Post by svenman on Nov 6, 2011 14:08:59 GMT -8
Now that bonfire night has passed, and the only thing to look forward to is christmas; the 2011 ARTCHIVAL SECRET SANTA is here!
Despite Highbrow's constant badgering (since what seems like mid-summer) to get the A.S.S. into gear this year, it's actually taken a walk into town this weekend to whip the A.S.S. into shape. Christmas decorations were going up in shop windows - a sure fire signal to get the A.S.S. moving.
As previous years - there are some rules of engagement for the A.S.S.
Some of you may have participated before, but for others, this may be the first time they've been in the A.S.S. Either way, it's worth knowing the rules...
a. its a secret santa... i'm pretty much sure that everyone knows what that means, but what you do is buy a present (in secret) for another person that is participating. in turn you recieve a present from someone who is participating. you don't know who that person is until after the event when we can all share in the wonderful A.S.S. magic by showing gifts we received, but only if you choose to disclose who your giftee was....
b. you must have 10 posts at time of me writing this under your belt to participate. if you have negative karma, you cannot get involved in the A.S.S. You know what they say about karma coming back to bite you on the A.S.S....
c. add your name in a post below in this thread along with the words 'Sven, I LOVE the A.S.S.' or something like that....
d. immediately after posting, send me a pm with your name and address details (so i can pass them on to whoever draws your number). this confirms your participation. title your pm 'my address details' so i can find it easily. seriously, sorting through pms is a real A.S.S. pain, so please do title them. if i don't get an address via pm you are outside the inner sanctum of the A.S.S. and that is not somewhere you want to be.
e. approx. $30 / £20 target gift value. (not including shipping / postage)
f. cut off for all entries / participation posts to be completed by Thursday 8th December 8pm UK time. no entry by then - no A.S.S. for you this year....
g. when all entries are in, and i have your pm'd address details. i will perform a random name drawing, facilitated by my daughter and my furry trapper hat, and will notify you by pm asap who you have drawn to buy for and their address details.
h. you go buy something art related around the $30 / £20 mark for the person you've drawn. look at the posts of the person you've drawn to either see what their likes and interests are, or buy something for them that reflects your likes and interests.... up to you!
i. try your best and get it shipped / posted to arrive in time for christmas!! if it arrives late though, it could cheer you up from those post christmas blues! either buy in person and ship yourself, or buy online and get it shipped direct.
j. you may well draw an international member - be aware of that, but don't be afraid... it's really not a problem. don't whine about it - you don't want to be a pain in the A.S.S.
k. you must post a pic of your A.S.S. gift in this thread when received.
l. have a happy christmas, yo!
I guess that wraps it up for the rules....
Hopefully lots of members get a piece of A.S.S. this year!
thanks, and have fun.
sven
Despite Highbrow's constant badgering (since what seems like mid-summer) to get the A.S.S. into gear this year, it's actually taken a walk into town this weekend to whip the A.S.S. into shape. Christmas decorations were going up in shop windows - a sure fire signal to get the A.S.S. moving.
As previous years - there are some rules of engagement for the A.S.S.
Some of you may have participated before, but for others, this may be the first time they've been in the A.S.S. Either way, it's worth knowing the rules...
a. its a secret santa... i'm pretty much sure that everyone knows what that means, but what you do is buy a present (in secret) for another person that is participating. in turn you recieve a present from someone who is participating. you don't know who that person is until after the event when we can all share in the wonderful A.S.S. magic by showing gifts we received, but only if you choose to disclose who your giftee was....
b. you must have 10 posts at time of me writing this under your belt to participate. if you have negative karma, you cannot get involved in the A.S.S. You know what they say about karma coming back to bite you on the A.S.S....
c. add your name in a post below in this thread along with the words 'Sven, I LOVE the A.S.S.' or something like that....
d. immediately after posting, send me a pm with your name and address details (so i can pass them on to whoever draws your number). this confirms your participation. title your pm 'my address details' so i can find it easily. seriously, sorting through pms is a real A.S.S. pain, so please do title them. if i don't get an address via pm you are outside the inner sanctum of the A.S.S. and that is not somewhere you want to be.
e. approx. $30 / £20 target gift value. (not including shipping / postage)
f. cut off for all entries / participation posts to be completed by Thursday 8th December 8pm UK time. no entry by then - no A.S.S. for you this year....
g. when all entries are in, and i have your pm'd address details. i will perform a random name drawing, facilitated by my daughter and my furry trapper hat, and will notify you by pm asap who you have drawn to buy for and their address details.
h. you go buy something art related around the $30 / £20 mark for the person you've drawn. look at the posts of the person you've drawn to either see what their likes and interests are, or buy something for them that reflects your likes and interests.... up to you!
i. try your best and get it shipped / posted to arrive in time for christmas!! if it arrives late though, it could cheer you up from those post christmas blues! either buy in person and ship yourself, or buy online and get it shipped direct.
j. you may well draw an international member - be aware of that, but don't be afraid... it's really not a problem. don't whine about it - you don't want to be a pain in the A.S.S.
k. you must post a pic of your A.S.S. gift in this thread when received.
l. have a happy christmas, yo!
I guess that wraps it up for the rules....
Hopefully lots of members get a piece of A.S.S. this year!
thanks, and have fun.
sven