Holiday Secret Sister sign ups

[BernardandMissBianca]

Ladies,
Here are the rules for the Fall Secret Sister Swap. You are making a two month commitment when you sign up for this swap. Please remember that when considering if you would like to sign up.
You will need to mail you secret sister a package on November 1st , and December 1st. The November package should include at least $10.00 worth of fun goodies. The December package should include at least $15.00 worth of goodies. In the December package you will reveal who you are.
To sign up, please cut and paste these questions into a PM for Buffy (Bernardandmissbianca) and Dyan (lewdyan1)- We will collect them all and then give out buddies when the sign ups close on October 3rd.

Please be specific in your answers. This will help your buddy get you the things that you want and/ or use. Please no YES or No answers. These types of answers make it really hard on your buddy.
Please let us know if you have any other questions


Adult questionnaire:

Name:

DisBoard Name:

Mailing Address:

Do you mind mailing internationally?

What size books do you scrap?

What album are you currently working on?

What themes do you have waiting to scrap?

Do you have children?

Do you scrap for them?

Do you have pets?

Do you scrap for them?

What is your favorite embellishment?

What is your favorite color?

What month is your birthday?

Do you like homemade surprises?

What are your favorite candy/ snack?

Are you allergic to anything?

Is there anything you know you do not like to use in your books?

Is there anything else you would like your buddy to know about you?

Do you collect anything?

Do you like scented lotions/ candles? If so, any favorites?

Do you shop online? If so, favorite store?

Do you have a Michaels, Joann’s, ACMoore near you?

Are there any magazines that you like to read but you don't get/buy?

Do you use stamps and ink?

If you could have one thing from a disney park what would you want?

**Is there a Disney DVD AND Disney CD that you do not own that you would like?
Favorite Disney word or phrase?
Favorite park?
Favorite ride?
What turns you on about Disney?
What turns you off about Disney?
What sound do you love from Disney?
When do you know you have “arrived” at Disney?
What Disney profession would you love to have?
Who have you swapped with in the past?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Kids Questionnaire:

Name:

Age and Gender:

Parents DisBoard Name:

Mailing Address:

Do you mind mailing internationally?

What is your favorite theme to scrap?

What album are you currently working on?

Favorite art supplies?

Activities you like?

Do you have pets?

TV Shows/characters you like?

What is your favorite movies?

What is your favorite color?

What month is your birthday?

Do you like homemade surprises?

What are your favorite candy/ snack?

Are you allergic to anything?

Is there anything else you would like your buddy to know about you?

Do you collect anything?

Are there any magazines that you like to read but you don't get/buy?

If you could have one thing from a disney park what would you want?

**Is there a Disney DVD AND Disney CD that you do not own that you would like?
Favorite Disney word or phrase?
Favorite park?
Favorite ride?
What turns you on about Disney?
What turns you off about Disney?
What sound do you love from Disney?
When do you know you have “arrived” at Disney?
What Disney profession would you love to have?
Who have you swapped with in the past?

[BernardandMissBianca]

Adults: received questionnaire back = http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/25.gif

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DisneyIsTerrific
MomOf2DisneyKids
rlovew
PrincessNancy96
jennyL
AlexWyattMommy
MinnieGarden
bearbear
wall*e 2008
Arizona Rita
Tigger1221
MazdaUK
Mischief_Managed
catinthehat35
TPCShauna
knovak
lsherman
Bellaswan
Michellepooh
VivkiV
Mickster
knovack
Tinkerbean

Kids, parent, buddy request: received questionnaire back = http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/25.gif


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Hannah - Mo2DK - girl
Little Bit - AWM - either
Wy/Fy - AWM - either
Wall-E - MO2DK - boy
Kicky - MazdaUK - boy
Little Bear - bearbear - girl
Tigger1221 Sister - Tigger1221 - girl
Banana - Arizona Rita - either
Roopooh - Michellepooh
jellybean - Tinkerbean -
Orville - BAMB - boy

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Grey's is on a commercial break now, so sign us up!

Me
'Hannah' would like a sister
'Wall-E' would like a brother

woo hoo!

[MazdaUK]

I need to talk to Kicky about this tomorrow (out with the mums to see Dirty Dancing tonight :goodvibes ) but I'll be in and if Kicky is in he would like a brother ;)

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm in.. I shouldn't but I can't resist!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Me and my boys are in. They are okay with brothers or sisters. ;)

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm in! I sent the pm this morning.

[MinnieGarden]

I'm in too! PM coming this afternoon.

[jennyL]

Just sent my pm. I love this one every year.

[bearbear]

I'm in. My dd is in also. I will have her fill out her answers today and I will send them in the am. I have to work tonight:sad2:
I will send mine today.
Cindy

[Arizona Rita]

Bamb I didnt notice our names but we did do the first questionaire.
Please sign Banana and I up and we will get to the 2nd questionaire after school. I love SS and am excited to do this.
BTW, Banana would be fine w/ bro or sis.
Thank you!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Bamb I didnt notice our names but we did do the first questionaire.
Please sign Banana and I up and we will get to the 2nd questionaire after school. I love SS and am excited to do this.
BTW, Banana would be fine w/ bro or sis.
Thank you!

I didn't get your PM. Can you send it again.

[Tigger1221]

I am in! I will pm you my answers tonight. I will ask my sister if she wants to do the kids group and let you know too.

[TPCShauna]

PM has been sent. I'm looking forward to this. I've really enjoyed the last two SS swaps I did.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Just sent my PM! :thumbsup2

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I'm in.. I shouldn't but I can't resist!

i knew you would! :thumbsup2

[lewdyan1]

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Tigger1221]

My sister (11) wants to do the kids group. She wants a sister if possible. I am excited as this is my first SS.

[lewdyan1]

:banana: :banana:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

soooo, who else is playing?? :cheer2: :cheer2: there were lots more votes than the # of people signed up!

[Arizona Rita]

Banana and I are in but DH needs to help me with the questionaire because Im seriously lacking in computer skills!
Bamb, you should have it by late tonight!

[BernardandMissBianca]

That's fine. If e-mail is easier let me know , I can PM you my addy.

MO2DK, I still haven't filled mine out yet nor has Dyan. Plus at least 1 of my boys will be doing theirs too. DS7 wanted the last round so he's doing this one.

[Mischief_Managed]

PM sent!

I do have a question though (and this might be such a newbie question - sorry), if this a "secret", how do we mail the first box to our sister without her knowing who we are - she can see the return address. I know I can keep my name off, but the address will be a clue.

[PrincessNancy96]

Most of us have either used another persons addy (like a swap hostess; just let them know)...or us the receipents address for the return to!! I've done the latter in hopes that it will get there regardless of the postal system ability to lose or misdirect packages!

[MazdaUK]

I've signed up Kicky and me:thumbsup2 But we will need someone to disguise ours or I think it will be real easy to guess:lmao:

ETA: Kicky would like a boy please

[rlovew]

I use the return address of someone in the state and try to take it to a different town/city when i mail it so the postmark doesn't look off. I know some people have m,ailed/given their things to someone else and had them mail them from home. I had my mother who was visiting mail one of my packages when she returned home one time.

Rebecca

[party of 3]

sorry off topic but rebecca how was WDW??? did you guys have fun?!

[MinnieGarden]

PM sent Friday evening......

[Mischief_Managed]

Most of us have either used another persons addy (like a swap hostess; just let them know)...or us the receipents address for the return to!! I've done the latter in hopes that it will get there regardless of the postal system ability to lose or misdirect packages!

I use the return address of someone in the state and try to take it to a different town/city when i mail it so the postmark doesn't look off. I know some people have m,ailed/given their things to someone else and had them mail them from home. I had my mother who was visiting mail one of my packages when she returned home one time.

Rebecca

Good ideas - I know exactly what to do now. Thanks!

[bearbear]

Sent mine last night and my dd today.

[BernardandMissBianca]

PM sent!

I do have a question though (and this might be such a newbie question - sorry), if this a "secret", how do we mail the first box to our sister without her knowing who we are - she can see the return address. I know I can keep my name off, but the address will be a clue.

I use the receivers address as the return, or you can use mine.

I've signed up Kicky and me:thumbsup2 But we will need someone to disguise ours or I think it will be real easy to guess:lmao:

ETA: Kicky would like a boy please

Mail them to me and I will send them on for you.

[Tigger1221]

I Pmed you both with my sisters today. SHe is excited too!

[Arizona Rita]

I am concerned that my info did not come thru. Could you please let me know so I know whether or not to send Banana's.
I think I may need to send it thru email.
Thank you!
AR

[KatDisney]

I think I will sit this one out but if you need an angel let me know :)

[BernardandMissBianca]

I am concerned that my info did not come thru. Could you please let me know so I know whether or not to send Banana's.
I think I may need to send it thru email.
Thank you!
AR

Yep I got yours, I just need Banana's. :thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

I think I will sit this one out but if you need an angel let me know :)

We'll miss you!!! but I will pencil you in as an angel.

[MazdaUK]

Thanks BAMB:thumbsup2

[knovak]

I just sent my PM's out!

[TinkerBean]

Hi, you can count me and Jellybean in...

I will get you the completed questionaires by tonight

Rhonda

[TPCShauna]

BAMB - Did you see my post and receive my PM? I sent it on Friday but I'm not on the list.

Let me know if I need to resend.

[lewdyan1]

BAMB - Did you see my post and receive my PM? I sent it on Friday but I'm not on the list.

Let me know if I need to resend.

We got it and I just updated it for you!:thumbsup2

[lsherman]

i would like to be in this swap! I hoope I made made it.

[BernardandMissBianca]

i would like to be in this swap! I hoope I made made it.

I got your PM but the answers weren't there so can you resend please?

[BernardandMissBianca]

We got it and I just updated it for you!:thumbsup2

thank you!

[Tigger1221]

I just re-pmed you my sisters info. She forgot to put city,state, and zip so I had done it for her. Well I put the wrong Zip so I fixed it and sent it again. I am really sorry, things are crazy this week.

[BernardandMissBianca]

got it, no need to apologize we all have those weeks.

[Arizona Rita]

Could you please let me know if Bananas info gets to you? We ere just ab;e to do it now.

You have some really interesting questions. Have you ever thought of compiling them? I would love to see what others have answered. I bet you have has some interesting replies!:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

Got it!

[party of 3]

i am going to have to pass this time around.:sad: i have *real life* issues that will keep me unavaible to be able to do this.
i'm so bummed. but you guys all have fun and i'll keep reading to see what goodies everyone gets!
:goodvibes

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

aw, sorry Holl! LMK if there's anything I can do!

[BernardandMissBianca]

i am going to have to pass this time around.:sad: i have *real life* issues that will keep me unavaible to be able to do this.
i'm so bummed. but you guys all have fun and i'll keep reading to see what goodies everyone gets!
:goodvibes

:hug:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm closing this out this weekend, I'm just waiting for the boys to do theirs.

[Mickster]

I wasn't going to do this. But I have been getting stuff all year, so I better get a sister so I can use it! :)

[Michellepooh]

I keep forgetting to PM my info! I'll do that later when I have time to think...

[VickiV]

I've pm'd both of you. Let me know if you don't get it.

VickiV

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I'm closing this out this weekend, I'm just waiting for the boys to do theirs.

Can't wait to get our names!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

[jennyL]

I'll be in WDW and on a DCL next week so if the names aren't out before I leave I will pick it up once I get back.

[party of 3]

have a great time Jenny! make lots of fun memories!!!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Disney_rider]

I'd like to get in on this I sent the survey in.
THX :)

[catinthehat35]

I pm'ed you my survey last week. I am not sure if it was received or not. I really would like to be involved in this wonderful idea.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I pm'ed you my survey last week. I am not sure if it was received or not. I really would like to be involved in this wonderful idea.

looks like you're all set! you're listed as signed up (see post #3!) :wave:

[TinkerBean]

I finally sent in Jellybean's and my questionaires...:goodvibes

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:tiptoe: just peeking in to see if our names will be coming tonight. :flower3:

[Arizona Rita]

ok, youre peeking in and I would be the kid at the door yelling "Can I come in?""
Bamb, how do you let us know? Will be know tonight or by Friday, so as I can go shopping at you know where?!:goodvibes

[lewdyan1]

We will get to these soon and PM you your sister!:thumbsup2

[Tigger1221]

We will get to these soon and PM you your sister!:thumbsup2
I hate to ask as I know you are both busy. Do you think you will have these out by Thursday? My LSS is having a HUGE sale (people line up an hr ahead of time) and I would like to go ahead and get a few things so I can get more for the $$$.

[Disney_rider]

:guilty: Did anyone get my survey??? Can i please play????:guilty:

[lewdyan1]

:guilty: Did anyone get my survey??? Can i please play????:guilty:

I just updated the list from th surveys I received and I did not see yours. Did you send it just to Buffy?

I am going to talk to Buffy and we will divide the list today.:)

[Michellepooh]

I just wanted to make sure you received the survey I sent for DS. Thanks!! :goodvibes

[lewdyan1]

Oops, I did get it, he's on!:thumbsup2

[Disney_rider]

I just updated the list from th surveys I received and I did not see yours. Did you send it just to Buffy?

I am going to talk to Buffy and we will divide the list today.:)

Oh yeah I did I didn't realize I had to send it to you too Sorry..I can send it again.

[lewdyan1]

Oh yeah I did I didn't realize I had to send it to you too Sorry..I can send it again.

Perfect!:)

[lewdyan1]

Oh yeah I did I didn't realize I had to send it to you too Sorry..I can send it again.

Got it!:thumbsup2

[MazdaUK]

I'll need extra time for postage don't forget;) But I have secret helpers to hide my ID - mwah ha ha:rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I'm finally getting to this now, sorry.

It was not a good day today.

[Arizona Rita]

Bamb, I'm sorry, have we been to pesty?
If theres anything I can do to help. please let me know!:flower3: :flower3:

[BernardandMissBianca]

nope you haven't been pesty. I actually needed the reminder because honestly it was not on my radar and could not get it on the mental radar screen, so to speak.

There really isn't much that anyone can do unless you can fix the healthcare system in America and find some way to get nursing staff at a certain rehab center to give a crap about the people they take care of. But I'm not asking for too much am I, LOL?? You can fix it in an afternoon right?

[lewdyan1]

Almost ready :hyper:

[Arizona Rita]

I dont know the situation but I wish you all the faith, trust and pixie dust in the world!:flower3:
Have you seen the film "sicko" or is that opening a can of worms? Whoever ends up in a facility I think that families have to watch out for even more closely.
With health care the way it is sometimes I think I was fortunate to lose my parents at an early age although of course there are still times I miss them dreadfully!
I am very good at listening and people do like to vent to me, so Im here for you!
:hippie: :grouphug:

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just wish they would listen. This facility isn't to bad compared to the horror stories I have heard but there are very few things MIL can eat and they completely ignore her. I end up taking her food because they are just idiots.
And the resident DR is avoiding her, probably because he doesn't want to get cussed out. LOL
What bothered me today was the fact that before their residents were mostly short term physical rehab type patients, most of which were ambulatory. this time around it seemed to be more permanent residents and a few with some mental issues. Could have been dementia or Alzheimer's but this place is not geared towards dealing with people of that nature. It's has open access and it's on a busy road and the rooms are all open, there is no way for MIL to protect herself if the need arises. And they went from from 2 patients per aide and 4 per nurse to 6 per aide and 12 per nurse.

I'll say it again, it hardens my resolve to just wake up dead one day. I do not want to go down hill!

Anyway, I guess I get to go play bad guy tomorrow, that should be fun.

[BernardandMissBianca]

All of my peeps and peepettes should have their sisters/buddies!

Please either funnel questions through me and Dyan or make up a user name!

Have fun shopping!!!!

[Arizona Rita]

I am a gastric bypass patient and during the physce eval they had asked how my parents had both gone. When I was talking to the physc she told me you know how your going to go, just like your parents, one day you'll have a heart attack and that will be that. And you know, I can live with that. Neither one of them lasted longer than 3 days. If I just dont wake up then thats what I asked for.

Anyway, on a more positive note, Banana got her sister, but mine has not been pmed to me yet.

By the way, do you get to play or do you just do this thru the kindness of your heart?:goodvibes

[BernardandMissBianca]

I get to play too, that's why you haven't gotten your SS yet. Dyan has the other 1/2 of the list. I got some so she would be surprised and I also got the kids. She got the majority of the adults.
You should get yours first thing in the morning. DS7's B'day is, well today now, so I'm on the hunt for Bakugan toys (don't ask LOL). apparently its the "IT" toy of the season so they are hard to track down. Anyway long story short, I did mine tonight since I will be tracking toys all day tomorrow.

[party of 3]

You should get yours first thing in the morning. DS7's B'day is, well today now, so I'm on the hunt for Bakugan toys (don't ask LOL). apparently its the "IT" toy of the season so they are hard to track down. Anyway long story short, I did mine tonight since I will be tracking toys all day tomorrow.

1st happy birthday to ds7!!!!! and now what is this bakugan toy????? can you send me in the right direction. am i going to be looking for it????

[AlexWyattMommy]

Happy Birthday BAMB's DS!!

[SusieStone]

I get to play too, that's why you haven't gotten your SS yet. Dyan has the other 1/2 of the list. I got some so she would be surprised and I also got the kids. She got the majority of the adults.
You should get yours first thing in the morning. DS7's B'day is, well today now, so I'm on the hunt for Bakugan toys (don't ask LOL). apparently its the "IT" toy of the season so they are hard to track down. Anyway long story short, I did mine tonight since I will be tracking toys all day tomorrow.

Stone got one from a friend for his birthday and we had no idea what to do with it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Google is my friend.

It looks like Bakugan is a fancy version of the card battle games, except instead of collecting not quite expensive cards you have to collect more costly balls/spheres. Each sphere opens up to reveal a character. You need at least three spheres to play, but really, you need more or everyone will know the first time you play how to beat you. They show a game board/arena thing to buy too. Not sure if that is necessary or not.

I've seen a pretty big display at Toys'r'Us, but I didn't know what it was at the time. The backer boards are red.

Looks like I'll just be concentrating on Star Wars figures/battle machines for my boys. :thumbsup2 Whew.

[party of 3]

ok my little man would not get it. so that's one less thing for me to worry about. we are concentrating on LEGO'S! OMG he can not get enough of them.

the good thing is that a professor that comes in to where I work, said he read a study about it and lots of lego playing kids grew up to be engineers. so i can only hope that all these lego are playing a part......:lmao: :rotfl:

[MinnieGarden]

I totally agree with the lego theory..... my 5 year old step son constructed a hospital on the beach with an orange juice stand on the roof and a helicopter landing pad. When he was in pre-K, he built a gas station with a refinery attached. Totally cool, but scary....... definately engineer material!

[SusieStone]

Thank goodness Stone is getting into Knex....I can do that!:rotfl2:

[rlovew]

Holly- both of my brother's played with legos and they both are engineers. My brother who played with them the most and had villages of them is working on his doctorate- he is being paid to work on it at MIT.

Also both of them used them in a school gifted program.

rebecca

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thank goodness Stone is getting into Knex....I can do that!:rotfl2:

My boys were really into those for a while. I have tons of pieces in a drawer. Do you want them?

[Arizona Rita]

Just remember the Imagineer who had the idea for Soarin! Knex and Legos and plain old wood blocks are wonderful things!
I have no idea what that "game" is either! Just give me a WII!

Happy Birthday Bambs DS!! Hope you have a great day and eat lots of cake!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MazdaUK]

Luckily I don't think DS has heard of Bakugan here!

[WyFy's secret buddy]

Hey WyFy! :jumping1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey WyFy! :jumping1:

:rotfl2: He said,


http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee62/rhonda6699/greet.gif

[BernardandMissBianca]

1st happy birthday to ds7!!!!! and now what is this bakugan toy????? can you send me in the right direction. am i going to be looking for it????
They are no where to be found. So I gave up. I have sent a request in to my brother to direct mail them to me from Japan. It's easier then driving to 5000 stores..

Happy Birthday BAMB's DS!!

I will tell him you said hey when he gets home!

Stone got one from a friend for his birthday and we had no idea what to do with it.

send it my way??? LOL

Google is my friend.

It looks like Bakugan is a fancy version of the card battle games, except instead of collecting not quite expensive cards you have to collect more costly balls/spheres. Each sphere opens up to reveal a character. You need at least three spheres to play, but really, you need more or everyone will know the first time you play how to beat you. They show a game board/arena thing to buy too. Not sure if that is necessary or not.

I've seen a pretty big display at Toys'r'Us, but I didn't know what it was at the time. The backer boards are red.

Looks like I'll just be concentrating on Star Wars figures/battle machines for my boys. :thumbsup2 Whew.

Yep, that's the jist of it. Kind of a cross between Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon.

You need to board to open the balls, they have magnets in them and when the ball rolls over the metal plate in the board it pops open.

[TPCShauna]

I know we have these all over the place around here. Do you want me to look for them for you? We have a very larger Asian population in Cali and we always have the newest craze. I'm happy to do it if you need me to.

[BernardandMissBianca]

If you want to I would appreciate it. I'm looking for the smaller balls, I think they are called the starter pack. Any color would be good. DS8 and 7 both want them.

here is a link to their site, we want the ones on the left. The balls and cards.
http://www.bakugan.com/en/products/starter_pack.html

THANK YOU!!!

[TPCShauna]

We'll check it out this weekend for you. I'll let you know. How much do you want to spend?

[BernardandMissBianca]

We'll check it out this weekend for you. I'll let you know. How much do you want to spend?

there about $10 a piece here so maybe 4 starters or 2 starters and 2 boosters.
If you find them do you want me to Paypal you or send you a check?

[TPCShauna]

there about $10 a piece here so maybe 4 starters or 2 starters and 2 boosters.
If you find them do you want me to Paypal you or send you a check?

DH found four stores around here that have them. ToysRUs has them for $5.00. I'll pick up 4 starters for sure but will try for the 2 starters and 2 boosters. If I find them, a check is fine. Do you need them right now or do you want me to just send them back with your pages?

[MazdaUK]

I cannot let DS(8) see that! He's got a list of Lego as long as your arm he wants (And DH says he can't have because we have enough to build a new Legoland anyway, and the boys build a themed set once then lose the instrucitons:rolleyes1 ) and they look right up his street.

[BernardandMissBianca]

DH found four stores around here that have them. ToysRUs has them for $5.00. I'll pick up 4 starters for sure but will try for the 2 starters and 2 boosters. If I find them, a check is fine. Do you need them right now or do you want me to just send them back with your pages?

Um, probably sooner then later but DS knows they are hard to find so they are ok with waiting. Let me know how much they cost and the shipping.

THANK YOU!!!!

[TPCShauna]

We found them at Target. We got 2 starters and 2 boosters. Total for the toys was $32.30. They will fit in a flat rate box for $9.80 or we can send them regular mail for less. Which would you prefer?

[BernardandMissBianca]

We found them at Target. We got 2 starters and 2 boosters. Total for the toys was $32.30. They will fit in a flat rate box for $9.80 or we can send them regular mail for less. Which would you prefer?

Flat rate would be perfect!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!! The boys will love you forever!!!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

I will send out a check tomorrow!

can you tell me what colors you got?

[TPCShauna]

'K. Flat rate it is. I printed the label and DH is running it over to the PO tonight for the 9:00pm deadline. Shipping cost was $9.30 and I'll PM you the DC.

Each starter pack has three but one is closed up. One pack has a red one and a grey one showing. The other has a different red one and a teal one. One booster pack has one that is a sort of smokey see through with yellow stripes and the other one had a bright blue one.

Sorry that's not more specific. They are odd looking little things. I included the Target receipt just in case.

Tell your boys I was happy to help. DH said they looked kind of cool so I hope they have fun!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Don't worry about not being specific!!! They will be thrilled to pieces no matter what they get! Tell DH thank you for running out tonight. I keep forgetting that it's earlier there. LOL

They are odd looking aren't they but they are pretty cool too. Some of the boys in DS8's class has them so I got to see them in action at Cross Country last week.

Y'all rock!!!!!!! :woohoo: :hug:

[TPCShauna]

He said no problem and told me to mention that they had lots of other cool stuff there if y'all are looking for more. There was some sort of kit thingy he really like for $22.

We were both happy to help. The P.O. he went to is the main one so they will go out tonight. Hopefully they'll get to you by Saturday but it might be Monday.

[MazdaUK]

Kicky will be mailing to his SS on Monday to make sure it gets there as I'll not be able to do much after 20th. And you'll never guess what we found in Woolworths..........:rolleyes1

[party of 3]

Kicky will be mailing to his SS on Monday to make sure it gets there as I'll not be able to do much after 20th. And you'll never guess what we found in Woolworths..........:rolleyes1

you have a woolworths!!!! we loved woolworths growing up. when i was a very little girl my mother used to take us there at easter to see the colored chicks. YUP! they would dye the chicks pastel colors. and you could buy them. of course they would grow up and not be that pretty pink, yellow, green, purple.....but we sure did love to go see them. WOW that was a complete flashback for me!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

woolworths?!?!?!?! Wow!!!!

[lewdyan1]

I remember our Woolworths had a food counter and had the best fried chicken!:goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

We used to go to the counter at Woolworths and I always got the toasted tuna sandwhich. Only it wasn't on real bread. It was a roll with the sides cut off. Good memories.

[bearbear]

I remember woolworths also. I remember going to the mall with my friend when we were in 7th grade and eating there at the counter. We thought we were big stuff.
Oh the memories.

[wall*e2008]

I did my shopping today. So much to choose from!

[MazdaUK]

Our Woolworths is not that exciting! I do remember when I was a little girl they had a small cheese counter (but I might be mixing that up with BHS). It now has: toys, DVDs/CDs/games, Pick & mix and other sweets, kids clothes (uniform and dress-up as well as "normal" clothes), some homewares (pots, light bulbs etc) and seasonal/party stuff. No livestock!

They're also online - google them and see if it takes you back (but I bet it doesn't!). When your swere 5 and dime ours were shilling and sixpence:rotfl: (I was very very tiny then)

[Disney_rider]

I remember there was a woolworths attached to the buena park mall in OC, Cali.The mall is still there!!! Amazing right??!!!
I think it was the only one ever in a mall and my mom and I used to eat in there cause it was so much cheaper than food court food.These were reagan times.
If anyone ever gets to Orange California (a stones throw from Anaheim) Go to the Orange Circle it's a bunch of antique shops and old buisnesses but in that mix is one of the last drug stores that has a breakfast and lunch counter and it's fan-friggn-tastic!!! It's a jewel of Orange County that so many people miss.
Woolworths in the UK I would have thought of that.:confused3

[MazdaUK]

Next time we're in Ca I'll look out for that! My kids both love old American films so that would be really cool!

[PrincessNancy96]

Buffy, I know you have the boys' stuff..but our Super Target has them.. well, they have an place for them...they were wiped clean!!! OMG! I found one thing..that was 22.00..but could figure out for the life of me what it was..maybe the storage container for the balls.. :confused: If you need anything for Christmas I can check around here too.. although I do believe Shauna's DH is loving the toy aisle right now!! :)

[SusieStone]

I saw a post on the budget thread that Costco has sets.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

[jennyL]

I'm back and have my name. I can't wait to get started.

As for the last question I don't use I-tunes so would have no need for a gc there.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

welcome back, Jenny!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

My little ones don't have an MP3 player and I'm so stuck in my ways, I would never down load new music. :lmao:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I don't download music from anywhere, but DS downloads from Itunes all the time.

[PrincessNancy96]

I don't download either.. I'm stuck in the stone ages of CDs! :rotfl:

[TinkerBean]

I use itunes all the time...The last thing I download were some Everly Brothers songs...(how sad it that:laughing: )

Rhonda

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:rotfl2: TB! :thumbsup2

I do, and 'Hannah' does, but "Wall-E" doesn't.

Anyone else have other questions for people to chime in on?? Even though we fill out those big questionaires, I always want to know more stuff about my SS! :idea:

[rlovew]

I don't download music. I rarely listen but I use my old cds when I do.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

DD and Ds both use icards, so another vote for yes:goodvibes
I am also in the group who wants to know more about SS.
How do we ask qs and disguise ourselves so we dont have to keep bothering Bamb and "L" (sorry, dont know how to spell it yet!)?
Went and did alot of fun damage on the D visa this past weekend. Cant wait to get started!:yay:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I am also in the group who wants to know more about SS.
How do we ask qs and disguise ourselves so we dont have to keep bothering Bamb and "L" (sorry, dont know how to spell it yet!)?



you can just throw out questions here (like my itunes question), ask someone else to secretly ask your SS, or you can make a new DISname and have a secret identity!

[Michellepooh]

I wouldn't even know how to download songs, so no itunes for me! :scared:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

My answers:

1. JCPenney, Best Buy, and Hallmark
2. Tigger is my favorite, followed by Chip & Dale and Mickey
3. Yes, I read all the time. My favorite book store is Borders or Barnes & Nobles
4. My DS is on an inline speed skating team and is very involved in drama at school. Oh, and he's in Boy Scouts and is an Eagle scout.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

my answers! Hannah Wall-E

Target! Target ToysRUs & Target
Mickey! Toy Story characters, Cars,
Yes! B&N yes, B&N When made to b/c of school, so not so much, LOL
Scouts, music, soccer

[Arizona Rita]

Do you want everyone to respond? If so, here's my answers.......

1) Hallmark and JoAnns
2) Barnes and Nobles
3)Mickey, Cpt Jack and altho he's not necssairly Dis, Indy
4) Ds is very involved in community youth theater and DD will be bridging to Cadette GS and I'm the troop leader.

This is cool. I hope you get alot more response!:goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

Me boys all

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Disney/Toys'r'Us/Target
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Eeyore, Tink/Donald/Mickey
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Yes Half-Price (we are cheap :lmao: ) or B&N
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? Soccer Star Wars

[party of 3]

I use itunes all the time...The last thing I download were some Everly Brothers songs...(how sad it that:laughing: )

Rhonda
was it....you lost that lovin' feeling???? is that even them?? i love that song!

I wouldn't even know how to download songs, so no itunes for me! :scared:

michelle-that is so me!!!!! i'd love to but just don't know how. and i think my computer is too old anyway!

[TinkerBean]

was it....you lost that lovin' feeling???? is that even them?? i love that song!


That's the Righteous Brothers...

Everly Brothers = Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy's Clown, Crying in the Rain

[party of 3]

That's the Righteous Brothers...

Everly Brothers = Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy's Clown, Crying in the Rain

aaahhhh ya! ya right! i think i knew that somehow! love wake up little susie and cathy's clown. i don't think i know crying in the rain.
i must confess that one of my all time favorites is Bobby Vinton- Mr. Lonely.

[party of 3]

ya know what else is good it Tony Bennett. i have the cd in my car of the one he did with all his friends.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I have Grey's season 1 & 2 soundtrack on my ipod! I don't have the other seasons yet, but I will sometime...

Honestly though :rolleyes1 , I don't know how to get songs from my computer to my ipod. That's what dh is for. LOL! Tonight, I'm going to have him buy "Here's Where the Story Ends" by The Sundays, which is an 80's song, but it was on Private Practice this week, and I remembered it enough to bother to go to abc.com and look up in the music guide to see what song it was. There's a few other Grey's songs that I need to buy too. DD just says "Daddy, here's my list". :thumbsup2

[TinkerBean]

aaahhhh ya! ya right! i think i knew that somehow! love wake up little susie and cathy's clown. i don't think i know crying in the rain.
i must confess that one of my all time favorites is Bobby Vinton- Mr. Lonely.

I *LOVE* that one. I torture my husband with it when I want him to come home from work early (been doing it since we were dating - hmmm, that would be 21 years now). I would call him and whistle the tune into the phone:rotfl: For some reason it doesn't have the same effect anymore:laughing:

[TinkerBean]

I have Grey's season 1 & 2 soundtrack on my ipod! I don't have the other seasons yet, but I will sometime...

Honestly though :rolleyes1 , I don't know how to get songs from my computer to my ipod. That's what dh is for. LOL! Tonight, I'm going to have him buy "Here's Where the Story Ends" by The Sundays, which is an 80's song, but it was on Private Practice this week, and I remembered it enough to bother to go to abc.com and look up in the music guide to see what song it was. There's a few other Grey's songs that I need to buy too. DD just says "Daddy, here's my list". :thumbsup2

and this point it is almost easier to give ds my "list" for him to up load tunes for me, he's better at it than me.:goodvibes

[wall*e2008]

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)
I have an IPOD but I have never downloaded songs. I don't trust myself. Once I start I will be really racking up the $$$

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

1. Disney
2. Mickey and Stitch
3. Yes - Borders, Barnes and Noble or Amazon
4. No kids

[rlovew]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

1. Target
2. Aurora, Rabbit,
3. yes, christianbooks.com
4. no kids- my dog chases butterflies, barks, brgs, plays, and eats and he is named after the footstool in Beauty and the Beast

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

What is the name of the Bobby Vinton song that has the line
"Is that your little girl, she looks alot like you" has something to do with red roses? Your answer made me think of that song!
Either you all are 50's fans, your moms were or your all alot older than I think!
Me, my oldest brother is 17 years older, so I was born in the 60s, raised in the 70s, partied in the 80s and had kids in the 90s and now going thru my second childhood!:yay:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

<--- 41 here!

[Arizona Rita]

Bananas favs are
Target
Barns and Noble
Mushu (I think she just likes sayinf the name!0 and Mickey
and she better not have any kids!:rotfl: At least none that I know of!
She's a Cadette Scout and loves volleyball.

[Mischief_Managed]

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

I have a MP3 player - but not an Ipod, so don't use Itunes. Just download from CDs I own, or purchase a couple of songs from sites.

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

1. Target (although they do have a scrapping section) :)
2. Tinkerbell
3. I love to read. When not taking a heavy course load, I read a lot. I pretty much shop at Barnes and Noble, only because I didn't have a Borders nearby. But now I have them both within 10 miles from me.
4. No kids, but I have a cat - similar to Rebecca's dog, my cat is involved in running around the apartment like a crazy woman, playing for hours with her furry mice, sleeping all day and playing all night, climbing up the backs of the nice living room furniture, and watching me DIS instead of feed her. :lmao: Oh, and she loves to sit next to the Cricut when I am using it. :confused3

[Tigger1221]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters: Me Jill, Lumpyloo-Karil (sister)

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Disney,
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Eeyore, Ariel, Stitch, Tigger, Pooh Stitch and Tinkerbell
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? some, Borders, yes also borders
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?Tennis

[Mischief_Managed]

Tonight, I'm going to have him buy "Here's Where the Story Ends" by The Sundays, which is an 80's song, but it was on Private Practice this week, and I remembered it enough to bother to go to abc.com and look up in the music guide to see what song it was.

I :lovestruc The Sundays. I played their album "Static and Silence" to death when it came out. Good memories. Thanks for taking my back there.
"Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" is a really great album too - which is where "Here's Where the Story Ends" is from.

[Mickster]

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

All righty - I have and ipod and I use itunes - I get songs for my training and such... :)

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Target
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Mickey (no secret there...)
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Yes! Borders and Barnes and Noble
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? Soccer, Baseball, Scouts (both Boy and now Girl), Art, Dance

[jennyL]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

My answers:
1. Target, Kohls
2. Goofy
3. I go through phases but mostly I just read on vacation. I do however read my EW every week cover to cover. LOL
4. Noah is too small for any sports yet.

[MazdaUK]

Answers to mine and Kicky's Qs - we have an MP3 not i-pod but I don't think vouchers would work for us anyway;)

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Mazda:John Lewis Kicky: Woolworth
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? TinkerbellStitch
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? We both love to read, shop in all stores [/COLOR[COLOR="Red"]](which you don't have) favourite Sussex Book Store
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?Swimming, drama, violin, orchestra, Explorer Scouts, Cubs Kicky has no kids but is in Cubs:rotfl:

[MinnieGarden]

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Target
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Minnie
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Barnes & Noble
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? loves anything with trains and legos

And I have an iPod, so a gift cert for iTunes would be great!

[TinkerBean]

What is the name of the Bobby Vinton song that has the line
"Is that your little girl, she looks alot like you" has something to do with red roses? Your answer made me think of that song!
Either you all are 50's fans, your moms were or your all alot older than I think!
Me, my oldest brother is 17 years older, so I was born in the 60s, raised in the 70s, partied in the 80s and had kids in the 90s and now going thru my second childhood!:yay:

I think its "Roses are Red" - goes like this, Roses are Red my love, violets are blue ue ue, sugar is sweet my love, but not as sweet as you..."

My mom was 19 when I was born in september of 1966, guess what the big hit of the summer was that year? Hint - think Beach Boys...:laughing:

Rhonda

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

I
My mom was 19 when I was born in september of 1966, guess what the big hit of the summer was that year? Hint - think Beach Boys...:laughing:

Rhonda

:rotfl: :thumbsup2

[TinkerBean]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

MeJellyBean

1. TargetClaire's
2.TinkerbellAriel
3.Love to Read - AmazonBookworm - Amazon
4. JellyBean and DS play baseball, hockey, bowling, camping, swimming and the Bean also does gymnastics

[TinkerBean]

:rotfl: :thumbsup2

You guessed already?!;) :rotfl:

[PrincessNancy96]

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Where ever the sales are.. Walmart mostly... don't know why.. just is...cause we have a pitiful super target
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Cinderella...
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Yes, when I have time... I don't buy books; typically just go to the library...
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? You name it.. we've had one in it... Soccer/Baseball/Basketball/Track/Cross Country/Football/ Pee Wee Baseball... 4H/Ambassadors/Jr. Leaders School events: Student Council/ National Jr. Honor Society (Hope to have our 3rd on in this year ... (DsS broke the tradition.. :( )/ Spellbowl/ Yearbook Staff.../Spanish club/ Choir and Band

[Michellepooh]

My answers:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Target
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Mickey, Pooh
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Don't get to read as much as I'd like, but when I do read I shop at Barnes & Noble
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? DS#1 has played Tball and I think I might sign him up for soccer.



Answers for DS:


1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at? Toys R Us
2. Who is your favorite Disney character? Donald; Snow White is my girlfriend ;)
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? I love books!
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? I've played Tball, like trains, PlayDoh.

[BernardandMissBianca]

'K. Flat rate it is. I printed the label and DH is running it over to the PO tonight for the 9:00pm deadline. Shipping cost was $9.30 and I'll PM you the DC.

Each starter pack has three but one is closed up. One pack has a red one and a grey one showing. The other has a different red one and a teal one. One booster pack has one that is a sort of smokey see through with yellow stripes and the other one had a bright blue one.

Sorry that's not more specific. They are odd looking little things. I included the Target receipt just in case.

Tell your boys I was happy to help. DH said they looked kind of cool so I hope they have fun!

We got them on Sat!!!! the kids were over the moon happy!!

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Your check is in the mail BTW.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Buffy, I know you have the boys' stuff..but our Super Target has them.. well, they have an place for them...they were wiped clean!!! OMG! I found one thing..that was 22.00..but could figure out for the life of me what it was..maybe the storage container for the balls.. :confused: If you need anything for Christmas I can check around here too.. although I do believe Shauna's DH is loving the toy aisle right now!! :)

that is the carrier, DS8 got one and I plan to buy DS7 one this week.

I saw a post on the budget thread that Costco has sets.

no Costco here, but I plan to check BJ's this week as well. But thanks for looking for me!

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

iTunes! For both me as DS8.

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?


1. Target
2. Uh who do you think??? LOL And Evil Queen
3. Yep, Borders. They have great trashy dime store novels.LOL
4. DS12 does Cross country, DS8 likes soccer and bike riding, DS7 likes anything with wheels, DD2 likes to dance.

[TPCShauna]

although I do believe Shauna's DH is loving the toy aisle right now!! :)

That's the truth! I couldn't drag him away from all the new Star Wars figures. :rolleyes1

Just throwing out a question that adults and kiddos can answer ...

does anyone download songs from itunes (so an itunes g.c. would be used/appreciated?)

LOVE my Ipod and would be over the moon with an Itunes GC. DH "finds" my music mostly but it would be nice to download some random stuff. I'd like the first season of Gossip Girl but haven't splurged on it yet.

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

1. Target
2. Fav. animated - Stitch, Fav. princess - Ariel, Fav. overall - Mary Poppins. I can't pick just one!
3. I read constantly but I never buy books. DH and I read so much that we would go broke if we didn't borrow books from the library.
4. No kids of my own but I scrap for my Girl Scout troop.

We got them on Sat!!!! the kids were over the moon happy!!

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Your check is in the mail BTW.

I'm so happy you got them so fast! Let me know if you want us to check our Costco.

[MazdaUK]

My DH is the same - boys and their toys, eh!:rolleyes1

[bearbear]

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?target of course
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?I have to say I can't pick one. I love them all
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore? Yes I like to read. I usually buy my books at target
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in? Well, girl scouts, soccer, baseball and dance.

[knovak]

I've got some questions for the Secret Sisters:

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?


My Answers:

1.) Target
2.) Goofy
3.) Yes, Barnes & Noble
4.) My daughters both play soccer and are in Brownie Girl Scouts.

[SS4TPCShauna]

That's the truth! I couldn't drag him away from all the new Star Wars figures. :rolleyes1



LOVE my Ipod and would be over the moon with an Itunes GC. DH "finds" my music mostly but it would be nice to download some random stuff. I'd like the first season of Gossip Girl but haven't splurged on it yet.



1. Target
2. Fav. animated - Stitch, Fav. princess - Ariel, Fav. overall - Mary Poppins. I can't pick just one!
3. I read constantly but I never buy books. DH and I read so much that we would go broke if we didn't borrow books from the library.
4. No kids of my own but I scrap for my Girl Scout troop.



I'm so happy you got them so fast! Let me know if you want us to check our Costco.


Taking notes ~~~ :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 ;)

[MazdaUK]

This is kicky:woohoo: Thanks SS i got my package:yay: I love everything:hyper: :thumbsup2

[jennyL]

Thank you SS for the cute Halloween Card and goodies. I love the candy and the ribbon is so cute.

[MazdaUK]

i got such a suprise when a box came from ACOT as i haven't ordered anything (for a change:rolleyes1 ) very clever SS, and thank you for aa the lovely Basic Grey goodies! So very generous - you are swaptastic:lovestruc :hug: :flower3:

[bearbear]

DD got a nice card from her SS. She has already eaten the gum. She says thank you

She is driving me crazy right now. Her best friends birthday is today and they are going to see High School Musical tonight. If I hear what time are we going to Sabrinas one more time I am going to scream. I am sure glad that I have to work tonight. I don't think I could handle the croud.
Cindy

[PrincessNancy96]

Hey Cindy.. what time did we leave for Sabrinas? LOL
I know the pain girl! I know the pain!!


Ok to my SS.. you have a package going out this week... I got the final goodie today!!! Thanks to the help of my Dkids!!!

[bearbear]

[QUOTE=PrincessNancy96;28347819]Hey Cindy.. what time did we leave for Sabrinas? LOL
I know the pain girl! I know the pain!!


Don't make me send you to your room:rotfl:
She didn't get home until 11pm. I was at work and as soon as I came in this morning at 7:30am she couldn't wait to tell me everything. I had to ask her nicely to let me go to the bathroom and then I would talk to her. She is now at another friends house. I need to go back to sleep. She exhausts me.
Cindy

[PrincessNancy96]

LOL!
Cindy!!!

My kids are exhausting me today...it's time for them to go back to school!!!

[bearbear]

I hear that about getting them back to school, but mine have off on Monday:sad2:
Did get rid of the girl today. She went to a friends house. DH will be picking her up at 7:30p. I think I will be very tired and have to go to bed early:rolleyes1
DH just finished making dinner. I still feel awful so it is grilled cheese and soup.

Cindy

[Girldreamer02]

So sad that I missed this exchange...I was in the spring one and it was a blast!

[catinthehat35]

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?
2. Who is your favorite Disney character?
3. Do you like to read? If so, what is your favorite bookstore?
4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?

1. Target or Kohl's
2. Mickey Mouse but I also like Cinderella and Mary Poppins
3. Yes and Borders
4. I have no children but I have two nephews. One participates in Gymnastics.

[Arizona Rita]

Just asking, what if you cant mail on the 1st? What if you need to mail on Monday instead? Is that breaking some SS rule? My package is almost set to go but its a crazy week and Im worried I wont get to the post next Sat!:confused:

[rlovew]

Just asking, what if you cant mail on the 1st? What if you need to mail on Monday instead? Is that breaking some SS rule? My package is almost set to go but its a crazy week and Im worried I wont get to the post next Sat!:confused:

We always have people that mail a little early or a little late but try and mail it asap once the first hits or if Saturday is a bad day then mail it early if it is ready.

Rebecca

[BellaSwan]

1. What is your favorite non-scrapbooking store to shop at?

Target

2. Who is your favorite Disney character?

My favorite Princess and Prince are Aroura and Philip, although I love Belle and Ariel too!

My favorite characters are Stitch, Chip and Dale

My favorite villan is Malificent

Sorry I could not just pic one!

3. Do you like to read?

I love to read!!

If so, what is your favorite bookstore?

Books-A-Million or Barnes and Noble

4. What sports/activities are your kids involved in?'

I don't have any kids yet!

[BellaSwan]

I just wanted to send a great big THANK YOU out to my Secret Sister. Coming home and getting my package made my day. I had a rough day at work and the things that you got me were so thoughtful and was a box full of Disney magic. So I just wanted to let you know how much I loved everything and it was just perfect.

Should I post pictures?

[PrincessNancy96]

You can post photos if you like.. that would be awesome to share!!! :)
Glad the box came on a day you could use a pick me up.....

[Michellepooh]

DS got his package today. He was so excited! He got 3 sets of the Star Wars Galactic Heroes, which he loves - he hasn't put them down yet! He didn't have any of those, he just has the regular action figures, so those were perfect! He also got some popcorn to snack on and some boy scrapbook stuff. He was thrilled to get such cool mail and says thank you to his secret buddy. :goodvibes :thumbsup2 Being 4, he doesn't quite understand the "secret" buddy concept and has been driving me crazy asking what his "friend's" name is!! :rotfl:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

A big THANK YOU to my Secret Sister!!!!!! I received my package today. Rebecca sent it along with my AK Swap items. You are sneaky to do it that way!!!:rotfl: I just love it all, especially the Montana paper and stickers. Those are wonderful and I can't wait to use them for our Montana trip. DH and I have already discussed how to use the paper. It's a hard one to use with that map in the middle (which I don't want to cover up), but we figured it out!!!!!!!

My package included:
a notepad with a beautiful animal scene (this is going to be one of those notepads I won't use since it's too pretty!)
3 packs of really pretty embellishments (tags, shapes, etc.)
Jolee's Boutique Moose Legs stickers (really cute!)
My Big Ideas Drama/Theatre stickers
Boy Scout rub-ons
12x12 drama paper (the Broadway paper is perfect since DS just got chosen to perform at Districts and will be singing a duet of a Broadway show song!)
Stamping Station Montana stickers :lovestruc
12x12 Montana paper :lovestruc

Thank you so much! You are the best!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[Arizona Rita]

And a Happy Halloween to you too!!!:love:
My package arrived last night and DH gave it to me as I was passing out candy.
Someone likes to read and certainly read my bio!:yay:
Let me tell you all what my wonderful sister sent:
And she had this wrapped in Pirates paper!
The most adorable shelf sitter Turkey, he's on the piano as we speak!
Dish towels and a pot holder with autumn/turkey design
DH thinks those are his as he does most of the cooking!:goodvibes
Dog themed stickers for my dog
3 pks of stickers and 1 pk of brads, GS themed (DD)
Theater/broadway themed stickers, which I didnt even know Jolees made!, (DS)
Stickers, stickers and more Disney stickers (ME!)
Thank you especially for the Goofy one, I only have one scrap store by me and they didnt have that particular Goofy and I want to use it for Make A Wish!!
A glue pen and chalking ink and 3d dots which DD noticed were different sizes, COOL!
a flower embellie kit and 2 sets of brads!

I think you thought of my entire family! I am floored my your generosity my friend!
Thank you so much for everything!
I wish you and your family a fun, safe and happy Thanksgiving!!
Gods blessings to you and family!
Love,
Rita:love: :flower3: :flower3:

[MazdaUK]

Cool! Theatre stickers - I wonder if i can get them from somewhere online? DS does a lot of drama and I've used all my swap items now;)

[Arizona Rita]

Hi Mazda, if you find a place, let me know! I think that will be my theme for the "black" group for the color grouping with Tinkerbean.
Hows your hand? I hope your doing better?:flower3:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Thanks to my SS!!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

My package arrived today :cool1: :jumping1:
I got...
stickers -- Dumbo :dumbo: , Mickey vacation, mickey buttons
Minnie parts snaps for scrapping
Dunkin' Donuts coffee -- DH claimed this, LOL
Nescafe coffee samples LOL!:rotfl2:
Christmas stickers
a card making kit
some buttons & embellishments
and a disneyland cd

!!!

Thanks, SS!!! You rock!!! :love: :love: :hug: :flower3:

[MazdaUK]

Doing better thanks Rita!

I'm still doing Dis'ing mainly with my left hand, but I can at least hold things now (if they're not too heavy!). I couldn't even opne a lipstick before as I couldn't hold it with my right to take the lid with me left:scared1: I can't do anything that needs pressure - like using a knife - but I have managed to do a little light scrapping thanks to some wonderful swap items:goodvibes I can't journal as writing is painful, but I can just about use photo splits to stick thigs down.

Surfing is a pain but I'm going to get DS(8) to help later - ScrapYour Trip might have stuff as they do a lot of themed bits.

SS if you're listening - DH asked if I would be getting any election goodies in my December package:rotfl: Don't ask me why - I think it was because the BBC preceeds their coverage with oics of two mugs so he things you're all sipping your tea out of Obama or McCain cups:lmao:

[Arizona Rita]

Glad to hear your doing better. Just dont rush yourself to much. I know it can be fustrating but better slow go now than a setback later!
I remember all the mugs. In 82 when we were there they still had the wedding stuff and talk was of was it going to be a boy or girl and the factories were gearing up! Of course, it was William!

We will be in London in early June of 2010 and will be staying not far from the "Wheel". Would love to talk to you about it and get some ideas and meet up with you!

[MazdaUK]

I work close to the wheel (just the other side of Westminster - near tate Britain) so would love to meet up (and of course give tips for what to see/avoid). Are you staying at the Marriott? (Formerly County Hall)?

ETA ScrapyourTrip does have theatre stuff :goodvibes:

[Arizona Rita]

We will be staying at the Park Plaza County Hall. Do you know anything about this hotel? We are taking the Magic to the Baltics, flying into England and spending 3 days there and finishing with DLP. We decided that if we were going that far, we might as well see/do as much as we can.
Im going to pm you with some q's so that we can get this thread back on topic!:hippie:

[hopemax]

Oh you're doing one of the Baltic cruises! I'm jealous. Actually, I am hopeful that one of the cruises we will be doing too. The problem is deciding which one. Since we are hoping for CM discounts, it will probably be out of our hands, whichever one has the best discounts, that's the one we'll be on. I told DH, with the dollar doing so well against the pound, maybe we should get some, just in case. :lmao:

[Arizona Rita]

Yep, going to home of the Little Mermaid! We are doing the maiden voyage!
I was on the phone from 5am until 830 waiting to book this puppy! But we got it! Gtd cat 4 but they cant give me a cabin number yet. Hoping for an upgrade since this will be our 4th with DCL!
Im hoping there will be a swap in 2009 and 10 with cruise theme!
I havnt scrapped the Med yet!!:eek:
Come join us if you can! Would love to meet you! and one of the ladies on the dcl thread for our cruise is setting up a swapping class for one of the sea days!
:hippie:
AR

[hopemax]

We had scrapping class on our cruise too. Starring down at scrap stuff, in Animator's Palette was the only time I've ever felt woozy from the ship rocking. We had quite a lot of movement, during the crossing, but I was fine for most of it. But I couldn't look down for too long while scrapping. I wonder if it is the same lady.

[Michellepooh]

OT - ArizonaRita - I am sooooo jealous you are going on one of the Baltic cruises. We want to go so bad, but it was about $11,000 for the 4 of us in one of the cheap rooms, never mind airfare, etc. I'm going on my 10th Disney Cruise in February, so I guess I can't complain too much! You will have to join us for the Disney Cruise swap.

Hope, I didn't realize you were a CM.

[hopemax]

I'm not, but my Mom is. Both my DCL cruises, we've gone with my parents, so have been able to enjoy the benefits.

Ack! It's November 2nd and Garmin just had a commercial using Christmas music!

[PrincessNancy96]

to make sure and/or remind every to send their packages for their Secret Sis!!

PN96's SS your package was mailed today... they said it would be there in a few days! LOL

Also, remember it's election day tomorrow.. !!! ETA: Sorry I was wrong.. MAIL does RUN TOMORROW!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

My Eldest found his first package when he came home today. I am now staring at Captain Rex of the Galatic Republic Clone Army. :rotfl2: It is a 16-month Star Wars Clone Wars calendar. I already have Master Chief in the kitchen so Captain Rex is in the computer room. Gotta be able to see my men. ;) Uhm, I mean my DS's calendar.

He also got a silk bag full of candy and the cutest Mickey dressed as a vampire home made card with $5.00 attached to it.

He says THANK YOU SECRET SWAPPER!!!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Also, remember it's election day tomorrow.. no mail service!!!

wait, there's mail tomorrow, isn't there??

[PrincessNancy96]

is there? Maybe I'm confusing it w/ the fact that everything else around here is closed.. let me check!!!

[PrincessNancy96]

yep, the post office should be open.. sorry for the confusion..as crowded as it was in there today (10 waiting in line took 30 minutes~~ very unusual for our neck of the woods) I assumed it was closed.. I know all our city/county stuff seems to be closed...

Sorry again for the confusion!!! I'll go back to my corner and be quiet!!!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

do you guys have tomorrow off from school?

[PrincessNancy96]

do you guys have tomorrow off from school?

LOL! I wish! They go to school.... always have on Election Day... they are off Friday because it is the end of the tri-mester and therefore records and teacher inservice day... So far the kids are maintaining all A's for report cards next week.. yep, trimester ends this week...and it takes a week to get the report cards... :confused3

[bearbear]

My kids are only off Thursday and Friday for teachers convention. Yes Jersey week.
I won't be there.

[TPCShauna]

My wonderful SS package arrived yesterday and boy did I need it after my rotten Girl Scout meeting.

It had:
- "Autumn Leaves" clear stamps in different journaling shapes - LOVE THEM as I LOVE to journal!!
- Bling word that spells "Memories" - too cute!
- pencil drawing like stickers of afternoon tea stuff like teapots and things - darling!
- Two rolls of American Crafts autumn themed ribbon; one stripey, one printed with "Give Thanks" - I LOVE ribbon and these are really nice.
- Tube of Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate - :love: this and have already put it next to my scrap table to use regularly.
- Bag of KitKats - super yummy!!!

I think I might be missing something but I'm at work and my stuff is at home. I'll edit if I need to add anything.

Thanks so much, SS. Your package really made my day. I appreciate the time you took to find my fave goodies!

[BellaSwan]

I am just now getting to mail my SS package tomarrow, I will get it out first thing in the morning. I am so sorry I forgot that today the post office would be closed. I am so sorry I am late, VickiV your package is coming!!!

[jennyL]

I have a great SS. My package was waiting on me when I got home yesterday. It had the coolest envelope book (I think thats what its called) and each envelope had little goodies associated with the months it was for. I love it. And yes you were right Noah was born in Jan.

I can't wait to find out who you are next month.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My Secret Sister must be planning on me spending lots of lonely winter nights.
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
She sent me some great things to keep busy on the long cold nights.
I have a chipboard word album FAMILY to alter.
A HUGE pumpkin chipboard album to alter.
A cute little square chipboard album with "believe" embossed on it. It'll be great for a Christmas eve photo op.
A key chain of cute little chipboard cat related shapes. My Little Bit will claim this.
Karen Fosters metal signs in Cat. He'll want these too. :rolleyes1
Two different K&Company "happy trails" Grand adhesion 3-d stickers. These are very cool.
EK Success Mickey Mouse & Friends demensional stickers in Christmas. These will fit perfect on the believe album.
Autumn Leaves brads - these are embossed ones. I've only seen the smooth ones.
Three rolls of ribbon, polka dots :thumbsup2 , yellow measure tape, and "furry friends" [guess who will steal that one]
A baggie stuffed full of shapes, journal boxes, sayings in different colors & patterns. (I love hodge podge stuff. I think I must collect it.)
A baggie stuffed full of frames - embossed & shaped and some other shapes (like cornocopia sp? and school house)

THANK YOU soo much Secret Sister. I love it all!

[PrincessNancy96]

Yeah!!! I think the mailman is getting a complex because I hurry to the door and nothing! He told me he was gonna start bringing me candy to keep in calm while waiting! LOL

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yeah!!! I think the mailman is getting a complex because I hurry to the door and nothing! He told me he was gonna start bringing me candy to keep in calm while waiting! LOL

My Little Bit knows how you feel. :hug: He's not good at waiting either. :rotfl2:

[TinkerBean]

My SS really loves me...

She sent me GOBS of stuff...

Multiple packages of scrapbook paper, embellishments, scrap kit
(including christmas, camping and travel)
Bags of Candy of each of the kidlets
really cool candle and holder
A thanksgiving turkey (he is sitting on the china cabinet in the dining room)
An autumn leaves clear flower stamp
And...
A FLYING FROG - He kind of works like a sling shot, and when you "shoot" him, he ribbits :goodvibes I've already psyched the cats out a couple of times:laughing:

Thanks you SS

JellyBean also got her SS package, it included a Hannah Montana Art kit, the current issue of American Girl, Wall-e and Hannah Montana Stickers and her favourite candy, Reeses Peanut Butter cups in a cute Halloween bag

[AlexWyattMommy]

Little Bit got his package today.:yay:

If I forgot anything, sorry, he opened it in the car.

Ratatouie cup that spins when you drink out of it.
Bag full of army men.
Little bitty stapler with Buzz Lightyear staples. :confused3 He loves this best. My boy is weird, just like his mom.
Thick foam sheets of Pirate themed Letters, numbers & shapes.
Binoculars - Eldest wanted to steal these.
Wooden race car put together kit.
And these really unusual hollow round beads that you make a picture with and then iron them to keep it. He likes this second best.

He says THANK YOU Swap Buddy!

[Tigger1221]

My sister got her package and LOVES it. I don't remember what she said was in it. I will look tomorrow when I go over there. She was so excited and listed a ton of stuff. She says thanks to her SS:goodvibes .

[SusieStone]

Glad y'all are having fun.

A secret pal sent me a great package today and I was thrilled to get it.

Thanks so much.

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

:wave:

[MazdaUK]

The round beads you iron sound like (I think) a Swedish thing - Hama?. (they look like little tubes and you assemble them on a spiked board) That's one thing we do get a lot of over here:rotfl: If you need top-ups or any special template boards let me know:thumbsup2

of course they could be a really cool differnet thing we haven't got here;)

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

is everyone checking in when they get their packages??

[PrincessNancy96]

I was wondering the same thing...
I'm wondering if we should start a master list each month to make sure everyone is covered...

I haven't received anything yet. I'm not sure how many others haven't..

[PrincessNancy96]

I'll note November if they received November and than December when they get December...


Participants

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Adults: received questionnaire back =


DisneyIsTerrific November
MomOf2DisneyKids November
rlovew November
PrincessNancy96
jennyL November
AlexWyattMommy November
MinnieGarden November
bearbear
wall*e 2008
Arizona Rita November
Tigger1221
MazdaUK November
Mischief_Managed
catinthehat35
TPCShauna November
knovak November
lsherman
Bellaswan November
Michellepooh
VickiV November
Mickster November
Tinkerbean November
BAMB November
Dyan

Kids, parent, buddy request: received questionnaire back =



Hannah - Mo2DK - girl November
Little Bit - AWM - either November
Wy/Fy - AWM - either November
Wall-E - MO2DK - boy
Kicky - MazdaUK - boy November
Little Bear - bearbear - girl November
Tigger1221 Sister - Tigger1221 - girl November
Banana - Arizona Rita - either November
Roopooh - Michellepooh November
jellybean - Tinkerbean - November
Orville - BAMB - boy - November

I'll check thru and make sure no one has been missed so far to update!

[PrincessNancy96]

PLEASE let me know if I missed anyone!!!!!!
Just trying to help our hostess out with this!!!!

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

thanks Nan...I was thinking about a list and wondering if we needed to find any angels.

[Mickster]

I know I haven't sent mine yet (I know, I am a slacker to the enth degree!) and I haven't gotten mine yet. :)

[Michellepooh]

Mine has been sent, but perhaps not received yet?

I'm still waiting to receive, but had received a PM from Dyan that it would be a little late, so I'm not too concerned yet.


By the way, I like DS's nickname - RooPooh! Good one whoever came up with that!

[Tigger1221]

Mine and Dsis have been sent but we were a little late since I forgot the addresses the first time I went to the post office.

I also got a pm mine would be late so not worried yet.

[PrincessNancy96]

I know I haven't sent mine yet (I know, I am a slacker to the enth degree!) and I haven't gotten mine yet. :)

See what your JOB is doing.. It is really getting in the way!!! We need a meeting w/ your boss!!!! PRONTO!!!


To all others.. no worries about sending late... Most all of us have!!! Just want to make sure everyone is here and still participating!!!! Keep us posted.. remember we are nosey neighbors!! LOL

[bearbear]

So sorry but Little Bear got hers. I forgot to post. She loved everything, but I can't post what she got as she ripped the package open and I haven't seen what was in there. I know that she was very excited though.
Cindy

[AlexWyattMommy]

TinkerBean reported JellyBean's at the end of her post. :thumbsup2

[PrincessNancy96]

So sorry but Little Bear got hers. I forgot to post. She loved everything, but I can't post what she got as she ripped the package open and I haven't seen what was in there. I know that she was very excited though.
Cindy
Understand.. Send her to Sabrinas!!! LOL

TinkerBean reported JellyBean's at the end of her post. :thumbsup2

Thank you! Missed that.. Good eyes!!!

[rlovew]

I also got a pm that mine would be a little late.

Rebecca

[Arizona Rita]

Thank you Nancy for doing this. I had been wondering the same things also and think this will be very helpful! My computer skills suck so I would be no help to you, but it is appreciated!:flower3:

[PrincessNancy96]

Thank you Nancy for doing this. I had been wondering the same things also and think this will be very helpful! My computer skills suck so I would be no help to you, but it is appreciated!:flower3:

No problem... If you can just help make sure we don't miss anyone from her forward when they post they got theirs.. that is a TREMENDOUS help!!!!

[bearbear]

[QUOTE=PrincessNancy96;28599218]Understand.. Send her to Sabrinas!!! LOL



I know that she would rather be there than here :rotfl:
She just finished her diorama about the lenape indians. I really wish she lived with Sabrina while making this. Got to love 9 year olds :love:

[MomOf2DisneyKids]

Hannah got her package today!! :cool1:
She got halloween stickers and a mini book kit
reeses pb cups!
lots of scrapbook paper
some hinge/bracket type things (need to look closer at these!)
and a handmade cricut friends forever cut.
She also got a little note from her SS.
She says THANKS, Secret Sister!!:love:

[BernardandMissBianca]

By the way, I like DS's nickname - RooPooh! Good one whoever came up with that!

I did that, I thought it was cute. I hope he doesn't mind.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I know that she would rather be there than here :rotfl:
She just finished her diorama about the lenape indians. I really wish she lived with Sabrina while making this. Got to love 9 year olds :love:


Did you know that your truly is Lenape? :teeth:

I would love to see her diorama, I love love love to make dioramas. Those are projects from school that I don't mind doing at all.

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mine are late due to me being sick. I am getting better though. They will be out pronto.

ETA: I had a package waiting for me when I got home, but I haven't had time to open it yet. I'm saving it for after kidlet bed time.

[MinnieGarden]

My package was waiting for me when I got home this evening. I've been sick this week, and dealing with other yucky stuff the last couple of days, so the timing was perfect! :goodvibes

I got little boy themed paper... I LOVE the page with the tiny handprints!!!!! I know of a bazillion places to use it! :love:
Lots of stickers for boys
Fall embellishments
Primas
Mickey embellishments - the Sandylion cartoon version, which I LOVE
a notepad cube with Mickey parts - LOVE it!!!!!!
And several other things I can't remember at the moment......

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you again! :love:

[bearbear]

Did you know that your truly is Lenape? :teeth:

I would love to see her diorama, I love love love to make dioramas. Those are projects from school that I don't mind doing at all.

I will try to make DH take a picture and post for you.

[Mickster]

Mine arrived yesterday...thanks so much! Mike and Ikes! Yumm-o. Also, some fall chipboard letters, ribbon, a PaperCrafts magazine and assorted stickers. :love:

On a side note, my DH brought the box in and said - you sent a box to yourself? Duh! Even after I explained it, he still didn't get it. I guess he hasn't been paying attention...sigh...

[knovak]

My package arrived the other day!

Lots of different stickers, a mini album to make and an AWESOME jumbo paper clip that was embellished and deocrated for Christmas!

Thanks!

[BernardandMissBianca]

Can Banana's SS please PM me???

Thanks!

[Mickster]

I'm finally postal...:rolleyes1

[rlovew]

Mine arrived today.

Thank you so much for my package secret santa.

I got 7 rolls of ribbon, the November Creating Keepsakes Issue, and a set of Martha Stewart Glitter markers. I haven't tried them yet but I always like trying new things and since I tend to write titles when I don't have a topper ready they will come in very handy. It is the set with blue, greens, and purples- my favorite colors for scrapping.

Rebecca

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks to all that are checking in!!!

Please check in to let us know when your SS package has arrived!!!! :)