Everyone who signs up will be giving and receiving a gift. It’s lots of fun, last year we had 80 entries, let's make the 2007 goal 100 gifts given and recieved.
Gifts: Please spend close to $15, absolutely no more than $30. Hatrack Festivus will gladly act as a go between for people who aren’t sure what to get.
November 16th: Deadline to sign up To sign up please email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com with your mailing address, intent to participate, and special requests (only from your country, no college students, allergies). If you are a college student, include both addresses just in case, or just the home one if that’s what you want. If you have some special situation like you are leaving for a mission, or traveling most of the holiday, you can still participate, just let us all know.
November 17th: Everyone will receive an email with their match. Please reply to that email as soon as possible after you get it.
December 1st: Mail gifts to college students (yes that will be listed in your info) College students, if that date is too late please let me know.
December 12th: All presents must be mailed. When you have mailed your present please email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com again.
I'm going to try to have just two threads this year, so let's do the What I want in here, and the What I got later.
Please tell your gender, approximate age, serious allergies (latex, scents, nuts, other foods), favorite colors, collections, any other info you think is fun.
Another note, please do not deliver gifts in person without prior permission from me (I'll check it with the recipient). This created quite a bit of drama last year for a recipient and her family.
[ December 31, 2008, 12:36 PM: Message edited by: breyerchic04 ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
23(on inauguration day), female I'm mildly sensitive to scents, though I love all things girly. My favorite colors are purple, pink, and black. I am very into yarn, fabric, ethnic textiles, fiber animals, childrens books (future teacher), horses, dark chocolate, and you.
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
I've never participated in the Hatrack Gift Exchange - mainly because I never had my act together in college. But I'm excited to do it this year!
Female, 23, no allergies. My favorite colors are green & red & jewel/autumn tones. I'm a big hiker & backpacker, love my two dogs - a male Malamute & female GSD mix (please no figurines or plates with dogs on them or other such things, though ), like all baked goods and candy, enjoy cooking, and like to read, especially science fiction, YA, and popular nonfiction on academic-y subjects.
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
What is it with the 23-year-old women all posting at once?
I don't have food allergies. Don't send me a cat, though.
I like blue and purple. I'm generally not into really girly things. I love reading science fiction and fantasy. I like to try a variety of foods, especially if that food is dark chocolate. I don't care for coffee or alcohol. Some of my hobbies are photography, origami, and cooking. I love all things sciency.
[ November 10, 2008, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: Shigosei ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Does it help that I lied saying I'm 23? I really won't be until after the exchange is over.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm 25, female. I have a lot of pretty severe allergies, so these restrictions will apply to everyone in my family. No animal fibers of any kind, synthetic, cotton or linen only; no lotions, perfumes, scented candles, or anything else scented, due to an allergy to rubbing alcohol and many flowers. Also no papers or anything else containing flower petals. We're LDS, no coffee, tea, alcohol (or I guess tobacco) in anything. No small or sharp objects unsuitable for children under 3 since Bridget gets into everything.
My favorite color is green and I also like blue and purple. I'm not into pink. My favorite color to wear is navy blue (very flattering.) My hobbies don't really make for good gift-giving (I'm into car seat safety and having babies, for instance...) but I'll like just about anything you send me. I do like to cook, love to read, enjoy looking at art though I'm no good at making it, love local or international artsy things. I collect little containers and boxes but my husband doesn't want you to send me any more... Whatever you send me will be liked, I'm sure (as long as it's not barbeque sauce-- I can't stand anything smoked. ) Or you could, you know, actually read my posts for ideas.
I'll make KPC fill out his and drag the kids in for interviews on what they like ASAP.
Posted by Her Royal Heinzness (Member # 9600) on :
This is kq typing for HRH. Same restrictions apply: No animal fibers of any kind, synthetic, cotton or linen only; no lotions, perfumes, scented candles, or anything else scented, due to an allergy to rubbing alcohol and many flowers. Also no papers or anything else containing flower petals. We're LDS, no coffee, tea, alcohol (or I guess tobacco) in anything. No small or sharp objects unsuitable for children under 3.
Female, 2 1/2.
Favorite color: pink, also purple, anything girly.
I like babies, dogs, kitties, fishies, teddy bears. Fishies live in water. I like eat treats. I like burritos and lemonade and apple pie pizza. (Note from kq: that means pineapple pizza.) I like firework.
I don't like scary noises.
(Another note from kq: if you need help figuring out what she'd like or not like, feel free to ask me since she's not being much help!)
Posted by Ketchup Princess (Member # 7716) on :
kq typing for KP here. Same restrictions: No animal fibers of any kind, synthetic, cotton or linen only; no lotions, perfumes, scented candles, or anything else scented, due to an allergy to rubbing alcohol and many flowers. Also no papers or anything else containing flower petals. We're LDS, no coffee, tea, alcohol (or I guess tobacco) in anything. No small or sharp objects unsuitable for children under 3 since Bridget gets into everything.
I am a girl. I am 4 years old. (Note from kq: she'll be 5 in April.)
I like to draw. I like to read. I like to eat dinner. I like to hold babies. I like candy (note from kq: no hard candy please, chocolate ok.) I like all animals. I like doggies, I like kitties, but only if they're nice doggies or kitties. I like to dress up and play with my friends.
I don't like scary sounds or scary shadows or any scary things. I don't like scary monsters. I don't like snails or worms or snakes.
(Note from kq: again, feel free to ask me if she would or wouldn't like something.)
Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
Male, 28 (will be 29 on Dec. 28.) The family restrictions apply: No animal fibers of any kind, synthetic, cotton or linen only; no lotions, perfumes, scented candles, or anything else scented, due to an allergy to rubbing alcohol and many flowers. Also no papers or anything else containing flower petals. We're LDS, no coffee, tea, alcohol (or I guess tobacco) in anything. No small or sharp objects unsuitable for children under 3 since Bridget gets into everything.
Likes: reading, sports (Dallas and Texas teams preferred), eating, Star Wars, Stargate (sexy pictures of Amanda Tapping happily accepted. Just kidding! Kind of.) I'm not picky. I'd really be happy with anything. No dislikes so to speak. Favorite color is blue, also like dark red and forest green.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Age: 24. I think. I'm pretty sure. Gender: Female. This one I'm definite on. Allergies: None known. If you can find one, I'll be pretty impressed. Other notes: I'll consume pretty much anything except raw tomatoes. I like reading, movies, long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, the cute boy who lives in the next building... Oh. Right. I like most colors except pink - most of my place is done in blues and browns, if that helps. I used to collect barf bags, but left that behind; my current collections entail mostly of football ticket stubs from games I've attended (or other sports, but mostly football). I knit on occasion, but it's very spurt-ish. Most of all, I really like local gifts or ones that tell stories or are just plain cool. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I just remembered one more dislike: ketchup other than Heinz. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Breyer, are there any restrictions on who can participate? Do participants have to have a certain number of posts? I just kind of sucks for someone to get a newbie that won't stick around or be reliable enough to send a gift.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Last year I think the restriction was 100 posts, participated last year, a family member of someone who participated last year, OR have someone who will vouch for you (and be responsible for sending your gift if you flake out.) I think that was a good system.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
I do too.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
That will work, at this point the only people new to the exchange have been on the forums for years.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Should that go in the first post then? Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
It's fine where it is.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Woman, 36 I love chocolate, coffee,cheese, Star Trek, vampires, soap, and yarn. I am allergic to chemical scents ( but not natural essential oils). I love green and black. I love trying local foods that are not fish. I have a small cluttered house so tchotchkes are not ideal for me. I don't like "girly" colours. Oh, and I am OK with liquer content in things.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Please don't mail fish unless it is specifically asked for.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
If someone wants to send me smoked salmon I'm not opposed to that. Otherwise I can't think of fish I would want to get in the mail. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Tuna and unsmoked salmon wouldn't be awful, otherwise ick!
Actually I don't like tuna or salmon at all, but I can imagine them being almost ok.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Breyer, is there any chance of upping the gift limit? It's been $10-20 since it started, years ago, and inflation has caught up. I've never been one for handmade gifts, and I don't want to send people crap. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I want others to reply to that, because I likely will be doing something handmade, so my view is skewed. I'm not opposed, others might be.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
quote:Originally posted by TomDavidson: ... I don't want to send people crap.
Well, good, because we don't want to get your crap.
I'm fine with upping the (upper) limit. Handmade stuff is fantastic but not feasible for everyone, and as Tom said, inflation has caught up with us.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
How high do you want it, and do you want the ten standard changed or the 20?
Also, Jhai you still need to email.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I don't think the upper limit should be much higher than 25, and the lower should remain 10. Half the fun for me is finding nice bargains or thinking up meaningful ways to spend 10 dollars.
And the price of shipping has gone up as well. Keeping it low ensures the most people have a chance to participate (students, etc. on tight budgets.)
So for us, we really do stick to 10-15 in most cases. I think of the 3 years (?) we've done it, one person has gone over $14, once.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm pretty sure you've done it 4 times, the rest of your family less. I know this is year 5 for me, I think 6 maybe 7 for the forum.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, I think only I did it the first year. It was one of the kids that went over, a few years ago. Anyway, we enjoy trying to stick to 10-15. Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
Age: 23 Gender: Female Collections: Rubber duckies - the odder the better Colors: Gray. I know its weird but I think its a really mysterious but elegant color. Or purple. Restrictions: Preferably nothing floral scented. I don't mind scented gifts, just not flowery-smells.
Likes: All sorts of sweet and tasty goodies (can contain alcohol). Love books of all types with the exception of scifi/fantasy which I tend to be picky about. I am, however, completely open on movies. I am hoping to move to Japan next year assuming I finish school so anything related to Japan would be great motivation. My biggest hobby right now is my karate. Whoever gets me is welcome to be as creative and as quirky as they want!
Posted by T:man (Member # 11614) on :
Can I participate?
If so...
Age: Less than 17 Gender: Male No allergies Colors: purple, or orange
Likes: Cheap old computer games. Sweets, preferably chocolate. Books I don't like biography's, fantasy, scifi, manga, comics (marvel and Image/Icon)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
T:man, one rule we've had in the past is that if you're under 18 you need your parent's permission to participate. Please get your parent's permission before giving out your address.
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
22, female, no allergies, but I'm LDS, so the usual restrictions apply.
my favorite color is green, and I collect stickers. I also love books and theatre, but the thing I've loved most in that past was getting to know more about my gifter, so I'd love something that tells me about you!
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Male, 22, no allergies, favorite color: green. I collect books, movies, posters (specifically science fiction), love tea, coffee, beer, and to cook (mostly vegetarian), and grow plants.
And I would vote to raise the upper limit to about $25. I'm not very good at making things, and had trouble last year keeping within the limit. Lower limit is good at around $10.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Likes: Books and movies (favorite is apocalyptic fiction). Handmade stuff, anything from your local area. Alcohol is yum.
Dislikes: Religious stuff. Beef or pork. Dark chocolate.
About me: I am a girly-girl. I just got married this year. I also graduated this year with a degree in Nonprofit Administration (a donation to a charity for me would be very cool) and am now a public health grad student. I love to cook and bake. My newest hobby is making photo albums on Blurb (basically scrapbooking for the tech saavy).
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hank: 22, female my favorite color is green
quote:Originally posted by The White Whale: Male, 22, no allergies, favorite color: green.
!!!
quote:Originally posted by Hank: I'm LDS, so the usual restrictions apply.
quote:Originally posted by The White Whale: love tea, coffee, beer
Darn! So close!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
LOL
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I'm 43 and a woman. Allergies are inconsequential, but I'll let you know my likes and dislikes, to make it easier to pick a gift for me.
I don't much care for inspirational plaques or scented candles, but I do like coffee mugs and coffee-flavored coffee -- not the vanilla, hazelnut, raspberry, cinnamon-flavored coffee (as long as it is kosher).
I'm a kosher-observant Jew (and also, I really ought to lose more weight), so it is probably for the best to avoid food gifts. I mean, even if the chocolate is totally kosher and totally delicious, I still ought to avoid it, right? However, I do like to cook, so a neat cookbook or book about food would be cool. Or some kind of kitchenware stuff. For someone who's been married for over 20 years, my kitchen is amazingly poorly stocked with gear. It seems to be getting more and more minimalist every year. At this point, I don't even have measuring cups and spoons -- I use my teaspoons and teacups as approximate measures, or just eyeball things. Knife and cutting board are as high-tech as it's getting.
I am perpetually chilly, and would love to receive mittens, gloves or scarves. Especially if you are the crafty type of person who can make these. Colors? Black, red, purple or earth tones are all good. Green doesn't figure in my color palate.
Costume jewelry is a right on! I always wear earrings and/or necklaces, or a neat pin, and almost all my favorite things are gifts from other people (I guess because I don't treat myself to that sort of thing very often). When I wear something that someone gave me, I always remember them when I put it on, and mention them when I earn a compliment, so that's a nice way for me to remember you all year long. I have pierced ears.
I don't much like religious-themed or kitten- and puppy-themed stuff. I like to read, though, and if you have a favorite author or poet that you'd like to share with me, that would be nice. In fact, if you give me something to read, I promise to review it on Goodreads.
More than anything, though, I'm interested in you. If you want to make a mix CD to share some of your favorite music with me, I'd really like that. If you do crafts, I'd like to see a sample of your work. If you come from an interesting, exotic corner of the world (or just a run-of-the-mill kind of town) and you'd like to share something special from your locale, I'd be interested.
And if none of that inspires you, you could always get me some bath oils and I'll have a lovely long soaky bath, and appreciate how good that makes me feel.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
quote:Darn! So close!
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
I'm 26 and Male, loving that arrangement btw
No allergies, black and blue are my favorite colors. I like books, movies, video games, clothes, paintings, and oriental things.
I also love music. If it sounds like Jimmy Eat World I'll probably love it. I'm also a big fan of classical music, and video game music.
I'm easy to please, so if you have trouble deciding what to send me, don't lose sleep over it. If all else fails, and you just can't figure it out, send me the money you would have spent in the mail. I'll tell everybody you somehow managed to stretch the money far enough to get me a Steinway & Sons grand piano. People will be clamoring for your friendship from thence onward. This will be awesome for you until the gift exchange rolls around next year and you have to figure out how to match this years awesomeness.
[ November 10, 2008, 04:41 PM: Message edited by: BlackBlade ]
Posted by ambyr (Member # 7616) on :
This would be my first time participating, but I think I'm eligible?
I'm 24 and female. My only known allergies are to a couple of Schedule II drugs, which I hope you're not planning on sending through the mail anyway.
I like purple, green, and blue, in roughly that order. On the other hand, this means I already have a lot of things in purple, green, and blue, so if you're thinking about a scarf or something similar, you could always go wild with a color that isn't already well-represented in my collection. (I wear a lot of scarves.)
I like handmade and crafty things. I do a lot of beadwork and some collaging, and am always looking for more supplies.
Music-wise, I like Dar Williams, Thea Gilmore, Bruce Cockburn, and other soft-voiced singer-songwriters with complex lyrics, but I could also use some loud, hard-driving pop or rock to exercise to.
I LOVE wool socks, especially colorful, patterned ones.
I don't drink alcohol and I don't eat vegetables (for different reasons). Other food things could be neat.
Posted by Selran (Member # 9918) on :
Age: 35 Gender: Male Allergies: None Collection: I love all things Dr. Who and H.P. Lovecraft. I have a lot of stuff on video and in print, but any manner of kitsch is always welcome. Likes: Chocolate, cookies, games of all sorts, movies, books, and long walks on the beach. uh never mind that last one.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Everyone who has posted in here has over 100 posts so they are eligible.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Could everyone who is willing to send to or receive from a small child please let me know via email
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I think that if a person is not old enough to post on Hatrack, then they shouldn't be participating in the exchange.
Okay, I'm not going to pretend I'm speaking in the abstract. Ketchup Queen, signing up your infant daughters is functionally just signing up yourself three times. I get that they'll enjoy the shopping and the present opening, but the point of the exchange is an exchange between people who post on Hatrack, to foster the community here. If someone isn't capable of being part of the community, then it is cheating the adults who want to join in on the fun to be stuck "exchanging" presents to someone not capable of posting.
If there were more babies being signed up, then the babies could all "give" to each other, but I know that some people have felt slighted about being paired with someone's kid rather than an actual Hatracker in previous years, and those are just the ones I know about. It isn't fair to them.
I think the rule about needing to have 100 posts by the actual person on Hatrack is a good rule. We should keep it to that instead of signing up pre-literate family members as well.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I think Breyer's idea that people who don't mind exchanging with a child should settle that, especially as it seems to be an opt-in sort of thing.
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Hi. Female, 25, no known allergies. I'm really very flexible. I like homemade things, food, stuff from your home town, and the colour green. I also like red and blue and gold. I do kinda like knick-knacks, but right now I'm living small and don't really have room for them.
Actually, this year edibles are ideal, because otherwise I'm probably going to have to leave it at home after the Christmas break. No fish, please. Or anything meaty. I'm not sure why anyone would post meat, but I guess some people like jerky?
I like all sorts of music, too.
Yay, I love this season!
Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
I participated last year but wasn't aware of all these rules!
I'm female, 17, and I have my parents' permission to participate.
I'm a sucker for caffeine. I also love all things art (I plan to major in graphic design) and music (right now I'm into electronic / dance). I love Star Wars and the original Star Trek series. I love to go thrift-store shopping and wearing unique clothes... not a big fan of the Hollister-clone types. I'm the oldest of eleven children (no, not LDS... Catholic ), so keep it clean and fun, please. I haven't had time to develop any allergies so no problems in that department.
I'm super excited about the exchange! Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Maybe someone would send a Hickory Farms giftbox?
rivka, are you aure you shouldn't change your name to yenta?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
katharina: you will notice I did not sign up the six month old. I only sign up the kids who want to participate when asked; they pick their own gifts for their recipients, and they have fun doing so. As you would know if you read about their earlier participation (it is not either of their first year.)
If they're not welcome I'm not welcome, and we'll all withdraw.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Male, age 42;. Likes include science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, jazz, blues, country, chocolate, and food in general;. LDS, so no coffee, tea, alcohol, etc;. I'd love something unique to the giver's area.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
[ November 11, 2008, 11:56 AM: Message edited by: breyerchic04 ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by romanylass: rivka, are you sure you shouldn't change your name to yenta?
A yenta is not a matchmaker; a yenta is a know-it-all-chatterbox.
*narrows eyes* Wait a second . . .
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I'm in. Male, 33. Not allergic to anything you're likely to send in the mail.
I'll be honest. I'm a fanboy at heart and have enough disposable income to make myself very hard to shop for; if there's something I'm likely to want, it's very likely that I purchased it within the first week of its release.
I'm a huge fan of pen-and-paper RPGs, collect Marvel and Vertigo comics, enjoy (and display) almost all forms of art except genre illustrations, and like pretty much all the music you'd expect a Neil Gaiman fan and Pitchfork reader to like.
I'm not a fan of handmade gifts, and would rather not receive food. That said, there's an exception: precisely because I'm inclined to buy myself the things I want, I like to receive gifts that strongly evoke the giver. If you believe that you are best summed-up by a hand-knitted scarf or a bar of particularly unusual chocolate, send it on. Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
White Whale: We can make it work, we have so much in common! ;)
Katharina: I understand that you didn't mean to offend the Ketchup Clan, but I'd like to give my POV from the other side. I had one of the little ones last year (or the year before) to shop for and I loved the chance to get to know their whole family. I see your point, but I think as long as we're giving people the chance to say, "No, I want a grown-up," then it's not too objectionable.
As for me, I'd be fine giving to or receiving from a child (Do I still have to e-mail?)
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
I'm in this year.
Male, 29.
My favorite gifts are ones that I don't particularly need or want because similarly to Tom, if I want it, I've probably bought it. And if I haven't bought, it's cause I can't afford it! So surprise me!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Strider, don't forget to email. And also post at least a little something about yourself or I'm telling your gifter your main interests are underwater basket weaving and my little ponies.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
female
28 (29 on 12/27)
yellow's my favorite color, purple runs a close second
i'll be having my first baby pretty much any day, i love writing, i love reading, i love being outside
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Of course, to read that, you have to be a member at Facebook, which not all of us are.
Little ponies it is!
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
whoops! i thought since it was a public profile anyone could see it, didn't realize there was a minimum requirement of being a member.
alrighty...
i love computers and technology. I listen to a lot of classic rock. I read speculative fiction, and anything to do with science, religion(though i'm not religious), philosophy, the mind and brain. I have pet ferrets. I love to gamble, particularly poker. I love doing anything active outdoors. The Big Lebowski is my favorite movie. I like long walks on the beach, pink unicorns, fluffy bunnies, skittles, rainbows and butterflies.
how's that?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by romanylass: Sorry-I thought yenta was match maker. Though I see how the two concepts could go together...
Common misconception. I blame Fiddler on the Roof. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:I like long walks on the beach, pink unicorns, fluffy bunnies, skittles, rainbows and butterflies.
*tries to figure out whether a long walk on the beach, a rainbow, or a dead bunny or butterflies would ship better*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
If you mount the butterflies on something, they should ship just fine. Matchboxes work well too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Can I mount them to the rabbit?
Posted by Elmer's Glue (Member # 9313) on :
I don't think she would like that very much.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
kq, no. You cannot mount butterflies on the rabbit, alive or dead.
I'd rather hear about you trying to ship a long walk on the beach and/or rainbows. Let's leave butterflies and rabbits alone.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I think the mounting surface is supposed to be smooth, firm, and flat.
Not round and fuzzy.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I learn so many new things on Hatrack.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
KQ doesn't get to send to anyone who likes bunnies
Check.
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
Yay! This was so much fun last year.
I'm female, 25, and I live in Seattle.
I like ratty old sci-fi paperbacks. No LeGuin, though, as I have a zillion of those. My favorite colors are blue, purple, maroon, and deep red. I love elephants, and am currently amassing an army of Ganeshas in all forms i.e. figurines, postcards, tapestries, etc. I also love chocolate. Who doesn't?
I don't have any allergies but I really don't like things that smell strongly, or really at all. The only faint scent that I can put up with is vanilla.
I also like being surprised. Anything that means something to you or your locale would be awesome. I will try just about any food or beverage. (No sea urchin or really dark beer, please!)
Um, I think that's it. Let me just reiterate: Yay!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I've always loved participating in this - I'm glad to see it happening again this year!
female, 31
I would prefer things without strawberries, nuts, tomatoes, alcohol, green/black tea, and coffee. I love dark chocolate, the color green (though I like lots of other colors too, just not orange or brown), cats, frogs, sewing, cooking, music, and most of all my almost one year old daughter (so you could always cheat and get something for her and I'd love it too). I like cartoons, all kinds of music, and most any kind of book.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: cats, frogs, sewing,
Dr. Frankenstein!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
quote:Originally posted by romanylass:
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: cats, frogs, sewing, cooking
Dr. Frankenstein!
But only if I get to eat my creations!! Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
quote:Originally posted by Strider: whoops! i thought since it was a public profile anyone could see it, didn't realize there was a minimum requirement of being a member.
Strider, I'm a FB member too, but I can't see your profile. Not that it matters since you already posted your interests, but just FYI.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Weird, I could.
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
I'm recently 30, male, LDS (so yadda, yadda, yadda). My favorite color is gray, I like music, food, reading, games, etc. I prefer getting unique stuff from the giver's area.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
quote:Originally posted by ludosti:
quote:Originally posted by romanylass:
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: cats, frogs, sewing, cooking
Dr. Frankenstein!
But only if I get to eat my creations!!
MMMM, catfrog legs.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Hello. I want to join too. What I love is- Music except for most rap Dir en grey, especially posters of them and new magazines with them on it. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate I'm 30, I'm allergic to perfume, but victoria secret love spell and stuff like that is nice, I love the colours blue and black and i love books, especially graphic novels. And really good young adult books. And I also love anime and random action figures too.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Guy, 41.
Allergies = perfumes and chemical-type smells. New age, jazz, rap, opera, most country.
Favorite colors -- they're all good.
I'm pretty easy to amuse. Quirky is good. Homemade stuff and local stuff are both neat. Dark chocolate is good. I'm pretty musically naive, so anything new I'm not likely to know. If it's SF/fantasy from a new author (around less than 5 years) then I probably haven't read it.
I've been doing the exchange for, what, 5 years now? and have always liked whatever I've gotten.
I don't open gifts until Xmas, so you'll have to wait to hear my ooh! and ah! appreciation post. Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
After two years of cool gifts (you know who you are) and the fun of buying something interesting for under 20 USD which I woudl be willing to send, I'm in again.
I'm 36, male and completely without allergies or food restrictions (except celery, ugh, yuck).
I do however live in Spain, so any would have to suffer the rigours of transatlantic postage, so think robust...
In fact that's the only restriction really. Oh and NO spiders please.
As for what, well home made is good. Stuff from your locality (pennants are a good call) or typical things from where you live.
A mix-CD would be cool, I have broad tastes.
That's about all folks. Good luck with your present hunting; and rest assured whatever you choose, it'll be the right thing (unless it's a celery wielding tarantula).
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by anti_maven: (unless it's a celery wielding tarantula).
*plots*
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
23, female, LDS so no alcohol/tobacco/coffee
I'm an Elizabethan junkie and am fairly craft-minded, so I'm all for homemade things (I got a lovely warm scarf last year) but I'm also a fan of base materials -- fabric, ribbon, trim, beads, spinnable fiber, calligraphy materials, etc. So much the better if it's stuff thats 500 or so years out of date...
I'm a fairly picky eater but I'm trying to expand my horizons of luxury-type foods, and I *love* a good cheese, salami, lox, or any other kind of processed food that ships well. I've started exploring fancy olives, and I love chocolate, though super dark varieties tend to fall flat with me -- there's such a thing as *too* bitter.
I admit that I don't listen to a lot of music, but I have a soft spot for movie musicals, Disney/Pixar, and Bollywood.
Honestly I'm all for being surprised. Hopefully this is enough of a glimpse so you'd know what I like, but I've gotten all different things in past years that I've all loved, so go for it.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Sarmup, you spin!? Awesome, I do too, only on a spindle not on a spinning wheel yet.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka:
quote:Originally posted by anti_maven: (unless it's a celery wielding tarantula).
*plots*
I bet you could get one on eBay.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
They stopped allowing Tarantulas in October when they started requring paypal, didn't you read the fine print? Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, no, I must have deleted that e-mail.
Perhaps a celery wielding black widow instead?
Posted by Flaming Toad on a Stick (Member # 9302) on :
Or a daddy long-legs made of celery. They aren't actually spiders either, so legal loopholes RE: paypal and tarantulas can be found. (Just picture those stringy legs.)
Posted by anti_maven (Member # 9789) on :
Not listening!
*sticks fingers in ears an hums loudly*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Awww, we wouldn't really send you any kind of spider/celery combo. It would be like sending Noemon a pony. Or CT a spongemonkey.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
What, the pony would eat Noemon?
(Or, would Noemon eat the pony?)
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
We're not sure, the test wasn't conclusive.
Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :
Ok - so here it goes. This is my first year, so I'm excited.
27 - female
I don't really like perfume, but don't mind things that are scented. Well, except for Lavender. My son's asthmatic and his doc says to avoid anything Lavender, so we do. (Does this actually help, who knows?)
Hmm, food wise I'm only slightly picky. I don't like most meat, tea, or raisins (or any dried fruit really.)
What I do like. Well, books (obviously) though I'm a bit behind on the books in my possession as it is. I also love card game, board games, and general family type games. I also like cute picture frames (I have a 4-almost five-year old son, so keep that in mind - no frilly pink borders). I'm also slightly addicted to random gadgets. You know, those "as seen on TV" things. Even when they don't work, they can be entertaining.
Well, Happy Holiday's everyone!
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
What's with 27 year old females posting at the same time?
Female, 27
Allergies: pollen, mold, dust; better not send me cats or dogs either (unless it's a Siberian huskey)
LDS, so the usual goes.
Favorite colors: green, orange, maroon, blue.
Love homemade and handmade stuff. I collect books and things from South East Asia and China, so if it looks Asian, I'll probably love it. I am a huge fan of ethnic music (Latin, Celtic, African, Asian, etc.)
That said, I love surprises and unexpected things. Something from your corner of the world would be absolutely awesome!
And I don't mind giving or receiving from a child.
Posted by Darth_Mauve (Member # 4709) on :
Who am I? Dan_Raven/Darth Mauve Sasha's father.
What do I want? I am open.
I recently got heavily into performance magic. I also just got my first MP3 player, and am interested in all sorts of music.
Otherwise, I'm interested in what ever interests you.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: Sarmup, you spin!? Awesome, I do too, only on a spindle not on a spinning wheel yet.
I kinda got the idea from you and maybe banna about two years ago, plus a guy in my ward raised alpacas and made the comment that he just keeps the fleece in his garage after their yearly shearings, and he doesn't know what to do with it. Before I knew it I had my own spindle and a trash bag full o' alpaca. . I've *just now* finished some arm warmers with hand spun wool and baby alpaca, so it's just something I do occasionally. I tried out a spinning wheel, and I really want one, but I need space and money for it first.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I'm trying to spin Alpaca now and I don't like the lack of crimp. I need to try baby alpaca sometime.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Everyone has been sent a mach but not yet an address. I will try to do those tomorrow or wednesday. As it states in the rules, please respond to let me know you did get the info.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
baby alpaca is highly pettable, I got it at a local yarn shop for my birthday last year. I think it had a bit of a learning curve, but not much (I started on corriedale, and now mostly spin merino or alpaca)
[ November 17, 2008, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Male, 27, no allergies
Likes: Hockey (Pittsburgh Penguins), tennis, the color blue , World of Warcraft, fiction, exercise-related things, games (those that require more thought than Monopoly), cookies
Dislikes: Meat, wine
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
Female, 21, LDS, I'm not allergic to anything. My favorite colors are blue and silver. I'd love to get something unique to the giver's area. Homemade things are also really neat. Um...my favorite music is country. My hobbies are skiing, reading (of course!) I'm up for getting pretty much anything!
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
I didn't receive a match. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
K, I have one marked for you so I'll check and see if somehow the message bounced.
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
Got it now. Thank you!
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
got mine. Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I got my match.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Female, 32, LDS, usual restrictions apply, but I can't imagine anyone sending me alcohol, anything coffee- or tea-related, or my own personal David Tennant anyway.
I love Doctor Who, academic studies of pop culture, Roman history, Latin, Greek, oil painting, modern art, and practical gifts. I don't like 3-dimensional non-useful things, but I love 2-dimensional non-useful things.
In other words, I don't need stuff, but I love things to hang on the wall. I love books, but I have so many that it's very hard to get me something I don't have already.
I'd rather not receive food.
I would love something from your place, where you are, and I really enjoy when it is something that means something to you, so I get to know you better.
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
(Is David Tennant against the Word of Wisdom? Because if so, I'm in big trouble....)
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
I haven't gotten a match...?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
You have now.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
I just want to interject at this point and say that I didn't enter this year (despite trying to enter late last year), because my wallet and cards were all stolen in Prague a few weeks ago, and since I'm living in Europe now, any gifts I bought would have to be gotten online and shipped directly to the recipient using a card I don't have... and also it would have been difficult for my match to send me a gift because of the cost of postage.
That is all. I will enter next year and give someone something authentically Czech.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
You didn't try to enter late last year and if you had you could have entered.
Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
Drat. I love doing this exchange, but too much of November slipped by before I thought to come back over from that other river to check for this thread. Soooo, about that entering late...
Well, breyer, if you need anyone to jump in if someone drops out, or send something to someone who doesn't receive anything, let me know!
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: You didn't try to enter late last year and if you had you could have entered.
Maybe it was the year before? I do recall asking if I could join and being told I was too late... or something. I honestly don't recall.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
All I know is you didn't email. You may have posted, and someone, including myself might have said you were too late. But if you had emailed I would have done something to include you.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
Yeah I didn't email probably. Anyway, the point is that this year I can't participate, but next year I plan to. That wasn't even really worth saying... never mind.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Well, next year, 'Coro, you'd better get me a knockout present. Even if I'm not your designated recipient. Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
quote:Originally posted by Astaril: Drat. I love doing this exchange, but too much of November slipped by before I thought to come back over from that other river to check for this thread. Soooo, about that entering late...
Well, breyer, if you need anyone to jump in if someone drops out, or send something to someone who doesn't receive anything, let me know!
Will you be around Toronto/Waterloo area at all this Christmas, Polly? If so, we can have a mini-Hatrack gathering instead!
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: Well, next year, 'Coro, you'd better get me a knockout present. Even if I'm not your designated recipient.
For you, I shall.
Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
EL! How are ya? Yes, I will be around. I am living in KW still. I'll be heading north for a bit around Christmas, but I should be able to wrangle a way to meet up still. That would be fun!
Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :
Have addresses gone out yet? The last e-mail said to expect one in a couple of days, but I haven't gotten it yet. I'm not trying to be pushy - just wondering.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
You ought to have gotten your match by now. Email the festivus address and let breyerchic know that you didn't get your email.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I got my match, but haven't gotten the address.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
No sorry, addresses haven't gone out.
I'll work on it tomorrow. I don't really want to give a list of excuses, but four people have died in the last week and a half, there have been other dramas too, and it's nearly finals. I will get it, but it has to be a monday or wednesday, those are the only days I'm free.
If you are ready to mail right now, email and I'll get you the address today. If not, I'll work on it tomorrow probably.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Don't worry about it. You've got enough to deal with.
Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
At least we've got Turkey break coming around the corner Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Everyone should have received an address by now.
Someone just told me to post: please email me if you want to send me a gift.
[ November 26, 2008, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: breyerchic04 ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: Hatrack gift exchange
Everyone who signs up will be giving and receiving a gift. It’s lots of fun, last year we had 80 entries, let's make the 2007 goal 100 gifts given and recieved.
breyer - did you mean to say 2008 there, instead of 2007?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Yeah, I did. I just pasted.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
It's in the mail. Now it's all up to the United States Postal Service.
This is fun.
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
I've sent off the first part of mine, via Amazon. Second half (personalized bit) will be out in a week or so, I imagine.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
The package has been mailed.
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
Packaged received! Thank you, Tante!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Go go package! May you arrive quickly and undamaged!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Shigosei: Packaged received! Thank you, Tante!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: Go go package!
Been watching Inspector Gadget, have we? Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka:
quote:Originally posted by ludosti: Go go package!
Been watching Inspector Gadget, have we?
Nah, that's my inner cheerleader coming out (since having a baby my inner cheerleader has definitely found her voice). Yay package!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Yay! According to USPS.com, my package was delivered this morning. Now to just hope it wasn't mangled in its travels.... Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Yikes, I need to bust some butt and get mine mailed.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Sent mine out today.
Should be there in a couple of days.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Female, 32, LDS, usual restrictions apply, but I can't imagine anyone sending me alcohol, anything coffee- or tea-related, or my own personal David Tennant anyway.
quote:(Is David Tennant against the Word of Wisdom? Because if so, I'm in big trouble....)
If you want to get technical, alcohol isn't against the Word of Wisdom either -- drinking/consuming alcohol is against the WofW.
Likewise while David Tennant isn't against any particular commandment, Katie seems to imply that what she would likely do with her own personal David Tennant might be. Do you suppose she steal from him, bare false witness to him, covet his donkey? There are so many sinful possibilities.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I don't think false witness is what would get bared . . .
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I vote for "covet his donkey." *leers*
Bridget recieved her package, but has not opened it yet-- we're going to let her and Emma open them at the same time. When I have her response I'll post it. Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Sent!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Sent! And so is Xavier's. I took over his.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Mine's sent too!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Sent.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
I got my present.
Chocolate is so awesome.
Now I will soon send mine. I hope it will be loved.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
I vote for cannibalism. Because it's so difficult to eat meat sparingly.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
What do you guys think, should we start a "What I got" thread?
I'd start one, but I'm still awaiting my parcel.
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
Doesn't this thread just naturally transform into a 'what I got' thread?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I think this one is fine, it's not insanely long. That way I don't have to look through two threads when finishing up the spreadsheets. Just keep posting in here.
Tante, maybe yours will get there soon. Go stand at your mailbox.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
But it's cold and rainy out. And I think I'm coming down with something. cough cough.
Maybe I'll get some chicken soup . . .
::waits by window::
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
::and bounces up and down as the postman leaves me a parcel::
It came! Thanks, breyerchic, for the fabulous clutch. Breyerchic is a talented knitter and weaver, and she made for me a fabulous felted clutch. It is the deepest shade of persimmon, square in shape, fully lined, with a zipper closure that has a mother-of-pearl fish pull. I don't know what fiber she used to knit it, but it has a wonderful, soft feel. Probably baby unicorn mane yarn, or something like it. I haven't yet decided what to keep in it, but I know that whenever I use it, I'll be thinking of you and the work you put into it.
Thanks, Sarah!
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
I got mine!
Romanylass got me a soap stone animal, some lotion (which I go through a lot faster in Wyoming than I ever did in VA, so I'm sure it will be used promtply), a bunch of organic candy, and a green scarf that was so pretty I hung it on my wall.
It was all lovely! Thank you so much!
--Erica
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Merino Wool with a little baby unicorn, yeah. When I knit it, I knit a spiral around it, but it doesn't show up now that I felted it. So remember that there are three spirals circling it.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I got my gift from TomD, it has two fun looking games, three neat skeins of yarn, some sort of trading cards, and candy! (I may have missed something and I'll go through it later).
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Emma's package arrived. I will let her and Bridget open their packages later today. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
So, I didn't look carefully at the package-- it's not actually Emma's present from the exchange, it's from the family gift exchange.
I let Bridget open hers anyway. Emma will get over it.
Bridget said, "OOOh, presents! OOOh, a game! OOOh, a books! OOOOh, kank you!" She loved the little notes on each item and wants to read the books and play the game RIGHT NOW. I'm not sure what her gifter's screen name was but she is very happy with them. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Jhai
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
My friend mailed mine.
I hope it will be loved. It's my favourite thing right now.
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
Finally got mine sent. Enjoy!
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I finally got mine sent. The post office says it should get there in time, and Royal Mail is uncharacteristically efficient.
Posted by ambyr (Member # 7616) on :
Ack. For some reason I thought the deadline was next week.
Good thing my local post office doesn't close until midnight. Off I go. . . .
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: So, I didn't look carefully at the package-- it's not actually Emma's present from the exchange, it's from the family gift exchange.
I let Bridget open hers anyway. Emma will get over it.
Bridget said, "OOOh, presents! OOOh, a game! OOOh, a books! OOOOh, kank you!" She loved the little notes on each item and wants to read the books and play the game RIGHT NOW. I'm not sure what her gifter's screen name was but she is very happy with them.
Glad to hear that Bridget liked the package! I was hoping that you didn't have those particular children's books. The game should be good fun for her and Emma (and other little ones), and I know it was very helpful in teaching my niece and nephew how board games work (taking turns, being responsible in putting games away properly, etc).
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Mine's in the mail as well! Only a day late, this time. Fortunately, it got the quick shipping option, so no worries. Right?
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Hank, I am glad you liked it. That is my favorite "gift scarf" pattern.
Posted by Shanna (Member # 7900) on :
Oops! I got confused on the deadline as well. But I'm going to try and get it out Wednesday and will put a rush on it.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Would anyone be interested in sending a gift to someone who didn't receive one last year? Email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com if so.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
My package came today!! Her Royal Heinzness decorated matching aprons for me and Beanie. I love them! I've been looking forward to when Beanie is big enough to help me cook (since I love to cook) and now she will have a wonderful apron to wear. She especially liked the flower patches and had to carefully touch each one. I hung Beanie's in the kitchen so she can see it while she eats her dinner (until she's big enough to wear it, which should be in a few months). Thank you so much Bridget!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Bridget says, "You wellome!" She was so excited to hear that you liked them.
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
My dad called today and said that a package arrived from me! Yay I'm excited to open it when I get home from school on Saturday!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
It came! Yay. Racingbird was clever enough to include gifts for the girls -- a "jingle bell," a grow-your-own-unicorn sponge, and a stuffed puppy -- that sent them into paroxysms of joy. Me, I got McCloud's Making Comics, which is the only one of his books I don't own (and which was an absolutely brilliant choice on her part.) I'm enjoying it immensely.
Thank you!
Posted by racingbird (Member # 8400) on :
I'm glad you all liked the gifts, Tom. I thought the book looked interesting, and I wondered if you would have it.
I got my package this week, too. I loved all the little jars of honey and jams from Nebraska, and the boys were excited to get to open a present early. They were even happier when they were toy cars. Posted by Selran (Member # 9918) on :
I got some amazing fudge and some chocolate chip cookie mix. I haven't made the cookies yet, but I'm looking forward to them.
Thank you!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
(Finally) sent!
(And: heard from my brother in NJ that a package from Nebraska arrived for me, cool! )
Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
My recipient should have gotten hers by now! That's what the UPS guys said, at any rate.
I haven't gotten my gift yet, but I'm waiting with baited breath...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Been eating cheese?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Gummy worms, which is what you need if you are hoping to bag some gummy fish.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
omg, I not only received a rainbow and skittles, but I received a rainbow MADE OUT OF skittles! Carrie wins for best gift ever. Plus I got some cool other stuff as well.
Carrie, I've read parts of Meditations, but not the whole thing so it was a very cool pick. The book itself is an awesome edition too. thanks so much!
p.s.-thanks for the warning on the glue, i was really tempted.
Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :
I received my package from Dark as Night (whose name I didn't immediately recognize, but I found we had an interesting discussion about India 11 months ago)! She sent me a bunch of really neat things - some gorgeous red (silk?) slippers that look East-Asian-inspired, and will be very nice wearing around on our non-carpeted floors, some handmade washcloths (crocheted?) that are much appreciated (as they give me an excuse to retire our old ones as rags for cleaning dog paws), and then a beautiful, flowery Russian dish and Russian magnet that looks like one of the nesting dolls. I didn't know that Dark as Night was Russian, but I really appreciate her sharing her heritage with us. All practical AND pretty gifts - totally the best kind!
Posted by Ketchup Princess (Member # 7716) on :
Dear Therese,
Thank you for my new markers and my new notebook. And thank you for the cookies! I like the kitties on the notebook and my name on it so Bridget can't use it. I will share the cookies though. I promise not to eat them all myself. I love my presents and the box is pretty.
Love,
Emma
Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :
Ok, so I feel bad. I got mine what seems like ages ago, and things have been so busy I haven't gotten around to posting. Thank you VERY much Ludosti!!!
I got a full stocking this year (that my son thinks is the prettiest Christmas stocking he's ever seen). There was so much in it that I hope I can remember it all:
A book of card games (Yippee!!!) A tin of Candy (More temptation) Home-made Good smelling ornaments and little backs of that good smelling stuff that I'm not going to even attempt to spell...
If I forgot anything, I'm sorry. It was all really wonderful, and so exciting! Thanks again!
Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
Dear Emma,
YAY! I'm so glad you like it! I got some strange looks dropping your pink box off at the post office... I wanted to make sure you knew it was yours when you got it in the mail! That is very kind of you to share the cookies! Merry Christmas!
Love,
Therese
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Awesome, Strider, I'm glad you like it! I have to admit, the rainbow of Skittles was a flash of genius - and it turning out so well was pure dumb luck. I looked at a bunch of translations of Marcus Aurelius at bookstores and was way less than impressed with them, so seeing that one at the used bookstore was a steal. I hope you enjoy it!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
DDDaysh - I'm so glad you liked everything. I had fun finding things (and trying to make them all fit). Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I got mine from Shanna yesterday. It's great! I got coffe and beignet mix from Cafe du Monde, Ghirardelli chocolates, and a gift cert to knitpicks.com! THank you!!!!!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I love knitpicks, great products! The knitting needles (and crochet hooks that should come out around February I think) are awesome! Their yarn is great too, especially some of it for the cost, but the needles are beyond comparison.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Darn. I hope my gift got received
i do not want to get banned. My neighbour sent it ages ago....
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Dear Darrell (Eek! I couldn't find the packaging, and now I'm not sure. I think it was Darrell, or was it someone who's name is Darrell but who's screenname isn't Darrell? ACK!)
Anyway, I love the calligraphy book I recieved. Very pretty hand (Copperplate italic), if I ever get good enough to pull it off.
Also, I think my person might recieve their gift late. I am so, so so so sorry, but it'll probably be a new years gift rather than Christmas. Hopefully the sheer awesomeness of the gift (mwahahaha) will offset its lateness.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I'm glad you liked it.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Oh no, it's DErrell! I got it totally wrong! Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
My gift arrived today! Thank you so much, ketchupqueen!! I promptly tore it all open, grinning madly the whole time. I love the journal, it's so delicate and pretty! And the cookies and brittle are delicious and if they ask very, very nicely I might share a piece with my family. Heehee. My fiance agrees with you about peanuts, so he's probably going to steal lots of the brittle when I'm not looking. Or when I am looking. He's kind of shameless that way.
Thank you! What a great way to start my day!
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
Thanks Strider! I received my gift on Friday, but have been a bit busy since then. I absolutely loved it! It's like you know me or something. I am really looking forward to listening to the Radiohead discs. I went to their show in Seattle this year, and like every other Radiohead show I've been to, it was awesome.
I am really glad you sent me Foundation because I keep putting off reading it and now I have no excuse. I know I'm going to love it, and then have to read all of the series. Well, I guess now is the time. Also thanks for your notes on House of Leaves. I'll have to reread it because it's been a few years since I last read it, and honestly I have a very vague memory of it. Other than I loved it.
Also included were a neat Christmas star ornament, some local postcards, and a really beautiful Asian influenced box. Thanks again! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm glad you like them! My kids had fun eating the cookies and brittle, too. I hope you or someone in your family can use the tin for something when it's empty. I figured consumable was a good way to go but I just couldn't pass up that cute snowman.
Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Awesome Luet, i was a bit worried it wouldn't get there before the weekend and I knew you were going away, so I'm glad it made it on time. I couldn't imagine a worse fate than to be labeled as a crappy secret santa!
I did a little post searching to help direct my ideas, I hadn't seen you mention Foundation so figured I'd give it a shot. I'm psyched you haven't read it(so my gift is useful) but shocked at the same time(have you been living in a cave?), so get to it!
Posted by ambyr (Member # 7616) on :
I got my package yesterday, all the way from the UK! Thanks, Eaquae Legit! It had a lovely scarf in it.
(Coincidentally, yesterday I also bought tickets for a trip to the UK this summer. So, uhh, any suggestions, speaking as a local?)
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I'm so glad it arrived! I was worried about the international post deadlines. (I'm not much help with planning UK travel, unless you're heading to North Yorkshire.)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Thanks Niki and Phil!
Cool stuff =
-- Big bottle of Nebraska-brewed root beer. In a blue glass bottle. With a cork!!!! Ah, the sophistication of using a corkscrew to open a root beer bottle, and sipping root beer from champagne glasses... -- Quite scrumptious chocolate-covered cherries. -- And several jelly samplers waiting for tomorrow's bagels
Yeah!! Thanks!!! Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
We are so glad you liked everything! I knew the root beer would be a hit.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by Synesthesia: Darn. I hope my gift got received
i do not want to get banned. My neighbour sent it ages ago....
Your package arrived the day my brothers were leaving for Japan, so I just go it!
Thanks for the Dir En Gray CD! I would have expected nothing less from Synethesia. In truth I really did want one, just because you speak so highly of them. Love it, I'll post impressions later.
Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
I hope my package was received as well. I checked the delivery confirmation and it shows it was delivered on the 15th. I am hoping someone else didn't pick it up and not give it to my giftee.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
quote:Originally posted by BlackBlade:
quote:Originally posted by Synesthesia: Darn. I hope my gift got received
i do not want to get banned. My neighbour sent it ages ago....
Your package arrived the day my brothers were leaving for Japan, so I just go it!
Thanks for the Dir En Gray CD! I would have expected nothing less from Synethesia. In truth I really did want one, just because you speak so highly of them. Love it, I'll post impressions later.
Awesome.It's currently my favourite CD. Especially Ware Yami Tote and Toguro.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
If anyone wants to organize the gift exchange next year could you please email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Still no package. Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Supposedly my gift was delivered on the 26th, but that might just mean it's stuck in the post office, I'm not sure.
Posted by The Dark Knight (Member # 11592) on :
quote:Originally posted by Derrell: Still no package.
You're patience will not go unrewarded, In my efforts get you something cool from my area I had to put off mailing your gift for quite some time.
On the downside, once you do get it, everyone will know who this alt is. Bleh! I will warn you that I can't send you anything bat related. DC would sue me for intellectual property infringement, and I refuse to buy anything from those corporate schlubs.
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
I checked UPS today, and it claims my gift was delivered. I sure hope so.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
So, you're sending me something from Wayne Manor? Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I've always wanted a butler. A person gets so weary of always doing all her own butling.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
If you have not gotten a gift and have not already posted or emailed, please email hatrackfestivus@gmail.com If you're willing to admit that you haven't sent a gift, email too. I'm contacting every sender of recipients who have worried.
Posted by Dark as night (Member # 9577) on :
I got mine!!!
It actually was delivered earlier, but I was at work, and then I left town for a couple days and finally today was able to pick it up at the post office.
My package came all the way from Spain!! With amazing treats from the anti_maven family.
I got a REALLY cool CD of various Basque music. I LOVE it!!! The CD is awesome and will be a great addition to my collection of ethnic music. It was also accompanied by a little book with lyrics and what I guessed to be stories about the places they came from. That is a perfect thing since I'm learning Spanish right now and will be having fun translating!
I also got yummy treats called Xaxu de Tolosa. Perfect little sweet bite!!! And the Christmas card was cute and creative. I love the picture of the happy pirate!
Thanks for everything, Rich!
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
Thanks ambyr! I got a really pretty necklace made with blue beads (blue is my favorite color!) and I got cute little socks from Washington D.C. These will be great for the cold Provo weather!
Sorry I didn't post sooner...and thanks again ambyr!
Posted by The White Whale (Member # 6594) on :
I got mine! Hank sent me a Cowboy Cookbook (one recipe calls for three whole camel. Another instructs me to serve to old men and dogs first ), some Bluebell seeds, and an ornament. Thanks!
Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
I picked mine up from the post office today! It was Star Wars Risk! I can't wait to convince kq to play too. It happens to be two things I like rolled into one. Thank you!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:I can't wait to convince kq to play too.
Does this involve bribery?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
KPC just asked me what I got for my gift, and I realized mine hasn't come yet... I was so worried about getting ours out I didn't realize that. I guess mine isn't here yet.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I emailed your gifter, they have been very busy but I think they should have sent it out.
Posted by Hank (Member # 8916) on :
I'm glad it finally came. I sent it three weeks ago, and I was beginning to give up hope. The mail here is ridiculously slow.
Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :
I'm glad you liked it KPC! I'm sorry it was so late. Stupid shipping carrier sent it back to the seller, and so he had to resend it.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It wasn't the carrier; he had put the wrong name on the package.
Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
Still haven't gotten mine! *sob*
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
I got mine! Katie sent me some minty chocolates, a ruler with all of the presidents on it (including our newest), and some magnets with paintings of famous hands on them that she got at a local art shop. Thanks, Kat!!
Posted by Darth_Mauve (Member # 4709) on :
TH, I owe you a big apology.
I was going to email you that apology, but I didn't have your email.
Due to unforeseen problems, your gift didn't get out until late. It did go out, New Years Eve, so expect it soon.
One thing I put in there was a comedy math quiz, and I realized I left out the instructions. I'll reproduce it, with the instructions, here so you can play with something until it arrives.
Part One--Geometry.
Divide this box into 4 equal parts: (There should be a box at the end of this question, but I am not good with the ascii box making art)
Since you didn't study for this test you know you are going to get that question wrong, so to save the teacher some time and maybe get a brownie point, you put an x in the box, which just so happens divides box into 4 equal parts.
Part two: Multiplication
2 x 9 = 3 x 9 = 4 x 9 = 5 x 9 = 6 x 9 = 7 x 9 = 8 x 9 = 9 x 9 =
Well that is another thing you didn't study. Wonder how many of these you'll get wrong? You decide to count them.
2 x 9 = 1 3 x 9 = 2 4 x 9 = 3 5 x 9 = 4 6 x 9 = 5 7 x 9 = 6 8 x 9 = 7 9 x 9 = 8
Wow, 8 wrong. But since you have problems with math, maybe you had better count them again. This time start at the bottom.
2 x 9 = 18 3 x 9 = 27 4 x 9 = 36 5 x 9 = 45 6 x 9 = 54 7 x 9 = 63 8 x 9 = 72 9 x 9 = 81
Yep, 8 more wrong.
Then the teacher comes over and gives you a 100% correct grade.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Well, I got my held mail delivered today and found books! Wonderful books I've never read before! Thank you, sarmup!
It's all terribly exciting - I have even more to read. Posted by TH (Member # 11441) on :
I spoke too soon! I came home from school today and there was a package waiting for me. Thank you so much for the She Love Me CD, as well! It's one that I didn't have yet, so I can add it to my collection! The joke geometry test is great, and I'm sure I'll be able to amaze my brothers with the numbers trick card. And the short story looks great! I look forward to reading it. Thanks again, Darth_Mauve!
[ January 05, 2009, 07:42 PM: Message edited by: TH ]
Posted by The Genuine (Member # 11446) on :
I haven't gotten my gift.
Posted by The Genuine (Member # 11446) on :
Thanks, Sarah, it just came. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
No problem, it was cheap.
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
I hope my person got his gift. UPS said it showed up and now I'm getting nervous.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
He said at one point that he was pretty sure it was at his dad's. I'll check again.
Posted by The Genuine (Member # 11446) on :
I was a latecomer to the thread, so that's probably why mine was tardy.
No cause for concern for anyone else.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Did you send one?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Luet13: I hope my person got his gift. UPS said it showed up and now I'm getting nervous.
That's what KPC is going through, too.
He keeps fretfully checking the thread.
It's rather cure actually.
Posted by The Genuine (Member # 11446) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: Did you send one?
No, since I didn't get one.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
But but but I sent you one. I get really sick of those who receive but don't return.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
quote:Originally posted by Carrie: Well, I got my held mail delivered today and found books! Wonderful books I've never read before! Thank you, sarmup!
It's all terribly exciting - I have even more to read.
Yay!! I hope you like them -- they're a particular favorite series of mine (Miles Vorkosigan series by Louis McMasters Bujold)
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Dark Knight, when did you send it? Was it by UPS, FedEx, Mail,etc.? The reason I ask is that our mail carrier said there might be a mix up with our mail. Our Neighbor put a hold on his mail when he went on vacation and it's possible they got the house numbers mixed up. We've been getting mail, but it's possible a few things may have gotten sidetracked.
Still waiting anxiously. Posted by The Dark Knight (Member # 11592) on :
quote:Originally posted by Derrell: Dark Knight, when did you send it? Was it by UPS, FedEx, Mail,etc.? The reason I ask is that our mail carrier said there might be a mix up with our mail. Our Neighbor put a hold on his mail when he went on vacation and it's possible they got the house numbers mixed up. We've been getting mail, but it's possible a few things may have gotten sidetracked.
Still waiting anxiously.
According to my sources there was a postal service mix up and you should have it by Monday or Tuesday, if not sooner. Also your gift was two parts and my wife moved one of the parts without telling me when I left to mail it. I've long since sent the first piece but I will be sending you the other piece tomorrow.
I sorta went over $30 but I couldn't help it, everything where I spent Christmas costs more than $30.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Maybe it will get here tomorrow.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
The first part just got here. I got a wooden statue from Japan.
*edited to add a description*
The statue is dressed in a kimono and has the braided hilt of a sword sticking out of his sash. Very
[ January 09, 2009, 08:23 PM: Message edited by: Derrell ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
A boy statue in a kimono? Progressive. Posted by The Genuine (Member # 11446) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: But but but I sent you one. I get really sick of those who receive but don't return.
I promise to return any gift you get me. I could use the cash!
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
quote: A boy statue in a kimono? Progressive.
I'm not sure I'd call that progress. Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
Kimono directly translates to 'thing someone wears' and is currently used to refer to traditional Japanese clothing. It doesn't actually have a specific gender connotation.
I was so confused by your comment at first...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
There are alternate definitions of kimono which is why I attempted the joke.
Nevermind...
Posted by Luet13 (Member # 9274) on :
I hope my person didn't just hate his gift so much that he refuses to post about it.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, it seems like an awful lot of people haven't posted yet this year.
Posted by Starsnuffer (Member # 8116) on :
When I hear kimono I think of the samurai robe/underclothes for their armor, and only afterward of dresses.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
quote:Originally posted by Derrell: The first part just got here. I got a wooden statue from Japan.
*edited to add a description*
The statue is dressed in a kimono and has the braided hilt of a sword sticking out of his sash. Very
I want one. That sounds so cute!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I have that Phil and KQ have not gotten gifts and that Luet13 and KPC are worried that theirs haven't been received (neither of their recipients have posted in here lately, or much at all). Am I missing anything?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ketchup Princess's recipient has also not posted yet. But that could be transit time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Originally posted by Starsnuffer: When I hear kimono I think of the samurai robe/underclothes for their armor, and only afterward of dresses.
I think first of the woman's dress, then of a bathrobe, then of the samurai clothes.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
KQ I believe that is the case, but I'll check.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Don't know if mine was rec'd. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Strange Plaid, I'll let you know.
Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :
quote:Originally posted by Synesthesia:
quote:Originally posted by Derrell: The first part just got here. I got a wooden statue from Japan.
*edited to add a description*
The statue is dressed in a kimono and has the braided hilt of a sword sticking out of his sash. Very
I want one. That sounds so cute!
Cure and awesome! BTW I listened to Dier En Gray today. They definitely have talent, no doubt about it. But I find their melodic songs are more enjoyable then when they employ their guttural growling and shrieking. How do their earlier cds compare to Oroboros?
Quick review: Really glad you sent me the CD!
Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
Unstickying, not because people who have not yet received gifts are unimportant, but because it's been over a month since gifts were to be mailed. Thank you yet again, breyerchic, for organizing this.
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