Secret Santa 2018

jellybear

Well guys, with Hallowe'en over it's time to turn our attention to our annual Secret Santa event

I have taken over from the fantastic SillyMangoX this year and will be organising it. I have, shamelessly, found last years opening post so will simply paste it here and will add one note on GDPR


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 pet's 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 16th

Posting dates : 23rd November to 30th November (you are welcome to send them off before this!)

Opening date : 22nd of December

* In relation to GDPR, please delete the info I send you (including PMs in your boards.ie folders and any notifications you receive in your email account) when you confirm you have posted your parcel *

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

SillyMangoX

Feels very strange to be sending PMs instead of receiving them this year have my messers entered!!

jellybear

With Milo included, we have 3 entries so far I was in a petshop earlier and had to check out their Christmas section. They had some nice bits and pieces... I was quite taken with the red, glittery collar and lead with bells attached

Knine

Entered a few of mine just now.

ene

so so excited for this again! have entered my dog and also the guinea pigs!

jellybear

We're up to seven entries now. A good mix so far including dogs, cats, birds and guinea pigs

ene

This is one of my favourite traditions of the year! Lotso is still playing with his toys from last year! I entered my mums dog before I had my own- I think this is my fourth or fifth year of secret santas!!

I can't decide who I should enter!!!

jellybear

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I can't decide who I should enter!!!

All of them

Kajemo

Pm sent.

that's my girls entered.

jellybear

As of this morning we have 9 entries Anyone who hasn't entered yet, you have until Friday week

Iirc I entered both my dogs the first year I joined in. Axel the second year and Oscar my other cat last year because it was his first ever Christmas. So this year it should be the dogs again. I'm on a tight budget so wasn't sure I should enter both but I'm here now looking at their little faces and remembering how exciting it is on opening day and feck it I'm gonna put them both in!!!

I'll pm their deets later!

Woohoo!

Pm sent!

jellybear

We're up to 11 folks Have a nice mix too, dogs, cats, birds and guinea pigs. No stick insects this year...yet!!:D

Zapperzy

Just entered one of mine Last year in the excitement of opening everything Freya mistook my finger nail for a treat and bit through it, my fault for waving a bag of treats over her head but hurt like hell

jellybear

Still very quiet on the entries front! Anyone thinking of entering has until Friday For all those who have entered, I hope to have details of your SS to you over the weekend

Any more entries Jelly? I can't wait to see who I got!

jellybear

One more since my last post so we're at 13 Closing it tomorrow so I should get PMs out over the weekend

ETA- up to 14 now. It's an even number so my (self diagnosed!) OCD can relax!!

Kajemo

ah fantastic!! one of my favourite Christmas traditions now!! Boards Pets Secret Santa... :-)

jellybear

Anyone still looking to enter has until 9pm tonight

Graces7

jellybear wrote: »

Anyone still looking to enter has until 9pm tonight

wish I could but just not possible this year... hope it all goes splendidly and I am sure it will

SillyMangoX

If you’re left with an uneven number I can split my guys into separate entires to even it out for you

jellybear

We have 16

em_cat

Awwwww go on, put us in, 2 guinea pigs + Mr C, if your OCD can’t take it we could lop in my in-laws golden oldie? Will pm you with details in a bit

jellybear

em_cat wrote: »

Awwwww go on, put us in, 2 guinea pigs + Mr C, if your OCD can’t take it we could lop in my in-laws golden oldie? Will pm you with details in a bit

Perfect!

Just a quick reminder to anyone who entered more than 1 that you will be buying for the same number that you enter. So if you enter 2, you will be buying for 2 etc. Just don't want anyone broke for Christmas!!:D :P

em_cat

jellybear wrote: »

Perfect!

Just a quick reminder to anyone who entered more than 1 that you will be buying for the same number that you enter. So if you enter 2, you will be buying for 2 etc. Just don't want anyone broke for Christmas!!:D :P

jellybear

Okay guys, draw is done. I'm just double checking one last thing so should have PMs sent out soon

Got my pm! Thanks!

jellybear

Phew, all PMs sent!!

Any issues just let me know

ene

so exciting! thanks for all the work you have done so far jellybear!

now to start shopping!!

Knine

Got my PM too. Was I not meant to get the Boardsies name too?:D

em_cat

Sooooo exciting!!!

Kajemo

Got my pm I'm so excited!!! Thanks jellybear

jellybear

Knine wrote: »

Got my PM too. Was I not meant to get the Boardsies name too?:D

Oh sorry, never thought to include that! I'm currently sending this info to you all. Let's blame the tiredness on this little blip

So now that that's done...Please don't forget to PM me when you have sent and received your package(s). Thanks all!!

Kajemo

I just bought the last few little bits for my secret santas this morning! I am never this prepared!!! woohooo

jellybear

Now, that is organisation!!! Haven't had a chance to look yet but, should have mine bought by Friday

jellybear

So today is the first official day for posting

You have until next Friday, 30th November, to send your package

Don't forget to PM me when you both send and receive you package(s)

SillyMangoX

Hoping my zooplus order will arrive before next Friday!!

jellybear

Got my pressies bought this evening It's amazing what you can get for €10! The bargain hunter in me is happy!!

ene

I have bought both of my presents! now to get a box and start wrapping!

Zapperzy

I've half my present ordered, also hoping it'll arrive on time!

I mostly got my two secret Santa's sorted today. Just have to pick up something small for each tomorrow. Hoping I'll get them posted tomorrow too. I'm so organised this year, I'm well proud of myself!!!

SillyMangoX

My zooplus order should be arriving today, just have little bits to pick up in town and I’ll get them shipped off then

jellybear

My poor inbox is very quiet...hoping people will get around to posting by Friday

tylerdylan

Hi PM sent 😊🎄ðŸŽ

em_cat

jellybear wrote: »

My poor inbox is very quiet...hoping people will get around to posting by Friday

We are all wrapped and nearly ready to be posted... All have been tested and approved by Mr C, who took exception to me wrapping them while trying to steal another.

The struggles are real

jellybear

Milo did the same!! He was convinced at least one thing would be for him

Kajemo

I have both of mine wrapped, will be posting in the morning. will send pm then :-)

SillyMangoX

I’m hoping to get mine off tomorrow evening or early Friday at latest! Have a couple of bits to pick up in town tomorrow first this is where the real fun begins, chasing up to make sure everyone has their packages sent :P

Same as above tomorrow afternoon or early on Friday. I was really hoping to finish on Monday but I just ended up being run off my feet with other stuff. But I'm totally chilled because I know the last couple of things I need and I have the wrapping and boxes ready so once I get the time (fingers crossed tomorrow) it'll be a simple job. Opening day is sooooooo far away though!!!

Knine

Same here. Hoping to have mine off tomorrow. The crap weather today put me off going to the Post Office.