2015 Secret Stan: 50 Shades of Trichy Claus

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the weather is getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and it's about the time that stores start putting up Christmas decorations far, far too early. And speaking of too early, I am officially opening up the 2015 Secret Stan.

Why so early? Could it be that I've succumbed to the sweet siren song of early holiday purchasing? Have the years of downing GWJ holiday cheer have left my brain a tinsel-ridden pile of yuletide pudding? Am I bored at work, and desperate for something to fill my long, delirious hours? Well, yes. But there are a few valid reasons.

- Each year, I get quite a few individuals scrambling in after the deadline. While I'm happy to do what I can, I'm hoping that a bit more time will enable people to get their information in before the cutoff.
- Last year, we shortened the deadline so that people could take advantage of Black Friday sales and CyberMonday deals. This was a terrific idea, but it did create some issues with last minute arrivals.
- Each year, we have quite a few issues with shipping problems. International shipments, typos, and other factors have left some people getting their packages mid-January. I'm hoping that giving a bit more time will help with that issue.

So, excited yet? You should be! It's been a lot of fun in previous years, and this year should be no different. Below are the guidelines.

- Submit your information via this form. Last year, we had some concerns about privacy, so I will be changing my password weekly, and will also delete the information within twelve hours of receiving it, transferring that information to an Excel spreadsheet I keep on my portable hard drive.
- The deadline for signups will be November 20. This should give everyone plenty of time to get me their information, and for us to resolve any potential issues. Please, please try to get your information in before that deadline. I sometimes can help latecomers get paired up, but it's a lot of extra work.
- Any questions, comments, concerns, email me directly. I'll be able to respond more quickly. My email address is as follows.

- There is no minimum or maximum to spend. Spend whatever you feel comfortable spending, and I can promise, it will be perfect. I've been doing this for a few years, and I've never once heard a complaint about the gifts received. The gifts can be physical, digital, homemade, creative, gift cards, anything you like.
- It's up to you whether or not you wait until Christmas to open the gifts.

Thanks! Let me know if there are any questions, and let's get ready to spray some holiday cheer all over each other!

Soo in!

In. Didn't even read the terms and conditions, so god knows what Trichy will do with me, but in.

In, looking forward to this year.

In like the mighty Flynn!

I'm down, lets do this!

Woohoo! This is always a ton of fun. In!

I'm in. I really don't need a new chair, and I'm not sure how much other people know about me, so I apologize in advance

Oh yeah!

Oh yeah!

should I provide a list of my last 7 victims?

Paleocon wrote:

should I provide a list of my last 7 victims?

Up to you. If you don't mind a repeat, that's fine. If you want to make sure you don't get someone, include their name in the applicable field.

I've been slowly putting batsh*t crazy things on my Amazon wishlist just to make my Secret Santa laugh.

Ah, what the heck, let's do this!!

I am wearing nothing but holly and tinsel.

In.

I want to give something back to those who have given me so much this year, but have a question about the receiving bit for anything physical.

We have a mail service which forwards things, but it's far more practical (and WAY less expensive) to receive packages wherever we happen to be. Is it possible for someone to act as a mediator and relay our current address? We can do some planning ahead if need be!

Stresssing out about companies sending stuff to me in time to ship to my Stantee? Wouldn't miss it for the world.....

LouZiffer wrote:

I want to give something back to those who have given me so much this year, but have a question about the receiving bit for anything physical.

We have a mail service which forwards things, but it's far more practical (and WAY less expensive) to receive packages wherever we happen to be. Is it possible for someone to act as a mediator and relay our current address? We can do some planning ahead if need be!

I'm your Huckleberry.

And also, I'm in like *points below*

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Jonman wrote:

I am wearing nothing but holly and tinsel.

In.

Holly, I get, but who names their kid Tinsel?

Also, as I learned last year, overseas shipping is insane, so if you get someone across the pond, just buy their stuff from Amazon.co.uk or someone local to them. Much, much, much cheaper. Much.

I can also volunteer for huckleberry duty for Lou if the algorithm has dim as Lou's Stan.

Dimmerswitch wrote:
LouZiffer wrote:

I want to give something back to those who have given me so much this year, but have a question about the receiving bit for anything physical.

We have a mail service which forwards things, but it's far more practical (and WAY less expensive) to receive packages wherever we happen to be. Is it possible for someone to act as a mediator and relay our current address? We can do some planning ahead if need be!

I'm your Huckleberry.

Dimmerswitch, I KISS YOU.

SallyNasty wrote:

I can also volunteer for huckleberry duty for Lou if the algorithm has dim as Lou's Stan.

Sally, I KISS YOU TOO. (Though it could be Dimmer and I'd never know.)

My info is in the digital hat.

SallyNasty wrote:

I can also volunteer for huckleberry duty for Lou if the algorithm has dim as Lou's Stan.

I appreciate the offer, but that'd be a pretty big tell that I was his Stanta I think.

Effective immediately it will randomly be either Dimmerswitch or myself who is Lou's Huckleberry. Trichy, mind flipping a coin? Heads = SallyBerry, tails = DimmerBerry?

That way no one will know until Stans are assigned and presents opened?

Schrödinger's dingleberry.

SallyNasty wrote:

Effective immediately it will randomly be either Dimmerswitch or myself who is Lou's Huckleberry. Trichy, mind flipping a coin? Heads = SallyBerry, tails = DimmerBerry?

That way no one will know until Stans are assigned and presents opened?

SallyBerry is the winner. DimmerBerry, mind volunteering if someone else needs that kind of help?

(that was supposed to be anonymous at time of assignment:)) My volunteering counts for anyone that needs it.

trichy wrote:
SallyNasty wrote:

Effective immediately it will randomly be either Dimmerswitch or myself who is Lou's Huckleberry. Trichy, mind flipping a coin? Heads = SallyBerry, tails = DimmerBerry?

That way no one will know until Stans are assigned and presents opened?

SallyBerry is the winner. DimmerBerry, mind volunteering if someone else needs that kind of help?

I am sworn to carry your burdens.

I'm so confused...

LouZiffer wrote:

I'm so confused...

I think this all means that your Stanta gift will be delivered by dimmer in person, like this:

But I wouldn't have known it was... oh bother.

In before the lock.

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