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*************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:34 pm
by PhoenixRising
Checking to see if we have interest in doing a gift exchange again this year... Christmas is really only 3 months away! :o
If there's interest, I'll coordinate again this year.



***EDIT***
Here we go! For those wishing to participate, Here is what you need to know!

This is our annual Christmas gift exchange. To participate please fill out the form below and email it to DDBBKringle@gmail.com. I'll get your Kringle assignment emailed back to you by the 22nd of November. You'll go shopping for your Kringle, find that perfect gift and stick it in the mail! If we have anyone wanting to join in the exchange after Nov 22nd, I’ll do my best to accommodate! Please try to get your gifts in the mail early enough to arrive before Christmas.

Happy Kringling!

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Mandatory (i need this information to include you in the gift exchange):

Your full name:
Your UDBB name:
Your address:
Your phone number (only to be used for questions regarding delivery - if you do not wish to disclose this, it's fine):

Are you willing to ship to someone internationally, or only within your own country (US for Americans, Canada for Canadians etc):

If you have participated in recent years, and you can remember, who has been your most recent 2-3 Kringlee’s? I’m planning to track this in the future to help avoid getting the same person multiple years in a row.

Optional, but very helpful (this will be forwarded to your Kringle in full):

Horsey things

- What type of horse(s) do you have and what are their names?
- What size is your horse?
- What are your 'stable colors'?
- Do you board or have your horse(s) at home?
- Any dressage videos/books you are pining for?
- Any non dressage books/videos?
- Describe your fantasy saddle pad.
- Do you Smartpak?

About You

- What is your age range? (ie. teenager, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, over 60)
- Gender?
- Who else is in your household, and share your children's names and ages if you would like.
- Dogs, cats or other pets? Names?
- Do you wear hats/scarves/mittens/gloves?
- What size shirt?
- What size breeches/pants?
- Gloves size?
- Shoe size?
- Do you wear glasses?
- Do you wear jewelry? Pierced ears?
- What is your favorite color?
- Are you allergic to wool (or any other fiber)?
- Are you sensitive to smells?

Lifestyle

- Do you spend a lot of time indoors or outdoors?
- Does your work/lifestyle keep you at a desk a lot, or traveling a lot, or on your feet a lot?
- Do you garden?
- Do you live in a cold climate?

Nom Nom Nom!

- What are your three favorite fruits? Vegetables?
- Do you have a favorite drink (coffee, tea, soda, etc.)?
- What is your favorite candy?
- Do you like chocolate?
- Are you a vegetarian or a vegan, or do you have any food restrictions?
- What is your favorite food/cuisine?
- Favourite wine?
- Do you like to cook/bake?

Hobbies

- What would you like to learn to do or learn about?
- Do you like the theatre / opera / symphony?
- Do you have any other hobbies besides horses?
- Any sports teams you follow/like?
- What type of music do you listen to?
- Do you like iTunes?
- Do you like books? If so, what kind (mysteries, novels, sci-fi, etc)?
- Do you cross stitch/crochet/knit/sew?
- Who is your favorite artist (music, photograph, painting,etc)?
- What magazines do you wish you had a subscription to?
- What are your favorite animals?

Everything else

- Favorite holiday ornament theme or color?
- What store would a gift card be most handy at?
- Where would you go for your dream vacation?
- Do you like scented candles? If so, what scents?
- Do you like knick knacks?
- Are you a long bubble bath taker with nice scented candles and soft music, or a quick shower type person?
- Do you like warm cozy throws?
- Do you have any rooms decorated in a certain theme/color?

And Finally...
- Do you have an Amazon wish list?
- What would you love to get for Christmas, but is way too expensive?
- What would you love to have for Christmas that costs less than $2?
- What do you not have enough of?

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Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:44 pm
by silk
I would love to but at the moment I'm drowning in other commitments. Happy to elf, though! :D

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:08 pm
by PaulaO
I’m in.

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:31 am
by Chisamba
Oh wow, its that time already! I'm always in

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 1:01 pm
by galopp
for sure

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:37 pm
by Sunshine2Me
Yes, I'm interested!

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:47 pm
by Hayburner
I can't believe this is posted already....ugh...

Anyway - I'm in !!

I did it for the first time last year and really enjoyed it...

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:25 pm
by Sue B
Always ready for Kringling! :D

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:32 pm
by Tuddy
oh me please! I had fun the last time I did it!

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:22 pm
by Mareless
I would love to do it again this year. (If that's ok since I haven't been posting much)

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 12:36 am
by PaulaO
Mareless, all are welcome. I already have 2 presents for my giftee.....

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:49 pm
by PhoenixRising
Looks like we're definitely a go!
I'll do my best to get the details posted sometime next week.

Re: 2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?

Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:18 am
by Baroque
Absolutely! Always enjoy doing this each year.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:59 am
by LindaJ
I’m definitely in! :)

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 11:32 pm
by redsoxluvr
Well, as I am going through a miserable divorce, I could use some cheering up. Count me in!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:11 am
by Chisamba
redsoxluvr wrote:Well, as I am going through a miserable divorce, I could use some cheering up. Count me in!
my compassion to you

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:57 am
by redsoxluvr
Chisamba wrote:
redsoxluvr wrote:Well, as I am going through a miserable divorce, I could use some cheering up. Count me in!
my compassion to you



Thank you, Chisamba. It freaking sucks.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:41 am
by Chisamba
redsoxluvr wrote:
Chisamba wrote:
redsoxluvr wrote:Well, as I am going through a miserable divorce, I could use some cheering up. Count me in!
my compassion to you



Thank you, Chisamba. It freaking sucks.

At least the red Sox beat the Yankees

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 5:30 pm
by redsoxluvr
Yes, and promptly lost the next day to Houston. Story of my life!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange Anyone?**************

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:20 pm
by xc4fun
Please count me in! :D

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:12 pm
by PhoenixRising
I've added the directions and questionnaire to the original post! Happy Kringling! :D

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 3:30 am
by redsoxluvr
Reply sent!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:18 pm
by Tuddy
Reply sent!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 9:09 pm
by Baroque
Reply sent.
Many thanks for doing this for everyone! <3

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:10 pm
by Sue B
I sent mine yesterday.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 9:05 pm
by Mareless
Reply sent.

Thanks for organizing this again, PhoenixRising. :)

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:34 pm
by Hayburner
I sent mine in too.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:56 pm
by galopp
Re-sent mine. (If possible)

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 7:48 pm
by redsoxluvr
Has anyone gotten their match? Am wondering why I haven't received anything.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:34 pm
by Mareless
redsoxluvr wrote:Has anyone gotten their match? Am wondering why I haven't received anything.


Nothing here either; I was wondering the same thing. I am guessing that she has been busier than normal.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 8:26 pm
by PhoenixRising
My apologies everyone! I have received your emails and will be sending out matches soon! I got a big promotion at work a few weeks ago and haven’t had the time there as I had planned to organize( I used to have a LOT of down time) Then over this weekend I didn’t have access to a computer as I thought. I’m currently snowed in in Colorado due to the major highways we would take home being closed because of blizzard like conditions. We hope to make it home tomorrow, where I’ll have access to a computer again.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 2:23 pm
by Tuddy
FYI - due to the Canada Post Strike - you may not get your kringle gift from me until after Christmas....

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:34 pm
by galopp
YEAH for your promotion!!!!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Send in your entries!**************

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:51 am
by PhoenixRising
Krinlge assignments have been sent! Please let me know if there are ANY issues! Happy Kringling!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:02 pm
by Hayburner
What is the amount/limit we should be doing this year?

Got mine Yesterday....now, off to shop......

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 3:40 pm
by Mareless
Got mine!

Making a list of ideas. . .

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:22 pm
by Tuddy
Got mine.... and I know exactly what I am going to get my person!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:40 pm
by PaulaO
Got my giftee.....

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:08 am
by Baroque
I need an elf please. I don't have my Kringle's email so I can't get in touch.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:07 am
by PhoenixRising
Baroque wrote:I need an elf please. I don't have my Kringle's email so I can't get in touch.

Send an email to the DDBBKringle@gmail.com email and i’ll Take care of it!

ETA: whoops! Just saw your pm, I’m on it!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:42 pm
by Mareless
Kringle package has been sent.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:20 pm
by Baroque
My Kringle package went off last Thursday however the post office said it would probably arrive at its destination after Christmas due to a backlog in the postal system. :roll:

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 3:55 pm
by PhoenixRising
It seems shipping is messy all over this year. I've exchanged quite a few elf notes letting people know their gifts are en-route but running late. Christmas shipping is always hit and miss, but this year worse than most it seems. Hang in there everyone, and please keep me in the loop if you don't get your gifts... eventually! :lol:

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:35 pm
by Baroque
Thank you so much for elfing!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:47 am
by redsoxluvr
Mareless wrote:Kringle package has been sent.


And received! Thank you for the lovely book, Burts Bees and chocolate! I promise to thoroughly enjoy EVERYTHING.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:22 pm
by Mareless
Redsoxluvr, you are very welcome.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:15 pm
by Mareless
Received my gifts from Hayburner. Mini Reese's cups, a tin of hot chocolate and the most scrumptiously soft hat and scarf set. I'm ready for winter!

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 4:29 am
by Hayburner
Mareless. Glad the gifts got to you in time . Merry Christmas

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 4:32 pm
by Sue B
OMG! Thank you sooooo much Chisamba. You rock!

I can't wait to try out my new saddle pad. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

ETA: I forgot to thank Phoenixrising for helping me get my gift to baroque and helping chisamba get her gift to me. Oh and Chancellor for keeping this lovely bb going. I love you guys.

Re: *************2018 Kringle Exchange ***Assignments Sent**************

Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:36 pm
by Chisamba
Sue B wrote:OMG! Thank you sooooo much Chisamba. You rock!

I can't wait to try out my new saddle pad. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

ETA: I forgot to thank Phoenixrising for helping me get my gift to baroque and helping chisamba get her gift to me. Oh and Chancellor for keeping this lovely bb going. I love you guys.


I was just a bit worried . So glad you got it!! I hope its just right