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Alina Matei
Alina Matei  Identity Verified
Australia
Local time: 19:22
English to Romanian
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a few organisational details Dec 4, 2006

Thank you, Leon for your very kind offer. I'll take you up on that if I get stuck.

I've already spoken to the North Pole and I'm just waiting for confirmation on the reservation front.

About the Secret Santa, I'm very much up for it, but need to know who else is. I will need your names if you're up for it (first name, last name and email address). I think a limit of £3 or £5 should be ok - after all, we just want a bit of fun. However, if you feel like handing out th
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Thank you, Leon for your very kind offer. I'll take you up on that if I get stuck.

I've already spoken to the North Pole and I'm just waiting for confirmation on the reservation front.

About the Secret Santa, I'm very much up for it, but need to know who else is. I will need your names if you're up for it (first name, last name and email address). I think a limit of £3 or £5 should be ok - after all, we just want a bit of fun. However, if you feel like handing out the latest version of Trados, I'm sure nobody will mind.

I will be sending invitations to those who send me their details. I will be using a website for the purpose - just to keep it really secret:) You will, essentially, get a message from the website telling you who to buy a pressie for. I've used it in the past and there is no risk of spam involved at all. It's quite good like that.

However, since the time is fairly limited, I will need your details NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER!!
So, start sending emails. I do hope you guys agree with it. It should be loads of fun.

So, to sum up:
- the North Pole is sorted (I'll chase them up if I don't hear from them by tomorrow)

- I need the names and emails of those who want to do the Secret Santa. Please observe the deadline above.
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Tina Colquhoun
Tina Colquhoun  Identity Verified
Local time: 10:52
Danish to English
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Secret Santa et al Dec 7, 2006

Is SS still on? Is anything hapnin? It seems quiet on all fronts...

Tina


 
Alina Matei
Alina Matei  Identity Verified
Australia
Local time: 19:22
English to Romanian
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Of course Dec 7, 2006

As a matter of fact, someone suggested a more sensible thing - just typical of me not to think of it myself:) : rather than have people sign up, not come, etc, it might be wiser to ask for everyone coming to actually bring something nicely wrapped. Maybe something up to £3 or £5, put it on the table and then we can 'draw' random pressies. This way we avoid disappointments. After all, with all the good intentions in the world, something could come up and prevent people from attending.
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As a matter of fact, someone suggested a more sensible thing - just typical of me not to think of it myself:) : rather than have people sign up, not come, etc, it might be wiser to ask for everyone coming to actually bring something nicely wrapped. Maybe something up to £3 or £5, put it on the table and then we can 'draw' random pressies. This way we avoid disappointments. After all, with all the good intentions in the world, something could come up and prevent people from attending.

Let me know what you think. The only problem I can see with this is that it's potentially forcing people to buy presents. After all, not everyone celebrates Christmas. Can we call them 'winter presents'? Or 'nice to see you' presents?
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Rebekka Groß (X)
Rebekka Groß (X)  Identity Verified
Local time: 10:52
English to German
Edinburgh calling London!!! Dec 7, 2006

Hi Everyone

Just found out about this powwow from Katharina and wanted to say have a great time! Would love to be there! I recognise a few names from the conference last month, so a special 'hello' to Arianna, Jutta, Gillian and Katharina. Hope I haven't overlooked anyone.

We had our Xmas Stammtisch yesterday on St. Nicholas Day starting with a Glühwein at the Edinburgh German Christmas Market and followed by eating too many xmassy sweeties in the pub afterwards. Che
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Hi Everyone

Just found out about this powwow from Katharina and wanted to say have a great time! Would love to be there! I recognise a few names from the conference last month, so a special 'hello' to Arianna, Jutta, Gillian and Katharina. Hope I haven't overlooked anyone.

We had our Xmas Stammtisch yesterday on St. Nicholas Day starting with a Glühwein at the Edinburgh German Christmas Market and followed by eating too many xmassy sweeties in the pub afterwards. Check out the site for the photographic evidence of our shenanigans.

Rebekka
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Magan
Magan  Identity Verified
Local time: 10:52
English to Spanish
Organisation of SS Dec 7, 2006

Hi Alina,

It doesn't seem a bad idea to go each one with a present. I am going with the majority as usual.

I think that people shouldn't feel forced to buy anything, if someone doesn't want to, there shouldn't be any pressure. I just think it is a nice idea for Christmas/ winter/ friendship...

Inma


 
Katharina Wawrzon-Stewart
Katharina Wawrzon-Stewart  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:52
English to German
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What a great idea! Dec 7, 2006

I'll bring my pressie nicely wrapped.

See you all!
Katharina


 
Arianna Tremayne
Arianna Tremayne  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:52
German to English
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@Rebecca Dec 7, 2006

Hi Rebecca,
I so wanted to come to the Xmas Stammtisch in Edinburgh but then decided that it was a bit extravagant to 'fly to E'burgh for a drink'. Maybe Marion has mentioned something...
I do hope you had a good time! I make sure to visit you all soon!
X
Arianna


 
Arianna Tremayne
Arianna Tremayne  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:52
German to English
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Re Xmas - Winter - Friends - Hello Prezzies Dec 7, 2006

Although I have already signed up with the Secret Santa, I think it is a wonderful idea to just bring the prezzies, put them in a box and 'draw' one. Cooool!
I am getting al Christmassy and want to bring a candle (sigh) - I suppose - although I am trying to hold myself back - I like Christmas! (:-)
x
Arianna


 
Jutta Frense
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Local time: 10:52
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Secret Santa Dec 7, 2006

I'll try to wrap mine nicely, but I'm not very good at it - so whoever gets it - just remember it's been done with love)

 
Katharina Wawrzon-Stewart
Katharina Wawrzon-Stewart  Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:52
English to German
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Christmas Spirit Dec 8, 2006

I'm keen on Christmas as well and might bring something "christmassy" to contribute to the festive atmosphere...
Katharina


 
Alina Matei
Alina Matei  Identity Verified
Australia
Local time: 19:22
English to Romanian
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Getting close Dec 13, 2006

Ok, so I'll see everyone (I hope) on Saturday at 1 pm at the North Pole. There is a booking in my name for the VIP room That's in case you arrive before me.

I'll email everyone my mobile number, just in case.

If you won't be abel to make it and you celebrate Christmas, then MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

See you on saturday.


 
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