Welcome # ETs This is your heads up that our MEGA BIG EVENT has started. WAIT until you are PERSONALLY pinged to indicate your selection... but do drop by to say hi & chat while waiting or stick around to see who grabs what afterwards ;)

I (teacup132), leader of Empty Tree (ET) Gifters, am proud to host Lumi in July!

Who can participate & How? If you helped & posted (on the ET forum thread) during Lumi 2020, you will be personally pinged to:

• select a gift OR
• be informed that you're getting a gift

WARNING: If you ask before you are personally pinged, you will be DISQUALIFIED. It can be viewed as "begging", which is against Subeta rules. Do NOT try to comment or smail me either!

"I don't want a gift"... What better gift to give a person that only likes gifting? Gifts to gift away ;)

• get a fancy gift for someone else OR
• choose the option stocking stuffer.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• I (teacup132) am not getting anything. I'm the one distributing the gifts.

• This is the ONLY time we're having this event. Last Lumi was unique for most people in the world. Even though many gifters personally went through tough challenges, we united together to bring joy to others. I think that merits a special thank you & event to celebrate how incredible we are... we had EIGHT times as many ETs as we usually handle. Overall we filled almost 1,600 ETs!!! It was a crazy time; but, we managed to pull it off! Now that things are calmer, it's time to PARTY like it's Lumi in JULY!

Some people will get to choose from multiple categories & others only 1. A variety of factors will influence the order of being pinged & the selection of gifts, which will be revealed with the revelation of people pinged.

Why is the event held in a public forum? Many that partake in ETs aren't ET members. To include all, it is public. If you're not an ETer but would like to become one (we chat & do activities outside of Lumi when it's possible), check us out here: https://subeta.net/forums.php/groups/#/group/9101

You'd like to help by donating: Note: There is NO obligation to help to partake in the event. You want to help: I'll be swamped making sure people get gifts so I can't accept any more. HOWEVER, if you'd like to donate to help: primarily stuff future ETs & a small portion goes towards ET events... Donate

• SP directly into the ET bank https://subeta.net/forums.php/groups/#/group/9101 OR
• ITEMS for the ET shop = use the GIFT CENTER, gift & indicate it is for the ET shop https://subeta.net/explore/gifts.php BUY
• from our shop, the Empty Trees Emporium https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/45316

There are 204 gifts to distribute, so everyone pinged will get at least something.

We had approx. 130 different people post on the ET thread. A few are no longer with us, but most are! ALL that could be pinged were. Now it's a matter of gift wrapping. Thank you for being patient :)

here you go! so excited for this!

FIRST DIBS:

The treetop rockstar:

• Found & stuffed an enormous amount of ETs.

If it weren't for you, there would have been a lot of sad users discovering ETs. Thanks for helping brighten so many users' Lumi experience ❤

Drumroll... 🌲 @ Skull ! You can select 3 presents!

GIFTED!

2nd dibs:

Our angle ornaments:

🌲 @ cassygee GIFTED! For being an incredible helper...

• being a great support behind the scenes
• giving participation prizes with accompanying greeting I selected
• helping keep an eye on the forum
• ET stuffer champion
• & so much more ❤

🌲 @ Elysium GIFTED!

• Heroes come in all shapes & sizes. Spotlight shy but such an incredible help. Even though it was tough in RL, you found a way to help out in a much-needed time. You're my superhero & don't you ever doubt it. ❤

You BOTH get to select TWO presents!

[box=#B1FEDD]ONE from 01- CW = Select 3 items, you'll get ONE of them https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+01-+CW [/box]

*IF you don't want any from CW, you get to select 2 from 02.

[box=#F9C9FE]ONE or (TWO)* from 02- 5m up = Select 3 or (5)* items, you'll get ONE or (TWO)* of them https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+02-+5m+up [/box]

Reminders:

Important note for sneaky adorable elves that "don't want a gift"... What better gift to give a person that only likes gifting? Gifts to gift away ;)

• get a fancy gift for someone else from the categories you're allowed OR
• reply = stocking stuffer ====================== WHEN SELECTING ITEMS please use code & replace XXX with the item name ====================== More users will be pinged once those that were pinged post their selections & I have spare time.

congrats you three! well deserved!

For those of you that are curious as to how I'm selecting: I screen captured 38 pages of the thread & recently looked at every post. Plus, I've taken a variety of things into consideration. Many of you worked behind the scenes as well, so it's tough to attribute priorities. It wasn't a competition... so sometimes people will get higher priority even though some might have posted more. Remember, the main goal is about having fun... no matter when you're pinged, you'll get a little (or a bigger) something. It's the thought that counts & it's about acknowledging that you helped make a positive difference ;)

Thank you! :) Can I get and a surprise, please?

@ Skull Enjoy!

To continue to get the gift-wrapped ball rolling, drumrolls: 3rd dibs:

Our Menorah lighters:

Sometimes it's about helping ignite that first candle as well as sticking around to enjoy lighting the others ;)

Thanks for actively participating as well as sharing heartfelt holiday stories: 🌲 @ Sphynx64 GIFTED! 🌲 @ Moonsie GIFTED! 🌲 @ Brioche GIFTED! 🌲 @ mincy (formerly mintflavouredexorcist) GIFTED!

You EACH get to select TWO gifts: 1st from: [box=#B1FEDD] Select 3 items, you'll get ONE of them. You can choose amongst

02- 5m up = https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+02-+5m+up [/box]

2nd from: [box=#F9C9FE]03- Surprise me: Either

• write Surprise me = I choose for you OR -- Select 10 or more items & you'll be surprised with which one(s) you'll get. -- Sneaky elf TWIST: If you choose 9 or less, you'll get something you didn't select. https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+03-+Surprise+Me [/box] =========================== REMINDERS:
  don't want gifts

  Important note for sneaky adorable elves that "don't want a gift"... What better gift to give a person that only likes gifting? Gifts to gift away ;)
• get a fancy gift for someone else from the categories you're allowed OR
• reply = stocking stuffer

More users will be pinged once those that were pinged post their selections & I have spare time.

Congrats you three! <3 And guys, I make a gallerie to put a lot of items that I will gift at Lumi too <3 I just want to guarantee lots of presents for all the ETs <3

That's a great idea :) Sneaks off to check list (I've definitely checked it more than twice)... you're in the 6th group so there's a bit of a wait but you'll get 2 gifts ;)

Squishy hug for the help ❤ Sneaks off to check list, you're in the 5th group so there's a bit less of a wait ;)

I have over 70 that will be gift bombed instead of selecting... at least the last ones will be quicker to distribute :D

that's a great idea! *makes note to make gallery after work! have a great day all!

thanks for all that you do/are doing!

@ ronniekaye My pleasure ^^ Although, this definitely is a one-time-only event. It took a lot of time to gather & sort gifts, screenshot everything, sift through every single post verifying names/taking notes/etc, go through other events, create categories, place everyone in categories, decide which category gets what... and then code everything to post it. That's apart from having to distribute the prizes. Yep, definitely the only time I'm doing this... but everyone deserves an extra special congrats for having helped in a time that was out of the ordinary... including 8 times more than what we normally handle!

Edit: Some adorable elf dropped off a book Poukie has been wishing to read... Poukie says, "I might be excited and a little over dramatic, but that was the best thing to bless this world since air." Thank you ❤

I'm hoping to post the next batch of pings tonight (RL permitting). I'm trying to give people a bit of time to be able to select but I can't wait an eternity so if you get personally pinged to select your gift, you can choose even if others above you haven't. Just make sure to follow your group's instructions that are in your pinged message.

Thanks for the gifts and for all you do to help others all year long.

Well done , you were amazing.

May I have one of the following And one of these please

Of course, they may just get gifted on ;) x

this must have taken a lot of time and effort, thank you as always :)

hopefully i get this right:

@ cassygee @ mincy Enjoy! @ pink_dolphin Squishy hug ❤ Did you partake in ETs but more in a lurk/ninja elf mode?

Cracks knuckles... It's time for the 4th Round!

Our Tree Lights:

You made a big difference in helping others by either shining the light on them or stuffing till your hands hurt. ETs wouldn't have been the same without you mega watts ❤

🌲 @ Kinky GIFTED! 🌲 @ Knives GIFTED! 🌲 @ LadySaphira GIFTED! 🌲 @ Narelle GIFTED! 🌲 @ Nebet GIFTED! 🌲 @ springjoy GIFTED! 🌲 @ That_One_Elf GIFTED! 🌲 @ Victoria GIFTED!

You EACH get to select TWO gifts: 1st [box=#B1FEDD] Select 3 items, you'll get ONE of them. You can choose amongst

01- CW = https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+01-+CW ---------AND/OR--------- 02- 5m up = https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+02-+5m+up [/box]

2nd [box=#F9C9FE]ONE from 03- Surprise me: Either

• write Surprise me = I choose for you OR -- Select 10 or more items & you'll be surprised with which one(s) you'll get. -- Sneaky elf TWIST: If you choose 9 or less, you'll get something you didn't select. https://subeta.net/user_shops.php/shop/38002/category/ET+Gifters+03-+Surprise+Me [/box]

REMINDERS:

More users will be pinged once those that were pinged post their selections & I have spare time.

Thank you!!

1st

2nd Surprise me

Oh wow thanks!

1st

2nd Surprise me

Enjoy!

I'm off for the night. Tomorrow I have a lot in RL so I might not be able to come on but those that have been pinged post your selection & I'll get back to you when I can. The 5th round might be posted tomorrow or another day when I can. There are 7 rounds in total... no, you can't bribe me with cookies and milk... that's enough clues for tonight ;)

Thank you so much :) look forward to doing it all again this year :)

Thank you, I was very glad to be able to help stuff so many ETs. :) 1st: 2nd: