Hi elves........
None of you have asked but I know some of your will be thinking about it.............
I'm very sad to say this year there will be no Secret Santa Christmas Swap............SSCS
Yes an effect of the on going drought..........I'm very sad about this as it has been running for so many years but I just cannot organise it.............there is no rain in sight and I just cannot organise the swap......my days are very long and full and I have a pile of farm/buiness work that is not being done here as it is.......I don't even have time to sew to make a gift...........I know other years I have even had a helper but not even this will work this year.........I am SOOOOOOOO sorry............I feel really bad about the decision......and I know I will be sad at Christmas time but I just cannot manage it.............
I will just have to see what happens for 2019.........
Sorry.........
Chookyblue.........
31 comments:
Dear Chooky. Everyone will fully understand and I think will have long since realised that the swap would have been the straw that broke the camel's back. Don't beat yourself up about it. This drought WILL end one day and life as (relatively) normal will resume then.
No need to apologise. You need to focus on your & your home. Sewing is an extra only if it's fun not stressful. All,is good.
Understandable. Hope this drought breaks for you all soon. Hope next year is a better year.
hugs
that's totally understandable... there is enough on your plate as it is.....
HUgz
I think it's a wise decision. Something for all of us to look forward to in the future. Here's to better (wetter) days. :-)
No need for apologies, we understand. Hugs,xx
What everyone else said. No sorry needed. Just take care of you and yours xx
That is sad news, I know I haven't taken part recently, but I enjoyed seeing what others had received. Don't apologise Chooky, you have your hands full with everything that is happening in your own life, without worrying about all of us too. Those of us who care just want you to be happy and healthy and rained upon, preferably at regular intervals.
Sometimes NO is the hardest thing to say, but necessary, so don't apologise.
I am with what has already been said, home and family comes first.
I know where you are coming from - hoping for some very needed rain. Look after yourself.
I agree with all the other comments above...we all understand, home and family first...praying for rain for you. xxx
I hope the drought ends soon. That's the important thing for you.
Awww, Donna, I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a rough time. You have to do what's best for you -- there will always be another day. Hopefully the drought will end soon -- it's just not fair. We've had too much rain this year -- we keep saying if only we could send some to the western US or over to you. Keep your chin up ... xoxo
You and your family are the most important now.. no apologies needed.
Only wish it would rain ......
So sorry to read this and yet I so understand ... Isn't it strange that I still cannot post a comment under my google account. Hum ... and now I have to select picture squares that looks like whatever the word is ... and I'm not good at that ... frustration!
No apologies needed.
First you and your family, that's the most important. Sorry to hear from the drought.
I hope you will have some rain soon.
Big hugs, Martine
Take care, your wellbeing comes first!
All of u who follow your blog and your life know what you've been dealing with lately - even if you don't tell us everything, what you do share is enough to make us understand that we need to send hugs and hope for rain. Chin up. We're with you in spirit.
So sorry for all your trouble ,hope you get rain and a more easy life. Take care of your self. Big Hugs ��
Family always comes first. . . two legged and four legged.
Friends will understand and not have any issues.
Praying that things turn around for all of you and that the rains come soon. . .in beneficial amounts.
I am sure that North and South Carolina would gladly ship the water they are dealing with your way if it was possible.
Be well.
love to you xxx
Sending love and hugs Chooky,we all understand ,family and life must come first,take care my friend xx
I agree with all the above comments... we all understand! Hopefully the drought will come to an end soon and you will get some rain! Take care!!!
It's all OK. Christmas is not just about gifts but thoughts and prayers as well. So we will all be thinking of you and praying for a change in the weather. Love you Chooky girl.
sending lots of love and hugs to you. hopefully you will get rain soon. everyone who has been a part of this swap will understand your decision not to do the swap this year. in the meantime we will pray you guys get the rain you need. I will miss not swapping, but know that you have so much on your plate this year. take care of yourself and home and of course your creatures great and small. there is always next year.
DO NOT apologise .. you have enough to do as it is x
Oh how sad Chooky, wish you a lot of rain and am hoping for next year. I will miss sewing and opening all these wonderful presents.
Greetings and hugs,
Sylvia
Dear Chooky, you must not be sorry because you have given us great joy over the years with yours SSCS. It is we who should be sorry because we can not help you in these difficult times that you are going through.I hope everything gets well quickly. Hugs.
Big hugs to you and yours - tough decisions have to made at tough times - the resilient will survive 😘
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