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Football Thread Secret Santa 2015

How It Works
- Regular participants in this thread are allocated a single poster each. They must send a personalised Christmas gift to this poster, to arrive before Dec 25th 2015.
- There will be a Gift Unwrapping Thread in December in which we all reveal what we received.
- The "Secret" element will be respected unless the sender wishes to reveal themselves. In other words, if you want your recipient to know who sent them their gift, feel free to tell them after they've opened it. I won't be telling anyone anything.
- The pairings will be done entirely randomly. I promise not to interfere with the initial process, despite the temptation to pair certain posters with each other for comedy value. That being said, if you want to swap recipients with someone else, I will do my best to facilitate this in private.

How to Enter
- Open to any regular or semi regular posters from this thread or last year's EPL thread.
- If you're unsure as to whether you qualify, consider the following question: "Would a regular poster itt be capable of thinking of an amusing troll gift for me based on my posting history?"
- If you want in, the first step is to PM me your name and address. If you have a more interesting life than me, and may move between cities / countries, just include the address you'd like your gift to be posted to in mid December.

Gift Rules / Guidelines
- Suggested gift value is around £20 ($30 in American money). If you want to spend more than that, go right ahead but don't expect it to be reciprocated. If you spend less than that, it had better be funny.
- Troll gifts are not only allowed, but actively encouraged. But there's also a lot to be said for just sending something the recipient would actually appreciate and enjoy!
- If you don't know much about your allocated poster, you should either research their posting history or PM someone else who might know them better. Generic gifts can work in certain spots, but they don't make great thread material. Your primary aim here is to make the recipient smile, even if it's through gritted teeth.
- If you have an especially perfect gift idea for another poster, but you weren't allocated them, feel free to PM your idea to me and I will pass it on to the relevant Santa. Likewise if you live in an obscure part of the world and are willing to help with postage / gift sourcing for local posters, just let me know and I'll put you in contact with someone who would welcome your help. Community involvement is encouraged!

Like I say, step one is for anyone who wants in to PM me their info. I will post a list of confirmed participants around Nov 20, though I haven't set a specific deadline yet. Have at it!

11-16-2015 , 03:41 PM

#18252

aoFrantic

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25,221

I got kind of drunk for the FT which was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. Made it so much more fun.

Between me and my 7 friends who made the 5 hour drive we took $150k back home. Rungooooooooood.

Last edited by aoFrantic; 11-16-2015 at 03:47 PM.

11-16-2015 , 03:53 PM

#18253

royalblue

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20,554

Lol 5 hour drive

Canadians are amazing

(I'm assuming that you didn't make the trip just for playing the donkament, but still)

11-16-2015 , 04:05 PM

#18254

kingweed

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 46,756

jfc a 5 hour drive!

You can do a return trip to spain in that time :P

11-16-2015 , 04:33 PM

#18255

aoFrantic

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25,221

there is nothing else in regina, so that was the only purpose. I've done the 8 hours to Minneapolis a few times for nfl/nba/other fun non poker stuff

11-16-2015 , 04:41 PM

#18256

royalblue

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20,554

how long would a drive have to be for you to say "**** it I'm taking a plane"?

11-16-2015 , 04:44 PM

#18257

72off

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 67,816

Quote:

Originally Posted by aoFrantic

there is nothing else in regina

the hell you say!

Last edited by 72off; 11-16-2015 at 04:44 PM. Reason: 'grats

11-16-2015 , 04:45 PM

#18258

O.A.F.K.1.1

Ted Patrick

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 27,952

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingweed

jfc a 5 hour drive!

You can do a return trip to spain in that time :P

Eh?

11-16-2015 , 04:53 PM

#18259

KDawg

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,977

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalblue

how long would a drive have to be for you to say "**** it I'm taking a plane"?

Depending on the timing of flights and whatnot, it may actually have been easier for AO to drive from Winnipeg to Regina.

It's basically a 3 1/2 hr drive for me to Detroit and 6-6 1/2 hrs to Minneapolis and is rather do that then deal with all of the BS that is going through a 'murican airport.

11-16-2015 , 04:53 PM

#18260

aoFrantic

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 25,221

Quote:

Originally Posted by royalblue

how long would a drive have to be for you to say "**** it I'm taking a plane"?

probably would have for this but a friend without a license asked for a ride. flights were like $250

11-16-2015 , 05:10 PM

#18261

Burnss

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,539

wp and congrats.

11-16-2015 , 05:14 PM

#18262

tchaz

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,832

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72off

the hell you say!

a marked improvement on your round #4 submission to binkles's walrus

Last edited by tchaz; 11-16-2015 at 05:15 PM. Reason: grats aoF

11-16-2015 , 05:46 PM

#18263

BAIDS

2013 FA Cup winner

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 32,645

how much of the 35k are you putting towards the 2p2 football thread buys a non league team fund

11-16-2015 , 05:48 PM

#18264

LostOstrich

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,933

11-16-2015 , 05:57 PM

#18265

MindFckr

Classic Arsenal GHW

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 25,607

drawing rather thin

11-16-2015 , 05:58 PM

#18266

Cinarocket

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14,790

Selling my equity for 77 cents. hit me up if interested

11-16-2015 , 06:05 PM

#18267

royalblue

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 20,554

I kinda like my chances now. Hate to root against denmark but it's a business

11-16-2015 , 06:25 PM

#18268

MindFckr

Classic Arsenal GHW

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 25,607

I've brought this up the last international break, but now it is confirmed. I'm going to Dublin with a couple of friends from 27-29 of November. What are your suggestions regarding pubs(we want to watch at least 1 EPL game in a good pub), must see places (maybe even a couple of hours of drive from Dublin as we plan to rent a car) and if any of you are down we can grab a pint one of those dates! Thanks in advance!

11-16-2015 , 06:29 PM

#18269

kevin21

SE Spokesman

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 62,020

Bring plenty of money is the best piece of advice I can give.

11-16-2015 , 07:09 PM

#18270

Tall Paul

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9,367

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinarocket

Selling my equity for 77 cents. hit me up if interested

I'll swap you for mine.

11-16-2015 , 07:56 PM

#18271

ashley12

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,695

Sucks Ukraine vs Slovenia is on at the same time as the Sweden vs Denmark game, but oh well.

Confirmed obvious scam by sweep organiser.

11-16-2015 , 08:56 PM

#18272

bazooka87

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,049

Lambert got the Blackburn job lol

11-16-2015 , 09:31 PM

#18273

PlzBeALevel

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,877

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindFckr

First and foremost stay out of temple bar. I know lots of good pubs in the city centre but some would be more suitable for football viewing than others. Is it mainly just tv setups with decent drink that you are looking for? Lmk.

11-16-2015 , 09:35 PM

#18274

PlzBeALevel

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,877

There is a big race meeting at Fairyhouse that weekend if that's up your alley, usually a good way to spend an afternoon.

11-17-2015 , 04:26 AM

#18275

Giroudgeous

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,872

+1 to staying away from temple bar.

Most of the country is just a couple hours drive from Dublin so you won't be short of options - if you're looking for places rather than outright attractions then Galway and Belfast are both great cities.

If you like rugby two Irish provinces are playing each other on the 27th in Dublin.

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