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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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'Tis the season, Fabbers!...Well, almost! I was going to wait but sure why not bring some festivities to the forum! Feels like we need it 
I'm always grateful for our wee community on here with no shortage of some of the nicest people you could ever hope to encounter! Sadly this year hasn't been what anyone would have hoped for, to say the least, but thanks to each other we're still standing strong! 
However, whilst Christmas is normally a time to be jolly, seeing friends and family, it's all too often the toughest time of the year for so many. Even without considering the unprecedented times we're living in!
So this year I'm calling on the wonderful people of Fab to help bring a little Christmas cheer and a little companionship to not only one another but to those who may need it the most.
By joining in the Secret Santa Cause you'll be paired up, in secret of course, and asked to surprise your match before Christmas Eve with a festive treat just for them! Be it a message, a wink, a picture, maybe a poem, a sketch or even just a 'Merry Christmas' to help raise a smile
More importantly you'll also be tasked with making a donation to the charity of your choice on behalf of your fellow Fabber
Hopefully from all corners of our wee island we can help raise awareness and show support for our local charities that do so much within our own communities but have struggled the most this year.
So along with your festive surprise to your match, let them know what cause you've chosen on their behalf too! Just say you're "in" and help spread some Christmas cheer and support a worthy cause |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"'Tis the season, Fabbers!...Well, almost! I was going to wait but sure why not bring some festivities to the forum! Feels like we need it
I'm always grateful for our wee community on here with no shortage of some of the nicest people you could ever hope to encounter! Sadly this year hasn't been what anyone would have hoped for, to say the least, but thanks to each other we're still standing strong!
However, whilst Christmas is normally a time to be jolly, seeing friends and family, it's all too often the toughest time of the year for so many. Even without considering the unprecedented times we're living in!
So this year I'm calling on the wonderful people of Fab to help bring a little Christmas cheer and a little companionship to not only one another but to those who may need it the most.
By joining in the Secret Santa Cause you'll be paired up, in secret of course, and asked to surprise your match before Christmas Eve with a festive treat just for them! Be it a message, a wink, a picture, maybe a poem, a sketch or even just a 'Merry Christmas' to help raise a smile
More importantly you'll also be tasked with making a donation to the charity of your choice on behalf of your fellow Fabber
Hopefully from all corners of our wee island we can help raise awareness and show support for our local charities that do so much within our own communities but have struggled the most this year.
So along with your festive surprise to your match, let them know what cause you've chosen on their behalf too! Just say you're "in" and help spread some Christmas cheer and support a worthy cause "
Love it, count us in |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter  "
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help  I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together "
Search and you will find  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together "
I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together
I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely. "
Santa running late |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together
I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely.
Santa running late "
Was hand delivered which is always better  |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
somewhere |
"Whoah! This is very familiar Peter
I genuinely didn't know anyone had done one before until I asked about for help I missed at least two previous Irish Forum ones!
Special mention to a lovely lady who helped put it all together
I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely.
Santa running late
Was hand delivered which is always better "
Definitely...hope you got to sit on his lap and all |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely. "
I was wary of trying to organise a traditional 'Secret Santa' and how to manage that with addresses, names etc. So this certainly seemed the best alternative!
It'll be random but I promise to try and pair people up as best and appropriately as I can |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I was involved in one and got my secret santa only recently and it was lovely.
I was wary of trying to organise a traditional 'Secret Santa' and how to manage that with addresses, names etc. So this certainly seemed the best alternative!
It'll be random but I promise to try and pair people up as best and appropriately as I can "
Im in |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I know I'm probably being a little optimistic, perhaps even glutton for punishment, but I would love to see upwards of a hundred people join in...at least
Whether it's a board game for a local toy drive, blankets for a nearby animal shelter to a donation to a national or worldwide cause let's spread the Christmas cheer far and wide
Plus you could make a new Fab friend out of it all too! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I hate bumping threads but hopefully this is seen as a good cause and reason
Folk will be paired up come early December so plenty of time to join in and spread some cheer |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Alongside some lovely folk joining in from England there's now over 80 people taking part so far!
I'll pair people up come early December but just a big thank you to everyone who has joined in so far and if you haven't already, please consider it as you may not only make a new friend but will be helping a worthy cause or two |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So it turns out I can't count
There's 100+ joining in already so just a huge thank you to everyone!
I'll start pairing people up next week with Friday, the 4th, being the cutoff. Please be mindful of filters but I don't wish to pester anyone so again, thank you to those who have offered to help in that regard!
Then I reckon two weeks would be time enough so the 18th will be when Santa Claus makes an early visit to everyone |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just a final wee 'bump' before matches are made this week
Also I just wish to say that I would hate to think anyone would feel under any pressure to make a big donation of sorts I know this year has been tough for everyone sure.
A good deed for a friend or neighbour, spare towels to a local animal shelter to even just checking in with someone who may be spending Christmas alone. Anything that spreads a little joy is more than I or anyone could ask for |
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By *addubMan
over a year ago
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Count me in as well. great idea as most charities are struggling this year.
Capuchin centre for the homeless is my charity.
Can I ask others to think of them as well as they have not been able to give the homeless a proper meal since covid struck. Thanks guys. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just to say I hope to start messaging out to as many matches as possible from tonight
Please don't worry if your match has filters up that may apply to you, I'm certain everyone will take into the spirit of things when it's time to send your 'gifts' to one another |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just a final wee 'bump' before matches are made this week
Also I just wish to say that I would hate to think anyone would feel under any pressure to make a big donation of sorts I know this year has been tough for everyone sure.
A good deed for a friend or neighbour, spare towels to a local animal shelter to even just checking in with someone who may be spending Christmas alone. Anything that spreads a little joy is more than I or anyone could ask for "
After a tough year for everyone this is very thoughtful. Well done you  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Due to a few profiles having left the site there are two incredibly eligible bachelors in need of a Secret Santa!
Would there be any lovely Fabbers willing to help them out? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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That should be everyone paired off and messaged as of last night
If you haven't received a message/match please do get in touch. Apart from that, happy planning everyone!
I'd also like to give a huge thank you to the people who helped in reaching out to ensure everyone taking part could do so, can't thank you all enough! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Due to a few profiles having left the site there are two incredibly eligible bachelors in need of a Secret Santa!
Would there be any lovely Fabbers willing to help them out? "
Oh damn missed that |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We now have a Ms. Claus seeking her Santa, fellas!
If anyone would still like to join in then the first gentleman to message me privately will be this lovely lady's Prince Charming |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Woohoo happy secret santa day.
I've signed up to carepack.ie so will be sending two nursing home residents a care package tomorrow.
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That's a lovely idea, hadn't heard of it before now  |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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I donated to a charity called Womens Aid in The UK that provides women help and the means to escape from their abuser
Sadly the lady in The UK seems to be gone from the site that I was paired with
I hope you have a great Christmas Pete and who ever helped you because you did a lot of good with this idea |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I donated to a charity called Womens Aid in The UK that provides women help and the means to escape from their abuser
Sadly the lady in The UK seems to be gone from the site that I was paired with
I hope you have a great Christmas Pete and who ever helped you because you did a lot of good with this idea"
Your match, if I recall correctly, is hidden just
Fingers crossed but plans are afoot to ensure you get a visit from Santa today! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've made a donation this morning to The Children's Cancer Unit Charity based at RVHSC on behalf of our match.
The charity provided amazing support to a close friend and his family recently, and this donation is part of ongoing fundraising by a local group for both this Charity and Angel Wishes. In the coming weeks and months, friends, family and myself will be taking part in several events including a December Dip, Mournes 7 Peak Hike, and culminating in climbing Kilimanjaro. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Do we message the person we are matched with about donation or put it up here?"
Just in a wee message to your match, there's no pressure to post anything |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Delighted to donate to the Irish Cancer Society and the Peter McVerry Trust today on behalf of my secret santa friend. Great that everyone is doing something nice today, whatever it may be, to bring some cheer this Christmas. Well done Pete and everyone |
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By *ohnFKMan
over a year ago
Where the Streets Have No Name |
Made a balls if mine!
Turns out you can't attach a video (Christmas message...nothing filthy! ) direct to a mail 
Oh well  Explanatory message sent..& I'll know for next year. |
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"Made a balls if mine!
Turns out you can't attach a video (Christmas message...nothing filthy!) direct to a mail
Oh well Explanatory message sent..& I'll know for next year. "
I didn't exactly help you there, sorry |
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By *ean299Man
over a year ago
Lucan |
My secret santa and I have both done ours today. Made a donation to SVP which she was very happy with.
Thanks to the organisers for all the hard work they put into getting this secret santa up and running. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I initially wanted to do a traditional 'Secret Santa' but considering the logistics it seemed pretty impossible
So a huge thank you for the idea of charitable acts and donations should go to 'Inquisitive Lady'
The same goes to 'the_ofusplus', 'Amelia11', 'Midnight Fetish', 'BeaAndBen' and 'JohnFK' for helping out and putting up with my pestering to make sure everyone who wished to join in was able to!
It's important people are complimented when they deserve it so I hope the above don't mind me saying. Sorry if I missed anyone out but to whoever helped you're all superstars!
Thanks to everyone for joining in, there's an awful lot of good being done all over, Merry Christmas! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I initially wanted to do a traditional 'Secret Santa' but considering the logistics it seemed pretty impossible
So a huge thank you for the idea of charitable acts and donations should go to 'Inquisitive Lady'
The same goes to 'the_ofusplus', 'Amelia11', 'Midnight Fetish', 'BeaAndBen' and 'JohnFK' for helping out and putting up with my pestering to make sure everyone who wished to join in was able to!
It's important people are complimented when they deserve it so I hope the above don't mind me saying. Sorry if I missed anyone out but to whoever helped you're all superstars!
Thanks to everyone for joining in, there's an awful lot of good being done all over, Merry Christmas! "
Well done pete and all above. As the saying goes its nice to be nice and amazing how makes ya feel when you do something nice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I initially wanted to do a traditional 'Secret Santa' but considering the logistics it seemed pretty impossible
So a huge thank you for the idea of charitable acts and donations should go to 'Inquisitive Lady'
The same goes to 'the_ofusplus', 'Amelia11', 'Midnight Fetish', 'BeaAndBen' and 'JohnFK' for helping out and putting up with my pestering to make sure everyone who wished to join in was able to!
It's important people are complimented when they deserve it so I hope the above don't mind me saying. Sorry if I missed anyone out but to whoever helped you're all superstars!
Thanks to everyone for joining in, there's an awful lot of good being done all over, Merry Christmas! "
Thanks Pete X |
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By *ctoboyMan
over a year ago
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"I initially wanted to do a traditional 'Secret Santa' but considering the logistics it seemed pretty impossible
So a huge thank you for the idea of charitable acts and donations should go to 'Inquisitive Lady'
The same goes to 'the_ofusplus', 'Amelia11', 'Midnight Fetish', 'BeaAndBen' and 'JohnFK' for helping out and putting up with my pestering to make sure everyone who wished to join in was able to!
It's important people are complimented when they deserve it so I hope the above don't mind me saying. Sorry if I missed anyone out but to whoever helped you're all superstars!
Thanks to everyone for joining in, there's an awful lot of good being done all over, Merry Christmas! "
Pete great job to you and your team and many worthy causes being helped this very strange Christmas time thanks to your perseverance. I made a donation to my charity Mary's Meals but sadly couldn't wish my Secret Santa a Happy Christmas due to filters she has on. Merry Christmas Pete |
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Kudos to you Pete for project managing the whole thing and keeping your little helpers on our toes. Would be great to know how much money was raised for charity. Suggestion that this be your next project. Sher what else would you be doing |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Kudos to you Pete for project managing the whole thing and keeping your little helpers on our toes. Would be great to know how much money was raised for charity. Suggestion that this be your next project. Sher what else would you be doing "
I think after this month I'll have annoyed everyone enough for the whole of next year! You all deserve a break  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Morning Pete. I gave my gift to my Secret Santa yesterday and I have donated to Dublin Simon Community. Thanks for organising and to the people who assisted. Happy Christmas! |
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God bless us, everyone 
lol 
however I had already made a donation to a local cause here at home for a little boy who was hit by a car months ago and its about getting him home for Christmas.. 