Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll

• 03-03-2009 1:10 PM

  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 18,380 Points 2,300

  Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact Use this thread to discuss Spring Swap dates, items, plans, and ideas...it looks like Lisa, mrstjohnson (thanks!)...will be handling this one, so be sure to answer the POLL and let her know how many of you are interested. I leave you all in her capable hands! eta: I've posted the Spring Swap Info for Lisa in THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, so interested parties can sign up/view info etc there. Are you interested in participating in a Spring 2009 Swap? easy one here [:)] Yes count me in! (69.6%) No thanks, maybe next time. (4.3%) Maybe, depends on...(fill in the blank in the thread) (26.1%) Total Votes: 23 "I'm not looking for absolution, forgiveness for the things I do.."-Walking In My Shoes, Depeche Mode My blog: ryngwrayth.blogspot.com/

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• 03-03-2009 1:29 PM

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  mrstjohnson Joined on 07-13-2006 Sterling Heights, MI Posts 3,686 Points 85

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact Thanks Gina!  We will move ahead if we have more than 8 participants.  This will be international - so if you don't want to send something international, please don't sign up.   Please let me know any ideas, etc. you may have.  I am thinking about doing the swap around the beginning of April...let me know what ya all think! Thanks! Lisa - Charlie & Riley's Mommy A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings Thanks for the siggy Candace!!!

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• 03-03-2009 2:01 PM

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  oranges81 Joined on 10-13-2007 BC Canada Posts 3,617 Points 250

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact  OH! Count me in! This time I can afford it! Lol. ~Kitty Train early, train often, train with no pain The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be It’s Love when you can watch them love another person, smile and say “I’m happy for you” when inside you want to die. "...you will be positively the most fearsome pirates in the Spanish Main." "Not just the Spanish Main, love. The entire ocean. The entire world. Wherever we want to go, we'll go. That's what a ship is, you know. It's not just a keel and a hull and a deck, and sails, that's what a ship needs. But what a ship is, what the Black Pearl really is...is freedom." Jack Sparrow "Why is the rum gone??" - Jack Sparrow

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• 03-03-2009 2:46 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,920 Points 710	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact I'm in, I missed the Valentine swap.   The first of April sounds good for me but whatever is decided is fine.  Theme is Spring?
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• 03-03-2009 3:12 PM

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  aerial1313 Joined on 02-12-2008 Atlanta, GA Posts 1,519 Points 95	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact I'm in too!  But for some reason it won't let me vote in the poll....there's nowhere to click. ETA...never mind...I refreshed my browser and it came up that time, so I did vote that I'm in. ~Heather~
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• 03-03-2009 4:48 PM

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  akyramoto82 Joined on 05-06-2008 Posts 927 Points 520	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact  i've never participated in a swap, how does it work?
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• 03-03-2009 4:53 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 18,380 Points 2,300

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact akyramoto82:  i've never participated in a swap, how does it work?     It's done via the SwapBot website. Once the Swap Coordinator has the dates, theme, and such decided they post an ANNOUNCEMENT here giving the details and a link for you to sign up including the password. Our Swaps are always private/password only to avoid "strangers" kinda joining in LOL. Once that Announcement is posted, you go to the site, sign up there, entering your name and addy and a bit of other info, pick a username (usually the same as here so people know who you are) and then you wait. Once the sign up deadline is past you are assigned your partner or partners via email (the website assigns partners and EVERYONE will be matched up!)...and you go out and shop/assemble your items to send via snail mail to your partner(s). There is a "send by" deadline too...so do pay attention to that part. Once you have sent out you just wait ever so patiently for YOUR partners items to arrive on your doorstep...and enjoy! We've done candy, cards, little knick knacks, recipes, etc in the past. Typically there's some sort of theme that helps you narrow your shopping, and a dollar limit as well to ensure it is fair and afforadable for all. That's the overview...few other things but that's the main stuff! "I'm not looking for absolution, forgiveness for the things I do.."-Walking In My Shoes, Depeche Mode My blog: ryngwrayth.blogspot.com/

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• 03-03-2009 5:13 PM

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  huskymom Joined on 09-10-2007 Thunder Bay ON Posts 7,536 Points 630	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact I'm in.  I voted before I read the rest of the thread and saw the international thing.  I'm game as long as Canada is included.  LOL.  I'm really clueless as to ideas though. Candace
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• 03-03-2009 5:18 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 4,363 Points 410	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact maybe: depends on the item/cost.
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• 03-03-2009 5:32 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 4,096 Points 405	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact I'm with Erica -- maaaaybe. Preferably dog related items!!
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• 03-03-2009 5:33 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,920 Points 710	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact sl2crmeg: Preferably dog related items!!   Yes, to this!  I love to shop for doggie stuff, people stuff, not so much.
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• 03-03-2009 5:40 PM

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  mrstjohnson Joined on 07-13-2006 Sterling Heights, MI Posts 3,686 Points 85

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact How does the $5 range sound to everyone?  I know once you include postage it can get expensive.  In terms of themes, something with a flowers on it (stickers, note cards, etc.) or a I have done gift cards too, but not sure how that works internationally (i.e. is a Walmart gift card purchased in the US good in Canada?). Some other ideas  - Themed Postcards (i.e. have something in particular on it) - Cards - Stickers - Gift cards - Note pads - Crazy socks - $1 store items The issue with doggie stuff is some people have more than one pooch so it can get a little expensive if you get someone with multiple, especially if you only have one. Lisa - Charlie & Riley's Mommy A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings Thanks for the siggy Candace!!!

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• 03-03-2009 5:41 PM

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  Infiniti Joined on 08-06-2007 Chicago Suburbs, Illinois Posts 1,843 Points 300

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact sl2crmeg: I'm with Erica -- maaaaybe. Preferably dog related items!! I'm of the maybe variety myself, I want to make sure that I can ship overseas for whatever we're swapping.   I've had a blast on the last few swaps, so I'm up for it again! Also...I've fixed my address in Swapbot, so no one sends me anything that takes an extra ten days to get here because the Post Office needed to "find" me.  Lisa and: URO1 'PR' AliAK's Vereesa Windrunner RL1, CGC, TDI - "Honor" - Alaskan Klee Kai Victory At Marathon - "Nike" - Shetland Sheepdog URO1 RBIS GRCH 'PR' AliAK's Ain't No Mountn Hi Enf, CGC, TDI - "Eli" - Alaskan Klee Kai BIMBS BISS GRCH 'PR' Alaskai's Nikiski V AliAK, CGC, TDI - "Nikki" - Alaskan Klee Kai Dubby - Holland Lop Waiting At The Bridge: Max (Mini Lop Rabbit)

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• 03-03-2009 5:42 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 8,144 Points 445	Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact Sorry, just saw Lisa's new post.  I think I'm going to sit this one out.  Lori
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• 03-03-2009 5:50 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 18,380 Points 2,300

  Re: Spring Swap Discussion Thread/Interest Poll Reply Contact mrstjohnson: The issue with doggie stuff is some people have more than one pooch so it can get a little expensive if you get someone with multiple, especially if you only have one. Not to mention the dietary restriction issue if one were to get something many dogs could enjoy like treats...or that some dogs only like specific types of toys or owner safety concerns with things like that. When you are trying to keep the cost low dog items are very hard to do unless you do some breed themed item...and then you have folks with various breeds or mixes I like the flowers theme, Lisa...the possibilities there are wide indeed, and could include doggy items if the person sending knows their partners animals well enough...but is open for other things as well. "I'm not looking for absolution, forgiveness for the things I do.."-Walking In My Shoes, Depeche Mode My blog: ryngwrayth.blogspot.com/

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