Secret Sisters

[mountainpuddles]

Hi Gals, My sister does this great thing, called "Secret Sisters". Basically everyone gets a "sister" and sends them a little something each month.
They do it, like lipgloss, new panties, etc... I am not involved in her secret sister because I am not a mom. BUT, I was wondering if some of you gals would love to start this up, "Cycling Sisters"? The idea is everyone that is interested sends me there physical address and my helper (Slinkedog??)
and I will match you up with a sister. We could even start out with exchanging cycling socks?? Becky

[rocknrollgirl]

I am game.....should I say YA YA.....just kidding. Sounds like fun. If we get enough people let me know where to send my snail mail address.

Ruth:)

[Nanci]

I think that sounds fun!

Nanci

[kaybee]

This sounds like fun. Even though I seldom post, you have all provided me with a wealth of useful information and inspiration, and I'd like to participate if there are enough people.

KB

[slinkedog]

Sounds fun!! Count me in!

[Selkie]

Count me in. Wouldn't a "cool cycling socks" exchange be fun for one month?

[tulip]

that sounds like fun. Count me in.

[tatormc]

Count me in too

[cindysue]

only if slinkedog is my sister......,

JK - count me in!

[crazycanuck]

Count me in.

Ps-Ya never know what'll end up in your mailbox from Perth...! Jellyfish? :eek: Vegemite? Pea gravel? Or just something nice....

c

[sulis]

I'm game. Let me know whom to email my address to. :p

[sydney_b]

Sounds like fun. Put me in too.

:)

/sydney

[ladyfish]

sounds fun--I'm in too.

The sock thing sounds great--I can see becomming a real sock fiend--they are so cute!

Cathy

[slinkedog]

only if slinkedog is my sister......,

JK - count me in!

LOL! If you're my sister, you will get the royal treatment!! :)

[MomOnBike]

Sure, me too. Sounds like fun.

[Susie]

Me, too! It sounds like fun.

[pkq]

My sister would be most unhappy with me, if I "adopted" a sister. :)

[Grog]

Why not? I'm in.

[carimail]

Me, me, me! I wanna play! I'll get my list ready!! :p

[mountainpuddles]

Hi Secret Sisters! I am hoping everyone can send me there address by Thursday, February 9th. On February 10th everyone will have their secret sister. Thanks, B.

[Nanci]

You mean, home address?

Nanci

[mountainpuddles]

Thanks for clarifying, yes it will be the home address! Becky

[margo49]

Do you have to live in the US?:confused:
Count me in if not :)

[snowtulip]

Yaaahhhh, bike presents! I'm in!

[rocknrollgirl]

Don't forget when you send in your address, to include your shoe size!:)

[SalsaMTB]

cool idea, count me in!

[cindysue]

just sent you my address. Good thing I've actually met you! :p

One question: do we keep the same sister each month or does this rotate? I think it would be cool to rotate, although more work for you and Shannon.

Thanks!

[tailtamer]

I would like to participate too !!

It's a good excuse to get involved instead of just lurk.

[Nanci]

I guess I could handle sending a package out of the US- been sending stuff to my ex-BF in France for years!

Nanci

[mountainpuddles]

I was thinking every three months we will change sisters.

[mountainpuddles]

Ladies, tomorrow is the last day for signing up for your secret sister. Thanks to put in your last name and your shoe size. B:)

[mountainpuddles]

Hey Gals! I have to apologize, Monday everyone will have their Secret Sistas. I have dial up at home and it is the slowest thing I have ever encountered. Monday I am back at the library at the Uni and all is well. Becky

[mountainpuddles]

Hi ladies, I hope everyone has their sister. The plan is to send your secret sister their socks by March. March is the deadline, because by then even our out of country gals will have theirs also. Besides socks, please send one of your favorite recipes for "cold weather dishes". Thanks and have fun!!!!

[mountainpuddles]

sorry gals, didn't realize it would be solooo big.

[carimail]

Speak up! I can't hear you! :)

We can send more stuff, right? We don't have to just limit ourselves to the socks and recipes, right? I mean, like little notes and stuff.

[Nanci]

I didn't tell you this, but my shoe size (for socks) is 6/7- small.

Nanci

[slinkedog]

Oh, and, yeah, my sock size is GIGANTIC. :) No, really, I wear an 8.5 or 9. Can't remember if I told you that before. :)

[crazycanuck]

Umm hey, how do we know what the person's screen name is??

c

[slinkedog]

Not too odd... I sent mountainpuddles a PM with the same question!

[Brandi]

Is it to late for me?

[ladyfish]

Everyone;

Don't forget to send your sock size if you forgot in the regular posting. Otherwise you better have an "average" foot because the best guess is medium!!! :rolleyes:

This should be fun!

[tatormc]

Forgot to send over my size originally. Shoe size is 6.5.

[Brandi]

Can anyone tell me if it is to late to join the sock group?:confused:

[CorsairMac]

Try sending Mountainpuddles a PM Brandi - she may not have caught your request.

[mountainpuddles]

Hi Gals! We will be having new sisters every 3 months. For those of you who don't have a sister, don't worry please send me your address and at the beginning of March you will have one. B

[cindysue]

Umm hey, how do we know what the person's screen name is??c

has this question been answered?

[tatormc]

The PM I received from mountainpuddles contained the persons screen name and real name with address.

[Nanci]

The PM I received contained the real name, and, looking in the members list, no one is registered with that name...

So I have no idea who she is!

It's a double secret sister!

Nanci

[Brandi]

Can you remind us mountainpuddles when it is time for the next round?

[ladyfish]

I received a real name, but no board name. I did a search and think I know who I have. But I don't have a sock size yet.

[cindysue]

ohhhhh, I did a search on the name of the town where the person lives and found her :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

P.S. I'm a shoe size 10 :p

[cindysue]

is there a suggested spending amount? I suppose there is some merit to holiday parties that say spend between X and XX....

I found some cute stuff in the TE shopping area. It would be great to support Susan O. by shopping for stuff in her store - and then TE can ship it for you!

[mountainpuddles]

Hi Gals, answer to your questions....
1. Please email me to find out the screen name of your sister
2. There is no $ amount, but every sister should receive a pair of cycling socks. Also, anything else you wanted to put into it is fine.

Sorry I have been slow to answer, B

[Susan Otcenas]

Ladies,

I know that a few of you have placed your orders via TE. (Thanks!) My staff does not follow the forums, so if you don't want a receipt included, which would spoil the fun, PLEASE put "Please do not a enclose a receipt with this gift" in the special instructions field when you place the order. I just saw an order come though that said "Secret Sister" in the special instructions field. *I* know what this means, but the order processing staff doesn't. I happened to catch it, but I don't usually review the orders.

Tailwinds,

Susan

[slinkedog]

Ladies,

... so if you don't want a receipt included, which would spoil the fun, PLEASE put "Please do not a enclose a receipt with this gift" in the special instructions field when you place the order.

Heh! Too late for me! :)

[Nanci]

Well where else would we go for cool socks??? I had to buy a bolero yesterday, because I just couldn't stand not having one any more after having it on my wish list for a year, and since you started stocking them...Then I just _had to_ take a look at the socks, and found a new pair that were so perfect for me, the Filet de Soles, then I found a pair, the Love Stinks pair with the lovebirds, that is going to be _so perfect_ for my daughter, who has a Senegal Parrot that is the love of her life (well next to her husband and son- but she's had the parrot way longer!) who looks a lot like the lovebirds- she is going to be so happy!

Oh, and the brown-bagged socks made me laugh! Not my style, just the idea that they had to be covered up. So I guess you're not going to carry the Got Wood? (picture of beaver) socks that I got BF for Christmas, huh? He just likes beavers, so they were perfect for him!

I love socks...

Nanci

[Susan Otcenas]

Oh, and the brown-bagged socks made me laugh! Not my style, just the idea that they had to be covered up. So I guess you're not going to carry the Got Wood? (picture of beaver) socks that I got BF for Christmas, huh?

Well, let's just say that some people have "delicate sensibilities". The Doggie Style socks (the only ones we currently have in a "brown paper wrapper") were not up on the site for 2 days before we had a complaint! So, we figured the wrapper and the "disclaimer" were a good idea - this is a family site, after all. :) In case anyone is wondering what we're talking about, go here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/categories.asp?catID=92 and check the third row, center.

Funny story told to me by one of the gals over at Terry. Sock Guy makes a sock that they call the Uptown B*tch sock. It's burgundy with B*tch written in a pink, swirly script. A few years ago, Terry put them in it's printed catalog. My understanding is that they received numerous very vocal complaints about that sock, and subsequently removed it from the next catalog. The funny part - if memory serves me correctly - is that it was a very well-selling sock! Just goes to show that one women's trash is another's treasure, eh?

Tailwinds,

Susan

[DrBee]

Hopefully you're still adding new sisters. Count me in for next month. This is a great idea! :D

[wavedancer]

Sounds like you are all having too much fun! Count me in for the next round, too.

Linda

[Selkie]

Well, let's just say that some people have "delicate sensibilities" ...
Funny story told to me by one of the gals over at Terry. Sock Guy makes a sock that they call the Uptown B*tch sock. It's burgundy with B*tch written in a pink, swirly script. A few years ago, Terry put them in it's printed catalog. My understanding is that they received numerous very vocal complaints about that sock, and subsequently removed it from the next catalog. The funny part - if memory serves me correctly - is that it was a very well-selling sock! Just goes to show that one women's trash is another's treasure, eh?

Tailwinds,

Susan

That's too funny, given the fact that you can hear and see worse on network TV during "prime time!"
I'd LOVE to have a pair of those "b*&ch" socks. ;) Better yet: "b*$ch on wheels" --- haha. I must admit it describes me to a "t" on occasion!

[mountainpuddles]

Hi Sisters, I am looking for suggestions for April. What do you think that our secret sister would like to receive for the month? Perhaps something for the hair, water bottle, or what about a panty exchange? Just throwing things out there, what do you think? Thanks, B

[Nanci]

Not panties!!! Cute idea, but I am _so_ picky- I only like Patagonia. Waterbottle is a good idea- you can always use more than one! ;-) Cycling snacks would be a good one. Could "hair" be stretched to include anything that goes on the head?

Nanci

[crazycanuck]

Panties..ummm...hahaha...

Waterbottle sounds fine to me. In regards to snacks/bars, let me speak to the loverly folks at australia post. I want to find out what foodstuffs we can send overseas.

c

[Nanci]

Ooh, you're right- my SS from Canada said she couldn't send choc here. :-(

But the socks she sent went on their first ride yesterday, _plus_ protected the bikes from hitting each other on the rack on the way there and back.

Nanci

[MomOnBike]

I think I read somewhere (dang, I really can't remember where, or I'd go looking :mad: ) that motorcycle riders have a small bell on their bikes to ward off all things evil, like the p*n*ct*r* fairy, or mechanical difficulties, or even dark SUVs driven by inattentive drivers.

The thing is, they don't work if you buy them for yourself. Someone has to give you yours.

Maybe we could exchange a bell, or a bike angel, or something protective like that?

[Brandi]

I like that idea. Something protective. or how about a braclete. We have some cool surf sops here with some neat leater one's.

[crazycanuck]

Bracelets are ok but i don't wear them so a person would just be wasting their hard earned $.

As i was walking to work this morning I thought why not send our secret sister an item from our city/town etc that they can't get in theirs. Even if it's not to do with cycling this time, tis ok.

Thoughts?

ps-i like the angel idea.

c

[Brandi]

I still think the socks could stick around a couple more times too. I can always use more socks.

[SadieKate]

I'm not taking part in this but how about a water bottle from your favorite LBS or store? I love having bottles from my travels.

[rocknrollgirl]

I love the "something local" idea, and I love the "something guardian" idea. I race, so I have so many goodie bag water bottles hanging around. A tailsman, I could always use.

( i have gotten the weirdest stuff in goodie bags...we should start a thread on that. Crotch guard caused fits of hysterical laughter in the parking lot at my last race. "back off....I have crotch guard")

Well it cracked us up at the time:D

[SadieKate]

"back off....I have crotch guard")

Well it cracked us up at the time:DIt's making me laugh. Much better than the toothpaste at the Tour de Tahoe.

[Brandi]

yes on the local water bottle

[Selkie]

I like all three ideas:
1. waterbottle from local bike store;
2. something bought local or unique to a place where you live/work---like socks or saddlebag from a LBS;
3. guardian angel (small bell, angel on a bike charm, etc).

By the way, I'm all for sending nifty socks. "Sock of the Month Club"

No panties, please.

[Nanci]

I can always go for more socks! I have three nice water bottles, and about a million schwag bottles. There are so many they live in beer bottle cartons in the laundry room...

Nanci

[rocknrollgirl]

Well,
If we decide on socks again....I have to let my s.s know that I am a mtn biker, so send me rough and tumble socks...my first pair are so beautiful that I am afraid to wear them on the trails!!!!!

I got all excied because they match this sports top that I have and then I realized, hey wait a min.....I can't bike in that stuff in the summer, it will be ruined first time out. I guess underneath all of that dirt, there lurks the heart of a girl somewhere.:)

LOL

[sulis]

I vote for socks or something smaller.
Water bottles are great but they are bulky and therefore will cost more to ship. I am on a tight budget and I would rather spend what money I have allocated for the TE SS to the gift rather than the shipping.
So I vote things that are easier to ship. Then for those of you who want to can send more. :D

[kerrybelle]

Ruth just told me about this, is it too late to get a s.s.??

Kerry

[Grog]

Am I the only one who has yet to receive anything from her secret sister (1st round)?

[mtbdarby]

How about we just give them a choice of any of the 3 items suggested? If we're gonna change it up though, I think it would be wise to put a dollar limit on the items.

Either way, can we decide by Monday so I can go shopping. Like I need an excuse to shop, but it helps to justify my expenditures:rolleyes: !!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Grogg, if you don't get a pair by Monday send me your address and I'll send you a pair - I stocked up, I thought it was a sock of the month club, lol.

[crazycanuck]

HEy grog,

As mtbdarby said, if you've not received anything yet let me know as i'm happy to send you something from ozzie..

C

[Nanci]

Will you please send me a Tiger Snake or a Cassowary?

Thanks,

Nanci

[crazycanuck]

Nanci,

As soon as i can catch a tiger snake at lake monger(near my house) & live, sure! :eek:

The Cassowary will take more time...:D

As you live in florida, will ya send me a Pallas's Mastiff Bat ...:eek:

Off to the Australian Geographic store...I wonder how often US post handles air filled crocs?

c

[uforgot]

Just found this thread and like Kerrybelle, I'd like to participate. Too late?

[uforgot]

Hi Gals! We will be having new sisters every 3 months. For those of you who don't have a sister, don't worry please send me your address and at the beginning of March you will have one. B

Found this. Should have read the entire thread. :o I'll have my name in by the next round. Thanks for organizing it!

[cindysue]

Am I the only one who has yet to receive anything from her secret sister (1st round)?

me neither.

and also haven't heard that my SS received her shipment (she hasn't posted since September). TE did send me confirmation that the package went out though............

[Nanci]

You know, I _would_ send you a PM bat, but they are found a little too far south for me.

This place is right down the road, though, and they have an open house every year around Halloween! http://www.lubee.org/ Who would have known that the bat trademark of Luis Bacardi rum was due to LB's love of bats...

You haven't experienced a bat until you've been six inches away from a bat with a six-foot wingspan!

Also in town, the University of Florida Bat House (housing a large population of Brazillian Free-Tails.) http://www.floridabats.org/UF-BatHouse.htm It's where we always take out-of-town visitors, to see the nightly emergence.

Nanci

[mountainpuddles]

How about we just give them a choice of any of the 3 items suggested? If we're gonna change it up though, I think it would be wise to put a dollar limit on the items.

Either way, can we decide by Monday so I can go shopping. Like I need an excuse to shop, but it helps to justify my expenditures:rolleyes: !!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Grogg, if you don't get a pair by Monday send me your address and I'll send you a pair - I stocked up, I thought it was a sock of the month club, lol.


Hi Gals, so what did we decide on? Thanks, Becky

[CyclaSutra]

I'd say anything cycling-related in the $10-$20 range would be great. I'm sure we could all afford that, and it could be socks or bottles or miscellany... can I get a second on the motion?

AND we could start a "wish list" thread so other SS could look up and see favorite colors, sock size, etc.

[Grog]

Mountainpuddles:
unfortunately please count me out for this time around, I'll be away from home half the time in the next few months so it will be hard for me to be a good SS... :(

[Grog]

Wouhou!! I am not an orphan sister anymore!

thank you SS for the cute pink camouflage socks! I'll try the recipe soon!!

:D

[carimail]

Wouhou!! I am not an orphan sister anymore!

thank you SS for the cute pink camouflage socks! I'll try the recipe soon!!

:D

Geez! I only mailed it out March 6. It's amazing what the pony express can do these days! If we were like England and used bikes, it would have gotten to you a lot quicker. Sorry about that! I hope you like 'em! ;)

[Grog]

Geez! I only mailed it out March 6. It's amazing what the pony express can do these days! If we were like England and used bikes, it would have gotten to you a lot quicker. Sorry about that! I hope you like 'em! ;)

Oh! Thanks Cari :)

Actually I don't know when it came, probably early last week, but I was in Belgium so I just picked up my mail today.

Mail from the US can take as little as 2-3 days if it comes from the West Coast... A whole week would be about the max.

Thanks!

[Robbin_G]

Hi Sisters, I am looking for suggestions for April. What do you think that our secret sister would like to receive for the month? Perhaps something for the hair, water bottle, or what about a panty exchange? Just throwing things out there, what do you think? Thanks, B


Panty....throwing.... HA!;)

[short cut sally]

Wasnt sure what we were sending to our ss for the month of April, and I was sending overseas, so I sent my pkg out early d/t April is going to be a busy month for me. I took a couple ideas and sent out socks (which I thought was going to be a monthly thing so I stocked up) that were more state specific and some small items that I thought could be of use while out riding. I hope no one minds, esp. mt. puddles, as there really wasn't anything set in stone as what to send out yet for the month of April. So my ss that lives in Australia should be getting a small pkg. in about 2 weeks..enjoy..shellyj

[kerrybelle]

Since I didn't get involved from the start, I will be adding a pair of socks in my package for April. I only got her name & address in the last week or so and haven't had time to get out shopping. Hopefully, my secret sister is being patient with me. Especially, since she's in Europe!

Kerry

[DrBee]

I still haven't received any info on getting a ss. Mountainpuddles - if you didn't get me into the list in March, please add me now. Thanks :)

[cindysue]

hmmm, still no ss package for little ol' me..... :(

And I'm starting to wonder if my SS ever got what I sent her via TE. :confused: She hasn't signed on since August....

[Brandi]

I got my ss address! Yea! sent something out today. Now do we know when we are to send stuff again?

[PAP103]

I'd love to participate also! Please tell me where/how to sign up!

Thanks,
Patty

[Shaula]

I would love that! I live in a small town where there are no other women cyclists and I would love to do that! Count me in!!!!!:)

[Shaula]

Is it too late to do this Secret Sister thing?

[slinkedog]

I need to opt out of the SS exchange for the time being. Property taxes are a, well, you know. :o

[DrBee]

Ooh! I just received my gift from my secret sister! Thank you for the "good dog" socks! I love them! The note was perfect, too! Thanks so much!!!! This will definitely ward off all those bad dogs!

I still haven't received any info on my SS - I'll send something as soon as I do!

[Popoki_Nui]

Just received my SS's name and address! This is my first time....can I send a gift right away? Is there a certain type of gift (I see socks mentioned a lot) or dollar amount we have to stick to?
Can't wait to get shopping! :D
Sherry.

[RavenMyst]

I am just now getting back onto the boards and I ran across this thread...I would love to jump on board...is it too late? Count me in if not...send me info and let me know where to send mine :)

[Waverly]

I am interested too if it isn't too late!

Jessica