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Title: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on November 09, 2006, 22:17:20
Christmas is coming and among other things, it's specially a time to SHARE.

Here at my work we play at the "secret friend". That means, we get pappers with the name of someone and then I am suposse to buy a present for this person who does not expect a present from me. You've got it?

Thought we should make something like that or something else here.

Ideas?

Cheers

David.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Dillinger on November 10, 2006, 22:55:14
on the white stripes forum i go on we have a christmas mix cd swap, someone organises and all participants get give a member, we then send a compilation cd to them. we also recieve one from another member, whho gets whos CD is kept secret to add to the fun of getting it. its a simple but fun idea
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: boneheadhaggar on November 13, 2006, 23:39:20
it is a great idea, but how could we make it work?????
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Tof on November 14, 2006, 01:13:59
This is a great idea but difficult to organize !!!

Who can take part ???

How to select the "secret friend" ???

how to choose gifts ???
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Dillinger on November 14, 2006, 22:23:16
its relativly simple;


1. someone volounteers to take charge

2. everybody who wants to take part and is willing to send their compilation cd anywhere in the world emails the person in charge wit their username, real name and address.

3. at a set date entrys are closed. the person in charge starts to randomly distribute members to people, eg i could be told i would be sending my cd to david and tof could be told he would be sending to me.

4. this is all kept secret so its funner when we recieve our mix cd

5. enjoy the new music!


you could also impose a rule like only people who are active enough can take part but that might not work here. the person in charge must not give out your details to anyone other than the person sending you a cd, there for i think a moderator would be the best candidate for this job.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on November 14, 2006, 22:25:35
Thanks for your ideas farquad. Actually we do something quite similar here at my work. We put our name in pieces of papper. Then everyone go to get a papper randomly.

We will see how it works in Curefans.com.

Thanks again farquad92  :smth023

David.

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Dillinger on November 15, 2006, 17:40:08
no problem, ive already made the cd for the other forum so all il have to do is take out the cure track for something else and im done (i propse a no cure or glove or banshees tracks; basically anything the band have played on we dont just want a trilogy compilation :lol:) and also no more than 2 tracks per artist on the compilation f or the same reason.



i highly doubt mine will go down well at all here but you never know i put pull the one other member with similiar tastes.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on November 28, 2007, 16:46:16
Can we work this out this time?. Of course no-one is obligated, but it might be fun  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on November 28, 2007, 18:22:31
Here in OZ it's called 'Kris Kringle'... names pulled out of a 'hat' and you are obliged to get that name you picked out..a gift.. usually with a limit.. ay $5, or $10. It occurs also in families where the 'spirit'  of christmas has been so commercialised.. :smth011

I have always liked the idea of Kris Kringle.. that way, you have a limited budget, and only have one present to purchase.. and everyone benefits..sometimes for a grateful cause, and that's what x-mas is about.. the thought, Not the $$$$$$.
I'm in guys..  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on November 30, 2007, 05:58:58
What a great idea!! Of course, the logistics are a little overwhelming, but I am sure someone here will be able to work it all out!! May I make a suggestion? Because I am SURE that my other tastes in music would not appeal to say, the younger members ( and probably not the older ones either!!) and that the cd disc would more than likely end up as a coaster, I was thinking, how about a small "souvenier" from your own country or region?  I live in a small coastal town, well known for it's fishing, large port for ships, the prawn fleet etc. There are some lovely 'fridge magnets, coasters,spoons, key rings etc. depicting this. Not expensive items, reasonably small and inexpensive to post. I would LOVE to receive something similar from a country far away and would be so happy to send something like this to someone! I'm not saying to scrap the cd idea, not at all, but maybe having a choice of gifts to send would be ok? It is a shame this idea didn't come up earlier, as the xmas post is full on now, but, even if the gifts didn't arrive until after xmas, it is indeed, the thought that counts. What do you think?   :smth017
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: iwannashagsimon on November 30, 2007, 09:49:04
Hhhmm....they've actually been doing a gift exchange over at MFC for years.  Never participated in it. :smth023


Dunno if I could participate in one of those gift exhcanges here either.  Only cos I'm still sort of new here and I don't really know anyone.  Plus I'm broke. :(   
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Hero on November 30, 2007, 11:47:29
Cool idea melly! I like that because we are from pretty much everywere all over the world it could be quite good. I like both ideas - there's no better gift than the gift of music  :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on November 30, 2007, 11:52:43
Quote from: melly on November 30, 2007, 05:58:58
and that the cd disc would more than likely end up as a coaster, I was thinking, how about a small "souvenier" from your own country or region? 

I'm pretty broke too, but a coaster would come in handy!!  ;)   
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on November 30, 2007, 18:43:03
 :D Yes i like both idea's, but really also like Melly's idea, As it can be hard to buy music or The Cure, seeing as though
most people have got it already.

And iam also broke at moment, So i like the mystery, surprise idea.  :smth023  thats great to open something from oversea's
and not know what it is.
Iam also doing this at moment, making a small gift for someone oversea's.  Sweet idea    :smth050 :smth051
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on November 30, 2007, 20:32:48
Quote from: melly on November 30, 2007, 05:58:58
I was thinking, how about a small "souvenier" from your own country or region?  I live in a small coastal town, well known for it's fishing, large port for ships, the prawn fleet etc. There are some lovely 'fridge magnets, coasters,spoons, key rings etc. depicting this. Not expensive items, reasonably small and inexpensive to post.

That's nice idea. I was also thinking that it has not to be mandatory to send a CD or a music-related gift (however if someone wants to do it, he's free to do it so, of course). So let's do this way:

*We would need at least 10 people to make this happen. I don't think it has much sense when we are +1500 members, and only 4 or 6 people are interested.

*Persons interested in the "Secret friend" game may send an e-mail to info@curefans.com indicating their complete name and address until 7th december at most.

*Randomly, Curefans.com will choose the pair of members who will exchange the gifts. Every member will be notified by 9th december who will be his/her "Secret friend"

*Members who are in the game engage to send her/his gift as soon as possible (as christmas is quite soon!)

If you have any suggestions please send me a PM! :smth023

:smth023

David.

ps: hope the other staff members will join the idea :roll:
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 01, 2007, 02:35:30
I've registered!! Hey, we don't have much money either, especially coming up tp Xmas, but, to spend a few dollars on a small "gift" then maybe some dollars to post ( wouldn't be too much) would give me as much joy as receiving something!
OoOO can't wait to go and have a good look at the souveniers at the little shop down the street!!  :smth041
Do we put a little note in the present? Like..hi..It's melly from Oz...or do we keep it anonymous?
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: FarFar on December 03, 2007, 06:38:34
wow..christmas is coming...

what present sholud i give to my friend????
he so kind...could you help me??? :-D

i decide to give him a watch....is it a good ideas...or i just made a card on my own decoration...which one is sweet...



Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 03, 2007, 08:44:05
Quote from: FarFar on December 03, 2007, 06:38:34
wow..christmas is coming...

what present sholud i give to my friend????
he so kind...could you help me??? :-D

i decide to give him a watch....is it a good ideas...or i just made a card on my own decoration...which one is sweet...





Both are very nice as gifts...but, personally, I always treasure something someone has made, or painted, for me. To know that the person has taken the time and put in the effort to actually make me something warms my heart. I still have every card my son has made me, plus any small "trinkets" he lovingly crafted whilst he was small. They are as precious as gold to me. So, I hope that may help you in your decision!!  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on December 03, 2007, 09:18:59
I agree melly.
Maybe a little note in with the parcel would be a nice touch :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 03, 2007, 16:07:53
So far just three persons joined the idea..hope this number will grown :roll:
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: FarFar on December 04, 2007, 04:25:13
Quote from: melly on December 03, 2007, 08:44:05
Quote from: FarFar on December 03, 2007, 06:38:34
wow..christmas is coming...

what present sholud i give to my friend????
he so kind...could you help me??? :-D

i decide to give him a watch....is it a good ideas...or i just made a card on my own decoration...which one is sweet...





Both are very nice as gifts...but, personally, I always treasure something someone has made, or painted, for me. To know that the person has taken the time and put in the effort to actually make me something warms my heart. I still have every card my son has made me, plus any small "trinkets" he lovingly crafted whilst he was small. They are as precious as gold to me. So, I hope that may help you in your decision!!  :smth023

thanks melly...now i think i gift him both a card and watch..it much batter...i hope he gonna likes it...have you been to Malaysia...

In malaysia there is tallest twin tower in the world and it called KLCC...KLC is the place where i work..and it has the tallest christmas tree in Malaysia...it so cool...and one day i'll take a pic and show it to you okay... :smth023  :-D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on December 04, 2007, 06:50:32
Quote from: dsanchez on December 03, 2007, 16:07:53
So far just three persons joined the idea..hope this number will grown :roll:

I´m in, now we are four, hahaha, let´s spread the spirit! :smth001
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 04, 2007, 09:22:47
I would love to see the worlds biggest xmas tree FarFar!!! No, I haven't been to Malaysia, but I hear it is quite lovely!! I am sure your friend will treasure both gifts!! 

Quote from: 4NG13-angie on December 04, 2007, 06:50:32

Quote from: dsanchez on December 03, 2007, 16:07:53
So far just three persons joined the idea..hope this number will grown :roll:

I´m in, now we are four, hahaha, let´s spread the spirit! :smth001

You ARE joking aren't you? Only 4 people have registered for the "Secret Present"???  wow..I'm shocked and a little sad about that... :smth090
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on December 04, 2007, 11:16:24
Don't worry melly, still time left . It gets a little crazy this time of year.  :-D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: sues777 on December 04, 2007, 11:59:04
I'm in too!  Stuff like this is what Christmas should be about!!  :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 04, 2007, 14:16:26
Quote from: dsanchez on December 03, 2007, 16:07:53
So far just three persons joined the idea..hope this number will grown :roll:

Now eight people total! :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 04, 2007, 14:20:49
great! can we still do with just eight?

come on guys, it will fun!! I know that I've been a very naughty girl, so no present from Santa for me this year!!  ;)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 05, 2007, 03:01:26
Quote from: dsanchez on December 04, 2007, 14:16:26
Quote from: dsanchez on December 03, 2007, 16:07:53
So far just three persons joined the idea..hope this number will grown :roll:

Now eight people total! :smth023

Well, that's a little bit better!! I honestly thought there would be say, at least 15-20 people eager to join in. It doesn't matter if you're new here ( I am!) and don't really "know" anybody,and you certainly do not have to spend much money at all...it's the whole spirit of Christmas thing..... c'mon Curefans!! Let's get a few more!! please??  I know you can do it.... :smth023

Quote from: scatcat on December 04, 2007, 14:20:49
great! can we still do with just eight?

come on guys, it will fun!! I know that I've been a very naughty girl, so no present from Santa for me this year!!  ;)

:smth084    you too?? he he he

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on December 05, 2007, 05:46:55
Go, go, go!!!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on December 05, 2007, 16:50:37
 :smth050  Iam inn, but not sure if posty will make it ontime, even with air-mail.  Otherwise me in.  :smth023

Oh well, nice thought anyway David.   :smth051
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 05, 2007, 23:10:49
I'm in too!
Don't expect musical gifts from me though, because I'm into oldies but goodies and have no musical revelations to share....And besides, I couldn't record a decent compilation to save my life, I'd probably botch it all up!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 06, 2007, 03:28:17
Quote from: robiola on December 05, 2007, 23:10:49
I'm in too!
Don't expect musical gifts from me though, because I'm into oldies but goodies and have no musical revelations to share....And besides, I couldn't record a decent compilation to save my life, I'd probably botch it all up!

Same here!    :oops: It would take me until NEXT XMAS to put one together!!!!  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 06, 2007, 06:37:18
Quote from: ROGUE on December 05, 2007, 16:50:37
:smth050  Iam inn, but not sure if posty will make it ontime, even with air-mail.  Otherwise me in.  :smth023

Oh well, nice thought anyway David.   :smth051

Doesn't really matter if the pressies arrive after xmas day...which they probably will, but sometimes it nice to get something afterwards....
I hope it all goes ahead!!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 07, 2007, 12:50:45
I agree melly.. it may not reach destination till after xmas.. but still exciting though! :smth006

david, how are we going? it is the 7th here.. have we reached enuff numbers? I'm sure maybe next year with a little more prep, we can gradually build numbers!  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on December 07, 2007, 14:33:54
Melly~ Yes iam still inn, if after xmas.

But love the idea of whatever goes= surprise gifts  :D  (music is good also, but i personally find hard
to choose for others.)  So if you want to give music is good, but i think i will choose 'other'  to give, and also dont mind after xmas.

Lovely idea either way.  :smth051   :smth050

but thinking of David and the problems,  I also dont mind if we do it next xmas.  :smth023  In the meantime is the thought that matters,
and being late, people having their own problems,

Next year probably also better for me. (to be honest)   i stay tunned though and see what happens  :smth058
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 07, 2007, 21:12:59
Dear members,

Everyone who wrote to info@curefans.com joining this game must have by now his/her "secret friend" details.

Every person was given a number and then randomly (http://www.augustana.ab.ca/~mohrj/algorithms/scramble.html) we re-ordered the numbers to form the pairs.

If you have any further question please write to info@curefans.com

Remember to keep as secret who is your "Secret friend". The surprise is the most important thing in this game!

Enjoy :smth023

David.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 08, 2007, 18:57:59
Eeeeek... I got a really hard one! :smth100

Ok, ok, secrecy is mandatory, I'll say no more....
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 09, 2007, 03:51:48
just as a matter of interest, how many did we end up with?

Got mine early yesterday morning, and seeing as though we had to go out, thought I would go and buy my "secret present" for my secret recipient...got pretty excited about it all, took a while to pick what I wanted to send...OoOo will they like this..or this...Hmmm..maybe that... payed for it and hightailed it to the post office, name and address firmly in hand. Now, I know we live in a country town, and that, apart from the supermarket, everything closes at mid-day on a Saturday  ( lots of sport played you know) I was SO cross that after I cannoned into the post office door (thought it would be open!!) I read in disbelief, on the door, that they close at 11am on a Saturday!!  :smth099  They are new in town, the people running it...I think they have a bit to learn!! Especially at Xmas time!! I was pretty disappointed, you know, all excited and happy to be posting off this pressie... gotta wait until Monday now... Hmmmpphh...  :smth012
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 10, 2007, 00:42:40
hey guys,

We've got this question today

Quotewhen i send my secret friend a xmas gift, do I reveal who I am ( my real name and address)? Normally I put a return address on mail, so I know if it gets lost. I have no problem with revealing who I am, but what are the rules?

And the answer is OF COURSE!...you have to put your name on the envelope you're sending to your secret friend. Otherwhise how she/he will known who's sending the gift? :smth001

For example, I plan to write a small letter to my secret friend and so on. And of course I'll put my name in the envelope, etc.

The only rule would be not to reveal who's your secret friend until he/she say that he/she got your gift. That's all I guess :smth001
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: FarFar on December 10, 2007, 05:34:46
wow the poeple in this topic become increase....congarts.. :smth023 :smth023

i just courier a present gift to miss lady and mr disintergration....
:rocker :rocker

we exchange the gift....

why don't all of you exchange gift before celebrate christmas....i cant wait 19th December...my lovely humpy boyfriend will be back to Malaysia...i cant wait to see him.... :)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 10, 2007, 08:54:02
Quote from: FarFar on December 10, 2007, 05:34:46
wow the poeple in this topic become increase....congarts.. :smth023 :smth023

i just courier a present gift to miss lady and mr disintergration....
:rocker :rocker

we exchange the gift....

why don't all of you exchange gift before celebrate christmas....i cant wait 19th December...my lovely humpy boyfriend will be back to Malaysia...i cant wait to see him.... :)


Because most of us are at opposite ends of the planet, it will be a miracle in itself if any of the presents arrive before xmas,as we have to post our gifts; I think using a courier service could be a tad expensive!!  :smth001  And because this brilliant idea only came up recently, it's get in the post and hope for the best!! It is nice to receive something after xmas anyway, it's the thought that counts!! ( unless it's a card from someone you forgot..it's like Oh No..too late to send them a Merry Christmas card!!) When I went to post my present off, the lady in the post office weighed it, then told me how much it would cost to send airmail..I explained to her that I didn't wish for it to have an actual seat on the 'plane... :shock:  So, a rethink was called for!! All sorted out now, and I have resumed normal breathing...after that shock!! :smth038

Good news about your boyfriend..(Humpy?? dare I ask??!!)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: disintegration on December 10, 2007, 10:11:25
Quote from: FarFar on December 10, 2007, 05:34:46
i just courier a present gift to miss lady and mr disintergration....
:rocker :rocker

we exchange the gift....


:smth023 Your present is on the way!  ;)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on December 10, 2007, 11:46:55
am pleased we can put a little note in with our parcel.  :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 10, 2007, 13:34:43
Mmmmhhhh..Please tell me again that this is all about the Xmas spirit and the joy of sharing and it's the thought that counts... Because I drew a name which leaves me at a total loss! Oh well.

@FarFar: I too, like Melly, would really like to know what a humpy boyfriend is like. Doesn't sound half bad, actually.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on December 10, 2007, 13:43:37
I hope iam not too late, forgot about this., Umm so i have sent msg to David,  I thought i was inn, already.  But thats ok= Enjoy everyone.

But wondering, do we register our addresses and send them directly from origin, Or does curefans resend them ? 

thank you, also sent address.  That how it works?   (i wasnt sure it would happen, nice it is, looking forward buying something for a secret person)

Such a nice idea.  :-D

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 10, 2007, 14:18:18
Quote from: ROGUE on December 10, 2007, 13:43:37
I hope iam not too late, forgot about this., Umm so i have sent msg to David, 

But wondering, do we register our addresses and send them directly from origin, Or does curefans resend them ? 

thank you, also sent address.  That how it works?   (i wasnt sure it would happen, nice it is, looking forward buying something for a secret person)

Such a nice idea.  :-D

Hi Rogue,

Every member send directly her/his gift to her/his secret friend. Unfortunately we would  need someone else besides you on the game, because all address were sent already to the peoople who suscribed to the game.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 10, 2007, 14:19:43
Quote from: FarFar on December 10, 2007, 05:34:46
why don't all of you exchange gift before celebrate christmas

That's the purpose of this topic FarFar ;)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 10, 2007, 14:41:18
I'm so excited.. I just can't hide it.. I'm about to lose control...  :D
I visited the post office today!!  :smth041 :smth040 :smth042 :smth027 :smth006
this is fun!!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on December 10, 2007, 14:52:02
I was only a msg away, i sad i missed out,  -took awhile to go ahead, maybe i didnt look at this thred enough, but i was in.

I thought i had put my name in,   :smth011

But really iam happy everyone is excited, and its the thought that counts.

HAVE A LOVELY X-MAS EVERYONE  :rocker   iam wondering how long its going to take for my other present to arrive.?  :smth023
:smth045 :smth049 :smth050 :smth051 :smth058 :smth059
tis a nice feeling posting something to a new friend.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 10, 2007, 18:39:08
Quote from: robiola on December 10, 2007, 13:34:43

@FarFar: I too, like Melly, would really like to know what a humpy boyfriend is like. Doesn't sound half bad, actually.

maybe i should put this item on my list for santa??   :smth100

can't be any worse than absolutelty nothing!!  :smth046
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on December 11, 2007, 01:31:23
Ok, I´ve spent 4 days out of home but I´m back. I know who my secret friend is and I already got your gift. Gonna send it tomorrow, we live very far away each other, but I hope you get it before christmas  ;).

Best regards.
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: FarFar on December 11, 2007, 04:48:06
Quote from: scatcat on December 10, 2007, 18:39:08
Quote from: robiola on December 10, 2007, 13:34:43

@FarFar: I too, like Melly, would really like to know what a humpy boyfriend is like. Doesn't sound half bad, actually.

maybe i should put this item on my list for santa??   :smth100

can't be any worse than absolutelty nothing!!  :smth046

hahaha humpy!!!!

it just a word that i loved to call him hehehehe....

can you guess why i called him humpy hehehehe???? :lol: :lol:
what a great part  :-D


@disintergration and miss lady,

i cant wait how is your reaction when you receive my gift heheheh...
"santa" form malaysia is coming hehehehe....


Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 11, 2007, 09:15:59
Quote from: robiola on December 10, 2007, 13:34:43
Mmmmhhhh..Please tell me again that this is all about the Xmas spirit and the joy of sharing and it's the thought that counts... Because I drew a name which leaves me at a total loss! Oh well.

@FarFar: I too, like Melly, would really like to know what a humpy boyfriend is like. Doesn't sound half bad, actually.

yep, it's all about what you say... don't fret! You don't have to buy something expensive, or large (or heavy!!!)...a "token", you know, maybe depicting the area, town, or even country where you live...don't worry about " will this person like my present?"... I am sure we ALL will love whatever we receive from our far-away pals!!....  :smth026
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 11, 2007, 14:57:56
Quote from: melly on December 11, 2007, 09:15:59
...don't worry about " will this person like my present?"... I am sure we ALL will love whatever we receive from our far-away pals!!....  :smth026

There, just what I needed to hear.  :D
Unfortunately, telling me not to worry is like telling me not to breathe... It's what I do best! For instance, yesterday my karma went down by a point, and it's not like I fret about having a high karma so I can preen about it, but I'm worried that I offended someone without realizing it! Oh well, hope not... Anyway, I bought my present today, so I'm cool!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: ROGUE on December 11, 2007, 15:05:31
Me too Robiola ~ But iam cool & worthy of real karma, in the real world, and if i did offend anyone iam sorry.

Bit of a joke though, i think i asked someone a question, have not received an answer, so maybe was them, yes hmm makes you think.
(also about alot of nice people that have left forum  :cry:)

But not enough to care about my neo-Karma, beyond saying sorry and expressing my thoughts nothing else i can do.  Problemo solved.  8)

Am looking forward to x-mas this year, didnt think i would, also very excited, been invited to party and my street is also having a party,
should be very nice.  :smth050

Am also awaiting some exciting news  :smth060
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 11, 2007, 15:20:56
Quote from: ROGUE on December 11, 2007, 15:05:31
Am looking forward to x-mas this year, didnt think i would, also very excited, been invited to party and my street is also having a party,
should be very nice.  :smth050

I'm trying to get into the Xmas spirit, but it's kind of hard because 1.I sort of hate shopping and 2.I have to work a lot this time of year.
I work the 24th, 25th, 26th, and also 31st and Jan.1st!! Yech. What kind of holidays are those??? I can't even wake up with my son on Xmas morning...Sigh. Oh well, nobody forced me to choose that job, eh? Today I forced myself to go shopping and I bought some gifts -- DVDs for my husband, pretty scarf for my sister, toys for my niece, my secret firend present; and from me to myself,a nice hat and  KissMe(3) because I lost the CD a long time ago by lending it out and never got it back. So now I have it again! :smth020
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Lady on December 11, 2007, 15:35:03
Quote from: FarFar on December 10, 2007, 05:34:46
i just courier a present gift to miss lady and mr disintergration....
:rocker :rocker

we exchange the gift....

why don't all of you exchange gift before celebrate christmas....i cant wait 19th December...my lovely humpy boyfriend will be back to Malaysia...i cant wait to see him.... :)
:rocker
Our present is arriving to malaysia...maybe before than your boyfriend, eheheh!!! :-D
Ehi dila, you must tell me about this "humpy" boyfriend!!!PM or SMS please!!! I'm very CURious!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 11, 2007, 15:38:24
christmas is in the spirit of giving. I know that I enjoyed thoroughly of sending  to my secret friend soo much, (of course with the anxiety of wondering whether they will like what they recieve)!
I have no expectations to what I recieve, other than a warm fuzzy feeling that you get when you appreciate how BIG the world is, and what links us all together.. human spirit.

It is a fantastic idea from David, to pop in a letter ... but unfortunately, the post office was sooo busy, what with the organising of actually sending my secret friend a gift.. and this time of year the post office is extremely busy, I could not even think to write a letter!! what a fabulous idea.. :smth023

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 11, 2007, 15:47:39
Quote from: ROGUE on December 11, 2007, 15:05:31
Me too Robiola ~ But iam cool & worthy of real karma, in the real world, and if i did offend anyone iam sorry.

Guys, can we try to keep this topic on point?. I don't know how to say it english, but this topic was created to talk *just* about the secret friend game within Curefans.com. If you want to talk about anything else, please feel free to open a new topic, or discuss the  subject in another related topic.

Thanks very much :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 11, 2007, 16:25:04
Ooops...sorry! :oops:

Did you ever say how many people finally registered for the project? If you did, I missed it and I was just curious...
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 11, 2007, 16:26:03
Quote from: robiola on December 11, 2007, 16:25:04
Did you ever say how many people finally registered for the project? If you did, I missed it and I was just curious...

Eleven persons registered for the contest :)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 11, 2007, 21:49:47
Quote from: dsanchez on December 11, 2007, 16:26:03
Quote from: robiola on December 11, 2007, 16:25:04
Did you ever say how many people finally registered for the project? If you did, I missed it and I was just curious...

Eleven persons registered for the contest :)

I thought it would be more... Well, I guess people are busy this time of year.
Maybe in 2008! :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on December 12, 2007, 09:13:42
eleven....well, that's ok considering there wasn't much time!! It was a great idea, and just that smile you have when you post your "secret present"....I mean, it's going to someone I have never met, and possibly never will!! But, through being on Curefans, I am able to, hopefully, make someone smile... And I eagerly await my "secret present"..not for the material aspect, just that it's coming from a place far away ( i don't know where!!) and that someone has taken the trouble to do it...for me...for melly..... don't care what it is...I will love it.... cos someone has done it....for me.... :smth050
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on December 21, 2007, 23:15:13
So....has anyone received their secret friend present yet???
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on December 22, 2007, 02:19:09
I shipped the gift for my secret friend today ;)...I wanted to do it before, but lot of work and being sick this week (cold) stop me to doing so. But I hope it will arrive fast and hope she will like it ;)

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on December 24, 2007, 15:13:12
Quote from: robiola on December 21, 2007, 23:15:13
So....has anyone received their secret friend present yet???

no, not yet.. but I do HOPE that my SECRET FRIEND has recieved an xmas gift!!  ;) It wa so fun for me..  :smth059

I can wait...  :smth051 :smth045 :smth057 :smth006
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on December 27, 2007, 07:32:34
I ´ve been tracking it since I shipped the little box, but there is going to take a little bit longer... My secret friend is really far away!!!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on January 03, 2008, 20:32:49
I just want to tell that I've just got the gift from secret friend, Billee! (Lee-Anne from Australia) :)

She sent me really lovely stuff from Australia and also some Cure souvenirs from the Australasia tour. Sooo great!. Thanks, thanks a lot Lee-Anne. You made me day! :)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: sues777 on January 04, 2008, 00:44:42
My present's just arrived too!  I was sooo excited when I found it in my mailbox, I felt like such a child!!  And it's come all the way from France!!
Thankyou so much Henri!!  I love it!!  You made my day!!   :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on January 04, 2008, 01:32:45
I posted this in the new site this morning, so for some of you it will be a repeat...I haven't gotten my gift, but I did get a lovely PM from my no-longer-secret friend cure4sale thanking me for the gift I sent him -- I'm so glad he got it and that he seems to have enjoyed it. :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on January 04, 2008, 07:20:41
I have recived my gift!! Thank you Lara (Scat Cat)!!

It's a beautiful book of pix from Australia, cds with lounge music (B.Bar and Morcheeba, a Christmas card and some Cure stuff!! I just loved it, thank you again!

I hope that my secret friend receive my gift soon... we have to do this again.

Best regards,

Angie
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 04, 2008, 11:30:29
jeez..reading about all these lovely gifts...my secret friend will think I'm a scrooge... :smth087...nothing so beautiful as a book, or a cd, or cure stuff...
feel really bad now....sorry my secret friend, I think you will be disappointed now... :smth090
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Lady on January 04, 2008, 11:47:40
Wow! This idea was really a success!!! :smth023
Happy for you guys! :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on January 04, 2008, 13:39:49
Quote from: melly on January 04, 2008, 11:30:29
jeez..reading about all these lovely gifts...my secret friend will think I'm a scrooge... :smth087...nothing so beautiful as a book, or a cd, or cure stuff...
feel really bad now....sorry my secret friend, I think you will be disappointed now... :smth090
Hey, I sent  home-made cd compilation....I had my husband help me with it. I had originally bought a present but then I decided cure4sale would enjoy a cd more, and  kept the gift for myself. I can assure you it was nothing fancy or expensive, and I'm not expecting anything of the kind from my secret friend. Everyone gives according to their possibilities. And I believe it was specifically agreed that we wouldn't send anything expensive, anyway! So don't worry!  :smth056
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 04, 2008, 14:19:12
I am very happy that my secret friend, Angie.. recieved my little gift!! oh how i spent hours deliberating!! I just got a PM today from angie.. and I am so happy that through this forum, we can have buddies all over the world!!
Thank you David for organising this .. and I'm sure more will register next year ( maybe a bit earlier though!!)
By the way.. there are no scrooges who are involved in this year's secret friend.. remember.. it is the thought that counts!! And that can be VERY difficult deciding on something for someone that you don't know at all!! ( believe me!!)

As David had mentioned earlier in the thread, he actually wrote a letter to his secret friend.. now THAT is something I am totally incapable of doing.. and yet it is a wonderful, personal touch!!  ;)

Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 04, 2008, 20:10:33
Quote from: melly on January 04, 2008, 11:30:29
jeez..reading about all these lovely gifts...my secret friend will think I'm a scrooge... :smth087...nothing so beautiful as a book, or a cd, or cure stuff...
feel really bad now....sorry my secret friend, I think you will be disappointed now... :smth090

oh melly... if i could concentrate on making a personal card, and writing a letter, this is what i really wanted to do,  but  I am a bit dyslexic when I come to write.. I mentally freeze!! ( I have to get my son to write things.. that's why my posts are repetative and don't make sense..  :smth100  I can press one button at a time!!  :smth023

the c.d.s I put together cost nothing, I just compiled a few albums.. ( Time was the only cost there)
The only real expense, of course was the delivery, but I was soo excited, and the destination so far, it was ok for me. 
( I have a sibling who lives on an island in the Indian Ocean, and am used to the delivery charges..)

please don;t fret. I am just waiting at the mailbox everyday... everyday my son asks..' have you got your secret friend's gift?'.. It will be my only xmas gift for me.. so even a note saying "Hi" will cheer me up for a long time!!!  :smth020 :P :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 05, 2008, 03:24:17
ahh..ok..thanks you lot...made me feel a bit better...and yes, I too hope it happens again for this xmas; it was such a good idea, and in the space of time we had to organise our pressies, I believe it was a success...I shall be saving my pennies for the next one,be better prepared, as the initial shock of the cost of the postage for my original gift made me faint!!  :shock:   So, a re-think was needed, and a "lesser" package posted...that's why I was disappointed...with myself really...
But, after reading what you have said, I feel a lighter side shinin' thru!! Fanks... :smth026
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on January 05, 2008, 07:30:07
David I am sooooo glad you received my parcel. I have been jumpin out of my skin waiting for it to get to you. Glad it made your day,you have made mine.  :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on January 05, 2008, 18:54:54
WARNING: LONG AND INCOHERENT.
Yay....Got it!! Melly....you silly, silly girl. Why would I not like your gift?? Did you think I was expecting a diamond necklace or something? You're a genius and you don't even know it, and here's why.
Melly sent me a Xmas card (very nice touch) and two souvenirs from her town, a fridge magnet (lovely and sparkly, my  son already tried to steal it) and a metal-clip bookmark (perfect, I almost always carry around a book and I guarantee I'll be the only one sporting a "Wallaroo, South Australia" bookmark). Along with them  there were various postcards of her town and a letter describing the town, its history, main features, and a bit about what it's like to live there, the people and activities and some personal details (good luck catching those sneaky crabs).  And that's what made the difference...In these days when all nations import and export until we're all dizzy, it's normal to have objects from all around the world in your home, you don't give it a second thought. But all the "background" and images made it so that when I was holding the gifts, I recaptured that special, long-forgotten feeling of holding a tiny piece of life in a far away country that I've never visited, of a reality that's foreing to me -- like the first time I got a gift from a far away country when I was a kid and it felt like touching something a little bit alien, from another world, which made it so special.
So I ramble on and on and I'm still not sure I've managed to explain, but anyway
Thank you thank you thank you, I loved it! :smth060
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 05, 2008, 19:05:57
How wonderful!!
@robiola... very coherent!  :smth023

It does make u feel warm and fuzzy, doesn't it?..

I maybe the last one yet, but it's been so hot here, I think the posties are off!

:smth020
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on January 05, 2008, 19:12:19
Quote from: scatcat on January 05, 2008, 19:05:57
I maybe the last one yet, but it's been so hot here, I think the posties are off!

:smth020
My package had an Australia Post sticker that said "Delayed for compliance with aviation security regulations". Maybe that's the problem with your package...? Well, the Xmas post rush makes things tough -- my friend got my gift four days ago, and that was only travelling from Italy to France!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 06, 2008, 01:37:21
Oh wow!! What a lovely, lovely thing to say about my little gifts Robiola...brought a tear to my eye, to be honest.....I am so happy you liked my "offerings"...and no, I wasn't under the impression that you would expect something glamorous or expensive, not at all...but after I read what others had sent to their "secret friends", my heart sank, as I felt what I had sent would be a little disappointing... Ahhh, you have made my day with your kind words...thankyou...  :smth058

I don't quite understand why the parcel had the " delayed for compliance with aviation security regulations" sticker on it   :smth017 I had signed the sticker which said there wasn't anything dangerous in it...the only thing I can think of, when it passed through the xray machine at the airport, the bookmark set an alarm off, as it is metal??  I can just imagine Customs, rushing it the bench, carefully, carefully, dismantling the parcel, hearts racing, adrenalin pumping, and then!!! it's a bookmark and a fish magnet... he he he... ah well, at least it got there...eventually!!!

Hey scatcat, I haven't received my gift yet either!!  maybe ours are sitting in customs, been dismantled as we speak!!   :shock:
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on January 06, 2008, 03:59:12
It has been tooooo hot here scatcat and melly so maybe thats the hold up. Either that or the Labradors at customs are having fun with our parcels  :D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Steve on January 06, 2008, 08:54:26
Mine arrived from the southern hemisphere & many thanks to "you know who you are".
I see there are a couple of peeps still waiting.
After all the aggro I had with my peecee, I appeared to have lost a lot of mail  :evil:, but I'm on track now thanks to the BOSS :-D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 06, 2008, 09:04:42
Quote from: billee on January 06, 2008, 03:59:12
It has been tooooo hot here scatcat and melly so maybe thats the hold up. Either that or the Labradors at customs are having fun with our parcels  :D

You too billee?? well, us "Aussies" are all eagerly awaiting our surprises...those "posties" better get on their bikes and start delivering hey!?? It's cooler here tomorrow ( Monday) so I shall be peering  out of my window, ears alert for the familiar "vroom" of our posties' small motorbike.....         
                                                                                       
Quote from: Steve on January 06, 2008, 08:54:26
Mine arrived from the southern hemisphere & many thanks to "you know who you are".
I see there are a couple of peeps still waiting.
After all the aggro I had with my peecee, I appeared to have lost a lot of mail  :evil:, but I'm on track now thanks to the BOSS :-D


Hey Steve... who was your "secret friend", the one who sent your present?? Or do they want to remain anonymous??   :smth004      Jus' wondering...being nosey...
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: Steve on January 06, 2008, 09:27:52
Well, it was sues777 (hope you didn't mid me spilling the beans there Sue).
It's on my book shelf & I think it's really nice.   :smth023
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: robiola on January 06, 2008, 11:37:21
Quote from: melly on January 06, 2008, 01:37:21
I don't quite understand why the parcel had the " delayed for compliance with aviation security regulations" sticker on it   :smth017 I had signed the sticker which said there wasn't anything dangerous in it...the only thing I can think of, when it passed through the xray machine at the airport, the bookmark set an alarm off, as it is metal??

Either that, or there's something you're not telling us.... Perhaps you are being watched because of a shady past you forgot to tell us about, mh? You queen of international fridge-magnet smugglers, you.... :roll:
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: sues777 on January 06, 2008, 14:22:23
No problems Steve - don't mind at all  :smth023
Just glad it finally arrived and you like it.

Melly, Scatcat, Billee - I hope your presents arrive really soon!!  :smth051
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 07, 2008, 06:14:52
YYAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!    :smth081 :smth035 :smth038 :smth041 :smth026   

got my present!! Thankyou sooo much David...( have sent u a pm too)...it is a gorgeous BAG!! Made in Peru, called a "chasqui" (hope that's correct) and it is just lovely!!It's in earthy tones, made from woven material, with "Peru" and a llama ( hope that's correct too David!) woven in the front...I LOVE it, and will use it straight away!!Also, David placed a postcard in the parcel, which has a photo of "local" kiddies ( such beautiful children!)on the front, and a message on the back...lovely, just lovely...
I will be the ONLY person in town with such a bag!! woohoo!!
Thanks...  :smth023

hope the other "Aussies" get theirs soon!!
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 07, 2008, 06:21:24
Quote from: robiola on January 06, 2008, 11:37:21
Quote from: melly on January 06, 2008, 01:37:21
I don't quite understand why the parcel had the " delayed for compliance with aviation security regulations" sticker on it   :smth017 I had signed the sticker which said there wasn't anything dangerous in it...the only thing I can think of, when it passed through the xray machine at the airport, the bookmark set an alarm off, as it is metal??

Either that, or there's something you're not telling us.... Perhaps you are being watched because of a shady past you forgot to tell us about, mh? You queen of international fridge-magnet smugglers, you.... :roll:

:smth043 :smth044 :smth047

oops....caught out.....he he he
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 10, 2008, 09:13:02
Hey Billee...have you got your secret present yet?? Haven't heard from you in this thread, so was just wondering?
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on January 10, 2008, 09:17:51
still waiting melly, but thats ok. I'm just glad mine made it to David, the suspense was almost too much for this old chook :-D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: billee on January 14, 2008, 09:27:55
  :smth039
I received my parcel this morning, hand delivered by Mr Australia Post. All the way from dear Angie in Mexico. I know have my own little piece of Mexico and an adorable little Mexican doll sitting pride of place here at my puter.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))) 4 Angie
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 14, 2008, 16:46:25
I am still waiting by the letterbox,.. it has cooled down here and mail is slowly trickling in... I am in extreme anticipation... like, who my secret friend is on the other side?? hmmm... I agree about customs... the labradors have eaten my parcel??!!  ;)

:P
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: 4NG13-angie on January 16, 2008, 09:09:52
Billee!!

I am soooo happy that you received the little box!! I was told that it would take longer but it finally came to you. Thank you for the PM, I loved it! :smth023

Hugs too! :D

Angie ^_^
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 25, 2008, 09:44:17
Hey scatcat!!! U got your present yet???!!!  :smth031
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 25, 2008, 11:30:02
 :?  no, I really do think that it got lost??  :smth086   oh, well, I was looking forward to some kind of surprise.. it is apparent that some mail did not get through around xmas time, as i failed to receive an important letter.  :?:
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 26, 2008, 09:22:49
ohhh...damn! Have Australia Post confirmed it has been lost? What a balls up!!
I bet your secret friend isn't too happy with our postal service too...
I know it gets busy around christmas time, but it's their JOB to ensure the mail gets to where it should...
and you really needed a little surprise too... shame...
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: CureCrusader on January 26, 2008, 13:49:28
Quote from: scatcat on January 25, 2008, 11:30:02
:?  no, I really do think that it got lost??  :smth086   oh, well, I was looking forward to some kind of surprise.. it is apparent that some mail did not get through around xmas time, as i failed to receive an important letter.  :?:

@scatcat   
:lol: I will stand in for your 'secret friend' if Aussie Post don't deliver soon!!
( i won't be so secret then though, will I ?)   :smth023

:smth031
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 26, 2008, 14:36:36
Quote from: melly on January 26, 2008, 09:22:49
ohhh...damn! Have Australia Post confirmed it has been lost? What a balls up!!
I bet your secret friend isn't too happy with our postal service too...
I know it gets busy around christmas time, but it's their JOB to ensure the mail gets to where it should...
and you really needed a little surprise too... shame...

sweet melly..    :smth023
I have been to the post office weekly, also waiting at home everyday for the early deliveries from Aust. Post.
Don't despair.. I have recieved PM from my no-longer secret friend.. surprisingly!!
It could be just the case of a VERY late delivery, as I did not know where my mail was supposed to be arriving from.  :shock:

@thanks CureCrusader for volunteering to be a stand-in !!  :-D 

My birthday's around the corner.. so it may arrive then.. just purr-fect  :P
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: melly on January 27, 2008, 09:11:30
Ohhh okay, well as long as you get it, that's the main thing! Where on earth is your secret friend? Didn't know there were cure fans in the salt mines in Siberia...  :shock:
OOoO whens ya birfday?? c'mon you can tell me, I won't say, I promise....cos I know it's a BIG one!! oops...  :-D
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: scatcat on January 27, 2008, 09:39:41
actually, not far from Siberia... about a finger's length ( measured on my World Globe!!)  ;) 

me birfday... hmm...  8)
Title: Re: Ideas for Christmas
Post by: dsanchez on November 02, 2008, 23:26:45
The secret friend 2008
http://curefans.com/index.php/topic,5735.0.html (http://curefans.com/index.php/topic,5735.0.html)

Everybody is welcome to participate :smth023