*************************Mumsnet Christmas Appeal 2006***********************************

[soapbox]

I thought I had better start a new thread in case the old one falls over at 1000 posts.

First of all I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have helped make this a huge success Thanks to all of you, life will be a little bit easier for some of our MNetters this year!

Firstly all of the MNetters - without you this would only have been a pipe dream! Givers and receivers - all take a bow

Then the corporates:
GLTC - for going well beyond the call of duty
Hazell -www.verko.co.uk- for her most generous offer of christmas trees - I hope you join in and make some new friends here
Great expectations - a lovely company with wonderful fairtraded toys and again help beyond what was expected.
LCC - to Jaysmummy for her crafty goodies and warm hearted support
www.thesweetiestop.co.uk - for their generous support

And of course it goes almost without saying, MNHQ!

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How it works:

You email me:

[email protected]

as a giver or receiver. If a receiver I will ask for a bit more information to find a good match for you. If a giver I will find someone for you to send your gift to.

All matches to be done by 30 November (did I really promise that)

All gifts to be posted by 15 December (at the latest).

Will think about it then. Just didn't want to break any rules!

could the TRU vouchers not be used online? i have never seen one so don't know but i am assuming as they are mners they all have internet access

soapy - just mailed you back, thanks for matching me I have lots for both I think - well suitable for all LO's, bit of a prob thou with one part. i'm assuming all my bit's are going to this family?

was going to put from one mum to another on the parcel tbh, hope that's OK?

(will post out during the week hopefully - she says! lol)

Im crying again

You lot are so so so so so lovely

I cant believe this is happening

Im going to have to step away soon or I may have to have another "moment" and Im sure you are all bored of those by now!!

Woo! Have my match! Off to shops tomorrow!

This is so wonderful.

I've emailed soapy (again)

I've also just finished wrapping my present to post tomorrow.
I had to explain to dp why I was wrapping stuff for someone I've never met, (He thinks mn is wierd) and even he thinks its a good idea!

lol!

Have done a store search and my receiver lives 23 miles from Toys R Us so think I might go for Argos or Woolies.

xxx

lol at the detective work!!!

lol jelly - yes my DH is now say (after telling me that I wasn't allowed to buy any more baby bit's for no 2 - ie we couldn't afford to get new so had to keep the old stuff! lol) anyhow he's saying ok we'll sort out xyz J's outgrown that there must be more stuff he's outgrown! lol. bless him!

jess - I think we're all having moments at the minute

Can I ask....

Did we manage delivery arrangements for the xmas trees?!

Do I need to bump up the thread I started!!! ????

Waiting to hear whether the landrover fits the bill or not!

Fingers crossed! xxx

Fingers crossed! xxx

You'll get cramp, JARM

lol

not sure what happened there!

Im just all gooey over all this!! xxx

Hi there,

Are there any clothes in Particular you need for the girls as I have alot that my DD has outgrown.

She is now 4 and I have not got rid of many at all.

If you prefer vouchers, which stores

ooooooooh you spoil me!!!

TBH I think we are ok for clothes for Becky (has Jess's cast-offs!) but Jess is taking a spurt again! Jessica is in 2-3 bottoms but 3-4 tops x

If you prefer to save postage and get a voucher, we have all the usuals - woolies,argos etc and toys r us isnt local but is on way to my dads and we are there most weekends.

Totally up to you my lovely!!!

I have a "moment" coming on - Im outta here!!!

Wow isn't this all so exciting

My poor computer is almost smouldering at the amount of action it has received this evening

I did have to rush through things a bit in order to get as much matching done as possible - so if you want more ideas about your matchee then either emial me and I'll send what I have or post here as xxxxxx's santa as some have already done Which is fun to watch and keeps the thread at the top of active convos where everyone can see

NEWS:

Not everybody has been matched yet - I have about 10 families that were nominated for help that we have only just contacted and so I need to keep some givers back for those families. As soon as I can, I will match you up - so please be patient.

I am putting a cut off point for any new nominations or self-referrals at midnight tonight - so that we can be sure how many families we need to cover If by any chance a case of extreme hardship does come up after that deadline, then do email me and I will call in some favours where I can

I got you too! toys not clothes though. Have packaged up a box and will hopefully get it couriered rather than royal mail.

dd1 has just helped me box up the goodies and wrap up something for mummy too. (a bit of a late night but she relaly wanted to help)

OK you lot - don't spoil all the surprises

I've just sent a pretty awesome completely secret santa email.

Waiting with baited breath - eeeekkkk

I'm so pleased for JARM.She really deserves it.
I bet she is reading and having another tearful moment.

Thankyou Soapbox

And thankyou unknown giver...

Aww soapy it must be hard sitting there knowing what everyone will be doing for each other and not spilling the beans.

you deffo have the best (and most stresful no doubt) job.

im really excited to see all these cryptic messages and really love reading from all te recievers. it just shows how much the generosity really means to people.