1. what is your age range?

I'll still be 59 at Christmas, or slightly older than dirt.

2. gender?

Male, last time I looked.

3. Do you have a favorite color?

Camouflage. No...wait...burgundy, hunter green, black, most "true" blues (ie, not turquiose or aqua or such).

4. favorite authors/ type of book?

Oh man! I'm a LIBRARIAN! I'll read anything with print on the paper/vellum/parchment/film/cereal box. I do kinda like true historical crime, nonfiction about the history of the Arctic, books of music, military history, history in general, true historical mysteries (e.g., Chris Marlowe's murder), archealogy of Bronze Age Celtic countries, collections of tall tales, technology, folklore, folklife.... Sector General SF (James White). Callahan's stuff (Spider Robinson), but I think I have it all.

5. what books have you really been wanting?

Heinlein's "Between Planets" and "Red Planet". I don't have them.
6. what type of music do you like?

7. what cds have you really been wanting?

Those I like and don't have.

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

Well, I don't have Harry Potter 3.

9. what is your t-shirt size?

XXL, at the moment.

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

US Dollars, jewels, bearer instruments, rare stamps, original Impressionist paintings, presentation copies of books by authors like Shakespeare or Milton.

11. what are some of your other hobbies?

Trying to get this place in shape. Computers. Historical re-enactment. Archery. Fencing. Target shooting (esp. with muzzle loaders). Leatherworking. Reading. Cowboy poetry.

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

Beyond my wedding ring, my father's wedding ring, and a tie bar I don't wear jewelry. A big ol' emerald and diamond ring in 18 carat gold, however....

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

I dunno. Ask me what you have in mind.

Remember that "negative hints" such as allergies might also be helpful.

I'm allergic to anything that punctures or poisons my gorgeous body. Otherwise, just a few pollens.