# 2019 Secret Santa Exchange (express lane version) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 17, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589 "2019-11-17T22:34:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/21 "2019-11-19T23:01:07Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > …No vegamite, please. 😃 Dang. Cancels order. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/22 "2019-11-20T16:22:52Z")
So far I’ve received 12 name/address messages. I’m posting on my phone at the moment, but will gather them all via computer to list the names here, hopefully later today, so y’all can check that nobody got missed. A dozen dopers! Not too shabby. (Last-minute stuff is becoming a specialty of mine, sad to say.) Anyone else out there wanna play? Weird, I’ll be picking out my own Santa this year … ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/23 "2019-11-20T18:38:12Z")
Okay, folks, I’ve received addresses from the following Dopers: Nayna justanothermike swampspruce ThelmaLou Das Glasperlenspiel rocking chair freckafree slightly askew Rhiannon8404 BludgeonMeSoftly Filbert Carnut If you sent me a mssg. but aren’t listed here, please re-send! ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/24 "2019-11-21T17:41:12Z")
Number 13! Count me in. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/25 "2019-11-23T11:13:43Z")
**Anaglyph** , you need to message **Purplehorseshoe** , as per instructions in the OP, if you haven’t already. Also, please write a bit about what sorta thing you’d like and let people know about allergies and whatnot, to help make sure you get something you’ll find interesting and won’t accidentally kill you. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/26 "2019-11-23T11:49:36Z")
PM sent! I haven’t done this one in years, so excited to partake again! My weird likes are dogs (don’t have one currently), dinosaurs, Rocky Balboa, and running. No allergies, but do not like anything coconut or raspberry flavored. I always appreciate something local from where other live - I got a Montreal mug from a previous Dope exchange and it’s one of my favorites 🙂 I’m not really picky about anything, so whoever gets my name can feel free to be creative and I promise I’ll love it! ---
**Author:** ![Reepicheep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@Reepicheep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reepicheep)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/27 "2019-11-24T06:16:52Z")
Raising hand and waving madly “I’m in, I’m in” I’d like something from the Santa’s home area – dish towels are something I can always us. I have pierced ears, I enjoy the colors green and purple. I drink tea and am allergic to coffee. I wear a woman’s size large in a top. I read science fiction and romances and self help books. Please please please nothing political - I’m trying to ignore politics for the next 12 months to keep my sanity. Thanks bunches! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/28 "2019-11-24T21:02:42Z")
Current list of participants as of this afternoon: Nayna justanothermike swampspruce ThelmaLou Das Glasperlenspiel rocking chair freckafree slightly askew Rhiannon8404 BludgeonMeSoftly Filbert Carnut Anaglyph hocow Reepicheep purplehorseshoe I _did_ receive a P.M. from **Anaglyph** with mailing details, so we’re all good there. In fact, the “participant” list is drawn from the spreadsheet of mailing addresses in my PMs … not from posts here in this thread. Easier to copy pasta. Yes, I did add my own damn self to my own list. Because I would totally forget to include myself, and then feel stupid and sad and far too embarrassed to do anything about it. I figured anyone who doesn’t eventually give us some kind of like/dislike hints in the thread is either 1.) up for whatevs, or 2.) gets what’s comin’ to them. Anyone else, from the Weekend Crowd, wanna hop onto this train? I know the holidays have people traveling and whatnot, so usual schedules and habits are a bit tossed around, but I was hoping some less-frequent lurkers might be using the Dope to avoid family/shopping obligations. Not that I would EVER do such a thing. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/29 "2019-11-24T22:23:33Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > … or 2.) gets what’s comin’ to them. > … Kittens!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/30 "2019-11-24T23:05:21Z")
I’ve been looking for this thread for weeks and I’m just NOW seeing it? No matter, I made the deadline and I’m in! T-shirt size is a M, Sweatshirt is a L (for comfy purposes). Actually, despite living in Florida, I’m CONSTANTLY cold so a local sweatshirt wouldn’t be a terrible idea…local sports teams work as well as long as it’s not the Bears or Vikings. Also I like crew sweatshirts more than hoodies. Also like visors more than hats, cooler material more than cotton and I go through sunglasses like water. Not a big lover or hater of any specific colors, so go crazy there. For foody bits, I have more of a sweet tooth than anything. I’m not a fan of coffee or tea, but chocolate and candy are great. Hobbies – Mrs. Cups and I are big runners and we love going to the theme parks in town. If you have something that’d keep us cool or we can use in the heat…bring it on! I’m good with local bits like magnets or shotglasses or something in that vane. Really big into sports! If you have a local minor league hockey or baseball or soccer or something league then I’ll happily sport it! I love to read as well. My favorite types of books are murder mystery novels…the grislier the serial killer the better! That said, I’ve loved everything from YA books to sci-fi. Historical fiction is fun too like a book about knights or old royals. I’m so excited! ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/31 "2019-11-24T23:32:26Z")
PM sent I like surprises actually, but I love dachshunds, Godzilla, and chocolate… Strange shaped cookies cutters are good. Honestly though, if you have something you think would tickle my fancy, I’ll take anything. ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/32 "2019-11-24T23:49:08Z")
I’m in! For the first time, IIRC. I’m female. T-shirt size is medium. My ears are pierced. I love anything purple, or with a heart motif, or Peanuts themed. Caramels/toffee are always appreciated, but **no nuts** of any kind. I collect stuffed animals, the kookier the better. I don’t drink coffee. That’s about all I can think of. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/33 "2019-11-25T00:01:48Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > I’m in! For the first time, IIRC. > > I’m female. T-shirt size is medium. My ears are pierced. I love anything purple, or with a heart motif, or Peanuts themed. Caramels/toffee are always appreciated, but **no nuts** of any kind. I collect stuffed animals, the kookier the better. I don’t drink coffee. That’s about all I can think of. Welcome to the exchange. It’s so much fun! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/34 "2019-11-25T00:23:23Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > I’ve been looking for this thread for weeks and I’m just NOW seeing it? No matter, I made the deadline and I’m in!.. Note that this thread started on Nov 17, only a week ago. I’m glad more people are piling on now! This is fun! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/35 "2019-11-25T09:20:36Z")
Awww, I’m tellin’ ya, it warms the cockles of my heart every time I see there’s another P.M. waiting for me. Now my cockles are burning! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![slightly\_askew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@slightly\_askew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slightly_askew)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/36 "2019-11-25T14:49:03Z")
Hmmm… If I get **purplehorseshoe** as my gift recipient, need to find a cockle insulator. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/37 "2019-11-25T14:52:47Z")
As long as your sub-cockles are intact you’ll be fine. ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/38 "2019-11-25T15:55:45Z")
So I’m in again this year. Don’t think I’ve done it in a couple of years, but I’ll find something good for my victim, I mean recipient. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/39 "2019-11-26T01:17:17Z")
Adding a few more names, we now have the following participating: Nayna justanothermike swampspruce ThelmaLou Das Glasperlenspiel rocking chair freckafree slightly askew Rhiannon8404 BludgeonMeSoftly Filbert Carnut Anaglyph hocow Reepicheep purplehorseshoe Sir T-Cups Baker Rilchiam Edward The Head This is the LAST FEW DAYS TO SIGN UP deadline will be midnight(ish) on Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 28th. I may try to get the assignments out that night, so that you crazy Black Friday shoppers have your name in hand on Friday morning. But really, are you gonna send your Santa giftee a television or something? (If so … lemme know!) ---
**Author:** ![Anaglyph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Anaglyph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaglyph)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/40 "2019-11-26T11:35:39Z")
> [@Filbert](#): > > **Anaglyph** , you need to message **Purplehorseshoe** , as per instructions in the OP, if you haven’t already. > > Also, please write a bit about what sorta thing you’d like and let people know about allergies and whatnot, to help make sure you get something you’ll find interesting and won’t accidentally kill you. 😉 No allergies, so you have to make a conscious effort if you want to kill me! I like geeky stuff, reading (second hand paperbacks), crafts ideas, cooking, but I also like to get the unexpected surprise. Shipping to Switzerland can be quite expensive, so you may want to watch the weight of your parcel! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589.md?page=3)