Here's my little list for you Santa. I have been a good girl all year (mostly). Pleeeeeeeeze let me know you're out there??

1. what is your age range? Just turned 59

2. gender? Goddess-type person

3. Do you have a favorite color? Purple, mauve, burgundy, terracotta, peach and copper colours, sunset colours, dark green, black. My favourite item of clothing is my purple velvet cloak.

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? Can't think of a particular one at the moment.

6. what type of music do you like? Folk (of course), acapella music, 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, 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, tropical fish, 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 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. The only thing I can think of that I am allergic to is morphine, pethidine and other related drugs, and you're not likely to be sending me any of that now, are you!

Jenny