Guest greyhound_mommy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 We signed up!! Our first year signing each pup up on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiffyks Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I LOVE this time of year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 QUOTE(Shirley44 @ Oct 14 2007, 07:11 PM) I think I need some explanations.. I'm not sure how this really works.. Could someone help please, I would like to sign up. The BEST part of Secret Santa is you get to spoil someone else's hound - I also like to stick in a present or two for their owner. Things can be store bought, hand crafted -or- the Greytalkers here in the Pet Merchandise section can keep a secret & mail them out for you. {Many of them run Secret Santa Specials, too } There is a package suggested $20.00 value, but many people end up going way over this ... LOL!! It's hard to not get a bit carried away when it comes to spoiling a Greyhound! The package you send out can be filled with collars, treats, jammies, hoodies, books, stuffies, just about anything you would like to send to spoil a hound (or other pets) & their owners. I have always been floored at all the wonderful things that my hounds (& I) have received from their Secret Santas. (I still am in awe at the mosiac collar box that Rainy received last year that was handcrafted just for her!). When you sign your Pup up, there is a comments section. This is the place you can note your hounds' sizes (for collars, jammies and the such) - and note if there is anything you don't want to receive (like no rawhide chewies) - or if you don't like purple collars on your hound ... etc. This helps your Secret Santa buy things that you and your hound like and can use. You register under the EVENTS tab at the top of the page - there you'll also find instructions and If you have any more questions, just post them here and I'm sure they will be answered promptly by someone. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 almost to 100 already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 WooT! I was jsut thinking about SS on my way home from my parents' tonight. And boom! here it is Sammi is signed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommy2Gideon Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) You need to have 50 posts to be able to join in this SS fun. If you aren't there yet, start posting in the greyhound forums and you'll soon find you have enough posts to join. You either need to be a 'member' or 'supporter' to play in these reindeer games As for what is this. Kind of like what was described. You enter a pet (or multiple pets on one entry) into the system. However many times you enter, is how many packages you will need to send. You sign up 4 times, you receive 4 different names to shop for. You will shop for the names included on the match you receive (once I do the matches) - that may be 1 dog or it may be 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a horse. The package you send contains a gift(s) that value at $20 - plus the cost to ship it (so overseas shipping will be more costly). some people decide to break that "package" up over several gifts sent at multiple times... but the gift limit is still $20. You are welcome to spend more, but you are NOT obligated to. You are only obligated to send something for that $20 gift limit. If you have 3 dogs, you can sign up once per dog or all 3 dogs on one ticket or split them how ever you desire. Entirely up to you. What it boils down to is you send out the same number of $20 gifts as the number of times you sign up. I'll be making matches likely 2 times this week... during the week and this weekend so that those wishing to ship overseas can get a gift packaged up and sent before November 1. If that is clear as mud... as for clarification on the parts needed Well I don't have a red nose nor is my name Rudolph, so I guess I better get busy posting! Thanks for the info. Edited October 15, 2007 by Mommy2Gideon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 You need to have 50 posts to be able to join in this SS fun. If you aren't there yet, start posting in the greyhound forums and you'll soon find you have enough posts to join. You either need to be a 'member' or 'supporter' to play in these reindeer games As for what is this. Kind of like what was described. You enter a pet (or multiple pets on one entry) into the system. However many times you enter, is how many packages you will need to send. You sign up 4 times, you receive 4 different names to shop for. You will shop for the names included on the match you receive (once I do the matches) - that may be 1 dog or it may be 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a horse. The package you send contains a gift(s) that value at $20 - plus the cost to ship it (so overseas shipping will be more costly). some people decide to break that "package" up over several gifts sent at multiple times... but the gift limit is still $20. You are welcome to spend more, but you are NOT obligated to. You are only obligated to send something for that $20 gift limit. If you have 3 dogs, you can sign up once per dog or all 3 dogs on one ticket or split them how ever you desire. Entirely up to you. What it boils down to is you send out the same number of $20 gifts as the number of times you sign up. I'll be making matches likely 2 times this week... during the week and this weekend so that those wishing to ship overseas can get a gift packaged up and sent before November 1. If that is clear as mud... as for clarification on the parts needed I didn't get that. Can you explain it again? Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommy2Gideon Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Can us newbies take part? I think you have to have 50 posts. Thanks for the info...I better get busy posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) All signed up! Don't worry, I didn't sign all 10 up at once! I put in 5 tickets so there will be 2 dogs on each ticket. I was afraid to put all 10 on one and give some poor soul a heart attack! :rofl You're a kind soul I'm not But I'm only going to give someone a few palpitations because I've sent in 2 tickets - one for 5 and one for 6 dawgs (But I did the same last year and nobody fainted) Edited for typo Edited October 15, 2007 by Bevd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NOFLEAS Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Our first time doing this..... we signed up! One question...... are you told if it's a boy or girl pup ??? Age???? That might help in picking a gift. Quote Tina dogmom to Rocket and Angels Cofax (my girl) 5/9/01-7/1/10(OS), ReRun (my boy)(4/18/95-4/19/07 Heart tumor)) Dedicating my life as much as I could - to keeping the smile alive of my Lambie Pie - lost 12/04 to Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever.... & then there's the hubby - Bob .... http://www.freewebs.com/3nofleas/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 no, but that is part of the reason we require 50 posts. It gives the sender a chance to go back and see what the other person/dog is like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 They could put in the message part, how many boys or girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Our first time doing this..... we signed up! One question...... are you told if it's a boy or girl pup ??? Age???? That might help in picking a gift. Part of the fun of SS is finding an evil elf or SS spy to contact your recipient on your behalf to find out all of the little snippets of info you want, so you can go shopping. Some people also just use search to review old posts and some people just go shopping and buy things they think any one would be happy to receive. Everyone's different and that is part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Well... I said I wasnt gonna do it this year... and then blamo I signed up for each hound! hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Signed up .. Thanks for all the infos.. Can't wait to start the gift.. Have a great week everyone Shirley Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4114 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Our first time doing this..... we signed up! One question...... are you told if it's a boy or girl pup ??? Age???? That might help in picking a gift. That info can be put in the comments section. If someone doesn't do that and you need to know, and can't find out from previous posts, you can ask another GT'er your friendly with to ask on your behalf. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest savvyprchick Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Wooo-hooooo! I signed up for the first time as this is the first year I can afford it! I'm so excited! Oh, and by the way, I would love to be an elf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'm so glad to see this! It's been rotten lately and now I have a big old smile on my face. See? I'm off to sign up now. Thanks Trudy and Jeff! Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothianjavert Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 It's also really helpful to have an idea of what the pup wants/needs. I.e. new pup in a cold climate might need a coat or jammies! Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NOFLEAS Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 well.... now that Cofax knows how to shop and has her own purse (not her own charge card - yet!) ..... I'll have to take her shopping with me for her suggestions! Quote Tina dogmom to Rocket and Angels Cofax (my girl) 5/9/01-7/1/10(OS), ReRun (my boy)(4/18/95-4/19/07 Heart tumor)) Dedicating my life as much as I could - to keeping the smile alive of my Lambie Pie - lost 12/04 to Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever.... & then there's the hubby - Bob .... http://www.freewebs.com/3nofleas/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest weycoolgrey Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) THis is my first year on GT at Christmas....I just signed Dewey and Daisy up separately- I can't wait, this will be so much fun!!!! Edited October 15, 2007 by weycoolgrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Since so many nuts, I mean crazy people, I mean GreyTalkers have signed up already, I'll likely do the first round of matching tonight to get those weekday GTers a chance to enter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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winnie Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'm in for the first year! Me too! I signed up each of our grey girls seperately too. I'm now just waiting to find out who my matches are so I can start planning what to get them. One question...... are you told if it's a boy or girl pup ??? Age???? That might help in picking a gift. I put the age, color and gender of my greys under the "Comments" section of the form. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammymacb Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I signed up all 5 this year.. Time to start shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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