# Ooh! How about an Ornament Exchange? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 16, 2004, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116 "2004-11-16T20:20:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/41 "2004-11-19T14:38:50Z")
I bought my ornament last night! I was out in a New Age sort of store, with all kinds of cool looking doo-dads and such, and found a beautiful, little, glass…oh, I suppose I’ll have to wait until some lucky Doper receives it in the mail, eh? I can’t wait to get a name! Now I just have to figure out how to package the silly little thing for safe mailing… :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/42 "2004-11-19T16:58:07Z")
I have a few more today: MissTake politzania Elenia28 Don’t have the rest of you yet, but hotmail looks like it’s working right again, so you can either re-send or hang on for a bit and I’ll post a new list later today. We have a Christmas shop going out of business nearby, so I’m gonna go check it out, I think… ---
**Author:** ![partlycloudy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/partlycloudy/32/3114_2.png) [@partlycloudy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/partlycloudy)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/43 "2004-11-19T17:26:47Z")
I just re-sent mine, let me know if you get it. ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2004, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/44 "2004-11-23T00:30:50Z")
_Ba dum BUMP_ ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2004, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/45 "2004-11-23T01:06:11Z")
Any news on when we’re going to do this? I just don’t want it to drop out of everyone’s collective consciousness in between all the other shopping you need to do. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2004, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/46 "2004-11-23T01:23:18Z")
I’m sick in bed right now but I’m going to try to send out the names by this weekend, I think. If latecomers contact me, I’ll just match them up as they arrive. Added to the list above: Salem Congodwarf picunurse LoganDear MissTake I think that’s it! No new emails today, so far at least. Everyone in? Drop me another email if I didn’t list you somewhere above. ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2004, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/47 "2004-11-23T01:43:07Z")
I just sent an email, **bodypoet**. This sounds like lots of fun! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2004, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/48 "2004-11-23T15:24:42Z")
> [@bodypoet](#): > > I’m sick in bed right now but I’m going to try to send out the names by this weekend, I think. If latecomers contact me, I’ll just match them up as they arrive. Thanks! Looking forward to it. At the same time, I’ll buy my boyfriend’s ornament (we buy each other one every year!) ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2004, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/49 "2004-11-27T01:42:46Z")
Is it too late to get in on this? I’m sending out my e-mail in case… ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2004, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/50 "2004-11-27T20:27:11Z")
I think I have everyone’s info, and will start sending out matches tonight. I have discovered something about myself: I am quite nearly incapable of buying an ornament for someone. I stand there, in front of literally thousands of ornaments, and I pick one and say, “Oh, now THAT’s cute! I’m sure he or she would LOVE that one!” And then, a split second later, I think, oh, for heaven’s sake. Look how [rustic/modern/glittery/plain/Santa-oriented/non-seasonal/whatever] that is…how can I send THAT? And then I move six inches down the aisle and repeat the whole process. When I reach the end of the aisle, I go back and start over. But fear not! I put the children in charge, and they picked something…well, large. It’s adorable, in the sense that it’s really big. 🙂 It’s actually pretty cool. I’ll send info to each partner, then I’ll post here so that if I miss anyone, they can holler for help. (Do other people say “holler” or is it just a Hoosier thing?) ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/51 "2004-11-28T00:25:43Z")
I just found this thread and I have emailed you, **bodypoet**. If it is not too late, I would like to participate in the exchange. If you have already made matches, don’t worry about it, as there is always next year (just need to be quicker on the draw). ---
**Author:** ![vinniepaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b4bc9f/32.png) [@vinniepaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vinniepaz)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/52 "2004-11-28T01:01:20Z")
> [@CrazyCatLady](#): > > I resent my email. Yeah me too! _ducks and runs_ ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/53 "2004-11-28T02:40:05Z")
Couple of things: **Izzybella** , \*\*nyctea \*\*, can you email me? I’ve either lost your emails or not received them. Sorry. ;( Okay, here are the folks I’ve sent info to thus far. Darn hotmail has erased some of my messages, so I had to fish on the SD for email addresses. If your SD info lists a different email than you normally use, you may want to check it, assuming your name is on this list. I’ll get the rest out tomorrow! So far I’ve sent emails to: laina\_f Krys92gp Avarie DeVena tanookie NSane CrazyCatLady politzania elenia28 MissTake peedin phall0106 Iris Melandry Sassy Amazon Floozy Goddess Cranky foxymoron Anigen EvilAsh I think that’s it. More tomorrow! Let me know if any problems, and I’ll iron them out then. Right now I can’t spell anyting or type very well…Christmas elf fatigue, I suppose. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2004, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/54 "2004-11-28T02:54:38Z")
If you are mailing to Canada, please read [the new regulations.](http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2004/pr04_069.htm?from=0001home&page=mailingtocanada) Most of the mugs that were shipped to Canada from the U.S. are in limbo somewhere. If you follow the regs to the CAPITAL letter, perhaps the ornaments will have a smoother trip. ---
**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2004, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/55 "2004-12-01T01:13:19Z")
Mine is made, packaged, wrapped and off to the post office by the end of the week. How cool am I? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2004, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/56 "2004-12-01T01:25:37Z")
I’d like to exchange, too! Email sent. ---
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2004, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/57 "2004-12-01T04:32:10Z")
I mailed my package today. It only weighed 14 ounces, and most of that is bubble wrap. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2004, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/58 "2004-12-01T15:11:52Z")
**bodypoet** - I did not receive an e-mail with my ornamentee’s name ☹ ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2004, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/59 "2004-12-02T00:20:08Z")
Okay, I think I’ve sent off partner info for everyone except **abbysthrnaccent** …still working on yours, hon. Miss Take, I sent a new email to the address listed in your profile. If that doesn’t come through, post to me here, or email me at [karolhovis@hotmail.com](mailto:karolhovis@hotmail.com), as I may have lost your other email address. Everyone else? Got your names and info yet? I’ll probably ship late this week or early next week! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2004, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/60 "2004-12-02T16:15:29Z")
OK, mine’s in the mail as of this morning, Dec 02. I learned from the Coffee Mug Exchange and my ornament is really well packed, so it BETTER NOT BREAK (Sorry again, Venus!) And I also enclosed some extra little goodies! Hope my recipient enjoys! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116.md?page=4)