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saphire123456
09-23-2008, 07:38 PM
wohooo i think I'm done shopping for my pumpkin! (sorry Penny) Now all i need are some spiders to put in the package and I'll be aaallllll done.

Pretty_Penny
09-23-2008, 07:44 PM
^don't be sorry. :P

i only lifted an eyebrow at those who bought all their gifts before they even knew who their draw was.

if i get a package of peanut M&Ms and a gift certificate to a seafood restaurant i'm going to elbow someone in the jaw.














































































i'm joking (about the violence). obviously.

NewMoon
09-23-2008, 07:47 PM
I just bought something for my pumpkin but now I want to keep it for myself }:D

VegasPrincess
09-23-2008, 07:51 PM
OMG you guys shop fast!! Damn! My pressies r never ready to go til right before the exchange. that way i can slowly gather the goods

saphire123456
09-23-2008, 08:21 PM
I just bought something for my pumpkin but now I want to keep it for myself }:D
i had that problem too, so I just bought one for myself

Pretty_Penny
09-23-2008, 09:21 PM
i'm starting my shopping this weekend.

Pretty_Penny
09-24-2008, 08:22 AM
update: lysondra is still in the exchange (as expected). she won't be on SW much because her computer is fucked right now, but she is not flaking. :)

rooster470
09-24-2008, 12:32 PM
The first thing I bought for my trick or treater arrived in the mail today. YAY!!! Pretty soon I'll be able to put their package together.

Sauske
09-24-2008, 01:27 PM
i Hope my trick or treater likes the stuff i got them... ahhhhhhh is it the end of october yet? im super excited, my birthday is Oct 23rd so it will be like a SW birthday present too! :) :)

saphire123456
09-24-2008, 07:32 PM
Is it too early to mail stuff? cause I'm done shopping for my pumpkin...

UltraViolet
09-24-2008, 07:48 PM
I think I'm going to play this smart and stop right now without the last thing. I have my goodies bought already, and I need to stick to my budget. I hope you'll understand my TOT!

PrettyCurlieQ
09-25-2008, 06:06 AM
So is everyone officially accounted for?

Pretty_Penny
09-25-2008, 08:43 AM
everyone is accounted for. austinatalie withdrew from the exchange, but her pumpkin has been given her trick-or-treater and was alerted, so everything should be good.

:)

rooster470
09-25-2008, 10:04 AM
^^^^
Yay. And there was much rejoicing in Pumpkin-land. :)

NewMoon
09-25-2008, 10:45 AM
I don't mean this in a rude way, but can we all decide to not talk/brag about spending a lot over the $30 minimum or receiving a gift much over that minimum?

I don't want people who can't afford to spend a shitload to feel bad. Maybe best if we don't discuss prices and budgets :)

Pretty_Penny
09-25-2008, 06:22 PM
I don't mean this in a rude way, but can we all decide to not talk/brag about spending a lot over the $30 minimum or receiving a gift much over that minimum?

I don't want people who can't afford to spend a shitload to feel bad. Maybe best if we don't discuss prices and budgets :)

^ditto this.

i'm not telling people they can't go over the minimum, but talking about how much you're spending -can- come across as bragging, even if it isn't intended that way. so you bought a few things and stuff added up and then shipping and etc. etc. *shrug* no big deal.

if people get items that were a little more than the minimum, i don't think they should "not be allowed" to post them or say what they got... but bragging about the cost is not cool.

personally, i'm getting my trick-or-treater a car. but... you know... i don't wanna say too much. :P

iambonbon05
09-25-2008, 10:50 PM
Just ordered my TOT's first treat! Treat comes tomorrow... heheh...

iambonbon05
09-25-2008, 11:02 PM
Also, I am sorry to my pumpkin for adding wishes like every day lol. Feel free to ship whenever you're ready, don't worry about missing things I'm just adding things as they come to mind.

NewMoon
09-25-2008, 11:11 PM
I know I said something like that but honestly I've been feeling like people will look at me like "why are you even in the exchange?" if I admit I only spent just barely over the minimum. :-\

I'm stopping. I was going to buy another thing that would put me over significantly, but then realized I can't afford to do that, so people can think what they want.
Don't feel bad. If we wanted to get something specific/expensive we would all just go out and buy our own stuff. The point of the exchange...... I don't want to start because I would write a novel but it's much beyond receiving items of value.

Pretty_Penny
09-26-2008, 02:08 PM
most people who do the exchanges are in the right frame of mind. it's a fun surprise and a good way to interact. that's all. plus, some of us (like me) just like getting shit in the mail. :P i don't care what it is, i just like having non-bills coming to me. i also (like many people) like sending people surprises. it makes me feel like a ninja.

and the people who AREN'T in the "right frame of mind" (not saying there are any in the exchange) ........ fuck em. i mean, really. who gives a shit if people like that are upset or talk smack?

as long as you put some thought and effort into it, pretty much no one cares about the price tag.

NewMoon
09-26-2008, 04:01 PM
My is done but I'm awaiting the last thing which was ordered online.

UltraViolet
09-26-2008, 04:54 PM
I just got the box and some stuff for packing. Should be ready to send out very soon. Happy early Halloween TOTr!

NewMoon
09-26-2008, 05:21 PM
^^^ Am I the ToT? :D

UltraViolet
09-26-2008, 05:33 PM
I am not at liberty to discuss that- and neither are you! ;D

NewMoon
09-26-2008, 05:35 PM
Damn..... LOL

UltraViolet
09-26-2008, 06:19 PM
My TOTr's box is all ready to go! It has a long way to go....

VegasPrincess
09-26-2008, 07:28 PM
This is the first time I ever have shopped early, but was at the mall and they had a store that my TOTR mentioned she wanted things from so I said, eh why not!!

So..a few treats down, more to go!

Sauske
09-27-2008, 01:04 PM
is packaging a big deal? i dont have wrapping paper....

Pretty_Penny
09-27-2008, 02:38 PM
is packaging a big deal? i dont have wrapping paper....

not really.i mostly suggest it for people who are having a hard time finding stuff that fits the theme (and most are not having difficulty). you know, to make it more halloweeny.

but i wouldn't worry too much.

Sauske
09-27-2008, 02:47 PM
newspaper it is!

Pretty_Penny
09-27-2008, 02:55 PM
use teh funnays!

Lysondra
09-29-2008, 03:13 AM
Americans:

Can you diversify your wishlists for me if they are majority American based things like certain cities or teams or Americanized items? It's dfifficult to get.

kitana
09-29-2008, 09:16 AM
Well I finished my shopping for my TOT just 5 mins ago, and I have to bake and wrap it all up and ship it, so it will be sent out first thing in the morning!

saphire123456
09-30-2008, 07:13 AM
So at what point do we tell our pumpkin who we are?

PrettyCurlieQ
09-30-2008, 07:47 AM
^When I did secret santa and v-day, we waited until after the exchange date and created a 'reveals' thread. Idk how it's been done since, though.

NewMoon
09-30-2008, 07:53 AM
So at what point do we tell our pumpkin who we are?
I put a note in my package revealing myself.

Pretty_Penny
09-30-2008, 05:26 PM
So at what point do we tell our pumpkin who we are?

a reveals thread. whoever gets their gift first can start one. no one who hasn't received their gift should check the thread, since it will spoil the surprise.

you can send a note or something saying who you are with the package as well.. or you can wait till the person posts that they got it and say it was from you. it's up to you..

just don't reveal who you are till they have their present.

kitana
09-30-2008, 05:37 PM
Well whomever gets my gift (I ain't tellin!), please open and enjoy ASAP!

Sauske
10-01-2008, 10:51 AM
heh heh heh!

iambonbon05
10-01-2008, 11:45 AM
I think it's more fun to make the TOT guess who their pumpkin is :)

On an exchange on another board, I included some small hints as to who I was, like I had a little stuffed beaver since I go to Oregon State.

CKXXX
10-01-2008, 01:33 PM
Halloween is my all time fav holiday so I'm bummed I couldnt do this one..I was hoping I could. Jealous of you all!!

Anyone know when the next one will be?

PrettyCurlieQ
10-01-2008, 07:34 PM
^Turkey Trade?

Lysondra
10-01-2008, 08:30 PM
Can you Americans PLEASE make your wishlists less Americentric? :/

Elvia
10-01-2008, 09:00 PM
Damn! I'm so jealous of you guys. I can't wait to do a gift exchange! V day sounds fun, since I always get moody and it would be nice to have something to look forward to.

Just out of curiosity...do you guys do a christmas or a "holiday" exchange? And if it's a "Christmas" one, do you Jewish dancers participate anyway or sit it out?

rooster470
10-01-2008, 09:04 PM
I'm going to send mine next week. :)

Lysondra
10-01-2008, 09:18 PM
Damn! I'm so jealous of you guys. I can't wait to do a gift exchange! V day sounds fun, since I always get moody and it would be nice to have something to look forward to.

Just out of curiosity...do you guys do a christmas or a "holiday" exchange? And if it's a "Christmas" one, do you Jewish dancers participate anyway or sit it out?


well there's no halloween here either.....

Veronica Bush
10-01-2008, 09:24 PM
You all are soooooo Awesome around here!

PrettyCurlieQ
10-02-2008, 08:37 AM
Can you Americans PLEASE make your wishlists less Americentric? :/
I'm not sure I know what this means .. :shrug:

Sauske
10-02-2008, 08:50 AM
mine has been sent.... :-D i feel so evil

Lysondra
10-02-2008, 09:00 AM
I'm not sure I know what this means .. :shrug:

I said earlier in the thread. Some wishlists are very Ameri-centric. Like asking for things from certain states or teams or substances I cannot obtain in Australia to ship to America (like things with feathers, seeds, plants, etc).

Like a bit more...mm..vagueness would be good so I can actually GET something.

I guess it's like saying for me to buy you and "I <3 NY" shirt. I'd love to see where I could get that.