September Secret Sister Sign-up!!

[GLC1968]

Ok, I'm going to take the plunge here...and I'll moderate this month. (This means that I leave myself out of the name exchange, correct?)

If you are interested in joining the September Secret Sister goodie exchange, PM me before August 31st and I'll add you to the list.

Anyone have any ideas for a theme? I was thinking perhaps a "school supplies" theme to go with the season? Thoughts? :confused:

How SS works:

PM me before August 31st with your name and address
On September 1st, I'll send everyone a SS name.
Shop for the gift matching the theme and mail it to your SS to be received before September is over. Whether or not you reveal yourself is optional.
Wait for your goodies to arrive!!


Who is in? :D

[Bikingmomof3]

I am in and PMd you. :D

I do not see why you cannot participate. If you are concerned about fairness, randomly draw names out of a hete. Granted you will know who has you, but if that does not bother you, then please play. :)

As for theme-I will go with whatever. Something to do with fall (yes I am really looking forward to it). Not helpful I know.

[PAP103]

Count me in!

As a gift idea, how about tee shirts? We could pick out either something bike related or something from the area where we live. We'd have to include our size with the PM but we did that with the sox too.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Count me in for the first time! I'll send in my info. Yay!
How about a theme of "herbs and seasonings"?- Autumn being a good time to make and season soups and such. I feel cozy already.

[crazycanuck]

I like the idea of sending t shirts...Something we can brag about to our friends...!

I'd like to do the food thing but am wary of receiving food. I will have to confirm with the lovely folks at Australian customs & Quarantine about items i can receive esp herbs...

THanks
c

[eofelis]

I want to do this too!

School theme would be fun! I'm a 38 yo f/t college student. Yes, I finished my Calculus homework before playing online!

Or T-shirts would be fun too!

Anyway, this looks like fun.

[dobielover1]

I'm in.

T-Shirts sound like a great idea.

[mimitabby]

hmm, teeshirts or.. what about lights??
little lights; not the big expensive 500 dollar ones?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I hear you about the problem with food items and customs...what happened with the coffee, was it a problem?

For t-shirts we'd have to give our sizes, since some of us are really big girls and some are tiny. (Personally I never wear t-shirts, but that doesn't matter much.)
Hats tend to fit most people, especially if they are a stretchy material.

I assume socks have been done? The school theme is good too. How about handydandy bike tools as a theme? Books featuring inspirational women pioneers and adventurers?

[chickwhorips]

so what's the finial decision on the item? is there one?

[mountainpuddles]

Don't miss out from having a sister!! Include yourself:D

I am in for September!!

[mountainpuddles]

T-shirts, how fun!!!

[margo49]

I'm in!
What about a pretty notebook? Easy to find (tho' hard to actually choose!) and send packing-wise and Quarantine no worries.

[light_sabe_r]

Count me in!!!

As for the theme...

T-shirts sound great. Bike lights even better! As do tool kits and the like!

Back to school stuff I like too! I'm a sucker for Stationary Hardly ever use it but will waltz into the valley (China town) and buy up big on hello kitty stuff. he he he

Damn! I like it all! This is too hard someone else pick!

[Aggie_Ama]

I like school supplies and bike tools. Everyone seems to have tire levers or something they just think highly of, it is a great idea. So those are my two votes. :)

[Crankin]

I'm in for this month. I don't know why I haven't done this before...

Personally, I think smaller items would be better, especially if you are mailing internationally. I had a lot of trouble mailing brownies to my son in Spain (a five page customs form, just so he could have some home cooking?).

Will PM you.

[GLC1968]

Since I'm a victim of "I want everyone to be happy" syndrome...I can't make this decision. There are some really good suggestions here, so I'm going to start another post as a poll so that we can vote.

I'll include the 4 non-food items suggested here so that there are no customs issues.

Now go vote!! We've only got a few days to make a decision!! :eek:

[Bikingmomof3]

Off to vote. :)

[PAP103]

Another suggestion would be 'No theme at all". We could go thru the forum and try to find out about our SS and send a complete surprise!

[Bikingmomof3]

Another suggestion would be 'No theme at all". We could go thru the forum and try to find out about our SS and send a complete surprise!


An excellent idea. I love surprises and to surprise people. :)

[Denise223]

I want to play, too :)

I'll PM you my stuff......;)

Denise

[mtkitchn]

Count me in!

[bikerz]

I'm in again - August was fun!

[biking4health]

This will be the first time for me! I voted and will PM you shortly!

Carol

[7rider]

All righty!
This sounds like fun.
If t's....should we include sizes in the p.m.?

[ikkin]

yay! i can't wait! i hope its tshirts 'cause i have a great idea. :) :)

[Shiraz]

I'm in!! August was my first time and had a lot of fun!!:D

[GLC1968]

Just a reminder...

If anyone is considering signing up for September, do so today or tomorrow!!

T-shirts have won the 'theme' poll, so if you want to participate, please PM me with your name, mailing address and t-shirt size.

I will send out SS names to everyone on the list on September 1st (or 2nd :o ). When you get your name, go shopping!! The t-shirt can be anything that you think your SS will like. It's ok to be creative! T-shirts that are unique to your area and ones that are biking related are encouraged!! :D

Have fun!!

[Bikingmomof3]

Just a reminder...

If anyone is considering signing up for September, do so today or tomorrow!!

T-shirts have won the 'theme' poll, so if you want to participate, please PM me with your name, mailing address and t-shirt size.

I will send out SS names to everyone on the list on September 1st (or 2nd :o ). When you get your name, go shopping!! The t-shirt can be anything that you think your SS will like. It's ok to be creative! T-shirts that are unique to your area and ones that are biking related are encouraged!! :D

Have fun!!

I would PM you, but this is a question as to whether or not you received my PMs. I am rather computer illiterate. :o I wanted to be certain you received my sign up and the second PM with my size. Sorry to be a PITA. And a huge thank you for coordinating this!

[GLC1968]

Yep, Jennifer...you are on the list! :)

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank You. :)