Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Hey, I'm curious about something but can't seem to word it w/o sounding stupid or offensive, so bear with me. When signing up for the Bash, do some people mention which winter holiday they celebrate? I'd like to know which holiday my pal celebrates so that I can send better gifts, gifts that my pal will actually like. There, that didn't sound too bad, did it? ;-)
Originally Posted By Ursula Heck, just come out and ask. We have Christians who celebrate Christmas, Jewish people who celebrate Chanukah, and varied other Winter Holidays are celebrated by all. And yes, that question is usually on the questionnaire that I-57 assembles.
Originally Posted By smeeeko um so if we want to get involved this year, what exactly does it entail?? assuming one can join in.. =) Is there an official post that one can go to 'find out more'..I like the holidays (all of them) and other than going to WDW that's about all the holidays I get.. also it seems like a nice way to get to know our LP buddies better. =) *VBG* sign me "just curious in Anaheim" =)
Originally Posted By smedley I am definitely up for this, I've even been doing a little planning already (I'm hoping being organised in advance will make it much easier at the time!) I'm glad we get to find out the whole holiday thing, that was something I was wondering too mele.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 smeeko - Inspector57 will do a whole thread dedicated to the Bash soon. It's very detailed and pretty much answers all the questions being asked here.
Originally Posted By u k fan I'm really excited about the Winter Bash. Last year finding gifts that didn't give away my location was tricky, but this year I know what to look for. I had a whole shipping department set up in my living room last year!!!
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I'm curious if most LPers mailed things from their own home town, sent them to the nearest facilitator to mail, or maybe sent them to a facilitator further away to throw their Bash Pal off the trail.
Originally Posted By pacomama Woot!! I just checked in (been really, really busy lately) to see if anything was posted about the Bash. I had pretty much decided last year that I would skip a year, but seeing everyones enthusiasm just gets to me and I remember how, despite the planning and everything involved, I had such a great time. Last year, I felt Basher's Remorse because I thought I could have sent more cards, etc, but I know that if I don't sign up this year, I'll feel an even worse Basher's Remorse. I can't wait to get started. **Stands outside the nearsest Bash thread and taps "open, open, open" on it.**
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I was afraid I wouldn't be a good pal last year and so I didn't sign up. I was SO BUMMED that I didn't. I felt so guilty sitting here reading all of the Bash threads.
Originally Posted By goodgirl Okay. So let's talk about it. We've had some Bashers that went out of their way for their Pals. Some had lots of time, energy and even money to do this. But not all of us can be "Super-Duper-Phenomenal" Bash Pals. And I wouldn't want anyone intimidated about participating if they thought it was a full-time job. So let's share... What makes a "good" Bash Pal? Not necessarily a "great" or "awesome" Bash Pal, but someone who made you laugh, made you smile or made you feel good from time to time throughout the event.
Originally Posted By piperlynne I just have to say I have had the best Mystery Pals the two years I've participated. And hopefully, the people that had me sending stuff liked getting it as much as I loved coming up with everything for my Bash Pals. The excitement for me is plotting and getting the reaction from the person you're being the Mystery Pal to. It's a little bit of work. . but the entertainment is priceless. I can't wait!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<What makes a "good" Bash Pal? Not necessarily a "great" or "awesome" Bash Pal, but someone who made you laugh, made you smile or made you feel good from time to time throughout the event.>>> Attention via mail or email, posted on LP or off LP!!!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs So we got 2oony stocking up on popsicles and newspaper crossword puzzles... and the Inspector going to Costco for his monthly supply of Pepto Bismol, Zantac, Rolaids, Tums, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia, Tylenol, Bayer, Advil, Prilosec, Immodium and Cheerios. Then there's always the possibility of playing mind games with the ever-suffering detective that everyone switches Bash Pals during the middle of the Bash. I think a good Bash Pal is one who just makes your day, and to borrow from Lisann and Miss Should-We-Use-a-Map?, it's the attention you get via email or mail, either on or off LP. It's your own personal Santa Claus... I know I've mentioned it several times, but I enjoyed my Bash Pal, and loved the things that they made for me.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I have bought my stamps-have the first couple of surprise ready to go-contemplated my list of wishes and desires-and it STILL is not time! I'm going to eat cookie dough and try to get my mind off of it!
Originally Posted By Labuda hmmmm, is the LPWB the gift exchange I've been in on where someone got a really cool reindeer that pooped jellybeans? Can't recall if that was here or somewhere else, and if here, I'd like to find out where the reindeer was purchased so I can get one for one of my brothers this year! hehe
