# Secret Santa 2003! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 13, 2003, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041 "2003-11-13T16:24:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/61 "2003-11-16T01:38:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by hillbilly queen \* > \*\*Dammit, I wanted to last year, but hubby had just lost his job. I swore I’d do it this year, but I’ll be spending all extra cash to get my son’s legos out of lay-away. I have some nice handmade items I could give, but it sounds like everybody wants local items. \*\* Oh, I think most folks would love something handmade. I would. ---
**Author:** ![marshamouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9a28c/32.png) [@marshamouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marshamouse)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/62 "2003-11-16T02:09:04Z")
Is it alright for a new member to join? My hubby did it last year and I liked his gift better than he did. I like frogs, mice or a calender would be nice. Whoever gets my hubby racer72, he likes anything nascar and skunks. ---
**Author:** ![Batsinma\_Belfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea5d25/32.png) [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/63 "2003-11-16T02:39:18Z")
Ok, I’m in. I like fuzzy things. I collect miniature clocks, it doesn’t matter if they work or not. I like stuff with cats or cocker spaniels on it. ---
**Author:** ![JerseyDiamond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8491ac/32.png) [@JerseyDiamond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JerseyDiamond)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/64 "2003-11-16T06:18:58Z")
Vanilla, I don’t have much money, but I would love to get your son something for X Mas. What do you think about a remote control car or truck? Let me know what you think he would want, ok?! JD ---
**Author:** ![Badge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@Badge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Badge)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/65 "2003-11-16T17:19:55Z")
I’m in!! As for a wish list, I guess anything that means something to my SS, or something local. And risque is just fine with me! 😉 ---
**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 16, 2003, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/66 "2003-11-16T21:31:02Z")
You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! I’m telling you why… **Bio-Claus** is coming to town! Let those sleigh bells ring. I’m in! ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2003, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/67 "2003-11-16T23:16:27Z")
I didn’t think I’d be able to this year, but now, thanks to the fates, I CAN!!! Sign me UP, GB! 😃 And I ain’t picky. Just getting **a** gift would mean a ton to me. And **vanilla** , I sent an email out to see if I could get an address for you or something but haven’t received a reply - I would, and as would my son, LOVE to send your son, and YOU, something for Christmas - it’s about the giving, the friendship, the family - and here at “the dope”, we’re kinda all one big happy family. Email me lady - I need to talk to you anyway. 🙂 Please? ---
**Author:** ![MidnightRadio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@MidnightRadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MidnightRadio)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/68 "2003-11-17T07:02:06Z")
My email has been sent. I don’t have too many ideas about what to ask for. I really like turkish delight if my secret santa knows where to get some. Other than that, I guess I’d just like something from where the sender lives. ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/69 "2003-11-17T15:36:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JerseyDiamond \* > \*\*Vanilla, I don’t have much money, but I would love to get your son something for X Mas. > > What do you think about a remote control car or truck? > Let me know what you think he would want, ok?! > > JD \*\* A Christian comes through again. God bless you, woman! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/70 "2003-11-17T15:37:59Z")
Missy2U, my e address is [missingsocks33@yahoo.com](mailto:missingsocks33@yahoo.com) (thank you) ---
**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 17, 2003, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/71 "2003-11-17T17:46:29Z")
Wow! I was away from the computer for a few days, and now I have 67 emails in my Secret Santa inbox! Way to go! I’ll be replying to them by the end of the day so you know I’ve gotten your information. Newbies are certainly welcome. We’ve had newbies in previous years, and I’ve never had any complaints that they didn’t follow through. Or any other complaints, either! To those of you who are a bit cash-strapped: Don’t let that keep you from participating! Part of the fun of the Secret Santa is getting something unexpected! If you would like to participate, but really can’t afford it, please email me anyway. I’m sure I can figure something out! ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/72 "2003-11-17T19:11:29Z")
I’m in! 😃 I’d love one of [these](http://tinyurl.com/vdl9)… I’m so easy. Anything at all is great but please nothing scented and nothing religious. 🙂 I collect everything and am easily entertained and amused so if it’s “stuff” chances are I will love it. Home-made stuff is fine, too. Hell, Dollar Store stuff is fine–you can find some pretty wacky stuff at the Dollar Store 😃 _can’t wait to get her name…muahahahha!!!_ ---
**Author:** ![Better\_days](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Better\_days](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Better_days)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/73 "2003-11-17T22:52:30Z")
I’m in… I’m moving to Cali in the new year, so i’d be happy with a map! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Better\_days](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Better\_days](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Better_days)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/74 "2003-11-17T22:52:30Z")
I’m in… I’m moving to Cali in the new year, so i’d be happy with a map! 😉 ---
**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 17, 2003, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/75 "2003-11-17T23:52:00Z")
I’d like to do this! I like anything, really. Silly stuff is great and monkey stuff even better. Betterdays - where in California? I have a mapsco book of the bay area I was going to throw out. ---
**Author:** ![aaaaaarrgg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@aaaaaarrgg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaaaaarrgg)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2003, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/76 "2003-11-17T23:59:21Z")
i am in! this is indeed exciting !!! ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2003, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/77 "2003-11-18T00:01:42Z")
Anything relating to my beloved Goofy (of Disney fame) would be super cool Also, I love to read and read and read some more. I can’t wait to find out who I get. ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2003, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/78 "2003-11-18T00:03:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Better\_days \* > \*\*I’m in… I’m moving to Cali in the new year, so i’d be happy with a map! 😉 \*\* I hope you are going to be in Sacramento, I need my very own close(as in locale) doper friend for Christmas. ---
**Author:** ![deb2world](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@deb2world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deb2world)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2003, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/79 "2003-11-18T04:19:10Z")
I am in. I will be ecstatic with whatever I get so you can have fun with it. I do want to stress G rated since there will be very young children around when I open it up and you don’t want to be the reason these children end up as hoodlums, now do you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SnoopyFan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d07c76/32.png) [@SnoopyFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnoopyFan)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2003, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041/80 "2003-11-18T04:58:53Z")
I’m in. Something unique from the sender’s area would be awesome. It’d be cool to receive something nifty that I can keep forever/hang on the wall/put on my desk. I can’t wait to find out who I’m buying for!!! The July 2000 mommies on [babycenter.com](http://babycenter.com) did this; we exchanged names and sent gifts for our new babies. It was so cool! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2003/213041.md?page=5)