Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: beetlebailey1977 on August 28, 2011, 11:02:45 pm
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Just wondering will it is going to start? I know still have a lot of time.....I am just curious.
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It will start soon enough. This post is a great reminder though to everyone that it is never to early to start on a gift. If you start now on a gift, you can work out the details after you find out who the gift is for.
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I agree Justin.....I like to get the old cogs turning in my head, as to what I may do.
Thanks
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I came in late last year, how does this one work??
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I would be interested in getting involved! :D
Josh
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Rick, basically the same as the bow trade. You put your name in a hat and a recipient is drawn for you from the same hat. In this exchange anything handmade is acceptable. Some send bows, some send arrows, some send leatherwork and some home made jelly. As long as it is home made by you it is acceptable!
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...do a search of last years Christmas Exchange and see what was sent out by everyone.
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I have a few ideas...I haven't made much in the last 6 months so I'm getting excited to get my hands dirty ;)
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Rick, basically the same as the bow trade. You put your name in a hat and a recipient is drawn for you from the same hat. In this exchange anything handmade is acceptable. Some send bows, some send arrows, some send leatherwork and some home made jelly. As long as it is home made by you it is acceptable!
Sounds like fun Pat! Im in when its time!!! 8)
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Yes Sir,
I'd be interested in making something to send out.
-gus
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Anybody remember when we first start taking names and when the cut off usually is? Just wondering, thinking I have an idea of what I'm gonna do but just anxious haha.
~Barry
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I would enjoy such a thing. I have hung around here for a couple years and never posted anything. I am impressed with the ingenuity and the willingness of people to help with questions and info.
I would like to be involved in a Christmas exchange.
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I would also like to get involved... When does it usually start?
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Its not up to me but I dont see why not start it now, give people plenty of time to get there gift ready :D I would guess we just need the ok from an admin and someone to volunteer to take names and info?
Josh
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I'm sure it will be OK to start now. This will be totally the responsibility of those involved and PA will not hold any responsibility or liability. This will only involve the folks that sign up for the Exchange. I will ask Marie(Calendergirl) to be sure it is OK to use the PA forum as the vehicle for the Christmas Exchange and might even be able to get her to pull the names out of the hat. If someone wants to take this over and get a new thread started to get anyone who wants to get involved listed I will oversee it but don't have the time to keep up on a day to day basis. Someone will have to compile names and keep up with who has sent out and who hasn't recieved and whatever else it takes to get it to work out. Josh(Elktracker) did a great job with the PA Bow Trade and I'm sure he will give advise to whomever wants to take this over. I don't expect him to volenteer again but appreciate all the work he did on the Bow Trade.
If I'm not mistaken the only rules are the item you send out has to be made by your hands. Doesn't matter what it is as long as you made it yourself and feel good about sending it to someone else. Doesn't even need to be archery related. Again, just like with the bow trade this IS NOT about what you will get. It is about GIVING!!!
We had a few folks that were involved in the bow trade that weren't happy with the bow they recieved. If you are worried about this, DO NOT GET INVOLVED!!! You may send out a bow but only get a jar of homemade jelly. Well, Merry Christmas. That is what you recieved.
I'll see what Marie says and get back with you.
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The last couple of years, I've looked at this as an opportunity to get outside my comfort zone and make something different. I've been excited to send my gifts out and humbled by the gifts I've received. Let's get this party started ;D
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sounds good to me!! I like jelly!!,,,im already working on the gift!!, ;)
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when is this going to start?
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Jeff, that is the attitude we're looking for! 8) That is what makes the Christmas Exchange so much fun.
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I like jelly as well (though I like jam better :) ). If I can think of something that I actually have the skill to make, I'll try it out this year.
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what to make.............oh i know, maybe a..... , no :-\ ..... how about..., no not good enough...........good thing i still have a while to think ;)
noel
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If someone has a printing press that makes hundred dollar bills,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that would be good to make!! >:D >:D,,,,
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If someone has a printing press that makes hundred dollar bills,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that would be good to make!! >:D >:D,,,,
heck, if someone does ill pay them 10 for each bill ;D
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Somebody's already doing Jelly and Jam?
Dog Gone It... Now I'm gonna have to come up with a new idea... ::)
I'm guessing two year old Tequila aged in my own oak casks would be outa the question... >:D
-gus
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I'm guessing two year old Tequila aged in my own oak casks would be outa the question... >:D
-gus
for me at least ;)
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I hope Gus,,I mean Mr. Gus gets my name!! 8)
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Ya if I could only figure out how to ship shine ;D mountian spring water from Oregon 190 proof lol Should be fun!
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Finally something I can participate in ;) This will be fun making something outa Texas Native ingredients and raw materials with a dash of Mexican and southern hospitality all in one... Why, I'm in 8)
Pat, thank you for the reminder of the spirit of this exchange. I suggest reading, "The Gift of the Magi" by Kate Chopin if you need an explanation:)
Cipriano
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Cipriano, if they need explanation they woundn't understand anyway! ;)
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It is always a wonderful thing and LOTS last year wanted to get in but it was too late. So jump on in!
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In looking through last years thread, all kinds of interesting and beautiful items were sent out.
I have a question for members that have participated in the past.
Once you draw a name, Do you do a bit of digging on the boards to find out what your Giftee is interested in?
Or do you play to your own strengths as far as crafts go?
I've got several ideas on the drawing board now, but was curious to see what Y'all thought.
Thank You.
-gus
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Gus,
once you are sent the person's name that you will receive, you can find out what they like. One thing that was very helpful last year was when people sent me their addresses, they also sent info like are they Left handed? what their draw is, other interests. Not everyone receives a bow as you saw. This isn't a bow exchange. But what you do receive is a handmade gift sent from the heart.
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Christmas exchange sign up http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,28148.0.html
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Ah... Mi Savy...
Thank You Ma'am.
-gus
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Count me in! Looking forward to a new adventure.
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Again if you would like to be involved in the christmas exchange please go to the christmas exchange sign up thread to sign up, I would rather not have to jump back and forth between threads. Thanks
Josh
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I am going to lock this thread so that people will go to the right one. >:D
O:)