# Half-arsed, Semi-Secret Santa Downunder. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 28, 2003, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712 "2003-11-28T11:59:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/1 "2003-11-28T11:59:32Z")
As a result of much clamouring from the G’Dopers (yes, it was deafening 😉 ), I hereby volunteer to organise the Second Secret Santa for Aussie and Kiwi Dopers. This one is not-so-secret, and a fairly half-arsed effort, actually. It’s not even exclusive to the Downunder Dopers. Here’s the details: 1. Email me (it’s in my profile) with your postal address. Please put something about SD, or Secret Santa in the subject line. 2. Feel free to add comments such as “I can only afford postage within my state” or “don’t you dare pair me up with XXX, they got me a crappy gift last year” 😉 The selection is not going to be as random this year, as I no longer own a hat to draw names from. 😃 3. Please also add in your email whether or not you can send internationally. There are a few non-Aussie and non-Kiwi Dopers who would like to join in. _ **International Dopers** _ Unfortunately, if not enough Downunder Dopers are able to post internationally, you may miss out. It’s a tough time of year for some of us, so I hope you’ll understand. 1. Wait eagerly for your return email, with your “victims” postal address. 2. Get off your butt and send your gift to your Doper friend. Emails must be in my bulging little inbox by my bedtime, on Saturday 6th December. I will send out emails to all on Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/2 "2003-11-28T12:06:13Z")
Further: Gifts can be second-hand, re-gifted, cheap $2 shop jobs, or more. It’s the fun of getting something in the mail from someone you haven’t ‘met’ even though you’ve shared thoughts with. There is no minimum amount, and no maximum amount. Give what you feel like, or are able to afford to give. For a rough guide, last year most gifts appeared to be in the $5 - $20 range. But as stated before, $2, or pre-loved gifts are fine. This is about having fun, not scoring more pressies. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/3 "2003-11-28T21:34:42Z")
**Goo** needs a hat for Christmas. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TheLoadedDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@TheLoadedDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheLoadedDog)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/4 "2003-11-28T21:49:56Z")
It’s about scoring more pressies, dammit. I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2003, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/5 "2003-11-29T04:07:29Z")
I pricked an ear forward, murmering, “Say _what???_” But, I’m in. Glad to be part of this. ---
**Author:** ![Burnt\_Sugar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Burnt\_Sugar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Burnt_Sugar)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2003, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/6 "2003-11-29T07:14:21Z")
I’m in. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![leechbabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2003, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/7 "2003-11-29T09:05:27Z")
Email on its way. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![auliya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@auliya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auliya)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2003, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/8 "2003-11-29T09:15:47Z")
okay, I’m in this year 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2003, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/9 "2003-11-30T22:49:43Z")
Emails received to date: **Bronze8949, Ice Wolf, Zenster, Kambuckta, Leechbabe, Auliya, Icicle Fuzz, TheLoadedDog** That’s all the addresses I have to date. **Tigerstace, Blue Curls** and \*\* Burnt Sugar\*\* have all said they’re in, but haven’t sent an email. Or you have and it didn’t arrive. Could you guys resend ? So far, we have two people able to send overseas. Please note that since this is a combined Australia and New Zealand bit of silliness, I count overseas to mean anywhere that isn’t Oz or Kiwi (and postage is about the same in cost, anyway). So Tasmania and the rest of the world will count as ‘overseas’ 😉 ---
**Author:** ![leechbabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2003, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/10 "2003-12-02T23:24:01Z")
Just had notice that **Quasimodem** is in also - have forwarded you his details Ms **Goo**. ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2003, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/11 "2003-12-06T12:41:17Z")
Alright. Completed list of participants is below: **LeeJam Burnt Sugar Quasimodem Tigerstace Auliya Tritone Icicle Fuzz Leechbabe Kambuckta Zenster Ice Wolf TheLoadedDog Bronze8949** I’ll start sending out addresses tomorrow, probably in the evening. If any emails arrive between now and then, I’ll include them, since I have a soft spot for other last-minute slackers 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/12 "2003-12-08T01:02:30Z")
Emails are all sent. Have fun selecting cheap-arse and funny, or even (if you must) thoughtful gifts, then get your butts down to the post office. Damn, I love Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![lurksfromwork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@lurksfromwork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurksfromwork)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/13 "2003-12-08T01:18:23Z")
Damn, Only noticed this! To late? ---
**Author:** ![leechbabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/14 "2003-12-08T01:30:36Z")
Got my email - thanks **Goo** 🙂 Now to get something for my victim. ---
**Author:** ![auliya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@auliya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auliya)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/15 "2003-12-08T02:02:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by leechbabe \* > \*\*Got my email - thanks **Goo** 🙂 > > Now to get something for my victim. \*\* Same here - except I can’t find even a post from mine, so no clues - “victim” might really be a correct description in this case 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2003, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/16 "2003-12-08T02:10:34Z")
**auliya,** try G’Dope for clues. Your victim has posted there. Or just send something completely off-the-wall 😃 **lurksfromwork,** give me a day or two. I’ll see what I can swing. ---
**Author:** ![auliya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@auliya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auliya)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/17 "2003-12-10T11:52:11Z")
Thanks **Goo**. Pressie was already sent this morning , hopefully it won’t be too far off the mark. I must congratulate slightly **Burnt Sugar** for being Very Fast Slightly **Burnt Sugar** , and thank her for her pressie which is under guard (by myself and a yellow doggie) in the fridge against the attack of the choccy starved 10yr old 😃 ---
**Author:** ![IcicleFuzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ba8739/32.png) [@IcicleFuzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IcicleFuzz)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/18 "2003-12-10T17:19:57Z")
People have already got their secret santa’s? Ah crap, I better get my arse into gear. ---
**Author:** ![leechbabe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7cd45c/32.png) [@leechbabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leechbabe)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2003, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/half-arsed-semi-secret-santa-downunder/215712/19 "2003-12-18T11:03:25Z")
I just got the coolest ever secret santa pressie - thank-you **Tigerstace** 🙂 For the curious it is a LOTR game - Battle of Destiny. Added bonus that it is a handy travel size so I will be able to take it with me on the trip to QLD - Yay 😃