how about a Nov/dec secret sister?

[Brandi]

Anyone? I would be happy to set it up. Maybe someone who has set it before can pm on how. Also what should the gift be and should we have a cap on price? I would say I need everyone's name and address by Nov 15. Does that sound good?

[mimitabby]

why don't we say November. December is hard enough to get through.
And water bottles from other places could be nice.

[Brandi]

why don't we say November. December is hard enough to get through.
And water bottles from other places could be nice.
I would have to not be the one to set up. I have to much going on in Oct to get it going. I was thinking something for cold weather. Chap stick, socks, gloves, etc..

[cosc]

Forum members have suggested water bottles for ss exchange, but I like the idea of cold weather items. I already have too many water bottles.

[violette]

Count me in...what about shoe covers for fall riding, or socks, creams/chapsticks for the cold weather. Something representing fall and the cold weather to come.

[NJBikeGal]

I think cold weather gear is also a good idea...you can always include a water bottle if you are so inclined...I feel like you can never have too many! Either way, I'd like to be in! :)

[teigyr]

Me too :)

[Flybye]

Count me in. Sheesh, where are my manners? Please!:D :D :D :D

[Zen]

I'll have to pass.
I never got my gift from last time :(

[IFjane]

I'll have to pass.
I never got my gift from last time :(

Oh Zen! I'm so sorry - have faith - maybe it will show up. Mine just got here yesterday (postmarked August 28 - from Atlanta). I think it walked all the way up here...

Count me in - and I agree with NJBikeGal - I can never have too many water bottles from other places. :rolleyes: :)

[bicyclulz]

Sounds like fun! Let me know the deetz!:D

[ehirsch83]

I've never done one, and I would love to be included!!

[Tater]

This was fun the last time I participated, so I'm game to do it again! Cold weather goodies sound good to me.

[crazycanuck]

Ii'm interested :) Just remember summer is coming for us southern hemisphere folks!!!

If anyone wants help organizing the next one, let me know.

I was thinking of organizing another Christmas card "exchange" type thing. Throw me your thoughts

c

[makbike]

Brandi, if no other organizers have sent you a PM let me know and I'll do my best to explain how I've done it in the past. It really is pretty easy to do.

Let us know when you want up to PM our names/addresses to you. I'm game!

I'd like to suggest either the water bottle exchange or a t-shirt exchange. I love the t-shirt I got last Sept or Oct.

That is my two cents for whatever it is worth.

[teigyr]

I love the t-shirt idea too. I've been into a "getting LBS shirts from other cities" moods. I'm going to NY in November and am already checking out the bike shops for while I'm there :D

[7rider]

I'll have to pass.
I never got my gift from last time :(

Same here.
:(

[tygab]

Same here.
:(

I think you both should contact the organizer. While she may not be able to resolve it, I'm sure she'd try. I'm sure the people you sent items to both appreciated them, though!


Anyway, I want to be in on the next one, I haven't participated in ages!
I vote for water bottles or cold weather stuff!

[bikinNkc]

Please include me as well... I love these kinds of gift/recipe/card exchanges.

[surgtech1956]

Please include me too. I love all the ideas.

[crazycanuck]

I organized the last one & i did my best sending messages to folks asking if they sent their item. We have this every time a ss exchange happens. :(

It's often gremlins at the post office but not all the time..

If anyone does want to organize the next one all you need to do is create a simple spreadsheet & ensure you have a send & a receive box.

C

[nomummytummy]

I've never been in either. Please count me in too

[makbike]

I second what CC said from an organizers standpoint. The last two I organized I tried to stay on top of things, however, all we can do is send out friendly nudges; it is up to the actual person to get the package to the post office. On several occassions I would have participants send me a PM asking me to let their SS know that they had not been forgotten and to be patient - I was happy to forward these notes and I think their SS appreciated hearing that they had not been forgotten. Please if you participate let the organizer or your SS know if you will be late getting your package in the mail - no one likes to be forgotten. These exchanges are meant to be bring joy into our lives they are not meant to be not painful.

[short cut sally]

You can count me in too. If Brandi is unable to organize the "fall" SS until Nov time that is okay with me. I would be willing to do it-so it could be a more Oct/Nov if others wanted to do it earlier, up to Brandi and you folks. I could do an Oct one and Brandi could do a Nov. one. I've never organized before so I might need some pointers, I can't organize the silverware drawer somedays either. And leave the Dec as the xmas card exchange like we did last year (I already bought theme related cards in anticipation). I was thinking of something, and not sure if it's even appropriate, I have to figure out how to put it into words to make sense here so bear with me. the names go in, and persons A & B exchange with each other only, persons C&D exchange with themselves. Do you think that would ensure that persons don't get left out? Just suggesting, I have no clue here, like I said I'm game for anything, and willing to try anything..Its up to all of you and Brandi.

[mtbdarby]

Count me in this month. I didn't get gifts 2 other times I played so I'm keeping hopeful:p

[amymisk]

sounds like fun. Count me in.

[indigoiis]

I'm in.

[MillieNZ]

Can I join in ??? :)

[mimitabby]

Count me in this month. I didn't get gifts 2 other times I played so I'm keeping hopeful:p

two other times?

Send me your address!

[roadie gal]

*sigh* I wish I could do this, but this time is so busy for me that I can't guarantee that I'd remember to do it. How about something in May, when it isn't such a crazy time?