Pollyanna For The Holidays?

Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:24 am Post subject: Pollyanna For The Holidays?

This might sound a little bizarre (won't be the first time!), but how would people feel about holding a pollyanna for the holidays? This is a small, closely knit community of sorts but it won't always be. Many interact daily and feel a real kinship with other members.

Here's my thinking . . . Obviously, it would be voluntary and we'd have to have a fair number of participants. Everyone who signs up is given a number. And perhaps the mods (or a member) would be willing to randomly assign one number to the next, and could in essence, pick for us. Of course, the mods and Adrian are an important part of the core here who would hopefully join in. I don't think this would be terribly difficult to carry out and maybe a lot of fun. Your thoughts?

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uncle aj · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:32 am Post subject:

I'm not sure what a pollyanna is, apart from a book and film about a very annoying girl, so I checked out Wiki. Is this what you meant?

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Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:42 am Post subject:

My Dear Adrian,

That's more of a psychological construct not quite what I had in mind. Let me try to explain . . . X amount of members (participants) are given a number when they sign up. One number is randomly paired with another, meaning that one person purchases a small gift for whomever corresponds with their number. Collectively, we as members decide how much we should spend on these small gifts. Let's say hypothetically, I pick your name, you might list 3 or 4 small items you want, and I surprise you, pick one from your list and send it to you. Pollyanna participants can spend any amount but it's usually $10 to $20. It's the process of giving that's fun and festive. Could someone else step in and explain things more clearly, I don't feel like I've done an adequate job. Does this make sense to you, Adrian?
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Carolina · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:44 am Post subject:

Ah, it's like a "secret Santa". I think it's a nice idea!

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Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:48 am Post subject:

Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:56 am Post subject:

Several members signed on tonight and only one responded affirmatively, so it looks like this is a wash. Oh well, it didn't hurt to put the idea out.

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uncle aj · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:06 am Post subject:

Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:11 am Post subject:

Have a very safe trip and try not to worry so much about your car this time.

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uncle aj · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:15 am Post subject:

Jimbits76 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

I'm cool wit dat.

(I'm trying to sound hip and young you see)

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away36 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

Oh! You want us to do a Kris Kringle exchange! OK....I like the idea except for the listing of things I might want. I can't even manage to do that for Al when he wants to do Christmas shopping. I prefer the idea of a "randomly picked" item, but of course will follow the rules like a good girl.

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Deep Sea · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject:

I have no clue where the poll is, but I'm in if it takes off.
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Lion · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a lot of fun and I'm definitely interested!!!
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Lisa · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject:

My only hesitation is due to my own flawed personality - I tend to procrastinate and have anxiety over choosing gifts... how weird is that?

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Taffi Abernathy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject: