Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I'm all signed up, too. I'm really looking forward to this ... I've done secret santas/pals in the past and while I "splurged" a little, I was left thoroughly disappointed. But I love spreading the magic. So, where's that list of free ecard sites???
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I was beginning to think I was going to have to buy gifts for myself.>> LOL! Not to worry, sherrytodd! You won't draw yourself! Lots of LP'ers have signed up already. I trust that I can say this and everyone will understand that I am NOT pressuring anyone to participate... smedley, Baloos, and -em, we'll MISS you this year! [sad-face emoticon here] You're all such fabulous and enthusiastic Bashers! But you KNOW that there will be a place waiting for you when it feels right for you to sign up again! Liberty Belle, you'll be FINE! OMGosh! In the past you've sent very over-stuffed packages early on to Facilitators to be parceled out to your Pal in a "timed-release" fashion. I'm sure we can make things happen just as smoothly and seamlessly for you this year. I have to say that I DO want to be a bit "hard-core" on this intro/invitation thread about taking the responsibility of being a Secret Pal seriously. And if someone's going to be jetting around the globe and ignoring the internet for several weeks during the Bash, they're not going to be able to be a good Pal. HOWEVER... If it's just a week or a bit longer, there are definitely ways to cover that. As beamerdog suggested, packets can be sent ahead of time to Facilitators. E-cards can be ordered WAY ahead of time to be delivered on specified dates. And -- okay, okay, I won't be falsely modest here -- the Bash Facilitators can work some pretty impressive magic to help cover your vacations/holidays and other temporary absenses! Ursula, you must know that I vote "YES!" to your participation! And that we'll do WHATEVER we can to help you! (Big e-mail to follow tomorrow!) THANKS, EVERYONE! Whether you're Bashing this year or not, we wish you All The Best! If you're CONSIDERING it, post here! Experienced Bashers will help you sort it out!
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy by the way--- Bash Central is spotless clean! Mark please wipe off your shoes before you come back into the office please.
Originally Posted By DJ7K >> I trust that I can say this and everyone will understand that I am NOT pressuring anyone to participate... << *** nervously begins bitting his nails *** *** begins to worry the same thoughts over and over: time. money. time. money. time. money. looks at his watch. sees a giant dollar sign and screams *** Nah jk, Inspector! We'll see!
Originally Posted By u k fan I was away for a week during the bash last year and with a little extra planning it was fine. I set up ecards to go every other day and sent an email to Bash Central full of messages and links to post. They already had gifts to send out every so often. My biggest tip is to use 2 browsers. I had my normal login on Internet Explorer and my Bash login on Safari. That way I knew who I was posting as according to my browser!!!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks for all the encouragement, Inspector - I'm now feeling lofty with confidence and looking forward to it!
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I love Bash time too, getting ready to send my email. Got the LPBash super-duper CD in my computer, gonna make one for my car...ready to go! Thanks again I57 for making the super CD last season...I even have a baby dance class learning WE ARE SANTA'S ELVES...you don't know how excited I was to find that on there.
Originally Posted By smeeeko gah.. I want to do it again.. I'm not sure. I don't think I was that good a basher the last 2 times.. everyone else just seems so much better at it.. also I was in WDW the last 2 years. We won't be in WDW this time (most likely). So that's a plus for bashing I guess. I want to do it.. but I'm no Ursula you know?? sigh.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy you have to bash this year smeeeko, I finally got it in my brain that you have 3 eee's in your screen name!
Originally Posted By smeeeko no no I did it the last 2years and I didn't think I spoiled my bash pal enough.. that's why I'm having doubts. I think it's important to be a good bash pal and not miss a day if I can help it. So I want to be careful to make sure I can give proper attention. I'm leaning toward yes, but I think it's important to be able to commit.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x I have a suggestion ... if you're going to be in WDW or DL during bash time, why not just send postcards and/or other stuff from there?
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Honestly, all you have to do is buy a few things or get some cards together before your trip. Send them to Bash central and them them mail while you are gone. You can also do ecards ahead of time and schedule them to arrive to your pal while you are away. Being away a week should not be a deterent from participating if you are able to be organized beforehand. Heck ask Ursula I was her pal last year and we were in the same place and I sent her things she thought was from a pal somewhere else. LOL!
