Originally Posted By mele I was worried I wouldn't be able to spoil my pal so I sat it out last year. I felt a little sad that I wasn't participating. It is way more fun to be in on all of the festivities!
Originally Posted By Ursula <<<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!>>> Ayep, she's brilliant, I tell you.
Originally Posted By threeundertwo Oh sure, it all sounds well and good. I'm still in therapy for the time I tried to send time-release cards and gifts to Ursula. I had them numbered, dated, indexed, color-coded, spelled out in every possible way. Long story short - I think she still hasn't received some of them. I suspect they're padding the birdcage at Bash Central.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Okay, okay, okay. Uncomfortable as it is, I've got to confess here. I can't bear the thought that the good names of any of the other wonderful Bash Facilitators would be sullied by association with this shameful incident. It was ME to whom threeundertwo entrusted her time-release bomb. And it was ME who caused The Worst Bash Disappointment Ever. Yes, it's true. Ursula received a card one day later than planned. And it was because of ME -- one of the co-founders of the Bash! I will forever bear that guilt and shame. I can explain, but I can't excuse. On that fateful day in November, the power went out in my town: I had no internet connection. And my sister gave birth to my beautiful third nephew. And I was, on that day, diagnosed with SARS and given two weeks to live. But NONE of that alleviates my guilt that somehow, somehow... on that day, I failed to send my daily email to the Postmaster General of the United States of America in which I reminded him that these particular Bash mailings deserved precidence over all other holiday-time mail. You can't imagine the suffering I've experienced since learning that my direct negligence caused such horror for both Bashers involved. Not that I think that MY suffering can compare to THEIRS, of course. I'm only asking for understanding here, not forgiveness. If any potential LPWB'07 Bashers want to back out based upon this dark and sad Bash episode coming to light, well... Forget it!!! SIGN UP!!!
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I think it's important to be a good bash pal and not miss a day if I can help it.>> smeeeko, you are truly an overachieeever! You don't neeed to contact your Pal EVERY day! I LOVE how you deeelight in pampering your Bash Pal! But think of it this way... If you are a bit more relaxed about your contacts, it will be harder for your Bash Pal to ID YOU as her/his Seeecret Pal!!!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Inspector57... do you really want to go thru all of the stress and frustration this Winter bash brings you year after year yet AGAIN??? Oh well.. I will still be available to listen to your ranting... like in years past.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well at least your grumpiness for the Bash and this annual post is consistent TDLFAN. I respect your tenacity. ;>
Originally Posted By Ursula <<<And it was ME who caused The Worst Bash Disappointment Ever.>>> Uhm, honey, I got chocolate. Lots and lots of full-sized dark chocolate bars with varying degrees of cacao beans. In the name of his Royal Exalted Doobiness, I proclaim you released from your self-imposed WBDE exile.
Originally Posted By JazzCat >>>After the issues of last year- I'll be sitting on the sidelines this year- -em<<< Same here -em.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I don't really know what to expect, since this is my first LP holiday. Should I just watch the pros do it the first time 'round, or is this one of those learn-through-experience thingies? I am planning on still being here next year, so I could always wait.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Okay, I'm probably going to take your advice. But if my pal has complaints, I'm gonna blame it on you.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I respect your tenacity.<< Why thank you Lisann22. Maybe we should cut some bread sometime.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<Well at least your grumpiness for the Bash and this annual post is consistent TDLFAN.>> It's great to have traditions, isn't it? As always, TDLFAN, I truly appreciate your support and your sincere offer.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 christiemarsh88, this is your first LP holiday?! Seems like you've been one of the gang longer than that!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter christiemarsh88, it is my opinion that you would make a most wonderful bash pal. It involves a lot of time and effort to do it well, but if you want to do it, jump right in there. You are certainly personable and creative enough to do a fantastic job. And as a seasoned LPer, let me give you, the newbie, a valuable bit of advice. Time and time again in years past, what seems to make various assorted pals of all ages, sexes, and holiday persuasions happiest of all is. . . their pal sending stuff to me. So there ya go--the true secret to Bashing success. No need to thank me; I live to serve.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle Woohoo! It's Bash time! Just jump on in, christie. I watched from the sidelines a couple of years (a little nervous to join in) and wished I were participating in all the fun. Last year was my first Bash and I had great Pals! <--Runs to sign up...
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy christiemarsh88- I will in the Bash office to help out in any way.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Aww! Thanks, guys! I just realized the other day that October 30 will actually be my six month LP-iversary. It does feel like I've been here longer than that! (In a good way!) I've been thinking about it, and I've decided to join up. I'm really excited!
