That's not always possible. It really depends on where a person lives and who particiaptes. Sometimes we can work things out; but not always.
You can always request that you get someone in your own countryI did overseas one year and shipping was horribly expensive, but this year I requested a stateside Santee, and had no shipping problems.
Thank you! I'm just glad we had such great participants and I didn't have to break out my "Naughty List."
It seems in years past it hasn't went so well, I think putting the restrictions and rules makes a huge difference. I understand about not always working things out, I guess it is harder. But yeah, you did a good job- I think you paired the recipients and givers up nicely.
That's not always possible. It really depends on where a person lives and who particiaptes. Sometimes we can work things out; but not always.
Thank you! I'm just glad we had such great participants and I didn't have to break out my "Naughty List."
It is a light purple glass, the picture does not do it justice!
Ooooh. What's your ' naughty' list?
Ah. Got it. Don't think it'd work here.
People who don't play by the rules (ie: dont bother shipping their packages in a timely manner, or at all.). This exchange has been going on for years now so the rules have evolved over time to make it a better experience for everyone. That's why we make it so you have to have a certain number of posts in the months leading up to SS and be a member for a certain amount of time. It's more fun to exchange with someone who participates regularly. And people who've put in time here are more likely to follow through with their commitment. No one wants to loose out. We do our best to help that not happen. Now things get held up in customs or lost in shipping from time to time; but they generally surface and it's not held against the giver when that happens. We just want people to play fair; does that make sense? Sometimes we have more overseas people participating and we can match them up; it just varies by year. I think we've tried to be upfront about things; like if you are shipping overseas or from one country to another, part of saying "yes I'll play" is acknowledging that you'll have to ship sooner and maybe think about lighter and smaller gifts so it costs you less.
I was just going through my subscriptions and saw this post and I swear my jaw almost hit the floor- I too thought SS went sssooooo well and you did a FANTASTIC job organizing it, so I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this. Obviously, now that I have the context I see you were just explaining and that everything is in fact okay. WHEW!
People who don't play by the rules (ie: dont bother shipping their packages in a timely manner, or at all.). This exchange has been going on for years now so the rules have evolved over time to make it a better experience for everyone. That's why we make it so you have to have a certain number of posts in the months leading up to SS and be a member for a certain amount of time. It's more fun to exchange with someone who participates regularly. And people who've put in time here are more likely to follow through with their commitment. No one wants to loose out. We do our best to help that not happen. Now things get held up in customs or lost in shipping from time to time; but they generally surface and it's not held against the giver when that happens. We just want people to play fair; does that make sense? Sometimes we have more overseas people participating and we can match them up; it just varies by year. I think we've tried to be upfront about things; like if you are shipping overseas or from one country to another, part of saying "yes I'll play" is acknowledging that you'll have to ship sooner and maybe think about lighter and smaller gifts so it costs you less.
I think this is the first year that I can remember where we didn't need Santa's Elves to step in and send parcels.
People who don't play by the rules (ie: dont bother shipping their packages in a timely manner, or at all.). This exchange has been going on for years now so the rules have evolved over time to make it a better experience for everyone. That's why we make it so you have to have a certain number of posts in the months leading up to SS and be a member for a certain amount of time. It's more fun to exchange with someone who participates regularly. And people who've put in time here are more likely to follow through with their commitment. No one wants to loose out. We do our best to help that not happen. Now things get held up in customs or lost in shipping from time to time; but they generally surface and it's not held against the giver when that happens. We just want people to play fair; does that make sense? Sometimes we have more overseas people participating and we can match them up; it just varies by year. I think we've tried to be upfront about things; like if you are shipping overseas or from one country to another, part of saying "yes I'll play" is acknowledging that you'll have to ship sooner and maybe think about lighter and smaller gifts so it costs you less.
What do the elves do?
They replaced a SS after the fact. If by a certain date after Christmas someone didn't received their parcel, someone (usually someone who was a SS), was given the person's name and shopped and sent out another parcel.
Oh okay, that hardly seems fair to the elves, no wonder there are so many rules!
I think since we have a smaller group participating it's easier to pair people up in a way. The year they had over 100 people; I have no idea how they worked that out! I know I participated that year; but I wasn't on the team at the time. We do still have 2 packages in transit; and a couple anxious Santas who've been PMing me to see if I've heard the package they sent arrived.
I promise we only make it harder to play for good reasons!
Oh okay, that hardly seems fair to the elves, no wonder there are so many rules!
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OK. what are tim tamsYay!!! All the chocolate (and Tim Tams) have been freed!
(I tried posting earlier but something wasn't letting me.)
Amazingly delicious treats. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam They can be hard to find in the US!
They look. Delicious.
Looks like they are sold exclusively at Target between October and March. I know where I'm going tomorrow!!!!
Wow! I really have have to try this! :nod:
