by Santa Claus
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November 11, 2008

The North Poll: Have You Started Your Holiday Shopping Yet?

November 18, 2008 01:49 PM EST
views: 238 | rating: 10/10 (33 votes) | comments: 73
 

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Greetings Gatherers.  The elves and I are hard at work up here at the North Pole getting ready for Christmas. 



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Comments: 73

I'm happy to say that with the exception of my son, I'm almost done Santa. Now for being such a good girl this year.........what do I get?
ann c. Nov 18, 2008, 1:56pm EST
Not finished yet but working on it!!!! Hope you got my Christmas wish list, ;-)
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Nov 18, 2008, 2:02pm EST
Not yet Santa. I'm still looking for that money tree. LOL
Denise W. Nov 18, 2008, 2:02pm EST
I work on it all year long
mary bryant Nov 18, 2008, 2:05pm EST
Still working on it Santa. And oh by the way, Did I already tell you I have been a good girl this year? (hehehe)
kelldogg ! Nov 18, 2008, 2:10pm EST
i have already gotten my sister taken care of, but i'm hoping to get a huge portion done this weekend!
t w. Nov 18, 2008, 2:23pm EST
I have a few things bought so far!
tammie p. Nov 18, 2008, 2:26pm EST
i haven't even started santa. i've been good all year. i hope you leave something under my tree
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Nov 18, 2008, 2:26pm EST
I haven't started yet
anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Nov 18, 2008, 2:32pm EST
I got a few things
Candy S. Nov 18, 2008, 2:36pm EST
I am always done by Thanksgiving. Wrapped and everything. This year just no money to start. God always provides.
Santa Claus Nov 18, 2008, 2:40pm EST
Katie, You'll just have to wait until Christmas to see what I bring you!

Ann C., I certainly did get your wishlist! I'll do my best.

Mary, I just checked my list and you are, in fact, on the "nice" list.

Tammie, I will most certainly leave something under your tree.

Candy, You certainly are organized! I am truly impressed.
Denise C. Nov 18, 2008, 2:46pm EST
Santa, I have been a really good girl, becoming more environmental, encouraging others to do so.
Ang, inspired by good, G. Nov 18, 2008, 2:51pm EST
I haven't even started. I'm a slacker.
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Nov 18, 2008, 2:55pm EST
Just a tiny bit. The rest will probably have to wait until next month.
Kelly K ~ Jesus Saves ~ Nov 18, 2008, 2:56pm EST
I've done some shopping. The ONE thing my daughter REALLY wants, I cannot
afford to get this yr.
The Polar Express G-Gauge Train Set.
maybe next yr.
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services Nov 18, 2008, 4:02pm EST
Hi Santa! We're leaving the gifts to you this year. You better come through for us!
Gaby M. Nov 18, 2008, 4:19pm EST
Hey Santa that is great ..... so what am I getting this Year, please do not say the same as last Year lol
Janet "Jax" B. Nov 18, 2008, 4:49pm EST
I shop all year around...
Elaine S. Nov 18, 2008, 4:56pm EST
I Haven't started yet
Carla B. Nov 18, 2008, 5:06pm EST
I'm pretty much done now.
C C. Nov 18, 2008, 5:21pm EST
not yet santa
Amanda Castel Nov 18, 2008, 5:30pm EST
i have got stuff for 2 of my boys now i just have to find the money to get stuff for my to young ones
Kat W. Nov 18, 2008, 5:50pm EST
Almost done!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Nov 18, 2008, 6:51pm EST
I haven't even started really thinking about it.
Elizabeth V. Nov 18, 2008, 7:00pm EST
I'm usually sorry if I get my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving because I always see what I bought on sale after thanksgiving. But it's such a relief to have it done early that I do it early.

So I have all five of my nieces, two of my nephews, and my mother done. I still have to shop for my father, husband, and two nephews. I'm hoping to use gather points for some of the things I have to get. I sometimes do and sometimes don't buy for my sisters and brother because I buy for their kids.
Nancy 67 Nov 18, 2008, 8:08pm EST
Just BARELY. All I've done is made two calendars ~ one for hubby and the other for my Mother. Pretty sad this year!!!
Pamela K. Nov 18, 2008, 9:25pm EST
I have a few presents
I am almost completely done. I have to start my husband yet, but the kids are almost done, and all my extended family is done!
Netty B. Nov 18, 2008, 9:52pm EST
I have more tham 1/2 of my shopping done.
P.S. I have been really really good this year Santa!
Karen L. Nov 18, 2008, 9:54pm EST
I've picked up a few things, working on the rest!
Denise B. Nov 19, 2008, 4:49pm EST
I started, but it will remain to be seen as to wheather I can finish it
Lucky Stars Nov 20, 2008, 10:07am EST
Looks like I'm in the minority but not by much. I haven't started yet but I'm thinking about it........
carolyn b. Nov 20, 2008, 1:17pm EST
I'm not finished yet, but almost!
Jennifer G. Nov 21, 2008, 12:53pm EST
I'm almost done, Santa! I have some wrapping still to do, and one or two gifts to buy, but I'm working on more than just Christmas- I am trying to get together a good care package for my boyfriend; he'll be away at MCT this holiday season.
So far just a few small items...
Bridget ♥ Nov 21, 2008, 3:14pm EST
I'm finished, now it's up to you Santa, to bring the kids what they asked for!
Cynthia T. Nov 22, 2008, 5:08pm EST
i've started but have not finished holiday shopping yet
Rose H. Nov 24, 2008, 12:45pm EST
A few presents are collecting in my closet. I'm about one third done. I'll be out and about today and after Thanksgiving and then maybe another couple of shopping trips.
Kelly M. Nov 24, 2008, 9:44pm EST
We ordered our first present today...
DIANE D. Nov 26, 2008, 5:04am EST
I started in the end of Sept. , but no where near done, doing my best.
Laura C. Nov 29, 2008, 3:50pm EST
yes I have. I have two things bought. normally i'm done by now, but money was a bit tight, so I had to wait for the gift cards from here to arrive...
Tiffany W. Nov 30, 2008, 7:39pm EST
I started but didn't get it all done yet :)
sarah g. Nov 30, 2008, 7:50pm EST
yup, sure have started, but haven't finished. I need to go through all I have and form my lists to see who I still have to buy for.
sally g. Nov 30, 2008, 10:14pm EST
I started my shopping 2 months ago and im all finished. except for my husband.
Debbie W. Nov 30, 2008, 11:46pm EST
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Signing up is free and easy! Just click here:

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Enjoy!
And here's my shop
debs1967
http://debs1967.etsy.com
j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 1, 2008, 12:20pm EST
I'm almost done, and I am actually shopping for next year at this point.
mary bryant Dec 1, 2008, 12:21pm EST
I only have a few things left to buy and some stocking stuffers.
Sandy C. Dec 1, 2008, 1:00pm EST
I am done! YEA for me!!!
Rhetta A. Dec 1, 2008, 6:04pm EST
I've done all my major shopping. I have ONE gift still to buy, and I'm finished.
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Dec 1, 2008, 6:15pm EST
Thanks Santa

I just got started.
elaine laflamme Dec 1, 2008, 10:04pm EST
got almost everything
Rae M. Dec 1, 2008, 11:50pm EST
Hi Santa, I just have a few more things to get and I will be all done.
Chip Davis Dec 2, 2008, 5:59pm EST
Hello Santa! I'm bigger than you so I better not sit on your lap! Ho! Ho! Ho!

I've been doing all my Christmas shopping on the Internet: Amazon.com, Borders and even eBay! I only have 3 more gifts to get. Hopefully, I can find what I'm looking for tonight!
B.B. B. Dec 3, 2008, 2:24am EST
MERRY CHRISTMAS
paula b. Dec 3, 2008, 4:23pm EST
Mostly done, what has not been done is because we ran out of money
jessie voigts Dec 3, 2008, 4:33pm EST
we work all year to make and buy gifts, so that december is fun for us! whoo!! all done!
Trish A. Dec 3, 2008, 5:40pm EST
Actually I haven't started shopping but rather have started creating. Our family is giving mostly homemade gifts. Don't worry we're not trying to compete with your workshop Santa!
April H. Dec 4, 2008, 1:07am EST
I have lots of stuff so far but I still have lots to get. By the way no matter how many times I refreshed the poll is still not working for me
regina k. Dec 4, 2008, 2:19am EST
yes. I am half way done.
greedieMoon O. Dec 4, 2008, 2:22am EST
Been done unless I see something hubby might like.
Nichole S. Dec 4, 2008, 2:58am EST
Mostly done since we had to buy airline tickets to return to AK this year no one is getting much! I can't do the shopping for the family in the lower 48 until we are there as the weight limit on military aircraft is only 30 lbs for a C-9. So I should be done by well hmm hopefully DEC. 27th when we head to NC!
Rita j. Dec 4, 2008, 9:13am EST
Not yet
Jennifer N. Dec 4, 2008, 9:35am EST
Sure, I started.

I have one gift that's only part of what I'm getting that person. The only reason I have that is because I had to order it online and have it now to take with me to NY where our Christmas destination is.
Shaunee C. Dec 5, 2008, 8:40pm EST
I am almost finished Christmas shopping myself.
Cortney R. Dec 8, 2008, 2:51am EST
We can't afford Christmas shopping this year.
Susan K. Dec 8, 2008, 8:30pm EST
DONE!
Credit Card Rewards Dec 9, 2008, 2:07am EST
I answered no coz im almost done. Also take a look at my friend's page about "25 inexpensive ways to celebrate Christmas". Its pretty neat and could give you ideas on what to do on Christmas on a budget.

http://www.squidoo.com/celebrate-christmas
Wilma M. Dec 9, 2008, 4:21pm EST
I'm almost done and plan on completing everything this weekend. Just have 8 gift cards to buy and 2 more actual gifts.
Laurel H. Dec 10, 2008, 10:59am EST
I have finished my shopping and I have to finish making 4 gifts and then I am all done then I just need to wrap the gifts which will not be too hard I have gift bags. So I will have this done in about 1 1/2 hrs.
Elle L. Dec 11, 2008, 12:08pm EST
I am almost done, I hope to finish up this weekend!
Elizabeth S. Dec 12, 2008, 4:34pm EST
Help, Santa and Elves. I'm nowhere near ready. Work especially hard for my family.

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