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Now to answer your initial reply, I wasn't rude but I can be... I'm tired of you complaining every single time I reply to this darn thread. Try re-reading where I just quoted you then practice what you're preaching. Takes too much effort to overlook my opinion? LOL!!!!!!!!!!!111! :) I'm out of this thread for good, way too immature for my liking. No way to be civil and give my opinion if I'm just going to be considered "UNNECESSARILY RUDE" for it. |
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Maybe if some members thought about other people's feelings as well as their own more would participate and return to the GE's. I think all YT members should be able to have a voice in how they feel about the exchange. Also not all YT members here can be apart of the exchange for various reasons and their feeling should also be taken. |
Well I just have to say, Im sorry you guys have negative feelings about the GE, not that your not intitled, I just think its a fun way to do something nice for someone for absolutely no reason other than you want to. As for the hint threads, some do some dont and for me personally, the teasing makes it even more fun, the anicipation isnt for what Im going to recieve but to figure out who the SB is. Anyway like I said, Im sorry you have negative feelings about it, I guess with a forum this large you just cant please all, its impossible. |
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LOL! I'm totally NOT fussy about about what Mika can and can't have! Sometimes I feel people might think bad of me because I DON'T have a huge list of DON'TS!!! I still have'nt come across anything Mika can't have, plus since I have two bigger dogs I figure they can finish off anything she's not fussy on. Mika does'nt really wear a huge amount of clothes so I usually put that in because I don't want someone spending loads of money on clothes to sit in the cupboard! And if there's something she needs then |I'll include that in the thread but I always say that we will be happy with anything and we love surprises-and its true!!! It would'nt be much of a "gift" exchange if we all knew what we're getting in advance, might as well just buy it ourselves:rolleyes: |
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We had a great GE this last time and would be joining the current GE except with an upcoming Florida trip we're trying to limit our unnecessary spending. I honestly do believe the sign-up sheets help in guiding GE purchases. Some lists were more specific than others, that really didn't bother me. |
We have particpated in a ton of GE's and LOVE them!!! I personally don't mind the "don't" list. That way i don't get something the baby can't use or eat. I prefer the don'ts on a list for that reason. Anything else is fair game and i can go shop, shop, shop!! I figure if it isn't on the don't list, i can get whatever i want to get. This makes it easy for me to get whatever i want. I also shop all year long and stock up on generic items that can be used by either male or female so i always have a stash here to pick from. When i see a sale, I stock up even for next year if it is seasonal. I just bought some Easter items for next year. :D I just keep a box, well, several boxes now, full of special GE items so i shop at home at each GE!! :cool: We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE hand made items from the heart!! My girls aren't picky about much so they are easy to buy for. With 5 all the gifts get used and well loved on!! IMO, i prefer the don't list. The want list puts a little more pressure as i feel i have to go find whatever is on that list and i would rather pick out those myself to make it a surprise. Like someone said, there is no surprise if they know they are getting their "list". I like to give hand made and/or very unique gifts. Just have fun!! My girls will go bonkers over anything...even the packaging! :rolleyes: |
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I've browsed the GE threads and am a little amazed at some of the expensive items requested and I personally hate the hint threads...that seem to comprise the new threads links for a couple of weeks. So I just put those on personal ignore. Btw whoever suggested a limit...there is one....it's 20 bucks. |
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I guess I am a bit of a hypocrite, as I have often thought the same thing but end up listing the things my Yorkie "can't" have or "can't use". I think this is more of a question for admin, as to the purpose behind the following question in the sign up thread: "Anything extra I want my Gift Exchange Pal to know about my Yorkie (please mention anything your Yorkie doesn't like or doesn't want or can't eat) -" If it is not considered politically correct to list the "doesn't like or doesn't want or can't eat" then why include the question? Yes, I have had buddies with very stringent "can haves" and "can't haves". I found it a lot more expensive to shop for them. So, I went and shopped, had fun, and hoped my buddy understood when the box did not contain a huge number of items. This is about the fun, and the thought, and we all need to remind ourselves of this. |
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I try not to be too particular when filling out our GE questionaire. However, there are some things that I don't let Jamie have. When we've received those things in the past, I've passed them on to someone who would use them. I do tend to overspend but that's just in my nature. That's why I've tried to limit myself as to how many I sign up for. My 2nd GE was less expensive than my first because we bought some fleece and handmade the bed and blankie. The bed turned out to be our buddy's favorite thing! In my first GE I shopped for a longtime member and in my second I shopped for a new member. I had so much fun both times and really tried to make it special for each of them. For me, getting something in return for Jamie was just the cherry on top, because the real fun was in the giving. I think that as long as everyone goes into it with an open mind and an open heart then it can continue to be an event that everyone enjoys. |
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i know this is *my* personal issue and may be unwarranted considering i have not yet participated but i have yet to see a thank-you thread where i think the person has spent less than $100. :p and i really think this may be why less and less people are participating. the GE gifts have just gotten so wonderfully extravagant. |
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