I had this idea... it may be silly, but what do others think?

[Katiej]

Spreadsheet sounds like a good idea Amy.

I don't think you have to match people - most secret Santa's are done by drawing names out of a hat.  I think it would be much easier for you to do it that way.

[Amy :-)]

Thanks Katie

I will only be deliberately matching those who are overseas or people who send me information about their gift. Everyone else will be completely random

[astarra]

Sent you email Amy....hope that is right, or should have I PMed?

[Amy :-)]

Either is fine Astarra

[KarenH]

Count me in too Amy - and I am happy to post OS.

I am a little confused about whether we are making something to give, or buying something to give ......... or can it be either?

I will PM you my address.

[Amy :-)]

Thanks Karen!

You can make or buy whatever you would like, its completely up to you
Bearing in mind the restrictions that may apply to posting to certain places of course

[Wonder]

Amy thanks again for coming up with the idea and organising.

I think to make it easier on you drawing names will be the best idea and if we set up a questions game thread then once you know who you have you can see if they have posted anything about themselves on the thread. This will save you getting inundated with emails/pm's and having to then on forward to the correct person, if you don't want to give any hints out then you don't need to contribute to the thread.

[judydawn]

I will be happy to receive anything kitchen related - never much been into personal gifts apart from flowers, wine or choccies.  All my forum friends who post gifts, it is usually kitchen related - guess they know me well 

[Amy :-)]

All my forum friends who post gifts, it is usually kitchen related - guess they know me well 

 

I think to make it easier on you drawing names will be the best idea and if we set up a questions game thread then once you know who you have you can see if they have posted anything about themselves on the thread. This will save you getting inundated with emails/pm's and having to then on forward to the correct person, if you don't want to give any hints out then you don't need to contribute to the thread.

I think that could work What do others think?

[KarenH]

You've taken on a big job Amy - make it a little easy on yourself   

I think Wonder's idea is great .......

[Amy :-)]

You've taken on a big job Amy - make it a little easy on yourself   

Hehehehe... thanks Karen It may be a big job, but I'm having a ball already

Just to let everyone know, I have received several addresses now and have already started drawing names out. As soon as I get addresses, I can let people know who they are sending to

And its certainly not too late if anyone else wants to join in....?

[meganjane]

Count me in!

[Aussie Brenda]

I'm in too, going on holiday's in the van for a month but should be back by the posting date, if not I will just buy something and post it, bit hoping to be home to make what I have in mind.   Good girl Amy.

[Amy :-)]

Thank you so much everyone for joining in!!! I have 31 on the list now, and 12 of you have sent me your address

This is going to be much fun

[kt2]

Pop me in too please Amy!