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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #60 on: November 14, 2018, 08:00:42 PM »
Okay, so for interested people, I have:

1.  ksand
2.  phatbeetle
3.  larrabee
4.  MrsMagpie
5.  margo
6.  historyenne
7.  Rick Stephens
8.  nctami
9.  Nan
10.  exr0se
11. lyonaria

Anyone else?

I'm thinking, tentatively, deadline for signing up as Nov 12th, and the deadline for package receipt as Dec 14th, and potential opening the weekend of the 15th or 16th?

That gives 1 week to sign up and 5 weeks to obtain and mail the gift if my quick calender maths are correct?

And it seems people are okay with £8-£10 as a budget?
The usual. American girl meets British guy. They fall into like, then into love. Then there was the big decision. The American traveled across the pond to join the Brit. And life was never the same again.


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #61 on: November 14, 2018, 08:06:57 PM »
1.  ksand
2.  phatbeetle
3.  larrabee
4.  MrsMagpie
5.  margo
6.  historyenne
7.  Rick Stephens
8.  nctami
9.  Nan
10.  exr0se
11. heyjay
12. x0Kiss0fDeath
13. Blondshania
14. lyonaria

Yay, lyonaria!


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #62 on: November 14, 2018, 08:12:23 PM »
Yay, lyonaria!

Oops grabbed the wrong one. Thanks, Larrabee. 😁
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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #63 on: November 14, 2018, 08:13:36 PM »
Oops grabbed the wrong one. Thanks, Larrabee. 😁

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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #64 on: November 14, 2018, 08:26:54 PM »
Trying to send my info, but I can't decide what to write in it for likes/dislikes :P.

haha I struggled with this too because I can't think of anything that I would truly not just be appreciative to receive and I like lots of different kinds of stuff lol
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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #65 on: November 14, 2018, 09:51:13 PM »
haha I struggled with this too because I can't think of anything that I would truly not just be appreciative to receive and I like lots of different kinds of stuff lol
Same here! I just put a bunch of random things in the end.

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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #66 on: November 14, 2018, 09:53:33 PM »
haha I struggled with this too because I can't think of anything that I would truly not just be appreciative to receive and I like lots of different kinds of stuff lol
Haha. For me it's booze and Cadbury's chocolate. I am not a Cadbury's fan and I don't drink anymore. We have a ridiculous amount of booze for two people who haven't had. Drink at home for months. Using wine to cook with doesn't count does it?
The usual. American girl meets British guy. They fall into like, then into love. Then there was the big decision. The American traveled across the pond to join the Brit. And life was never the same again.


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #67 on: November 14, 2018, 10:14:46 PM »
My info sent

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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #68 on: November 14, 2018, 11:31:05 PM »
Looks like we are going to have a fun Secret Santa this year.  :)  And if you're just seeing this now and want to join in, add your name to the list and see below:

To all participants...

PM me with the following information, and I'll get the elves on the case.  :D

1.  Your real name
2.  Your address (or where you want your present posted to)
3.  A brief outline of what you like (any hobbies, interests, etc.)
4.  A brief outline of what you don't like (for example, if you don't wear cosmetics)
5.  IMPORTANT - If there's anything  you absolutely cannot receive (for example, you're allergic to peanuts, are unable to have alcohol, etc.)

Hi! PM'd you my info. Thanks!  :)
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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #69 on: November 15, 2018, 08:39:46 AM »
Same here! I just put a bunch of random things in the end.

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haha I just put "I honestly can't think of anything..." lol

Haha. For me it's booze and Cadbury's chocolate. I am not a Cadbury's fan and I don't drink anymore. We have a ridiculous amount of booze for two people who haven't had. Drink at home for months. Using wine to cook with doesn't count does it?

I don't think too much as of late, but I do enjoy craft beer and booze haha Almost spent £70 on a beer advent calendar.... It's not too late to change my mind but £70 is a LOT.
My, how time flies....

* Married in the US and applied for first spousal visa August 2013
* Moved to the UK on said visa October 2013
* FLR(M) applied for  May 2016. Biometrics requested June 2016. Approval given July 2016.
* ILR applied for January 2019 (using priority processing). Approved February 2019.
* Citizenship applied for May  2019
* Citizenship approved on July 4th 2019
* Ceremony conducted on August 28th 2019

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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #70 on: November 15, 2018, 10:56:53 AM »
If I could have, I would've gotten the aldi wine Advent calendar but was having a crap day and they didn't make it available online at all. My husband likes wine enough, and I'd like to have some small bottles on hand for cooking. But I wouldn't spend more than £50 on it. The prosecco ones I saw were over £100 and that's just way too much to arrange 24 small bottles in a cardboard pyramid.

I put in my likes, and my dislikes are all the things I just can't have. I would like them if they didn't make me sick!

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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #71 on: November 15, 2018, 11:27:10 AM »
The prosecco ones I saw were over £100 and that's just way too much to arrange 24 small bottles in a cardboard pyramid.


hah the prosecco advent calendar sounds good in theory but I agree...£100 is just TOO much. I would rather buy small bottles of prosecco and have one every day if that's what I wanted for much cheaper (but I know I wouldn't drink them every night).
My, how time flies....

* Married in the US and applied for first spousal visa August 2013
* Moved to the UK on said visa October 2013
* FLR(M) applied for  May 2016. Biometrics requested June 2016. Approval given July 2016.
* ILR applied for January 2019 (using priority processing). Approved February 2019.
* Citizenship applied for May  2019
* Citizenship approved on July 4th 2019
* Ceremony conducted on August 28th 2019

'Mommy, Wow! I'm a legit Brit now!'


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #72 on: November 16, 2018, 03:47:21 AM »
Great, so I've gotten PMs from:

Nan
KissOfDeath
larrabee
phatbeetle
Blondshania
exr0se
Rick Stephens
ksand
margo
heyjay
lyonaria
nctami
MrsMagpie

I'll PM historyenne, and then I think we're good to go.


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #73 on: November 16, 2018, 08:49:21 AM »
Great, so I've gotten PMs from:

Nan
KissOfDeath
larrabee
phatbeetle
Blondshania
exr0se
Rick Stephens
ksand
margo
heyjay
lyonaria
nctami
MrsMagpie

I'll PM historyenne, and then I think we're good to go.

Don't forget to let Santa know!!
My, how time flies....

* Married in the US and applied for first spousal visa August 2013
* Moved to the UK on said visa October 2013
* FLR(M) applied for  May 2016. Biometrics requested June 2016. Approval given July 2016.
* ILR applied for January 2019 (using priority processing). Approved February 2019.
* Citizenship applied for May  2019
* Citizenship approved on July 4th 2019
* Ceremony conducted on August 28th 2019

'Mommy, Wow! I'm a legit Brit now!'


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Re: UKY Secret Santa
« Reply #74 on: November 16, 2018, 08:57:44 AM »
I’m late but can I join???:)


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