Is it almost time to sign up for secret santa again?

Ms. Freya · Jul 19, 2009

Ooooh...I think I can actually join this year. I love SS - the suprise is so much fun.

Last year one of my favorite passtimes around Christmas was looking at everyone's SS pics. I'll have to keep an eye open for this year.

trillcat · Jul 19, 2009

Is there a spending limit on the gifts? I would love to participate, but can't really afford much.

snake_lady · Jul 19, 2009

Originally Posted by calico2222

And Chris, I don't know about anyone else but I would LOVE to have you for SS! Ummm...just don't send me a snake. If I get a box with hole it in I'm opening it outside!!

Originally Posted by -_aj_-

seconded that

muwhahahahahaha.

I don't need anyone giving me ideas

snake_lady · Jul 19, 2009

Originally Posted by Trillcat

Is there a spending limit on the gifts? I would love to participate, but can't really afford much.

I believe its around 15 USD or so. But you can spend what you wish on it.

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=173350 has all the rules, amount, etc. in it.

yam102284 · Jul 19, 2009

Yay! I had so much fun last year! I can't wait to do it again!

clixpix · Jul 19, 2009

Originally Posted by calico2222

It's pretty much the same thing only with people here. You sign up and fill out a questionaire on what you and your cats/animals like and the mods get drunk

Originally Posted by jcat

The ones coordinating it are going to make you pay for that!

No. She's right. We do.

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

So who assigns names?

And will they listen if there's personal conflict and it wouldn't be a good idea to match X with X ?

A few of us mods do. Yes, we do accommodate requests like that.

Originally Posted by Trillcat

Is there a spending limit on the gifts? I would love to participate, but can't really afford much.

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

I believe its around 15 USD or so. But you can spend what you wish on it.

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=173350 has all the rules, amount, etc. in it.

Yes, that's right, at least that. Many spend more, but lots spend right around that. You can get quite a lot for that if you're a good shopper!

Also remember that there's postage, so add that into your budget on top of the 15.

I'm glad to see everyone's so excited...good grief!

We haven't yet started the process, and are thinking of some minor tweaks such as pushing the date of signups until possibly September. Last year we had them in August, and many people dropped out, so perhaps the sign-ups are too early. We will definitely keep everyone posted...in the mean time, keep looking for those bargains!

mews2much · Jul 19, 2009

My sister is going to do it this year so I have to make sure I do not get her name.
I like that we knew who are ss was early so we could shop for them.
I see a lot of stuff at cat shows that would be great to get my ss this year but I will have to wait to see who I get.
It will be fun.

snake_lady · Jul 19, 2009

Originally Posted by clixpix

A few of us mods do. Yes, we do accommodate requests like that.

Cool

Thanks for the info

AbbysMom · Jul 20, 2009

Originally Posted by clixpix

No. She's right. We do.

It is such a long process, that we really need to.

jaffacake · Jul 20, 2009

You know I was thinking about this a few days ago and thinking I should start getting some bits and I was thinking how some of the more organised members will have already bought, wrapped and parcelled up their gifts

gemlady · Jul 20, 2009

Jewelry components ready and waiting to be assembled!

cruisermaiden · Jul 20, 2009

Oooh this does sound fun I will have to watch for the sign up thread!

laureen227 · Jul 20, 2009

Originally Posted by calico2222

Well, pics really aren't "mandatory" but they are appreciated (we're all nosey, you know

). A detailed describtion of what you received is fine.

And Chris, I don't know about anyone else but I would LOVE to have you for SS! Ummm...just don't send me a snake. If I get a box with hole it in I'm opening it outside!!

i also would be glad to be yours, or vice versa. i also wouldn't mind getting a snake, as long as i ALSO got all the stuff to keep him/her healthy! [cage/terrarium, light, etc. - i don't know how to keep one, but i love them!]

carolina · Jul 20, 2009

I can't wait!!!!!

snake_lady · Jul 21, 2009

Originally Posted by laureen227

i also would be glad to be yours, or vice versa. i also wouldn't mind getting a snake, as long as i ALSO got all the stuff to keep him/her healthy! [cage/terrarium, light, etc. - i don't know how to keep one, but i love them!]

Indeed

I could even point you in the direction for buying food

However,

I think we're exceeding the budget now

crazyforinfo · Jul 21, 2009

I so want to join this year. Every year I say no cause of $ (i stink at budgets) but I can't miss out again.

kiwideus · Jul 21, 2009

Originally Posted by laureen227

i also would be glad to be yours, or vice versa. i also wouldn't mind getting a snake, as long as i ALSO got all the stuff to keep him/her healthy! [cage/terrarium, light, etc. - i don't know how to keep one, but i love them!]

I don't mind snakes but I don't think they would survive the trip to NZ or the climate!

snake_lady · Jul 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Kiwideus

I don't mind snakes but I don't think they would survive the trip to NZ or the climate!

hmmmm. I'd have to say a big fat no, but not because of the climate, but your (NZ) regulations on animals/reptiles.

I have a friend in Auckland who came to visit me..... she wanted to take some sheds back with her, and had issues with them

Same with feathers. Ya'll are really strict over there. I understand the reasons

but it still sucked that my friend couldn't bring the feathers or snake skins back home with her.

cheylink · Jul 21, 2009

Even though last year my Secret Santa fell through, the secret elves sent me an awesome gift! I am excited to do it again this year as well! I hope it goes better this year, on both sides. I felt so bad that someone else had to replace my Secret Santa.......

kiwideus · Jul 21, 2009

Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

hmmmm. I'd have to say a big fat no, but not because of the climate, but your (NZ) regulations on animals/reptiles.

I have a friend in Auckland who came to visit me..... she wanted to take some sheds back with her, and had issues with them

Same with feathers. Ya'll are really strict over there. I understand the reasons

but it still sucked that my friend couldn't bring the feathers or snake skins back home with her.

Yep, thats right. My sister's friend found a snake skin in her house and so she called MAF (Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) and they sent this man down with a dog that specialises in those things and they could track where the snake had been. They never found it.

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