This is topic Hatrack Gift Exchange 2004 : A Rousing Success!! (see other thread for details) in forum Books, Films, Food and Culture at Hatrack River Forum.
Annie headed this last year, and I think it was a real success - I had a blast. Annie's out this month focusing on RL and school things, so if she doesn't mind, I'd be happy to organize it.
To participate in the Hatrack December Gift Exchange: E-mail me at katepilkington AT yahoo.com. Include the following:
Intent to participate
Mailing address (if you are at college, please include both school and home addresses)
Favorite Hatrack moment (for the game)
Nov. 29 1. I will send an e-mail to everyone who has e-mailed me with their mailing address telling them who they got, and that person's mailing address. 2. Everyone will e-mail me back with aknowledgement. Dec 6
Mail packages by this date. Do NOT, do not spend more than $10 on the present. It's important to mail it by the sixth because we have some college students and last year there were some who didn't get their packages until they came back after December break. ------ Last year, I got a Chinese cookbook from the wonderful Annie, and it was fabulous. :)Let's play.
[ November 15, 2005, 12:26 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
What's the $ limit?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
$10?
Does that seem fair?
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
When will we find out who our person is?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nov. 25
[ November 12, 2004, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
Um...today's Nov. 12.
Darn you, kat! You edited and made me look dumb.
[ November 12, 2004, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: Vána ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*blush* I knew that. How about Nov 25, then?
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
You know that it would be hard to mail your package on Dec 5th right? (It being Sunday and all) Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*grin* How obvious is it that I wrote the first post without looking at a calendar?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
See, Katie, this is why I never organize things. Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
Why don't we up the limit to 20 dollars -- people shouldn't be afraid to spend over 10 if they find something upwards of that price. And they definitely shouldn't feel *required* to spend the twenty...just gives us a little more wiggle room.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
hmm...maybe some more feedback?
I like the idea of ten dollars because you CAN get stuff for that price, but it takes some imagination.
Plus, it eliminates CDs. I don't know...I don't want it to be a money stress for anyone, and there's still the mailing cost over the cost of the present.
[ November 12, 2004, 02:55 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I know, but I agree with Kira... I like the wiggle room and I think 20 was the limit last year...
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Was it? I can't remember...
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
It must have been, because thats about how much I spent.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay.
Ten dollar gift, but up to $20 possible if you find something perfect?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I have a question... is it possible for me to participate if I have to expect someone to pay shipping charges to Israel?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
So, it looks like -- for the same shipping charges, more or less -- the package that would take 2 or so days domestic would take about a month to get to Israel. So, assuming Raia is willing to wait a little longer for hers, that seems to work out ok, neh? (NO idea what shipping FROM Israel to the U.S. might cost.)
[ November 12, 2004, 05:34 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
well, whoever gets Raia could always send her present a little earlier...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
True, but if they'll only know they have her on Nov. 25th, and will need to get the gift, I'd imagine it wouldn't be much earlier.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ok... yay! And I don't mind paying for shipping out of the country. *wants to participate*
*goes off to send e-mail*
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
I did the secret Santa last year. Saxon75 liked the record I sent him. I don't know if I liked my gift or not, because nothing ever came in the mail. I didn't really mind, though, I was just happy to be able to spread the word about some great Canadian blues rock. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*peeks into mailbox* You playing again this year, twinky?
Maybe I should link to this in the other places.
[ November 12, 2004, 06:17 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
I have composed a draft message, I'm just still trying to answer the third question...
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Yeah, that one took me a while, too. And I'm still not terribly happy with my answer, but hey - there's a lot of good stuff here. Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :
"December Gift Exchange"?
Why, what's the occasion?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
December. Duh.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Yeah, December only comes around once a year you know! Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Over in my part of the world it happens 31 times...
Hobbes Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
No, December only happens once - it just happens for a little more than one full lunar cycle....
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Maybe in your part of the world it does.
Hobbes Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Yeah! Last year was fun, it'd be great to do it again! Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Raia, thanks for asking. Saves me from being the sole pain in the derrier.
I'm in!!!!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Quidscribis: Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I'm in...I'll e-mail you after work today or tomorow.
Kwea
Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :
So why don't we have a March Gift Exchange? Or a July Gift Exchange? What's special about December? Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
It's cold and the days are short and people want to feel loved. Whats' your problem, dh?
Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :
I'm against cold short people feeling loved. Do you have a problem with that?
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
yes.
Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
I'm cold, I'm short (well, I think so LOL) and I certainly hope I classify as people. And dagnabbit I want to be loved!!!
Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :
(((( Goody Scrivener ))))
Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
Sounds like fun.
Why are we sending home and school addresses?
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I'm in.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I have a suggestion - specify gender in case the giver doesn't know. I don't know everyone's gender and would probably pick a different gift for a male vs. a female. Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
May I suggest a #4 to the list of info required...
That since you usually put your RL name on addresses, you need to supply your Hatrack handle as well.
Not that I would send out all my information, under Dan Davis, and not put a note on it anywhere that I was alias Dan_raven.
Nope, I wouldn't be that silly.
Especially not two years in a row.
It wasn't me. It must have been someone else.
Yep.
I think Ashcroft's super secret government conspiracy zapped into some e-mail I sent out and must have erased that line in the slim hopes that it would embarass me.
Not that it could.
Hey, Mr. Ashcroft, I don't need your help embarassing myself.
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
Hey, I'll throw myself into this. I'm all for giving (Forgiving?). Sign me up. Oh wait. Gotta send an email to sign up. Heh. Silly me Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
CaySedai... I'm a girl. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
And what about each of us throwing in some suggestions? I mean, I'm a girl, sure, but how much does that really help ya?
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
You mean like suggestions for what to get? I'd think that could be figured out by going through all the posts and seeing what our giftee likes...But that's just what I'm probably gonna do Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Last year we kept this thread going (or another thread, I don't remember) and listed some of our interests, pointed people to our Amazon.com wishlists and the like. It was a good thing to do.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
I agree.
Yay. This was fun last year, I can't wait to do it again!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Same here!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Random Observation: If there's ever a Hatrack serial killer, Annie and I would be prime suspects.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Weird.
Just weird.
:shakes head, backs out of thread:
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
The address I gave you was most defnitely fake. Yes. I don't even live in Poland. I'm from Canada.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, not a single e-mail since the serial killer comment. <oops>
I solemnly swear that all addresses are kept very, very safe, I won't use them for anything other than the stated purpose, I'll delete the file when Christmas is over, and I've never been convicted of anything resembling murder.
We have over thirty signed up so far. Do y'all want the pairings to be random, in my best judgement, or a combination of the two? (For instance, random pairings, but if Bloomingtoners get each other, there's a reshuffle.)
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Note she says she's never been convicted, not that she's never been charged.
[ November 15, 2004, 06:27 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
lol
Well, I can't guarentee anything, but I gave her my address last year, and she hasn't killed me yet...
Posted by signal (Member # 6828) on :
Don't feel bad that she left you out. She's still making her way down the list. Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Thanks, I'm still glad I gave her my address again just to refresh her memory, I was getting worried that she had forgotten me!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I vote actually trying to pair people, but if you don't really have time or energy, feel free to do the random (of course I wouldn't want a bloomington person anyway).
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I am in. And I promise to send out my gift ON TIME this year, rather than a month and a half late.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Do you pair people, so person A gives a gift to person B and person B gives a gift to person A, or do you mix it up so person A gives to person B, B to C, C to D, etc.?
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I vote for trying to pair people, but if you want to go with a hint of randomness, that's fine, too. Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
No, I don't like the pairing idea. A <-> B is kind of boring - that way you know who's got you. Takes all the fun out of it.
Randomness is the spice of life!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yeah, the person you give a present to will be different from the person who gives you a present.
I think I was asking if Hatrack trusts my judgement in deciding who gets whom. I could give everyone a number and draw two from a hat at a time, and then put them all back and do it again for the other direction until everyone is accounted and no two have each other or someone that lives within driving distance, or I could decide that Alai needs to get something from Petra and it would be interesting to see what Peter got Col. Graff. (Names used merely as examples.)
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I trust your judgment.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
<- trusts
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
kath, what you said was what I thought you meant, so yeah, I'm still with you on it. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
"Interesting," hmmmm?
Yeah, I trust you. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Cool. *rubs hands together gleefully*
My pinky swear to not kill anybody seems to have worked - e-mails are coming in again.
I have a proposal for Hatrack. I asked for favorite Hatrack moments mostly because I'm quite sentimental at unexpected times and I like hearing them. They are so great, though, and so unexpected that I wish I could share. I was thinking about releasing a few at a time for general warm and fuzzy purposes, but I didn't make it clear beforehand that the responses might be made public. For the record, I haven't read any that I don't think is for general consumption - no blushing declarations, no confessions, nothing embarassing, but lots of cool memories, some of which I'd completely forgotten. What do y'all think?
[ November 16, 2004, 10:55 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
I'm okay with you sharing my rambling. Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Me too. And I might send you some more. Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
The memories are totally your intellectual property now.
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
Share as you like.
Also, I have no idea if I remembered to tell you that I'm me, and that Dan is Lime. But, since my e-mail has Vana in it, and you've met us, I trust you can figure it out? I hope?
Of course, if I'm really lucky, maybe I just did it right in the first place. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The morning bump.
Narnia:
quote:My favorite Hatrack moment would have to include the "www argument" thread way back in the fall of 2000. I also loved the OSC signing last November when people stayed at my house and we bashed around Portland for 3 days.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Ooooh, I was just looking for this thread to suggest you post the memories without names, and let us guess!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Can we learn more about the "www argument"?
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Yes, hold on....*searches* The thread is long gone, but you can find a brief synopsis on this page about half way down.
I still pee my pants (almost) when I read that last post. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
And now to play "Guess The Rememberer". (Good idea, ElJay.)
quote:I'm having a hard time with a favorite Hatrack moment. The Kamacon was great but was so short and I missed visiting with many that went on the art/museum outing. I treasure Bob and Dana's willingness to share their joy in each other. This, more than anything, has made me feel like part of an extended family. I suppose it's obvious that I enjoy the pun threads. If I had to pick a favorite I'd go with <URL: http://www.hatrack.com/ubb/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=024342 >, This was the one on literary references.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Dag?
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
punwit.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Definitely. Kama's right.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
punwit
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
That is, of course, what I said. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Well, that was fast.
I'm going to run out of quotes. If you didn't send one in, you still can. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Guess the Hatracker!
quote:Let's see... the first time Dobies made an appearance was quite entertaining (as was Dobie himself, come to think of it), the drama leading up to the expulsion and subsequent reentry of Thor was viciously amusing, but I think the top would be the Breadbox Edition of Fellowship of the Ring, what, almost three years ago now. Oh, wait, I know my favourite. Finding out OSC had such a strong base in Wisconsin and finding them to be such wonderful people. Well, okay, everyone on the 'Rack is awesome, but the fact that people have good taste in books in Wisconsin is amazing. Yeah, so that's it.
There's still a little bit of time to sign up for the gift exchange.
[ November 19, 2004, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Lessee, they're from Wisconsin and have been here at least three years... Where's that factions thread go...
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Carrie
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yep.
Dang.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Well, it was fairly obvious. Though if I hadn't mentioned Wisconsin, it would have taken much longer... Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hmm...
quote:Favorite hatrack moment . . . gosh . . . so many to choose from. I'm going with Bob and dkw's engagement announcement.
Maybe this will take slightly longer.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I sent an e-mail, but didn't get a confirmation... Did you get it?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yes! I did. I know you're on the list, I remember typing your name into Excel. I didn't start sending confirmations until two or three days into it, though, so I might have missed yours.
----
No guesses on the Hatracker?
Hint: Male
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
A guy would say "gosh"?
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
well we can narrow it down to mormon guys I think on the basis of the "gosh"
AJ
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Nate?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I don't think a single Mormon guy signed up for the exchange.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
weirdos.
uhhh...noemon?
[ November 19, 2004, 03:42 PM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Noemon, sadly, has not signed up.
Hint: Younger than 30.
[ November 19, 2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Umm. Telp?
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
goat?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope to both.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Twinky.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Also very sadly, Twinky has not signed up.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Drat. He posted on the first page, and he's under 30. It was the perfect answer!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I know! It's a travesty that he's not going to play.
----
Hint: Was at KamaCon
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
saxon just said gosh at sakeriver
--- Make it: I just read a post where saxon said gosh
[ November 19, 2004, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: Kama ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
He says gosh on occasion in person as well. I second Kama's guess. (again!)
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
No, not saxy.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
"I didn't start sending confirmations until two or three days into it, though, so I might have missed yours."
Christy and I haven't received our confirmations yet, Katie.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Dagnabbit. *goes to e-mail*
I definitely it and you're on the spreadsheet. I did not, however, get a favorite Hatrack moment from y'all. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Icarus?
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
Tick? Maybe? Or Hobbes?
[ November 19, 2004, 06:44 PM: Message edited by: MaydayDesiax ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
fugu, or I second hobbes. Calvin Maker?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Icarus wasn't at KamaCon. I second Hobbes!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Ooooo breyerchic, pick one. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Not Hobbes.
Hobbes, that cute little red-headed slacker, has not yet sent me an e-mail.
[ November 19, 2004, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
What has being at Kamacon to do with the last "favorite moment"?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm taking a long shot and going with the one I know personaly, but he's at work so I'm not calling him. Fugu?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
quote: Hint: Was at KamaCon
Near the top of the page...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Hmm. After kat's comment to breyer, I say Fugu.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Did you get my email, Katie?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
oopsie. Missed the third hint altogether.
Ok, I stand by my guess of fugu.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yep.
New one: (Note: I'm getting close to running low. This is going to be a short game without more entries. I'll have to think of some other excuse for bumping the thread.)
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment... were you serious? Hmm... There are lots. Like engagements, and births, and Bob's god threads, and Chris' columns...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Farmgirl.
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
Um... Annie?
I also emailed you Kat.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
No, not Annie.
This is getting embarassing. I think I started sending acknowledgements and got distracted by something shiny.
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
That seems to happen a lot. Bernard can be distracted for hours by a shiny penny.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*cough*
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Acknowledgements were sent? I didn't get one.
I just got mistaken for Ryoko and tempted with fun times. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*pat pat*
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Didn't get an acknowledgement
*cries self to sleep*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hint for quote: Female, New England clump
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
Jamie?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I have sent out acknowledgements for every e-mail now. If you didn't get an e-mail from me confirming, then something fell through the cracks somewhere and you're not on the list.
Also, couples who send me one e-mail get signed up as a unit unless specified otherwise. Just so you know, no couples have yet specified otherwise. If this is not copacetic, send another e-mail.
Five more days to sign up.
---
Another hint for quote: I haven't met her in person. That may or may not be helpful.
[ November 20, 2004, 05:25 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Myr.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hint: Younger than Bob
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
Dragon?
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I just sent you an email, kat.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Elizabeth!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Woo! Got my acknowledgement!
*goes happily to bed with visions of sugarplums dancing in his head*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
RRR got it - it's Dragon.
Did y'all know that there are now automated machines in post offices across the country? The post office doesn't have to be open to mail packages now; I can't tell you how happy this makes me. It's still the cheapest by far.
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: Getting everyone to dress up at WenchCon
[ November 21, 2004, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I haven't received a confirmation yet, and I've re-emailed you, kath. Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Jenny G.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Kama! Stop guessing who I want to before I can! Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Be faster Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No fair! You're in a different time zone!
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
*still wondering if I get to participate* I sent an email. What else do I have to do, juggle flaming swords while riding a unicycle? *dusts off unicycle*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yes, I'm just lazy and haven't pulled up the spreadsheet yet and so haven't sent the confirmation. Don't worry - give me some time. Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
OK. *puts unicycle and swords back in closet* I'm glad I don't have to juggle flaming swords. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I got my confirmation!!!! I'm officially in!!!!! Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
So was it Jenny or not?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yep, it was Jenny.
Two more days to sign up!
quote:My favorite hatrack moment is when Sophie was born. I actually was out at the time the thread popped up, so I got a call from another hatracker to tell me. I was so excited, I squealed and nearly wrecked the car bouncing around.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Tatiana?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope.
Hint: I HAVE met her in person.
[ November 23, 2004, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Christy?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
AJ.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Added: No, not AJ. While I have no problem picturing AJ squealing over something, I can't conceive of her describing herself that way.
[ November 23, 2004, 12:41 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
CT?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Yeah, that was my problem with the idea, too. But not so much as if I've guessed rivka.
...rivka? Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope and nope.
Hint: Umm....from the South.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
kat?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Heh. Nope.
Hint: Was at KamaCon.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Farmgirl?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope. Hint: In college.
[ November 23, 2004, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Mayday
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Bingo. Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
I think by that point CT had already gotten the news. Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Yay! Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment: The time Speed and I had a U2-Steely Dan lyrics faceoff.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Annie? (had to try it with the U2 reference)
[ November 23, 2004, 03:39 PM: Message edited by: TheTick ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*sulks* Yeah.
That was FAST.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
It was the most obvious so far, too. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
quote:My Favorite hatrack moment: The first wenchcon. The WHOLE thing.
No hints until tomorrow.
Posted by Tater (Member # 7035) on :
Daaaang. How do you guys keep up with all these other people? =\
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Well, first you start by posting here for a year or three....then you go to a meet, and mett them in erson, and have K.A.M.A. hit on you.
After that it is all downhill....
Kwea
[ November 23, 2004, 11:03 PM: Message edited by: Kwea ]
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Calvin Maker.
*pats pats Kwea* Yes, of course, I hit on you. Riiiight. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hint for quote: Was at the first WenchCon.
*snicker*
I would link to the album for the first WenchCon, but I don't remember where it is. All I can find is the album for WenchCon II. If someone knows where it is, link away.
[ November 24, 2004, 07:38 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
That is NOT a hint. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, fine.
Hint: Username is NOT a variation of real name.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
T_Smith
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Calvin Maker, cause Katie didn't say no the last time I guessed him Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
No, not CalvinMaker. Not T_Smith either.
Neither of whom, incidentally, were at the first WenchCon. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hint: A wench, not an Honorary Wench or a Wenchling
[ November 24, 2004, 10:34 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Belle?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Olivia?
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
I was going to say that, but I thought there was a chance it's her real name.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
kwsni. Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
I was just trying to remember the wenches. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Sara, you're right. Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
*dances
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
quote:And my two favorite Hatrack-related moments are - when Dana asked me to play for her wedding, and when Tom and Christy and Sophie and Sara came down to Rockford to take me pants shopping. Hatrackers are such wonderful people.
This one may not be as difficult.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Vana
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Really? I won't guess... leave it for someone who doesn't know.
Edit: And even that was too slow.
[ November 24, 2004, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yep. Hmmm...
quote:I don't know if I can pinpoint a single moment, but the 'rack has exposed to a great deal of amazing humor (and amazing people!) which makes some of the hard times easier to get through.
Hints coming later.
[ November 24, 2004, 11:54 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
rivka?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Noah.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope and nope.
Hint: Male.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Um . . . speaking of rivka, should she be expecting a confirmation email, perchance?
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
That's a good question, rivka. I still haven't gotten an email. I hope she hasn't forgotten about us.
Of course, it could be because she has one of those life things that I keep hearing people talk about. I wonder what it's like having a life. Maybe I should ask Santa Clause to bring me one for Christmas. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I don't have time for a life. I'm too busy with work . . . and Hatrack. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
quote: I don't think a single Mormon guy signed up for the exchange.
*wonders why he is so easily forgotten*
I did email saying I wanted to be in, and got a reply. Maybe because I hadn't given her my address yet, yeah, that's gotta be it. :-P
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
AAAAA!!!!!!!!
Nonono, you're NOT easily forgotten. THe problem is that you're in the "Zevvy, computers, pweb, wenchcon, friend, MTC" files in my head, but for some reason, are not in the "Mormon" file. I don't know why. And yes, the reason you don't have a confirmation is because you haven't sent me an address.
For everyone else, I'm just lazy. I'll get to it soon.
Last day to sign up is Friday.
Hint for quote: Married.
[ November 25, 2004, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
punwit?
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
*bump*
Last day to sign up! Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
So...do I get to play or not?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, I'm a little behind. Yes, Boon, Rivka, and Derrel, I got your e-mails, but I haven't entered it on the spreadsheet yet so I haven't mailed back confirmations. I forgot that I'd be out of town for Thanksgiving. I need to enter all the new applicants and then match everyone up. I'm busy this afternoon, but I'll do it all tonight and tomorrow morning. So, in actuality, entry ends tonight at...midnight. Very Brothers Grimm of us. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Ah, very good. Just wanted to make sure I hadn't been left out. Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Did you get my email?
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
You have me, right? I never got an email. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, everyone should have confirmation e-mails now except for raventh, who needs to send a leetle bit more information, and Zevlag, who needs to send an address. I used to have the address to the MTC memorized, but no longer, sadly. Josh! I know you have it - send it in. Mark - you too.
I'll pair all the names tonight and send e-mails tonight or tomorrow. There will be some randomness to it, and some planning. I'll hopefully avoid all egregious pairings.
Hint for quote: Gamer. Enthusiastic gamer.
[ November 28, 2004, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
quote: *pats pats Kwea* Yes, of course, I hit on you.
I'm not saying that makes me special, K.A.M.A, just...well...present.
It doesn't even make me male, as gender doesn't even seem to stop you....
Which undoubtly explains your popularity... Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Dang. Shame it's too late to jump in on this I like presents.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
A male enthusiastic gamer?
Hm. Isn't every male on hatrack an enthusiastic gamer? Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Narnia: nope, I'm an ex-enthusiastic gamer... Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I'm an enthusiastic ex-gamer, myself.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
On second thought, I'm an ex-(enthusiastic gamer). Dag, how can you still be enthusiastic about a thing you're not anymore? Or are enthusiastic and ex-gamer not related in your post?
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I'm enthusiastic about it, but don't have time.
And frankly, there's not a lot of gamers in law school.
Dagonee
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
'So little time, so many women!' Who said that?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I know the feeling, Dag, I'm becoming tempted to get involved with the new Warmachine miniature game, though . . . really beautiful miniatures, good old "best defense is a good offense" combat . . . fast gameplay . . .
I'm settling for going to maybe one gaming night every month or two, I think.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Noemon.
Ni!
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Katie
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Hey, I played Warmachine once...
It was weird. I'd never "gamed" before and had very little clue as to what exactly was going on. But it was fun, I guess.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Katie, address sent.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Tom Davidson or the Tick.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
I uh added my state, zip, and city this time silly me. I did just move though, so yeah.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Kama got it.
Now guess which one.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
The Tick.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Bingo.
quote:Favorite Hatrack moments? Oh, there have been many. The first and second Mafia games I participated in were great. There was an *ancient* thread called "Courtly Insults" that I still remember very fondly. MOTO's Mindtrap thread. The Word of Day thread. On a very selfish level, my landmark. *grin* The various LOTR threads, especially the "Why did the chicken.." one and the Breadbox edition... and I could go on and on....
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Kylie?
(edit: No. Zotto!.)
[ November 29, 2004, 09:21 AM: Message edited by: Raia ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope and nope.
Hint: Female.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
mack
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
No.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, oh, oh! It's Nov. 29!!! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hee, hee. The title is now extra-long for your added pleasure. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and was a limit ever decided on? Can it be put in the e-mails? *harasses katharina* *decides she should stop*
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Annie?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nope. The limit is ten dollars ballpark, twenty dollars absolute tops.
Hint: WenchCon II
Am currently matching everyone up. This is fun. *amusing herself*
[ November 29, 2004, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, sorting completed. It was a mix of random and planned, and the primary consideration was keeping people who live geographically near each other away from each other. quidscribis was easy; the Minnesota/Illinois people were harder. I'll start sending e-mails now.
You have one week from today to find, wrap, and mail the present. It needs to be mailed so early because of the high number of college student and overseas Hatrackers.
If there is someone to whom you wish to send a Christmas present, either anonymously or in full red-bow glory, and you did not receive them as your benefactee, I CAN be bribed. I like Terry Pratchett, mint candies, and pictures of Ewan McGregor.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yay! So are you mailing them? And do we need to post what we like?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, it might be a good idea to post general likes/dislikes, although I'm thinking more along the lines of allergies; we should let our benefactors have a good deal of latitude to make it more fun, I think.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
<-- not allergic to anything.
Does that make it easier? Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
I'm not allergic to anything either.
Though, this whole "you have one week, do it now!" thing is going to be a little tough, since we'll be out of state visiting Lime's family this weekend. I think I can make it work, though. Well, I can probably get it mailed by next Tuesday - that'll be okay, right?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*checks list* That's fine.
Sorry to be so militant about the mailing date. Several people didn't get their present until January last year, including *cough* the person I had.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
She's making a list, checking it twice...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
So, if anyone likes to be naughty, I'd guess you'd better tell her. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm allergic to hazelnuts, beeswax, honey, rabbit fur (no angora for me! ), and dogs. I have cats. I'm LDS, so don't send anything with liqour in it, please. However, I do not usually like things that come from Deseret Books. Especially most of the music. Just a hint.
Oh, and I play mandolin and sing, if that helps.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I sing too. And I love pigs and music and Audrey Hepburn, to name but three! I'm pretty easy going, I like lots of things, hehe.
And btw, Kat, I'm absolutely dying to know who my person is... *tries not to pester* Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I just want something I don't actually need for Christmas for a change. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I like horses, chocolate, and girly stuff (that's not descriptive oops).
I don't really have any major allergies but perfumed soaps, lotions, and body sprays make it hard for me to breathe.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I'm only allergic to stuff in the air, so please don't send me any smog. I'd also prefer nothing with a heavy scent.
My bag (most similar picture I could find, which isn't very) for books and papers for teaching is getting to need replacement . . . but I'd love just as much to be entirely surprised. (Also, the ones I get have never been less than about $10, and sometimes over $20, so that might be pushing the $$ limit as well, which I don't want my "angel" to do.)
[Addit:] OH!! Almost forgot! Very important. I keep kosher. So please don't send me food, unless it has one of these on it. Thanks!
[ November 29, 2004, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Hey rivka, do you care if your bag has a logo on it? One of my best friends goes to conferences about every other week, and they always give her briefcasey-type soft-sided bags. She's tried to push extras off on me a couple of times, and I've thus far refused. Anyway, if you can put one to good use, I'll ask her if the offer is still open when she gets back from Japan next week. (I watch her house and take in her mail for her, so I'm pretty sure it is. )
(And "free" is the best price of all...)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*grin* It wouldn't be the first time, ElJay. As long as it's nothing, ah, inappropriate (I don't think a Fredericks of Hollywood logo would be particularly appreciated, f'rinstance ), that would be great!
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
*giggle* Nah, it would be in the field of medical devices, more than likely. Besides, she's strictly a Victoria's Secret girl.
Anyway, I'll ask. Whoever has rivka, don't get her a bag!
[ November 29, 2004, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
kat, have you sent out all the emails yet? I haven't gotten one.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Got mine! Woo! Time to start shopping or something.
No allergies here either.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Are we making suggestions? I'm asthmatic, so I don't really want anything that smells like perfume or lotion or anything. Ummm... Other than that, art supplies would be good. Like a good quality sketchbook. Or anything anime/manga, practically. I'd love to get my hands on volume 6, 7, or 8 of Firefighter Daigo. But anything's good. I should make an Amazon list, too. Meh. Surprise me.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I'm still sending them out. We had almost 50 people sign up, and I've already screwed up three times. Two people I left off the list completely and didn't realize it until I got to their e-mails to return. That worked out fine though because they were in the middle and I just reshuffled a little bit.
One person got the name of the benefactee, and then his own address. That's mildly creepy, if you think about it. The Hatracker lives...IN YOUR ATTIC! Hahahahaaaaa...
So, still sending them out. *checks list* jeniwren, I do not have you marked as having received an e-mail yet, so that's very promising.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I also love embroidered fabric ribbon ( here) and beads, for my various craftiness. My favorite color's dark purple.
[ November 29, 2004, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
Yay! We got our e-mail! Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Um, just curious -- did everyone get matched up? Numbers turn up even and all? 'Cause if not, I could take someone's name.
[to keep someone from doubling up, that is -- or katharina having to shell out extra money herself]
[ November 29, 2004, 04:45 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Done! I can even point to the post that inspired the gift choice.
Dagonee
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hmm...I have one e-mail left to send, and the e-mail address no longer works. Sara, let me try a few things, but I may take you on that, if you would like to play. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I am so going shopping tonight. Oh, before someone buys me something: I'm also sensitive to rubbing alcohol, and scents trigger my asthma. Please no lotions, soaps, scented candles, or anything like that. Sorry to be picky, but I don't like getting gifts that make me sick. And I don't like most Asian food, almost any chocolate other than See's (I do like Ghiradelli's), beef jerky, turkey jerky, any other kind of jerky, cheese, peanuts, ketchup other than Heinz, or anything barbeque flavor, if you're thinking of food. My favorite color is green and I abhor pink.
Since people are posting wishlists and stuff, I'd be absolutely thrilled with a second-hand copy of a Falco book by Lindsey Davis. I own copies of Silver Pigs, The Iron Hand of Mars, Ode to a Banker, The Jupiter Myth, and The Accusers. I would be thrilled with any of the others. (Most of the older ones are out of print but can be found cheaply in paperback at used book stores. I don't care about condition as long as it's readable and all the pages are there.) I also do love See's, especially milk chocolate Bordeaux; never inappropriate (although a little expensive for this exchange).
Of course, feel free to get me whatever you want; those are just suggestions.
[ November 29, 2004, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
You, Dagonee, are an overachiever. Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
He sure is.
Of course, he's the one that got his own address as the place to mail it to, so maybe he's just afraid of the Hatracker that lives in his attic.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Okay, my gift recipient has not given me any indication of what to buy... more of youse guys need to give some hints, dudes.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Heh. 'The calls are coming from inside the house!'
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
What's sad is that I was ordering before I realized the problem, and had typed in the entire address and thought, "Wow, <personX> lives in my ZIP code" before realizing something was amiss.
Dagonee
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
THAT was a great radio show. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, hints for whomever has me...
Something cool. Something I'd never buy for myself, but would greatly enjoy having. Something different.
[ November 29, 2004, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I like science fiction, jazz, blues, cartoons (moreso the older ones). I'll be happy with a book, cd, comic book, manga. I'm fairly easy to please.
If it's food or candy, nothing with lliquor in it, please. I love chocolate.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I like surprises. Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Here is my Amazon wish list, which is far more an indication of the types of things I like than a directive to buy anything specific.
Have fun with my eccentric tastes. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
maui babe, it's true that your recipient has not indicated anything yet. Of course...neither have you. Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Isn't it more fun to go through posts and figure something out?
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Yeah, I thought of that. I'm kinda with ElJay... I like surprises. Just no coffee, tea or alcohol. Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Sorry, Dagonee... I don't have time for that... some of youse guys are awfully prolific posters you know.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I'm just messin' with ya. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Now would probably be a good time to mention that I collect cookbooks. And OSC books. And...books in general.
One of the things on my list for hubby is to have my old clarinet fixed...I used to love playing so much, and now the kids are expressing an interest...
Oh, and I just joined audible.com, but I have no mp3 player and limited harddrive space, so am burning the audiobooks to cd. Maybe. If I can ever get the durn thing to work right. Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Um, I like Martha Stewart, socks (seriously), mitten and scarf sets, photo albums (but not picture frames, please), Homer Simpson stuff, Funshine Bear, and Crane's stationary.
Really, though, I'll be thrilled with anything.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
I like surprises too!
(and I'm not allergic to anything either)
I'm so excited!
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
::singsongs::
I know what I'm sending, I know what I'm sending...
And if my person doesn't like it, they can just send it back!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
My husband is home! Yay! Now I can shop for my present! (As soon as I figure out what I'm going to be looking for...)
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I am so excited! This is going to be fun!
I love quilting, books, cooking, pink and yellow, and I'm allergic to most scents. I also dislike celery and pantyhose
I love quirky, random things!
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
Heh, I just ordered my gift. I'm fast. Anyway. Whoever got me, I'm alergic to candles and cats. If you feel like sending me a dog, I'm okay with that Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Also a quirky and random fan
[Oh yeah: no allergies.]
[ November 29, 2004, 07:52 PM: Message edited by: plaid ]
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
My wish list It's incredibly long and you don't have to look through it, but it gives you an idea about the kinds of things I go for. I love stuff to write on, write with, read, listen to, hang up, set on fire. Pretty much anything actually. if you've already purchased it, I'm sure I'll love it!
As for who's getting MY gift...well it's a tough one, but I'm going to take Dagonee's advice and go read some posts. This is fun.
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
Hmm, I will be completely happy with whatever, whomever decides to send me. I'm not a collector of anything but I do like surprises. I find the fun is in brainstorming for the giftee.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I know what I'm sending.
For myself, I'd love almost anything for the kitchen, and especially need measuring spoons. Recipes for anything with curry in it. I like books that make me laugh, or anything lighthearted. I have a whole pile of serious books on my reading list, and need to intersperse it with something fun and not much effort. I like games that I can play with my son (almost 12) that don't take a really long time to play but are fairly even despite our age difference. (In other words, games we can play that he has a decent chance of winning.) Favorites include Fluxx, Phase 10 Dice and Pigs.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
oooh! If you're really stumped, you can check this thread to see if your giftee has a blog! Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Just send me something that YOU would like to receive, and I will treasure it as something I now share with you.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Excellent thought, Narnia! Sadly won't help me. Um, also, for those of you who supplied more than one address, could you give us a ballpark notion of when each of the addresses is preferred?
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
I apologize ahead of time, it'll probably be a little harder for whoever gets Lime and me, since you'll have gotten us as a couple. That's gotta suck.
Honestly, we share a sense of humor, and quite a few tastes, so it probably won't be that hard, actually. I hope. Most of all, I hope you have fun! I know I'm looking forward to going shopping. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I just went out and got what I'm sending! I hope I did okay...
Oh, this is a stupid question, but...
We're putting our names on the gift, right? It's not still a secret once they get it?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Oh, yes, I think so. Please, actually.
I love reading how excited everyone is. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Okay, good, 'cause I already signed a card. *wipes brow*
If I can ever find the wrapping paper, it will go out tomorrow.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Yeah, cause anyone getting a package from Poland would have a hard time figuring out who it's from Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Yeah, and anyone getting a package from Sri Lanka will automatically know it's from ME!
Oh, but wait . . . The person whose name I got already knows its me!!! Guess why?
Cuz I got Katie!!!!!!!!!!
Now to figure out what to get her. . . Although I do have a few ideas running around my head. . .
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ditto on Israel... Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Okay, I've done it. It's limited, but it's there. My Amazon wish list. Unfortunately, I'm so out of the loop on current books that I have no idea what I'd like in terms of fiction. I'll browse around tomorrow when I'm not so tired and I'll add to it. I'm a sci-fi girl, but between hubby and I, we have such a large collection of books that books released more than a year ago are difficult - we may or may not already have them. But from the last year - we definitely don't have them!
Also, I'm LDS so no tea/coffee/alcohol. Chocolate, on the other hand, is always welcome in our house, especially the good quality stuff which is really really hard to come by here. Chocolate chips are also welcome - can't buy them here. Um.
If you need ideas, you can email my hubby at fahim at farook dot org. Not that he'll necessarily know, but he may discretely pump me for info.
Something regional from where ever you are would be good, be it literature or whatever. I LOVE learning about other places, people, cultures. LOVE.
I don't know what else to suggest. Does that help?
As for Katie, I have some ideas. . . Now I just have to get . . . Tee hee!!!!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I'm still somewhat stuck... please, please, everyone post on this thread! What do you liiiiike?
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Ditto what Raia said. More ideas, please Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Kitchen gadgets are always fun, as are cookbooks and regional spice mixes of all kinds.
Bubbles and playing cards. Going crazy in the toy aisle at the grocery store, a la slinkies and nerf guns. Candycandycandycandycandy. Cool pez dispensers. For some, www.thinkgeek.com might be great.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Is it too late to participate ?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Anna, send in your e-mail if you'd like to play. There are some last minute people who'd like to, so it's not too late.
[ November 30, 2004, 11:36 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
crafty things, kitchen/baking supplies, candy, chocolate, books (duh) -- even if we have it, it would be fun if you write something in the cover, board and card games, ornaments, anything hand made (although the time limit might prevent that) or anything that has a story behind it.
No worries, this is fun! I'll love whatever you get!
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
Strider says "i don't care, something cool"
I say "that's not helpful"
he says "I'm not here to be helpful, i'm here to be difficult, otherwise I wouldn't be so much fun"
i say "that's great. Now they not only don't know what to get us, but think you're a poo-head"
he says "just look at our profiles. and who the heck says poo-head, dork?"
i say "the profiles aren't going to be much help. they should do research, look through our posts...we're pretty forthcoming"
he says "and we have ferrets and kittens. so they could get us animal presents."
i say "yeah, something like that. we didn't tell Dan_Raven anything last year and he got us yumbly chili!"
he says "so we're going with being unhelpful?"
i say "definitely"
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
Regional cookbooks, bread cookbooks. Foodstuffs from the giftor's region, ie: barbeque sauces, honeys, spreads... Really just something that is indicative of your home turf.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
To be fair, I only said about 2/3 of those things.
I can't remember which 2/3 though.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I like candlight dinners, cuddling and walks on the beach.... Oh wait - this isn't a personal ad!
I love cooking/baking, music, dark chocolate, candles and incense, and frogs (especially my little acquatic ones). I like sewing, computer games, herbal tea (please no coffee, liquor, or black/green tea), and gardening. Here's one of my wishlists to get my taste in movies, music, books, etc. I like just about anything music-wise, though my tolerance for country and rap are low. I also dislike excessive gore and gratuitous sex/violence. My favorite color is green (with blue being runner-up). I don't tend to like pink or orange.
My current obsessions are Firefly, World of Warcraft, and decorating/organizing our new house. Previous recent obsessions include Masssive Attack, Trigun, and Juno Reactor.
You could correspond with slacker (my husband) if you need ideas or just want to bounce some off someone who knows me well.
[ December 02, 2004, 10:54 AM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :
hmm, guess i am not around here enough to do this sort of thing, though maybe for christmas, i'll get some film developed for ElJay .
Ah well, maybe next year I'll join in the exchangeing. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
That would be a lovely present, Grisha. Although the longer it's been, the more I'm sure I'm going to look awful in those pictures. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
If you're playing and you got your e-mail but haven't told me, please let me know so I can stop the nervous slinkie-fiddling.
There a few people who have expressed intrest in still playing, and one person whose e-mail address no longer works. If you want to play, send it in and we'll have Round Two. :)It has to be very, very soon, though.
katepilkington AT yahoo.com
I'm not posting the wish list for the present (since that's been discussed and I like surprises), but just in case anyone wants to bribe me for information and/or cookies, I can be bought. Wish List
[ November 30, 2004, 06:20 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Kate, while I am glad you thought of doing this this year, there is no way I am spending $82 on you for Christmas.
Not that you aren't worth it, but...
Well...
You know what I mean...
Kwea
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
It was worth a shot.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I want the Ender's Game Mouse Pad that is always advertised at the top of this window. But I'm not in on the Christmas exchange, and don't plan to be, so I guess I will have to leave hints for my kids...
Farmgirl
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Lessee... I'm an avid cross stitcher, I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, I collect unicorns, I love burning candles, my favorite scents are sun-ripened raspberry and lilac.
And I've got ideas for my victim... er... recipient!
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
My Amazon wish list has a bunch of books that either I've read and don't have any more or haven't read yet but I like the author's other books.
I am LDS, so (as others have mentioned) no coffee/tea/alcohol. Chocolate is always welcome (except white chocolate). I like flavored hot chocolate mix.
Food items are good - especially if there is a regional specialty where you are from. Anything that reflects your location or is made in your location would be good. As an example, I participated in an exchange (on another forum) last year and gave the person a potpourri pie. It was made from bread dough or something similar, with a little pie tin, and had potpourri in it. It was made by a woman who lives in my area.
I like science fiction and fantasy books, plus some mysteries. I like to scrapbook, although I haven't done any for awhile. I wanted to get some more supplies - pens that are safe, and a photo cutter (I can't cut straight!).
I'm tired and starting to babble mentally, so I'll quit now. If my person wants more details, they can e-mail a third party to ask me or use an e-mail that won't give away their identify.
Oh, yeah ... I wouldn't mind a CD - especially Christmas music and/or something in either German or Spanish. I took both in high school but didn't practice after that. My younger daughter wants to learn German (she's 8) and I wanted to refresh my Spanish. Last year I got a CD of Christmas songs in Spanish - some are traditional English songs and some are traditional Hispanic songs (going by ethnicity here, not nationality). Anyway, Christmas songs in either language would be really cool. My favorite CD of Christmas music is Christmas on the Border, but then I don't have very many Christmas CDs.
That's enough babbling for now, I guess. I've got to head off to bed now. And I didn't even get to play the Sims2 tonight. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I sent out the package tonight. I'm a little because I didn't get a single thing the person I got asked for... I did try to get cute things I thought said person would like, though. And I liked them.
I hope my giftee does...
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Kat, I sent my confirmation - I'll send the details later (I'm at work... I know, bad Anna ! ). I hope I'm not too late *nervous*
Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :
I can't really think of any suggestions as to what I would like. I like surprises.
How's that for helpful?
Oh, I do have a list of interests on my livejournal, but it's slightly outdated.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Here it is - I sent my adress. I'm so exited about all this !
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
katharina, I'm sending an email now. If it works out that you can fit me in, great! If it doesn't, I'll find a way to go on.
Thanks for organizing this!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yay! Several people e-mailed me that they got their person, AND several people signed up for Round Two. Round Two closes Thursday night, I think, so I can send e-mails out on Friday before the weekend so y'all can shop or sew or cook or crochet or emboss or smith or whatever y'all want to do to create the present.
So, if you didn't sign up for the first round, e-mail me at katepilkington AT yahoo.com before Thursday midnight, and you're in. Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Hey wait! We can do handmade gifts?? If someone is willing to accept a handmade gift I'd love to participate, but I assumed from the lists I've been seeing that making something was out of the question - hence I didn't sign up for Round 2. Let me know!
space opera
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I know of at least three people who are making their presents, and a couple others who are giving food, I think. It is NOT supposed to be something expensive (and with the ball-park figure being ten dollars, it really can't be) - I think thoughtful and quirky are much higher values for this. Send me an e-mail for Round Two.
[ December 01, 2004, 06:48 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Awesome!! I just sent you an e-mail.
space opera
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I have to tell you, I've never been so swamped with e-mail in my life. Not even during the flirting stages with The Comet during sophomore year of college.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Do you feel popular, katie?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I would, but they are all demanding presents. I feel used. *sniff*
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Ok, so I suppose now that I'm in I should give an indication of what kinds of things that I like. I think my LJ wishes entry will give some clear direction (LJ is in my profile). But pretty much I like everything.
space opera, who is very excited about the gift exchange now
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
kat, if you want lots of emails, try running a Mafia game from Hatrack. That'll keep things hopping in your Inbox for several weeks.
I'm pushing to get my package in the mail by Friday. Plague has hit the house, and all of us are sick. I'll keep the germs here and just send goodies. But it'll almost certainly be Friday before I get the package out the door.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Gee, another over-achiever. You've got 'til Monday! No need to hurry.
(Edit: In other words, I haven't started shopping yet. Although I have some ideas...)
[ December 01, 2004, 07:46 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Sara, could you e-mail me? Thanks!
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
[ December 01, 2004, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: Ryuko ]
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Me want to play... but me have no money...
I give good wishes to all though! Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I'd like to play round 2, but it would be an international post to Australia....
I'll email Kat anyhow.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Maui, if you got me, why I wouldn't mind a airline ticket to Maui,
Or to ISreal.
Ok, neither of them will come in under the price limit so, here is my ideas.
Your favorite music. I have a very open appreciation of music, and almost no CD's.
A good game for the PC would be fine too. I just quite Everquest cold turkey because I don't have time to play.
My book collection is very full, so I'm only looking for lesser known books that you think are good.
I never say no to chocolate.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Hey, Boon, sure enough.
I would love something handmade or partly so, like something printed out from the internet and decorated up. I'm quite cool with non-homemade, but I do prefer used over new. I like the well-loved feel. St Vinnie's is my friend.
Likes:
Teal and blue-green combos Leonard Cohen Sci-fi/fantasy, especially older short stories Mark Helprin Scarves Dark chocolate Coffee and tea (especially mint herbal) Fizzy bath stuff
And whatever else looks good to you.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Hey Sara, I've been meaning to ask you... you heard anything from Leonard Cohen's son yet? He doesn't have Daddy's voice, but his narrative arch is quite fun...
Low Millions is the name of the group... Adam Cohen is the front-man and main songwriter. They have a single, Eleanor, that's getting a lot of airtime around here. I liked the attitude of it enough to buy the disc, and while it's not a favorite it's quite nice.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Good grief, Telp, you are an artist. You could like spit on a piece of paper and it would be worth sending.
Well, maybe not actual bodily fluids, but a pen and a piece of paper would go over great.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
I've seen a copy of his solo album but haven't listened to it yet. Thanks for the recommendation -- I'll follow up on it.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Welcome. I heard his first solo effort didn't go over too well, but then he self-released one in french that was much better received.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
It has to be hard to be the son of a well-known artist. Pros and cons, of course, but the comparisons are inevitable.
Julian Lennon seems to have dealt with it well.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Few more things I can add about me. Books - new or used, I don't care as long as all the pages are there and its readable. Handmade - absolutely fine by me. Artwork - also fine by me.
Colors - jewel tones are best. Love bright colors.
On the other hand, maybe my person already has it figured out and I'm wasting my time trying to make it easier? Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I can't wait to receive my e-mail and know who I'm going to make a gift ! I hope this person will have left his/her preferences here, it will make it hard otherwise... Kat, question : does the gift need to have passed in my own hands ? Since some people seems to want books or CDs, I could as well order them on Amazon.com and send them from America to America (assuming the odds are big that it's going to be for an American). How is that ? Does it seem to impersonal ? Don't hesitate to tell me if it's the case, I took information and it's not too expensive to send something from here to America.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
I suggest you get them the book they want, but in French.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Or Sinhalese. That would work for me. Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I'm with quidscribis - new or used books are equally fine, and I like jewel tones, too. This whole gift exchange also lets us know a bit more about each other.
Oh, and something made by my person would be awesome, but something bought is good, too. (no pressure)
[ December 02, 2004, 08:07 AM: Message edited by: CaySedai ]
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Am I pessimistic to think I won't make a gift to someone who understands French ? Unless it's Annie, there are few chances... And it would be a poisonned gift to send a French book and say : well, learn French !
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
quote: And it would be a poisonned gift to send a French book and say : well, learn French !
It would be fun though. My person's getting a book in Polish Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Without an English translation ? I hope it's full of pictures...
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
How about a comic book? Everyone wins!
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Polish Manga!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I'm in ! I'm in ! *runs like mad all around the house* Besides, I had great gift ideas. I hope it will fit with my person !
[ December 02, 2004, 03:27 PM: Message edited by: Anna ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
MmmmHmmm, coming right along. I know my person is going to LOVE at least part of their gift. They may send the rest back though. Oh well... Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Round Two closes tonight, because of the international people.
You can sign up afterwards, but you'll send all presents to me and get a present from me. I recently learned how to make cranberry bread. Those two statements may or may not be related.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
squee!!! I got mine today! It came from Amazon in a nice green box.
Thanks Boris! I love it!
What, did you honestly think I'd wait TILL CHRISTMAS to open it? Sink me!
I'm behind on mine, and I'm ashamed . I'm finishing it tonight, and sending it tomorrow! Promise!!!
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Sink me?
Dear me. Either you 've been watching or reading The Scarlet Pimpernel.
They seek him here They seek him there Those Frenchies seek him everywhere Is he in heaven? Or is he in hell? That demmed elusive Pimpernel!
Yep, one of my all-time favorite movie/movie/book.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I lust the musical.
Sing, Swing! Savor the sting When she severs you, Madame Guillotine. Slice! Come paradise You'll be smitten with Madame Guillotine
[ December 02, 2004, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Sara, Last chance to add or change anything before I wrap this thing up. Any comments?
Boy, do I love the chance to be all cryptic! Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
I bought my present today! ::is proud:: I'm sending it tomorrow.
Oh, and I like surprises too. I'm sure that any present sent to me will turn out to be me bouncing around going, "LOOK AT WHAT I GOT!"
Snail mail makes me a very happy hatracker.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'd take a nice envelope with a handwritten note on nice stationary.
Or two homemade cookies.
Or your favorite picture of yourself.
Or...I dunno. Surprise me!
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
quote: squee!!! I got mine today! It came from Amazon in a nice green box.
Thanks Boris! I love it!
You're welcome. I figured the best gift for a sarcasticmuppet was...well...my favorite muppet? (I didn't know your favorite muppet so I went with mine.)
edit to say: Ya know, I really like giving people gifts that they like. Just makes ya feel good
[ December 03, 2004, 04:16 AM: Message edited by: Boris ]
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
Boon, some of us in the world have always been and will always be anonymous.
(Like the other one.)
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
quote:And it would be a poisonned gift to send a French book and say : well, learn French !
No, see, you just call it "the gift that keeps on giving" and everybody wins. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
But only one?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Hey Kat, I haven't gotten a person to give to yet. This is most probably because you're incredibly busy organizing all this, but my e-mail has been wonky of late, so I thought I'd check and make sure you hadn't sent me a name that I'd missed. Thanks!
space opera
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I haven't shuffled Round Two yet, but I'll do that and e-mail over lunch. Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
One is furry, two are fluffy. All are anonymous.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
By the way, if you're the person I'm gifting to and haven't posted any interests here, I'd like to take this opportunity to warn you: I can be extraordinarily creative (read:weird) when I have so few restrictions. Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
Aaargh. I still have no idea what to get my person. Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Neither Jen nor myself imbibe, although for her it's more that she gets drunk with a few sips. She may chime in with her suggestions but personally I'm just happy to be involved.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*counts days to determine when her giftee should be recieving a package from Texas*
Let's see... I sent it out really late Tuesday night; so count it as going out Wednesday morning. 3 to 4 days by Priority Mail...
It should be there tomorrow or maybe Monday! Tuesday by the latest!
*is excited to see reaction*
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Wonder if ordinary baby wipes will remove paint. If nothing else, I can use the industrial strength solvent Boo produces by the bucketload.
[ December 03, 2004, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: Boon ]
Posted by Arthur (Member # 4026) on :
Arthur: I like the idea of food from where the person is from The Tick: Grumble Arthur: I don't want anything having to do with computer stuff The Tick: it has a $10 limit we wont get that stuff. Arthur: so are we going to give any hints? The Tick: no answer
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
I most certainly do *not* grumble. Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
I mock you with my monkey-pants.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Precious metal, ancient scrolls, and fine china?
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
<-- wants an ancient scroll
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
who wouldn't?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
*dances*
I got my person, I got my person, and I know just what to make them, I know just what to make them, I got my person, I'm so excited <---I was singing all of that
space opera
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
I'm so proud of myself: I bought my present AND sent it today! Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Honestly, this is so much fun. I'm even liking December this year. Posted by ThepersonwhogotTheTick (Member # 7088) on :
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I got my person.
Now I just have to find out what to get them...
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Mission accomplished. My package is wending its slow way in some unnamed direction toward an unnamed person on this forum. It should be there by next Friday, or perhaps Dec. 13 at the latest. It's a little heavy for its size and I sent it media rate instead of first class.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
I just sent mine this morning. I did have trouble playing by the rules though. In fact, I just didn't. I just have so much trouble making up my mind about things...
but it's done and sent, so on to my christmas cards.
[ December 04, 2004, 03:50 PM: Message edited by: Narnia ]
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I had actually signed up for exchanges on two forums and sent both presents yesterday. The other recipient got hers this morning! I was amazed. Of course, she lives about 2 hours west of me, so I could almost have delivered it myself. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I sent mine out UPS today. Sorry it was late.
You'll know I got you when Mr. Brown delivers a package from Oklahoma to your house.
There are three items in the package. Don't throw away the padding until you have all three.
Squeek!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
I know what I'm buying, but it's not readily available here. I need to send my parents to get it, and it might not happen before Saturday. So be patient Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Oh yeah, I forgot to say that Mr. Brown said it'd be delivered Tuesday. I'll be tracking it, though...
"Ooo!! Shiny!"
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
My person may have already gotten my gift, and mailed it for all I know, but I thought I'd post a gift list I'm working on to give an idea of what I like (this was made up for family, I'm just posting it to show my likes and such, not looking for anything off of it): http://homepage.mac.com/fugu13/christmaslist/ Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I like the little "desirability" tag. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Its an export from my OmniOutliner list (excellent program, I'm using the OO 3 public beta). Its truly a killer app (along with OmniGraffle).
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I just got my person ! Woohoo !
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
I think you should send your person some chocolat. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I probably will, but not only this. BTW, it's not you, Annie Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
That's really too bad. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Kate, I got you your gift and I'll be posting it in the morning. It'll show the 7th, but because of time zone differences, it's still being sent on the 6th US time.
I hope you like it! I hope the mailmen (Sri Lankan) don't steal the contents. (Recently, a bunch of postal workers, including top ranking ones, were arrested for stealing mail. In particular, the contents of parcels and such. Yup. Corruption in the east.)
It was fun! Oh, and the box it's in. It came from the US from Eljay and her random act of chocolate kindness. And now it's heading back home. Katie, ya gotta make sure you send this box out to somewhere else far far away for another journey. I think it wants to see the world. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Victim, I apologize for being a bit behind... what with my cousin's death and now trying to get back into the swing of classes and making things up, I'm afraid I'm not quite meeting the deadline. But I'll have it ready and mailed by this weekend. I apologize. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I haven't sent mine yet, either... I know what I'm getting, I just haven't managed to make it anywhere that has it. I'm hoping for tonight, and I can send it out tomorrow, just one day late...
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Also apologies to my victim - I'm sending it tomorrow because that's when I actually have time to go to the post office. (Refrains from mentioning that it shouldn't take more than three days to arrive and therefore a one-day delay won't make too much of a difference...)
And if whoever has me is wondering, I'll be at my school address until 22 Dec.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I'm deliberately waiting a bit to send mine so that the recipient isn't tempted to open it two weeks before Christmas.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Quid, you're adorable, and thank you. I hope you didn't overnight it? I put that deadline so early so the international people could put the packages on the cheap slow boat.
I'm excited!!
I will mail my person's package today.
Added: I reread what quid wrote, and I understand now. I was afraid it would show up on the 7th, which meant Dash was involved somewhere. I love the idea of the box making the rounds - I'll have to pass it along.
So, who wants a Texas Toothpick and some Claude's Brisket sauce?
[ December 06, 2004, 11:33 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
But Tom, it's just a December gift exchange. Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
quote:I put that deadline so early so the international people could put the packages on the cheap slow boat.
Yeah. Noah got his vodka candies almost 2 months after I sent them.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I don't give gifts in remembrance of the month of December, sadly. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
xnera liked my present. Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I just got back from mailing mine off. The lady at the post office really liked the stickers I put on the outside. She said that it should arrive on Wednesday.
I hope my person will like it. I wasn't able to find exactly what I wanted, and since I've been sick I wasn't been able to make anything cool.
[ December 06, 2004, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I apologize to my person... I have been swamped with school work, but I'm done(YAY!) and I'm going to finish your present asap and send it hopefully by Wednesday Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Woo hoo! I just finished making the first part of my gift. Looks like I'll finish the 2nd part tonight and put it in the mail tomorrow. This is so much fun.
space opera
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I left part of my gift at home, so I won't be able to mail it until tuesday. My person will have to suffer.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
My gift is all ready except I need to write a note. I'll probably mail it tonight. I'm only willing to go to the post office once this season though, so I'm trying to get everything I need to mail done at once.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I have everything, but I'm not going to be able to send it until tomorrow. I'll send it priority, though, so it will get there quickly.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
So, it looks like there's going to be a flood of presents getting there starting, like, next week. Cool. Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
victim: your present is in the mail!
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
In the mail!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Dear Victim,
I'm still trying to decide what to send you. Then I'll do eenie-meenie to choose which address to use.
It (whatever "it" might be) should get there eventually, never fear!
Love, Rivka
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
In Transit - On Time Sched. Delivery: Dec 9, 2004
Hope somebody will be home...or at least that it's not raining or something.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
It's done. It's mailed. Yay!!!!
I don't know whether it went by boat mail or air mail, but given that the postage cost more than the gift itself, I'm guessing it's going by air mail. See, the guy didn't speak English, so there was no point in asking. That and the six or so other people behind me all pushing their way to the counter, shoving their packages or envelopes in the guys face, do not really encourage extensive attempts at conversation. Seriously, if you want a cultural experience, go to a post office!
But it's off! Hopefully it'll arrive soon. Katie Katie, I hope you enjoy!
(Tee hee! I'm the only one here who doesn't ruin anonymity by calling the reciptient by name!) Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
That's why I mailed mine so early-- I can't keep a secret that long (at least one that's not life or death or the loss of a friendship), so I had to make sure xnera got it by the time I needed to shout it. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Service Type: GROUND Weight: 2.40 Lbs Note: Your package is in the UPS system and is on time with a scheduled delivery date of Dec 9, 2004.
Package Progress: Date/Time Location Activity
Dec 6, 2004 9:43 P.M. TULSA, OK, US DEPARTURE SCAN 6:12 P.M. TULSA, OK, US ORIGIN SCAN 2:28 P.M. US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED
Tracking results provided by UPS: Dec 7, 2004 9:54 A.M. Eastern Time (USA)
TeeHee! Can you tell I'm excited?!?
Posted by Anna's Secret Santa (Member # 7097) on :
Anna, your package is leaving the fort today. Hopefully there will be a headwind from the North down to France.
You didn't give any wishes on your list, so Ol' Santa went with something known to be favorable to you. (I had the elves scouring the island for just the right one.)
What a good girl you've been, ho ho!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I'll send mine to my secret victim tomorrow I like to be called a good girl. If I was a cat, I would be purring.
Posted by Anna's Secret Santa (Member # 7097) on :
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
My secret Santa Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Awww... Anna's so cute!! (pets)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I got my present I got my present I got my present! Thank you Dagonee! Thank you thank you thank you! It's hilarious!
*completely disregards thank-you thread*
*dances around with copy of The Bride of Anguished English*
*decides to go read it right now!*
Posted by unicornwhisperer (Member # 294) on :
Oh... I'm too late to participate Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Dec 7, 2004 6:02 P.M. HODGKINS, IL, US ARRIVAL SCAN
Dagonee
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ah, you noticed my fondness for unintentional puns.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
My husband just stole my present!!!
*goes to make him give it back*
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Got mine sent out today, yay me.
This is fun, Kate, thanks!
Curiosity question for Kate (maybe you said before but I missed it): how are we paired up? Does A give to B, and B give to A? Or does A give to B, B give to C, C give to D, etc?
(Oh yeah: for the wonderful person sending me mine -- the address I put down is for my brother's in NJ, where I'll be for Xmas, so don't be distraught if you don't see me making an enthusiastic "Oooh! I got it! Mine mine mine!!! post for a while )
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Yay! I finished making my gifts and am going to the post office to send them off tomorrow! *rubs hands together gleefully*
space opera
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Plaid : second answer, A gives to B gives to C gives to D... And Z gives to A.It's funnier this way !
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Mine should hopefully be in the mail tomorrow. I still have to write an explanation for what it is, so I can't send it yet today, I have class.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I have all the ideas, and I'll go and search evything this afternoon (in about 2 hours), go back home to wrap it and send it. I hope my victim will like it Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Mine isn't sent yet - sorry victim!
But it will be there in time for Christmas, I promise.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Kat, could you check your e-mail ?
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
My post office thwarted me by not having note cards available, so here's the note that should have been in mine:
Dear X,
I hope you enjoy your gift. It's been fun getting to know you on the forum and I look forward to getting to know you more. Take care, and happy winter!
Fondest regards, space opera
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
quote:Dear X,
*giggles*
---
Anna, I responded to your e-mail. My internet at home is on the fritz and I can't fix it quickly, and my computer guy is in the MTC (*wails*), so I'm sort of incommunicado at night. But, I answered it this morning.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I must be really awful. It didn't even occur to me to write a note to put in mine.... Then again, I'm the kind of person to whom it never occurs to call up her friends to see how they are doing, so hopefully my person won't be too upset.
Oh well, at least I used my hatrack name as the name on the return address....
[ December 08, 2004, 10:59 AM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
With the 'Dear X' and all, right? Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Yes! I only address my closest friends as "X." If I'm really really close to them I might occasionally refer to them as "Y."
space opera
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
It's alright Kat, it was the same day for me... And the package is sent ! I can't believe I did this, it's the first time I send something that far. My victim should have the presents before Christmas (I know the French post, that's why I say "should" and not "will". Sorry in advance, victim !) I'm really excited by all this. Thank you again, Kat, to organize it !
[ December 08, 2004, 11:10 AM: Message edited by: Anna ]
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Anna... you are so cute. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
[ December 08, 2004, 05:24 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wow, she really is.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Status: Delivered Delivered on: Dec 8, 2004 5:21 P.M.
Location: PORCH Delivered to: US Shipped or Billed on: Dec 6, 2004
IT'S BEEN DELIVERED! A day early! Hope they get home soon...
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
They should have it right now, if not sooner.
Edit: And yes, she really is. What a smile.
[ December 08, 2004, 07:26 PM: Message edited by: Sara Sasse ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
WOOHOO! I'm so ding dang excited!
Oh, and the white envelope taped to the front of the box has a card in it.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
jokm,8 -- Sophie says thanks, and consequently clears my entire screen. *laugh*
Sara, how did you know that Boon had my name?
It was so exciting to see such a large package waiting by our front door! Boy does Boon know how to package! The ornaments and mouse all made it safely here. Yaay!
I absolutely adore the ornaments! They are SO beautiful. I especially laughed at the "Happy Hatrack Christmas" one.
Thanks to you, I now have "Chrissy the Christmas Mouse" running through my head! *grin*
*bounce, bounce*
Thanks so much Boon! This was a super cheer to a very exhausting day.
Oops, we missed the card...checking now...got it!
[ December 08, 2004, 07:41 PM: Message edited by: Christy ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
You're so very welcome! Golly, if I'd known then that this was so much fun I'd have done this last year!
quote: Precious metal, ancient scrolls, and fine china?
I was so hoping you'd like the blue and silver on (in) the ornaments. Those bows were hard to get right, though! The book I've had for some time and love, and the ceramic mouse was made by a friend of mine.
[ December 08, 2004, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Boon ]
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Perfectly timed because I want to make our Christmas cookies this weekend
I was sure those ornaments really were porcelain. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
No, the ornaments are plain glass, tempera paint, a gold paint pen, and spray glitter, with some shiny ribbon. Yes, I made them. Cheap, pretty, and they look really, really expensive! Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
My package to my victim should be going out tomorrow. Just gotta finish assembly. =)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*has brilliant notion*
*scurries about*
Ok, my victim's should be going out tomorrow, I hope.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I still haven't written that blasted explanation, but I will do so today, and send it out today if possible... if not, then tomorrow!!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
I think I should have bought something smaller. But it wouldn't be that much fun Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Oh, no. Now I'm wondering if the box will arrive all right where it goes. And I won't have the answer before 2 DARN WEEKS !
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Wheeeeee! I got my gift yesterday! Thank you, Mayday!!! I have not read it, and it looks very interesting. (No, I did not wait until Christmas. Pah. It was very fun to be able to unwrap it as soon as it came.)
My outgoing gift, however, has been sitting here since Monday. I will go to the post office today and get it off... sorry for the delay, victim.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
If it's any consolation, Anna, I have had good experiences with international mail through La Poste. Once I mailed about 20 tiny postcards (they weren't really postcards, but floral cards) to the US and even though the postman grumbled and complained endlessly and warned me about how foolish it was to expect them to be delivered, every single one made it in one to two weeks,
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
OK, thanks to click-n-ship, the package has a postage-paid label on it and is waiting for the postal person to show up later.
I realized after I sealed it up and stuck the label on that I forgot to write the little note I meant to stick in there. Oops. Sorry, victim!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, I had a card all signed and sealed, and then sealed up the box without it. I had to cut it open, drop it in through the slit, and seal it back up. It bummed me a little because I'd wanted it to be all prettily on top of the wrapped gift, but oh, well.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
I just remembered that due to the move and depending on when my package arrives that I might not be able to thank my person right away. So thank you in advance!!
space opera, who's hoping we get the 'net hooked up at the new house quickly after moving
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
When I said I'd send mine Tuesday, I lied. Horribly. Hopefully it'll go out tomorrow.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
rivka, kethcupqueen -- I had the same thing, I'd almost finished taping up the box and then suddenly remembered something I'd forgotten to put in and rather inelegantly slipped it through the flaps.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
My victim didn't get a note either. Luckily, I at least stuck a To/From sticker on the outside of the package.
Here's hoping it makes it okay!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
MY victim's getting a note! Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Mine too! I sent it today!! Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
how do I get my picture in the album?
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
You send an email (with your picture attached and your hatrack name please) to hatrack at foobonic dot com and then I put it in the hatrack album for you. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hmmm... *wonders if she should let everyone see what she looks like, or make them wait to meet her*
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
What if you see me walking down the road, but since you've never seen my picture, how will you know its me?
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
kq - You should let us all see you, of course!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Ok, mine is ordered and will be on its merry little way shortly.
I hope my person likes it.
[ December 09, 2004, 08:34 PM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I just got the gift for my person in the mail today. I get to wrap it and mail it tomorrow. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
ludosti-- can I send you a picture of me with ketchupprincess? I don't really let people take ones of me alone. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
This is hilarious. Deadline: 6th December. Now: 10th December. Stuff mailed? Not entirely . . . We could rename this the December 2004/January 2005 Hatrack Gift Exchange. . .
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Hey, Kat told me the dead line was the 8th... And I posted the box this very day. Why was it the 6th for you ? Maybe because I was in the last row...
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Please do ketchupueen!! We'd love to see your princess too!
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Anna - it hadn't even occurred to me that it could be round 1 versus round 2. That's probably it.
And I know I'm tired when I type "it haddent even..." Oh, it's sooooo time for bed. Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :
*sad*
I wish I had had enough time or energy to have done this. I should just stop reading this thread.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
(((Theca))) You'll do it next year... I though I wouldn't have time either, but it's all fun !
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
my pic is up. Now people, go see the face of my royal highness!!!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
to Her Royal Highness Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
If you have a college student or an international Hatracker, absolutely, abosolutely by tomorrow. Everyone else, too, come to think of it.
After everyone has gotten their presents or very close, I'm going to make a mapping of the chain. Annie --- > X ----> Boon ----> X -----> raventh ---> Narnia ---> Boris
Like that.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
I wonder if my X got hers. I mailed it on Monday... hope it's not lost! I may have written the address very ill indeed.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I feel the same (even if the adress was well written ). I hope my victim will post here or e-mail me as soon as the presents are arrived. I know this can't happen until next wednesday if things are the best, but I still CAN'T WAIT !
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I should've been part of it...I'll go for it next year.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I've mailed mine.
Dear X,
It'll be arriving in your mail box. I apologize for the lack of creativity, but I think it's something you'll like.
Derrell
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I finally wrote my explanation today. Unfortunately, I can't mail it tomorrow, because there's no mail on shabbat. But it'll go out sunday at the absolute latest, I PROMISE that!
Victim, I sincerely apologize!
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
Yay! I'm glad you got your present, Eljay. It's one of my favorite book series, and when I bought it I was praying you wouldn't have already read it.
Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :
quote:My post office thwarted me by not having note cards available, so here's the note that should have been in mine:
Dear X,
I hope you enjoy your gift. It's been fun getting to know you on the forum and I look forward to getting to know you more. Take care, and happy winter!
Fondest regards, space opera
Oh my goodness! I'M X!!
Good grief, Space Opera, you were far far too generous. The eucalyptus bath salts smell so yummy, and I'm going to go have a bath right now. Well, after I send you an email, too.
And tell me the black chenille scarf isn't hand-knitted. It's gorgeous. I am going to wear it all the time.
How did you do it so evenly? This is amazing. And so chic-chic. I'll have to post a picture later.
Thank you, Secret Santa!
Soon-to-be fragrantly scented, CT
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Mine's mailed! Should be there Thursday. Wow, do I feel accomplished!
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
I'm a little nervous about whether or not my recipient got hers, since I mailed it priority mail on Monday.
If you got a present from me, mind letting me know so I can not worry about it? Thanks.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Mine should arrive Wednesdayish...
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Mine went out today. I splurged the extra 50 cents for faster mailing too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wow, it was only a 50 cent difference?
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Every day, I go to the post office. Every day, as I walk in the building, my heart beats a bit faster. Will today be the day?
My mailbox has, thus far, remained empty. Except for bills, but who opens those anyway?
I can only assume that my torturer is one of you procrastinators.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
My item shipped Saturday. Hopefully it will be there by this week, but if not the beginning of next week.
*good postal vibes*
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Is it too soon yet for me to be anxiously awaiting the postman every day? Have I mentioned that our mail is delivered by the postal guy who rides a bicycle? And when he has mail - anything that won't fit through the slot - he rings his bicycle bell until you come down/out and get it? And his sorted mail sits in the bicycle basket in front of him? Very non-technological and yet very functional.
I hear him ringing the bell every day. We have neighbors who must get an awful lot of mail. And I keep hoping. And hoping.
Is today the day?
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
*sings* And I'm waiting Waiting for a sunny day..."
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Dear X, Becky was an idiot and forgot to have amazon include a note. I hope you like your gift.
Ni!
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Dear X: Goody was also an idiot and found your package sitting on her desk at work this morning. Actually, she blames her boss who dared to put filing stuff on top of it without informing her that he was dumping stacks. It's now en route and you should be receiving it Thursday or Friday. My apologies!!! (off to whip the boss with a length of wet embroidery floss - bright red overdyed so the color bleeds!)
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Nothing in the mailbox today except some stuff I ordered for work from the IRS. You can go on their website and have them send you mail that isn't bills-for free! Of course, it does cost something in terms of taxes...
I guess what I'm trying to say is, some mail is better than no mail, but mail you don't order is better.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I sent mine off monday because I was a spaz and spent all my money and had to wait until I could sell back one of my books so I could cover shipping. Sorry Y! See how I'm calling you something other than X? It's because you're that important! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Boon, I order catalogues and extra instructions for all our baby stuff (the companies send them free, too). Do you like Land's End? You can go to their website and have them send you, like, 5 different catalogues.
Posted by Santa's Helper (Member # 7101) on :
quidscribis, it's not too early now -- the post office elves told me it would take about a week, and today would mark exactly one week (yes, that means I sent it out a day late, sorry!). I'm just hoping you actually do get what I sent. Santa can keep an eye on it, of course, but he's a bit busy just now.
Posted by Fahim (Member # 5482) on :
Santa's Helper - it didn't come today. But what with the time difference, I won't really start looking until it's a week plus. That's tomorrow. Now I'll really start looking in earnest.
SH, you're really sweet for reassuring me. Thanks in advance for the gift! I'm sure I'll love it! Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
My person--
I sent your gift by UPS two days ago. The other package I sent that day arrived the very next day (okay, so it was the next state over).
So...yours is coming.
I can't WAIT for you to get it.
*runs in circles*
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I got my gift yesterday. Thanks so much plaid it's really cool. I hadn't read that book, but I used to (and still do) love Anne of Green Gables, by the same author so I'm sure I'll like it. The nut butters look really cool.
Also, katie, if you hear from the person i had, can you let me know what they thought of the gift since they aren't on hatrack right now? Thanks
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
What book did you get? I love L. M. Montgomery. I think she's my favorite dead author.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
THey're delicious, Breyer. He sent them to me last year.
Ni!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
The book is The Blue Castle Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oooh, isn't that one of her adult romances? Her brilliant characterization shows through even in the romantic novels.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
KQ, I think it is, I'm really looking forward to reading it.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I love The Blue Castle. Sheer fantasy of the highest order, but wonderful. Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
breyerchic -- yay! Glad you got it. Eek, the mail's getting slow, that took a week to get from Missouri to Indiana, I was starting to worry...
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Santa's Helper - that post above that says it's by Fahim isn't. It's me.
Fahim used my computer yesterday to post something here and he forgot to logout, and I wasn't paying attention, and. . . .
Mail hasn't arrived yet today, so there's still hope.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*checks mailbox*
*checks again*
On the last day of Chanukah, my December-Gift-Giver gave to me . . . um . . . Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Hey, Rivka, Christy and I sent you something as a thank-you for the snoods (sneed?). Have you received it yet?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yup! I sent Christy email about it. *bounce*
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Oops, I thought I told Tom -- I'm almost positive I did! *shakes head* My poor brain this time of year.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I SO hope my package is not lost between France and its destination. It's been a week and a day, it's unreasonable from me to hope it's arrived yet, but I still do. Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
Just to alert you (sorry if someone alerted this already), and I am most sorry for being slightly unmotivated to rad over 500 messages - but (10/12)/(12/10)/2004 has long gone in Hatrack times.
Jonny
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
???? Huh?
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
We shipped our package off yesterday.
I'm so sorry, Victim!
Though, we haven't received one yet, either, so I don't feel as bad - at least I know we weren't the only ones to be late! Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Hey, those of you who live in the US and have yet to get their packages...try to be HOME. I just got a notification from UPS that it couldn't be delivered and they'll try again today end of day.
This package meaning the one I sent to my victim.
Victim.
Be home. *shakes fist*
...and just as a heads up, UPS misread my handwriting and your last name is spelled incorrectly on the package.
[ December 16, 2004, 11:26 AM: Message edited by: mackillian ]
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
According to the automated postal kiosk where I shipped my package, it should be delivered today...
Incidentally, I LOVE the new automated postal kiosks... it's hard for me to get to the post office during the work day.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yes, they totally rock.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Not quite on topic, but mack, I've been waiting for the courier to bring my LOTR set for 3 days now. Either he's ignoring me, or he keeps brining it in the morning - while I clearly stated I want it after 4 p.m.
It says 'evening delivery' today... It's almost 8 and still nothing.
Edit: got it at 10 p.m.
[ December 16, 2004, 04:30 PM: Message edited by: Kama ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*glum*
It didn't work. I was going to make a great big map of who gave to whom, and show how everyone was connected into one big circle. However, I did NOT do this before I sent out all the e-mails, and just now when I did, I discovered that there isn't one gigantic circle. Instead, I created four smaller circles, and I can't make them fit together. This goes COMPLETELY against the point I was hoping to make.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
But it can still be artistic. Why don't you post it, and we'll tell you how pretty it is? (((hugs)))
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
We can appreciate the artistic significance of the completed circle even tho it didn't come to pass. Many, many thanks to you for all your time and effort.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Katie! Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Don't post it yet! I haven't received a gift and I want the sender to be a surprise. *stands by mailbox*
space opera
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Yeah, and I don't want to know who my sender is until I get it. So please, please wait to post it. But please do post it when we're all ready. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Same thing for me, and the person who'll have my gift didn't receive it either (or he/she didn't post in the thank you thread or here) so please wait !
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
For the record - and for Santa's Helper's benefit - I'll be posting in here pretty much the second that I get my gift the fact that I got my gift. I'm that excited! And impatient! No, I haven't received it yet. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Same thing here Posted by Anna's Secret Santa (Member # 7097) on :
I hope it gets there soon, Anna.
Ho, ho, ho!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Thank you I even thought that I should do like you, register "X's secret Santa" and tell my victim not to worry, but I'm sure I would do a stupid language mistake which would ruin the surprise Posted by Santa's Helper (Member # 7101) on :
quidscribis, thank you -- I can hardly wait for you to get it and am bummed it hasn't arrived yet! One of the postal elves is my friend, so I'll ask him if a week was a reasonable expectation.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'm pretty sure my Santa's Helper sent my package to me by way of the North Pole.
In other words, no package today.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I won't post it until after Christmas - maybe even after December, just to make sure. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Katie, did you get the information we talked about? Time is ticking away...
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Santa's Helper, the thing you're forgetting is not that it's an international package, but that it's an international package going to Sri Lanka, the land of the sticky fingers, the short work days, the country with more national holidays than any other in the world except perhaps Australia (I think that was the country I was quoted), and the perennially absent from work with no good reason.
In other words, nothing works on the same time as you're used to. Or I'm used to. Or any foreigner is used to. Unless that foreigner came from India, in which case, things are positively speedy here. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, I need to go.
Boon, I have not recieved any information to pass on.
I will be on vacation until January 4. I do not have internet at home, so I can't check anything until maybe Tuesday night when I arrive at my dad's house in Utah. I'll check my e-mail whenever I can, but...as of four o'clock today, y'all are on your own. If it's a wild emergency, contact Banna or any of the number of people who have my phone number. All the information is on my yahoo account, though, so I don't know how helpful that would be.
If you have not mailed your present yet, don't worry. I won't tell anyone. You are greatly loved and appreciated. And you can mail it tomorrow.
Do that. Mail it tomorrow at the latest. For most people, the big holiday is a week away, and you don't want to be thinking about this anymore. Just mail, in whatever state it is in now. It's the thought and the touch and thought made corporeal that matters. Just go and do it. You'll feel so much better, and it will all be taken care of then. You can do this. I'm so proud.
I'll post the Gift Circles in January when I get back. *blows kisses* I love you all. Merry Christmas and Happy December. Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Heh. Katie gave us a pep talk.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Coach Katie!
*hugs Kat* Thanks for all your work. Have a happy Christmas and New Years! Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
It's here ! It's here ! My present is here ! I know the real identity of my secret Santa ! And you'll have to go to the thank you thread to discover it. *dances and sings all around the house* WOOHOO !
[ December 18, 2004, 07:31 AM: Message edited by: Anna ]
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I think my gift is here!
The mailman rang his bicycle bell a gazillion times, and Fahim went down to answer it, and came back with a card from someone I barely know who left Sri Lanka over a year ago and this is the first time I've heard from her and the thick wad of paper from the post office that represents the fact that there's something that I have to go and pick up and pay import/duty/bribery fees on to claim it.
A name was written on the paperwork - starts with a J. and rhymes with Bennifer. No last name. So. . . given that most people here don't use their actual names, I still have not got a clue who my secret Santa is!
Fahim has also warned me that, when we go to the post office and they open the package, even if they open it in front of us, they may just take all the candy that's in it. That, apparently, is commonly done here. No big surprise given that a lot of time, mail just doesn't even arrive. But I refuse to give up hope.
Post office isn't open again until Monday. I'll check in after we go. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
It arrived! It's here! It's here!!!!!!!
Jeniwren, you're the awesomest!
But I'm posting details on the thank you thread. Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Well, hurry up! How much of a bribe did you have to pay? Did they take any candy? What'd you get? The suspense is killing me!
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Thank you, quid. Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Oddly enough, no bribe.
The money we paid is the standard processing fee. Rs. 25 per day for storage. So, no bribe.
All is good. Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
:::::sob:::::: my victim apparently hasn't received their present yet :::::sob:::::
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
*sits patiently waiting for gift to arrive*
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
*pouts* I decided to do the exchange the day after the deadline. I wasn't sure I had the time or money to find a cool gift, and when I was it was too late.
Oh well. There are other ways to spread December cheer. I'm throwing a party and everyone is invited.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
My present will be late, but it is mailed. I lot the address, and KAt didn't see my e-mail about it.
Sorry...but I know you will like it!
Kwea
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Katie Katie!!!!!
Your gift has made its way back home. It arrived today. I'd like to mail it back to you. Is the same address I mailed it to in the first place still good?
And there's a story behind this, as well. Sort of.
Yesterday, Fahim's day off, we went out and about, running errands. And because the gift hadn't yet been returned, I decided that enough was enough, and it's time to get more stuff to fill up another box and send it out to you.
So I did. I bought the first component, with intentions of getting the rest sometime this week or so. Well, Fahim had to pay for it - I didn't have any cash on me - and he says, no kidding, "You know that as soon as you buy this, the box'll come back?" "That's why I'm buying something a little different. So I won't have duplicates if that happens."
So. The mailman on the bike rings his bicylce bells not ten minutes ago, Fahim goes down to get the mail, and there it is. The box. And says to me, "I told you. And I'm always right. You know that." Or something along those lines.
Sadness is, he is almost always right.
So. I'd like you to get the gift. Where shall I mail it to? Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Ya'll remember this? I hope everyone had fun. It's about that time again. Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
::mindreel:: I saw Raia's post about mailing to Israel and did a major doubletake.
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I also loved the OSC signing last November ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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What has being at Kamacon to do with the last "favorite moment"?
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That seems to happen a lot. Bernard can be distracted for hours by a shiny penny.
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Katie
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My husband just stole my present!!!![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
Then again, I'm the kind of person to whom it never occurs to call up her friends to see how they are doing, so hopefully my person won't be too upset.![[Taunt]](graemlins/taunt.gif)
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