glenmar
Posted : 9/4/2010 7:13:58 AM
OK, time to sign up once more for Secret Santa!
We're going to do it a little bit differently this year since I'm getting old and senile.
ONE dog families will email their info to Meg.....sl2crmeg
Two or more dogs, send the info to yours truly..
This is what we'll need:
Your user name, your REAL name, your mailing address.
Your DOGS names, ages, size (because it does make a difference in toys) any preferences that they have for toys, stuffies, that sort of thing, and a list of things that YOU DON'T WANT THEM TO HAVE. That includes stuff like rawhides, stuffies or things made in China. Also please include any medical issues and/or allergies that might impact our choices.
Your original email about your dog/s will go to your SS. If you have issues or whatever I will edit anything not pertinent out before sending it on. Last year I did have a couple folks who did NOT want to deal with another member, and that's ok. I can work around that. As with any family, there are some we aren't as fond of as others!
And yes, letters to Santa from your dogs are perfectly fine!
Biggie....tell us WHAT YOUR DOG LIKES! We have one member with an older gal who is a very girly girl and gets into colars and "girly" stuff, and she always lets me know that. The more you tell me about your dogs preferences, the better match we can make.
I also need to know if you will ship to Canada. And if you are willing to buy for more dogs than you have. I try to match up one dog to one dog, but sometimes it isn't possible.
Unless someone has an objection we'll keep the cap at $15 per dog?
A little nag here.....IF you sign up for your dog to get a SS you best be prepared to SEND to whoever you are assigned as well. Year after year we have last minute issues with dogs not getting their packages and other generous souls having to pinch hit for a slacker. We all understand that sometimes stuff happens, but LET ME KNOW when and if it does so I can find someone else to cover your assignment. I'm getting old and cranky about people who dont' live up to their obligations and in SS it's not a three strike deal.....one strike and you dont' get to play next time!
With this in mind, lets set our cut off date for signup for October 20th. I'll have assignments out by the end of October and I'd like to see everyone get their packages out by the latest, the end of November. If you're waiting for stuff on order or whatever, and won't make the end of Nov for shipping, again, let me know so that when your recipient asks, I can let him/her know whats going on. Likewise, it would be nice if you guys would let me know when you send out your package so I can keep track of stuff.
Lets see.....you will likely NOT be receiving a package from the person you send to. If I am sent information on cats, I will send it along and then it is entirely up to you if you want to include them. Likewise, it's up to you whether or not to include something for the human in the household. It's a nice touch, but completely up to the sender. Oh, and reveal yourself as the sender if you wish, don't if you don't want to. Again, that's up to you guys.
Let's make this years SS bigger and better than any in the past!! Remember, this isn't MY party....I'm just putting it together for you guys, so imput is always welcome.