Well, I guess it's about time I posted something here. Wouldn't want to miss the boat -- or the sleigh, rather. Not much has changed since last year, but here goes anyway:

1. What is your age range? Old enough to know better (and old enough to have retired this year!)

2. Gender? Female

3. Do you have a favorite color? Purple, and any earth tones other than orange

4. Favorite authors/type of book? Love Patrick O'Brian -- read 'em all several times. Also enjoy other historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers

5. What books have you really been wanting? I'm pretty well set for books, thanks -- unless there's something good that's unique to your area

6. What type of music do you like? Just about any folk music, especially if it involves good harmony

7. What CDs have you really been wanting? Yours?

8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify VHS if you don't have a DVD player) Don't watch movies much

9. What is your t-shirt size? Hmmm, I'll pass on the T-shirts, thanks

10. Do you collect anything? if so, what? Other than dust rhinos, you mean? Jigsaw puzzles, cookbooks, pictures of my grandkid...

11. What are some of your other hobbies? Needlework, gardening

12. Do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Gold-tone

13. Please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I'd enjoy anything from your local area -- your own music, maybe? And I am partial to things that are actually useful, though that's sometimes loosely interpreted...

14. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. No allergies that would be relevant here.

Thanks, Santa!

Nancy