# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/41 "2019-11-26T15:31:33Z")
PM sent! I like music, cats, crafts, art, animals, and nature. As for food, I have a very limited diet, but if the food is gluten-free milk chocolate without nuts, I should be okay. 🙂 (No chocolate with caramel in it, please - I like it, but it seems to always get melted in the mail in my experience.) Thanks for organizing this! ---
**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, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/42 "2019-11-26T20:00:10Z")
Thanks, EmilyG, glad you can hop on board, too! Almost two dozen participants. C’mon, who else wants to play? ---
**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 28, 2019, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/43 "2019-11-28T11:27:07Z")
LAST DAY TO JOIN, PEOPLE! I repeat, this is your last chance to hop on board the Secret Santa train! I will be sending names and addresses late tonight. That can be my Black Friday midnight madness, I guess. I am really looking forward to this. Thank you all for joining in the fun with me! ---
**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 28, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/44 "2019-11-28T20:44:32Z")
Just noticed you’ve not posted any hints for yourself Horseshoe, though I guess you could just PM 'em directly 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/45 "2019-11-29T13:52:54Z")
You okay purplehorseshoe? I haven’t had an email yet, hope things are well with you. ---
**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 29, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/46 "2019-11-29T19:17:41Z")
Guys, I am so sorry! I had the house all to myself, unexpectedly, for the 1st time in a long time. Among other things, I apparently needed to catch up on a buttload of sleep. I’m blamin’ the tryptophan. Anyway, I’m getting the messages sent now (and running into the forum’s timeout limit between each one _grrrrrr_) so I’ll pop back once they’re all out, to post my stuff & confirm that hopefully everyone should have theirs in the inbox. Again, I do apologize, and I appreciate everyone’s patience with me in the meantime. ---
**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 29, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/47 "2019-11-29T19:54:31Z")
Okay, everyone should have a name & mailing info in their inbox by now. If not, please post here or P.M. me to let me know! Part of the delay was I tangled myself last night in trying to not match people with someone they’d been linked to on a past Santa, and that became … well, let’s just say there’s more scattered data from various threads in past years than I could process. So I tried, but if you got matched with the same person as, I dunno, the very last year’s exchange, lemme know and I’ll see what I can do. (No promises, but I guess if it happens to a couple of you I could swap around.) Okay, with that outta the way … my stuff: I’m about to move to a much colder climate, so I guess things like hats/mittens/gloves or those little handwarmer dealies\*\* would be helpful. I love animals of all kinds (and currently have a cat, two snakes, a betta fish, and some African soft-furred rats) so anything related to critters is good. I also love gardening, and plants/botany in general. No allergies, but do not like mushrooms. Big fan of dark chocolate, but I’m not a total snob. Tend towards cool colors like green, blue, and - don’t be too shocked now - purple. Grey and black are fantastic, too. Please don’t make me wear hot pink, though. If you make stuff with your hands (crafts like woodworking, painting, knitting, beading etc.) those are always a treasure. If not … I do! Hopefully that’s a starting point. One last apology for keeping everyone waiting today, and … have fun! Happy holidays, y’all. \*\* what the hell are they actually called? The little packets that you mush up to activate, then insert into your sock or mitten? ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/48 "2019-12-01T23:47:53Z")
Got my person. Thank you Purplehorseshoes! I also want to send a goodwill wish for Silvorange, where’ere she may be and thank her for this tradition! ---
**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:** [December 2, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/49 "2019-12-02T13:53:46Z")
I have mine bought, just need to wrap it and send it out this week. It should keep someone warm this winter. I’m not real picky about things. Something local would be cool. I’m also in to cemeteries, but I don’t want a plot! :eek: ---
**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:** [December 2, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/50 "2019-12-02T14:25:43Z")
> [@Edward\_The\_Head](#): > > …I’m also in to cemeteries, but I don’t want a plot! :eek: Drat! _\_ 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/51 "2019-12-04T00:37:36Z")
Got my match! I’m excited to do some shopping this weekend. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/52 "2019-12-04T00:52:00Z")
How early is too early to send the package? (My match is in the U.S.) ---
**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:** [December 4, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/53 "2019-12-04T01:13:27Z")
> [@Rilchiam](#): > > How early is too early to send the package? (My match is in the U.S.) No such 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:** [December 5, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/54 "2019-12-05T18:47:08Z")
Mine is on its way to Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx! Ohboyohboyohboyohboy! 😃 ---
**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:** [December 5, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/55 "2019-12-05T20:50:19Z")
Last item obtained, one more to make and it’s out the door! ---
**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:** [December 6, 2019, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/56 "2019-12-06T11:36:49Z")
Eep! OK, I’m feeling very disorganised now… ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/57 "2019-12-06T15:16:43Z")
If the thing I ordered ever _shows up_, I can send the package. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/58 "2019-12-09T23:21:26Z")
It should have been posted today but my printer decided that tomorrow will have to be good enough. So, Tuesday it is! ---
**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:** [December 9, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/59 "2019-12-09T23:30:07Z")
I got a box! (Full disclosure: it arrived Saturday, I’ve just been a bit swamped.) It has a place of honor on the mantle, next to my tiny 2-foot-tall Christmas tree. I may - or may not - hold out till the big day. In the meantime, happy dance! ---
**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:** [December 10, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589/60 "2019-12-10T01:08:28Z")
Package has been sent! Only about 3,100 km to go! Give or take. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-secret-santa-exchange-express-lane-version/843589.md?page=4)