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[jesusluvu]

'Tis the last official day to sign up.  I won't get the names out until Saturday, so stragglers will have a couple extra days but if you're already here, PLEASE DON'T WAIT.

 

The last couple years, I've been able to switch things around and allow late comers, but it does cause some confusion.  I especially only want to send out 1 cards list this year.  (Having said all that, I hate the thought of anyone missing out so I guess we'll just see how it goes).

Oh it is really happening...yipppeeee

[Silverstreak24]

I never get here in time. Every year I miss the Secret Santa! Count me in. I’ll pm my list in a few mins!

[nikkilugi]

Just sent my pm - I am excited to participate again. It has been a couple years but I am stoked that I checked this thread in time this year.

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

Yayyyy let the shopping begin!!!!
Well kinda. When we receive our SS info



Happy Halloween every one !

[budgetsRsexy]

Sent my info late last night, just made the time cut off I believe. Thanks Bopeep!

[Kash]

We might break an attendance record at this pace. 

 

 

 

Here is what participation looked like the last few years:

 

2017 - SS 31, OE 14, Cards 15

2016 - SS 30, OE 15, Cards 12

2015 - SS 33, OE 16, Cards 11

2014 - SS 34, OE 19, Cards 12

2013 - SS 33, OE 19, Cards 13

2012 - SS 46, OE 28, Cards 21

2011 - SS 44, OE 33, Cards 27

 

 

I just looked ....39 right now we at least improved over the past 5 years.  

[wittenlover]

Yay!

[Bopeep]

I know I've already asked you all to do this, but please check the lists.  I don't want to miss anyone, or sign anyone up for something they don't want to participate in .

 

 

Great participation this year! I'm so excited!!!

[AndreaInNC]

For those doing Secret Santa - see if you have a Penzey's Spice store in your area.  If you do, sign up for the email list.   they often run freebie specials, some require a purchase, and some do not.  They normally do $1.00 spice specials each month.  I found out about this company after the Women's March, the owner is progressive and doesn't have a problem sharing his political views.  So you either love him, or you don't.  Right now, they are offering Turkish Oregano and their Bavarian seasoning for $1.00 for a 1/4 cup jar.  They are also offering their "I will vote Kind" box of spices for only $6 (normally $19.95).  You will also get a free 1/2 cup jar of chili seasoning with a $5 purchase.  You can also check them out on Facebook to see what specials they are running too!

 

https://www.penzeys.com/

 

Trying to help my fellow GottaDealers the most bang for their buck !!!

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

Wooo hooo !!! Can’t wait to get my person

[Kash]

give me someone who wants a Kohl's throw..... I happened to have gotten an extra or two or so today

[HanShotFirst]

give me someone who wants a Kohl's throw..... I happened to have gotten an extra or two or so today

Lord, ain't this the truth!  I got an extra two, or three......maybe even 4.  

 

But my excuse is that I had to walk by the bin of them on my way to Customer Service to pick up my orders for the first round.    

[jesusluvu]

I just looked ....39 right now we at least improved over the past 5 years.  

Yes, next year I might have to be a bulldog all year to keep it in  the forefront of everyones mind

[ilikefree]

Just got my Secret Santa...let the shopping begin!!

[Pepper_Mint_Tea]

Yay I got my SS !!! And “they” are a dream to shop for. Super awesome and very much like me . I am soo exited. I’ll start shipping today wooo hooooo !!!

Thank you Bopeep yayyyy

[Bopeep]

the Secret Santa names are out.  I will come back and do the Ornament Exchanges and send the cards list here in just a little bit.

 

 

READY...SET...GO!!

[Bopeep]

Ornament names, and cards lists are out.  Let me know ASAP if I got anything wrong or if I missed anyone.

 

HAVE FUN!!

[likehome]

hoping to still get into the card exchange. Sent Bopeep a pm.  

 

- Lisa

 

[Coastiwife]

So excited to start shopping!! I already bought my cards!

[Bopeep]

I updated the cards list

Edited by Bopeep, Nov 3, 2018 - 2:22 pm.

[jesusluvu]

Okay, my plan is to have my box packed and shipped prior to BF ans Ornament by end of the week....Not sure if it is possible but that is my goal so look out stores here I come !!!!

[ytmomof4]

I’m so excited I already know what I will be getting my person. I am waiting to see what I can find on bf because I’m pretty sure I can get some good deals on what I’m buying

[jstluvem]

Yippee!! Let the fun begin

[tracy0504]

So excited to start shopping!! I already bought my cards!

 

I buy my cards at the end of the season and have been waiting patiently to address them...

[colemandawn4905]

Got my SS and ornament names so excited! Kohls has cute ornaments on sale plus I used my Kohls cash and a gift card i got for doing mypoint.com. Woohoo I have 40.00 with those so i got my daughter 2 really cute plagues to hang on her walls and then 2 adorable ornaments for my ornament buddy and spent 1.16 My kinda shopping.

[sas377]

For those doing Secret Santa - see if you have a Penzey's Spice store in your area.  If you do, sign up for the email list.   they often run freebie specials, some require a purchase, and some do not.  They normally do $1.00 spice specials each month.  I found out about this company after the Women's March, the owner is progressive and doesn't have a problem sharing his political views.  So you either love him, or you don't.  Right now, they are offering Turkish Oregano and their Bavarian seasoning for $1.00 for a 1/4 cup jar.  They are also offering their "I will vote Kind" box of spices for only $6 (normally $19.95).  You will also get a free 1/2 cup jar of chili seasoning with a $5 purchase.  You can also check them out on Facebook to see what specials they are running too!

 

https://www.penzeys.com/

 

Trying to help my fellow GottaDealers the most bang for their buck !!!

 

Thanks for the heads up!  Didn't even know about this place and I am in Raleigh!  Yay!

[momlori]

Got my SS person - so excited to start shopping. Hope they like a Kohl's throw cause you all know I have a problem with buying a few too many 

Edited by momlori, Nov 7, 2018 - 3:27 pm.

[totallyBF]

missed it again this year dang

[jesusluvu]

Dang it I had the ornament and everything boxed up but could not take it to the post office today. Will ship tomorrow but it is the earliest I have ever got it out so I am happy. 

[stationchief]

Will start my SS shopping tomorrow. Should be interesting