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Kimber-lilly

By Kimber-lilly, in The Lounge

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piercedqt78    658

piercedqt78
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I am going to have to pull out this time. I am going to be gone on vacation and will not be back in time to shop and get it shipped off. I hope everyone has a great time and gets lots of cool things. Besides I have someone on the board that also loves Disney so I will send her something from the parks when I get back. I still get to play bunny, it's just not a surprise. ~Mandy

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K@t    38

K@t
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ohh...i wanna i wanna! Count me in, I'll pm my address..

(ps. sorry in advanced to who ever gets me because of the shipping, just try to pick something light because shipping cost is about the weight not the size of the package)

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K@t    38

K@t
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This is my first gift exchange of this type, can you guys give me some guide lines, like what range is acceptable to spend on the gifts etc.?

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PamRN    0

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The other exchanges had a $10 minimum. I think any gift from the heart is enjoyed. In the first exchange, participants gave a brief list of ideas. The host of the exchange changed this time, so she may have other ideas for how she'd like to organize things. We'll need to hear from her on this. The main requirements from the other exchanges was to thank the sender, so they know you got it, don't sign up if you aren't going to follow through (some folks got shafted the first time), and post a picture of the gift you receive if you can.

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K@t    38

K@t
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Thanks Pam,

That was some good info. I guess we will have to wait to see what Kimber wants to do.

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StartingOver    6

StartingOver
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Thanks for doing this Kimberly. Add me to your list please. I'll PM my info to you.

Corrie

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coyotegirl    3

coyotegirl
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I'm going to have to say not me this time:cry

Please note that it is not because I didn't receive anything from the Valentines exchange. It is because Money is VERY tight right now. Lots of medical stuff going on right know and The Dr. want their money. damn them!! :angry

I will catch you on the next exchange.:clap2: These are SO much fun!

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Penni60    45

Penni60
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I am so in. I also made it a sticky for you. Easier to find next time.

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Nykee    13

Nykee
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I want to

But I cant pm or email or do anything on kimberlillies name

I will try later

pm me if you can

I dont know what to do as far as an exchange goes

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Cheri    0

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In IN IN!!!

I'll PM my adress when I get a chance!!!

Woo Hoo, giftie time, cheri like giftie!!!

I promise to make this gift exchange better than my last one!!! (sorry, La Madam!!)

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Kimber-lilly    2

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Pretty much the same as Valentine's Gift Exchange--

$10 minimum

Ship as outlined in the first post--remember that it stinks to A) be last or :scared: think that you have been forgotten! So, ship in a timely manner, please!

Post on the Easter Thank You thread and post a pix if you wanna

Don't sign up if you can't do this--:P

We have 48 people signed up so far!

I am waiting for Spring! WE got 8 inches of new snow last night and more on the way! :omg:

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