****NormaStanleyFletcher would like to say sorry as the Christmas Appeal Matching is slightly delayed****

[NormaStanleyFletcher]

Sorry folks

Some idiot company decided to give me a full time job earlier than expected, and I have a MASSIVE document to finish; they are paying me a load of money (well more than I have ever earned before) so I feel duty bound as the eager newbie to get it done in my free time...

I have no internet access during the day apart from BBC, tfl and a couple of others.

I have also been ill, not with a hangover from the Christmas Party, but with earache, and have had v little sleep, so had to have the day off work yesterday (so much for the eager newbie)

Anyhoo - this means that the matching will be delayed by a couple of days. Sorry

If you have a particular need to be matched early, drop me a mail ([email protected]) and I will shove you to the top of the list.

Thanks for listening.

Please bump this

Ta

I am in a foul mood today, sorry. Should probably not be typing my first responses to things.

Flame, but equally I suppose you had not told your children that through the goodwill of strangers there might be a teeny weeny chance that your family MIGHT have been selected to get a present from a goodhearted poster from an internet forum?

Can those of you without a match please check your emails spam folders?

Just in case.

Good points QuintessentialShadows. Nothing in my spam yet.

Flame are you in the same position this year?

norma iv not slept much thinking about you i really hope your ok ,every one as so much on getting ready for christmas including you must have to. please we are here to help really dont want you making your self ill over this.

Well said trace2. Norma, really hope you're okay. If you could match the ones who wanted to be anonymous, could I or somebody else help with the others?

Hello.

Just wanted to let you all know that we're in touch with Norma and we've offered to do all we can at MNHQ to help her out with the Xmas Appeal matchings and despatchings.

We know what a mammoth task sorting out the Appeal is and how much she has on her plate at the moment. But, hopefully, we can get this all sorted soon.

Yup good point QS

No ItsMeOrSanta, thankfully we're not this year Got to be the first in many where we are actually in a position to not worry ourselves sick over it all (obv not going nuts either). Been able to help a couple of people out too which is nice

Will go check spam

Thanks Helen/MNHQ!

And well done Flame, that's a good feeling .

Just checking in. Hope NSF if ok.
All ready here for instructions

Lovely post Lovecat
I think people will be delighted to receive a gift via Xmas Appeal regardless of when it arrives so don't worry NSF.

bump

Fletch,

If you are stuck for a match as LouHas6 has had to pull out, I'll pick up an extra one.

(aka KnottyLocks)

I can still do a present but the recipient would have to wait until the first few days of January to receive it unfortunately. Money is tight anyway but I wanted to do something and I still hope I can.

Sorry Lou,

hope I didn't offend.

Is there anything I can do to help? I'm not a donator as money is non existent tight here, but I would gladly give my time. I'm in London and off work from Friday?

Its pixiestix BTW in Xmas garb!

I have had my match details - so hopefully they are trickling through now - it was sent a 5.37am this morning!!!

christ, she really is doing overtime poor thing.
I got mine yesterday lunchtime but I'd really nagged her as I'm abroad so need more time.
Fingers crossed all will be well.

I am just putting myself on here so this comes up on my threads I am on. Parcels wrapped. Just waiting to go.

You are doing great Fletch.

Oh Goodness,5.37 am? Norma you saint!

Fab, thanks for my match...

If you are the recipient I hope you will forgive me for internet shopping, Iwanted to get things to you asap.

Have a wonderful Christmas one and all

I don't thank you mean me, do you?!

noooo sorry, I should have said whoever is the recipient sorry... If I knew your address.......

Hi. Not sure if this is in the right place, but I have just received my secret santa gift!
I just wanted to say thank you so much to whoever it was that sent to me. I got an indoor plant with some chocs and champagne.
I was a little confused when a delivery man knocked on my door with a next delivery as I haven't ordered anything, it was dp that read the card out to me and it really has bought a smile to my face. It is such a nice gesture and is good to know there are still nice people out there that will do something for others when they can, even complete strangers.
The plant is very pretty, so I am off now to find a home for it, while the ds's (2.4yrs and 10months) have the time of their lives playing with the box! Ds1 and ds2 are taking turns sitting in it, closing the lid on each other and playing peek-a-boo (with help from dp), so your wonderful gift has pleased all.
Thank you again, so much. xxx

littleboyblus - start a new thread, state your number/name and thank your donor - there should be a number.