forgotten SP's???

Do you still want to do a mini-draw? -Donna

I recently heard that there are some people who have not heard from their secret pals at all.  WHAT THE HELL????  To those people, why don' you just contact Janine tell her you can't do it and then let the people repick.  It's sad that some entered into this and haven't done anything for their secret pal.  What was the reason for those of you that are slugs about this that you even wanted in on it???? Donna I hope that they redraw , it's sad for those of you that don't have a good one. My very humble opinion, Diane

I'd gladly do a redraw. The only problem is that we already have pals that we do for and I would not know how to make it so you would only have one.

 

Someone with suggestions on how to make it work I would appreciate it!

I think it would have to be a double for us, unless there was some way to find out who the flakes are and export them from the original draw.  I just hate that some of you haven't heard anything at all.  Thats just not fair. -Donna

Unfortunately, this is one of the big problems of doing such a thing!  It chaps my hide that folks are being forgotten.   Of course, there are so many reasons why someone can't do anything for their secret pal (life issues, etc) and obviously trying to "guilt" anyone to out themselves wont work.

So, what can be done?  Well, it wouldnt be fair for the folks that haven't heard from their person to have to be redrawn in another drawing, because they already HAVE someone that they are playing with.... You could out the list entirely, start anew and see what happens then~ but, I would imagine that would cause problems as well because people (myself included) are playing and have a great secret pal already.  However, that could allow people to bow out, I suppose.  I just dont think that people fully took in the responsiblities that were involved in a YEAR LONG process.  It is one thing when we do it for a month or so for Christmas (and there were some MAJOR flakes then too), but so many different things happen in our lives over a year! Choices are: bag the whole thing....the folks that are doing stuff for their secret pal, can continue to do so, if they choose (I know that I still would do it) and then those that want to bow out, can. Without public acknowledgement. Choice two: start another draw with the people that have mentioned that they haven't heard from their person with maybe putting on their profile that they HAVE someone, they just NEED someone to take them on....but, I can see that just can as confusing as all hell.  And wouldnt that make, like the 3rd draw for you to try to organize?? Sorry I can't help out with anything more.  Unfortunately, the internet world is full of flakes and it sucks that they couldnt "man up" to what they signed on for.... hugs to you my friend!

I agree, and didn't mean to insinuate that we should do it all over, just that if people wanted to get in on another mini version we could do that in addition, with the understanding that you'd have 2 people to be a pal to.  It would be totally optional and you'd have to sign up for it like the last one.  I don't even know that doing another draw is really even worth it, especially if there are only a very few who would get in.  Like you said, with this kind of thing there's always going to be flakes.  I totally understand that life gets in the way, but an email stating that would probably have made Lu and Jeannie feel at least a little better.   -Donna

Ironic Donna that Lu's posting still did not bring my SP out although she made a nasty swipe on the gripe of the day last week.

I already have 2 SP but would be more than willing to take on a 3rd.

So without calling anyone out....let's get it together. Now if anyone who is willing to take on a 2nd person....contact me @ [email protected] and I will take a 3rd draw. Make sure you send me your email address and not an OH email address.

I am game for a 3rd if you are for a 2nd!!

Thats awful!  I'm so sorry that happened Janine.  Makes me extra mad! -Donna

It might also help you if you asked for any new comers that might want to join in, that might make fewer people that will take on a 2nd person.  I know I was thinking about joining when it was first mentioned but didnt really know much about it but I did the Christmas one and it was a lot of fun so I would jump in on this one if it were opened up again.  Good luck to all of you that havent had a very good "pal" and I hope you all get it worked out. You seem to be some awesome people and it isnt fair to not be able to have just as much fun with it as everyone else!

Here's one for you..... I have a secret pal that I try to do for....... But I GET NO RESPONSES...Like they dropped off of the face of the earth....... I so want to be a good Secret Pal, but feel like I try for no reason......  Bummed!