2009 Gift Exchange! Please Read! Some Rules Have Changed!

[Mazzzja]

that's funny
Hopefully my recipient will be in for a surprise by the end of this week.
It's also that suspense which is killing me. Will the person like what I've put in the box?

[bugsy98nb]

* is waiting for what he ordered to come in *

[CoriBug]

I got the box to send it all in. I have part one of the gift. Now for the rest....

[bugsy98nb]

Originally Posted by raff

Today, while I was rounding up the last part of the puzzle, I found something on the side of the road that would be a perfect addition to the mix. (Jay - no comment please.)

With tomorrow's weather forecast calling for 2" - 4" rain, it should be perfect for the wrapping part - shipping to follow shortly.

[AmyJane]

Originally Posted by Beetlescott

So has anyone received their gift yet? Or is that on a different thread?

That's a different thread I'll be starting that soon.

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by AmyJane

That's a different thread I'll be starting that soon.

Good deal! I just mailed mine out!!!

[Evanrude]

Originally Posted by Mazzzja

that's funny
Hopefully my recipient will be in for a surprise by the end of this week.
It's also that suspense which is killing me. Will the person like what I've put in the box?

If they DON'T like what you put in the box, then they are just plain stupid

When you came to visit and brought those really sweet little ceramic shoes and the little waffle cookies, those were the coolest presents ever cause they were unique!

[Evanrude]

My gift arrived, I lovingly repackaged it and shipped it off. It will be at it's new home this coming Wednesday

I'm afraid the $ limit had to be...... bent.. a little to appease my own sense of "giving the proper gift"

[Mazzzja]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

If they DON'T like what you put in the box, then they are just plain stupid

When you came to visit and brought those really sweet little ceramic shoes and the little waffle cookies, those were the coolest presents ever cause they were unique!

You're too kind Also I love bringing something Dutch to foreign friends.

Originally Posted by Evanrude

My gift arrived, I lovingly repackaged it and shipped it off. It will be at it's new home this coming Wednesday

I'm afraid the $ limit had to be...... bent.. a little to appease my own sense of "giving the proper gift"

I did too. I don't really know how much I've spent on the gift, but the shipping was shocking! and unexpected. But oh well, I'll live and I won't eat any less for it

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by Mazzzja

but the shipping was shocking! and unexpected. But oh well, I'll live and I won't eat any less for it [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

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I know the feeling The shipping alone exceeded the forecasted spending amount

Hope my recipient likes it

[Fowvay]

I struggle to keep it under $30 with out shipping let alone $20 WITH shipping.. but I dig this so.

[bugsy98nb]

well just waiting on one more piece to come then i can get them wrapped and sent on their marry way

[MichelleRoze]

ugh...i feel so far behind! lol

My remedy? Listening to Christmas Music 24/7, hanging up decorations and such, hitting stores and malls every once in awhile, and thankfully the nice Georgia weather is predicting some light white percipitation tonight...so maybe that'll help when I get paid again next week....

[raff]

Things are looking up. Still have not been able to find any New Beetle Christmas wrapping paper - so once again it's do it yourself time - at least this way the giftwrap becomes part of the gift.

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

If they DON'T like what you put in the box, then they are just plain stupid

When you came to visit and brought those really sweet little ceramic shoes and the little waffle cookies, those were the coolest presents ever cause they were unique!

Hey, you do pretty well too. Carolyn still talks about the necklace you sent her, a couple of years ago!!!

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by Mazzzja

You're too kind Also I love bringing something Dutch to foreign friends.

I did too. I don't really know how much I've spent on the gift, but the shipping was shocking! and unexpected. But oh well, I'll live and I won't eat any less for it

I don't know what you sent, but if anyone sends any type of media, CDs, DVDs, Video, Books... it is about half the cost. All you have to do is tell them you want media! I was sure mine was going to be 7 or 8 bucks to send, because of the weight, but I told them what it was, they punched in media and it was 2.38!!! I was glad too I had to "bend" the rule a tad too.

[Beetlescott]

My receipt should have already received his/her gift. I just hope it was in tact and ok....

[Mazzzja]

Originally Posted by Beetlescott

I don't know what you sent, but if anyone sends any type of media, CDs, DVDs, Video, Books... it is about half the cost. All you have to do is tell them you want media! I was sure mine was going to be 7 or 8 bucks to send, because of the weight, but I told them what it was, they punched in media and it was 2.38!!! I was glad too I had to "bend" the rule a tad too.

You will see shortly what I've sent to my recipient
For parcel services outside of Europe and between the weight 500gr-2000gr, it's €19,95 priority and only €2,20 less if it's standard shipping.
The weight was just below 2000 grams (2 kilograms), lucky me!
I partially filled out the customs form as otherwise all would be revealed without even opening the box

[Chef Angry Mike]

Originally Posted by Mazzzja

You will see shortly what I've sent to my recipient
For parcel services outside of Europe and between the weight 500gr-2000gr, it's €19,95 priority and only €2,20 less if it's standard shipping.
The weight was just below 2000 grams (2 kilograms), lucky me!
I partially filled out the customs form as otherwise all would be revealed without even opening the box

I was the lucky recipient. Mazzzja went way overboard. I will list out everything tomorrow...after midnight here now..and I need to be up at 5:00am to get my kids to a meet at Princeton in the morning.

[CircletrackVW]

my shipment will be out sometime this week.......I'd love to see their eyes when they open that box........hehehehe...