Secret Elves *Youth 13-17 yrs.*

[pandorasmom]

Rules are as follows for Secret Elves: (All Youth)
-Secret Elves must be 13- 17 years of age.
-Secret Elves will need to have Parent's permission before joining up. Please have them send me a email stating it's okay for you to jump in on the fun. It doesn't have to be detailed, or anything. Just a simple email that says something like " Just wanted to let you know that (Name) does have my permission to be in the SE. "
-Secret Elves must have a 50 count post. Just so we know your someone rather involved and not just looking to pick off peoples information.
-Secret Elves are asked to post up to this thread to tell us that your joining up, and give a list of things your interested in, so your SE will have maybe an idea of what to get. This is not to say you'll get anything like that, but it helps with ideas.
-Secret Elves will need to email me their name and complete address by or on November 22nd. *Note: Just because your parent emails me with the permission, doesn't mean I have your address. So please be sure you email me your address/email, so I have them. Thanks! *
-Secret Elves will spend no less then $15.00 for their package. You can add more if you'd like, but try to keep it close, in fairness to everyone.
-I will try to email out the information to each SE with the information of their recipient no later then November 23rd.
-Please reply to my email no more then 48 hrs after I send it, so that I can make sure everyone who signs up will have a SE. If I haven't heard anything I'll have to reassign, so that everyone that wants to participate can get something from their SE.
-Gifts will need to be mailed out no later then December 15th, so that everyone can hopefully receive their packages by Christmas. Please be an early Elf on this, so that everyone will get theirs on time.
-When shipping your package, I would recommend getting a tracking number on it, in case it gets lost or delayed you'll be able to track it.
-Please send me an email once you ship your package, so I'll know it's been shipped. Those who receive the packages please email me (and if you care to post you can post that you got yours just don't say where from,etc.) once you receive your package, so that I'll know you have been taken care of. I'll be keeping records of all of this so we'll make sure everyone gets one.

-We will reveal the Secret Elves on December 31st. That away most everyone should have received their packages by then, and it will still be near Christmas.


If anyone has questions please pm me, or email me: fromthestallofpandora@yahoo.com

Have fun everyone!

[MyHorseBiggs]

I'll join! My mom will e-mail soon. :D

EDIT:

INTERESTS:
Halters & leads (I like bright colors)
Avg. Sized fly mask
Bridle wall hooks
Hoof Polish (Don't have a fav brand)
Riding Crop

Shirts (Med. to Large @ target :))


I'll edit more soon. :) (Possibly) :D

[sugarsgirl]

I'm in!! :)

Just one question though, can you give me an idea of what to put as the things that we're interested in?

[pandorasmom]

Okay here's a few suggestions, you could see if any of these help any. I'm figuring your interest include horses, so that would be one for sure. hehe

Do you collect anything? Do you like reading? Needing anything small (and not to expensive) for a horse or other animal? Do you wear t-shirts? If so, what size? What's your favorite colors? Do you like any type of jewerly? Any type of Music/CD's you like listening to?

Does that help any?? Just trying to maybe mention something that could give you an idea about something else.

[sugarsgirl]

Yep, those ideas help, thanks!

[MyHorseBiggs]

Where do we put the stuff we're interested in?

[FatSpottedAppy]

I'm in. I'll have my Mom email soon. Where do we put the things that we're interested in?

EDIT:
Interests:

Anything lime green and horse sized
Anything light/ice blue and horse sized
Anything light/soft pink and yearling sized

Any sort of horse product will come in handy.. Show sheen, mtg, shampoo/conditioner, etc. Little things like hoof picks, brushes, etc.

I dont wear jewerly(no pierced ears), and I do like a lot of the girl shirts you see on pac-sun.. roxy & Zoo York brands. I'm a medium. Perfume is also nice!

[pandorasmom]

Post up your interests to this thread. I figure it'd be easier doing this, and having it all in one thread, versus having a few to work through.

[Blue]

I'd love to do this! Let me double check with the parentals and I'll get them to e-mail in if it's okay! :)

[Jump The Moon]

I so wish I could do this, but, I'm so far from all of you and my parents don't grant permission.. oh well, I'll be posting happy christmas's everywhere :D

[luv2show]

awh man, I so didn't want to have our own for the teens. But oh well I guess..
I'm still in.
I'll come edit this later :)

[doc_western]

I'm in :) ill have my mom e-mail you tonight or tommarow.

ETA: all right, my mom e-mailed you.
my interests......
*i love the twilight series- i have all of the books, but there's always the soundtrack & t-shirts
*i need a blue lead for dante, and anything else horsey, like brushes, etc.
*shirts are always fun- i wear a small.
*music.....i like paramore, MCR, & Taking back Sunday

[pandorasmom]

awh man, I so didn't want to have our own for the teens. But oh well I guess..
I'm still in.
I'll come edit this later :)

Sorry! Someone suggested this and I thought it would be the best for everyone, especially since several people were concerned about the youth people getting things for adults,etc.

[sugarsgirl]

My interests :

-favourite colour is purple
-Chrissy's colour is purple (horse size) and all her grooming supplies are purple aswell
-I LOVE the Jonas Brothers, Joe is my favourite one :D
-I like earings
-nail polish is always fun --I like mattalic colours

I'll edit if i can thinkg of more later.

**Also, can I make a request that luv2show and I don't get each other please? Its just that we already get each other gifts for christmas and I'd be kinda pointless to mail a gift to the other side of the city lol.

[pandorasmom]

Yes, I'm going to draw these out of a hat so that away it's fair to everyone. However, if you two were to end up together, I'll just redraw. :)

Thanks for letting me know!

[sugarsgirl]

Thank you!! :)

[ItsPrimeTime]

Mi papa will be sending an email your way soon! :cowboy:

My interests:
Any tack that is ORANGE! Brushes, towels, anything but hoof picks, I don't need anymore I already have three!! Lol!
Mini stuff :) (As in Miniature Horse stuff!)
Any and all kinds of pretty jewelry
Tshirt size is medium
BRIGHT colors of nail polish
Tote bags
Snow globes
I loooveeee turtles and want one, so anything to do with turtles too!!

[pandorasmom]

Sounds good ItsPrimeTime. I'm trying to check my email a few times throughout the day, so I can go ahead and email y'all back and let you know I've recieved it. I've got a spreadsheet made up, so that when it comes time to draw the names, I'll have everybody all together on one list. I'm adding to the list as I have more people sign up, so there's no way of me missing a person because of them all piling up.

Thanks so much to all of you for joining! I do believe this is going to be alot of fun!
:)

[Blue]

Yay! My mom said I can do it! I'm about to go to school, she'll email you tonight! :)

- I love t-shirts (Tye-dye!). I usually wear a Medium unless the Medium is beastly huge. lol. (of course, something appropriate, no beer or anything on it or whatever)
- I don't have The Black Stallion, I can't find it anywhere! Infact, I've never even seen the movie! Aggghhh! Our Blockbuster only has The Black Stallion when he's racing...and I had no idea what was going on when I watched it! xD
- Favorite colors are blue/green (or more specifically turquoise/lime)
- I love to read!

Things not to get:
- Makeup, Jewelery, Purses, etc. :) I just had to add that, I won't use them! :innocent:

[TacheteTreasures]

My mom is thinking about it

Oh yea, and I want a new saddle ;)

[sugarsgirl]

Oh yea, and I want a new saddle ;)

don't we all haha

[TacheteTreasures]

Do you want our info. in the email that our parents send, or can we pm that to you seperately?

[pandorasmom]

You can pm me your info seperate if you'd like, or have your parents send it. That's up to you.

If you want me to pm you the information of the person you'll be getting (once the end of Nov. comes) then email me your information from your account and I'll just email you once we draw names. If not, I'll just email that information to your parent.

[TacheteTreasures]

Ok! Has my mom emailed you yet?

Lets see....what do I want....
-I collect Painted Ponies, and they have some great deals on them if you look at the right place(like the equine affaire, if you are one of those lucky people going to the Mass. one)
-I can always use tote bags, like this http://www.cafepress.com/ladybrinxdesign.195282590
-Anything for Schatze in purple or lime green
-Chicken stuff! I love chickens, so any chicken stuff, like decor or humorus t-shirts (backyardchickens.com sells a shirt that says "my pet makes me breakfast" and one that says "Got chickens?") I would take an adults small or extra small.
-Also, im now working with Ranger. He needs a new saddle pad, dark red/burgendy! A new lunge line too.

[pandorasmom]

I've not gotten any new emails from anyone within the past hour or so.

[zoel_222]

I'm in! I'll have my mom send an email out.

I could use some new halters in black, red, navy or green only and new set of brushes. I'm vegan so please no one get me anything with leather/fur/feathers on it. :D My t-shirt size is usually a womens small or medium. I don't like bright girly stuff and I don't like emo stuff (hearts, skulls etc). I like jewelry and also hemp stuff. Hehe that gives you a good enough idea, right?

[pandorasmom]

I thought I'd update with everyone who has signed up so far for the SE. Just incase anyone thinks their in, but has forgot to send me their information:

sugarsgirl
MyhorseBiggs
ItsPrimeTime
doc_western

[doc_western]

hmm.....that's weird. :huh: my mom e-mailed you, it must not have worked for some reason. I'll have her try again.

[luv2show]

I'll get my mom to email you as well! :)

[FatSpottedAppy]

So you've gotten my mom's email now? :D

[pandorasmom]

The only people on the list are the four mentioned above.
I've not recieved any other emails from anyone regarding the Secret Elves.

[pandorasmom]

How would y'all feel cutting the deadline a few days early? Say middle of next week?
We haven't had but two or three sign up the past 3 or 4 days, so I figured if we could go ahead and work all the details out, people could get a few extra days to get their stuff together and sent.

Also, instead of having alot of people posting up pages of the stuff they got, I think we should have it all in one thread. Like " What did you get from your Secret Elf?"
What do y'all think?? I'm posting this on the Secret Santa thread also to see what imput we get.

[sugarsgirl]

Yeah, I think its a good Idea, that way we have a little bit more time to shop.
yep, I like the one thread thing too!

[doc_western]

i like that idea, too. could you PM me the info. (like, who i get, y'know?) instead of e-mailing?

[FatSpottedAppy]

I'd like to be PM'd too.. My mom should be emailing you tonight. :)

[pandorasmom]

Up-to-date list:

sugarsgirl
MyhorseBiggs
ItsPrimeTime
doc_western
FatSpottedAppy
Added: zoel_222

[zoel_222]

My mom sent out an email. :)

[TacheteTreasures]

Email sent, ill pm info when I get home from work tonight

[pandorasmom]

Okay, the final list is as follows:
sugarsgirl
MyhorseBiggs
ItsPrimeTime
doc_western
FatSpottedAppy
zoel_222
If TacheteTreasures can get me her info I'll add her also.
That brings it to 7 total. To make it even we really need one more elf out there, any others who want to participate? As of now, I will be closing this down Tuesday the 18th, and getting names out by the 20th.

[sugarsgirl]

Luv2show told me that she was doing it, so if she doens't repsond to this before I talk to her after I ride today, I'll ask her whats up.

[pandorasmom]

Okay, I have a slight dilemna:

We've got 7 people signed up and this would mean we would have 1 person without someone.

So is there one other elf out there that want to sign up? Or is there one of the elves already signed up that would want to take two??

[HeartofSteel]

Hey, if you can't find anyone I would be willing to take another one. Since i'm kinda in between on ages anyways lol. So one from elves and one from santas

[pandorasmom]

Hey,
I actually think I may have it figured out otherwise. Knowing me I was proably fretting over nothing.

[pandorasmom]

Okay just finished it, Thank GOODNESS it'll work.

I do greatly appreciate you being willing to do another one hph. Thanks so much!

Heading to finalize this and send out the info. :)

[pandorasmom]

Everything has been sent out.

If you have any questions, or you didn't get an email/pm please let me know. :)

Thanks so much to everyone for participating!

[TacheteTreasures]

I'm super excited!

[doc_western]

thanks! im so excited to go shopping! :D

[sugarsgirl]

I have a question, how would if not work out if theres an even number? all you do is choose the person's name, and then pick out of a hat who that person has, and then you do that for each person. Because the way you explained it, is that we all have partners, so if we lal have partners, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of having "secret" evles? Because then we'd all know who has us? :confused:

[zoel_222]

This is kind of more confusing than it seems :huh:

[pandorasmom]

Okay what I did is took the list of names and did it like this (these are fake names):

For the Elves:
User 1
User 2
User 3
User 4
User 5
User 6
User 7

Then I wrote each of those names on a slip of paper and had my siblings draw out of a hat for each name. So I would say User 1 gets, and they draw out a slip of paper, so for example it was User 5. Then User 1 will get User 5. Then I do that all the way down the list. So that each person will be sending a package to someone, but also recieving one. Does that clear it up any better?
This away everyone has someone totallly different.
User 1 would get User 5, but someone else besides User 5 would get User 1.
Okay I probably officially have confused you, but hey I tried.

[MyHorseBiggs]

Haha so who is all in it?

[doc_western]

Okay what I did is took the list of names and did it like this (these are fake names):

For the Elves:
User 1
User 2
User 3
User 4
User 5
User 6
User 7

Then I wrote each of those names on a slip of paper and had my siblings draw out of a hat for each name. So I would say User 1 gets, and they draw out a slip of paper, so for example it was User 5. Then User 1 will get User 5. Then I do that all the way down the list. So that each person will be sending a package to someone, but also recieving one. Does that clear it up any better?
This away everyone has someone totallly different.
User 1 would get User 5, but someone else besides User 5 would get User 1.
Okay I probably officially have confused you, but hey I tried.

i get it! :) lol.

[pandorasmom]

i get it! :) lol.

Whew!!! WOOT WOOT !! Your our winner!

Your one of the select few who can understand me on here or anywhere. I have a way of confusing things easily. :) And make them worse then better normally.

:p:p

[sugarsgirl]

I understand it, lol, I was just wondering why you needed an even number.

[pandorasmom]

Two for two, not bad. I think I'm doing good tonight then. LOL :P

[doc_western]

Lol. :d

[pandorasmom]

I was just wondering why you needed an even number.

Didn't have time to respond with a explination last night, but wanted to let you know that orginally I thought I would need even numbers because I hadn't fully figured out who was getting who yet. Then It hit me we weren't doing it in pairs, so odd or even would work. It was another dumb thing by me, because I was thinking to much. I'm blonde at heart(no offense to the blondes), but brown in hair color. LOL

Thanks!
Sharon

[sugarsgirl]

Lol, thats okay :)

[doc_western]

i went shopping today! so excited! :p

[FatSpottedAppy]

I still have to do my shopping. :o

[sugarsgirl]

Ooh I forgot that I was supposed to reply to the e-mail, but I did get it just to let you know!
I'm so excited to start shopping :)

[pandorasmom]

Alrighty, thank you! ;)

[TacheteTreasures]

Ooh I forgot that I was supposed to reply to the e-mail, but I did get it just to let you know!
I'm so excited to start shopping :)

Oh yes, me too:)

[zoel_222]

What email were we supposed to reply to? :/

[sugarsgirl]

zoel- the one with your SE info, like their address and stuff.

[cloedoll]

I didn't get to participate, but just saying that this is really cool. I can't wait until everyone gets their gifts. xD

[pandorasmom]

zoel- the one with your SE info, like their address and stuff.

Yep! That one. Although I had to send some of the Kids to PM's, since I had their parents email, I just sent the address to the kids via pm. If you need me to resend, please let me now and I'll be happy to.

Thanks!

[zoel_222]

well I got mine :D I don't remember if I responded or not. hehe sorry

[pandorasmom]

No problem! :) Thanks for letting me know. ;)

[FatSpottedAppy]

The stuff for my secret santa should be paid for in the next couple of days. :D Might be gettng out a couple days late....

[ItsPrimeTime]

Mine too... I'm waiting for it to come here along with the other stuff I ordered. It's been awhile, just waiting for it to arrive now.

[doc_western]

my package was sent out earlier this week, so my person should be getting it sometime this weekend. :)

[ItsPrimeTime]

I'm going to be sending mine out tomorrow hopefully..

[TacheteTreasures]

I ordered mine and its being shipped directly to my person. Sorry there is no card!

[zoel_222]

I got mine :D

It's a very fabulous blue striped halter just perfect for mah Hopi. I'm going to get pictures of her in it today. Thanks secret elf!

[zoel_222]

Just mailed out my secret elf's package :)

[TacheteTreasures]

The UPS guy came today then said that the package wasnt in his truck but on his list, but it would be here tomarrow, so that might be it.

[FatSpottedAppy]

Er.. :| give me a day, lmbo, and I'll have everything put together and sent out. My bad. I procrastinate.

[TacheteTreasures]

darnit, the package wasn't mine

[MyHorseBiggs]

I got my package yesterday :) thank you secret elf :)

[ItsPrimeTime]

Whose gotten theirs already?? When do we post what we got?

[pandorasmom]

You can post now what you got. We're not giving out names til the end of December and I'll post a whole list. I'll start a Guess your Secret Elf Thread, so people can began guessing.

[MyHorseBiggs]

So do we post what we got on the other thread what we got??

[pandorasmom]

You can post that here.
The other thread's just for guessing, since most wanted to guess who they got. :)

[MyHorseBiggs]

oh... well i got a crop, stationary set and a fly mask. :) i'll post pics tomorrow! :) Thanks you secret elf!!!!! btw biggs LOVES the fly mask!!! :p

[FatSpottedAppy]

Got mine today.. VERY comfy red slippers! I love! :D Thank you Secret Elf! You will get a mail back soon...

[doc_western]

oh, i just got mine! :D it's a beautiful hand-painted ornament w/ dante on it. i love it!!

[TacheteTreasures]

Comeon people, PICTURES

[FatSpottedAppy]

I'll get pictures today. :)

[doc_western]

Comeon people, PICTURES

ok...ill try to get some t'day, if i remember. ;)

[MyHorseBiggs]

Comeon people, PICTURES

ugh i took pics but then i can't find the usb cord that hooks up to my camera!! :doh: so i'll have to use my mom's camera so i can just stick the SD card in :)

[MyHorseBiggs]

Here's what my SE gave me :)

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208 (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208)
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207 (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207)
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206 (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206)

How do I make it so the pictures are IN the post????

[pandorasmom]

Put this at the front of the url for the picture and this at the end of the url.

So it would look like this:

url here

[pandorasmom]

So it would look like this:

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208

[MyHorseBiggs]

Ok... trying again :)

[img]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206[/)img]
[img]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207[/)img]
[img]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208[/)img]

[MyHorseBiggs]

ugh.. Why's it not workin'?

[pandorasmom]

Make sure it's all together
url here

[MyHorseBiggs]

Ok here it is again :)

[img] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206 [/)img]
[img] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207 [/)img]
[img] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208 [/)img]

[pandorasmom]

It would look just like this but have http:// on the url

www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206

[MyHorseBiggs]

it has it tho

[pandorasmom]

Changed this post, because it wasn't working that way. Sorry!

[MyHorseBiggs]

[IMG] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206 [/)IMG]
[img] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207 [/)img]
[img] http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208 [/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208 [/)img]

[MyHorseBiggs]

ugh i give up...

[pandorasmom]

Okay mine let's me do it either way, take out the spaces and try it.

[MyHorseBiggs]

ok
[IMG]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6206[/)IMG]
[img]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6207[/img)img]
[img]http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208[/ (http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=55&pictureid=6208[/)img]

[FatSpottedAppy]

When you go to reply, click the http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/images/styles/beige/editor/insertimage.png icon.

Paste your image URL in there.

[pandorasmom]

When you go to reply, click the http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/images/styles/beige/editor/insertimage.png icon.

Paste your image URL in there.

Just do it this way and it will work for you, or should. I'm not sure why it's not working for you. It always works for me this way. Sorry for the trouble!

[FatSpottedAppy]

My super comfy slippers that my Secret Elf sent me. :) Thank you secret elf.

http://i41.tinypic.com/2zg81p1.jpg

[TacheteTreasures]

I got a beautiful purple rope halter with the braided noseband. Mom has one similar that she gets mad cause I use it all the time, and now I have my own! Also some comfy socks:D
Thank you Secret Elf!

[sugarsgirl]

Oooo you all got some very nice gifts!
And FSA, those look really comfy!
I still havn't gotten mine yet :(

[ItsPrimeTime]

Me either :(

[sugarsgirl]

I got mine today!!! :D
I got a really sweet purple belly button ring with a horseshoe hanging from it, some horse treats, a neat book called The Tao of Equus, and a pack of nail polish with 10 different colours :)
I love my gift, thank you very much secret elf!!! :D


*I'll get pictures and post them later on...

[ItsPrimeTime]

I got mine today too!!!!!

A wonderful white/tan Roxy purse and a PERFECT orange lead rope and orange face brush. It is all so perfect! I lovveee them!

Thank you Secret Elf! Pictures are uploading now!

[ItsPrimeTime]

All three items:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/XxhorseluverxX/DSC00578.jpg

The purse:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/XxhorseluverxX/DSC00579.jpg

The face brush and lead rope:
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/XxhorseluverxX/DSC00581.jpg


I love everything, truly! I'm hopefully going out to see Rockypoo tomorrow, I'll see how he likes his new lead!!!!!!!

[ProvenPaint]

You Elfs had fun, didn't you! Good deal-that's the point!

But am I the only "adult" that finds it weird there's more pics in the Big Santa's thread? :p