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Location: North Pole | Hello Everybody!!!
We will be doing the Secret Santa a little bit early this year to allow for Emergency Elf operations, and other unforeseeable situations. I hope we can all have a great time with this and celebrate the season with some of our best friends that we've never met.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Private message BHW_SECRET_SANTA with your real name and your shipping address
*If you are in CANADA, please include "CANADA" in the subject line so that I can easily find you*
2. Reply on THIS THREAD with details about yourself; some good items to include from last year were:
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself?
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix?
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve
- Favorite color
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc.
- Information regarding your other pets
- Other
***SIGN UP CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT (PCS) ON OCTOBER 18***
***SECRET SANTA INFO WILL BE MESSAGED TO YOU BETWEEN OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31***
***GIFTS MUST BE MAILED BY DECEMBER 4***
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Canadians will be sending to other Canadians to avoid horrendous shipping fees
- If you are willing to be an Emergency Elf, please include this in your message to me
- If you KNOW you will need more time to ship (NFR shoppers), YOU MUST INCLUDE THIS INFO IN YOUR MESSAGE
- Once you have shipped your gifts, please message me with the tracking number IN THE SUBJECT LINE
- We are keeping the recommended spending limit of AROUND $50
Everybody had a lot of fun last year, there were very few hiccups - let's all have a great time again this year! Merry Christmas!!
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 Proud to be Deplorable
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | jbhoot - 2015-09-21 8:36 AM
Congarts you beat Wallmart this year!!!! LOL
But not Costco.... | |
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Posts: 1182
Location: Do I hear Banjos? | I loved doing this last year! (Even if my husband did steal one of my gifts!...he loved the very cool deer coffee mug)
I'll be in again for sure.
Our Walmart here has Christmas trees for sale already so why not!  | |
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Location: Oklahoma | TrailGirl - 2015-09-21 10:55 AM
I loved doing this last year! (Even if my husband did steal one of my gifts!...he loved the very cool deer coffee mug )
I'll be in again for sure.
Our Walmart here has Christmas trees for sale already so why not!
I should've gotten you this mug..... bet he wouldn't steal it!
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Location: London Ontario | I just want to say thank you for whatever my SS gets me, I love the thought and humor my past SS have put into the gifts!
My name is Madison and I am in my early 20’s. I have a 2012 QH mare I am hoping to futurity as a 4 yr. old. She is sorrel and her name is Peaches. She is a medium in most stuff, a size 76 and a cob head.
I also have two German Shepherds, Diesel and Chloe. They love anything that squeaks, you can throw, or food!
I'm cool with horse or normal stuff, my favorite colors are Burgundy/Maroon, corral and BLING. I also love funky prints.
I love pretty Christmas ornaments, vanilla candles or melts, milk chocolate and almond ANYTHING, sour keys, twizzlers, Hershey kisses or Reece’s pieces!!!! I love anything that has to do with green tea, Earl Grey, peppermint or any kind of tea really, funny mugs to drink the tea out of. I also love soft and warm mittens. We also just moved into a new house so any kind of décor would be awesome too! We are sticking with the western/rustic theme. I am a HUGE sucker for soft blankets. I am a medium/large in shirts and sweaters and a 27x37 in Cowgirl Tuff jeans. I love mascara (black with length, no waterproof though!) but that about it, I’m not a huge fan when it comes to makeup, nail polish, perfume etc.
Horse Stuff- Size medium bell boots/boots - Grey hind boots, Tribal, Southwest or Pink cheetah. MSM gel or Liniment I can rub into my horses sore muscles, Classic Equine boot bag, white polo’s or any funky prints, treats, Cowboy magic, Magic Cushion hoof packing, Tail bags, I have also always wanted a beaded under/over and would love to try the Sore No more products. Anything BOT is cool as well!! or if you have anything that works for bleeders(other then Lasix) or those tubes of stuff you give horses before they jump on the trailer for calming their tummy down.
I love finding a good deal, so used stuff is OK with me! My boyfriend is a HUGE hunter, but I’m not into it at all so I avoid camo like the plague as it will just end up getting stolen haha. I also envy those who do their own pickling and jams. I would loooove some strawberry jam or pickles!!! I love homemade stuff
Thank you in advanced and please let me know if you need any extra elfs, I am happy to be one!
Edited by MC1993 2015-11-09 8:13 AM
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I have had some great gifts in the past and met some even greater people doing the gift exchange. I'm not particular. Anything that is a surprise is fun. Horse related or not :)
Favorite color is purple. For my horses I use a lot of purple and royal blue.
Horses I am riding right now are Audie Murphy (HUS/Showmanship) He's just shy of 17 hands and brown and I make him wear purple. Sad thing for a horse named after WWII's most decorated soldier. Rio is a sorrel 3yr old barrel prospect. He rocks the royal blue. Gunner is a palomino 2yr old. Haven't really let him have a color, but I think royal blue would look good on him too.
I have lots of cats. They aren't really my favorite critter, but up there pretty high. I just happen to find a lot of orphans and sick ones so once fixed up they stick around.
My house decor is pretty western-turq, browns and tans.
I have 2 dogs. A red border collie named Red and the coolest little Corgi named Spur.
I love to read. WWII and history are my favorite, True stories of horses, Nicholas Sparks. SD cards are great since I take a lot of pictures of my 2 kids (Colt 7 and Remington 3) and horses of course.
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | MC1993 - 2015-09-21 10:30 AM I just want to say thank you for whatever my SS gets me, I love the thought and humor my past SS have put into the gifts! My name is Madison and I am in my early 20’s. I have a 2012 QH mare I am hoping to futurity as a 4 yr. old. She sorrel and her name is Peaches. She is a medium in most stuff, a size 76 and a full head. I also have two German Shepherds, Diesel and Chloe. They love anything that squeaks, you can throw, or food! I'm cool with horse or normal stuff, my favorite colors are Burgundy/Maroon, purple and BLING. I also love funky prints. I love pretty Christmas ornaments, vanilla candles or melts, milk chocolate and almond ANYTHING, sour keys, twizzles Hershey kisses or Reece’s pieces!!!! I love anything that has to do with green tea, Earl Grey, peppermint or any kind of tea really, funny mugs to drink the tea out of. I also love soft and warm mittens. We also just moved into a new house so any kind of décor would be awesome too! We are sticking with the western/rustic theme. I am a HUGE sucker for soft blankets. I am a medium/large in shirts and sweaters and a 27x37 in Cowgirl Tuff jeans. I love mascara (black with length, no waterproof though!) but that about it, I’m not a huge fan when it comes to makeup, nail polish, perfume etc. Size medium bell boots/boots - Grey, Coral, Tribal, Southwest or Pink cheetah. A PHT poll pack, Leather barrel reins with the rubber braided through, new hay bag (I love cool prints!!), MSM gel or Liniment I can rub into my horses sore muscles, Classic Equine boot bag, Burgundy polo’s or any funky prints, treats, Vetrolin or Cowboy magic, Magic Cushion hoof packing, I have also always wanted a beaded under/over and would love to try the Sore No more products. I love finding a good deal, so used stuff is OK with me! My boyfriend is a HUGE hunter, but I’m not into it at all so I avoid camo like the plague as it will just end up getting stolen haha. I also envy those who do their own pickling and jams. I would loooove some strawberry jam or pickles!!! I love homemade stuff? Thank you in advanced and please let me know if you need any extra elfs, I am happy to be one!
I want to have to shop for you. You make it so easy | |
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Posts: 1395
Location: Missouri | How does this work? I'm curious...and I love surprises and surprising other people!
I assume you'd get the specific list and details for the person you're buying for so you're not guessing? And do we ever find out who our secret Santa is? | |
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Posts: 1409
Location: Oklahoma | Does it have to reach $50.00 not trying to be cheap just wanna make sure. :)) Ive never done would love to this year! | |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | MOGirl07 - 2015-09-21 7:50 PM
How does this work? I'm curious...and I love surprises and surprising other people!
I assume you'd get the specific list and details for the person you're buying for so you're not guessing? And do we ever find out who our secret Santa is?
Guidelines are as above.
Secret Santas may choose whether or not to reveal their identity. Secret Santas are assigned randomly by computer.
Look on THIS POST for details about your assigned recipient. This is not a partner exchange, you will be sending to somebody different than you will be receiving from. | |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | Turnburnsis - 2015-09-21 8:42 PM
Does it have to reach $50.00 not trying to be cheap just wanna make sure. :)) Ive never done would love to this year!
Not at all!!! Some of the best gifts ever received have been homemade, used, or otherwise "cheap."
THOUGHTFUL and PERSONAL are of the most importance. | |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | This is my first time, and I just want to say in advance "thanks;" I love the idea of all this!
I'm 46, and love to read (true horse stories, western romance), candles, body wash. Fav color is faded blue. Gift can be horse related or not, I'm truly easy!!
I like the natural look in tack, accessories, etc. Love dangly, blingy earrings. Wear an xl in t-shirts. Not a hunter but all my family is and we practically live at the deer camp during the season, so warm camo clothes, fuzzy socks, warm-ups would be great.
I have 4 dogs---Josey Wales (3 year old female), Foxy (11 year old male), and Wonder (11 year old female) are outside rescue dogs. Luca is a 5 year old male Siberian Husky, rescue dog also, that is an inside dog; he is so spoiled it's scary.
5 horses in my herd. . . Dan is a 36 year old red dun gelding. He's about 14.3 and 800 pounds. (Pasture pet) Faci is a 20 year old sorrel gelding, 16.3, 1300 pounds. Two is a 15 year old black mare that I just had to retire about a month ago cause of suspensory issues; she's about 15 hands and 1000 pounds. Sonny is a red roan paint gelding, 16.3, 1200 pounds, with gorgeous, long mane and tail. Lynn is 7 year old sorrel gelding, 15.1, 1000 pounds. I'd love anything for the horses----grooming, bell boots, tie-style halter/lead rope combo, etc.
Lastly, I have a 17 year old son that is my heart. Chandler is big into Confederate/Civil War history, fish farming, hunting, and riding horses. The name of our farm is Rebel Farms.
I'm like everyone else----I love anything homemade, whether it's jelly, jams, cookies, drawings, etc. Or even a donation to horse or animal rescue.
I'm so excited to be part of this. . . I feel the Christmas spirit coming on!!
Edited by Chandler's Mom 2015-09-23 2:42 AM
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Location: Oregon | I am 28 years old, married, no 2 legged kids.
I'm a size 3 or 5 in jeans, women's medium in tops, pretty much live in hoodies. Also sweat pants when at home. Love, love, love wild rags for the colder winter races! Sometimes wear ball caps.
Love my Oregon State Beavers!
Hubby and I have a little house - about 750 sq feet. Always looking for western décor for that! and Painted Ponies. Been moved in about a year, and I've still done absolutely no decorating! lol!!
Look me up on fb - Niki Davila! I'm always up for new friends!!!
I have 3 dogs - Blue Heeler named Jordan, a little yellow lab named Tiffany and an Australian Kelpie mix named Perla. Everyone always asks if Tiffany is still a puppy, as she is so small, but she is 4 years old and only about 40 lbs. I always tease that she is the little labby that never grew! Perla was our rescue from Cabo San Lucas this May. She was at the humane society there and we decided to adopt her and give her a happy life! All three wear about a size 15-17 or so collar. They are all right around 40 lbs.
I have 3 horses -
Blitz is my current competitive mare. 6 years old, dark liver chestnut/sorrel, has mostly lime green stuff - halter, hay bags, leg wraps, bell boots (medium/large), etc
Rocky - Blitz's half brother, 11 year old cremello. Hoping I can get him over his issues from a previous owner abusing him to become a successful barrel horse. Mostly has turquoise and orange stuff. Medium/Large bell boots
Tucker - retired barrel/gaming horse. 16 years old palomino. Fractured his hock 2.5 years ago and will never run barrels again, but runs around the pasture like a mindless idiot! Totally enjoying retirement!
Both Rocky and Blitz could really use nice rope halters in their colors! Or colored mule tape halters.. Something other than their current nylon halters.
Something I could really use is another set of reins for races. I have recently fallen in love with the circle y braided reins available from the tack stop.
All my horses love cookies, but Blitz and Rocky have a corn allergy - so any cookies sent to them cannot contain corn at all! They love the haystacks alfalfa/berry treats!
LOVE PHT stuff, sore no more, professionals choice, classic equine.. I'll post more as I think of more!
Love chocolate and almost anything pumpkin spice, love starbucks hot chocolate - not a coffee drinker.
Love fall/holiday type scents - pumpkin, spicey, cinnamon, etc..
Love saddle crosses - Blingy is good! :)
No real dislikes - not a huge fan of animal prints or pink, but if used tastefully, I'm ok with that.
I'm super excited for the Secret Santa this year. I love shopping for people and surprising them!
Edited by barrelchick617 2015-09-22 5:17 PM
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Location: Missouri | svincent - 2015-09-21 11:39 PM
MOGirl07 - 2015-09-21 7:50 PM
How does this work? I'm curious...and I love surprises and surprising other people!
I assume you'd get the specific list and details for the person you're buying for so you're not guessing? And do we ever find out who our secret Santa is?
Guidelines are as above.
Secret Santas may choose whether or not to reveal their identity. Secret Santas are assigned randomly by computer.
Look on THIS POST for details about your assigned recipient. This is not a partner exchange, you will be sending to somebody different than you will be receiving from.
Goodness I totally missed that on the original post. Sorry....I was a wee bit sleep deprived when I posted last night! | |
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Posts: 725
| wyoming barrel racer - 2015-09-21 8:49 PM
I have had some great gifts in the past and met some even greater people doing the gift exchange. I'm not particular. Anything that is a surprise is fun. Horse related or not :)
Favorite color is purple. For my horses I use a lot of purple and royal blue.
Horses I am riding right now are Audie Murphy (HUS/Showmanship) He's just shy of 17 hands and brown and I make him wear purple. Sad thing for a horse named after WWII's most decorated soldier. Rio is a sorrel 3yr old barrel prospect. He rocks the royal blue. Gunner is a palomino 2yr old. Haven't really let him have a color, but I think royal blue would look good on him too.
I have lots of cats. They aren't really my favorite critter, but up there pretty high. I just happen to find a lot of orphans and sick ones so once fixed up they stick around.
My house decor is pretty western-turq, browns and tans.
I have 2 dogs. A red border collie named Red and the coolest little Corgi named Spur.
I love to read. WWII and history are my favorite, True stories of horses, Nicholas Sparks. SD cards are great since I take a lot of pictures of my 2 kids (Colt 7 and Remington 3) and horses of course.
I just have to say I love your kids' names!! | |
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| This is my first year doing Secret Santa!
My name is Jayden. I am a sixteen year old girl from the Midwest. I live on a farm and love the peacefulness of country life. I work with horses almost every day, and compete almost every weekend at rodeos during the year. I have a super sweet fourteen year old palomino gelding named Tex, he's my good ole roping/barrel horse. Ace, is my pride and joy, hes a fourteen year old barrel horse, and runs 1D quite often. He is a unique color and I like to call him a Chocolate Buckskin, he is all dark chocolate brown with buckskin flanks, face, and some of his belly. I am also in the process of buying a barrel prospect, but as of now, only have two of my own horses.
Tex is a big guy, and needs a large in almost everything, his color is turquoise.
Ace is medium everything, his color is whatever I put on him for the day.
I am good with most any color of tack, I mix and match most days. I love a little bling on everything. Some of my favorite colors on horses are cheetah, white, turquoise, and purple. I like to stay away from pink and lime green. I also love cowhide on anything.
My child is my nine month old Aussie/Heeler, Tuf. He's red and brown Merle. He's a little guy, about 20 pounds, but he is a fireball of energy. He isn't really into treats but he loves toys of any kind. He really needs a new collar!! I'd really like a nice western collar for him.
I wear size medium in most shirts, and wear size 27 jeans. For my own style I am obsessed with anything aztec print, cow skulls, feather designs "Not actual feathers haha", western, and blingy. My favorite colors are light blue, and cheetah.
Some ideas, an over and under, dog collar, dog leash, bronc halter, I love western jewelry, chocolate of any kind, I love western clothes, I need new reins, I love scentsy stuff, I could always use another haybag, literally anything from a tack store and I'd be happy!
Thank You! Can't wait til Christmas!
Edited by IowaCanChaser 2015-10-11 3:05 PM
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Location: London Ontario | My message to you is still in my outbox, anyone have any idea why? | |
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Posts: 564
Location: South Dakota | Last year I didn't get to be an active part of secret santa due to major issues with a horse from november-december and I felt really bad that I missed it. I'm going to make up for it this year!! I can't wait to shop for someone! Here are my details while I'm thinking about it -
I am 25 years old and engaged to be married next June 11!! I love outdoors, riding, working in my yard, bird hunting with my yellow lab and family. We do a lot of traveling! I'm a coffee drinker and I love fun mugs or travel mugs! I eat really healthy but always splurge to enjoy a little chocolate during the Christmas season :) Oh, did I mention I love to try other peoples home canned goods, jellys, pickles, beets, salsa... you name it, I want to try it. I like to keep my trailer clean and organized and I don't have a rear tack trailer door caddy organizer yet (hint hint). I HATE winter and being cold, but I still do chores and ride as much as I can in the winter months, so warm gear is always appreciated. I wear wild rags almost every day there is snow on the ground, as well as a pair of extreme weather thermal socks and a beanie or headwrap!
As far as tack goes, I like natural leather with bling and color, but not a ridiculous amount of bling or anything cheap looking. I also love bronc noseband halters.
- What is something you really want, but would not buy for yourself? pop up barrels!!
- Would you prefer a gift that was horse-related or not? Or a mix? Of course I would love to get horse stuff, but if you're stumped I will take either! or both ;)
- 3 specific items that you would love to recieve : classic equine legacy boots in TRIBAL print, size medium : classic equine top load hay bag (any of the fun designs), the mini personal blanket from BOT
- Favorite color - turquoise, but I am not picky about color as long as it is NOT LIME GREEN OR BRIGHT ORANGE
- Horse names, colors, sizes, etc. - Sister, chestnut, she wears Medium in most things and is 75"
- Information regarding your other pets - I have a yellow lab, Zoe. She loves to hunt and hang out with her people. She is a BIG dog, 95 pounds. Loves anything to chew on, but no cow bones :)
- Other: I am easy to please. I love to shop for people and I'm always grateful receiving a gift. I love personlized items and I'm all for homemade if you do something crafty of your own! I wear a size small womens Tshirt, but a medium in the tight fitted Tees that you buy from most boutique stores. My house is decorated very modern country/rustic
Edited by keller235 2015-09-22 4:18 PM
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