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Offline djinni373

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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #45 on: October 18, 2012, 01:29:58 pm »
I'm in :) :) :) Happy to post OS if necessary. Great idea Amy 8)
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« Reply #46 on: October 18, 2012, 01:38:14 pm »
Thanks djinni!! :D

I have just edited my inital post to include the names of everyone who is participating, and have put (OS) next to their name if they have indicated that they are happy to post overseas :)
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #47 on: October 18, 2012, 02:15:13 pm »
Wow Amy what a lovely idea. I was saying to someone today that this forum is more a friendship circle. I am over committed in my life at present but look forward to the day when i can be more active again. Happy Christmas everyone.
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #48 on: October 18, 2012, 03:20:48 pm »
Count me in....great idea.
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« Reply #49 on: October 18, 2012, 04:12:32 pm »
I would like to add my name as well  ;D
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #50 on: October 18, 2012, 04:49:25 pm »
Glad this is growing.
Happy to post abroad. Please allow time for airmail.

Think we must take what we are given, in the spirit of Christmas, being prescriptive on what is ok is hard on both giver/receiver. Any serious allergies can obviously be noted.
I already have an idea of I would like to send and it will be made by me and is not too huge to post.
After all there is, I am sure, another family member of the receiver who will enjoy a gift if it is a "hit or miss" as my kids said when young?
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #51 on: October 18, 2012, 06:58:41 pm »
H is in too :)
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #52 on: October 18, 2012, 08:31:18 pm »
Hi Amy, lovely idea
Please add my name, happy to post OS

Marie
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« Reply #53 on: October 18, 2012, 08:31:55 pm »
Count me in too, Amy.

Do you need us to start sending you our addresses yet?  It's a big job you are taking on and the sooner you start organsing it at your end the easier it will be.

I think sending foodstuffs could be a problem with quarantine, breakage / leakage, etc., as mentioned earlier.  I know that I would enjoy plotting some sort of foody gift to send, but think it best not to do so.  Got to admit, though, I do have an idea of what I will buy.  

I'm not sure of the exact date, but I think close off for overseas mail with Australia Post to guarantee delivery for Xmas could be towards the end of November, that is something worth being aware of.
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« Reply #54 on: October 18, 2012, 09:58:37 pm »
Amy, it a fantastic idea

count me in. I'm happy to post OS
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« Reply #55 on: October 18, 2012, 10:08:23 pm »
Quote from: Wonder on October 18, 2012, 10:44:26 am
I'm getting excited. Im the only one that really does gifts at christmas so i always give out a lot but dont get much back so this is a fantastic idea. It's great to bring some of the true Christmas spirit back as well - ithe dollar value isn't so important as the thought. Maybe we should have some type of questions game to help people pick presents?

I don't really receive many gifts at Christmas and I don't need to buy many either, so I'm forewarning you all that I'm not very good at choosing gifts for people (other than what I like to buy for myself)

So I think Wonders suggestion of a questions game is a good idea.  Maybe.

Favourite colour
Hobbies
I like ?
I loathe ?
Etc
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #56 on: October 18, 2012, 11:08:39 pm »
I am in too thanks Amy  :) :)
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #57 on: October 18, 2012, 11:12:37 pm »
I forgot to add, I'm happy to post OS.

Maybe we could give our likes and/or dislikes in 25 words or less.  That way the person giving the pressie gets a small insight into the recipient, but it will still be a bit of a challenge as to what to send.
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Re: I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?
« Reply #58 on: October 18, 2012, 11:22:53 pm »
What a great idea Amy...count me in too!  :D
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« Reply #59 on: October 18, 2012, 11:23:25 pm »
Wow, thanks to everyone who wants to join in!! I have 26 people on the list now :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Marina, I think you are right. I have started putting all the information into a table in a Microsoft Word document, so whenever people want to start sending me their postal addresses, I am ready to copy and paste them in next to your name. I have already had a couple ;) As soon as I have a handful of addresses, I will start jotting down ideas for how I will match people, just so I have a head start ;D

Quote from: Katiej on October 18, 2012, 11:12:37 pm
Maybe we could give our likes and/or dislikes in 25 words or less.  That way the person giving the pressie gets a small insight into the recipient, but it will still be a bit of a challenge as to what to send.

That sounds like a good idea Katie. Anyone who would like to write me a little paragraph, I would love to hear from you. Then I can match people according to what they write ;)
That being said, I'm sure all the lovely people on this forum will be giving wonderful gifts that anyone would enjoy :D

If there is any other information people would like me to know, you can post on here on send it in a PM if it is regarding your gift.

Otherwise... any more takers? ;D ;D ;D
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