Secret Santa?

[fuzzy]

I was reading over Sandy's post (http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255) (sorry I didn't post there but I didn't want to take over her wonderful thread with this suggestion) and I had a little suggestion for the holidays... how about a Secret Santa/Gift Exchange? We've done this on a few forums I owned over the years and our members loved it. Whether you have a new toon that needs items or just a toon that loves collecting items, it's so much fun having a gift in your mailbox! We could just exchange names by posting in a thread, have someone pull the names, pm the member the name of the toon they have, setup a time for everyone to meet to add the toon as a friend (using an account that nobody would recognize if you don't want the other toon knowing you have them) and send gifts a few times a week before the holiday. I know many of you don't know me, but I would be more than happy to help with this.....any thoughts?

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

What a fun idea, everybody loves gifts! I might even have a secret toon, too!:santa2:

[Pickles Preciouspretzel]

This sounds like a great idea. :) I have to look to see if I have a toon you dont know LOL. Count me in :):bigdance2:

[Sandy]

OMG! That is awesome!
Let us know how to work it.
This way all can be involved.

[BlueSkyz]

Sounds like fun! :)

[fuzzy]

Please do not sign-up in this thread - it's just the suggestion thread


Ok, this is how we did it.....

We could start a new thread with the following information

I thought it would be fun to surprise your Secret Santa by mailing little gifts during the exchange and end with a bigger "main" gift.


How the exchange would work

After reading the following information, if you are interested in participating, please post the toon name you will use to RECEIVE the gifts and a few gift suggestions by noon Sunday, December 12. Remember, you may not receive the gift you want if it is not in the other toons Cattlelog, but suggestions are helpful. If you have a new toon, maybe use it if you need phrases, emotions, and furniture

Every post in a thread is numbered, (the # in the right corner of the post) the reply numbers will be used to match you up with your Secret Santa. The numbers will be placed in a hat and drawn one by one. The first member to reply will be matched with the first number pulled from the hat. For example, since the first post of a thread is reply #1, if you posted second in the thread, you will be reply #2. We will start by matching reply #2 with the first number pulled from the hat. If we pull #4, the member that was reply #2 will send to the member that was reply #4. Once the numbers are drawn, you will receive a private message letting you know the member you have. If everyone signs up by Sunday, December 12, we can have the names drawn and sent via pm to everyone by that evening.

We can designate a time and date for everyone participating to meet up and add each other. If you cannot make the time, we can help you work out something. You can also team up with a friend - if your friend is friends with the member, they can tell you when the member is on TT and where to find them. The exchange will start the same evening and end Sunday, December 26. You must send the "main" gift before noon on Sunday, December 26.

Remember, some names are listed on the guilds main “toon” page and in your profiles. Try sending gifts from an unknown account if you want it to be a "secret"

[BlueSkyz]

Awesome! Thanks for providing all the information on how the Secret Santa works.

I'd like to sign up please.

A little hint for whoever gets meeeeeeeeeee, I like flowers, candy, jewelry & lemon cake, "oh my"
I'm just kidding, whatever I get is fine with me, just doing this for fun & plus I'm not picky:sevil:

[tyteen4a03]

Another version of secret santa is at TTF, where users send gifts annoymously(sp?).

Clicky (http://www.toontownfansite.com/forums/news-announcements/christmas-gift-mania-676)

[fuzzy]

Do we want to set up a different thread for sign up?

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

Fuzzy, will you organize it? I think this sounds like fun! :santa2:

[Sandy]

Dont Bother!
No need for Secret Santa!
It's all Your Fault LFP!
http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=58&pictureid=775
http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=58&pictureid=779

[fuzzy]

Fuzzy, will you organize it? I think this sounds like fun! :santa2:


Sure - I wasn't sure where it should go so I just posted it in the Guild News (http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323)

One other thing...What day and time is good for everyone to meet and add their Secret Santa? Since we are ending this on Thursday, should we try Friday evening?

[Little Fancy Pedalwhip]

Oh gosh, I clicked there and it took me here and then there was this link in the post just above (and you know I can't resists clicking a link!) and then I went there and then I clicked and came here... Help! :tongue3:

Oh fine, I'm just so excited about Santa! I know I'll be up all night. I baked him cookies and everything! :stocking:

[toonyace316]

Okay. Can we give gifts at random times or all on the same day as others?

[Blobby]

Ill be in school till 3. i get home at 4 and i have to go at 6 to 9:30 . so like wanna do it at 5:00?

[Captian Bojangles]

Anytime During The Night From 10-2 Eastern Time, Off Work, or The Weekend!!!!, I Will Be Waiting Up For Santa With Open Arms!!!!, Can't Wait For The Fat Man To Fall Down The Fire Hole!!!


Captian Bo.

[adamsnan]

I am pretty much AVAILABLE during the week (Fridays and weekends are off and on, depending on grandkids).

So ... ?

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

I am pretty much AVAILABLE during the week (Fridays and weekends are off and on, depending on grandkids).

So ... ?
If you are available during the week I am available on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays from like 4 till 6 eastern time. Is this any good for you?

[Pickles Preciouspretzel]

Friday or Saturday morning between 10am 3pm Mt is a good time for me to meet..but if needs to be a different i can see what i can do... Ill be there... Oh boy i cant wait :drums:

[adamsnan]

If you are available during the week I am available on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays from like 4 till 6. Is this any good for you?

How about Monday -- you pick the time and I will be there, assuming I can figure the time difference. You are Eastern time, right?

[Pickles Preciouspretzel]

OK how about Monday... Monday seems good to me... I cant wait this will be so fun :D


ps can we all meet in a big group... coz i cant do this alone someone might guess who i am lol

[fuzzy]

It sounds as if at least three members are available Monday night. How about 5:30 EST Monday, December 14? Will this work for everyone?

Pam, yes, we don't want anyone catching on....we will meet in a big group.

adamsnan, I included a time zone chart below. I hope it helps. :) I only have the U.S. chart saved right now.


If you are available during the week I am available on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays from like 4 till 6. Is this any good for you?

How about Monday -- you pick the time and I will be there, assuming I can figure the time difference. You are Eastern time, right?

OK how about Monday... Monday seems good to me... I cant wait this will be so fun :D


ps can we all meet in a big group... coz i cant do this alone someone might guess who i am lol



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Pacific Time
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Mountain Time
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Central Time
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Eastern Time
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[Pickles Preciouspretzel]

Monday December 14 at 5 30pm EST works for me!

Meeting in Gigglyham Toontown Central?

[Blobby]

PURRFEC(: tho I kinda wish it was today so I have an excuse not to shovel the drive way.:drums: but oh well..:casino777:

[toonyace316]

time is great if 4:30 Cent. In TTC Gigglyham!

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

This is a great time. See everyone there! And yes it was eastern time.

[Sandy]

I Will Be Waiting Up For Santa With Open Arms!!!!, Can't Wait For The Fat Man To Fall Down The Fire Hole!!!


Captian Bo.
http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=136&albumid=21&dl=1259479787&thumb=1 (http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=136)
If you here some Jingle Bells,
It's not Santa!
I will be there with bells on my toes!
http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=58&pictureid=808

[BurntPoppieCorn]

Sounds good to me!

[Sandy]

It sounds as if at least three members are available Monday night. How about 5:30 EST Monday, December 14?
http://www.theguildv2.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=48&pictureid=530

So excited about today!
5:30 pm EST, I will be there!
UMM.... Where will I be?
What district ?
:terrified:

[fuzzy]

I need to know the toons you are sending from - some are having trouble finding their toons. Please pm me :)

PLEASE make sure you have room on your friends list....some toons are having trouble adding

Also, if you are having trouble and you have SF, you can always send me a code and I can pass it on for you.

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

Omg I am so sorry I did not show up. I was just so busy and lost track of time. Maybe another day.

[fuzzy]

Omg I am so sorry I did not show up. I was just so busy and lost track of time. Maybe another day.

We are still there if you can make it. If not, you can send me a code.

[adamsnan]

Thanks for organizing this fuzzy view do!!

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

We are still there if you can make it. If not, you can send me a code.
I will send you a code eventually. I have a question though. What toon do I give you the code on, the toon im giving or the toon that will be receiving? Please help.

[Doctor Lollipop McScooter]

I still need a code from the toon that I have to give to. Any help?