Okay, it's time for ODO's 2nd Gift Swap!

Here's a bit of how it goes...
I will have everyone send me their information. Once the deadline is over for joining, I will swap names so that everyone has someone to send a gift package to. You will receive the information of the person you're sending to via-PM.


Rules/Concerns

• I request that you've been an active ODO member for atleast 6 months. You must be over the age of 18. If you are not, please message me and we can discuss.
• Do NOT sign up unless you FULLY plan to send the items, no matter what person you receive.
• The swap is intended for the dogs - gifts for the humans are well appreciated and fine!
• Remember mail service can be a bit funky at times. Please check with customs as to if certain dog treats are allowed. Also, you may want to insure/track your package. If in the case your package gets lost in the mail, I request that you send another.
• Please do not sign up if you plan to change locations within the timeframe of the swap. You may not receive your package if you do!
• A price range to go by is $15-$25 worth in gifts. You may go over this if you wish!
• If you do not follow by these rules, fail to send a package, etc. you will not be allowed to participate in future swaps.

DEADLINES:
The deadline to sign up is Saturday, November 24th, 2007.
The deadline to send your package is Saturday, December 15th, 2007 (Aiming for a holiday swap!)
I request that you send your package in time of the deadline.
Please do not sign up if you cannot afford, want take the time, have no motivation to send, or do not agree with the rules and concerns.


Email your fully answered questionnaire to : odoswap@yahoo.com
The DEADLINE to fill out the questionnaire is : Saturday, November 24th, 2007.

PLEASE make your e-mail's subject your ODO Member name.

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1. Your full mailing Address (Include First & Last name as well as your country):

2. Email address and ODO ID:

3. Number of dogs:

4. Dogs names, ages, breeds:

5. What are your dogs favorite types of toys, treats, etc. ?

6. Does your dog ever wear clothing (sweaters, bandanas, etc.)? If so, please list what sizes.

7. Is there anything you have really been meaning to get your dog(s)?

8. Is there any type of toy/treat your dog really does not like or you prefer not to give to them?

9. What are your hobbies, collections, favorite colors, etc?

10. If you were to receive a shirt, what size would you need?

11. Do you celebrate Christmas or mind holiday related items?

12. Is there anything else about yourself or dogs you'd like to add?



Questions that only I will see!

1. Do you mind sending your gift to another country?

2. Please let me know if there is anyone you prefer not to swap with.

3. If you have any specific requests or questions please address them here.

4. Who have you previously swapped with?


Remember to e-mail a fully answered questionnaire to odoswap@yahoo.com - I will not accept questionnaires by PM.

Here's who I've received: (updated)
Mordanna
Jeano
SherriA
Aubergine
Bari
catherinec
Pchan
RobinS
PofiMia
ThreeMuttlies
Calypso
Amyzon
Chele
Jodi
angel51431
Chiefystompy
Jen
ellabella
Kimboki
Amanda

I'm in!

Me too!

I just sent in my questionnaire! Yay!

Oh fun! Thanks for organizing this Kay.

I'm in! And I swear I won't be the last person to send my package out this time!!!!

Cool! I just sent in my info. Oooh, this means someone will find out my real first name

Updated the list!

me me me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeah i can't miss out this time, even though i've been busy. gotta join the fun!

Just sent ours in!!

Updated! WOW! We almost have more participants already than the first swap had total. Guess everyone saw how fun it was and decided to join in.

Oh this was so fun last time! I'm in too!

Count us in too!

Question... when do we get the name of who we'd be sending to? I am doing another swap and plan to do an online order asap but I am concerned it will be before I will get the name and wishes of my swap person here.

Well, Kay posted that the sign-up deadline is Saturday, November 24th, 2007, so I guess she will send out the names the next day, or shortly after that.

We've got 14 participants so far!

Speaking of online ordering - there is a front page for PlanetDog offering a promo code and 20% off first order from newly arranged website - I ordered a few extra items I felt any doggie would want as potentials for my gift swappee....

I emailed you my info. I hope you got it.

Woo hoo! We're in too! This is our first swap.

Cool! I'm in.

me too

Yay! I'm in!

The deadline is up!

The final list:Mordanna
Jeano
SherriA
Aubergine
Bari
catherinec
Pchan
RobinS
PofiMia
ThreeMuttlies
Calypso
Amyzon
Chele
Jodi
angel51431
Chiefystompy
Jen
ellabella
Kimboki
Amanda


You will all receive your swapper information sometime Sunday, hopefully.

Sorry - Meant to send them out Sunday but didn't get a chance to. I promise they will be out Monday or Tuesday.

Sounds like you all are going to have great fun!! We don't meet the requirements but if someone backs out or there is some odd odd-numbered stuff, contact us for "third-string-gifters" - I'd love to give you ALL something for all the help we've been given here. We gave a small gift to local ASPCA last year but this year will be a bit more substantial and, hopefully, useful! Happy Holidays, everyone!

have the emails gone out? i'm worried my spam blocker kept it from coming in...

I don't think Kay has gotten to it yet. I haven't received anything either.

Nothing yet - I'm sorry guys! A few things came up and I haven't had a chance to yet! I'm going to aim for later on tonight or tomorrow.

Oh supercrums!! I somehow thought the deadline was the 30th and I totally spaced it! Pooof. You guys have fun!

Can't you get in since we haven't received our assignments yet?

Kay - I'd be willing to help by inputting the info into a spreadsheet and randomizing it and then pairing people up? Or maybe you had another method in mind?

I've got the names swapped, it's just e-mailing all of the info.

I'll be doing to tomorrow, just waiting for MP to send in her information.

Woo hoo! I'm excited!

ETA: Thank you Kay! You're awesome!

yay!!! Thanks so much for organizing this kay!

I just sent in my thing, Kay! Thanks for letting me in!!

woo hooooooooooo, xmas shopping for odo'ers!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Kay, thanks for doing this!

hehe i'm already starting and i don't even know who the recipients will be!

Okay - everyone should have received their information via-Email by now. I used the e-mail that you supplied in the questionnaire.

Please check and happy shopping! Sorry about the delay.

YAY! I'm so excited to go shoPPing!

Yay! I'm so excited about my swappee!!

Thanks, Kay! I've already got some ideas in mind!

Woo hoo! I'm totally PUMPED!!!

Woo hooo! A excuse to shop!

Yay! I'm excited. Thanks, Kay!

I am soooooooooooo excited about who I get to send gifts too! woo woo...KaeJae can't wait for his present...he thinks everything that comes in a box here is his anyway.......woo hoo, the ODO Santa is striking again!

Yippeee - I am moved by the swappee spirit!!

yay!!! I really like like like who I got!!

YAYA!!!

Thanks for organizing this Kay. This is gonna be fun, like last year

I just went shopping!! It was fun shopping, although as someone else said I felt a little guilty :-) I still need to do a little more, though.

Anyway, if anyone is still reading this thread, how do you guys plan on mailing yours - USPS, fedex, UPS? Just wondering . . .

I mailed mine regular mail.

Another question... are people planning to wait for Dec 25 to open them (assuming you celebrate Xmas) or do it as soon as they come?

You already mailed? Wow, you are quick!

Aubergine - I'll probably have the dogs open it as soon as we get it - I'm not good at having presents sit out for long periods of time :-)

I was so excited about doing this again that I was prepared! ha.
I know I won't wait....I have no patience and neither does KaeJae.

Thanks so much for doing this Kay, especially with all you have going on recently. I just had a fabulous time shopping for Jack, my swap partner and for other friends' dogs as well. Woo hoo!

If Stomper and Thomas get the package first...the box won't make it INTO the house.