# Anyone want to do the 2022 Secret Santa? \[Last Call, sign-ups end 11/15\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 23, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657 "2022-10-23T03:59:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/61 "2022-11-17T23:38:35Z")
If I could erase and update my wish list, all I ask for is a copy of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh the Places You’ll Go! Because, in my retirement thread (I just retired yesterday, yay me!), it’s explained in this post: > [@Whoa — I just retired today! How did your life change after retirement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-i-just-retired-today-how-did-your-life-change-after-retirement/975070/31): > > Congratulations to you who have retired and are enjoying it! Thank you for the words of wisdom, I shall study them and proceed with care. I think the Dr. Seuss children’s book titled, Oh the Places You’ll Go! is very close to my soul. Over the years when I’d see an interesting place, usually because of history or scenery, or adventure, I’d put a pin in my map and label it. My map looks like this now (North America, for example; then CONUS; then the southwest USA). So many places to go, so litt… ---
**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:** [November 17, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/62 "2022-11-17T23:54:38Z")
Sending peace to you @JaneDoe42. Drink tea, cosy up to a good book or movie. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/63 "2022-11-18T01:54:25Z")
Thanks for your patience everyone, I have sent the names out by PM. If anyone hasn’t gotten one, please let me know and I’ll try to figure out what went wrong. I don’t think anything went wrong, though. All the cats were asleep so nobody messed around with my paper or keyboard 🙂 I’d also like to mention what a wonderfully generous bunch you all are. I got many offers to send extra packages if needed and almost everyone was willing to ship internationally. You guys are the best! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/64 "2022-11-18T14:31:11Z")
thank you janedoe42. i do enjoy the sdmb secret santa. always a good time. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/65 "2022-11-18T15:35:13Z")
You obviously didn’t get my psychic message to assign a specific person to me. That’s fine. No biggie. I can deal… 😝 It’s just that I knew the perfect gift for that person without thinking about it. On the other hand, my recipient gave suggestions that should inspire me. But you really need to get you psychic receptors checked. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/66 "2022-11-19T03:53:41Z")
Do not be sorry. I have never had a migraine but my mom had two or three a month, so I know how awful they can be. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/67 "2022-11-19T04:38:17Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > But you really need to get you psychic receptors checked. I’ll smack hubs on the back of the haid to realign him cause he’s the one who did the matchmaking.!!! > [@Baker](#): > > my mom had two or three a month, OMG, I am so sorry for her. I’m so happy that shopping has started. While I always love whatever I receive, the shopping part is almost as much fun as opening my package! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/68 "2022-11-19T05:31:57Z")
For anyone who is interested…I just dropped my \*pen mug and broke it. \*A nice coffee cup that I use for a pen holder. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/69 "2022-11-20T05:26:46Z")
Well today I’m in Monterey, CA for the weekend and I hit some shops with my nephew and niece. I found some nice things for my giftee that I think they’ll like! I should be able to ship the items this week. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/70 "2022-11-20T05:56:37Z")
Very cool! I’m waiting for the last craft show of the year before shipping because I just know that I will find something amazing that I will want to send. ---
**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 21, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/71 "2022-11-21T21:10:09Z")
@JaneDoe42 this may have been posted already, but what’s your suggested shipping deadline? ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/72 "2022-11-21T21:12:43Z")
I’m suggesting we try to ship by 12/7. I haven’t heard of any projected shipping delays but everything always slows down in December. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/73 "2022-11-23T01:20:52Z")
Some kitty knocked my pen mug off the desk. While I usually use a covered coffee cup to drink out of, I suddenly find myself in need of an decorative coffee cup/pen holder. /hint, hint/ ---
**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 29, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/74 "2022-11-29T22:51:46Z")
All the things are ordered, now to impatiently await their arrival so I can send everything to my giftee! ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/75 "2022-11-29T22:53:28Z")
The last craft fair of the year is on the 10th this year so I will be shipping a few days late. It will be worth it! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/76 "2022-11-29T22:57:15Z")
I’ll be working a craft fair this weekend - benefit for the school where my daughter is head honcho. If my crocheting doesn’t sell, my giftee is going to get a buttload of finger puppets! 🤣 OK, not really. I’m actually hoping I might see something interesting at one of the other booths. We shall see. ---
**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 30, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/77 "2022-11-30T00:39:13Z")
I’ll send my package soon. Sorry, I’ve been having health issues (nothing contagious - I promise I will not send a disease to my Secret Santa person. 😛 ) ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/78 "2022-11-30T02:04:52Z")
Shipping deadline is 12\7 so you are good 🙂 ---
**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 30, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/79 "2022-11-30T17:36:07Z")
Sent my package today 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657/80 "2022-11-30T17:57:36Z")
I am going to send two things on to my giftee in California. One will be from a company, I will mail the other myself in the next day or so. Then, a third item may be late, or almost late, as it is homemade. But it **will** be coming. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-do-the-2022-secret-santa-last-call-sign-ups-end-11-15/973657.md?page=5)