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I like that idea, Regina -- of course, if your SS doesn't do Christmas or Hannukah you may still wind up with something un-holiday themed, but it opens up the possibilities.
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10-17-2006, 05:51 PM #16
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Well, I'm so far batting 0 for 2, but I'm optimistic and the month is still young. Besides, this month I'm guilty myself of not getting my October SS something (she's not in the USA, and I'm a little nervous about mailing overseas. Advice anyone from those who have???).
Anywho...
How about this?
Theme: Fun stuff. It could be bike gadgets/ornaments/toys/etc. Be creative and have...FUN!
When you PM Angie_Ama, you say "Christmas (or) Hanakkah OK" and that will let your SS know if you are open to receiving a holiday themed treat. The presumption will be NO holiday themed item.
Anyway, that's my thought.
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10-17-2006, 06:00 PM #17
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10-17-2006, 06:44 PM #18
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Regina, just put the stuff in a box or an envelope and take it to the post office.
Originally Posted by Regina
There will be 3 rates, super expensive, medium, and cheap. Cheap takes 4-6 weeks. Medium takes 5-10 days, so don't delay, the poor girl has to wait a long time after you mail it anyway.
I just mailed mine a couple days ago and there was no problem at all!
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10-17-2006, 06:54 PM #19
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Regina- I love that idea!! Then it is a complete surprise. BTW- my July SS came late in August and my September SS arrived the beginning of October. People have things come up, stinks that you are 0-2 but there still may be a package heading to your door. My September SS got hers this week! Yours may still be en route.
Any thoughts on Regina's idea? It is a great one.Amanda
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10-17-2006, 07:15 PM #20
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i agree it is a good one!
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10-17-2006, 07:27 PM #21
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Regina, I have a feeling your SS will be mailing the Oct. pkg tomorrow when she goes to the PO. Just an ESP.
Please don't give up hope yet..I;ve mailed to Australia in previous SS exchange, I went with the cheapest rate, (2-3 weeks delivery) and I think she got the items quicker than that.
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10-17-2006, 08:58 PM #22
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Ditto Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
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10-18-2006, 03:19 AM #23
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I like Regina's suggestion about stating your preference.
I'm in the same boat as Regina and would like to make a suggestion, based on a method used at my work place. At work we do a Secret Angel gift exchange the month of December. We can give several little gifts throughout the month or one big gift at the end or any combination. However, if we know we are going to give our Secret Angel gift(s) one large gift or we are going to start later then the designated starte date, we simply let the person who organized the event know. They in turn pass a note onto the individual so they do not think they have been forgotten or abandon. I would suggest the same here - if you know you are going to be late why not send a quick PM to the person who organized it for the month simply asking them to let their SS know their package will be 1, 2, 3 etc weeks late or due to unseen events no package will be coming to their mailbox. I know several people have posted notes saying their gift would be late but those who have not yet received it do not know who the note is directed at so a PM from the organizer would at least let the recipient know they had not been forgotten.
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10-18-2006, 07:38 AM #24
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I'm in this time too... didn't get anything from my SS in August, Originally Posted by Regina
so opted out in Sept... and I miss it! SO count me in... PM on it's way... something FUN! 
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10-18-2006, 08:34 AM #25
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Aggie, can you get with the gals that ran this in Aug, Sept, to find out if the same people who are not giving aren't still Getting nice gifts while leaving their own secret sisters in the lurch?
I would be VERY disappointed if this happened to me!
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10-18-2006, 09:24 AM #26
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Not sure where OS you are posting but being an Aussie I post stuff home all the time. I always go the cheapest airmail option and it ends up normally getting there in about a week. Remember to select things that dont weigh loads or that is what you will pay. USPS people are very helpful (at least they are where I live) so if you have any questions just ask them - dont forget to fill out a customs slip and your set. Originally Posted by Regina
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10-18-2006, 09:25 AM #27
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I did hear from my September (no longer) SS, and was assured it is in the mail. No slams against anyone here. Anxiously awaiting (oh, crud, I'm so impatient! You should have seen me as a kid at Christmas!).
I'm just such a rookie at this (and quite literal in following instructions), I'm afraid my package(s) are whimpy or worse, dorky. I'd love to see how you pros do it. I actually had my stuff ready to go for weeks before I mailed it last month myself (she got it on the 30th, how's that for making it by the skin o' yer teeth??).
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10-18-2006, 10:57 AM #28
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**Mimi- I can follow up. If anyone has been behind on their SS please PM me. This isn't a witch-hunt. It would just be nice to let your previous SS know something came up and you were unable to fulfill the commitment or something is on its way. I won't pass along who was unable to participate. It would just be nice to know someone received your name and sometimes things happen. Does that sound fair Mimi?**
Since I am starting to get a lot of PM's and Regina's idea got a positive response, let's declare that the theme.
Theme: Fun stuff. It could be bike gadgets/ornaments/toys/etc. Be creative and have...FUN!
When you PM Angie_Ama, you say "Christmas (or) Hanakkah OK" and that will let your SS know if you are open to receiving a holiday themed treat. The presumption will be NO holiday themed item.
Anyway, that's my thought.
If you have already PM'd me I will follow up for suggestions.
If you want to participate:
Send me a PM by Sunday, October 29. State your name, address and state if Christmas/Hanakkah themed is okay. If you don't state either way we will assume you just want something fun/bike related.Amanda
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10-18-2006, 11:54 AM #29
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And note that I am typing-challened. (edit: See? Did it again! That's CHALLENGED!)
Of course, you'd be PM'ing AGGIE_AMA, not "Angie_Ama"!
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10-18-2006, 12:42 PM #30
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I wanna play this month!
I agree with the idea of Xmas stuff or fun items!
Cleveland is not only flat, it's small - no Bike shops for more
than 100 miles.
This will be my first time, so someone will have to go over the rules,
deadlines and $ limits or suggestions . . .A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
