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CardExchange (original poster moderator #50) posted at 2:43 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
[Edit 11/04/2019] The checklist of participants has been published
It is time to start signing up for the 2019 SI Christmas Card Exchange! Details and the sign up form are posted here. Any questions/comments can be addressed on this thread. Deadline for participation is Thursday, October 31st.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do we sign up to participate?
A: Please use the online sign-up form if you wish to participate.
Q: But what if I want to remain anonymous?
A: Everyone will remain anonymous. Only the Elves will see the names on the mailing labels. All other participants will only see your username or however you decide to sign your Christmas cards.
Q: How do we handle postage?
A: A list of participants will be posted after the October 31st sign-up deadline which will include the cost of the postage to apply to each participants' envelope. Postage rates are based on USPS first class standard size envelopes for the current rate.
Q: Who applies the postage to the envelopes?
A: All members are required to add their own postage on the envelopes for each recipient.
Q: What about International members sending cards to the United States?
A: Please enclose the correct amount of USD currency you will need for postage in your package and we will purchase the postage on your behalf and the Elves will apply them to your cards during their toy making breaks.
Q: What is the record amount of envelopes sent/received?
A: Our record was 2013 with a staggering 5082 cards!!!
Q: What is the "Real Name" used for on the Christmas Card Exchange form?
A: It's up to you how you want your envelopes labeled. Just specify the name as you would like your postmaster to see it when they deliver your cards. Some members use their real name, some only use their first names and some only use their SI name. It's entirely up to you.
Q: If our spouses/partners are also members here, do they need to sign up as well?
A: No. Only one member needs to sign up on behalf of all family participants. Just make sure to include their username and/or real name on the Christmas Card Exchange form.
We would like to express our deep appreciation to the volunteer Elves that have come to the SI Santa's Workshop to help make all of this possible!! We look forward to the tradition continuing this year. They are wonderful and generous with their time and love for all of you.
Christmas Card Sign-up Form
[This message edited by SI Staff at 9:39 AM, November 4th (Monday)]
DragnHeart ( member #32122) posted at 3:58 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
Woohoo!!!!!
I'm so excited!!!
Me: BS 46 WH: 37 (BrokenHeart911)Four little dragons. Met 2006. Married 2008. Dday of LTPA with co worker October 19th 2010. Knew about EA with ow1 before that. Now up to PA #5. Serial fucking Cheater.
3kids30years ( member #38879) posted at 5:09 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
BW - 52 on Dday
WH - 53 on Dday
DDay - 3/2/13 - 2:07pm 2+ year EA/PA
TT until 2016 - why do they do that?
Trust is earned, respect is given, & loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one is to loose all three.
Chili ( member #35503) posted at 5:37 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
Happy Dance Happy Dance!
I hope we get more people involved this season - such a great thing no matter what your stage of healing. But it literally made my holiday that first year post Dday.
C'mon in oh glittery festive ones! Join us.
2012 pretty much sucked.
Things no longer suck.
Took off flying solo with the co-pilot chili dog.
"Life teaches you how to live it if you live long enough" - Tony Bennett
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 5:40 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
This is SOOO much fun! I loved sending the cards and receiving the cards! I’m definitely signing up!!
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
DragnHeart ( member #32122) posted at 5:52 PM on Friday, October 11th, 2019
I've been saving up glitter...
Ya'all have been warned lmao. Hahaha 
Me: BS 46 WH: 37 (BrokenHeart911)Four little dragons. Met 2006. Married 2008. Dday of LTPA with co worker October 19th 2010. Knew about EA with ow1 before that. Now up to PA #5. Serial fucking Cheater.
BraveSirRobin ( member #69242) posted at 1:27 AM on Sunday, October 13th, 2019
punky ( member #12233) posted at 4:41 PM on Sunday, October 13th, 2019
13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
WalkinOnEggshelz ( member #29447) posted at 2:14 AM on Monday, October 14th, 2019
HT and I are definitely in!
If you keep asking people to give you the benefit of the doubt, they will eventually start to doubt your benefit.
lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 5:53 PM on Monday, October 14th, 2019
No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There is only one thing that makes someone change: their own realization that they need to.
Lionne ( member #25560) posted at 6:42 AM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
I have a several questions?. Do I send them randomly or addressed to certain users? In other words, will I know to whom my letter will be sent?
Generally, how many cards does each participant send?
Me-BS-65 in May<BR />HIM-SAFWH-68<BR />I just wanted a normal life.<BR />Normal trauma would have been appreciated.
WalkinOnEggshelz ( member #29447) posted at 11:44 AM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
After the deadline of October 31st, MH will post a list of the participants. You will send the cards with the postage to the address that will be provided. The cards should be in alphabetical order to help with sorting. Once all of the cards get to headquarters, the elves then sort them, place address labels on them, then they get sent to the participants.
If there are 38 participants, you make 37 (you don’t make one for yourself) of your own cards. In return, you will receive 37 different cards.
Let us know if you have any more questions.
If you keep asking people to give you the benefit of the doubt, they will eventually start to doubt your benefit.
WalkinOnEggshelz ( member #29447) posted at 12:19 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Oh, I forgot to mention that the number of cards varies from year to year. You can get an idea of how many people are participating by keeping an eye on this thread. It’s hard to predict prior to the deadline.
If you keep asking people to give you the benefit of the doubt, they will eventually start to doubt your benefit.
DragnHeart ( member #32122) posted at 12:53 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Ok in my excitement and the foggy brain condition I seem to have now I'm not 100% sure I signed up. The page came up but my info was already there from previous exchanges. I hit submit. I assume I signed up for this year? Lol.
Ugh getting old sucks lol
I was going through old files and found the Christmas Moose from my first exchange. Anyone remember that???
Me: BS 46 WH: 37 (BrokenHeart911)Four little dragons. Met 2006. Married 2008. Dday of LTPA with co worker October 19th 2010. Knew about EA with ow1 before that. Now up to PA #5. Serial fucking Cheater.
ChewedMeUp ( member #8008) posted at 1:45 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
I'm in! And Dragn, when you submit, there's red text that says it's been received, if that helps?
BS - over 40
DivorcED, finally.
2 Kids
Followtheriver ( member #58858) posted at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
I am signed up! I had so much fun participating last year, that I wouldn't miss it for anything.
DragnHeart ( member #32122) posted at 4:35 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Ok I went through and dis it again and yes I've officially signed up. Yay. Had to make sure. Sorry MH if it went through twice. I cant remember for the life of me if I saw that we received it thing lol.
Me: BS 46 WH: 37 (BrokenHeart911)Four little dragons. Met 2006. Married 2008. Dday of LTPA with co worker October 19th 2010. Knew about EA with ow1 before that. Now up to PA #5. Serial fucking Cheater.
ThisIsSoLonely ( Guide #64418) posted at 8:23 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
How will I know where to send them (says PO address pending)? Will it be posted on here?
You are the only person you are guaranteed to spend the rest of your life with. Act accordingly.
Constantly editing posts: usually due to sticky keys on my laptop or additional thoughts
lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 8:51 PM on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Yes, it will be updated soon.
No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There is only one thing that makes someone change: their own realization that they need to.
thebighurt ( member #34722) posted at 2:53 AM on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
Oh my goodness, how did it get to be that time again already?! I'm in..... well unless the potential for several thousand participants comes to pass.... 
Finding what life could have been....... Why didn't I see it?
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