Jez Bell

That's a great idea. What's the best way to start? I suppose we could do sign-ups the same way and then I will buy the card and send it to the first recipient along with the address for the next.

I'm sad we don't have much enthusiasm for secrets this year. @Mlle. Zabzie @rocksniffer @HexMachina If you guys are still up for it, it can be the fantastic four .

The last few years, there has been a rapid migration of fat from my bum to my belly and boobs. Nothing fits right anymore, even if I can squeeze in, it's all off balance. Fuck time.

Happened to me also. I blame winter.

The 90s are back, or so I've been told. Shopping for my girls just got so much easier. I just buy what I would've worn in my 20s and it's a hit. That makes me feel old. But the bootcuts make my legs look longer ... for a 5 foot nothing lady, this is everything.

Sorry I missed the last few rounds. Pumpkins and spiders and ghosts et al got in the way. The skinny jeans will stay in the back of the closet. I still have regrets about giving away all my low rise bootlegs. You just never know. Thanks to @Pebble thats Stubby for this game

was it the mention of "asses"?

girl power

Hello all. Sorry to intrude. Just peeking in to invite you all to participate in Secret Santa this year. We've taken out gift amounts and invite everyone to use your skills instead of your money to bring joy to one of our fellow members. Bake, write, draw, create...

Love the balloon https://imgur.com/a/jekZQmO

https://imgur.com/a/PoccW8m

Welcome Bucky! https://imgur.com/a/b8gLkAV

Just us. Death to toxic masculinity https://imgur.com/a/o3nn9I6

Jez wondering if the game is still on.

Jez

Knock knock.

RB has a good point, as always. I have changed the rules. Let's please enjoy the tradition as it was meant to be. So please join and give what you can... even if only a greeting card. Draw, bake, write... There is something special and unique that each of us can share. This is known.

It's all about the camel's toes. https://imgur.com/a/ErI7zGW

https://imgur.com/a/iQ2NwCZ

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I wish you well and we will send virtual gifts

Calling all Santas: @HexMachina @rocksniffer @Lany Freelove Cassandra @She who must be Obeyed @Mlle. Zabzie @Tywin et al. @Buckwheat @Pebble thats Stubby @RhaenysBee @Castellan @Lilac & Gooseberries Kindly SOS to all other Santas.

It is that time of the year again, to sign up for the ASOIAF world-wide Secret Santa. As a way of getting to know each other better and bringing us closer together, almost every year for the past 15+ years we have had a Secret Santa "game" here at Westeros. It is a lovely tradition that has provided much joy. Let’s revive it this year and bring back some cheer. I’m offering to host this year, but so much is owed to previous hosts for the idea, rules, and structure. @hexmachina @lanyfreelovecassandra I just hope I can do it justice. We use Christmas as an anchor, but you do not need to celebrate Christmas to participate. Think about it as a way to share some end-of-year cheer. This year, there will not be a gift amount. Spend only what you can afford and be mindful of shipping costs. DIY gifts are encouraged. If you are an artist, send a picture. If you are a baker, send cookies, if you are a writer, send a poem. It is all about getting to know one another, so hopefully each gift will be a bit of the Santa and a bit for the recipient. PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU ARE SURE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE! You can see how previous years worked here and here and here and here It works like this: 1) Sign up ASAP by sending me a PM with title <Board Name - xmas 2023> with your shipping details and permission to disclose your details to your Santa, once assigned. Your information will not be shared with anyone else or retained beyond this game. 2) Answer at least one of the questionnaires in the thread or send to me by PM if you’re shy. Pleas add questions that you would like to be asked. This is about sharing and caring. Try to share as much as comfortable for your Santa to be able to give something meaningful. 3) Nov 13, I will use random.org to assign each Santa a giftee. Try to find out as much about your giftee as possible through their questionnaires, their posts, etc. 4) Shop, wrap, add some love. Ship before December 1 to ensure timely delivery and PM me when you ship so that I can keep track. 5) When you receive your gift, post in the thread about it and PM me to confirm receipt. Try to guess who it’s from and include pics of your unboxing on the thread. 6) When all gifts have been received and guessing is done, I will reveal the Santas/giftees on the thread. Please have fun, share in each others' traditions, give and receive in equal measure with gratitude and grace. Joy is the first rule. I hope you will all join us. Questionnaire 1 Questionnaire 2:

Thanks for bringing this back. https://imgur.com/a/m5KwEIg

Yay!!! I'm going to start a thread later today. Maybe some help to get it pinned?