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WANTED: Need clarification on swap theme please

16 years ago

Hoping not to step on anyone's toes here but I have a question.

On reading Ann's original post it seems to mean that the 3 items we are to swap are 3 of "our own" favorite things-- not that I think it's suppose to actually be that bowl you inherited from Gramma-- but it's not suppose to be an item that would fulfill someone's "wish list" either.

As such a duplicate of something we find very useful, enjoy using etc?

Ann-- please clarify-- thx

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ann_t
16 years ago
Diane, your understanding of the "theme" for this swap is perfect.

Something that we have that we think our partner would also like to have. So forget the "Wish" lists.

Actually to be honest I never shop off of wish lists. I prefer to read through past threads to find hints of things that my partner might like. It would take all the fun out of the swaps for me if I just shopped off a list.

Ann
sigh
16 years ago
Oh I've been like Columbo, poring over the old posts & seeing what I can find out about my partner. It's been very exciting and also a bit of a challenge.

I've enjoyed the wish lists too, but have been getting some great Christmas shopping (and "me") shopping ideas from them. It's been much more fun to play detective as far as the swap goes.

My problem is that I have far more than 3 favorite "things" when is comes to cooking.

Nina
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diana55
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I agree with Ann!!! I'm happy getting anything that my Partner buys. You can use the "Wish List" if you want too, but I think it's more fun not knowing what you will get. I have participated in several swaps now, and everything that I have recieved, I just love. It's the surprize that's makes it special. Like Christmas!!! I'm happy with anything. Diana55
earthlydelights
16 years ago
i am with ann and diana on this one. i "stalk" whatever my partner has written and then of course i fret over what to get and worry the whole step of the way, but so far, so good, at least from the feedback i've gotten.

i've been in two swaps so far and have so enjoyed the items that have been sent to me and they are items constantly in use, which is even better.

i just love the theme of this one - it's my favorite things that my partner will be getting and the funny thing is, some of my favorite things just might be my partner's.

i not only love the things i receive, but seeing and hearing about what everyone else gets too is just so neat.

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Bizzo
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ditto the above!! Jface>

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