1. what is your age range? Older than I want to own up to, but of course I don't look it...

2. gender? female

3. Do you have a favorite color? purple, probably

4. favorite authors/ type of book? voracious reader - read a lot of historical fiction (Dorothy Dunnett rules), some sci fi (Ursula le Guin is my fave) and some fantasy (Pratchett, of course, and others)

5. what books have you really been wanting? That's a long but very selective list which I wouldn't expect any Mudcatter to track down!

6. what type of music do you like? lots of stuff but not jazz, mostly.

7. what CDs have you really been wanting? I mostly keep up with these - but I love surprises

8. What movies have you been wanting? (specify DVD or VHS) ditto

9. what is your t-shirt size? xxl, for comfort

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

11. what are some of your other hobbies? travel, history, theatre, folklore

12. do you prefer gold-tone or silver-tone jewelry? real gold or real silver (allergies)

13. please include anything else you feel is important that would help your Secret Santa know what you would like   Love earrings (note metals above). Love good photos. Easy to please (really!)