Next Gift Exchange - When??

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by LilAnnCamp

Heather, Im gonna ask you all my questions instead of looking them up.

So, sign ups July1-31. Mail out in August? When do you get you buddy? begining of August?

Usually buddies will be given first week of August ( if there is enough interest) and mail by the first of the following month.

Interest has been waning so we will see how this one goes.

[LilAnnCamp]

Well, I guess I will have to promote people to join this time!

[brezofleur]

Ha ha, I love the exchange, Ann...

We'll be signing up for the next one!

[LilAnnCamp]

"WE" as in Zeus and Thalia?

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

Ha ha, I love the exchange, Ann...

We'll be signing up for the next one!

We love the exchange too but will be sitting the next few out

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

We love the exchange too but will be sitting the next few out

And Lisa will make sure Rhonda sits out too.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

And Lisa will make sure Rhonda sits out too.

Lol your girls are even more spoiled than mine but I'm sure you would have a blast!!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Lol your girls are even more spoiled than mine but I'm sure you would have a blast!!

No Lisa. You are to say no!

[MandiesMom]

I had planned on joining the next one and I really want to, but I'm going to have to re-evaluate my finances. Uncle Sam is still wanting his tax money for some reason. Silly drunk uncle that he is.

[LilAnnCamp]

A few people have mentioned staying out. boo... I want to join when all my buddies are. You never know our luck

[msyorktown]

Was going to join in the next one as well....not sure yet, son bleeding me dry and trying to finish my course and get my business going...will have to see how it goes...*sigh*

[MandiesMom]

I have a feeling when they put up the sign up thread that more people will join than what we are thinking right now. There wasn't one this past quarter so I just have a feeling some of "us" are ready for one.......

Just sayin, Ann

[LilAnnCamp]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

I have a feeling when they put up the sign up thread that more people will join than what we are thinking right now. There wasn't one this past quarter so I just have a feeling some of "us" are ready for one.......

Just sayin, Ann

Haha! I totally read between the lines

[lynzy420]

IMHO and my conversations with others the competition/bucu dollars spent etc., is what keeps most members away. Imagine a GE where folks spent the amount decided upon...when was the last time that happened?

I know you won't like me saying this but it got out of control as far as I'm concerned and unfortunately became a who can outdo who for SOME members.

This could be a really fun event if a certain amount was really spent, a see who could get what from where...

I know this is controversial here, but I'm again speaking my peace regarding this. I've had people ask me to join. If I'm told $40 to spend that's what I would spend...now who wants to be my buddy? Infact, I couldn't and wouldn't go above that.

Now some of you will come here and say awww, no its the thought that counts etc., I say baloney...I've seen the behind the scenes chatter....and I've seen the fights over it.

So this is my 2 cents on this matter.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

IMHO and my conversations with others the competition/bucu dollars spent etc., is what keeps most members away. Imagine a GE where folks spent the amount decided upon...when was the last time that happened?

I know you won't like me saying this but it got out of control as far as I'm concerned and unfortunately became a who can outdo who for SOME members.

This could be a really fun event if a certain amount was really spent, a see who could get what from where...

I know this is controversial here, but I'm again speaking my peace regarding this. I've had people ask me to join. If I'm told $40 to spend that's what I would spend...now who wants to be my buddy? Infact, I couldn't and wouldn't go above that.

Now some of you will come here and say awww, no its the thought that counts etc., I say baloney...I've seen the behind the scenes chatter....and I've seen the fights over it.

So this is my 2 cents on this matter.

You have a right to give your 2 cents anytime, Lynzy

Here's my response and take on it....and it's not baloney. I can't speak for anyone else.

I honestly don't think it is a "who can out-do who" thing that's been happening. If you have heard otherwise from other people, then that is news to me. Never heard of fights. Sorry that happened. If anyone was having fights like that "behind the scenes", let your voices be heard so things can change.

I *do* agree, though, that spending is out of control. I spent a lot more than I intended to spend last time for a couple of reasons. One - I ended up having Mack Brown as our SB and it was his birthday month and he is just a miracle to even be having a birthday. Two - I wanted to help a member get a box until her SB, who was injured and had a death in the family, was able to get back.

The main problem (my opinion) is that it is addicting. I never spent to out-do anyone. I spent because I get so excited shopping for others and, quite honestly, can't be trusted to control my credit card. lol

Now, to sum up...I disagree with some of what your take is on it and I agree with some of the other stuff.

Bottom line, a spending minimum is nice, but there NEEDS to be a spending maximum. I would NEVER mind having you as my SB. It was never about what Mandie got (and I truly believe most of the others feel this way). Mandie has everything she needs. It was about meeting friends..which I did. Big time! I didn't have hardly any here until the GE. But my biggest gift was surprising my SB. $40 from my SB for Mandie? Perfectly fine. I know it would be from the heart and that means everything.

I wish Admin would do a set range and make it finite. Like: "You are required to spend at least $40 but not more than $60." I think that would help a lot.