PT Christmas card exchange?

[Barbara]

For us Europeans it is really expensive too but it was so much fun (and I am already developping ideas for my card ) so count me in -however you do it.

But I think Logan's idea is good. I liked especially in the last exchange that you got to "meet" people who are not just the ones you know anyway and in a random group of 10, this would still be the case. In addition I could write to any others I like.

Last year, the cost came as a surprise to me - this year I planned it already

[Logan]

Unfortunately, Micki, with the decision to do all or nothing, I'm afraid a lot of people will be left out, based on the information provided by many people today. I will be one of them. Couldn't we consider breaking it down into groups so that more people could/would participate and those who want to send to everyone still could?

Since I'm not volunteering to help organize it, I guess I'll have to live with the decision of those who do, but I would love to participate, but in a more limited manner.

Logan

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by Barbara

But I think Logan's idea is good. I liked especially in the last exchange that you got to "meet" people who are not just the ones you know anyway and in a random group of 10, this would still be the case. In addition I could write to any others I like.

If we could do THAT, then I would still be able to participate, but I can't afford to send out cards on the scale of last years! (Plus as Barbara says, we could then still send "privately" to any additional people we are extra-close to.

It''s a pity that it is SO GOOD and SO POPULAR that is has become unmanageable.

I would be happy to share the admin duties with Micki and Aly.

[micki76]

If someone else wants to organize it and split it all up, then it can be done that way. I just don't have the time for that.

[catland]

I agree with the random group idea. That way there are no favorites. We could collect all the names first - and then based on the number of participants - decide on how many groups there should be. The important thing is that you promise to send a card to everyone in your group so that no one feels left out.

From the sounds of things there are a lot of people on limited budgets and this could actually increase the number of participants. Also, I know I also felt somewhat overwhelmed last year trying to get the last of my cards sent out - some didn't make it out until after Christmas.

Also, for those on limited budgets - postcards could be a very acceptable solution. They are inexpensive and the postage is alot less.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by micki76
If someone else wants to organize it and split it all up, then it can be done that way. I just don't have the time for that.

I don't mind doing the admin.

[aly]

I like the postcard idea for those on limited budgets. Does anyone else have any ideas on how we could make this work with one big list? I really do love sending to everyone.

[Randi]

Logan and Lynne, I so agree with you! Christmas cards could be quite a "job" this year - we have got so many new members who probably want to join, so the list could be close to 80 - or more! I think about 20-30 cards is my limit.

If we can make some sort of arrangement like suggested, I think it would work.

Dividing people up in Cat, Dog and Pet groups, or from A-L and M-Z, or something, could be one way of doing it - and then, everyone could send a few more cards to their close friends.

Well, we still have time to decide.

In fact, someone could start a poll with different suggestions on how to make the groups, and we could vote

[micki76]

Originally posted by aly
I like the postcard idea for those on limited budgets. Does anyone else have any ideas on how we could make this work with one big list? I really do love sending to everyone.

Same here Aly. While I know I can still send to everyone, it just wouldn't feel right. I had an enormous amount of fun last year getting cards from everyone. It just won't be the same.

[jazzcat]

I was hoping to participate this year but hadn't thought about the cost of mailing so many. I wished I hadn't missed out on last years but I so busy then.

I hope there will be some way to work it out.

[micki76]

I bought about 80 cards last year AFTER Christmas with this card exchange in mind. I already have my pictures ordered from Imagestation.

I think I'll bow out of the whole thing gracefully, before I hurt someone's feelings.

[aly]

Originally posted by micki76
I bought about 80 cards last year AFTER Christmas with this card exchange in mind. I already have my pictures ordered from Imagestation.

I think I'll bow out of the whole thing gracefully, before I hurt someone's feelings.

Noooo, don't bow out yet. There is still a chance we might be able to do one big list. If not, you can send me 80 cards and I'll send you 80 - HAH!

[wolf_Q]

I have reallye enjoyed the previous Christmas card exchanges! I really don't like the idea of splitting it into groups. I like sending and receiving from everyone. If we're doing it that way I probably will not participate.

[Barbara]

I can participate in any way. We could start a poll asking who prefers what?
Groups
Or whole list?

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by Barbara
I can participate in any way. We could start a poll asking who prefers what?
Groups
Or whole list?

Good idea.