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Secret Santa 2014

  • 03-11-2014 4:48pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭


    Ladies and gentlemen, cats, dogs and all other creatures furry, feathered or scaled here is the thread you have all been waiting for: Secret Santa 2014!

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    Most of you know the story but for those who don’t – this is a Secret Santa for the pets of boards.

    The rules are simple, you can enter as many pets as you like, and you will buy presents for an equal amount of pets.
    Any type of pet can enter – cat, dog, rabbit, rats fish, chickens, reptiles – you get the idea. I know last year DBB wanted a stick insect to enter!

    You can buy or create your presents however you like but the limit for spending is €10. You can be surprised how much you can do with that small amount!

    You must have 100 posts or over on boards to enter to ensure all entries are genuine posters and once again I'm going to try to stick to a limit of 50 pets.

    Closing date for entries: November the 21st.

    Posting dates: December 1st to 9th. (Keep in mind especially if ordering presents online)

    Opening date: December 22nd


    For those of you wishing to enter, PM me with the following:
    Your Details
    -Your Name – Make sure that the package will reach you, you can use your full name or initials.
    -Your Address – this will be treated with the strictest confidence. This can be your home address, or a c/o address/ work address!

    Your pet’s details
    -Species:
    -Pet’s name (optional):
    -Gender:
    -Breed/size:
    -Is food allowed: (note that some animals may suffer from allergies)
    -Likes/Dislikes:

    This thread is going to be a happy fun place to discuss all things secret santa related and post pictures so if there are any problems don’t hesitate to PM me :)

    Let the fun commence!

    Links to the previous SS threads can be found here, here, here and here. Wow can't believe this is the 5th!


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    We're in!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭Knine


    I'm in.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 2,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭angeldaisy


    Us too!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 374 ✭✭nala2012


    Im in, it was great last year!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    2 hours in and ten pets already!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭honerbright


    Going to enter my furbabies, but won't have a chance to use the computer till after work around midnight, hopefully there's still space left the way it's going ;) :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 731 ✭✭✭ene


    i am so so excited for this! i was only saying to aoife the other day that i hope its happening again!

    i will be putting molly in it but i won't be back in ireland to open it till the 23rd- i hope thats ok!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    ene wrote: »
    i am so so excited for this! i was only saying to aoife the other day that i hope its happening again!

    i will be putting molly in it but i won't be back in ireland to open it till the 23rd- i hope thats ok!

    Once you get your parcel posted within the dates above the opening date doesn't matter :) (Well, it does matter if you open it before hand, that's cheating...says me! haha :P)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,528 ✭✭✭ShaShaBear


    I'd love to enter with our new addition, Opie!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,983 ✭✭✭Raminahobbin


    I'm in! PM sent. Thanks so much for organizing this again this year SMX, it's such good fun :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭SingItOut


    I'm in, sending my PM :) had great fun with this last year :) I'm just entering Alli this year, it's her first Christmas with us :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Count us in! I'm really tempted to stick in our new cat that is being fostered until we fix up out new house... But maybe I should just stay with the rodent!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,944 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    Just enrolled Brodi, she's been in this from the start and loves it. Last year it was Brodi and Ozzy, unfortunately he's no longer with us, but he loved it last year.
    We'll be getting our new pup a wk before christmas (don't even go there with the xmas pups thing, dog came on heat, breeder bred) but i think she'll be a touch young to take part


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,772 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    scudzilla wrote: »
    Just enrolled Brodi, she's been in this from the start and loves it. Last year it was Brodi and Ozzy, unfortunately he's no longer with us, but he loved it last year.
    We'll be getting our new pup a wk before christmas (don't even go there with the xmas pups thing, dog came on heat, breeder bred) but i think she'll be a touch young to take part

    Sorry for the off-topic post, but is new puppy a Boxer too? :)
    Why not enter her and hint strongly at some cool puppy-friendly toy?;)
    In memory of Ozzy maybe?:)
    I actually know a really top-class, super-responsible breeder who bred a Christmas litter... not for Christmas, not at all at all, but because she had to grab the opportunity with this particular bitch when she had it. There are homes that a puppy-at-Christmas is not an issue, it can even be a real positive, and these are the homes that got her pups. Or she held the pups over until the New Year. There's always room for exceptions to rules, ya just gotta know them :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,241 ✭✭✭✭Kovu


    Entered! And no, it's not for a cow.....

    Although DBB may enjoy that challenge being put up....:D


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,772 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Not even a stick-cow? :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭Knine


    I not making it too easy either. I did not enter dogs... :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,241 ✭✭✭✭Kovu


    DBB wrote: »
    Not even a stick-cow? :(

    You mean a holstein? :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,944 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    DBB wrote: »
    Sorry for the off-topic post, but is new puppy a Boxer too? :)
    Why not enter her and hint strongly at some cool puppy-friendly toy?;)
    In memory of Ozzy maybe?:)
    I actually know a really top-class, super-responsible breeder who bred a Christmas litter... not for Christmas, not at all at all, but because she had to grab the opportunity with this particular bitch when she had it. There are homes that a puppy-at-Christmas is not an issue, it can even be a real positive, and these are the homes that got her pups. Or she held the pups over until the New Year. There's always room for exceptions to rules, ya just gotta know them :)

    Yeah, boxer again, from the same breeder Ozzy came from.

    Her bitch came in heat in August so she had to take the chance, she is a top breeder, the pups dad has qualified for Crufts next year!!!

    I think i may enter the pup in this too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭tazwaz


    We're in please:-)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,762 ✭✭✭Knine


    Jesus one of my Secret Santa pets looks like hes not going to see tomorrow, never mind Santa! Say a few fishy prayers for Nidge :eek:


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,772 Mod ✭✭✭✭DBB


    Kovu wrote: »
    You mean a holstein? :p


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    DBB I'm afraid this may be the closest you'll get...

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,241 ✭✭✭✭Kovu


    DBB wrote: »
    Not even a stick-cow? :(
    Found one for you!:D:D Literal Kovu is literal.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭anniehoo


    Oh my god.....I better get Eddie n Charlie in on this quick before the Aquarium/Viv/Terr lads see this :D:D

    Count my 2 messers in SMX :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭honerbright


    Entered Max and Roisin because Cinnamon and Poppy were in last year and I didn't want to take up 4 spots with all of them. The kids can share anyway, they're good like that.

    Huge thanks to Sillymango for taking this on again this year :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,964 ✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    Have just sent my PM, the excitement already! Can't wait to see who I get :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭Dubl07


    I'm in! Our first Boards Secret Santa. :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kamili


    I've just entered my new black Pomeranian puppy Echo. He's just gone 5 months, and it will be his first Christmas. He will love it!

    Thanks again for organizing SillyMangoX!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    Wow my PM's went a bit nuts overnight haha we're now up to 30 entries :D I don't think it filled up at quite this speed last year :O


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,809 ✭✭✭Frigga_92


    I'm in :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,050 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    Debating on whether to enter Bailey - he's kind of gone off toys since Lucy robs them all.. Would people mind if the were just buying treats for their SS and not toys!? :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭Jen Pigs Fly


    I have a horse and two bearded dragons .... Slightly different, tempted to put the beardies (they're counted as one as they live together and share everything) and the horse in ha but is it fair?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,983 ✭✭✭Raminahobbin


    I have a horse and two bearded dragons .... Slightly different, tempted to put the beardies (they're counted as one as they live together and share everything) and the horse in ha but is it fair?

    ABSOLUTELY! Go for it :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭Jen Pigs Fly


    ABSOLUTELY! Go for it :D


    Entered both the beardies and the horse :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    tk123 wrote: »
    Debating on whether to enter Bailey - he's kind of gone off toys since Lucy robs them all.. Would people mind if the were just buying treats for their SS and not toys!? :confused:

    I wouldn't anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,983 ✭✭✭Raminahobbin


    Entered both the beardies and the horse :D

    Excellent :D it's great to have variety!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,050 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    Both of them entered. I was going to use my work address but decided against it in case the parcels come wrapped lol!!! :p :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Just sent a PM there. Loved taking part last year :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,000 ✭✭✭andreac


    Im in. Just entered one as cant afford to buy loads of pressies, sorry.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    Just sent mine in - I hope I'm not too late! I entered Jessie (dog) and Freddie (cat) since the other two were entered last year.

    I also decided not to enter any of the chickens this year since I don't think they fully appreciated the importance of the occasion. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    tk123 wrote: »
    Both of them entered. I was going to use my work address but decided against it in case the parcels come wrapped lol!!! :p :pac:

    But that's the best bit!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭mymo


    tk123 wrote: »
    Both of them entered. I was going to use my work address but decided against it in case the parcels come wrapped lol!!! :p :pac:

    I got one addressed to Oliver and Tiffi delivered to work a couple of years back! :o

    I won't be entering any pets this year, there's a fairly good (almost certain) chance we'd be away for around posting time and opening time, but will enjoy watching all the fun.

    I'll miss ss, loved doing it the last couple of years, and have already caught myself looking at stuff for it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    Good lord this has really taken off a lot quicker than last year, down to the last 10 spots already and it's only been a day!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,772 ✭✭✭✭Whispered


    mymo wrote: »
    I got one addressed to Oliver and Tiffi delivered to work a couple of years back! :o

    I won't be entering any pets this year, there's a fairly good (almost certain) chance we'd be away for around posting time and opening time, but will enjoy watching all the fun.

    I'll miss ss, loved doing it the last couple of years, and have already caught myself looking at stuff for it!

    Get yourself in there! That's not an excuse at all - you'll just have to be super organised :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,553 ✭✭✭mymo


    Whispered wrote: »
    Get yourself in there! That's not an excuse at all - you'll just have to be super organised :D

    Wish I could, but Waiting on a family member to have some pretty major surgery, haven't got dates yet for their op, so can't arrange anything, got dogs cats and teenager as well as work to organise. (And three more kittens to rehome)

    I will be back next year though!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Just realised I'm going to have to open up ours at the stroke of midnight as we're heading off to London on the Monday! Good thing Twitch is nocturnal. :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    Just realised I'm going to have to open up ours at the stroke of midnight as we're heading off to London on the Monday! Good thing Twitch is nocturnal. :P

    I make my cats nocturnal at midnight just so they can open them up :P

    I was doing my zooplus order this morning and kept seeing things I wanted to put into my order then realised I could end up shopping for something that wasn't a cat or a dog so I better hold off :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kamili


    Following on from Jenny's post, I have two horses too, should I enter them? I've already entered my Pup Echo...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    Could I enter our Two poms ?
    It's not too late is it ?
    They loved it last year as did we.

    Just Pm'd you.


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