BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004

Subject: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: artbrooks
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 08:05 AM

Here is the Hint list from previous years:

1. what is your age range?

2. gender?

3. Do you have a favorite color?

4. favorite authors/ type of book?

5. what books have you really been wanting?

6. what type of music do you like?

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?

9. what is your t-shirt size?

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?

11. what are some of your other hobbies?

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

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

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: open mike
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 03:08 PM

ok here is hte list i was remembering..
seems there is more detailed information
which might help...not sure what though.
philosophical ideas, etc. less superficial
that favorite color, etc.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 03:44 PM

I'm doing this per pro Limpit who wants to be in it this year.

1. what is your age range? 8 years old

2. gender? girl.

3. Do you have a favorite color? Pink and purple.

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Fairy stuff.

5. what books have you really been wanting? The Lottie Project by Jacqueline Wilson

6. what type of music do you like? Alsorts.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Stuff to help me sleep.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Dunno.

9. what is your t-shirt size? Size 8-9 years (small to medium)

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Fairies.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? playing with my Baby Born, playing with my Hama beads (a hellish toy that involves making pictures from plastic beads and ironing them to weld them together) and being a pain.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I like the Disney Princesses and making things.

I'm allergic to MSG .

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

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Sep 04 - 03:52 PM

Use this link back to the post I put on this year's Secret Santa signup thread to find previous years hints (straight and silly).

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:15 PM

1. what is your age range? 50

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes. :) I like dark greens and blues, deep reds, and I'm beginning to be fond of pale yellow.

4. favorite authors/ type of book? I am adding to my Dad's collection of folk music books, in particular old and out of print books that will strengthen the collection. English, Irish, Scottish, and American Ballads. Anyone want to send me the complete Child set?

5. what books have you really been wanting? None in particular--I own more books than I can ever read in several lifetimes.

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). Classical music. A variety of other stuff, pretty eclectic.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? I'd love to receive Mudcatter CDs!

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? None I can think of offhand. I buy DVDs mostly now, but I still record a lot on VCR tape.

9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium if it is pre-shrunk, Large if it is 100% cotton.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Yes, but I already have too many of most of the things I collect!

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Photography, cooking, gardening, sewing, remodelling stuff around the house.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Neither. We have some sensitivity to metals here, so I'm careful with jewelry. The real silver and gold that I prefer are probably beyond the costs suggested for this gift exchange. However, I really like beautiful beads, natural stones or crystals, leather work, knotwork, etc. So a necklace or bracelet made of non-metal materials would be very nice.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. This gift exchange becomes a family event, and we enjoy thinking up something that is unique for our Santee just as we enjoy all parts of the gift from our Secret Santa. Little stuff that marks the origin of the sender are fun--wadded newspaper padding is usually flattened and read, stamps are examined, little tidbits tucked in with the package are always a lot of fun. If you're mailing from across an ocean, send little things that give us a flavor of your world. If you're mailing from here in North America, send us a clue as to what is going on in your community and your family.

Stilly River Sage

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: greg stephens
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:27 PM

I am old enough to rember skiffle.I dont wear jewellery, thought I could always learn. I always love hearing recordings of fellow Mudcatters. I love little things special to where you live. Like Stilly River Sage, I get a great deal of pleasure out of reading bits of local newspapers that things get wrapped in. I like food. I like drink. Basically, I like anything. Except pickled walnuts. And bodhrans.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: maire-aine
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 01:42 PM

Secret Santa info for maire-aine:

1. what is your age range? I've been 54 for the last couple of years

2. gender? Female

3. Do you have a favorite color? To wear, blues & purples & dark greens. To have around, yellows, oranges & reds

4. favorite authors/ type of book? mystery stories, esp. Sherlock Holmes

5. what books have you really been wanting? surprise me

6. what type of music do you like? Irish-Scottish-English-US-folk-music, and cajun-zydeco

7. what cds have you really been wanting? early women blues singers, esp. less well-known women

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? "Reefer Madness"

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

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? 1)dust-bunnies & cat fur, 2) recipes, altho I hardly ever cook

11. what are some of your other hobbies? gardening (esp. Heathers & Heaths), playing guitar, geneaology (looking for Bankerts & Dunmires)

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like: I have 2 cats (Molly & Little One) both 16-yrs-old. Recently found out I'm allergic to strawberries.

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

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: beardedbruce
Date: 10 Sep 04 - 05:58 PM

1. what is your age range?

old enough to know better, but sometimes young enough to do it anyway.

2. gender?

male

3. Do you have a favorite color?

Blue- the blue that I have found in only two places. Looking down into a running water-cooled fission reactor, and looking into a glacier.

4. favorite authors/ type of book?

Sci-fi and poetry

5. what books have you really been wanting?

an OED! But I have 50,000+ including paperbacks, so books are not a great idea.

6. what type of music do you like?

Yes

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

Music Hall, tearjerkers

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?

have too many now

9. what is your t-shirt size?

have too many now...

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?

books, computers, slide rules, coins, records, electronics, bears, Brittanicas ( the encyclopaedia), song lyrics, mugs, Canon cameras, Heisey glass, sterling silver candlesticks, salt and peppers, or dishes, hot sauces, military issue edged weapons, muses...

11. what are some of your other hobbies?

writing sonnets

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?

not big on jewelry

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like
                                 
5-10 pounds of good chocolate sent to someone else in my name is a wonderful gift...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 04:41 AM

I hereby rename my self 'Someone Else'....

Well a girl has to try!

SE

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: beardedbruce
Date: 11 Sep 04 - 06:07 AM

LtS:

Still waiting on your address, to send chocolate...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Blackcatter
Date: 12 Sep 04 - 11:58 PM

Here's mine:

1. what is your age range? 38

2. gender?   Male

3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes - ok, royal purple, forest green

4. favorite authors/ type of book?   History - if you send me a history of your local area - that'd be interesting! I'm a professional historian in Orlando, FL

5. what books have you really been wanting? none

6. what type of music do you like? here's what I don't like: country, pop, hip-hop. A personal CD or one of a friend will be appreciated. I particularly look for Celtic/Irish/Scots music as that's what I mostly perform.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? none

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? X-L

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?   dust, moss, books, single malt scotches

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Being misunderstood by women. If Santa can send me a clue . . .

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? gold - but don't bother with jewelry. Other than some ritual pieces, the only flashy thing I war is my gold watch.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I like odd things - foods would be nice, especially stuff from far away places. I open the gifts on the night of the Winter Solstice (Yule) in front of my friends - they've really liked what I've got before, and are looking forward to seeing what I get this year.

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. No allergies, etc.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Teresa
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 01:00 AM

Okeedoke, here goeth:

1. what is your age range? 39

2. gender? yes. ;) female

3. Do you have a favorite color? turquoise or teal

4. favorite authors/ type of book? science fiction, especially folklore-related (Wellman, Kuttner, Card)

5. what books have you really been wanting? books about folk music; books by Richard feynman

6. what type of music do you like? traditional from anywhere, especially Appalachian, Celtic, and English

7. what cds have you really been wanting?Richard feynman playing bongos (if such is available); 'catter or home-grown recordings :)

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? medium-large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? dolphins; kitties (one kitty is real :) )

11. what are some of your other hobbies? computer, writing poetry, musical toys

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver (and natural stones)

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like Hmmm, I love to be surprised; I'm curious and go: "ooooh, shiny!" very easily :)

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. I'm allergic to nickel. Also, I cannot read print, as I'm blinder'n a bat. :)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: mooman
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 04:07 AM

OK! Done this before but here goes again!

1. what is your age range? 52 to 52

2. gender? Lady McMoo advises I answer male

3. Do you have a favorite color? Green and maroon

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Oh dear! I have so many... Science fiction: Iain M. Banks and Peter F. Hamilton but I have them all (unless Peter's Judas Unleashed comes out in time!). Philosophy books. Medicinal herbalism books.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Easy really...see above.

6. what type of music do you like?   I like all sorts of good music. Perhaps more of an inclination these days towards blues. But I'm open to anything interesting.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? See above.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?   Preference for DVD format. I have all the Coen Brothers films. Maybe a good music DVD?

9. what is your t-shirt size? Usually XXL. Hey...'m just big, not fat!

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? I don't gather any moss. Scientific paraphernalia is always interesting!

11. what are some of your other hobbies? The pursuit of unattainable women. Hey no, wrong thread! Music (of course), instrument repairing, photography, microscopy, fixing old junk up...

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I don't really wear jewellery apart from my labradorite pendant and Claddagh ring.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like   I'm pretty easy going and would basically value anything that my secret santa would care to give. Perhaps something that reflects his/her interests would be especially nice.

Peace (and thanks in advance!)

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: GUEST,alison
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 04:10 AM

1. what is your age range? late 30's (I won't be able to say that for much longer.... AARRRRGGGHH!!!!)

2. gender? female

3. Do you have a favorite color? Doesn't really matter although dark greens are good

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Amusing travel writers/ celtic type fantasy

5. what books have you really been wanting? surprise me

6. what type of music do you like? All sorts, mainly celtic (not foster & Allen, Fureys type stuff though)

7. what cds have you really been wanting? surprise me

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Don't worry about this one…. The tapes won't play in Oz..... but DVDs will - Brigadoon - Gene Kelly (I know really bad sets etc... I like it!!)or any other old MGM musicals....

9. what is your t-shirt size? large - I like to use them as jammies

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Cabin cruisers …. Hey its worth a try!! also pretty patterned sarongs which I use as wall hangings.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Music , dancing, camping

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like - doesn't really matter what you send me... the last 3 years I have been thrilled to bits with what I have received - I am happy just to be surprised.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: CET
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:01 AM

1. what is your age range? 47

2. gender? M

3. Do you have a favorite color? Red

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Military history; true crime (esp. British); humour; historical fiction; favourite author is Patrick O'Brian, but I've read all his Jack Aubrey books, alas.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Can't think of any right now.

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional ballads, esp. British; traditional southern U.S. music; sea shanties and nautical songs; some singer-songwriters, too.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? something by Peter Bellamy; traditional music from France or Germany; Big Mama Thornton

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? Can't think of any.

9. what is your t-shirt size? XL

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? No.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? U.S. Civil War history, esp. visiting battle fields when I get the chance.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? N/A

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like: I like watching Rugby, esp. Wales (I should have listed masochism under hobbies).

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: CET
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 06:05 AM

P.S. to my hint list:

I have no allergies. A CD of your own or from your area would be great. A Mudcat CD would be excellent.

Thanks

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 07:04 AM

I wish for a suprise

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: JennieG
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 08:19 AM

This will be my first time so will you still respect me afterwards?

1. what is your age range? - 39 and some months - old enough to know better

2. gender? - F

3. Do you have a favorite color? - I really really love yellow - green is not bad either

4. favorite authors/ type of book? - enjoy social/local history but book postage can be prohibitive, don't read fantasy or sci-fi at all

5. what books have you really been wanting? - not that I can think of

6. what type of music do you like? - most sorts but not (c)rap, punk, heavy metal, techno stuff - I really prefer more gentle music!

7. what cds have you really been wanting? - I would love something from the American Angels, I haven't found it here in Oz

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? -not really practical as the different formats don't play here

9. what is your t-shirt size? - medium-ish - I am in the size 10-12 range but like them a bit loose

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? - would love to be able to afford to collect antique jewellery! I have a growing collection of wombats, my favourite animal, which is unique to Oz

11. what are some of your other hobbies? - patchwork/quilting/sewing

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? - either but seem to wear mostly silver for everyday, gold for special occasions

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like - I am sure I will be happy with whatever Santa sends me, I love surprises!

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. - no allergies that I know of

Cheers, and thank you Santa,
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 09:51 AM

1. what is your age range?
49

2. gender?
f

3. Do you have a favorite color?
dark reds and purples

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
anything to do with spiritualism, nde's, mediums

5. what books have you really been wanting?
as above, I have James Van Praags and John Edwards

6. what type of music do you like?
traditional folk

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
none, don't have a player at present

8. What movies have you been wanting?
none, don't have the means to watch them

9. what is your t-shirt size?
medium size 12/14 UK

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
unusual ingredients for cooking, tarot cards, crystals, essential oils, socks,

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
cooking, alternative therapies, I'm a crap knitter,

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would
anything handmade is always appreciated, and surprises are good too

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 10:13 AM

I found a site that compares UK and Continental and American sizes.

CLOTHING SIZE EQUIVALENTS

Shop On!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 Sep 04 - 11:22 AM

Here is the Hint list from previous years:

1. what is your age range?
52

2. gender?   
female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
red, black, fucshia,

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
very little space for any more books, unfortunately

5. what books have you really been wanting?
paperback versions of some out-of-print Andre Norton fantasies/science fiction, tho I haven't really started looking for them yet.

6. what type of music do you like?
traditional songs - Oz, British, North American - and modern songs in similar vein, shanties, unaccompanied singing, nostalgic music hall stuff,

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
I only have 16 Mudcatter CDs, not nearly enough.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
nuffin' to watch 'em on (& no interest in movies or TV, either)

9. what is your t-shirt size?
I already have 2, she says politely - a lovely red Mudcat T-shirt & the equally gorgeous Roll'n'Go shirt that I wear as overshirts at festivals. I don't need any more cos I'm not a t-shirt person.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
lotsa' stuff - bears (tho I'm trying to wean myself off this addiction, can't manage cold turkey), old embroideries & similar, small Japanese paper items & other stuff, Japanese fabric scraps, small christmas decorations,   

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
embroidery, crafts, knitting, making cards, collecting patterns/instructions & making plans to create crafty things,

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
yes, please - tho I also like brass/bronze metal stuff - including small & delicate earrings (my favourite pair came from a bargain shop, cost $3 & look like a million dollars). I don't like the current crop of cheap jewellery - white metal & bold stones (oops "plastics")

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like
I don't have a sweet tooth - I never eat chocolates, cakes, sweet stuff, & I only drink water, so everyone else's choice of choccies or wine is not for me.

bye for now
sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 09:35 AM

some threads really need refreshing after a Mudcat hiccup

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 10:10 AM

1. what is your age range? I'm not old - I'm 37.

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? Red/Emerald/Sapphire

4. favorite authors/ type of book? I have a ton of books, BUT...

5. what books have you really been wanting? ...I have been wanting some of the Dalai Lama's books.

6. what type of music do you like? Everything but jazz.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? There's that new Stephen Foster tribute...

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? Dunno... we're trying to replace some of our old videos with DVDs.

9. what is your t-shirt size? M

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dust! (heheheh) I collect antique photographs (from the 19th century), vintage hats, fountain pens and nice paper. Also, I like anything having to do with Beatrix Potter.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking, fiddling, singing, bellydancing, beadwork. Also into fitness pursuits: yoga, pilates, weightlifting, etc., but I don't really consider that a "hobby."

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

I am not really particular! I have enjoyed all my pressies from my past Santas. Like most women, however, I do like chocolate a whole lot. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Blackcatter
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 05:12 PM

The inevitable question is when do you traditioally open presents?

My family always opened them on Christmas Eve. I grew up in an Athiest family who chose to leave on a short vacation first thing Xmas morn - and yes, I know, what's a bunch of Athiests doing celebrating Xmas? Well, first of all, we focused on the Peace on Earth part and my parents realized it was a lot easier to have there child get presents like everyone else so kids wouldn't give me a hard time at school.

Today, since I'm a Pagan UU I open most presents on Yule/Winter Solstice typically the 21st.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Teresa
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 05:39 PM

As kids, we got to open one present, usually a fun one on Christmas Eve, then the rest on Christmas morning. My family were agnostic, but we still love the festive occasions. :) any excuse to celebrate. :) It's fun knowing folks from all over the world; you get to observe some interesting holidays. ;)

T

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Joybell
Date: 15 Sep 04 - 08:06 PM

Oh I do hope I get Bearded Bruce as a Santee. I've been wondering what to do with the old glacier in the back paddock.

Anyway for myself I'm all for getting a surprise present. I'm a young, slim, attractive lady on the inside, but the body I live in is nearly 60, much bigger than it should be, and showing signs of wear. Not much help really as hints go! Surprise me. And play the hint-dropping game about your identity the way Snuffy did last year. That was great fun. Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Sep 04 - 04:30 PM

We used to get one 'from the pets' which we opened on Christmas Eve. It was always modelling clay, which kept us quiet and amused until it was bed time. It's a tradition I've continued with Limpit, but it tends to be a bit more techincal than Plasticine these days!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: RangerSteve
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 12:41 PM

I'm a male, 54 yo, but I'll be 55 by Christmas.

I collect cookbooks, the kind with regional recipes from wherever it is you live, especially the kind put out by organizations (schools, Fire depts.), for fund raising purposes.

Also, Mudcatter CD's,(especially Country music in any form), Mudcatter crafts, mudcatter-authored books (the kind that can be read for pleasure), ocarinas in unusual shapes, antique glass bottles, and old postcards, especially the kind that say "greetings from" and then the name of the place in big letters.
also, any books about wherever it is you live - local history or picture books. (If you are a coastal dweller, I like lighthouses.)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 03:01 PM

1. What is your age? 34

2. gender? Male, on my better days...

3. Do you have a favorite color? Something towards the dark end of the Blue spectrum... ya... or darkish greens... No ads or slogans unless it's a green-lantern symbol, or something from www.unamerican.com

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Mostly I read SF/Fantasy, but I have so many that it'd be really hard to get me a novel

5. what books have you really been wanting?
"The Dark Knight returns" Graphic novel...


6. what type of music do you like? Introspective, songer-songwriter stuff mostly... with killer guitar... But lyrics are most important...

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
"The Way I Walk" by Stephen Fearing


8. What movies (DVDs specifically...) have you been wanting?

But only on DVD, region one... and ONLY if they are widescreen....


An Evening With Kevin Smith
Bladerunner (Directors cut)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0790729628/qid=1089051208/sr=1-319/ref=sr_1_2_319/702-4366937-5241624
Strange Days (SE)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JSJC/qid=1089055254/sr=1-2049/ref=sr_1_2_2049/702-4366937-5241624
The Abyss (SE)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004RE0J/qid=1089050483/sr=1-46/ref=sr_1_2_46/702-4366937-5241624
Tron (Extended Edition)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005OCMR/qid=1089055620/sr=1-2217/ref=sr_1_2_2217/702-4366937-5241624
Dragonslayer
Legend (U.E.)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000063UR2/qid=1089053502/sr=1-1160/ref=sr_1_2_1160/702-4366937-5241624
5th Element
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005NRNA/qid=1089052445/sr=1-758/ref=sr_1_2_758/702-4366937-5241624
The Ref
Zombiegeddon !!!!!!!!!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000YEES0/qid=1080139986/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-0656635-9707230?v=glance&s=dvd
Troy
Stargate the movie
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000844I8/qid=1089055114/sr=1-2004/ref=sr_1_2_2004/702-4366937-5241624
The Iron Giant
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000028U3R/qid=1089053205/sr=1-1046/ref=sr_1_2_1046/702-4366937-5241624
Pitch Black SE
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001O3YD0/qid=1089051622/sr=1-434/ref=sr_1_2_434/702-4366937-5241624
Alien and Aliens
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00011V8IQ/qid=1089050617/sr=1-81/ref=sr_1_2_81/702-4366937-5241624
Armageddon
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000G3PA/qid=1089050804/sr=1-157/ref=sr_1_2_157/702-4366937-5241624
Big Trouble in little China
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005A3KU/qid=1089051106/sr=1-296/ref=sr_1_2_296/702-4366937-5241624
A Boy And His Dog
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000C825J/qid=1089051320/sr=1-337/ref=sr_1_2_337/702-4366937-5241624
Contact
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0790733226/qid=1089051747/sr=1-472/ref=sr_1_2_472/702-4366937-5241624
The Core
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000AKCKM/qid=1089051747/sr=1-479/ref=sr_1_2_479/702-4366937-5241624
Cube
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008H2L0/qid=1089051865/sr=1-507/ref=sr_1_2_507/702-4366937-5241624
Cube 2
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008DDVY/qid=1089051865/sr=1-509/ref=sr_1_2_509/702-4366937-5241624
Dark Star
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000F169/qid=1089051996/sr=1-536/ref=sr_1_2_536/702-4366937-5241624
Enemy Mine
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000059HAC/qid=1089052312/sr=1-681/ref=sr_1_2_681/702-4366937-5241624
Heavy Metal
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000844MU/qid=1089052739/sr=1-927/ref=sr_1_2_927/702-4366937-5241624
Highlander (D.C.)
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0782008372/qid=1089052852/sr=1-964/ref=sr_1_2_964/702-4366937-5241624
Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005YUNJ/qid=1089052935/sr=1-981/ref=sr_1_2_981/702-4366937-5241624
Independance Day
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00003Q43A/qid=1089053121/sr=1-1025/ref=sr_1_2_1025/702-4366937-5241624
Johnny Mnemonic
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000F3CB/qid=1089053266/sr=1-1080/ref=sr_1_2_1080/702-4366937-5241624
Ladyhawk
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/630469654X/qid=1089053421/sr=1-1136/ref=sr_1_2_1136/702-4366937-5241624
Logans Run
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004VVNB/qid=1089053592/sr=1-1205/ref=sr_1_2_1205/702-4366937-5241624
Mad Max
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R2IS/qid=1089053697/sr=1-1242/ref=sr_1_2_1242/702-4366937-5241624
The Road Warrior
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0790729342/qid=1089054549/sr=1-1655/ref=sr_1_2_1655/702-4366937-5241624
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0790731932/qid=1089053697/sr=1-1243/ref=sr_1_2_1243/702-4366937-5241624
Muppets X-mas Carol
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000065V41/qid=1089053961/sr=1-1373/ref=sr_1_2_1373/702-4366937-5241624
Naked Lunch
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CDUT5/qid=1089054011/sr=1-1399/ref=sr_1_2_1399/702-4366937-5241624
New Rose Hotel
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CDUT5/qid=1089054011/sr=1-1399/ref=sr_1_2_1399/702-4366937-5241624
Nightmare Before X-mas
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CDUT5/qid=1089054011/sr=1-1399/ref=sr_1_2_1399/702-4366937-5241624
Pi
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/078401213X/qid=1089054299/sr=1-1526/ref=sr_1_2_1526/702-4366937-5241624
The Postman
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/078401213X/qid=1089054299/sr=1-1526/ref=sr_1_2_1526/702-4366937-5241624
Quest For Fire
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/078401213X/qid=1089054299/sr=1-1526/ref=sr_1_2_1526/702-4366937-5241624
The Secret Of Roan Inish
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004TJKJ/qid=1089054717/sr=1-1751/ref=sr_1_2_1751/702-4366937-5241624
Snow WHite: A Tale Of Terror
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000F0CH/qid=1089054820/sr=1-1816/ref=sr_1_2_1816/702-4366937-5241624
Soldier
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000F0CH/qid=1089054820/sr=1-1816/ref=sr_1_2_1816/702-4366937-5241624
Starship Troopers
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008EY5W/qid=1089055202/sr=1-2032/ref=sr_1_2_2032/702-4366937-5241624
They Live
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000059Z8J/qid=1089055335/sr=1-2072/ref=sr_1_2_2072/702-4366937-5241624
Time Bandits
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000059Z8J/qid=1089055335/sr=1-2072/ref=sr_1_2_2072/702-4366937-5241624


9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium to large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? I collect dark-ish chochkies (sp?) Skulls... gargoyles... Dragons... prisims... cool sand timers... Neat candle holders... Things that glow in the dark... Funky hip-flasks... "Magic 8-ball" kinda oracles... Rude things... Like @ www.plasticfantasy.com But please... no cheesy pewter statues with ugly plastic prisims in 'em o.k.... I'd hate to just throw your gift away...

"Herco" Heavy gauge thumb picks...
Martin light gauge accoustic guitar strings... (.012-.054)

I'd LOVE a Buddy Christ
http://store.yahoo.com/jsbstash/budchrisdass1.html


11. what are some of your other hobbies?
PS2...
Indian Jones and the Emperors Tomb
Prince Of Persia: Sands of Time
Early Tomb Raider games (Not Angle of whatever...)
The Simpsons: Hit & Run

Even 2nd hand copies of these games would be GREAT!

I play darts... so "Dimplex" flights are a really safe bet... I can always use more of those...

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver... But I've kinda collected as much jewellery as I'm ever gonna wear

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

I can always use another cool picture frame...
My fav 'candy' is black licorice...
I LOVE good strong dark coffee...
I live for habeniero hot-sauces... (Strength #10 and above)

No food alergies...

That, I think is that!

:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 17 Sep 04 - 08:04 PM

1.Wahts Your Age? =30's
2.Gender? =Man
3.Wahts your favrite Colour?    =Black
4.Waht Books you read?          =Dinasours
5.Waht book you waht?          =A big book about dinasours
6Waht music you like          =Folk Music
7.Waht CD You want?          Anything exept opera and foreign crap
8.Waht Films you like?      None, my video is busted
9.Waht T shirt Size?       =BIG
10.Waht you colect?         I collect beer cans, i got a big pile near the chair
11.Hobbis?         Going to the pub.
12.Waht Jewellry you like?   I don;t like jeweleery
13.Are you allergic to anything?    Yes, I'm allergic to turkey shit.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: bet
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 09:07 PM

1. what is your age range? 60+

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue and red

4. favorite authors/ type of book? mystery and historical fiction

5. what books have you really been wanting?

6. what type of music do you like? I like all music excluding Rap and hard rock

7. what cds have you really been wanting? I left most CDs in Colorado so would like any.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?

9. what is your t-shirt size? large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? msuic boxes, instruments

11. what are some of your other hobbies? hike, cook, grandkids, sewing, crafts

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? either

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like Just moved to Alaska and left most belongings in Colorado. Am missing them. Retired school teacher have lots of time to kill. Am excited about gifts from other regions. bet

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Sep 04 - 10:25 PM

When she says she "left most belongings in Colorado" she means it, folks!:-)

Okay, here's my go at it:

1. what is your age range? barely over 50

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? black, green, purple

4. favorite authors/ type of book? mysteries, adventure, music/folk history, some sci-fi/fantasy, esp Charles de Lint, ELizabeth Scarborough and one I REALLY want by Margaret Atwood: Oryx and Crake

5. what books have you really been wanting? See above, plus Drinkers of the Wind and/or People of the Black Tents both by Carl Raswan; Mapp & Lucia by E. F. Benson; and/or, Another Place at the Table by Mrs. Harrison(?), The Lovely Bones Alice Sebold; Daughter of a Samurai by Edsu Inagaki; and anything by Barry Hughart, except Bridge of Birds as I've read it:-).

6. what type of music do you like? Almost anything, but prefer world/ethnic/folk from everywhere, esp. somewhere unusual and mostly instrumental

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Oh, Boy! Everything you hear on Hober Radio!**bg** First though would be "Stories the Crow Told Me;" Anything by "Big Blow and the Bushwhackers;" Diga Rythm's "Welcome to Our World;" Jean-Paul Guimond's "Fol Quebec;" ANYTHING by Leo Kottke or Tom Waits; Mill Run Dulcimer Band's "Give me just a little more time;"

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? none, thanks, don't buy movies for at home:-)

9. what is your t-shirt size? I am too picky about how they fit, BUT I don't have a Mudcat T and would love one in the biggest, loosest size they have

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Not anymore...too much clutter, except music, of course:-)

11. what are some of your other hobbies? reading, beading, jewellery design, photography

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? neither, I am just too picky, plus just don't wear much anymore

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

Allergies to scents, so no perfumes, candles, or incense; also to some foodstuffs, i.e. preservatives, artificial colourings and flavours

I love little things, boxes, trinkets, etc. esp. regional and also cards, photos, or postcards and stamps an coins. WOuld love to have a few pennies or whatever they were called, depending on your country, before they all went Euro, IF my Santa is cross the pond.:-)

Thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 06:58 AM

OK, I guess it's my turn:
1. what is your age range?
Old enough to know better, etc.

2. gender?
female!

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Not really, but I lean towards jewel tones- garnet, sapphire, emerald...

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
"English cozy" mysterys (I loved the last 2 PDJames)
Well-written books (such as essays)on astronomy, history, and of course, folk music!

5. what books have you really been wanting?
Oh, I dunno. I'm not much of a book buyer, since we have a good library system.

6. what type of music do you like?
English/Irish/Scottish of all kinds, Appalachian and southern harmony, whatever my SS has recorded, etc.! NOT heavy metal, nor anything on American popular radio these days.

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
Surprise me.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?
None- I'm not much of a movie watcher, although I like the old classics (I'm such a wuss!)

9. what is your t-shirt size?
Don't bother- I seldom wear one!

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
I have a few figurines playing concertina- the tackier the better!

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Hiking, knitting (I love natural fibers!)

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
Don't bother- I have what I like to wear!

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like
I would rather my SS surprise me with regional treats and other items than try to match my preferences- that's part of the fun!

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.
I tend to be sensitive to some walnuts, but that's my only food restriction!

Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santas sending food from OZ
From: Joybell
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 08:41 PM

Well I just got the word from the post office. If we want to send food from Australia to the US we have to put a special number on the package. To find the number you visit the American FDA site. Haven't tried it myself but sounds a bit complicated. If the number isn't on the package it will be returned to sender or destroyed. (Eaten?). It looks like Vegemite and a stuffed Koala might be OK. Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 08:49 PM

1. what is your age range? 54

2. gender? Male

3. Do you have a favorite color?   Dark Blue

4. favorite authors/ type of book?   Already have plenty of books

5. what books have you really been wanting?   Don't need any

6. what type of music do you like?     I enjoy most acoustic music. Clever Singer/Songwriter stuff mostly

7. what cds have you really been wanting?  I love unknown well crafted singer/songwriter CD's

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?   No movies please

9. what is your t-shirt size?  3xl tall

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?   Scrimshawed whales teeth

11. what are some of your other hobbies?  fishing

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?   I only wear my wedding ring and watch

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Sorcha
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 08:56 PM

Guess I should do this...



1. what is your age range?
I'm almost 53

2. gender?
Female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Hunter/Forest green

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
Sword and sorcery fanatsy. Anne Mccaffery, Robin McKillip, almost anybody starting with Mc

5. what books have you really been wanting?
any of the Harry Potters. I have none.

6. what type of music do you like?
Irish Trad and Scottish Trad

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
none. Have more than I can listen to now.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?
Any of the Harry Potter or LOTR ones in US video format. No DVD player

9. what is your t-shirt size?
US Med-Lg...UK med. chest/bust is 34"

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
Nope. Don't need any more dustcatchers. Well, I do collect mice...as in for the fiddle case. Little mice that don't eat anything or leave turds around.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Sewing, quilting (if I make time) gardening, herbalism

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
Gold tone, but don't do much jewlery at all. Don't even wear my wedding rings.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like
Sorry, can't be much help here....fiddle strings are always good. Or a honey do handy man about the house....come clean up my garden, haul away the crap, paint the house, etc.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Helen
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 05:27 PM

Before I start, the most important part for me of the total Secret Santa experience is getting to know a bit about my Secret Santa so my favourite things are the ones which come from their local area, or which are chosen from their personal preferences, e.g. the music or books they love.

1. what is your age range? 49

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? This is the easiest question on the list: Purple & all shades of it, including magenta, violet, indigo etc and especially combinations of these

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Difficult to say - I love Margaret Atwood's books but have most of them. I have a whole Dewey Decimal system worth of books in my collection so I guess my book preferences are as wide a range as my music preferences - therefore you would have a wide choice on books (not very helpful I know) Your own interests or local area would be wonderful.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Secondhand is good. Most of my collection is secondhand - but none that I can think of

6. what type of music do you like? Everything! I used to say "everything but Country & Western and Opera" but that limitation doesn't even apply any more so I really want to find out what my Secret Santa likes

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

Nothing specific.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?

Secondhand is good. DVD's are difficult anyway because it has to be playable in Oz, although we may be able to work around it. Pal is the Oz VHS format but I can play NTSC videos.

I just remembered - I would really love a copy on video or DVD of the Ethel Merman classic Call Me Madam. It has been re-released I think. It may even be on the secondhand lists now.

9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium - large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Kaleidoscopes

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
working, looking for work, getting depressed through lack of work, trying to live without income - oh, sorry - that was the last few years. Last week I got into a temp job with possible future prospects so job hunting may not be my main waking-hours preoccupation any more.

Other hobbies: pastel drawing - haven't done any for a long time, and playing Celtic harp, trying to learn piano, and wanting to learn more music theory, especially harmonies, accompaniment, chords, chord progressions etc

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? probably silver, with a Celtic flavour

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like

Anything which shows my Secret Santa's preferences and local area would be perfect.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Joybell
Date: 21 Sep 04 - 08:42 PM

Dear Secret Santa, Now that I've had time to see some other ideas, I really like the idea of a local-type present too. Happy Santa-ing Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 01:09 PM

1. what is your age range? Still 56

2. gender? Female

3. Do you have a favorite color? This year - green, deep emerald green.

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Music - shanties, Music Hall, Ballads,etc

5. what books have you really been wanting? I impulse buy.

6. what type of music do you like? Gay Nineties, Civil War (American), Tearjerkers, Sea Shanties,

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Kendall Morse's next

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? I impulse buy VHS

9. what is your t-shirt size? 3X - we covered that in the Breast Thread.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Cats but I have stopped at four.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Finding the perfect husband - last year I got a battery operated one but his power died.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. My spice rack is seriously depleted. I would love some new exotic spices from your area.

I am allergic to penicillen so if my SS is Canadian - no cheap antibiotics, thanks.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: GUEST,Blackcatter
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 04:46 PM

Well if my Santee wishes something local from me, I'll be happy to send them rain water from 3 hurricanes.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 05:18 PM

I already received some of that along with gusty wind. Thank you very much, BL. My roof is leaking AGAIN!

I also collect miniatures.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 06:05 PM

I would like to start collecting Green Men. Add them to my front room. Or, always, of course, fiddles...LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: MMario
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 09:54 AM

1. what is your age range? I've been every age from naught to 50

2. gender? M

3. Do you have a favorite color? teal

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Science Fiction, Fantesy, Songbooks

5. what books have you really been wanting? yes

6. what type of music do you like? folk, chorus songs

7. what cds have you really been wanting? anything by mudcatters

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? naught

9. what is your t-shirt size? xl or 2x

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? dust

11. what are some of your other hobbies? knitting, crochet, gardening, reading, singing, renaissance faires

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? bronze

13 anything else: easily satisfied

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: open mike
Date: 01 Oct 04 - 06:57 PM

1. what is your age range? 51 1/2 - 51 3/4 (WHOSE IDEA IS THIS RANGE?)
2. gender? OF THE FEMALE PERSUASION
3. Do you have a favorite color? PURPLE AND FOREST GREEN
4. favorite authors/ type of book? ANY THING ABOUT LABYRINTHS...
5. what books have you really been wanting? ANY--I AM IN A BOOK
EXCHANGE "CLUB" A CHAIN LETTER ACTUALLY--IF YOU WANT THE CHANCE TO
GET 36 BOOKS IN EXCHANGE FOR SENDING OUT ONLY ONE (AND 6 LETTERS)
LET ME KNOW!!
6. what type of music do you like? FOLK, ACOUSTIC, BLUEGRASS, OLD TIME
HOME MADE MUSIC PLAYED BY MUDCATTERS, CELTIC, BALLADS, SCANDINAVIAN
7. what cds have you really been wanting? ANY THING--ESP.IF BY MUDCATS
8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting?
HOME MOVIES??
9. what is your t-shirt size? X L
10. do you collect anything? if so, what? DUNG BEETLES, SCARABS, FOXES
11. what are some of your other hobbies? GARDENING, RADIO PROGRAMMER,
MAKING MUSIC, RAISING CANARIES, GOING TO MUSIC FESTIVALS, PLAYING FOR CONTRA DANCES, INTYERESTED IN WALKING AND BUILDING LABYRINTHS.
12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? SILVER
13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like i HOPE TO LEARN TO FLY FISH
I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY, LIKE THESE MAGAZINES: DIRTY LINEN, NO DEPRESSION, AND SING OUT! I PLAY GUITAR, MANDOLIN, BODHRAN, NYCKELHARP
AND TAKE WAY TOO MANY PICTURES AND SPEND WAY TOO MUCH TIME ONLINE!!
Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful
I DO NOT EAT MEAT--UNLESS IT IS SMOKED SALMON!!
ALSO HAVE DEVELOPED A MARMITE HABIT SINCE LAST SECRET SANTA TIME!!
ALSO AM ABOUT OUT OF VIOLET CRUNCH CANDY BARS FROM AUSTRALIA!!
FAVORITE SCENT OR FLAVOR....LAVENDAR, NAG CHAMPA, CHOCOLATE MINT.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Oct 04 - 06:16 AM

Here's mine:

1.What is your age range? Mentally 12 or so, or 30s, Physically 30s (I like to think!) chronologically- well I've been trying to get used to being 40 for 12 years.
2.gender? female
3.do you have a favorite color? Red and black
4. favorite authors/type of book? Terry Pratchett, Diana Gabaldon, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, Edith Pargetter. Historical fiction (but not trashy period novels)Readable history non-fiction. Books about magic, herbs, cookbooks
5.what books have you really been wanting? The Diana Gabaldon book after "Fiery Cross"
6.what type of music do you like? Folk, heavy rock, classical. After those, almost anything except country and western, female opera singers and hiphop
7.what cds have you really been wanting? "Songs about Jane" Maroon 5, Marilyn Manson's latest
8.what movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? Don't watch movies much.
9.what is your t-shirt size? Probably medium. I'm a size 10 but like t-shirts a bit baggier.
10.do you collect anything? if so, what? I collect owls, miniature things, dolls house furniture
11.what are some of your other hobbies? History,gardening,cooking, sewing.
12.do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? gold but don't wear much jewelry except dangly ear rings
13.please inlude anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I like wierd witchy stuff, Gothic stuff, hippy stuff. I'm an eco-warrior-very bothered about the environment.I live in the country, milk cows. I love trees. Favourite smells: lavender (and 'Diorissimo' perfume!!)Favourite foods: smoked salmon, smoked wensleydale cheese, garlic-preferably with mushrooms.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: MBSLynne
Date: 02 Oct 04 - 12:34 PM

How could I forget to put patchouli as one of my favourite smells?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 03:55 PM

Refresh.... you'll be needing it!

SECSY
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: rumanci
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 04:08 PM

I'm a medium sized female almost old enough to remember skiffle - at least the second time round! I like social history, geography, all sorts of music, walking downlands, cycling, reading, and I collect owls and song lyrics.
Most of all though - I like surprises (leaving myself wide open to the empty box syndrome - "that'll surprise her all right" .... *g*)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: dunkel_esel
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 04:23 PM

oh oh oh, she comes... the party pooper!

I am not taking part in xmas this yr.

mjxx

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2004
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Oct 04 - 07:40 PM

1. what is your age range?
Let's see, I've been just about every age up to and including 55, but I'm doing research on ages I haven't yet attained.

2. gender?
Goddess, fer-pete's-sake

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Blue, green, blue green, purple, bluish purple, magenta. I avoid orange except in things I eat.

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
Richard Halliburton, vintage travel or exploration books, books on early gravestones or gravestone carvers (from your neck of the woods?), books about words and language, printing and typography, books about books.

5. what books have you really been wanting?
"Woven Together in York County, Maine: A History 1865-1990" by Madge Baker, but it's out of the price range. Ruth Moore books about Maine.

6. what type of music do you like?
Everything from Louis Killen to Louis Prima, shanties and occupational songs to Manhattan Transfer and caberet.

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
How about somebody local (to you) whom I may not be aware of or Mudcatish and haven't been able to afford (Jed Marum, Big Mick, Hissyfit, etc.)

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
DVDs or VHS -- "The Secret Garden" (1949 version with Margaret Sullivan), "Bubba-Hotep" -- I finally found a copy of "Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment"!!! The more off-the-wall the better. Favorite directors are John Waters, David Lynch, Luis Bunuel, Peter Greenaway, etc.

9. what is your t-shirt size?
H for homungus (I like 'em roomy). I'm goddess-shaped, so 3X at least.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
Maps, hippocampuses, rubber squid, rubberstamps and printing paraphernalia, skulls and interesting bones, rocks, shells, green men, mermaids . . . collections.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Gravestone rubbing and research on gravestone carvers, learning how to cut slate, gardening, making bead jewelry, rubberstamp art, needlepoint.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
Silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like
Maybe later (I keep saying that) . . . if I think of anything. Oh, I'm a sucker for fancy scented bath stuff.

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.
I'm allergic to penicillin and blue mussels -- and carnations, not that I think this will really help my SS (Aw, no blue mussels!). And I really don't care for the color orange unless it's edible or a flower up against a blue or purple back drop.