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I want a giant malibear.

So is this going to be in pairs? or is it going to be in daisy chain?

but a loop (like the book swap)

I vaguely remember there was some interest in doing a BeEx Secret Santa this year. As we're getting closer to Christmas I thought it was time we moved on a step - and I hope no-one thinks that I'm setting myself up as a self-elected chairperson ... just see me as a facilitator.

If you want to take part in the BeEx Secret Santa, simply PM me your name and address. On December the 1st I'll randomly assign pairs of people as Santas and Santees and send details out via PM.

I'll only tell people who they are buying for and their address, so the recipients won't know who has sent stuff to them (as is the idea of a Secret Santa).

If you want to put a note in your package to tell your recipient who their Santa was then that's up to you

Also, to make things relatively cheap and simple, if everyone aims for a budget of between £5 and £10 for their gifts? If you want to go above that then that's up to you. You can also make stuff if you want, so your gift is closely tied in to your creativity

So, any takers?

If I have an odd number of people I'll stick myself in there too.

If you want to take part in the BeEx Secret Santa, simply PM me your name and address. On December the 24th I'LL COME ROUND YOUR HOUSE AND STEAL YOUR PRESENTS.

I'll be saving opening mine until Christmas Day, but I'll be sure to post pictures when I do

OH MY GOD! I HAVE RECEIVED MY SECRET SANTA PRESENT AND OH MY FUCKING GOD IT'S A PIERS ANTHONY BOOK AND I WOULD SCREAM IF MY VOICE WASN'T NEARLY GONE AND OHMYGODICAN'TSPEAKANYMORE *EXPLODES*

THANK YOU SO MUCH MY SECRET SANTA, I LOVE YOU AND MAY DIE NOW!
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:31 ]
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I vaguely remember there was some interest in doing a BeEx Secret Santa this year. As we're getting closer to Christmas I thought it was time we moved on a step - and I hope no-one thinks that I'm setting myself up as a self-elected chairperson ... just see me as a facilitator. If you want to take part in the BeEx Secret Santa, simply PM me your name and address. On December the 1st I'll randomly assign pairs of people as Santas and Santees and send details out via PM. I'll only tell people who they are buying for and their address, so the recipients won't know who has sent stuff to them (as is the idea of a Secret Santa). If you want to put a note in your package to tell your recipient who their Santa was then that's up to you Also, to make things relatively cheap and simple, if everyone aims for a budget of between £5 and £10 for their gifts? If you want to go above that then that's up to you. You can also make stuff if you want, so your gift is closely tied in to your creativity So, any takers?

Author:	Shin [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:34 ]
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I'm up for this

Author:	Dudley [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:38 ]
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In.

Author:	kalmar [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:38 ]
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I want a giant malibear.

Author:	Shin [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:41 ]
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kalmar wrote: I want a giant malibear. If you get one, you'll know its me that's sent it ^.^

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Author:	Malc [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:43 ]
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So is this going to be in pairs? or is it going to be in daisy chain? Malc

Author:	Malc [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:44 ]
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Oh yeah, I'll be in either way. Malc

Author:	Kern [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 16:45 ]
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I'm in.

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:00 ]
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Spinglo Sponglo! wrote: So is this going to be in pairs? or is it going to be in daisy chain? Not sure what you mean. The idea is that I get, say, 10 names and addresses. I put those details in and then I get the computer to pick someone at random and assign it to each person. So BeExer A gets assigned to BeExer C but BeExer C doesn't necessarily get assigned to BeExer A. If that makes sense.

Author:	DavPaz [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:02 ]
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but a loop (like the book swap) would mean that you don't need an even number

Author:	Doctor Glyndwr [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:04 ]
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davpaz wrote: but a loop (like the book swap) Or a circle jerk [/zardoz].

Author:	DBSnappa [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:11 ]
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GazChap wrote: I vaguely remember there was some interest in doing a BeEx Secret Santa this year. As we're getting closer to Christmas I thought it was time we moved on a step - and I hope no-one thinks that I'm setting myself up as a self-elected chairperson ... just see me as a facilitator. If you want to take part in the BeEx Secret Santa, simply PM me your name and address. On December the 1st I'll randomly assign pairs of people as Santas and Santees and send details out via PM. I'll only tell people who they are buying for and their address, so the recipients won't know who has sent stuff to them (as is the idea of a Secret Santa). If you want to put a note in your package to tell your recipient who their Santa was then that's up to you Also, to make things relatively cheap and simple, if everyone aims for a budget of between £5 and £10 for their gifts? If you want to go above that then that's up to you. You can also make stuff if you want, so your gift is closely tied in to your creativity So, any takers? You could just dump Shin, y'know. Wrapping her up and sending her to one of us is hardly my idea of a gift

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:17 ]
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If I have an odd number of people I'll stick myself in there too.

Author:	Curiosity [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:34 ]
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GazChap wrote: If I have an odd number of people I'll stick myself in there too. Just assign at almost-random, then you don't need an even number. Random, but switch any time someone gets drawn with sending a present to their own doormat.

Author:	Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 13:38 ]
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He said last night he'd only had two PMs about it Meems. I already have a little something for you anyway.

Author:	Shin [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 13:52 ]
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One was me....uh.....oh and GJ said aswell so that's three people that have given details COME ON PEOPLE! SAYING 'YES' IS GOOD AN' ALL BUT YOU HAVE TO SEND A PM WITH YOUR DETAILS and bank account details, kthanks

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 17:49 ]
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Had a few people express interest but only one PM. If you haven't sent me your details over PM you won't be included

Author:	Trousers [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 18:06 ]
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GazChap wrote: If you want to take part in the BeEx Secret Santa, simply PM me your name and address. On December the 24th I'LL COME ROUND YOUR HOUSE AND STEAL YOUR PRESENTS. You fucking Grinch.

Author:	Zardoz [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 18:18 ]
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Where the hell have you been? Don't you have a panto to be rehearsing?

Author:	Mimi [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 18:34 ]
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You don't need an even number for the swap, Gaz. Do it like this (this is from the first book swap) then any number is fine. Also, I say yes, that's be great, and I will PM my address forthwith.

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 20:44 ]
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Aah yeah, that makes more sense.

Author:	Mimi [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 20:53 ]
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Yeah, it makes it a lot easier to organise. I usually just get pieces of paper, make little slips, each with a name and chuck 'em in a hat, pick them out one by one and just lay them out in a circle as I draw them from the ht (which isn't a hat, it is a bowl or mug, but details, details, then just say that everyone sends tot he person next in the clockwise direction.

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 20:53 ]
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Well, I'm a nerd so I'll just chuck the names into Excel and get it to randomise the list

Author:	DavPaz [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 21:15 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote: circle jerk What's one of those then?

Author:	MrChris [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 21:23 ]
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Frankly I'm amazed that Chinny hasn't turned up to spread his Seasonal Scroogasm around.

Author:	Joans [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 21:25 ]
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I think he did enough of that in the last thread. I am rubbish at buying presents for people I know, so I'll have to have a think if I'm even capable of doing this.

Author:	Mimi [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 13:36 ]
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Do you think that this will happen, Gazchops?

Author:	Mimi [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 13:40 ]
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Only two? One was from me I have yours also . I have all of my christmas stuff sorted out apart from Craig. organised this year.

Author:	Mimi [ Sat Nov 22, 2008 13:42 ]
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Also, all of those that said 'yeah, I'm in!' and didn't PM Gazchops

Author:	GazChap [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 0:49 ]
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Yeah, I've had 5 PMs so far. I was hoping for more, but I can still run it with 5.

Author:	Shin [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 13:29 ]
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BUMPITY BUMP BUMP

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 13:49 ]
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I've had 7 now. Still a week to go, chaps and chapesses!

Author:	Mimi [ Sat Nov 29, 2008 13:14 ]
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gentle nudge

Author:	GazChap [ Sat Nov 29, 2008 13:41 ]
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Two days to go, chaps and chapesses!

Author:	GazChap [ Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:00 ]
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OK, entries are now closed and all the pairings have been sent over PM. Remember, your santee won't know you're their Santa, so it's up to you whether you clue them in or leave them in the dark! Go wild, stalk them for a bit to get an idea what they like, that kind of thing. Budget is £10 (preferably not including postage, as that opens up more options gift-wise) but you can go over that if you really want to! The idea of this is obv. so people have something else to open for Christmas, so ideally you should post your gift before December 17th to give it plenty of time to arrive! When people receive their gifts, can you send me a PM to let me know? I won't tell you who sent it, but I'll tell your Santa that their gift arrived. Thanks, and have fun!

Author:	GazChap [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:12 ]
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Just a reminder for peeps to send me a PM when they've sent their gifts I can then tell your recipient that it's been sent, and mark you off on my Little Black Book.