Gift Exchange: Winter Holidays 2011

[Alex]

Dear Members,

Winter holidays are around the corner and since everyone liked our previous basenji forums winter holidays gift exchanges so much we decided to do one again this year.

The way the gift exchange will work is that you send us (giftexchange@basenjiforums.com) the following:

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Forum Member Name:
First Name, Last Name:
Dog(s) Name(s):
Full Mailing address:

Gift Ideas - (please include here dogs sizes, likes, dislikes,or just anything important you feel your basenji buddy should know about you and your dogs!)

Will you ship overseas?

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Once we receive all the submissions we we will draw the forum member names out of a hat and send everyone their basenji buddy. Then you send off a gift to whoever you were matched with, and wait for your fun gift to arrive from your very own basenji buddy. We will discard all the personal information sent us after every basenji buddy has been contacted.

This exchange will work solely on the honor system. There is no way that the forum moderators or anyone else on this forum can enforce that people fulfill their promises to reciprocate an exchange of gifts with another member. If people sign up and don't meet their end of the bargain, it ruins it for everyone. So please if you decide to participate make sure to fullfill your gift promise.

The rules and guidelines are:

* Please don't spend too much on the gift. Suggested limit is $25.
* Addresses should stay confidential, do not disclose to others
* Please do not post private contact information (email, phone, physical address) on the public forum
* Make sure to send the gift in the timely manner
* Only open to Basenji Forums members
* Please send in your registrations by December 1, 2011 if you want to participate.

By participating in this gift exchange you agree to our forum rules. Under no circumstances shall Basenji Forums or any of its associates be liable for any damages resulting from this gift exchange program.

So, there you go, lets get on with it and make this Gift Exchange a huge success. If you have any questions about this program please email giftexchange@basenjiforums.com.


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Here are threads and photos from our previous gift exchanges:

http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=7674
http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=4652
http://www.basenjiforums.com/showthread.php?t=4526


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Thank you,

[krunzer]

OHHHH this sounds fun!! I can't wait!

[Alex]

Hi Krunzer,

Please make sure to email the following to giftexchange@basenjiforums.com by December 1, 2011:

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Forum Member Name:
First Name, Last Name:
Dog(s) Name(s):
Full Mailing address:

Gift Ideas - (please include here dogs sizes, likes, dislikes,or just anything important you feel your basenji buddy should know about you and your dogs!)

Will you ship overseas?

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[krunzer]

I will get on it tomorrow when I get to work!

[Buana]

I will have to talk about it with my hubby, I like it so much but the shipping is so expensive :)
Will come back at it today

[Buana]

Hubby says... It is so much fun, just sign in! So email is on the way!

[Janneke]

Aaaw.. look at Tillo with all his toys!! So sweet :) He still has the ferret and the Chewy Vuitton :D

We're going to think about participating again :)

[curlytails]

We want to join in this year!!
Sent you our info.

[Kipawa]

Kipawa can't wait to send a gift to another basenji!

[Alex]

Only 2 days left to sign up. We will be closing registration and matching up basenji gift buddies eod December 1, 2011.

[krunzer]

WHEW just signed up

[Alex]

Thank you everyone who sent in their registrations. We will be sending out everyone their basenji buddy by the end of today.

[Buana]

I didn't got my basenji buddy last night?

[KitKat]

I didn't get one last night either.

[Kipawa]

I didn't either, but I'm sure the admins will get a hold of us shortly. Extra time to dream up what to get for your Christmas basenji friend!

[Kipawa]

Has anyone been sent the name of their Christmas buddy? If shipping overseas, time is of the essence.

[krunzer]

I just had hubby check his email and my buddy hasn't been assigned yet. Maybe I should send you a present Kipawa.

[Kipawa]

But December 1 has already passed? 2 more days will be December 7. Is that when we will get the names?

[Buana]

I didn't have a basenji buddy either...

I do have to ship overseas...

[KitKat]

Has anyone got there buddy yet? Was just wondering.

[wizard]

Maybe we should be asking if Alex is okay - or just overwhelmed by the response to participate.

[Kipawa]

Maybe we should be asking if Alex is okay - or just overwhelmed by the response to participate.

Very nice thought, Wizard.

[curlytails]

Alex, hope all is well.

Our household has, frankly, gained a reputation as being the couple that "Keeps Christmas going into the new year." So in my mind, there is still plenty for the gift exchange to happen. ;)

[Alex]

Hey Folks,

Sorry about the delay, it's been a busy last 7 days due to some unexpected events, but everything is well now. Basenji buddies have been assigned and emails sent out. Looking forward to all the gift unwrapping photos and stories.

[Buana]

I've got my Basenji buddy!!

Christmas shopping this weekend!!! can't wait!!!

[Kipawa]

Shopping here too, probably today! This is going to be fun!

[krunzer]

Whoohoo. Got my B buddy. Time to go shopping!!

[curlytails]

Did a little shopping today. Came home and the dogs were very confused why I was not distributing the goods from the big bag of goodies! I'm participating in a Shiba gift exchange too, so there was a bit of stuff in there. =) Anyway, I had to take the bag out to the car because Bowdu was stalking the bag, even when I tried to put it out of view in the closet.

[wizard]

Mine is packaged and ready to be shipped (I had the day off yesterday)!

[krunzer]

Mine is off in the mail today. My B buddy should see it in about 6-8 days. Do we tell our B buddy that we got them? Or is it secret?

[Alex]

It should be a surprise and everyone should post photos into this thread once their basenjis open the packages.

[Kipawa]

Kipawa says, "Santa has a delivery on the way for my basenji Christmas buddy, so watch out for his reindeer and sleigh"!

[krunzer]

Did Kipawa open his present yet??????

[Kipawa]

No, Kipawa has not opened a present yet. But he believes he is on the Basenji Santa's list because he has been a good boy this year, learning many skills and pleasing his humans very much. He's also been told by his humans that the best part of Christmas is in giving - be it by finding a present, a prayer or a kind word for someone. And sometimes just a basenji smile can be the best present of all.

[giza1]

Doh...
I was all excited to do my gift exchange shopping, and then I was standing in (a very long) post office line to mail it when it occurred to me that, I DIDN'T WRAP IT!! (Joanne you moron). Sooo... if your Basenji gets a package from me, um, it's not wrapped. Sorry. But I did send a card :o
-Joanne

[krunzer]

I didn't get a chance to wrap mine either. We went shopping and then straight to the post office because then I would have had to go home and probably not get it out until next week. So we just kinda jammed it in a box, taped it up and sent it on its way. So yeah sorry from me too. (I didn't even get a card :() I am in t-r-o-u-b-l-e.

[Kipawa]

See, that is why we all love our dogs so much. They don't care about things being wrapped, cards being sent... "just gimme whatever it is you have there for me" is what they are thinking. Other thoughts are "mmmmmm... love those treats", "wow, this toy just rocks" and "come on, let's play now". :)

[wizard]

Wembly Alberta -- did you receive your package yet (I sent it through regular mail)?

[KitKat]

Sent our buddy there gift on Friday, why should receive it today or Tues. Hope you enjoy it.:)

[krunzer]

Hey Wizard I left your a PM.

[sonnyboy]

Sent our buddy there gift on Friday, why should receive it today or Tues. Hope you enjoy it.:)

Sonny received your package today!!! :) As soon as I put the package on the floor and called him over he knew it was for him...he was sniffing away!!! Once I opened up the box he was all over it! He LOVES his toys :D The big orange guy is hysterical and he figured out right a way how to push the stomach with his nose and it makes the funniest noise! Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas presents!! Here's some pics of Sonny opening his presents ;)

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[Kipawa]

LOVE those pictures, especially the 3rd one and the last one. The 3rd one looks like they are either having a staring contest, or Sonny's favourite movie is Taxi Driver and he is saying a la Travis Bickle: "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talking... you talking to me? Well I'm the only one here. Who the f*** do you think you're talking to? Oh yeah? OK". The last one looks like they have become best buddies. :)

Yeah, I am a De Niro fan. Love Taxi Driver and the lesser known The King of Comedy.

[krunzer]

Love the orange orangutang thing! Thank you for the pictures!

[nobarkus]

These are priceless pics of Sonny with his new orange orangutang!!!

[curlytails]

*laugh* What an adorable toy! The last picture of Sonny getting "hugged" is precious.

[Buana]

What a great pictures!!!!

I love the last one :D He has a new buddy :D

We send out our Package last saturday, have shopped in Germany AND Holland.. but.. we forget one little present...
We bought two of the same snack's (one for each doggie) and when we got home, one of the snacks fell out of the (we thought to be) empty bag!
Sorry, fortunately it was a tiny snack :D Our boys say thank you, for forgetting it :D

[Kipawa]

well Kim, how DARE you think you bring dog stuff home and not letting Buana and Chaffie get anything! Ha ha :) I can see the pride in their faces for nabbing the bag quickly! :)

[Buana]

:D It's just Basenji faith I think :D

Just for you to know :D They got the same ammount of present... oops... every single thing was so nice.. we bought it twice :D
And no.... they don't think they are spoiled!

[krunzer]

So I got a parcel card in the mail today, so I made my hubby turn around and go into town to go pick it up. I was all excited....I get there go in to pick up my parcel and.......she comes out with a registered letter.....:(

[Kipawa]

So I got a parcel card in the mail today, so I made my hubby turn around and go into town to go pick it up. I was all excited....I get there go in to pick up my parcel and.......she comes out with a registered letter.....:(

I just have this feeling that the Canadian mail system is clogged - cards I mailed Tuesday of last week to addresses in Canada have not made it to their destinations.

[wizard]

Maybe our parcels got hung up at the border -- all those dog goodies in them probably tripped up the customs dogs! :D Maybe they decided to keep them for themselves - doggie contraband! :cool: (there's still a couple of days yet)

[krunzer]

Yes I can see it now, the big german sheppard looking for contraband going over the border.....then he sits beside our two packages wagging his tail. Open it open it!! So they flag them and open the boxes only to find them full of doggy goodies!! And the dog is like.......feeed me some of the treats, I know they are there.....oohhhh and I want that squeaker!

[Buana]

:o hahaha and after a while, we can see it on tv, with border security... can't wait to see that episode!

[giza1]

A Basenji buddy package arrived here today! The presents are wrapped so they're under the tree, no pre-Christmas opening of gifts for the Basenjis in this house. I opened the card though, the best one of the season thus far, it has a Basenji on it!
-Joanne

[wizard]

Gossy and Teddy's package arrived yesterday - Teddy latched on to the seal toy immeidately and started throwing it around the house (it landed in the christmas tree once) and the little chipmunk already has his hands and an ear gone and the stuffing pulled halfway out. And Gossy sampled the treats (amazing how they can get those packages open). Thanks and barooo.

I took pictures but my camera won't download anything - aarrgghh! (maybe I can take it to the camera shop after Christmas and see if they can pull the photos).

[krunzer]

Ohh I am so glad you got your presents! Tucker loves the tree with the chipmunks, I put a whack of toys in it and he loves to just pull them all out. I keep putting them in and he keeps pulling them out, he loves the challenge and it keeps his mind busy. I should have bought more 'Basenji proof' toys.....hahaha I don't think there is such a thing. Well hopefully they love them and have a Wonderful Christmas!

[eeeefarm]

I took pictures but my camera won't download anything - aarrgghh! (maybe I can take it to the camera shop after Christmas and see if they can pull the photos). Not to hijack the thread, but how about taking the camera card to someplace like WalMart or similar that has card readers in the "do it yourself" computers. Assuming the card is readable (should be if you can see the pix) they can make a CD of your pictures for you. Just a thought.

[Buana]

A present for the boys arrived yesterday :D

They are spoiled... really spoiled :D
There were two bags of snacks.. they could try it that minute and they love both :D (see the pictures, and also the one with them looking "we want more pleeeeeeeeeease)
And then! There was a puppie kong!!!! Yay!!! the boys already have got their own kongs and nog our little Enya will have a kong of her own too :D :D :D

And... two tennis balls... Chaffie is the tennis ball freak and this morning we could not do anything because mister pretty wanted to play and we had to trow tennis balls for over half an hour :D (Ryan took over afterwards, they have played a long time :D)

AND! a Kong genius!!! I never saw it in the stores before but WOW we can buy more pieces to make it sort of a puzzle.. :D
They already have a lot of fun with this one, I have (of course) kong stuffing and cookies so lots of fun time..

Now see the pictures of two spoiled basenji boys :D
(don't mind the bad lightning of the pics)

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[eeeefarm]

Oh my! What do you do for an encore on Christmas?? They look like they are having a lot of fun! :)

[vickilb]

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Hunter & Bandit got their present yesterday!!!

Thank you Alex!!!! They LOVE it!!! Pics of them enjoying their new toy!!!

Wish I wouldn't have cropped off Bandit's ears in the one pic. Love her B sit!!!

[curlytails]

Loving all these pictures! It's great to see multiple basenji packs sharing so nicely. =)

We're hoping something will appear on the last mailing day before Christmas, but if not, I guess it's karmic retribution for us not getting our presents out to our own family in time. That's okay -- New Year's is a nice holiday for us, too!

[krunzer]

My B's got their package today. As soon as hubby walked in the door with it they knew it was theirs. I will post pictures once I get back home! Tucker loooooves the Hedgehog, Becca loves her yellow duckie and Flame has already killed the squeakers on the stuffless duck. They weren't too sure about the biscuits at first and then Becca ate hers and Tuckers. Thank you so much!

[wizard]

Success - pictures were retrieved (camera has to go) ...

[eeeefarm]

Love the last one!

[giza1]

Billy, Ren and Teak opened their gifts on Christmas eve.
Thank you very much to their Basenji buddy!!

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Billy realizes that he has a gift...

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He can't see it, but he can chew it!

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Enthusiastic Ren has a gift as well.

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A new coat and a new friend.

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Teak also has a present

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And he "gets" this gift opening business!

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In his ruggedly handsome new sweater.

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As always, Billy ends up with all the toys!

[Buana]

What a nice pictures everyone!!!

[Kipawa]

Adorable dogs! Ren looks like the diva she is! The boys look very stately in their sweaters!

I've sent you a private message.

[Lysh]

haha aww what a brilliant idea - loved reading this thread! will remember to join in next year

[Alex]

Chance and Kiya love their toys! Thanks vickilb!

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[eeeefarm]

Love the head in the envelope shot! :)

[curlytails]

Buana, the package arrived today just in time for the dogs' afternoon snacktime! Thank you for all the goodies, also the human ones. =) Both dogs are munching on their hot dogs right now. I'm also very excited about the ostrich training treats. That's not a protein that you see very often in stores around here!

I'll post pictures later. Meanwhile, happy new year to everyone!!

[krunzer]

914791469145914491429143914891499150Ok here are some pics of the pup's Christmas haul from their B friend. Thank you Wizard!

[Buana]

Buana, the package arrived today just in time for the dogs' afternoon snacktime! Thank you for all the goodies, also the human ones. =) Both dogs are munching on their hot dogs right now. I'm also very excited about the ostrich training treats. That's not a protein that you see very often in stores around here!

I'll post pictures later. Meanwhile, happy new year to everyone!!

:D Great!!!!
We were still a bit afraid you would give the doggies by accident the human treats... That's why I wrote it on the package as well :D

The Ostrich is so healthy, we see it here more and more, they love it here!

[Kipawa]

914791469145914491429143914891499150Ok here are some pics of the pup's Christmas haul from their B friend. Thank you Wizard!

Those look like some pretty happy basenjis who took NO TIME to figure out the contents of that box was for them!

[krunzer]

Is there going to be another gift exchange this season?? It was so much fun!

[QuizBasenji]

I hope so - this time last year I wasn't into the Forum!

[nomrbddgs]

I'm not sure who arranges these. I would like to get into it as well, but is it too late?

[KitKat]

I would like to do it again too.

[krunzer]

If we do, can I Pre-sign up?? My computer is still down and I only get on here so often now. I don't want to miss it. LOL

[Lysh]

would we have to arrange it now due postage delays etc ? :)