Secret Santa 2017

SillyMangoX

Halloween is over so I’m finally allowed release my Christmas spirit... what better way to do it than opening the Secret Santa 2017 thread! (I don't waste any time do I :pac: )

I’m sure by now you all know how this operates, but for anyone new : This is a Secret Santa for your pets!

Any type of pet is welcome, the standard and the more.. unusual! So whether they have fur, scales, feathers or spines, all are welcome here

A couple of little ground rules :
-You can enter as many pets as you like, and you will be buying presents for an equal number of pets.
-You can build or buy your presents, but the spending limit is €10. You can get very creative on a budget!
-You must have at least 100 posts on boards to enter to ensure all entries are genuine.
-Entries will be limited to 30 this year so please get them in asap!
-Please include the owners name on the postal address to avoid confusion for the poor posties who are busy enough this time of year! The pets name should be included elsewhere (eg. Patch, C/O John Smith) as some people enter multiple pets.
-Please include a return address on the package to avoid any losses and last minute gift buying and emergency posting!

So now that all that is out of the way, here’s what I need from you!
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!
-EirCode – if applicable!

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:

Closing date for entries : November 17th

Posting dates : 24th November to 1st December (you are welcome to send them off before this if you’re more organised than I am!)

Opening date : 22nd of December

This thread will be a fun place to discuss all the happenings, so please PM me if there are any problems!

Let the fun begin

jellybear

Oh so exciting!! Just sent you a PM to enter Milo

Yay I just entered! Very exciting. Just entered Oscar the cat this year. It's his second Christmas in existence. But he spent the other one in a rescue cattery so this is the first one that counts. He's gonna love Christmas. He's so so so bold, so he'll have the decorations wrecked. I fear for the welfare of my tree! He's gonna love getting a package of gifts! Thanks Silly Mango!

Kajemo

Wooo pm sent for my two babies. oooh so excited I love pet secret santa...

Kamili

I've sent my one in for Echo the Pom! He is super excited!

SillyMangoX

Have a nice few entries so far but the canines are largely taking over, keep em coming guys

DBB

Come on, the stick insects!

Kamili

I never know whether to stick the Equines in!

SillyMangoX

Kamili wrote: »

I never know whether to stick the Equines in!

They wouldn’t be the first ones to have entered!

ene

so so excited to do this again this year! I was only saying the other day when will it come up again!

SillyMangoX

Entries are slower than usual this year, remember there’s only 9 days left to enter!

Knine

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Entries are slower than usual this year, remember there’s only 9 days left to enter!

If you are stuck nearer the time I will enter some more

tk123

Knine wrote: »

If you are stuck nearer the time I will enter some more

Yep your zoo should exhaust any remaining spaces :pac::pac::pac:

Lady Haywire

Oh go on then! I'll enter my two as a pair.

Oh whoever bought for Panda the heifer before she's now a mammy with a little girl of her own

SillyMangoX

We are at the half way point, just 15 slots left to fill

jellybear

Will leave it a few more days but if there are spaces left close to the end I'll enter our budgie Ivy. Her little partner in crime Ole died in August and she had never spent a day without him so she's been quieter since he's gone. Don't want to take spaces on others as Milo's already entered but if there's room I'll put her name down

messrs

Any places left?

jellybear

messrs wrote: »

Any places left?

15 places left

Knine

jellybear wrote: »

Will leave it a few more days but if there are spaces left close to the end I'll enter our budgie Ivy. Her little partner in crime Ole died in August and she had never spent a day without him so she's been quieter since he's gone. Don't want to take spaces on others as Milo's already entered but if there's room I'll put her name down

Aww poor Ivy.

My Parrotlet got spoiled rotten by her SS last year. Still plays with her toys

messrs

jellybear wrote: »

15 places left

Brill, will pm you now

jellybear

messrs wrote: »

Brill, will pm you now

Oh I'm not running it so PM Silly Mango X

Jen Pigs Fly

Entered my guys in!

SillyMangoX

Only 8 spots left, and til Friday to enter! Get those PM's going

SillyMangoX

Only two days left to enter, still plenty of space if there's anyone humming and hawing

Jen Pigs Fly

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Only two days left to enter, still plenty of space if there's anyone humming and hawing

Just checking if you got my pm?

SillyMangoX

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

Just checking if you got my pm?

Yes sorry had a bit of trouble sending replies from mobile but all are in

How are we doing now SillyMangoX. Will the draw be good to go tomorrow? I'm so super excited!

SillyMangoX

There’s still 6 spots left for any one who wants to enter, today is the last day!
Entries will close at 6pm and pms will be send tonight or tomorrow

Any stick insects?

SillyMangoX

No I'm afraid it's been another disappointing year for all stick insect enthusiasts out there

And with that... entries are now CLOSED!

I'll be sorting through everything this evening and doing the draw, and it'll either be this evening or tomorrow I will get the PMs sent out.

Thank you all once again for participating this year

SillyMangoX

SillyMangoX wrote: »

No I'm afraid it's been another disappointing year for all stick insect enthusiasts out there

Aww better luck next year DBB!

SillyMangoX wrote: »

And with that... entries are now CLOSED!

I'll be sorting through everything this evening and doing the draw, and it'll either be this evening or tomorrow I will get the PMs sent out.

Thank you all once again for participating this year

Yay!!! Thanks SM. Looking forward to seeing who I got!

jellybear

I'm secretly hoping you get Milo BuileBeag

jellybear

jellybear wrote: »

I'm secretly hoping you get Milo BuileBeag

Omg now so am I!!!

API Secret Santa has become the start of Christmas for me! As soon as I get that pm Christmas is on!

jellybear

Every year it comes up in conversation in work or with friends that Milo takes part in a SS and people think it's amazing! I also love the excitement of picking out all the bits and pieces

Kamili

Echo cannot wait! Shopping tomorrow!

SillyMangoX

I'm in the middle of sending out PM's but boards seems to have a new rule that you can only send 5 messages every 10 minutes :rolleyes: so just in case people post here that they have got their messages while others haven't, no need for panic just yet, they will be coming

Bells21

Both excited and nervous now!!

SillyMangoX

Okay all PM's have been sent so if you DIDN'T receive one, please contact me asap!

Posting dates are from November 24th to December 1st, and please don't forget to PM me upon sending and receiving presents.

Happy shopping folks

Thanks SillyMangoX, got my pm. My little pet sounds awesome by their likes!

I have a proposal. What if we all shared pics of the pet we entered, so that their secret santa can visualize who they are buying for?

Bells21

Deleted User wrote:

I have a proposal. What if we all shared pics of the pet we entered, so that their secret santa can visualize who they are buying for?

I think that's a fantastic idea!

Bells21

Bells21 wrote: »

I think that's a fantastic idea!

I feel like SillyMangoX is the boss so I'll wait for her go ahead and then post a pic of mine!

jellybear

Just got my PM there Can't wait to get shopping now!

Kajemo

Got my pm. Delighted with mine!!! Yey!!! Happy shopping everyone!!!!

SillyMangoX

I love the picture idea, feel free to go ahead and post

jellybear

Well, I think everyone knows Milo at this stage but sure here are a few of my favourite pictures which I feel describe all sides of him

Lady Haywire

Mine is probably easier to show a video from Twitter So Kovu & Squeak!

https://twitter.com/LadyHaywire/status/917404076782112773

But they're both little angels at times. Generally when sleeping Though caught him licking her all over earlier, definitely a love/hate relationship they have!

This is Oscar. He's the ginger and white fella! If he had the ability to understand what secret santa is, I know he'd be mega excited!

Bells21

Hoops(black and tan) and Bella(grey/white) are really looking forward to Christmas this year!

Bells21

Sorry, Hoops didn't appear in the last post for some reason.

Hoops is gorgeous! Where did the name come from?

Bells21

Deleted User wrote:

Hoops is gorgeous! Where did the name come from?

Awh thank you. The photos we got before we met him in person, had him beside a tin of spaghetti hoops. We were only joking after getting the photos that we would have to call him hoops but we decided to keep the name after we met him.