# 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:** 4
**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 2, 2004, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/61 "2004-12-02T21:00:26Z")
Bubble wrap is your friend! Also, I insure everything, usually for the smallest possible amount. I’ve found that insured packages arrive intact, while uninsured packages gets crushed. It’s really more protection money than insurance. ---
**Author:** ![SkeptiJess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@SkeptiJess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkeptiJess)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/62 "2004-12-03T13:53:54Z")
I’m on my way to the post office now! ---
**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:** [December 3, 2004, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/63 "2004-12-03T19:00:39Z")
I got an ornament yesterday. I’m looking at it now, and it’s so plain! I’m too embarrassed to send it, so I’m going to go look for another one. I thought about MAKING an ornament, but I just don’t have the motivation (or craftiness). ---
**Author:** ![N.Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@N.Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N.Sane)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/64 "2004-12-03T19:05:11Z")
Back from the post office . . . my ornament went out today, priority mail. ---
**Author:** ![Izzybella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e56c9b/32.png) [@Izzybella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzybella)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/65 "2004-12-03T19:26:42Z")
I sent mine out today priority. ---
**Author:** ![tanookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/48db29/32.png) [@tanookie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tanookie)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/66 "2004-12-03T19:33:45Z")
Mine is going to be late… we have to go out of town for a few days for a funeral and I haven’t managed to get it to the post office in all the other crap I’ve been doing. I am so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/67 "2004-12-03T19:42:44Z")
I’m off to the wilderness for a Christmas fair. I’ll stop at the Post Office before I leave civilization, so **Tamarin** ’s cute, little \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will be on its way. I’ll be back by Monday, unless I’m eaten by a bear or something. ---
**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2004, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/68 "2004-12-05T15:58:43Z")
I sent mine yesterday. Something made and something “local”. Enjoy, it, Edward the Head. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2004, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/69 "2004-12-05T16:56:02Z")
> [@Elenia28](#): > > 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! Everything arrived just fine yesterday, **Elenia**. The ornament is lovely - I love all of the colors and the jewels and glitter. I really like the shape of it, too. Most of my glass ornaments are balls, and I like having something a little different. I won’t be able to get to the post office until TUESDAY, so don’t worry - I didn’t forget about you. I have a lunch date on Monday and a meeting after work, so I just can’t go to the PO tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2004, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/70 "2004-12-06T01:14:06Z")
I found the perfect ornament…on display on a tree at a Festival of Trees I attended this weekend. So bear with me for a few days, **phall** while I try and find out where I can purchase one. I will definitely have an ornament out to you by the end of this week. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2004, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/71 "2004-12-06T02:01:57Z")
I’m mailing mine out tomorrow. And like a big silly, I sealed it up without putting my name inside. :smack: So, **MissTake** , your ornament is on it’s way, from a very distracted DeVena and DeHusband. Merry Christmas! ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2004, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/72 "2004-12-06T02:29:05Z")
Mine will be off tomorrow too. I bubble wrapped the heck out of it, so it should get there safely. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2004, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/73 "2004-12-06T15:04:17Z")
> [@Avarie537](#): > > Everything arrived just fine yesterday, **Elenia**. The ornament is lovely - I love all of the colors and the jewels and glitter. I really like the shape of it, too. Most of my glass ornaments are balls, and I like having something a little different. > > I won’t be able to get to the post office until TUESDAY, so don’t worry - I didn’t forget about you. I have a lunch date on Monday and a meeting after work, so I just can’t go to the PO tomorrow. I have to confess, my dear, a large part of the reason I bought it was because it came in that nice little box! Anyway I’m glad you like it. I love brightly colored things - I’m like a bird that way. And the little water gun is just for fun - I picked up a pack of them and have been putting them in all my gifts. Whenever you can send is fine, it’s loads of fun anytime. ---
**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:** [December 7, 2004, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/74 "2004-12-07T06:29:36Z")
I got my package sent off tonight. It was nearly two pounds, but _a lot_ of it was chocolate… …dark chocolate… …mmmmmm chocolate \… …I…uh…wonder if I can get that package back… Ah well, enjoy **N. Sane**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/75 "2004-12-07T13:40:36Z")
Sent my package to **sassy** on Saturday. I’m shipping it first class, so it should be there in 3-5 days. Hope you enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![Izzybella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e56c9b/32.png) [@Izzybella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzybella)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/76 "2004-12-07T14:59:49Z")
> [@EvilAsh](#): > > I got my package sent off tonight. It was nearly two pounds, but _a lot_ of it was chocolate… > …dark chocolate… > …mmmmmm chocolate \… > > …I…uh…wonder if I can get that package back… > > Ah well, enjoy **N. Sane**. 😃 N.Sane isn’t going to be able to log on for a few days, but I will be sure to give her your message. –Izzybella (N.Sane’s sister, who has sudden desire to um…help–yeah, yeah, that’s it—her sister out by checking her mail for chocolate…I mean an ornament coming from the great Evil Ash. I mean, since she’s so busy and all. Mmmmm…chocolate!!!) ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/77 "2004-12-07T15:08:11Z")
Dang it! Every time I see this thread, I read the title: **Ooh! How about an Ointment Exchange?** It’s **HORRIBLE**! ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/78 "2004-12-07T18:21:54Z")
**Elenia** , yours went out in the mail today, thoroughly bubble-wrapped with some tasty treats tossed in. I sent it by Priority, so it should be there by Friday. Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2004, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/79 "2004-12-07T19:53:50Z")
> [@FilmGeek](#): > > I sent mine yesterday. Something made and something “local”. > > Enjoy, it, Edward the Head. I got them yesterday, they haven’t gone on the tree just yet, but they will tonight. Yours were sent out the other day. They come from Amsterdam. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2004, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116/80 "2004-12-08T02:17:29Z")
My ornament is now on its way to **Iris**! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-how-about-an-ornament-exchange/275116.md?page=5)