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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Official Sock Exchange Thread!!!!*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Hey ladies!  I have Elfster all set up and ready to go for our sock exchange :) Glad to see we had a robust response to the poll!  I'm super excited!

If you want to sign up, the deadline is Black Friday (November 28th).  I'll bump this thread periodically until then (though I may not have much access to the interwebz over Thanksgiving week so if I could call on someone to kindly bump the thread at that point I'd appreciate it).

https://www.elfster.com/exchange/view/12889537/f59ac3/

I'll be drawing names on December 1st!  Thanks to all who participate!

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    How is this regulated? I'd like to participate, but I don't want any of the 700+ randoms just jumping in and adding their info.

    I haven't used Elfster before, so I'm not sure how it works, I guess?
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    I'll be watching the flow of traffic on the site.  In order to participate you will need to use at least your first name and supply an address on where to send the package.  It doesn't necessarily have to be your home (I, personally, use my work address).  It could be a PO Box too, if you have one of those for safety reasons.  Doesn't matter, as long as there's a way to get the socks to you.

    Based on my Secret Santa thread it sounded like only regs really wanted to participate anyway (I didn't see anyone respond who I didn't recognize, in any case).

    I've used it before for a different Bump group (the LGBT forum).  You supply your name, mailing address, and provide details on what you hope to get (i.e. if you love Christmas and want them 100% Christmasy or you prefer something more subtle like a snowflake motif).  That way your Secret Santa knows what to look for.

    Hopefully that makes sense!  It worked wonderfully for our group and I didn't get any creepy stalkers after the fact ;)

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    @jennypm - it's a random drawing.  When everyone's signed up I press a button for "draw" and it'll match y'all up with each other.

    For the last Elfster I did we made things easier by using a version of our TB screen name as the Elfster username.  That way we knew who we were sending the gifts to, since "Kelly" or "Stephanie" won't really identify who we are on TB.

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    How do we specify what we want? Do we create a wishlist or is there somewhere to make a note of what we want?
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    Ooh I'm excited! This is such a great idea!
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    kcbizme said:
    How do we specify what we want? Do we create a wishlist or is there somewhere to make a note of what we want?
    I thought it was just socks we were doing... 

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    mandi195 said:
    kcbizme said:
    How do we specify what we want? Do we create a wishlist or is there somewhere to make a note of what we want?
    I thought it was just socks we were doing... 

    It is but she said there was a way to let your secret santa know what kind you want and I was trying to figure out how to do that...
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    kcbizme said:
    mandi195 said:
    kcbizme said:
    How do we specify what we want? Do we create a wishlist or is there somewhere to make a note of what we want?
    I thought it was just socks we were doing... 

    It is but she said there was a way to let your secret santa know what kind you want and I was trying to figure out how to do that...
    You can send notes to your Secret Santa after the drawing's occurred :)
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    Registered! Thanks for organizing this :)
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    Im in the UK but id like to give a gift? If someone doesnt mind it being homemade? I dont know what elfster is though :/ x
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    kcbizme said:
    mandi195 said:
    kcbizme said:
    How do we specify what we want? Do we create a wishlist or is there somewhere to make a note of what we want?
    I thought it was just socks we were doing... 

    It is but she said there was a way to let your secret santa know what kind you want and I was trying to figure out how to do that...
    You can send notes to your Secret Santa after the drawing's occurred :)
    Ahh okay. Sounds good!
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    Registered! I can add my SN to my comment I think (I'll go back and check)
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    registered!
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    Thanks for arranging! Made my profile pic the the same as TB and put my screen name in my comment.
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    I put my name as firstname "TB screen name" Last name
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    @pearsforpoops‌ haha i did the same thing!
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    Signed up!!

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    I'm in! As an afterthought, I had to add that I have giant feet - size 10 - 11, so cute little socks never work. :(

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    I'm in! As an afterthought, I had to add that I have giant feet - size 10 - 11, so cute little socks never work. :(
    I'm big-footed, too :) No worries!  There are plenty of socks out there to be had for larger feet!
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    I registered :)

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    Signed up, if you go to your profile and add a nickname it can display your SN in between first and last.
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    Registered! I've got my bump username for my Elfster name and added my avatar pic. I'm excited and want to go shopping nooooow. :D

    chucktgirl I was wondering about feet sizes! I'm normally an 8 and waiting for the swelling to hit. haha Out of curiosity, where do you normally buy your socks? (I don't want this to be read as rude, I'm just not sure how to phrase it. I've noticed a lot of brands stop at size 9 or 10.)

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    bdazzld Where is the nickname option? I can't find it because I'm incompetent. :-/

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    Im all signed up! Yay!! :)
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    All signed up. What is the deadline to send the gift? On the site it says exchange date is Nov. 29th... I figured that's incorrect.

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    I signed up, but it's just my name. I'll edit it tomorrow.
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    My feet are 9-9.5's, but I've never had issues with socks not fitting.

    Big feet run in my family- my mom and grandmom are 9's, my sister is a 10, and a few of my female cousins are 11-12's. My daughter has 2t-3t feet and she's 17 months old.

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    bdazzld Where is the nickname option? I can't find it because I'm incompetent. :-/
    Click Home>click your Name> left hand side is Nickname, select Edit.  Enter your Bump screen name!
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    All signed up!
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    Yay I'm signed up! So excited for this!
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    Bumping to see if anyone else wants to join in on the fun! 

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    maybe its just me, but I cant seem to find the address where to send my socks.

    I clicked on the profile of the person selected for me, but didn't notice it.

    I am mobile. ill try logging on through my computer, maybe that will help?

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    I already placed the order, and my mom should receive there package by the 10th. Maybe give everyone until the 18th to ship out and have time to get there by Christmas? I know some moms may be busy.

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    I know the date says the 19th for send out but that was when the draws were made. Any date everyone is going to get them out by? You can also message your person to get their Addy anonymously through elfster.
    thank you! I didn't realize elfster had a messaging system. I will message my mom :)

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    LOL, @rquinlin, I thought for a second that lisap was actually going to message her biological mom. That would be pretty cool to have your mom on your board! lol

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    If anyone has questions about their Secret Santa, feel free to PM me!!  I have all the info as the admin so I can give you addresses/contact info and such.  The drawing was automatic and random - Elfster should've sent you an e-mail when it happened but I know a couple folks have had some problems.  I am happy to help!
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    bumping! 

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