R2R Secret Santa for 2021 will be starting soon!! Who wants to join the fun?

[Alaeriel]

I'm in! Would be nice to have a good idea of peoples' interests outside of reefing, too!

 

[ScottJ]

i agree with a minimum spending level.
but strongly disagree with "levels" let members decide for themselves ,what they want to gift to another...

Defiantly see your point, and I don't necessarily disagree. But, myself, I would be in the lower spending range. I would feel bad if someone spent more on me. Also, if the person I'm giving to only has very expensive items on their wish list, and was expecting that type of gift, I would feel bad because I wouldn't be able to accommodate them. I also may not be able to get a feel for what they might like that was in my price range.

We all want to give the best gift we can, that is at LEAST half the fun. But we all have to stay within our means, however varied they are.

 

[fishguy242]

Defiantly see your point, and I don't necessarily disagree. But, myself, I would be in the lower spending range. I would feel bad if someone spent more on me. Also, if the person I'm giving to only has very expensive items on their wish list, and was expecting that type of gift, I would feel bad because I wouldn't be able to accommodate them. I also may not be able to get a feel for what they might like that was in my price range.

We all want to give the best gift we can, that is at LEAST half the fun. But we all have to stay within our means, however varied they are.

There are no bad feelings here,we all are required to pick lower price items,some "haha" pick a new car after that, but yes we all have to stay within our means.
but that's the best part ,you don't know who or what you are getting until it's done.
last year was great,hopefully nothing changes...

 

[Chbix]

I thoroughly enjoyed it last year and will do it again!!

 

[Nelsons_reef]

In for sure

 

[Special K]

Have done it last 2 years and looking forward to doing it again this year as well.

 

[r4rlee]

Well, the leaves, they are a-changin', and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air (it's coming from every coffee shop around every corner), and cold weather is even starting to hit in some places (or so I hear...I live in southern California...). ...and there's a new buzz getting started around Reef2Reef...something about our R2R SECRET SANTA gift exchange getting started soon!!

It's a time when reefers come together to give gifts that other reefers will truly appreciate. I mean, come on, your family won't know what to get you for your hobby, so you'll probably just end up with a new pair of Nemo and Dory socks from them... But that's why I love our R2R Secret Santa gift exchange. It's always fun to see the gifts start arriving, and especially those gifts that show creativity and that attention to detail...gifts that only a reefer could understand and create! I love putting together a gift that another reefer will love!! Seeing our community get to know one another and interact with generosity is always a huge lift to my Christmas spirit!

So, now I've got a couple of questions:

1) Are YOU planning to participate?? If so, definitely vote "YES" in our poll above, and I'd suggest you also go ahead and be sure you're subscribed to the #R2RSecretSanta hashtag so you don't miss anything as the official announcements are made!

2) Are there any suggestions you'd like to make as we are starting the planning process? What would you like to see us incorporate or plan for?**

*I know one question that's always asked is "Can international members participate?" The answer is absolutely, "YES!" We've learned how to pair people up by countries and regions (reefers in the USA matched with others from the USA, Canada with Canada, UK with UK, etc.), and we do that to the best of our ability. International members with few members in their region will be paired with international members of other regions.

**Some of our participants from last year filled out a feedback form, and we are paying attention to that as well, but even if you filled out that form, let us know any additional cool ideas you may have.

I CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED!!

I am in as this is my 1st year reefing

 

[c.poindexter]

I am in

 

[Rmckoy]

Anything regarding price , are gifts to be reef related ,
How many fellow Canadians are participating ?
As long as it’s not livestock , international shipping is a possibility

 

[Kellie in CA]

Anything regarding price , are gifts to be reef related ,
How many fellow Canadians are participating ?
As long as it’s not livestock , international shipping is a possibility

The gifts don't have to be reef related, but most are. Everyone makes a wish list and you can put anything on it you want!

 

[ScottW]

One of my most favorite times of the year, I still use my gift from last year often, I had the best secret Santa, I will take him/her again please lol.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I suggest we kick it off early or leave it open a couple weeks after. That way we can send our friends live stock without holiday delays

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I’m excited to be able to partake this year! I hope I get someone that I’ve gotten to know a bit! Either way I’ll be happy, this is my favorite holiday. Let’s spread the joy everyone

 

[Rmckoy]

The gifts don't have to be reef related, but most are. Everyone makes a wish list and you can put anything on it you want!

What’s the price range ?

 

[Rusty Dalton]

Last year was really fun. I got and gave nice stuff. It is another good way for members to interact. I’M IN again!

 

[nanoreefer19]

Definitely down for this! Sounds like an amazing thing to do. To me doesn’t matter the price because I know I will be doing something for someone and that it will put a smile on someone’s face. Ive only been a member on here for a couple weeks now but this absolutely sounds like an amazing thing to do.

 

[InvaderJim]

This was fun last year, can't wait to do it again.

 

[Schraufabagel]

Can't wait to partake for the first time!

 

[Staghorn]

I’m in. How does it work?

 

[Mindblock769]

New here, so count me in!