# SDMB Secret Santa Exchange **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 15, 2007, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549 "2007-11-15T16:02:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/41 "2007-11-17T15:42:12Z")
Morning, children! Here is the new list. **Mama Zappa** , I have checked most thoroughly and your e-mail went into my spam box. Odd, that. So I have you now! \*\*Anaamika twickster tdn TheMerchandise Scuba\_Ben Caricci SomeUserName Anaglyph Siege Purple Haze FaerieBeth Einmon SnakesCatLady gardentraveler tarragon918 Shirley Ujest Jodi Kat Susie Derkins Hockey Monkey vivalostwages freckafree Scarlett67 FairyChatMom Mama Zappa MsWhatsit \*\* ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/42 "2007-11-17T16:51:36Z")
No one is more surprised at this than I: count me in. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/43 "2007-11-17T17:42:10Z")
Thanks, **KneadToKnow**! You’re in. Please post in the thread with some ideas of what you might like to receive. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/44 "2007-11-17T18:34:14Z")
Oh, Jebus. I’m not particular. I eat stuff, I drink stuff, I wear stuff. I got nothing pierced, inked, or otherwise decorated, unless you count the mistletoe I usually wear on my belt buckle around the holidays. If my Secret Santa wants to peruse my Amazon wish list for ideas, they’ll be able to find it with my real name and mailing address. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Mood](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@Blue\_Mood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Mood)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/45 "2007-11-17T19:03:10Z")
Email sent - count me in. As for gift suggestions, a calendar would be good (my old one expires next month). Or chocolates. Or nice tea. Or bath stuff. You know - the usual. ---
**Author:** ![Caricci](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Caricci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caricci)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/46 "2007-11-17T22:12:22Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] You are teasing me. HP, knitting..yarn…_fans self_ I would like to thank Al Gore for inventing the internet so I could finally meet other hard core geeks like me. At least I’m not a furry. [/QUOTE] Meanwhile, I look so normal. Do you look so normal? ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/47 "2007-11-17T23:02:00Z")
Ok I’m in. If you get me I’d appreciate anything except 1. Clothes 2. Mint flavored Food 3. Reading Material not in English ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2007, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/48 "2007-11-17T23:56:06Z")
Ok, last update for today: \*\*Anaamika twickster tdn TheMerchandise Scuba\_Ben Caricci SomeUserName Anaglyph Siege Purple Haze FaerieBeth Einmon SnakesCatLady gardentraveler tarragon918 Shirley Ujest Jodi Kat Susie Derkins Hockey Monkey vivalostwages freckafree Scarlett67 FairyChatMom Mama Zappa MsWhatsit KneadToKnow MannyL Blue Mood \*\* ---
**Author:** ![WomanofScorn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5a626/32.png) [@WomanofScorn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WomanofScorn)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/49 "2007-11-18T01:57:58Z")
I’m in. I’ve never done this before, so this should be fun. Let’s see, I’m not a knitter, but I crochet so yarn would be wonderful. I do a lot of crafts and I’m about to start water color. So paint brushes or 100% cotton paper would be sublime too. Not sure of price so I thought I’d mention it. Pretty much any crafty stuff would be cool. I collect Snoopy things. I love candles. I don’t need any lotion/showergel/spray type things, I’m overflowing now. I’m into photography so believe it or not an 8"x10" frame or 2 would be welcome. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/50 "2007-11-18T03:02:01Z")
I’m in. I’ve never done one of these, but it sounds fun! I don’t know what I’d want or not. Hmm. Clothes are out, unless we’re talking funny socks or something, because I’m impossible to fit. My favorite color is dark blue. I love candles and celestial themed stuff. But really, surprise me. It’s more fun that way. ---
**Author:** ![gfloyd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d2c977/32.png) [@gfloyd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gfloyd)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/51 "2007-11-18T04:09:49Z")
Email sent. I like local things. Food is always cool, but I don’t drink coffee or like dark chocolate. My favorite color is purple. Really, I’ll be happy with anything. Also, I don’t open the gift until Christmas morning, so send something that will keep. ---
**Author:** ![purple\_haze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@purple\_haze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purple_haze)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/52 "2007-11-18T19:03:41Z")
Forgot to mention - I have an Amazon wish list under my real name. Can’t wait to see who I get this year - last year was fun! Purple Haze ---
**Author:** ![Thalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f475e1/32.png) [@Thalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thalion)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2007, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/53 "2007-11-18T21:34:53Z")
I’m definitely in! I love these things. I have no preferences. A surprise is best. Send something that you would enjoy, which will tell me something about you. ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/54 "2007-11-19T11:09:56Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] [quote=Caricci I see that you might just be a Harry Potter geek too. Oh, really, if there’s any justice, we really should be each other’s secret santa, Shirley. Meanwhile, it’s not like I would even need to ask the ladies in the yarn aisle anything. Tell them a thing or two… but not ask.[/quote] You are teasing me. HP, knitting..yarn… I would like to thank Al Gore for inventing the internet so I could finally meet other hard core geeks like me. At least I’m not a furry. [/QUOTE] Hmmm. Harry Potter and knitting. I think I just might have[the perfect give for Shirley Ujest](http://www.knitpicks.com/Charmed+Knits+Projects+for+Fans+of+Harry+Potter_BD30896.html). Hey, we geeks have to stick together, right? ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/55 "2007-11-19T14:02:58Z")
A new list and a bump: \*\*Anaamika twickster tdn TheMerchandise Scuba\_Ben Caricci SomeUserName Anaglyph Siege Purple Haze FaerieBeth Einmon SnakesCatLady gardentraveler tarragon918 Shirley Ujest Jodi Kat Susie Derkins Hockey Monkey vivalostwages freckafree Scarlett67 FairyChatMom Mama Zappa MsWhatsit KneadToKnow MannyL Blue Mood WomanofScorn Whiterabbit Gfloyd Thalion \*\* Come on, people, sign up! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/56 "2007-11-19T14:30:08Z")
[QUOTE=Siege] Hmmm. Harry Potter and knitting. I think I just might have[the perfect give for Shirley Ujest](http://www.knitpicks.com/Charmed+Knits+Projects+for+Fans+of+Harry+Potter_BD30896.html). Hey, we geeks have to stick together, right? [/QUOTE] geek pron. Pure and simple. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/57 "2007-11-19T14:49:37Z")
I’m in - just sent my e-mail. As for hints - I’m another geek who likes stuff with local flavor. I love to read. I always seem to pick the same kinds of books (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Romance - not Harlequin though, I do have standards) so a surprise is always nice. One SDMB Secret Santa from Christmas Past, sent me a book I would never have bought myself and I loved it. To be honest, I like surprises more than anything. ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/58 "2007-11-19T15:49:12Z")
Email sent. I like knitting, horses, dogs, milk chocolate, reading, fun jewelry (small and a little bit different from the norm). My favorite colors are blue and turquoise. Nothing scenty, please- I live with someone with a very sensitive nose and I would hate not to be able to use your gift! Monica ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/59 "2007-11-19T15:54:35Z")
[QUOTE=WomanofScorn] I do a lot of crafts and I’m about to start water color. So paint brushes or 100% cotton paper would be sublime too. Not sure of price so I thought I’d mention it. [/QUOTE] I so hope I get you. I’ll go a little outside of the price limit. If someone else gets you, that person should PM me for ideas. I know my way around the good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Eleanor\_of\_Aquitaine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@Eleanor\_of\_Aquitaine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleanor_of_Aquitaine)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549/60 "2007-11-19T15:59:51Z")
Email sent. Some ideas for me: I read a lot - I’d love a copy of your favorite book. I do cross-stitch. I love chocolate-covered nuts. I’d love a wall calendar, with a theme of castles or ancient maps or art. I like desktop toys and I need a new coffee mug (but please no coffee, I drink tea.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-exchange/426549.md?page=4)