Secret Santa 2020 sign-ups
11-17-2020, 01:50 PM
#161
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Posts: 628
Hi RJL,
I agree... the Royal Mail have had three price hikes this year when we normally only have one... and they have, as you said in your post, created a whole new region just for the USA - unbelievable. But I look at it this way... I love taking part in these swaps, all the fun things in life are now banned in the UK... no cinema, dining out, going our for drinks, meeting friends, going to quilting groups etc. - so partaking of swaps is at the moment the most fun we have.... so I just pay! That said... when chatting to my daughter yesterday, we worked it out that it is cheaper to send a 2KG box of approx 35cm x 20cm x 10cm via DHL that the Royal Mail and it is insured for more and gets there in 2 - 3 days not two weeks... something you might look in to so you can still take part.
Hugs
Caroline
Terri, keep the swaps coming.... I love them!
I agree... the Royal Mail have had three price hikes this year when we normally only have one... and they have, as you said in your post, created a whole new region just for the USA - unbelievable. But I look at it this way... I love taking part in these swaps, all the fun things in life are now banned in the UK... no cinema, dining out, going our for drinks, meeting friends, going to quilting groups etc. - so partaking of swaps is at the moment the most fun we have.... so I just pay! That said... when chatting to my daughter yesterday, we worked it out that it is cheaper to send a 2KG box of approx 35cm x 20cm x 10cm via DHL that the Royal Mail and it is insured for more and gets there in 2 - 3 days not two weeks... something you might look in to so you can still take part.
Hugs
Caroline
Terri, keep the swaps coming.... I love them!
I know that my Santee has received theirs which is exciting. I have also been told to expect 2 separate packages which will be exciting!
11-17-2020, 03:25 PM
#162
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Nabawa, Western Australia
Posts: 2,082
The zoom thing would be fun but I don't know how to do it
11-18-2020, 12:05 AM
#163
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 667
The 6th is good for me. I've done a couple zooms, Think it would be fun.
11-18-2020, 06:07 PM
#164
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 914
I can totally do a "practice" zoom a few days before and help members who need it learn how to do!
11-18-2020, 10:29 PM
#165
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Conway, NH
Posts: 642
The 6th is good for me. Just patiently waiting for my package.
11-18-2020, 10:38 PM
#166
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Posts: 628
I'm happy to do the 6th to open- with the time difference and being at work I'm not sure if I'll be around for Zoom but if I am I will happily join in. It sounds like a great idea for those of you who are able to though.
11-19-2020, 10:46 PM
#167
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Posts: 628
I have beenntold to expect 2 packages from my Secret Santa (lucky me!). One of them arrived yesterday and because I have sent to the postcode on the return address several times I am pretty sure I know who has sent something to me haha.
It is sat on my desk ready to be opened in a couple of weeks
It is sat on my desk ready to be opened in a couple of weeks
11-20-2020, 06:18 AM
#168
Moderator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: In the middle of a mess...
Posts: 20,025
Ok, so opening day will be December 6th. Now we need to decide on a time.
11-22-2020, 10:21 AM
#169
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 667
What's been the time in the past years? I'm available any time that's picked.
And I see by tracking that my package might actually be on the way to it's final destination. I mailed it on Nov 9th !!!!
It has taken it's own sweet time.
And I see by tracking that my package might actually be on the way to it's final destination. I mailed it on Nov 9th !!!!
It has taken it's own sweet time.
11-22-2020, 10:28 AM
#170
Super Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,544
Any time works for me. I always feel sorry for our International swappers when it comes to a time. Is there a decent time for everyone?
