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Originally Posted by capt_jordi View Post

Okay so I finally got to open my laptop for the first time since the 23rd! I got my box right as we were about to head home for the holidays, but I managed to snap a few pics real quick! My SS was Katie and I have to say I LOVE everything!

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some toy mice, a cup full of hot chocolate which is amazing! a penguin stuffy (I collect penguins) some doggy treats for Miss Reese, some kitty treats for the spoiled brats, some ghirradelli squares which are already gone, chocolate covered espresso beans which are oh so addictive, although Gary got into them the other night and ended up staying up until 2 am... I was ready to kill him! And last but not least an angry bird! It makes noises when you squeeze it too! But Reese has claimed it!! Its so funny! Usually she kills her toys, but this one she babies! She's so gentle with it! It's adorable! I couldnt bare to take it away!

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A cute little manicure set and a gorgeous nail polish to add to my ever growing collection!

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A super cute basket full of bath goodies! I got lotions and bubble bath!

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lotions and bubble bath! They smell soooo goood!

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A stocking with some very awesome lip balm and cuticle cream and some lovely smelling anti-bac gel with a red glittery holder!

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an absolutely beautiful penguin frame, a dog frame, and a kitty frame along with "J" and "G" candy cane ornaments that immediately when on the tree! Now to try to get both cats in the same pic! LOL!

Also not pictures is a very cute and cuddley kitty cat lap blanket! My loving boyfriend hid it from me while cleaning the house the other day and I keep forgetting to ask him where he put it! I will have to snap a pic of it later!

 

Thank you again Katie! I LOOOOOVEEEE everything!!



Very nice loot!  And that Angry Bird is adorable!  clap.gif

 

post #452 of 500
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Originally Posted by capt_jordi View Post

Okay so I finally got to open my laptop for the first time since the 23rd! I got my box right as we were about to head home for the holidays, but I managed to snap a few pics real quick! My SS was Katie and I have to say I LOVE everything!
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some toy mice, a cup full of hot chocolate which is amazing! a penguin stuffy (I collect penguins) some doggy treats for Miss Reese, some kitty treats for the spoiled brats, some ghirradelli squares which are already gone, chocolate covered espresso beans which are oh so addictive, although Gary got into them the other night and ended up staying up until 2 am... I was ready to kill him! And last but not least an angry bird! It makes noises when you squeeze it too! But Reese has claimed it!! Its so funny! Usually she kills her toys, but this one she babies! She's so gentle with it! It's adorable! I couldnt bare to take it away!
LL
A cute little manicure set and a gorgeous nail polish to add to my ever growing collection!
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A super cute basket full of bath goodies! I got lotions and bubble bath!
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lotions and bubble bath! They smell soooo goood!
LL
A stocking with some very awesome lip balm and cuticle cream and some lovely smelling anti-bac gel with a red glittery holder!
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an absolutely beautiful penguin frame, a dog frame, and a kitty frame along with "J" and "G" candy cane ornaments that immediately when on the tree! Now to try to get both cats in the same pic! LOL!
Also not pictures is a very cute and cuddley kitty cat lap blanket! My loving boyfriend hid it from me while cleaning the house the other day and I keep forgetting to ask him where he put it! I will have to snap a pic of it later!

Thank you again Katie! I LOOOOOVEEEE everything!!
Yay!! very glad you liked it all smile.gif the angry bird is actually a dog toy so that is funny that Reese stole it!! flail.gif smart girl!
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Katie is thinking about Christmas in July!  woohoo.gifwoohoo.gifwoohoo.gif (I read between the lines...)
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post #453 of 500
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Originally Posted by Jessy View Post

I promise I posted promptly, I posted as soon as it hit my desk!
Here we arrrreee, lots of photos of our amazing lovely presents, we were so spoiled by...... ahaa you have to guess!! She's from Canada......
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The family assembled and eager


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Geoff and Tui with their yummy citrus treat!

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Roxy sniffing the yummy treats from Canada! They are called Now! and they are made with 100% fresh meat, and are grain free. Roxy says they smell really good!

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And taste really yummy too!



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Three packs of temptations for the girls - Beef, Chicken and Salmon - gimme gimme meowmy!

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Molly says "anything else for me moewmy?"

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Don't worry Molly, Roxy's checking!

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A beautiful mug for meowmy - it says Crazy cat lady on the other side - perfect! And it's a wonderful size, perfect for a real mug of tea! To go with the yummy tea bags we recieved - ginger bread and candy cane green tea!

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Stunning sparkly earrings! love.gif

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Beautiful cat earrings - made at a local special care home, by the special needs people. The money raised goes to keep their home running. That's so special and meaningful, I love them.
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This is all of our gifts together! We were so spoilt!
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The full list:
Ecotrition Citrus C Treats for the Guinea Pigs
Vitakraft Slims with Alfaalfa for the Guinea Pigs
Now! Fresh Treats for the cats - which they love!
Beef, chicken and salmon flavour temptations for the girls
Candy Cane Green Tea and Gingerbread Tea for me and Ashley! We love Green Tea!
A really cute cat shaped cookie cutter
A gorgeous multicoloured cat collar, which Roxy is now proudly wearing
A beautiful pink collar, which Molly will wear when she is bigger
Some catit Springs, which Molly thinks are so much fun!
My new favourite crazy cat lady mug
Stunning silver sparkly earrings
Beautiful purple earrings with special meaning
A pack of Reese's pieces - oh soooo tasty!
A pack of candy cane Hershey's kisses
A Hershey's milk chocolate bar
A Hershey's milk chocolate bar with almonds and toffee
A nestle coffee crisp bar - we don't have these in the UK, I wish we did, they are so tasty!
A book that I can't wait to go to bed to read - Chicken Soup for the soul - Loving our cats. I looked at buying this for myself a few years ago, but couldn't afford it, so I'm so happy to recieve it!
A canadian Weight Watchers magazine - I follow weight watchers in the UK, so it's fantastic to see how it's done in Canada, I can't wait to try the recipes!
Canadian Living magazine - again, lots of yummy recipes and lifestyle articles which I can't wait to read
Aaand - a big hint - a local newspaper, whic will be really interesting - from ...Restigouche - it's called the Tribune...

We were so spoilt, thank you!!! Can you guess who our wonderfull, generous SS is???

I REALLY REALLY like earrings! Those are SUPER cute!
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Originally Posted by capt_jordi View Post

Okay so I finally got to open my laptop for the first time since the 23rd! I got my box right as we were about to head home for the holidays, but I managed to snap a few pics real quick! My SS was Katie and I have to say I LOVE everything!
LL
some toy mice, a cup full of hot chocolate which is amazing! a penguin stuffy (I collect penguins) some doggy treats for Miss Reese, some kitty treats for the spoiled brats, some ghirradelli squares which are already gone, chocolate covered espresso beans which are oh so addictive, although Gary got into them the other night and ended up staying up until 2 am... I was ready to kill him! And last but not least an angry bird! It makes noises when you squeeze it too! But Reese has claimed it!! Its so funny! Usually she kills her toys, but this one she babies! She's so gentle with it! It's adorable! I couldnt bare to take it away!
LL
A cute little manicure set and a gorgeous nail polish to add to my ever growing collection!
LL
A super cute basket full of bath goodies! I got lotions and bubble bath!
LL
lotions and bubble bath! They smell soooo goood!
LL
A stocking with some very awesome lip balm and cuticle cream and some lovely smelling anti-bac gel with a red glittery holder!
LL
an absolutely beautiful penguin frame, a dog frame, and a kitty frame along with "J" and "G" candy cane ornaments that immediately when on the tree! Now to try to get both cats in the same pic! LOL!
Also not pictures is a very cute and cuddley kitty cat lap blanket! My loving boyfriend hid it from me while cleaning the house the other day and I keep forgetting to ask him where he put it! I will have to snap a pic of it later!

Thank you again Katie! I LOOOOOVEEEE everything!!

The penguin stuff is so cute, my nephews girlfriend would be super jealous! clap.gif
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Today, I went to the post office to pick up a surprise package! 26.gif It was from my Secret Santa! I have no idea who she is only that she lives in Australia. 

 

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The cute ring holder and the small notepad are in my favorite color. How did my SS know that I needed them? thanks.gif

I will enjoy the logic puzzles and the cat magazine! Fantastic!!! 

The stickers will be a lovely addition to my collection! clap.gifAnd the cat treats will certainly be devoured by my gang of 5 in no time!

 

Thank you very, very much dear Secret Santa! hugs.gif

 

Now to find out who you are....confused.gif

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Recipient- Santa
3catsn1dog- Resqchick
-_aj_- - ?????
Alley Girl - Kailie
Alison Joy - Sillyitilangrl
BlueRexBear - Cheylink
BMW Kitty Cat - ????
Carolina - Blue Rex Bear
catbehaviors- Cat Person
Catkiki - CATTYBIRD
CATTYBIRD- Gemlady
cheylink - ????
Denice - Rianna
Duchess15 - SillyJilly
GailC - ????
gemlady - Ruthyb
GoldyCat - Carolina
JazzyTheCat - Mrblanche
jennyranson - gailC
Kailie - -_aj_-
katiemae1277 - nurseangel
Kluchetta - GoldyCat
mbjerkness - Ms. Freya
Milkmaid - Yayi
Momofmany - snake_lady
Momto3boys - mbjerkness
Mrblanche - Jennyranson
Ms.Freya - orangishcat
nurseangel - AlleyGirl
orangeishcat - BMW Kitty Cat
Pollyanna - Jessy
Resqchick-Anita1216
Rianna - Pollyanna
RubSluts'Mommy - AlisonJoy
RuthyB - Milkmaid
Sillyitilangrl - 3catsn1dog
SillyJilly - StarryEyedTiGeR
StarryEyedTiGeR - capt_jordi
Tara & Rob - ????
White cat lover - Momofmany
Yayi - TCS Secret Santa Elf and ???

post #456 of 500
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Originally Posted by yayi View Post

Today, I went to the post office to pick up a surprise package! 26.gif It was from my Secret Santa! I have no idea who she is only that she lives in Australia.


Ooh!  Ooh!  I think I know!!!

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Look at the fishies!! CUTE CUTE! clap.gif
post #458 of 500
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Originally Posted by SillyJilly View Post

Look at the fishies!! CUTE CUTE! clap.gif


Thanks! (if you mean the ones in my picture). It's a lamp. I meant to make it a prop to support the cat magazine upright, but the mag kept on slipping down. laughing02.gif

post #459 of 500
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Originally Posted by mrblanche View Post


Ooh!  Ooh!  I think I know!!!



Please give me clues!

post #460 of 500

What a wonderful surprise!  clap.gif  That ring holder is adorable. 

post #461 of 500
I am so sorry I havent got any pictures I'm kinda in the middle of packing atm

But I can't thank Tara enough nail varnish is amazing and the chocolate was and still is yummy

I have the A hanging up on my door and all three cats loved the toys, my mam not so much because smooch loves the ones that have the tinsel stuff on them and Rips the to bits but he has fun that's the main thing, flash and sooty love their toys to I've held some back so when we move I can use them to rake their mind off everything and just play biggrin.gif
post #462 of 500
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Originally Posted by yayi View Post



Please give me clues!


It's not too hard.  Look at the list of recipients and senders.  There are very few that aren't on both side, now.  Then, if that doesn't do it, look back a few pages; I know the person I think sent yours posted that they were worried that it hadn't been received yet.

 

post #463 of 500
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Originally Posted by mrblanche View Post


It's not too hard.  Look at the list of recipients and senders.  There are very few that aren't on both side, now.  Then, if that doesn't do it, look back a few pages; I know the person I think sent yours posted that they were worried that it hadn't been received yet.

 


Yes, I did but a few did not post in the list like Jessy (did her SS send her a gift?). I am lousy when it comes to games of deduction, comes with age I guess. laughing02.gif It's okay. Is there a time limit to guessing who is who in the SS game?

 

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Nope, no time limit, but if you are really wondering and can't figure it out, you can enlist the help of the snoopers or the mods who picked names, that they may pm your santa and ask if they want to give you clues or out themselves! laughing02.gif
post #465 of 500
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Originally Posted by yayi View Post

Today, I went to the post office to pick up a surprise package! 26.gif It was from my Secret Santa! I have no idea who she is only that she lives in Australia.

 

Are you sure it's a she? Hmm..
 

 

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hyper.gif I know, I know  clap.gif

post #467 of 500
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Originally Posted by JazzyTheCat View Post

 

Are you sure it's a she? Hmm..
 

 


AHA!!! It's you! You're my SS!!! Thank you so very much for the presents! Love them all. biggthumpup.gif

 

post #468 of 500

Well, I am really bummed. My recipient never acknowledged she got the package. I know a notice was left and if not picked up in 15 days it was to be returned. That is the last I know of it. I never received it back, (it was delivered before Christmas). I don't know if someone stole it or if she got it or what. I am disappointed since I worked hard putting it together. I wish I had taken a picture of the little jewel box with the shells on top that I got specifically for the Secret Santa.

 

Well, this isn't going to put me off participating. I just wanted to let everyone know that I did send it.  I have been in touch from the beginning with katiemae1277 from the beginning of this fiasco.

 

I just am very disappointed about all of this and just a little bit hurt.

post #469 of 500
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Originally Posted by Catkiki View Post

Well, I am really bummed. My recipient never acknowledged she got the package. I know a notice was left and if not picked up in 15 days it was to be returned. That is the last I know of it. I never received it back, (it was delivered before Christmas). I don't know if someone stole it or if she got it or what. I am disappointed since I worked hard putting it together. I wish I had taken a picture of the little jewel box with the shells on top that I got specifically for the Secret Santa.

Well, this isn't going to put me off participating. I just wanted to let everyone know that I did send it.  I have been in touch from the beginning with katiemae1277 from the beginning of this fiasco.

I just am very disappointed about all of this and just a little bit hurt.

Aww, hun, I kind of know how you feel. I do know that my SS received her package, because I asked Katie to ask her, but unfortunately she never took the time to find out who sent it. She hasn't been on for months, either. Luckily I know that she did like the things I sent! hugs.gif
post #470 of 500
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Originally Posted by Catkiki View Post

 

 

Well, this isn't going to put me off participating.


 

That's the spirit! clap.gif

It happened to me in the 2010 SS so I know how you feel. Though I did find out the reason for the non-acknowledgement and it was a shocker. Hope it is not the same for you. 

post #471 of 500
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Originally Posted by yayi View Post


 

That's the spirit! clap.gif

It happened to me in the 2010 SS so I know how you feel. Though I did find out the reason for the non-acknowledgement and it was a shocker. Hope it is not the same for you. 



I think I remember that. It was a shocker but the same thing is not happening here. My recipient has been on the site within the past 2 weeks.

post #472 of 500
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Originally Posted by Catkiki View Post

Well, I am really bummed. My recipient never acknowledged she got the package. I know a notice was left and if not picked up in 15 days it was to be returned. That is the last I know of it. I never received it back, (it was delivered before Christmas). I don't know if someone stole it or if she got it or what. I am disappointed since I worked hard putting it together. I wish I had taken a picture of the little jewel box with the shells on top that I got specifically for the Secret Santa.

 

Well, this isn't going to put me off participating. I just wanted to let everyone know that I did send it.  I have been in touch from the beginning with katiemae1277 from the beginning of this fiasco.

 

I just am very disappointed about all of this and just a little bit hurt.


I had a similar experience, and it completely put me off the whole SS thing.

 

I partipated a few times.  The last year I did, I was really into the excitement of it all. The first 2 times were great experiences, s much so that I literally started shopping right after Christmas for the next year, the 3rd (and final) time!!!  The 3rd time I was paired up with was someone I'd never heard of before and when I searched I discovered that they came and went for weeks and months at a time. I was disappointed to find that out and I got a bit of a bad feeling about it and even thought to ask to change who I had been paired up with.

 

I was so excited to send my parcel and I paid additional shipping costs to make sure it arrived Express mail so that I could track where it was and make sure that it arrived at its destination.

 

I knew when the parcel was delivered (early December), but it was weeks (after Christmas) before the person even acknowledged receipt.  And all they said was 1 short sentence about having received their SS gift and listed 3 or 4 things out of the dozens that I had sent. They didn't post pictures (I knew they had a camera because they had posted pics of their cats), and they didn't even try to figure out who their SS was.  And then they disappeared again for weeks more. I finally posted in the list of SS and recipients who I had been paired up with.

 

That year several people did not receive gifts from their SS and I often wonder if the person I had been paired up with was one of the ones who didn't send their gifts.  To me it just seemed that they reappeared on the boards in time to sign up for SS and then vanished again.

 

I was so disappointed and my feelings were hurt. I decided to not participate anymore

 

I think the idea behind SS is a good one.  And like I said, the first 2 times I signed up, I had a great experience, largely because the people I sent to were active posters and seemed thrilled with what I had sent (even if maybe they weren't).  But to me it is the giving that means so much. Getting gifts is great, but what makes me the happiest is giving them and seeing/hearing people's reactions. 

 

As tough as some think the rules are for participating in SS, IMHO they aren't tough enough.  Aside from having to be a member for a certain period of time, I think people need to be active posters too, or at least active within a set period of time at the time SS sign up comes along.

post #473 of 500
I think the SS exchange is a wonderful idea and thankfully the majority of people participating enjoy it and have fun. I've had a lot of fun in the past snooping and shopping and waiting for the present to arrive. Not to mention the lovely gifts I've received from Santas too. Pushkin still plays with one toy he received almost every night. It's his special toy!
It's unfortunate that people do have bad experiences though. I know I've been extremely disappointed myself by the near non-reaction of a couple of my recipients and it really does put you off. To put so much time and effort into something and then a grudging acknowledgment and no photos or further posts is a bummer. I participated thinking this would really help members get to know one another and I wanted to be a part of that fun.
On the whole though, I do think the SS exchange is a worthwhile thing and does help foster a sense of belonging to this community. As long as people approach it a fun event and not go overboard competing for a wow factor, which I feel some people do. These things can so easily turn into a kind of competition. And of course the internet is a place that rife with scammers, so I'm not surprised that some people have abused the generosity of other members.
post #474 of 500

Thankfully I have had a blast both years I have participated, nothing but positive experiences. I don't think I'd ever let one bad experience put me off though...but I can absolutely understand how upsetting it would be to put so much work into something to not have it properly acknowledged. I love SS so much that I think we should have a Christmas in July exchange! biggthumpup.gif

post #475 of 500
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Originally Posted by Kailie View Post

Thankfully I have had a blast both years I have participated, nothing but positive experiences. I don't think I'd ever let one bad experience put me off though...but I can absolutely understand how upsetting it would be to put so much work into something to not have it properly acknowledged. I love SS so much that I think we should have a Christmas in July exchange! biggthumpup.gif



My first two times were great. It is just this last time where my gift wasn't acknowledged. I checked the tracking and it still says a notice was left. I am not going to let one person sour me on participating.

post #476 of 500
It's very unfortunate that Meda and others have had a disappointing experience, but that's the nature of the internet I suppose. We have made our rules stricter over the last couple years and there are still folks who, for one reason or another, don't follow through, or that have life interfere, or whatever it is. There are many members that will be crazy active and then just disappear, and even long long long term members move on suddenly. I'm glad this will not prevent you from participating, Meda, because really, if you quit things after one bad experience, would any of us being doing anything? This year was especially rough because of the host switch and general post office shenanigans plus me basically handling the whole sha-bang on my own- let me tell you, wrangling 40+ Secret Santas from all over the world is a full time job laughing02.gif I will not let it deter me tho! I will continue to be your SS coordinator, but there will no Christmas in July walking_tall.giflaughing02.gif
post #477 of 500

It always seems like my recipients disappear, don't post photos, etc.  Maybe I should quit participating so I don't jinx it?  ;)

post #478 of 500

Ill hold my hands up to being one who doesnt post pictures the last two years Ive had to work on christmas day so makes it very difficult to try and get them before having to rush out, I have however found my pics from when Angie was my SS LOL!!!  I havent had any problems so ill be continuing to participate :)

post #479 of 500
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Originally Posted by Catkiki View Post



My first two times were great. It is just this last time where my gift wasn't acknowledged. I checked the tracking and it still says a notice was left. I am not going to let one person sour me on participating.



I am glad you are going to stay with it!  clap.gif

 



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Originally Posted by katiemae1277 View Post

It's very unfortunate that Meda and others have had a disappointing experience, but that's the nature of the internet I suppose. We have made our rules stricter over the last couple years and there are still folks who, for one reason or another, don't follow through, or that have life interfere, or whatever it is. There are many members that will be crazy active and then just disappear, and even long long long term members move on suddenly. I'm glad this will not prevent you from participating, Meda, because really, if you quit things after one bad experience, would any of us being doing anything? This year was especially rough because of the host switch and general post office shenanigans plus me basically handling the whole sha-bang on my own- let me tell you, wrangling 40+ Secret Santas from all over the world is a full time job laughing02.gif I will not let it deter me tho! I will continue to be your SS coordinator, but there will no Christmas in July walking_tall.giflaughing02.gif


Yes, Christmas in July!  Excellent suggestion, Katie!  seesaw.giflaughing02.giflaughing02.giflaughing02.gif



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Originally Posted by -_aj_- View Post

Ill hold my hands up to being one who doesnt post pictures the last two years Ive had to work on christmas day so makes it very difficult to try and get them before having to rush out, I have however found my pics from when Angie was my SS LOL!!!  I havent had any problems so ill be continuing to participate :)



I remember sending you a picture of the lovely Speck as a hint to my identity.  biggrin.gif

 

post #480 of 500

I believe if you at first you don't succeed, try, try again. My job is the perfect example. I have been there 12 years this month and have posted for promotion after promotion only to see it go to someone else. They would stay a few months and then leave again. But I was like a dog with a bone. I was very persistent! If I wasn't, I wouldn't have gotten my dream promotion in February. And that one hadn't had a posting for about 8 years. I absolutely love this job. The pay isn't what I would have liked, but it is hourly and not per call.

 

That being said, I will still participate in SS. And I did love the stuff I got this year from CATTYBIRD even though I wasn't able to post pictures this year. LOL real life got in the way.

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