Taffi Abernathy
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Hey Kids, I Got Your Number - LiterallyI've assigned a number to each person who has indicated that s/he wants to participate in the Pollyanna. I apologize in advance if I forgot anyone. Just post on this thread if you wish to participate and/or were inadvertently overlooked. Grab the next number in sequence, beginning with 15. Alright, here we go . . .
1. Joe aka Bubba (BigBird)
2. Frans (GoodWatch)
3. Mireyna (Abs)
4. Bitsy (Jimbits76)
5. Caroline (Carolina)
6. Lisa (Lisa)
7. Martin(a) (JDC)
8. Nancy (away36)
9. Al (Alcan)
10. Dave (daveathall)
11. Leo (Lion)
12. Martin (Deep Sea)
13. Jim (JimSnyder)
14. Faith (Taffi Abernathy)
We need to decide on who will do the drawings - one for the giver and one for recipient.  
P.S. Sign up open until 11/30/09
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Lion
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Faith, since you have taken the lead in organizing this event I say you go ahead and pick/decide.
P.S. If I draw your name I'll send you a check!!! LOL!!!
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Taffi Abernathy
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| Lion wrote: |
P.S. If I draw your name I'll send you a check!!! LOL!!! |
Leo,
It is tradition in my family to have a couple of zeros in front of the decimal point, so if you pull my name, trade it with an unsuspecting innocent.  
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jdc
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way to go Faith 
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Lion
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| Taffi Abernathy wrote: | | Lion wrote: |
P.S. If I draw your name I'll send you a check!!! LOL!!! |
Leo,
It is tradition in my family to have a couple of zeros in front of the decimal point, so if you pull my name, trade it with an unsuspecting innocent. |
Faith, I can write a check with plenty of zeros before and if you like after the decimal point!!!
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Deep Sea
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I don't like my number...can I have a different one, please? 
Just kidding! Thanks for putting this together, Faith. 
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JimSnyder
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I'm clueless, always have been 
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Lisa
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| JimSnyder wrote: | | I'm clueless, always have been |
I guess I'll stand by until someone tells me what to do! 
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Lion
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Actually since Faith is clever she will give everyone her name and she'll rack in the loot!!!
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Taffi Abernathy
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| Lisa wrote: | | JimSnyder wrote: | | I'm clueless, always have been |
I guess I'll stand by until someone tells me what to do! |
Here is my thinking . . . It seems reasonable to spend approximately $20 to $25 per gift, but if people prefer, I can always take a poll offering a wider range. I would like to wait until the deadline of November 30th to give others the opportunity to participate. I will randomly pair and post gift givers and recipients on 12/1, so that you will be apprised of the person for whom you will be purchasing a gift as well as from whom you will be receiving a gift. Since I am a participant, if you would feel more comfortable selecting a nonparticipant to to do the actual drawing, I understand. Please provide feedback and let me know if this sounds ok or if you have other ideas. Thanks, Faith
Also indicate whether you want to list items you want to receive or would prefer that the person just use his or her judgment.
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Carolina
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Faith. that sounds fine. Personally, I'd rather my person use their own judgment with my gift (and I'm hoping they'll let me do the same, unless I'm absolutely stumped).
However, I'm flexible!
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JimSnyder
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| Lisa wrote: | | JimSnyder wrote: | | I'm clueless, always have been |
I guess I'll stand by until someone tells me what to do! |
my whole life I have dreamed of someone like that
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Lisa
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| JimSnyder wrote: | | Lisa wrote: | | JimSnyder wrote: | | I'm clueless, always have been |
I guess I'll stand by until someone tells me what to do! |
my whole life I have dreamed of someone like that |
 You get two people like that together and there'd be a whole lot of nothing going on. 
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JimSnyder
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| Lisa wrote: | | JimSnyder wrote: | | Lisa wrote: | | JimSnyder wrote: | | I'm clueless, always have been |
I guess I'll stand by until someone tells me what to do! |
my whole life I have dreamed of someone like that |
You get two people like that together and there'd be a whole lot of nothing going on. |
I've always had a wee bit of the devil in me 
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jdc
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| Carolina wrote: | Faith. that sounds fine. Personally, I'd rather my person use their own judgment with my gift (and I'm hoping they'll let me do the same, unless I'm absolutely stumped).
However, I'm flexible! |
I agree Carloine The fun is in the surprise. I am also more comfortable with a $25 max as that is in keeping with the Secret Santa principle
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Jimbits76
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I'm just gonna buy a gift and whoever I get picked is getting it.
Please let me get Bubbs, Please let me get Bubbs xxx
J
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away36
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I think it's great that you're willing to take on the task of drawing numbers for us. Thanks Faith! I agree with Martin....the $25.00 max works best with the Secret Santa theme. I'm not good with lists. Anything at all would be a fun gift because of the very nature of the game!!
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BigBird
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| Carolina wrote: | Faith. that sounds fine. Personally, I'd rather my person use their own judgment with my gift (and I'm hoping they'll let me do the same, unless I'm absolutely stumped).
However, I'm flexible! |
Does that have anything to do with your gift?
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BigBird
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | I'm just gonna buy a gift and whoever I get picked is getting it.
Please let me get Bubbs, Please let me get Bubbs xxx
J |
Hey ole' ShrimpTaco76, my gift to you will keep on giving.
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Rockrolex
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Faith, count me in, too, for the $25K limit.
Did I just make a mistake there? I can't tell. 
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BigBird
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| Rockrolex wrote: | Faith, count me in, too, for the $25K limit.
Did I just make a mistake there? I can't tell. |
Dad, I know just what to give you!
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Rockrolex
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| BigBird wrote: | | Rockrolex wrote: | Faith, count me in, too, for the $25K limit.
Did I just make a mistake there? I can't tell. |
Dad, I know just what to give you! |
I'm looking forward to it, gunslingler57. 
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GoodWatch
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The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese?
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GoodWatch
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | I'm just gonna buy a gift and whoever I get picked is getting it.
Please let me get Bubbs, Please let me get Bubbs xxx
J |
I see I've fallen from grace  But still I hope for #4
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Jimbits76
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| GoodWatch wrote: | | Jimbits76 wrote: | I'm just gonna buy a gift and whoever I get picked is getting it.
Please let me get Bubbs, Please let me get Bubbs xxx
J |
I see I've fallen from grace But still I hope for #4 |
You know if I had the funds and the right contact that on Christmas morning you would awaken to the most exquisitely packaged gift from afar.
Pulling the golden silk ribbon and unfastening the shiny, lavish handmade wrapping paper you would uncover a small box.
Inside the box it could only be one thing...
A Schuco Magico!!!!!
Well it's the thought that counts!
J
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Taffi Abernathy
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15. Ed (Rockrolex)
So glad you're joining us!
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away36
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| GoodWatch wrote: | | The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese? |
ME!! ME!!!
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Taffi Abernathy
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Listen up, you guys who haven't decided or are just finding out about the Uncle AJ Holiday Pollyanna, you have 22 days left to sign up for what can only be described as frivolity, fanfare & festivities. Ok, now I'll  !
For those of you who are choosing not to sign up, I'll be forced to pay you a personal visit along with my record collection. You will be tied to a chair and forced to listen to every damn recording ever made (his younger sister's records too!) 
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GoodWatch
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| away36 wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese? |
ME!! ME!!! |
Sacre bleu! I would like to see the expression on the face of the customs officer who has to inspect that package A weapon of mass destruction!
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Jimbits76
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I'm feeling a bit brighter today....
Must be the onset of Chrristmas festivities.
All together now;
"Rocking around the Christmas tree..."
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GoodWatch
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | Jimbits76 wrote: | I'm just gonna buy a gift and whoever I get picked is getting it.
Please let me get Bubbs, Please let me get Bubbs xxx
J |
I see I've fallen from grace But still I hope for #4 |
You know if I had the funds and the right contact that on Christmas morning you would awaken to the most exquisitely packaged gift from afar.
Pulling the golden silk ribbon and unfastening the shiny, lavish handmade wrapping paper you would uncover a small box.
Inside the box it could only be one thing...
A Schuco Magico!!!!!
Well it's the thought that counts!
J |
You, Sir, are a true gentleman I now already have received my gift! And boy, do I have a nice little present for the one that is partnered with me
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Rockrolex
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| GoodWatch wrote: | | The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese? |
There's only one thing I want from you, Dutchie. And I've been waiting for that package for at least 4 years now.  
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BigBird
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| GoodWatch wrote: | | The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese? |
Ah, you have met my first wife.
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BigBird
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| Jimbits76 wrote: | I'm feeling a bit brighter today....
Must be the onset of Chrristmas festivities.
All together now;
"Rocking around the Christmas tree..." |
Hey ole MudFlap76, for you, more like a good beating around the holly bush.
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GoodWatch
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| Rockrolex wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | The tricky part is finding the right gift. Who wants a box with stinky cheese? |
There's only one thing I want from you, Dutchie. And I've been waiting for that package for at least 4 years now. |
Quit smoking, it´s better for your health!
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Lion
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Faith, I'm fine with whatever you decide the limit should be. As for this crazy bunch of mixed nuts good luck in organizing a plan!!!
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away36
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Faith? Any chance we could move the date to a week earlier? I'm a bit concerned about finding time to get out and find a gift and get it shipped in time if there's considerable distance involved.
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Taffi Abernathy
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Nancy,
I think that will be fine. Suppose then, that we change the deadline to sign-up to no later than 9/23. That should be sufficient time to pick out an appropriate gift for our vict-, I meant, pollyannas.
Take care, Faith
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BigBird
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| Taffi Abernathy wrote: | Nancy,
I think that will be fine. Suppose then, that we change the deadline to sign-up to no later than 9/23. That should be sufficient time to pick out an appropriate gift for our vict-, I meant, pollyannas.
Take care, Faith |
What type of damn calendar are you using?
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Taffi Abernathy
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| BigBird wrote: | | Taffi Abernathy wrote: | Nancy,
I think that will be fine. Suppose then, that we change the deadline to sign-up to no later than 9/23. That should be sufficient time to pick out an appropriate gift for our vict-, I meant, pollyannas.
Take care, Faith |
What type of damn calendar are you using? |
As I said, 12/23 is the new deadline. Tee hee hee. Ok, make it 11/23!
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2009.
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Taffi Abernathy
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Everytime I try to post while still half asleep and minus caffeine, I inevitably make mistakes. I'm getting better though, at least I posted in the correct thread. The trusty terrier and I are heading out for some caffeine. Have a great day, kids! 
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away36
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| BigBird wrote: |
What type of damn calendar are you using? |
I don't know but if she can turn back time for me, leave her alone!
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Lion
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| Taffi Abernathy wrote: | | BigBird wrote: | | Taffi Abernathy wrote: | Nancy,
I think that will be fine. Suppose then, that we change the deadline to sign-up to no later than 9/23. That should be sufficient time to pick out an appropriate gift for our vict-, I meant, pollyannas.
Take care, Faith |
What type of damn calendar are you using? |
As I said, 12/23 is the new deadline. Tee hee hee. Ok, make it 11/23!
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 23, 2009. |
Faith, what are you planning to do for an encore!!!
How about winter solstice.....
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DSJ
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Sign me up!
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ABS
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away36
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David!! Go back to the first post in this thread and add your name to the list!!!!!
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Taffi Abernathy
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Bump
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Taffi Abernathy
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1. Joe aka Bubba (BigBird)
2. Frans (GoodWatch)
3. Mireyna (Abs)
4. Bitsy (Jimbits76)
5. Caroline (Carolina)
6. Lisa (Lisa)
7. Martin(a) (JDC)
8. Nancy (away36)
9. Al (Alcan)
10. Dave (daveathall)
11. Leo (Lion)
12. Martin (Deep Sea)
13. Jim (JimSnyder)
14. Faith (Taffi Abernathy)
15. Ed (Rockrolex)
16. David (DSJ)
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GoodWatch
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Please let it be Jim.......
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Rockrolex
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| GoodWatch wrote: | | Please let it be Jim....... |
What if it's me, Dutchie. You gonna get me what I want -what I've been waiting for from you?
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GoodWatch
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| Rockrolex wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | Please let it be Jim....... |
What if it's me, Dutchie. You gonna get me what I want -what I've been waiting for from you? |
Well, that would be fine as well! I'm gonna get you something allright, but I don't know if it's what you want
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BigBird
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| Rockrolex wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | Please let it be Jim....... |
What if it's me, Dutchie. You gonna get me what I want -what I've been waiting for from you? |
You are all mine Dad. I will get you back.
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Rockrolex
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| BigBird wrote: | | Rockrolex wrote: | | GoodWatch wrote: | | Please let it be Jim....... |
What if it's me, Dutchie. You gonna get me what I want -what I've been waiting for from you? |
You are all mine Dad. I will get you back. |
If you're mine, you may just end up with a blivet on your doorstep.
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