*2003 Christmas Card List* Updates and Notices

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by micki76
Just a suggestion for next year. Maybe everyone could send the names of the people they want included on the cards when they send in their info. My cards are already ready to be sent out except for the picture I’m hoping to take and include. My cards were addressed to the people that we on the list sent by Tonya. Many people are going to get cards addressed exactly as on the list. I can redo some, but I really don’t want to go to the extra expense to purchase more cards and redo them. I have extras, but I was intending to use those for the stragglers. Please try to include everyone you want on the cards in when you send the info to the list coordinators next year, as redoing can make this an even more expensive thing for all of us.

This is just a suggestion for the future and I hope I don't hurt anyone's feelings.

I think I already had everyone when I sent my address anyway, I don't really care. But just wanted to let everyone know if they put the animals names that that is what they are, although I think I already did that. I know last year a LOT of people write the pet names, and it was fun. There was even a thing about who could wrote all of Jen's cats names on the card lol!

I don't think anyone would have you redo them, it's too much work. I am sure we will all be happy to just get a card!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom


Oh, and I have to admit, that unless the husband/boyfriend is active on PT also, I found it a bit odd that their names were included on the list. I mean, they know that you're the one that's active here, and the card is really to the whole family anyway - inlcluding the furkids, so what's the big deal with who exactly the card is addressed to? Maybe I'm wrong here, and maybe there's something I'm missing because it's my first time but......

I think it's weird, a little uncomfortable actually that they don't include everyone, especially my son. I post pics of my son all the time, and to think they wouldn't write his name, or at least to the family or something like that makes me a little sad........but that's me and that's how I feel, but no biggy I guess.

It'd be like leaving a pet out.

[zippy-kat]

In an earlier thread someone (I believe Sara luvs Her Tinky) asked for everyone to send the card information as they would like it to appear on the cards/envelopes. I thought everyone would act upon that suggestion, thus what you sent to me went directly to the list.

Nom's going to take over the list for a bit as I have finals coming up. However, we will both be sending out a new final list--it will not be a pdf file though.

[luckies4me]

Well I like to put the PT person's name, and then "And Family", so if someone sent me a card it would be: To luckies4me and Family. I think that's the easiest thing.

Can't wait to get the final list and get my cards started. I still haven't started making them..........although I may opt for store bought cards this year.

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't want this to sound as if I am directing this to anyone in particular, but I think the important thing to to send the cards out...try to include as many names as you can or know, or whatever, but send the cards And maybe more importantly be thankful to get the cards, not worry so much about a misspelling or an accidental oversight on a name.

[Nomilynn]

Amy - I couldn't agree more

Cass, I added Dan and Dylan's names, and the pets names were already there.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Guys,

I am afraid that if you were on the original list then your card has already been signed and sealed, and is on the way to you! So if any pets/partners etc weren't included in the original list, then I'm sorry but they won't be in my cards either

I did make the first set of amendments:

KAK - your name and Sunnys are spelled correctly , and

Johanna (Cataholic) I DID change your postal code, so you should get yours!

I will be sending out the stragglers on the amended list from the 25th November.

Personally, taking the spirit of Christmas and the card-swop to heart, I don't mind if my name is miss-spelled, or other details are left off - it's the excitement of receiving great cards from all over the world that really counts for me!

[Barbara]

Same here.



I promise I'll be happy with any card. (Actually I'm hopping up and down in my chair because I think it's so much fun )

[slick]

Originally posted by Barbara
Same here.



I promise I'll be happy with any card. (Actually I'm hopping up and down in my chair because I think it's so much fun )

Me too!!! Honestly, how are we expected to know everyone's partner's names and their children??? This is pushing it as far as I'm concerned. My labels are all done and they are addressed exactly as per the list and if anyone takes offence of this, well, I'll just apologize and never participate again.

[micki76]

Originally posted by slick
My labels are all done and they are addressed exactly as per the list and if anyone takes offence of this, well, I'll just apologize and never participate again.

Not me! If someone takes offense, then maybe they shouldn't participate next year.

[Nomilynn]

Don't stress about it! I'm with Micki.. if someone complains about it THEY can stay out of it next year

How about we all just focus on the fact that a WORLD WIDE network of people - most of whom we've never met or even talked to in real time - is sending us a token of friendship? Who cares if a name is spelled wrong, or a name is overlooked.. I think the fact that someone took the time and money to send a card from their own homes means a LOT. I mean, here are a bunch of strangers exchaning addresses on the internet and not really worrying about it.. where else online can that be done!

It's Christmas! Time to be greatful for what you have, not be upset about what was/might be missed!

[slick]

Thanks Naomi, my thoughts exactly but I didn't want to say it. You know, there's always a risk of offending someone.

Would Richard be offended because I didn't include his Mother?? No.

Would Edwina's Sec be offended because I didn't include Basement Girl?? I think not.

If people are going to be all bent out of shape because of the way the envelope is addressed, then I say, get a life and don't sweat the small stuff. There's more important things to be worried about than that.

I chose to participate because I truly care about all of you, and that's all I got to say about that.

[gini]

Well said Naomi and Slick!

Could I add my two cents and stop to give Naomi and Tonya a big

THANK YOU

for all of the trouble you have gone to for all of us?

Why would anyone complain about Christmas cards?

[dukedogsmom]

I agree with Naomi and Slick as well. This is supposed to be a pleasant thing. What's up with people lately?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I agree with Naomi, Slick, Gini and Dukedogsmom! My points exactly!

And since Barbara is hopping up and down with excitement, just waiting for them to all start arriving, I'm going to do my level best to get at least the out-of-country ones done this weekend.