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General => The Shed => Topic started by: debster on November 08, 2008, 13:02:31

Title: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 08, 2008, 13:02:31
a secret santa this year?
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: littlebabybird on November 08, 2008, 14:01:13
oh i do hope so.
i asked on last years thread and was told that it went well so would most likely happen again
lbb
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 08, 2008, 14:15:38
it was great last year
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: caroline7758 on November 08, 2008, 16:27:23
It worked really well last year, but it needs someone to organise it. (No, sorry, I'm not volunteering!)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: star on November 08, 2008, 16:30:24
It was lovely last year :D, but Im with Caroline...........no organiser me either ::)

Volunteers step this way................ ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 08, 2008, 16:33:55
It would be great !!!!
If no one else wants to do it i might step forward but might be easier for who ever ran it last year  ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 08, 2008, 16:37:28
it shouldnt involve too much organising, whoever does it takes all the names and addresses via pm then when everyone has joined put the names on a list and a copy of each in a hat and pull one out. give the first name out of the hat to the first one on the list and so on and so forth, should work  ;D
then pm each person with the name and address of who they need to buy a present for.
im happy to organise if no one else wants to  ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 14, 2008, 13:31:34
bump
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Lauren S on November 14, 2008, 14:01:25
I don't mind volunteering if no one else can  ;D ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: star on November 14, 2008, 14:07:01
Looks like we have a winner................HipHip.......HOORAY ;D ;D

Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: caroline7758 on November 14, 2008, 15:48:48
Is that Lauren, debster or flowerofshona? ???
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: twinkletoes on November 14, 2008, 15:51:05
Can I play this year please?  ;D
twinkletoes
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: grawrc on November 14, 2008, 16:28:52
Quote from: debster on November 08, 2008, 16:37:28
it shouldnt involve too much organising, whoever does it takes all the names and addresses via pm then when everyone has joined put the names on a list and a copy of each in a hat and pull one out. give the first name out of the hat to the first one on the list and so on and so forth, should work  ;D
There's even a programme that will sort the names for you!
http://www.sharewareconnection.com/the-hat.htm (http://www.sharewareconnection.com/the-hat.htm)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 14, 2008, 17:00:51
how cool, i am happy not to do it if poss cos i am organising another one on another forum, hope you dont mind me nicking your programme to do mine
cheers
debs ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: grawrc on November 14, 2008, 17:25:52
nae probs!
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Amazin on November 14, 2008, 21:20:23
Heard so many good things about last year's, I'd be delighted to join this one.
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Mrs Ava on November 14, 2008, 23:00:34
Ooo me to, I would love to join in the fun.  ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Tin Shed on November 15, 2008, 13:06:00
Count me in, please.
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 15, 2008, 13:59:26
Can you explain it, please, to those who weren't around (or too grumpy :-[) to have read the original thread last year?

I take it these are surprise prezzies...gardening related?....is there a max spend amount for the prezzie?

Thanks,

Lishka x
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 15, 2008, 14:05:32
ok yes we set a spend limit i think it was £5 last year, can be garden orientated not necessarily though.
organiser takes the names and addresses of all who want to join in and makes a list, then writes all the names out on pieces of paper and puts these in a hat, then they pull a name out of the hat and the person on the list buys a present for the person on the piece of paper carry on with this untill all have someone to buy for (though there is now a computer programme to do it)
people get sent via email the name and address of the person they need to buy for and it is all secret they then post it o the recipient and everyone opens them on the same day, can then say who they sent to
does that make sense?
debs
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Fork on November 15, 2008, 14:08:04
No it doesnt make sense................ ;D ;D ;D...only joking.Add me to the list please....who do I PM?
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Lauren S on November 15, 2008, 14:08:27
Makes total sense. Thanks Debs  ;)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 15, 2008, 14:12:10
im not sure who is going to be running it so watch this space
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 15, 2008, 14:18:43
Oh right! I'm IN please 8) :D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: manicscousers on November 15, 2008, 14:30:32
could do with some more fun now the choclit's been et  ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 15, 2008, 14:39:19
Quote from: manicscousers on November 15, 2008, 14:30:32
could do with some more fun now the choclit's been et  ;D


hmmmm. you want to audition for a Lotties Nativity wiv a Diffrence, come December ??? ;) ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: manicscousers on November 15, 2008, 14:42:12
go on, tempt me  ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: calendula on November 15, 2008, 14:48:27
oh jesus, not choclit 3 wise men  ;D

I'll join in  :)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Baccy Man on November 15, 2008, 14:55:09
Quote from: Hyacinth on November 15, 2008, 13:59:26
Can you explain it, please, to those who weren't around (or too grumpy :-[) to have read the original thread last year?
The original thread is here if anyone if anyone wants to read it.
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,36124.0.html

Quote from: debster on November 15, 2008, 14:05:32
ok yes we set a spend limit i think it was £5 last year, can be garden orientated not necessarily though.

Last years started at maximum of £5 for the gift but was changed to a maximum of £8 for combined cost of both the gift and postage/packing.
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 15, 2008, 15:19:17
Thanks everso for posting the link to the thread :-*

Wot fun! and wot a Good Idea!!
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: thifasmom on November 17, 2008, 11:33:34
hi include me please.
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: shirlton on November 17, 2008, 14:33:32
I would like to be in on this one now I have more time to join in such frivolities lol
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 17, 2008, 16:05:55
Quote from: shirlton on November 17, 2008, 14:33:32
I would like to be in on this one now I have more time to join in such frivolities lol

When we know when it's startin & we've got our names, howzabout you'n'me goin shoppin in Sutton together, Shirl, now youz got all this time for frivolities an I've got me travel pass :D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: shirlton on November 17, 2008, 17:08:19
 Tone say's I can go so we will have to arrange a day. We have got a pound shop now Lish so we can get some half decent prezzies for whoever.pmsl
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: Hyacinth on November 17, 2008, 18:50:26
Shirl! Love yer new hairdo! 8)

Yeah, we can go an be frivolous with fivers ::), looking forward to it already ;)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: cornykev on November 18, 2008, 18:30:52
Keep out of Wilko's.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: shirlton on November 19, 2008, 08:40:09
I hope I get you to send my prezzie to Kev.Lish and me would really luv to shop for you, wouldn't we Lish. BTW You are taking part aren't you??????????????
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: SamLouise on November 19, 2008, 08:42:23
Ooo, count me in, please.  Will I get into trouble if I buy someone a box of fireworks?  ;D ;D  ;)
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: debster on November 19, 2008, 09:09:03
have we decided who is going to be running it yet?
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: flowerofshona2007 on November 19, 2008, 10:02:08
Ok as time is running on i will run it this year :)

PM me your addresses,


THE CLOSING DATE WILL BE SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 9PM !!!!

£5 gift limit with £3 allowed for postage.

Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: caroline7758 on November 19, 2008, 16:55:51
Well done, Flower! Hope it doesn't prove to be too much of a chore. Will send you a PM now while I remember.
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: cornykev on November 19, 2008, 19:51:12
Sod that, too expensive call it a pound and I'm in.  :o     ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: shirlton on November 20, 2008, 08:29:11
Take some outta that bloomin holiday fund of yours Kev
Title: Re: are we gonna have
Post by: mummybunny on November 20, 2008, 09:31:05
flowerofshona2007 have PM you  ;D

Thanks lucy