November SS-

[Bad JuJu]

My poor SS--I just mailed your package out yesterday. But remember--good things come to those who wait!

[Nanci]

Juju- she's not as poor as my SS...

But I got my November gifts, and I love them! Nice of the PO to leave it on the front steps where we never go- so hopefully it wasn't out there long.

She did her research and sent frog and lizard-related items! And a pack of Scabs- which I love and need! And a Polar bottle in a color I didn't have (and if you could see my other two- which got forgotten about in the cooler since November 8th!!) and a key chain and a bottle holder thingy and FOOD! I love raspberry Clif Shot Bloks since they have vitamin C(affeinne) in them! Will be using that Saturday!

Thank you so much,

Nanci

[Bad JuJu]

And a pack of Scabs- which I love and need!

Either this is something other than what it sounds like or.....it's grounds for a big eeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwww! Please enlighten me!

[im4smiley]

I am sooo excited...Christmas came to my house and it is only November! I opened my packages and there was a cool Christmas ornament to hang on the wall, with a Santa and it says ho ho ho and has bells!! also socks, tire levers and tire patch, a small stocking with bath confetti..I can't wait to take a bath! Also a water bottle and Sol sunguard. I am sooo lucky.. Thank you Secret Sister

[CyclChyk]

Well I certainly must say that I must get the BEST SS's ever!

This month I got so many cool things in my package but I am having a hard time deciding which is cooler of 2 of them-->the crossword puzzle book (which means that my SS did enough digging to find out that I love crossword puzzles) OR the fact that she got my babies doggie bones.....

Either way, I love it ALL and I just want to give a very sincere thank you to my SS - hhhmmm..... based only on the zipcode as my sis was very secretive, I am guessing Bluetree????

[AllezGirl]

Thanks to my awesome SS in Sacramento. Not only do we have the same first name, but we have the same taste in gifts! I have ordered all of those items as gifts too...and have always had a hard time sending them off because I wanted to keep them for myself!

The headband is the same color as my winter cycling coat and will coordinate nicely!

Thank you!

[AllezGirl]

Did you send me that nice package?

I'll be in Sacramento in March. Maybe I'll get a chance to thank you in person!

[mountainpuddles]

Dear S.S. I am sending out the package today. Becky

[makbike]

Sally I personally don't think you said anything wrong you were simply voicing a level of frustration some (this has included myself) who participate in the SS exchanges have felt at one time or another. I think, this of course if my personal opinion, that if you know your package is going to be late a short note to the organizer stating just that would help a lot. They, the organizer, could in turn PM the person who is wondering about the whereabouts of their package so they did not become frustrated and feel left out of the exchange. I know several people, including myself, have posted notes that a package was on the way or a package was going to be late but in reality the SS has no earthly idea if that message is for them or for someone else who is participating. Again, I think it is important to let this person know they have not been forgotten and brief PM would do the job and relieve all tension, worry and frustration.

I also think that once a gift is received a note of thanks should be posted or a PM sent so the sender knows that their package made it safely to its destination. You may not know who you SS is but they did take time and spend some $ to make your day a little brighter so everyone should take a moment to say "THANK YOU" but again that is how I was raised and I realize not everyone shares my views.

[Toni]

Take about a surprise when I walked through the front door!! A package full of goodies from down under!! Thank you for sending me a piece of Australia, complete with fabulous chocolate, notepad, t-shirt, blinking light, fantastic smelling soaps, did I mention the chocolate , and other assorted goodies. I appreciate it. Great chocolate......

Happy Holidays Mate

Toni

[mimitabby]

Sally I personally don't think you said anything wrong you were simply voicing a level of frustration some (this has included myself) who participate in the SS exchanges have felt at one time or another. I think, this of course if my personal opinion, that if you know your package is going to be late a short note to the organizer stating just that would help a lot. They, the organizer, could in turn PM the person who is wondering about the whereabouts of their package so they did not become frustrated and feel left out of the exchange. I know several people, including myself, have posted notes that a package was on the way or a package was going to be late but in reality the SS has no earthly idea if that message is for them or for someone else who is participating. Again, I think it is important to let this person know they have not been forgotten and brief PM would do the job and relieve all tension, worry and frustration.

I also think that once a gift is received a note of thanks should be posted or a PM sent so the sender knows that their package made it safely to its destination. You may not know who you SS is but they did take time and spend some $ to make your day a little brighter so everyone should take a moment to say "THANK YOU" but again that is how I was raised and I realize not everyone shares my views.

Exactly Marcie. the secrecy should not trump good manners!