FOFC Gift Exchange Year 2

Joe · 11-19-2005, 10:30 PM

It's getting close to that time of year, and we will be doing a gift exchange once again. Let's stick with the $30 spending limit that was used last year. Unlike last year, however, it will not be done in pairs, so you will not know who is sending you a gift. Please reply to this thread if you would like to participate, and after posting, PM me your address. I will keep the list updated.

Cutoff will be: Friday night, 10:00pm December 2nd - with gifts having to be mailed out by Saturday, December 17th. 8 days should be sufficient time for everyone to receive their gift by Christmas. We will do it secret santa style, so after the sending deadline we can make a thread with people guessing who their Santa was. Or you can tell the person, its really up to you. I am adding people to the list who have expressed interest in the other thread, so if you are on the list already just send me your address.

The List:
DaddyTorgo - Address received
Flasch186 - Address received
JPhillips - Address received
George W Bush - Address received
oliegirl - Address received
MizzouRah - Address received
Eaglesfan27 - Address received
st. cronin - Address received
Passacaglia - Address received
Barkeep49 - Address received
indoorsoccersim - Address received
TheLionKing - Address received
TroyF - Address received
RPI-Fan - Address received
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn - Address received
Airhog - Address received
JeeberD - Address received
Timmae - Address received
Suicane - Address received

Joe · 11-19-2005, 10:44 PM

dola:

Last year's thread

st.cronin · 11-19-2005, 10:49 PM

I'm in. Pm in your box Georgie.

Airhog · 11-19-2005, 10:55 PM

I would like to be a part of this, however I can only recieve packages via USPS at this time. If that is a problem, then I will not participate...

Joe · 11-19-2005, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airhog

I would like to be a part of this, however I can only recieve packages via USPS at this time. If that is a problem, then I will not participate...

I don't think it would be. Everyone should have a post office nearby, whoever got you would just need to not order something online, as those orders are usually sent UPS.

Airhog · 11-20-2005, 12:14 AM

what if we turned this into a dirty santa game? We could play it on here, with a few simple modifications to the rules. The first one would be that everyone keeps their gift until the game is over. I think it could be done easily, however I am not sure how long it would take to play here...

Passacaglia · 11-20-2005, 07:37 AM

Hey, count me in!

MizzouRah · 11-20-2005, 07:41 AM

Can't wait! Address sent!

Barkeep49 · 11-20-2005, 08:05 AM

I would like to participate as well. Doing Secret Santa was one of my favorite things I did in college my Freshman year.

MacroGuru · 11-20-2005, 08:23 AM

Im in....

oliegirl · 11-20-2005, 09:48 AM

Address is sent...what is the dollar limit going to be for this year? I think last year it was $30, which was good I thought...

Joe · 11-20-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliegirl

Address is sent...what is the dollar limit going to be for this year? I think last year it was $30, which was good I thought...

Yeah, in my first post it says $30, which I think is good.

Barkeep49 · 11-20-2005, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliegirl

Address is sent...what is the dollar limit going to be for this year? I think last year it was $30, which was good I thought...

Olie here's what GWB said in his first post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by George W Bush

Let's stick with the $30 spending limit that was used last year

RPI-Fan · 11-20-2005, 10:53 AM

I'm in!

Eaglesfan27 · 11-20-2005, 12:33 PM

Address sent.

oliegirl · 11-20-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

Olie here's what GWB said in his first post:

Oops - I must have missed it the first time I read it...

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 11-20-2005, 01:01 PM

I'm in! PM sent.

Joe · 11-20-2005, 01:31 PM

now here's a question for everyone. should it be secret santa style? or should we let the recipient know who has sent the gift, as I mentioned in my first post? I guess you kind of have to put a return address on the packages, right?

RPI-Fan · 11-20-2005, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George W Bush

now here's a question for everyone. should it be secret santa style? or should we let the recipient know who has sent the gift, as I mentioned in my first post? I guess you kind of have to put a return address on the packages, right?

I'd say secret santa style and we try to guess who it is. The return address thing might be an issue, certainly, but I think just kind of "not looking" might do the trick?

Plus, although the address certainly could be an indication, I know I don't generally put "RPI-Fan" as my return name.

Joe · 11-20-2005, 02:20 PM

true, but most of us have the location field filled out, but you could just not look. some of them are unique, unless you live in Georgia like much of the board.

RPI-Fan · 11-20-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George W Bush

true, but most of us have the location field filled out, but you could just not look. some of them are unique, unless you live in Georgia like much of the board.

Also, for stuff that gets sent directly from an online retailer (which would be a fair portion, I'd say), the location wouldn't be an issue. So I'd say to not give it out and at least have some people have to try and guess.

jbmagic · 11-20-2005, 03:24 PM

$30 spending limit.

i think there should be a minimum to spend too.

or some can only spend $1

JeeberD · 11-20-2005, 03:47 PM

Count me in again! I'll get you my address in a moment...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

$30 spending limit.

i think there should be a minimum to spend too.

or some can only spend $1

And risk being known forever as an ultra cheap bastard? No thank you...

Joe · 11-20-2005, 03:51 PM

yeah, I think most of us are reasonable enough and not huge assholes that the average would be like 20-30.

MizzouRah · 11-20-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

$30 spending limit.

i think there should be a minimum to spend too.

or some can only spend $1

We didn't have that problem last year.

I think it's great that an online community can do something like this. Don't cry, but it was nice to get my Best Buy gift card last year.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 11-20-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

or some can only spend $1

Copies of BBCF for all!

Just kidding.

Airhog · 11-20-2005, 06:46 PM

I would love to recieve a copy of this game, however I have doubts that it will be out before next x-mas

Barkeep49 · 11-20-2005, 06:50 PM

I apologize, but I really worry that three days just won't be enough time for me to acomplish this. Could we move the registration deadline to earlier in December?

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 11-20-2005, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airhog

I would love to recieve a copy of this game, however I have doubts that it will be out before next x-mas

You're probably right.

RPI-Fan · 11-20-2005, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I apologize, but I really worry that three days just won't be enough time for me to acomplish this. Could we move the registration deadline to earlier in December?

I agree... I don't see any negatives to moving the registration earlier by one week.

Airhog · 11-20-2005, 07:09 PM

I personally think that the first of december is good enough. This thread will have been open for 2 weeks. Anyone that wanted to signup will probably have done so already...

Joe · 11-20-2005, 08:32 PM

Yeah, I agree with that too. Last year's deadlines were spaced the same so I just went with that. But I have altered the schedule for registration to be done by December 2. I'll have more time on the weekend to send out the PMs than I would on a weekday, so that works better from my end as well. Also, does anyone happen to know (or want to look in the old thread) how many people were involved last year?

oliegirl · 11-21-2005, 11:09 AM

What about if we all send a list of 3 or 5 things that we are "interested" in...teams we follow, our favorite color, favorite movies, etc??? That way if one of us gets someone we don't know very well, we have a "guideline" and might not stress so much over what to buy? No rule that you have to stick to the guideline, but at least it would be there as a safety net...

wade moore · 11-21-2005, 11:10 AM

You guys might want to check out http://www.secretsanta.com was digging around for stuff for my family and ran across it.

MizzouRah · 11-21-2005, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliegirl

What about if we all send a list of 3 or 5 things that we are "interested" in...teams we follow, our favorite color, favorite movies, etc??? That way if one of us gets someone we don't know very well, we have a "guideline" and might not stress so much over what to buy? No rule that you have to stick to the guideline, but at least it would be there as a safety net...

That's why I did a pairs exchange.

Something like this might work (example)

JeeberD
Address

Favorite Teams
Cardinals, Blues, Rams, Mizzou

Favorite stores
Best Buy, Blue Note shop, Target

I'm open for anything sports related, but I like Robert Redford movies and anything with Pujols on it.

timmae · 11-21-2005, 12:29 PM

addy sent... this could get ugly.

Joe · 11-21-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliegirl

What about if we all send a list of 3 or 5 things that we are "interested" in...teams we follow, our favorite color, favorite movies, etc??? That way if one of us gets someone we don't know very well, we have a "guideline" and might not stress so much over what to buy? No rule that you have to stick to the guideline, but at least it would be there as a safety net...

That would be a good idea. Some people have the "favorite team" spot filled in on their profile I know as well. I can pass on whatever info is sent to me. Otherwise you may have to look at the person's posts if you don't know them that well, and that will be one hell of a chore for whoever gets JeeberD. We could also just match up the chicks.

JeeberD · 11-21-2005, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

JeeberD
Address

Favorite Teams
Cardinals, Blues, Rams, Mizzou

Are you TRYING to get me to fucking kill you?

Flasch186 · 11-21-2005, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

We didn't have that problem last year.

I think it's great that an online community can do something like this. Don't cry, but it was nice to get my Best Buy gift card last year.

youre welcome.

MizzouRah · 11-21-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Are you TRYING to get me to fucking kill you?

Yes.

sovereignstar · 11-22-2005, 05:23 PM

Um, I've been informed by Suicane that he'd like to be involved in this. I will PM his address to you GWB and any info that would usually be sent to him can be sent to me.

Joe · 11-22-2005, 05:25 PM

sure thing

Joe · 11-24-2005, 08:18 AM

Thanksgiving bump. 19 people are in and still need Chemical Soldier's address.

Joe · 12-01-2005, 08:15 PM

final bump, anyone interested should post and/or PM me. And anyone currently involved can still PM me a "wish list" if you want. I'll be sending out PMs tomorrow evening

Airhog · 12-01-2005, 09:24 PM

Good luck buying a gift for me. Can you buy a giftcard to a liquor store? Even better, does anyone know of a pot dealer that ships to the great white north? Just covering my basis, incase I get suicane.

In honestly though, maybe the best gift would be an empty box. To symoblize his boxing.

Joe · 12-01-2005, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airhog

Good luck buying a gift for me. Can you buy a giftcard to a liquor store? Even better, does anyone know of a pot dealer that ships to the great white north? Just covering my basis, incase I get suicane.

In honestly though, maybe the best gift would be an empty box. To symoblize his boxing.

Liquor stores around here have giftcards. MGM is one that comes to mind, I don't know how widespread those are.

Whoever gets Suicane HAS to get him that fisting book from amazon that I posted about in another thread.

Joe · 12-02-2005, 11:10 PM

PMs have been sent out, let's get it on

Barkeep49 · 12-02-2005, 11:19 PM

Well I got my person and am quite pleased with who I recieved as I think I have a fair understanding of what this person might enjoy. Thanks for the legowrk you're doing GWB.

Joe · 12-02-2005, 11:21 PM

not a problem. and just a reminder for everyone-- we're not doing it in pairs this year so don't discuss with the person who's name I sent

JeeberD · 12-02-2005, 11:21 PM

Ooooh, I could have some fun with this person! To be good or to be evil?

11-19-2005, 10:55 PM	#4
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I would like to be a part of this, however I can only recieve packages via USPS at this time. If that is a problem, then I will not participate... __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

11-20-2005, 12:14 AM	#6
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	what if we turned this into a dirty santa game? We could play it on here, with a few simple modifications to the rules. The first one would be that everyone keeps their gift until the game is over. I think it could be done easily, however I am not sure how long it would take to play here... __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

11-20-2005, 08:05 AM	#9
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I would like to participate as well. Doing Secret Santa was one of my favorite things I did in college my Freshman year. Last edited by Barkeep49 : 11-20-2005 at 08:06 AM.

11-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#10
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Im in.... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

11-20-2005, 10:53 AM	#14
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	I'm in! __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

11-19-2005, 10:44 PM	#2
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	dola: Last year's thread

11-19-2005, 10:49 PM	#3
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I'm in. Pm in your box Georgie.

11-20-2005, 07:37 AM	#7
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Hey, count me in!

11-20-2005, 07:41 AM	#8
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Can't wait! Address sent!

11-20-2005, 12:33 PM	#15
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Address sent. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

11-20-2005, 01:01 PM	#17
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I'm in! PM sent.

11-20-2005, 01:31 PM	#18
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	now here's a question for everyone. should it be secret santa style? or should we let the recipient know who has sent the gift, as I mentioned in my first post? I guess you kind of have to put a return address on the packages, right?

11-20-2005, 02:20 PM	#20
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	true, but most of us have the location field filled out, but you could just not look. some of them are unique, unless you live in Georgia like much of the board.

11-20-2005, 03:24 PM	#22
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	$30 spending limit. i think there should be a minimum to spend too. or some can only spend $1

11-20-2005, 03:51 PM	#24
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	yeah, I think most of us are reasonable enough and not huge assholes that the average would be like 20-30.

11-20-2005, 06:46 PM	#27
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I would love to recieve a copy of this game, however I have doubts that it will be out before next x-mas __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again! Last edited by Airhog : 11-20-2005 at 06:47 PM.

11-20-2005, 06:50 PM	#28
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I apologize, but I really worry that three days just won't be enough time for me to acomplish this. Could we move the registration deadline to earlier in December?

11-20-2005, 07:09 PM	#31
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I personally think that the first of december is good enough. This thread will have been open for 2 weeks. Anyone that wanted to signup will probably have done so already... __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

11-20-2005, 08:32 PM	#32
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	Yeah, I agree with that too. Last year's deadlines were spaced the same so I just went with that. But I have altered the schedule for registration to be done by December 2. I'll have more time on the weekend to send out the PMs than I would on a weekday, so that works better from my end as well. Also, does anyone happen to know (or want to look in the old thread) how many people were involved last year?

11-21-2005, 12:29 PM	#36
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	addy sent... this could get ugly.

11-22-2005, 05:23 PM	#41
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Um, I've been informed by Suicane that he'd like to be involved in this. I will PM his address to you GWB and any info that would usually be sent to him can be sent to me.

11-22-2005, 05:25 PM	#42
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	sure thing

11-24-2005, 08:18 AM	#43
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	Thanksgiving bump. 19 people are in and still need Chemical Soldier's address.

12-01-2005, 08:15 PM	#44
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	final bump, anyone interested should post and/or PM me. And anyone currently involved can still PM me a "wish list" if you want. I'll be sending out PMs tomorrow evening

12-01-2005, 09:24 PM	#45
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	Good luck buying a gift for me. Can you buy a giftcard to a liquor store? Even better, does anyone know of a pot dealer that ships to the great white north? Just covering my basis, incase I get suicane. In honestly though, maybe the best gift would be an empty box. To symoblize his boxing. __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

12-02-2005, 11:10 PM	#47
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	PMs have been sent out, let's get it on

12-02-2005, 11:19 PM	#48
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	Well I got my person and am quite pleased with who I recieved as I think I have a fair understanding of what this person might enjoy. Thanks for the legowrk you're doing GWB.

12-02-2005, 11:21 PM	#49
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	not a problem. and just a reminder for everyone-- we're not doing it in pairs this year so don't discuss with the person who's name I sent

12-02-2005, 11:21 PM	#50
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Ooooh, I could have some fun with this person! To be good or to be evil? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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