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Subject: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:36 AM OK...here we go. This is the prior hint list. Please us this to express some general matters concerning yourself, your wants, your desires (down, Liz), your basic curmudgeonliness and your knowledge of HTML (or lack of same). 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 have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) 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. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:54 AM 1. what is your age range? That Certain age that women get to and stick at, where we're allowed to wear purple and dye our hair orange. 2. gender? female last time I checked. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Crime, histerical friction, funny stuff. 5. what books have you really been wanting? ones with £20 notes in as bookmarks. 6. what type of music do you like? Anything except Punk and Opera. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? dunno. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Too many to list... 9. what is your t-shirt size? Extra extra large - I like 'em tight. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dragons. £20 notes. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Cross stitch, dressmaking, drinking beer, making sloe gin, eating chocolate, drooling over Sean Connery. 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 chocolate. A lot. Not that I'm hinting at all, it's just so you get the general idea of how to fill this thing in... I found copy and paste worked best. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks Date: 30 Aug 07 - 10:07 AM And, here is mine!! 1. what is your age range? I will be slightly over 61 comes THE DAY. 2. gender? Male 3. Do you have a favorite color? Dark green 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I mostly read science-fiction, in either the space-opera/shoot-'em-up or alternate history sub-genres 5. what books have you really been wanting? I tend to either buy what I want as soon as it comes out or frequent the public library for things I don't want to keep. 6. what type of music do you like? Folk (well, duh!)..."Celtic" (whatever that means to you), regional to my SS's area of the world, nothing overly electronic or outlandish (no didgeridoos, please) 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? See #5. Anything by my SS or that she/he especially enjoys. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Well, if anyone has a set of Lord Peter videos cluttering up the place... 9. what is your t-shirt size? XXL, rapidly approaching a comfortable XL. Bigish, but not outlandish. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? I'm not really a collector-I have a lot of one-of-a-kind things that represent memories of one kind or another. Well, I do have a wonderful collection of bodhran tippers, only two of which I ever use. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? I tend to drink coffee a lot, but no beans, please. I also tend to drink beer a lot, thus the need for a biggish t-shirt. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver, but I only wear my ring and my 60th b-day bracelet. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. Nothing much, I guess. I am a (sometimes) scholar of history. I enjoy debunking and hang out at FactCheck.com and snopes.com Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks Date: 30 Aug 07 - 10:09 AM 'Course, copy and paste tends to leave in stuff you don't really need, like that last line... Oh well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Megan L Date: 30 Aug 07 - 10:26 AM 1. what is your age range? Heading to 50 on a fast horse:( 2. gender? Well I'm either female or wearing a mae west aye aye skipper abandon ship.What tune are they playing? 3. Do you have a favorite color? Autumnal colours 4. favorite authors/ type of book? local history, historical crime 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? , almost anything ok perhaps notpunk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Any mudcatter 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)dont watch movies much 9. what is your t-shirt size? Xl definately xl:( 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Thimbles, fridge magnets 11. what are some of your other hobbies? writing with a real pen, 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. hmm well i'm obviously fussier than LTS i like dark chocolate |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Anne Lister Date: 30 Aug 07 - 12:56 PM 1. what is your age range? Older than I want to own up to, but of course I don't look it... 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? purple, probably 4. favorite authors/ type of book? voracious reader - read a lot of historical fiction (Dorothy Dunnett rules), some sci fi (Ursula le Guin is my fave) and some fantasy (Pratchett, of course, and others) 5. what books have you really been wanting? That's a long but very selective list which I wouldn't expect any Mudcatter to track down! 6. what type of music do you like? lots of stuff but not jazz, mostly. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? I mostly keep up with these - but I love surprises 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) ditto 9. what is your t-shirt size? xxl, for comfort 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? nope 11. what are some of your other hobbies? travel, history, theatre, folklore 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? real gold or real silver (allergies) 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like Love earrings (note metals above). Love good photos. Easy to please (really!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Becca72 Date: 30 Aug 07 - 01:28 PM 1. what is your age range? 35 chronologically, 18 at heart 2. gender? Female...I can double check if you like. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Clear 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Stephen King, James Patterson, John Sandford. I love horror, sci-fi, true crime, mystery, whatever 5. what books have you really been wanting? I am overwhelmed with books, but thanks anyway..unless you've written one then I'd be happy to add to my stacks. 6. what type of music do you like? Mostly good ole classic rock, but also folk, classical, some country...no rap and no jazz, please 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? None..I buy cheap from Amazon...but feel free to send your own stuff. 8. What movies have you been wanting? I don't think my shelves can handle any more DVDs...unless it's a copy of Lobsteroids...my dad still hasn't let me see that one! 9. what is your t-shirt size? 3X...shut up. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dustables as my sister calls them. I like moose, cats (I have 3 live ones), ice hockey, Star Wars stuff (sci-fi geek) 11. what are some of your other hobbies? watching hockey, reading, weekend roadtrips, crossword puzzles, tormenting cats with laser pointers 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver...I'm far too fair-skinned for gold. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like: I'm not a fussy gal at all, although I have extremely sensitive skin and scent allergies so please no scented candles, lotions, potpourri or anything else that stinks |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Rapparee Date: 30 Aug 07 - 04:27 PM 1. what is your age range? 63, come next February, based upon what my mother told me was my birthday. I've always assumed that she'd know. 2. gender? I have have the XY sexual chromosone determinant. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Dark green. Deep red. Blue that matches my twinkling eyes. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I really like to read a new novel by Robert Heinlein, but I think that it would be difficult (I have the one he co-wrote with Spider Robinson). So: history, folklore, true crime prior to about 1900, forensic sciences, good humor, history of the Bronze Age Celts, swordsmanship, archery, riflery, outdoors, science, thoughtful discussions of contemporary social and political problems.... 5. what books have you really been wanting? If I want it badly enough I generally buy it. I wouldn't say no to an original Gutenburg Bible, though. 6. what type of music do you like? Folk, jazz, blues. Even banjo and bagpipe music. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Ones of high denomination that pay extremely high interest. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) In DVD, the whole Harry Potter series. 9. what is your t-shirt size? XXL. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Yes. Scars both psychic and physical. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Okay...fencing, reading, shooting, archery, hiking, computers, gardening, camping, hunting and fishing (like I get a chance to!), motor yachting on some else's boat, collecting authentic antique gems and jewelry, poaching. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? It doesn't matter. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like Hmmmm...I'm really not very picky, as long as I am pleased. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 31 Aug 07 - 12:50 AM 1. what is your age range? By Christmas I'll be close to 56 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Reds, purples, favourite non-colour is black. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Social history, folklore, local history, children's/young adult fantasy, 5. what books have you really been wanting? Smaller books, if any! I have too many books & an extreme lack of space. 6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, ballads, shanties, songs with choruses, union/protest songs, modern songwriters who write in traditional style (like George Papavgeris, Jim Boy, Jack Halyard ...) 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Mudcatter CDs as I only have 62. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) I don't watch TV or movies 9. what is your t-shirt size? never wear 'em. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Too much - I try to live by my mantra "Do I really need it & where will I put it?" Fortunately I really love small stuff. Japanese materials & paper & small ornaments & artifacts. Needlework tools & old lace etc. Old plastic Christmas decorations (1950s-60s stuff made cheaply in Japan or Hong Kong to flood the western markets) Small decorations to cover & surround my tiny little chrissy tree - it's 6'/15cm tall & so cute. World-traveller plastic/paper carry bags - I have bags from Washington, Oregon, Bahrain, Norfolk Island, London ... Crafty books & projects I'll probably never get around to doing! Interesting stuff from charity shop like (small) second-hand toys, penguins, sheeps, cats ... 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Crafty stuff like making things from my Japanese materials & papers, knitting, beadwork ... 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I have too much I don't wear as I like making earrings & necklaces (& occasionally buying same) 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like I don't eat chocolate or sweet stuff, nor do I drink alcohol. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: RangerSteve Date: 31 Aug 07 - 01:41 AM Age 0 57, going on 58 Gender - Male Fav.Color - don't care, but not pink or variations of purple. I like books about local history - whereever my SS lives. I also collect regional cookbooks, especially the kind printed for fundraising purposes by schools, churches, fire dept's, etc. Mudcatter CD's, especially any kind of traditional music are always welcome. Ocarinas in inter4esting shapes. No jewelry. Old postcards, especially the large letter "Greetings From" kind. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: SINSULL Date: 01 Sep 07 - 09:41 PM 1. what is your age range? 60 in October. Damn I am old. 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Greens 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Yes 5. what books have you really been wanting? Art Thieme's Autobiography 6. what type of music do you like? Not rap 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Surprise me. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)The Servant with Dirk Bogarde DVD or VHS 9. what is your t-shirt size? Don't wear them. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Hideobilia and miniatures. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Job Hunting 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver and simple 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I love getting local newspaper articles and beer mats. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post - Top - Forum Home - Printer Friendly - Translate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak - PM Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:54 AM 1. what is your age range? That Certain age that women get to and stick at, where we're allowed to wear purple and dye our hair orange. 2. gender? female last time I checked. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Crime, histerical friction, funny stuff. 5. what books have you really been wanting? ones with £20 notes in as bookmarks. 6. what type of music do you like? Anything except Punk and Opera. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? dunno. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Too many to list... 9. what is your t-shirt size? Extra extra large - I like 'em tight. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dragons. £20 notes. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Cross stitch, dressmaking, drinking beer, making sloe gin, eating chocolate, drooling over Sean Connery. 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 chocolate. A lot. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: SINSULL Date: 01 Sep 07 - 09:43 PM I also collect pin backs and buttons of all types. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: ranger1 Date: 01 Sep 07 - 09:58 PM 1. what is your age range? Old enough to know better, still to young to care (otherwise known as 38). 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Dark green, red, dark blue, black. Nothing in pastel shades or any sort of pink or purple. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I love to read, but I have a ton of books, so other than field guides from places different than Maine, natural history and local history, I'm all set in the book department. 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? Folk (duh!), hard rock, punk, some country, classical 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Stuff by my secret santa would be cool. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) 9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Scenic postcards from around the world, field guides and other natural history books, silly, cheap, small wind-up toys. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Cross stitch, bird watching, writing, hiking 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't wear a whole lot of jewelry, but if I did, silver-tone. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I like chocolate, I prefer hand-made or locally-made to purchased or mass-produced. I love puzzles, brain teasers and trivia. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Leadfingers Date: 01 Sep 07 - 10:18 PM Subject: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks - PM Date: 30 Aug 07 - 09:36 AM OK...here we go. This is the prior hint list. Please us this to express some general matters concerning yourself, your wants, your desires (down, Liz), your basic curmudgeonliness and your knowledge of HTML (or lack of same). 1. what is your age range? NOT quite doddering pensioner - 65 2. gender? well the ladies dont complain ! LOL 3. Do you have a favorite color? I do wear a lot of Blue ! 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Asimov and Heinlien 5. what books have you really been wanting? Wheel of Time in hard back ? 6. what type of music do you like? GOOOD Folk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting?--Anything I can steal Tunes and Songs from 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)---Didnt some one else say All Of Harry Potter ? 9. what is your t-shirt size? -- I still claim a forty inch chest 10. do you collect anything? if so, what?---- Beer Tokens ! 11. what are some of your other hobbies? -- MUSIC AMD BEING totally Bone Idle 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? --- I seem to have run out of Gold Tone Cuff Links ! 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like --- A Virginian !! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Eye Lander Date: 04 Sep 07 - 07:23 AM 1. what is your age range? A very young and very silly 57. 2. gender? Female. 3. Do you have a favorite color? For clothes I do wear a lot dark colours (it hides a multitude!) But I love dark shades of green. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? auto and biographies 5. what books have you really been wanting? Mike Harding's autobiography (out Late Autumn I believe). 6. what type of music do you like? Traditional Folk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting?--Mike harding in the Hymalayas. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)---DVD anything with Huge Grunt!!! 9. what is your t-shirt size? -- Mmmm! XXL. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what?----Yes Nativity Scenes. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? -- Playing concertina - Ah sorry learning to play the concertina! Big difference. Small Christmas cross stitch for tree deckies, making my own Christmas cards. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? --- Gold, wrong hair colour for silver. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like --- Our families back home for Christmas. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Hawker Date: 04 Sep 07 - 08:40 AM 1. what is your age range? over 45 under 47 2. gender? female ish 3. Do you have a favorite color? not really but wear a lot of porple and green 4. favorite authors/ type of book? not fussy 5. what books have you really been wanting? none in particular 6. what type of music do you like? most types except progressive Jazz 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? lots! 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) none really 9. what is your t-shirt size? XXL (I like lots of room!) 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? harps! 11. what are some of your other hobbies? learning the harp, learning the fiddle, songwriting, making jewellery, corn dollies and cards, 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? either not fuddy 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I'm Easily pleased! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Mrrzy Date: 04 Sep 07 - 07:48 PM 1. what is your age range? and 2. gender? - Adult human not raised in America. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Purple 4. favorite authors/ type of book? - Mysteries 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? Ballads 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) DVD but no real ideas here 9. what is your t-shirt size? I like as many X's L as they get 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Intelligent people! Send me one with ...oh, never mind. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Playing the Real Mah Jongg game (not the computer solitaire) - and speaking French. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Gold 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like I am a radical atheist and the parent of 12-y-o twin boys, not identical. The elder is sitting here saying "Say I like chocolate!" (LOL) In terms of dislikes, I don't like breathy singers, I prefer full-throttle voices (example: on Enjoy Every Sandwich, the Warren Zevon tribute album, the woman who sings Don't Let Us Get Old needs a punch in the stomach to get the rest of her voice out.) I love chocolate, especially dark. I dislike fresh cilantro, anything licorice-flavored, and cashews. This is going to be fun! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Pseudolus Date: 04 Sep 07 - 11:00 PM 1. what is your age range? 49 2. gender? Male 3. Do you have a favorite color? Not really 4. favorite authors/ type of book? James Patterson 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? Anything especially if it involves an accoustic guitar or multipart harmonies! Something performed by my secret santa would be nice. 7. what cds have you really been wanting? Something by a Catter would be nice. 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? None really 9. what is your t-shirt size? XL 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dust occasionally 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Coaching my kids!! Chasing the twins 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Gold 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. As always I would actually like something that will remind me of who gave me the gift. It could remind me of where they live, a hobby they have or a common interest we have like folk music or whatever..... I'm easy!!! Frank |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CapriUni Date: 05 Sep 07 - 02:41 PM 1. what is your age range? Mid-forties 3. Do you have a favorite color? Not really. Much of my clothing is in the blue range, and I look best when wearing bright jewel-tones. Yellows and oranges make me look sickly. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Folktale collections, wonder tales (stories with magic), humor (love Berkley Breathed ["Bloom County"], Gary Larson ["The Far Side"], Walt Kelly ["Pogo"]) 5. what books have you really been wanting? I want for nothing -- surprise me. The answer above was just to give you a general sense of my character. 6. what type of music do you like? traditional story-telling ballads, light opera, operetta, Celtic, East African, Brazillian, Beattles, Three Dog Night, Classical, Early twentieth century American Popular Standard (20's and 30s')... almost anything in moderation, though some I can listen to for longer before I lose patience. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? ^Points at the answer I gave for #5^ 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Don't have a video player of either sort. 9. what is your t-shirt size? For day wear, Medium/Large (prefer long sleeves). I love to wear X-large-long tees as "jammies" to sleep in. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Crazy ideas and half-baked, crackpot hypotheses... 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Drawing and doodling, writing, making up occassional songs. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't wear jewelry; a pretty stone found alongside the road is more likely to get an "oooh -- Shiny!" response from me. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I consider myself a proud intellectual (if pressed, I prefer the word "Geek" to "Nerd"), but I also adore much of popular culture, including kids' Saturday Morning television cartoons. My sense of humor is quirky and child-like, my spirituality is a unique blend of Neo-Pagan polytheism, Quakerism, Quantum Physics and 11 secret herbs and spices. I might also be an atheist, depending on your definition of the word "god." Everything else falls into place from there. Negative Hints: No candles or perfume, please. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: MMario Date: 05 Sep 07 - 03:03 PM 1. what is your age range? under 60 2. gender? got dangly bits 3. Do you have a favorite color? teal 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Pterry Pratchett 5. what books have you really been wanting? see above - especially anything new or unpublished in the US. 6. what type of music do you like? folk 9. what is your t-shirt size? 2XL 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? cookbooks. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? cooking 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like silly little stuff that will remind me of the santa or where they are from is great! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: jacqui.c Date: 05 Sep 07 - 03:10 PM 1. what is your age range? 60 last month 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Indigo, scarlet 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Stephen King, S M Stirling 5. what books have you really been wanting? Anything by Stirling except Dies the Fire. 6. what type of music do you like? most, except for modern jazz and rap. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Anything by Mike O'Connor. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) 9. what is your t-shirt size? XL 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Tacky gifts - foisted on me by SINSULL and others. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Crochet. Singing. Cooking. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Neither - I only wear silver. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like I don't like chocolate at all and am wheat intolerant as well. Local items would be good. I do like gadgets as well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: JennieG Date: 08 Sep 07 - 12:29 AM Here goes! 1. what is your age range? on the shady side of 50 2. gender? girl 3. Do you have a favorite color? love yellow, and dark green - most definitely not a pink/purple girl 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I like a good murder mystery and am not into fantasy or sci-fi at all, however I work in a library so getting books is not a problem 5. what books have you really been wanting? I am always interested in books explaining different techniques in patchwork/quilting/sewing 6. what type of music do you like? just about anything folky, classical music particularly early music 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? see above - if it's a Mudcatter CD that would be wonderful! 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) none really, the different zones here in Oz make it tricky 9. what is your t-shirt size? about two good handfuls.....oh I see what you mean! Probably L but once again sizes vary from country to country 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? antique jewellery (but I don't exect my SS to raid the family treasures) and wombats - Ozzie animal, I have stone, bronze, glass, wood, small, medium and large 11. what are some of your other hobbies? music/singing (goes without saying doesn't it), patchwork/quilting/clothes sewing, beading, crocheting, knitting, - I'm a crafty girl 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I wear both 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like chocolate is always welcome, I'm a coffee drinker, don't drink tea, and I don't have any allergies that I know of Cheers and thank you Santa JennieG |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: sian, west wales Date: 08 Sep 07 - 09:49 AM Well, I'm still female (more 'old biddy' than 'femme fatale' anymore) and, by time Christmas rolls 'round I'll be 55. I like blues, sea-greens and red reds. I don't think I really have a favourite author or any specific books that I've been 'dying' to have. However, I'd quite like to have something on shape-note singing, if Santa is into that sort of thing, or anything that discusses older singing traditions. That brings us nicely on to favourite musics and CDs. I'm a sucker for archival recordings and have a couple of the American series (Texas McFadden, Songs of the Anthracite Miners, etc.). There are a couple in the Folk Legacy catelogue which I wouldn't mind having ... I think movies are problematic (formats 'n' stuff) and I don't wear t-shirts. I collect way too much stuff but none of it 'planned'. I cook and sew and do a bit of gardening. I'm beginning to fool around with bead and wire jewellery (I personally only wear silver-tone). I'm not keen on patchwork but I like to do the quilting bit. I don't think I'm allergic to anything but I'd prefer not to get anything with a strong scent as it makes me sneeze. If given a choice between something chocolate and something almond, I'd probably take the almond ... but if I was faced with chocolate covered marzipan I might just about cope. 8-} As in previous years, I would be pleased to have anything home-made by my Santa. I also would welcome anything 'previously owned', including cook books and hymn books (weight allowing). Ah! AND ... I like newspaper 'funnies' sections. My secret santa one year packed my parcel with scrudged up funny papers from the USA and I had a great time reading them! sian |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: alison Date: 09 Sep 07 - 02:51 AM 1. what is your age range? early 40's going on 28 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? A year in Provence- Peter Mayle, with pretty watercolour pics... can't find it anywhere, 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 dvds / movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Don't worry about this one…. 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... every year I have been thrilled to bits with what I have received - I am happy just to be surprised. slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: open mike Date: 09 Sep 07 - 03:35 AM ok here is my info....my name is Laurel. 1. what is your age ? 54 2. gender? Female 3. My favorite colors are purple and green 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I like Tony Hillerman, Nevada Barr and they write mysteries, and murder mysteries which take place in the south west u.s. or in various national parks and forests. 5. what books have you really been wanting? Well, since i drive the bookmobile for the local library, and have an "ex" who is a book dealer with over a hundred thousand titles in his catalog, I have access to most reading materials i might need. Anything specific to my santees locality would be of interest--maps, stories, history. 6. what type of music do you like? Folk, Cowboy, Celtic, Scandinavian, singer-songwriter, "americana" or "alt.county", bluegrass, acoustic. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? anything i might play on my radio show. especially if it included my very own santee's music. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) any thing 9. what is your t-shirt size? X-large- 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? dung beetles, scarabs and labyrinths. and anything Cowboy related 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Gardening, video production, making music on guitar, mandolin, nyckelharpa and singing. 12. i prefer silver-tone jewelry? i have pierced ears 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I am a vegetarian, and a believer in community and communal living, am involved in environmental conservation, and would like to get back into spinning wool as i have in the past. also would like to learn to fly fish. I am a firefighter, E.M.T.,fire lookout and have a 1940 Ford Tractor. I live in the country, in a small cabin, heated with a wood stove. Negative Hints: No meat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Joybell Date: 09 Sep 07 - 04:19 AM 1. what is your age range? 62 but free range when it comes to presents. 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Rainbows. Yellow. Purple. Green. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? After 62 years collecting books -- that's a bit of a hard one. 5. what books have you really been wanting? "Flashman and the Angel of the Lord" George Macdonald Fraser. I have all the other Flashman books. 6. what type of music do you like? My Secret Santa's own - if there is one. Otherwise we have a big collection. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? See above. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) "Billy Budd" if the regional thing can be solved. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Large (Hurray! it used to very very L) 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Interesting old sheet music covers -- with strange and wonderful pictures on them -- and Victorian lettering. Copies OK though. Also pictures of entertainers from the 19th century. Copies here too. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Passions like singing, writing, watching the live theatre around me, but they're not hobbies really. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver. My ear-lobes are intact. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. Things made by my Secret Santa. Bits and pieces from his/her world that don't cost. And lots of hints and messages along the way. No allergies that count -- except a fear of balloons. Cheers, Joy |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 10 Sep 07 - 03:02 AM Seems that food from the US to the UK is a good option... my sign up thread has been hijacked by certain 'people' swapping food fads. What the hell is a S'more anyway?? Refreshing I hope. (If anyone really wants to know, I absolutely LOVE the fruit flavour Lifesavers [much fruiter than the fruit Polo's we no longer have in the UK] and I have enough Ribbon Candy to last a lifetime). SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: sian, west wales Date: 10 Sep 07 - 03:29 AM Are there still problems sending food FROM Britain TO the UK? sian |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 10 Sep 07 - 03:36 AM It depends entirely on the type of foodstuff and how it's packaged. Perishable stuff is obviously not a good idea, neither are tins or bottles. Dried, packet foods work well, as do boxes of wrapped sweets, chocolates, toffees (fill in the customs label with 'candy' though - it helps a lot), fruit cake if well wrapped has passed the portals of Homeland Security unmolested. Try not to send ground coffee or aniseed balls though - sniffer dogs react to these scents as they're commonly used to attempt to disguise drug shipments (I only know this because I work for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, not from any personal experience of smug druggling)... I think I forsee an illegal 'dried mushy pea and Lifesaver' smuggling ring starting up here... LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CapriUni Date: 11 Sep 07 - 01:20 AM Our dear Secret Santa Secretary asked: What the hell is a S'more anyway?? Shor answer: a gooey and (very) addictive chocolate & marshmallow sandwhich that was introduced to America by Girl Scouts (what you would call Girl Guides). The long answer is here: More about S'mores than you probably want to know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Sep 07 - 07:14 AM Er..... can I pass? Those two words 'Hershey Bar' have done it for me.. I thought you said chocolate! (Yes, I have eaten a Hershey bar under controlled 'lab'* conditions and yes, I did taste a difference, one I'm not eager to repeat) SECSY LTS * they took the label off and gave it to me to eat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CapriUni Date: 11 Sep 07 - 06:37 PM Well, you can make the same thing with chocolate you do like. I prefer Godiva, myself... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: hilda fish Date: 11 Sep 07 - 07:38 PM 1. what is your age range? 60 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Nah... have a prediliction for pale pink at present 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Too many books - not enough time 5. what books have you really been wanting? As above 6. what type of music do you like? Folk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? As above 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Have short attention span so difficult to sit down and actually watch movies (unless at cinema) 9. what is your t-shirt size? 10 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Nope 11. what are some of your other hobbies? None 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Either/or 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like Local arts/handmade/poetry/kitsch |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 11 Sep 07 - 11:23 PM Here are my hints. 1. what is your age range? In less than a month I'll be 54. AAAAARRRGGGGHHH!!! 2. gender? Male 3. Do you have a favorite color? Yes, but I can't let it into the house. It keeps trying to eat the cat. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Murder mysteries, Suspense, some SF, and anything that's funny. 5. what books have you really been wanting? Nothing in particular. I'm a bit backed up on my reading list as it is. 6. what type of music do you like? Anything but Industrial music or Fusion. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? The Tom Dundee Tribute CD. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) If you happen to stumble accross a copy of the British Comedy "The Wrong Arm of the Law" starring Peter Sellers that would be way cool. I can play VHS or DVD. 9. what is your t-shirt size? I don't usually wear t-shirts. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? All kind of animated films. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Most of what used to be hobbies are now part of how I make a living. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I don't wear jewelry. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. The best part of the Holidays is that one is given a perfect excuse to pig out on sweeties. Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: sian, west wales Date: 12 Sep 07 - 07:47 AM Liz, that's the sensible answer (re: food) but I recall that, a couple of years ago, the USA Customs people decided you couldn't send ANY kind of food (tea, chocolate, nuffin!) to the USA in a parcel, or take it over the border. I don't know a) if it is still in effect or b) if anyone actually enforces it. I was at Mum's in Canada at the time and, strictly speaking, we weren't even allowed to take a picnic over to a party in Buffalo but the crossing guys didn't seem to be much bothered so life went on as usual. Just wondering what the current situation is ... sian |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,A secret Santa from the past Date: 13 Sep 07 - 03:50 AM I've managed to send food to the US and Oz in the last couple of years. By labelling it 'candy' as Liz says, and not using fifteen rolls of sticky tape, it's got to its destination intact. SantyBabe |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks Date: 13 Sep 07 - 08:44 AM US Customs says: If you are a private individual who wishes to send beverage and food items to the U.S., you should be aware that some items are highly restricted, particularly food items with meat products, including soup mixes, bullion, sausages, tinned meats, etc., and fresh produce. As a general rule, candies, condiments, spices, coffee and teas that are commercially packaged are ok, however bulk teas or spices, etc. are subject to inspection and if they are found to have insects, they may be seized and destroyed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Kim C Date: 13 Sep 07 - 05:28 PM 1. what is your age range? I am 40! 2. gender? Girly girl. 3. Do you have a favorite color? Red. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Good ones. ;-) 5. what books have you really been wanting? I am actually trying to get RID of some books, I have so many. 6. what type of music do you like? Nearly everything except freeform jazz and hardcore metal/rap. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Belly dance music 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)I have plenty of those too. 9. what is your t-shirt size? M 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Tarot cards. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Knitting, cooking, eating, belly dancing. 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 particular! :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 13 Sep 07 - 10:30 PM Australian import info from Quarantine service, Dept of Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing ============== enquiry - my British & American friends were asking if they can send sweets or commercial biscuits/cakes as presents. I've tried searching AusPost, Customs & AQIS sites and can't find anything relevant to small presents, just large commercial shipments and forbidden & dangerous items. sandra answer - Thank you for contacting the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. An Import Permit is not required. Cooked cakes, biscuits, puddings (puddings with suet are prohibited) mailed to Australia that are shelf stable and do not require refrigeration to retain their freshness are all allowed by quarantine, subject to inspection on arrival. Please Note: Biscuits and cakes containing custard or dairy based fillings that have been cooked with the cake (excluding cheesecakes, mooncakes, dairy puddings or vanilla slices) must be shelf stable to be exempt from quarantine. Import conditions for these products are listed under the ICON case "Dairy products excluding cheese - Uncanned" and "Dairy products excluding cheese - Canned". There is a weight limit for food items of 10kg per consignment. Information regarding import conditions for specific products can be found using AQIS's Import Conditions Database (ICON). ICON is a simple and convenient way to access information about Australian import conditions for many thousands of commodities. ICON can be used to determine if a commodity intended for export to Australia needs a quarantine permit, mandatory treatment or if there are any other quarantine requirements. ICON can be accessed via the internet at the following address http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon. ============== |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CapriUni Date: 15 Sep 07 - 10:43 PM Don't forget, folks: Your Santa (whoever that will be) will be very frustrated if you don't put something here. If you don't like the questions Artbrooks came up with, make up ones you do. Write it in code, to give your Santa a puzzle, if you feel like it. But give us something to go on... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: John MacKenzie Date: 16 Sep 07 - 07:01 AM 1. what is your age range?..............VERY late 40s 2. gender?.....................Male 3. Do you have a favorite color?...............Russet colours 4. favorite authors/ type of book?.... Any happy and non violent books 5. what books have you really been wanting?...Song books of any kind 6. what type of music do you like?......Ballads 7. what CDs have you really been wanting?.....Anything by A Catter 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS).....None 9. what is your t-shirt size?...XXL 10. do you collect anything? if so, what?....Hips 11. what are some of your other hobbies?...Fishing 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?......Platinum or nothing 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like....I like fossils, and semi precious polished stones. I adore netsuke. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.....Allergic to eedjits. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Alba Date: 16 Sep 07 - 11:32 AM 1. what is your age range? Been hanging onto my forties for, oh, about 10 years now. I feel it nearly time for a change so come December my focus will become hanging onto my Fifies...*Grin* 2. gender? A mature Wummin with the mind of a 21 year old! Yip that is problematic ! 3. Do you have a favorite color? "Green" and Blue 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Playing catch up at the Moment so.... 5. what books have you really been wanting? See above please...ta 6. what type of music do you like? World/Trad 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Mudcatters Music 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Too diverse to list!! 9. what is your t-shirt size? Don't wear "tee Shirts" much but Thanks for a asking 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Faeries and Candles 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Home Decorating and Gardening and caring for Horses. A Horse would make a great Secret Santa Prezzee..LOL 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver, Tin or Bronze 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. I have a severe reaction to Mosquitoe bites so I would be real grateful if I didn't get a live Mosquitoe in my Pressie, of course if it was a dead Mozzee wrapped in a big chunk of Amber. I would be..very happy. Thank you. Yuletide Blessings y'all Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Peter Kasin Date: 16 Sep 07 - 04:56 PM Gender: Male Age: 54 CD's I've been wanting: Rachel Unthank & Winterset's new CD Their first, "Cruel Sister"' is available in the U.S. Their second, not yet. New Kate Rusby CD, just released. --Sports fan (boxing, Am. football, baseball, basketball) ---trad music fan (Celtic, English, nautical) ---Rockabilly fan (Eddie Cochrane, Gene Vincent) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CET Date: 16 Sep 07 - 04:58 PM 1. what is your age range? turned 50 this year. 2. gender? Male 3. Do you have a favorite color? Red 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Thrillers, military history, fantasy (although there are not that many fantasy authors that I find readable. The good ones are are relatively scarce) 5. what books have you really been wanting? nothing in particular 6. what type of music do you like? traditional songs of various countries; opera; some modern singer/songwriters 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Can't think of any, although I would like to get more trad. French and German songs. 8. What movies have you been wanting? Can't think of any. 9. what is your t-shirt size? large 10. do you collect anything? No. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Watching rugby on satellite or over the Internet.(not really a hobby, I suppose) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? No preference. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. Something that originates from your area or that you had a hand in making would be great. Edmund |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Dani Date: 16 Sep 07 - 07:09 PM 1. what is your age range? Early 40's 2. gender? All girl, but NOT the shrinking violet type, I think 3. Do you have a favorite color? Black on me, deep clear jewel colors on anything else 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Really old books on cooking, housekeeping, etc 5. what books have you really been wanting? I really already have more than I can read, unless I break both my legs one of these days 6. what type of music do you like? Almost anything, but I don't usually play recorded music, unless it's a friend, or I'm trying to learn something 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Nothing in particular, though I have to admit I'm currently a fan of I-tunes, which is like eating candy out of my girls' Easter baskets: [one of these, one of those, no one will ever notice ; ) ] 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Not a big movie fan 9. what is your t-shirt size? Hate T-shirts 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Sand, from beaches all over the world, a handful at a time 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Cooking, eating and drinking, playing with my girls, singing when I can 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't much like jewelry, except the beautiful Meixner bracelets I won in the Mudcat auction ; ) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 17 Sep 07 - 10:30 AM I'm surprised no-one has started the Silly Hints thread yet... mind you, it's still early days. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: CapriUni Date: 17 Sep 07 - 12:40 PM Isn't the silly hints usually from Santas to their Santees? to tease and chortle over? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Barb'ry Date: 17 Sep 07 - 07:08 PM . what is your age range? 49 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? blue, purple 4. favorite authors/ type of book? science fantasy but have got most of what I want 5. what books have you really been wanting? see above 6. what type of music do you like? traditional folk, english and american 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? got all I want, unless my secret santa has made one - oh, the mudcat cds too. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) none 9. what is your t-shirt size? extremely big -still 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? - stones, nautical things, 11. what are some of your other hobbies? - football - the proper version! Lifelong supporter of Manchester United but don't hold that against me..., sailing, the sea 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver I'm happy to get whatever I'm sent! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: bet Date: 18 Sep 07 - 11:12 AM 1. what is your age range? The calendar says I'm over 60, I don't admit to that or feel like it. 2. gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue, Brown, Salmon, Yellow ( I know it said color but I have several favorites). 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Right now I'm into historical fiction about Alaska. Mostly I like historical fiction and mysteries. 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? 60's folk, or earlier 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) 9. what is your t-shirt size? 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? 11. what are some of your other hobbies? quilting, tent camping, sight seeing, grandchildren 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 do like regional stuff, things from different areas. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Severn Date: 18 Sep 07 - 09:27 PM 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. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 19 Sep 07 - 02:09 AM I know it is, I just wanted to refresh this and was bored with 'refresh' 'freresh' 'hserfer' and other permutations on the word. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Barb'ry Date: 20 Sep 07 - 08:49 AM hauled back from the ether... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Becca72 Date: 21 Sep 07 - 04:09 PM Found this little guy wandering around in the basement... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: ClaireBear Date: 21 Sep 07 - 05:06 PM 1. what is your age range? It ranges from 52 to 53, depending on when in 2007 you ask. 2. gender? Last time my husband checked, I was still a girl-bear. 3. Do you have a favorite color? I love warm, leafy greens and mellow golds, oranges, tangerine, russet, brown...autumnal colors in general 4. favorite authors/type of book? Old editions of the poetry of past centuries, particularly art-press poetry books, no matter how bad the poems...I cherish them! (a Don Blanding poetry book was the highlight of last Christmas.) Also good fantasy (but not crap), cookbooks, English and American folkways, narrowboat art...I'm very eclectic, and my nose is frankly always in a book! 5. what books have you really been wanting? Anything written by you or another Mudcatter, a copy of Lift Every Voice and Sing (the alternate Episcopal hymnal) 6. what type of music do you like? Good heavens! There's so much: English music in general, trad or neotrad; early music; really good singer-songwriters who have a way with words; brass bands; old-time gospel and spirituals; traditional flamenco; French folk music; wonderful a cappella arrangements; June Tabor; sea music... 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Mudcat CDs, Mudcatter CDs, Pete Coe, Rod Stradling and any number of other undersung (over here) English folkies whose music is hard to get over here in California 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Well, hmmm. Rupert (Bear) adventures, but I don't think those are much available in U.S. (Region 1) DVD format, and that's all my machine can read. 9. what is your t-shirt size? I don't wear them -- but socks, on the other hand... 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Music books (the parlor music kind or what-have-you), arts&crafts period housewares and furniture, various sorts of folkware, Rupert annuals, pretty rocks, wooden spoons, wind chimes, scarves, unusual and ethnic herbs & spices, or anything you've made 11. what are some of your other hobbies? cooking, gardening (I am gardenless just now but hope to fix that soon), road trips and camping, living quaintly and simply in a world that's largely forgotten how, raising an intelligent and sensitive son 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Neither, really -- I have too much already -- but silver if you're so moved. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I am getting to the age when I want to simplify my life -- so really it's friends I want, not things! If you could send something that helps me know you better, it will be deeply appreciated -- and my husband hates Christmas, so it will undoubtedly be the most exciting gift I get! Thank you, Santa! Claire P.S. I have been a very good bear this year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: katlaughing Date: 21 Sep 07 - 08:04 PM 1. what is your age range? Adultish most of the time 2. gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? green, purple, saffron 4. favorite authors/ type of book? too many to list & I tend to get what I want, when I want it 5. what books have you really been wanting? see above 6. what type of music do you like? almost everything, esp. trad. ethnic 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Most Mudcatters' CDs 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)None, thanks 9. what is your t-shirt size? No thanks 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? wind chimes, cat figurines, anything ethnic 11. what are some of your other hobbies? reading, jewellery-making, grandkids, enamelling, houseplants, flowers 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver, but i don't wear much 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like anything to do with your area, I love learning about new places Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. no perfumes or scented items, please and, nothing but cotton clothing,no soaps, etc. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: dulcimer42 Date: 21 Sep 07 - 08:38 PM 1. what is your age range? A very young 65, 2. gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? not really. Nothing too gaudy 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Current biographies, Fiction based upon facts 5. what books have you really been wanting? none particularly 6. what type of music do you like? almost everything, lively folk, 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Hmm. Can't think of any 8. What movies have you been wanting? (dont' watch movies much. Drama... no sex/violence,sci-fi. 9. what is your t-shirt size? L 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg decorating, Reading current biographies, Machine Embroidery, Celtic Harp, Hammered Dulcimer) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? either, but I don't wear much. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like anything to do with your area, Love going out for dinner, Indianapolis area Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. no perfumes or scented items, please and, nothing but cotton clothing,no soaps, etc. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Catherine Jayne Date: 22 Sep 07 - 09:16 AM Here we go again! 1. what is your age range? 27 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? I like dark reds (NOT pink), dark blues, dark forest green and black. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I like crime, fiction, funny stuff. I've collected all the Kathy Reichs books apart from the new one just out but I'll have that in the next week or two. I like books on witchcraft but I have a large collection, herbology, mythology. 5. what books have you really been wanting? I usually get them as soon as I see them so surprise me! 6. what type of music do you like? Funnily enough....folk! Rock, Jaz, Blues, NO Rap please 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Any mudcatters CD 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) None 9. what is your t-shirt size? XL but nearly reaching L as I have lost me baby weight! 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Semi precious stones but NOT amethyst. Silver jewellry, I own a lot of pairs of shoes but I wouldn't say I collected them! Violins, drums! 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Playing the fiddle, singing,festivals, cooking, baking, horse riding but don't send a horse my partner's sister has 13 so we have plenty to ride! crotcheting, cross stitch, walking, making cards, photography, traveling, history, making sloe gin. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Only wear silver 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I like chocolate too, prefer dark chocolate. I had a baby earlier in the year so I'm catching up on all the foods I couldn't eat in pregnancy. Please don't send scented candles etc as I am chronic asthmatic. Thank you! and thank you Liz for you time and hard work again for this to happen!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: vectis Date: 22 Sep 07 - 01:37 PM 1. what is your age range? Middle fifties going on 16 2. gender? F last time I looked 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue is good, anything except those washed out palid pastels every fashion designer insists on dressing us girls in is fine. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Song books eand easy tune books. 5. what books have you really been wanting? Doorflingers songs of lumberjacks and sailors 6. what type of music do you like? any especially silly or your own 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? None 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)Don't watch moovies 9. what is your t-shirt size? Large. I like em big and comfy 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dragons without people or crystals 11. what are some of your other hobbies? cross stitch (birds & dragons) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? any 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I live in the Uk but will be in New Zealand for Christmas. If you live in the southern hemisphere you may find it cheaper to send the prezzie to his address. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,SECSY LTS pretending to work Date: 24 Sep 07 - 08:28 AM So who hasn't posted their hints yet? SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Partridge Date: 24 Sep 07 - 02:29 PM 1. what is your age range? 52 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? deep colours not pastels 4. favorite authors/ type of book? I have a backlog of books to read 5. what books have you really been wanting? see above 6. what type of music do you like? , traditional folk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? none really 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)dont watch movies much - can't work the DVD 9. what is your t-shirt size? m 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? quartz, amethyst rocks like these either tumbled or not 11. what are some of your other hobbies? I like candles and angels and earrings as well 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 surprises too! I'm not allergic to anything |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Sep 07 - 12:36 PM Caught as it went under for the third time... A week left to sign up, but still some time to post hints. SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Linda Goodman Zebooker Date: 25 Sep 07 - 11:51 PM 1. What is your age range? Going-on 60 2. Gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Cerulean blue 4. Favorite authors/ type of book? I like science fiction, historical fiction, and factual books. Also short story collections. Issac Asimov, Antoine de Saint-Exupery and Tristan Jones are my favorite authors. 5. What books have you really been wanting? I'd love to read something by Sheila Kay Adams, or a book my Secret Santa especially likes. (a leftover hint from last year- sniff!) 6. What type of music do you like? Folk music (any kind), Brazilian music, Balkan music. My favorite classical composers are Brahms and Stravinsky. 7. What CDs have you really been wanting? Something my Santa really, really likes him/herself! I've been hearing and really enjoying new things this year I never thought I would like - just because somebody else thought they were great and shared. Repetition brings addiction to new sounds. 8. What movies have you been wanting? What region DVDs can you view? Not so interested in owning any movie. I have "Amadeus" and "The Great Escape" already. That's enough. 9. What is your t-shirt size? Size Small. Something representative of the Santa's location or interests would be nice! 10. Do you collect anything? if so, what? Clutter!! Don't need any help there! (Alas, also a leftover hint from 2006!) 11. What are some of your other hobbies? Contra dancing, International folk dancing, beginning guitar, beginning drumming, origami, mobile making and flower arranging 12. Do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I'm a silver-tone person 13. Please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like: Most appreciated would be something local and representative of my Secret Santa's home area! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Crystal Date: 26 Sep 07 - 09:37 AM 1. what is your age range? 24 2. gender? Girlie! 3. Do you have a favorite color? Turquoise 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Currently LOVEING Louis McMaster Bujold's Miles Vorkorsigan series (of which I have read the first three books!), and Footrot Flats, basically anything funny to get me through the dark days of an Aberdeen winter! 5. what books have you really been wanting? Footrot Flats, but only if my SS is an Aussie/Kiwi, when we get them over here they cost a lot because they are so rare! 6. what type of music do you like? Mostly Folk, although classic Rock and most classical are good to. I'd really like Mudcatters own CD releases if possible. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Les Barker Guide Cats For the Blind 2: The Missing Persian Files 8. What movies have you been wanting? None spring to mind. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Small 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Nothing I can't buy here sadly. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Wargaming (Warhammer 40k), Reading, Sewing, Knitting, Cooking, Dancing, Singing. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver tone 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like: I can't eat peppers or Chillis. I'd like stuff native to my SS's area. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Snuffy Date: 26 Sep 07 - 05:10 PM 1. What is your age range? It starts with a six 2. Gender? male 3. Favorite color? blue 4/5. Favorite authors/books? non-fiction, song books 6. What type of music do you like? traditional song, mainly unaccompanied, ballads, field recordings etc. ISB. 7. What CDs have you really been wanting? as above 8. What movies have you been wanting? What region DVDs can you view? Nothing especially, UK format. 9. What is your t-shirt size? XXL or greater. 10. Do you collect anything? if so, what? Not really, but I don't throw much away either. 11. What are some of your other hobbies? singing, real ale, quiz league 12. Do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I don't usually wear any. 13. Anything else? I think I'm really quite easy to please, but I would like to be surprised. Something linked to your music or your home area would be wonderful. Or just plain off-the-wall. 14.Negative Hints? - Please don't send me chocolate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Alaska Mike Date: 26 Sep 07 - 11:51 PM 1. what is your age range? Nearly retired 2. gender? Male 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Too many 5. what books have you really been wanting? Too many 6. what type of music do you like? Original Folk 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Original Folk 8. What movies have you been wanting? none 9. what is your t-shirt size? 2XL Tall 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Scrimshawed Whale's Teeth 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Guitar 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? none 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. Anything that tickles my funny bone. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: astro Date: 28 Sep 07 - 01:35 AM 1. what is your age range? 46 - 55 2. gender? Male and Female, as a couple 3. Do you have a favorite color? not puce 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Science/history/fantasy/scifi/poetry.... 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? jazz, folk rock, traditional, well really everything except perhaps Rap or Tex Mex... 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Obscure interesting or humorous things that are not generally available 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) Fahrenheit 451 or the like 9. what is your t-shirt size? med-large 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? carved boxes, telescope parts, chickens, banjo and mandolin memorabilia 11. what are some of your other hobbies? travel, dancing (contra, English country, just plain crazy), photography 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? no preference 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like No perfumy stuff, please, it makes us sneeze and run in circles. We'd like to be surprised with something extraordinary and out of this world that we've never thought about, but keep your stuffed cats. ~ astro and Desert Dancer (participating as a Unit in this and in life) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Dave Earl Date: 28 Sep 07 - 02:36 AM 1. what is your age range?..............Not quite qualified for bus pass 2. gender?.....................Male 3. Do you have a favourite color?...............Blue 4. favourite authors/ type of book?.... Christian Jacq,Conn Iggulden 5. what books have you really been wanting?...The next book by my favorite author 6. what type of music do you like?......Chorus songs 7. what CDs have you really been wanting?.....Anything by Secret Santa or from his/her area 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS).....Any John Ford Western 9. what is your t-shirt size?...L (ish) 10. do you collect anything? if so, what?....No 11. what are some of your other hobbies?...Computers, Theatre 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 fossils and other people (Same age as me or not) Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.....allergic to Melodians and Pipes (Great and Small) Anything Secret Santa thinks appropriate really. Dave |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 29 Sep 07 - 12:54 AM 1. what is your age range? 53 2. gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? Dark Blues and Greens 4. favorite authors/ type of book? How about a cookbook? Something from your area. 5. what books have you really been wanting? I have so many books I should give them away, not ask for more! 6. what type of music do you like? Eclectic. Classical, folk, blues in particular. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Some of the Ed McCurdy albums if they've been reissued. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) I have too many I haven't watched already. 9. what is your t-shirt size? medium 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Not actively, though over the years I've acquired quite a collection of music by Mudcatters. I'd like some of my Santa's if they've recorded it. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Photography, gardening, sewing, I've recently started making jewelry. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Neither. Colored stones (semi-precious, minerals, etc., such as interesting beads or pendants). 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like Tell me about your area, use local newspaper to wrap or pad your gift, etc. I'm easy to please. I enjoy the game as much as the gift. <:-) Stilly River Sage |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: bfdk Date: 02 Oct 07 - 06:03 AM 1. what is your age range? Still 40 + a few months.. 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Several - just about any shade of blue, strong greens, strong - dark reds, grey, black, white - most colours except purple, pink yellow and orange shades 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Historical novels built on real characters from history (preferably England / Scotland / Australia) 5. what books have you really been wanting? Volume 9 and later of the series "The Australians" by Vivian Stuart ("writing as William Stuart Long") 6. what type of music do you like? Ranging from Ossian via the likes of Nick Keir, Judy Small, McCalmans, Eric Bogle, Harvey Andrews, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Eleanor Shanley, Jed Marum, Seamus Kennedy, Kendall Morse et al to Runrig. Good singing-songwriting always welcome. Also ceilidh dance music ;-) 7. what cds have you really been wanting? In England I've seen some useful DVDs with "full set" instructions for English ceilidh dances - video of the moves, descriptions of the moves and (as far as I recall) notes for the music, too - or instructions on how many bars and which sort of tunes at the very least. One such DVD would be greatly appreciated. For CDs, anything by The Men They Couldn't Hang - I've got some older ones on LPs, but nothing on CD. Redgum - "Caught in the Act" on CD to replace my old vinyl. Kendall Morse, anything but "Lights Along the Shore" & "Beginner's Luck" (thanks Becca!) which I have. 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Don't have a VCR.. Rarely watch movies. 9. what is your t-shirt size? M 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Experience ;-) Dust bunnies.. :-(( 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Photography, genealogy, folk dancing 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Definitely silver, but I only ever wear earrings (pierced) and necklaces, never bracelets, brooches or the like 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Best wishes, Bente |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:45 AM Let's keep this bubbling near the top - folks are getting their PMs and allocated Santees today! SECSY LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Helen Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:50 AM 1. What is your age range? 52 2. Gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? Purple, magenta, violet, etc or rainbow colours 4. Favorite authors/ type of book? At the moment I'm into biography. Secondhand/pre-loved books are really good - better than new in a lot of cases. Any books are good. 5. What books have you really been wanting? The Tim Buckley/Jeff Buckley bio called Dream Brother 6. What type of music do you like? I used to say everything except C&W and Opera, but now I can't even say that because there are some I like in those styles too. 7. What CDs have you really been wanting? 8. What movies have you been wanting? What region DVDs can you view? I don't think region is a problem even though I'm in Oz but I can't think of any I have been wanting. I like music DVD's. I love old B&W classic movies, especially quirky ones. 9. What is your t-shirt size? Large 10. Do you collect anything? if so, what? kaleidoscopes, little dolls 11. What are some of your other hobbies? pastel drawing, crocheting crazy things 12. Do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Either or neither is fine. I like Celtic designs or purple things 13. Please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I love getting something, even if it is a local newspaper, that tells me about my Secret Santa's home town or area or my Santa's special interests and especially some of my Santa's own music on tape or CD or something home-made. For me, it's definitely more about my Santa's self reflected in the present. Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: greg stephens Date: 02 Oct 07 - 11:28 AM I prefer Martin guitars to Gibsons. I've always wanted a Winchester caravan, and a Triumph Roadster. I like regional music, specific to where my Secret Santa might reside. I am fascinated by local history, local geography, local delicacies.I do not wear jewellery, possibly because nobody has ever given me any. I wear boots rather than shoes.I have spent a great deal of my life in boats, and in the Boat Band, so I wouldn't bother giving me a Boat Band Cd, I've got boxes of them. I'm very easy to please. There is a limit imposed of £20 isn't there? But listen, shhhhh, mum's the word on this: I won't shop you to Max if you go over. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Fran Date: 02 Oct 07 - 12:31 PM 1. what is your age range? 31 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Jude Deveraux 5. what books have you really been wanting? Derek Brimstone's books 6. what type of music do you like? Folk and Blues 7. what Cd's have you really been wanting?any by Derek Brimstone! 8. What movies have you been wanting?none really 9. what is your t-shirt size? I don't look right in T Shirts! 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? pretty stones, old postcards, Candles and Candle holders 11. what are some of your other hobbies? I ride a Maxi Scooter to gigs and festies and take lots of photo's but that does not really help ! 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? neither, I have bad skin and can only wear cord and stone jewelry 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I have a sweet tooth! I got some Swiss Miss Vanilla cocoa last year that was scrummy, (thanks last years Santa!) anything from where you come from would be interesting, be it postcards, newspapers, books or crafts and I have two naughty but lovely kittens and love anything to do with cats. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 02 Oct 07 - 05:23 PM Took me long enough... 1. what is your age range? Midlife and loving it! (48) 2. gender? F 3. Do you have a favorite color? Jewel tones, especially red, green, blue 4. favorite authors/ type of book? My children are growing up and moving away and taking all their Terry Pratchett with them (I only possess Nanny Ogg's cookbook)! I also love books on nature, folklore, and history- especially from your region of the world. 6. what type of music do you like? All things Celtoid All things a cappella & songs with choruses Mozart and Bach and their contemporaries and predecessors (viva la Renaissance!) Just discovering western swing and gypsy jazz! 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Yours! 9. what is your t-shirt size? Don't wear 'em 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? I'm embarrassed to say that I actually do collect Concertina figurines And scarves, and shawls (I'm a lucky owner of two Mudcat shawls) 11. what are some of your other hobbies? knitting (natural fibers), kayaking, hiking, cross-country skiing if we get enough snow, flower and herb gardening (I hope to be in a new home by spring) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Gold 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like Deepest, darkest chocolate is the 5th food group. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Maryrrf Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:00 PM 1. what is your age range? Um...a little over 50 2. gender? Female 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Historical Fiction - specificially if possible dealing with the time period during the reign of Henry VIII 5. what books have you really been wanting? Can't think of anything specific - I enjoy history books, historical fiction, and also some fantasy 6. what type of music do you like? Traditional Folk Music - Specifically ballads of all sorts. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Can't think of anything specific but i would love a collection of unusual, hard to find ballads. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS)- I don't watch many movies! 9. what is your t-shirt size? Depends on the T-shirt - large usually 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Nope, don't collect anything 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Sing and play guitar, when I have time I dabble in creative writing 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver (I really like dangly earrings and I have pierced ears) 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like - I am open to just about anything. I like different types of teas, or coffee, but no candy or chocolates please (watching my weight). Oh and I sell nuts for a living, so no nuts or dried fruits - I'm swamped with them at work! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Mrs Cobble Date: 02 Oct 07 - 08:18 PM Age:- old Gender:- female Favorite colour:- green Books:- folk lore. History ,would be interested in SS's locality Music:- jazz, folk Intrests :- Knitting , spinning and my dogs T shirt size:- xxxl Prefer silver tones |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Wyrd Sister Date: 03 Oct 07 - 01:50 PM what is your age range? late 50s going on 17 and three-quarters 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? black/blue/purple range 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Terry Pratchett (but got all books) 5. what books have you really been wanting? 6. what type of music do you like? Folk, not Irish(!), & the sort of mixed stuff you get on Late Junction (UK radio 4) 7. what Cd's have you really been wanting? Ross Daly, Sufi music 8. What movies have you been wanting? none really 9. what is your t-shirt size? largest there is 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? folklore stuff, calendar customs 11. what are some of your other hobbies? gardening, sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, dogs 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? definitely silver 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I am a Secret Santa virgin, so anything would be great. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: artbrooks Date: 03 Oct 07 - 03:30 PM To Jenn's Secret Santa...she says she'll try to get to it, but she has been too busy catching up with six years of Monarch of the Glen. (tee-hee) Anyway, here is the hint list from last year: 1. what is your age range? I'm 57. A young 57. I think. 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color?several. Blues, rusts and greens, darker rather than lighter. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Mostly I go to the library a lot, but see below. I like mysteries and fantasies. 5. what books have you really been wanting? A local cookbook or songbook or any knitting or beading pamphlet or mag would be enjoyed. 6. what type of music do you like? Most folk, but especially patter songs, humor, stories with a twist. 7. what cds have you really been wanting? None, thank you (unless you have a terrific inspiration or record music yourself). The other mudcatter in this house does a great job of choosing and playing the music here. 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Also none, thank you. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Armadillos!?! Yarn for knitting (Much preferred to armadillos) or a length of cloth for sewing or beads for beading. You should see this collection! I have my own junk room! (Most people have a drawer.) 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Well, I guess I told that one above, huh? Also bike riding and folkdancing. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver, hands down. Generally I wear pierced earrings, rarely any other jewelry. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Something of your craft or from your locale would be delightful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Limpit Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:36 PM 1. what is your age range? Mum says I'm 11 going on 16. 2. gender? Girl 3. Do you have a favorite color? mostly black. purple's nice. NOT PINK! 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Alsorts but mum buys me lots. 5. what books have you really been wanting? got them all when Borders closed down last week. 6. what type of music do you like? loud. Meatloaf. Not that posh stuff mum sings or the malodeon thing that daddy plays. 7. what cds have you really been wanting? None, thank you 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Mum watches the sames ones I do, so she buys them all. 9. what is your t-shirt size? child size 11-12yrs. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? beads, fairies. cat fur, but we've got plenty of that. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? trampolining, playing with my Nintendo or PS2, sleeping. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver, I have pierced ears but I'm not allowed to wear anything but small studs at school. I'd like some little silver sleeper hoops. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I don't do mornings. Limpit and LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Becca72 Date: 03 Oct 07 - 04:42 PM Limpit listens to Meatloaf?? A child after my own heart :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: jennbrooks Date: 03 Oct 07 - 07:25 PM Dear, dear Secret Santa, I am so sorry to be late with these hints. How sad and ignored you must be feeling! The thing is, I have been bringing home the bacon, these last few days and it really wears me out! But here are my most fond wishes. They haven't changed a lot since last year. Except for that age thing, go figure. Reminds me of a story I read about a couple who put a New Year resolution note in their Christmas stockings when they put them away--and one got stuck in the toe--and when the new note, which said "lose 15 pounds" was put in the stocking at the end of the holiday season, the old note was found, and it said, "Lose 10 pounds." Story of my life, Santa. So anyway, here with my fond wishes for presents are fond wishes for yourself. 1. what is your age range? I'm 58. A young 58. I think. 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color?several. Blues, rusts and greens, darker rather than lighter. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Mostly I go to the library a lot, but see below. I like mysteries and fantasies. 5. what books have you really been wanting? A local cookbook or songbook or any knitting or beading book, pamphlet or mag would be enjoyed. 6. what type of music do you like? Most folk, but especially patter songs, humor, stories with a twist. 7. what cds have you really been wanting? None, thank you (unless you have a terrific inspiration or record music yourself). The other mudcatter in this house does a great job of choosing and playing the music here. 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Also none, thank you. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Armadillos!?! Yarn for knitting (Much preferred to armadillos) or a length of cloth for sewing or beads for beading. You should see this collection! I have my own junk room! (Most people have a drawer.) 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Well, I guess I told that one above, huh? Also bike riding and folkdancing. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver, hands down. Generally I wear pierced earrings, rarely any other jewelry. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Something of your craft or from your locale would be delightful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Dave'sWife Date: 04 Oct 07 - 03:36 PM 1. what is your age range? --- I am between 40 and 45 years of age 2. gender? ---female! 3. Do you have a favorite color? -----no but I don't like orange much unless it's fruit, tea or flowers. I do like pale yellow, cornflower blue, sage green, and for clothing colors such as heathered oatmeal, french blue, Cape Cod Blue, claret red. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? ----I have more fiction books than I can ever read so none of those. I'm also overflowing with nonfiction these days. There is a books somewhere about the real events behind the soong lyrics of Tom Dooley - that would be fun - I love that kind of thing. I also love old, used cookbooks especially if they aren't run of the mill type recipes. 5. what books have you really been wanting? ----dealt with in Q#4 above I'll answer the other questions later |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: dulcimer42 Date: 04 Oct 07 - 06:25 PM Just re-read my suggestions and I really sound pretty boring! I love old music books, old cook books. I play the hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer and celtic harp, and collect harp related items. I do a lot of reading, not much fiction. Bio's of interesting people and places are great. I love t-shirts from other countries/ Size L. 2 years ago we travelled to Ireland, and last year to Scotland. If my Santa were to be from one of those countries,, Just ANYTHING relating to your area would be magnificent. Loved the heather in Scotland. ANd the plaids. Oh Christmas is so exciting. This is like when I was a kid, making my list for Santa!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Skipy's Sekret Skanta 2006 Date: 09 Oct 07 - 07:06 AM To whom it may concern (i.e. Skipy's Sekret Skanta 2007) I have the address of a good Coal Merchant local to himself. Very obliging people. Wonderful what you can do via the Internet ... SSS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Rapparee Date: 09 Oct 07 - 09:06 AM Dear Seekrit Santa, I got a mission to go on for the Idaho Legion. Kin I have a suit like this one, maybe, for the mission? I don't wanna disgrace you by going nekkid, like the Legion wants me to do. Pee Ess: I am 6 feet 2 inches tall. Thank you. Your Seekrit Santea, Rapaire |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Care & Rapaire Santaire Date: 09 Oct 07 - 10:29 AM Yee-ha! The elves just polished off a box of chocolates and there's stacks of gold foil squares litterin' up the workshop. We'll see what we can knock up. Not sure there's 6'2" worth, but should be able to protect the important bits ... What kinda mission IS this anyway? Looks like you need one of those mobile baked potato ovens ... C&RS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Rapparee Date: 09 Oct 07 - 12:54 PM I gotta do a HALO jump into the Wilds Of Boise to see what's going on with the Wild Life there. Three others have gone in and none have ever returned. The Legion thinks it has something to do with radar observation, so I'll jump out of the airplane at 65,000 feet and pull the ol' rip cord at 15 feet. That should put me under the radar cover. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: My guru always said Date: 09 Oct 07 - 04:32 PM 'Fraid it's mostly copy & paste time as life's chaotic just now, but gotta get into the swing of Christmas, already got lots of coal *grin* Still Mid-40's (for a while yet) Female Love Purple, Black, Greens & Blues. Books: Have read all Terry Pratchett's and have a good collection of his Hard-back First Editions (apart from Discworld 1st & 2nd books - but they're nearly into 4 figures now so please don't worry about searching for them!!). Any science fantasy, dragons & wizzards, fiction, thrillers (have read almost all of Clive Cussler and Wilbur Smith, Alexander Kent, Carlos Castenada), crime etc. Second-hand is preferred, dogeared and with broken spines are perfectly acceptable, shows they're recommended! Musical taste: Traditional Folk, a capella singing, contempory folk, female voice (anything that's good, stuff you've done, anything of Catters, ones with good songs to try). Not into movies or DVD's - rarely get time in front of the TV. Size: Large still, though I am working on it, honest.... I like chocolate, a lot. Am accumulating an interesting collection of crafty earrings, pierced & dangly!!! Silver-tone seems to go best with my favourite colours. Seem to have accumulated stones from various places & beaches... Love Cats, Chocolate (a lot), gardening, plants & trees, secret gardens, interesting places, earth powers, intuition & friendship. Allergies yes, mainly alkaline-forming foods (have never eaten fruit so that's a definite negative). Luckily there aren't many other negatives in my life apart from the food! Happy to read any packing material too, as long as it isn't technical stuff that is! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,The Care & Rapaire Santaire Date: 09 Oct 07 - 06:02 PM OK. You're going to jump off an air-i-o-plane in full body armour. I'm not the smartest santa in the Macey's Parade but even I see a flaw in that plan. When I say, "care and rapaire" please understand that there are limitations on my ability. Does this jump happen before Christmas? If so, I think you'll be saving me the trouble of buying and shipping. I'll make a contribution to the Squeaky Fund for Sec'sy Chocolate instead ... C&RS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Hollowfox Date: 11 Oct 07 - 08:29 PM 1. what is your age range? 58 2. gender? female 3. Do you have a favorite color? My mother once said that my taste in colors came out of a crayon box. She meant that my outfit gave her a headache. Well, she's right when it comes to clothing. If I'm wearing something out in public, I tend toward blues and greens. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Used books are fine. Folktales and folklore, first and foremost. And in the broadest sense; local legends, saintlore, children's books and old recitation books. Oh yes, I've been trying to track down Japanese tales. 5. what books have you really been wanting? If you live in the UK, anything by Stanley Robertson or Duncan Williamson would be nice (I have Williamson's Broonie, the Silkies and Fairies, and also Fireside Tales of the Traveller Children) 6. what type of music do you like? Local folk cd's are wonderful! So are cd's of old recordings (music hall, or old field recordings). So are spoken word cd's: humor, traditional storytelling. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? Again, if you're in the UK, I'd love a copy of Taffy Thomas's Take These Chains From My Heart. 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) I can go with DVD or VHS, and used is just fine, but a DVD would have to be "Area 1", I believe; playable in North America. If you are in the USA, I'd love a copy of Songcatcher, believe it or not. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Extra large, alas. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? 11. what are some of your other hobbies? Youhadtoask. I've been reading a lot of manga (Japanese comics) and watching a lot of anime (Japanese animation) this past year. Blame my kids. That's not why I'm reading Japanese folklore, though. I'm also in the society for Creative Anachronism (bunch of crazy medievalists), mostly looking at Middle Eastern, Byzantine, Eurasian Steppes stuff. I like to cook and bake, and do fancy work from kits (embroidery, cross stitch, that sort of thing) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Most of mine is silver-tone, but I'm not averse to either. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I'm not allergic to anything that you'd need to deal with. Chocolate is very nice. I am not a teatotaler. I like cats, but thanks to three abandoned kittens, I don't need any more, thank you. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Dave'sWife Date: 13 Oct 07 - 05:21 AM continuing my list: 6. what type of music do you like? -------I answered a lot of this over in the SS messages thread. I like Classic Country music from the 1920s up until mid 1970s. Anything after 1980 really annoys me. However, I have a couple of Time-Life collections of classic country so that's really a non-starter. I love "Country-Rock" ala The Byrds Sweetheart of The Rodeo phase and all the groups that album spawned such as the Flying Burrito brothers and so on. But alas, I have so much of that too - hmmm - I mentioned in the other thread I could use Any Solo work by Chris Hillman. In another thread somehwere I menioned a fave song of mine by gene Clark and bernie Leadon called 'She Darked the Sun" and I don't have the Dillard & Clarke Album that its from so that would be really nifty. I lover very early Dan Fogelberg before pop radio got a hold of him - back when he was doing kinda spooky Laurel Canyon bluegrass meets midwestern boyhood memories type stuff. My fave album of his is Souvenirs, so much so I have 3 copies of it on CD! Joe Walsh produced it for him and it shows - that kinda sproingey guiatr of Walsh's shows up as does does classic Joe Walsh talking Guitar. This don't help does it? In the other thread I listed stuff I don't have - go there. 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? See above - oh wait - Eileen McGann - I love her! I need any or all of her CDs. I only have her first album on casette and I've worn it out. It's the one that has Live Not Where I love on it. (I adore that song - sang it at my best friends grave. his name was Thomas.) 8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) ---don't bother - my husband works in the film industry - we are overrun with dvds we'll never ever watch. 9. what is your t-shirt size? ---don't wear T-shirts - sorry. I do like shawls though - classic one size fits all but I'm rather tall for a girl so longer is better. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? ---antique, old, used or just offbeat cookbooks and old family recipes. Something from your family would be lovely. I also love to acquire heirloom garden seeds but this can be a problem if you are outside the USA due to customs and such. They might think that pack of Swede seeds are terrorist veg that will take over the countryside. In case you are in the USA - I love sunflowers that are other than yellow, Cosmos, Coreopsis and other multi-blooming flowers. My grandfather once smuggled some edelweiss seeds in for me in his diplomatic pouch! That was cool but is again, likely to be seen as a terrorist plot. Don't risk it. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? --Gardening, cooking, caring for wildlife and feral kitty cats. I'm quite the serious cook. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? ---neither - the same hereditary condition that makes my teeth brittle and joints swollen also results in skin irritations so I rarely wear anything beyond my wedding set. I had pierced ears 3 times but let them close up because I was too lazy to keep earrings in. now the doc advises against punching holes in my skin since my body is likely to view it as an injury and grow ugly scar formations. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like -- no blue cheese, I am allergic. No hard to chew items, my teeth will chip. If you need to resort to a giftcard, iTunes, Amazon or CDbaby are good choices. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Sarah the flute Date: 16 Oct 07 - 11:43 AM Here we go Santa Pirate 1. what is your age range? One year further towards the great half century 2. gender? female ...well Sarah is an unusual choice of name for a boy 3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue and Maroon 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Music books with dots (not classical but anything folky with or without words) NOT other books I'm a Librarian..AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHH BOOKS! It's as bad as Fish with bones and beans that aren't green 5. what books have you really been wanting? More music books but if you can find any with tunes in G that are in one octave that would be great for my Scottish Smallpipes 6. what type of music do you like? Most folky stuff 7. what CDs have you really been wanting? 5 hand Reel re release, anything by Mike McGoldrick except (Fused and Wired) 8. What movies have you been wanting? None except a VHS video on Irish CEILI dancing would be good - NOT Set dancing or step dancing 9. what is your t-shirt size? large 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Anything to do with wind instruments 11. what are some of your other hobbies? drawing cartoons, drinking and socialising. 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Silver. I love celtic silver earings or silver and amber. dangly not studs 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like. I like gadgets and food except fish and beans that aren't green. Something from your local area or if you have a CD if you are in a pirate band would be great. I'd rather have lots of little cheap interesting stuff that one big thing! Hope this is enough Sarah |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Peg Leg Pierce, Christmas Pirate Date: 17 Oct 07 - 07:57 AM Sarah Lass: has read yez hints and finds them to be wantin'. Left yez a message in that there other secret santer-like thread. I gave yez a list of questions ta answer and such. Get on it girl. Pirates don't have twelve kinds of free time like elves. I must be gettin' on with key-haulin' some idget wot fell ta sleep on his watch. An don't be so snarky 'bout gettin' a Christmas Pirate in place of a elf. Pirates have more gold to spend on pressies ya know. Ye don't think that Santer-feller pays for all dem pressies do yez? Noooooooo... they come out of our retainer fees. iffin yer real nice ta me, I might not be tempted to skimp on yer pressies. Yours truly, Peg Leg Pierce Christmas Pirate (You can call me PL iffin yez want) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: GUEST,Peg Leg Pierce, Christmas Pirate Date: 17 Oct 07 - 08:23 AM OOPs - I meant to say KEEL-Haulin'! Arrrrrrr |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: Bat Goddess Date: 17 Oct 07 - 05:02 PM Sorry, SS, I just haven't had time to review and post this til now! (I desperately need to find a different job before I lose whatever stitch of sanity I have left.) But I think this quiz is pretty much the same as previous years. One overall suggestion is that I really like getting things from my Secret Santa's abode -- your music or that of your friends, local travel brochures, maps, rocks or shells, food -- even crumpled local newspapers used as packing material. (One of my prized possessions is Divine's obituary in Spanish that was in a crumpled newspaper protecting something I had mailordered.) 1. what is your age range? Let's see, I've been just about every age up to and including 58, 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? Uh, I need books like cats need wings, but books on early gravestones or gravestone carvers from your area would be a welcome addition to the library. 5. what books have you really been wanting? I usually acquire them unless I can't afford them, which would also put them out of the range of my Secret Santa. 6. what type of music do you like? Everything from Louis Killen to Louis Prima, shanties and occupational songs to Richard Strauss, Flanders & Swann or kazoo music (but I think I own most kazoo music recorded on LP). But what I want, should you decide to favor me with a CD, is your music or that of your friends or somebody local to you that you think I should hear. (Or kazoo music on CD!) 7. what cds have you really been wanting? I'm still looking for a CD (if it exists) of the 1970s recording (double LP -- which I have) of "Canto General" by Mikis Theodorakis, with the French National Chorus and Maria Farandouri. NOT the German recording which seems to be the only CD available. 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? Uh, Curmudgeon and I probably have the largest private collection in New Hampshire, USA. 9. what is your t-shirt size? H for homungus (I like 'em roomy). I'm goddess-shaped, so 3X at least. I don't have (alas) a Mudcat T-shirt or sweatshirt. 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. . . I think I collect 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. Oh, I'm a sucker for fancy scented bath stuff. If you can find a squid (not octopus) rubberstamp for my collection, you're a better man than I. 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 backdrop. Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa Hints 2007 From: katlaughing Date: 09 Nov 07 - 11:41 PM Refresh for Secret Santas looking for hints. |
