Handtool Secret Santa - GET IT POSTED

[Karl]

Getting a bit twitchy now the closing date is approaching - who will I draw....?????

I have a great idea in mind (well, i'd be happy to receive it), but it may not be that well received by others.

Where's that emoticon showing nail biting???

Cheers

Karl

 

[wizer]

Yes I finally came up with an idea earlier today, but it really depends on who I draw :? :wink:

 

[Mr Ed]

Just looked at Woodnet and the Americans are up to 62 entrants!

Initially this left me feeling we were lagging behind, but then it got me thinking about the uptake relative to overall population;

US population is 305m, 62 entrants = 0.203 entrants per million poulation
UK population is 61m, 16 entrants = 0.262 entrants per million population

So there you have it, according to my index rated seasonally adjusted statistics we are 0.059 more enthusiastic than the Americans!

Cheers Ed


PS - still room for any more entrants.

 

[woodbloke]

I started to make my project the other night :wink: [-( - Rob

 

[Mr Ed]

Sign up, Sign up

Only one week left to register

PM me if you want in

:ho2

Cheers, Ed

 

[Karl]

I started to make my project the other night :wink: [-( - Rob

I received some "materials" to make a start on mine today. All I need now is that new bandsaw.........

Cheers

Karl

 

[Mr Ed]

Well since we are all in tease-mode, I have also collated the 'materials' I need for my item/s.... :wink:

Cheers, Ed

 

[Karl]

item/s.... :wink:

Cheers, Ed

Me too actually. A pretty little pair.

Stop or i'll give the game away!

Cheers

Karl

 

[Philly]

Hmm.....its not "laser attachments" is it? :lol:
Philly

 

[Mr Ed]

No, its a camera actually.. :lol:

Cheers, Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

Only 24 hours left to register.

Any stragglers out there still waiting to sign up?

PM me if interested.

Cheers, Ed

 

[Escudo]

What ho shipmates,

I have sent Ed a message to throw my hat into the ring, if this helps keep numbers even at this late stage.

Cheers, Tony.

 

[mahking51]

Oh dear!
Ed, with the mixup I had earlier re this thing I now cannot remember if I am in or out....doh!
martin

 

[woodbloke]

Oh dear!
Ed, with the mixup I had earlier re this thing I now cannot remember if I am in or out....doh!
martin

Martin - consider yourself 'in' and I'll have something nice and shiny in one of those cardboard boxes below the bench :lol: :lol: - Rob

 

[Mr Ed]

Officially now closed.

I am making a list, checking it twice etc. etc.

I'll be in touch with everyone via PM shortly.

Cheers, Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

I've just sent out all the allocations by PM to everyone who registered.

If anyone thinks they should have received an allocation and didn't please let me know.

Happy Santa-ing!

Cheers, Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

I have a late entrant who is keen to join, but unfortunately its after the main draw has been made. Can I appeal for one more santa so I can arrange a pairing up to ensure no-one is left out.

Anyone wishing they joined but missed the closing date, now is your chance. PM me if interested rather than posting in this thread, thereby maintaining anonymity(!)

Cheers, Ed

 

[Mr Ed]

Thanks to the additional Santas who came forward. We ended up with enough latecomers to do a second random draw. The total now stands at 23 which is an excellent turn out (the Americans made it to 80 so far).

Happy toolmaking / buying, I look forward to seeing photos of the gifts in due course.Now I really must get on with my gift for Mr.X .....

Cheers, Ed

 

[wizer]

I have an idea, but I am dreading it! Was this a good idea? :lol:

Good luck all (especially my recipient)

Now, no more talk of the C word until December 23rd.

 

[Mr Ed]

Relax Tom, you're supposed to enjoy doing this!

Cheers, Ed