# Secret Santa 2005 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 17, 2005, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459 "2005-11-17T05:05:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/61 "2005-11-25T14:34:20Z")
**bump** Because I was thinking about what to send my Sant-ee this morning, and I don’t even know who it’s going to be yet. I see a mix CD in someone’s future, though… ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/62 "2005-11-25T15:00:14Z")
I wanna play too ! Count me in please , e mail to follow. I would prefer to send domestic, but CAN send international My interests are pretty easy: Anything horse-y Lord of the Rings figurines (Still looking for Gandalf on Shadowfax with Pippin , Merry on pony, Eowyn on horse with Merry, any Rohan soldier on horseback) Scented candles (Honeysuckle, lavender, fresh, outdoorsey scents) fun mugs I collect meerkats ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2005, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/63 "2005-11-25T16:08:27Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > **bump** > > Because I was thinking about what to send my Sant-ee this morning, and I don’t even know who it’s going to be yet. I see a mix CD in someone’s future, though… I was just thinking that the deadline really should have been sooner, since the interestl seems to be drying up, but it’s too late to change it now. The addresses will be sent out in 11 days though. Bricker BrattiAtti Edward the Head PapSett are all on the list now. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/64 "2005-11-26T00:45:33Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > **bump** > > Because I was thinking about what to send my Sant-ee this morning, and I don’t even know who it’s going to be yet. I see a mix CD in someone’s future, though… that could be cool but if you get me - no urban/rap/hiphop please - almost anything else is cool and you’ve given me a great idea ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/65 "2005-11-26T01:05:39Z")
I’m in! As far as interests go, I like weird ethnic stuff, deep colors like jewel tones, and pretty things too. Anything I won’t see on another person. Things from Pier 1 Imports (not as a suggestion, but as a style). -foxy ---
**Author:** ![IrreverentTone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b487fb/32.png) [@IrreverentTone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IrreverentTone)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/66 "2005-11-26T02:19:21Z")
I’m in too! I love books, used are peachy keen WWII books are great (though I passionately hate Stephen Ambrose) beaded jewelry funny DVDs (used are fine) Christmas ornaments snowman stuff blue or green colored stuff I have a dog who loves obnoxiously squeaky toys and something for him would also be cool. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/67 "2005-11-26T15:09:02Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > that could be cool > but if you get me - no urban/rap/hiphop please - almost anything else is cool > > and you’ve given me a great idea It’s mostly jazz and world music – with some other stuff mixed (sic) in – email me at twickster47 at yahoo dot com. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/68 "2005-11-26T16:34:31Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > I would like to hastily add that Used books are way cooler than new ones [size=1] and I have been massively jonesing for a \*_Knitting without Tears_ by Elizabeth Zimmerman. 😃 Gee Shirley, that was supposed to be a tiny, bold, italic note? I’m in, and I’ve just sent (2) e-mail :rolleyes: I like kitty stuff, bath stuff, stained glass patterns, or supplies. Home-made candy or cookies are yumm. Actually, I’m pretty easy to please. ---
**Author:** ![StarvingButStrong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/starvingbutstrong/32/335_2.png) [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/69 "2005-11-26T17:14:43Z")
E-mail sent! At last I spotted one of these threads BEFORE the signup date passed. 😃 Some types of things I love: Wall calendars, with colorful pictures like animals or nature scenes or crafty things. Gel pens! Hand or body lotions. (Got very dry skin.) I enjoy most scents, except for maybe super-sweet fruit ones. Candles – any scent except strawberry. CHOCOLATE. My adorable cat loves little mice made from sheepskin (and has just destroyed her very last one.) Or one of those laserpointer/toy things would be great. Oh, heck, any sort of cat toys: the gift that pleases two! Jigsaw puzzles. The more pieces the better! BTW: used and ‘hand me downs’ are fine by me. Books: SF, fantasy, mysteries, thrillers. Ditto on used being fine. Wow, long list! But offering a lot of options means I’ll be more surprised. ## Hmm, don’t know if this is done, but: Things I’ll thank you for nicely but probably re-gift: I don’t drink coffee, so please no coffee or coffee-flavored anything. I also already have way too many mugs. The only CD player in the house is in my computer, and we have no DVD player at all. I’m one of those strange people who prefer silence to music in the background. Can’t wait to find out who I’ll be shopping for! ---
**Author:** ![pretend\_my\_name\_is\_witty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b9e5f3/32.png) [@pretend\_my\_name\_is\_witty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pretend_my_name_is_witty)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2005, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/70 "2005-11-26T20:37:31Z")
E-mail sent! **Pretend My Girlfriend is Witty** pointed this thread out to me (whilst lurking, I’ll get her to join soon…), so we’ll be doing this together and attacking it from two fronts. So whoever is our SS, we’re not expecting a present each (if we’re not greedy, we’re good and get more, right? Seriously though, anything will be gratefully received). We’d like something quirky, hopefully something with local relevance from wherever our SS lives. Tasteless tacky things will be perfect, something with less _actual_ value but meaning will be a break from the [expensive but worthless tat](http://www.firebox.com/?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=739) that you have to tell your friends you love each year. Right, we look forward to finding out who we’re shocking on the 25th! ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/71 "2005-11-27T01:27:22Z")
Email sent, **Omega Glory**. I have very eclectic tastes and I generally like things that are rather quirky, but I take a specific interest in: Travel (esp. regional to my Santa) Nature/Outdoorsy (esp. state and national parks) Magnets (again, the quirkier, the better) Zombies Ballistics (esp. trebuchets, catapults, etc.) If my Santa has an artistic bent, any homemade arts/crafts would be dearly cherished. ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Macphisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Ms\_Macphisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms_Macphisto)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/72 "2005-11-27T07:42:18Z")
Email sent. I’m not overly picky. Local stuff is nice, maybe some cool magnets, and you can never go wrong with coffee or chocolate. ---
**Author:** ![dbygawdcapn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dbygawdcapn/32/3995_2.png) [@dbygawdcapn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dbygawdcapn)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/73 "2005-11-27T22:24:19Z")
Email sent. I like specialty foods, CD’s by local artists, whacky knick knackys, bizarre postcards; but I would be thrilled with literally anything. I am real easy to please. My nephew once just gave me a small box with styrofoam packing material, and that was okay by me. It’s the thought that counts. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2005, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/74 "2005-11-28T14:56:26Z")
> [@dbygawdcapn](#): > > I am real easy to please. My nephew once just gave me a small box with styrofoam packing material, and that was okay by me. It’s the thought that counts. I’ve got to know – how old was he at the time? ---
**Author:** ![dbygawdcapn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dbygawdcapn/32/3995_2.png) [@dbygawdcapn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dbygawdcapn)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/75 "2005-11-28T20:35:07Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > I’ve got to know – how old was he at the time? He was seven years old at the time. He prepared and wrapped the present all by himself. To this day, I am not sure if he meant to put anything else in it or not, I was just so impressed that he made the effort at all. I made good use of the styrofoam and thanked him for the “wonderful” gift. ---
**Author:** ![Tio\_Gringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Tio\_Gringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tio_Gringo)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2005, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/76 "2005-11-29T20:52:31Z")
Bump. ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/77 "2005-11-30T13:11:01Z")
twickster Avarie537 Aragowyn Hugh Jass Barbarian Susie Derkins Tamryne Gangster Octopus DeVena Alice in Wonderland Batsinma Belfry rocking chair tarragon918 Inkleberry Jurhael JpnDude auRa melondeca anyrose Anaamika Snakescatlady Siege Kythereia MissTake Shirley Ujest bouv faithfool Kat gfloyd Gail Creaky Bricker BrattiAtti Edward the Head PapSett Ladyfoxfyre IrreverentTone picunurse StarvingButStrong Pretend My Name Is Witty EvilAsh Ms Macphisto dbygawdcapn ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/78 "2005-11-30T14:08:37Z")
and here’s that list in alphabetical order to make spotting your name much easier Alice in Wonderland Anaamika anyrose Aragowyn auRa Avarie537 Barbarian Batsinma Belfry bouv BrattiAtti Bricker Creaky dbygawdcapn DeVena Edward the Head EvilAsh faithfool Gail Gangster Octopus gfloyd Hugh Jass Inkleberry IrreverentTone JpnDude Jurhael Kat Kythereia Ladyfoxfyre melondeca MissTake Ms Macphisto PapSett picunurse Pretend My Name Is Witty rocking chair Shirley Ujest Siege Snakescatlady StarvingButStrong Susie Derkins Tamryne tarragon918 twickster ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/79 "2005-11-30T14:15:14Z")
\*\*Omega Glory \*\* - _you_ are not on the list! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2005, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2005/331459/80 "2005-11-30T14:29:35Z")
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