Post by svenman on Nov 15, 2010 4:24:08 GMT -8
The time has come... The 2010 ARTCHIVAL SECRET SANTA is here!
I was looking at getting some new furniture in my kitchen this weekend, and when talking about delivery the girl in the shop was talking about 'delivery in time for christmas'.... i took that as the signal this year to get my A.S.S (as i am now going to call it) moving.
as previous years - here are some ground rules for how you should approach the A.S.S.
Some of you may have participated before, but others may be A.S.S. virgins. either way, it's worth reminding yourself of 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 gifts we received, but only if you choose to disclose....
b. you must have 5 posts at time of writing this under your belt to participate. if you have negative karma, you cannot get involved in the A.S.S.
c. add your name in a post below along with the words 'i'm in the A.S.S.' or something like that....
d. immediately after posting, send me a pm with your 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.
e. $30 / £20 target present value. (not including shipping / postage)
f. cut off for all entries / participation posts to be completed by Sunday 12th 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 a wooly 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 ship 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 wine about that - you don't want to be a pain in the A.S.S.
k. have a happy christmas!!
i guess that wraps it up for the rules....
hope that lots of you join in and have fun with the A.S.S. this year!
sven
I was looking at getting some new furniture in my kitchen this weekend, and when talking about delivery the girl in the shop was talking about 'delivery in time for christmas'.... i took that as the signal this year to get my A.S.S (as i am now going to call it) moving.
as previous years - here are some ground rules for how you should approach the A.S.S.
Some of you may have participated before, but others may be A.S.S. virgins. either way, it's worth reminding yourself of 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 gifts we received, but only if you choose to disclose....
b. you must have 5 posts at time of writing this under your belt to participate. if you have negative karma, you cannot get involved in the A.S.S.
c. add your name in a post below along with the words 'i'm in the A.S.S.' or something like that....
d. immediately after posting, send me a pm with your 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.
e. $30 / £20 target present value. (not including shipping / postage)
f. cut off for all entries / participation posts to be completed by Sunday 12th 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 a wooly 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 ship 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 wine about that - you don't want to be a pain in the A.S.S.
k. have a happy christmas!!
i guess that wraps it up for the rules....
hope that lots of you join in and have fun with the A.S.S. this year!
sven