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Ihateplastic
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It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 31, 2015 - 04:00pm PT
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Howdy again Supertopo-ians!
It's that time of year again. But for those of you who have participated in the past SuperTopo Secret Santa exchanges you may be a tad confused by me, IHatePlastic, posting this annual announcement. After six years of helming the Secret Santa Gift Exchange our tireless leader, Strider, has decided to pass the baton. Earlier this year Strider contacted me and asked if I was willing to take on the role of Secret Santa and make sure the tradition continued in all its glory. Who was I to say no to such a fine event?
Before diving into the nuts and bolts (man, that works so well on this site!) of this year’s exchange, let me be the first to shout out a HUGE THANK YOU to Strider! What an incredible effort he has mounted over the past years. And let’s follow that with an equally HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the man and his new bride!
Now, on to the details…
This year will be the seventh annual Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange. The previous six years have been a wonderful success. It is my personal goal to get even more of our community involved so please spread the word.
For reference:
2009 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1022277/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2009
2010 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1311158/Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange-2010
2011 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1653449/2011-3rd-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2012 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1971671/2012-4th-Annual-Supertopo-Secret-Santa-Gift-Exchange
2013 - http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2263056
2014 – http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/topic_id=2521923
Supertopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2015 Rules
1. You must be a registered forum user of Supertopo.com BEFORE 11/9/2015. Sorry to you lurkers who want to participate, but this is to insure that we don't get any opportunists who want free stuff without reciprocation.
2. Having said that, if you do agree to participate you also acknowledge the fact that you may receive NOTHING back if your Secret Santa is ad#@&%ebag. We will of course mercilessly torment them on the forum but otherwise there is nothing to be done.
3. And having said that, DON'T BE A JERK! Do not sign up if you are not FULLY COMMITTED to FULL PARTICIPATION.
4. The gift you give should cost around $20. Homemade gifts are encouraged, there is no price put on care, creativity and thoughtfulness. Also factor in for shipping, so your overall cost will be around $30 depending on what you bought and how expensive it is to ship.
5. Gifts MUST NOT BE NSFW!!! (NSFW= not safe for work) No porn, rubber appendages, lingerie, etc. These gifts may be opened in the presence of children so please keep that in mind. EVERYONE should plan on sending and receiving something clean and fun!
6. Once you receive your gift please post pics! Not only does it let your Secret Santa know the gift was received, but it lets the rest of us see just how cool your present is!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
1. YOU MUST EMAIL ME BY 11/30/201 if you wish to participate!
2. The correct email address to use is: supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com.
3. Do not send your notice of participation through SuperTopo!
4. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ADD THE ABOVE EMAIL TO YOUR SPAM FILTER. Every year we have problems with my emails getting filtered through spam. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, when you email me to join ADD THE EMAIL TO YOUR SAFE SENDERS LIST!
5. In your e-mail you must give me your supertopo name, real name, shipping address and any other special considerations like gender/allergies/crazy phobias/etc.
6. Secret Santa Name Distribution emails will go out on 12/2/2015. In this email will be the name and address of who you need to send your gift to. Also, at the same time, someone else is getting your name and address so they can send you a gift!
7. You will now have TWO WEEKS to purchase or finish creating your gifts and get in the mail ON OR BEFORE 12/15/2015. This gives 10 days for shipping (hopefully enough to ensure timely delivery during the Holiday Rush.)
8. If you live OUTSIDE THE USA… We love to have international participation! But please bear in mind that postage can sometimes offer a bit of sticker shock and that extra time is required for your package to arrive. Please bear this in mind when you make the decision to participate.
9. You do NOT have to respond to this post to participate. Participation is 100% anonymous unless you choose to divulge your identity to your recipient yourself. Maybe you are Royal, or Jim Bridwell, or Chris Mac or etc., and wish to remain anonymous. Fine. However you MUST send an email to me supertoposanta (at) gmail (dot) com.
10. At the close of each year’s event ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES, NAMES, AND OTHER IDENTIFIERS ARE DESTROYED. No one uses your information and it is not sold or otherwise distributed. For this reason there is the statistical probability that you may have the same Secret Santa or recipient as you did in a previous year. This is part of the adventure. If however, you do receive a name you are not comfortable with please let me know. I cannot work miracles but will do all in my power to remedy the situation.
Let’s make this year’s SuperTopo Secret Santa Gift Exchange the biggest and best one ever!
 Simon
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Strider
Trad climber
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Oct 31, 2015 - 04:31pm PT
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WooHoo! While I am very sad to not be hosting the event any more (life just has gotten too complicated) I am VERY excited to see IHatePlastic (Simon) take over the program. I know that his attention to detail and love for the forum and its users will make the program better than I could have ever made it!
So a huge thanks to Simon for taking over and I know this year will be the best one yet! Sending my sign up right now!
-Nick, formerly Supertopo Secret Santa
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Oct 31, 2015 - 04:46pm PT
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I knew Strider wouldn't leave us with a lump of coal!
Thanks Strider for all those years...and now passing the sleigh on to Simon!
Ho Ho Simon!
Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 31, 2015 - 05:38pm PT
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Another year comes around. Ho Ho Ho!
Cheers Santa...
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Prod
Trad climber
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Bump!
Prod.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 1, 2015 - 11:06am PT
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Let's make this the biggest year ever! Let's double participation!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, simon/ihateplastic... wow, thank you so much for being our new hero, here... helping to build friendships...
happy wonderful 'new marriage' to you strider/nick and wife!
wow... so sweet of you, all this time and NOW--for you too, simon...
:)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2015 - 10:09am PT
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Bumping this excellent tradition up.
We are already in double-digits!
Come on, join the fun!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, bump... :)
will get in there, later this afternoon... :)
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 3, 2015 - 07:52pm PT
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The signups are coming in.
Don't miss out on this fun event!
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Strider, thanks so much for starting a great & grand tradition. Honestly, it's the best of the very best.
Now, all hail the new torch bearer! Ho, hoho,ho! to Simon!
P.S. I'm in.
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Yay!
I'm in! Looking forward to it.
Now you will have one of your international participants, Simon. Nada problemas, we know the drill, we across the seas. :-) Late gifts, expensive shipping, weird addresses etc, but great fun.
Btw, those Christmas t-shirt gifts I once got from you are well used and the one I thought too small somehow grew and fits perfectly. I love it.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 4, 2015 - 10:09am PT
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This is getting exciting!
Please remember... When you sign up I need:
~ Supertopo nom de plume
~ Full real name
~Full shipping address
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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I am not sure I will be able to join in this year due to travel conditions. I won't be stopped in one place like I have been in the past. But....maybe I can ask a friend to receive my package for me, open it and take pictures, and hold for me til I get back in spring. Will see....
Nonetheless - I am happy to see the Supertopo Secret Santa Season is on! Thanks to Stryder for all those years, and to IHatePlastic for becoming the new Santa organizer.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Happie-
You gotta be in. I'll do what it takes to help.
Cheers!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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^^^. What he said!!!!
:)
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, HAPPIEGIRL... yes!!! YES!! DO IT...
:)
climbers are family... family is there for you!!!!
he, or, someone will work it out, as johntp said...
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Yep, I'm in.
In past years I have chaired the Strider Appreciation Gift fund.
I will be doing the same for Simon.
You know how to reach me.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Bumpers. Jump in the pool. We need to keep Simon busy.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2015 - 05:20pm PT
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yea... cuz I have nothing to do...
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