BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints

Subject: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 11:22 AM

Okay, now that we all have our Santees, here's a thread for all of us to play Santa and log back in anonymously and give our Santees some mysterious clues as to who their Santa might be.......Or if you are sneaky enough you can reamain known and give some real weird hints.......like I might say that MY Santee is fairly well known, was recruited by a very well known member and is interested in things down under.......but doesn't actually live in Oz. But I could go anonymous and use the Santee's name and say something different. Your choice.....Have FUN!!!

heheheheheheheheheheheheeheheheehheheeheehheeeeee

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 11:40 AM

Your first hint...

CCCCDDDD


hehehehehehehehehehe

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 11:48 AM

I refuse to until after Halloween. This place is starting to look like WalMart! **BG**

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Tig's Secret Santa (Who Never Goes To WalMar
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 11:53 AM

Well, dearie. This Santa is safe because you'll never guess! Neh-vah, neh-vah, neh-vah! (insert maniacal santa laugh here) You'd better be a "nice" little 'Catter and fill out your hints, or Santa will be left to his/her own devices. (now the reindeer are laughing maniacally too)
Santa Claws

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 12:01 PM

Not to be confused with Giok's Secret Santa...

I have read your hints. But tell me, what do you consider "really good tea"? Do you drink tea often? Do you enjoy tea-drinking paraphernalia? Are you a tea-totaler? ;-)

My part of the world is probably not too different from your part of the world... maybe...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Giac
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 12:54 PM

Ah, my lovely Santa --

I drink tea every day, and even as we type. By "good tea" I mean tea that tastes good hot, and makes me go "mmmmmmmm" when I sip it. I'm certainly not an expert on teas, but yes, I do tote tea (making me a tea-totaler), just in case folks I visit don't keep it on hand (barbarians). I'm all in favor of paraphernalia.

***G*** ~;o) Mary

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 01:28 PM

A thousand pardons, I made a mistake in the first hint. They say when you get older, say past SIXTY or so, you start making more mistakes.

The hint should be:

CCCCDDDA

hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,SINSULL's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 03:16 PM

You'd better give me some hints, my dear. I don't know much about you and if you don't, I will have to find something special! Heh heh heh!

Please hint.

Thank you!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 04:19 PM

I don't know much about you (though you know less about me, hahahaha), so give me some hints darlin'! Otherwise you may end up with a big ol' sack of coal. And I assume that wouldn't exactly be what you most want for Christmas. As soon as hints are in, Hezekiah and Ananais will be sent out searching. H and A are, of course, elves on staff here at the North Pole. Their mission in life is to find you a present, and you certainly wouldn't want to deny them the pleasure of fulfilling their mission in life, now would you? So please, make my little elves happy and help 'em along a bit.

Eagerly awaiting hints,
Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 05:07 PM

Well, now, Robin2, are you the second robin of spring then? ho ho ho

I see you've been a good girl and posted your hints already, so no coal for you! Santa will have to put something especially nice in the ol' sleigh for you this year.

I won't tell you who I am just yet but I will give you a little hint -- we have shared something all my life but not all your life!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 05:15 PM

Oh Joy! Oh Joy! I have a Secret Santa. Last year my Santa kept me in suspense right up to D-Day. Hints a'comin'.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Tig's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 05:21 PM

Well, Tig moves to the "nice" list,
She posted her hints quick.
She's got herself an ouchie,
So Firecat did the trick.
Santa's sympathetic,
So don't you feel alone.
An icy wreck last winter
Broke Santa's collarbone!
No laughing, 'cause it hurts a bunch,
Just make a pot of tea.
Rest yourself, get well real soon,
A giftie is coming from me.

Santa Claws

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Amergin's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 05:35 PM

Boyo, have I ever got your number! I have a peepee too (we all do, ya know)but mine is different from yours........have sent the elves out to scour the wastelands for something good!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa again
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 05:45 PM

Giac... take you sugar in your tea? Do ye like it loose, or in a bag?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Guest (Morticia's Secret Santa)
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 06:10 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,(Morticia's Secret Santa)
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 06:10 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,(Morticia's Secret Santa)
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 06:13 PM

{I am so embarrassed. Obviously, I need a print copy of the Mudcat FAQ so I quit screwing up when I post.}

But enough about me.

MORTICIA what would you like for Xmas?

Love,
Santa, who had better check the manual to ensure the reindeer get hitched to the correct end of the sleigh...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Giac
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 06:28 PM

Sugar? Sometimes, but sometimes I drink it "straight" and sometimes I put in a bit of honey. Loose, bagged, whatever. If you are a tea drinker, I'll like what you like. If you're not a tea drinker, I'll still like whatever you come up with. I'm easy. You aren't bound by the tea thing, either. I'd be just as happy with anything -- long's it's not pink. **G** ~;o)

Isn't this fun?

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 07:20 PM

So you like bears, do you? It is bear-ly within my scope to obtain bearish items, but I don't want to be overbearing.

I know where there's a stuffed bear, but, standing on its hind feet, the thing is pretty tall and I don't think the postal services would be up for bearing it that far South. Oh, you said "small is beautiful". Well, bear up, I'll think of something bearly recognizable.

Can't tease you very long, as your Santa surprise has to be in the mail by Nov. 6. Better slog out to the sled and get beary busy.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Glorious Gloredhel's Most Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 08:17 PM

You really have been a good girl!! HO HO!! Yes!! Why the first thing you said when you signed up was how excited you were to find out who you would be giving a present to!! HO! HO! HO! What a fine attitude, yes, indeed!!

So let's see...I have a five-kilogram silver necklace in the shape of an accordion...no? I have some Trance CDs. Hmmmm...ok, ok, don't get impatient! Autographed napkin from Vlad the Impaler? No, no, not quite the right thing at all. Worn out elf-boots? No, you're too good for that.

Oh, well. Let me just duck around back to the 'shop, there, dearie. I am sure we'll find something you'll like!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,MMario's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 08:54 PM

Oh MMMMMMMMMMMMariooooo. . . I've got your number!

Good thing you turned in your hints! You can safely assume that I won't be shipping you a dead car. (I could, but I won't--in years past I got a lot of mileage out of a mythic junk yard on an island next to a slough I named "Rigor Motors.") Hahahahaha!

Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,MMario's Santa again
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 08:57 PM

. . . ahem. . . I named the lot, not the island. The slough and the island are named Ebey. . . I'm going to fire my typist and proofreader

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Bardford's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 09:00 PM

Hey, bro,
Other than that you're a Canuck and probably a boy Cat, I have no info on you at all. I don't even know how to peruse posts you may have made, since I've never come across one (that I could "click" on).

Now, I can be pretty imaginative, but it would help to know if you're closer to 8 or 80 and a bit more about you.

No rush. As Kat reminds us, it's not even Halloween yet. But can you post some kind of hint(s) here one of these weeks?

BSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Bard's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Oct 02 - 09:02 PM

Thread title too long: it was

Bardford's Secret Satan Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Gloredhel
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 12:23 AM

Oh my goodness! I have a Santa!! Yipee! But an autographed napkin from Vlad the Impaler? You're right, not quite my style--but I do have a dear friend who'd be thrilled with just such an item.... But we won't go into that.
Let's see, you said kilogram--does that mean you're not US? Or are you just trying to throw me off the scent? And what's with the "A" at the bottom of the post? Force of habit, possibly, or another ploy? Hmmmm....perhaps such guesses are better left until after I finish that history paper.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,KatLaughing's SS
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 12:27 AM

Hay Way - Roll Along Ye Santee's

Is It True - That Vera Cruz - Is Taken By the Yankees?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,wilco's Shush-Shush Santa
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 06:41 AM

Sweetie,

In this world of Naughty Lists and Nice Lists, "smart ass" is definitely assigned to the former. Now ... the Elves are up for this. They tell me, "Hey Santa. He wants to do smart ass - WE can DO smart ass." I'll try to keep them 'on message' (season of good will, peace on earth, yadda yadda yadda) but keep your fingers crossed. They get a bit crazy during the countdown ...

Luv ya anyway,

smoochie - smoochie - smooches
XO XO XO

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Capri Uni's Secret Santa
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 08:20 AM

Well, I see from your Hints that you don't believe in Christmas, only Yule. Question is, do you believe in Santa? Think you should clarify this if you're expecting a present.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,sian, west wales's Secret Santa
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 09:50 AM

Full blooded female   ......Hmmm, I see, very interesting (pauses for thought!)

Sea-green blue and "winter" ...and NOT pastels (duly noted!)

Idiot's guides ...well Cat could not have chosen more of an idiot Santa to guide you! Ethnomusicology (note...consult dictionary) and cooking. Well as the owner of 135 cookbooks I may be able to trump you there!

would certainly give houseroom to anything (CD) by a Mudcatter ...are you sure you know what you're letting yourself in for? Even from this Mudcatter maybe?!!!

a teashirt for bed... ...(strokes chin thoughtfully!)

do you collect anything? ...I could certainly supply the cookbooks and dust!


pottery, embroidery, crochet, gardening, incredibly bad instrument playing ...well we have different hobbies but not a bad list to stimulate the nerve cells!

silver ...but no rings or bracelets or southerly pierced things (makes interesting mental note!)

something that reflects the Santa and well as the Santee, something that is local to Santa, or even handmade ...what luck to have such an "open" and appreciative Santee and I think I could oblige on any or even all of these fronts with a bit of imagination!

not smellies or calendars ...duly noted!

Dear sian, ...it will be a real pleasure to be your Secret Santa and your helpful tints and hips mean that I will undoubtedly devote my own time to this rather than leave it to my useless elves!

Your Secret (Celtic-blooded) Santa!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: sian, west wales
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 10:38 AM

ooooooo.... my curiosity is now duly aroused!!!!! (Celtic blooded, eh? Might have own CD eh? Any more hints?)

I don't think my hips have ever been referred to as 'helpful' before ... although I've been known to clear a path through a crowd before now by a few well-place swings... Could be of use getting through the Boxing Day sales ...

How many days to Christmas?????

sian

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 07:48 PM

Hi Giok,

I noticed that you posted some hints...very nice...I especially like your taste in collectables.

I also know how excited you are about having a grandchild. I just learned today that I will be a new grandparent in the Spring! We'll have to share pictures later.

Ho Ho Ho

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amergin
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 07:52 PM

oh boy i have a SS, too! whooo hooo am a bit excited now.....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: CapriUni
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 11:14 PM

Dear Secret Santa:

Of course I believe in Christmas... I also believe in Ramadan. I mean, there is no deny these observations exist, after all. And I also have no moral objections to their existance.

I just don't celebrate them, personally. I celebrate the Winter Solstice... hurrah for the brand new light, and all that.

As for believing in Santa, well, I have a book right here on my desk entitled Santa Claus, Last of the Wild Men: The Origins and Evolution of Saint Nicholas, Spanning 50,000 Years. With a track record like that, I'd say Santa is more believable than 99.9999995% of the ordinary humans I know. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Tig's Secret Santa
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 11:16 PM

Santa always makes a list
Then he checks it twice.
Not that the ol' bloke's gone Type-A
He just wants to be precise.
YOUR Santa thought to do the same
An' keep the holiday spirit true
So by checking with some UK elves
Santa's got the goods on YOU!
I've been told you're keen and lots of fun
A regular wunnerful gal
An' when you're on the piss (and must take one as well)
You should probably take 'long a pal.
Then you'll have someone to shove out in front
When arse over teakettle you spin
So that with any luck, you'll land on THEM
An' not risk your sweet neck again.
So keep Santa's advice close to your heart
True gems like that never fail.
Christmas is coming, your prezzie is too,
But please watch your step, not the mail.

Sanity Clause

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 23 Oct 02 - 11:43 PM

Hints...hmmm? who ever has the task of being my Santa..Lemme just ay this... I'm happy with whatever... I do collect roosters... received one last year from my SSanta and it has a place front and centre in my Kitchen...Just the idea that somethng will be arriving is "Christmas Personified"!!!

LL

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,MMario's S Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 12:34 AM

Mr. MMario of the dangly bits, does last year's list still apply? Anything you might remove from consideration? What does your Renaissance costume look like? What color is it?

Your very own personal custom Secret Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 04:23 AM

Could Katlaughing's secret santa please PM catPHiddle. It has come to my attention that the lucky girl has got two santas I have checked all my out gong PM's to see if I have made a mistake and everything is in order so I haven't made a mistake. I would be greatful if BOTH santas could PM so I can sort this out.

Cheers


An overworked secretary!! Cat

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 08:57 AM

Hello, Santa

a bear? maybe you can get your pic taken with it!! that would be a lovely pressy

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,open mike's santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 09:00 AM

Ho ho ho, open mike! I see that you have some ticks in the red book, but a few in the black one. What do you say - have you been a good girl this year?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sarahtheflute's Secret Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 09:09 AM

Ok, Ms. Flute, I need some santa hints! At the very least post something here so I can look at your old posts and figure out what you might like.

Thank you very much!

Your secret santa :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's Secret Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 09:22 AM

My pic with IT?

Remember, this is a vicious, wild animal! And, the bear's only marginally tamer, being stuffed and all.

Well, maybe I could get that close. My last name is "Claws," after all.

Thanks for bearing your thoughts.

Santy Claws

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: MMario
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 09:25 AM

Dear Custom Santa - yes, last years list applies.

What does my ren costume look like? what colour? uhmmm - brown, blue,green,black,red,tan,purple,murrey depending on the day. I'm a peasant - nothing matches...baggy pants and a peasant shirt - unless its a peasant shirt and tights.

"Owain" - MMy alter-ego (the apprentice for 35 years - he who carries a tune in a bucket - barely; the pre-minstrel Owain Cramp) tends to wear the same - but he carries a wooden bucket which MMario does not.

and honest - those "naughty" days and the songs I was singing - really! it was my job!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 10:25 AM

Hmmm....sea chanties on the Prairie? Don't know about Vera and those Yankees, but I do know a little about the Roll n'Go and I think they're Yanks, right?*bg* Santa has me curiouser and curiouser!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amergin
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 10:32 AM

i think katdarling just needs a spanking paddle...an electric one...i have it on good authority she's been naughty....*BG*

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 12:29 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 12:46 PM

Rats-don't do this too often.

Age-note reference to Albatross; also Divers and Owls. Quoth the Raven: "nevermore."

Gender-I'd bet Cat knows best.

Favorite Colour-scruffy. Is that light scruffy or dark scruffy? Sounds like a sagey-sorta colour.

Authors/books-Ah ha!! Celtic mythology is it? And would that be Keltic or Seltic? Settle for Dine' if you're wise.

Books desired-what the heck kind of answer is "see above"-clearly a bureaucrat at heart.

T-shirt size-only XL? Have you noticed that male Mudcatters prefer smaller t-shirts than females?

Collectables-how about post cards?

Hobbies-sounds like a reasonable collection. Ever try prickly-pear or dandilion wine? If not, don't.

Jewelery-yeah, ok, spoilsport.

Other stuff-whatever.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mark Cohen's Secret Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 02:04 PM

C'mon -- gimme a hint or two (or more). Pleeeeeeeze post here or to hints thread.

After all, I know absolutely nothing about you except you went to med school in Hershey, PA, sing Irish songs, have a 7 year old daughter, had recent knee surgery, miss Moxie and you're not a Republican. Oh, and that both you and I are Diana Rigg fans and you're my younger brother's age.

How do I know all this? Well, "we master spies have our sources -- in this case it happens to be the front page of the New York Times" (or, more specifically, The Mudcat Puddle).

Subjective Clause

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Rangeroger's Secret Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 02:09 PM

Kiddo, ya gotta give me some hints on whatcha like, or dire prognostications may befall you. hehehe

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 06:13 PM

Dear Nathan,

Hezekiah and Ananais are almost terminally bored. They really want to get to work on your present, so they can make it extra, extra special (they are quite good elves, really). But they have no clue what you might want. Please, for their sanity's sake, give them a few clues as to what you might like! And remember, if you really don't want to post them where the world can see them, I'm sure that Cat would be very happy to play intermediary.

Eagerly awaiting hints,
Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Helen's SS
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 07:11 PM

PURPLE???? PURPLE????? Where the hell am I supposed to find anything PURPLE now? Halloween is all black and orange. Christmas is all red and green. Channukah isn't even purple; it's blue! Maybe I'll just give you a black eye for Thanksgiving and hope it turns purple for Christmas. Damn...bet I get tossed out for making threats. Several hints here, lady. But also some self control. hehe.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sharon A's. secret santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 09:11 PM

cats & things are being collected & created!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Hollowfa-la-la-lox's Santa
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 11:25 PM

The elves are searching far and near-- from the North to the Marco Polo for things Mongolian, Medieval, or Munchie. They've got a real Khan-do attitude! [and they'll need it!!!]

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,a player in the Secret Santa game
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 11:32 PM

I begin to despair! No chuckles sent by my secret santa! Did I give such good info in my hints that no questions are asked, no clues given? I've posted hints so broad the people who know me could drive a Mack truck through them!

sniffle, pout, sniffle

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 11:50 PM

Looks like I don't have a Santa........hasn't checked in yet.........boo hoo...........this Santa has posted to the Santee in this thread.......hee hee hee.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 24 Oct 02 - 11:51 PM

Well, Anonymous Sufferer, you are not alone! Some Santas are just contrary, I guess, an' ya gotta let them do what works for 'em, right?

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: rangeroger
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:24 AM

I'll go for the Dire Prognostications. I just got "Ragpickers Dream" and didn't know that Mark Knopfler had come out with another Cd.

I don't have the list handy,but;
1. Age range 18 -50 Blonde,Redhead,or Brunette.
In fact skip the rest.

one weekend with a young hardbody is all I need.

and the new Utah Phillips collection

and a new Taylor 612 CE, That's all I need. rr

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: rangeroger
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:28 AM

That's no fair. My Mini-Cooper S and Pignose Hog-30 amp were cut off my post.

Has censorship become so fast that it occurs automatically when you hit Submit?

rr

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:33 AM

LOL, Rog!! Just in Time Censorship!! On the spot!! We train you!! You can learn it at home!! It's all in this handy little booklet....

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Big Micks Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:39 AM

What color thong do you want to go with the spud I'm sending?

BMSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,testing, testing - has this SS lost its cook
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:45 AM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Firecat's SS - without "cook"
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 01:02 AM

That was supposed to say "cookie" and not "cook". It has been a while since I tried this cookie-less thread-posting lark.

So, thanks to hey-diddle-diddle, Ms CatsPhiddle, the Fiery-cat from the 'Cat has a Secret Santa. A very studious SS who has studied FC's postings including peeking at her pix (after some scathingly brilliant lateral thinking on the photos page) and examining familial and social relationships within our 'Cat community. Even compared this year's and last year's SS hints for good measure.
[Let me know if last year's hints are out of date (these young-un's grow up so fast these days!)]   

So now the challenge is to put together an appropriately interesting, hopefully surprising package and give it to the elves to deliver. Maybe over land, maybe over sea, maybe through the air. Maybe from nearby, maybe from afar.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sorchas SS
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 04:40 AM

Hi there, this is Sorchas Own SS calling from Elf central,investigations are proceeding apace( I am told this is the crustimony proceedcake) any additional info you wish to supply would be welcome ( size hat?, taste in Chocolate?, do you like Christmas pudding?,Favourite Wildebeeste (or is no gnus, good gnus?)? do you have every Fiddle book in print? etc.
but there is one bit of info I need
URGENT, Have you a working CD player????
as I have something in mind, ( grins evilly and sniggers)and skips merrily into the undergrowth and resumes fishing,

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 08:13 AM

I didn't know there were pictures here. Well, I went to look at my Santee's picture, and I think he needs a razor and a referal to a good 12-step program. But who am I to make judgements like that?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Chanteyranger's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 09:03 AM

Hey, chanteyranger - you may have signed up, but you haven't filled out the questionnaire.

Never mind, I've discovered a lot about you already.

But you can still fill in your answers if you feel like it.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Burke's VERY Secretive Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 09:08 AM

Have you been a good little girl? Should I note what shape your list is in?

If you don't fill out a questionaire then how can I choose a gift in harmony with your spirit?

BSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Kim C
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 09:43 AM

Yooohooooo! Oh, Saaaandy Claaaaws!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 10:38 AM

Yeah, give him a shout for me too - I feel neglected.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 10:46 AM

Oooohh, my Santa showed up!! Don't wear hats, if Christmas pudding means fruitcake, then no, like dark chocolate, and have almost every tune book in print. And sadly, I have no reliably working CD player. Some days the magic works, some days it doesn't........

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: catspaw49
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 10:53 AM

There I went and started this damn thread and even gave my Santee a hint as to who their Santa was and everything......And MY SANTEE has posted here as a Santa already!

HOWEVER.....Like a few others, Ol' Spaw feelin' pretty neglected..........Oh Spaw Santa....Where are you?

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 11:00 AM

carving pumpkins with me....:-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Secret Santa player
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 11:00 AM

Well, Spaw, perhaps the best clue is no clue. I'm choosing between several ideas for my Santee, and I already have a little something set aside for the delightful Cat who set this up for us!

L

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Ceigh's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 11:03 AM

What would a good little possum like as a present for Christmas? I know you asked to have 'spaw stop blowing up your butt - but I'm afraid that that is beyond the power of the elves.

Please post an alternate wish list.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,L'l pissant's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 11:06 AM

Dear L'il pissant:

I am very much afraid that it is impossible to fit the YangTze River into a Christmas Stocking. Would a recording of the Shanty do as well?


Your Secret Santa

ps: threatening to urinate in the sleigh is a good way to get low cost coal.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 12:09 PM

Yay! My Santa checked in!!! :^) :^) :^)

Cats are being created, eh? (Just put a boy cat and a girl cat in a room together and they'll create cats... and/or shredded furniture...) And "things" too?? I'm intrigued; can't wait to see what these "things" might be!!

I was a good girl last year and waited until Christmas Day (technically – hey, it was after midnight, so it was official!) to open my pressie. Wonder if I can muster up the same fortitude this time!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Firecat
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 01:46 PM

Ooooh, goodie, I've got a Secret Santa!! *jumps up and down with excitement*

Seriously though, Santa, you askd if any of my last years hints are out of date now. I've just checked and only three of them are. Here's the three. Obviously my age is! I've got the CDs I was after last year now and my Tshirt size has gone up, but that's it. Thanks for checking!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 01:52 PM

Nathan, I see that you have been a good boy and posted your wishlist. The elves are deliriously happy. You may get more information from me later. Right now, Santa has to go to music theory class.

Disorganized and late for class
Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Amos's Secretly Insanity
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 03:09 PM

Well;I just don't know, one minute you're sitting at you Madcat post all brown and smiling. Then there you are at an Muddy outing all hirsuite and musical. Are you chameleon like, should it be a coat of many colors for Christmas? Been looking at the pictures of members, my what an assortment of people, or in Spaws case ass-blowing.[Poor Cleigh] Clues:- Ah well, I'm not among the photos,and I'm a long long way north of your 20.
Up your chimney!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From:
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 03:45 PM

Hey, wake up you old poop. Bestir your lazy self and pay attention and I'll give you a few, blatantly obvious hints. Hints anyone with half a brain could blunder through in seconds. Good Luck.



OH, and by the way, who'd you expect the sweet little ghost of Christmas past? Wrong...Have you been THAT good? I doubt it. Well, I ain't sweet, I ain't little, and I'm just like Frosty, "alive as he could be".



Put on your thinking cap, Moomie, did you ever wonder where the LDS get all the money it takes to build those huge @#$ %$#@ temples? I do when I pass one every day...



hoe, 'ho, @#$%ing ho.

best regards, yer Santy.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 03:49 PM

Howdy, Secret Insanity.

I was wondering when you would out. I confess, I confess -- you've been part of my life for so long, I can't remember when we were first introduced (if you could call it that)!

Anyway, I don't change as fast as a chamelon, and I only use half as many legs, to compensate.

By all means, feel free to drive a long way south, good buddy, and warm yourself while delivering your expensive and sensitive gift!! Catch ya on the flipflop.

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 05:33 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 05:34 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 05:37 PM

Well, we wouldn't want you to sit about feeling neglected, would we?

Your Secret Santa is a non-penguin and has fewer the six legs (which tends to support someone's observation that your Secret Santa has an oblique sense of humor).

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: mooman
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 06:18 PM

Aha! Plenty of stylistic hints here my Lappish friend!

I wonder if my hunch will be proved right!

No need to spend too many LDS on this old poop!

moonieman morman o om man mooman

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Burke
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 06:25 PM

BSS, I did fill out the list! I doesn't look fancy & colorful like some do. A lot was them same as last year's.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Greg Stephens' Super Secred Santa
Date: 25 Oct 02 - 06:27 PM

Greg, can I interest you in a tree?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Secret Santa's Secretary!!!
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 05:22 AM

HO HO HO Secret Santa's Secretary here!!!

Santa is really impressed with the amount of hints being posted but some santa's are still stuck for ideas and the Elf's are getting restless.....they want to go on pressie hunting/making trips!!!!

Get those hints in and keep your Santa happy this Christmas!!!


SSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 05:23 AM

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Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Ol'Spaw's SS
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 05:33 AM

I's here....

Oi'Spaw you is fishin   !!!

I's lookin for dem Prawn books you like....

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 09:19 AM

Oh, well...left out again...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Artbrooks' Vewwy, vewwy, quiet santa
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 09:48 AM

Shhhh.... I'm just hunting wabbits.

Chwistmas wabbits are vewwy ware.

Chwistmas wabbit ware is even warer.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Trevor
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 12:13 PM

Sniff sniff, sniffle.......

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 12:19 PM

Ol Spaw feelin' much better now.........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 02:11 PM

That trick-or-treat candy sure is gonna taste good.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: CapriUni
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 04:30 PM

From Trevor:

Sniff sniff, sniffle.......

Don't worry, Trevor! Maybe you have the best Santa ever, who knows exactly what you want, without having to ask.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Rangeroger's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 04:34 PM

Ooo-kay, do you want a weekend with a young male or female hardbody?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Hollowfox
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 04:41 PM

Awl Right! I have a Santa! Thank you thank you thank you!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 07:06 PM

Everybody else get a Secret Santa...I get Elmer Fudd....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 08:28 PM

Hey, Art, at least you heard from yours!

Stilly River Sans-a-Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Helen
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 08:36 PM

So, maybe my SS is related to my hubby who thinks that this joke is funny:

Q: What do you say to a woman with two black eyes? A: I've told you twice.

And do I infer that my SS is from the North American continent, due to the reference to Halloween, which passes in Oz with hardly a murmur - except as an excuse for re-decorating shop windows? Or is this a herring of a different colour?

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: rangeroger
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 10:16 PM

Female please.

rr

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amergin
Date: 26 Oct 02 - 10:49 PM

just be sure to include a tire repair kit with rogers hard body female....bg...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,mrs cobbles' sacred scented
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 12:19 AM

i promise no garlic or other stinkies...
and nothing to drink--although perhaps
you are not a tee totaller.
what the heck is Yorkshire pudding?
does it grow on trees there or it that only
in west Y?
you must be good with your hands or paws-
i'll have my reindeer sniff out something
lovely for you....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 04:27 AM

Oh! I always knew there was a Santa.

Mrs C

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,GUEST, Kim C's SANDY CLAWS
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 04:45 AM

I live in the home of Robinson Crusoe and have had to send Man Friday out to scour for hints.    Apparently you've given so many I'm even more confused as to what to send you from this island!!!!    I note you like cookbooks but Man Friday hasn't had chance to write one yet!!!!   Besides his cooking isn't that wonderful.

We did think of getting you some German beer but we drank it!!!

Not a lot to do on an island.........

Glucklich Weihnachten

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mooman's Santa Klaus
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 07:06 AM

Lappish? No, my dear old poop, I'm your @#$%ing Santee, not THE Santa. I "never own anything I have to feed or paint" particularly if they have cloven feet. This ain't "Miracle on 34th st, and my name ain't Edmund, see?"

Now Metamorph into the kitchen an fix me a nice cup of bat broth, will you? It's Holloweenie.

Put on your thinking cap, Moomie, did you remember who said: "...the fish were so thick you could walk across their backs...", while shopping for some native love?

hoe, ho', @#$%ing hoe.

best regards, yer Santy.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Alison's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 10:28 AM

I looked and looked for this thread before posting to the ordinary hints thread, but it was hiding!

I've asked you for some more details so Santa can send you something to suit your personality. Please check out my posting there.

Even MORE bemused Santa ;-(((

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: greg stephens
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 02:27 PM

A tree would be lovely, Secret Santa. There are plenty to spare in Santaland are there? I'd imagined a lot of snow, but perhaps you have pine forests.Male sure you hang a few extra presents on it please.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Susan in California's Anon-e-moose Reindeer
Date: 27 Oct 02 - 06:09 PM

'ello, 'ello! Wot's this then? 'ow am I ta pick out yer pressie when ya gi' me no 'ints, eh? Am I ta follow last year's guide? Noo, c'mon, Susan dear, sit down 'ere beside me and tell me wot you'd like...

yer Anon-e-moose Reindeer Musher

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,A Secret Santa Player
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 12:43 AM

A question: at what point do we reveal ourselves to our Santee? (No, not in that way!) Stick a note in the package, or a complete return address, or let people continue to guess on this page?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Gloredhel
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 12:44 AM

Stick a note in th package.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: alison
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 01:06 AM

Dear Santa,

I answered in the other thread........ *grin*

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sharon A's. secret santa
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 02:36 AM

Meow, meow all through the night long
Meow, meow I hear a night song
Black cat singing in the alleyway
Serenading in a mournful way
Go 'way, go away from my house
Go 'way, go & find a big MOUSE!!

hehehe - using the work computer is fun! specially as we don't have access to the internet here!! but sending in a link works

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 03:04 AM

OK, OK...you figured out that I don't want an autographed picture of the Bush family. But you see, the problem is that as soon as I give a hint, I'll immediately think, "Well, I really don't like that as much as I like those 25 other things..." I know, that doesn't help. What I'd REALLY like is a turntable that works, and a CD burner...but I'm NOT asking for those. I do have a CD player, and in addition to the kind of music they play on Folkscene.com I also like jazz (smooth, not raucous), klezmer, "world" (like the Putumayo series), fingerstyle guitar, and anything with vocal harmonies, from shape notes to shanties to swing. I even like Gregorian chants (I know, they don't have harmonies). I like songbooks, music books, photography books, travel books, natural history books, history books, just about any books except for Danielle Steele novels, old maps, games, carved wood, interesting music-makers (in Disneyland I found a wooden frog from Vietnam that makes a very froglike sound when you rub it's serrated back with a stick) and "scientific" toys like kaleidoscopes and prisms and such. Edibles are good, though they have a tendency to disappear...and I don't eat any parts of anything that used to walk. Or fruitcake. And, as I said, something that is unique to your area would be preferable....unless you live in Las Vegas, I suppose. Now maybe you can be creative and surprise me! And Thank you, very much indeed.

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 04:03 AM

I dont care who you are. Get those reindeer off my roof.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 04:47 AM

It's getting dark outside,it looks like it's going to reindeer.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sorchas SS
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 06:14 AM

Sorcha, did you know they were writing a musical about the Queen of Britain and her love of dogs, its to be called "Corgi and Bess" Ho! Ho!Ho!,
Which fiddlers do you like recordings of? Aly Bain? Dave Swarbrick, Stefan Grapelli? Barry Dransfield? (he said only mention Europeans and talk about English stuff and she'll think your a Brit,Tee Hee)
So English Muffins anyone? Ginger Nut cookies? Blawdy arwful weather Wot?
Yrs from Elf Central, your SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 08:55 AM

Just out of curiosity, did anyone get me?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 09:23 AM

Jeri:

I didn't but you deserve a TOP DRAWER Santa!! Pound on the management!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Jeri's SS
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 09:28 AM

Oh yes, Jeri. Someone did get you. There might be five strings round the packet, but not in it!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 03:57 PM

Oh, Sandy Claws, I am really not so hard to please. I enjoy so many things. Even a lovely photograph of an island sunset would suit me just fine. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 04:07 PM

Thanks for posting, SS. Now I'm wondering what you could wrap in a banjo besides the accordian player's head...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Helen's Secret Santa
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 04:49 PM

Very clever, dear. And I have taken several excursions into the land of purple only to come up mostly empty-handed EXCEPT for a lovely purple angel for your tree...MAYBE! Serves you right if you end up with a "Flying Purple People Eater". They are currently featured in every discount store this side of the Pond. They sing and dance. Most annoying. Come to think of it, annoying toys are my trademark. Bet at least one 'Catter knows who I am.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Blue Santa (rather than purple)
Date: 28 Oct 02 - 10:15 PM

Alas, some of us still await news of our appointed Santas.

Sighing Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 05:01 AM

Santa baby, thanks for the reassurance.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 05:50 AM

Hello secret Santa ..... I exist!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Night Owl's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 06:36 AM

Twit twooooooooo Night Owl. Thought I'd post VERY early in the morning and see if you are out ahunting ...... there again it may be because I'm on the other side of the great pond.... I'll keep you guessing.

Give me some hints so I can get the elves looking out for stuff. Had a browse thru you r threads but apart from finding out you are a granny who has an interest in the autoharp nothing else.

GO ON GO ON GO ON give us a clue or two

Love SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 07:34 AM

I am Karen K secret santa who is she?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sarah the Flute's SS
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 08:26 AM

Well I'm glad my santee exists!! I was starting to get worried!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 09:36 AM

"Corgi and Bess".....gggrrrrooooaaaannn. Thanks, Santa, I needed that.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 09:52 AM

Karen K sings and is a lady. She is a mudcatter; northeast US, I believe... you can learn more by reviewing her past posts.

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 11:07 AM

Giok, I think I have just the pressie for you! That is if you continue being a good boy until Dec. 25th. HoHoHoHeHeHoHo

Hint: It's raining here today.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Edain's secret
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 11:37 AM

Don't feel left out, my young friend, I do exist. I don't remember having seen you around the Mudcat, so I'm glad you posted your hints. It took me a while to figure out what "RPG" meant (Real Pretty Guitars? Revolutions Per Gallon? Rosencrantz Popped Guildenstern?) but I got it. And you're going to get it! An RPG, that is. (Real Pleasing Gift--at least, I hope so.)

SS

(PS, if you were MY Secret Santa, I'd want that Shellbursts CD!)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 11:41 AM

Once again, not to be confused with Giok's Secret Santa.

Giac, it is cool and rainy here today. Perfect cuppa tea weather... say, have you ever tried hot cocoa with a tee-niny dash of cayenne pepper in it? Absolutely heavenly.

Prefer ye to drink from a colorful hefty mug, or a dainty teacup?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 12:32 PM

Hi Giac's Secret Santa! I think I know who you are, cayenne my word! Forget the fake accent above, I can hear you.

I think Giac is a "Mary" ~~~ too many of those Bloody Mary's around here!

Giok, on the other hand, is a fine gentleman from Scotland.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Edain
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 12:35 PM

And there I was thinking Role Playing Game was the only of/for RPG. Anyway, I'm looking forward to whater you come up with :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa.
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 12:50 PM

Indeed. How do we know that Giac and Giok aren't evil twins? ;-)

Fake accent? What fake accent? Some say I have an accent although it may not be the one you think, and it is not as overt as others who live in my part of the world.

Now, I must ask Giac another question. What sort of hot peppers is it you like to raise? When I used to have time for gardening, I had very good luck with several kinds. They grow well in my climate.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Edain
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 12:56 PM

okay, I forget you a use html tags here so incklusing a passage of text in chevrons was not the brightest idea... in between only and if/for insert (insert word for expanded accronym here)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 01:09 PM

Now Giac's Secret Santa, cool it, or I'll send some of our cooler weather down there to cool you off. (from the North Pole, of course)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 01:59 PM

I am ready for some cooler weather! :-) I can get out all my great fuzzy hats.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 02:37 PM

Ah, I bet you look like a great big ole Titan in one of those big hats.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Stilly River Sage's Secret -Satin -Covered -
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:02 PM

Well, some checking had to be done as there were some considerable discussions on whether you had actually been a good girl all year or not but I'm happy to tell you you squeaked in...although sailing a bit close to the wind.

Anyways, I have read your list, checked it twice and we shall have to see what the elves can cobble together I mean lovingly craft for you.

Yours

SSCS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:08 PM

;-D

Good to see your shiny face!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:13 PM

Do I have a Secret Santa? Or are you overwhelmed with the information I posted on the other thread?

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:13 PM

Ti-tan? What is this Ti-tan of which you speak? I know of no Ti-tan.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: CapriUni
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:34 PM

Dear Secret Santa: earlier, you asked:

Question is, do you believe in Santa?

Did my answer meet with your satisfaction? I hope so... I'm really not in this game for all the fancy (or unfancy, for that matter) prezzies, but I would like a little something, to keep me company through the long winter ahead... even just a note, or a PM.... So I don't feel quite so much like The Little Prince until the flowers bloom again...

I hope this doesn't make me sound pitiful, but it's been gray, and rainy and cold here for the last couple of days, and will be so for a couple of days more, according to the weather personaliities on the news, and I guess it's just seeping into my pores....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:36 PM

Giac's SS, I could say lots of really funny things, but it's too early, and I'm afraid I'll give away too much. Just like my hints to Giok, I don't want to make the hints too easy this early.

HoHoHoHoHoHoHoHo

PS Are you getting ready for your Halloween colors?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 03:57 PM

Sure, there's colors EVERYwhere. You may think we don't get any colors in Alaska, but let me tell you what...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Giac
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 04:26 PM

Hate to interrupt, Santas, but, uh, to answer MY SS's questions:

If you are a fan of Keeping Up Appearances, as am I, then you will understand when I say I am not unlike Hyacinth's neighbor, Elizabeth, when she is in Hyacinth's presence. I'd need a beaker, dearie, not the royal (whatever) with the hand-painted periwinkles.

As for peppers, this year I had great success with cayennes, jalapenos, and some smaller peppers of the chili type that were labeled only "from Thailand." And those, the locals here would note, were righteous-hot. For some reason, habeneros do not do well in my garden. Just as well, although they do make a good paint stripper.

Bloody Mary !!!! Evil Twin !!!! Indeed. MuwaaaaaHaaaaHA!

(It's a bloody mary morning, baby left me without warning ... [thanks, Willie])

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 04:36 PM

Hummm...I got a real deal on International post card stamps...and one of them is from where I live...and most aren't. Saw a picture that looked a lot like you scratched on a rock the other day. Bears and owls, huh? Or is that howling bare?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 04:55 PM

Thank you, Giac, for your answers. I am busily scheming away.

The possibilities are endless. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Pushkin
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 05:26 PM

Helloooooooo Santa...................

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Helen
Date: 29 Oct 02 - 10:51 PM

To my SS on the other side of the pond,

I want you to know that I will appreciate whatever you choose - the more you like it, and the more that it says about you, the better. The hint about purple is aimed at making it easier if you have to choose between different colours. But I'm sure you know that already. I'm sure that you are just teasing.

That isn't to deny the fact that I do have a purple addiction, though. At the supermarket one day I saw a little girl excitedly telling her mother about a purple water bottle, or something equally mundane, that she had found on the shelves. I wanted to quietly warn the mother that purple-addiction doesn't get milder over time, but in fact gets more acute. I catch myself sometimes getting just as excited over little, silly things which I don't need, and have no earthly use for, that just happen to be a lovely shade of purple.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,MMario's Secretive Santa
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 12:26 AM

M-M-M Mario (reminds me of K-K-K-Katy, beautiful Katy. . .)

What kind of "favors" do you favor? Those that you wore on your hat until they practiced deconstruction--of what were they composed? Do you have a preference for design, material, symbolism, etc.?

“Your Secret Santa” and clues galore

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 02:51 AM

As I pondered weak and weary
Thinking bout my santa deary
Wondering where he or she might be
Thought perhaps I shouldn't mention
This growing sense of mindless tension
So my sadness none could see...

On the other hand....

WHERE'S MY SANTA????

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Trevor
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 07:43 AM

WAAAAHHH! WAAAHHH! IAINTGOTTASANTA! WAAAHHH!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Micca
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 07:49 AM

I am perplexed, I received a postcard this morning with a cryptic message on it, it COULD be from my SS, its from Phoenix. AZ, the problem is, I dont know any 'Catters in Phoenix AZ, but I do know an Ex-wife!!!!!!MMMmmmm, this needs thought!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Genie's Santa To Be
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 10:35 AM

Here's a ho hO HO from From Genie's SS.

I've been a Mudcatter forever, but lurk more than post. I've only left 718 messages since I registered, but more are there from before.

Hear Me, Oh Hear Me, my tastes and handle have changed over time. Though always a beginner of the traditional, I am a master of the non-musical. Can you guess who I am?

I'm not living where I'm from, but enjoy where I am. Look for the epicenter and I'll be close at hand. I look into the mists of the future, and help people on their way. PM me today!

I'm gathering stuff for my visit. I do have a question though. What are your feelings concerning the use of MP3's downloaded from the internet. All dead and gone or out-of-print for though I look to the future my heart is in the past.

Your SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: MMario
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 10:41 AM

favours ranged from small pins, to ribbon, to beaded, to cloth, to clay - (the hat was stolen this summer - with all remaining favours upon it - boo-hiss!) I have no preference *grin* usually a favour has much more to do with the giver then the givee...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Chanteyranger's Secret Santa
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 10:43 AM

Oh Chanteyranger, where are yooooooooooooouuuuuuu?

You haven't posted since 23 Oct, but you've got a Santa and your Santa wants feeding (with information).

Any of you guys who knows where he is, give him a poke from me and tell him the elves are getting restless.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 11:44 AM

Mudlark:

If your Santa is a varlet
Or a base, amoral harlot,
Be not downcast, low or blue,
I'll wear double hats for you!!
Should your Santa prove a mummer
(Surely Christmas' worst bummer!)
Never fear his recrudescence!
I will send you DOUBLE presents!

luv,

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Rangeroger's SS
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 12:28 PM

I'm not having much luck with that hardbody request, so I'm pulling a 180 - at least part of your pressie will have the synaptic propensity of a pelt. (bonus points to whoever recognizes the quote!)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,katlaughing's real Secret Santa
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 03:11 PM

There was a post on October twenty-third
That I found patently absurd
Purportedly from Katlaughing's Santa Claus,
It's a load of bollocks and I know because
I'm it, they're not, and that's my final word.

Except to propose this before quitting
A hypothesis worth submitting:
Due to Polar over-staffing
Two Santas are assigned to Katlaughing,
She's a good girl by twice; its fitting.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret Santer
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 03:45 PM

Ho Ho Ho Haven't seen you round the 'Cat of late. Hope you haven't flown off for the winter or anything!

Looking at your hints, I see that we have some interests in common. Why, we could almost be twins! Oh, wait, we are... (hint!)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mudlark's SS
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 06:06 PM

Neither a varlet nor a harlot, thank you very much, Amos, nor a Santa dreary, one hopes. Mudlark, thou hast need of patience. Just because Walmart has had their Christmas decorations up for a month doesn't mean your SS is a dud if you haven't received a gift (or hint) yet. Worldwide web means your SS could be anywhere in the world, and it might take a while to get back to cyberspace.

Also, being a first time SS, your SS still learning the etiquette and expectations of this august position.

Since discovering that Mudlark is the person to whom gifts are to be given, your SS has been researching the elusive Mudlark, to better prepare for what's to come. The first part is the reading of all of Mudlark's posts to discover her how better to be her Santa - a labor worthy of Hercules! That woman posts a lot more frequently than her SS. What has been discoverd by this dedicated research? (1)She likes garden fresh cucumbers. Unfortunately, it's not cucumber season in her SS's garden. (2)She would rather sit on her porch and sing cowboy songs than attend a concert by a professional folksinger (an oxymoron if I ever heard one). Sounds reasonable to me. (3)Her real age, which, contrary to her SS hint is at least a decade away from crone-ism (and within 15 years of her SS's age, one way or the other.)

So have no fear; your SS is busy preparing more than coal for your stocking.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: rangeroger
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 08:34 PM

Well, I tried to cheat and use Google to ferret out my SS's quote, but got no hits at all. The hardbody was only a pipe dream anyway. Dire prognostications are sounding better every day.

But, to bring it back to perspective. I'm over 50, I love to read most anything. I listen to all kinds of music,except top-40countrywesternhip-hopdisco.I play guitar and sing and am learning electric bass on the fly.(playing every Sunday with my church's worship team.)

rr

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Robin2
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 08:57 PM

ooooh, such a hint! You are right, I haven't been around much, my son got married, and I had pnumonia, but I come back just in time to find all these hints!

Oh goody, goody, goody, this is too much fun

twins, uh?

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 09:09 PM

Mudlark's SS:

No offense, I hope, I was merely trying to stir you into speech! It's amazing, isn't it, the things people will dream up as labels when you're not there in self-defense??

Anyway, scurrilous categorizations duly withdrawn -- glad you're on the job!

Regards,


A

Subject: RE: To Genie's Secret Santa
From: Genie
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 09:33 PM

My, Santa, how mysterious you are! I'll have to muse over your posts for some time, I'm sure, if I'm to have a chance to guess your true identity.

Downloaded MP3s are fine (though they don't produce great sound quality on my current system.)

I tried to PM you, but wasn't able to do it (probably that pesky "guest" thing).

"Epicenter"...hmmmmmmm.....

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Genie's Secret Santa
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 10:18 PM

Hi Genie, Sounds like you've been a good little girl (woman). My elves have been checking up on you. They are very pleased with all the people that they see smiling in retirement centers around Portland, and the humming in the halls, the tapping of the feet. They were worried about reports that you've runamuck, but that seems to be over now. Keep doing what you're doing but watch out for imac attacks and remember old songs are the best songs.

Ho Ho Ho.

Here's another clue: If you didn't know better you would say that I ome in two.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 10:19 PM

Dear Amos....Recrudescence??? Who needs presents, even double presents with a word like that stuck in one's stocking! Thank you for the reassurance...you are a prince among wordsmiths...

Dear SS...Thank you for YOUR reassurance, and be assured in like kind that you are way ahead of me as I've yet to figure out how to address my Santee anonymously--I only hope he has more patience than I. As for musical tastes, I hasten to add this cunumdrum...I live in the country, I live in the west, but country/western is not what I love best. And while I might be disappointed to find coal in my stocking I wouldn't take amiss a few logs of seasoned oak...nights are getting a tad chilly.

Sign me another first time SS....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Guest: RangerSteve's Secret Santana
Date: 30 Oct 02 - 11:07 PM

Wot ho, RangerSteve...were you getting worried? Beginning to think your Secret Santa had gone south for the winter, or some other direction? Have no fear, I'm on the job. In fact, I've already stuffed a couple of presents for you into my sack just today, found in the middle of nowhere, on the way to somewhere, a happy bit of serendipity. The Universe works in mysterious ways.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 12:17 AM

Dear Secret Santa,

I'll take a real one, anyday, over one and a poser. Thanks for the lovely bit of verse!

Oh, frabulous day! This is so much fun!!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 12:40 AM

PS to Mudlark's SS...

"Santa dreary, one hopes."...that's santa DEARY! DEARY!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 01:24 AM

To my REAL Santa: I meant to say, I'd rather have ONE REAL than one real and one faux clas!*bg*

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secra Santet
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 09:56 AM

Ah, you're back! Good to hear from you. Hope you're feeling better after your bout with pneumonia, and congratulations to your son and his new wife!

Yes, indeed we are twins. Cosmic, isn't it? (hint!)

Ho ho ho,
Your SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Susan in CA's Anon-e-moose Reindeer Musher
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 02:19 PM

Ho-hum, ho-hum
My Santee must be shy
I think I've found the perfect gift
But no hints will tell me why.

Oh, Susan in ol' Sunny Cal
Are you there? Have you been online?
Please come on back and let me know
What gifts for you would be fine.

I might be a mile high or
Swim near the fishes of the sea
But if you don't post, you'll never know
T'were I really a musher or me!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 02:36 PM

Does the Goddess of Bats (or the batty goddess) have a Secret Santa? Is he/she too secretive to risk asking any leading questions? Too tongue-tied to come up with a witty quip or tease? Please reassure me you exist. Ask me something silly -- like what kind of food do my rubber squid eat.

C'mon, I wanna play. Leap right in to the merriment. I know it's only Hallowe'en . . . and there's no snow yet for reindeer tracks. But I need to be reassured or I'll have to write to the paper. Please, kind newspaperman, is there a Secret Santa?

Whine, whine, whine (sniffle).

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mudlark's SS
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 02:59 PM

RE: "I've yet to figure out how to address my Santee anonymously"

To send anonymous notes to Mudcat, you just have to delete your Mudcat cookie. To do this right-click on "Start", left-click "Explore". Double click on "Cookies" (under "Windows") Find all "Mudcat" cookies and delete them (or just select all and delete all cookies. Next, scroll down and doubleclick "Temporary Internet Files", and delete any mudcat cookies there. Open up your browser to Mudcat and click "Membership." If your personal info is not there, when you post to Mudcat it will be from "Guest". If it's easier, just go to a computer where you haven't entered your Mudcat info and send it from there.

To double-check, click "Preview" before you submit your message and see what appears in the "From" box.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 03:02 PM

For that you can just go to Membership==>Reset Your Cookie and Log off. You will then be anonymous Guest until you do it again and reset it with your member name and password.

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Micca
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 03:04 PM

or to simplify go to the box at top left drop the menu down click on "Logoff2, this will lo you off Mudcat, go back to the threads and fill in the, now blank, "from" box, create and post.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 03:47 PM

Or you might even open a browser where you don't have a cookie. On my computer, IE does, Netscape doesn't. Easier even than that, I use Anonymizer.com for various things and since I have a little icon on the tray at the top of my browser, a single "click" and I'm invisible.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 04:49 PM

Oh, dear, I've been away from Mudcat for a few days and missed my SS's note. Sorry, Santa! Please don't turn my present into coal!!

...or would that be a coal-black cat, singing in the alleyway? (I have a cat that I say is black, just for the sake of convenience, but he's actually black-brown-gray – and sometimes mahogany red or a dusky purple depending on the lighting!) (He prefers to "sing" in the hallway, all through the night long when I'm trying to sleep!)

A big mouse? Is this a clue???

Hmmm... my Santa said (s)he was at work... at 2:30 in the morning, Mudcat time (US Eastern Standard Time)... so either (s)he works a graveyard shift in the US or has a day job across the pond... but which pond???? Oooh, mysteries are so... so... mysterious!

But, of course, all shall be revealed in time... in a couple of MONTHS!! Auugghh! (Here's where I start singing the Chipmunk song: "We can hardly stand to wait! Please, Christmas, don't be late!!!!")

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 04:55 PM

Pedant alert! I misquoted the song; it should have been "We can hardly stand the wait!" That does it, I'm gettin' nuthin' but coal from Santa now... *(hanging head in shame)*

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 31 Oct 02 - 09:43 PM

HoHO...Christmas comes early! Thanks to Amos, my very own Secrt Santa, and to Micca and Stilly River Sage for anonymous log-in info. The next guest you see may be me!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 06:48 AM

Hello hello secret santa .... have you been checking out my threads????

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 08:19 AM

Hi Rangeroger's SS, "pulling a 180" sounds like "The Dukes of Hazzard," but they would never say "the snyaptic propensity of a pelt."

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sarah the Flute's SS
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 10:29 AM

Ms. Flute, are you getting anxious? :-)

Yes, I've been perusing some of your old threads. Your Santa is very busy, but no worries! Your gift should make it across the water in time...

But of course if you want to give a few hints here, that would be appreciated as well!

Your SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 10:34 AM

Maybe my Secret Santa is still in hibernation.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 10:37 AM

Sarah the Flute's SS: I can tell you that she is a very meticulous person! She was my SS last year; she sent me several small pressies and each was individually wrapped – even the rubber gloves!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Micca
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 10:37 AM

Phoenix???????
Albuquerque?????????
WOBH!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fortunato's Secret Santa
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 11:33 AM

One thing I can assure you young man is that you are in for a big surprise!!!   I can't tell you what that means but when you open up your gift, you'll DEFNITELY figure it out!!! Anyway, you will be visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present (emphasis on the word Present!!) and the Ghost of Christmas future!!! OK, I know the idea is an old one and not original at all but it's ALL part of the plan.....Keep tuned to this thread!!!!


Ho, Ho, Ho!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 11:52 AM

"the snyaptic propensity of a pelt."

Sounds to me like another way of calling something "dead meat." Perhaps the translation is necessary before the quote is discovered?

SRS
just wasting a little time this morning at work

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Amos's Secretly Insanity
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 12:54 PM

Saw a DVD Monday that might suit anybody who had a player, and a liking for Celtic Music.

H.R.W Sanitary Close

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 02:23 PM

Santa's Secretary here.....

Popped in at the post office the other day. The last post for all those santas posting to the USA is the 19th November......However they couldn't tell me what the last posting date for airmail is...they think...the last week in November to be safe.....

Hope you are all having fun

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Ol'Spaw's SS
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 04:09 PM

I's perplexed ,still lookin for dem darn prawn books, crawfish but no prawns aaaaaagggghhhhh

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 04:29 PM

There's a prawn shop on the corner, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 05:09 PM

Dear Insanity:

Don't live up to your name and get one of those WalMart Shamrock Collections of Irish Outtakes, okay? :>)

But feel free, I can play DVDs on my G4, if no where else, and that'll be fun.

Thanks for being my Santa...

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Ol'Spaw's SS
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 06:22 PM

Giok is dat de one run by Miss Doris (Day)?

dint think she would like prawn books like Ol'Spaw do



SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Oh Bat Goddess-I've been here all along
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 06:47 PM

Yes I have been here inspecting this thread from the very first til now and I actually have given some clues although you didn't realize it. Got you thinking? I'd say I know a thing or two about you. You can leave any other info, but if I can manage it, I have an idea as to what I will send you.---Bat Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 01 Nov 02 - 08:42 PM

If kat got two santas, did I get none? sniff, sniff

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Pseudolus Secret Santa
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 06:46 AM

Did you miss me? Been busy putting together a little something special just for you.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fortunato
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 08:10 AM

Greetings, Secret Santa. I do like surprises. As to your literary reference, I never tire of the Christmas Carol. I weep at Scrooge's redemption ever year, sometimes two or three times. I'll watch here for your messages, waiting eagerly. Young man? Are you sure you've got the right Fortunato?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 08:26 AM

THe secretary here...

To put the record straight, Kat did not get two santas some one was playing ajoke. Everyone that signed up for secret santa has got a santa of their own. Hold on in there Mary in Kentucky.

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Irish-a-Ho-Ho
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 10:41 AM

Yes, 'tis I, irishajo's Secret Santa. Do you exist, irishajo? Are you here somewhere? Would it be possible for you to post some hints? Pretty please?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mooman's Santa Klaus
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 03:17 PM

Dear Mooman,

Some ill-mannered and vaguely insulting person has been impersonating me. I am your true SECRET SANTA, and I hope you will disregard the oafish remarks made above. Sir, I have perused the hints you provided to our dear benefactor, Ms. CatPiddle, er, CatPhizzle, well, you know who I mean. I will deliver unto you a gift specifically designed to fit both your tastes and your social station. However, I hasten to add that you would be unwise to unwrap said present in the presence of others, and absolutely do not wait to Christmas, it really must eat with 4 days of mailing. All the best...and ho ho ho and all that of course. Yours, Santa.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fortunato
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 03:21 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: irishajo
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 04:15 PM

Irish-a-Ho-Ho? I do love hohos. Anything having to do with Ireland is good (music, literature, etc.). Blue is a nice color. I have a cat. I like books. And candles. I am not a very good giver of hints.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 07:49 PM

No fair!! Someone speak up for sweet Mary or I'll write a scurrilous verse about you!

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Firecat's SS
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 07:50 PM

Ho-ho-ho-hello again Ms Firecat. Yesterday the elves found a lovely gift for you, which in some way matches one of the other two small gifts already in the sack with your name on it.

The elves were very very excited at finding this item because, even though it in no way corresponds to your hints, it seems to be a perfect match to the impressions that they have gained of you from your postings.

Apart from that, they love it themselves and they know that the very best gifts to give are the ones that they would want to keep for themselves, but know that there is much more to be gained from giving them to someone special.

There is still more to go in the sack before sending it off to you by reindeer-freight, but so far the elves are squabbling among themselves about the best one(s) to send.

When their fighting, and this elvish, high-pitched sqwawking ceases, then we may make some headway, but meanwhile.....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 08:41 PM

Sweet May-re-re ...Don't give up hope, I know your Santa is out there somewhere, probably too busy picking perfect presents for you. My Santee hasn't shown up either, but I know he/she/it is out there...waiting...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 10:07 PM

Mary, maybe your Santa is looking for just the right piece of coal to ship to you....


ducking and running for my life

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,amergin
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 10:08 PM

that last was me sorry....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mary's Secret Santa
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 11:18 PM

Dearest Mary
Have NO fears
Santa soon
Will dry those tears!


tee-hee-hee-hee-HO-HO-HO
(((((((((hugs))))))))

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 02 Nov 02 - 11:27 PM

oooooooooooooh... I just checked this thread before leaving.

Thanks Santa. All's right with the world!

PS You could be an imposter, BUT I DON'T CARE.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,irish -a-HoHo
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 08:33 AM

Yes, Santa loves HoHos too. That's why I'm so round and jolly!

I believe Santa can find a nice gift for you. Sometimes simple hints inspire Santa's imagination more than detailed ones. This might be a good thing.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: TNDARLN
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 09:00 AM

Some-----day, My Santee'will write-
Then---- I can sleep at night!
And how thrilling that moment will be,
When I hear from my Mud Cat San-tee!!!

or,

I was waitin'-- for my Santee'--
To-- post here at Mudcat,
Or to send a lil' P.M. to me.
Is he out there? Does he even care
That I'm here a'squallin'
My Tenn e see Darlin' eyes out.

[sigh]

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Night Owl's SS
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 09:25 AM

Oh hello there Night Owl .... any hints for your SS in the offing????? Singing musical luminous sugar mice and a torch perhaps. Hmmmmmm interesting thought.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 11:21 AM

Is my santee thinking of me
Is he filling up my sock
Is he really sending pressies
Or is he playing with his....
Elves are making Xmas goodies
Putting them into a box
Santa's gone to see the doctor
Think he's got a dose of.....
Cold it is in icy Greenland
Think he needs a tot of rum
Warm his hands around the tumbler
Before he puts them on my.....
Christmas Pressie
Merry Xmas ho ho ho

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 01:22 PM

Keeping an eye on ye, laddie,
Loading up the pressies,
Getting ready for a run,
Watch you mail in the next few weeks,
There should be some fun.

~~ and I don't like rum ~~ prefer your national drink! (hint)

HoHoHOheheheHoHo

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 01:29 PM

Does the type of your favourite drink, and your name start with the same letter Santa dear?
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 01:39 PM

no. That kind of hint would be too easy. You'll get easier hints as time goes by.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Firecat
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 03:05 PM

Oooh, I wonder what it could be!!!! I don't know what impression I give on my postings!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Firecat
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 04:51 PM

Not really - I'm her Mum!

Please tell the elves that unless she's good Christmas will be cancelled this year. She's spending far too much time in Mudchat !!!!!!!

(Alternately I'll set the big spider in the corner of our room on her:-)))) )

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Message for Tig, from Firecat's SS
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 05:03 PM

Spiders, I've got! Lots of them. Big ones, black ones, hairy ones, little ones, cute ones, p.......s ones. Oops, that would be too much of a hint.

But just remember, at least Mudchat keeps her off the streets and out of mischief in the "real" world. (Just kidding, Firecat.)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fortunato
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 06:11 PM

Subject: HINTS FOR NIGHT OWL'S SECRET SANTA!
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Nov 02 - 07:04 PM

To Night Owl's Secret Santa - if you'd like hints, send me a PM...I've got lots of ideas!**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 11:24 AM

~REFRESH~

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fortunato's Secret santa
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 01:29 PM

OK, my friend, I have the plans together but all my ideas have to do with HOW to get the gift to you, what the gift actually is, well, I'm still working on that, so a hint or two would be appreciated. Whenever you get a minute.

Ho, Ho, Ho!!!!
SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 04:35 PM

Whew! That's reassuring -- "Yes, Bat Goddess, there is a Secret Santa."

(I kept checking and checking and nary a word to be heard . . .)

Thanks, Bat Santa, for checking in.

Anything else you need to know about me? Computer platform? Bra size? Beer preference?

Just wondering . . .

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Jeri
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 04:50 PM

I hear Night Owl needs a potato peeler.
ducking and running like heck

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's Santa
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 04:52 PM

Alrighty!

Me 'n my varmit dawgs has been out a-huntin' bears all day. Cain't hep ya on them white 'uns, but we did find bears. Now, soon's I can figure out how to tie the critters up so's they don't cause such a ruckus, they'll be on their way South, like -- REAL far South. Ain't they gonna be surprised to go to sleep in the Fall and wake up in the Spring? "Hey, Harlan, reckon what happened to Summer?"

**Grin**

Santa Claws

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: artbrooks
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 05:32 PM

Come on Santa! Give me a break here. Everybody else (mostly) has gotten several useful hints, and all I get is some old cartoon dialog. I've given my Santee enough that she/he should be able to guess everything except my hat size (5 1/4, by the way).

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 04 Nov 02 - 05:35 PM

Well...ALmost everything, Art...

But it doesn't matter, after all...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 01:02 AM

I'm glad you said it and not me, Jeri!!**BG**

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 03:40 AM

What do I like.... well not BOOOOOOKS! I have a Library full and I must be the only Librarian who actually failed their English Lit O' Level mainly because I'm not the world's greatest reader. Oh dear the heady heights we biochemists can aspire to. Music wise I like all sorts ... the more obscure the better and written music is good too. I await with suspense........

Thanks Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sarah the Flute's SS
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 08:31 AM

Ok, Sarah, duly noted....NO BOOKS!! I think I might be able to find something you will enjoy...hopefully it won't take too long to find its way to you if I send it soon!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 12:53 PM

The secretary here ......again!


Remember to post your hints. I have heard from some people who are worried because they haven't heard from their secret santa so can the santa's let their santees know that they are out there!!

Nearer Christmas or perhaps just after I will post a list of who got who so everyone can see!!!!!. Also it can be used as a reference point if this runs again next year which I hope it will!!

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 01:20 PM

Don't you think it would be more fun if the silly bugger never finds out? Obviously, he'll never guess!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 02:04 PM

Oh, CatsPHiddle, please wait until after Christmas to post the who-got-who list! There may be some packages that won't arrive until close to the holiday – or even afterward – plus some of us (like me, for instance) wait until Christmas Day to open the pressies and find out who sent them. Please don't spoil the surprise by posting the list too early! Thanks!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 02:07 PM

OK I will wait until after the hols.

cat

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 05:47 AM

Fibula Mattock, Girl Detective, here!

" Your Secret Santa is a non-penguin and has fewer the six legs (which tends to support someone's observation that your Secret Santa has an oblique sense of humor)."

Hmmm. (Checks down the list below.) American too - only one "u" in "humor" - or is that a trick...
Oblique sense of humour? That's just about anyone on this damn forum!
Not a penguin... but are you bird-related?
Fewer than 6 legs, eh? Hmmm....

I'll bet you're one of these people:

Stephen L Rich
Blackcatter
Edain
Genie
Page of Cups
Ranger Steve
TNDARLN
Tig
Firecat
Gutbucketeer
Fortunato
Lyrical Lady
irishajo
selby
Burke
susan from california
chanteyranger
jenellen
rangeroger
Helen
alison
open mike
Robin2
snuffy
Gloredhel
Bat Goddess
Katlaughing
Giok
greg stephens
Roly H
Sharon A
Amergin
Mudlark
mary in kentucky
Bardford
Stilly River Sage
Capri Uni
Catspaw49
art brooks
Mmario
Giac
sorcha
Kim C
Micca
Morticia
sarah the flute
Big Mick
Jeri
SINSULL
Night Owl
Nathan in Texas
Mrs Lemon
Trevor
sandra in sydney
Karen K
Mooman
Hollowfox
Amos
Pushkin

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 06:45 AM

Fibula you missed off.....

Mrs Cobble
mark Cohen
Pseudolus
sian,west wales
Mrs Duck
wilco48


!!!!!!

SSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 08:30 AM

aha! Maybe I had cunningly excluded them from my list of suspects!

(Er, actually no, I missed them - I just copied the initial sign-up list.)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Micca
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 08:31 AM

Evil Elf, apart from whizzing about the USA like a badly made firework, sending postcards (from AZ NM and PA so far) what kind of clues have you dispensed? None, Zilch, Nada.....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 08:54 AM

Well gosh...I've given you about four hints to the state I live in, not counting the post cards [and you only have 3 so far? I wonder what happened to the rest of them?]. I heard a rumor that you told your significant other that you thought I'm a lady-whatever I may be I ain't no lady! Of course, we've never met, so you can't be expected to know that.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 10:12 AM

That was no lady -- that was my Elf!!

A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Gloredhel
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 04:39 PM

*sings* Where oh where has my Santa Claus gone?
Oh where oh where can he be?
With his boots cut high and his beard cut long,
Oh where oh where can he be?

(No offense meant to possibly female Santa)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amergin
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 04:43 PM

Gloredhel....even if they are a female...they still may have a beard....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Gloredhel's Shapely Secret Santa
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 04:56 PM

My goodness, dear, your intuition certainly is in fine tune! By the Goddess, it appears you have penetrated my cloud of mysterious and misleading clues!! At least, you're getting warmer.

You've not been forgotten, sweet sister, and don't forget I have already looked up to find out how good you've been this year. Just because I have a shape doesn't mean I can't do my sums, and it seems to me you have passed with flying colours indeed.

I do hope new (but beautiful!) musical sounds are a source of delight to you, because the elves are insisting on trying out their latest composition -- Symphonium Gallerium, a composition for sixteen sauce pans, one moggie, and two tea kettles. It has a certain...shall I say...flavor to it?

Lemon? Cream? Only time shall reveal!!

Yours ever so truely,

GSSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sharon A's secret santa
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 08:39 PM

hello - you're not forgotten!!

My Internet access is broken. Panic - no Mudcat for years it seems - but I forgot the link here.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SharonA
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 09:06 AM

That's okay, Santa. I'm glad you're back! Thanks for letting me know that you haven't forgotten about me!

Ah, and I see you've left me another clue: "no Mudcat for years it seems" means that you haven't posted under your Mudcat name for a while, so that narrows the field of possible SS's. The game is afoot! (But the foot is not a game!) Hmmmmmmmm...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Gloredhel
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 04:53 PM

(Amergin, that was mean!)
Dear Santa, I love new musical sounds, although I must say I have never before heard music made with sixteen sauce pans, one moggie, and two tea kettles. I'm sure it would be very, erm, interesting....
Good to know you're still out there, and that at least somebody thinks I'm good!

--G :)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amergin
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 04:55 PM

yeah i know....and i also know i get coal every year.....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SINSULL
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 05:37 PM

Well, DAMN! My SS came and went. I wanted to be sure it was understood that although I love miniatures, I like my men BIG! Just in case...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Edain's Santet Secra
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 05:48 PM

By the way, my dear, do you have a way of listening to CDs, or would it just become a shiny round tree ornament? Inquiring benefactors want to know...not that you would necessarily be receiving a CD, of course, but one can't be too careful.

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: artbrooks
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 07:50 PM

...Santa?...whimper...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sorchas SS
Date: 08 Nov 02 - 08:41 AM

" I'm a Gnu,I'm a Gnu
The Gnicest work of gnature in the zoo
I'm a Gnu, spelt G-N-U
call me Bison or Okapi and I'll sue
Nor am in in the least like that Dreadful Harty Beast
O Gnu ,Gnu, Gnu, I'm a Gnu

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Nov 02 - 09:28 AM

I havn't heard if I have got one they havn't appeared on the list does everybody have to idebtify themsELVES

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 02:53 PM

I sent my letter up the chimney with fairy Fluff so I hope you read it Santa!
Hello are you there?
PS Not partial to orange or hoi sin sauce:-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 03:02 PM

Is Fairy Fluff that stuff that collects on the stairs and in corners? I thought that was cat hair or dust bunnies...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Pushkin's Secret Santa
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 05:02 PM

Helloooooooo Pushkin...................

Sorry, sorry, sorry for not speaking up earlier, but Santa's awfully busy at this time of year. I just got the Hallowe'en decorations down and am honoring the daily fasting of Ramadan.

I could give you hints, but Santa isn't truly known for his subtlty now, is he...

Let me just say:

I live in a foreign land
The white surrounding me is not snow
I live in a big city
I like folk music
I use a computer
I have not heard from my Secret Santa either

I know where you live . . .
Slainte

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 10 Nov 02 - 02:46 AM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 10 Nov 02 - 02:50 AM

I'll narrow it down just a bit for you. The spelling was not a diversion. I am, in fact, an American.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Nov 02 - 02:16 PM

Where's mine Sob Sob

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 10 Nov 02 - 02:39 PM

Gnu, Gnu, Gnu news?
(I know Gnu would be to easy.......)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 10 Nov 02 - 05:27 PM

Although I am still entirely clueless (no cracks, please) about the identity of my Secret Santa, I HAVE heard from him/her/it in a thread which almost nobody read and upon which almost nobody posted. I could use a couple of hints, here. You comment in that thread was funny, but unenlightening.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Edain
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 03:53 AM

I do indeed have a way of listerning to CDs. The only ones that tend to get used as decoration/drinks mats are the ones that AOL constantly sends.....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 08:22 AM

Hey, Santa

Have you seen the bear encounters thread or is your story already there?

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's SS
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 08:47 AM

Nice try!

Yes, I've followed the thread with great interest, wondering if you could resist it. So, I have not posted to it, despite a couple of close encounters of my own that were burning to be told.

By the way, me and my varmit dogs finally got the nasty beasts crated and sedated. Hope that stuff doesn't wear off until after you open the cage, er, box.

Thoughts of a lovely Christmas, City Gal, don't let it worry you that your Santa might be just a bit deranged. Never fear that you might get real beasties, snarling, growling, slashing, trying to gnaw off your ... .

*****G*****

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Trevor
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 09:05 AM

Ah well, looks like I'll just have to go without. I'll try to be brave...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Stephen L. Rich's SS
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 01:07 PM

Ah Stephen (not Steven!)....There you are.

I have nearly got your Xmas parcel packed.I have been lurking about waiting to see if you would show.

I promise that your prezzie is NOT a Stephen L.Rich CD.

Be patient.......

ps. I'm definately not an "it".

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 11 Nov 02 - 06:26 PM

Dear Nathan,

Annanias and Hezekiah are very excited and having lots of fun looking for a present for you. They are seriously considering something to do with this area. Sadly, they missed the Folklore Society Festival on Saturday. They had planned to look for a present there, but alas, circumstances did not permit. Progress has been slow. They are a little cold at the moment, being natives not of the North Pole but of California. They miss the sunny skies and the flowers that bloom until December. But they are coping nicely, and soon will become accustomed to the colder climate. It is so hard recruting people from elsewhere. But it must be done. It's so hard to get good help these days.

Sincerely,
Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sorchas SS
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 07:09 AM

look here William De Forest Beeste

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,The famos Amos's Santaramos
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 03:41 PM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sad Secret Santa
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 03:57 PM

not much fun when a Santee won't come out to play

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Amos's silly Santa
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 04:17 PM

As I tried to say before good buddy, Reindeer got be plumb tuckered out by now. Left last Friday, and probably about halfways by now, you better tell them folks at that nearby airbase to arrange refuelling facilities. Aint no point making space in your freezer.

Ho ho bleeding ho

65s and 88s GB

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 04:24 PM

Yes, Santa dear, I saw that........is this a trick, or are you making it entirely too easy?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 04:49 PM

Dear Santa:

Roger that, good buddy -=- the boys down at Lindbergh field will be looking for you, but the want you to know they usually stock JP fuel, not alfalfa hay or bermuda neither. So hard to say what they'll be able to come up with. If you prefer, feel free to land those suckers in my back yard (flaps on hard, it isn't very long!) and they can mow the lawn for me -- I'll leave it growing special!!

Thanks for the grins, mate!!


A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Such Portu-goose never was seen
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 04:51 PM

A Merry Christmas to us all said Tiny Tim.The ghost of Christmas past jangled his chains and slunk away.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Nathan in Texas
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 08:07 PM

Such clues! I should have mentioned earlier that my free-reading time is spent on dectective novels, so, no doubt, I'll identify you quicker than Nero Wolfe could identify an orchid.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 11:05 PM

Dear Nathan,

I am ashamed to say that I have never read the Nero Wolfe mysteries--I only watched the tv show on A&E. (Mea culpa, mea culpa *wanders off beating breast*) At least I got the reference, though. :)

Shamefully behind on reading,
Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:45 AM

Thankyou Santa - maybe in the new year you can add your bear stories. Or maybe you can write them down & pop them in wth my pressie. Then there would be even more bears in my place (I've only got 800 or so)

I notice you posted minutes after I did - it was near midnight here (it is again)- were you waiting for me to pop my head out of my cave?   I hope you haven't been waiting long but I got home from a concert far too late to log on last night.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's SS
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 07:56 AM

No, I wasn't waiting for you, just have that Santa Radar that tells me when you post, so I can respond.

Bear stories? Now you want bear stories? Sheesh! Well, okay, I'll see what I can do about that, but if those bears wake up while I'm writing ... . I guess I can send more elves, but your pressie may be late. Just remember, it's your own fault.

**Evil Santa Grin**

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 08:16 AM

So I guess my SS just isn't into hints. Ah well, I keep hoping. At least he/she signed in . . .

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Blackcatter
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 11:59 AM

hello Santa..... you out there?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: RolyH
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 02:51 PM

Aint heard from mine either....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 03:41 PM

If Linn was my SS, I might get a nice drawing!!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Amos
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 10:24 PM

Dear Santa!!

The mystery package arrived!! I love the card -- they look like my kinda drinkin' buddies (except, since they're a buncha fictitious Scots I am sure any one of them could drink me under the table by 9 o'clock!).

But I am being good and not opening the package -- I am just entertaining myself guessing what KIND of yacht it is... :>))

Thank you!!


A

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 03:46 PM

Giok, I hope you are watching your mail. I'll have to admit that the elves are helping me a bit, but I constantly have to check up on them. You know how it is.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Kim C
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 03:53 PM

I've picked out the presents for my Santee! This is always so much fun. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sinsull's Kwiet Klaus
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 05:22 PM

Oh, Sinsull! I'm getting the rest of your things tomorrow!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 05:56 PM

So Santa,. you work for the national Elf service then.
Nurse!! THE SCREENS.
Check up?

Giok

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Artbrooks' Cloak-and-Dagger Claus
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 06:01 PM

Come on Santa! Give me a break here. Everybody else (mostly) has gotten several useful hints, and all I get is some old cartoon dialog. I've given my Santee enough that she/he should be able to guess everything except my hat size (5 1/4, by the way).

Well, Mr. Brooks, I thought the whole point was that this was a Secret Santa game, and so I'm upholding my end... Besides, if I give away too many hints, I fear you'll not only guess who I am, but what you'll be getting...


Ooops! Now I've done it... I'll have to hire some operatives to throw some red herrings into your path...

Just one question: You say in your hints list that you like space opera. Do you prefer Verdi, Wagner, Rossini, or Gilbert and Sullivan?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: artbrooks
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 06:04 PM

Weber(David, not Andrew LLoyd), Lackey, Moon, White

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra In Sydney's SS
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 06:12 PM

Okay! So, I sent a fast-flying penguin (what do you MEAN penguins don't fly -- that one did after I booted it a good one) to catch the elves, to bring them back so I could stick some bear stories in the cage, but when I did, the bears woke up, then all hell broke loose.

Elves is kinda brickle. We lost one of 'em, but sent t'other one back home to regenerate (good thing about elves -- even if they's broke up considerable, long's they ain't dead, they'll grow back). Got a couple of fresh ones (younger ones that ain't quite so fragile), and tranq'ed the bears enough so's they'll stay out till after you get the whole package (I hope). But, just in case, you might want to have a sharp stick to poke 'em back, if they try to get out when you pull off the wrapper.

You ought to have an interesting Christmas, at least.

Your plum wore-out Santy.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Fortunato
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 07:05 PM

To my secret Santa. I'm sorry I've haven't been around. My day job has been interferring with my real life. I believe I sent the beautiful and sexy catPHizzle my address, if not, please let me know and I'll make myself more accessible!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 12:07 PM

~Refresh~

Thanks for the compliment Chance!!! (((Hug)))

Hope you are all having fun!!!

Can't wait to hear what you all got!!!! (and I dont mean the flu!)

Cat
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mudlark's SS
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 05:53 PM

Hey Muddy,
You should be hearing something from me from somewhere sometime soon. Can't say from where, considering. Any more clues as to the perfect gift? Haven't seen any posts from you lately - maybe I'm reading the wrong threads.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,wdyat24
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 08:29 PM

What the? Why was there a need for this thread? Sorry Spaw, what are you people talking about?

wdyat24

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Ol'Spaw's SS
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 10:22 PM

Can't get any dem prawn books so dem pesky elves is workin' on a suprise for Ol'Spaw.
HoHoHo

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:21 AM

hello, Santa

Sorry I haven't been on line for a while - too many late nights/early mornings. Friday I got to bed around 3 after a long night making a bear for a friend's 60th birthday - last night I handed it over & we had a great party. Dunno what the neighbours thought with all the singing till all hours! (ps. the bear was appreciated & has gone to a good home with several other bears.)

I can't thank you & the elves enough for all the trouble you are taking.

Hurry up Christmas, I can't wait to see my pressie!! Any penguins in the box (or a separate box?)

bye for now Sandra

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:25 AM

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Sandra in Sydney's SS
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:31 AM

I told you I had radar about postings.

No penguins. After I sent that one after the sleigh, it had a rather nasty encounter with the bears and refused to go back, so, sorry, no penguins.

No trouble, by the way. Elves live to be abused. Yeah, I'm with you -- hurry up, Christmas!!

SS's SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:45 AM

Actually I work for the INTERNATIONAL ELF SERVICE. We have memhers all over the world. The far-flung elves are supposed to be helping me, but you know how it is following up on so many workers scattered all over the world, it's a big job, but somebody's got to do it!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 06:23 PM

Giok's Secret Santa... 'The far -flung elves'   you can't fling elves 'far' they work too hard to get that sort of treatment. Please see they get an xmas bonus!
Mrs C :-)

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Blackcatter
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 11:53 PM

What about the Elves that are fighting for Elven rights world wide - E.L.F. the Elven Liberation Front. I've had to double the pay of my elves and they get Hallowe'en off as a religious holiday (what, didn't you know that many elves are Pagan?)


And I'm still waiting to here if my secret santa is alive or got run over by a reindeer...

pax yall

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Micca
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 04:07 AM

welll, My SS is a busy little bee, so far I have had 5!!! postcards from different places, all in the USA!!!! So Either My SS is a travelling Salesperson, has LOTS of frequent flyer miles, or is a syndicate!!! Nice postcards tho' Mnay thanks, todays brightened a foggy dull morning!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Micca's Evil Elf
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 09:27 AM

Oi, what's this? Where's a9l the rest of um? Din't I give one to each 9f the elf helpers who were checking out roots for
Christmas Eve? Not to mention the fourteen Mutcat9ers I sent one to? Bet those buggers soaked the stamps off to use themse9ves.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:21 AM

I've seen this thread going on and on but have not been able to translate or decipher it into anything clearly understandable. I take it to mean that there are those here who would like gifts from certain others here for the up and coming season (xmas) and they want to post hints to those from whom they wish to receive gifts from??? Is that close? Or is it the other way around? There are those here who wish to give gifts to others here and don't want to be known by doing so. Who chooses who to be the giver and/or the givee or receiver of said gifts? Is it mutual attraction, predetermined by numismatic ritual, spinning of a wheel or bottle, divine fate? Can we start over here and have someone post just what this is all about? Lay out the ground rules a little for those of us who are a little slow at this sort of thing. I take it that this has gone on before but I didn't see a link to a past thread to explain any of these questions. Or is it just suppose to be some kind of a big guessing game? Befuddled

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,wilco's Shush-Shush Santa
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 11:58 AM

Hey ... isn't there another thread somewhere to announce when we've mailed a parcel? Help! Can't find it!

wilco's overworked and underpaid SS!

Guest - do a search on Secret Santa and look for messages from this time last year.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 03:36 PM

Guest....it's called secreet santa!! And everyone who wanted to take part Pm'ed me with their real names and mailing addresses. All names went into a hat so to be fair when drawn out. Everyone who entered will recieved a pressie from another member who also entered, the fun is guessing who's sending to whom!!! Seems that everyone is having a good time and Im enjoying reading the hints thread!!!!!


Nearly there!!

Secret Santa's Secretary!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST, catsPHiddle's Secret Santa
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 05:27 PM

Boy, o boy, is this one going to set her on her heels.......Girliecats has a Secret Santa and doesn't even know it!! Just you wait, you little honey cat!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 06:46 PM

I have a Santa??!!!! Jeezuss...How did I manage to miss that one???!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 06:47 PM

LOL, too funny, catsPHiddle. Hope it's a good pressie.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,CatsPHiddle's REAL Secret Santa
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 06:58 PM

HAH! I don't know who yon prevaricating elf is, but I'M Little Cats' Secret Santa. Get ye gone, or it will be candy canes at dawn behind the Christmas tree!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 07:02 PM

OK OK...so Im confused...going to bed to dream of a white christmas!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,The REAL SS.........for the fiddle sexetary
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 09:28 PM

Ha, what do you know, you thang you? I was here first, and I am the REAL Santa. Wanna fight over dis, or in Philly Talk, "won fi?"
Candy Canes behind the tree, huh? I'll see you there, and raise you a plum pudding!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 07:50 PM

sexetary???!!!!........well that make me sound like santa's sex slave!!!

Lets us all know what you all get!!

Cat

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Yet another Secret Santa for catsPHid
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 10:58 PM

Cat, while those two fiddle, I've tucked a nice little something into a box this evening and will pop it into the mail in the morning. Thanks so much for organizing this!

Your "Token" Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Sorcha
Date: 19 Nov 02 - 11:27 PM

LOL, too funny. Better ship is 1st class air, or it won't arrive in time, now, if it is out of UK..........

And, catsPHiddle gets 3!!(at least) SS, how fun!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Jenellen's secret santa
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 12:23 AM

I hope you've been good because its on its way

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,one who knows
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 02:56 PM

I hesitate to draw your attention to this......sad site You SS's have a ot of responsibility to carry now !!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 03:41 PM

LOL Guest!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Nov 02 - 08:47 PM

That's one upset child, for sure! But what a bizarre headstone!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,RangerSteve's SS
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 06:29 PM

For RangerSteve....ahem....


Do you worry, when no Secret Santa writes
Do you worry, there will be no Christmas lights
And when evening shadows creep
Do you lose any sleep
Looking for a clue?
Do you worry?
I'll just bet your Rangerover you dooooo...

Haven't seen anything yet from you, RangerSteve. Have you been stuck up in a firewatcher's tower? Fending off Smokey Bear?? Don't you even wonder if your SS is still on the job??? Lucky for you these toys were picked out especially for you. Otherwise, Santa might think you weren't interested and send them to some other boy...

Waiting for a word...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mudlark
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 09:22 PM

Ohhhh! Something from my SS - and I missed it. Helloooo SS! I'm here, and delighted to hear from you. Was just wondering, now that the nights are drawing in, if you were out there, beavering away in your workshop. Have a glass of milk (laced w/the best brandy if you so wish) and a large gingerbread man cookie on me, and please and don't work too hard! Don't want you too tired to deliver by Christmas....

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Nov 02 - 11:04 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOh from Texas! A package was in my mailbox this evening when I got home. "Cool, Mom! It's from London!" said my daughter.

We will wait patiently and open it on christmas morning!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Morticia's Secret Santa
Date: 22 Nov 02 - 12:12 PM

'Tish, dearest, I can't find any hints for you, and time is running short for shipping packages across the Pond. Speak up, or you'll have to take whatever Santa's got left at the bottom of his bag -- reindeer kibble, leftover ribbon and scraps of paper, stray lump of coal...

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,KIM C'S SS
Date: 24 Nov 02 - 02:20 PM

Hiya Kim

Have sent Man Friday out with the gifts to ascertain some way of getting them off this isle!!!!

You should hopefully get them soon.....

SS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Mary In Kentucky's Secret Santa
Date: 24 Nov 02 - 08:19 PM

Hi Mary...having fun shopping for you here.    bg

Have you been good??
Very, very good??

    OR

Have you been bad??
Or been horrid??

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,'Gins SS
Date: 24 Nov 02 - 08:51 PM

Haven't forgotten you, boyo, just thinking...........what do you really want?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 24 Nov 02 - 10:13 PM

I've been very, very good, and I don't lie!

Getting ready for Thanksgiving here, my favorite holiday, next to Christmas of course. Today was warm. Is it warm where you are?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 07:10 AM

Don't worry, SS. I move on Wednesday. Better late than early or it will get lost with all the other boxes.
I am still wrapping and packing my SS's gifts. Patience, dearie.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,SINSULL's Secret...You know the rest!
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 11:55 AM

Well, your pressies are winging their way to you as I type this cos they got sent this afternoon!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: Kim C
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 12:21 PM

Oh Boy! Tell Man Friday that when he gets here, there will be some yummy home-cooked Southern dish for supper. :-) I make a pretty good cornbread from scratch.

I have almost all my Santee's things together - just waiting on one more goodie to arrive.

This is so much fun!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 05:14 AM

Giok, it's almost time to load up the sleigh, so I thought I'd make the hints easier. Your very first hint (the one a gent from Scotland couldn't possibly know) is now in musical form. Here it is. hint 1

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: open mike
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 08:29 AM

I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM MY SANTA IN SUCH A LONG TIME--
any more hints on who you might be??
trying to be a good girl--
o.m.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Somebody's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 09:14 AM

Question -- what is the deadline for sending packages from one US state to another US state?

Signed,
Procrastinanta the Secret Santa

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 09:28 AM

The US Postal Service online might be of help.

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Procrastinanta the Secret Santa
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 09:47 AM

Thankyou, katlaughing!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Gloredhel's Most Secret of Santae
Date: 26 Nov 02 - 11:26 AM

I don't usually treat "Santa" as a feminine noun, duck, but in your case I am more than willing to make an exception.

You have been selected for a special Bonus this year, on account of your noteworthy goodness all year.

Please do not trouble yourself to set the record stright at this time! Just let your stellar reputation march ahead bringing you good things in its wake!!

Kindest regards and salutations,


GMSS

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret San-twin
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 11:44 AM

Ho ho ho... and hoo hoo hoo...
Oh, I don't know quite what to do.
Last year, there was a compact disc
You craved... Now should I take the risk
That from last Christmas until this,
The CD is still one that's miss-
-ing from your shelf? Of course, I could
Just add the sales receipt, and should
You have the CD, there's no danger –
You can always go exchange 'er!
Then again, the safer thing
Might be to shop for gardening
Supplies... Cat figurines? They're cute...
Or puppets? Fielding's banjo mute?
Oh, ho ho ho... and hee hee hee...
You will get something soon from me!

Your cosmic twin (have you guessed why?),
Santa

P.S. – Just in case you haven't guessed why, here's a musical clue:
GGAGCB
GGAGDC

Ho ho ho!

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,open mike's secret snotta
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 01:37 PM

Oh mike, are you feeling neglected? I may have been quiet but let me assure you that my elves are watching your every move and adding ticks, some in the red book and some in the black. What do you reckon - more in the 'good girl' than the 'bad girl' account, or vice versa?

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 03:53 PM

Giok, was hint #1 too hard? Here's hint #2. (They're getting easier.)

hint #2

PS I know Robin2's musical hint! Now just need to do a little research to finish it out! Cosmic twin! HoHoHo

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret San-twin
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 04:07 PM

Giok's Secret Santa: Have fun figuring it out, but please don't post your theory just yet. Let my Santee have first crack at it! That might take a while, as she hasn't shown evidence of having visited Mudcat for several weeks. I hope she's lurking here at least!

If you like, you may send a PM to the person you think I am. I'll tell you if you're right! If you're wrong, well then, I suppose the incorrect guessee will have to decide whether to PM back and tell you to guess again! Ho ho ho

Subject: RE: BS: MYSTERY SANTA GOOFY HINTS
From: GUEST,Blackcatter's S-s-s-secret S-s-s-santa
Date: 27 Nov 02 - 05:39 PM

Y'all be patient, heah?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: open mike
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 01:59 AM

oh goody santa's singing a sonata!
must be that santa's good too, eh?
and even if i had been bad,
who is gonna admit that to
the big red elf?! yipee@@
less than a month to go ....
making a list and checking it twice...
I wonder about that "tick" thing, though.
i guess you mean marks like check marks,
but it is not a term that is used in these parts...
perhaps you are from far away??
the north pole perhaps??
speaking of north , I hear there was a solar flare
and that northern lights may be seen tonite...
aurora borealis....unless you are in the southern hemisphere..
then what do they call it-the southern lights??

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 05:49 AM

WOW!!! I got a pressie!!!!

A wonderful quartz crystal from Stilly River Sage....should have really waited until Yule BUT I have a terrible weakness to crystals/gems!!!!

THANK YOU Stilly River Sage!!!!!

Santa's Secretary!!!
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Sorchas Secret Santa aka Will D Beeste
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 06:34 AM

The young Sorcha went riding out one dark and windy day
The Wyoming skies were rumbling as she went along her way
Then all a once a strange sight up in the sky she views
A santa in a sledge……… pulled by a team of gnus!!!
Yipee-i-yay, Yippeee-i-yo-ohhh Ghoste wildebeeste in the sky!!!!

Their eyes they flashed like lightning and there hot breath I could feel
Those jalepeno peppers that would make your blood congeal
They'd been eating Sorchas special, they had nothing left to loose
And thats the only eating …….that can Supercharge Gnus
Yipee-i-yay, Yippeee-i-yo-ohhh Ghoste wildebeeste in the sky!!!!

The sonic boom passed over as this strange rig passed from sight
I know where ere they're going it wont be a "silent night"
the purpose of this little song is to convey in Rhyme
That Sorchas Secret Santa is delivering on time
Yipee-i-yay, Yippeee-i-yo-ohhh Ghost wildebeeste in the sky!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 07:12 AM

BRAVO/A!!! I vote for Sorcha's Will D. Beeste for posting the BEST rhyming hint of this season!! Well done!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Sorcha
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 09:19 AM

LOL, how wonderful!!! Thanks, Santa, that was great!! I can't wait!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Gloredhel
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 05:45 PM

Wow, maybe trying to be good all year really is worth it! ;) The suspense is killing me....

Now I feel like I should go get my santee's present right this minute. Well, it does have to be soon, anyway. Elves! Stop lying around and get to work!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Blackcatter
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 06:09 PM

Goody!


I've heard from "Blackcatter's S-s-s-secret S-s-s-santa"! That's all I wanted (well, except for a present, of course...) BUT I'LL BE PATIENT!

Thanks again.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Pushkin's Secret Santa
Date: 28 Nov 02 - 11:44 PM

Ho, Ho, Ho, and a bottle of ... no wait - I've sent your present. Hopefully it will arrive by Christmas. It's in a box about so big, by so wide. It's brown (the box) and it has your address on it along with a Secret Santa note on the top. Or is that Santa's address and a Victoria's Secret on the box, in the box, um...

Ah hell, it's coming! Hope you like it!

cheers

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 08:11 PM

Yippee!!!! My present arrived from Singapore!!! And it was exactly what I asked for and I am thrilled with it. Loved the stamps, loved the Robot Bug mailer box, wrapped round with official green Inspection Tape!!!, loved the note and most of all, loved the contents. Secret Santa, there is nothing that could have given me a bigger smile. I have shells from Hastings, shells from Spain, from Belize, from Hawaii as well as my own California coast, but none as treasured as these.

I know I should have waited until Christmas, but then, I never do. And besides, one side of the box was crushed a bit and it was necessary to examine contents for damage, right?

I am embarrassed to say that though you have given me such a huge hint, I am still at a loss to know who you are. Please, please put me out of my misery and tell me who was out on the beach picking up shells for me...the ones from the Phillipines are knockouts, and it delights me that the ones from your own local beach are much like common shells I pick up here every time I walk the tideline.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's Secret-Santa
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 09:38 PM

Muddie, dear, you're much too easy to please. The pebbles and shells are just to let you know I haven't forgotten you while my elves search the corners of the earth for your actual present. And it could be that the Singaporean shipment, rather than being a huge hint, is a ruse to keep you from knowing my actual geograpical location. Sometimes locations can be a clue as to Mudcat names, but not always. Keep smiling and keep watching your mailbox.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Nov 02 - 10:28 PM

Sounds like some folks aren't waiting for the holiday itself to open their boxes! (I do love seeing the glee from those who didn't wait--but we're being patient here. An-tic-i-pation. . .

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 01 Dec 02 - 03:34 AM

Dear SS...I am amazed at such elven zeal but deeply perplexed at the possible sneakiness of my SS!! Yet how can I complain when said Santa has sussed out so perfectly what I like!

First comes mysterious treasures galore,
Unique baubles of sea and shore!
And now I'm to expect something more?
From a Santa who's gifts please me to the core??
Yet who's very identify, in vain, I continue to explore???
You amaze and delight me right down to the floor!

SS, I feel I am in the presence of a master....A master of santaness, a master of disguise, a master of mystery...

This mudlass salutes you!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Dec 02 - 08:30 AM

Dear Santa,

I am very sorry I did not post any hints,I have been very busy and only got round to this thread today.

1. what is your age range? 40-ish

2. gender? F

3. Do you have a favorite color? electric blue/purple

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Sci fi, fantasy, almost anything

5. what books have you really been wanting? I think I probably have them all

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

7. what cds have you really been wanting? I'd love anything from someone on the 'cat

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? biggish

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? only debt and bad relationships *BG*

11. what are some of your other hobbies? computer graphics,anything 'crafty'or make-able

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

anything from where someone lives would be great and chocolate is always acceptable

I have been a good girl(ish) all year ( sort of) and will be eagerly awaiting news from you.

Thank you,

Morticia

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Giok's Secret Santa
Date: 01 Dec 02 - 05:11 PM

Giok, my man, your prezzie is on the way, so your last hint is here. I can't make it much easier!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 05:15 AM

Thanks for the musical hint Secret Santa. You should be pleased to know that I'm completely CLUELESS! The first time I listened to the song I didn't even think it was in English. After listening to it many times now I can decipher about 3/4 of the words, but really they make almost no sense to me at all! (That last line in the first verse...) Can't you give me more hints? I've narrowed you down to someone in the Western US who likes animals or someone with a British accent who sings Irish songs or someone who likes art and museums...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 07:22 AM

My secret santa has gone all quiet.... and i've been such a GOOOOOOOD GRRRRRRLLLLLL!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Will D Beeste aka Sorchas SS
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 08:07 AM

Here is a pic to help you guess who I am, I am of course, the one in the red stocking hat!!
click here for pic

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Sarah the Flute's SS
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 08:16 AM

Not to worry, Sarah, your SS has a nice array of gifts for you! They should definitely arrive before christmas!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 11:19 AM

Are you still there, Santa? Or is your internet access on the fritz again? Can you read me? Come in, Santa! CQ, CQ, _. _. _ _._ (dah-dit-dah-dit dah-dah-dit-dah...)

I'm trying to be good, but I usually end up just being trying... However, I am returning my overdue library books tonight! :^)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 12:32 PM

Oops; there was an errant space in my Morse Code that makes it looks like NNQ instead of CQ! Should be _._. _ _._

Why "CQ", you ask? The answer is on this page: http://www.rod.beavon.clara.net/cqde.htm

Sharon
(sister of a ham radio operator!)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 04:19 PM

Dear Nathan,

There has been quite a rush here this year and the staff has been working night and day to meet demands. Poor Annanias is quite overworked, and Hezekiah's wife complains that he is never home. Yet, your present is being assembled as I type, and shall be sent off as soon as possible.

-- Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 04:48 PM

Thanks to my Secret Santa. Your package arrived the day before Thanksgiving safe and sound. I promise I won't open it until Christmas.

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock's Secret Santa
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 04:52 PM

Your prezzies have been sent!!! They went out with today's mail (2, December, 2002). They should arrive in about a week.

Happy Christmas!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Robin2's Secret San-twin
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 05:17 PM

Attention all Santas and Santees! My Santee has had a major setback: a stroke, 3 weeks ago. CatsPhiddle started a thread for her, to wish her well in her recovery and to send prayers & thoughts. For anyone who hasn't seen the thread yet and would like to add their best wishes, this is the URL --

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=54158

Link to thread

Thanks,
Robin2's Secret San-twin

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mrs. Ducks secret santa
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 07:02 PM

It was alive when it left here. Open package with stout gloves and small caliber pistol. Merry Christmas!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Nathan in Texas
Date: 02 Dec 02 - 07:47 PM

Woo-hoo! Being assembled! What could it be? And my Santa is someone who knows enough html to have a red signature. That should be a clue.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 03 Dec 02 - 08:45 AM

Not necessarily, Nathan!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford's SS
Date: 03 Dec 02 - 11:01 PM

Bardford, me lad, you'll probably have a hard time guessing my my true identity, but here's a hint or two.

You probably would think I'm beneath you. (And you'd be right.)
But then, in at least one sense, I'm quite a bit ahead of you.
There was a time in my life when I was more like you (at least in one objective way) than I am now.

I have often found myself challenged since joining Mudcat a while back (but I always find some help from the immortals when that happens).
I can't say I can traverse the globe in a single night like my mentor from the North Pole, but I do get around quite a bit.
Mudcatters who were concerned with being dated may have seen more of me last year than they did of most other Mudcatters.

Your prezzie should be on its way sometime this week. I don't think you'll have trouble getting it B4 Christmas.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford
Date: 03 Dec 02 - 11:33 PM

I loves riddles, I does!
Let's see- beneath me- geographically, I guess.
Ahead of me - vis a vis Greenwich time, methinks.
Like me - hmmmm - charismatic, charming, strong, sensitive, adored by women, children and old people? terrible fiddler, yet delightfully engaging at parties? Comfortable in jeans by the fire, or on the beach in a tux?

I must do some thread sleuthing. Or, I suppose I could just wait. Thanks for the note!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Monsieur Bardford's Santa
Date: 04 Dec 02 - 12:37 AM

Well, Bardford, you're right on count one, wrong on count two.
And if you think YOU'RE a terrible fiddler, you shoulda heard me when I quit my lessons as a kid!
But as to our similarity/difference, I was thinking of something more concrete. We once shared a sort of 'kinship,' I guess, but now we're neighbors of a sort.
(As for the intangibles, let's see who adores me: women? maybe (but I hope not exclusively). Children? Sometimes. Old people? Usually.
Violin/fiddle afficcionados? See above.
"Charismatic, charming, strong, sensitive..." Do you also love long walks on the beach and hate phony people? LOL!


Some word pieces of the puzzle:

carol
beavers and geoducks and palms
wishes
spiral
strawberry
an old friend from Nazareth
rose and emerald (and sunshine?)
scorpion
cowpie
ailurophilia

Ë bient™t, mon fr쳌re! Sayonara. Und auf Wiedersehen! Shalom and all that, too!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 08:26 AM

To my ever so clever Secret Sandy Claws:

Is Maine the epicenter of anything in particular?

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 02:09 PM

Or would that epicenter be closer to a state capital?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 03:00 PM

*sniff* *wah* Where'd my Santa go? I'd love to join the guess-the-SS's-identity game, but I'm gonna need more hints.

Then again, maybe my SS doesn't want me to guess before I open the pressie (?). Orrrrrrr... maybe my SS doesn't know about the split-the-thread-into-pages feature of the new 'Cat and can't open the longer thread (??). Seems that I am playing a guessing game here, but not the one I thought I'd be playing!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 05 Dec 02 - 03:33 PM

Well, I've elminated Kendall and Mousethief, so to speak, by their prolific positing propensities. (Alex, I thought of you because of "runamuck" and because you live near the epicenter of the big quake that hit Seattle while I was visiting a couple of years back. And I thought it might be Kendall because of a post my Santa just posted in the "Songs NOT to sing in nursing homes" thread.)

Now I'm really getting puzzled. Hmmmmm....

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Genie .... Are You Being Good ?(G.S.S.)
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 01:23 AM

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     _      0j0    / All my hints, are from the 'cat
    /_|/  ( <-> )      Just look around to see what can be found.
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         |   |  \   \         | |O         There sure are a lot of folk 
         |   |   |   |       /___\    ( ) /   around here. Hey Santa Did I just see
         | _ |   |   |__    | xxx |   |_|      two of you?
         |/ \|   |______|)  |music|   0 0______
                     /               /\o/\     \O
                 (all better)        \_ _/ <___/
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Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Bardford
Date: 06 Dec 02 - 04:09 PM

Okay, my benevolent and generous-with-the-clues Pere/Mere Noel, here's what I did: I took all the clues you've provided and created a FileMaker Pro database. Then I ran those clues through the Mudcat Thread history thesaurus analyzer/algoryhtm generator(its a new thing-I don't think even Max knows about it yet). Then armed with that information, I tapped into the Florida Voter List database random partisan de-registerer which results I then imported into my Itunes program and converted the whole dataset into an mp3 file. I haven't had a chance to listen to the results yet, but I will announce the results on this thread. (Likely around Christmas time.)

You on the left coast?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 07 Dec 02 - 02:05 AM

This is IT, SS....I demand more clues than these fabulous stamps and great handfulls of coral, shells and what look like inviting bits of Sensen...from Thailand!!!! I am intranced, and intrigued, and now in the process of carefully steaming off all these great stamps that *cover* the envelope, while cudgeling my brain, and pouring over posts, feeling sure that, like beachcombing, the next step will lead me to a significant find. But getting an exotic envelope like this, with the return address simply "Mudcat SS" is totally frustrating!

Good Mudcat drawing tho...I'll give you that. Thanks for making my mail the very best part of the day!

Your humble servant....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 07 Dec 02 - 02:12 AM

*sings*
Hark how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
Throw cares away
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold...
Ding dong ding dong.

--Santa Claus

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Blackcatter's S-s-s-secret S-s-s-santa
Date: 07 Dec 02 - 09:44 AM

From the land of Kokopelli and the rattlesnake to the land of Mickey and the mosquito shall come your present...if the darn elves ever get around to mailing it...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Nathan in Texas
Date: 07 Dec 02 - 11:12 PM

My Santa's a Ding Dong! That's a clue, I'm sure.

Hmmm, Ding Dongs are cupcakes. There's a current thread about Nibbling Cupcakes. Cupcakes are made by Hostess.. .

Is either "meek or bold" and "young or old." That narrows it down.

I've just about got it figured out now. Let's see . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Nathan in TX's SS
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 03:02 PM

Good grief, Nathan. You are hilarious. You're getting close on me being either meek or bold and young or old, but I'm not a Ding Dong! Really, I'm not.
Well, it's pretty cold outside here, but there's no snow. I've never lived anywhere where it snowed before, and now I move here, fully expecting snow, but there's no snow. Egad. Will I never get to live with snow? I was so excited about it, too.
Anyway, your gift will probably be mailed tomorrow. Santa is a procrastinator. It's not entirely my fault, though. Hezekiah's wife insisted that he had to stay home to recover from his cold, leaving the already-overworked Ananias to do all the work, thus losing several days' progress. The important thing is that your present will arrive before Christmas. Here's another lyrical clue for you:

Ding dong merrily on high,
The Christmas bells are ringing
Ding dong verily the sky
Is riv'n with angel singing:
Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!
Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

--Santa Claus (who should be writing a paper right now....)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's Secret Santa
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 03:35 PM

A clew, she wants. Let's see. If you're into languages you may find in my name a Gift in Friendship, which entirely coincidently, is what one expects from one's Santa.

(And don't glue down your collage yet)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Blackcatter
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 12:28 AM

Woo Hoo!

I hope it's not a rattlesnake - we have them here too and I used to catch them for a living (though I'm pretty immune to the toxin)

I llok forward to recieving the package. - I'm going to sit by the PO Box until it comes, well, ok, I'll just check it each day...

pax yall

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Helen, using IE
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 01:02 AM

It's here! I went to the Post Office and there, waiting for me was a huge cardboard box. I *had* to open it to make sure that everything was okay, because the Oz Quarantine service had placed a sticker on the box saying that they had inspected it. Lots of purple packages, beautifully wrapped!

I am under STRICT instructions not to open it all until Christmas, so I guess I'll have to wait. The truth is, I was kind of hoping it *would* take 3 weeks to arrive because then I would have a better chance of fighting off temptation.

It has Mary S (Internet etiquette prevents me from writing the surname) written on the label and I thought I would have a great deal of trouble figuring out her Mudcat name, but she posted to the Morticia's got troubles thread, mentioned Portland, and signed herself Mary, so I now know --- ta-da!!! --- that Sinsull is my Secret Santa.

So, miracles do happen. It only took 10 days to get here.

She has obviously taken pity on a poor woman whose attitide to presents is not unlike the "seafood diet", i.e. "see food and eat it".

[When my sister and I were kids she could keep her Easter eggs for a whole week just taking one little nibble once a day until they were all gone. Mine were all gone in about 10 minutes.]

She has included a newspaper and a magazine for me to keep busy with while waiting for Christmas Day to roll around. Slowly. And now I get the references to the Union.

There is a very very interesting twist to this story, which I will reveal later, maybe in a week or so.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Helen
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 01:07 AM

There is a second interesting twist, too, which I will also reveal in a week or so, when my Secret Santee gets his/her present.

Helen
(Back in on Netscape - fickle browser programs!)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,KIM C's SECRET SANTA
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 03:45 AM

Kim

Man Friday tells me he had to fill out a green customs form to send you your present.   Whatever you do, don't read it as he had to detail what the items in the parcel were.

Chimneys were so much easier!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Sharon A's secret, secretive, silent, sneaky
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 07:55 AM

meow, meow - multitudes of cats were wrapped in cat paper, put in a postbag (without cat stamps, only boring postage stamps) & sent winging off into the wild blue yonder away several days ago, not in the briny blue, tho.

hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions & billions & trillions of cats (to quote, probably incorrectly) my favorite cat book.

At work THEY stymied me - they gave me acces to IE for a program I use, with very stern warnings on page 1 saying don't use for non-work related purposes, or else - big brother is watching.

SA'sSSSSS

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,MMario's Puckish Secret Santa
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 12:16 AM

The elves are flying through the place, grumbling that the reindeer don't always need to wait till the last minute to deliver stuff, just 'cause that's the way Santa operates. . .

Soon, very soon, I assure them. All in good time. This week. For sure. It'll be on it's way. Good thing there aren't any ponds to cross! No polar circumnavigation required! It's only travelling from a place where he's glad his niece isn't living.

Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 03:28 AM

A clew....hmmmmm.... a clue in itself. Gift in Friendship, you say....well, a part of my last gift was a handfull of sand from Thailand (one of the most exotic things I've ever received!). Makes me wonder, just as a wild guess, if you might be Sandra from Sydney? Other than that I am flummoxed--the "which entirely coincidently" phrase makes my brain skew sideways.

Hand poised above collage....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:02 AM

Hello, Mudlark

wrong!! T'aint me - keep guessing

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's perplexer
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 08:54 AM

Sydney indeed! Not even close. Half a world away. Too many stars with to many points on their flag (though the colors work). Don't let my elves' return addresses fool you. I might be nearer than you might think.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 01:17 PM

goody goody goody meow goody goody goody meow goody goody goody meow!

My Secret Secretive Silent Sneaky Secret Santa's package arrived safe and sound! Checked my post office box after closing time on Saturday to find a yellow card saying that a parcel too big for the box was being held for me, so I couldn't pick it up until yesterday – oh anguish!

The cardboard envelope has several stamps on it that say "Australia" and there's a return address from Oz, so unless my Sneaky Secret Santa is being extremely sneaky by asking one of our Oz 'Catters to send it for him or her, I'd guess that my SS is one of those Oz 'Catters themselves.

Ah, but which one? Sandra in Sydney? Depends on how strictly one defines "Sydney" since that's not what the return address says (even though the mailer's first initial is "S", it may or may not be my SS's first initial! Might be his or her Spouse, or Sister...) (or Seudonym... *G*). Then again, Helen posted as a guest using IE on the same day my SS talked about using IE at work... On the other hand, my SS made a reference earlier to having been off-line for a while, but the posting histories of both Helen and Sandra show no great gap between posting dates at that time (heck, I've been away from the 'Cat more than they have, recently!). Same with alison's posting history. Hmmmm... did I miss any other Australian 'Catters on the SS sign-up list?

Ennnee-wayyy, I opened the envelope so I could look at the cat wrapping paper! My SS is right, there's a multitude of cats there: lots and lots of click-art carefully collected by my SS and printed out on blue paper, tied with a blue ribbon! Big cats, little cats, "hang-in-there" cats, Bill-the-Cat cats, all wonderful cats! :^) :^) :^)

Now comes the hard part: waiting till the 25th to open it! I've been good so far; I put the package into my big knitted Christmas stocking right away so that only the corner of the package peeks out to tempt me. If need be, I'll push it in farther toward the stocking's toe ("out of sight, out of mind", they say...   yeah, right!). Wonder if my SS's true identity will be revealed when I open it?

So thank you, Secret Secretive Silent Sneaky Secret Santa, for sending the pressie and the fun of anticipating Christmas morning! Meow! :^) :^) :^) :^) :^)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 01:39 PM

Oh ho, I see on the "I opened my SS pressie" thread that Helen is Firecat's SS, so I guess my package wasn't from her, then. Hmm hmm hmmmmm...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 03:01 PM

Bleary-eyed from a late night of searching thru Mudcat for "clews" I'm now not much forwarder than I was. Wait...not true! Now I know at least one person who is NOT my SSPerplexer. Flag and geographical clues are forcing me to look closer to home...hmmmmm.....must check Profiles again...while I put the rest of my life on hold! Seems like I ought to at least get points for the sand/Sandra connection however...I thot it was brilliant...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 03:04 PM

...AND points for being the 400th poster to this thread! Now I am a full-fledged member of the 400 Club....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's Whatever
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 10:09 PM

Don't worry. I'll include my name when I send your "official" present. I hope to get it finished this weekend and put it in the mail in time to reach you by the 24th and no earlier!

I remember in some thread you mentioned singing cowboy songs. Ever sing any outlaw ballads? Might be a cloo there somewhere.

Of course you'd have to find the right one.

And interpret it correctly.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 10:30 AM

Oh, Sandy Claws and Man Friday, thank you So Much! (sorry, I couldn't wait till Christmas!!) I got a CD, a baseball card, some lovely vials of perfume, and some very fabulous beads in a little green silk bag! I can't wait to make them into something wonderful!!! Thank You Thank You Thank You and Merry Christmas!!!!!!! :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Giac's Secret Santa
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 10:32 AM

Giac, at last I have procured the final piece of your surprise. It will be on its way to you soon, very, very soon. As we are on the same continent, I have great faith in the Postal Service to get it to you in a reasonable amount of time. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Amergin's SS..............
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 10:48 AM

Now, lissen here, boy! I have done this several times, and not a nibble from you. Are you out there? I have finally figgered out what to get you, now just have to find in! No worries about it arriving on time, same continent. Pull outta yer funk and let me know you are still interested................

Amergin's SS, who is not Will D. Beeste

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Amergin
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 01:38 PM

OOps, sorry....have not really been around....busy and then i was sick for a while...and on vacation....i do apologise...and yeah i would LOVE it... ;)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 05:14 PM

Outlaw songs, you say? Not a genre I'm all that familiar with...I don't know any Pancho but are you left-handed??? I know you're not the dirty little coward that shot John Howard--noone who sends beautiful shells, coral, sand and pebbles, to a shells-sand-coral-pebbles nut would do that... I'll have to go ask my cowboy song source about this...see if he can point me in the right direction... Arggghhh.....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Helen
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 05:25 PM

Now that would be a good Christmas present!

"The dirty little coward that shot John Howard" would be a hero to half the Oz population. JH is the miserable little prime minister of Oz who keeps agreeing with Shrub.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Helen
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 05:45 PM

As SINSULL has revealed in another thread the two interesting twists about our SS experience are:

1. Firecat was SINSULL's SS, SINSULL was my SS, and I was Firecat's SS

2. SINSULL and I both decided to crochet a present, but I chose something small and do-able - a small bag, but SINSULL started hers but didn't finish in time - an afghan.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Giac, sans cookie
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 07:09 PM

Ooooo, good! This will make Christmas perfect! Surprises are the best, aren't they?

Hmmmmm, on the same continent?

Didn't say same country, though. Don't know of any Catters in Mexico. Canada? Have to think about that. I love a mystery.

***Grin***

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Morticia
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 07:15 PM

damn,since I posted my clues, not a word from mine....do you suppose I've scared him/her off?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,greg stephens' Santa
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 07:16 PM

greg, Santa says HO, HO, HO! There's a package on the way to the UK. I is going by air, but this time of year, you never can tell. Santa hopes it makes it by Christmas. It should certainly be there in time for Jan. 6.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Giac
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 07:24 PM

Hey Morti --

Check this out:

from your SS

Found it in another thread.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford's Secret Santa
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 10:54 PM

OK, kid, here's a bit more help.

Clue words like "beaver," and "geoduck," as well as "emerald and rose (and sunshine)" are geographical clues.

Some of the Mudcatters I've met in person are Mousethief, Amos, Barbara, Art Brooks, Reggie Miles, John P, Charley Noble, and Mudjack. Some of the Mudcatters I've "spent the most time with" on line are Aine, Jerry Rasmussen, Amos, Ferrara, KatLaughing, Marion, MTed, MMario, Sharon A and musicmic.

I've also been nipped at a few times by miscellaneous gargoyles and guests and argued with Doug R on occasion. (Boy, THAT narrows it down, doesn't it!?) :- D

Had I looked around me, beyond the end of my nose, back in the early '70s, I might have ended up pickin' an' grinnin' with Rick F. or Little Hawk (except I don't think LH had been born yet).

And, oh, yes. I learned to ice skate up there in your country.

Don't be too surprised if one of your prezzies ends up coming down your virtual chimney on Christmas day!

    §§§
  §§§§§§
  >@ @<
        *

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Amergin
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 10:33 AM

bardfords ss, i think i know who you are....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 07:04 PM

Dear peripitatic Mudlark Whatever...

A Santa missile from Jerusalem???? Oy !

Great stamp and I see that I am in very good company. I'm not as old as the painting (luckily) nor as young as the jeep (sadly) but would seriously like to have both of them. I must admit I've never heard of or seen either one of these particular Mudlarks before (the Van Gogh surprised me as I thot I knew his body of work well). But the Austin MudlarkP24 somehow reminds me of a cherished '52 MGTD that was once the love of my life....

You have seriously flummoxed me with all these addresses...silly really, because once you're up there with the flying reindeer and all, surely you can go anywhere. I have a friend from London staying with me...she said if only she had your address she'd send you a letter from there for me saying "Mudlark is on the wing" or something equally cryptic.

This is more fun than I've had at Christmas in a long time....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 07:21 PM

I think I do too, Amergin.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST, Mudlark's periphrastic
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 10:01 PM

Quoting Mudlark:
"This is more fun than I've had at Christmas in a long time.... "

You poor dear. The quality of recent Christmases must be woefully lacking. Most gratifyng to know that I've added a bit of merriment to the season.

Next deliivery expected to be final and identifying episode.

Not Jesse James; try an outlaw who "was born in Indiana."

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mary in KY's Secret Santa
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 10:56 PM

Hi Mary,

You have to be a little nuts to understand the song. Yes, I do like animals.

Obviously, you need another hint: I can look to the North, South, East, or West and see salt water.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford's Secret
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 12:19 AM

Now, Nathan, you hush! Y'heah?

Bardford's Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 01:22 AM

Okay, okay! I'm pretty sure I've got it narrowed down. Well, to about 9 or 10. I'm skating on thin ice, though, so before I dive in and make an announcement that will be on the record for all eternity, I must do some more background work.
I've been cross-referencing threads, indexing clues - picture the garage in "A Beautiful Mind" - the inside of my head feels like that.

I need some sidekicks to do the grunt work, like Matlock had, and Rockford.

This is kinda fun, in a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey-after-riding-a-bus-6-days-to-a-place-you-may-have-been-before-and-having-a-couple-of-scotches kinda way.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 05:23 AM

It must be Nutty singing and you must live on an Island! Or you're a nut! Or you're an animal who lives in a barn! Or you also sing about nuts! Or...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,guest--mrs. cobbles' clandestine claus
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 01:15 PM

out here in the wild wild west
we sometimes herd cattle
but sheep are the best
remember shepherds were
the cowboys of gallilee..
baaaaaaaaaaaa

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Bardford's Santa
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 01:45 PM

Well, Bardford, I may not hate "The Chicken Dance" as much as you do, but it's hardly among my favorites. Nevertheless, I'll probably learn it and add it to my repertoire within the next year or two (if you can play it without an accordion!). Gotta please those early fall audiences, y'know! (But toasting with beer, not scotch!)

Ein' prosit!

(Wie sagt man "Ho Ho Ho" auf Deutsch?)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 06:14 PM

Dear Parafantastic Mudlark SS...

"Not Jesse James; try an outlaw who "was born in Indiana.""

How about Earl Butz????

Honestly now, I've spent hours researching Indiana's Infamous and have come up with a list as long as my arm, which includes John Dillinger, Dick Yaeger, Johnny Ringo, the Dangerous Dunn Bros (Del and Bee), 6-shooter Jack and possibly Billy the Kid, among others. After a long look at the Secret Santa signup list, I'm still wandering around in the dark. I am on tenterhooks!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 06:21 PM

Hmmmm....there was an outlaw by name of Nathanial Wyatt...could my SS be Nathan from Texas???

(I was interested to see that Hoagy Charmichael, one of my favorite non-folky singer/songwriters is from this illustrious state...)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 12:08 AM

BTW, Santa,
"With 'is 'ead tucked underneath 'is arm..."
'e sits on 'hot plexiglass."

Does your wife have a twin, too?

I have a jaws harp, BTW, but I gave up trying to learn it right after I bought it, because it hurt too much. Years later, I found out you're not supposed to hold it in your teeth while flipping the twanger thing. ;-)

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's Outlaw
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 12:11 AM

Hee Hee. Well, Nathan in Texas is probably a better guess than sandra in sydney, but I wouldn't say you're really getting warm; there are only seven continents, after all. Sorry, I've never heard of the Nathanial Wyatt. Is there a folk song about him? Remember, this is a folk music forum. So to get my clue (assuming it was straight and not designed to confabulate) I would suggest going to the songs rather than state history. [And, incidentally, I've not personally denied being either sandra or nathan in their respective locations, though nathan may, and Sandra has (if that wasn't me trying to muddy the waters) ]

Hoagy Charmichael, eh? Well let's see if there's a clu there.. A Hoagie is a submarine sandwich; the Beatles sang "Yellow Submarine"; yellow is the color of a lemon; there's a Mrs Lemon on the Secret Santa Sign-up list. Whee. This is fun! (and no, I'm neither confirming nor denying being Mrs Lemon either)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Bardford
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 02:09 AM

My "Secret Santa" lives on his back
My "Secret Santa" loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls
"Secret Santa" let yourself go!

Oh, this has been fun...

Pleased to make your acquaintance, Santa! Finally! I mean sheesh! You dropped more clues than a body could hope for, yet some were vague enough that I became uncertain - started second-guessing myself. But, the truth will out, and I'm danged proud to be your Santee.

Cheers,
Bardford

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 03:58 AM

Mudlark, it was Mrs. Lemon, in the Conservatory, with the Chord Strangler!**BG** (Well, this is sounding so much like Clue!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: greg stephens
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 05:32 AM

Mudlark:
"Sam Bass was born in Indiana it was his native home"

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GutBucketeer
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 01:36 PM

My Gawd, My Secret Identity has been revealed!

Congratulations and a Very Merry !

JAB

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 10:33 PM

Dear Outlaw Santa...

It doesn't seem to me you have confirmed or denied ANYthing so far.... So short of reading thru the entire DT for outlaw songs about a lemon (or was that a sandwich...) I cant see that you are really helping me out much here. Dang, I've always done poorly in guessing games.... On the other hand I am thoroughly enjoying stamps, shells, pebbles and the like while following these crumbs thru the forest....

Kat...LOL. Clue would not be my first choice of parlor games, for obvious reasons. I'm pretty good at Pictionary tho...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Pushkin's Secret Santa
Date: 15 Dec 02 - 09:44 PM

Pushkin -

Haven't seen you mention the presents yet - so I thought d jump on the clue wagon.

Let me say that while I like cats, I prefer magic.

Let me say that I live in a special international zone that is directly connected to a kingdom.

Let me say that I'm Irish on stage only.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,RangerSteve's SS
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 02:28 AM

Helllllooooo, Stevie...Not a word from you since you posted your helpful hints way back in the fall...Elves took off with your presents 9 days ago and still no sign. I'm beginning to wonder if you've been sent up a fire-watching tower and haven't come down. Hope you are still in the game, still on your game, still game for the play.

Your soon-to-be-not-secret Santa (that is, if you get your package!)...

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: mooman
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 04:41 AM

I believe I have finally worked out who you are! (The neuron, though a RISC device, is singular in its lonely work!).

Time will tell! Waiting with baited breath.

moo

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,mOOman's secret Santa
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 12:00 PM

Oh, so you're wise to me, eh, mooboy? Think you ya got the goods on me, do ya? Well, ya don't, see? You ain't got dodo on this Santy, I'm too smart for ya, see? Otherwise you'd come right out an say it. But you're scared, ain't ya? Chicken. Buc, buc, buc, ba gaawk!


Oh, hello, Mooman. Sorry about the above. This multiple personality disorder can be most disconcerting. This is the good Santa speaking. I mailed your present about two weeks ago and it should arrive this week. I hope you like it. Mrs. Claus said to remind you that microscopes are not designed ergonomically and you should take periodic breaks to prevent strain on the muscles in your neck. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 12:29 PM

I think my Santee still thinks I'm a boy. Hee hee!

¤;-D

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Pushkin
Date: 17 Dec 02 - 04:14 AM

Hiya Secret Santa.

I think I know who you are! Will PM you later.   Presents haven't arrived yet but there's still a few days to go.

Pushkin

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Genie's possible Santee
Date: 17 Dec 02 - 12:10 PM

Genie - So that's what you're thinkin', eh? :-)

I'm not saying I'm your Santee, but let's assume for argument's sake I had come to the conclusion that I was. Let's also suppose I appropriated some lyrics, from - oh I don't know, David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust album, let's say, in order to support my premise. We can further assume that my extensive research has unearthed not only your true identity, but 'gasp' the fact that you Santa, are, indeed, a woman.

Back to the appropriated lyrics - normally, I'd have no qualms about deconstructing the source material and reconstituting it into something usable for my own nefarious schemes. T'would be a simple thing indeed to blithely replace the gender references in the song from masculine to feminine. But wait! Let us visit the first line of the alleged song - "....lives on his back". Caution flags are raised and warning alarums sounded! (I've always like that spelling of alarums.) For could not offense be taken were that line be changed to "...lives on her back"?

Look at it from my point of view, dear possible Santa. I hardly know you. You may indeed "be outrageous." You may "scream" and you may "bawl", but do you "live on your back"? All the evidence compiled says "no"! To the contrary, all indications point to the truth - that you are generous, kind, tolerant and considerate. Who am I to cast nastertiums upon your character? The spirit of the season and my core value system entwine to forstop me from sullying your good name, and tarnishing my own modest reputation, should it exist, by such a cheap and shoddy maneuver.

Blessings of the season,
You hypothetical Santee

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,Amergin's SS!!!
Date: 17 Dec 02 - 12:34 PM

Yo, there, Kid! Your pressie is in the post! Have fun and behave!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Genie
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 12:48 AM

Well, my lugubrious hypothetical "Santee" construct, youse can cast all the nasturtiums ya want on my character. Jes' so's ya doesn't go casting them there asparaguses on it!

*BG*

Genie


PS, While I'm far from living on my back (or making my living whilst supine), I'm afraid I'm guilty of "living on my backside" far too much of the time (what with them computers an' celtic phones an'all that)!

Now, go to bed like a good li'l Santee, and dream of strawberries. You only have to be good for one more week!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: GUEST,KIM C's SECRET SANTA
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 07:25 AM

Hiya Kim

Just a couple of clues:-

I am a very fast writer with a forceful family.....


SS

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Kim C
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 12:32 PM

Well, now, I know your name is Nikki but I don't know if that's your MC handle or not! There is someone named Nikki but s/he didn't appear on the SS Sign-up list. So I don't know! But I loved the package, and am still cogitating on what to make from those fabulous beads... :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Amergin
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 12:58 PM

oh coolies....I cannot wait!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: open mike
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 08:09 PM

a little bird-or rather a little kittie
told me my clandestine clause is under
the weather...well, hopefully you get
over the weather soon and up in that
sleigh!! but don't hurry or worry or
rush--just get better. be careful going
down the chimney as there will be a cracking
fire in the stove...i'll keep cookies and
carrots for the rein deer and milk or ?
for refreshment for the jolly elf--
whoever s/he may be....happy convalescence....
and get better, ya hear!!??

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: MMario
Date: 18 Dec 02 - 09:07 PM

WHAT A GOSH DARN MINUTE!

JERSEY?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Kim C
Date: 20 Dec 02 - 02:04 PM

Speed Racer? Speedy Gonzales?

Hmmmmmm....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Kim C
Date: 20 Dec 02 - 02:16 PM

Forceful family?

Pushkin?

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: open mike
Date: 20 Dec 02 - 07:21 PM

no that's a push pin

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Blackcatter
Date: 20 Dec 02 - 11:15 PM

One day until I get to open my present!!!!

woo hoo.

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Pushkin
Date: 21 Dec 02 - 03:47 AM

Hi Kim

Glad you liked the presents.   

Hope you like the CD - it's the debut album of a girl I work with which is due out next year butI managed to get a couple of preview copies.   Hang on to it, because she might be famous one day (she's already famous in Japan!), and I got her to sign the inside.

Pushkin

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Pushkin
Date: 21 Dec 02 - 05:18 AM

Mind you, as long as you like the music that's all that matters.    Glad you liked the beads.   I do a lot of bead jewellery myself and they caught my eye as soon as I saw them.

Pushkin

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: open mike
Date: 21 Dec 02 - 01:34 PM

this is a lesson in patience...no prezzie rec'ed on this end or the other...sigh....keep the faith....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Kim C
Date: 23 Dec 02 - 10:10 AM

Haha! I guessed! Yes, I really like the CD. For those of you who are interested, it's an artist named Lucinda Sieger. I don't know really how to describe the music, because I don't want to pigeonhole anyone! A couple of the songs put me in mind a little of Joni Mitchell. Pushkin, has she got a website people could go look at?

I am looking forward to playing with those beads over Christmas holiday! I especially like the little blue teardrop-shaped one. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 23 Dec 02 - 04:09 PM

Just checked the US Postal Service's website; my Santee's present hasn't been delivered yet, but it's in transit! I just hope it gets there tomorrow....

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: SharonA
Date: 24 Dec 02 - 09:06 AM

...Correction: the package was delivered yesterday afternoon – the website just hadn't been updated! *whew* I'm so glad the pressie got there in time for Christmas, but that was close!

Subject: RE: BS: Mystery Santa Goofy Hints
From: Pushkin
Date: 04 Jan 03 - 07:11 PM

Hi Kim

Sorry I haven't responded before but have been busy eating and drinking for the last few days and the computer had a holiday like the rest of us!!!

Glad you liked the CD.   Lucinda's website is www.lucindasieger.com.    It's not totally finished yet but there is information there.   Am thinking of starting up a thread as she has a concert in London on 23rd January to promote the album.

Pushkin