Ledgie Secret Santa?

[Zombie]

I know it's only mid-September, but I thought I'd bring this up early to gauge interest and give me enough time to organize it properly:

I thought it might be really fun to do a Ledgie Secret Santa this holiday season. For anyone unfamiliar with Secret Santas, it's when you are assigned a person to give a gift to, but that person is not allowed to know who has drawn their name, so it's a surprise when they get the gift. Fun!

I'm willing to organize the whole thing, so all you guys would basically need to do is put your name in the virtual hat if you want to participate and be willing to send out a gift of your own in order to receive a gift in return. Your personal information will NOT be shared with anyone but me and the person assigned to send your gift.

Ground Rules What I Have Thunked Up So Far (Subject to Change for Fine-Tuning):

1.) Gifts should ideally be Fleetwood Mac related somehow. Small memorabilia items, a Stevie-lookin' scarf, a stuffed penguin, pretty moon & stars candleholder - you get the drift.

2.) Gifts need not be expensive. I'm thinking a ten dollar USD limit, to make sure this is as affordable as possible for everyone. Handmade/crafty items highly encouraged. Get creative! Make it special!

3.) You would be responsible for postage for the gift you send. To prevent this from being too costly, I will group people from the same countries together and then randomly do the assignments from those, UNLESS you let me know that you have no problem with paying international postage - then I will just put your name in a general pot, or match you up with someone from another country that doesn't have a more local Ledgie to be matched with.

4.) Gifts MUST be sent out by the due date (which I will set in stone later, it will likely be early to mid December). Once you mail yours out, you must contact me and let me know you've done it.

5.) To participate, you are only required to cough up one gift, BUT if you are willing to do more than one, then please let me know in case I have any odd Ledgies out when it comes to matching folks up.

Things You Won't Do Unless You Want Me to Come 'Round and Lick All the Spoons in Your House (Which I Will Be Able to Do, Because I Will Have Your Address. And I Will Do It, Too. Don't Try Me, Kids. I Run With 12 Gangs):

1.) Send junk. Gifts need not be expensive, as I said above, but let's try our best to make them GOOD gifts. You do not have to spend a full 10 dollars, but don't let me hear you just bopped out to the Piggly Wiggly, picked up a stale candybar and drew half-assed crescent moons on the wrapper with a Sharpie, k? A good rule of thumb to follow when deciding on what to give is to think about whether or not it's something YOU would be happy to get from someone else.

2.) Send burnt copies of official albums, DVDs, etc. Bootlegged concerts and demos are one thing, but don't burn a copy of Say You Will and call it a day. That's a no-no.

3.) Throw your name in the hat and then not send a gift. The Ledgie Secret Santa is not your ticket to getting a free doodad, widget, whatsit, contraption, gizmo, tchotchke, tamborine, portrait of John McVie crafted entirely out of macaroni noodles and/or Frankenbok lawn ornament. This is supposed to be Fun, and not getting a present when you held up your end of the bargain and sent one out is what is scientifically known as The Exact Opposite of Fun.

So! That's what I have so far. What do you guys think? If you're interested, then I will make a Yahoo email specifically for this where everyone can send me their info and we'll get this bad boy rolling. :woohoo:

[LorraineRN]

Yes, I'm in. Sounds fun! :D

[vivfox]

Sounds like a great idea. I'll send a gift to anyone in the United States.

[GypsySorcerer]

This is a good idea. Count me in! Several years ago, we batted around the idea of a Ledgie holiday donation, but it never came to fruition.

[ButterCookie]

Absotively Posolutely 100% in!

[tilthefirefades]

Sounds great! :D

[chelluversu]

Sounds soooo awesome. I make a lot of homemade stuff so you'd probably get more than just one thing from me (FM/SN related...I'll do my best lol).

[Zombie]

Yay! Glad to hear y'all want in! I think this will be a lot of fun!

I went ahead and made a new email address for this - it's ledgiesecretsanta at yahoo.com

Anyone that wants to participate is welcome to email their info to me there!

I'll need a mailing address, and then just let me know where you're willing to send a gift (i.e. only the US or only the UK or whatever).

Also, if you have ANY private questions or concerns, send them there. I tend to be fairly aware of any rifts or weirdness that goes on between posters, but I don't ALWAYS know. I don't want anyone to end up having to send a gift to someone they are not comfortable with OR recieve a gift from someone they are not comfortable with, and since this does involve giving a mailing address to someone out there, I want everyone to be as safe as I can make them. Anything you tell me will be kept confidential.

Since it's only September, I will keep the sign-ups open for quite a while to make sure everyone that participates gets a chance to throw their names into the hat!

[daniellaaarisen]

I'm in! :)

[Sahara]

This is the best idea I've heard all week :) Count me in!

Can I request that people let others know their gender? Sometimes it's hard to tell online and I think that would influence our choices.

Edit: Wait a minute, we'll know when we receive people's full names ... d'uh ... never mind! :o

[Silver Springs]

This is the best idea I've heard all week :) Count me in!

Can I request that people let others know their gender? Sometimes it's hard to tell online and I think that would influence our choices.

Edit: Wait a minute, we'll know when we receive people's full names ... d'uh ... never mind! :o

Unless they're called something ambiguous like Ashley or Lindsey lol.

I'm in but worried as I am so. Not about buying gifts or anything. Just a matter of the right one lol. Hmm...may have to go a'robbin' one of the band's houses for something really unique j/k.

[jannieC]

I'm in Annie- sending an email with info.

[Sahara]

Unless they're called something ambiguous like Ashley or Lindsey lol.

Don't be stupid, that's a GIRL's name. And it's spelt Lindsay.


....;)

[Zombie]

Yay, guys! So glad so much interest is happening already. This'll definitely be fun.

The gender thing is prolly a good idea, unless anyone doesn't want to specify. Maybe people can include their favorite band member, too, if they want, so I can pass that on.

That way you don't end up with a portrait of John McVie crafted out of macaroni noodles when you really would rather have a portrait of Mick crafted out of cavatappi. I'm so thoughtful!

[BTFLCHLD]

I knew there was a reason kiki has been poopin tamborines for the past week.

[Dodfather]

Yes!! This is a fantastic idea and I'm totally up for it. I'll send to anyone in the UK - I just hope that we get a few people from there. I've amailed my contact details. My favourite member is Stevie...

Al.

[Zombie]

I knew there was a reason kiki has been poopin tamborines for the past week.

Do I even want to know what this means? :laugh:

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Thanks to everyone that's emailed so far! I've put all the info in a Handy Dandy Spreadsheet. This is how much I care about you people and making sure this thing stays organized and therefore awesome - I made a spreadsheet.

And I hate Excel. A lot.

I mean, like, I hate Excel more than I hate tomatoes. And that's saying something.

Because tomatoes are wrong.

[Kena]

I wanna play! You guys don't know me very well but maybe you will by Christmas time. I will make someone very very happy with a gift, I promise. Then you will like me the most.

Just Kidding...kind of.

So I'm in.

[LikeAWillow]

THIS IS SO AWESOME I AM SO IN THERE IS NO ROOM IN MY EXCITEMENT FOR PUNCTUATION.

Seriously, I'm pumped. This is adorable. I'm glad you started the thread early, too. I'm going to need plenty of time to plan this.

[Sahara]

That way you don't end up with a portrait of John McVie crafted out of macaroni noodles when you really would rather have a portrait of Mick crafted out of cavatappi. I'm so thoughtful!

I really want one of these now ... :D

[Zombie]

I wanna play! You guys don't know me very well but maybe you will by Christmas time. I will make someone very very happy with a gift, I promise. Then you will like me the most.

Just Kidding...kind of.

So I'm in.

Haha. You are adorable.

THIS IS SO AWESOME I AM SO IN THERE IS NO ROOM IN MY EXCITEMENT FOR PUNCTUATION.

Seriously, I'm pumped. This is adorable. I'm glad you started the thread early, too. I'm going to need plenty of time to plan this.

OKAY THEN OMG JUST EMAIL ME WITH PERTINENT INFO AT THE AFOREMENTIONED SPECIAL NEW EMAIL WHICH IS LEDGIESECRETSANTA AT YAHOO.COM BECAUSE I AM TOTALLY BEING SO ORGANIZED WITH THIS YOU WILL BE LIKE WHOA YOU'RE BEING SO ORGANIZED WITH THIS.

I really want one of these now ... :D

Well, who wouldn't? That's high-class art! I have a list of such excellent gift ideas in my head, should anyone need ideas.

[Meowi]

What about a Secret Santa for ledgies who do not live across the Atlantic, or the Northern Hemisphere.
Im thinking virtual gifts?

[Zombie]

What about a Secret Santa for ledgies who do not live across the Atlantic, or the Northern Hemisphere.
Im thinking virtual gifts?

Whaaaat? This is for everybody. Y'know, unless you live on Mars, in which case I can't help you. :shocked:

I don't have any other Aussies signed up yet, but we DO have folks willing to send a gift anywhere (including my own self) - and I think Australia counts as anywhere, no?

[Nikolaj]

Zombie, you're the nicest girl * to bother with all this. (*Got it right! You've jokingly twice referred to yourself as a 'bastard' here, so you know, things like that confuse an old boy like me-- unless I'm mistaken, again, no, not about being confused.)
However; dear, the entirety of up to 10 dollars is at stake. Why isn't social security number along with mother's maiden name required to receive such spoils?!
(Just a little joke!) It's a very nice thought and major effort (Spreadsheet? Ick!) you're putting into this. Thank You.

[Zombie]

Zombie, you're the nicest girl * to bother with all this. (*Got it right! You've jokingly twice referred to yourself as a 'bastard' here, so you know, things like that confuse an old boy like me-- unless I'm mistaken, again, no, not about being confused.)
However; dear, the entirety of up to 10 dollars is at stake. Why isn't social security number along with mother's maiden name required to receive such spoils?!
(Just a little joke!) It's a very nice thought and major effort (Spreadsheet? Ick!) you're putting into this. Thank You.

Haha, you're sweet. Yes, still a girl. Yes, also still a bastard. I always thought you could be a bastard regardless of what gender you identify with, but you will also see me refer to myself as a dude or a guy or a Macho, Macho Man (Dig My Muscles!), so I apologize in advance for any future confusion. ;)

And I know you're kidding about the 10 dolla thing, but I'm glad you brought it up anyway because I've been pondering something.

I picked that number because it seemed affordable enough for most folks without being so cheap as to be restrictive (like, "2 dolla? whatchoo want, pork rinds?") BUT I know that things are tough all over for EVERYONE right now. So I also want to add something else:

If any of you know of any Ledgies that should have a gift from Sandy Claws this holiday season but are perhaps not in a financial situation to reciprocate for whatever reason, please email me about that, too, so I can see what I can do.

The same goes for emailing me if you yourself can't afford it, though I know that's not always an easy thing to admit. I have been broker than broke, though, (and often still am), so no judgments, and as with the address info in general, anything you tell me will be kept confidential.

I really want everyone to be able to participate here, so while I can't afford a 10 dolla gift for everyone myself, I can definitely cobble together a greeting card featuring a Pop-Up Mick with Buggy-Eyes and Santa Hat. Excelsior!

[ragrsrocalot]

I'm down. .

[Meowi]

Okay,
Im in!
Sign me up Zombie!
(I'll send you the details soon)

[Zombie]

^^^^^

Fantastic! I shall keep an eye out for said email. :D

[gypsy4life]

I am totally up for this!
I just emailed you!

[Meowi]

^^^^^

Fantastic! I shall keep an eye out for said email. :D

Do I click the yahoo symbol for the email?

[Zombie]

Do I click the yahoo symbol for the email?

Nawp nawp - that'll just take you to one of my IM thingies. Email me at ledgiesecretsanta at yahoo.com - I made that so I can keep all this info separate from my other email & junk. I'm so organized. :laugh:

[LittleCharmer]

Oooooh funfunfun. I'm in! *emails*

[Zombie]

Bumpin' dis bizzotch for an update:

So far, we have a goodly number of folks signed up, but I'd totally love to see more join in, so if you haven't emailed me yet to take part in the gift-y exchange-y, please do so at ledgiesecretsanta at yahoo.com. All I need from you is a mailing address, where you're willing to send a gift, and any no-nos as far as other Ledgies you'd rather not be paired up with or similar. And, as I said before, your information will not be shared with anyone but the person assigned to send you a present.

Today is October 14th (for a few more hours, anyway), so I am going to set the end of signups for November 7th. Within a few days of that, I will be emailing everyone individually with their assigned person.

Then I think we'll have the due date for sending out said gifts set to be December 7th. That's long enough for everyone to get their shizz together, but still early enough to hopefully beat the annual post office holiday slow-down as well as not interfere with anyone's holiday plans.

Thanks to everyone that's already signed up, and for those of you that haven't, but want to, hurry up 'n email me already. :nod: :wavey:

[vivfox]

The perfect gift for Bubba Fleetwood would be a bunch of boobie pics.:lol:

[Zombie]

Hey, y'all - just bumping this to remind everyone that I am closing sign-ups for the Secret Santa gift exchange on November 7th. So you've got, like, a week or some junk, if you still want in. :woohoo:

[APerfectLie]

Ahhh! I am so excited to send my gift off!! :blob2::blob2::blob2: Some Ledgie better love it :)

[HomerMcvie]

Sign me up. I have a TON of live recordings....is it fair to ask the giftee, if they lack/need certain shows?

[Kena]

Sign me up. I have a TON of live recordings....is it fair to ask the giftee, if they lack/need certain shows?


I think it would be good for everyone who signed up to post a little something about their Fleetwood Mac taste (although I trust Annie on matching) but someone like me who is still a "senior ledgie" and doesn't know everyone well is going to have a harder time with the selection/creation process (and I'm going to aim to please damnit) . I don't want to send a skirt to an antichiffon head or someone who's already over chiffoned. I'd want to make sure they got the leg warmers. Not that I actually sew or anything . ahem.

[Silver Springs]

I think it would be good for everyone who signed up to post a little something about their Fleetwood Mac taste (although I trust Annie on matching) but someone like me who is still a "senior ledgie" and doesn't know everyone well is going to have a harder time with the selection/creation process (and I'm going to aim to please damnit) . I don't want to send a skirt to an antichiffon head or someone who's already over chiffoned. I'd want to make sure they got the leg warmers. Not that I actually sew or anything . ahem.

Well I'll kick off then, lol. Hi! I'm Bee! *Waveth* <s>And I'm an Alcoholic </s>. I'm a Lindsey head through and through, although I definitely share Stevie's taste and style. That probably makes me an easy person to buy for, lol. Just nothing that used to have a Mummy ;)

[Zombie]

Sign me up. I have a TON of live recordings....is it fair to ask the giftee, if they lack/need certain shows?

Yay, you! Email me at ledgiesecretsanta at yahoo.com with your name/address, and I will get you on the list.

As for the asking about shows part - I totally understand the idea wanting to give someone something they don't have yet, BUT this is Secret Santa, emphasis on the Secret, so if you ask beforehand, then they'll not only not be surprised at their gift, but they also won't be surprised at who sent it.

Perhaps if you just collected your favorites with a little note about why they're your favorites? "Here's a live recording of my first ever Stevie/Lindsey/Mac show - my fav moment was when Stevie pitched head first off the stage whilst trying to collect yet another stuffed Snoopy" or "This is from that one show where Lindsey tore his rotator cuff whilst banging furiously on Mick's cymbal at the end of GYOW" or even just "yo dawg i herd u like fleetwood mac, so I put some fleetwood mac in ur fleetwood mac so you can twirl while you twirl."

I think it would be good for everyone who signed up to post a little something about their Fleetwood Mac taste (although I trust Annie on matching) but someone like me who is still a "senior ledgie" and doesn't know everyone well is going to have a harder time with the selection/creation process (and I'm going to aim to please damnit) . I don't want to send a skirt to an antichiffon head or someone who's already over chiffoned. I'd want to make sure they got the leg warmers. Not that I actually sew or anything . ahem.

That is a good idea - I'd already suggested naming your favorite Mac member in the emails to me, so folks would have a bit more inspiration for good gifties, but we can do this, too. Y'all can email this info to me, too, or just post it here.

And for everyone that hasn't signed up yet, but wants to - deadline is midnight tonight. Email me at ledgiesecretsanta at yahoo.com to get in on the action.

[LorraineRN]

STEVIE! (for whomever gets me) ;)

[daniellaaarisen]

I love all Rumours and pre-Rumours era Mac. Love Stevie and Lindsey's solo stuff. I love Lindsey only slightly less than Stevie. I think I'm very easy to please :)

[Stephanie]

Stevie fan to the core :) Also love the mac so I am pretty easy to please

[SandyMac]

oh wow, sorry I am so late to this thread. A friendly bird sent me a message today about this. Guess I had my head in the sand and tunnel vision on this whole GQ poll thing.

I am definitely in. I am sending my info to the yahoo email address that was set up.

Great idea!:thumbsup::)

Edit: Prefer anything Stevie related, but am open to LB or just FM in general.

[ragrsrocalot]

STEVIE! (for whomever gets me) ;)

Ditto :)

[Zombie]

Okie dokies, folks - sign-ups are now closed, since it's now the 8th. Keep an eye on your inboxes for your assigned gift recipient (that sounds fancy-dancy) - I should have everything done tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone that signed up, and y'all will be hearing from me soon. If you have ANY questions, you can put 'em here or email me at the address you been emailin' me at (that sounds bad-grammar).

:wavey:

[SandyMac]

When did you send the email? I can not find mine. (Sandy MacKenzie)

[Silver Springs]

When did you send the email? I can not find mine. (Sandy MacKenzie)

I havn't gotten one either. I don't think she's had the Secret Santa in mind at the moment, honey. I'm sure she'll get to it when she's able to so sit tight :)

[Dodfather]

I don't have my e-mail either and as I'm unsure exactly when she posted her last message on here I thought I'd add this too.

[Sahara]

The latest posting date from Ireland to the rest of the world is December 6th, and I imagine it's similar elsewhere if not later, so we still have loads of time. No need for any great rush, Annie :xoxo:

[Zombie]

So sorry, guys! :distress:

I did not forget, I promise. I am going to get everything sent off today, so hang tight for me. This past week has been too crazy, but I have a little breathing room now, so I can get it done.

I'll come back and leave another note here when all the emails are sent out.

[SandyMac]

So sorry, guys! :distress:

I did not forget, I promise. I am going to get everything sent off today, so hang tight for me. This past week has been too crazy, but I have a little breathing room now, so I can get it done.

I'll come back and leave another note here when all the emails are sent out.

Thanks for the update. :D I appreciate you organizing all of this.

[Meowi]

Hopefully this will become a tradition...
Zombie, good luck (and maybe next time I'll remember the deadline)

[Zombie]

Thanks for the update. :D I appreciate you organizing all of this.

No worries!

Hopefully this will become a tradition...
Zombie, good luck (and maybe next time I'll remember the deadline)

If this one works well, we'll definitely do it again! I'm thinking a Valentine exchange for Valentine's Day would be a lot of fun, too.

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ALL EMAILS ARE SENT. If you didn't get yours, let me know and I will resend. Now, everyone get creative! That's an order.

[iamnotafraid]

How about Festivus?

Or the Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day?

[vivfox]

Or the Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day?

Great! I'll send you the money for the lobotomy.:laugh:

[ButterCookie]

How about Festivus?

Or the Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day?

Erry day is an Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day

[Kena]

YAY! Got my match up! Now it's time to do some stalking and see what kind of special surprise this Ledgie will get!

[Zombie]

How about Festivus?

Or the Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day?

Well, that's why it's just a Secret Santa - all Winter-Time-Festivities fit in there. I didn't want to call it a Christmas exchange, because not all of us are Christian - myself included. But now that you've pointed out Festivus, that reminds me... we need to start an Annual Airing of Grievances thread.

Not even gonna touch the Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day with an aluminum pole.

[iamnotafraid]

Erry day is an Iamnotafraid Appreciation Day

I'm seriously thinking about buying you diamonds for Christmas!
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Vivfox, some people on here might think I've already had one.

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Zombie, At least you got the type pole right.

[Sahara]

YAY! Got my match up! Now it's time to do some stalking and see what kind of special surprise this Ledgie will get!
My thoughts exactly!
Thanks again Annie, I hope you get the best present of all :xoxo:

[jannieC]

I just bought my gift for my Secret Santa recipient. I hope I can bear to part with it!

[LorraineRN]

I haven't received an e-mail yet

[GypsySorcerer]

I just bought my gift for my Secret Santa recipient. I hope I can bear to part with it!

Me too. It's the first present I've bought so far. :)

[Silver Springs]

Well the price limit is a dot in my background but I'm happy with what I've bought. I hope they like it too.

[Dodfather]

Just bought my gift!

[ButterCookie]

I'm so excited to send my gift :blob2: It's beautiful

[Dodfather]

Hi guys - just a quick question...

Having not done a Secret Santa before, I'm not sure if you let the person you bought for know about it after Christmas? If I receive something I'd like to know who to thank!

[daniellaaarisen]

Annie, respond to my PM?

[LittleCharmer]

Hi guys - just a quick question...

Having not done a Secret Santa before, I'm not sure if you let the person you bought for know about it after Christmas? If I receive something I'd like to know who to thank!

I'm sending a christmas card with mine so the recipient will know who it's from :)

ETA: Woo! I didn't realise I was a senior ledgie!

[jannieC]

I'm sending a christmas card with mine so the recipient will know who it's from :)

I was planning on doing that, too. :nod:

[Zombie]

I'm back! So sorry for the silence, guys, but I had to move & was unable to have Internets for a bit. Couldn't even use my Blackberry to check email, because the damn keyboard went out on it.

But I'm here now!

[HomerMcvie]

I'm not a big detail man.....just gimme the addy of a Christine fan, and I've got em covered......

[Dodfather]

Posted my gift today! I hope the certain person likes it!

[chelluversu]

I have a lot of random stuff to give my person. I hope they like it :)
The mail-out date was Dec 7th right? if so, mine is probably gonna be in the mail on the 9th because mi madre is going on a cruise and coming back on that day. She is my ride and money person and I shall be hopeless for 6 days :(

I'm gonna go to the mall and buy more stuff :)

[APerfectLie]

I am making my gift! Gotta finish it tonight!!!

[APerfectLie]

Okay, it only took me two months, but my gift is complete!

[Zombie]

Yay, everyone!

Due date is December 7, yeah, but I think we can let a couple days slide. But only a couple! :p

[Stephanie]

bought my gift today and I really love it! Hope my secret giftee does too :blob2:

[chelluversu]

Yay, everyone!

Due date is December 7, yeah, but I think we can let a couple days slide. But only a couple! :p

Oh thanks :)
me and the mall are gonna be best friends for a while.

[ButterCookie]

Posted my gift today! I hope the certain person likes it!

I actually love you :xoxo: Thank you so SO much, Alan. I got home thinking "huh? I didn't buy anything what's this parcel?" and oh gosh, I filled up when I opened it. It's the best Christmas present anyone's ever given me. Thankyouu http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu129/xHaru01x/Hug-Emoticon.gif

[Dodfather]

I actually love you :xoxo: Thank you so SO much, Alan. I got home thinking "huh? I didn't buy anything what's this parcel?" and oh gosh, I filled up when I opened it. It's the best Christmas present anyone's ever given me. Thankyouu http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu129/xHaru01x/Hug-Emoticon.gif

Woah - that arrived quickly! You are so very welcome! I had wondered if you maybe already had one of those actually...

By the way guys - I would like to thank Bee for my lovely gift but I can't think what her profile name is? Are you here? If so then thank you!

[Silver Springs]

Woah - that arrived quickly! You are so very welcome! I had wondered if you maybe already had one of those actually...

By the way guys - I would like to thank Bee for my lovely gift but I can't think what her profile name is? Are you here? If so then thank you!

Geez that got to you fast! I only mailed it yesterday O_o My mail guys are hardcore in these conditions lol.

[Dodfather]

Geez that got to you fast! I only mailed it yesterday O_o My mail guys are hardcore in these conditions lol.

Things seem to be moving fast! As above, mine got to Georgie quickly too! Thanks again for the lovely gift.

Al.

[vivfox]

Things seem to be moving fast! As above, mine got to Georgie quickly too! Thanks again for the lovely gift.
Al.


Soooooo, what is it???

[LorraineRN]

Just ordered my gift; it will come in on the 11th! I will send it out as soon as it comes in. I am so excited! :xoxo:

[APerfectLie]

Soooooo, what is it???

Yes, I think everyone should show and tell what they got!!

[Dodfather]

Can't show because I have no cam right now, but I received a big box of random Stevie related bits and pieces including: Nag Champra incense, a blue porcelain moon shaped candle holder, a hand drawn Stevie picture and 2 wooden pencils (the writer...) and oher things. Thanks again!

[vivfox]

Can't show because I have no cam right now, but I received a big box of random Stevie related bits and pieces including: Nag Champra incense, a blue porcelain moon shaped candle holder, a hand drawn Stevie picture and 2 wooden pencils (the writer...) and oher things. Thanks again!


Good going Bee! Al, you are so lucky to have the original artwork from Bee. She'll probably be a famous, tortured artist one day.

[Zombie]

I just want y'all to know that I'm about as excited over hearing about your gifts as I would be if I got them all sent to me. (Note to Self: Next time, make it actually secret with no disclosing who sent what to where allowed, and just have everyone send presents to me. Nefarious!)

For those of you that are able to, please post pictures of your gifts so we can all ooo and ahh?

[gypsy4life]

Finishing my gift package tomorrow. I made part of it and bought part of it. I hope my "getter" likes it!

[jannieC]

I sent off my Secret Santa package today and I am hoping my gift is adequate! I am such a nerd. :o

[gypsy4life]

Sent my package off today (from the hell that is called my local post office!).

Estimated arrival time: Wednesday! I had so much fun putting it together, I can't wait to see what my match up thinks!!

[Zombie]

Howdy, folks!

It's the 7th, which was our deadline for sending gifts out - but I know a couple of you are a bit behind, and that's okay, as long as we make sure it gets done. Just let me know here or through email when you've sent yours out (for those that haven't let me know already, that is), so I can make sure everyone is okay and taken care of.

:wavey:

[Kena]

Santa was running a little behind around here. The elves and reindeer got into the punch again...err just kidding :)

Anywho, my gift to a special someone will be in the mail TOMORROW morning. Yes, it's late but don't blame it on me, blame it on my wild heart. But seriously, I just finished it...like 2 minute ago. I hope they like it.

Okay, I'm heading to Nashville.

[daniellaaarisen]

Mine will be in the mail tomorrow!

[GypsySorcerer]

I'm mailing mine tomorrow! I hope my giftee is happy! :)

[Silver Springs]

I can't post pictures yet (Yup. I'm a lazy girl lol) but thanks to my lovely lovely Georgie (Buttercookie) for her absolutely beautiful green shawl (Stevie style so yay!) and copy of Law And Order on Vinyl. I seriously squeed my little English arse off when I opened it lol. Love you!

[Stephanie]

Its in the mail!! Hope its just right for my giftee!

[Dodfather]

I can't post pictures yet (Yup. I'm a lazy girl lol) but thanks to my lovely lovely Georgie (Buttercookie) for her absolutely beautiful green shawl (Stevie style so yay!) and copy of Law And Order on Vinyl. I seriously squeed my little English arse off when I opened it lol. Love you!

GREAT gifts!!

[chelluversu]

Just got a few random things inspired by the bad influences that are the members of fleetwood mac :) yesterday and made a few things that will be sent out sometime soon. My mother just got back from her cruise so I'm expecting to get my gift out on or by saturday...late :(

Blame my mother for deserting me for 6 days lol.

[APerfectLie]

Still haven't been able to send mine off yet!! Arrgg! It will be sent soon tho. Soon and very very soon!

[Zombie]

Haha, y'all are so cute. I love this. :laugh:

And Bee, that is a badass present. Good job, Georgie!

[chelluversu]

Sooo I spent a week living at a friend's house, spent today with my boyfriend who pissed me off/irritated me on the way home because of one of my friends, dragged my stuff inside of my home with the help of the boyfriend with his tail between his legs, saw that the FAKE christmas tree was put up without me, and saw a random gift under the tree that was for me!!! I must say that opening that gift cheer me up, Lisa, and it smells amazing :)


P.S. I finally have dream catchers!!!
Typing this on my phone takes a lifetime.

[gypsy4life]

Sooo I spent a week living at a friend's house, spent today with my boyfriend who pissed me off/irritated me on the way home because of one of my friends, dragged my stuff inside of my home with the help of the boyfriend with his tail between his legs, saw that the FAKE christmas tree was put up without me, and saw a random gift under the tree that was for me!!! I must say that opening that gift cheer me up, Lisa, and it smells amazing :)


P.S. I finally have dream catchers!!!
Typing this on my phone takes a lifetime.


I am so glad it cheered you up! I had alot of fun putting it together.
I was so worried the picture wouldn't make it in one piece. My post office is not a very friendly place, and they were not at all helpful in mailing it.

I was shopping in that little hippie store today, and bought some more of their wonderful incense!

Merry Christmas!!!

[GypsySorcerer]

Mailed mine yesterday. :) Sorry it's a bit late, but this past week has been chock-full with end-of-the-semester craziness.

[LorraineRN]

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Thank you Janet (Jannie C)!
I received a recycled WildHeart record album journal; it is the coolest thing! It is a journal that is actually made of a recycled WildHeart album! And also a bumper sticker that is perfect for me! Thank you again Janet! :)

[Silver Springs]

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Thank you Janet (Jannie C)!
I received a recycled WildHeart record album journal; it is the coolest thing! It is a journal that is actually made of a recycled WildHeart album! And also a bumper sticker that is perfect for me! Thank you again Janet! :)

I am so jealous! I was looking at these myself and I am dying to order a Lindsey one. Maybe after Christmas to treat myself for my extremely charitable day today (Pledged more money to an animal charity every month and bought gifts for two under privelidged children).

[jannieC]

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Thank you Janet (Jannie C)!
I received a recycled WildHeart record album journal; it is the coolest thing! It is a journal that is actually made of a recycled WildHeart album! And also a bumper sticker that is perfect for me! Thank you again Janet! :)

Oh, I'm glad that you like it, Lorraine- I was worried! I'm not sure if you keep a journal, but you could put anything in there. And isn't the bumper sticker cute? I got one for myself and put it on my fridge. :)

Happy Holidays!

[chelluversu]

I am so glad it cheered you up! I had alot of fun putting it together.
I was so worried the picture wouldn't make it in one piece. My post office is not a very friendly place, and they were not at all helpful in mailing it.

I was shopping in that little hippie store today, and bought some more of their wonderful incense!

Merry Christmas!!!

The picture made it one piece :)
The oonly thing the got beat up was the box.
Thank you sooooooo much.

[daniellaaarisen]

Okay, I am going to try to get this sent out today but it may have to wait until Monday. I deeply apologize but my grandmother has gone through a series of nasty surgeries this past week and I've spent most of my days in the ICU. It'll be sent soon, I promise! I hope my giftee likes it

[Kena]

Yikesss! I told a fib. My prize is still waiting to be sent off. I took it all the way to Nasville and back (yes, I know they have post offices there- but I was to busy crying that Stevie didn't show up at Dave's show and also laughing my ass off at Dave's sparkly jacket and his bedazzled guitar strap to find the said post office). There's always tomorrow...errrr, Monday. Hang on little darling. It's on the way soon!

[Zombie]

Oh, I'm glad that you like it, Lorraine- I was worried! I'm not sure if you keep a journal, but you could put anything in there. And isn't the bumper sticker cute? I got one for myself and put it on my fridge. :)

Happy Holidays!

I've seen journals like that before - they make me wish my handwriting hasn't gone to hell so badly due to doing all my writing on the computer. :laugh: That's a great gift.

[Zombie]

Okay, just wanting to add one more note: I'm trying to keep everyone squared away here re: who has sent and who has received, and we seem to be pretty much on track so far, but if anyone has any concerns, let me know - I may not respond right away, because I will be emailing around to see who's doing what, but I will let you know as soon as I know something.

There is a pretty big storm going on in the American Midwest right now, so if you are sending there or have sent FROM there in the past couple of days, mail might be slower than usual. This is my first whole winter here in Missouri, and I guess folk don't know how to act, because at the first sight of a snowflake, everyone apparently loses their damn mind and immediately drives into a ditch. Seriously - before the snow even started and it was just rain, I counted 5 wrecks on the highway in about an hour's worth of a trip to the grocery store and back. You can imagine how the several inches we've racked up since have made things exponentially worse. Haha. One imagines that other places know how to handle themselves even if the roads are bad, but I hear that Chicago and suchlike has grounded tons of flights, so...maybe not.

Anyway, that's that - thank you so much to everyone that's already sent out their gifts, and thank you so much for everyone posting here to say they love what they've gotten. Everyone is being so thoughtful and caring that even though my heart is two sizes too small, I'm just chock full of the Nondenominational Gift Giving Day cheer by proxy. You are all wonderful.

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[vivfox]

On Friday afternoon there was a box leaning against my door. It said Secret Santa in the retun address section. It put a smile on my face. Strangely, I felt I was never gonna receive a gift but there it was, waiting just for me. Inside, beautifully wrapped in red wrapping paper were two voltive candle holders. Silver on the outsides. Inside one of them was green and inside the 2nd one was red. On the outer side of one of the candle holders it says the word PEACE and on the other one is says the word JOY. It also included two wonderful voltive candles with a pretty aroma. I've already burned these candles.

Also included was a very nice Christmas ornament in the form of a silver letter M which is the initial for my first and last name and this letter has some faux crystal diamonds in it. It is currently hanging from the Christmas tree.

There was also a box of incense and a very sweet Christmas card included and all of these items were in a festive X-Mas bag.

Thank you ragrsrocalot for making Christmas even more sweeter with your very thoughtful gifts.

Warm wishes and lots of respect.
Love, Viv

[ragrsrocalot]

On Friday afternoon there was a box leaning against my door. It said Secret Santa in the retun address section. It put a smile on my face. Strangely, I felt I was never gonna receive a gift but there it was, waiting just for me. Inside, beautifully wrapped in red wrapping paper were two voltive candle holders. Silver on the outsides. Inside one of them was green and inside the 2nd one was red. On the outer side of one of the candle holders it says the word PEACE and on the other one is says the word JOY. It also included two wonderful voltive candles with a pretty aroma. I've already burned these candles.

Also included was a very nice Christmas ornament in the form of a silver letter M which is the initial for my first and last name and this letter has some faux crystal diamonds in it. It is currently hanging from the Christmas tree.

There was also a box of incense and a very sweet Christmas card included and all of these items were in a festive X-Mas bag.

Thank you ragrsrocalot for making Christmas even more sweeter with your very thoughtful gifts.

Warm wishes and lots of respect.
Love, Viv

You are very welcome. Glad you like it. Merry Christmas :thumbsup:

[RockAlot]

I soooo wanted to do this but never got the chance to sign up. I've gotton to that age where nobody buys gifs (for me!!)any more & I'm single so there goes that gift!!
Happy to hear this is making you all so happy, Happy Holidays!!

[SandyMac]

Ok, I am really bad at matching up real names with user names, but OMG, THANK YOU to the wonderful Secret Santa (Bedsole) who is really an angel. :angel: Edit: Thanks Stephanie !!!!!!!!! (there were two female names on the card and thought it was Stephanie, but not sure)

I opened the red box with a bow on it and there is an ornament for my tree (guitar with wings) and "Rock and Roll 2010" hand painted on the heart on the guitar and "The Ledge 2010" on the back.... AND.....

a 5$ poker chip from the Very Best of Stevie Nicks show at the Hard Rock hotel and casino in Biloxi, Mississippi from the 6-5-2008 show. I wish you could have seen my face, my jaw dropped to the floor and joy washed over me. :]:D:blob1::blob1::blob2::blob2::]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

This chip will be proudly displayed in my Stevie room in a display case, and the guitar ornament will hang on my Christmas tree for many years to come.

[vivfox]

I can't wait for my Secret Santa receipient to open the box I stuffed for her.:wavey:

[Zombie]

I soooo wanted to do this but never got the chance to sign up. I've gotton to that age where nobody buys gifs (for me!!)any more & I'm single so there goes that gift!!
Happy to hear this is making you all so happy, Happy Holidays!!

Aww! Well, since this one is going so well, I'm planning on doing a Valentine exchange for Valentine's Day, so make sure you sign up for that one and get in on the fun, yes?

Ok, I am really bad at matching up real names with user names, but OMG, THANK YOU to the wonderful Secret Santa (Bedsole) who is really an angel. :angel:

I opened the red box with a bow on it and there is an ornament for my tree (guitar with wings) and "Rock and Roll 2010" hand painted on the heart on the guitar and "The Ledge 2010" on the back.... AND.....

a 5$ poker chip from the Very Best of Stevie Nicks show at the Hard Rock hotel and casino in Biloxi, Mississippi from the 6-5-2008 show. I wish you could have seen my face, my jaw dropped to the floor and joy washed over me. :]:D:blob1::blob1::blob2::blob2::]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

This chip will be proudly displayed in my Stevie room in a display case, and the guitar ornament will hang on my Christmas tree for many years to come.

That'd be Stephanie! And that's a fantastic gift - incredibly thoughtful. In fact, everyone's gifts have been incredibly thoughtful so far. Y'all rock.

[Stephanie]

Ok, I am really bad at matching up real names with user names, but OMG, THANK YOU to the wonderful Secret Santa (Bedsole) who is really an angel. :angel: Edit: Thanks Stephanie !!!!!!!!! (there were two female names on the card and thought it was Stephanie, but not sure)

I opened the red box with a bow on it and there is an ornament for my tree (guitar with wings) and "Rock and Roll 2010" hand painted on the heart on the guitar and "The Ledge 2010" on the back.... AND.....

a 5$ poker chip from the Very Best of Stevie Nicks show at the Hard Rock hotel and casino in Biloxi, Mississippi from the 6-5-2008 show. I wish you could have seen my face, my jaw dropped to the floor and joy washed over me. :]:D:blob1::blob1::blob2::blob2::]

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

This chip will be proudly displayed in my Stevie room in a display case, and the guitar ornament will hang on my Christmas tree for many years to come.

I am so glad you liked it!!! Glad it made it ok from Alabama :)

[jannieC]

I've seen journals like that before - they make me wish my handwriting hasn't gone to hell so badly due to doing all my writing on the computer. :laugh: That's a great gift.

I was thinking she could even use it like a photo album and paste pictures in there too.

Everyone's gifts sound lovely- this was a nice idea.

[Nikolaj]

wrong thread, wrong thread

[APerfectLie]

I feel like Zombie is sharpening her machete and about to come hack me to pieces for not sending my gift yet!!! There is part of my gift that STILL isn't here and I don't want to send it in pieces, but if it isn't here by Thursday I am going to have to. I don't want my Ledgie to think they were forgotten!

[LittleCharmer]

I'm laaaaate! Sorry to my giftee! Sent it off today :)

[Zombie]

I feel like Zombie is sharpening her machete and about to come hack me to pieces for not sending my gift yet!!! There is part of my gift that STILL isn't here and I don't want to send it in pieces, but if it isn't here by Thursday I am going to have to. I don't want my Ledgie to think they were forgotten!

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/nowgozombiego/burgerking.gif

;)

[gypsy4life]

OMG! I just got an amazing gift package from Kena!!

I literally cannot stop giggling!

First, there was a beautiful card, with a very nice Stevie quote inside.

Then, I opened a bright yellow envelope, and there were six EPIC handmade magnets! They are clear stones, with pictures and quotes showing through! One is from my favorite (scarves blowing in the wind, on a sandy beach, Stevie photoshoot!) Another, is a great square mic singing shot, and the quotes are amazing!
"All I ever wanted was to know you were dreaming" seperated onto three stones (so lovely)! and....
"Back to the gypsy that I was" Perfect for me!!

Then, as if that weren't amazing enough...
I unwrap a handmade purse! I screamed , I won't lie!

The purse has a purple front, black velvet back, and beautiful frilly lace trim.
The front has a crescent moon sewn on, with crescent moon buttons, and another great quote "Dreams Unwind, Love's a State Of Mind"
Also, there are two of Stevie's drawings sewn into the the cloth on the front!
I am telling you, Kena, you could go into business selling these things!!

Thank you soooo much! You have made my day, and I will keep these things forever!

p.s. Here is a link to my Tumbr, for photos!!!
http://gypsy4life.tumblr.com/

[estranged4life]

been paying more attention - I would have loved to have participated in the "Secret Santa", I have plenty to give (And ask for nothing).

'Oh Well', Maybe next year...

[vivfox]

been paying more attention - I would have loved to have participated in the "Secret Santa", I have plenty to give (And ask for nothing).

'Oh Well', Maybe next year...


You have some Tusk concerts I wouldn't mind having. Like Witicha.

[Kena]

OMG! I just got an amazing gift package from Kena!!

I literally cannot stop giggling!

First, there was a beautiful card, with a very nice Stevie quote inside.

Then, I opened a bright yellow envelope, and there were six EPIC handmade magnets! They are clear stones, with pictures and quotes showing through! One is from my favorite (scarves blowing in the wind, on a sandy beach, Stevie photoshoot!) Another, is a great square mic singing shot, and the quotes are amazing!
"All I ever wanted was to know you were dreaming" seperated onto three stones (so lovely)! and....
"Back to the gypsy that I was" Perfect for me!!

Then, as if that weren't amazing enough...
I unwrap a handmade purse! I screamed , I won't lie!

The purse has a purple front, black velvet back, and beautiful frilly lace trim.
The front has a crescent moon sewn on, with crescent moon buttons, and another great quote "Dreams Unwind, Love's a State Of Mind"
Also, there are two of Stevie's drawings sewn into the the cloth on the front!
I am telling you, Kena, you could go into business selling these things!!

Thank you soooo much! You have made my day, and I will keep these things forever!

p.s. Here is a link to my Tumbr, for photos!!!
http://gypsy4life.tumblr.com/


Lisa,

I worried myself sick wondering if you would like the purse or not! You have know idea how happy it makes me to know that you are that excited about it! :nod:I had a few friends who said "are you sure she's going to know that's Stevie's artwork on it?"

Thanks for taking pictures, I meant to but was rushing to get the dang thing in mail. I am considering trying to make some to sell. That was the first time I have ever used "mixed media" by printing on fabric sheets...so it was a learning process and also turned out exciting results.

I am so glad you like everything!

Kena

[Kena]

I'm mailing mine tomorrow! I hope my giftee is happy! :)

Krista!

Your giftee is VERY happy! Just look at the happy girl:
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(Nobody ask what I'm doing with my right arm in that picture- I'm still trying to figure it out myself)

What a great surprise to open that little box and find such a purteee necklace - it's soooo me! For those who can't see good - it's silver wings hanging on a silver chair. Very wild heart...very awesome!

The card is beautiful also. You have made me feel like a very special lady!

Thanks again!

Kena

P.S. - I tried to send you a PM but got some error message about your inbox being at it's max or something another...

[GypsySorcerer]

^^^^ Yaye! I'm so glad you liked it. :) Merry Christmas again!

Krista

[gypsy4life]

I am considering trying to make some to sell.

You should!! I have been showing it to everyone today, and they all agree, you are very talented!!

[estranged4life]

You have some Tusk concerts I wouldn't mind having. Like Witicha.

things start to calm down in my life over the next couple of months, I'm going to bring back my music trading website and start trading again since I have so much to share.

[chelluversu]

I got mi madre to send off my gift two days ago...hopefully my person likes the package :)

[tilthefirefades]

I got mi madre to send off my gift two days ago...hopefully my person likes the package :)

Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts! The portrait and scratch board picture are beautiful! I can't wait to hang them up :xoxo:

[daniellaaarisen]

So. My mom threw out my gift, thinking there was only trash in the packaging. -___- I've bought a new one but it can't come out until tomorrow or Wednesday. So if you think you've been forgotten, never fear! You may have me :)

[APerfectLie]

OMG, got the third part of my gift in today finally so now I can send it! It will be in the mail tomorrow and it looks amazing in my opinion! I hope my ledgie loves it!! So if you still haven't gotten your gift yet, hold tight because perhaps I have your name!

[Sahara]

Hope my Ledgie loves my gift and that it arrives on time. Ireland, being generally a bit rubbish, has been brought to a standstill by snow and so I was a little late posting it.

Can't wait to receive mine and find out who my match is!

[Sahara]

Then, as if that weren't amazing enough...
I unwrap a handmade purse! I screamed , I won't lie!

The purse has a purple front, black velvet back, and beautiful frilly lace trim.
The front has a crescent moon sewn on, with crescent moon buttons, and another great quote "Dreams Unwind, Love's a State Of Mind"
Also, there are two of Stevie's drawings sewn into the the cloth on the front!
I am telling you, Kena, you could go into business selling these things!!

Thank you soooo much! You have made my day, and I will keep these things forever!

p.s. Here is a link to my Tumbr, for photos!!!
http://gypsy4life.tumblr.com/


Absolutely beautiful work! :)

[chelluversu]

Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts! The portrait and scratch board picture are beautiful! I can't wait to hang them up :xoxo:

I'm so glad you liked them. I think I wrote in the letter that I suck at drawing fingers lol. It was soo fun buying those random gifts, and my friends helped out. I think my bf was a little jealous lol, but he will get over it.

[APerfectLie]

Okay, all three parts of my gift are in a box, in the mail, and on their way to a special ledgie! The guy at the post office said they *may* get there Friday! I hope they do!! :blob2:

[GypsySorcerer]

Just ordered my gift; it will come in on the 11th! I will send it out as soon as it comes in. I am so excited! :xoxo:

The package arrived yesterday. Thank you SO much, Lorraine. I have actually always wanted the Gypsy single on vinyl, but had never purchased it. I love the sticker & Rhiannon record too.

Thank you again & happy holidays! :)

Krista

[LittleCharmer]

Hope my Ledgie loves my gift and that it arrives on time. Ireland, being generally a bit rubbish, has been brought to a standstill by snow and so I was a little late posting it.

Can't wait to receive mine and find out who my match is!

I've got it! Thank you Kathryn, it's such a thoughtful gift and BEAUTIFUL! I love how much detail you put into it, especially my username on the back :D

I almost don't want to write in it coz it's so gorgeous, but I will! I'll probably use it for poetry :)

Here is my fab personalised notebook made by Kathryn:

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8895/dscf2007go.th.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/i/dscf2007go.jpg/)
Front

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1720/dscf2008n.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/dscf2008n.jpg/)
Back

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6122/dscf2009s.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/dscf2009s.jpg/)
Inside - bottom right corner says 'The Ledge Xmas 2010'

Thank you so much again, I hope you have a wonderful christmas xxx
That goes for the rest of you Ledgies too!

P.S. I'm getting a bit worried about my gift.. It should have been delivered by now! Here's hoping the post has just been slow due to the snow..

[daniellaaarisen]

Vivfox.

I am literally amazed at my gift.

Pictures coming soon.

[daniellaaarisen]

Mark basically gave me a Stevie Nicks shrine for Christmas.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_1622044304801_1047240440_31895592_2625818_n.jpg

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I'm dying.

[Dodfather]

WOW - LOVE IT!!!


Mark basically gave me a Stevie Nicks shrine for Christmas.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_1622044304801_1047240440_31895592_2625818_n.jpg

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I'm dying.

[Silver Springs]

Oh my giddy God...

Mark basically gave me a Stevie Nicks shrine for Christmas.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_1622044304801_1047240440_31895592_2625818_n.jpg

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I'm dying.

[AliceLover]

Mark basically gave me a Stevie Nicks shrine for Christmas.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164579_1622044304801_1047240440_31895592_2625818_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1337.snc4/162988_1622044464805_1047240440_31895593_4753332_n.jpg

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I'm dying.

SO awesome!!! :thumbsup:

[daniellaaarisen]

I think I'm going to laminate the pictures/individual articles and frame the full magazines (yes, folks, that's the 1981 Rolling Stone in perfect condition). My room is going to look RIDICULOUS.

Also, my gift is sent. Hope my Ledgie likes it!

[LorraineRN]

The package arrived yesterday. Thank you SO much, Lorraine. I have actually always wanted the Gypsy single on vinyl, but had never purchased it. I love the sticker & Rhiannon record too.

Thank you again & happy holidays! :)

Krista

You're welcome!

[jannieC]

I am actually speechless about my Secret Santa gift. I will elaborate more later (SO tired right now) but I am in shock at such a beautiful gift- thank you.

Janet

[Silver Springs]

What Georgie (ButterCookie) gave me:
Law And Order Vinyl (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/DSC00430.jpg)
Green Shawl (Not the Frames lol) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/DSC00425.jpg)
Rocking Shawl (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/bee3.jpg)

[jannieC]

I am actually speechless about my Secret Santa gift. I will elaborate more later (SO tired right now) but I am in shock at such a beautiful gift- thank you.

Janet
Okay first of all, a CD with some really wonderful live performances- what's odd is that they're pretty much all of my favorites on one CD and one or two I haven't heard (I have no idea which Rhiannon this is, but whoah).

Then, an incredible DVD of Stevie's show in Landover, 1983. HEAVEN. I have actually only seen a few of these and not with such great quality.

Finally (and really, this made me cry), a BOOK of Stevie's work. My Secret Santa had ALL of Stevie's songs and poems put into a hard cover book, in alphabetical order. I simply can't even describe how stunning it is. My mother was with me when I opened the package, and she kept saying, "Oh my goodness, how lovely!"

I don't even know how to say thank you for such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. My SS chose to stay secret but I'm pretty sure I know who you are. Thank you. :xoxo:

[daniellaaarisen]

Okay first of all, a CD with some really wonderful live performances- what's odd is that they're pretty much all of my favorites on one CD and one or two I haven't heard (I have no idea which Rhiannon this is, but whoah).

Then, an incredible DVD of Stevie's show in Landover, 1983. HEAVEN. I have actually only seen a few of these and not with such great quality.

Finally (and really, this made me cry), a BOOK of Stevie's work. My Secret Santa had ALL of Stevie's songs and poems put into a hard cover book, in alphabetical order. I simply can't even describe how stunning it is. My mother was with me when I opened the package, and she kept saying, "Oh my goodness, how lovely!"

I don't even know how to say thank you for such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. My SS chose to stay secret but I'm pretty sure I know who you are. Thank you. :xoxo:

This is a GENIUS idea. I want to do something like this for myself. Love love love it!

[APerfectLie]

Okay first of all, a CD with some really wonderful live performances- what's odd is that they're pretty much all of my favorites on one CD and one or two I haven't heard (I have no idea which Rhiannon this is, but whoah).

Then, an incredible DVD of Stevie's show in Landover, 1983. HEAVEN. I have actually only seen a few of these and not with such great quality.

Finally (and really, this made me cry), a BOOK of Stevie's work. My Secret Santa had ALL of Stevie's songs and poems put into a hard cover book, in alphabetical order. I simply can't even describe how stunning it is. My mother was with me when I opened the package, and she kept saying, "Oh my goodness, how lovely!"

I don't even know how to say thank you for such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. My SS chose to stay secret but I'm pretty sure I know who you are. Thank you. :xoxo:

I'm glad it made it in time! I was worried since I sent it off so late. Glad you like it :xoxo:

[Zombie]

I think I'm going to laminate the pictures/individual articles and frame the full magazines (yes, folks, that's the 1981 Rolling Stone in perfect condition). My room is going to look RIDICULOUS.

Also, my gift is sent. Hope my Ledgie likes it!

Holy bejesus, he sent you the Tango pop-up? I remember missing out on one of those on eBay a couple of years ago and haven't seen one since. That is AWESOME.

I'm glad it made it in time! I was worried since I sent it off so late. Glad you like it :xoxo:

Dude, you rock. And not just a little.

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Official Note - I know a couple of people are still waiting on delivery, so I'm going to ask anyone that hasn't received their gifts to sit tight for a few more days, and then we'll reassess to see where everyone is.

But thank you SO much to everyone that participated. You have no idea how happy it's made me that this has gone so well, and everyone's gifts have been so lovely and thoughtful.

I'd like to keep doing things like this, if you guys would like to keep participating. It won't always be an actual gift exchange - I've mentioned before I'd really like to do a card exchange for Valentine's Day, for example - and I think it's a fun thing to do, but more importantly, it gives each of us a tangible way to connect with other fans. Sounds cheesy, I know, but whatever: so many of us love this band so much, and it's a huge part of our identities, but it's rare for many of us to have actual contact with other people that actually understand...especially some of our younger members that didn't get to experience the Mac in their heyday, didn't get to go to that awesome show on the Tusk tour, wasn't there to pick up a copy of Mirage or Tango when it came out, and have to spend all day with peers that don't "get it," etc. We can all come here and chit-chat and that's a wonderful thing, but we don't always have someone to physically hang out with. I feel like this is a good way to make the fandom a little more physical.

Of course, I'd really love to one day organize a fan con so we can all hang out and bang on tambourines and squawk over Stevie & Lindsey glaring at each other while we watch concerts on a ginormous TV and re-enact that fateful evening Lindsey kicked Stevie in the ass on stage so we'll have the next best thing to actual video of the event and have a Mick Fleetwood Scary Face Impersonation Contest and whatnot, but until then, this is pretty good, too. :laugh:

[daniellaaarisen]

Annie, completely agreed. The Valentine's day idea sounds great.

[Stephanie]

Today I got a lovely surprise from my California-residing secret santa. No name on it, so thank you "secret santa!"

I got some wonderfully Stevie Nag Champa, but best of all, I got a hand-made necklace with a beautiful Stevie charm. The picture is lovely, and I really love the way the bail that attaches it to the chain is so pretty. My daughter has taken it over and is wearing it at the moment, and she keeps asking if I gave it to her for keeps, and I keep saying No.

So THANK YOU!!

[daniellaaarisen]

Today I got a lovely surprise from my California-residing secret santa. No name on it, so thank you "secret santa!"

I got some wonderfully Stevie Nag Champa, but best of all, I got a hand-made necklace with a beautiful Stevie charm. The picture is lovely, and I really love the way the bail that attaches it to the chain is so pretty. My daughter has taken it over and is wearing it at the moment, and she keeps asking if I gave it to her for keeps, and I keep saying No.

So THANK YOU!!

I'm so glad you liked your gift! :)

[Stephanie]

I'm so glad you liked your gift! :)

Thank you :)

[Sahara]

I've got it! Thank you Kathryn, it's such a thoughtful gift and BEAUTIFUL! I love how much detail you put into it, especially my username on the back :D

I almost don't want to write in it coz it's so gorgeous, but I will! I'll probably use it for poetry :)

Here is my fab personalised notebook made by Kathryn:

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Inside - bottom right corner says 'The Ledge Xmas 2010'

Thank you so much again, I hope you have a wonderful christmas xxx
That goes for the rest of you Ledgies too!

P.S. I'm getting a bit worried about my gift.. It should have been delivered by now! Here's hoping the post has just been slow due to the snow..
I'm so glad you liked it, Sian! The fact that it'll be used for poetry is the highest compliment :) Happy Christmas!

And as for Vivfox's gift to Danielle -- wow. Just wow. :thumbsup: A treasure trove!

[vivfox]

Holy bejesus, he sent you the Tango pop-up? I remember missing out on one of those on eBay a couple of years ago and haven't seen one since. That is AWESOME.


It was hard to part with that.
How much was it selling for?

[daniellaaarisen]

It was hard to part with that.
How much was it selling for?

I love you <3 <3 <3

[nailatixela]

It was hard to part with that.
How much was it selling for?

I'm curious now, too! My step-grandfather used to work for warner brothers, and gave me the tango pop up. He's the one in the group picture I posted a while back with Stevie backstage at the philly wild heart show.

[Zombie]

It was hard to part with that.
How much was it selling for?

It's been a while, but I want to say it was going for something ridiculously cheap like 20-ish bucks, because I remember being VERY frustrated I didn't get a higher bid up in time.

I do have the complete pop-up press kit from The Dance in a box somewhere, hidden away so safely I can't find it, lawl. But I think my days as a hardcore collector are pretty much over, though, unless I ever catch wind of one of the major things I've always wanted but have never been able to find.