1. what is your age range? 48

2. gender? M

3. Do you have a favorite color? Red

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Humour (esp. Ian Frazier), military history, famous trials and true crime (esp. British).

5. what books have you really been wanting? No particular title, but a good collection of traditional songs would always be welcome if it's available in the Secret Santa price range.

6. what type of music do you like? Trad., esp. Child Ballads. I also listen to a lot of Appalachian and American old time music and sea shanties. I like instrumental music, but I'm most interested in great singing.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Something by Janet Russell.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? None.

9. what is your t-shirt size? XL

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Just books and CDs.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? n/a

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? No preference. I have three rings. The only other jewelry I wear would be cufflinks.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Last year I got a great CD that my Secret Santa appeared on himself. Something you have made yourself would be great.

Edmund