BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Severn
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 01:06 PM

Crosswords, too?

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 01:45 PM

and-a-one, and-a-two, and-a....
1.)early 60s
2.)female
3.)what day is it? But I think blue and purple shades usually have an edge.
4.)Mark Twain, Julia Child, Ogden Nash. And I like mystery, history (and hist. novels),politics written about with humor, poetry, needlework...Careful with this, though. Hubby might put me out if I bring more books into the house.
5.)have been concentrating on moving and not deficiencies in my library.
6.)some "classical"(formal, western, pre-Strindbergh); 1920s-30s jazz&blues(vocal&instrum.); "old-timey"&bluegrass; "traditional"--Amer., Celt., Brit., Balkan(solo&group, vocal&instrum.), some old rock'n'roll....
7.)Sweet Honey In The Rock; Marcia Ball; John Prine; Loudon Wainright,sr.; Roy Acuff, Robin Roberts, Josh White(Sr. or Jr.); etc....
8.)don't own a player.
9.)XXL
10.)books; dust; my grandchildren's smiles...
11.)breathing in and out; bragging about my grandchildren; singing, making basil pesto...
12.)either color, but earrings only (pierced).
13.)Good chocolate is like the slow air, Planxty Irwin. It can increase the amount of peace, love, beauty, joy in the world, and should always be on the shortlist when aiming at any of those qualities. IMHO                   Tw

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: JennieG
Date: 15 Sep 05 - 05:00 AM

1. what is your age range?
on the shady side of 50 but still only 29 in my heart!

2. gender?
girl

3. Do you have a favorite color?
really really love yellow and am very fond of green

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
don't have favourite authors and I don't like SF or fantasy, but I do like detective/murder stories, biographies, travel books

5. what books have you really been wanting?
that's hard! I work in a library so getting books is not a problem, but I like having patchwork/sewing/craft books

6. what type of music do you like?
just about any kind of folk, and I could listen to music of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages until the cows come home

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
see above!

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
bit hard sending from overseas to Oz because of different formats

9. what is your t-shirt size?
small to medium - approx size 10-12

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
wombats - Ozzie native animal (not real ones!)

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
patchwork/quilting, sewing, knitting/crocheting, making beaded jewellery, reading, as you can see I'm a crafty person

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
don't mind - would like to be able to afford gold but mostly seem to wear silver

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like.
well Santa, whatever you decide will be a treat! however you probably should be aware that if you send any food at all to Oz it will probably be opened by Customs (happened to me last year) and could be confiscated if it doesn't fit into their "can't be allowed into Oz" criteria

Thank you Santa
Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 15 Sep 05 - 04:59 PM

On Limpit's behalf:~

She's 9 3/4yrs going on 16, loves pink and purple but has Goth tendencies towards black. She reads almost anything with fairies in it but has most of the Rainbow Fairy series. She's into all sorts of music but can be picky. She's age 11-12 clothes wise, likes floaty dresses and flowery patterns. She's got a penchant for rude messages on Tshirts..... (can't think where she gets that from)! She has a small collection of fairies and mermaids.

She's a Cub scout, only girl in her troop; she likes riding her bike, playing with Lego, eating chocolate and reading.

She has pierced ears but isn't allowed dangly earrings at school so studs or small hoop sleepers in surgical steel or silver (we've noticed a bit of a reaction to gold recently but that may have been a cheap pair...).

LTS - for Limpit.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Partridge
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 10:56 AM

1. what is your age range? 50

2. gender? woman

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

4. favorite authors/ type of book? not at the moment

5. what books have you really been wanting? no

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). traditional

7. what cds have you really been wanting? none at the moment

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? medium

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? rocks and semi precious gems

11. what are some of your other hobbies? aromatherapy, knitting, jigsaws, crafty stuff

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. emmm........ can't think of anything just now but if I do I'll let you know

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Dave Earl
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 01:21 PM

1. what is your age range? 50+

2. gender? Male

3. Do you have a favorite color? Blue

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Wilbur Smith (but I've read all his stuff) and Alexander Kent

5. what books have you really been wanting? The next Alexander Kent book (haven't seen any new stuff since 2003

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). Trad folkie stuff and some written stuff in Trad style

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Nothing on current wish list

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? Large

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Computers and Reading

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 produced by Santee

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Pseudolus
Date: 16 Sep 05 - 03:15 PM

1. what is your age range? 47


2. gender? Male


3. Do you have a favorite color? Not really


4. favorite authors/ type of book? John Grisham - but I already have most of his. the Broker is the only one I haven't bought yet...waiting for the paperback!


5. what books have you really been wanting? See Above


6. what type of music do you like? Anything especially if it involves an accoustic guitar or multipart harmonies!


7. what cds have you really been wanting? Something by a Catter would eb nice.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wnting? None really


9. what is your t-shirt size? XXL


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


11. what are some of your other hobbies? Coaching my kids!! Chasing the twins


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


13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like.   As always I would actually like something that will remind me of who gave me the gift. It could remind me of where they live, a hobby they have or a common interest we have like folk music or whatever..... I'm easy!!!

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 09:39 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Sorcha
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 02:42 PM

Whooo Hooo! Found some more stuff I want!!!

I want one of these
and one of these!!!
Or just about anything from this page except the crossing, planter, St Pat thing and picture frames.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: CapriUni
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 04:40 PM

1. what is your age range? Physically, 40-something, but I'm a silly kid, at heart

2. gender? Female -- but not "girly"

3. Do you have a favorite color? Nothing specific -- jewel and earth tones

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Fantasy -- but stay away from the bodice-ripping sword and sorcery stuff -- Poetry, stort stories, mysteries, sci-fi.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Desire is the root of all sorrow... surprise me.

6. what type of music do you like? Celtic folk, "World fusion," early rock, early country (from '50's and '60's), blues, European classical, spoken word, Dixieland Jazz, Broadway showtunes ... etc.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Desire is the root of all sorrow... surprise me.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?/b> I don't have the means to watch movies right now

9. what is your t-shirt size? Large (and I prefer long-sleaved things)

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Strange ideas ;-)

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Collaborative fiction writing, surfing the Internet, doodling, simply being.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? I don't wear much jewelry, but when I do, I prefer earth-toned jewelry: copper, bronze, softly polished stones, wood, etc.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I have two cats (so avoid fragile items that are at risk of being batted around). I avoid candles and open flames for safety reasons. I Neo-Pagan. I am quirky. I am patient, and easy to please. I'd be flattered to receive something recycled...

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Barb'ry
Date: 18 Sep 05 - 06:17 PM

just got booted off - hope you don't get me twice (not greedy, honest)
age - 47
gender - female

colour - blues and jewel

books - anything except westerns and historical romance

can't think of any I want as I tend to go out and get them.

cds - traditional music - British and American
same goes for cds as for books

movies - songcatcher, but it would have to play on a UK system

t shirt size - this time last year I swore it would be small but sadly I'm still XXL!

Collections - song books, books about traditional music, stones, maritime stuff.

Hobbies - sailing, singing, jewellery making, creative stuff, potting

Jewellery - silver (but not plated cos it brings me out in a rash)

anything else - I'm easily pleased!

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: freda underhill
Date: 19 Sep 05 - 06:34 AM

1. what is your age? 51

2. gender? fem

3. Do you have a favorite color? purples, dark blue, dark rose

4. favorite authors/ type of book? art books

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

6. what type of music do you like? trad folk, scottish, irish, bluegrass

7. what cds have you really been wanting? Sean Keane, Nic Jones, or anything from your local area

8. What movies have you been wanting? none
9. what is your t-shirt size? medum or large - dont wear tshirts

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? second hand books, coloured pencils, stripey socks

11. what are some of your other hobbies? drawing

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? dont send jewellry, thats too expen$ive. it would be interesting to see something quirky or creative that youve made or stumbled across..

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. I love lavender and anything Indian.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Emma B
Date: 22 Sep 05 - 12:36 PM

age range         - Oh-No-I-can't-believe-I'm-sixty! (but only on the
                     outside)

gender            - definately distaff side

favourite colours - anything green, blue or in between,
                     russet and autumal colours

favourite authors - same as last year. I particularly like well
                     researched historical "who-dun-its" and regional
                     cook books but have a life times worth

books wanted      - I'm prepared to find space for "America over the
                     Water" by Shirley Collins

favourite music   - "Traditional" folk, early music and European
                      music

CD's I would like -   really, really would love "Les Travailleurs de
                      la Mer" (Ancient Songs from a Small Island)on
                      Harmonia Mundi - but I'd also cherish anything
                      from you or your region

movies I would like - The Ghost in the Shell or The Ghost in the Shell
                      (Innocence) - fantastic graphics!

T-shirt size       - UK 12 or medium for comfort!

what do I collect? - don't go there.......have to use a shoe horn to
                      get in the attic

Hobbies             - Reading, learning languages, reading, cooking
                      and dining, reading, folk dancing, etymology
                      and reading!

jewelry             - wear very little but prefer silver-tone or
                      pewter

Anything else?      - nothing "smelly"
                      addicted to liquorice, wine and malt whisky but
                      nothing with peanuts or coconut!
                      Again, something from your area - or from your
                      own hands would be great.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: number 6
Date: 22 Sep 05 - 09:07 PM

1. what is your age range?
On the cusp of being an old grouch (54)

2. gender?
Male

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Dark green, navy

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
American or British history

5. what books have you really been wanting?
1776 by David McCullough

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music
Folk, Blugrass, jazz

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
Anything by Townes Van Zandt.
Live from Mountain Stage by John Hartford

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
None .. unless someone can find the movie the Victors.

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

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Photography, gardening

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
No jewelry

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like.
I would really like a knitted long woolen scarf for the winter.

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 22 Sep 05 - 11:44 PM

A pound of coal (under-ground carbon , watch out for the feds) will be sent to my partner

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

- feeling a little in need of comfort and support SRS????

Place yourself in Phu Khet, NO, Houston...and count your blessings for the coal in your stocking.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Sorcha
Date: 24 Sep 05 - 06:08 PM

refresh.....Sept 25 is LAST day to sign up.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: rumanci
Date: 24 Sep 05 - 07:43 PM

Okay - this will be a repeat of last year mostly because :-
1. I don't fill in lists when I don't HAVE to *g*
2. Christmas is still all about surprises as far as I'm concerned
3. Anything from a Santa's home area or home created would be
    just wonderful like last year (thanks again ! bee-dubya-ell xx)

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

rum

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 24 Sep 05 - 09:05 PM

1. what is your age range? 50ish

2. gender? malish

3. Do you have a favorite color? anything except puce

4. favorite authors/ type of book? I'm functionally illiterate.

5. what books have you really been wanting? See above

6. what type of music do you like? Celtic. REAL Celtic - not that Enya crap.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? I'm way beyond the "wanting CDs" age. Surprise me.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?Don't watch 'em.

9. what is your t-shirt size? XL

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Ogling young women

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't wear it

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Ignore everything I've put on this list and send something that says something about YOU! I can buy all that other crap.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: CapriUni
Date: 25 Sep 05 - 08:14 AM

Refresh. Today is the last day to sign up. If you want to, send a PM to Liz The Squeak (Santa's wonderful secratary for the second year running)


Ignore everything I've put on this list and send something that says something about YOU! I can buy all that other crap. .

Even if you agree with this sentiment, please leave something of a hint about yourself so your Santa has something to go on. Perhaps you could leave a link to your favorite Mudcat Post.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: CallyH
Date: 25 Sep 05 - 12:50 PM

1. what is your age range?
34

2. gender?
female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Not really

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
None really

5. what books have you really been wanting?
Something i might not have thought of buying myself, so surprise me

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question).
Anything good

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
Something i might not have thought of buying myself, so surprise me

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
Don't watch them

9. what is your t-shirt size?
medium

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
tunes for my whistle

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
walking, motorbikes, narrowboats

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
Love home-made stuff

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Sep 05 - 10:38 PM

Time to restate the questions for newcomers to the thread, and correct one error (took a smart-ass kid to point out that one of last year's answers had been left in the form. . .)

1. what is your age range?

2. gender?

3. Do you have a favorite color?

4. favorite authors/ type of book?

5. what books have you really been wanting?

6. what type of music do you like?

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

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

9. what is your t-shirt size?

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies?

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

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

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: moonglow
Date: 25 Sep 05 - 11:23 PM

1. what is your age range? 17-ish

2. gender? female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
I like most of them, but not all at once. Greenish-blues and bright red are especially nice, however.

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
Comedy (think George Carlin), Fantasy (think Terry Pratchett), Shakespeare, and most manga (Japanese comics), books on costuming/history.

5. what books have you really been wanting?
I really have been meaning to read more Terry Pratchett (I've already read Light Fantastic, Mort, Monstrous Regiment, Colour of Magic, and Sourcery)

6. what type of music do you like?
All kinds, really... everything from Tom Lehrer to Metallica. The only two kinds I really can't stand are country and jazz.

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
Any of my Santa's absolute favourite music (that isn't in the genres I can't stand), or anything that they think I absolutely have to listen to before I get any older would be nice.

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

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

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
A lot of things... homework, dust, dirty laundry... but SRS is right, we don't need anything more in this house.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
playing DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), costuming (Cosplay, specifically), trying to learn to play my dulcimer.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
I can't wear metal jewelry, it makes me break out.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like.
I like shiny things, pearls, ridiculously large zippers, and lace trim. I don't like pastels (the art medium or the colours). Something related to where my santa lives or something that they have made, cliche as it may be, are greatly appreciated.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 26 Sep 05 - 12:41 AM

Okay, I apologize if my previous post seemed flippant and less than informative. I want precisely one thing: A stuffed animal who looks exactly like our Mother of All BS Threads mascot, Gluon the duckdog. Gluon is half Mallard and half Airedale and goes "Quark!" He is also capable of doing some very strange things to the space-time continuum, but I wouldn't expect a stuffed-animal Gluon to be able to do that. Please make sure that it is a stuffed representation of Gluon, not of her/his co-mascot Boson. Boson is an aardwolf and I don't have anyplace to keep an aardwolf.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Sep 05 - 12:58 AM

BWL, be careful what you ask for. . .

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: JennyO
Date: 26 Sep 05 - 01:57 AM

1. what is your age range? Right on the cusp of 60.

2. gender? grrrl.

3. Do you have a favorite color? I like rich colours - purples, rich reds and golds, burgundy, copper, and sunset colours, dark green and black.

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Pagan, witches, weird humour, Terry Pratchett (but I've already read a number of them), Douglas Adams, Roald Dahl, science fiction.

5. what books have you really been wanting? Maybe some Harry Potter?

6. what type of music do you like? Folk, acapella, sea shanties and chorus songs, music with unusual instruments in - hurdy gurdies, all sorts of pipes, uillean pipes, appalachian dulcimers etc, high energy Irish music and slow airs with a low whistle, world music, good classical music when I am in the right mood, relaxation music, particularly with flutes and water sounds, and some blues and trad jazz.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? One of yours if you have one, mudcat CD's, anything that fits what I described in No. 6.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? I'm getting away from VHS now, and my collection of DVD's is very small so far, so if yours are compatible with Oz ones, I like comedy, like anything with Peter Sellers, or along the same lines as my favourite types of books - such as science fiction, or any Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, or the TV version of the Hitchhikers Guide. Is "Tales of the Unexpected" on DVD?

9. what is your t-shirt size? Think large - Goddess size - if you have any that represent you or your area, that would be good, otherwise, I have masses of t-shirts already.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? I like miniatures, mobiles, things made of copper, iron, brass or glass, essential oils, soaps, candles and anything else that smells nice, things that appeal to my sense of touch - satin, velvet, soft and cuddly things, shells, unusual crystals and rocks, hand-made things - anything from your area would be great.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? Gardening - particularly herbs and vegetables, camping, photography, pottering around markets, writing silly poems and limericks, trying new and interesting recipes, running my folk club, having a few friends round for a BBQ and session, and I enjoy a good red wine and interesting cheeses too. My favourite drink of all time is an aperitif from France called "Pineau de Charentes". I'm also partial to a guinness or a good single-malt whisky. I like watching and photographing sunsets.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Usually silver or pink gold or copper, and I prefer fine and delicate to large and chunky, although something medieval or dramatic or Pagan themed would be interesting. I like red, purple and green stones and moonstones too. I have pierced ears.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like I like witchy and Pagan things. I like things that appeal to my senses. I especially like handmade stuff and old stuff - things that are unique. Anything that reflects you, your personality, your music, your interests, your lifestyle or where you live would be greatly valued.

14. Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful. Nothing that anyone here is likely to send me!

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: MuddleC
Date: 26 Sep 05 - 04:12 AM

1. what is your age range? physical -late forties, mental 25 and decreasing

2. gender? male

3. Do you have a favorite color? stripes really, red/black black/blue

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Douglas Adams, Tom Sharpe,Arthur Conan Doyle, RD Blackmoor

5. what books have you really been wanting? Simplified workshop manual for your typical woman (if there is such a thing)

6. what type of music do you like? Celtic mood, pipes, whistles, fiddles ..Enya, Loreena McKennitt, Steeleye, Kate Bush, Eliza Carthy, Maddy Prior, ahemmm Avril Lavigne.....

7. what cds have you really been wanting? don't wait, go and buy them straightaway, but anything that catches the dream of the muse

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? terminator meets Lord of the Rings!

9. what is your t-shirt size? xl (45ins)

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? dust, bits of Harley, Kawasaki, Chevrolet, broken hearts

11. what are some of your other hobbies? collecting police motorbikes, target shooting, not conforming, I am a secret Trekkie, hamster wrangling

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.
Dream of pony trekking in the Yosemite National park, or maybe Texas, or Ozarks sorta ting, like watching the ocean breakers o a sandy beach and dipping my toes... all impossible from my position in the dreary UK midlands... cat person too

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: bfdk
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 07:04 PM

Better late than never ;-)

1. what is your age range?
40 + a few months..

2. gender?
Female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
Several - just about any shade of blue, strong greens, strong - dark reds, grey, black, white - most colours except purple, pink and orange shades

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
Historical novels built on real characters from history (preferably England / Scotland / Australia)

5. what books have you really been wanting?
Volume 9 and later of the series "The Australians" by Vivian Stuart ("writing as William Stuart Long")
Some of Sharon Penman's books (except "Sunne in Splendour")

6. what type of music do you like?
Ranging from Ossian via the likes of Nick Keir, Judy Small, McCalmans, Eric Bogle, Harvey Andrews, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Eleanor Shanley, Jed Marum et al to Runrig. But I already have those. Good singing-songwriting always welcome ;-)

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
Anything by The Men They Couldn't Hang - I've got some older ones on LPs, but nothing on CD

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?
Don't have a VCR..
BUT if anybody could spare a bootleg copy of the Australian TV-series "Against the Wind" - Jon English etc. (which is not available commercially), I'd go *buy* a VCR just to see it again..

9. what is your t-shirt size?
M

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
Experience ;-)

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Photography, genealogy

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry?
Definitely silver, but I only ever wear earrings (pierced) and necklaces, never bracelets, brooches or the like

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like.
One of my favourite subjects for photography is dragonflies, for which reason dragonfly earrings or pendants always come in handy - the more life-like, the better.
example 1
example 2
And there's quite a selection here - I quite like the tri-layer variety ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: jaze
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 10:07 PM

Last year's info is still pretty much intact for this year. I'd be grateful for whatever my SS thinks appropriate to send. BUT... If he/she is in the UK. I'm still dying to try Spotted Dick. Now there's a hint.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 10:14 PM

That must be a UK thing! It sounds like a disease I'd want to avoid all contact with. :(

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Bill t' bodger
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 10:22 AM

1. what is your age range? 40s

2. gender? male

3. Do you have a favorite color? black/purple

4. favorite authors/ type of book? Terry Pratchett / fantasy/hum,our

5. what books have you really been wanting?

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). rock some traditional folk pete seeger blues

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? Large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Dragons gothic imagiary

11. what are some of your other hobbies? I dance THE OTHER DANCE

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

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. I am into all things truly Gothic 18th - 19th century   The dark is afraid of me!!

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 10:38 AM

I am into all things truly Gothic.... The dark is afraid of me!!

Errr... Bill, this is the Secret Santa Hints thread. The Secret Satan Hints thread is someplace else.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Elmer Fudd
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 03:21 PM

I like music by mudcatters, things hand-made and home-made, or things that express something about you or the place where you live. Alternatively, a donation to the New Orleans or Tsunami victims would also be welcome.

Elmer

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Elmer Fudd
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 03:49 PM

I dig music by mudcatters, tchochkes hand-made, home-made or that express something about you or the place where you usually take off your thirsty boots. Alternatively, a donation to the New Orleans or Tsunami survivors would be way cool.

Elmer

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Elmer Fudd
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 03:55 PM

Whoa--the 'cat went to sleep and woke up again in between posts--I thought the first attempt got lost in the process, and decided to jazz it up and try again in the meantime.

Sorry. Take your pick--or what the hay--send me two prezzies.

Elmer

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 05:16 PM

What is THE OTHER DANCE?

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 05:42 PM

I'm sure Jaze never mentioned his spotted dick last year....it was all about nuns I seem to remember!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: jaze
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 09:16 PM

And PENGUINS! But I wasn't referring to MY spotted dick,Sarah. You know.. that English dessert you're all so fond of. :>)

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 09:32 PM

1. what is your age range?
57 for a few more weeks

2. gender?
female

3. Do you have a favorite color?
probably forest green

4. favorite authors/ type of book?
yes

5. what books have you really been wanting?
re: the Spanish Inquisition - history, background, local characters. not instruments of torture

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question).
Parlor Songs, Music Hall, chanteys, you name it!

7. what cds have you really been wanting?
A new one by Kendall Morse

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

9. what is your t-shirt size?
Huge

10. do you collect anything? if so, what?
Cats, dust, stray folkies. Hideobillia in memory of Helen. I have more than my share.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?
Looking for a job

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.
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I play poker on line winning and losing millions in a single night - all play money. I can't resist shiny, noisy things like banjos and the Singing Bass.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Joybell
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 10:46 PM

1. what is your age range? - 60

2. gender? - Female

3. Do you have a favorite color? - Yellow, then Purple, Green.

4. favorite authors/ type of book? - Old collections of traditional songs from USA and British Isles and old books on folklore of same. (I already have a lot though). Also books on wild places. Books with pictures of old performers. Books about 19th Century entertainers.

5. what books have you really been wanting? - see above. None particullarly at the moment.

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). - as mentioned in book question.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? - Mudcatter ones always very welcome. Have some great ones already.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? - Can't think of any at the moment. There are some.

9. what is your t-shirt size? - Large

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? - Pictures of performers from the 19th Century. In amazing or elaborate costumes! Also old, old sheet-music covers with pictures and lots of scrollwork.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? - Walking in wild places. Observing the natural world.

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

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. - I really like pre-owned things too. Secondhand books, pictures and the like. Also things made by Mudcatters.

OOOOH! This is so exciting!! Thank you, thank you Liz. Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Oct 05 - 05:40 PM

1. 60 plus

2. Male

3. No

4. GOOD Sci-Fi and Fantasy .

5. Full set of Britannica - Ooops thats a Teeny bit outside the price range !

6. Most Folk , Old Jazz and acoustic blues

7. I dont seem to have time to listen to the CDs i allready have !

8. I dont have a TV to play videos on !

9. And I dont wear T Shirts !

10.I try to collect money and miniature spirits and liqueurs

11.I would like to be able to afford to have Malt Whisky as a hobby !

12.The only jewellry I use are Cuff Links and Scarf rings !

Reading that through , I seem to be a Right boring old fart !

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Oct 05 - 11:12 AM

Actually, Terry, Encyclopedia Britannica can be purchsed for a sogn here. Most schools have gone internet and are trying to get rid of them. If you are serious I will seek out a newer edition for you. The local library is having their annual book sale soon.
SINS.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 02 Oct 05 - 08:08 PM

For those Santas whose Santee said something like "it hasn't changed since last year," here is last year's hints thread.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: hilda fish
Date: 02 Oct 05 - 09:36 PM

1. what is your age range? 58

2. gender? gal

3. Do you have a favorite color? nuh

4. favorite authors/ type of book? NOT true crime

5. what books have you really been wanting? i want 'em i've got 'em

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). eclectic

7. what cds have you really been wanting? got 'em

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

9. what is your t-shirt size? depends, US size 6 UK size 8 Australia Size 10

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies? thinking, contemplating ......

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

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. easy to please - honoured that anyone would get anything for me and would love it for the thought

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Amergin
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 12:43 AM

1. what is your age range? 31

2. gender? I think I saw a nubbin of some sort poking out from under my belly this morning....but am not sure...otherwise I believe I am male.

3. Do you have a favorite color? I like dark colours, especially blues and greens.

4. favorite authors/ type of book?i like fantasy....and mythology.

5. what books have you really been wanting?looking for information about aboriginal ways of life and rites and anything about the dreamtime.

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). trad, irish and uk, and oz, and amrican. some rock and punk (mainly celtic style). australian country music.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? if you have any cds of your own, i would love that.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting? do not worry about videos, I buy my own.

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

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? pocket lint. I like books, and pens and such....and if there is anything that you like to make or do...it would be greatly appreciated if you send me something about you.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? I write.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? silver, but I don't wear much.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. As I have mentioned, if you have a cd, or something else that you do that you wouldn't mind sharing or antyhing else that would tell me something about you. that would be the most precious gift.

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 10:17 AM

Thank you, Art! I'd meant to track that one down and provide a link.

There are several folks each year who torture their Secret Santas by providing scant information. While the pleading for information can be entertaining at first, it becomes a sad thing after a while. Pathetic. Maudlin. The hand-wringing, the angst, the loss of joy in life. . . please, Santees, do your Santas a favor and say Something!

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Mrs Cobble
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 02:21 PM

Old enough to be retired.
Female
Love the colour green
Music.   Folk Jazz Big Band
T shirt XXXL
Books Folk Lore stories and history. Anything about life and folk lore in your part of the world.
Hobbies. Knitting spinning cross stitch reading histories of textiles. My dogs
Love silver tone jewelry natural stones and crystals

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 04:37 PM

1.)40s
2.)female
3.)red
4.)Tend to be overun with books
5.)think I got most of them
6.)good songs, old or new
7.)suprise me especially like music you've recorded or just something you like
8.)none at present
9.)XXL
10.)children but I have plenty :0)earings, ducks
11.)sewing, knitting
12.)either
13.)I'd like to get something that tells me about you and where you come from (musicall or geographically)

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: curmudgeon
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 05:30 PM

1. what is your age range? 60+

2. gender? M

3. Do you have a favorite color? No.

4. favorite authors/ type of book?    Regional cook books.

5. what books have you really been wanting?Except for some true rarities, I have them all , except for Alf Edwards' concertina tutor.

6. what type of music do you like? Traditional, older folk music (as mentioned in the book question). English and Scottish trad, sea songs.

7. what cds have you really been wanting? One of yours or one of your friends.

8. What movies (vhs is in the price range) have you been wanting?The Man Who Would Be King.

9. what is your t-shirt size? Don't wear them.

10. do you collect anything? if so, what? Used Britains toy soldiers, concertinas, edged weapons, single malts, rums.

11. what are some of your other hobbies? cooking and singing.

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? Don't usually do jewelry.

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your secret santa know what you would like. Small tins, jars, packs of gustatory delights from your home region.

Thank you, Santa - Tom

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 05:35 PM

Hope Santa is reading these......

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: 2005--Secret Santa Hints
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Oct 05 - 05:36 PM

Oh, and 100!!!

SECSY
LTS