Thinking ahead. Secret Santa?

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-10-23, 00:58

Just thinking ahead the holidays are coming up. I know some forums do a secret santa type of thing. I'm not sure exactly how to execute it.

I'm thinking possibly we put together a gift that fits in say a flat rate box, the one that ships for $6 or $11. And then everyone posts here when they have a box filled with aquarium related goodies. Then on a specific day we'll dole out names to people etc and you can contact them for the address to send it to. You can only participate if you are sending a gift etc.

Anyone besides myself interested in this? I'd say we'd probably want to avoid shipping livestock. Although you could include a coupon for some livestock that you've bred. Maybe I say like oh I breed platies, here some gift, if you'd like some, lets meet up sometime and you can have 6 free etc.

**MRTom** 2013-10-23, 01:40

This sounds like an interesting idea, though shipping kinda takes the oomph out of the whole giving gifts and geeking out thing... How about doing regional get togethers? Like say some north seattle fishboxers get together one day, south seattle fish boxers another day, Olympia fish boxers another, central WA another day, Olympic another day... That way some people who'd be up to driving to further ones could join multiple gatherings and we could cross pollinate beyond our local region? It would put the onus on a few fish boxers to organize and put each gathering together, but it might be a bit more fun to do that way. And that way we all get the chance to get together and just geek out for no reason Smile

Guest 2013-10-23, 02:16

@mrtom. Might be toooooo much work to do and its busy season for the rest of some fishboxers. What cory suggested is already in play. "Plant it forward" same concept but more as a big group than individuals shipping plants but aquarium stuff or whatever.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-23, 03:21

I'm in.

but you already knew that.

Oh, and Santa doesn't exist...silly goose.

Yes, that's right. I'm here to crush everyone's dreams.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-23, 03:25

MRTom wrote:This sounds like an interesting idea, though shipping kinda takes the oomph out of the whole giving gifts and geeking out thing... How about doing regional get togethers? Like say some north seattle fishboxers get together one day, south seattle fish boxers another day, Olympia fish boxers another, central WA another day, Olympic another day... That way some people who'd be up to driving to further ones could join multiple gatherings and we could cross pollinate beyond our local region? It would put the onus on a few fish boxers to organize and put each gathering together, but it might be a bit more fun to do that way. And that way we all get the chance to get together and just geek out for no reason

The only problem with that, is that it becomes too intricate to put something together, when you have to depend on other people to "do their part" so to speak. Now, I'm not saying that it's NOT doable, but dong something where you're depending on other people to make it work, can be tricky to pull off (group orders, anyone? Yeah. Exactly. LOL.)

Also, there are some people with transportation constraints *ahem*me*ahem* . . . can you imagine, having to ride the ferry eeeeeevery time there's a gathering? Oh my goodness. =P unless......of course..... you pay for all my ferry tickets. santa

**MRTom** 2013-10-23, 05:18

Lol, you don't have to attend all of them. My thought was that people could pick the one they would attend, and if you really wanted to attend two of them, then it would be worth the ferry ride for you in particular. That said, it is just an alternative Smile

I'm happy with the shipping method too.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-23, 06:22

But........I wanted you to pay for my ferry tickets. LOL Drinking

fishNAbowl 2013-10-23, 09:04

PokeSephiroth wrote:
Oh, and Santa doesn't exist...silly goose.

Yes, that's right. I'm here to crush everyone's dreams.

.oO SANTA IS REAL!!!!

cichlid-gal 2013-10-23, 10:10

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LuminousAphid 2013-10-23, 15:35

How about an in-person secret santa at a set location? If it's just fishbox members, we could even have a poll about what location would work best for each member, and then choose based on that.

Or, we could have multiple locations if that turns out to eliminate half the people interested... 1 in the south sound/Tacoma area, 1 in the north sound/Everett/Marysville area?

Just my thoughts. I would definitely like to participate, however we do it.

edit: just realized this is what MRTom said in the second post, my bad guys

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-10-23, 15:59

It will be impossible to coordinate a location that will work for most people and a day/time. Especially around the holidays.

For instance, I'm available ONLY on Thursdays. I think it'll work out much better for just mailing the gift.

I'd say if you were looking for a specific get together. The GSAS Christmas party is a good way to interact with other fish enthusiasts. Lots of us here are already members.

DrakeAquatics 2013-10-23, 16:39

We can set up a King and Snohomish meeting at Aquarium Co-op one of these Thursdays and make Cory work haha.

Realistically it will be extremely difficult to set things up during the Holidays for people to meet up. Work parties, Family Parties, all them Holidays... Don't forget the Hangover recovery days... haha

Guest 2013-10-23, 18:04

DrakeAquatics wrote:We can set up a King and Snohomish meeting at Aquarium Co-op one of these Thursdays and make Cory work haha.

Realistically it will be extremely difficult to set things up during the Holidays for people to meet up. Work parties, Family Parties, all them Holidays... Don't forget the Hangover recovery days... haha

**MRTom** 2013-10-23, 18:08

Doh! I forgot to schedule vacation time for hangover recovery days ;)I'll need about the whole month of January! sick kittie

KaraWolf 2013-10-23, 22:08

Sounds like awesome fun!! though I'd have no idea what to get 0.o I feel pretty understocked in everything fishy and it seems like everyone has plenty in the way of long lasting supplies*goes and gets a giant thing of fish food*

Jessikins 2013-10-24, 03:04

fishNAbowl wrote:
PokeSephiroth wrote:
Oh, and Santa doesn't exist...silly goose.

Yes, that's right. I'm here to crush everyone's dreams.
.oO SANTA IS REAL!!!!

Yeah POKE!!! Take it back!!! boxing

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-10-24, 03:17

NEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!
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Jessikins 2013-10-24, 03:30

.·´¯`(>▂<)´¯`·.

fishNAbowl 2013-10-24, 09:06

PokeSephiroth wrote:NEVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!
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I <3 Fin

LuminousAphid 2013-10-24, 10:43

me too
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bronzefighter 2013-10-27, 14:32

Count me in! I wouldn't mind shipping stuff out...

Let's make this the most extreme christmas ever!

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Guest 2013-10-27, 19:29

I'm in.

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-11-03, 14:31

Bumping this. Who else wants in on the secret santa program?!

**Madness** 2013-11-03, 14:41

I like the idea, but it looks like only a hand full have really responded with a yes or comment. This could be really small, which is not a bad thing I suppose.

Im down. Smile

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-11-03, 15:25

As long as there is two people it'll happen Smile

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-11-03, 21:38

Awesome this is going to be fun!

MorganEA 2013-11-03, 21:42

sounds like fun!

fishloverRon 2013-11-03, 22:57

I'll jump into this. I do agree with Cory that mailing something is the best way to pull this off.

Each of us could post a wish list on a specific topic thread to help out with what to get someone.

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-12-15, 01:11

Here is the list of people I have for the secret santa. Anyone else who wants in respond here. I'll be passing out names via PM on Monday night.

I'd say the amount to spend is roughly $20 or so value. New things only. Could be plants, fish, gift certificate, candy etc. Make it something you'd want to receive. Perhaps snooping through the person you get's last posts etc can give you some insight on what to get them. Or maybe you make some WICKED chocolates for Christmas? Those would be awesome too! Or maybe you have a gift card to a fish store far away? Or perhaps you've got the perfect fish, shrimp, or moss that person needs etc. Just be cautious as people won't know exactly when their present is arriving. So shipping live things is kind of hard.

Aquarium Co-Op
PokeSephiroth
MRTom
cichlid-gal
bronzefighter
Naso2
Madness
FishloverRon
MorganEA?

bronzefighter 2013-12-15, 01:59

How abouts are we going to be giving our secret santa our contact info, like address or stuff like that?

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-12-15, 02:00

I hadn't thought about that part yet. Maybe we contact eachother? Otherwise I could take all the addresses. Not sure yet lol.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-12-15, 02:07

Whoever I get as a secret santa, I'm giving that person $20 worth of coal.... *ahem* activated carbon. =P

Kidding.......or am I? >=)

Gourami Girl 2013-12-15, 02:33

Haha. Too funny.

cichlid-gal 2013-12-15, 07:32

To keep things a little on the secret side....it would make sense for you, Cory, to gather the addresses and send them out with the name PM's when you let us know who we are gifting.

Sending you my address in a PM.

bassetman 2013-12-15, 10:39

free gold dovii or cryptoheros Sajica fry for everyone that drops into Pomeroy on Xmas.

earthfish 2013-12-15, 10:42

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ME tOO!

bronzefighter 2013-12-15, 14:45

cichlid-gal wrote:To keep things a little on the secret side....it would make sense for you, Cory, to gather the addresses and send them out with the name PM's when you let us know who we are gifting.

Sending you my address in a PM.

I think this would be best. Send out PM with your secret recipient and their contact info at the same time.

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-12-15, 15:29

I'm just going to leave my address right here.... For everyone to see.... And send me extra gifts. Hee hee hee

12345 6th Ave suite 7
WashingtonFishBox, WA 98765

Lololol....nothatsreallynotmyaddress.

bronzefighter 2013-12-15, 16:40

PokeSephiroth wrote:I'm just going to leave my address right here.... For everyone to see.... And send me extra gifts. Hee hee hee

12345 6th Ave suite 7
WashingtonFishBox, WA 98765

Lololol....nothatsreallynotmyaddress.

You know, I really wouldn't be surprised to find out that you actually lived in the WashingtonFishbox.

Which begs the question...who's living in suites 1-6?

earthfish 2013-12-15, 17:59

So Cory is it a go???

KaraWolf 2013-12-15, 23:42

bronzefighter wrote:
PokeSephiroth wrote:I'm just going to leave my address right here.... For everyone to see.... And send me extra gifts. Hee hee hee

12345 6th Ave suite 7
WashingtonFishBox, WA 98765

Lololol....nothatsreallynotmyaddress.

You know, I really wouldn't be surprised to find out that you actually lived in the WashingtonFishbox.

Which begs the question...who's living in suites 1-6?

I live in 3. Razz

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-12-15, 23:52

KaraWolf wrote:
bronzefighter wrote:
PokeSephiroth wrote:I'm just going to leave my address right here.... For everyone to see.... And send me extra gifts. Hee hee hee

12345 6th Ave suite 7
WashingtonFishBox, WA 98765

Lololol....nothatsreallynotmyaddress.

You know, I really wouldn't be surprised to find out that you actually lived in the WashingtonFishbox.

Which begs the question...who's living in suites 1-6?
I live in 3.

The other ones that are unoccupied are filled with my fish tanks. lol!

earthfish 2013-12-17, 10:38

So Cory,, is it a go

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-12-17, 11:47

Yeah its a go. Will get working on this asap. Busy day for me today. Already on the road

earthfish 2013-12-17, 23:04

Aquarium Co-Op wrote:Yeah its a go. Will get working on this asap. Busy day for me today. Already on the road

Cool!

**Aquarium Co-Op** 2013-12-18, 12:04

Ok I've got the list and am checking it twice.... Unfortunately In my haste this morning I deleted all my Pm's instead of the ones checked.

SO. PM me your address so I can forward them on to your secret santas!

These are all the participants!
Aquarium Co-Op
PokeSephiroth
MRTom
cichlid-gal
bronzefighter
Naso2
Madness
FishloverRon
MorganEA
EarthFish

hobbyorobsession 2013-12-18, 17:33

Whats tjis secret santa business?

hobbyorobsession 2013-12-18, 17:40

Alright I read all the back log I would like to participate2013-12-18

**PokeSephiroth** 2013-12-18, 17:53

PM sent

what should be our deadline? Or do we just get what we need, and ship it out ASAP?

MorganEA 2013-12-18, 19:53

PM sent

im so excited

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