It's that time of year again... and i've caved...

suns rival

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

I've started Christmas shopping already AND! The local shops already have mince pies on sale! :eek:

I have a list of things to purchase via the power of the internet and even have a list compiled of who's getting what this year. I know where i'll be and with who... I've NEVER been this organised about Christmas, EVER :eek:

I know it annoys the majority of people as it isn't even October yet but has anyone else started?

just read your thread, sian.

:eek: that's an early christmas shopping for you. am i included in your list?

Sian-of-the-dead

suns rival wrote:

just read your thread, sian.

:eek: that's an early christmas shopping for you. am i included in your list?

But of course Sunny old beam!

I sincerely hope you're signing up to secret santa too...

suns rival

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

But of course Sunny old beam!

I sincerely hope you're signing up to secret santa too...

oh...

i didn't know that the aet secret santa thread is a requisite. :eek:

okay i'll sign up.

Sian-of-the-dead

suns rival wrote:

oh...

i didn't know that the aet secret santa thread is a requisite. :eek:

okay i'll sign up.

Whoot!!

I hope you realise that i'm Santa's little helper this year... that means I COULD be in charge of who buys prezzies for you and who you buy prezzies for... OHHHH THE POWER!!! Mwuhahahahahaha!!!

suns rival

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Whoot!!

I hope you realise that i'm Santa's little helper this year... that means I COULD be in charge of who buys prezzies for you and who you buy prezzies for... OHHHH THE POWER!!! Mwuhahahahahaha!!!

not yet signed...im naive with this stuff, sian. what does that mean that you are "in charge"? i didn't realize that this thing is going on every year. am i right? i think im lost all these years in the pit.

Sian-of-the-dead

suns rival wrote:

not yet signed...im naive with this stuff, sian. what does that mean that you are "in charge"? i didn't realize that this thing is going on every year. am i right? i think im lost all these years in the pit.

hehe! bless ya, you bloody shite

Ok, if you go to the Secret Santa thread ( http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=304290 ) and read the instructions (ie. rules around when you have to be signed up by, when you have to dispatch the gift by etc) and then email Heineken Helen (our annual Santee Clause ) on the email address she's given in the thread with your details (address, what kind of things you like, full name etc) then she and I will take half of the emails each and set up who's giving gifts to who. I'm merely a helper in this operation

and yes, this goes on every year... it's so much fun!!

suns rival

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

hehe! bless ya, you bloody shite

Ok, if you go to the Secret Santa thread ( http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=304290 ) and read the instructions (ie. rules around when you have to be signed up by, when you have to dispatch the gift by etc) and then email Heineken Helen (our annual Santee Clause ) on the email address she's given in the thread with your details (address, what kind of things you like, full name etc) then she and I will take half of the emails each and set up who's giving gifts to who. I'm merely a helper in this operation

and yes, this goes on every year... it's so much fun!!

hahaha!!! sounds fun... but im quite too far...well...lets see.:)

Sian-of-the-dead

suns rival wrote:

hahaha!!! sounds fun... but im quite too far...well...lets see.:)

oh don't worry! people sign up from all around the world! That's half the fun

Heineken Helen

suns rival wrote:

hahaha!!! sounds fun... but im quite too far...well...lets see.:)

Nobody's too far it's amazing the different countries people sign up from... exotic places like, um, Germany... and eh.. Scotland and stuff like that

Sian-of-the-dead

I've just bought Dave's main Christmas present....

I'M SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! :D:D

Jennytree

I've no idea what to get my boyfriend for xmas. I should really start thinking about it! Plus we live together so it can't be too big, I won't be able to hide it!

Sian-of-the-dead

Jennytree wrote:

I've no idea what to get my boyfriend for xmas. I should really start thinking about it! Plus we live together so it can't be too big, I won't be able to hide it!

Oh no, the present I got today isn't big, just his main prezzie

I've already got most of his. I only have to get two more things when I get paid next month and he's all done!

Then I can concentrate on other people's presents

urbanhippie

Oh I just spent the MOST entertaining hour or two online, choosing and buying all sorts of lovely stuff for the love of my life :D:D

Sian-of-the-dead

urbanhippie wrote:

Oh I just spent the MOST entertaining hour or two online, choosing and buying all sorts of lovely stuff for the love of my life :D:D

I did that last month, now it's just a case of buying the stuff and waiting to get paid... again

(I got paid today... I still can't get all the stuff I want for him :()

urbanhippie

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

I did that last month, now it's just a case of buying the stuff and waiting to get paid... again

(I got paid today... I still can't get all the stuff I want for him :()

Well, I'm working on a tight budget this year, but I managed to scoop some real bargains on stuff I KNOW he'll love
Now it's just a case of waiting on the postman to deliver all the goodies.

Btw, the big pressies I told you about for the kiddiwinks? Sorted :cool:

Sian-of-the-dead

urbanhippie wrote:

Well, I'm working on a tight budget this year, but I managed to scoop some real bargains on stuff I KNOW he'll love
Now it's just a case of waiting on the postman to deliver all the goodies.

Btw, the big pressies I told you about for the kiddiwinks? Sorted :cool:

Badass! They'll love 'em

I'm working on the theme 'Bargain' this year too. I think it makes it more fun

Sian-of-the-dead

I have all of Dave's presents sorted :cool:

My family are all sorted too... I'm getting so excited about it this year

Ms. Haiku

Thanks to a suggestion in the music thread, my two oldest nieces and my nephew will receive iTUNES gift cards. What a great idea, and they would definitely enjoy those gifts more than anything else I give them. I already bought something for another niece, and then I have 2 others to shop for. One will get a wii game, and the other an art project kit.

I'll give my twin a What Not to Wear or Ace of Cakes DVD set if they are available. I'll give my brother in law a cool tie. I'm knitting my parents scarves. Out of state siblings and their spouses don't get stuff. However, I'm really in the mood already, and they may receive holiday inspired coffee mugs. My sister in Holland asked that we not send her stuff.

Next year everyone gets handknit socks including out of state siblings and their spouses. I'm going to start knitting those gifts in January so that I'm done in time. There is nothing like wearing handknit socks in uber cool colors. I'm knitting a pair for my brother's bday, and I think he'll really like them. They are gorgeous autumn colors. Perfect for his birthday. When I see him at Thanksgiving I'll give them to him then.

urbanhippie

Ms. Haiku wrote:

Thanks to a suggestion in the music thread, my two oldest nieces and my nephew will receive iTUNES gift cards. What a great idea, and they would definitely enjoy those gifts more than anything else I give them. I already bought something for another niece, and then I have 2 others to shop for. One will get a wii game, and the other an art project kit.

I'll give my twin a What Not to Wear or Ace of Cakes DVD set if they are available. I'll give my brother in law a cool tie. I'm knitting my parents scarves. Out of state siblings and their spouses don't get stuff. My sister in Holland asked that we not send her stuff.

Next year everyone gets handknit socks including out of state siblings and their spouses. I'm going to start knitting those gifts in January so that I'm done in time. There is nothing like wearing handknit socks in uber cool colors. I'm knitting a pair for my brother's bday, and I think he'll really like them. They are gorgeous autumn colors. Perfect for his birthday. When I see him at Thanksgiving I'll give them to him then.

I LOVE to knit pressies for people!
I've left it too late this year for Christmas, but my niece got a lovely cashmere bolero for her birthday from me

Ms. Haiku

urbanhippie wrote:

I LOVE to knit pressies for people!
I've left it too late this year for Christmas, but my niece got a lovely cashmere bolero for her birthday from me

Wow! That is very cool. Pictures?