Has anyone sent or recieved their gift swap package yet? :)

[luckies4me]

I was just curious how the shopping and all is going. Has anyone started yet? I get paid this Friday and I am going to buy tons of stuff! :D What about the rest of you? Who has already shopped and is finished, and who hasn't gone yet?

[Miss Meow]

I haven't received or bought yet. I'll start shopping at the end of next week when I get paid :)

[sirrahbed]

I sent mine off last week and my person got it Saturday:D She posted about it HERE (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51603) with pictures and even videos! I had so much fun seeing the kitties having fun:D I hope evryone will post pictues as they receive their packages. That is more than half the fun!!!

[Kfamr]

Our package is on the table and ready to go.

I haven't had any transportation to the post office because my dad has been working for my grandpa and my mom normally gets home around 4 and doesn't feel like driving anymore.

Hopefully when my dad is finished with helping my grandpa we can get to the post office since I have a few other things to send as well. :)


I haven't recieved mine yet :)

[RedHedd]

I've "window" shopped online and know where I'll be shopping and pretty much what I'll be getting for my swapee :p I just need a quiet hour or two to sort it all out and then ... point, click, charge and send and I'm done! :)

[luckies4me]

This is just too funny!!!! :D :D :D I am laughing at this silly coincidence. As soon as I posted this I got dressed to take Freckles out to go to the bathroom/run around and right about as I was getting to the door I heard a loud truck, so of course I go to look and see that it is the UPS guy. I try to brush my hair thinking it might be for me and trying to look decent LOL, but once I got outside I noticed he was over at another apartment. *sigh* BUT, LOL, he came walking back and he had another package in his hand. I was like HRMMM.......and sure enough he asked me "2165?" and I was like, Oh ya that's me LOL. I was shocked and couldn't even remember if that was my address. Duh Cass! :rolleyes: :p

So I was like hrmm, I wonder if this is my gift package. So I shake it and sure enough I hear little bells, haha. Yep, isn't that weird? It came RIGHT AFTER I posted this thread! :eek: That is just too funny. Anyways, I opened the package and looked at all the goodies but I will do photos tomorrow once the house is straightened up and I look decent, hehe.

No Mars bar though darnet! :p

[wolf_Q]

I bought several things for the pets today. Now I just have to find a box that they fit in! I haven't bought anything for the person yet but I've been looking online. Haven't received but I'm not in any hurry.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm probably going to wait a while so I can get more stuff. With the expense of Flair's injury, I'm really strapped right now. I only agreed to do this one because I've got until mid August.

[countrycowgirl]

I have done some shoppiing but have plenty more that I want to do!!! ..... but nope I haven't recieved mine yet..... but I think I am going to do some more shopping this weekend I can't wait!!:D

[jazzcat]

I went shopping this morning and got most my stuff. I have one more place I want to go and hopefully will get there in the morning. If so I plan to get my package in the mail tomorrow afternoon.

[zippy-kat]

My shopping is done (well, as of right now it is... I keep finding new things to stuff in the box). However, I have to wait until Thurs or Fri to ship it, as my mom is out of town and requested to see one of the items.

I CAN NOT WAIT for my 'swapper' to receive this box!!!
:D ~ :D ~ :D ~ :D ~ :D ~ :D

[DogLover9501]

I haven't bought or received yet!

[Amber]

Were going shopping this week sometime, since my mom is off.

But, I have been getting ideas from the internet what to get.

I haven't got mine yet, but I can't wait! Its gonna be exciting!! :D

[MariaM]

I haven't bought yet because I have not been to the stores for maybe a month or so.

I haven't received mine either yet.

:)

[Karen]

Haven't started shopping yet, but am looking forward to it!

[sirrahved]

I received mine today.

Cass- they don't sell Mars Bars here, either!

[Corinna]

I have half of my shopping done ,will do the rest on Thursday and get it mailed.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by sirrahved
I received mine today.

Cass- they don't sell Mars Bars here, either!

That sucks. We used to get them here ALL the time, and as soon as the Snickers with Almonds came out I cannot find them anywhere. :( They are my favorite candy bar LOL! I have been craving one for so long. hehe


Anyone want to send me a Mars bar? LOL :p

I just took TONS of pics of the pets and their gifts, and also a video of Houdini playing with the catnip tea. She LOVES the stuff!!! I didn't even know about that, and now that I do it is going on my monthly pet shopping list. :D

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Anyone want to send me a Mars bar? LOL :p

I think our Sam's Club sells them in a BIG package, or at least they used to. I will look when I go this week. If so I'll send you some but don't be surprised if there are a couple missing.:D :D

I used to crave those things like crazy.

[kimlovescats]

I haven't sent mine yet ... payday is at the end of the month! ;)
As soon as the check goes in though, I'm hitting the stores!!! Can't wait!!!

I haven't received mine yet either, but that is fine .... no hurry!;)

[NoahsMommy]

I ordered a few things online and have placed an order for my swappee's gift. :)

This is fun!!! :D

[molucass]

I have bought a few things for my person, not much but, I'm working on it....

I haven't recieved mine yet either. The critters and me are excited! :)


Ooh, and btw once I do recieve mine, I have no way to take pics of it, unless I use the regular camera, since my digi is broke.... but i'll try hard to get some pics once its here.. :)

[anna_66]

I've bought a couple of things so far.

Haven't received yet.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Karen
Haven't started shopping yet, but am looking forward to it!
Same here!!

[teenster3]

We do have until August right???
Everyone seems soooo excited & wants their gifts now!
I know it's exciting but, sometimes you just can't get to it right away.
I'll try my best to get things this weekend. I can't believe some of you got your gifts already.......boy, and I thought I was a shopaholic!!!!!!!!:D

[robinh]

I haven't had a chance to shop yet. Will be on vacation starting tomorrow, so I'll have a chance to shop for everything I have in mind. Love shopping for pets! Better than for myself.
:D

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by jazzcat
I think our Sam's Club sells them in a BIG package, or at least they used to. I will look when I go this week. If so I'll send you some but don't be surprised if there are a couple missing.:D :D

I used to crave those things like crazy.

I would love you SOOO much LOL! We don't have a Sam's Club here. :( We are in Eugene, Oregon and though we are the second largest city here in OR, it's still a small town and there's not much in way of good stores. Phooey! They did open some Del Tacos a few cities away though! Ha! My favorite fast food restaraunt. :D

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by luckies4me
I would love you SOOO much LOL! We don't have a Sam's Club here. :( We are in Eugene, Oregon and though we are the second largest city here in OR, it's still a small town and there's not much in way of good stores. Phooey! They did open some Del Tacos a few cities away though! Ha! My favorite fast food restaurant. :D

[luckies4me]

Ok, I went to edit my post and it posted a new post with a quote....:confused: Maybe I just clicked the wrong button. :p

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by luckies4me
I just took TONS of pics of the pets and their gifts, and also a video of Houdini playing with the catnip tea. She LOVES the stuff!!! :D you mean catnip tea is for real? I thought it was only served at Thursdays! :p

[Cincy'sMom]

Originally posted by anna_66
I've bought a couple of things so far.

Haven't received yet.

Ditto

[Kfamr]

Mine was sent today! :D

Should be there in a week. :)

[wolf_Q]

Just for the record please don't feel pushed to send your gift right now just because others do. If you send it in August that's just fine. :)

[zippy-kat]

My pkg was sent Saturday morning! :D

[catlover4ever]

I was able to pick up a few things but I still have more to do but I need to wait for my next paycheck..I'm pacing myself with a budget each week. Everybody at work is looking at me like I'm nuts because I had to take the gifts with me because my 5 thought all these goodies were for them. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Like they don't have enough stuff already. ;)

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by RedHedd
you mean catnip tea is for real? I thought it was only served at Thursdays! :p

Yep! I haven't brewed it yet for the cats but they sure did love the bag. :)

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
Just for the record please don't feel pushed to send your gift right now just because others do. If you send it in August that's just fine. :)
Good because that's what I'm planning on doing.

[neko1]

I plan on doing most of my shopping in the middle of July.

[jazzcat]

I mailed mine today!!:D :D

[Corinna]

I will be sending mine out tommorrow . Via ups

[wolf_Q]

I have all the pet things bought now I'm just waiting on a couple ebay things for the person to arrive...

Well first I have to figure out how to cram it all into the box, it's going to be tight! I guess the tighter it is the less things move around to break though

[RubyMutt]

I'm almost done shopping. Well, technically I am done shopping, but I bought one thing online and now I'm just waiting for it to get here. So as soon as it arrives I can send my swapper their stuff :D

[jenfer]

I am partly done with shopping. Just need a few more things.

[MariaM]

I *still* haven't been to the stores.:mad:

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by MariaM
I *still* haven't been to the stores.:mad:

Ahhh neither have I. And I probably won't until next month. Or August even. But I will have the package out by the deadline. :)

[Corinna]

I sent mine today it should get to my swapper on Next friday. the 11th.

[RubyMutt]

I received mine today! :D Mine will be sent out ASAP

[wolfie]

I sent mine out a week ago - it should arrive today if all goes well.

[catmandu]

My Friend got the Gifts , and loved them, but I havent received yet, but time is on our side! I ahd to wait for a bit last time , and was rewarded by receiving The Koxka Cat Tree!

[jenfer]

I was packing the stuff and made the mistake of showing Gigi one of the toys. The minute she saw it, she was standing up with a very cute expression. Needless to say, I need to go get another one. :rolleyes: ;) :) :D

[Amber]

Aww Gigi!

Haven't sent yet, were working on it

and I haven't recieved, but Im really excited to get my gifts, and to know who my person is!!

[Kfamr]

Mine was recieved by Lindsey (RubyMutt.) :D

[wolf_Q]

My person should be glad I'm waiting for online gifts lol...

While waiting for those to arrive I keep finding more stuff to pack in the box! :o

[jenfer]

I sent mine today. :)

[teenster3]

Hi,
I haven't sent mine yet but plan on doing so this Friday. I was wondering, does everyone use the tracking system or do you just send it & hope it gets there safe?
I haven't done this before (obviously) & was wondering what other people do!
Tina

[FizzGiggs_Mommy]

I have been shopping and working on mine hopefully I will send it out by this weekend.

I have not received mine yet.

[MariaM]

I *still* have not been to Yorkton but I believe we are going this week...so I can start then.

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by teenster3
Hi,
I haven't sent mine yet but plan on doing so this Friday. I was wondering, does everyone use the tracking system or do you just send it & hope it gets there safe?
I haven't done this before (obviously) & was wondering what other people do!
Tina

One of the requirements was to send the pkg priority, tracking, delivery confirmation, insurance or something like that! Basically you want to make SURE it gets there because you are required to buy and send a new package if it gets lost in the mail.

I sent mine today. :D It should be there by Thursday or Friday. I'm so excited for my person to receive it! :D

[MariaM]

This Thursday or Friday??? That's pretty darn fast!

[wolf_Q]

Yep! They said 2-3 days....

[zippy-kat]

:D My giftie-swapper person rec'd her's!

[teenster3]

Ok, well I was just wondering what most people use because I haven't done this before. I just wanted to make sure & get it to the person quick & easy that's all!:confused:

[DogLover9501]

I haven't sent or recieved mine yet, have a little shopping done!

[jazzcat]

I sent mine last Monday by Priority Mail with insurance and it was received in two days.:D

[MariaM]

jazzcat - how far away did your person live from you? Thats pretty fast! And just out of cuiriosity, how much did it cost to ship?

[kimlovescats]

I sent mine out today .... can't wait til my Pt catmom gets it!;)

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by MariaM
jazzcat - how far away did your person live from you? Thats pretty fast! And just out of cuiriosity, how much did it cost to ship?
Maria - I just sent you a PM.

[jazzcat]

If you want to try to figure out shipping you can use the rate calculator at the Postal Service website. Here's a link:
Shipping rate calculator (http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatepostage/welcome.htm?from=home&page=0061calculatepostage)

Hope this helps. In case you didn't know it's $1.30 to insure up to $50.

[MariaM]

Thanks. I got the PM.

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by teenster3
Ok, well I was just wondering what most people use because I haven't done this before. I just wanted to make sure & get it to the person quick & easy that's all!:confused:

Did I come across snippy or something? I wasn't trying to be, I'm sorry....

[teenster3]

Wolf Q....
No, I just wanted to see what the easiest & most efficient way was. I didn't want anyone to think I was trying to get out of sending.....I've seen there's been problems in the past with people backing out maybe. It's just when you said: if it gets lost it must be replaced.....I wasn't sure what you meant by that. I didn't want people thinking I wasn't going to send something.
That's all......glad I know now though!:)
I've never sent ANYTHING by mail before so this will be interesting!!!!!

[wolf_Q]

We've just had a few problems with packages being lost in the mail and other things like that so sometimes I'm paranoid. I wasn't sure what to do in the last swap when something was lost, so we made sure this time there was a clause about that lol.

Sorry about what I said, even though I quoted what you said it wasn't just directed at you it was a reminder for everyone!

I've never sent by UPS, Fedex, etc. so I don't have much of an opinion on those. I've always just gone to a normal post office (USPS). I like to send priority, it gets there in 2-3 days...if you have quite a bit of stuff to mail, you can go down to the post office and get a priority mail box for free. Obviously it is required you send it priority if it's in a priority box, but it's a nice box and just about the right size for sending gifts...since you don't have to pay for a box, the price kinda evens out in the end...:)

I haven't really used delivery confirmation, tracking, etc. but I did make sure my package was insured. That way if it did get lost you can get compensation.

Wow I'm amazed that you've never sent anything by mail! The people at the post office know exactly who I am because I'm down there so much. ;)

[heinz57_79]

Haven't sent off here yet... Waiting for my first paycheck... Just started a new job so I get to wait FOREVER to get my first check.. Blah. But when i do, we're gonna go all out and get all sorts of stuff! :)

Haven't received anything yet, either, but that could chance once I actually get to the PO to check my mail. :) If nothing's there, I'm not worried! I know that whenever it gets here, we'll all be tickled pink! ;)

[tikeyas_mom]

Mine is all ready to be sent. I just have to wait till Friday.
I have not recieved my gift swop yet, but the dogs and I are just too excited!! :D

[wolfie]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
One of the requirements was to send the pkg priority, tracking, delivery confirmation, insurance or something like that!

Oh dear, it was? I totally didn't see that! Oh well, my package got there safe and sound anyway. ^_^

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by wolfie
Oh dear, it was? I totally didn't see that! Oh well, my package got there safe and sound anyway. ^_^


It was to either do that or acknowledge full responsibility to send another if it got lost.

[MariaM]

I am very close. I have to put stuff in the package and finish one thing. Then I'll send it off:)

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
I sent mine out today .... can't wait til my Pt catmom gets it!;)
It was for ME:D :D What FUN! Thanks KIM :D
http://67.15.70.205/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53129

[NoahsMommy]

I'm done shopping, now just waiting for the items to come. :)

This is fun!!! :D

[Corinna]

Mine to my swpper should have arrived Friday. If I don't hear by tuesday I'm going to check as it was sent UPS .

[anna_66]

I only have a couple more things to get. And am just waiting for a few things to arrive by mail. Hopefully mine will be going out next week.

[teenster3]

I sent mine out Friday & was told it should be to the person today or at latest Tuesday!!! I was surprised the post office would take it, it was a bigger box....not as good at packing into tight boxes as some of you were....hahaha
:D
I hope you enjoy your gifts!!!!!!!:D

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm thinking of waiting until after we get back from vacation..may want to do some shopping in Florida cause I know a cool dog store there....

[jenfer]

My receipient just got hers! Yay! :)

[Amber]

Were *almost* done. I still wanna get more things for my person. :)

[petlover]

I am going to Houston next week and I will go to a pet store and get some cool things.:)

[MariaM]

Lol well when I first saw it I was like "ok minium $20, so...probably about 25, maybe shipping, $10, I can handle $35...

Now I see all these wonderful things lol so I might have to do more shopping:o

[Kfamr]

You do not have to buy a BUNCH of things.

A few toys and treats for the certain type of pet/s they have is fine. And you do not HAVE to buy a gift for the person.

[My Peanuts]

I think I went a little overboard on this. I set a limit, but I went WAY over it :rolleyes:. It's ok, I like giving gifts :D When I look at all this stuff it doesn't seem like enough though :). I'm even worse around Christmas time :p

[tikeyas_mom]

I still havent been able to send mine out yet.
I will send it out on Friday! :)

I have bought everything already!

[anna_66]

Originally posted by Kfamr
You do not have to buy a BUNCH of things.

But it's so hard not to:D

[Corinna]

I just got a PM that MY person got hers I had Fizz giggs mommy. Hope to see some pictures .

[teenster3]

I just got a PM that MY person got hers I had Fizz giggs mommy. Hope to see some pictures .

SAME HERE!!!!
I had Jazzcat & I must say for my 1st time buying for a pet gift swap.....it was a lot of fun & well worth the results! For any of you that haven't done this......IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT TO MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY HAPPIER!!!!!!
Enjoy!
:D

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by teenster3

I had Jazzcat & I must say for my 1st time buying for a pet gift swap.....it was a lot of fun & well worth the results! For any of you that haven't done this......IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT TO MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY HAPPIER!!!!!!
Enjoy!
:D
Tina, I just sent you a PM with the link to the post I made with pictures of the package. I'll post it here for you too, in case you haven't seen the pictures yet.
Package Post (http://67.15.70.205/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53511)

We sure are enjoying our wonderful gifts!!! I didn't think Disney would care much and she's been the funniest of them all being so excited!!
Thank you!!!!!!!

[tikeyas_mom]

I sent mine out today, it should arrive *if all goes well* in about 5 days, 7 tops. !!!! ... :p

[DogLover9501]

I have bought about $10 worth so far, going shopping *hopefully* tomorrow, to spend another $20-30 :p, so hopefully mine will be sent next week!

[MariaM]

:o I need to find money, and then get more stuff. I have some, but not enough. It's just, everytime people go to Yorkton, its for like...4-6 hours and I stay home for Major. I could have gone today... they were gone 5 hours...but I didn't think it would be fair.

[RubyMutt]

I FINALLY received my final item for my swapper in the mail today. So, I will take all their stuff to work with me on Monday and get it shipped out :D

[jenfer]

I sent mine, got mine and my receipent got the one I sent as well. :)

[RedHedd]

Mine should be shipping on Monday. That's all I can say without giving it away - I'm LOUSY at secrets!

[MariaM]

I just thought since a a few more have recieved, this should be bumped up!:)

[molucass]

I have recieved mine, and will be getting mine out on this coming Wednesday... :D

[neko1]

Need to get 2 more items, then it's time to ship it out!!;)

[Karen]

I sent out mine, and we all know it's been recieved ... see here! (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54216)

[DogLover9501]

I haven't recieved mine yet, but sent out on the 19th

[Desert Arabian]

Yep, I recieved my package from Rubymutt & Ruby. I took lots of pictures of everything, I just haven't had the time to post them yet. As soon as I get home (@ the cottage right now) I will post the pictures! Thanks Rubymutt, we love the gifts!!

[Amber]

Haven't sent yet, but we are soon!


Haven't gotten mine yet, can't wait! :p

[Nomilynn]

I took the place of the swapper who went MIA. I have my package ready to go, and it will be mailed out either by the end of this coming week or the beginning of the next.

[tikeyas_mom]

I sent mine out about a week ago... I havent recieved one yet though.

[My Peanuts]

Mine is packed and ready to go. I am sending it out tomorrow. :)
I haven't recieved mine yet.

[MariaM]

I'm gonna get all my stuff ready, and probably send it out this week.

Haven't received yet.

Edit: It's all packaged, just need to send it! Will probably go out Thursday or Friday.:D I can't wait!

[anna_66]

Haven't received....

But sending today:D:D:D

[neko1]

Sending mine out today!:)

[luckies4me]

I've been shopping off and on for the past few weeks. Hopefully I can fit everything into a box when it comes time to send it LOL! I have so much stuff ready, though.......I have to buy just a few more things and have to order something online before the package gets sent. :)

[NoahsMommy]

My Swapper got her's on Saturday at the BBQ. :)

It was missing one item, but that'll be here soon and it'll be complete.

[anna_66]

Sent mine and it should be there by Friday! Hope my swapper like it:D

[RedHedd]

Mine's been delivered to the shipping point to go overseas. That's all I can say without completely giving it away! ;)

[wolfsoul]

Haven't got our's yet! :)

I just have to get ONE more thing before the parcel gets sent.. ;)

[Desert Arabian]

I have all the stuff, I am going to be sending it ASAP, just have to pack it up!! :D

[molucass]

I gave the stuff I bought my person to her today! :)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
My Swapper got her's on Saturday at the BBQ. :)

It was missing one item, but that'll be here soon and it'll be complete.

:D That would be me!

I'll have pics up soon. :)

[MariaM]

I'm going to send mine out next week, its all packaged and taped, but its still in the house.:o I got mine though!:D

[shais_mom]

I am waiting for one more thing and I know just as soon as I send it it will come in!!!!! So I am going to get stuff ready tomorrow and have it out to ................ by Wednesday..
Pfftt I wasn't going to tell!!!!!!!

[shais_mom]

my package was sent today!!
should get there in 2-3 days!

[MariaM]

I have received, and sent mine off today! Should get there next week sometime.

[FizzGiggs_Mommy]

Im sent mine and my recivee received it~!

[Kfamr]

Remember everyone, you only have until the 16th!!!