FabSwingers.com forum: The Fab Secret Santa Cause

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

'Tis the season, everyone!...Well, almost! I started this in our wee Irish Forum but I would really love as many as possible to join in so please excuse the copy and paste job

I'm always grateful for our Fab community 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!

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

Already there's an amazing amount of generous Fabbers having joined in but with so many causes in need I would love as many people as possible to take part! To 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

The Ireland forum is a lot friendlier than the Lounge OP.

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By *ememberTheNameMan
over a year ago

barnsley

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Count me in

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The Ireland forum is a lot friendlier than the Lounge OP.

Hard to argue that, I'm always scared to post here to be honest

Awk but even one more joining in will be worth it

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

To be sure I’m in

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Sounds fun OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I’m in.... did something like this a couple of year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely idea, im in

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

What a nice idea...I'm in

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

What a lovley idea

we're in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Ireland forum is a lot friendlier than the Lounge OP.

I definitely would not agree with this statement

I am in for this though

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By *aughtyandhandsomeMan
over a year ago

button moon

Why not sounds good

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By *00KissesCouple
over a year ago

Stourbridge

I'm in x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like fun... I'm in

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

This sounds wonderful. I’m in OP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a spiffing festive idea

I am in

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By *tallion6969Man
over a year ago

somerset

I’m in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Ooo...nice. In

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yay! That's over seventy lovely Fabbers joined in so far overall

The goal is over one hundred as I'm perhaps glutton for punishment! 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 there's none to small... Plus you could make a new Fab friend out of it all too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done Peter, you'll be extremely busy this Christmas

The Irish one is enough for Kaizer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely idea

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

I’m in

Will be donating to Animal Aid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in x

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By *ear in the chairMan
over a year ago

yeah there

Definitely in and will be donating to a small local charity setup to help individuals with mental health difficulties tk get back on their feet

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By *obbychickWoman
over a year ago

Essex

This is definitely such a lovely idea and great to be paired up...

I look forward to see who I’m paired up with

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love to join in, what a lovely idea

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By *exybum_30Woman
over a year ago

I’m in

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Count me in. I’d like to donate to a children’s charity if I’m paired up with anyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yay! That's over seventy lovely Fabbers joined in so far overall

Super idea as this year so many charities need so much more help than ever.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ll join in xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im in please

My cause will b a local animal charity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in

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By *ustforfun49Man
over a year ago

chesterfield

I'm in

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By *r.SJMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough

We're in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined in so far, that's over 80 lovely Fabbers altogether now!

That's a lot of good being done and Christmas cheer being spread all over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in and will donate to my local homeless charity.

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By *evil-AngelWoman
over a year ago

...

I'm in and I'll donate to a cancer charity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in. Was great fun last time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just to say a huge thank you to everyone who has joined in so far, that's over 80 lovely Fabbers altogether now!

That's a lot of good being done and Christmas cheer being spread all over

What is the plan to bring to fruition?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What is the plan to bring to fruition? "

I plan to pair everyone up throughout the first week of December. I'm very grateful to have friends offer to help in that regard if filters are an issue because I don't wish to pester anyone

After everyone's paired up I'll set a date, perhaps sometime within the final week before Christmas Day, for everyone to send their festive surprise to their match on here as well as let them know what charity they've chosen!

The honour system will do the heavy lifting!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What is the plan to bring to fruition?

I plan to pair everyone up throughout the first week of December. I'm very grateful to have friends offer to help in that regard if filters are an issue because I don't wish to pester anyone

The honour system will do the heavy lifting!

Very happy to help share the load x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Very happy to help share the load x"

Thanks very much!

We're crazy close to 100 people joining in. If anyone hasn't already, please do! You could make a new Fab friend as well as help a worthy cause

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By *essica FlabbitWoman
over a year ago

west midlands/shropshire

I'm in x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooh would love to join if I may

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We have more women than men taking part, c'mon fellas, don't let them turn the tables on that unique Fab ratio

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

After realising how poor I am at maths there's now 100+ joining in already so I just wished to say 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, a big 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 *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Just checking if I'm on your list.... and if not may I please be?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just checking if I'm on your list.... and if not may I please be?"

You are

Sorry, I think I just fluffed adding the numbers together as opposed to missing people out... Embarrassingly enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im in

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a lovely idea..... I’m in x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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

Ooooh exciting

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Happy Secret Santa Eve, everyone!

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Yay!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh cripes, that crept up quick!

I made my charity donation ... £20 to Movember.. Just need to do my surprise now haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£20 to the local dog home

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By *elethWoman
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Message and gift sent. When they get over their technical issues on the website, I'll be donating to the Woodland Trust.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kaizer has sent Christmas cheer to one very lucky lady

Merry Christmas everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am blown away by my gift from my pairing, literally blown away, it is beyond amazing

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am blown away by my gift from my pairing, literally blown away, it is beyond amazing

That's what we like to hear!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My donation to Friends of the Animals completed

Xmas cracker to my match will b completed tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am blown away by my gift from my pairing, literally blown away, it is beyond amazing

That's what we like to hear!

See my new profile pic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely loved my Christmas gift from my incredibly sexy pairing, and have reciprocated. I'll be donating to the Meningitis Research Foundation after Christmas on her behalf.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hopefully some friendships have been forged too. You never know!

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