# SDMB Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 1, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371 "2016-11-01T15:58:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![The\_Butterfly\_s\_Ghost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_butterfly_s_ghost/32/3462_2.png) [@The\_Butterfly\_s\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Butterfly_s_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/21 "2016-11-18T20:06:50Z")
Yay, I’m in. 🙂 I’m a bit of a geek, so everything nerdy (especially Star Wars or Sherlock or Discworld) will make me squee with delight. I love trying new foodstuff, so everything local and/or homemade would be great. No allergies and no real dislikes. I wear T-Shirt size women’s M, I don’t wear earrings but love bracelets and pendants. Very much looking foward to this! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/22 "2016-11-19T00:10:30Z")
Can’t believe I didn’t think to check for this thread until the week before Thanksgiving. D’oh! But, PM sent and I’m in! Suggestions? Lessee, local stuff, of course - magnets, locally-made knicknacks, stuff like that. T-shirts always welcomed - I wear a men’s large. I also really like scented soaps and body washes and things that smell pretty - I’m secure in my masculinity, damn it. Penknives (last year **Anaglyph** sent me a Swiss Army knife that was actually from Switzerland!), leatherwork, small metal things. I’m kinda off candy, anymore. Cool socks. Ink - I like calligraphy and fountain pens. And, as always, a big “thank you” to **Silvorange** , for organizing this every year! ---
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/23 "2016-11-19T04:05:24Z")
Whoa, I wasn’t getting notifications for some reason and I thought the thread had died! I will update the list tomorrow when I am at the computer. ---
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2016, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/24 "2016-11-20T03:50:41Z")
We’re up to 20. **Hockey Monkey** , I don’t have a PM from you yet. **Filbert slightly askew Baker swampspruce joyfool Silvorange rocking chair Sir T-Cups ThisSpaceForRent Hockey Monkey Tread racer72 carnut peedin Rhiannon8404 phall0106 Reepicheep EmilyG The Butterfly’s Ghost Slow Moving Vehicle** ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5fc32e/32.png) [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/25 "2016-11-21T04:54:47Z")
I’m in! Things I like: Boston Terriers Crocheting Silly stuff Stuff from your part of the world. I’m not picky or allergic to anything. My state gets hot: melty stuff generally not a good idea. Thank you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/26 "2016-11-21T15:01:32Z")
I live outside Chicago, too far to drive in, and there’s nothing out here in the sticks with my town’s name on it. Whoever I get will not be getting any local cool stuff from South Elgin, IL ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Cold\_Dish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@Cold\_Dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cold_Dish)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/27 "2016-11-21T22:41:21Z")
First time Secret Santa… Like wind chimes, scarfs, socks, gloves, candles, key chains, coffee mugs, pottery, handmade crafts. Favorite color is red. Would love something from your local area. ---
**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 23, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/28 "2016-11-23T03:58:42Z")
bump. The more, the merrier. Though perhaps a bigger headache for Silvorange. ---
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/29 "2016-11-24T23:55:45Z")
22 and I still need contact info for **Hockey Monkey** Stuff I like, in case you get me: Homemade or local things/foods (no allergies), yarn (do all of us in this thread crochet?), buttons and beads, random coins from around the world, just neat stuff. I’m a sucker for dumb novelty items, too. **Filbert slightly askew Baker swampspruce joyfool Silvorange rocking chair Sir T-Cups ThisSpaceForRent Hockey Monkey Tread racer72 carnut peedin Rhiannon8404 phall0106 Reepicheep EmilyG The Butterfly’s Ghost Slow Moving Vehicle Bad News Baboon Cold Dish** ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/30 "2016-11-26T12:31:38Z")
Gosh! I haven’t been on SDMB for months, and I just tuned back in a day or two ago. I would never forgive myself for missing the Secret Santa Exchange, as it is one of the highlights of my Christmas! Things I like: Purple, cats, handmade whatever if you are crafty, funky jewelry (by which I mean odd or unusual), things local to your area, Christmas ornaments. ---
**Author:** ![melondeca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@melondeca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melondeca)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/31 "2016-11-26T15:30:49Z")
I’m mostly a lurker anymore, but this sounds like fun. I like the strange and unusual. I love purple, cats, funky jewelry. Homemade food items are just fine. Thanks, Silvorange, for doing this. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/32 "2016-11-26T20:24:45Z")
I PMed I PMed! Sorry! ---
**Author:** ![justanothermike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@justanothermike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justanothermike)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/33 "2016-11-27T03:34:31Z")
Oh, I am sooooooo in! This is my first Christmas! Okay, my first since I was 8 years old and my parents converted to the Jehovah’s Witnesses religion, but my first since leaving last year. I have 30+ years of missed Christmases to make up for and I love giving gifts. See my AMA that I did here for more info if you’re interested. I’m going to have to say no to all food items. I’m a picky eater for one, but I’ve also developed wicked lactose intolerance issues and it’s just safe to stay away from the food zone. As far as interests, I like gadgets. I also like sports (football, basketball, baseball). It might be cool to get something reflective of your area or where you live if your area is known for something specific. I don’t know, I usually have a hard time figuring out what to get myself, lol. It’s not like I have a lot of practice in getting gifts either with my history. Thanks for this idea! I’m excited to play and hope that whoever I get loves what I get them. I’ll try hard, believe me. ---
**Author:** ![JoseB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joseb/32/1530_2.png) [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/34 "2016-11-27T15:02:43Z")
PM sent! I am looking forward to this 😃 What do I like? Books… books are always nice. I read basically anything that falls in my hands, but I particularly enjoy reading books about history, or science… “real life” books are always welcome (true crime, history, scientific divulgation, traveler’s tales…) Also the color red, sour candy, and whatever can be considered “weird” or “unusual”. Something very representative of your region would be nice as well. ---
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/35 "2016-11-27T18:02:02Z")
26! I’ll probably be putting things together tomorrow morning, so there is still time for last minute additions. **Filbert slightly askew Baker swampspruce joyfool Silvorange rocking chair Sir T-Cups ThisSpaceForRent Hockey Monkey Tread racer72 carnut peedin Rhiannon8404 phall0106 Reepicheep EmilyG The Butterfly’s Ghost Slow Moving Vehicle Bad News Baboon Cold Dish freckafree melondeca justanothermike JoseB** ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/36 "2016-11-27T22:44:05Z")
There’s a few local shops I wish I could buy and send gift cards to my Secret Santa. But they are strictly local.☹ I love to promote local stores, people fighting the trend of chains and big box places. ---
**Author:** ![Septima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/37 "2016-11-27T22:53:28Z")
If there is still time I’d like to join. I’ve had such fun in previous years. I’m not hard to please. I like bright colours and glitter. I have no food allergies. I drink coffe and tea, I knit, and I love locally produced stuff that’s special to whatever area you’re from. I collect local true crime books - if there is a “Big book of (your city) Murders”, I’d love that soo much. I’m also a history fan in general. I’m a totall geek, so anything nerdy will find a good home too. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/38 "2016-11-27T23:13:11Z")
I just PM’d my info over: I like jewel tones, particularly blues and greens. I love things that show local flavor, whether those are treats or something more permanent (magnets, pictures, or other things entirely). Of note with food: I cannot eat anything with nitrates in it, so avoid bacon-flavored stuff, cured meats, and jerky. I do not like coconut, mango or raisins. Minty things are fantastic and a combo of chocolate and mint is beautiful. I have a weird thing about new socks: I think putting them on is one of the best feelings in the world. If you were to go this route , my shoe size is women’s size 10 (I dunno, maybe you’re a knitter and this is important). Daily coffee drinker, occasional tea drinker (typically herbal non-caffeinated when I go for tea). Favorite tv show is Parks & Rec even though it’s over. I’m a librarian. I have no idea what else to add here 🙂 Oh, I also have a 3 year old ginger tabby named Velcro. He’s the sweetest cat I’ve ever had. His life’s motto seems to be “I like people. You are a people. I love you.” He never meets a person he doesn’t like, even if they don’t like cats. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/39 "2016-11-27T23:49:37Z")
I happened to notice this thread just now - right in the nick of time! I like everything, really, except for vegetables. 🙂 I’d most appreciate something local to the giver. I’m not allergic to anything, love all colors, read books (fiction), listen to music (just about anything), love dark chocolate and coffee, and would absolutely appreciate something homemade. This is so much fun. Thanks again and as always, Silvorange. ---
**Author:** ![Silvorange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371/40 "2016-11-28T15:24:55Z")
29! I have matched everybody up already, but I am off to see a matinee of “Arrival,” so I will send PMs when I get home. That means there’s still time for a last minute entry. **Filbert slightly askew Baker swampspruce joyfool Silvorange rocking chair Sir T-Cups ThisSpaceForRent Hockey Monkey Tread racer72 carnut peedin Rhiannon8404 phall0106 Reepicheep EmilyG The Butterfly’s Ghost Slow Moving Vehicle Bad News Baboon Cold Dish freckafree melondeca justanothermike JoseB Septima Lsura Nayna** [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2016/770371.md?page=3)