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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #45 on: December 04, 2009, 08:55:56 AM »
Glad I read this before I send mine out tomorrow... I bought a card for my person as well and had signed it...

So maybe I'll send the package now and in a couple of weeks send the card?..... I don't just want to throw away the card....

Chary can you give me some advice? Thanks!!!  :)
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #46 on: December 04, 2009, 09:00:19 AM »
Every other time I have done a Secret Santa, you always sign your name on the card. The "secret" is that you don't know who has your name until you get the gift. Sorry if I screwed things up, but it's still a surprise for everyone else since I haven't said who sent my gift or who I have bought one for.  :-[


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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #47 on: December 04, 2009, 09:36:04 AM »
Well, I'll leave it up to you guys. I've never signed a Secret Santa card! As long as nobody reveals here whose name they have or who they got a gift from, I guess it's OK.
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #48 on: December 07, 2009, 05:53:06 PM »
I put a note in mine, I'm sorry, I did it after I posted but before the rules went out, and as I did it on-line I couldn't change it :(

Sorry for being the grinch that stole xmas! :(

Also, if anyone here is my Secret Santa, I got a parcel slip for an unknown parcel but can't collect it until I return from Liverpud on Friday, it didn't get lost in the post or anything! :)




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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #49 on: December 07, 2009, 07:22:47 PM »
Every other time I have done a Secret Santa, you always sign your name on the card. The "secret" is that you don't know who has your name until you get the gift. Sorry if I screwed things up, but it's still a surprise for everyone else since I haven't said who sent my gift or who I have bought one for.  :-[

This is the way I've always done it too!


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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #50 on: December 07, 2009, 07:34:32 PM »
I decided to send my secret santa's as the thread/Msg asked and hope my person likes their gift!! Have a great holiday all and thanks for setting up this little exchange.
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #51 on: December 08, 2009, 06:20:37 PM »
I just wanted to let my secret Santa know that apparently my gift has arrived. Hubby says that there was a notice that I have a package that needs to be picked up. It would have to be my exchange gift. So now when I get there next week, I will have to decide if I open right away or if I have enough patience to wait for Christmas. I have an idea what the likely answer will be. LOL (hint - I am not strong on patience LOL)
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #52 on: December 08, 2009, 09:57:57 PM »
I'm sending mine this weekend..... went last weekend to post it and forgot the address..... D'oh!!!! and now that I'm away all week I'll have to wait.... maybe i'll express ship to make sure it gets there in time.....
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #53 on: December 08, 2009, 09:58:45 PM »
I'm sending mine this weekend..... went last weekend to post it and forgot the address..... D'oh!!!! and now that I'm away all week I'll have to wait.... maybe i'll express ship to make sure it gets there in time.....

Now EnglishHolly knows you're not her Secret Santa!

SECRET!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #54 on: December 09, 2009, 09:19:07 AM »
SECRET!!!!!!!!!!

Apparently we have trouble with this concept!  :P


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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #55 on: December 09, 2009, 07:28:47 PM »
Thank you to my secret santa for my awesome gift... I am not one of those people that can wait  ;D it will come very much in handy tomorrow on my commute. Thanks again!!! gift received
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #56 on: December 09, 2009, 09:03:05 PM »
Thanks secret santa, I received my package today and it smells fabulous. So far I've resisted opening it, although I did take off the shipping paper and pop all of the bubble wrap!  ;)


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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #57 on: December 10, 2009, 11:21:26 PM »
Apparently we have trouble with this concept!  :P

Now EnglishHolly knows you're not her Secret Santa!

SECRET!!!!!!!!!!

DANG IT!!! didn't even realize it..... however, in case there are others out there that are still waiting for their gifts, i wanted to let it be known i'm late on posting it.... not that i had forgotten.....if that makes my mistake any better??!! :) 


sorry again, i'll just keep my mouth shut. :)  [smiley=lipsrsealed2.gif]
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Met 11.5.09 in St. Lucia
Visited England Dec-Jan 09, Aug-Sep 09
He visited US April 09, June 09
Engaged in June 09
Married 8.29.09 (on a Marriage Visit Visa)
Returned to US 9.9.09
Submitted Online Spousal Visa App 9.25.09
Biometrics 9.29.09
Sent docs to expediter 9.29.09
Docs to Consulate 10.2.09
Visa ISSUED 10.2.09
Moved to UK 10.23.09
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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #58 on: December 11, 2009, 07:56:23 AM »
although I did take off the shipping paper and pop all of the bubble wrap!  ;)

Why is it so much fun to pop bubble wrap? I can't stop myself from popping it too.  ;D


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Re: **2009 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE - RULES**
« Reply #59 on: December 11, 2009, 10:32:47 AM »
Apparently we have trouble with this concept!  :P

I was referring to my signing my name on the card when I wasn't supposed to, I wasn't just aiming that comment at you JK.  ;)  :-*


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