Secret Santa 2017

[do1you9love?]

So, as some of you may have heard, someone on our board is really ready for Christmas! So, while this is a bit early, with the upcoming multiple closings in November, I am going to go ahead and start the sign up for our annual Secret Santa.

Moderator - Ms Mod - please let us know ASAP when December closing dates are planned.

Right now, we'll just gather names of folks who would like to participate, then once we have a time frame, we will close the sign ups so that folks will have 2 weeks or so to "shop" for your giftee!

How it works:
Everyone that signs up will be given a person to virtually shop for. You should immediately start looking up old threads/posts by your giftee to get hints on things they like. Copy pictures of those gifts and "wrap" them in spoilers, like this:

Spoiler: Xmas surprise!!

Here's a link to last year's festivities - Secret Santa 2016 | The StephenKing.com Message Board for examples.

If you have any questions, just ask! It's lots of fun! Come play with us!!!

 

[Dana Jean]

I'm here! I'm here!

Marsha will be able to tell us the December closings closer to December, but with the multiple closings going on in November, it sure didn't give us much time to get the ball rolling.

I'm so glad the ball is rolling! because, Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming!

 

[not_nadine]

Yay!

 

[carrie's younger brother]

I'm in!!!

 

[Moderator]

So, as some of you may have heard, someone on our board is really ready for Christmas! So, while this is a bit early, with the upcoming multiple closings in November, I am going to go ahead and start the sign up for our annual Secret Santa.

Moderator - Ms Mod - please let us know ASAP when December closing dates are planned.

Right now, we'll just gather names of folks who would like to participate, then once we have a time frame, we will close the sign ups so that folks will have 2 weeks or so to "shop" for your giftee!

How it works:
Everyone that signs up will be given a person to virtually shop for. You should immediately start looking up old threads/posts by your giftee to get hints on things they like. Copy pictures of those gifts and "wrap" them in spoilers, like this:

Spoiler: Xmas surprise!!

Here's a link to last year's festivities - Secret Santa 2016 | The StephenKing.com Message Board for examples.

If you have any questions, just ask! It's lots of fun! Come play with us!!!

Will let you know ASAP but don't anticipate there would be any days off until after December 22nd but we will most likely close down for that weekend so if you make the 22nd until 4 PM ET the last day, you should be safe.

 

[Dana Jean]

Will let you know ASAP but don't anticipate there would be any days off until after December 22nd but we will most likely close down for that weekend so if you make the 22nd until 4 PM ET the last day, you should be safe.

I think it needs to be done sooner, that way if anyone is traveling for the holidays, they can still participate. And, in case one of the participants is a no show, it gives doyou and her elves time to gather gifts for someone so they aren't left out.

 

[Spideyman]

Count Spidey in.

 

[Dana Jean]

I think sign ups were closed the 4th of december last year, to give everyone time to do their virtual shopping too. But doyou will keep us on our toes!

 

[not_nadine]

Always so much fun.

 

[Moderator]

I think it needs to be done sooner, that way if anyone is traveling for the holidays, they can still participate. And, in case one of the participants is a no show, it gives doyou and her elves time to gather gifts for someone so they aren't left out.

That's a good point. That's the date/time for the last day the Board would be open but no one would be able to post after that.

 

[do1you9love?]

Will let you know ASAP but don't anticipate there would be any days off until after December 22nd but we will most likely close down for that weekend so if you make the 22nd until 4 PM ET the last day, you should be safe.

Fabulous!

So, let's say sign up between now and December 8th. Giftees and Gifters will be paired up by 12/10 and gift giving can happen between 12/11 and 12/22 before 4pm ET.

If you would like to sign up and the boards are closed, just PM me and I will add you to the list. It's going be epic!

 

[Dana Jean]

Fabulous!

So, let's say sign up between now and December 8th. Giftees and Gifters will be paired up by 12/10 and gift giving can happen between 12/11 and 12/22 before 4pm ET.

If you would like to sign up and the boards are closed, just PM me and I will add you to the list. It's going be epic!

Perfect picture!

 

[do1you9love?]

Perfect picture!

The eyepatch made me think of you!

 

[Dana Jean]

The eyepatch made me think of you!

Dirty pirate hooker and dirty pirate santa go hand in hand.

 

[Spideyman]

Fabulous!

So, let's say sign up between now and December 8th. Giftees and Gifters will be paired up by 12/10 and gift giving can happen between 12/11 and 12/22 before 4pm ET.

If you would like to sign up and the boards are closed, just PM me and I will add you to the list. It's going be epic!

do1you9love? you might consider an earlier end date for the gift giving. Such as 12/20. This would allow for you or your elves to submit for anyone who(m) may have gotten busy, or life interfered with their ability to post gifts. Just an idea. And thank you for starting the Secret Santa list for this year!!

 

[Dana Jean]

do1you9love? you might consider an earlier end date for the gift giving. Such as 12/20. This would allow for you or your elves to submit for anyone who(m) may have gotten busy, or life interfered with their ability to post gifts. Just an idea. And thank you for starting the Secret Santa list for this year!!

Yes, agree. We don't want to let someone go to the very end of board closing without receiving their gifts. And I will help with that if it happens, just let me know doyou!

 

[Spideyman]

Yes, agree. We don't want to let someone go to the very end of board closing without receiving their gifts. And I will help with that if it happens, just let me know doyou!

If I recall, there was a year that happened, and we ended up with a New Years gifting.

 

[arista]

Please count me in)

 

[do1you9love?]

I have my Christmas cards done.

1st of December, pop them in the mail.

do1you9love? you might consider an earlier end date for the gift giving. Such as 12/20. This would allow for you or your elves to submit for anyone who(m) may have gotten busy, or life interfered with their ability to post gifts. Just an idea. And thank you for starting the Secret Santa list for this year!!

Yes, agree. We don't want to let someone go to the very end of board closing without receiving their gifts. And I will help with that if it happens, just let me know doyou!

Very good points, ladies! I think last year, I had to hound a few folks to finish their shopping. We'll adjust.

 

[do1you9love?]

****Official Update #1:****
Sign up between now and December 8th. Giftees and Gifters will be paired up by 12/10 and gift giving can happen between 12/11 and 12/20.

If you would like to sign up and the boards are closed, just PM me and I will add you to the list.

So far we have:
do1you9love?
Dana Jean
not_nadine
carrie's younger brother
Spideyman
arista

Come on and sign up! You know you want to!!