It's that time of year again. Gus has asked me to open a thread so those that are interested in taking part. Have a place to discuss it. Gus will be along shortly to post the particulars on how everything happens!
Thank-you.. All in
I'm all ears Chris and Gus. Thanks
Me too!
im all in
Welcome to the annual Bradley Forum Christmas Gift Exchange V.
For those of you that aren't familiar with this, it is something that we do on a volunteer basis. We are starting a bit earlier this year because last year some gifts were late because some folks sent away for things to include in their gift package. So we are doing things earlier to allow for sufficient time to get your gift package together.
Those that wish to participate will submit their information (directions to follow later in this thread) to the coordinator (me). I will then randomly assign each participant the name of the person that they will send their gift. You will not receive a gift from the same person you send one to.
While we have an International forum, we limit US to US, Canada to Canada, UK to UK, etc. This is primarily due to customs issues that have arisen in the past. So as long as we have at least 2 participants from a country, they can be a part of the Exchange. So if you are located outside the US and want to participate, send me your info and hopefully there will be another one of you that wants to play.
We have set a minimum limit of $25 (not including shipping). This is a minimum value and you are free to be as generous as you wish. (Especially if you are assigned my name.) To see some examples of what people have sent in the past, here are links to previous Exchanges.
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=30278.0
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=30656.0
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=25656.0
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=19173.0
Here are the specifics if you wish to participate:
1) No later than 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday November 8th – send me a PM with your Name, Address, Screen Name, and email address. Sometime that weekend you will get a PM with the name of your gift recipient.
2) All gifts should be mailed no earlier than Dec 2nd and no later than Dec 7th. Last year we had a number of "casualties" occur during shipping. Please make sure to adequately pack any breakables.
3) Include your name and screen name in the package so people know who to thank.
4) When you get your gift, please take a picture and post it on the thread that will be set up. (This is part of the fun—seeing what other folks received.) .
5) We realize that some folks are having a rough year, so if there is any doubt about your ability to participate, please do not sign up. If for any reason you need to drop out or can't send a gift after you have signed up, please notify me immediately. Otherwise someone will be disappointed.
6) To participate you only need to do 5 things. (1) Send me a PM with your name, address, screen name, and email. (2) When you receive your PM with the name of your recipient, PM me back to let me know you received it and that you are still going to participate, (3) Send your gift and then PM me and let me know you mailed your gift, (4) PM me when you receive your gift and (5) have fun.
Organizing this thing takes a lot of time. It makes it much easier if you send me the requested notifications so I don't have to chase down folks to see if they did what they said they were going to do.
7) Names are assigned by random numbers. In the past people have requested specific people, complained that they got the same person, a close friend, etc., etc. It would be unfair to grant these requests. The names are assigned completely at random. The only changes I make is when a person is assigned their own name, or their spouse or significant other. No exceptions, so don't ask. Deal with it because I don't have the time, patience, nor sobriety to start juggling names around.
8) Helen Waite has volunteered to handle all complaints again this year. So if you have a complaint you can go to Helen Waite.
I hope everyone will enjoy this as much as we have in previous years and let the fun begin. If you have any questions, feel free to post them or PM me.
I'm all in, I'll send you my PM later tonight and thanks for taking on the challenge of herding cats.
Just a reminder to all --posting a reply that you are in will not get you in ---need the PM sent to me.
PM sent, Gus
pm sent
What they all said ;D
I'm in.
already looking like its gonna be a good time again
I want to get in!!
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I am all in.
As of 5:15 pm Central time, these are the folks that are in. Remember, the only way to get in is to send me a PM with the requested information.
USA
Beefmann
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
OU812
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
Canada
Lumpy
great start for this years x mas exchange
Participants as of 10:00 pm Central time
USA
Beefmann
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
NorthShoreMN
OU812
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Canada
Lumpy
PM sent!!
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PM sent
PM sent.
PM sent.............let the fun begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray
sent! cant wait
As of 10:30 pm central time, we have 17 folks signed up:
USA
Beefmann
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
pensrock
Ragweed
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Canada
Lumpy
If your name is not listed you need to PM me your info (name, address, screen name, and email) if you want to play.
As of 9:35pm central time:
USA
Beefmann
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
pensrock
Ragweed
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Tenpoint5
CANADA
Lumpy
WE NEED MORE CANADIANS!
If you aren't listed, you are not enrolled. So send me a PM with your info if you want to participate.
Pm sent!
Gus
check your inbox
Don
pm sent..................oh yeah................
Comps been down PM sent. That's 2 two Canucks A A A.......oops slipped into sesame street for a second there. :-[
Thanks for organizing this exchange again, to much fun...
I'm in !!
As of 10:30 PM Central Time. If you are not on the list, then you are not enrolled as a participant. If you are not on the list, please send me your info (see beginning of this thread for the required info).
Good news - We have more Canadians.
USA
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
pensrock
Ragweed
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Tenpoint5
Canada
g
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
gonna be another great Christmas exchange and a lot of fun
Haven't posted in some time, but I'm still around and had too much fun last year not to join in. So, count me in as well. PM sent.
List of participants as of 6:00pm central time. Got a few more Canadians. If you live in a country other than the USA or Canada, feel free to sign up. Hopefully that will encourage someone else from your country to sign up.
As always, if your name is not listed you are not registered. So if you want to play, you need to send me a PM with your nfo.
USA
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Ragweed
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
Canada
g
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Some stats
2012 2013
USA 35 22
CAN 8 4
43 26
(8 are folks that didn't play last year)
I am all in on this one....what a great example of a group of people with the same passion...
Quote from: Rckcrwlr on October 23, 2013, 07:08:10 AM
I am all in on this one....what a great example of a group of people with the same passion...
Need to send me your info.
Quote from: GusRobin on October 23, 2013, 07:49:18 AM
Quote from: Rckcrwlr on October 23, 2013, 07:08:10 AM
I am all in on this one....what a great example of a group of people with the same passion...
Need to send me your info.
Sorry...got side tracked with that annoying "real job"...
Coming your way.
I wanted to get in but times have taken a turn.. can't wait to see all the great gifts :)
I hear ya Keymaster, that POS truck I rive has been in and out of the shop more in the last 2 months than the knickers of.... well you know what I mean. I worked 2.75 hrs this past Monday and it went back in the shop again and has been there all week. Life is a bowl of cherries but I am always in the pits. :P
Thirteen days left to sign up. Here is the list of enrolled participants. If you are not on the list you need to PM your info (see beginning of this thread) no later than 5:00 pm Nov 8th. If you know someone that you think would like to participate but are not on the list, let them know we are doing sign ups.
Thanks
Gus
USA
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
Canada
g
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Was thinking about jumping in on this. But, being in NE Ohio. Don't have much to offer. Yesterday I stumbled across this little place that has all kinds of spices and sauces for people like us. So, PM sent to Gus. Already getting a box ready of NE Ohio flavor to go. :)
Quote from: RedJada on October 26, 2013, 01:52:31 PM
Was thinking about jumping in on this. But, being in NE Ohio. Don't have much to offer. Yesterday I stumbled across this little place that has all kinds of spices and sauces for people like us. So, PM sent to Gus. Already getting a box ready of NE Ohio flavor to go. :)
There is all types of great things to offer...
I know the person that gets you will be very appreciative to what you put together.
Quote from: Rckcrwlr on October 26, 2013, 06:32:33 PM
Quote from: RedJada on October 26, 2013, 01:52:31 PM
Was thinking about jumping in on this. But, being in NE Ohio. Don't have much to offer. Yesterday I stumbled across this little place that has all kinds of spices and sauces for people like us. So, PM sent to Gus. Already getting a box ready of NE Ohio flavor to go. :)
There is all types of great things to offer...
I know the person that gets you will be very appreciative to what you put together.
Hope so RC. I want to go back today but wife wont let me. :o
We are up to 29 folks. If your name is listed, you are in. If not listed, you are out. If you are out and want to be in, PM me your name, address, screen name, email.
USA
Beefmann
Redjada
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
Canada
g
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Can't just have three Canadians. I am in like belly button lint.
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LESS THAN A WEEK LEFT TO SIGN UP!
Here is the list of participants. If you are not on the list you are not registered. If you would like to participant, PM your name, screen name, address and email to me no later than 5 PM central time on November 8th.
USA
Beefmann
Redjada
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
Canada
g
Jiggerjams
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Well just got word, Count me in. Dont get around as much as Id like but this is always so much fun. PM sent!
PM sent
We are up to 36 folks (29 USA and 7 Canada) with 5 days left to sign up. If you know any forum member that would like to participate, let them know.
Here is the list of registered players:
USA
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
MrsNepas
mwilliams7967
NePaSmoker
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
Canada
Bavind
Bradley Head Office (Brian)
g
Jiggerjams
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Looking like a pretty good turn out... gonna b a gooden..........
Ok, We are down to the last 2 days to sign up. If you want to play, send me your name, address, screen name, and email.
The deadline is 5:00 pm Central Time on Friday Nov. 8th.
Listed below are the folks that have registered.
USA
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
MrsNepas
mwilliams7967
NePaSmoker
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
Canada
Bavind
Barbquebec
Bradley Head Office
g
Jiggerjams
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
Remember. IF YOUR NAME IS NOT ON THIS LIST, YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED AND WILL NOT PARTICIPATE.
If you know someone that is not on the list and you think they may want to join, contact them and tell them to register. Time is running out.
We are down to the wire --less than 21 hrs to register. The count is at 39. If you are not on the list below you are not registered. So if you want to play, send me a PM with your info (name, address, screen name,and email)
USA
Beefmann
BAM1
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
MrsNepas
mwilliams7967
NePaSmoker
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
pokermeister
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
Canada
Bavind
Barbquebec
Bradley Head Office
g
Jiggerjams
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
SIGN UPS ARE CLOSED!!!!!
Here are the participants.
USA
BAM1
Beefmann
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
Gafala
Grouperman941
GusRobin
HSC5690
iceman
mez
MrsNepas
mwilliams7967
NePaSmoker
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
Pikeman_95
pokermeister
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
SiFumar
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
Canada
Bavind
Barbquebec
Bradley Head Office
g
Jiggerjams
Lumpy
Quarlow
Smokertime
You'll get a PM shortly telling you who will be your gift recipient.
Everyone should have received a notification PM with the name of their recipient. If you didn't get one, PM me asap.
COUPLE OF THINGS TO REMEMBER!
1) PM me that you received your notification
2) DO NOT ship your gift until 2 Dec
3) Gift value should be a minimum of $25 (not including shipping)
Have fun!
Quote from: GusRobin on November 08, 2013, 08:36:29 PM
Everyone should have received a notification PM with the name of their recipient. If you didn't get one, PM me asap.
COUPLE OF THINGS TO REMEMBER!
1) PM me that you received your notification
2) DO NOT ship your gift until 2 Dec
3) Gift value should be a minimum of $25 (not including shipping)
Have fun!
Today...I start shopping... Yahooo!!!
Quote from: Rckcrwlr on November 09, 2013, 03:49:58 AM
Quote from: GusRobin on November 08, 2013, 08:36:29 PM
Everyone should have received a notification PM with the name of their recipient. If you didn't get one, PM me asap.
COUPLE OF THINGS TO REMEMBER!
1) PM me that you received your notification
2) DO NOT ship your gift until 2 Dec
3) Gift value should be a minimum of $25 (not including shipping)
Have fun!
Today...I start shopping... Yahooo!!!
your just starting,,,, im almost finished :)
I've been studying my recipient's posts. I think I know just what to get them. Ordering today. Gosh, this is fun!!!
Lets get the party started! ;D
I've got most of my shopping done as I had a theme in mind, but now that I know who get's my box I have a few additional items to pick up. This is going to be fun.
Done and ready to ship ;D ;D ;D. Come on December....
Quote from: beefmann on November 09, 2013, 06:29:18 AM
your just starting,,,, im almost finished :)
Quote from: Saber 4 on November 09, 2013, 11:31:53 AM
I've got most of my shopping done as I had a theme in mind, but now that I know who get's my box I have a few additional items to pick up. This is going to be fun.
Quote from: RedJada on November 09, 2013, 11:48:43 AM
Done and ready to ship ;D ;D ;D. Come on December....
Wow...you guys are pros...Picked up some things today...but have something special if it makes it here in time.
You early shoppers make me sick :P
Actually I have picked up a couple things already. I'm out of state right now in a hotel on my way deer hunting. Hopefully I'll have some fresh venison soon for sausage, jerky etc! ;D
I want in.... FL swag from here....
Sorry Matt- The names have already been picked and notifications sent out.
What can brown do for you?
Due to work schedule for the next couple weeks I had to ship today. But wont officially go out until Monday. So look for the big brown truck later in the week. ;D ;D ;D
Shipped it, though I forgot to throw the little letter inside with it. Ahh well just get it in a pm once received.
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Shipped at noon today. Almost forgot to put my screen name on it, but I remembered. PM sent to Gus.
Quote from: Snoopy on December 02, 2013, 02:43:36 PM
Shipped it, though I forgot to throw the little letter inside with it. Ahh well just get it in a pm once received.
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Looks like I'm not the only one that forgot my screen name. I even read the OP and re-read again an totally forgot. I'll just PM my gift recipient and let them know I guess.
wait to do the PMing until after they post a picture
Wrote mine on the box under my address.
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And just realized I forgot to put an item in. Dang it.
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Package Shipped this morning to..... ;D
shipped my package yesterday, looks like were off to a good start
As of this writing, 25% of the gifts have been shipped. Don't forget to PM me when you ship and when you receive.
thanks
I have one more item coming that is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, then I can ship out. So hang in there.....Shipping shouldn't take too long from here to...... ;D Been fun picking out gifts!
Dropped mine off this morning. Should be on its way today. :)
Mine went out today Priority flat rate and insured :o ;D
Bummer, now I have to go back up north to work for three weeks :(
I received a UPS delivery notification email today. Looks like Ill have something tomorrow. ;D ;D ;D
Sent mine today and it should arrive in good shape on Friday, the nice lady at the post office helped me pack it so there shouldn't be any fatalities.
My package has been mail and is scheduled for delivery on Fri 12/6/13
Package mailed scheduled for Saturday delivery
Mine should be there Tuesday.
Looks like someone will be getting a package tomorrow via USPS Priority.
My package went out today with Fed Ex.
Brian.
My package went out today------ Will be there on Monday....Enjoy!!!
Sent mine today it will be there Friday.
My package was just mailed out this morning through the US mail, scheduled delivery is next Thursday. Enjoy
Well I got to apologize! I had a very nice box planned with some personal items too. But with my every thing happening I totally got pulled aside of this. So I ordered from yard and pool and hope my exchange pal will enjoy it. always like to personalize these gifts as it adds to the fun. Just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Paul McCoy aka viper125
Oh and I will wait to email him. So it will be a suprise. ;)
Shipped today. Merry Christmas recipient. ;D
Mailed mine Friday. The package left Jacksonville, FL this morning for its trip across the country.
Its on it's way.
Scheduled For Early Delivery On:
Wednesday, 12/11/2013, By End of Day
Just got notification !
Scheduled Delivery:
Friday, 12/13/2013
STATUS
Here is the list of those that have received their gifts. If your name is not on it and you received your goods, then you either did not send me a PM or I missed it. If that is the case, please send me a PM.
Received goods
Barbquebec
Bavind
Cajunboudreaux
Grouperman941
iceman
Jiggerjams
mez
mwilliams7967
pensrock
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
Quote from: Quarlow on December 07, 2013, 03:49:55 PM
Shipped today. Merry Christmas recipient. ;D
My recipient should receive his tomorrow, as long as it doesn't freeze in transit. If it does it might take a little longer. LOL
My package has reached Federal Way, WA.
Package on it's way
Hope they like what Santa brings them
Sorry...super busy...received mine Tuesday...good job Schmidty (I see lamb in my future...YUM)...Sharon Clevenger...look on your porch by 3:00PM Monday.
Ray...The Maryland elf
Want to send my heartfelt Thanks to GusRobin for running the show this year you did a fantastic job.
Don
Great exchange once again! Thanks to Gus and all the members that participated this year. :)
Thanks Gus for taking the project on. Happy Holidays to all.
Great job Gus, events like this exchange sure brings friends closer for the Holidays, Merry Christmas to one and all.
Agreed,,, Another great exchange this year. Many thanks to all who worked to pull this off.
Steven
STATUS
Here is the list of those that received their gifts. If you received yours and are not listed, send me a PM.
Barbquebec
Bavind
Beefmann
Bradley Head Office
Cajunboudreaux
dman4505
g
Grouperman941
GusRobin
iceman
Jiggerjams
mez
mwilliams7967
NorthShoreMN
OU812
PapaC
pensrock
pokermeister
Ragweed
Rckcrwlr
rdevous
Redjada
Saber 4
Schmidty
Shasta Bob
SiFumar
smoke em if you got em
Snoopy
Standles
Tenpoint5
viper125
wkahler
Hi Everyone,
I would just like to send a big Thank You to Gus for organizing and looking after this gift exchange.
I want to wish all the forum members a Merry Christmas as well
Smokertime.
Gus,
Thanks for coordinating the gift exchange. Great job!!
Have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year!!
Joe, Miss Cindy and the dogs.
Got it.......
Thank yours Ray aka rdevous ...
The cookies are great and I love cookbooks. Can't wait to try everything else. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family...
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HSC5690: Glad it made it to your house intact. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
I recommend the Apple Pie Moonshine recipe I included in the package. Makes a great party punch for adults and a nice surprise when bottled in quart or pint Mason jars and given as gifts along with a copy of the recipe.
Ray
THAT"S A WRAP!
All participants have received their gifts. Still need some of you to post pictures of what you got (that's part of the deal.)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Gus
Quote from: GusRobin on December 17, 2013, 04:13:23 PM
THAT"S A WRAP!
All participants have received their gifts. Still need some of you to post pictures of what you got (that's part of the deal.)
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Gus
Thanks for all your hard work Gus, have a Merry Christmas.
Yea, thanks Gus for putting this together. It was a lot of fun. Merry Christmas everyone.
thanks Gus and all, this was a blast, can't wait till next years...or maybe a mid year exchange.....?
Will post my pics soon. Daughter has my camera and is away for a couple more days. Sorry.
Quote from: Quarlow on December 21, 2013, 10:40:22 AM
Will post my pics soon. Daughter has my camera and is away for a couple more days. Sorry.
No problem -- but a note to those that haven't and don't plan on posting pics --that is a disservice and disappointment to your gift giver.