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Subject: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: catspaw49 Date: 23 Oct 01 - 02:13 PM Time to move to a new thread...... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa Date: 23 Oct 01 - 02:24 PM Thanks for starting a new thread, Spaw. I couldn't see the last messages in the old one. Fibula, while I was in Fiji this morning I thought of you and your friend Ella. click here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,The_one_and_only_Santa Date: 23 Oct 01 - 02:30 PM Dai, do you like sweets at all, or do you prefer something more enduring? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Santa Squid Date: 23 Oct 01 - 02:42 PM bats and squid and other things of that ilk - What would you wish to find in your stocking on Christmas morning young lady? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Firecat's SS.... Date: 23 Oct 01 - 02:47 PM Ha ha ha I got an easy one!!! Thanks for all the good suggestions, FC! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Pseudolus Date: 23 Oct 01 - 06:22 PM I don't remember who suggested it but someone said to put "Mudcat Secret Santa" in the return address, just to make sure there isn't any confusion or fear of opening up a strange package.......I like the idea..........
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 23 Oct 01 - 06:25 PM Oh, enduring. Everlasting. That's good. But sweets? transient, selfish, wicked pleasure?? That's good too. Does that help?? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 23 Oct 01 - 07:34 PM Yoohoo! Santy Baby! Where are yooooooooooooooooooo?!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret Santa Date: 23 Oct 01 - 08:06 PM Your hints are quite helpful. Here's one from me--I share your love of the harp. Do you have any Loreena McKennit CD's already? Wouldn't want to inflict a duplicate upon you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST Date: 23 Oct 01 - 08:06 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Robin2 Date: 23 Oct 01 - 10:44 PM hmm, a harp lover, eh?
I have all of the early Loreena McKinnet cd's (ah you know me so well)
I have NO Kim Robertson CD's however, (hint, hint) Robin
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:07 AM oooooh! Fibula's secret santa, would you mind passing on the Fiji pics to my secret santa. That would be grand of you... Nice link Santa! Ella |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Fibula Mattock Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:10 AM My Secret Santa is so thoughtful and kind! I'm very impressed. Hmmm, someone with a grasp of HTML. And someone with limited bandwith (I mean that in a literal way, not a metaphorical one) if they couldn't see the last messages in the previous thread...or are they bluffing...? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,GUEST: LIz ThE SqUeAkS FrUsTrATeD SeCrEt SaN Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:13 AM Big sigh, and sulk. Has anyone seen Liz, I do hope she is ok and well. If anyone sees or speaks to Liz. Please can you prompt her to do the hint list... Nureyev is starting to smell a little sweaty and is stuck on the Bakerloo line. Causing a nasty little nif. Please relieve my gnome soon, his little legs gets tired, in the meantime, I am comforting Mrs Nureyev who is green with worry over her little fuzzbut. And presses his fresh tights every night in preparation for his homecoming. We are worried he is going to miss thanksgiving. Yours Ever so ever truely Secret Santa x |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:17 AM I was thinking that myself Fibula... someone with HTML knowledge, getting a bit intriguing isn't it... Arn't they lovely pictures. He or she is really thoughtful and limited band width or loads... hmmm! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:40 AM Fib just emailed me to tell me that the santas fiji page had groovy music, with shuzzy shuzzy drums bits and jazz xylophone. It's fab, we love the music. I didn't notice it early on, got to wear headphones at work! Well done santa! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,KimC's Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:36 AM I'm here, just laboring away... I've read your hints, feel free to add to them! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Pseudolus' Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:49 AM PSEUDOLUS. I thought you would like to know that your gift this year a) involves a cast of hundreds (well, dozens, y'know?) and b) is in the advanced stage of planning. The execution phase begins soon. You will not be advised of when... Santa... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 10:19 AM Fibula, I'm flying over England today but don't have time to stop by to see you personally. My elves and helpers have been sending good reports on you. Here's a link to my naughty and nice list. You can take a peek because I'm really proud of you. BUT DON'T LET ANYONE ELSE SEE THIS! click here. Liz's frustrated SS --- send CHOCOLATE! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Ella's secret SANTA Date: 24 Oct 01 - 10:58 AM God how I hate elf mating season, horny little buggers...uh, oh, Ella. You're here. Well, some questions. A) What size picture frame? B) Do you like chocolate? C) Do you like a rubber tip on your beater. Notched or unnotched. D) Do you already have any Dixie Chicks cds? Do you want to learn your secret Santa's identity someday? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 24 Oct 01 - 11:45 AM Ooooh This is fun! A. Any size picture frame! (I love wood and natural type things) B. Erm, pains me to say this, but currently I am not liking chocolate... (well I love it really (yum yummy yum) BUT BUT BUT!!! - but trying not to) So I gues that's a NO. I'm allergic to chocolate, brings me out in fat. C. No rubber tip on beater thank you, no nobble, not too short and not too long, medium weight, and not too thick. D. Nope, I don't have any at all. But heard them lately on the radio, thought they were pretty good really. I thought to myself I'd love any one of their cds I think. Yusss I'd like to learn who my secret santa is someday... try Pseudolis's suggestion, send me a card after the pressie to reveal all... NOT LITERALLY you understand! :) Just let me know who you are would be nice... I'm going to do that too I think for my santee. I hope your elves are not causing you too much trouble. I've heard bromide in tea works fairly successfully for human males. But then you always need more elves... ;) All the best, happy to answer any questions. Cheers Ella |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 24 Oct 01 - 11:51 AM Dear Santa... I ran a check with the santas check list depot on my name... (see fibulas secret santa link) and this is how I came out... Ella What a great person and friend! Definitely a "Nice!" Wonderful job of always considering others. Hands out compliments regularly. Knows the great importance of "please" and "thank you." A good role model. The main suggestions for improvement: eat more veggies and really wash those hands! Sorry Fibulas santa I peeked! But my readout also said I'm occasionally naughty just the tiniest bit... and mischeivious... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mrrzy Date: 24 Oct 01 - 11:53 AM I personally plan not to put my real name on the package, and wasn't even going to put Mrrzy, since I thought it was supposed to be a secret... am I wrong? I don't reveal my real name anyway, but should I put Mrrzy on the package? Or is it to be left secret? Or is it up to the individual? I personally would love to find out, after the fact, who my Secret Santa was. But if it's a secret, that's OK too. Anybody who wants to know after the fact can always post here, something like Thanks for the yummy (chocolates, or whatever), SS, now who are you? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 12:37 PM Ella, tsk, tsk. Mrrzy, I plan to reveal my identity when I send a package. Fibula, your first hint: I HATE ANONYMITY! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Allan C. Date: 24 Oct 01 - 12:49 PM Just a note here to a large number of the participants: I am sure you (me included) can be a hell of a lot more helpful than you have been so far in describing your likes and dislikes. Look again at what you have posted and see if maybe you can find some way to elaborate!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Allan C. Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:06 PM I can't read music but love to listen to it. I can play CD's, LP's, MD's and cassettes. I would love a recording of my SS doing whatever form of music he/she does or especially likes. I have a predilection for items that are both useful and ornamental. I love the outdoors and will never own enough field guides or books about animal habits. I am keenly interested in Native American lore. I also am interested in learning more about edible wild plants and ancient medicinal uses for them. I don't drink or smoke (anything!). I love brass! I rarely wear t-shirts that have any sort of slogan or logo on them. I could easily consider a bit of handcraft or even a small stone that is representative of wherever my SS lives as a nice gift. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: MMario Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:09 PM Allan - you really should drink at least water - dehydration is not a good thing. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:34 PM My person is going to know right off because I am the only Catter from my city, and I will have to put the return address on the package. But the suspense can rattle him in the meantime! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Allan C. Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:42 PM Ditto, Kim. I am the only particpating 'Catter from my entire STATE! Mario, you are quite right. Actually I drink about a gallon and a half of water every day! Two weeks or so after last year's Getaway I decided to give up alcoholic beverages. I haven't missed them at all. Honest! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Clinton Hammond Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:46 PM It's not like it's supposed to be a secret forever... When the get or open the package, all should be revealed... otherwise, how do they say "Thank you"? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Fortunato Date: 24 Oct 01 - 01:55 PM |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Fortunato Date: 24 Oct 01 - 02:01 PM Dear Friends, I have just spoken to Santa's Elf Liason to the US Postal Service. His advice is mail now if you are sending Secret Santa gifts to the UK and around the world. Cheers, Fortunato |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 24 Oct 01 - 02:09 PM Oh my! I have the weekend off - perhaps I should go shopping! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: SharonA Date: 24 Oct 01 - 02:25 PM Good point, Allan C (about elaboration). SOME of these Secret Santees (I'm not naming names, or anything) could be a TAD more specific!!!!! By the way, I do not drink alcohol or smoke anything either. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mrrzy Date: 24 Oct 01 - 02:26 PM OK, I'll reveal my Mudcat identity with the package. Hmmm - elaboration... will have to think first. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Steve in Idaho Date: 24 Oct 01 - 02:28 PM I'm putting my real identity on the package's outside. My Mudcat name will be inside as I've written a letter about what my gift is about. Some things need to be explained or I get confused *BG* Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Pseudolus' Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:13 PM PSEUDOLUS. Your silence has been noted. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Pseudolus Date: 24 Oct 01 - 04:33 PM Wait!! Silence?? Me???? No way!!! I actually put in a solid eight hours of work today.....please forgive me, it'll never happen again....the work that is, not the silence...!!!! *BG* Ok, lemme see, a cast of thousands, or at least dozens....and it'll take some planning?? This is awesome! Wait, are you planning a party at my house....sheesh, I better get cleaning, and shopping, How am I gonna feed thousands....ok, ok, dozens!! This is a blast.....!!! Frank |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: catspaw49 Date: 24 Oct 01 - 05:36 PM I think it turns out that I may not use the list provided by my person at all as I ran across something in the threads................. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 24 Oct 01 - 05:44 PM Hmmmmm.......... it just struck me that maybe Fortunato is using the Postal Service as a ploy to get his goodies a little faster......? ;-) Perhaps he would like a wee cask of Amontillado? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Helen Date: 24 Oct 01 - 06:23 PM I'm adding a few more hints because I got in early and now having read everyone else's I'm wondering whether my info was too sparse - a woman of few words! I've copied what I wrote before and added some extra bits. 1. what is your age range? 46 2. gender? F (last time I looked, but with all those additives & genetically modified foods .....Oh, never mind!) 3. Do you have a favorite color? purr-ple, gotta be purr-ple, but other than that: shimmery colours, lots of colours. 4. favorite authors/ type of book? Unfortunately for Secret Santas I tend to buy as many books as I can find by my favourite authors (Margaret Atwood, Nevil Shute, Terry Pratchett etc) so there aren't many gaps left on the shelves there. But please note: I'm happy with second-hand/used books. I'm looking for different authors to try. I really like novels which explore people's motivations, and complexities of character, with interesting plots. I like non-fiction books which explore what makes people tick, too, so that includes spirituality & psychic stuff, self-help/psychology, etc etc 5. what books have you really been wanting? I've nearly got all of the Nevil Shute books now, so that doesn't help much. See comments in 4. 6. what type of music do you like? Harp music written by Turlough O'Carolan, e.g. played by Derek Bell of the Chieftains. Music is difficult because I like so many different types. Not really fond of Country & Western, though. I love African music, Middle Eastern music, Gypsy music - anything with complex polyrhythms in percussion, even my Leftfield CD's (techno percussion). All sorts of celtic stuff. I have the CD by The Poozies, & also 2 by Sileas, i.e. Mary McMaster & Patsy Seddon, which are representative of my love of out-of-the-ordinary, rollicking, funny, raucous, musically complex/interesting interpretations of Celtic & folk music. I heard a vinyl record by Gryphon about 20 years ago which I loved. 7. what cds have you really been wanting? I have decided to get more focused on learning music theory and this site, recommended by a Mudcatter, has a really good music theory CD-ROM. Gary Ewer's EASY MUSIC THEORY http://www.musictheory.halifax.ns.ca/ 8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? This one is too hard: I would really love a copy of Call Me Madam with Ethel Merman & Donald O'Connor, but I've done a search and it just isn't available any more. Note: As alison pointed out we have the PAL system and not NTSC for VHS videos, so this is likely to be more trouble than it is worth, although my video player can play NTSC. 9. what is your t-shirt size? Medium to large Well, large is probably a better description. 10. do you collect anything? if so, what? No, but anything artistic, e.g. an art print by Monet, or a t-shirt with an art print on it. I like all sorts of wooden instruments, or little instruments, e.g. I have a thumb piano (can't play it, but I have it!) and some different sorts of drums. I have 2 Celtic harps, a flute & a bodhran. 11. what are some of your other hobbies? drawing/painting with pastels, watercolour pencils. Computer graphics, digital art, etc Playing the harp (string-type harp) 12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Doesn't matter. 13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like I love colours and art. My life revolves around that. I'm a very visual person. I would love something specific to the Secret Santa's home town. Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,fortunato behind the wall Date: 24 Oct 01 - 07:09 PM Kim no cookie, is that an asian name? Well, you see, I do like presents, and presents sooner than later, yessss. But, in this case, I only wanted to advise, from a position of knowledge, that the USPS elves are under fire and that can't speed the mail. Mail early, reap your gratitude early, love and kisses to all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Lyrical Lady's Secret Santa Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:03 PM Lyrical Lady is still hiding from her Secret Santa. Anyone that knows her, please tell her gently and kindly that her secret santa is having many sleepless nights, and anxiety attacks, wondering just what she may have on her wish list!
I thought of sending her a PM, then discovered that I couldn't do so without revealing my true identity (which we all know is a horrible fate for Superman or secret santas)
Come on, Barb, just a few little hints? your secret santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: alison Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:13 PM Helen and I are going to have a bit of a job staying secret too... the Ozzie post mark will narrow it down to either of us.....lol slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:29 PM Greetings all, I can't figure out the Post Office website (surprise, surprise). I guess I'll drop by my local p.o. and just ask how long a package will take to get to my Santee with various levels of cost. By the way - here's some more hints for my Santa... I like small interesting things. Maybe something to hang on the wall. Small statues - ancient goddesses or gods would be cool Neat pottery Travelogues - especially funky ones of your locality or someplace else your interested in. If you drink brewed items - some odd pub coasters would be nice. Live in a geologically interesting area - rocks - interesting rocks. Candles, incense - except flowery scents By the way, I live in Central Florida (25 miles from Disney World). My personal website is: http://members.tripod.com/blackcatter/ check it out and learn a bit more about me. I have the web's largest collection of TV Theme song lyrics, an extensive history of the city of Orlando as well as a few other things. pax yall |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Lyrical Lady Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:44 PM Here I is! All 48 years of me! Now, as to hints mmmm? I'm not that hard to please. My favorite colour to wear is black although I've been told that blue is my colour. I have long hair and I like little hair goo-gaws, I collect roosters of every discription except live ( that includes the 3 legged variety!) and I have Christmas decorations from all sorts of different places. I like little trinkety things that invoke special memories ...like that! Now if indeed my Secret Santa is from the UK ...I'd really like a can of Haggis! Oh Oh OH ... I can hardly wait! LL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 24 Oct 01 - 09:52 PM I thought that Haggis only came in bottles... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 25 Oct 01 - 04:12 AM 3 legged rooster... hmmm, ? And haggis are most often seen hiding being those little clumps of tufty grass in the highland, only occasionally in the lower lands, and most prefer the clumpy tufty divots of grass that grow next to fence posts and hedgerows. A shy creature they are not often seen, but a shimmy in the divot often denotes the presence of a haggis, or if it is in the singular, a hagi. Eating small insects they burrow into the grassy banks often taking over rabbit burrows. Ella |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:13 AM I stopped by my post office yesterday (main branch because I was late sending a birthday card to my mother-in-law!) and asked them about sending packages to England. I really don't think the lady knew what she was doing, but after lots of looking and calculating, she said:
1) mail by Dec. 4 to get there by Christmas Even though it's a little late for hints, I would love anything at all that was indicative of the catter's region. Like Alan said, even a rock! (I carried a special rock with me through several moves after I left Alabama.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: The_one_and_only_Dai Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:22 AM Nota Bene: For anybody to whom this is relevant, you need to VERY CAREFULLY check lists of prohibited items if you are sending internationally. Information can be found on Customs Department websites for the 'target' country (unfortunate word there, apologies) or the Post Office (for some reason) in the UK. (did you know that U.S.C. 18 states that USPS cannot carry alcohol in the mail, frex? eek) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Fortunato at home for a rest Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:32 AM Mary in Kentucky, The lady in your Post Office does know what she is doing. The date and prices are correct. But the mailing date was determined before Sept. 11 and does not account for Oct 22 when Postal Workers began to die for while processing our mail. I mailed my secret santa to the UK yesterday. Mail as early as you can. Regards, Fortunato |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:39 AM Thanks Fortunato, I suspected that! I always thought people around here sent Bourbon in the mail...guess I better check. Also a friend in Nassau sends pepper jelly...hmmmmmm. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:27 AM No Fortunato, it is just me being too freakin lazy to reset my darn cookie! I guess I ought to, though. This Santy has already decided what to send to her recipient. I think 'twill be a lovely surprise. heeheehee |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: katlaughing Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:32 AM I sent s tiny bottle of stuff to the Uk, to two different people, with no problem. I, too, would like to second those who've said a stone from a secret santa's region would be quite welcome, as I do collect stonepeople (minerals/rocks:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Secret Santa shipping overseas Date: 25 Oct 01 - 12:47 PM What are the online book & recording stores for OZ & UK? It seems to me another way to get around deadlines & problems for overseas shipping it to order online from services in the country of destination, if it's available there. If you want to send a CD to someone in the US, I'd ask you to order from Dick or Sandy & let them mail it. Use Amazon or Barnes & Nobel for books. Your credit card company will take care of the currency conversion. OK, the truth is that I want to know if my giftee can get a certain book at home & I can't figure out any other way to check.
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Kim C Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:13 PM I know Amazon has a UK site, don't know about Oz. Sure, you can use the vendor's shipping option... but I wanta put in a photo and a note and all that. Make it personal and such. Hmm. Rocks. Tennessee is FULL of rocks. Nashville was once known as Rock City (not to be confused with the Chattanooga-area tourist attraction of the same name, which is actually sort of fun,in a cheesy way). I kid you not. The first year Mister and I had a garden, we dug up lots of rocks. But not just rocks, gentle friends, oh no, these were SLABS. And when new housing complexes go up, you should see the rocks that surface! But I digress. Let me just thank Clinton for the Secret Santa idea, even if he did once say I should be shot at the next Civil War reenactment... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:29 PM Greetings all My guess is that the reason libations are a no-no to send is because of the tariffs and such attached to them. Not for any health or other reason, but I could be wrong. Alcohol is sent all the time (legally and illegally) without deliterious effects (to the mail). I have received Black Death from Iceland a few times over the years, and another friend sent me a couple bottles of single malt from Scotland this last Summer. Maybe some people would like some Everclear if their Santa is from the (late) Confederate States... I guess I'll have to get working on the gift for my Santee. pax yall |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mrrzy Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:37 PM HEY AMERGIN'S SECRET SANTA PM ME IF YOU NEED IDEAS! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Burke Date: 25 Oct 01 - 04:52 PM I heard on the news that the USPS will start irradiating the mail. Does anyone know what effect this might have on food products we might ship like chocolate, syrups, jams, etc.?
Re the alcohol part. Here's the USPS information:
Title 18 U.S. Code That's the law. Obviously people ship it all the time with no problem. They might stop you if you list it on a customs declaraton form. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 25 Oct 01 - 09:56 PM Hi Burke Thanks for the info. As to irradiation - A lot of foods are irradiated every day it is done to kill bacteria and doesn't really hurt anything else (at least that's what they tell us. I'm not sure what form of radiation they use. Many places use ultra violet currently - and that kiils anthrax quite well. The poblem is that it cannot pass through nearly all envelopes and packages and more that visible light can, in fact it doesn't past through clear glass all that well either. pax yall |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Amergin Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:04 PM well...I could get another lump of coal...to add to my ever growing collection.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:50 AM I've got several lumps of coal! From Penn., Colorado and Britain. Also, remember that the "mineral" Jet is actually coal ad particularly dense form of it and quite attractive.
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 26 Oct 01 - 02:49 AM I particularly like shoreline rocks from beaches. My friends laugh at me, as everywhere I go I find one I like and bring it home... i don't know why I do it... perhaps it's something from back in family history... WHO KNOWS! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: alison Date: 26 Oct 01 - 02:56 AM for whoever asked... any time I have ordered CDs online they come via the US sites (I'm in Oz) if my secret santa happens to be in the UK .... a bar of galaxy chocolate would be appreciated.... mind you it'd be arriving in the middle of summer... so maybe not a good idea....lol slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Fibula Mattock Date: 26 Oct 01 - 04:50 AM Ella, I do that as well. It used to really piss off my parents when we were on holiday and I insisted on bringing yet another collection of rocks home. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Pseudo-Santa Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:03 AM PSEUDOLUS. Would you kindly furnish your Santa with the following information.
How many camels can be stabled at your dwelling place?
Are there separate bathroom facilities for Men, Sloe-eyed houris and Eunuchs? If not, can portable facilities be arranged?
How close are you to the exit ramp off the interstate that leads to Far Samarkand?
And lastly, do you have an icehouse large enough for the storage of two or more chocolate-covered llamas? Your response is awaited. Answer wisely. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:48 AM it's odd isn't it Fib, can't explain why, a little memory of the place I've been to perhaps... or perhaps we've both got Rock-cleptomania. My most dead glam piece of rock is a purple one from the top of a volcano that my dad got for me... I couldn't walk to the top with him as I started getting altitude sickness (I was only young), so he got me it... awww bless. I have various rocks in the car from all over the place... mmmmmm rocks....mmmm stones... uh oh! Santa, please send me a stone (small one will do) too. Cheers! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Pseudolus Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:08 AM My dearest Pseudo Santa....Here are the answers to your questions.....
How many camels can be stabled at your dwelling place?
Are there separate bathroom facilities for Men, Sloe-eyed houris and Eunuchs? If not, can portable facilities be arranged?
How close are you to the exit ramp off the interstate that leads to Far Samarkand?
And lastly, do you have an icehouse large enough for the storage of two or more chocolate-covered llamas? Frank |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:28 AM Good answer, Frank! You're a good man...I don't care what they say about you. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Ella's Secret Santa Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:42 AM Alas, Ella my dear, your parcel has by now reached the UK and is making its way to you. Your Santa collects rocks as well (Have we discovered a commmon Mudcatter trait?)and I will exchange rocks with you and gladly. I didn't identify myself but the customs form will and the return address will give you some clues. PM me if you guess it. And remember Santa is watching still. Eat your porridge and wash your bowel. cheers, Santa Claus. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Ella who is Sooze Date: 26 Oct 01 - 10:04 AM ooo excellent! Do I have to wait til christmas to open it? Will gladly exchange rocks too... maybe it is a trait.. who knows...lol Wash my bowel, erm... none of that fandangled colonic irrigation type goings on for me! yuch!!! YAY! Thank you. Ta ta Ella |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Ella's Secret Santa Date: 26 Oct 01 - 10:38 AM Oh dear me, Ella, your Santa is blushing. (I know Santa has rosy cheeks anyway). BOWL. I meant bowl of course. br> I would like it if you opened it immediately. I think they would like it as well. I'm not sure how long they can go without food and water. Let them out, let them out! Besides, I can't keep my identity a secret much longer. Santa Claus. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Mrrzy Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:33 AM Good question - if we get our prezzies early, do they go with the rest of the celebration or are we allowed to open them now? Elaborating: Favorite color is still purple, preferably on the fuschia or magenta side, for things made to wear or display. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Kim C Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:49 AM Jeez, Mrzzy, so demanding! ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Mrzzy - S S Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:03 PM Yes you may open it when you please - it's nothing you requested - enjoy anyway - |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,The_one_and_only_Santa Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:36 PM Dai? oh Dai? I have decided on your goodies. Something enduring, and something ephemeral, all distinctly from my corner of the globe. (why do we say that? A sphere has no corners.) HeeHeeHeeHee! I dance with glee! For I am Dai's Secret Santee! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Jeri Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:09 PM Well, nobody loves me - no Secret Santa? Either that, or they hate me, they're out of town, they're allergic to logging out, or they know me well enough to not have to dig...and that last one has me REALLY scared! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Allan C. Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:18 PM Ditto, Jeri. But my giftee has totally ignored my imploring all to supply more details as to likes and wishes. The questionnaire was just a starting place, folks! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Santa Squid Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:23 PM The probabilities are endless |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Jeri Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:37 PM Santa Squid, do you know sumthin'? I can give you some hings about Bat Goddess. Look for the weirdest thing in a novelty store - think "Addams Family," or find something unique that the family tried to wall up in the basement. If you'd like more help, feel free to PM me. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Kim C Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:43 PM I would like to tell my SS, that a photograph of him/her would be appreciated, if they do not already have one posted in the Resource pages. Did I mention that I also collect winery glasses? I know wine is out of the question for the mails. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 26 Oct 01 - 04:34 PM Greetings all When you live in Florida and like rocks, you're especially appreciative upon receiving them. We don't have much here. The closest we get is so fossilize mammal bones and teeth in some of the river beds.
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Kim C Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:06 PM At least they're not in YOUR bed. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Gloredhel Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:48 PM Gee, come to think of it, maybe I should give some more hints. For instance any recording of Steeleye Span, any at all, would be appreciated. I love jewelry, but only small stuff, in any metal. I'm also interested in Arthurian stuff, but don't have many books on that subject. The VHS of "The Secret of Roan Inish" would be nice. That specific enough for you, Santa? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Blackcatter Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:36 PM You know... Maybe we should start planning for a secret Valentine... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Amergin Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:46 PM blackcatter...that sounds interesting and all...but would you really want Spaw to be your secret valentine? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:57 PM Even worse than that 'Gin Boy.......I'm surprosed you didn't ask Blackcatter what it would be like having Spaw sending something.....Either way........ I was thinking of including a jar of Vegemite to my Secret Pal......... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Helen Date: 27 Oct 01 - 01:28 AM My favourite Oz bookstore online and in the real world is
They also sell some music CD's & computer CD-ROMs, videos etc. Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,California Susan's Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 09:53 AM Come now dearie! Don't be shy! Forget about the questionaire, what have you always wanted? Imagine yourself in Santa's Lap and send a whisper into his ear. Has there ever been something you dearly wanted to try for yourself but never have? What is on the big life list? Have you a secret desire to learn to tap-dance? yodel? make paper airplanes? The elves want to know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Spaw's Secret Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:28 AM My dearest Spaw, I've carefully considered all the options in your hints, and spent all day yesterday trying to castrate the kangaroos in the local zoo to obtain the coveted scrotums. This has led to me being banned from said establishment, with the threat of repossession of my reindeers. I have since found you a lovely gift - not in any way vulgar or tacky - no, no, no! Sorry about the lack of porn though - none of the elves would take the photos for me. Anyway, it's a bit too cold up here in the North Pole for removing my nice furry suit - someone would lose an eye on a nipple. Anyway, it'll all be on its way soon. Remember...be good! Lots of love, ho ho ho and all that, Spaw's Secret Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Allan C. Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:39 AM What?! You mean Spaw's not getting one of those Looney Toons Clocks? I can only imagine his disappointment. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Helen's Secret Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 12:48 PM Helen's Secret Santa says thanks for the links. Dymocks' summaries are really nice, much better than what I found at Amazon. The request for something fome my home town has been noted and will be taken into consideration. I've lived in enough places that I have a fair amount of latitude. HSS shares her interest in Discworld, but mostly borrows the books from a friend. You've said you have all the books, but what about the extras like Nanny Ogg's cookbook, the maps, guides, etc.? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Gloredhel Date: 27 Oct 01 - 07:23 PM Where are you Santa? Dija get my list Santa? Didja? I've been real good this year, I promise. Am I gonna get what I want? Oh please, oh please, oh please. Where are you Santa? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Sorcha's SS Date: 27 Oct 01 - 08:22 PM If a good pressie is what you are wanting a few more hints would be of help elsewise you may get another rock for your livingroom! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Jeri's Secret Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 08:31 PM I was just wondering if you liked hand made things. You didn't say in your post. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Jeri Date: 27 Oct 01 - 09:15 PM Ooh! I really DO have a Secret Santa! I love handmade things. A special item from where you live would be nice, too. Either silly or serious is fine, but you probably know that if you read what I write here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Burke Date: 27 Oct 01 - 10:23 PM Hint, Hint
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Alison's Secret Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 10:47 PM Howdy-do Alison, Santa is just logging in to say your present is in the process of being compiled, completed, and cartoned. It will be in the post soon, at least that's what my minions, I mean elves tell me. Cheers |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Helen Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:06 PM Message for Helen's Secret Santa, I have Nanny Ogg's Cookbook, but thanks anyway. I'm sorry to say that I don't really get into those extra books relating to novels etc. My hubby gave me the Nanny Ogg one & I still haven't really looked at it. I really like dragons & wizards, so anything like that: art or a figurine or a book etc would be lovely. Or anything with soft rainbow colours, or suncatchers, or windchimes. Helen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: GUEST,Clinton Hammond's Secret Santa Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:11 PM I am running a bit short on lumps of coal for this naughty little kanaydjian fella. Anyone got any ideas for what we get the gent? I have spoken with the elves and the little buggers did come up with some hilarious suggestions, but I am afraid that most wouldn't past muster in any but the lowest of crowds...........like Spaw. In fact I think I will talk to Karen and see if she is accepting bids.......................wait.............if she tries to recoup his medical costs in the last 6 months alone, I am fucked..................Wait.........I can depreciate his ass............... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO From: Fibula Mattock Date: 28 Oct 01 - 09:06 AM New thread HERE. Post to it instead! My Secret Santa appears to have bandwidth issues. |