Yet Another Suggestion For 2008

[CoinCrusader42]

I'm getting way ahead of myself, however since the Secret Santa and Secret Bunny were great successes, are we going to wait until Christmas, 2008 to do this again?

What about something "secret" to celebrate the autuminal equinox?  Maybe a "Secret Pumpkin" or "Secret Harvester," or Secret...  Something?

Do you think we should fill in that open fall space with something, for those interested, or just wait until Christmas?

 

[Tobyle]

I'm in for a Secret 'whatever you want to call it'! Could it even be something like picking a date such as 1st July to celebrate everyone's birthday and simply send a birthday gift to your 'secret recipient'? Just a thought!

[Nevol]

Who wants to wait till Xmas?  Lets get some opinions or ideas now for the next secret "whatever". 

[Yass]

On August 2 we can celebrate the Secret Horse (in honour of the Horses' birthday). Bu that is still a few months away.  You could use a 'horsey' theme. That might get people thinking 

[Brissyboy]

What about the Secret ANZAC?  for 25the April.

[Muckeye]

What about a 'Mid Summer's Nights Dream' effort.  Be alright for those up north, mid winter for us poor sods down south.
Summer /Winter solstice, June 21/22.
Just a thought , not too soon, but gives us a little breathing space from the last one.
regards,

[Nevol]

I was wondering if maybe we need to space the next "Secret" thing so that it's halfway between Easter & Christmas.
That'd be in approx another 4½ months. 

But.....can we wait that long, or should we have 2 more before Christmas, that would be say somewhere near the end of June & September.

Muckeye's 'Secret Summer/Winter Solstice' of Jun 21/22 sounds good to me actually, then in early October we have the 1st Birthday of KOTCT to celebrate. So that'd give us 4 sort of evenly spaced events.

Plenty of planning time to get our thoughts organised too. 

[Triggersmob]

It's the year of the Rat, so we don't have to wait, we can have a Secret Rat anytime.

[ElleKitty]

Yay for the year of the Rat!  I'm a rat in the Lunar Calendar, and a Leo by the Zodiac.  Rather appropriate for me, I'd say

I love these trading events, and will happily participate.  I like the idea of celebrating the Solstices, since that spaces things out each three months.

[TwoShadows]

Both MERLIN and I really like the idea of celebrating the solstices as well. These are real natural occurances and not a man made idea created to boost the economy. Excellent idea ElleKitty! Quite honestly most of the worlds holidays have been created around natural events but the names were changed to appease those in power at any given time. Mankind used to be in tune with the world, nature and all things around him but those times, for most, are long gone. They have all jumped on board the "Lets get dumber" wagon on its way to Easy Street!!!        

[Dumanyu]

I'm in for a secret whatever you want to call it. I would think of a whitty name, but I've had an exhausting weekend (actually 2 in a row) putting in a new floor in my living room and dining room. I have to do these type of jobs by myself because I'm too meticulous to allow others in on my work, and loosen my standards.

Nothing wrong with looser tolerances, but my motto is anything worth doing, is worth doing right. See I told you I'm not firing on all cylinders, as I ramble on. Anyway count me in on... what were we talking about?

[AdamL]

4 a year sounds about right. I don't have too much of a preference though. Everyone has a chance to opt in or out each time, so its obviously a personal choice each time. I personally enjoyed the secret easter bunnybilby alot. But I might only sign up twice a year. It all really depends on if I have anything to give, or a few extra bucks to go sectret-whatever shopping.

[Humpybong]

Well I do not think we should destroy a good thing by having to many.

Since I am not in these (as I organised them) lets just make it a "secret humpybong" and send all of your coins to me.     

[CoinCrusader42]

I agree that we don't want too many, and perhaps spoil a good thing.

However, the fact that we can opt in or out should take care of that potential problem.

 

[Nevol]

Since I am not in these (as I organised them) lets just make it a "secret humpybong" and send all of your coins to me.     

Hehehe! Secret Humpybong indeed. I think a different person should organise it each time, not that Barry didn't do an absolutely sterling job of it.

It'll just make it fairer for him to be able to participate, and spread the work around. I don't thnk it's fair for him to have to do all the 'leg work' so to speak.

[Dumanyu]

I don't see why Barry can't participate in the first place. If you are drawing the names of who sends to whom out of a hat, or something, just ask a friend or significant other to help draw out the names. This way you get what ever the luck of the draw is.

We are all honorable, and just because Elle wants to send me that 100Kg .9999 pure Canadian gold coin next time around, I'm sure Barry would never interfere with Elle's wishes.
Right Elle!! 

[Nevol]

I wholeheartedly agree that Barry should participate & I tried to convince him to include his name, but for whatever reason he felt he shouldn't, wouldn't, couldn't, so he didn't. 

I still think others of us should take turns organising. I don't want to deprive humpybong of the pleasure if he's happy to do it but I think it might be a tad presumptuous of us to expect him to do 4 of these per year. 

[Humpybong]

I did once but I knew who my Secret .......  was.    I know most of us can figure it out but it is supposed to be a secret......for a little while anyway.

I am happy to set these up......I am also happy if someone else wants to have a go.


Still like the idea of "secret humpybong" with me getting all of the coins though......

[ElleKitty]

lol.  Fred, you're terrible! If I could afford that Canadian gold coin in the first place I'd be living in NSW already.  I wouldn't waste that much money on some silly NCLT coin

[Muckeye]

My dog Gizmo, who's asleep on a chair behind me, has said that he's happy to help any time.
He has no secret affiliations or friendships with other members, me accepted.
I'll/he will  be happy to be the admin/secretary for the next one if I'm/we're wanted.
regards,

[Muckeye]

I have just checked with Gizmo, who woke to scratch an imaginary flea, and he is still interested to oversee the running of the next Secret #########.
I'm/he's still keen on a Solstice theme, not too soon and smack bang in the middle of the year (almost, so to speak, if you seewhat I mean).
Keep in touch.
regards,

[Dumanyu]

lol.  Fred, you're terrible! If I could afford that Canadian gold coin in the first place I'd be living in NSW already.  I wouldn't waste that much money on some silly NCLT coin

Elle,
    Does this mean  , that you're not getting me that golden pizza coin???

[justabeginner]

Ooohhh Secret Solstice.. Should be around now folks..

[TwoShadows]

You start talking about the Solstice and Merlin will be back in here like a fog on a hot August night!!!

[Merlin]

Someone mention the Solstice. Ah it is amazing what magic can do for the good of the soul around those times of year! I will have to give the matter of bit of thought! Until then, if I be needed, you know where I can be found! Every where! Nothing is as it seems!

[Muckeye]

Not much time left Merlin, a little bit of 'spur and whip' may be needed.
It's a shame that the stocks are out of fashion.
regards,

[TwoShadows]

I do believe Merlin will be "up" to something when this fall rolls around? He tends to favor a late date in October that fits into his schedule.

[Nevol]

October!     We can't wait that long!    What about next month?  It's too late for the next solstice, 21 June. 

C'mon Muckeye, get Gizmo working on a 'Secret Something'.   

[CoinCrusader42]

10-4 That!!

 

[Muckeye]

Good idea Nancy, I'll hide his bone for a few days and see what he comes up with
Might be dangerous though.
regards,

[Muckeye]

Too late, we missed it.
However there is no harm in keeping on trying.
"kicks Gizmo who is grinning at me from under a chair"
Elicits no response, his grin seems to say, 'I told you so'.
regards,

[Nevol]

Well we could try for something like Late/Winter/Summer for the end of July or early August. Let's get this show on the road. I need a "Secret Something fix".   

[ElleKitty]

Alright, here we go!  I'll take this challenge on, if everyone is agreeable?  What about the Ides of August for a Secret exchange?  August 15th is the target date.  I'll start a thread for people to sign up, and let everyone know who their secret so n' so is. 

[Humpybong]

Hooray......onya Kitty.

[Tobyle]

Fantastic idea ElleKitty! Thanks for getting this going.