Topic: Secret Santas -- UNVEILED (Read 38833 times)

Edith · « **on:** 05 Nov 2008, 08:35 »

I'm ready to organize this to try it again.

Here's the deal. DO NOT POST YOUR HOME ADDRESS IN THIS THREAD.

You have until November 23rd to sign up. You sign up by PMing me with the following information:

1. Your name and mailing address
2. Whether you can send internationally
3. Anything about your hobbies, interests, allergies, likes or dislikes that you think might be relevant for your secret santa

On November 24th, I will PM everyone to tell you who you are Santa-ing. You will have until December 13th to mail out your package.

Please do not sign up to do this if you will not have money or the time or the transportation to be able to get stuff or to send it. It really sucks to put a lot of time into something and then not get anything but a bunch of apologies about how you didn't have time and you're really really going to send it tomorrow and then more apologies and it eventually never ever comes. That is lame.

On December 29, I will post the master list of who was secret santa for whom. That way, anyone who hasn't sent their gift out can receive public humiliation.

If I forgot anything, please let me know and I'll amend these rules!!

Edit: Price range: be reasonable. Don't spend more than you can afford. Someone really poor who makes cool shit will spend less than someone who works in Big Oil but has no free time. By the same token, don't be stupid. If you buy someone a $50 videogame and get a homemade paper basket of cedar potpourri, then you shouldn't complain because you're kind of a dumbass for spending that much on a secret santa thing.

Lines · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 08:50 »

Whee!

RedLion · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 09:46 »

Pft, as if I will give my place of residence to any of you lunatics.

Edith · « **Reply #3 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 11:37 »

You only have to give it to me, and I'll only give it to one other person. It's all cool.

We're not lunatics! Well, mostly.

CardinalFang · « **Reply #4 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 11:49 »

I'm game!

but not in season

yelley · « **Reply #5 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 11:49 »

wait, isn't redlion's name jason? i'll take his home address, please.

KvP · « **Reply #6 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 11:50 »

Mooooooooooo

Dissy · « **Reply #7 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:13 »

Hurm. I'm game. Do we have a spending limit?

Liz · « **Reply #8 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:16 »

I am in on this even though I really don't have much money so whoever I get will probably just receive some cookies. If that is alright count me in!

Lines · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:18 »

Just make sure they are nicely padded and aren't international.

Liz · « **Reply #10 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:21 »

Okay. Sorry international QCers, but it looks like none of you will be getting my delicious cookies.

0bsessions · « **Reply #11 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:23 »

I'm in, but I think an at least vague gift criteria should be set. Like, if you're just going to send someone a Snickers bar, why bother? And I'd like to make sure we have an upper limit so nobody goons out too bad. I don't wanna feel like an asshole for probably not spending more than fifteen bucks or so on any of you assholes.

tania · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:34 »

i also don't have a lot of money so i will probably take the creative route and use my artistic skills to make something. as long as everyone here is okay with receiving one of those lame "look, it's the thought that counted" gifts, i'm in.

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:42 »

I think I know what yelley will get if she receives RedLion's address. A restraining order.

I would love to do this, but I'm lacking in funds even for my families presents this holiday season.

Katherine · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 12:42 »

We do a Secret Santa thing at work every year, with a $10 limit. A couple of years ago, my Secret Dickwad Santa gave me a "$10 off a $10 or more purchase coupon" for the Gap. A free coupon that he or his girlfriend got when they bought something at the Gap, and he gave it to me, someone who does not shop at the Gap. Anything would have been better than that, really. A cat litter scooper, slightly used, would have been a better gift than a useless coupon.

Lines · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 13:06 »

Last time I did it, we exchanged boxes of various items. Nothing expensive, just a box of random goodies the recipient might like.

Edith · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 13:12 »

Yeah, I didn't want to put a spending limit because, seriously, if someone sends me a couple skeins of Noro yarn that costs $18 a pop at the store and then decided she doesn't like it because it has too much red, I'm not going to feel guilty that she spent so much. I would also not feel bad to get a box full of lemon pie that has oozed all over but is wrapped in saran wrap and therefore not too germy. I would love to get a box of random leftover resistors and capacitors from a ham radio project that I could use to make earrings.

So, don't spend an unreasonable amount, and don't be lame. Try to send something you think the person would like, but don't go broke doing it.

20 jazz funk greats · « **Reply #17 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 13:13 »

i'm still deciding whether i want to get involved with this.
i'm leaning towards yes, but don't expect cute handmade gifts from me seeing as how i don't really have the time to do that.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 13:51 »

I am totally in on this plan

Gemmwah · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 13:57 »

Hmmmmm maybe. I'll need time to mull this over.

sean · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 15:45 »

I would love to do this but I am really bad at sending things. as Liz knows. I will have to contemplate this.

(LIZ THEY ARE COMING SOON I PROMISE)

(this is an example of how not to do secret santa)

fatty · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 16:09 »

My guide to secret santa:

A parcel 500 - 750 grams costs $20 - Aust to USA
If the present cost between $10-15, that's $40-50 all up.
For some people, this is already more than you might be able to spend.

So if you start by figuring out how much postage will cost, you have a price base and a weight limit. I think tihs is a good limit. Saving money on weight is a good idea.

I reckon a good way to value a present is against something you may already do. Maybe you can compare secret santa to hanging out with a good friend or going to dinner with them for their birthday. $40 for me (in Aust dollars) would be going out to dinner, maybe buying my friend a drink, and getting the train home. If someone spends less but puts more thought and effort into it - it is of equal value.

Tom · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 18:29 »

I have no money for anything...

DonInKansas · « **Reply #23 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 18:34 »

If there's a10 dollar spending limit I'll just send 10 bucks.

in pennies.

Liz · « **Reply #24 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 21:01 »

Quote from: Jeans on 05 Nov 2008, 15:51

Obvious santa is obvious.

Sean owes me Zebra Cakes.

Also, Sean, if you end up being my Secret Santa the Zebra Cakes do not count as part of the gift.

fatty · « **Reply #25 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 21:48 »

Quote from: DonInKansas on 05 Nov 2008, 18:34

If there's a10 dollar spending limit I'll just send 10 bucks.

in pennies.

Don't let this guy participate.

Patrick · « **Reply #26 on:** 05 Nov 2008, 23:06 »

I am totally doing this. I really can't wait to find out who I am sending stuff to. The downside is having to keep it a secret.

valley_parade · « **Reply #27 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 06:58 »

Quote from: DonInKansas on 05 Nov 2008, 18:34

If there's a10 dollar spending limit I'll just send 10 bucks.

in pennies.

Guys, I didn't know Ken Griffey, Jr. was on the forums.

RedLion · « **Reply #28 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 08:04 »

I'd actually like to participate, but I'm horrendously broke. Literally, I have almost no money.

lprkn · « **Reply #29 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 08:55 »

I'm in. I have some money, and I'm not really artsy-crafty, so I'll try to buy something neat.

Metope · « **Reply #30 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 09:58 »

This sounds really exciting! But please, if Jens signs up too, don't make me his secret santa or vice versa (although I don't really think that would happen, but you know, just in case).

Internet gifts hooray! Let's hope none of the gifts will get stuck in the intertubes, folks.

valley_parade · « **Reply #31 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 10:36 »

We can just rent a truck to clear the clogs.

OH WAIT IT'S NOT A TRUCK =/

Drill King · « **Reply #32 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 11:36 »

I'm already sending my e-friends presents, so what's one more? I'll be sending them all out at once so this shouldn't be hard~

PS the homemade cedar potpourri doesn't sound bad at all to me

Liz · « **Reply #33 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 11:41 »

Edith I have changed my mind. I can mail internationally, but if that ends up being the case there will be no cookies.

CamusCanDo · « **Reply #34 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 11:56 »

I figure this is a good way for me to repay you guys for constant lols over the past two years, so I am totally in. I'm not as active as most people that are saying they're in, so I do feel a bit bad that someone is going to be spending time/money on me.

Ladybug · « **Reply #35 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 14:20 »

^ That.

I think I am in, at least, I will have to ponder a little bit longer, before deciding. Money is an issue, also postage is fucking expensive, but I think I might have money.

sean · « **Reply #36 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 15:15 »

Quote from: Misconception on 05 Nov 2008, 21:01

Also, Sean, if you end up being my Secret Santa the Zebra Cakes do not count as part of the gift.

Aw maaaaaaaaan.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #37 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 20:13 »

Ooooo, this should be fun.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #38 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 20:44 »

OK, i'm in for this.

Edith · « **Reply #39 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 20:55 »

HEY PEOPLE, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP FOR THIS UNTIL YOU PM ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS, WHETHER YOU PREFER DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL, AND SOME INTERESTS AND SHIT.

thank you,

eeds

jmrz · « **Reply #40 on:** 06 Nov 2008, 21:12 »

Okay, I am in for this. I should probably get back into gabbly and posting on here some more so you people know more about me. Edith, I will send a PM through to you soonish.

Trollstormur · « **Reply #41 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 00:41 »

I'd sign up but I am terrible at this thing. We did this in gradeschool, and I forgot about mine. I felt so bad about it, I went home and convinced my folks to get the raddest thing ever for her. I don't recall exactly what we got, but it was at least fifteen dollars higher than the maximum set by the teacher.

mmyep.

jodizzle · « **Reply #42 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 00:46 »

OK I guess I am so in for this! The only difficult part will be finding my way to the post office, but I'm sure i can handle that. SOMEHOW.

valley_parade · « **Reply #43 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 05:29 »

I dunno who I'm drawing here, but I just realized that I also need to ship that cardigan out to Liz. Hmmns.

Aztex · « **Reply #44 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 05:42 »

I'm in! WOOO!

Liz · « **Reply #45 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 07:28 »

Shane that also does not count as a Christmas/holiday gift if you should be my Secret Santa.

Jace · « **Reply #46 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 07:43 »

I am gonna end up with Liz and she has so many rules to her secret santa-ing.

Liz · « **Reply #47 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 07:46 »

No no no. The rules only apply to Sean and Shane (tee hee) because both have promised to send me things not as Christmas gifts. The rest of you are all clear.

valley_parade · « **Reply #48 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 08:04 »

Quote from: Misconception on 07 Nov 2008, 07:28

Shane that also does not count as a Christmas/holiday gift if you should be my Secret Santa.

I'd meant to say that and somehow completely forgot to.

sean · « **Reply #49 on:** 07 Nov 2008, 15:53 »

Quote from: Misconception on 07 Nov 2008, 07:46

No no no. The rules only apply to Sean and Shane (tee hee) because both have promised to send me things not as Christmas gifts. The rest of you are all clear.

oppression

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