Christina

Ok Guys.. as you know Christmas is coming up very quickly. In my family we usually do some type of secret santa gift exchange because there are so many of us. However, I have this new family and was thinking maybe we could do some type of secret santa gift exchange at the Christmas party.. like everyone can bring a gift that is suitable for male or female.. or we could pick names and buy a gift just for that one person??? We could either do it at the Christmas Party or at a different support group around that time afterwards at Outback??? What do you all think of that? Anyone who doesn't celebrate Christmas, please accept my apologies for bringing this subject up. Who's in??

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

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Stuart

I like presents, sounds like a plan to me. Count me in.

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watergirl

I think that's a great idea. Please count me in!

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pambragg

That sounds like a wonderful idea to me. May I suggest that we put a spending limit of maybe $15 so that no one feels pressured or opts out because of tight money during the holidays? Count me in.

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Christina

Pam,

I forgot to post that sorry.. thanks for bringing it up. I was thinking of a $5.00 or $10.00 limit. But we can all agree on a $$ amount I think. I would love to buy for all of you guys.. but it is not possible..

Thanks again ..

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Christina
Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

"There's nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Miller Hemingway

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

bridgetgirl

Now why didnt I think of that?

I say a $10.00 limit is a good one, we should do the exchange at the Christmas party at Dr. C's office. Make sure you guys bring it up at support group too ..... or maybe it would be a good idea for all of close buddies here to have a lil gathering of our own and do the exchange..... whatever happens, its a fabulous idea!

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triciaknox

I am in. Hey, here is a thought too. Another group I am in exchanges Christmas ornaments for Christmas. Anyone like that idea? Makes it easier to figure out what to buy!

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Lap/Open with Dr Callery
October 5, 2004
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Blueyz

We also exchanged ornaments. I am in for any kind of gift exchange. This is going to be fun.

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Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery
239/103/125 below Goal
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Americanwoman397

You can count me in girl.

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Dr. Potts
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320/164
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