In all fairness to my Secret Santa, I like the following:
Books. Books about anything but my favorites are mysteries, detective stories and legal thrillers
I also need an updated Cambridge “Fact Finder” book as mine is five years old and some of the “facts” are a little stale
I like Diane’s idea about sending something from the Secret Santa’s hometown or home state. I enjoy reading about places I haven’t been
Also, any book by Cecil Adams would be GREAT and mean a lot to me
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Hey, secret person, you [sub]don’t[/sub] know who you are! Post already!
Seeing as now I have a Secret Santa (:D) I guess I should post. Most of the things I’d want are illegal or immoral, BUT: I like Superman, Simpsons, DVDs, SNL, Futurama, comic books, tools (handtools), car stuff, porn… Hell. Whatever you send, I know I’ll like. 
–Tim
::standing around, tapping foot and checking watch::
That was funny thinksnow.
hey - I knew I missed doing something during HellWeek! (perhaps my contention that homework is evil is an accurate one after all…)
::apologises, kneeling, to his secret santa::
Anyway, I’m not picky. Just want some silly kid toy to occupy my dorm room; I hate being the only silly thing in here… 
You dont know who you are, but I have a feeling your gonna love what I got you!
::runs back into laboratory::
::checking in again, seeing nothing::
Fine, you’ll just have to be content with what I get you then. [sub]Now where are those old socks? Maybe that chewed-on pencil…[/sub]
Homer informs me that someone has my name, even though he can’t find who I should have. So - ideas. I like coffee cups, funny tee-shirts (but not rude), foods items and things which reflect an area. So - if there’s something your area is famous for - BBQ sauce or something - that would be perfect. Exception: I rarely drink beer, so please don’t send any.
I like the colors purple, green and teal. I am Irish, red-head and mumblemumble* years old. If you are really stuck, you can probably consult with Persephone - she and I have similar tastes
Here’s hoping Homer figures out who I am shopping for soon…
Okay folks time is running out and I still have no ideas from my person!
Now some of you know that I can be a very twisted person and if left to my own devices this could be dangerous.
Geez, I keep forgetting to post here…
And the only thing I have to suggest is that you get me something from where you live. Or chocolate
I bought my person something!
I am one greedy little bastard. So I don’t care what I get, as long as I get to get home and have a package some day!!!
But not Kathie Lee Gifford’s new album. I seriously, SERIOUSLY thought about getting that for my person, as a joke. But I couldn’t do it. If it comes with a John Tesch CCD, like a giftpack, maybe.
Honestly, I’m not picky. I read like a fiend, so it would be hard to disappoint me with a book, if you’re still stumped.
Toilet paper with GWB’s face on it? That’d be good.
Kathy Lee album…hehe, that’s a good one
My person checked in! Now the dilemma: Is it a letdown to get them what they specifically asked for? Does that take the surprise out? Crap. Now I’m still confused…
Oh yeah, me.
I like anything. I have a child-like sense of wonder whenever something shows up in the mail for moi. I’ll take foods (I LIKE fruitcake!), goofy stuffed stuff, calandars, books, whatever. I’ll be thrilled, I swear!
Hi ho, Hi ho, it’s off to the mall I go…
I bought my person something Thursday. I even have a box for it. But now :shudder: I have to venture to the post office or UPS to send it. I’m more scared of that than visiting my local mall.
In case my person is reading (my givee, not my giver). I’m running late. I know what I’m getting you, but I don’t have it in hand yet. So if you are one of people wondering where the hell your gift is, maybe you’re Cranky’s person… you haven’t been forgotten. Your patience will be rewarded.
I still haven’t mailed my gift. I will soon, I promise. Maybe it will have to be a New Year’s gift.
I’m just here to reassure my “givee” that the gift is on it’s way… it may be a bit late but don’t give up hope!
AIGH! I went to the post office today (alas, not to mail my gift yet–for other purposes). This line was longer than I have EVER seen it. I must have waited 40 minutes. Thank heaven I had a book to read. It was making me snort in line so people were giving me plenty o’ room.
Anyway, I pity anyone who tried to go today. I thought “Oh, it’s the middle of the day, and the weather is bad, no one will be there.” WRONG. A million people finished up some shopping this weekend and spent Sunday getting it into boxes, then they all went to the post office to get in line in front of me.