Secret Santa 2013

ene

its not fair!!!

baktag

ene wrote: »

got mine! first time ever buying cat things! i apologize already to whoever i got

I feel your pain ! Buying for a dog is easy
The only things I can find for a cat is the little toy mice

SillyMangoX

ultwen wrote: »

I feel your pain ! Buying for a dog is easy
The only things I can find for a cat is the little toy mice

Have a look at some online pet stores for some inspiration, things like zooplus, pet bliss or pet shop online!

Harpy

I'm meant to be doing college work but just been spending my time searching for presents for the last two days..It's a nice distraction..

SillyMangoX

I'm so annoyed, I had the perfect presents picked for one of my secret santas, and had it saved in my cart but when it came to actually buying them today they were sold out

tk123

I can never decide whether to get a loads of cheap things or 1 or 2 better quality things that will last a bit longer!
Don't want to give anything away but I have one of mine sorted and have a feeling anyone buying from a certain site for a certain animal will get the same thing

Knine

tk123 wrote: »

I can never decide whether to get a loads of cheap things or 1 or 2 better quality things that will last a bit longer!
Don't want to give anything away but I have one of mine sorted and have a feeling anyone buying from a certain site for a certain animal will get the same thing

I think I will go with several different bits. Are people putting them in envelopes or small boxes?

I might pick up some bits at the Expo.

Lima Golf

Just bought mine today. I went with one big item. Hope they like it What date are we posting?

SillyMangoX

Sorry only saw this now, dates are on the first page

Posting dates between December 2nd to 9th

Whispered

I just got mine. And agree with tk, a certain item for a certain pet on a certain site looks great!

tk123

Whispered wrote: »

I just got mine. And agree with tk, a certain item for a certain pet on a certain site looks great!

It was a cat toy!!..And it arrived this morning and looks great lol! Have all my shopping done for it now so just need to wrap it and get ready to send it.

anniehoo

I haven't bought anything yet.I can't decide whether to get the dried earthworm cake or a mealworm one or both. My google history has been very interesting the last few days to say the least.

Raminahobbin

I'm finding it very difficult to buy anything. Went to the Pet Expo hoping to get sorted- got too distracted by all the animals to do any shopping. Went to the Maxi Zoo in Liffey Valley for their 25% off SALE, got too distracted by all the pets that were there, including a ferret, to do any shopping.

It seems I'm shockingly ill-disciplined. I think I'll have to buy online at this rate!

baby and crumble

Raminahobbin wrote: »

I'm finding it very difficult to buy anything. Went to the Pet Expo hoping to get sorted- got too distracted by all the animals to do any shopping.

In fairness unless you have a dog or a cat there wasn't all the much there, and what was seemed a bit expensive.

tk123

baby and crumble wrote: »

In fairness unless you have a dog or a cat there wasn't all the much there, and what was seemed a bit expensive.

+1 I got the same toys that evening for a fraction of the price = more for my SS!

anniehoo

Did everyone see the Grabone link posted a few days ago?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057085237

bluecherry74

I bought some things in MaxiZoo for the "unusual" pet I got. Then I got a bit more confidant and did some searching online and found some more interesting looking items on Amazon.

By the way, zooplus.co.uk have their Christmas items up already. zooplus.ie seem to be dragging their heels and haven't got any Christmas stuff yet.

Zapperzy

Knine wrote: »

I think I will go with several different bits. Are people putting them in envelopes or small boxes?

I might pick up some bits at the Expo.

I think mine are going in shoebox size boxes Although if the cats see me with boxes they'l try to sit in them no doubt, someone might be getting more than they bargained for if a cat jumps out

Knine

Zapperzy wrote: »

I think mine are going in shoebox size boxes Although if the cats see me with boxes they'l try to sit in them no doubt, someone might be getting more than they bargained for if a cat jumps out

I could just imagine my kids delight if a cat jumped out

*and the Benny Hill theme tune playing in my head with 3 terriers in hot pursuit*

SillyMangoX

Zapperzy wrote: »

I think mine are going in shoebox size boxes Although if the cats see me with boxes they'l try to sit in them no doubt, someone might be getting more than they bargained for if a cat jumps out

Nearly happened last year with us, I had the shoeboxes left out in the sitting room, went into the kitchen to get the presents and came back to see Cream in one box and Peach in the other! I'll have to see the size of the presents I'm getting this year before I decide what kind of boxes to get :P

SillyMangoX

Big ole package from zooplus arrived today! All me presents are now sorted Apologies in advance to those who I am sending presents to - my cats got into the box so your pets will probably go crazy with the smell of my cats

mymo

I missed a parcel today!
I'm more excited if it's from zooplus for the animals and secret Santa than if it's for me!
I know I'm nuts, I asked dog why he didn't let the postie in, hopefully I'll have my ss stuff by Saturday and I can wrap it all ready for posting!

Zapperzy

Got all my stuff today, it's all been inspected by the cat and passed her strict standards

mymo

Still waiting here...
It's killing me, it'll come when I'm in work

meoklmrk91

Just placed my SS order, I have been mulling over a few different gifts, finally managed to break down the possibilities and get it on budget so now just wait for them to arrive, wrap them and post them off.

Do we ever find out who our secret Santa is or is it always a secret.

falabo

Got all my stuff today ! Can't wait until posting day

SillyMangoX

meoklmrk91 wrote: »

Do we ever find out who our secret Santa is or is it always a secret.

I'll let ye decide, if most people want to know then I'll post them (with spoilers for those who don't want to know!)

pampootie

Almost sorted. Just needs to be wrapped up and to find a card!

Knine

My dog is not getting anything from Santa. She rolled in Fox poo.

The Aroma in my car smells like Dublin zoo!

tk123

Knine wrote: »

My dog is not getting anything from Santa. She rolled in Fox poo.

The Aroma in my car smells like Dublin zoo!

After last time my guy did it (at an all day training workshop) I keep a bottle of vinegar & water solution in the car now just in case lol! :pac: