2008 Holiday Ornament/Trinket Exchange [Archive]

WebLady

10-20-2008, 12:47 PM

OK, so I went ahead and set up the new exchange. The sign up deadline is Monday, November 03, 2008. Then we will draw names on Nov 4th.

Then you will have from then until the Monday, December 8th to shop and get your packages sent out. That should be more than enough time; even if your exchange partner is oversees.

Remember to beat the holiday post rush; better early than later or never! You should also add delivery conformation and/or tracking for your package. Maybe even take a picture of it ready to go :)

I have already added everyone qualified that mentioned interest in the other thread (http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=21324&page=1). So you all should get an invite email from Elfster soon. You will have to accept or decline from that email.

Once you accept that means you will follow through whatever it takes to get your buddy something. If your wedding or some other event will hinder you from doing so, please just bow out for now.

Be sure to fill out your Elfster (http://www.elfster.com) profile with your preferences and address and all. Only members of our exchange group should be able to see your full profile; you can remove it afterwards too.

If you have an account from before, please remove all the stuff from last year. If you can't get into your old account, let me know and I will remove you and add you again so you can create a new account ... or I can be your go between if need be.

If you have not posted yet, but want to participate (*and meet the requirements), you can click here to sign up on Elfster (http://www.elfster.com/apps/exchange/Join.aspx?euid=83491EED-A3AC-41E3-A5DF-D0281D2894DD). Please put your first name as your first name and your screen name as your last name so we can figure out who you are. I will verify who you are and that you meet the *requirements and you will be in :grinhappy:

I am excited and looking forward to this!

*Requirements to participate is members should post regularly and have been here at least 3 months and have at least 300 posts*

vicky_vicky

10-20-2008, 02:39 PM

Oh I am so excited for this one!!!!:D:D

WebLady

10-20-2008, 02:43 PM

I am excited too :w00t:

WBandMe

10-20-2008, 03:26 PM

Me too! I was too new last Christmas and it looked like so much fun, especially when everyone started posting pictures of their ornaments!

caligal85

10-20-2008, 04:06 PM

Yeah! I'm all set and ready to go.

Nekochanpurr

10-20-2008, 04:48 PM

Yay, i can't wait!

southern*belle*

10-20-2008, 05:38 PM

The link to join in doesn't want to work for me. I didn't get to reply to the other thread, so I didn't an invite, but I wanna join too!

WebLady

10-20-2008, 06:08 PM

The link to join in doesn't want to work for me. I didn't get to reply to the other thread, so I didn't an invite, but I wanna join too!
Well cr@p; I will add you manually then. Be on the look out for your invite email in a few ;)

Edit: I think I fixed the link for anyone else :frogg:

Ninedays9

10-20-2008, 08:38 PM

I'm all signed up! I looked at some other peoples' wish lists, and this should be very interesting... both in picking out something for someone else and in seeing what I get from the person that gets me.

Jettadear

10-20-2008, 08:53 PM

oh poo. I wanted to join but I don't have the 300 posts. Im on here everyday though but I don't post often. Maybe next year I guess.

RevMatty

10-20-2008, 09:31 PM

Throw me in.
I'd love to taunt someone again with my crazy riddles (poor Meggy last year, thought she'd have a heart attack, the way I kept leading her on and confusing her :D)

WebLady

10-21-2008, 11:02 AM

Throw me in.
I'd love to taunt someone again with my crazy riddles (poor Meggy last year, thought she'd have a heart attack, the way I kept leading her on and confusing her :D)
You should get your elfster invite email soon ;)

Krimangel

10-21-2008, 01:14 PM

I am ready to pick out the perfect something for someone!

RevMatty

10-21-2008, 01:32 PM

You should get your elfster invite email soon ;)
Thank you.

Now to figure out a clever way to confuse my secret santa recipient. :D

Jenna5366

10-21-2008, 03:21 PM

I'm posting to see if I have enough posts... if I do, I'm joining! :rofl:

ETA: Wow, I have more than enough! I'm going to join! YAY!!

WebLady

10-21-2008, 03:29 PM

I'm posting to see if I have enough posts... if I do, I'm joining! :rofl:

ETA: Wow, I have more than enough! I'm going to join! YAY!!
I see you there; you're in now :grinhappy:

FFC

10-21-2008, 04:35 PM

I totally missed this thread - I'm so laggin! I'm in!

FFC

10-21-2008, 04:40 PM

Brandi, I'm not seeing anything about OW on my account - and I'm showing that I have no exchanges coming up. Can you add me to the list please? :)

arlene

10-21-2008, 06:57 PM

I'm out on this one...This would have been fun to do. Hope you all have fun!!:D

LadyDante

10-21-2008, 08:16 PM

I'm in. Need to set up the account properly though

WebLady

10-21-2008, 09:46 PM

I'm out on this one...This would have been fun to do. Hope you all have fun!!You can still join if you want; the sign up deadline is not till the 3rd ;)

Brandi, I'm not seeing anything about OW on my account - and I'm showing that I have no exchanges coming up. Can you add me to the list please? :)I can add you manually then :)

Anyone know who Shura is? I don't recognize the name and the email address is not registered on the board :bbconfused:

LadyDante

10-21-2008, 11:57 PM

Anyone know who Shura is? I don't recognize the name and the email address is not registered on the board :bbconfused:

Sorry, that's me. I didn't get a chance to update the profile till just a moment ago :bbredface:

arlene

10-22-2008, 12:40 AM

I would love to join in if I could, but I thought I needed 300 posts, (which I don't have..yet) Anyone think I can make about 135 posts in a week?? lol

WebLady

10-22-2008, 09:39 AM

Sorry, that's me. I didn't get a chance to update the profile till just a moment ago :bbredface:
LOL - ok cool; I was worried for a minute ;)

I would love to join in if I could, but I thought I needed 300 posts, (which I don't have..yet) Anyone think I can make about 135 posts in a week?? lolOh yeah, sorry I wasn't paying attention to your post count.

arlene

10-22-2008, 10:10 AM

Darn, maybe I shouldn't have said anything lol

WebLady

10-22-2008, 10:16 AM

Darn, maybe I shouldn't have said anything lol
;)

Yeah, we are just trying to figure out a way to lessen the chances of someone not following through. So we raised the post count requirement from 100 to 300. Also, anyone who didn't follow through in any other exchange will not be able to participate in any new ones ... regardless of their excuse.

PGDesigns

10-22-2008, 10:55 AM

Brandi, I'm not seeing anything about OW on my account - and I'm showing that I have no exchanges coming up. Can you add me to the list please? :)

I signed up, but it's not showing any exchange info for me either.

WebLady

10-22-2008, 10:58 AM

I signed up, but it's not showing any exchange info for me either.
I see you on the list; you just have to add your username as your last name.

Log in again and let me know if it doesn't update and I will remove you and add you again.

PGDesigns

10-22-2008, 11:14 AM

I see my name on the exchange list now but still not on the list of OW group members...

WebLady

10-22-2008, 12:17 PM

I see my name on the exchange list now but still not on the list of OW group members...
I think I got you back now :D

PGDesigns

10-22-2008, 12:25 PM

Yes! Thanks!

FFC

10-22-2008, 04:04 PM

WOOHOO I'm in! :whoohoo:

mitch

10-22-2008, 06:38 PM

Cool beans. Beginning of November allows time for International Postage.

Every Year i buy something new for Our Tree. Now i have something else to look for. I love buying gifts for others. :D

WebLady

10-22-2008, 08:31 PM

Yeah, we are just trying to figure out a way to lessen the chances of someone not following through. So we raised the post count requirement from 100 to 300. Also, anyone who didn't follow through in any other exchange will not be able to participate in any new ones ... regardless of their excuse.
FYI; there were a couple of people removed from the list this time because they didn't follow through in the last exchange. So if your name is missing that is probably why. I don't want to hear anything about it either.

WebLady

10-23-2008, 10:45 AM

FYI; there were a couple of people removed from the list this time because they didn't follow through in the last exchange. So if your name is missing that is probably why. I don't want to hear anything about it either.
OK, the mods and I have discussed this and decided to give these two ladies another chance to partisipate. However, this is the only other chance; lost in the mail will no longer be an excuse, for anyone. If your buddy doesn't get the package you sent, then get with them and find a way to make it right with them.

We also added that you all should add delivery conformation and/or tracking for your package. Maybe even take a picture of it ready to go.

Your package will need to be mailed out no later than the Monday, December 8th. You all will have more than enough time to shop and get your packages sent out; the earlier the better, especially if your exchange partner is oversees. Better early that late, or never!

Lets have fun with this people; we are all suppose to be friends here, so lets do our best to follow the rules and follow through.

If anyone has anything else to say on this matter they can PM me.

SerendipityCrafts

10-23-2008, 11:17 AM

We also added that you all should add delivery conformation and/or tracking for your package. Maybe even take a picture of it ready to go.

For those of us outside the US, it can be more expensive to mail with the tracking option, than to buy the piece itself. If this is the case for you, you can mail it without tracking but please, take a photo of the envelope or package ready to be posted.

Please plan ahead ... if you are outside the US, delivery times vary. Make friends with your local postie and ask them what shipping method would be best, least expensive, or fastest etc. Take note of how long the envelope/parcel might be in the mail, so that you can let your recipient know.

Do not forget to mark any customs forms clearly (do not include the cost of the mailing in the value) - packages can and have been held up in customs.

Shipping tip for everyone - it's not necessarily the weight of the envelope/package that will cost you the most but instead the size of it. If you can safely mail the ornament/trinket in a padded envelope, then it will be less expensive to mail than if you were to put it in a small box. Keep that in mind when you are thinking of buying that beautiful but OH SO FRAGILE ornament for your exchange buddy.

WebLady

10-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Do not forget to mark any customs forms clearly (do not include the cost of the mailing in the value) - packages can and have been held up in customs.
Someone told me once that it makes it easier if you just put that it is a gift. And like you said, put it in the smallest appropriate package.

NOTKT

10-24-2008, 03:21 AM

Great tips! I'm pretty excited!!

neebelung

10-24-2008, 11:29 AM

The other thread is locked, but I want in too!!

WebLady

10-24-2008, 11:31 AM

The other thread is locked, but I want in too!!
There is a sign up link in the opening post of this thread, but I will just add you :frogg:

FFC

10-24-2008, 11:43 AM

Brandi, I messed up. I was using the Elfster link, not the group link so I'm on the list twice - once as a "yes" and the other as "not yet responded". Thanks for following up :)

WebLady

10-24-2008, 11:50 AM

Brandi, I messed up. I was using the Elfster link, not the group link so I'm on the list twice - once as a "yes" and the other as "not yet responded". Thanks for following up :)
hmmm ... Let me see if I can remove one of them.

EDIT: I only see you there once under the accepted list.

FFC

10-24-2008, 11:54 AM

hmmm ... Let me see if I can remove one of them.

EDIT: I only see you there once under the accepted list.

Awsome, as long as I'm on the accepted list, then we're doin good :grinhappy::D

SerendipityCrafts

10-24-2008, 04:22 PM

Someone told me once that it makes it easier if you just put that it is a gift. And like you said, put it in the smallest appropriate package.

If it is a gift (and these ornaments/trinkets are) then yes, mark it as a gift but, if you are mailing internationally, you will still have to mark down what the contents are and give a value for customs purposes. The value is the price of the item and not the item + shipping.

FYI - if you are ever mailing something internationally, which is not a gift (ie you are selling the item) and the buyer asks you to mark it as a gift - refuse to do so. What they are doing is asking you to commit fraud so that they do not have to pay duties and taxes and you could be charged. With that said, if the item is sent through the post office (and not by a courier company) and if the item isn't all that expensive, and if the item is going from one residential address to another, the recipient isn't going to be charged any duties or taxes anyhow.

RevMatty

10-26-2008, 10:59 AM

If it is a gift (and these ornaments/trinkets are) then yes, mark it as a gift but, if you are mailing internationally, you will still have to mark down what the contents are and give a value for customs purposes. The value is the price of the item and not the item + shipping.

FYI - if you are ever mailing something internationally, which is not a gift (ie you are selling the item) and the buyer asks you to mark it as a gift - refuse to do so. What they are doing is asking you to commit fraud so that they do not have to pay duties and taxes and you could be charged. With that said, if the item is sent through the post office (and not by a courier company) and if the item isn't all that expensive, and if the item is going from one residential address to another, the recipient isn't going to be charged any duties or taxes anyhow.

Thanks for reminding everyone on international shipping. I know from being a trucker, that customs is tricky at time and not having things done right can be a big headache. I've heard of drivers having frieght confisicated for not having proper paperwork, wrong markings, wrong, info, etc; or siting for hours waiting on the customs broker to fax the correct papers to them.

If ever in doubt ask the shipping comapany, they'll know what needs to be filled out to ship it across international borders. Better safe then sorry.

LovingLife

10-26-2008, 03:56 PM

gosh i am getting so excited...i CANT WAIT to go and find the super perfect ornament :D :D

SerendipityCrafts

10-26-2008, 07:06 PM

I've heard of drivers having frieght confisicated for not having proper paperwork, wrong markings, wrong, info, etc; or siting for hours waiting on the customs broker to fax the correct papers to them.

Too true. My day job involves sending skid shipments across North America. I have found out the hard way that if I don't cross all the T's and dot all the I's, the shipment does not get to the customer on time (and the driver's don't care for me either :rofl:)

RevMatty

10-27-2008, 10:34 AM

Too true. My day job involves sending skid shipments across North America. I have found out the hard way that if I don't cross all the T's and dot all the I's, the shipment does not get to the customer on time (and the driver's don't care for me either :rofl:)
Let me guess, you forget to place on the paperwork, a place of orgin for the frieght? That's usauly the biggy.

WebLady

10-27-2008, 10:38 AM

We have 36 people confirmed so far!

There are still 4 people that stated interest before that have yet to accept or decline the Elfster invite. If you don't confirm by the deadline, you won't be in!

Jacobs_Girl

10-27-2008, 11:17 AM

pls add me on the list

WebLady

10-27-2008, 11:19 AM

pls add me on the list
You are already on the list; you are one of the 4 that has not confirmed. I will resend the invite email :)

Jacobs_Girl

10-27-2008, 11:31 AM

You are already on the list; you are one of the 4 that has not confirmed. I will resend the invite email :)

:D I just got back from Le Honeymoon sorry didnt see it let me check my spam filter.

WebLady

10-27-2008, 01:04 PM

:D I just got back from Le Honeymoon sorry didnt see it let me check my spam filter.
I figured you missed it while you were gone and/or it got eaten by your spam folder or something. I sent it again a little while ago :frogg: It will come from Elfster.

Jacobs_Girl

10-27-2008, 01:33 PM

I figured you missed it while you were gone and/or it got eaten by your spam folder or something. I sent it again a little while ago :frogg: It will come from Elfster.

ok cool thanks!! :D I got it and replied thanks!

WebLady

10-29-2008, 02:52 PM

FFC

10-29-2008, 03:01 PM

I'm excited too :)

ger

10-29-2008, 03:27 PM

I was just thinking yesterday...wish I knew who I was buying for so I could go shopping!! And, no, I don't use any old excuse to shop. It has to be a darn good one...like Christmas!

horse345

10-29-2008, 07:50 PM

:(. I wont be able to participate either...but I look forward to seeing posts and pictures on what everyone recieves!!

lize566

10-29-2008, 10:29 PM

I can't wait to see who I get so I can start shopping; I love the holidays :D

These two people stated interest, but have not responded to the Elfster invite yet -

Kirby "Kirby"
Liz lize566

If you don't accept on Elfster then you won't be on the list when the names are drawn. Let me know if you need help.

I know...I'm kind of waiting until right before the deadline (I hope that's okay) b/c I have a ton of stuff going on and don't want to say I will participate then not be able to do it...so if I have the productive weekend like I am planning then I am definitely going to do it. I probably will, so would you rather me just go ahead and join?

Sorry for being difficult...I promise I'm not trying to, I'm just a little overwhelmed with life right now :bbeek:

WebLady

10-30-2008, 10:31 AM

I know...I'm kind of waiting until right before the deadline (I hope that's okay) b/c I have a ton of stuff going on and don't want to say I will participate then not be able to do it...so if I have the productive weekend like I am planning then I am definitely going to do it. I probably will, so would you rather me just go ahead and join?

Sorry for being difficult...I promise I'm not trying to, I'm just a little overwhelmed with life right now :bbeek:
That is cool, just make sure if you want to that you accept before the deadline or you won't be in the "hat" when the names are drawn :)

RevMatty

11-02-2008, 10:55 AM

Only a couple more days left (JUMPING AROUND THE LIVING ROOM IN HIS PJ'S) YAY!!!!!!

WebLady

11-02-2008, 10:58 AM

Only a couple more days left (JUMPING AROUND THE LIVING ROOM IN HIS PJ'S) YAY!!!!!!
*hehe* DH and I went looking at ornaments last night and I was thinking about the exchange :D

Jacklynn

11-02-2008, 09:57 PM

Can't wait to see who I get.... hmmm I need to go update my profile on there... Let's see if I can figure out how to do it ;)

Ninedays9

11-03-2008, 08:15 AM

Sadness, I thought we found out today who we were exchanging with, but it's the deadline to sign up today. I guess that does mean that two good things happen tomorrow -- finding out who we're exchanging with and the end of political ads... until the next election.

ger

11-03-2008, 08:40 AM

and the end of political ads... until the next election.

Except for the "rehash" of why and who and where and how and all that fun stuff to listen too!!!:icon_barbar:

WebLady

11-04-2008, 08:48 AM

I got my buddy today :whoohoo: I will go shopping this weekend!

Everyone remember to clean out your profile from last time (remove questions and such) and fill out your wish list and do not need list!

Jacklynn

11-04-2008, 09:19 AM

Yay I'm so excited to start shopping now! I'm excited about who I got and am excited to find a good ornament for them!

PGDesigns

11-04-2008, 09:53 AM

I'm so excited! I already have an idea of what I'm getting my buddy!

FFC

11-04-2008, 10:00 AM

I'm excited about shopping around - I've already been lookin for 2 hours for a specific something that I think would be perfect for my buddy... But I'm afraid it's nonexistent on the World Wide Web :ack: I'm determined though I got a couple days to shop :happy:

Jacobs_Girl

11-04-2008, 10:03 AM

I actually got something for my buddy I picked up from Hawaii, unless she puts it in her do not need list in the next few days. lol I was walking around in the gift shop and they had xmas ordainments out they were so cute.

WebLady

11-04-2008, 10:05 AM

Everyone remember to clean out your profile from last time (remove questions and such) and fill out your wish list and do not need list!It looks like there are several people with profiles cluttered with questions from previous exchanges and/or old wish lists.

It is not hard to remove these, so please clean out and update your profiles people :cloppy:

If you didn't get the email with your buddy from elfster, check your spam folder or log into elfster directly and you can find it. If you still can't get in, let me know and I will be your go between :)

Ninedays9

11-04-2008, 10:21 AM

Woohoo, I got my buddy. I even already found something PERFECT, but with shipping from ordering it online, it would be too much $. But I still have some "real" stores to check out.

candars

11-04-2008, 10:45 AM

I am gonna start shopping now. Woohoo! This is gonna be fun! :)

Jenna5366

11-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Woo hoo! So excited!!

How long would it take to ship something from Canada to the States... hmm...

bichonlvr

11-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Woo Hoo....

I got my lady...watch out lady!!!

FFC

11-04-2008, 11:07 AM

Woo Hoo....

I got my lady...watch out lady!!!

:rofl: That's funny :rofl:

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 11:09 AM

Woo hoo! So excited!!

How long would it take to ship something from Canada to the States... hmm...

Shouldn't take any longer than two weeks but give yourself at least 3 weeks ... just in case :)

FFC

11-04-2008, 11:22 AM

Just to be clear... if we ask our buddy a question, it's confidential right?

WebLady

11-04-2008, 11:26 AM

Just to be clear... if we ask our buddy a question, it's confidential right?
Yeah, you can send a question through the Elfster site anonymously :frogg:

ger

11-04-2008, 11:49 AM

I'm soooo excited. I already got a question, answered it..and asked a question. This is going to be so fun.

RevMatty

11-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Who is my SS, I wonder? It has to be one of you girls, that I know as a fact.

candars

11-04-2008, 12:06 PM

I'm soooo excited. I already got a question, answered it..and asked a question. This is going to be so fun.
This is gonna be tough deciding on something! There are so many ornaments and trinkets to choose from!

mitch

11-04-2008, 12:17 PM

As soon as i'm paid this weekend i'm looking for something. Being the wrong side of the pond i have to give a bit more time for Postage.

Christmas Aisles watch out. There's gonna be a Moo loose. :)

vicky_vicky

11-04-2008, 12:19 PM

I found out who my buddy is! I will start research now on finding what to get her!

:o:):)

Nekochanpurr

11-04-2008, 01:00 PM

Yay!! I just got my buddy! :D

KMS

11-04-2008, 01:19 PM

And the fun begins!!!

mitch

11-04-2008, 01:34 PM

OMG I've been on eBay US and seen the perfect thing from My Buddies wishlist.

Plus it's easier to buy in America and get it shipped across Country than across the Ocean. :winktongue:

Hopefully they can personalize it too. I'm waiting for them to get back to Me. :ura1:

southern*belle*

11-04-2008, 01:43 PM

ooohh I just got my buddy!! I can't wait to go shopping!

WebLady

11-04-2008, 01:45 PM

I have been looking online and I think I found what I am gonna get my buddy. I just have to wait until I get paid again to order it. I may have it shipped direct to her to save time and the double shipping cost.

caligal85

11-04-2008, 01:55 PM

I got my buddy! I got my buddy! I can't wait to be done with work so I can go shopping.

candars

11-04-2008, 04:06 PM

After looking at tons of stuff and feeling overwhelmed, I found something perfect! I just got done ordering it, too! :) So, now I just have to wait until it comes in and then reship it. I can't wait!

mitch

11-04-2008, 04:08 PM

I'm going to order mine from ebay in America. Then get them to ship it direct.
That way it wont have a UK Postmark. And My Buddy will never know it was MEEEEEEEE. :winktongue:

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 04:28 PM

That way it wont have a UK Postmark. And My Buddy will never know it was MEEEEEEEE. :winktongue:

Some of us included a note in with our ornament/trinket last year. You are allowed to "come clean" if you want to. It's only a secret beforehand :)

BTW - My elf has already started asking questions (but giving no hints). :rofl:

WebLady

11-04-2008, 04:31 PM

Some of us included a note in with our ornament/trinket last year. You are allowed to "come clean" if you want to. It's only a secret beforehand :)Yeah, we are not doing any formal reveal or anything. So just keep it a secret until your buddy gets the package with your name on it ;)

caligal85

11-04-2008, 05:36 PM

BTW - My elf has already started asking questions (but giving no hints). :rofl:

Mine too! I hope my answers are detailed enough.

LadyDante

11-04-2008, 06:09 PM

Hmmm, by my wonderful powers of deduction... Matty ain't my SS... cause noone tried torturing me yet ...
Thnak God... LOL ;p

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 06:15 PM

Whomever my Elf is ... it's possible that they are online now because they just sent me a message through Elfster - http://forums.onewed.com/online.php. Hmmmm and they called me "my sweet" ... now who uses that expression? :rofl:

When I ask my recipient questions - I have to be careful to spell the "American way" so as not to give anything away eh neighbour? LOL

bichonlvr

11-04-2008, 08:33 PM

I ask mine a question....HMMM...or did I ask 2?????

Ninedays9

11-04-2008, 08:42 PM

WebLady

11-04-2008, 09:42 PM

On ebay, is it just one the ones listed as gifts that you can send directly to another person? 'Cause that's where I found the perfect ornament, but I didn't see if it had that option... though that option kind of scares me, anyway.
What do you mean? I don't know why you couldn't send something bought on eBay direct to your buddy.

I think it was last year or the year before I got my buddy something from eBay and shipped it like that. It would be just like if you bought something for yourself in that you'd research the seller before buying and all.

Ninedays9

11-04-2008, 09:46 PM

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 09:54 PM

Some sellers have an issue with not shipping it to the buyer 'cause it's harder to know when it was received and get feedback.

If they ship with tracking of some kind, they will know when it's been received but yeah, the buyer might not leave feedback right away, if it's not actually coming to them.

Some vendor's don't like shipping to a third party because they are only covered by paypal, if they don't ship directly to the confirmed address of the buyer. This may only be because they have been burned before. Most will ship to whomever you want though.

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 09:55 PM

I ask mine a question....HMMM...or did I ask 2?????

Hmmmmm what is your favourite colour? :)

WebLady

11-04-2008, 09:56 PM

It just seems like when I was on Ebay a few years ago, they could only ship directly to a gift receiver if they marked it that way. Some sellers have an issue with not shipping it to the buyer 'cause it's harder to know when it was received and get feedback.
Oh yeah, well I guess that makes sense. Maybe just ask the seller if that is ok with them and explain why; can't hurt to ask. I would think an established seller wouldn't have much issue with it, especially with such a low priced item.

bichonlvr

11-04-2008, 10:05 PM

Hmmmmm what is your favourite colour? :)

Maybe...I will tell you this...my buddy does not like in California! :)

LadyDante

11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Maybe...I will tell you this...my buddy does not like in California! :)

:bbeek:...

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 10:25 PM

Maybe...I will tell you this...my buddy does not like in California! :)

Assuming you meant to say liVe in California :) .... I don't live in California (but I do live in CA :)), it may be me! It may be me!!! :rofl:

RevMatty

11-04-2008, 10:27 PM

But then again Meggy's SS from last year could be throwing her a loop or two.

MWAAAA HAAA HA!!!!!!

I know I'm a stinker,

bichonlvr

11-04-2008, 10:36 PM

I am DUMB.....live in California!!!

LadyDante

11-04-2008, 10:40 PM

****... :winktongue:

FFC

11-04-2008, 11:32 PM

I am DUMB.....live in California!!!

http://board.marlincrawler.com/Smileys/marlin/slap.gif

SerendipityCrafts

11-04-2008, 11:38 PM

http://board.marlincrawler.com/Smileys/marlin/slap.gif

:rofl: I have never noticed that smiley before. That's cute!

FFC

11-04-2008, 11:40 PM

:rofl: I have never noticed that smiley before. That's cute!

http://board.marlincrawler.com/Smileys/marlin/psss.gif I steal them from my other forums :D

NOTKT

11-05-2008, 12:04 AM

Got my buddy today, I hope I can find something good!

caligal85

11-05-2008, 01:33 AM

I am DUMB.....live in California!!!

Well that would've made shipping really cheap for you if they did.

mitch

11-05-2008, 02:58 AM

Some of us included a note in with our ornament/trinket last year. You are allowed to "come clean" if you want to. It's only a secret beforehand :)

My Buddy will get an extra card through the post this year. :winktongue: But it will arrive right before Christmas and until then they will have no idea who SS was. hehehe.

FFC

11-05-2008, 08:48 AM

My Buddy will get an extra card through the post this year. :winktongue: But it will arrive right before Christmas and until then they will have no idea who SS was. hehehe.

That's clever!!!!!

brendalin

11-05-2008, 08:59 AM

I found the PERFECT gift for my SS, and I aksed my person a question, or tow already!!!! So fun!

FFC

11-05-2008, 09:06 AM

I found the PERFECT gift for my SS, and I aksed my person a question, or tow already!!!! So fun!

I seriously looked for about 10 hours yesterday (off and on for 8 of them, then 2 hours straight) for what I want to get my SS, but I can't find it anywhere *doh*!!! It is fun though - it brings the whole wedding planning mood back :)

SerendipityCrafts

11-05-2008, 10:11 AM

I found the PERFECT gift for my SS, and I aksed my person a question, or tow already!!!! So fun!

Hmmmm someone asked me two questions :) It could be me!!!! :rofl:

SerendipityCrafts

11-05-2008, 10:12 AM

My Buddy will get an extra card through the post this year. :winktongue: But it will arrive right before Christmas and until then they will have no idea who SS was. hehehe.

Love it! Prolong the mystery!!!

RevMatty

11-05-2008, 09:19 PM

I see my SS is a stole my idea from last year, but with a few typos this I fear. For it could could give her away, and I'll have her figured out in a day.But then again it could be a ploy, for my head she thinks a toy.

mitch

11-06-2008, 01:34 AM

Hmmmm someone asked me two questions :) It could be me!!!! :rofl:

I was asked Two as well. It could be Me :rofl:

SerendipityCrafts

11-06-2008, 07:15 AM

I was asked Two as well. It could be Me :rofl:

Right - ok, marking that down ... could be Mitch, Brendalin or Bichonlvr ... but wait .... you mentioned buying from an ebayer in the US and having them ship to the US, so as not to give away your identity.

I am in Canada .... so I cross you off my suspect Elf list. :)

FFC

11-06-2008, 08:51 AM

This is fun :) I'm still shopping for the perfect gift :happy:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 08:52 AM

Right - ok, marking that down ... could be Mitch, Brendalin or Bichonlvr ... but wait .... you mentioned buying from an ebayer in the US and having them ship to the US, so as not to give away your identity.

I am in Canada .... so I cross you off my suspect Elf list. :)
But I've asked two questions also, so now it's getting interresting:rofl:
Then again Mitch might just said she's sending it to the US to mess with your head, then again, maybe I asked more, and she's really sending it to the US.
Now how's that for confusion?
I told you I had new tricks up my sleave, but then again, this may or may not be a ploy. to confuse you or everyone else.
Now even I'm confused as to what I just typed.

brendalin

11-06-2008, 08:52 AM

I am in Canada .... so I cross you off my suspect Elf list. :)

Good catch on that!

FFC

11-06-2008, 09:04 AM

I'll add to that suspect list... or not :) but I've asked and have been asked a question or two.... or three :happy:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 09:30 AM

I'll give you ladies two hints to who my little Elf is.

1:) My elf is a female
2:) My Elf has over 300 posts on OW

Care to guess who I got?

FFC

11-06-2008, 09:33 AM

I'll give you ladies two hints to who my little Elf is.

1:) My elf is a female
2:) My Elf has over 300 posts on OW

Care to guess who I got?

Gee, you're so clever, that's a great way to narrow it down :rofl:

Jacobs_Girl

11-06-2008, 09:37 AM

Gee, you're so clever, that's a great way to narrow it down :rofl:

now at least he knows its not himself or the other guy on the forum :)

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 09:37 AM

Ok I'll give another clue, she lives in the same place I do.

FFC

11-06-2008, 09:41 AM

Ok I'll give another clue, she lives in the same place I do.

*crickets*

Same town? Same county? Same state? Same country? :rofl:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 09:52 AM

*crickets*

Same town? Same county? Same state? Same country? :rofl:

Now your catching on. Your a fast learner.

She lives in the same planet I do.

You ladies are going to want to kill me before this is over.

FFC

11-06-2008, 10:08 AM

Now your catching on. Your a fast learner.

She lives in the same planet I do.

That's where I thought you were going with this...

Oh, no worries - I wouldn't let on if you did drive me crazy :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 04:17 PM

My first victim was poor Megan last year. Now I get to drive my SS and Elf crazy. Two with one stone. I love this Exchange.

LadyDante

11-06-2008, 05:19 PM

Ooooh, I hope my SS is Matty... cause that way I'd have his address and be able to avenge you girls :winktongue:

Now... I have a perfect idea for my buddy, just gotta go get some shopping done and put some elbow grease into it :innocent:

SerendipityCrafts

11-06-2008, 05:20 PM

Right - ok, marking that down ... could be Mitch, Brendalin or Bichonlvr ...

Adding FFC & Matty to my suspect list.

Truth be told though ... I am not really counting Matty in the list because I am not convinced that all of his clues are truthful. That and he has never called me "sweets" before, as my Elf has done at Elfster. :) Oh yes and my Elf also calls me by my full name :)

But then again, I might be his Elf .... I will be sending something to the US and I will be sending something to someone who is already married. It just very well could be you Matty!

amisteratwisterandme

11-06-2008, 06:06 PM

Ok I'll give another clue, she lives in the same place I do.

Is this even possible? Living on the same planet as you?:innocent:

Jacklynn

11-06-2008, 09:32 PM

Adding FFC & Matty to my suspect list.

Truth be told though ... I am not really counting Matty in the list because I am not convinced that all of his clues are truthful. That and he has never called me "sweets" before, as my Elf has done at Elfster. Oh yes and my Elf also calls me by my full name :)

But then again, I might be his Elf .... I will be sending something to the US and I will be sending something to someone who is already married. It just very well could be you Matty!

hmm Elizabeth then again I could be your SS, I did double check with you a few weeks ago to make sure I got the process of sending things to Canada correctly.... maybe I did it to ensure if I got you I would be all set.... ;) Who knows sweets..... :detective: :rofl:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 09:42 PM

Liz,
Your not convinced all my clues are true? Well ask Megan,if they were. When she caught on to my name, threw in a couple that may have mislead her but were true (IE: "I have a wedding planned for June," she started to think it was someone else, but I am an officiant and did marry someone in June. But because I am already married she thought it wasn't me) They are all true, and I swear on the Bible they are. Just cause I say I posted two questions, doesn't mean I only posted two. I could have done more, but then again, maybe I only sent two. After all I am a sneaky SS, but all my clues, they are 150% true, as my eyes aren't blue"

Lady,
Now do you really want to do that? Then how would you all have fun, and who would you girls pick on then? Plus last year I sent Megan her gift direct from a seller on Ebay, so she thought SS was from the South and I live in the North. And if you want my addy now, go to my website it's there. But I will read the Bible to you when you come over, and I may just stutter while doing it.

Twister,
Your not from Mars? Boy shipping on your gift will cost me.

I know ladies I'm a stinker, but truth be told I love you all. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas.

SerendipityCrafts

11-06-2008, 09:49 PM

hmm Elizabeth then again I could be your SS, I did double check with you a few weeks ago to make sure I got the process of sending things to Canada correctly.... maybe I did it to ensure if I got you I would be all set.... ;) Who knows sweets..... :rofl:

Good try but you got it wrong .... it's not sweets ... it's my sweet :) I am now studying grammar & speech patterns and it's not you or Matty. :rofl:

RevMatty

11-06-2008, 09:55 PM

Good try but you got it wrong .... it's not sweets ... it's my sweet :) I am now studying grammar & speech patterns and it's not you or Matty. :rofl:
This may be just true. Just do me one favor; ask yoursef, "are you 100% sure"

Jacklynn

11-06-2008, 09:57 PM

This may be just true. Just do me one favor; ask yoursef, "are you 100% sure"

good question.... you are really going to have to get your :detective: gear on to be 100% positive.... I love that smiley! It fits this thread perfectly

SerendipityCrafts

11-06-2008, 10:20 PM

This may be just true. Just do me one favor; ask yoursef, "are you 100% sure"

Yep - sure. I have ruled out the Rev. Matty, in the ballroom, with a poker :detective: :)

vicky_vicky

11-07-2008, 01:10 AM

I have crossed off my list Rev Matty and mitch too. Ok 36 more to discover who my SS is!

vicky_vicky

11-07-2008, 01:25 AM

Woohoo, I got my buddy. I even already found something PERFECT, but with shipping from ordering it online, it would be too much $. But I still have some "real" stores to check out.

So it could be Ninedays9 because she said shipping would be too $ from online store!!! http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/holiday/star.gif

FFC

11-07-2008, 08:35 AM

When this is all said and done, we have to start a gift pics thread. I too am ordering my SS's gift online and having it shipped directly :happy:

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 09:09 AM

Yep - sure. I have ruled out the Rev. Matty, in the ballroom, with a poker :detective: :)

Correction Rev. Matty, in the Chapel of Love, with a Chalice.
Maybe we should play Monopoly instead, you stink at Clue. :p

I will tell you this though, my Elf is within my employers trucking routes.

FFC

11-07-2008, 09:18 AM

I will tell you this though, my Elf is within my employers trucking routes.

Which I'm sure is long haul :innocent:

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 09:28 AM

Which I'm sure is long haul :innocent:
We cover the upper midwest, but also interline with Penner International (CANDIAN TRUCKING COMPANY), Miracle Express, USF Holland, and more. So we cover all of America, but we can also ship over seas.

And to Megan.......
I know who your SS is cause they PM'd me and told me to taunt you. Want a clue or two, or do you know who. Mwaaaa Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!

FFC

11-07-2008, 09:32 AM

We cover the upper midwest, but also interline with Penner International (CANDIAN TRUCKING COMPANY), Miracle Express, USF Holland, and more. So we cover all of America, but we can also ship over seas.

And to Megan.......
I know who your SS is cause they PM'd me and told me to taunt you. Want a clue or two, or do you know who. Mwaaaa Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!

That, my dear, would be long haul :rofl:

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 09:41 AM

If I was to ship my Elf her present via my company, I could gaurentee next day.

FFC

11-07-2008, 09:49 AM

If I was to ship my Elf her present via my company, I could gaurentee next day.

Please tell me you're doing this on purpose...... :huh::innocent:

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 09:56 AM

Please tell me you're doing this on purpose...... :huh::innocent:
Nope, if I was to ship it from here at 9am (local) I could gaurentee that it would arive by 11:59 pm (my time) the next day.
And I do know who Megan's SS is.

FFC

11-07-2008, 10:01 AM

Nope, if I was to ship it from here at 9am (local) I could gaurentee that it would arive by 11:59 pm (my time) the next day.
And I do know who Megan's SS is.

Long... as in distance, not time *doh!*

Who's Megan's SS? :winktongue:

SerendipityCrafts

11-07-2008, 10:01 AM

Maybe we should play Monopoly instead, you stink at Clue. :p

Let's play the new international edition. Montreal took the most expensive property :p

Guaranteed next day delivery is available all across North America silly - via FEDEX, Purolator, DHL, BaxGlobal or the post office. If I shipped my ornament today I could get it to my recipient tomorrow as well.

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 10:14 AM

But by a trucking company. Under DOT regulations we can only drive 10 hours max, so I'd need to transfer it to another driver, and so on till it reached there.
So if you shipped your gift to your Elf, let's say in Florida on a semi, it would'nt get there over night, unless he dropped it at the airport to be flown there.
I can keep it on the ground and still promise next day.

And I can't reveal Megan's SS. I swore to vows of silence to him/her.

WebLady

11-07-2008, 10:16 AM

When this is all said and done, we have to start a gift pics thread.Yep; whomever gets their gift first can start the thread, then we will make it sticky for others to share when they get theirs :frogg:

FFC

11-07-2008, 10:23 AM

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 10:29 AM

I didn't think I could sidetrack you into telling me :rofl:
Sorry, I'm a man of my word. But I did give her SS a clue to give Megan, so she knows I'm not pulling her leg.

southern*belle*

11-07-2008, 03:19 PM

Well I can rule out Rev Matt cause my ss only asked one question so far!

LadyDante

11-07-2008, 03:20 PM

You guys are crazy. Lol
I still need to get the stuff for my buddy though . Dang it

Ninedays9

11-07-2008, 04:11 PM

Hahaha, I love it. I'm gone from the boards for less than 24 hours, and I come back and there's two more full pages and then some of comments on this thread.

I'm starting to wonder if I'm RevMatty's SS.... I've been asked two questions; I'd be speedy shipping, and I live in the same state. Of course, I know all those clues were twisted in a confusing way, so I probably am not.

I mentioned needing to go to the mall to look at ornaments to FH, and he said, "Why? There's ornaments at Walmart." This coming from the guy who rarely went to Walmart before I came along... lol. And no, I will not be taking his suggestion.

caligal85

11-07-2008, 04:14 PM

I just have to put out there that my SS is putting an awful lot of thought and detail into my ornament. I've been asked a bajillion questions that are all related, I have no clue what they're doing, but appreciate so much all the work they're putting into it. I can't wait to get it!!

candars

11-07-2008, 07:01 PM

I have been asked a series of questions about various stuff. I wonder if I can find out who my SS is? SS, can you give me some hints on elfster? Pretty please? :innocent: Total, I got asked 8 questions! And I didn't help my SS much with my answers...sorry about that SS...wherever you are! Now I'm gonna see if I can rule some people out...I'll be back! This is so much fun!!! :)

candars

11-07-2008, 07:07 PM

Stupid question...who are the elves and who are the SS? The one buying the gift is the SS, right? And the one receiving the gift is the elf? :huh:

WebLady

11-07-2008, 07:19 PM

Stupid question...who are the elves and who are the SS? The one buying the gift is the SS, right? And the one receiving the gift is the elf? :huh:
I don't get that either.

candars

11-07-2008, 07:36 PM

I don't get that either.
That's pretty funny! Hopefully somebody knows! :)

Ninedays9

11-07-2008, 07:42 PM

I didn't really pay attention to that, haha. I think they can be either, depending on how they are talking about them...?

RevMatty

11-07-2008, 09:15 PM

Stupid question...who are the elves and who are the SS? The one buying the gift is the SS, right? And the one receiving the gift is the elf? :huh:
Yeppers!!!!!

And who knows I may ne Heather's SS, cause I could gaurentee her next day delivery of her ornament by my employer. Yet again there still many more that I could reach in the time frame I previously mentioned.

bichonlvr

11-07-2008, 10:15 PM

OHHHhhhhhhh....I was on a field trip today....so I missed this all!!!!

Who is my SS???? Come on you all...oh and I DO have MATTY'S address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a hint about mine.....they are a going to be in a wedding in a few months!!!!

FFC

11-07-2008, 11:52 PM

LadyDante

11-08-2008, 03:34 AM

RevMatty

11-08-2008, 08:58 AM

Secret Santa my dear, for I have a message you should hear.
For you have left me an important clue, to the name you hold true.
For your riddling rhymes may make everyone else fools, but remember well for I authored the game rules.
Now the mystery begins to onfold, thus is the tale you've been told.
One last thing I have to say, now let's see how well you can play.

And To Megan,
How did you like your first clue from your Secret Santa. I thought it would be a nice touch to make you remember the torment of last year.
Mwaaaa Ha Ha HAAAAAA! I know your Secret Santa's name, and I'm not going to tell you :p

WebLady

11-08-2008, 10:54 AM

OK, here is a hint about my buddy ... she (yep, not Matty) got married this year ;)

mitch

11-08-2008, 12:58 PM

Well i've got half of My shopping done. I missed out on one auction on eBay. Lost out by 50 cents. :huh:
But they have another one coming up in a couple of days.
I'm staying up and hitting the refresh button so i don't miss out again.

:bbeek: <<< That will be Me after close of auction at 4am LOL.

candars

11-08-2008, 06:14 PM

OK, here is a hint about my buddy ... she (yep, not Matty) got married this year ;)
I got married this year, you might be my secret santa...I'm going to add you to my suspect list...and I'm ruling RevMatty out because I haven't been tormented...as you can see below, this doesn't help me much on figuring out who my SS is...lol

Suspects:
WebLady

Ruled Out:
RevMatty

Jacklynn

11-08-2008, 07:15 PM

candars

11-08-2008, 08:47 PM

My SS got married this year :)

My SS also has at least one letter in their first name, that I also have in my first name - doesn't mean our first letters are the same or anything... though they could be...
Hmmm, I'm adding you to my suspect list, too!

Suspects:
WebLady
Jacklynn

Ruled Out:
RevMatty

RevMatty

11-08-2008, 09:15 PM

Hmmm, I'm adding you to my suspect list, too!

Suspects:
WebLady
Jacklynn

Ruled Out:
RevMatty
Can you be 100% sure? Maybe this year I'm not tormenting anyone. I did say I had new tricks up my sleave earlier.
Just like in football you change your game plan to confuse your opponents. That's the only way to win. You keep playing the same game the other team eventualy does catch on.

candars

11-08-2008, 09:38 PM

Can you be 100% sure? Maybe this year I'm not tormenting anyone. I did say I had new tricks up my sleave earlier.
Just like in football you change your game plan to confuse your opponents. That's the only way to win. You keep playing the same game the other team eventualy does catch on.
Man! That stinks! I didn't even think about that...adding you to my suspect list now. :)

FFC

11-09-2008, 11:20 AM

Looks like I'll add WebLady to my suspect list too.... I have to go shopping still for my SS. I've got a couple ideas for what I want to do for her (sorry Matty)!

RevMatty

11-10-2008, 01:58 AM

Oh Secret Santa My dear I'm coming after you, for I have a great idea of where you live, cause of a typo in one of your questions to me. And I've done my homework and have found that the same spelling of that one word comes from the same general location.

Nekochanpurr

11-10-2008, 02:03 PM

I see what you did there. :D

caligal85

11-11-2008, 12:39 AM

I went out with the soul purpose of looking for an ornament for my gal. I ended up with a book, my Thanksgiving and Christmas cards, See's candy and a Mistletoe scented tart for my tart warmer. DANGIT!!

NOTKT

11-11-2008, 03:24 AM

I think I found my ornament today?! I'm so excited to give it to her!

WebLady

11-12-2008, 05:02 PM

My buddy should get her ornament any day now!

Nekochanpurr

11-12-2008, 05:47 PM

I bought my buddies ornaments today! :D

candars

11-12-2008, 06:13 PM

My buddy/elf is married, loves a certain type of dog, and likes snowmen...hehe...

Jacklynn

11-12-2008, 06:34 PM

I'm going shopping for my SS's gift tomorrow :) I hope I find something because I'm not having very good luck online.

FFC

11-12-2008, 06:39 PM

I'm going shopping for my SS's gift tomorrow :) I hope I find something because I'm not having very good luck online.

I honestly put about 20 hours of online shopping into this gift (I work on the computer)... and didn't have much luck at all! I found ideas and what I wanted to do, but it all cost sooo much! However, I checked one last site before I went to the actual store, and got an "online only" product that I wouldn't have found in the store! I'm soooo excited! I can't wait till my SS gets it! I am dyin to see how it turns out :whoohoo:

Jacklynn

11-12-2008, 09:13 PM

WebLady

11-12-2008, 09:17 PM

I'm just nervous about ordering online, because you don't really know what it looks like in person. I would hate if I ordered it and it was cheesy you know? But it seems to be the best way to go about it. I'll have to look harder online if I don't find something in a store tomorrow.
Yeah, I'd never order anything online without a good picture and description of the item.

I haven't had any problems so far *fingerscrossed*

RevMatty

11-12-2008, 10:07 PM

Got to say I'm sure having fun, get to drive 2 Elfs crazy this year. One is poor Megan, her SS is learning the trade well. And mine still hasn't figured out if I'm up to my old tricks, or have a new game plan yet. Maybe if the two of them joined forces they could figure out who the SS's are.

NOTKT

11-13-2008, 12:16 AM

I found this fantastic gift online! I can't wait for my SS to get it!

FFC

11-13-2008, 08:25 AM

RevMatty

11-13-2008, 09:20 AM

You're so sure of yourself aren'tchya :bbeek: :rofl:
I'm positively absolutely 1000% sure. Just pray I don't have you next year, but then again who says I don't already have you?

FFC

11-13-2008, 09:28 AM

I'm positively absolutely 1000% sure. Just pray I don't have you next year, but then again who says I don't already have you?

LOL! What are the odds that you have me :chimp: You're not torturing ME enough for it to be ME! :rofl:

RevMatty

11-13-2008, 10:50 AM

LOL! What are the odds that you have me :chimp: You're not torturing ME enough for it to be ME! :rofl:
I did say though that I had a new game plan, since everyone knows how I played the game last year, didn't I. Makes one think now doesn't it? Hmmmmmmm!!!!!! You never know.

FFC

11-13-2008, 10:52 AM

I did say though that I had a new game plan, since everyone knows how I played the game last year, didn't I. Makes one think now doesn't it? Hmmmmmmm!!!!!! You never know.

Maybe I should go back and read for a day last year's exchange... I wasn't in the exchange last year, so I wasn't payin attention :winktongue:

SerendipityCrafts

11-13-2008, 11:49 AM

FFC

11-13-2008, 11:54 AM

Ruling out Jacklynn and Weblady .... I didn't get married this year.

Adding Candars to my "maybe" list .... love a certain type of dog and I like snowmen but I am not sure I love them.

My elf has been rather quiet lately - whooo hooo Elfie dear - don't you have any more questions for me??? :rofl:

Maybe you should add whoever has already sent their gift.... if you haven't heard from your Elf in awhile, that may mean your gift is in the mail :chimp:

SerendipityCrafts

11-13-2008, 12:02 PM

Maybe you should add whoever has already sent their gift.... if you haven't heard from your Elf in awhile, that may mean your gift is in the mail :chimp:

Good point .... hmmm perhaps I should go check the mail box. LOL

Jenna5366

11-13-2008, 12:39 PM

I'm going shopping for my buddies' gift today, and am putting it in the mail while I'm out!!

I hope I didn't give away any canadian-isms in any of the questions I asked my buddy. :bbeek:

SerendipityCrafts

11-13-2008, 01:45 PM

I hope I didn't give away any canadian-isms in any of the questions I asked my buddy. :bbeek:

LOL I wondered if I have done the same thing. Trying to remember to spell "American-like"

caligal85

11-13-2008, 01:47 PM

Maybe you should add whoever has already sent their gift.... if you haven't heard from your Elf in awhile, that may mean your gift is in the mail :chimp:

I thought the same thing and then my Elf sent me another question today. :winktongue:

NOTKT

11-14-2008, 01:46 AM

When do these have to be sent? Mine is still being handmade...

WebLady

11-14-2008, 09:17 AM

When do these have to be sent? Mine is still being handmade...
Handmade, wow!

You should still have plenty of time, packages just need to be sent by Dec 8th.

LovingLife

11-14-2008, 09:31 AM

I am having no luck finding an ornament.

Looks like I will have to get down to work and find a good one.:bbeek:

WebLady

11-14-2008, 09:35 AM

I am having no luck finding an ornament.

Looks like I will have to get down to work and find a good one.:bbeek:
Did your buddy give suggestions/ideas? Maybe you can ask them for more info on what they like.

Jenna5366

11-14-2008, 10:08 AM

I got my buddy's ornament!! Gonna mail it this weekend! :D

brendalin

11-14-2008, 10:56 AM

My buddy has not answered my last two questions..... :(

WebLady

11-14-2008, 11:02 AM

My buddy has not answered my last two questions..... :(
PM me your questions and I will see if I can reach your buddy for you :)

Jacklynn

11-14-2008, 12:18 PM

caligal85

11-14-2008, 12:25 PM

I found a perfect ornament the other day but then I second guessed myself. I think I'll go back and get it, though, because it was just too darn cute.

FFC

11-14-2008, 12:36 PM

I have an idea of what I want to get my buddy, I just can't find that idea in real life :( I looked today and our local mall doesn't have a big Christmas store, and I don't REALLY like any online, so I might try to go to a different mall this weekend to see if they have a Christmas store.

Awww the same thing happened to me. I had in my head what I wanted to get for my buddy, but couldn't find it anywhere for under $40!! :(

Oh well, I ended up going with something I *hope* she loves :winktongue:

Jenna5366

11-14-2008, 01:36 PM

I found it hard to stay under $10 too. :( I found the perfect ornament, but it was $20. But it was buy one, get one 50% off, so I bought myself one, and then bought my buddy�s @ 50% off!! :rofl:

candars

11-14-2008, 08:23 PM

I got my buddies ornament in the mail today!!! I will send it out tomorrow, and she should receive it pretty soon. I'll get a tracking number, too...and send it to her on elfster. Maybe then she can figure out who I am!

bichonlvr

11-14-2008, 10:48 PM

I bought my ornamentS for my buddy today...yes 2, because I just could not decide!!!!

Ninedays9

11-14-2008, 11:35 PM

I bought my ornamentS for my buddy today...yes 2, because I just could not decide!!!!

I was thinking about doing that. Kohl's has a lot that are way under $10, and I've seen a few that would work with what my buddy wanted. But I'm kind of hoping I can find something else at another store.

candars

11-14-2008, 11:55 PM

I bought my ornamentS for my buddy today...yes 2, because I just could not decide!!!!
I originally ordered three for mine, but one was out of stock. I actually saw something else, though for just a little bit more...and will be ordering that now...hehe...so, my buddy will be receiving three gifts! I got two in the mail today and they are soooo cute! I know my buddy is going to love them! :D

mitch

11-15-2008, 03:44 AM

I bought my ornamentS for my buddy today...yes 2, because I just could not decide!!!!

I planned on getting two from the very beginning. I've got one. But so far the second one i've "Lost" on eBay THREE TIMES now! :irked:

The Seller has more coming up but i'm pushing the clock to get it mailed out before Christmas.

To lose an auction once is daft.
To lose it a second time is plain silly.
To be outbid a third time is **** frustrating.

*Drags Blankie round house, sucking thumb and sulking* :rofl:

SerendipityCrafts

11-15-2008, 07:40 AM

*Drags Blankie round house, sucking thumb and sulking* :rofl:

I hate Ebay for this reason .... I am a sore looser!

I haven't sent my ornament(s) yet because I am still making them! LOL I also want to see if I might see something else/better/different at the craft show next weekend.

WebLady

11-15-2008, 09:01 AM

I planned on getting two from the very beginning. I've got one. But so far the second one i've "Lost" on eBay THREE TIMES now! :irked:

The Seller has more coming up but i'm pushing the clock to get it mailed out before Christmas.

To lose an auction once is daft.
To lose it a second time is plain silly.
To be outbid a third time is **** frustrating.

*Drags Blankie round house, sucking thumb and sulking* :rofl:
That is why I only do the Buy It Now listings ;)

amisteratwisterandme

11-15-2008, 04:21 PM

I went out today at 8:00 with 2 things to do: Got to breakfast and go to the post office. It is now 2 pm, just got home, and here is where I have been:

Breakfast
Hobby Lobby
Savers
Wendy's
Dollar Store
Michael's
Home Depot
Mervyn's
Dillard's

What is not on the list?

POST OFFICE!!!!!!!

So I guess I wil be mailing mine out on Monday :irked:

LovingLife

11-15-2008, 04:23 PM

I'm going from work to go get my ornament :o

And monday mine will go out in the mail..wooo

ger

11-15-2008, 06:19 PM

I went to "town" today to go to our craft show just for the purpose of finding my buddy's present...and couldn't get in the place. I drove around and around and around the parking lot looking for a parking place for almost 30 minutes. Finally, I decided there couldn't be anything in there that I needed that badly!!! And I'm talking NO parking spots...even 1/4 mile away. It was amazing.

I did go buy myself some Carhart coveralls that I've been needing for awhile now. I was also supposed to find some binoculars...but ended up getting those in our little town. Weird!

SerendipityCrafts

11-15-2008, 06:21 PM

Finally, I decided there couldn't be anything in there that I needed that badly!!!

Are you kidding me?! Those are precisely the types of craft shows that are worth going to. Obviously, they are parking that far away for a good reason. Besides, I need you gals to scout out new and exciting ideas for me.

Our show next weekend will be the same way but, we will be there at 6:30 am to set up so, I don't expect any parking issues :rofl:

ger

11-15-2008, 06:32 PM

Are you kidding me?! Those are precisely the types of craft shows that are worth going to. Obviously, they are parking that far away for a good reason. Besides, I need you gals to scout out new and exciting ideas for me.

I know...but after 30 minutes of driving around an entirely packed parking lot..I gave up!! I was not a happy camper. My husband only thinks it saved him money...I just spent more elsewhere cause I was so irritated!!!:irked:

He_calls_me_Angel

11-15-2008, 06:49 PM

When is the deadline again? I know what I want to get, but it will be a few days before I can make the trip to get it!

SerendipityCrafts

11-15-2008, 06:50 PM

I know...but after 30 minutes of driving around an entirely packed parking lot..I gave up!! I was not a happy camper. My husband only thinks it saved him money...I just spent more elsewhere cause I was so irritated!!!:irked:

If the show is on tomorrow too ... I need you to go early so as to get me some "winner" ideas! :rofl:

WebLady

11-15-2008, 06:54 PM

When is the deadline again? I know what I want to get, but it will be a few days before I can make the trip to get it!
We wanted everyone to have their package shipped by December 8th. You still have some time :)

RevMatty

11-15-2008, 10:01 PM

Went shopping for my buddy, and wound up spending $300...... Ink for the printer, some office supplies, dog & cat food, groceries, and ingeridients for my 10 pound turtle cheesecake. Good thing I didn't bring a credit card cause my dream mixer was on sale.

southern*belle*

11-16-2008, 12:01 AM

I'm still searching for the perfect thing for my buddy...so dang frustrating!! probably doesn't help that I hate to shop! lmao

Nekochanpurr

11-16-2008, 12:08 AM

I'm searching for a box so i can send my buddy theirs. :D

Ninedays9

11-16-2008, 12:16 AM

I got the ornament today! I think it's just what my buddy was asking for. I'm excited to send it.

LadyDante

11-16-2008, 12:30 AM

I got the stuff for my buddy. Just gotta put it all togeter now :D

LovingLife

11-16-2008, 08:07 AM

I went shopping for 3 hours last night...AND DIDNT FIND ONE!

Grrr, I guess I will have to try again tomorrow. Nothing looked like what I was going for. :irked:

Jacklynn

11-16-2008, 09:27 AM

I'm still searching for the perfect thing for my buddy...so dang frustrating!! probably doesn't help that I hate to shop! lmao

If you are having trouble, don't forget Elizabeth makes personalized Ornaments! I think I saw her say somewhere that they start as low as $5. So if your buddy is looking for something personalized she'd be a great place to go ;)

Isn't that right Elizabeth???

SerendipityCrafts

11-16-2008, 10:08 AM

If you are having trouble, don't forget Elizabeth makes personalized Ornaments! I think I saw her say somewhere that they start as low as $4. So if your buddy is looking for something personalized she'd be a great place to go ;)

Isn't that right Elizabeth???

They start at $5 :)

I made a post in the A&O section last night - http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?p=348875#post348875

Jacklynn

11-16-2008, 10:14 AM

ops I dk why I was thinking 4, I changed it in my post :) Prices starting at $5 is still a good deal seeing as I've had hard time finding one for my buddy under $15 before shipping. I didn't see that you had posted in A&O.

candars

11-16-2008, 08:33 PM

I sent two of my buddies presents earlier today and she should receive them Monday or Tuesday!!! :)

I haven't heard from my Secret Santa in a while...wondering what he/she is up to???

RevMatty

11-17-2008, 11:50 AM

Hope my buddy has a sharp knife to open hers. Had to Duck Tape the box, cause packing tape wasn't strong enough. (Duck Tape fixes anything)
And I hope the Dehydrated Snow Snow Man Poop [packing peanuts] does'nt melt in the box.
Maybe next year I won't put a return address on it, for to many of you ladies are getting to know my address, and may put out a bounty on me for being a SS that causes headaches.