Last year we had a comprehensive gift exchange, and more than fifty people participated. I think everyone was happy. The present quid sent me from Sri Lanka actually traveled to the USA TWICE after I didn't pick it up from the post office in time and it was sent back. (It was wonderful, by the way, and someone commented on The Jam Fruit Tree in my bookshelf just last month.)
I think it was a real success - I had a blast. There were one or two people that didn't get a present, and we are going to try very hard to make sure that doesn't happen this year. I and Coccinelle will be happy to organize it again this year. What do you think?
To participate in the Hatrack December Gift Exchange:
E-mail the following to HatrackGiftExchange@gmail.com:
Intent to participate
Mailing address (if you are at college, please include both school and home addresses)
Favorite Hatrack moment (for the game)
Nov. 30 1. We will send an e-mail to everyone who has e-mailed with their mailing address telling them who they got, and that person's mailing address. 2. Everyone will e-mail back with aknowledgement.
Dec 10 Mail packages by this date. Do not spend more than $10 on the present, although if you find something perfect and it's still less than twenty, that's okay. The spending limit is to keep this from becoming a financial burden on anyone. :)It's important to mail it by the tenth because we have some college students and last year there were some who didn't get their packages until they came back after December break. ------ Last year, I got a book and two fabulous Bollywood musicals from quid, along with some Sri Lankan candy. It was yummy and very fun. The year before, I got a Chinese cookbook from Annie. I love this game. Sign up to play!
[ December 21, 2005, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
This is really a lot of fun. I'll be participating in my third year! My first year I got a great DVD musical from Speed, and last year raventh1 sent me the coveted Yo-yo Ma/Bobby McFerrin CD. Good times!!
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I got a Fozzy Bear doll from Boris last year, and I made Mrs. M some bracelets. I won't do it unless I can for sure participate (oh the life of a poor college student) but I will attest to the funness factor. Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
I just sent an email. I love the gift I got from Kwea and Jenni. It was a battery powered reading light that clips to the book.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
I'll consider doing this if I can get someone to think up gift ideas for me. I suck at finding a gift for someone without being overly obvious about it.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Remember! Home made gifts are the best. So if you can do that, do so. We'll also need a "what I want for the holidays" thread, that tells about allergies, and genders and the like. Kat, you said we, but if you need any help, let me know, I love organizing, and have quite a bit of free time on my hands.
Last year I got three nutbutters and an LM Montgomery book from Plaid. And I sent a package of stuff nothing too exciting to Zevlag just days before he left on his mission.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I think I'll do it. I'll send an e-mail tomorrow.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I loved it last year. *Giving* the present was as much fun as receiving. I'd never sent anything to Sri Lanka before.
I'd like to join in, but I can't make those dates. We're leaving for FL on the night of Nov 29 and won't be back until the 11th. Can I still play if you promise not to give me a college student?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yes, definitely.
The chances of us remembering will increase enormously if you include your request in the e-mail.
Posted by Theaca (Member # 8325) on :
Ooooh. I've been too busy to consider doing this the past 2 years. Wasn't there one two years ago too? Anyway, I might be in this time. Still thinking. Posted by JemmyGrove (Member # 6707) on :
I've never done this before -- I was too much of a lurker until this year. You all promise you're not just hyping it up so us gullible weenies will give you presents? Posted by Papa Janitor (Member # 7795) on :
I suppose it should be made clear that this is not (as far as I know) an officially sanctioned Hatrack event. I'm relatively confident that the Cards are supportive of such endeavors, as they contribute to the "community" of Hatrack (confident enough to sticky the thread, anyway).
But despite its imprecise wording, please let this serve as a disclaimer of sorts, that Hatrack River does not guarantee delivery of gifts, takes no responsibility for the sharing of personal information such as physical addresses, etc., etc., yadda yadda yadda, bada bing, bada boom, Betty Boop.
--PJ
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
I wish I could. I don't know what my address will be by then, though Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Kama, we could send it to Poland. Will you be seeing your family at Christmas? You could get it there.
Or, alternatively, if you still want to play, whoever has you could wait until you know your address. You may not get it by...um...oh, you know, the end of December *waffles*, but you still could play if you are willing to celebrate January instead.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Yay! *dance* I'm in!
Also, quid... maybe this will finally induce me to send YOUR package as well! Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
I'm in. It was really awesome last year (worships the awesomeness of Narnia once more). Might be even more fun now that some people actually know me Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
I haven't participated in the past, but I am in this year as soon as I think up my favorite hatrack moment.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Wow. Worship. I kind of like it. Don't worry, I won't let it go to my head.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
My Hatrack moment was an easy one, but it's probably also a dead giveaway. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Oh, mine is a total giveaway as well. I'm going to have to think of a different one if I do this, I think.
Posted by Theaca (Member # 8325) on :
Whups, I forgot about the hatrack moment thing. I'm not in.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
You don't have to do the Hatrack moment thing to play. Confession: I included it because 1) it sounded like fun, and 2) gave me an excuse to bump the thread everyday. Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Erm, Kat, I accidentally addressed my e-mail to KQ... know that I meant to send it to you. Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Papa, understood.
Still, it would be great to get a gift from OSC.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I'm in. Well, I'm not sure if I'm in for the favorite moment thing -- I'll have to think about that.
But definitely in for the gift exchange.
Someone remind me to send an email tonight, please?
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Rivka, send an email tonight.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I'm in, too.
Didn't we do something where people listed their interests to give their secret person an idea of what they'd like?
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I am in.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
This is going to be fun! I promised kat that I would help her out this year and I'm looking forward to communicating with y'all
Last year people did list their interests and I think it would be great to do that again this year. Post them here in this thread.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Last year was really, really awesome... I haven't put my poster up yet, though. Hmmm.. I should do that. I will sign up!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I signed up! Presents! What a great idea! Wheeee!
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
I'm in!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I got a fun book from Dag last year, I'd like to do it again! *goes off to send e-mail*
Question: can the Princess participate, too?
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
WOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry. I just get too excited about things like this that distract me from my writing.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Yay! (Thinks hard for Hatrack moment and goes off to send e-mail.)
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I'm in.
Last year I got an awesome package from Katie.
(I used one of the bbq rub recipes a couple or weeks ago... Yum!)
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Except, I'm not quite sure what you mean by favourite Hatrack moment?
What is it for? What game?
Does it have to be about me, or can it be about other people?
(I didn't put one in my email because I'm not sure)
Posted by tmservo (Member # 8552) on :
I'm in. This is such a great community idea And I have the perfect idea for under $10 gifts Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: Question: can the Princess participate, too?
certainly! Do you want to combine or do two?
quote:Except, I'm not quite sure what you mean by favourite Hatrack moment?
What is it for? What game?
Does it have to be about me, or can it be about other people?
The quote game was used last year in the downtime while people waited to get their matches and presents. kat posted a favorite moment and people guessed who it belonged to. It doesn't have to be about you, just a memorable hatrack moment. Hatrack moments are not a requirement, but definately fun for us to read Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dan_raven: Rivka, send an email tonight.
Thanks! Done. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Last year money was so tight that I wasn't able to participate. I'm ready this year. Email sent.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:certainly! Do you want to combine or do two?
I haven't decided yet. I'll e-mail you and let you know either way. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
quote: Post them [the ideas for your Secret Santa] here in this thread.
Could we do a special thread for that? (says the slow English reader )
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I agree with Anna, I'll start the thread, and if anyone cares, I'll delete it later.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Go for it - that's a great idea. Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Email off. I've never done this before and I don't know why.
<---very excited
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
This looked like a lot of fun last year, count me in!
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Just a note about my email address. The one I sent the email from is different than the one I had last year. The new one is derrellf AT gmail DOT com.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I tossed all the files from last year as soon as the exchange was over, so whatever you send to the address above is what we are going from. Posted by JemmyGrove (Member # 6707) on :
Originally posted by KarlEd
quote: My Hatrack moment was an easy one, but it's probably also a dead giveaway.
Originally posted by Neomon
quote: Oh, mine is a total giveaway as well. I'm going to have to think of a different one if I do this, I think.
I for one would like to say that I have no earthly idea what these would be. Enough of the people and circumstances and relationships and events here are still new to me, so I wouldn't mind hearing about an "obvious" event that may be what will define you most to me as a person on hatrack.
I do remember that Neomon was one of the first people to welcome me to hatrack, and he (you are a HE, aren't you?) made me feel like it mattered to someone that I had come. That meant a lot to me.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Yay I signed up!
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
I haven't participated in the past, but what the heck. Throw my name in the hat. Sounds like fun.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Same goes for you, kojabu, as I said to quid... maybe this will induce me to actually send you the package I promised!! Especially as you were so very prompt with yours! Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
Email sent. Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
When is the last day that you will take names, kat?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The day before we hand out the assignments. So, the 28th, I think.
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Okay - I'd like to play. *smile* Our local toy shop "Wind-Up Toys" is going out of business and everything is going on sale on starting on the 25th, so I look forward to some fun shopping!
E-mail off and away . . .
(What was the decision about kids getting to play, by the way?)
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Shan- the kiddos can play Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:I do remember that Neomon was one of the first people to welcome me to hatrack, and he (you are a HE, aren't you?) made me feel like it mattered to someone that I had come. That meant a lot to me.
Wow, Jemmy, thanks! That makes my day!
[Edit--yep, I'm a he]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I'm in, by the way. Just sent my email.
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
You know what ? This year somebody will have a gift from Paris...
I will be happy to participate !! I send the E-mail today
It's really really fun !
Just, what is "Favorite Hatrack moment (for the game) " ?
What do you mean by that, Katie ?
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
You tell people about your favorite moment on Hatrack. Then, when everybody is waiting for his package and the thread becomes boring, Katie posts some favorite moments and people have to guess who's it is. It's fun! So, two gifts from France this year! (e-mail sent)
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
yeah !!! Really a good idea !
I'll send my E-mail soon.
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
I'm in, just sent my email. I've been too shy and , well, lurk-y to do it before. It's a great idea! My daughter may want to do it too, she loves Hatrack.
Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
I'm in! Sent e-mail!
Wee! I'm jubilee!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I hate to say this, but, um, as much as I love you all, I hope I don't get someone in another country. We can't afford out-of-the-US postage right now. I'm sorry. I love you all, but I just can't afford that much! Can we maybe e-mail or have a thread designating if we're willing and able to send something out of their own country, so people who can't won't be asked to, and people who can and will be happy to can have the excitement?
*feels totally guilty and selfish*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
If you have restrictions or requests, send it to the e-mail.
It's not selfish at all. There are lots of people playing - it isn't messing up anything. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Okay, thanks. I'm glad it won't mess anything up.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
ctm, I'm glad you're participating! Tell your daughter to jump in too! Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I'm so excited! *bounce*
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
I'm in again. I'll get to you soon, Katie. Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Thanks, Narnia! Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Let the game begin! The next post will be a favorite moment- quoted exactly from the e-mails. Your mission is to guess which of our participants chose that moment.
Here's a list of those who have sent an e-mail as of Friday morning
Derrell Breyerchic Strider & Leonide KarlEd Dan Raven Raia jeniwren Dr Strangelove ludosti Mrs M katharina Farmgirl JemmyGrove Narnia Boris TanteSchvester Goody Schrivener Valentine014 ketchupqueen Carrie CaySedai Imogen Coccinelle tmservo rivka kojabu blacwolve human_2.0 plaid Stray ketchupprincess Boon The Rabbit Samarkand Anna Jay Amira Tharani Jeni maui babe Xavier kwnsi Shan Eisenoxyde Synesthesia Noemon Jonathan Howard Brinestone Choobak ctm Allegra sarcasticmuppet aiua
If you thought you signed up and your name isn't here- please send an e-mail to hatrackgiftexchange@gmail.com
[ November 18, 2005, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: Coccinelle ]
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Favorite Moment #1
"Discussing Firefly/Serenity after the movie came out and analyzing it and all that good stuff."
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Narnia?
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
I have no idea - I haven't seen firefly so I stayed out of the threads! Oosp!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hint #1: Bigger than a breadbox.
Just kidding.
Um...younger than 30. And female.
There are enough people playing that this game, in its early stages, could be hard. So, we proceed to hints.
Hmm...maybe we'll take hints from the "what I want and/or are allergic to" thread.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
I'm younger than 30 and female, but it's NOT me. (I'm proud that you thought so though.)
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
blacwolve
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Amira: Ditto. Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Leonide?
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I'm narrowing the list down. Moments #1-7 will come from one of these people:
Goody Schrivener Jay Stray kojabu Strider & Leonide Shan Anna Mrs M Boon Amira Tharani
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
not blackwolve, not leonide
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Stray
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
nope
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
kojabu?
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Yay! Breyerchic wins round 1!
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Moment #2 "My favorite Hatrack Moment this year would have to be Aerin's birth. :-)"
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Mrs. M? Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
so close, but nope Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Haha, I didn't actually think so, but I'd have felt stupid if it was her, and I didn't say it.
Boon?
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I'll bet it's ketchupqueen.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Raia has it! It's Boon.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Moment #3
"It's not really a moment, but I found it amazing how everyone has been around Mrs M. during her long voyage to pregnancy, and during her pregnancy, and even now. It makes me feel good."
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*twinkle* I'm sensing a theme.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Is it Goody?
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Whoops! I meant no... (man, this is killing my low post count)
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
It strikes me as something Shan would say.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Anna?
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I think amira is right, I'm voting for Shan.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
ketchupqueen wins round 3! I'll post the next one later this weekend. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It sounded like her voice. Yay! I got one right!
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
quote:So, two gifts from France this year!
Make that three. I'm sending the email later today. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Yay! I'm glad to hear that, Corwin!
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
me too !!! Cool, Corwin !
What is the next event, Coccinelle ?
Posted by Son of Shvester (Member # 8489) on :
I'm signed up! Gimme presents!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
One more week to sign up. *looks in inbox for Eddie's e-mail*
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
I'll play!
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
I'm signed up!!!
*excited*
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I'm gonna be disappointed if I get a name and they haven't posted anything on the other thread.
It's not that I want to be told what to buy them. I think coming up with something and surprising them is the best part. But it will be very nice to know what not to get and what colors they prefer.
So don't forget to post there! Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Don't worry Karl, I'm going to be a brat with that thread, trying to get everyone to post.
In a nice way Posted by Kettricken (Member # 8436) on :
I've just signed up, so I'll go and post on the other thread.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
New quote!
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: Everytime a new couple gets together, the initial "are they/aren't they," the hidden innuendo, a few people knowing but not telling, and then finally the "yes, it's true" thread/convo.
The answer will out of the following choices: Goody Schrivener Jay Stray kojabu Strider & Leonide Shan Anna Mrs M Boon Amira Tharani
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hmm...I don't think the game is working as well this year, and that makes sense. It was invented to give me an excuse to bump it every day, but since it's been pinned, it doesn't need to be bumped.
What do y'all think about us just posting a quote from various Rackers without the guessing element? These are too good to not use, and so many are not specific that guessing is somewhat random, I know. What do you think?
Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :
Works for me.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
I actually came in here and tried to guess, but the quote doesn't say anything to me... If the others are ok with what you've proposed here I'll go along. Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Works for me too.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Fine with me. Mine would be too obvious, anyway. Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
I think we should unpin the thread now. If it's unpinned, we might be able to start guessing again because more people would open it if they saw it...don't you think?
When threads are stickied, I completely stop paying attention to them after a while. I don't even register what their titles are unless I make a point to read them and remember.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Because of Thanksgiving, I will not be near a computer for almost five days. I think it should stay pinned during that time.
But after, unpinning might be better? Maybe we can petition Papa Moose's opinion then.
In the meantime, I'll try to post a new quote every morning, and if it looks like we have a surplus of quotes (and with almost 70 people playing, we will), then I'll start with every morning and every afternoon. At the end, for all the lazy people who mysteriously have something do other than follow this thread, I'll make a post with all the quotes. I love these things - it's very cool to see what people like.
So, to recap:
Leonide, writing for her and Strider:
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: Everytime a new couple gets together, the initial "are they/aren't they," the hidden innuendo, a few people knowing but not telling, and then finally the "yes, it's true" thread/convo.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Allegra:
quote:My favorite hatrack moment is when I arrived at Kamacon. I started to walk in and Tom D asked me who I was. I explained to him that I had never actually been on hatrack, but that I was there with a friend. He gave me a quick quiz over LoTR and I think Monty Python and the Holy Grail to prove that I was in the right place. I knew then that these were people I would enjoy spending time with.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
that's wicked cute.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
I'm in. Just sent off my e-mail.
This will be my first year to participate. I wanted to do so before, but I couldn't.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Alternatively, guessing could be done "20 Questions" style, with no guesses acknowledged until 20 yes/no questions have been asked and answered. Then it wouldn't be quite so random.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Is it bigger than a breadbox? Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Alternatively, guessing could be done "20 Questions" style, with no guesses acknowledged until 20 yes/no questions have been asked and answered.
That's not how you play 20 Questions.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
From aiua:
quote:Aaaaand my favorite Hatrack Moment happened while reading the "reviewer comments unlikely to be used on book jackets" thread during math class. I laughed out loud, something that never happens in math, most people being asleep, and almost receivced a detention. However, I convinced the teacher that what I was doing was, in fact, much more interesting and useful than what he was trying to teach (the quadratic equation for the sixth time) and we ended up reading them out to the rest of the class.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Now THAT's a cool math teacher! (And kids, don't try that in class...)
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Over 70 people have signed up. (Yay! ) Catherine and I will spend Wednesday evening sorting out all the matches, and we'll send out the e-mails that night.
BEFORE THEN:
Everyone MUST post in the "what I want" thread. There are several lurkers and many mysterious long-time posters. It is best if everyone posts before the e-mails are sent out so as soon as someone gets their giftee, they can see what he/she/they said.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Do we really have only one week to send our packages? That's starting to seem a little unreasonable to me, especially for those who plan on making something...
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
It has to be that soon - otherwise they may not get there before ... the end of December.
If someone wants something that can't be put together that fast, then maybe that can be a separate present for the individual. We are headed out on vacation and people are scattering, and I certainly would like everyone to get their presents before the end of December.
In other words, if it takes longer than a week to make, it may not be a good idea. I'm sorry. The token doesn't matter as much as what it represents and the joy of being part of the exchange, I think. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Amira Tharani:
quote:I think my favourite Hatrack moment is Bob and Dana being all twitterpated over each other. I read it in an internet café in Manchester while I was travelling for work and it gave me warm fuzzies all day!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I got fuzzies too! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
My worry is that I may not get to the store in time.
But I guess I'll do my best-- and there's always Priority Mail.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen:
quote:Alternatively, guessing could be done "20 Questions" style, with no guesses acknowledged until 20 yes/no questions have been asked and answered.
That's not how you play 20 Questions.
Way to miss the point.
(And as to my variation on the rules . . . have you ever played twenty questions with a large number of people, like say a forum? 20 questions gets used up pretty quickly when any shmuck can just come along and say "Is it Kat?" instead of asking a question that would substantially narrow the list down.)
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
kwsni:
quote:Favorite hatrack moment: Having lunch with Mack and Frisco and Eljay and Jenny Gardener at Kamacon. Also, hanging out in the Burger King across the street with a bunch of people at Kamacon.
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
No fair!! I want to register too, but my pay check is on Friday!!! What is AoD to do?
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I want to register, but my first pay check won't be until Friday!!! What should I do?
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Gifts are mailed out by December 6, no? So, you find out who you are buying for on Wednesday, get paid on Friday, and go shopping on the weekend for your (maximum $10) gift.
We don't understand the conflict.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I am going to apologise in advance: whoever I get will most probably not be getting their present by Christmas.
We'll see how the Aust-US post goes, but based on past experience, it won't be there.
Hopefully it won't be too late though. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Dragon:
quote:Um... Can't think of a specific moment, but I always love Dan's stories (looking foward to reading the Santarillion again!), and the Uruk-Haiku thread is another of my favorites.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I'd best join!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
ElJay:
quote:I don't think I have a favorite moment from the past year, but one of my current favorite things about Hatrack right now is how we get first hand accounts about things happening in other parts of the world. quid's updates after the Tsunami made it more than a news item, and the experiences of our gulf coast Hatrackers have made hurricanes more real for me than they've ever been before. I worry, of course, when I know a member of the board is in harm's way, and am relieved when they check in, but from then on the words and experiences of someone I "know" mean so much more to me than any other way of finding out what's going on.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I just sent the email late last night, I had forgotten to register. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I'm so excited, that I've already begin shopping! And I don't even know for whom I'm shopping, yet. I have been thinking of cool local things from my area -- like a CD from a local Orthodox Jewish rock band, chocolates from the premium chocolate factory in my town, a unique find from one of the many antique stores in the area. Or a Chia Pet. Everyone loves Chia Pets. Don't they? No? Huh.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
KarlEd:
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: Seeing John VanPelt's artwork posted on one of the craft threads. That has led to a great RL friendship and collaborative art project (that is still in progress)
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
K.T.:
quote:Favorite hatrack moment...hmm. Hatrack saved me after I read HP book 6 because no one I knew had finished it and I was going crazy til I came on and read what ya all had been chattering about. I could then go on with life.
I must interject. I talked to K.T. on Sunday night after finishing Harry Potter. I don't have the internet at home, and I was going a little crazy with the need to talk about all that had happened in it. I called Katy, and she told me what Hatrack had been discussing. It was great.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
kat, I was wondering if you could post a list with all the people that are registered so that we can check if all the emails arrived.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Good idea. Here is the list:
aiua Allegra Altariel of Dorthonion amira tharani Anna blacwolve Boon Boris Breyerchic Brinestone Carrie CaySedai Choobak chreesesroup/rav/raventh Coccinelle Corwin ctm Dan Raven Derrell Dr Strangelove Dragon Eisenoxyde ElJay erosomniac Farmgirl Frisco Goody Schrivener human_2.0 Icarus Imogen Jay JemmyGrove Jeni jeniwren Jennabean Jonathan Howard K.T. KarlEd katharina Ketchup Princess ketchupqueen Kettricken kojabu kwnsi littlemissattitude ludosti mackillian maui babe Mrs M Narnia Noemon Papa Moose plaid Raia Risuena rivka Ryuko Samarkand sarcasticmuppet Shan socal_chic Son of Shvester Stray Strider & Leonide Synesthesia Tante Shvester The Rabbit tmservo Tom Davidson Valentine014 Xavier
Brinestone:
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment:
Hm. Do I go with my real favorite or a close second that won't immediately give away my identity?
Maybe I'll just say it was the Eligible Bachelors thread. That's probably saying too much as it is.
[ November 30, 2005, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Tante Shvester:
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment? It has got to be when Chris Bridges posted this:
Chris Bridges Member Member # 1138
posted October 19, 2005 06:03 PMOctober 19, 2005 06:03 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll take a shot at a somewhat less snarky list. Let's see...
01) Being gay is not natural, aside from some perverted penguins, and some swans, and the occasional monkey but you know what they're like. Oh, and this dog I once had.
02) Acceptance of gay marriage will legitimize gayness and implicitly encourage normal, moral, innocent people who totter on the very brink of sexual experimentation, to try gay sex. Sweet, sweet, gay sex.
03) If we allow gays to marry it will start us sliding on the slippery slope that zooms past polyandry and polygamy, dips sharply into incest, and lands us directly into the pit of bestiality where we can buy tickets and go do it again but with our arms up this time.
04) The concept of gay marriage violates the very definition of marriage itself, a definition that has existed since man joined together with woman. Or with several women. Or with the widow of a man the first man slayed in combat. Or with a woman attached to a valuable piece of property. Oh, and they have to be the same color and/or tribe, did I mention that?
05) Expanding the definition of marriage will devalue marriage itself, because encouraging more people to commit to one person instead of screwing around just isn't the sort of thing our country stands for.
06) The central purpose of marriage is to raise productive children, obviously something gay people simply cannot do unless they adopt, inseminate themselves, or have children from a previous straight marriage. And then it's still wrong. Seriously.
07) Children growing up in a gay household are sure to become gay what with all the, you know, gayness lying around.
08) Gay marriage is specifically denied by my religion and that law, unlike all the other scriptural laws which we have since abandoned in the face of scientific discoveries, social changes, and even just other scriptural laws made later on that kinda contradict the first laws but not really, must be strictly enforced.
09) Children need strong male and female role models to grow up healthy. So not only can't gays marry, but some of you straight people better get on the gender-stereotype bandwagon. You! Sissy boy! Get a football, you want your kid to grow up weak?
10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society. Ha! Deny that one!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
When is the time deadline for this? I am debating on entering. (And trying to get some more words in for Nano at the same time.) I know someone might wonder about why I would be, but sending my name and address to someone is a huge deal for me. Paranoia is like second nature despite how wonderful you all are. It is hard to throw away conventions.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
We are matching tonight. The deadline is 6:00 pm Eastern today.
The only person with your name and address will be the person who gets you. There's also us, but I promise we don't do anything funny with it and we delete the files after the exchange is over.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
And they're VERY trustworthy. Much moreso than your average person on the street. Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Larisse, would you feel more comfortable if a female/motherly type got your name?
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
/Takes deep breath.... holds it.... turns a lovely shade of cobalt blue... remembers to continue breathing /end slight anxiety attack
Okay.... so I sent my info in. Now I need to find that thread where I list my likes and dislikes.
Hmmm... wonder who's gonna check it twice.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Is Dagonee not on that list? Where has he been anyway? (and I haven't seen rivka lately either...) Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Wee I'm psyched to get my name!
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
See, I think that'd be lame. I'd rather get someone else's name.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Ya know, I thought about how my post could be taken that way as I went off to shower.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Narnia: Is Dagonee not on that list? Where has he been anyway? (and I haven't seen rivka lately either...)
I know that this is how rumors get started, but.. you don't suppose they are off somewhere together, do you? Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
I was wondering myself . . . where they are, not that they were off somewhere together . . . *grin*
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
(This is katharina.)
The matches have been made. Tonight, you will recieve an e-mail containing the name of your giftee. Tell no one. Reply immediately so we know you know who you have. For 93.5% of you, your giftee has posted in the "What I Want and What Will Make Me Break Out" thread.
Mail your gift by Saturday, December 10.
This message will not self-destruct.
Love, Hatrack Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
Only 93.5? We can keep bugging, though I haven't seen most of the people you listed on AIM recently. I'll bump my thread too.
breyerchic
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Dude a self-destructing forum post would be cool, sorta. Depends on what else it destroys when it self-destructs.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
*Eagerly awaiting my assignment!*
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
*sitting here, patiently waiting for the email with name of my giftee*
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Got mine! Woo!
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
The assignments are all out. Yay!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Got mine! Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Got mine too! Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Were we supposed to reply to the email or post here? Oh, well, I got the email with my person's name.
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
Got mine!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Whee! Off to shop. Oh. Maybe I'd better wait until the stores open.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm planning what to get my person already. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
ctm:
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment: It’s not really a moment, but Teshi’s LotR Christmas carols were a real highlight for my kids and me last year…it was our first Christmas after their dad and I separated and it helped brighten up our days!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Narnia: Is Dagonee not on that list? Where has he been anyway? (and I haven't seen rivka lately either...)
I don't know about Dag, but I heard from Rivka last night. Real life is keeping her distracted from the important things -- like Hatrack -- but she assures me that she is well and we'll be seeing her again in a couple of weeks.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Carrie:
quote:I suppose my favourite memory/moment/thing isn't really a specific instance, but rather a process. Having been here for what feels like forever, my favourite part of Hatrack is seeing the ebbs and flows of the forum. I like seeing the antagonistic people - and then seeing them get kicked (or booed) off. I like seeing the emergence of intelligent newbies - and then seeing them develop into fantastically real online personalities instead of just the name-on-the-screen that they could be. I like watching for the lurkers to come out of hiding - and then reveling in the fact that I actually have a higher post count than some people So again, my favourite moment isn't actually a moment - it's the continuing sense of community that keeps me coming back day after day, year after year.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I like that. Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Just wanted to pop in and say "Neener neener neener".
I've got my gift for my Hatrack giftee and it should be in the mail by Saturday at the latest!!
And NO. It's not a book thong!
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
See, now I would actually LIKE to receive a KarlEd Limited Edition Book Thong! Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
littlemissattitude:
quote:My favorite Hatrack Moment is the thread in which Bob and Dana announced their intention to get married. It was just so them.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
A suggestion:
Next year could we bump up the max spending amount from $10 to $15? It was difficult to stay under $10. I ended up spending $12.50 (without tax). What do you guys think? Maybe we could vote?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I put the limit at $10 because we have many college students and because of the shipping cost, so that no one would feel like they couldn't afford to play.
But I think last year the expected limit was $10, but it was up to $20 if you found something perfect.
How's the shopping going? There are a still a few people who haven't acknowledged that they have recieved their assignment. Please let us know.
Choobak:
quote:And for me the event with Hatrack who mark my memory this year is uncontestable the Europcon !!!
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I think that I know what I'm going to get my person (kat, I'll email you tonight to talk about it). Now I just need to find the items in question.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Jake, a little birdie gave me an idea of what you might be thinking of. If you can't find it in town, I know where to get it online. And I wholeheartedly approve.
As for me, part of my gift is homemade, and the materials have been bought and it is in progress. The rest I intend to pick up tomorrow. It will probably go in the mail close to the deadline, due to the homemade part.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Ummm... I thought the $10 thing was just a suggested ball-park figure kinda thing. Like, if we were to choose to go over that without causing any hardship on ourselves we could..........
FG
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I think it's a "spirit of the rule" kind of thing. My gift was homemade and the material cost was under $10, but it would have cost me WAY over $10 to purchase the same thing retail as a finished product.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Yea, well, I seem to remember, from the "thank you" thread of last year's exchange, that many of the gifts sounded well above the $10 limit. And some probably cost that much just to ship.
So I'm going with the "spirit of the rule", as you say.
FG
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I ignore those guidelines completely. I always have, and always will.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
My gift would seem like it cost more than $10, but it really didn't. For the homemade bit, I used materials I had left from other crafts projects, so I didn't really count it into the cost. For some other things that I hunted down, the person that I got it from wouldn't charge me -- just told me to make a donation to charity. So, all together, I spend not so much for a (I hope) nice gift.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Um... if the person who last year got the gift for me spent more than $10, but I spend less than $10 re-wrapping it, that's ok, right?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Our gifts are going to be under $10 each because they need to be, but I think they will be enjoyed all the same.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Well, I found my present for my giftee, but I needed to order it (and I couldn't have it just sent on to the giftee), so I hope it gets here in time for me to wrap it and get it out by the 10th. Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
I luckily had already made something that will work for my person, so I'm just going to pick up a few other things for the package, and we'll be good.
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I'm making something for my person and will start on it tonight. Hopefully it won't take more than a couple days, and I can get it in the mail before Saturday. Heh, kind of a lucky thing that my landlord is doing renovations on the living room, depriving me of my TV, DVD player, and favorite reading spot--leaves me with not a whole lot to do besides knit That'll help ensure that I get it done quicker.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I'm making mine right now.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I have bought part of mine but still need to figure out what to do for the other part.
Posted by Aiua's Secret Santa (Member # 8915) on :
Psst! Aiua! I just ordered your gift! I think you'll like it! Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
I will be sending my gift out tomorrow!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Well, I am going to shop on Friday after payday at a local "Fair Trade" store here in town that has wonderful, unique, colorful items. And post on Saturday. What fun!
The homemade part will be the card.
*grin*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I mailed my gift today via Priority Mail. That means it should be there by Wed. at best, Thur. at worst. If I don't hear from my giftee that it's there by Fri., I'll harass the post office.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Emma had an idea for her giftee, but I'm not sure if we can make it work.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I sent my gift!
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jeni: I will be sending my gift out tomorrow!
So will I! I'm off to shop for the gift! I'll be sending it through Yesterday Mail!!
EDIT: Yes, this is a Foamy reference.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
We don't have to get it off before the 10th, right? Because that's when I'm mailing mine out...
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I'm hopefully going shopping today at lunchtime. Or tomorrow if I can't make it today.
I sort of have an idea what I'm getting.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Purchased, created, and will be mailed toooomorrow!
Happy December, everybody.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
quote: Well, I am going to shop on Friday after payday at a local "Fair Trade" store here in town that has wonderful, unique, colorful items. And post on Saturday. What fun!
OOOh, you just said that to lure me down to Oly.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
I have no idea...well, maybe a few, but I have not even begun shopping yet. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I have not even started, with pre- finals craziness. Will go shopping on Thursday, my day off from class and work.
Ni!
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
When my papers are done, I will shop. A lot.
That day will be Thursday. Well, Thursday when I'm not preparing a presentation for Friday.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
The "giftexchange" e-mail address is still being checked, right?
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
Because I'm in France and I do send my gift to a foreign country, I'll go at the lunch time for by it and send it. I still have no idea... But i'm sure to look for something fun.
see ya !
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
"The "giftexchange" e-mail address is still being checked, right? "
Yep- we're checking it Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
Héhéhé !!
I have bought it ! After a long long time when i make multiple circle into the commercial site of "Les halles", I have found the gift. It was hard to discover that. First i search for a cooking book. We are in France, and cooking is a great pleasure. I saw many beautiful book : Chocolat cooking, cake cooking, patisserie cooking, meat cooking, vegetable cooking... The gourmet 's dreamed library ! And when i am decided for a book, a terrible idea came in my mind : It's in French !
And how the hatracker can read it ?
I was desappointed... My lunch time were finishing, and no gift found... And, there is an illumination !!! (aaaaaaaaaaa - sound of a choral)
I went totally at random in a shop "nature et découverte". I walked between the racks full of many object, and in the back of the shop i saw the most beautiful teddy bears i never seen. I went for touch it and... Fabulous !! Incredible sweet !! Perfect !
I also bought a postcard with a beautiful view of Paris to add in the box. And tomorow i'll send it
But who will have it ???? Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Hey Noemon, I never got an e-mail from you. Is everything good, or did I miss something?
Kwea:
quote:My favorite moment was seeing the look in Bob_S's eyes when he talked about Dana, the very first time I met him, then getting to talk to her on the phone.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
My gift is mailed now.
(and there was the most handsome, nicest guy working at the post office who helped me greatly with all my questions...... I'm going to have to find something else to mail real soon!) *wink*
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
My gifts are purchased (lots of little things), and I wrote a letter explaining them. Now I just need to wrap it and mail it. I will also use priority mail, so I reckon my person will get it soon.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
My gifts are purchased (lots of little things), and I wrote a letter explaining them. Now I just need to wrap it and mail it. I will also use priority mail, so I reckon my person will get it soon.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Mailed UPS Ground.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
My gifts are purchased (lots of little things), and I wrote a letter explaining them. Now I just need to wrap it and mail it. I will also use priority mail, so I reckon my person will get it soon.
Posted by Kettricken (Member # 8436) on :
I mailed my gift today, but I’ve no idea when it will arrive as it is from the UK to the USA.
Some advice for people receiving international shipments – don’t read the customs slip if you want to be surprised when you unwrap the gift. I had to declare the exact contents.
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
Icarus, your multiple posts are funny.
Anyhoot, I just bought the gift today, but I will be mailing it on the morrow. I have always wanted to have what I purchased, so I know she will like it. Its a very lovable and likeable item indeed. *starts wrapping item*
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
ooh! I started shopping today!
I just wish I had more time, so I could find the perfect things...
Posted by tmservo (Member # 8552) on :
Finally, found the item I was looking for; more a list of items, but hey, isn't that the suprise? Anyway, pick up the last piece tomorrow and ship! Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I'm afraid I haven't begun shopping yet. This is juries week, so it's hell. But I will do the best I can to get it out either this weekend or early next week. I'm sorry to my giftee, but I just have no other option at the moment.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I sent mine. I had to do it via Amazon, but I think my giftee will like it. I just couldn't swing homemade with Aerin in the hospital.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Kettricken: I mailed my gift today, but I’ve no idea when it will arrive as it is from the UK to the USA.
Some advice for people receiving international shipments – don’t read the customs slip if you want to be surprised when you unwrap the gift. I had to declare the exact contents.
I SECOND THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to send my gift with a detailed customs declaration, so if you want to be surprised, don't read it.
That said, I also didn't wrap it (though it is boxed separately inside the package) so if you're gonna save it for Christmas or something, don't open the package either. But I really hope you don't wait. I'm very excited to know what you think. Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Mrs. M! I didn't realize Aerin was back in the hospital until I read your post above! Going back to check Aerin's blog to see what's going on. Prayers from me on her behalf....
FG
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
I send it !!!!
So like Kettricken and KarlEd, I needed to write the contenance.
I ask for the number of day for the trip : It will make around 6 to 10 days. I put some italian caramels for the bear. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Choobak, that sounds so adorable I can hardly stand it.
Sounds like the shopping is going okay - I'm glad for that. I must admit that I have neither shopped nor mailed yet, but the package preparation will probably happen tomorrow night and then I can mail it Friday during lunch. It's the last week of school and things have been crazy, so I can just imagine how some of the college students are doing.
If anyone is having trouble or to run something past their giftee, we are happy to serve as go-betweens. Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Choobak: I put some italian caramels for the bear.
I was just struck by the image of a cute teddy bear happily muching on Italian caramels while riding in his box on the airplane. I hope you poked some air holes and left him a magazine to read on the way. Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
I put a postcard from Paris for the bear I have a great smile by thinking of the hatracker who receive him in his box with the papers of caramels empty ...
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
quote:If anyone is having trouble or to run something past their giftee, we are happy to serve as go-betweens
Katie, did you get my email on Sunday?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I just responded to you. I'm sorry - I had a major paper and presentation due yesterday, and I spent all my time and most of my sanity coping with that. It's over, though, so I'm returning to being Katie and I answered you this morning.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Okay, thanks. I was just worried it didn't get to you.
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
I sent my gift today; I hope my giftee likes it! Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
Mostly done. I've been really busy this past week, and I should be able to finish up tomorrow afternoon.
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Bought it today, I'll pack it tonight and mail it tomorrow or friday... Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
quote:
quote: Well, I am going to shop on Friday after payday at a local "Fair Trade" store here in town that has wonderful, unique, colorful items. And post on Saturday. What fun!
OOOh, you just said that to lure me down to Oly.
Well, come on down - we have a few more nifty, colorful, inventive, fun stores.
I took the day off today. Self-care. Which of course includes shopping. Found the perfect gift. Will mail it Friday or Saturday.
Choobak - your description made me chuckle - which was a great thing - I needed the laugh!
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Both Xavier and I have bought and boxed our gifts. I think I can mail them tomorrow. *clap clap*
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I now know what I am getting. And hopefully I'll get it today. Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I just thought of something perfect! I'll be ordering it today and mailing out the other part of the gift this weekend.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Karl, Karl, I love you! (see the "Dear Hatrack Santa" thread for more details ) I did the shopping and I'll send my package Saturday . (I'm sorry I didn't Wednesday but with my drama at work I was exhausted and not in the mood for shopping. This way it may arrive a bit later, but it will have been done in the joy of Christmas!)
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
My gift as well as my son's (AKA Son of Shvester) was shipped out today via FedEx Ground. Son of Shvester's recipient should receive a present on Saturday, and my recipient should receive a present on maybe Tuesday.
Oh, we hope you like what we got you!
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:My gift as well as my son's (AKA Son of Shvester) was shipped out today via FedEx Ground. Son of Shvester's recipient should receive a present on Saturday, and my recipient should receive a present on maybe Tuesday.
Just so everyone's aware, Fed Ex & UPS do not consider Saturday or Sunday a shipping day - they don't deliver on either day.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I specifically remember Fed Ex shippping my replacement cell phone on a saturday.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I purchased my gift last night, and will be mailing it today or tomorrow.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by erosomniac: Just so everyone's aware, Fed Ex & UPS do not consider Saturday or Sunday a shipping day - they don't deliver on either day.
OK -- change that estimated arrival date to "eventually".
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I'm still knitting furiously on my gift. I'll finish it tonight, block it for 24 hours, then mail it Saturday morning. Katie/Coccinelle, as soon as this posts I'm emailing with a question.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Shopping is done. Probably won't get it into the mail until tomorrow (Friday), though. It's "Nutcracker" week, so I've been in rehearsals a LOT. But, there's a post office within walking distance of the theatre, so I'll likely go mail it between the school performance and the evening performance.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Risuena:
quote:I have no idea what my favorite Hatrack moment is. I think maybe when a bunch of DC area jatraqueros and I meet TomD at the Mall and then later piled seven of us into KarlEd's very, very small car to go find dinner adn much absurdity and hilarity ensued.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Hey! It's not that small!
Posted by Risuena (Member # 2924) on :
It is when you put that many people in it Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Should we start a "December Gift Exchange Thank You" thread, since people should be getting gifts soon?
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Both Xavier and I mailed our gifts today!
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Anna already has, kq.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I got wind of my persons favorite chocolate so I think I will include that. I am a bit short on money at the moment because the check that I was supposed to get for the concert last weekend was not written out due to a computer error. Which is unfortunate concidering I have a balance of under 7 dollars in my account. I should get the check tomorrow or on monday. I will buy the gift then and send it off immediately. It should get there by the end of next week.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
We need to get it mailed by the 10th right? Does anyone know if the post office is open on Saturday mornings?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Anna already has, kq.
Really? *goes off to look*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Does anyone know if the post office is open on Saturday mornings?
Most are, and if not, you can use the Automated Postal System for most things. Most post offices allow access to them 24/7. (Just be aware that you can't mail really huge boxes and the machines don't take cash.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
What's it called, ElJay? Can we have a link?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Dear Secret Santa, or something like that, KQ.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Thanks! Here it is. Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:Most are, and if not, you can use the Automated Postal System for most things. Most post offices allow access to them 24/7. (Just be aware that you can't mail really huge boxes and the machines don't take cash.)
It's also quite dishonest of them, but the automated postal machines here charge you a higher rate than the tellers do. I got a quote of $12.30 from the machine for a box I wanted to send Priority Mail - the teller said it was $7.45. Apparently you pay for convenience...or at least, you do in Seattle :-\.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I've never tried to mail from the machine, but stamps in them here are 50 cents each.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Wow, here it's the same rate whether you use the machine or talk to a person. Stamps are also the same price in the machine. And you can also do it online and have it picked up, BTW, although I think that has a small surcharge.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(We almost always use the machine. No line at most times, no hassle with getting in the doors before they close, we can take stuff at 3 in the morning if we want-- although our local one, because of vandalism, has started closing the doors at 10 pm, despite it being Christmas mailing season. So we have to drive an extra 7 minutes to get to the next one.)
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I mailed mine today!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Wow, I think our automated machines may charge the same on packages, but because I want to have "fragile" stamped on most things, because I'm usually shipping china horses, I always go to a person. But I know the stamps are more, because they just use the same rate as the stamps being more in the old coin machines.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
breyerchic, you can write "Fragile" on your own packages, or even get a stamp, and have the postal worker come pick them up. Or just use the machine to pay postage if there's a long line, write "fragile" on it, and skip the line and drop it at the counter-- I've done that before, and they don't usually have a problem with it. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
The scary college kids would have a problem with that at our post office (the ones who's mom's send them 20 ton boxes of cookies every week, and get really upset if someone "cuts" to go to the passport window.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
I finally have everything for my gift! I had so much fun picking this out. Now I just need to find a box. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
arg. I got NO shopping done today, because I had to fight with my homework.
Ni!
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
shopping will take place tomorrow, along with buying my christmas tree!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Signed, sealed, and mailed today.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Emma did some of her shopping today. She just has one more thing to pick out and something to make, then it will go in the mail. Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Mine shipped today! Aiua, I ordered it from the internet, and I'm pretty sure it'll just be in the packing and not wrapped up, just so you know. I hope you like it. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ummm... did you just give away who your giftee is? Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Mine sent today.
The same warning with customs slips applies to my person.
Also, I bought an envelope with a big picture of my city and the river and black swans on it, which the post office lady promptly covered up with all the stickers that have to go on an international parcel.
So when you get it, oh giftee, look around the stickers. It's pretty, I promise!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
If I can get through the rest of this week alive, I can do my shopping this weekend. Right now I'm going out of my mind, and won't be able to do it before then. I've spent a good chunk of every day crying from stress -- sorry giftee, it will have to wait a few more days.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
*hugs*
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
quote:Originally posted by Raia: If I can get through the rest of this week alive, I can do my shopping this weekend. Right now I'm going out of my mind, and won't be able to do it before then. I've spent a good chunk of every day crying from stress -- sorry giftee, it will have to wait a few more days.
<-- Lo stesso. Mi scusi.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I have all the elements for my giftee, and I plan on packing it this morning and mailing it during lunch. Yay!
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Mailed mine this morning!
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Mine won't get mailed until Saturday because I realized that I couldn't order part of it online--they accept mail orders only. Rather than do that, I'll just go give them money in person and mail it myself. But since they're in Provo, that will have to wait until Saturday.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Brown paper packages tied up in strings, these are a few of my favorite things!
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Shopping done, package to be sent tomorrow!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Mine is mailed. Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
So the Dec. 10th date -- that's like the $10 thing, right? A guideline as opposed to a rule?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Well...it honestly depends on who you have. If you have an international or a college student, then it's much more firm. It's part of keeping the cost to play down, because faster mail is more expensive and we don't want to set things up where it becomes burdensome for anyone.
I still really like the Dec. 10 deadline. That way, everyone gets them about the same time, and it's fun to share in the stories and dish. It's no fun being the last person to get a present and want to share and everyone else is bored and has already moved on. Also, there was one person who never got a present last year, and since are 50% more people playing this year, an early mail date means we can pinpoint possible slipping-through-cracks incidents.
But for a concrete, revealing answer, we start sending "You haven't confirmed yet. Get thee to a post office." e-mails next Tuesday.
[ December 09, 2005, 04:12 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Mine just got mailed.
Dear giftee, you'll be looking for a green box that has a Swiss Colony label on it and a return address in Arizona. The gift isn't from Swiss Colony. Sorry. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
(EDIT : that was for Pop.)
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Derrell: Dear giftee, you'll be looking for a green box that has a Swiss Colony label on it and a return address in Arizona. The gift isn't from Swiss Colony. Sorry.
No apologies necessary! I didn't want anything from the Swiss Colony anyway.
As an aside, I hadn't realized that the Swiss were such colonizers. Exactly what were some of their colonies? Did they impose the force of their will upon the natives with those nifty Army Knives?
...they came in big ships. And they had many wonders. Pale skin. Eyes the color of the sky. And these little pocket knives that unfolded to reveal tweezers and corkscrews. We were powerless to oppose them... Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :
Oh, good! I thought I was really late. -sigh-
Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
Tante you sound like my uncle. One year for our Christmas secret santa, he put his name on every slip of paper. My family plays by the rules-- you don't tell anyone who you have! So, Christmas morning rolls around, and what do we have? Twelve presents... ALL FOR UNCLE TOM!!
Thankfully you are not my giftee so I know that you aren't getting 50+ presents all sent to you Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
OH, and I forgot...PRESENT HAS BEEN SENT! Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
My present has been sent.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
It's in the mail. They said eight days to deliver, but that's still in plenty of time for Christmas. And there wasn't even a very long line at the post office.
Oh, and I ended up not having any Christmas paper for the gift itself, so it's wrapped, oh, shall we say, semi-creatively. But it is wrapped. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*laugh* I wrapped mine in the purple wrapping paper I keep at my desk.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We will get to the store for the last part of Emma's present either today or tomorrow (Jeff is really busy today, probably tomorrow) and find a box and send it out tomorrow. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I just shoved mine in a Flat Rate Priority envelope. I figured my giftee wouldn't care too much, and it wouldn't have fit with paper.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Everyone is including a note with the package, right? That says who the present is from?
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
It's in the mail.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Not yet. I'm a loser. It will definitely be mailed this week and I know it will get there by Christmas. No worries. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Mine's not wrapped. I ran out of time and patience with the post office.
Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :
Sarcasticmuppet- Don't worry, I didn't see that. ^-^
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
I bought wrapping paper tonight. Tomorrow a trip to the post office.
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Ai! I'm not ready! Sorry person-who-I-have ... it will get there!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
We're supposed to wrap them?
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
>_<
I just got done with wrapping and taping up my box, and realized that I'd left the note to my person sitting next to me.
I wonder if I could just stick it in an envelope and tape it to the outside of the box? Yeah, I think I'll do that.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
That's so something I would do.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Package sent, with a card, but I'm horribly not sure I have taken the register ticket from the bag... So if my giftee happen to find it, please, throw it away witout looking! Same remark than anyone else about international mailing : I had to write what it is for the customs, so if you wan't a surprise don't read that.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Btw, imogen: Thanks for the hugs.
I had a minor emotional breakdown last night (about four times). But nothing serious.
I'll go shopping this weekend, and send it monday or so. I hope that's ok!
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
I've got what I think is an excellent gift... and then found out that one of the post offices I knew moved, and two others were closed. Will send it on Monday though.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: I'm horribly not sure I have taken the register ticket from the bag.
Anna -- like anyone over here would even have an idea of how much that is in US Dollars instead of Euros... Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Wow! Did not anticipate the lines at the Post Office on a Saturday morning. Anyway, it's sent. I sent it priority mail, but have no idea what that means, so I'm not sure when it will get there.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
A saturday morning is when I'd expect the longest lines. Usually I've gotten quoted 3 to five days on prioity going from my house to about the same area yours went. I ship about 20 packages a year out, so the PO here loves me.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
The line at my post office was both brief and chatty, and the guy who rang me up was extremely friendly, so my package shipping experience was a positive one.
When my person gets their package, they should know that the address label is actually an envelope with a brief message inside.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
(I don't actually know who my Santa/Snowflake is, but my Spidey-sense is tingling . . . )
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I priority-mailed mine today.
Holy smokes, priority mail has gone up in price, and just in the last year. And I'm hearing some of you here quote absurdly long times for priority mail. I just assumed it was still the same two or three days it has always been before.
*bounce*
I can't wait to find out that my gift was received!
[ December 10, 2005, 02:27 PM: Message edited by: Icarus ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Due to an early set-back in my not-quite-foolproof gift plan, my present is not going out today. But it will go out promptly on Monday, and I am confident it will arrive where it needs to before Christmas. Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I really want to know if my person got it yet. I mailed it Monday I think and it should have gotten there by now.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
quote:Originally posted by katharina: Everyone is including a note with the package, right? That says who the present is from?
My note is somewhere within the gift. Figured a scavenger hunt might go good with getting the gift.
Seriously, it shouldn't be difficult to find. I hope. Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
it's not wrapped up and it's something I hope the person will like with something weird they might not like. I'd like tos end another present but it will go over the limit.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
I was ill last week and had 3 evening Christmas parties to attend this week, so I haven't been able to shop yet. I have a pretty good idea what I'm going to get and where to find it. I'll probably go out this afternoon and buy/package/mail (using the automated machine - I love that thing) all in one trip.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by kojabu: I really want to know if my person got it yet. I mailed it Monday I think and it should have gotten there by now.
<checks the front porch yet again for packages>
Nope. Still not here.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
My person will get the first half of their present with a note explaining about the second half. The second half may not get there by Christmas, owing to a situation over which I have no control.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Brinestone: My person will get the first half of their present with a note explaining about the second half. The second half may not get there by Christmas, owing to a situation over which I have no control.
This may explain why I have a package with one mitten and one slipper. I'll just hop around with my hand in my pocket until the second half arrives.
And here I was, figuring that my gifter had gotten them at a half-off sale.
Oh wait. There was no note, so I guess it wasn't from you, Brinestone.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Those were from me, Tante. I'd tell you where the others were, but then I'd have to kill you.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
<hop hop hop>
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Ok, so I've done my shopping! I'll send my gift on Monday. I'm not TOO far behind, right?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We'll send Emma's out today, but since the P.O. is already closed, it won't go out until Monday-- but it should get there just fine (we're planning on Priority Mail.)
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
My gift is on its way... according to the automated postage machine it should be delivered in 3-5 days. Yeah, right. Maybe it'll be in San Francisco in 3-5 days, but we'll see. By Christmas for sure though...
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
I sent mine this morning; it's going to...someplace in Europe and the guy said it would take about a week and a half. It should still be there in time for Christmas if all goes well. The next-fastest option cost nearly $20, so I had to go with this one--hope it gets there in time!
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester:
quote:Originally posted by kojabu: I really want to know if my person got it yet. I mailed it Monday I think and it should have gotten there by now.
<checks the front porch yet again for packages>
Nope. Still not here.
Probably because it's Jersey. And not the middle of nowhere part of Jersey where I'm from Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Yeah. I'm from the middle of somewhere! Malls to the left of me, multiplexes to the right, here I am...
I was once nowhere, but not in the middle. More like the outskirts of nowhere.
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Okay... I am going to have to send my package out on Monday. My shopping was successful today though. I found the last two items I wanted to include, one of which needs to be crafted up.
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
I had a successful shopping trip today, so my package should be in the post (not mail, I'm British) tomorrow.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Woo-hoo! I got my gift! Thanks erosomniac! It arrived yesterday, but I only discovered it when I was on my way out the door to a party yesterday evening. Happily, the party was an hour and a half away, so I had plenty of time to listen to one of the two CDs he sent.
The CD that I listened to was by a group I'd never heard of called The Notwist, and I was pretty impressed! Good stuff. I haven't listened to the second CD yet, but it looks like it'll be fun too--it's a collection of music from Hawaii, where erosomniac is originally from. I can't wait to listen to it.
Again, thanks!
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
Package sent yesterday. Whew.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Gifts purchased, wrapped and packed: will be sent tomorrow morning, hopefully to arrive by the end of the week.
And I got some shopping for my sister done too! Hooray me!
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I sent mine on like Friday!! HOORAYYYY!!!
I thought we were supposed to send by the 6th and not the 10th, so I was all like OH NO MINE IS LATE!! But it turned out I was early. YAY!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Just so whoever has me knows, I had the package sent to my parents house because my success rate of getting packages that are mailed to my apartment has been 2 failures and 1 success. I told my mom to let me know when it gets there, so I can post here, but I won't be able to open it until the 17th.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Mine is sent!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
On Friday, a UPS truck pulled up to the house. Son of Shvester and I were jumping up and down. "Presents! I hope it's for me!" It wasn't. I was the stuff I ordered for my nephew.
Yesterday, a delivery van pulled up. "Presents! Presents!" Nope. A big ole tank o' oxygen and some phlegm buckets.
But I'm keeping an eye out! <-- me with my eyes out.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
But Tante, I put a lot of thought into those phlegm buckets! I was sure you'd love them!
Well, so much for *that* present.
hmph!
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
quote:A big ole tank o' oxygen and some phlegm buckets.
Yes, because we needed to know about the phlegm buckets. (Where's that vomity smilie I ordered?)
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Another joy in doing my present was making a snowflake for a card. I... don't do Christmas cards, as I invariably leave someone important off my list, so when I do need to do one, I get creative.
And so this one's a paper snowflake. It's also one of my favourite ones I've ever made. Or had my mom make...
In other words, this activity brought joy to me - and will hopefully do so to my victim!
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I shopped today and will send tomorrow!
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Mine is wrapped (badly, in bubble wrap and brown paper, not anything christmassy) and posted! I had the day off school today thanks to the Hemel Hempstead fire. Be reassured - I'm fine and no one is seriously hurt, but you can see the cloud from Stanmore and we're a good hour's drive away!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I'm glad you're safe, amira!
Sounds like things are going well. We haven't checked the list yet, but I think that will happen soon. Mine should be there this week.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Um, so don't kill me, y'all, but... I decided I didn't like the gift I had, so I just ordered something (super speed shipping, it should be here either tomorrow or wednesday), and I'll wrap it and send it as SOON as it gets here!
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
I think mine might have arrived on Saturday, but if so, it came after the regular post. Chris called me on my way to work this morning to say that there was a package in the door and he thought it might be my Hatrack Secret Santa. At any rate, I'll certainly check when I get home and post in the Dear SS thread. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
The link to that thread is on page 6 of this thread, for anyone who doesn't want to go searching. Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I'm very sorry to my secret santa-ee, but the gift I ordered for them hasn't yet arrived. I do promise that as soon as it does, I'll send it out the next day. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, we didn't actually get Emma to finish her present Saturday. I'll make sure she does today and try to get it out by tonight so it will ship out tomorrow.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Mailed! It's gone! Off! Should arrive by the end of the week!
And I got the update on my present... and now I'm really curious. Posted by Risuena (Member # 2924) on :
Mine is in the mail and unwrapped unless you count newspaper...
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Mine has been sitting here, boxed up and ready for a trip to the post office, since Friday. My husband keeps taking my van to work! Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
Although mine has been wrapped and ready to go for days, it was just finally officially sent off today. It'll arrive within a week.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Mailed mine today, they said 5 - 7 days. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by Boon: Mine has been sitting here, boxed up and ready for a trip to the post office, since Friday. My husband keeps taking my van to work.
Wow! It's big enough to need a van for transport to the post office?
<starts clearing room in the parlor, pushing the furniture to the edges of the room>
I wonder what it could be!
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: Wow! It's big enough to need a van for transport to the post office?
No, but I can't load all the kids up for a trip into town in the truck. Not enough seat belts. Sorry to dissappoint you, dear.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
<puts the parlor back the way it was>
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Yay! Finally, I got my present sent on its merry little way. Now, I am going to cross my fingers and toes that the fragile item inside will not be broken along the way. Oh, please let the mail gods be kind to my poor package. I did use plenty of big bubble wrap, but even bubble wrap cannot protect everything. (But oh how fun it is to pop!)
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
larisse, will it help for me to say I've mailed 20 china horses with legs no bigger than straws in the past five years, usings bubble wrap and toilet paper, and none have been broken. Several went to Alaska, one to Europe. But I tried mailing a rubber one and it melted totally messing up the consistency so it couldn't be fixed, luckily, rubber horses aren't as valuable as china ones.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Anyone get anything from me yet?
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Sent mine out today, Priority Mail.
(And note for my secret santa: the address for me I gave is for at my brother's in NJ, and I won't get up there until the 22nd... so don't worry if I don't post a thank-you before then!)
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Mine was mailed on Friday but its headed overseas so it may not get there for awhile.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
My package came! My package came! It was
quote:in a green box that has a Swiss Colony label on it and a return address in Arizona. The gift isn't from Swiss Colony.
just as promised!
I'd say Thanks to Derrell, but for that you'll have to go to the Thank You thread.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ems finally finished her gift. Will box it up & send tonight or tomorrow at the absolute latest.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
Sent tonight, priority mail. I really should be sleeping what I can before work. There will be another part coming from elsewhere that should ship tomorrow.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Emma's package has been sent Priority. (I can't believe it's that expensive to mail a package that weighs 2 lbs., 4 oz.! Stupid "zones".) It's in a QVC box, and whoever gets it should open carefully because there's a letter on the very top. S/he should also check the bottom for a large envelope containing the last part of the gift (4 things in total), and s/he may also want to open the letter last if s/he wishes to be surprised by the gifts.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Ok, I was lazy and did not send it today, but tomorrow will be better!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I'll be sending mine tomorrow. I don't have a college student, so it'll get there this month. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
So when y'all send it, just post and confirm.
I have a test tonight, and I have beehives tomorrow night. Which means that list-checking will probably not take place until later this week. And then, the inquisitive e-mails. I love that people are starting to get their presents and talking about them. It's fun when it happens all together. Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
My package is in the mail. It should be there in 2-3 days.
I can hardly wait!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*awaits her package*
Last time, I was among the first-- if not the first-- to get mine.
It's kind of fun that the anticipation is building and building...
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Mine has been SHIPPED! Finally. It was rather strangely shaped and the nice guy at the post office helped me to create a box that fit it. It should arrive by Friday.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I took my test last night and school is OVER, so today is the last day to mail it before you start getting gently but persistently inquisitive e-mails. And then, the wailing. So if it isn't mailed yet, get thee to a post office today!
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Mine finally (sorry) got out in the mail yesterday (with a great deal of assistance from Mama). It's not going to a college student or overseas, so it shouldn't be a huge problem. It'll be there before Christmas, certainly.
Um... I think I'm seeking redemption for shipping it late, and yet I'm still making excuses.... I'd better stop that.
--Pop
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Mine should ship today. It should definitely get to my giftee by Christmas, though.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I love the should - like you're not sure if it will happen or not, but all signs point to yes. I'm picturing a package busily addressing itself and moseying over to the post office, stopping for cars along the way like in Toy Story II.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Well, I did just receive a skirt I ordered. It was shipped 12 business days before I received it, and the company said the shipping would take 4–7 business days. So anything's possible, I guess.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Ah, you are not the one mailing it. That does make sense. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I WILL mail mine today. I promise.
Ni!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Ok everyone, I just went through to count who had sent theres and who hasn't, problem: lots of people said "I will send mine today" but I don't know if they actually did or not. Please please say you have.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yes, I'm sorry, promises don't count. I promised the project I'm working at work to the recipient last week. Unexpected complications came up, and I'm still working on it. So, a confirmation only counts if it is "I have sent it."
Now I have to go and work on that aforementioned project. breyerchic has custody of the December Stick. If she finds it necessary to thwap you with it, you'll be singing "White Christmas" for the next four months. Plus, all your shoes will grow bells.
Added: Okay, that sounded sort of grumpy. I'm sorry - stupid project, and school is going only okay. I'm hiding now.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I do have promises noted in my list, but they aren't the same level, just knowledge the sender is still alive.
*plays with december stick*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
So, are allowances made for delays if someone is shipping it by owl? *curious*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The owls are the most reliable method of delivery, so that's even better.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
But remember, even Hedwig has had times when she didn't come back for a month at a time. Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I haven't sent mine yet, but I said right off I couldn't send it til the end of this week, so please don't hit me. It goes in the mail Friday or Saturday. Promise.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I sent mine this afternoon via UPS. It should be there on Monday. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
My last class for the semester ends at 5pm eastern Thursday. The Christmas Stick will be out soon afterward, so if you have sent it, please please say you have. If not, mail it.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: But remember, even Hedwig has had times when she didn't come back for a month at a time.
That just means you won't get a thank you until well after the new year. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Mine is sent.
Ni!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
So where are the rest of our hatrack memories??? *taps foot* I'd like to reciprocate the gentle nagging. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Oh, you're right. I'm a slacker. Just a second. Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
You're not a slacker. I just like to harrass...harass...haarraass...you.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Harass?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Corwin:
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: Setting up a trip to a Hatracker's wedding just a couple of weeks before it took place. (That would be Anna's, but leave this part out, it would be waaay too easy )
I haven't been keeping track of who I've quoted. My apologies if we get repeats.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
This is my favorite hatrack moment, doing this.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Mine is definitely in the mail. Now it's up to the post office to get it to my giftee safely.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I had you as mailed.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
kat: mind if I her-ass you?
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
(((Corwin))) Today I was showing pictures of my wedding to a coworker, and I remembered how you came and how joyful I was you could make it.
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
Sorry -- we mailed ours Monday and never posted that we had.
Giftee, it's on its way!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Noemon:
quote:Favorite Hatrack moment? Hm. Well, my existing favorite Hatrack moment is the sharing of early childhood memories on one of the first FAQ threads. I think it was called "FAQ's for Newcomers". My true favorite Hatrack moment was playing with the script of Princess Bride in that same thread, but A)CT deleted her half of it, kind of killing it for me, and B)That would probably be too easy for some people to guess.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Thanks Leonide!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
ludosti:
quote:My favorite recent Hatrack moment: reading about the birth of little Aerin Marx. : )
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
Well, the other part I was going to do ended up being impossible to get at the moment. I didn't put my forum name in or on my package. I did put my real name on the return address. I was going to put a note with the other part.
Anyways, it's from me when you get it blacwolve, they estimated yesterday, so should be by the end of the week.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Jeni:
quote:Favorite Hatrack Moment: announcement of the birth of Aerin Marx (and of course all the progress reports!)
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Blacwolve won't be home until Saturday or Sunday I don't think.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
ok, thanks.
Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
Hmm... I don't remember sending that. Thought it is a good hatrack moment, of course.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I finally sent it!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
good, well I got your text, but thanks for posting here.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think Emma's and my "Hatrack moments" were both Aerin-related, too. That girl has a lot of love. Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Tis Sent
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
keeping this on the front page
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Most of the gifts have been mailed, but not all of them. Breyerchic is admirably reminding everyone. Please, please mail it today if it hasn't happened yet. Your giftee will love it! There are machines in most post offices so you don't have to wait in line.
Unless there is a line for the machine. That would kind of suck. But then, those lines go faster because people who don't know what they are doing give up faster. Yay! I'm sure no Hatrackers would have a problem. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I have emailed everyone who had not posted in this thread or emailed hatrack gift exchange. Some of those people have replied!
Posted by tmservo (Member # 8552) on :
Yep, mine got mailed.. then came back to me (label got wet in all the darn snow here) but it went back out, and will definitely arrive today Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
How many people haven't mailed yet?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Eleven. One person we knew wouldn't be able to ahead of time, and most of the rest have promised to get it in the mail today. Yay!
I've never actually had a list where we checked it twice. This is hilarious.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
There may not even be 11, I think two or three of those haven't replied to me yet.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
There are a few people who will be singing white christmas for four months, I think you know who you are. I haven't quite figured out how to make bells grow on your shoes, I think it's a weird arm motion with the christmas stick.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hatrack moment? *anticipates*
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
katharina, I mailed my present a while ago, and haven't heard anything posted from the recipient. Could you email my giftee and ask if anything was received? I could ask FedEx to track the package, but I'm not sure if it hasn't been delivered yet, or has been delivered and not acknowledged.
If it's been lost in transit, I'll be sad, because I did put some thought and effort into the gift.
If it was received but not acknowledged, I'll be sad, because I did put some thought and effort into the gift.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Sorry, I haven't been around a computer in a while... mine's out. So now it's up to the postal service!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Tante, I'll email your person, I'm pretty sure they just have been busy, and maybe not online.
Raia, I checked you off.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: Tante, I'll email your person, I'm pretty sure they just have been busy, and maybe not online.
:sniff: That's no reason not to say "Thank you". Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Since the issue has come up, I'm not ungrateful...I just haven't received anything yet. My poor mailman must wonder why I've taken to walking out there while he is putting the mail in the boxes rather than waiting until he finishes to go get my mail. On the other hand, if it was sent another way, I could have missed it, as my mother was in the hospital most of last week and I was back and forth during the day to see her. But, wouldn't they have left something indicating that I had a package? I rarely get packages delivered other than in the mail, so I don't know quite how that works.
On the other hand, I don't think my person has received theirs yet either. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh I keep a lawnchair at the mailbox, but then I recieve boxes most weeks.
Tante, not everyone posts as much as you do, they will I'm sure
LMA, your package has been sent, but internationally, so it will arrive.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
quote:Originally posted by breyerchic04: Oh I keep a lawnchair at the mailbox, but then I recieve boxes most weeks... LMA, your package has been sent, but internationally, so it will arrive.
Thanks for that.
No lawnchair for me, but then I don't need it. I can see the mailboxes for my apartment complex out the front window when I sit at my desk working (I work at home). So, all I have to do is open the blinds and I can keep an eye out for when he (or she, sometimes) arrives. Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
To whomever got my name: I came home much earlier than I do most Christmases, and it wasn't around by the time I left on Thursday. Sorry for not doing like I'm supposed to by including my home address, I'll do better next year. Heck, if you haven't sent it yet, I can give it to you now. Otherwise, I'll have a very happy January 4th. Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Nothing here yet either...but my postman is also possibly the Child of Darkness in disguise, and roughly half my mail disappears (including things like paychecks...). He's usually ok with packages, though.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote: Tante, not everyone posts as much as you do
Huh? But there are people here with higher post counts than I have. I mean, at least a half dozen other Hatrackers who have posted more than I have.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
*still worried because I mailed mine Dec 6, but the receivee hasn't posted on Hatrack since the first week of December.....***
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Ero, I"m pretty sure yours has been sent.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Mine should be getting there soon, I hope.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
My person should be getting it tomorrow, or Tuesday at the latest. WooHOO!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Boon, did the package we sent make it there? We were having problems with our post office that week... You can e-mail me if you want. Oh, and don't worry about the shipping. Merry Christmas. Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Okay, I know now that my person got her gift.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I forgot all about it! I hadn't seen anything, so I asked my husband. "Oh, yeah, something came for you the other day. It's out in the truck."
It's BEAUTIFUL, but too big this year. I'll show it to her in the morning and see what she thinks.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm glad.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Erosomniac, I can sympathize. A couple of years back I had a mail carrier that had a very...laid back attitude toward mail delivery. I'd get bills after they were due, magazines would never arrive, stuff mailed to me by friends and family would arrive weeks late--it was really a pain.
Ever seen Better Off Dead? My mail carrier was pretty much that movie's mailman made flesh.
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Is that your mail carrier's fault or the post office's? Doesn't the post office just give the mail to the carrier and then he gives it to you? I can't imagine he has much control over the situation. I'd like to think your carrier wouldn't stash your bills under his seat and save them for later..
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
Ever watched Seinfeld, Valentine? Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
<through gritted teeth> Newman!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
There are still a few people who haven't mailed yours yet. Most have sent explanations and passionate promises to do it today (yay! That would be great.) There are a few who have not responded.
It's okay - it's not the end of December yet. There is still time. It doesn't have to fancy or complicated. We are all here because we love books and usually science fiction. Is there a book that you like? I love presents like that - it's what I got last year. I got a book and movies that I would never have picked out on my own but enjoyed very much. So today, after word, just head on over to the bookstore and you can mail it priority tomorrow. It probably won't make it by the 25th, but it's the December exchange so that's okay anyway. Just do it today. Your giftee will love it, and you'll be happy. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Remember, too, that if you don't send your gift, Katie and breyerchic are contractually bound to buy a gift on your behalf. And you don't want to cost them money, do you?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Hey, I'm making the spare gifts, Tom!!!
Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :
Yes, it’s out and yes I was bad and late, but they said at the post office the express would have it there before Christmas. So…. Hopefully my apology letter and express post will make it all ok. I really wish I wasn’t so busy……….. Sigh…… maybe next year.
Oh and I got a great pack of goodies from Rayann. Lots of toys and stuff that’ll make it to my desk at work for hours of entertainment. Thanks!
Posted by Kettricken (Member # 8436) on :
I hate the slowness of international mail.
I sent my gift on 6th December and I haven’t seen a posting saying it has arrived. I’m also waiting to receive mine, which I’ve been told has been sent, so is just taking it’s time. I’m hoping it arrives tomorrow or Wednesday, or I will not get it until after Christmas.
So, to whoever sent mine, if I don’t post tomorrow to say it arrived you are unlikely to hear from me until next year as I’m out Wednesday evening, then away for Christmas and have friends staying for New Year, so I’m unlikely to be able to get to a computer until the 2nd or 3rd of January.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Express will be there "before Christmas"? Sheesh, they're slacking. You're supposed to get guaranteed overnight delivery to most places in the States. Or your money back. (Yup, I've demanded my money back before. Three times. But the other four, it worked.)
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yay! Almost everyone has sent their present, and most of those who haven't have sent explanations and promises to do so soon. This is compeletely fine - there is still time. It's the December exchange.
There is, however, ONE person who has neither confirmed nor responded to e-mails. No, there's not a chance under heaven or earth that we are going to say who it is, either now or ever. However, we know who you are. You still have time - it's still okay. I'm sure things are crazy - that happens in December. We totally understand, and if it just can't happen for you, that's okay. Just let us know, and we'll make everything better. Thank you for playing, everybody.
*happily munches on the Romany truffle she brought for a snack*
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jay: Oh and I got a great pack of goodies from Rayann. Lots of toys and stuff that’ll make it to my desk at work for hours of entertainment. Thanks!
I'm glad you like them. We tried to get blue or gold (yellow) stuff, but there just isn't much out here...
I let my kids pick what to get you. Could you tell?
(You probably don't want to take the silly string to work unless you plan to decorate your boss with it. )
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:You probably don't want to take the silly string to work unless you plan to decorate your boss with it.
Hey, that might make for an improvement in some bosses. Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Silly String...Never thought of that. But, when I worked as a tutor, we had a bottle of bubbles in the office, and when anyone got too stressed out, the bottle was handed to them with the advice they go out on the patio and blow a few bubbles and relax for a little while.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do Two can be as bad as one It's the loneliest number since the number one
So you do know who you are, and need to send your gift.
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I mailed mine today through priority mail! I hope it reaches my giftee in time for Christmas, the postmaster said it would get there in two or three days.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Okay, well over 70 presents have been sent out, but there are NOT over 70 people in the Dear Secret Santa thread. When you get your gift, please post there so we can know everything's okay and your giftee can know it arrived. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
That's the next big step isn't it? Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
*still waiting for my present*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yours has been sent.
Nobody get too antsy - there are still many, many presents still in transit. It's the December exchange, and we're barely past the middle of the month. Everybody gets a present. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hard not to get antsy if you're going away next week, though. I can understand that. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Catherine and breyerchic will be here, and I'm sure I'll be around a computer somewhere. I'll probably check in about once a day. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
No, I mean, those of us who are going out of town and still expecting packages. They'll probably get here in the next few days, but the anxiety level goes up.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Oh, sorry. I did think the concern over me being gone was odd, but hey. *laugh*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Katie, you know I'm lost without you. Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I sent mine UPS Ground today. That means it won't get there until next week, so my person will be getting a Boxing Day present.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
I leave on Thursday, so if my gift isn't here by then, you won't hear updates from me about it until January.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
The thing I ordered for my person FINALLY arrived today, so I will mail it out Priority tomorrow. Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
That person was me....I DID mail it, but I had no internet for over a week.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I got mine. Yay! I posted in the DSS thread already.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Wow, I think that's everyone. There is one person who hasn't confirmed for sure, but at last note, the prezzie was ready and was going to be mailed out the next day, and this was a week ago, so I think it has been taken care of.
*cautiously celebrates* Yay! I think that's everyone. For anyone who has not recieved your present yet, we can say the following: It's in the mail. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
And in January, we'll go through and figure out who hasn't recieved one. Or at least I will.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
breyerchic and Coccinelle have done all the listy things involved in this, which is great, because listy things blow my planning circuits.
*very happy*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Question: who was my gifter? I got an e-mail earlier, and a package today, and I'm not finding a screen name anywhere!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Eisenoxyde Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Listy things make me happy.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Thank you!
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I'm so sorry I'm late with my thank you. Valentine014 sent 3 adorable onesies for Aerin, in my favorite pink from The Children's Place, one of my favorite stores. The best part is that they fit her now. Thank you Valentine014!
kq, I'm glad Emma likes the CDs. I would've liked to do something more elaborate and special, but I just didn't have the time. I did read that thread and I was so happy that I could at least send something I knew y'all didn't have and wanted.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Just a quick pass around here: yes, the gift has been sent. From Romania instead of France, but I hope it arrives ok. Happy holidays to all of you!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Mrs. M, I think they are going to be Emma's favorite present this year, so don't worry about it! She really, really enjoys them. Don't feel bad, she's not old enough to care whether you made it yourself!
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