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Ihateplastic
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It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 6, 2017 - 02:26pm PT
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It's that time of year again! (Truth be told, I am five days late in launching this...)
This year will be the Ninth Annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange. The previous eight years have been a wonderful success. It is my personal goal to get even more of our community involved so please spread the word. If you have never been involved and wonder if it is worth your time... it is! I have NEVER heard anyone being dissapointed in the camraderie and gifts received. Come on, don't be a Grinch!
For reference:
2009 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1022277/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2009
2010 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1311158/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2010
2011 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1653449/2011-3rd-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2012 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1971671/2012-4th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2013 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2263056
2014 – http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/topic_id=2521923
2015 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2710566/2015-7th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2016 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2896891/2016-8th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchangehttp://[/url]
Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2017 Rules
1. You must be a registered forum user of Supertopo.com BEFORE 11/10/2017. Sorry to you lurkers who want to participate, but this is to ensure that we don't get any opportunists who want free stuff without reciprocation.
2. Having said that, if you do agree to participate you also acknowledge the fact that you may receive NOTHING back if your Secret Santa is a d#@&%ebag. We will, of course, mercilessly torment them on the forum but otherwise, there is nothing to be done.
3. And, having said that, DON'T BE A JERK! Do not sign up if you are not FULLY COMMITTED to FULL PARTICIPATION.
4. The gift you give should cost around $20. Homemade gifts are encouraged, there is no price put on care, creativity, and thoughtfulness. Also, factor in for shipping, so your overall cost will be around $30 depending on what you bought and how expensive it is to ship.
5. Gifts MUST NOT BE NSFW!!! (NSFW= not safe for work) No porn, rubber appendages, lingerie, etc. These gifts may be opened in the presence of children so please keep that in mind. EVERYONE should plan on sending and receiving something clean and fun!
6. Once you receive your gift please post pics! Not only does it let your Secret Santa know the gift was received, but it lets the rest of us see just how cool your present is!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
1. YOU MUST EMAIL ME BY Thursday 11/30/2017 if you wish to participate! You will receive an acknowledgment from Santa saying that you are in. If you do not receive and acknowledgement then he did not receive your email! Try again!
2. The correct email address to use is: supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com.
3. Do not send your notice of participation through SuperTopo!
4. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ADD THE ABOVE EMAIL TO YOUR SPAM FILTER. Every year we have problems with my emails getting filtered through spam. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, when you email me to join ADD THE EMAIL TO YOUR SAFE SENDERS LIST!
5. In your e-mail you must give me your supertopo name, real name, shipping address and any other special considerations like gender/allergies/crazy phobias/etc.
6. Secret Santa Name Distribution emails will go out on 12/2/2017. In this email will be the name and address of who you need to send your gift to. Also, at the same time, someone else is getting your name and address so they can send you a gift!
7. You will now have TWO WEEKS to purchase or finish creating your gifts and get in the mail ON OR BEFORE 12/16/2017. This gives 9 days for shipping (hopefully enough to ensure timely delivery during the Holiday Rush.)
8. If you live OUTSIDE THE USA… We love to have international participation! But please bear in mind that postage can sometimes offer a bit of sticker shock and that extra time is required for your package to arrive. Please bear this in mind when you make the decision to participate.
9. You do NOT have to respond to this post to participate. Participation is 100% anonymous unless you choose to divulge your identity to your recipient yourself. Maybe you are Bridwell, or Chris Mac, or etc., and wish to remain anonymous. Fine. However, you MUST send an email to me supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com.
10. At the close of each year’s event ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES, NAMES, AND OTHER IDENTIFIERS ARE DESTROYED. No one uses your information and it is not sold or otherwise distributed. For this reason, there is the statistical probability that you may have the same Secret Santa or recipient as you did in a previous year. This is part of the adventure. If however, you do receive a name you are not comfortable with please let me know. I cannot work miracles but will do all in my power to remedy the situation.
Let’s make this year’s SuperTopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange the biggest and best one ever!
Simon
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Represent!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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This year I am going to be in again. It's always so much fun!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... me too... was hoping to see this, :)
will email, either tonight or tomorrow... :)
thank you so very much, for doing this... :)
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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In!!!!!
Susan
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 9, 2017 - 09:07am PT
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The names are coming in!
Don't be the girl in the back of the truck... sign up now!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Much Thanks, Plastic! Ready to roll. Can't wait to see who I get to Santa!!!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 13, 2017 - 01:38pm PT
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Sophia is waiting to find out what her Supertopo Secret Santa will bring her.
Will it be you? Sign up now!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 16, 2017 - 10:23pm PT
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hey there, say...
just a bump...
wow, simon, sofia is my favorite actress, :)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:15am PT
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Simon,
I appreciate you organizing this, but unfortunately, I believe the SSSGE has run it's course.
Last year's participation was minimal, and this year's interest seems even less.
Sorry :(
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Nov 17, 2017 - 09:30am PT
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^^^^^. Zip! Ba. humbug....zip it!!! ;)
I signed up. If there’s even just one more person we have an exchange possible.
Now if I’m the only one I know exactly what I want.
Never let it go!
Susan
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drapnea
Trad climber
Wenatchee, WA
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Nov 17, 2017 - 05:08pm PT
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I'm in. 3
4th year in a row.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2017 - 05:23pm PT
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NOTES:
#1 ZIP, while there may not be a lot of discussion on this thread, I can assure you names are coming into Santa's mailslot each day! As was said, if I have only two people it is still fun for them! Christmas and the holidays will never run its course!
#2 Neebee, Sophia is scheduled to be in one of the features I am directing late next year!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:21pm PT
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hey there , say... oh my...
hee hee, you can let her know that she is inspiration for the
sofia, in my jake smith ranch series...
where she is ONE of the many 'hidden heroes' :)
sure wish you could make THIS into a movie ,though...
it'd be too complex, :))
we LOVE the secret santa!!!
here... i have made a few new friends, from it too...
and, i love finding what i hope are the right gifts for
each person, each year...
:)
i have used my gifts faithfully, to, that i have gotten from each
person... :)
thank you simon!!!
and, strider, for starting this...
:)
'magic' can HAPPEN 'behind the scenes' as all directors know,
:)
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:23pm PT
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ok, i stand corrected. carry on.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 17, 2017 - 06:41pm PT
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hey there say, zip...
say, may i please send you something..
does lynne have your addresse, ??
i can get it from her...
:)
hugs and good eve, to you zip...
you are a good part of this quilt, here...
:)
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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Nov 18, 2017 - 08:14am PT
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I always enjoy this gift exchange
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 19, 2017 - 06:16pm PT
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hey there say, ... bump, for any 'last minute WEEK-END' readers, before
the week days, start... :)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2017 - 07:55pm PT
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Only TEN days left to join the fun!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 22, 2017 - 04:10pm PT
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Hmmmmmmm. Not understanding the lack of Campfire participation. It's not about what you get really, it's about what you give as well as having fun with the people we rub elbows with here all year long. Cheers and Holiday Hugs! lynnie
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