Hello everyone,

*Update - A lot of people have asked me about what to get their Secret Sam since most people don't know others personally. I thought it might be a good idea to do this: When I send out the confirmation e mails you will all need to reply to confirm your address and that you still want to participate. In addition to this it would be helpful to add 2 or 3 things that you like and also maybe include your shirt size if you feel comfortable.(some people have asked about getting T-shirts) (i.e. I like cats, butterflies, and rock music, I wear an XL) That way your Secret Sam can have a few clues. Hope this helps!

I know the Easter gift exchange just ended, but I would really love to give this exchange thing another try. But, I'm going to try to do it a bit different.

1st

If you would like to participate, please PM me your name and address.

2nd

On May 22nd I will close the sign up, and send confirmation PM's with your own address to every one who asked to participate. You MUST respond to the PM to let me know your still interested in the exchange and to confirm that I have your correct address.

I think this way it should help eliminate the problem of wrong addresses and people who signed up but then forgot to participate.

3rd

On June 4th I will draw the names to match people up, and that will give people time to reply to the confirmation PM's and then a month to decide what to buy and to mail it.

What do you all think? Would you like to give it a go?? We will be calling ourselves Secret Sam's. (courtesy of princess_n_thep)

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*The idea of Secret Sam Substitutes has been brought up and I think it is an excellent idea. The substitute would send an emergency gift ASAP to any one who has not gotten their gift. The Substitute Sam must be an established and reliable member of LBT and check the LBT site daily for messages and postings. If you would like to be a substitute Sam please let me know in your PM. Thanks!!

Hi....this is my first time reading about a gift exchange thingy. I just have a couple of questions (didn't really find the answers when I did a search). Are they anonymous? Is that the point? Also...is there a monetary limit?

And finally.....can the gifts be anything?

Hey Yoda,

Yes the exchange is anonymous until after it's all over, but they then you should have gotten your gift, and know who your secret sam was any way.

Monetary limit i think is gifts should be between $10 to $20 plus shipping charges.

The gift can be any thing you like but lots of people like to send stuff related to the theme, like on the easter exchange lots of people got easter baskets or spring type stuff. Since this is Summer/4th of July stuff a patriotic or summer type theme gift is appropriate.

This is my first time hosting the exchange, so if I'm wrong some one please correct me.

:usa2: Please count me in too. Thanks

Information on its way!

Thanks every one! We have 22 signed up so far, and we have 5 substitute sams as well, thats great!!

Just a note: Carlene, I still haven't got a PM from you with your address and information.

event related items?... hmmmmmmmmm! I hope I don't get a box full of firecrackers! hehehe. No flamables please!

If I am not around frequently and you draw names then please email me my person as well as PM. Here is my email. penni@pennimerrick.com Thanks

Just a note: Carlene, I still haven't got a PM from you with your address and information.

I swear I sent it! There must be gremlins in my computer again. I will re-send.

Thanks, got it :confused:

How did I miss this? I haven't done a gift exchange yet. Sounds like fun! Count me in. Sending PM info now.

Kat, Ijust saw this, sign me up. I just sent you a P.M. Thanks

Kat, Would love to join ya'll but between having the lap band surgery in June and then recovering and then moving to California. I have alot going on. But I would love to join ya'll next time.

Where do I go to join the SSS Club???

Have fun with your gift exchange. Leah

Bumping so that others may see this before it closes tomorrow.

Count me in! This will be my first.... Thanks!:confused:

Leah, what's the SSS club you asked about. I haven't heard of it, but I'll be glad to help ya, if I can.

*The idea of Secret Sam Substitutes has been brought up and I think it is an excellent idea. The substitute would send an emergency gift ASAP to any one who has not gotten their gift. The Substitute Sam must be an established and reliable member of LBT and check the LBT site daily for messages and postings. If you would like to be a substitute Sam please let me know in your PM. Thanks!!

SSS = Secret Sam Substitute. Contact K@t with your info if your interested. I think it's a super idea as some people didn't get their gift last time. I can't wait to see who I get b/c I've been seeing some really cute things out there. :biggrin1:

Ah ha! Thanks 3Loves :confused: