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TOY · 03-29-2009, 01:34 PM

I've been reading in this forum and it seems like this is a really fun place to be! I "think" I have figured out that SB means "secret buddy." What I have "for sure" understood is that this involves shopping and opening presents which are two of my favorite things and no doubt will influence Taffy's excitement!

I still have a couple of questions that I couldn't find answered in the FAQ's nor the other threads I've read in this section. Is this a month-long surprise event building up to the grand event of the big package or is the exchange the only time a surprise is sent? (Not trying to reinvent the wheel here...just don't want to slight our buddy. The only time I've ever done a secret pal was for a whole year so of course it meant more than one surprise. However, I think I'm understanding that this is a one-time, major package and the match-ups of buddies are redone each quarter, right?)

The other thing I'm not clear on is the mention of "hints." Could someone please explain that, please? I'm game for anything and look forward to the fun it will be to make a goody box for a secret friend but I don't want to reveal something by mistake that I shouldn't. I'm guessing that the secret buddy does not know until the package is received but is it revealed then or in a separate way such as on this board or in another mailing?

How soon after the sign-up deadline do you usually get the name of your secret buddy? Also, how is it told...private message? (I'm asking about the time line to try to figure out if there will be time to order something personalized.)

One other thing...who should be getting the thanks for the setting up and notifying? I know this is an undertaking and I appreciate the effort and time put into it!

Taffy and I are both excited about participating in the Sweet Sixteen!

03-29-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
TOY Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 4	Sounds like fun! I've been reading in this forum and it seems like this is a really fun place to be! I "think" I have figured out that SB means "secret buddy." What I have "for sure" understood is that this involves shopping and opening presents which are two of my favorite things and no doubt will influence Taffy's excitement! I still have a couple of questions that I couldn't find answered in the FAQ's nor the other threads I've read in this section. Is this a month-long surprise event building up to the grand event of the big package or is the exchange the only time a surprise is sent? (Not trying to reinvent the wheel here...just don't want to slight our buddy. The only time I've ever done a secret pal was for a whole year so of course it meant more than one surprise. However, I think I'm understanding that this is a one-time, major package and the match-ups of buddies are redone each quarter, right?) The other thing I'm not clear on is the mention of "hints." Could someone please explain that, please? I'm game for anything and look forward to the fun it will be to make a goody box for a secret friend but I don't want to reveal something by mistake that I shouldn't. I'm guessing that the secret buddy does not know until the package is received but is it revealed then or in a separate way such as on this board or in another mailing? How soon after the sign-up deadline do you usually get the name of your secret buddy? Also, how is it told...private message? (I'm asking about the time line to try to figure out if there will be time to order something personalized.) One other thing...who should be getting the thanks for the setting up and notifying? I know this is an undertaking and I appreciate the effort and time put into it! Taffy and I are both excited about participating in the Sweet Sixteen!