Tuesday's Update for Linda (noon)

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

still nothing today per my sister bf that has been checking on the house daily and getting my mail daily...i am expecting 5 different packages...1 has been accounted for now...that means 4 more to go....

[celstu1]

Oh my gosh!!! Still nothing? Do you know who your buddy is? Is there a reason for the hold up? I feel so bad for you girl!! I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

[FlDebra]

Toy -- Yes, Wabbit/Daizy got hers! I posted to her thread last night. Guess she had it for a while but computer problems kept her off line.

[FlDebra]

I hope people are reading some of the concern their late packages are causing. We had so much time to send them, I can't imagine not making the end of May deadline for mailing! If something caused you to be late, at least have the courtesy to post to your SB and let them know there is a hold up. If you want it to remain secret (which is pretty hard to do when there are only 2 people waiting for their gifts!) then PM another member and ask them to pass on a message. But don't leave folks hanging like this -- it just is not right! It sucks the fun right out of what should be a wonderful experience!

I am thankful I had a very thoughtful SB -- Ben got his package early and it even included handmade, personalized gifts! Here's hoping that everyone gets their packages by tomorrow at least! Before you know it, it will be time to sign up for another GE!

[TOY]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I hope people are reading some of the concern their late packages are causing. We had so much time to send them, I can't imagine not making the end of May deadline for mailing! If something caused you to be late, at least have the courtesy to post to your SB and let them know there is a hold up. If you want it to remain secret (which is pretty hard to do when there are only 2 people waiting for their gifts!) then PM another member and ask them to pass on a message. But don't leave folks hanging like this -- it just is not right! It sucks the fun right out of what should be a wonderful experience!

Very well said! Admin makes it very clear that they will pass along messages and I can assure you that their offer is genuine. They graciously passed along several messages to Christina for me.

Plus, any of us who piddle around on this forum daily (already sent and received ours) would also be glad to copy and paste a PM sent to us for a buddy still waiting. Getting a message sent "secretly" is not that difficult!

[QuickSilver]

If there is only one person waiting, I suspect it is annamelissa's buddy, no? I believe she said that her SB has not logged in in the past month. Hopefully all is well with her.

[Miao]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

If there is only one person waiting, I suspect it is annamelissa's buddy, no? I believe she said that her SB has not logged in in the past month. Hopefully all is well with her.

Her buddy, littlelady, logged in explaining things to the buddy she has which is mypreciouspups' Majik so Majik's box is on its way, albeit late. But I don't believe I've seen littlelady post about having received her box but neither did she say she hasn't received it from annamalyssa.

[Miao]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I hope people are reading some of the concern their late packages are causing. We had so much time to send them, I can't imagine not making the end of May deadline for mailing! If something caused you to be late, at least have the courtesy to post to your SB and let them know there is a hold up. If you want it to remain secret (which is pretty hard to do when there are only 2 people waiting for their gifts!) then PM another member and ask them to pass on a message. But don't leave folks hanging like this -- it just is not right! It sucks the fun right out of what should be a wonderful experience!

I am thankful I had a very thoughtful SB -- Ben got his package early and it even included handmade, personalized gifts! Here's hoping that everyone gets their packages by tomorrow at least! Before you know it, it will be time to sign up for another GE!

I believe that has been regularly done exactly as stated for xmxaxrxyx's Ting Ting, if I am not wrong, though Mary has never made mention of it. For GE's (I know I'm not a participant, but I just keep reading on anyway LOL), aren't people just required to POST by that deadline but not necessarily have it received by the recipient by the end of the month? Sometimes some mail takes longer to process than others and I'm sure it worries the sender just as much and even the sender would like to keep it fun for themselves... and the delay does make it less fun for them also.

[Miao]

So I'd say only mypreciouspups' other SB package is unknown but I had thought that it was that one that had contacted her through admin to say that it's going to the Canadian address? Or was that littlelady that had responded? Now with that one, I've gotten more confused as it involved two dogs both names starting with "M"'s. LOL

[QuickSilver]

Just for me, since I order most of my gifts online, even though I order my gifts right away, then are generally not available until the last week of the month. I had an issue the first GE where I received the "key" gift, and it was not the quality I expected, so I had to order another one from somewhere else. This is a long way of justifying why I send my packages out late. I do try to keep people notified, though.

[Wabbit]

I absolutely was FREAKING out not being able to get online and let my secret buddy Lindsay and Layla know that we got our gift....but FINALLY they got our internet up and running on THURSDAY night...so we got it posted ASAP!!!!

So sorry Linds....But again THANK YOU SWEETIE!!!

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I hope people are reading some of the concern their late packages are causing. We had so much time to send them, I can't imagine not making the end of May deadline for mailing! If something caused you to be late, at least have the courtesy to post to your SB and let them know there is a hold up. If you want it to remain secret (which is pretty hard to do when there are only 2 people waiting for their gifts!) then PM another member and ask them to pass on a message. But don't leave folks hanging like this -- it just is not right! It sucks the fun right out of what should be a wonderful experience!

Have you thought that threads like this might take the fun out of it for the person that has shipped but it hasn't been received yet? Every day there is a new thread or post about not all the packages have been received and every day someone whose package hasn't been received feels more and more disheartened about it. Try looking at it from both sides.... after all... I always thought that most people said the GE was about the giving not the receiving.

Originally Posted by Miao

I believe that has been regularly done exactly as stated for xmxaxrxyx's Ting Ting, if I am not wrong, though Mary has never made mention of it. For GE's (I know I'm not a participant, but I just keep reading on anyway LOL), aren't people just required to POST by that deadline but not necessarily have it received by the recipient by the end of the month? Sometimes some mail takes longer to process than others and I'm sure it worries the sender just as much and even the sender would like to keep it fun for themselves... and the delay does make it less fun for them also.

This is correct... Mary has been PM'd about Ting Ting's package and I was PMing her at the begining of the week about it getting to her before she left. It's not like she's not had any contact about her package like people are implying on this thread and others. Miao is right that some packages take longer to process... especially if they are coming from overseas.

[Miao]

Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

This is correct... Mary has been PM'd about Ting Ting's package and I was PMing her at the begining of the week about it getting to her before she left. It's not like she's not had any contact about her package like people are implying on this thread and others. Miao is right that some packages take longer to process... especially if they are coming from overseas.

I think generally, people are so used to going along with the majority, and the majority of participants are within the USA, so it's almost inconceivable that it would take longer than the USPS/UPS shipping times as a lot choose either method to ship theirs. I know, it hasn't been even 2 weeks yet since the deadline to ship out. Heck, I'm not in the ge nor have I ever taken part, but I am still waiting for a parcel myself from a YT member for 2 little articles of doggy clothing where I didn't get an ETA but was told it was "packed and ready to be mailed" on May 25th when the payment was received via paypal (US$5 charged for shipping so I'm assuming USPS Priority). And this is being shipped within the USA... But I was going to wait for aother 3 or 4 days when it's clearly been 3 weeks or maybe a month before speaking up. LOL

I hope the G/E stays fun for everyone. Since I wasn't participating, I was reading some of the posts to try to share some of the joy of the giving and receiving with everyone and get a better feel for it... but for one, I think I might be a little relieved that I did not participate though the beginnings of it certainly does seem fun!

[mypreciouspups]

I feel like a stupid fool for signing up again after the first time this happened to me.. yet other canadians have said they have had not problems.. admin said canadians have had no problems.. why me then!! I made a shipping to canada thread.. I made a point of saying it on the sign up post.. yet I feel I am the one in the wrong here..
I am beyond devestated about this.. not one buddie but two parcels..I just do not know what to say other then.. admin has said both times your buddie has made a mistake..
So this leaves me thinking I should not ever sign up again..I am not mad but very upset, that this would happen to me with two buddies..

So the only thing I can say I can even do.. is when they ask for duty on my parcels is to tell them to be returned to sender..

I did my part both times, spending time, effort and money to make sure my buddies got their packages.. if I could not have done so I would not have signed up in the first place.. I can see a dire emergency.. but to sign up if working or your life is that hectic to ship a parcel.. then I guess I would not sign up..

Why do I feel I am wrong here.. it is making me physically sick.. for I so would do anything for anyone.. I am such a pleaser for the people that really know me..
I am thinking right now I need to cut my loss on this GE.. and leave it at that..I feared this and did my part with admin and my posts and theads..
Sorry to spoil this.. I am in tears right now.
I was however really enjoying this GE like I did the first and only other one....anne


Your YorkieTalk username - mypreciouspups

Your Yorkie's Name - Majik

Is Your Yorkie a boy or a girl - boy

Your Yorkie's Age (years and months) - 10 months old

Your Yorkie's Measurements
(Weight, 5 poounds
Height, 8 inches
Length, 13 inches
Chest Size) -13 inches

Yorkie's Size of clothing (The common size you usually buy: XS, S, M, L) - small unless a small make
Yorkie's favorite colors - red looks best on him being still quite dark..but any color that will look bright on him we would love..

Have you participated in any past YT Gift Exchanges? Yes I have...If so, which one(s) -

If you have participated in past Gift Exchanges, has your address changed since the last one you participated in? yes as I am in florida right now
both addresses sent to admin

Links to YorkieTalk threads with pictures of your Yorkie or a link to you YorkieTalk Photo Gallery (so your Buddy can see who they are giving to) -

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/101_2152.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/101_2207.jpg

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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) -nothing in treats of food products from china
We only give dried liver treats, charlie bear liver flavor.yorkie yummies,bully sticks Nonthing made in china please for treats.

We do not need belly bands.. and he has lots of harness vests..He is still quite a dark steel blue

He does not have a treat ball he can roll on the floor..---

We will love anything.. just have fun and we love our buddie already...


This is important information !!!!! I am in florida until the end of May.. I was not going to sign up for this GE but a few that know me talked me into this..
I am Canadian and live in florida all winter..But staying a month longer ..I will be going home to Canada at the end of May.. so if my buddy would rather ship to me in the States I ask that you try to send the parcel early enough.. if you cannot.. it is ok... I will have my Canada address sent to you also.. so if you need to send it later.. please send to Canada and please look at the shipping to Canada thread please...many know me.. if you need to ask questions.. cyndi, mary, and debbie a few that are in the GE will get in touch with me.. my first and only GE I ended up having to pay 25.00 dollars duty due to the amount stated on customs forms.. This is why it has taken me so long to sign up..I hope that my buddie does not find this too difficult.. and I thank you for just understanding how much I wanted to put Majik in this GE...__________________
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Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, Maravilhosa,
Mariska and Majik our male

[Breeze]

I'm so sorry, hugs.

Here are the rules for the timelines:
9. Estimated Time Windows - Gift Exchange Timeline

You will have 10 days to 2 weeks to Sign-Up to be a participant in the Gift Exchange. You will receive Secret Buddy info within a week of gathering all the information from new participants. You will have 2 to 3 weeks to shop, prepare your package for delivery and to deliver it.
You have 1 week after the deadline for your buddy to receive their gift.

10. Not Receiving a Gift - If you have not received your gift within 2 weeks of the posted deadline, please PM us to let us know. There will be action taken. It is not fair to you if you have sent out a gift and did not receive one in return. YorkieTalk guarantees that you will get a Gift per Gift Exchange as long as you follow the rules. Every single participant in every single YT Gift Exchange thus far has received a gift.


I think to prevent this from happening again the tracking numbers need to be sent to Admin by the shipping deadline (on this exchange May 31st).

If not everyone who is participating has sent a PM with this info by then, then Admin and the wonderful YT members who ship out the replacement gift so every yorkies receives one would know to send the package sooner.

Then receiving buddy would not have to wait weeks after everyone else got their gifts and perhaps get it before the two weeks were up when others were still getting their gifts.
Edited to add- Many of us change our schedules so we can be around for delivery, I would hate to have to do that for weeks, or have to worry about packages for that long.