FOT Secret Santa

[Andy]

yeah, I envision there not being a monetary value requirement (min or max) attached to the gifts.

[Jason]

I say we make it a mandatory no monetary value thing. The gifts have to made or something cool you already own.

[Dorvid Barnas]

I'm in and second Jason's idea.  No grenades, please.

[Sarah]

The only things I know how to make are food and sweaters.  There's not enough time for me to make someone a sweater--besides, though I wouldn't officially be buying a gift, yarn is pretty damn expensive, especially the kind I prefer--and does anyone really want a box of food from a comparative stranger?  As to giving something "cool" I already own, what few possessions I have mostly even I don't like; foisting them on someone else would be downright insulting.  Thus, if Jason's suggestion wins the day, count me out.

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

Well, in the usual spirit of anarchic, self-policing conviviality hereabouts, can't we just strongly suggest home-made and/or personally significant gifts, and let the chips fall where they may?  This is about fun, after all, and it would be unreasonable to ask Laurie to actually make me a plane.

[Andy]

I say: no rules.  just be cool about it.

[senorcorazon]

Yes please! I hope I get something math related from Dave from Knoxville.

But yes, if cash value is involved I'm out of here.

[Sarah]

Thank you, Andy.  And if it turns out my Secret Santee is the sort who might like a whole bunch of mildewed books or be gutsy enough to enjoy my delicious homemade toffee, I'll be sure to send them as gifts, rather than something specially purchased for the occasion. 

[Jason]

Jesus, you knuckleheads don't deserve any gifts.

[Sarah]

As I said to KTB the other day, go to hell, Jason.

[TL]

Yo - can I get in on some of this Satan's Claws action?

[erika]

Thank you, Andy.  And if it turns out my Secret Santee is the sort who might like a whole bunch of mildewed books or be gutsy enough to enjoy my delicious homemade toffee, I'll be sure to send them as gifts, rather than something specially purchased for the occasion. 

homemade toffee sounds delightful!! Who could argue with that?

[Sarah]

What about the razor blades, though?  And, actually, TL and his ilk would argue, 'cause it's made with butter.

[Josh]

I'm in.

[Emily]

maybe if you want to spend $ you can spend under 10 otherwise you can make something (not food - because of various dietary restrictions) or give something you already own?


just understand going in that you may buy something worth $10 and receive a priceless homemade gift in return. i don't think anyone would have a problem with that, right?

after all, it's for fun!