# The Straight Dope Secret Santa 2004 Exchange! New, with Improvements! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 23, 2004, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269 "2004-11-23T14:10:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/381 "2004-12-16T22:36:54Z")
My god, ya’ll are making me jealous! I can’t wait 'til my Secret Santa gift gets here! ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2004, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/382 "2004-12-16T23:01:24Z")
Aw, crap. All this is making me think I shouldda done something more, extra special for my person. ARRR. Sorry my Secret Sant-ee, I’ve been all gimpy cause of gall bladder removal gone bad and I just relied on using the internet. Now I wish I had personalized it more. ---
**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:** [December 17, 2004, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/383 "2004-12-17T00:19:47Z")
> [@Ravenous Lady](#): > > Aw, crap. All this is making me think I shouldda done something more, extra special for my person. ARRR. > > Sorry my Secret Sant-ee, I’ve been all gimpy cause of gall bladder removal gone bad and I just relied on using the internet. Now I wish I had personalized it more. There, there, RL, those tins of Vienna Sausage will still be special. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Abbie\_Carmichael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@Abbie\_Carmichael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abbie_Carmichael)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/384 "2004-12-17T00:23:21Z")
> [@Ravenous Lady](#): > > Aw, crap. All this is making me think I shouldda done something more, extra special for my person. ARRR. > > Sorry my Secret Sant-ee, I’ve been all gimpy cause of gall bladder removal gone bad and I just relied on using the internet. Now I wish I had personalized it more. I’m right there with ya, hon. I’ve been second guessing myself ever since I ordered my giftee’s present. What if they don’t like it, what if it doesn’t get there, yada yada. ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/385 "2004-12-17T02:30:54Z")
> [@Abbie Carmichael](#): > > I’m right there with ya, hon. I’ve been second guessing myself ever since I ordered my giftee’s present. What if they don’t like it, what if it doesn’t get there, yada yada. I’ve been doing the same thing. I got my giftee a Ha! You thought I was actually going to give it away, didn’t you?and I’m just thinking, what if she doesn’t like it, maybe I should have done something else, etc. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/386 "2004-12-17T02:47:06Z")
Great minds, **monica** – that’s what I got my giftee! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Jurhael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@Jurhael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jurhael)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/387 "2004-12-17T08:14:05Z")
I got my gift a few days ago! I love it! Thanks! 😃 I like gift cards. ---
**Author:** ![Jurhael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@Jurhael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jurhael)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/388 "2004-12-17T08:22:31Z")
> [@](#): > > I also feel a bit guilty because everyone here assembled swell packages filled with thoughtful gifts, and I sent a gift card. But in my defense, my giftee said she wanted fragrances or perfumes, and because it is so easy to get that sort of thing wrong, I found the nearest store to her address so she could find a scent that she likes. Don’t feel guilty, gobear. I haven’t been to a Bath and Body works place in ages. Now I have a reason to go. I tend to get body sprays for Xmas, so that’s more for me. YAY! They last a long time too. N.Sane, you’re welcome. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/389 "2004-12-17T08:59:52Z")
> [@monica](#): > > My god, ya’ll are making me jealous! I can’t wait 'til my Secret Santa gift gets here! But what if it isn’t what you’d like? What if your secret santa is a knuckle-dragging troglodyte? What if he is completely cluless about what you’d like? :eek: I’m not saying he or she is, I’m just saying. :o ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/390 "2004-12-17T09:57:40Z")
I’m so scared someone is gonna think I actually like Vienna Sausage and send me a big old nasty sausage. If that happens, I will take Shirley’s advice and freeze it. I will then wield the Sausage of Death upon the first unlucky soul to piss me off in the year 2005. Oh, see how lovely I’ve matured, I CAN make lemonaide out of lemons! ---
**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:** [December 17, 2004, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/391 "2004-12-17T12:57:59Z")
**Sausage of Death** would be an excellent user name. Or Porn-Scary Movie Title. When life gives you lemons, squeeze the juice into someone else’s coffee. Shared the lurv. What? ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/392 "2004-12-17T13:19:32Z")
> [@Ravenous Lady](#): > > Aw, crap. All this is making me think I shouldda done something more, extra special for my person. ARRR. > > Sorry my Secret Sant-ee, I’ve been all gimpy cause of gall bladder removal gone bad and I just relied on using the internet. Now I wish I had personalized it more. OMG please please tell me you did NOT send your gall bladder with a personalized inscription on… 😛 ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/393 "2004-12-17T13:23:32Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > **Sausage of Death** would be an excellent user name. Or Porn-Scary Movie Title. > > When life gives you lemons, squeeze the juice into someone else’s coffee. Shared the lurv. > What? Holy crap! You’re a nasty little bad-girl, aintcha? _drool_ ---
**Author:** ![FreeRange\_Maniac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/97f17d/32.png) [@FreeRange\_Maniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FreeRange_Maniac)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/394 "2004-12-17T16:02:26Z")
> [@Gail](#): > > I sent my gift out on Friday…told it would take 5-10 days to get where it’s going. So my recipient should get it by Christmas. I did, and I love it all! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🙂 I’m drinking my coffe in the mug, and both my daughters have already read the St. George and the dragon book, and I’m playing with the window stickies. Not sure what I’m doing with the dragon picks, but I’m thinking a nice flower arrangement 😃 Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/395 "2004-12-17T19:34:35Z")
> [@Ms Macphisto](#): > > My gift finally made it in the mail today. The deadline for mailing things to the States to have them arrive before Christmas was Dec. 10, so barring a miracle, it will be late, and from what I know of Canada Post and have heard of the USPS, I’m not holding my breath. > > So, sorry to my giftee, but it will get there eventually. I’ll try not to spill the beans by posting your name, but since a few others have been posting hints, I’ll join in and just say that I’m at least somewhat better at keeping secrets than you are. 😉 **DeVena**! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/396 "2004-12-17T19:36:25Z")
I think mine is here today! I stopped by to get the mail, and I had a “Package too large for mailbox” slip! But the stooooooooopid office wasn’t open, so I won’t see it until I get home. I. Can’t. Wait. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/397 "2004-12-17T21:36:39Z")
Sorry to post so many times, but mine is here! Four seperate packages, wrapped really nicely! I so wanted to do the crazed weasel thing, but I am going to have some restraint and save them for Christmas. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/398 "2004-12-17T22:40:51Z")
**Shirleyujest** , could you check your SDSecretSanta2004 email! I need help ASAP! (Details in email.) ---
**Author:** ![MsPrufrock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb9ed0/32.png) [@MsPrufrock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsPrufrock)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/399 "2004-12-17T22:43:26Z")
I have not disappeared!! I am sending my gift this weekend so Secret Doper despair not! Your Secret Santa Doper is here - just a little belated! It shall get there (perhaps slightly after!!!) ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2004, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/400 "2004-12-17T23:04:29Z")
> [@duffer](#): > > But what if it isn’t what you’d like? What if your secret santa is a knuckle-dragging troglodyte? What if he is completely cluless about what you’d like? :eek: > I’m not saying he or she is, I’m just saying. :o I’m pretty easy to please. I’m sure I’ll lovw whatever it is. But the anticipation is killing me! 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269.md?page=19) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269.md?page=21)