes e.g. cocks, sharphins, unsorry fingers.......

5) Dwellars from any continent/country may participate. Those in the US will have the option not to mail overseas/to Canada, those in other countries may express a preference not to, but it cannot be guaranteed. You will get the option to withdraw if we can't satisfy your need to mail domestically.

6) You should be prepared to mail your gift by Friday December 11th, earlier if shipping overseas.

7) You should be prepared to post a picture of the gift you receive -preferably of you enjoying your gift, but we'll take the goodies by themselves. We'll help if you've never posted a pic before.

Agree(ish) to all of the above? then.....

Send me a private message by 6am cellar time next Friday (November 20th) with the following info:

1) your mailing address -one where a package can actually be delivered without anyone needing to be there at the time.

2) three words that relate to what you would really love to receive

3) three words to describe what you would really hate to receive

4) Whether you are happy/able to ship your gift overseas

5) any other special needs/requests including if you are willing to be an emergency back-up santa in case of acts of FSM.

the top three I will C&P to your santa, so please try and lay them out nice and neatly

Like this:

Monster (you choose dwellar name and/or real name)
1234 Madland avenue
Ann Arbor
MI 66666
USA

Love: Purple, beer, scrapmetalart
Hate: LATEXallergy, girlie, folkart

Time line:

6am, Friday November 20th -deadline to join up
Friday November 20th -recipients assigned
Friday December 11th last day for mailing PM monster when you have shipped your gift (not saying you're going to.....done deals only)

When you receive your gift PM monster IMMEDIATELY so your santa can relax
When you open your gift, post pictures IMMEDIATELY so we can all be jealous.

I personally think Santas should remain anonymous for more fun guessing, but far be it for me to dictate on that.

HOWZAT? Any questions?

Wait, one more thing. If you want to participate but are broke, there are people who would also like to participate as senders only. Now, I know it can feel bad to receive without giving, so how about this: if you are in this situation or cannot sent a package for logistical reasons but would still like to participate, pm me just the same and add that your gift will be a donation in the cellar tip jar. Nobody needs know how big or small that donation is. Will that work? I think it will....

DanaC · 11-13-2009, 11:42 AM

Also, worth bearing in mind that foodstuffs and drinks etc, may well be opened up by customs if sending overseas.

Tulip · 11-14-2009, 01:50 PM

Ohhh...so much to think about. :p Hihi....Could I write more than 3 words? It's difficult to express my likes/dislikes in three words.

skysidhe · 11-14-2009, 02:01 PM

no can do. i just gave all my money away to the poor....oh wait that's me!

I will send anyone that wants one a nice Christmas e-card.
I can see the line up right now.

monster · 11-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulip

Ohhh...so much to think about. :p Hihi....Could I write more than 3 words? It's difficult to express my likes/dislikes in three words.

No, you gotta leave santa room for imagination

sky, some people would prefer an e-card to more junk to clutter their houses..... send your details.....

you too, dana and anyone else feeling the pinch. I have had several offers from people who want to shop and then not have to find a home for what they bought

zippyt · 11-14-2009, 05:07 PM

Im in !!

monster · 11-14-2009, 08:00 PM

8 recipients in, two "interests without official entries yet", this is shaping up nicely...... roll up ...roll up

monster · 11-17-2009, 07:02 PM

bump

13 in, one interest with out official entry yet...... 3 more days to be in!

Sheldonrs · 11-18-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

bump

13 in, one interest with out official entry yet...... 3 more days to be in!

13in?!!! If that's the case... hehehe

monster · 11-18-2009, 03:09 PM

oh hush.

wolf and buster, I need your vital statistics....

Trilby · 11-20-2009, 01:54 PM

I'm IN.

thanks for taking the job over, monnie.

Oooooooooooooo-- missed the deadline. But I've been in the hospital, so is ok?

monster · 11-20-2009, 02:58 PM

is ok, last chance, hustle them in, hope you're doing ok, Bri.

One santa says mention if you have food allergies. one recipient has mentioned. anyone else for the epi-pen train?

limey · 11-20-2009, 05:43 PM

last bump for the Santa train ...

11-13-2009, 09:54 AM	#62
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I would like to play! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-13-2009, 10:11 AM	#63
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Alright, here it is: The RULES ....break them at will...... 1) Must be a dwellar of over a year's standing, must have been posting recently. Sorry Newbs, but we've been burned..... 2) This is more of a token gift exchange. Hard to put dollar amount, but think about "am I enjoying this enough that I will get my money's worth even if my recipient hates it/disappears off the face of the planet?" If you choose to send an expensive gift or pay a fortune for overnight intercontinental shipping, remember that was your choice. Homemade gifts -food and crafts etc are perfectly acceptable and welcomed by many. 3) Remember there's always the chance that the gift you are to receive will go missing, arrive broken or your santa will disappear in puff of FSM smoke. We will do our best to avoid this, however..... 4) The two optional themes are (a) serial killers (b) cellar memes e.g. cocks, sharphins, unsorry fingers....... 5) Dwellars from any continent/country may participate. Those in the US will have the option not to mail overseas/to Canada, those in other countries may express a preference not to, but it cannot be guaranteed. You will get the option to withdraw if we can't satisfy your need to mail domestically. 6) You should be prepared to mail your gift by Friday December 11th, earlier if shipping overseas. 7) You should be prepared to post a picture of the gift you receive -preferably of you enjoying your gift, but we'll take the goodies by themselves. We'll help if you've never posted a pic before. Agree(ish) to all of the above? then..... Send me a private message by 6am cellar time next Friday (November 20th) with the following info: 1) your mailing address -one where a package can actually be delivered without anyone needing to be there at the time. 2) three words that relate to what you would really love to receive 3) three words to describe what you would really hate to receive 4) Whether you are happy/able to ship your gift overseas 5) any other special needs/requests including if you are willing to be an emergency back-up santa in case of acts of FSM. the top three I will C&P to your santa, so please try and lay them out nice and neatly Like this: Monster (you choose dwellar name and/or real name) 1234 Madland avenue Ann Arbor MI 66666 USA Love: Purple, beer, scrapmetalart Hate: LATEXallergy, girlie, folkart Time line: 6am, Friday November 20th -deadline to join up Friday November 20th -recipients assigned Friday December 11th last day for mailing PM monster when you have shipped your gift (not saying you're going to.....done deals only) When you receive your gift PM monster IMMEDIATELY so your santa can relax When you open your gift, post pictures IMMEDIATELY so we can all be jealous. I personally think Santas should remain anonymous for more fun guessing, but far be it for me to dictate on that. HOWZAT? Any questions? Wait, one more thing. If you want to participate but are broke, there are people who would also like to participate as senders only. Now, I know it can feel bad to receive without giving, so how about this: if you are in this situation or cannot sent a package for logistical reasons but would still like to participate, pm me just the same and add that your gift will be a donation in the cellar tip jar. Nobody needs know how big or small that donation is. Will that work? I think it will.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-14-2009, 05:07 PM	#68
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Im in !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-14-2009, 08:00 PM	#69
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	8 recipients in, two "interests without official entries yet", this is shaping up nicely...... roll up ...roll up __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-17-2009, 07:02 PM	#70
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	bump 13 in, one interest with out official entry yet...... 3 more days to be in! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-13-2009, 08:09 AM	#61
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	OOOH! I didn't even think about so many of us living in different countries. In the US doesn't parcel post to foreign countries have to go out by the beginning of December to arrive in time for Christmas?

11-14-2009, 01:50 PM	#65
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	Ohhh...so much to think about. :p Hihi....Could I write more than 3 words? It's difficult to express my likes/dislikes in three words.

11-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#66
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	no can do. i just gave all my money away to the poor....oh wait that's me! I will send anyone that wants one a nice Christmas e-card. I can see the line up right now.

11-18-2009, 03:09 PM	#72
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	oh hush. wolf and buster, I need your vital statistics.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-20-2009, 01:54 PM	#73
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I'm IN. thanks for taking the job over, monnie. Oooooooooooooo-- missed the deadline. But I've been in the hospital, so is ok?

11-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#74
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	is ok, last chance, hustle them in, hope you're doing ok, Bri. One santa says mention if you have food allergies. one recipient has mentioned. anyone else for the epi-pen train? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#75
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	last bump for the Santa train ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

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