1. what is your age range? It ranges a year at a time, but I'm 59 in December.

2. gender? Male

3. Do you have a favorite color? Blues and greens (A former redhead)

4. favorite authors/ Mark Twain, Peter Mathiessen, Stephen A Sears Barbara Tuchman type of book? History, maybe of something local to you. Songbooks or books on traditional music. Nautical history. A favorite mystery author/detective.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Have a large library of them, much like music. Surprise me.

6. what type of music do you like? Most types. Traditional folk from anywhere (especially your area), blues, old timey string band, field recordings, Unaccompanied singing, nautical music-all would do. Something that connects to you personally.

7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Something by you, if you record. Something local and dear to you, like your favorite local singer or bar band.

8. What movies have you been wanting? DVD "The Kid"-Charlie Chaplin

9. what is your t-shirt size? L to XL

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Old porcelin enamel advertising signs/thermometers, books, recordings (I have thousands0.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't wear any.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. No allergies. Edible items specific to your area are fine.

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.