# Secret Santa 2002! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 12, 2002, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363 "2002-11-12T03:25:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![ioioio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ioioio/32/316_2.png) [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/81 "2002-11-18T21:08:14Z")
Surprise me. ---
**Author:** ![arachnidlove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@arachnidlove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arachnidlove)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/82 "2002-11-18T23:08:52Z")
This sounds fun. I’d like to do it! Uhm…wishlist? Anything spider related (duh?) or just suprise me!. ---
**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, 2002, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/83 "2002-11-19T00:49:16Z")
\*\*Wish List for Shirley Ujest \*\* Being absolutely frugal, yet fun loving, the following would be very welcome: 1. Oven Mitts ( I am in desperate need of them) could I be any more pathetic? 2. a bobble head thingy for my dash board. (Charlie in the Box -hint-) 3)a coffee mug with my name on it (Joan) these are hard to find. 3. An autograph from Cecil Adams…😃 ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/84 "2002-11-19T02:18:57Z")
A DVD of Michael Nesmith’s _Elephant Parts_ A copy of the movie _Brain Donors_ Shot glasses _The Adventures Of Captain Kentucky_ by Don Rosa _The Glass Teat_ or _The Other Glass Teat_ by Harlan Ellison A microbrew from your area The ugliest pajamas in the world(size 44) ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/85 "2002-11-19T02:33:13Z")
Ideas for Biotop: 1. **These Hardy Boys Books from before 1959** : _The Clue in the Embers_ or _The Mystery of the Flying Express_ —possibly found at your favorite neighborhood used book store. Pay no more than $5 or $6! They should be cheap! I have found all others by checking used book stores in VA and NC. Getting these last two would complete my set. Beware of the post 1960 rewrites. 2. \*\*_Stroganoff Rice-A-Roni_: I have often lamented its complete unavailability on the Eastern Seaboard. 3. Something somehow related to you or about you. 4. Odd art. 5. Something puzzling. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/86 "2002-11-19T03:51:53Z")
Dear Santa, I’ve been a good boy this year. I didn’t play any practical jokes on anyone, shoot any horses, or anything bad. I said my prayers every night [sub](but your cohort up on Cloud Nine failed to deliver - I won’t hold that against you)[/sub], helped little old blue-haired ladies cross the street, and got stuck kittens out of trees. This year for Christmas, I would like something unique, but I can use on a daily basis [sub](a trip to the hardware aisle at a Home Despot may be in order). [/sub] I know you’re busy this time of year so I won’t be too picky this time [sub](as if an Abrams Tank was too much for you and your lousy elves. Who the hell wants a wooden train or a yellow rubber duck anymore?). [/sub] For quicker delivery, I have taken the extra time to paint a big, fifty foot yellow “X” on the back lawn. I’m working on installing the staduim floodlights to light it up, but I should get those up in no time. But I thank you for your time and hope to see you soon. Merry Christmas! Tripler Ho ho ho. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/87 "2002-11-19T04:15:58Z")
_Oh, the weather outside is chilling, And the Hotmail inbox’s filling…_ I’ll post an updated list of participants tomorrow. p.s. Oven Mitts? ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/88 "2002-11-19T14:49:42Z")
Ok, I sent my e-mail. International shipping could be difficult, but I’m willing if necessary. What, y’all want a wish list? Ok… I like different kinds of coffee mugs (from different places, ya know?), books, funky socks…but I’m not overly picky about stuff either. There’s nothing I really won’t use, except for any funky scented bath type stuff - lots of skin allergies to dyes and fragrances here. ---
**Author:** ![booklover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/89 "2002-11-19T18:09:37Z")
I’m in! Hint: Toys–funky, smallish ones…I’m especially fond of those keychains mimicking board games. Amenable to pretty much anything, though I’m not into froufrou stuff (no floral Kleenex box covers or anything like that). ---
**Author:** ![dcordell1960](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d2c977/32.png) [@dcordell1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dcordell1960)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/90 "2002-11-19T18:13:12Z")
I’m in. I am really a child at heart so toys, little stuffed animals, balls, colorful things. I am also an Adult and mature toys would be fun too. ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2002, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/91 "2002-11-19T18:17:01Z")
I’d love to be in, too! My e-mail is on its way. As far as wish lists go, I’m easy to please. I do a lot of reading and cooking, but I won’t say no to anything that strikes an SS’s fancy. ---
**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, 2002, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/92 "2002-11-19T19:43:54Z")
Yeah, yeah, \*\*Oven Mitts \*\* could I be more pathetic? Yes, I probably could, but I’ll save that for the Sweeps Week on the SDMB. 😃 ---
**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 19, 2002, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/93 "2002-11-19T23:21:55Z")
would that be an oven mitt and tiara combo? ya gotta wear a tiara when working in the house. ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/94 "2002-11-20T04:37:50Z")
I’m in, and my email is sent! Wish list: Sheet music for piano, trumpet, voice - any style of music is great! Books of all sorts Kitchsy tacky things that look cool Anything frog related Anything souvenir like A funny hat Or anything else that screams my name to you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ratty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ccd318/32.png) [@ratty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratty)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/95 "2002-11-20T08:23:09Z")
I’m new, but I want in! E-mail is coming your way! Wishlist: Anything at all. I’m easy to please. ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/96 "2002-11-20T13:13:36Z")
Email sent. Wish List: Something racy is ok as long as welbywife and I can both enjoy it, if ya know what I mean. Something crazy is best, because I collect ridiculous things and hang or put them on bookshelves in the billiards room. To give examples: The shelves contain beer bottles from all over the world, the head of a 65 pound pike a friend of my wife caught, an advertising display in Cyrillic for diarreah medicine, a wooden airplane from the moscow airport, a _Reefer Madness_ poster, a painting made by my brother, two or three paintings made by friends, a Jack Daniels poster, several other Miscellaneous Things, including many posters in foreign languages for beer, a funky sculpture I picked up at a garage sale for 50 cents, a beach ball shaped like a smiley face, a samurai warrior made out of pipe cleaners, and so on and so forth. The Philosophy of the Billiards Room is the crazier or more unique the better. But don’t let me limit you. I’m just a presents junkie. However, ---
**Author:** ![beerchick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71c47a/32.png) [@beerchick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beerchick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/97 "2002-11-20T15:41:33Z")
Hey I wanna play secret santa too. This will be tons of fun. 🆒 Beer is always a welcome gift.😃 Beerchick ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/98 "2002-11-20T18:53:14Z")
I have no idea what the "However, " means. I was interrupted by the boss before I posted. I’m sure it was terribly witty and intelligent, though. ---
**Author:** ![Gravity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gravity/32/14322_2.png) [@Gravity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gravity)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/99 "2002-11-20T19:46:06Z")
I’m in - Me, me, me! I like books and music of all sorts. I’m an anime fan. Oddly enough, I could use potholders, too - I’ve just got the one ratty terrycloth one left. Something from where you live would be very cool, if you live not-near-me. I love jewelry, especially fancy hair things. Don’t hesitate to take a chance with something quirky, odd, or glow-in-the-dark. ---
**Author:** ![auRa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@auRa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/auRa)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2002, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363/100 "2002-11-20T20:34:17Z")
Haha! Finally, a way to dispose of the Disembodied Santa Head (of Death) forever! Nah. I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone. I’m in, though. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2002/136363.md?page=6)