# Secret Santa 2006 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2006, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073 "2006-11-19T21:54:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/21 "2006-11-20T16:17:23Z")
[QUOTE=monica] Oh, yeah. As a take-off from what **anyrose** said, jewelry is good too. Something kind of artsy, silver preferred over gold. Also, to my gift-sender, you should know that, being horribly disorganized, I may continue to think of things and post throughout this thread- or, alternately, I may experience brainfreeze. I should also probably mention that my favorite color is blue, and I prefer things in the blue/purple end of the color spectrum. [/QUOTE] are we the same person? šŸ˜‰ šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/22 "2006-11-20T16:54:23Z")
Eek! Iā€™m so bad at commitment, butā€¦ OK! Email sent! I put in a bid for ā€œinternational or US, whicheverā€ if thereā€™s an odd number in one pile, put me in it to even it out. As for me, you may have heard me mention that I lost all my jewelry in a move recently. (You may have heard because Iā€™ve lamented it loudly and with vigor to anyone who pretends to listen.) I adore filigree and intricate metalwork, like Indian work. Wrapped stones are also great. Gold or silver, doesnā€™t matter. Amber and amethyst are my favorite stones (and theyā€™re cheap!), but I love pretty much anything shiny - even polished river rocks! Food is always good, especially if thereā€™s a regional treat from your hometown. I have very long hair, so barrettes, clips (the big kind), hairsticks, etc. would all be appropriate. I canā€™t wear stiff headbands though, they make my head ache. Soft stretchy headbands are fine. ---
**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 20, 2006, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/23 "2006-11-20T17:00:17Z")
Iā€™m in! Sending my information in right now. I love Secret Santaā€¦ ---
**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 20, 2006, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/24 "2006-11-20T17:06:35Z")
Iā€™m in! Sending my information in right now. I love Secret Santaā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/25 "2006-11-20T17:16:18Z")
Psst ā€“ **purple haze** ā€“ the upcoming holiday is Christmas, not Groundhog Day ā€¦ šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/26 "2006-11-20T17:16:19Z")
Iā€™m in! I like herbal teas, anything edible and/or purple, and frou-frou girly crap. Ya know, I think I look forward to this more than ā€œactualā€ Christmas. No drama, no worries, no intense scheduling. Just prezzies! Yay! ---
**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 20, 2006, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/27 "2006-11-20T17:23:28Z")
Now that Iā€™ve done the irritating double post, I forgot to add what I like. Please donā€™t send me coal and a switch. On second thoughtā€¦ šŸ˜‰ Anyhow, these are a few of my favorite things; Pretty bracelets. I love beaded bracelets. My favorite colors are purple (duh) blue and deep green. I love nice felt-tip or roller ball pens. Is that odd? I have a pen fetish. Lotion. Pretty smelling, plain, doesnā€™t matter. I guess thatā€™s pretty boring, but there you are. Key chains. I like key chains. We have two dachshunds and they are the coolest dogs ever. Well, except for when they pee on the rug. Picture frames. I can never have enough. Used is good also - grab one off of your mantel youā€™re tired of! šŸ˜‰ Well, I have cookies in the oven and Iā€™d better pull them out. Chocolate chip. {{wanders off happily}} ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/28 "2006-11-20T17:25:58Z")
I am in! I enjoyed this so much last year, I canā€™t wait! Letā€™s seeā€¦I like cats (duh), hockey, and handmade stuff. I read a lot, mostly sci-fi/fantasy and love to give used books a new home. My favorite color is purple and my favorite scents are sandalwood and rosemary. ---
**Author:** ![melondeca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@melondeca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melondeca)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/29 "2006-11-20T17:35:14Z")
Email is sent. I like crystals, candles, cats, books and music, particularly local bands. Jewelry is good as is scented anything. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/30 "2006-11-20T17:41:25Z")
[QUOTE=purple haze] Now that Iā€™ve done the irritating double post, I forgot to add what I like. Please donā€™t send me coal and a switch. On second thoughtā€¦ šŸ˜‰ Anyhow, these are a few of my favorite things; Pretty bracelets. I love beaded bracelets. My favorite colors are purple (duh) blue and deep green. I love nice felt-tip or roller ball pens. Is that odd? I have a pen fetish. Lotion. Pretty smelling, plain, doesnā€™t matter. I guess thatā€™s pretty boring, but there you are. Key chains. I like key chains. We have two dachshunds and they are the coolest dogs ever. Well, except for when they pee on the rug. Picture frames. I can never have enough. Used is good also - grab one off of your mantel youā€™re tired of! šŸ˜‰ Well, I have cookies in the oven and Iā€™d better pull them out. Chocolate chip. {{wanders off happily}} [/QUOTE] Cookies? _ears perk up_ ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/31 "2006-11-20T18:14:11Z")
[QUOTE=anyrose] are we the same person? šŸ˜‰ šŸ˜ƒ [/QUOTE] We just both have good taste. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/32 "2006-11-20T18:14:31Z")
Iā€™m in. Please, no CDs or DVDs, as our tastes may differ. And no calendar, as I already have one. No smellies, either. 45 yo male, geeky nerdy tastes. I loves me hobbies, including trains, rockets, art, music, and cooking. Puzzle books rock. Science books rock. Interesting or rare foods (including ingredients) are lovely. I have no allergies. And as Christmas is for toys, I loves me some toys. Need not be age-appropriate. But really, anything is just fine. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/33 "2006-11-20T18:16:51Z")
I would like to re-iterate the point that when posting here, post your gender. If you like jewelry, include any allergies, color preferences, what sorts of earrings you like, etc. 'Cause hey, you might just get me. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/34 "2006-11-20T18:22:06Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] I would like to re-iterate the point that when posting here, post your gender. If you like jewelry, include any allergies, color preferences, what sorts of earrings you like, etc. 'Cause hey, you might just get me. šŸ˜‰ [/QUOTE] For gender, youā€™ll possibly get a clue when you receive your gifteeā€™s real name. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/35 "2006-11-20T18:23:28Z")
Good point. Maybe Iā€™ll get Pat! ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/36 "2006-11-20T18:30:02Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] Good point. Maybe Iā€™ll get Pat! [/QUOTE] or Lee, or Chris, or Leslie ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/37 "2006-11-20T18:32:25Z")
E-mail sent. 32 yea old male going on 15 ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/38 "2006-11-20T18:34:48Z")
Iā€™ve had the worst luck with anything that involves mailing shit. My monkey is still lost in Australia somewhere and god knows where my Secret Santa present is from 2003ā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/39 "2006-11-20T18:50:11Z")
E-mail is sentā€¦ Anything pretty much thatā€™s something to read, eat or listen to is nice. Iā€™m pretty open minded and widely varied tastes where those things are concerned. Except for carrots - nothing with carrots. Unless itā€™s the kind like in a Pratchett book. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073/40 "2006-11-20T18:56:38Z")
[QUOTE=Mr Bus Guy] ā€¦Except for carrots - nothing with carrotsā€¦ [/QUOTE] So my World-Famous Carrot Cake, which makes grown men weep with joy ā€“ not interested? šŸ˜› [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-santa-2006/381073.md?page=3)