# 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:** 7
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2004, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/121 "2004-11-29T19:53:00Z")
> [@Sean Factotum](#): > > But if the e-mail bounces, how can she call you? Cause she said I was in, but her email to me bounced. Still nothing though. I wonder if the Powers that Be are just blocking everything from Hotmail accounts. I haven’t gotten an email about the Ornament Exchange either. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2004, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/122 "2004-11-29T20:49:41Z")
W00T!! Count me as another who’s sent her email. Oh, and who would preemptively like to wish her recipient, the beautiful Ms. **Annie X-Mas** a Happy, Happy 50th Birthday! She’s so awesome! Wish I could someday meet and hang out with you like the other cool Doper chicks. 🙂 [Disclaimer: I have no problem (I hope) shipping internationally, nor receiving, if time constraints are part of the equation. I’d LOVE to either get a newbie (I have such an affinity for the rascals 'cause they’re _so_ lovable – can we keep them allllll?) or a political adversary. Now since **Shirley** won’t actually be matching us up intentionally, I suppose I’m just typing this out to be as typically verbose as possible. Yup, that seems to be it and yet, this will probably be the shortest post I’ll ever make. Undoubtedly.] [ul] [li]Horror/Mystery books[/li][li]Ankle bracelets[/li][li]Butterflies[/li][li]Fortune telling – I can’t do it, but it’s really cool – I don’t have a cheapo I-Ching either[/li][li]Hippies[/li][/ul] General information… My favorite color is green, in any variety (although neon sucks). I adore white chocolate and it is _too_ real, so there. Liberal sayings, like on bumper stickers. Mixes for dips. You name it and I’ll be happy with it, no matter what though. Again, thank you for doing this. I can’t wait!! (Oh, and can Steven Tyler or Johnny Depp be had for $10? If so, please bump them to the front of the list. If I can have a two for one, include the oxygen mask, Sealy Posture-Pedic bed and clear my calendar for the rest of my life. I appreciate your cooperation. I would write my profuse gratitude afterwards, but I doubt I’ll ever recuperate -or- step off the ol’ #9. With what strength? :dubious: :D) ---
**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:** [November 29, 2004, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/123 "2004-11-29T21:06:32Z")
I forgot to mention: I can ship international. And if any Santaers have young attractive single daughters who need something special for Christmas, Iceland is available for under $10(including post and packing).Keep receipt for refund if not satisfied. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2004, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/124 "2004-11-30T02:54:29Z")
I sent in my email! I like books, gizmos, and chocolate. The perfect gift for me would be a Swiss Army chocolate cookbook. 🙂 Also, I like things that say something special about the giver or where they’re from. ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/125 "2004-12-03T03:42:54Z")
I believe Friday is the deadline to join. Any other people interested? I was thinking since it seemed so many little girls wanted an Easy Bake Oven and never got one, I’m going to try to find one of those to buy for my chairty present - Toys For Tots. Has anyone else picked out what they’re doing for their chairty gift? ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/126 "2004-12-03T03:59:05Z")
We can donate to any charity we like? Goody! I love buying gifts for the Angel trees the Salvation Army runs. I take an Angel every time I go shopping. Just a few days ago, I bought a 4 pack of books for a 10year old girl (Magic Tree House - I think). Ravenous Lady - that’s a really cool gift. I have a wicked soft spot for certain kids. Whenever I see an Paper Angel requesting books, musical stuff or art supplies, I can’t help myself. I was so happy the other day. The Angel Tree at BJ’s had at least 8 kids who specifically asked for books! Reading is making a comeback!!! ---
**Author:** ![7\_up\_yours](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/7/919ad9/32.png) [@7\_up\_yours](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/7_up_yours)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/127 "2004-12-03T04:12:29Z")
I sent two emails, but I’m neither on the list, nor have I gotten any emails replies. Am I in or not? 😕 ---
**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 3, 2004, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/128 "2004-12-03T12:18:22Z")
**7 Up Yours** I haven’t received anything. some dopers emails are ending up in the spam/junk mail box. I have corrected this. Don’t know why it is happening. [sdsecretsanta2004@hotmail.com](mailto:sdsecretsanta2004@hotmail.com) I wasn’t able to get on last night because of something going haywire with my computer. Like spyware/adware attached itself to it and it was pop up’s galore and frozen pages. Mr. Ujest thinks he fixed it. I was a bit worried I’d have to complete this at the library. ---
**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 3, 2004, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/129 "2004-12-03T12:20:00Z")
\*\*duffer Scubaben juraphael \*\* are all in. I feel like **Ocean’s 11**. You are either in or out. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jurhael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@Jurhael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jurhael)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/130 "2004-12-03T14:25:08Z")
> [@](#): > > juraphael WAAAA! It’s “\Jurhael”\! _cries_ ---
**Author:** ![mlerose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/43a26b/32.png) [@mlerose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlerose)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/131 "2004-12-03T16:10:02Z")
I sent my email to **Shirley!** I will be donating my money to a local animal shelter that was kind enough to care for both of my kitties before I got them. Things I like: Dark chocolate The color green Frogs, spiders, things of that nature Anything homemade or from your hometown/area Sci-fi and fantasy Pretty bracelets Things I’m not so big on: Uber-cutesy stuff. If it can induce a diabetic coma by looking at it, it’s probably not my thing. Woo, I’m so excited to play again this year! My gorgeous Ireland calendar from **Edward the Head** that I got last year has been fabulous; I’m even saving some of the pictures. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/132 "2004-12-03T17:10:38Z")
My name never appeared on a list, so I just re-sent. I didn’t want to post my wishes until I had sent my Coffee Mug, and it began its westward trek on Tuesday. I am a girly-girl. I like pink, purple, squirrels, snowmen, puppies, kittens, books, chocolate (especially chocolate-covered nuts), Cheddar Cheese Chex Mix WITH PEANUTS (damned bastards took 'em out to reduce the fat), Twizzlers of all flavors, Christmas ornaments and decor of all kinds (except for super-duper-saccharine-sweet-cheesy), Chia Pets (the one I got in the White Elephant exchange didn’t do so well), and Clue Master Detective. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/133 "2004-12-03T18:23:04Z")
Oh - I also like regional gifts. ---
**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 3, 2004, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/134 "2004-12-03T19:42:17Z")
I am working on total list right now. There is still time to join in the fun! ---
**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 3, 2004, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/135 "2004-12-03T20:20:40Z")
\*\*The List As of Right Now: \*\* (Alphabetized for your pleasure) \*\* 7 up yours Abbie Carmichael alice in wonderland Annie Xmas antigen asecretk Avarie537 casey1505 Caught@Work congodwarf cunctator Devena duffer Edward the Head Elenia28 Evil Ash Frankenbear Gail gfloyd gobear greenback Hugh Jass Iceland Blue Iris jurhael Keapon Laffin kricket krys92gp Medea’s Child melondeca monica mrfantsypants Ms. Macphisto Ms. Prufrock MSUbulldogs101 qwisp Ravenous Lady Rhaeven rocking chair sami41 scuba ben sean Factotum stand up karmic Tanookie tarragon918 tellmeI’m notcrazy The Punkyova Tripler twickster \*\* I am pretty sure I have everyone. Every email that comes in to me is printed out. If you do not see your name here, **email me immediately** or telepathically. ---
**Author:** ![N.Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@N.Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N.Sane)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/136 "2004-12-03T20:31:37Z")
Shirley–you don’t have me on there again! I’ve e-mailed you twice, and you said you had me on your list. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/137 "2004-12-03T20:37:46Z")
> [@N. Sane](#): > > Shirley–you don’t have me on there again! I’ve e-mailed you twice, and you said you had me on your list. > > Thanks! Me, too. ---
**Author:** ![mlerose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/43a26b/32.png) [@mlerose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mlerose)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/138 "2004-12-03T20:53:26Z")
I got a reply email from you but I’m not on your list! ---
**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 3, 2004, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/139 "2004-12-03T21:06:49Z")
\*\*7 up yours Abbie Carmichael alice in wonderland Annie Xmas antigen asecretk Avarie537 casey1505 Caught@Work congodwarf cunctator Devena duffer Edward the Head Elenia28 Evil Ash Frankenbear Gail gfloyd gobear greenback Hugh Jass Iceland Blue Iris js goddess \<--------------------------------------------------------- jurhael Keapon Laffin kricket krys92gp Medea’s Child melondeca mlerose \<---------------------------------------------------------- monica mrfantsypants Ms. Macphisto Ms. Prufrock MSUbulldogs101 n.sane \<------------------------------------------------------------------ qwisp Ravenous Lady Rhaeven rocking chair sami41 scuba ben sean Factotum stand up karmic Tanookie tarragon918 tellmeI’m notcrazy The Punkyova Tripler twickster \*\* Anyone else I missed? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2004, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269/140 "2004-12-03T21:25:49Z")
My last name IRL begins with a “W,” so I’ve suffered the prejudice of the alphabetically obsessed my entire life – why did I choose my username, again? :smack: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269.md?page=8)