The Straight Dope Secret Santa 2004 Exchange! New, with Improvements!

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.

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. :slight_smile:

[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)

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.

I sent in my email!

I like books, gizmos, and chocolate. The perfect gift for me would be a Swiss Army chocolate cookbook. :slight_smile: Also, I like things that say something special about the giver or where they’re from.

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?

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!!!

I sent two emails, but I’m neither on the list, nor have I gotten any emails replies. Am I in or not? :confused:

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

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.

**duffer
Scubaben
juraphael ** are all in.
I feel like Ocean’s 11.
You are either in or out. :slight_smile:

WAAAA! It’s “<b>Jurhael”</b>! cries

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.

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.

Oh - I also like regional gifts.

I am working on total list right now. There is still time to join in the fun!

**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.

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.

I got a reply email from you but I’m not on your list!

**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?

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: