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I nominate Marian to do Secret Santa next year! :)

16 years ago

Marian did such a great job this year organizing the Secret Santa exchange & I think it would only be fair she do it next year & the MANY years thereafter! Great job Marian! Merry Christmas! :)

Mike

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fool4flowers
16 years ago
Me too! She did great and it has been so much fun reading what everyone got. Mike I didn't know if you grew any veggies or not so I put the cucumber seeds you can grow in a pot in there, lol. Whatever you don't need you can use for trades.
daniellalell
16 years ago
I agree, seems she did a splendid job! I am def in next year. 3 cheers for Marian!!!
Daniella
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Wow, that's fantastic Wildflower Lucky you!!! Here's another note for you. Remember all the orphan Suzie Qs you sent me? Well lady, I think I have now found homes for each and every one of them. I just finished packing two boxes going to forum members here. They all have loving homes and are going to be enjoyed. I can't believe I found homes before Xmas, but I did. Your beauty is going to be enjoyed all over. Merry Xmas Wildflower. And Chena, wow, that is just a wonderful box! and Marian - I told you I didn't want any money from you! I shipped her some stuff - and because it was so late in the season - I didn't want anyone paying - and she STILL tucked a bill in my Xmas Card. Thank you Marian - from my heart. And thank you everyone on this forum. Some of the most wonderful people I've ever met - or have yet to meet but wish I could. "dweeb"
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lovelyiris
16 years ago
Thanks Mike, but we better get through this years trade. Some folks are still waiting on their gifts. If in the end, everyones Secret Santa comes through I'll consider it. But it is a little work for an old lady that has so much trouble keeping up with things. I wish each of you that are participating could see my notebook with all the chicken scratch everywhere. Ya'll would all get a big laugh and probably ask me what it all meant. LOL It's almost in sign language.

I will say it has been so much fun and everyone does seem to be having fun with it. There maybe others that wouldn't want me to be over it again and that's ok too.

I use to be organized and could do all kinds of stuff at the same time. I guess you call that multi-tasking. Now, I have to really pay attention to just do little minor things. One day some of you will understand what I'm talking about. Things you take for granted now will be much more of a chore.

My sincere wish is for each of you to have a very safe and Merry Christmas. I wish that your lifes be filled with peace, love, happiness and everything your heart desires.

I will be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ tomorrow evening with my family. We will eat, exchange gifts and sing a few songs. Then I will be working for about 60 hours straight taking care of the little lady in her 90's that I sit with. Therefore I will not be here much tomorrow, and not at all Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

So Merry Christmas on last time for this year my friends. You all have a very special place in my heart!

Marian
linda441
16 years ago
Marian! You did a wonderful job on this and I have sumpin special to send you--but ya gotta post a pic when you get it--It is a "one of a kind" type thing and you will use it for years to come. I think everyone will agree it is the perfect gift.
Linda
fool4flowers
16 years ago
Thats sweet of you Linda, She is a special lady. Marian don't worry that some of us haven't gotten the gifts yet. I'm sure they will all get there. Its the slow postal service and not the forum members fault, lol.
lovelyiris
16 years ago
I have been assigned a new name. I'm now Secret Agent Santa. Trying to find out where everyones gifts are. LOL
Go to the post office first thing MONDAY Kristy and raise cain. It was/is there.

Marian
fool4flowers
16 years ago
Don't worry I will. I am going to drag in potting soil and pots with me and fix them up right there, lol. Just kidding but it would serve them right.
bonnie12210
16 years ago
Marian I too think you did a fine job no complaints here,well one,that you took your name off the recieving end,you my dear friend done all the work,but took your name off,thats okay because Santa is watching you,Hugs to a very special Lady.
Bonnie
technodweeb
16 years ago
Although I didn't jump in this year (thought it was just Brugs) - she's done an amazing job!

That is one special lady!
fool4flowers
16 years ago
Merry Christmas to you Marian. I hope you aren't working today!
threas
16 years ago
I can hardly wait 'til next Christmas! Marian might have to play "July Secret Agent Santa "!LOL
Theresa
gee8ch
16 years ago
I have enjoyed hearing the joy and excitement from everyone about the SS. Altho I wasn't in ... also thought it was just Brugs ... I def. will join in next year. As an onlooker, I think Marian did a fantastic job getting it all together and keeping everybody happy and motovated. GOOD JOB!! Good Job also to all those Secret Santas. What creativity and generosity. A special good feeling on this forum. Thanks Marian, you've got my vote!! Gloria

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