Holiday gift exchange

ots · 10-01-14, 06:05 PM

Hi Everyone,

It's hard to believe that it's already time for the gift exchange - but, it is. If you haven't participated before, it's a lot of fun. Read some of the past year's threads. And, if you are interested in a vidiot style holiday gift exchange, follow the directions below:

1. To participate:

Please e-mail me by 10-24-2014. My e-mail address is mandagermain@comcast.net. Please put "VF Gift Exchange" in the subject line so I don't accidentally delete it as junk mail.

Your e-mail should contain:

Your VF Username (for example, mine is "ots")
Your Real Name
Your Mailing Address

I will e-mail you a confirmation that I received your e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, that means I didn't receive it. In that case, please PM me at VF.

Last year, a couple of people volunteered to be willing to be matched with our international VFers. If you're willing, let me know.

2. I will put all participants' names in a bucket.

3. On 10-25-14, I will e-mail each participant the name and address of another member (which I will get by drawing a name randomly from the bucket). Last year, we had at least one person that got the same person as the previous year - it's bound to happen. If that happens to you and you want to switch out - let me know right away!

4. To participate, each person will send a fitness DVD that you think the person will really like. A wishlist thread is generally started after the names are listed --- please participate in that thread. You may also include a small token gift (something inexpensive) that the person might like.

5. Another fun part is searching the VF boards to learn more about your person to come up with the perfect items - read some of their posts. This is easy to do...just do a search under their username and all the threads they have participated in will come up. But, even if you don't post often, don't worry - I haven't posted in a while myself. It's all about having fun.

6. Gifts must be mailed out (postmarked) by December 5th. Please make sure that you can postmark your gift by December 5th --- some people have had to wait until after Christmas for their gifts and that isn't fair to them. Obviously, things happen -- but, let's stick with the holiday spirit!

7. This goes without saying, but PLEASE only sign up if you will follow-through. I'd hate to see anyone disappointed by not receiving a gift! This did happen in the past - so please be considerate.

Hope you will all participate...you can post comments here, but please remember to also e-mail me your name, address.

THANKS!
Anne.

dutchgirl · 10-01-14, 06:12 PM

Woo hoo! I'm in again this year! I can't wait!

iheartsts · 10-01-14, 06:41 PM

So excited! I have more fun shopping for my VF giftee than I do for my "regular" friends and relatives!!

glamgal · 10-01-14, 07:05 PM

I'm in!

sherry7899 · 10-01-14, 07:23 PM

Thank you for coordinating this every year, Anne! I absolutely love participating.

Sherry

Gibbee · 10-01-14, 08:32 PM

I'm in!

Pam61 · 10-01-14, 08:35 PM

I always look forward to this event at VF! It really is a fun way to participate in some Holiday Cheer!

Thanks again, Anne!

Pam

sm4987 · 10-02-14, 12:36 AM

I'm so ready for this!

MJ525 · 10-02-14, 06:51 AM

I am so in! I'm like a little kid when I get that package

Laura S. · 10-02-14, 07:49 AM

It occurred to me that I hadn't been on last night to catch this thread! Thanks for coordinating this every year, Anne. Fire up the spreadsheet!

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10-01-14, 06:05 PM
ots Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: maryland	Holiday gift exchange Hi Everyone, It's hard to believe that it's already time for the gift exchange - but, it is. If you haven't participated before, it's a lot of fun. Read some of the past year's threads. And, if you are interested in a vidiot style holiday gift exchange, follow the directions below: 1. To participate: Please e-mail me by 10-24-2014. My e-mail address is mandagermain@comcast.net. Please put "VF Gift Exchange" in the subject line so I don't accidentally delete it as junk mail. Your e-mail should contain: Your VF Username (for example, mine is "ots") Your Real Name Your Mailing Address I will e-mail you a confirmation that I received your e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation from me, that means I didn't receive it. In that case, please PM me at VF. Last year, a couple of people volunteered to be willing to be matched with our international VFers. If you're willing, let me know. 2. I will put all participants' names in a bucket. 3. On 10-25-14, I will e-mail each participant the name and address of another member (which I will get by drawing a name randomly from the bucket). Last year, we had at least one person that got the same person as the previous year - it's bound to happen. If that happens to you and you want to switch out - let me know right away! 4. To participate, each person will send a fitness DVD that you think the person will really like. A wishlist thread is generally started after the names are listed --- please participate in that thread. You may also include a small token gift (something inexpensive) that the person might like. 5. Another fun part is searching the VF boards to learn more about your person to come up with the perfect items - read some of their posts. This is easy to do...just do a search under their username and all the threads they have participated in will come up. But, even if you don't post often, don't worry - I haven't posted in a while myself. It's all about having fun. 6. Gifts must be mailed out (postmarked) by December 5th. Please make sure that you can postmark your gift by December 5th --- some people have had to wait until after Christmas for their gifts and that isn't fair to them. Obviously, things happen -- but, let's stick with the holiday spirit! 7. This goes without saying, but PLEASE only sign up if you will follow-through. I'd hate to see anyone disappointed by not receiving a gift! This did happen in the past - so please be considerate. Hope you will all participate...you can post comments here, but please remember to also e-mail me your name, address. THANKS! Anne.

10-01-14, 06:12 PM
dutchgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, CA	Woo hoo! I'm in again this year! I can't wait! __________________ Sabine Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it - Author Unknown Fitness happens one choice at a time - Michelle Dozois The truth is, my body, whether I love it or not, is the vessel that houses my soul. And for that, it should be honored - Theresa Ruth Howard

10-01-14, 06:41 PM
iheartsts Join Date: May 2009	So excited! I have more fun shopping for my VF giftee than I do for my "regular" friends and relatives!! __________________ Denise

10-01-14, 07:05 PM
glamgal VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX	I'm in! __________________ JENNIFER

10-01-14, 07:23 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thank you for coordinating this every year, Anne! I absolutely love participating. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

10-01-14, 08:32 PM
Gibbee VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I'm in! __________________ "A healthier future is every tiny step we take, or every little rep, that ultimately leads us to our goal." Arnold Schwarzenegger STS Graduate MET-Rx 180 Graduate

10-01-14, 08:35 PM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	I always look forward to this event at VF! It really is a fun way to participate in some Holiday Cheer! Thanks again, Anne! Pam __________________ Pam April Focus: Linda Stejskal Wooldridge (Barlates) Dean Pohlman (Man Flow Yoga) April 8th Everyday Yoga Four Week Challenge Jessica Smith Cardio Walks/Pilates Fusion Lee Holden Qi Gong 30 Day Challenge

10-02-14, 12:36 AM
sm4987 Join Date: Oct 2005	I'm so ready for this! __________________ Sheree

10-02-14, 06:51 AM
MJ525 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CO	I am so in! I'm like a little kid when I get that package

10-02-14, 07:49 AM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	It occurred to me that I hadn't been on last night to catch this thread! Thanks for coordinating this every year, Anne. Fire up the spreadsheet! __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO