# SDMB Valentine's Day Exchange 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 21, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816 "2016-01-21T20:23:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/1 "2016-01-21T20:23:21Z")
Hey all! I enjoyed this Valentine’s exchange in previous years, so I decided to organize one this year too. Here are the rules we’ve used in the past years, which we’re re-using this year: Rules: If you are currently registered on the SDMB AND if you are at least thirteen years of age at this moment, you may participate. To participate, you must send the following information to me via PM: SDMB user name Real life name (optional for those who don’t care if mail is addressed to their board name) Mailing address Number of valentines you can mail (most people last year sent 10) U.S. and Canadian members: indicate whether you’re willing to mail outside the U.S. and Canada. Send your PM by 11:59pm U.S. Eastern time on Saturday, January 30th. I should have your addresses back to you by Monday, February 1st, for you to mail out in the following week. Gender specifications/requests and other limiting requests (other than number to be sent) are not permitted and will not be honored. So, there! As far as the mailed cards go, it’s up to you what to send. Store bought cards are okay; homemade cards are fine, too. If you want to go wild and crazy with the glitter, go for it. Candy is often appreciated. This is all about having a good time. It’s fun receiving the flood of mail, and it’s really fun to see what other dopers came up with. Don’t feel pressure to be creative, though; the most important thing is to send something. If you live outside the US, please don’t hesitate to sign up. This is open to everyone, geographically speaking. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/2 "2016-01-22T03:26:12Z")
What a great idea! I think I’ll tape a paper sack to the edge of my desk and put the Valentines in there like we used to do in grade school in the 1950s. Do you PM the addresses to us or send them by snail mail? (You don’t ask for an email address…). ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/3 "2016-01-22T03:28:04Z")
I’m thinking I might need this to get through my first Valentines in forever alone. So, I’m all in. PM headed your way. Thanks, \*\* [/Emily\*\*. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/4 "2016-01-22T19:27:05Z")
I’ll PM the addresses to you on February 1. Thanks 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/5 "2016-01-23T18:53:02Z")
I missed the Secret Santa exchange this year, so I’ll sign up for this one! Sending a PM now. Thanks for taking the initiative and organizing this, EmilyG! ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/6 "2016-01-24T01:58:15Z")
You’re welcome. 🙂 So we have 3 people so far (4 including me.) There’s still time to sign up for those who still want to. ---
**Author:** ![Grrlbrarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrlbrarian/32/4048_2.png) [@Grrlbrarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrlbrarian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/7 "2016-01-25T19:41:03Z")
Signing up now! I’m excited to do this. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/8 "2016-01-26T17:21:42Z")
Thanks, **Grrlbrarian.** 🙂 ---
**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:** [January 26, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/9 "2016-01-26T18:00:38Z")
Just PMed you my info, **EmilyG**. This will be fun. P.S. Yes, I am willing to send outside U.S. and Canada ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/10 "2016-01-26T20:28:31Z")
Thanks \*\*peedin \*\*🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/11 "2016-01-27T02:38:10Z")
I’m in! ---
**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:** [January 27, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/12 "2016-01-27T19:54:04Z")
Will we get looked down upon if we call it ValentiMe’s Day??? That’s like supposebly… ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/13 "2016-01-28T14:34:07Z")
I signed up too - have to get started on making those cards! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/14 "2016-01-28T21:11:08Z")
Are we up to 12 yet? I bought 12 cards today. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/15 "2016-01-28T21:22:13Z")
I really loved this last year; I’m in! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/16 "2016-01-29T02:10:54Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Are we up to 12 yet? I bought 12 cards today. _scrolls to count_ Not yet. Gettin’ there, though. And yes, this reply is my shameless bump for this thread, to try and help give it some more traction. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/17 "2016-01-29T03:10:10Z")
It needs bumping (and grinding, too). ---
**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:** [January 29, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/18 "2016-01-29T18:52:37Z")
I saw Snoopy valentimes at WalMart yesterday and wanted them, but they didn’t come with envelopes! They did come with pencils (and a slot to stick the pencils through) but how would I mail them to be sure the pencils didn’t get smooshed??? ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/19 "2016-01-29T20:31:11Z")
Thanks to all who signed up. 🙂 **peedin -** if you wrap each pencil/card combo in something like a bag or piece of plastic or cloth, maybe it’ll be okay. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-valentines-day-exchange-2016/743816/20 "2016-01-30T19:35:25Z")
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