Everyone please read!

[valanhb]

I'm in no matter what we decide. Thinking about it, the long term committment does seem to lend itself to disappointment. I'm pretty committed to the board, but I can also see myself flaking out over the long haul (at least forgetting a month here or there). I think a one time deal or a short time frame like 3 months would be good. Also much less work for Denise. Birthdays are a good idea, but if your birthday is next December chances are pretty good you won't get anything. Sad but true. Besides people dropping from sight here, it's a long ways away to remember to send something.

Just more thoughts and lots of 2 cents!

 

[okeefecl]

I would love to sign up for this exchange, too.

I think a one time deal or a short time frame like 3 months would be good. Also much less work for Denise.

I agree with Heidi, and everyone else who suggested the one time deal. How about sending a small gift (less than $20 American) and a letter about ourselves and our furbabes? Or maybe a gift that reflected our interests (not necessarily cat-related)? That way, we can learn more about someone else on this board.

 

[debby]

I am going to have to think about this. I want to join in, but on the other hand, I have so much going on right now...a baby, full time job, marriage that is requiring alot of attention right now, a new diet and exercise program to start, and very little time online anymore, and I see less time in the future, so I may have to bow out of this one...I hate to...I would LOVE to participate, but am afraid I would get busy and forget to send my person something and disappoint someone, which I would never ever want to do, so I may not join in...let me think about it a bit. It is a good idea, though.

 

[sockiesmom]

I'm really busy with school and stuff right now. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to participate, but I don't have the time nor the money right now.

I just wanted to say, if you do the planning, and somebody drops out or whatever, you can put me on a back-up list or something. The gift wouldn't be very good due to my lack of funds right now (most likely something home-made, lol), but I'd hate to see anyone get disappointed.

 

[dragonlady]

It could be like a pen pal! I think we can really learn alot about each other! We should put some limit as some of us are short of cash, like me. I was too late for the Santa thing too but offered to send gifts to two other members. I got a fabulous gift from one and nothing from the other. You can never tell..but, I think it's worth it!

 

[tamme]

That's an idea! I would prefer to do a one-time thing, but, if you decide to do a long term thing, put me on the back-up list. I really don't see a long term thing working out, but I would also hate to see someone disappointed.

 

[whisker's mom]

Okay..how about this? What about a temporary pen-pal? Let's say, you are matched with someone for approx. 1-3 months and after that time frame, it's time to be re-matched with someone else? Now, the trick here would be that a new thread would have to be done and only those that re-sign will be set up again. So, if someone signs up and does not follow through, it will be a temporary disappointment and....for those that do not find this worked out, they can just skip the re-signing up part.

BTW: Personally, I would LOVE a homemade gift much more than anything else. I think it is much more personal. Unfortunately, I am not talented enough to do that but for those that want to join, and do not have the funds....I think this is a GREAT idea.

Also, it does not necessarily mean Denise has to take on the responsability each time. Maybe there may be other volunteers to help out.