A couple of people have reported they are having trouble reading this thread (Flatlander's original post) so I'm going to copy it here in new topic and hope that works!  (Have NO idea why that topic was being a problem–let me know if this one is working okay.)

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Flatlander said:

Since nobody stepped up even after all my “hints” lol, I thought..I do it myself.
Who is interested in a Christmas swap?
I think it is so fun if we do a swap as forum friends.
We keep it simple and not to expensive, not a minimum, you know best what you can spent
Main thing is that it is homemade, can be something canned, baked, painted, a candle, knitted, crochet, sewing you name it, there is something you can do.
BUT you don’t know who it is for, until the very last.
Because I had some bad experience in the past, on another forum where people “collect” and don’t give, I really liked G’s idea of sending it off to one person.
However, that might end up costly too, so he is my idea.
You put your name in for this swap just by replying on here….and start making something for another forum member.
Than, say right after Thanksgiving, you can tell me if you finished your gift…and confirm your still in.
If you do(and why not..right?)..you get a name of a buddy and you mail it out.
That way…I you have to drop out for whatever reason, your buddy will not end up with nothing.
Oh I asked permission on Suzanne if I could organize a swap like this..and she gave me permission.
However I do realize she is not responsible for anybody’s behavior…of course “we”  know that.
SO…..Who is in???

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