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labrown · 01-18-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

It may be because of the terrible economy.

That's what it is for me. I wanted to sign up for the Christmas one but knew I couldn't afford it, and then I lost my job. Hopefully I'll be back on my feet by the summer GE.

yorkiesmiles · 01-18-2009, 12:55 PM

I'm torn about signing up again. And a big part because of the economy - my employer is forcing a week off with no pay

and I could still loose my job

I already have a few things for the GE - already beyond the $20 minimum, but I always like to do some special things after I know exactly who our buddy is.

So right now, I'm trying to decide what to do & if it selfish of me to even participate. As we have had buddies in the past do much more for us than I could afford to do. I know many will say it's not about the dollar amt & I believe that too - but I really don't want my buddy to be let down, if we are somehow paired together

& they do more for us.

I really wish we would set a maximum on our GE gifts rather than a minimum. Say $50

labrown · 01-18-2009, 01:00 PM

I agree with your viewpoint about the spending issue, but I know that I repeatedly go over $50 on just little things, and then usually one or two special items. I keep a box with good things for the GE and pull it out when I need it. There is over $20 worth of stuff in that box now, but I LIKE to spend more when I have it. So I think I'm going to limit myself to one a year and buy things one at a time. Helps me afford the good stuff. plus $20 isn't a lot of stuff for a little dog.

Wabbit · 01-18-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I'm torn about signing up again. And a big part because of the economy - my employer is forcing a week off with no pay

and I could still loose my job

I already have a few things for the GE - already beyond the $20 minimum, but I always like to do some special things after I know exactly who our buddy is.

So right now, I'm trying to decide what to do & if it selfish of me to even participate. As we have had buddies in the past do much more for us than I could afford to do. I know many will say it's not about the dollar amt & I believe that too - but I really don't want my buddy to be let down, if we are somehow paired together

& they do more for us.

I really wish we would set a maximum on our GE gifts rather than a minimum. Say $50

I don't think anyone here expects GIANT boxes of stuff... I know I probably went over board the first GE...and I won't be able to go that crazy this time...however I think what is exciting..is to get something personal...or special that they don't have... Maybe even something handmade... My SB got me..or made for me..I'm not sure which.. a personalized plaque with both my babies names on it...and I'm telling you..if that was the only thing she sent me I would have been THRILLED!! And she even made a little bed with a matching coat!!! She made it a very special GE for me and my Daizy!! I will include a pic of it! I just love it so much.

Everyone has a special talent or something that they can do well! Even baking home made doggie snacks!!

This time I'm making something special for whoever I get...plus I'll add something that they really want to my gift.. Please don't stay out of the GE cuz you can't afford a TON of money!! Join in...just try to think of something special..or different... That is what makes it a great GE! Not how MUCH people spend....but it's how much thought they put into it!!

marcerella02 · 01-18-2009, 02:35 PM

I think a lot of people signed up for the Christmas one and maybe need to take this one off. I like that they are often because then you can join in whenever since there always seems to be one going on or coming up. I think if there was one only once a year- people would go WAY over board (as it is now i think things are getting a big carried away with how much is spent) since it would only be once a year.

KimberlySRN · 01-18-2009, 09:25 PM

We will be signing up, toward the deadline. Suri is almost 7 months old so I am trying to see if she is going to grow more.

I think she finally hit 2 pounds.

QuickSilver · 01-18-2009, 11:31 PM

What kind of gifts do people get? I don't know that I have anything terribly original to contribute...

carmengamble · 01-19-2009, 12:33 AM

I will be signing up! I am just waiting to reach 100 posts and donate

Jilliebeanz96 · 01-19-2009, 10:32 AM

I worried about Evie's sizes too as she is still growing, but there is a thread where you can mention additional stuff like growth in measurements, I have noticed that all or most of the GE participants check to see if there are any other posts from their SB just in case of this. That should help a little.

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Originally Posted by KimberlySRN

We will be signing up, toward the deadline. Suri is almost 7 months old so I am trying to see if she is going to grow more.

I think she finally hit 2 pounds.

Last GE was our first and we weren't really sure what to get our SB so we looked back to the old posts to see what others had got in their GE boxes... it gave us great ideas and then I just started to search for posts from our SB to see if they mentioned what they would like.. it helped out a bunch.

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

What kind of gifts do people get? I don't know that I have anything terribly original to contribute...

The Game threads will get your post count up and fast.. LOL

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Originally Posted by carmengamble

I will be signing up! I am just waiting to reach 100 posts and donate

dwerten · 01-19-2009, 06:35 PM

we need 100 that is our goal let's have the biggest ever - 22 days left so that is 4 recruits a day -- cmon troops

poosdarling · 01-20-2009, 05:26 AM

I just think that not that many people have signed up for this GE since it's the GE after X-mas. And people probably have some X-mas bills to pay. I definitely over did it for the holidays and I'm going to sit this one out.

I can't wait to see everyone's pictures when they open their boxes.

RebelBelle · 01-21-2009, 07:33 AM

Well I was planning on signing Jamie up for this one but since we have a new puppy coming to our house in February, I decided to wait until the next one so that we would be sure and have plenty of funds for all the new puppy essentials. Hopefully though we'll be able to sign up Jamie and Beau for the next one!

LilDaysha · 01-22-2009, 09:21 AM

I would like to sign up for our first GE but funds are a little low now. I seen pics from previous GE's and all the wonderful gifts everyones baby gets and am afraid my gifts won't be as nice.

QuickSilver · 01-22-2009, 12:47 PM

It sounds like a lot of people are in your boat, LilDaysha. It's my first GE too. Personally, I would be thrilled to get an assortment of free dog food samples, because I haven't found a good kibble for Thor, and I don't want to go to the trouble of collecting them myself. I'm thinking everyone knows they can send more modest gifts this time?

dwerten · 01-23-2009, 05:54 AM

ok only 70 more to go

we only have a few more days

01-18-2009, 12:55 PM	#17
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I'm torn about signing up again. And a big part because of the economy - my employer is forcing a week off with no pay and I could still loose my job I already have a few things for the GE - already beyond the $20 minimum, but I always like to do some special things after I know exactly who our buddy is. So right now, I'm trying to decide what to do & if it selfish of me to even participate. As we have had buddies in the past do much more for us than I could afford to do. I know many will say it's not about the dollar amt & I believe that too - but I really don't want my buddy to be let down, if we are somehow paired together & they do more for us. I really wish we would set a maximum on our GE gifts rather than a minimum. Say $50 __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

01-18-2009, 01:00 PM	#18
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	I agree with your viewpoint about the spending issue, but I know that I repeatedly go over $50 on just little things, and then usually one or two special items. I keep a box with good things for the GE and pull it out when I need it. There is over $20 worth of stuff in that box now, but I LIKE to spend more when I have it. So I think I'm going to limit myself to one a year and buy things one at a time. Helps me afford the good stuff. plus $20 isn't a lot of stuff for a little dog. __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

01-18-2009, 02:35 PM	#20
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	I think a lot of people signed up for the Christmas one and maybe need to take this one off. I like that they are often because then you can join in whenever since there always seems to be one going on or coming up. I think if there was one only once a year- people would go WAY over board (as it is now i think things are getting a big carried away with how much is spent) since it would only be once a year. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-18-2009, 09:25 PM	#21
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	We will be signing up, toward the deadline. Suri is almost 7 months old so I am trying to see if she is going to grow more. I think she finally hit 2 pounds. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

01-20-2009, 05:26 AM	#26
poosdarling Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens Posts: 618	I just think that not that many people have signed up for this GE since it's the GE after X-mas. And people probably have some X-mas bills to pay. I definitely over did it for the holidays and I'm going to sit this one out. I can't wait to see everyone's pictures when they open their boxes. __________________

01-18-2009, 11:31 PM	#22
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	What kind of gifts do people get? I don't know that I have anything terribly original to contribute...

01-19-2009, 12:33 AM	#23
carmengamble BANNED FOR NOT SENDING A GIFT EXCHANGE GIFT! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 368	I will be signing up! I am just waiting to reach 100 posts and donate

01-19-2009, 06:35 PM	#25
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	we need 100 that is our goal let's have the biggest ever - 22 days left so that is 4 recruits a day -- cmon troops

01-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#27
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	Well I was planning on signing Jamie up for this one but since we have a new puppy coming to our house in February, I decided to wait until the next one so that we would be sure and have plenty of funds for all the new puppy essentials. Hopefully though we'll be able to sign up Jamie and Beau for the next one! __________________ Misty & Jamie

01-22-2009, 09:21 AM	#28
LilDaysha Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bronx Posts: 321	I would like to sign up for our first GE but funds are a little low now. I seen pics from previous GE's and all the wonderful gifts everyones baby gets and am afraid my gifts won't be as nice.

01-22-2009, 12:47 PM	#29
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	It sounds like a lot of people are in your boat, LilDaysha. It's my first GE too. Personally, I would be thrilled to get an assortment of free dog food samples, because I haven't found a good kibble for Thor, and I don't want to go to the trouble of collecting them myself. I'm thinking everyone knows they can send more modest gifts this time?

01-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#30
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	ok only 70 more to go we only have a few more days