Originally posted by jenndeschamps blueeyes323... thank you so much for the most awesomest Christmas present ever...I loved it so so much...I got this wonderful 2003 Holiday Keepsake Memories Bear who is gorgeous (I love bears...I'm such a kid at heart!!)...and if that wasn't enough also inside were a Healing Gardens relaxation kit (for those long weekends spent working...), some Clodhoppers for my sweet tooth, 5 lip glosses, and 6 pens with my name on them!!! I was very surprised and am so glad to have met so many great people on the bowl and have had the opportunity to participate in such a great exchange! I hope your Christmas is a really great one and just know you've made me very happy this Christmas! Thanks termit for organizing such a great Christmas tradition! It is so much fun!! Merry Christmas everyone!!

I am so happy you like your gift I was at the checkout and seen the pretty teddybear and went for it..only problem was the bear was up high on a wire I was jumping trying to pull her down ( i am short)people were looking i was i then called hubby over to try..he was jumping up and down i was LMAO..finally they sent a guy over with a ladder..he finally got your bear down..that was too funny..well we thought it was funny but the people behind us in line were not so thrilled LOL..
Merry Christmas everyone and thank you again jenndeschamps for my gift i love it

Anyone know cc_2? I have been trying to contact her, but no response, hoping she enjoyed the gift I sent her. . . and of course hinting at the delivery of mine!!! Anyone else still waiting for a gift?

I didn't participate this year . . .or last for that matter - but I must admit you all sounded like you had a great time. Unfortunately, I've noticed a few people that seem to want to receive but not to give . . . and that's not in the spirit of this at all. If you couldn't get up the ambition to do a little shopping - then don't put your name in. I'm usually run ragged with extracurricular activities - hockey, timekeeping, crafting, socializing - that I barely have time to do my own and that's why I don't enter. But, next year . . . maybe. Just don't give my name to bigmomma or someone like her!

Wishing all the participants good cheer and few tears!

Llsaro

Originally posted by llsaro I didn't participate this year . . .or last for that matter - but I must admit you all sounded like you had a great time. Unfortunately, I've noticed a few people that seem to want to receive but not to give . . . and that's not in the spirit of this at all. If you couldn't get up the ambition to do a little shopping - then don't put your name in. I'm usually run ragged with extracurricular activities - hockey, timekeeping, crafting, socializing - that I barely have time to do my own and that's why I don't enter. But, next year . . . maybe. Just don't give my name to bigmomma or someone like her! Wishing all the participants good cheer and few tears! Llsaro

i didn't participate either (unfortunately.) but i will next year! anyways, i agree with Llsaro... christmas is about sharing! and although they say "it is better to give than to recieve" if you put your name in, and they send YOU something...not returning the favour (after you said you would) is just plain mean, if you ask me! besides, it's not obligitory to sign up 4 the xmas exchange; meaning you did it *willingly*...so why say something (&get some fishies' hope up...) if you won't fulfill that promise? that's just my 2 cents...don't wanna offend anyone...i just find it unfair that some fishies put their heart and soul into making/buying a nice gift...and didn't get 1 in return...well, merry christmas everyone...i'll you guys some nice things @ the next xmax exchange...promise!

Originally posted by littlepiggy i opened my gift from tlynn, I received a really nice scarf (i'm gonna wear it tomorrow!), chocolate, hot chocolate pack, two really cute snowman ornament, and aveeno sample (always wanted to try!). THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. It brightened my mood!!!!! it was a great break from studying, opening the gift. Thanks Termit for organizing and tlynn for the gift.

I am glad you liked your gift. Thank you for my little cabinet shelf. It is sooo cool - mind you my son thinks it is a good hiding place for his sisters dinosaurs..... He is such a torment. And he has claimed the christmas towel as his since it is red. It got here in one piece by the way. Thank you!

Hey everyone....just a quick update...

I'm glad everyone had such a great time with the exchange. I know there are a couple of you still waiting for gifts for various reasons....but unfortunately it is out of my hands.

I've got a really bad case of the flu now and with just having had my baby i feel awful. So I'm sorry there just isn't time for me to hunt down the one or two that are left. I feel really really terrible though and all i can say is please contact your partners yourselves. That is also why i haven't answered some of the pm's.
I'm not meaning to leave you stranded but to be honest i just don't have the energy right now to hunt them down for you. I hope everyone understands and i tried to do my best but for this year i have done all i can.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas.
Jenn

congratulations on your early christmas present!!!!!!

What did you have?

Originally posted by termit Hey everyone....just a quick update... I'm glad everyone had such a great time with the exchange. I know there are a couple of you still waiting for gifts for various reasons....but unfortunately it is out of my hands. I've got a really bad case of the flu now and with just having had my baby i feel awful. So I'm sorry there just isn't time for me to hunt down the one or two that are left. I feel really really terrible though and all i can say is please contact your partners yourselves. That is also why i haven't answered some of the pm's. I'm not meaning to leave you stranded but to be honest i just don't have the energy right now to hunt them down for you. I hope everyone understands and i tried to do my best but for this year i have done all i can. I hope everyone has a great Christmas. Jenn

Hey Termit,
Ahh, these things happen. There was this chance for everyone. Thanks for all you did to try and get everyone a gift on time or at all. Don't feel bad as it's everyone's own responsibility to play their part. You went above and beyond here and I am glad so many DID receive and all went so well. This hasn't deterred me at all from doing this again. These things happen. I still hope my partner enjoyed her gift. Perhaps I will have better luck next year.
Take care all and Merry Christmas!

Just curious if some of the AWOL gifts arrived to their destinations yet and what did you get?


Merry Ho Ho everyone.

Originally posted by corkee5 Just curious if some of the AWOL gifts arrived to their destinations yet and what did you get? Merry Ho Ho everyone.

Nothing here yet....Maybe a Happy New Year gift! heheh

Originally posted by corkee5 Just curious if some of the AWOL gifts arrived to their destinations yet and what did you get? Merry Ho Ho everyone.

Nope, nothing here either and my partner hasn't returned my pm's or emails but is receiving and viewing the notes. I feel silly contacting her about it - like I'm begging. I have given up - I got the hint.

Originally posted by valleygirl73 Nope, nothing here either and my partner hasn't returned my pm's or emails but is receiving and viewing the notes. I feel silly contacting her about it - like I'm begging. I have given up - I got the hint.

Aww thats very sad. And quite rude of your partner to not at least say SOMETHING. We are understanding fishies, and an explanation is much better than nothing.

Originally posted by valleygirl73 Nope, nothing here either and my partner hasn't returned my pm's or emails but is receiving and viewing the notes. I feel silly contacting her about it - like I'm begging. I have given up - I got the hint.

That totally sucks! I believe in karma and what goes around comes around. PM your address to me. I think Santa may have left something here for you.

Originally posted by valleygirl73 Nope, nothing here either and my partner hasn't returned my pm's or emails but is receiving and viewing the notes. I feel silly contacting her about it - like I'm begging. I have given up - I got the hint.

that's so sad! and RUDE of your partner!!! nothing but coal 4 her this year! no, but seriously, i hope you still have a great xmas! lots a luv!

Originally posted by cricket that's so sad! and RUDE of your partner!!! nothing but coal 4 her this year! no, but seriously, i hope you still have a great xmas! lots a luv!

I agree with Cricket. And whoever your partner was - should be very VERY ashamed of herself. To put it bluntly - I think we've discovered a new breed here in the bowl . . . and it's the IGNORAMUS breed! If I sign up next year, I hope I get someone who got rotten bait this year and I'll try to make it up to them!