I would like to reach out to those people who got burned in this Gift Swap, and this seems like the easiest way to do it.

Can someone tell me if I am thinking along the right lines here, or just wasting my time:

How many people have NOT received their gifts yet? (And out of those, how many do Kay and Amy KNOW are DEFINATELY NOT going to receive? (Either by a PM saying that, or by the person dissapearing off the board and ignoring PMs?)


Could the following be a solution:

1. One person agrees to act as a "Post Box" for those who have not received. This person's address will then be PM'ed to those wishing to participate.
2. Either Kay or Amy gives us details of members who didn't receive, so their details can be PM éd to anyone participating in this "Make-Up Gift Swap".
3. Anyone who is willing to do so could send an envelope containing one or two small gifts, plus $1, to a central PT'er who is being the "Post Box". This person will then re-package the goodies/gifts and send to the PT'ers who didn't get anything. The $1 per person *should* cover USPS postage and new packaging. (if not then I am prepared to fork in a bit more). IF there is money left over it should be donated to a local animal charity.

The above being a success whould depend on the following:
1. One person volunteering to be our "Post Box" (I would do it if I was there, but I am not in the USA)
2. Enough people to volunteer to participate to make it worthwhile
3. A cut-off date - say end of September, at which point all packages received will be re-packed and shipped. Any packages received by the "Post Box"after that date will be donated to the nearest shelter.

What do you think?

I will co-ordinate the PM's for participation / address etc if you like.

**One final request**. Please keep replies to this thread on-topic - ie will you or won't you participate, and/or suggestions. There are enough threads already to use for a platform to "discuss" the non-sending of packages.

Thanks

Julie