Here is the Hint list from previous years:

1. what is your age range?
52

2. gender?   
female

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bye for now
sandra