Ok, I’ll be brave and try to organize one of these things. Small in scope, of course, here’s the sorta rules…
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[li]All participants must reply to this thread and then to my email faithfool @ gmail . com (minus the spaces) with specifics no later than March 1st. I’ll confirm here. Double check to make sure your name is on each updated list. Holler loud if not.[/li][li]Lists will be sent out before midnight on Monday, March 6th.[/li][li]Cards (homemade or store bought) either one are fine. A tiny gift, say under $3.00 is also acceptable. As I’m sure any edible of any variety is too.[/li][li]If anyone has any problems whatsoever with the above mentioned, please state so here so we can all hash it out.[/li][li]Nothing lewd, unless your recipient declares it okay. [/li][li]Make sure you include your real/Dope name, address and how many folks you’re willing to send to and if there could be any overseas.[/li][li]Let me know, privately if necessary, if you have any restrictions[/li][/ol]
Last of all, to try and assure that people get theirs before the 17th, does the majority wish to have a ‘cut off’ mail date? I’m agreeable to this if you guys are. Also, I think I’d be willing to pair up any particular requests if we have them. I think. Depends on how difficult it proves to be.
Now I’ll sit back and hope there’s lots of interest or I’ll feel goofier than usual. But don’t let that deter you one way or another.
Whoops! Hold up. I just now remembered that I’m supposed to get this thing approved first through the PTB. So, until I come back all repentant with a yea or nay, all you Dopers breaking down doors to do this, give me a second.
We now have the wonderful boot print of our esteemed overlord Mr. Magic, to whom I’d like to thank for his due diligence. If anyone would like to participate, sign on up. If you’d just like to wander in and throw confetti, that would be fine too. We promise lots and lots of [warning! sugar shock ahead] rainbow-y goodness.
Down to business, we have four amazingly brave individuals attached to this project. However, I only have actual contact information for two, so Avarie and buttonjockey, please don’t forget to send that stuff to me via email.
I suppose that’s all. Any recommendations, admonishments or PayPal donations can be listed here. Here we go, so let the games begin!
I’m slightly cornfused on the set-up here - is this a one-on-one Secret Santa-like exchange, or a free-for-all Valentine exchange? If it’s Secret Santa, I’d like to stay in the USA*; if it’s like Valentine’s, I’ll send anywhere.
Now I’m more than glad to see a real bonafide namesaker here. I feel we are so validated. And to clarify, you can send whatever you like, wherever you like, to as many (or few) as you’d like. Again, if there’s any restrictions (IE: if you can’t stand to mail to people with pink polka dots and Ys in their name, gimme a head’s up), I’ll adhere to what you need. If it’s submitted in triplicate.
Last of all, I hear ya Avarie. I completely sympathize with you on the whole SS thing and will gladly keep you stateside. However, I’m telling you, just wait until I mail your Xmas present out. Ooooh buddy.
Any questions, call 1-800-AIT-FOOL ('cause it wouldn’t all fit, that’s why) and an operator will undoubtedly be standing by with baited breath to guide you down the special occasion gauntlet.
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[li]Anaamika[/li][li]anyrose[/li][li]Avarie537[/li][li]buttonjockey308 – who I still need personal information for, so quit holding out :)[/li][li]BrattiAtti[/li][li]faithfool[/li][li]gardentraveler[/li][li]monica[/li][li]Mr Bus Guy[/li][li]ronincyberpunk[/li][li]Susie Derkins[/li][/ul]
Which is a great start! But surely there are more of you who don’t want to miss out on green fishnet stockings, guacamole and Green Day. And thanks to all who’ve been so generous to already pitch in. Did I say you guys are the best? If I was just able to pinch each and every last one.
Come on y’all. Don’t let us get started without ya!
[Also, if I leave anyone of any of these updates, please yell loud and long. It’s quite a distance to hear folks here in good ol’ Tejas.]
Okay. This is going to be my first foray into a SDMB exchange. I thought real hard about the Secret Santa thing, but chickened out. I saw the Valentine’s card exchange, but then never got back to the thread to participate, but now, as a descendant of the Kilkenny County Butlers, I throw myself into the St. Patricks Day exchange.
Okay, you guys probably weren’t expecting a soliloquy.
And to clarify, you can send whatever you like, wherever you like, to as many (or few) as you’d like. Again, if there’s any restrictions (IE: if you can’t stand to mail to people with pink polka dots and Ys in their name, gimme a head’s up), I’ll adhere to what you need. If it’s submitted in triplicate.