Ok fellow Cruisers! I thought I would help out the FE participants!
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What Is An FE Gift Exchange?
FE gift exchanges were created by fellow Dissers a number of years ago. Outside the stateroom doors there is a metal FISH Hook for
DCL or others to attach important notes or such for you. As part of a FE gift exchange, participants hang some type of hanging organizer, commonly known as a FISH EXTENDER. Some people make elaborate ones, others hang decorative bags, etc. Participants in an FE gift exchange then secretly leave a small gift in the pockets of others Fish extenders. The gift exchange adds more magic to the cruise and it's a real treat to come back to your cabin to find a surprise in your FE! Never seen one before? Heres a good thread with a description and pictures:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...81&postcount=2
How do I get a FE??
Here's a link to someone on ebay who creates these for people:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
(or look up the seller "gradysmommy" if the link doesn't work)
Here's a link on how to make a simple, no sew FE (with a picture):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=609
What kinds of gifts go in a FE?
There are already lots of threads with ideas on what kinds of gifts you can give in an exchange. So I will just post some links here. But in general, any gift that you think others may like is acceptable. Some gifts are home made and others are store bought. Some people bring items from their home state (or country) and others bring cruise items, candy or little trinkets. The sky is the limit---check out some of these threads for ideas!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....extender+gifts
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1481047
And heres a great one of home made gift ideas:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639
Last, here's a post with a list of threads to reference for anyone new to Fish Extenders (FE):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...6&postcount=41
Or just do a search for fish extenders on the board---you will find TONS of threads!!