Well, I'm still female (more 'old biddy' than 'femme fatale' anymore) and, by time Christmas rolls 'round I'll be 55.

I like blues, sea-greens and red reds.

I don't think I really have a favourite author or any specific books that I've been 'dying' to have. However, I'd quite like to have something on shape-note singing, if Santa is into that sort of thing, or anything that discusses older singing traditions. That brings us nicely on to favourite musics and CDs. I'm a sucker for archival recordings and have a couple of the American series (Texas McFadden, Songs of the Anthracite Miners, etc.). There are a couple in the Folk Legacy catelogue which I wouldn't mind having ...

I think movies are problematic (formats 'n' stuff) and I don't wear t-shirts.

I collect way too much stuff but none of it 'planned'. I cook and sew and do a bit of gardening. I'm beginning to fool around with bead and wire jewellery (I personally only wear silver-tone). I'm not keen on patchwork but I like to do the quilting bit.

I don't think I'm allergic to anything but I'd prefer not to get anything with a strong scent as it makes me sneeze. If given a choice between something chocolate and something almond, I'd probably take the almond ... but if I was faced with chocolate covered marzipan I might just about cope. 8-}

As in previous years, I would be pleased to have anything home-made by my Santa. I also would welcome anything 'previously owned', including cook books and hymn books (weight allowing).

Ah! AND ... I like newspaper 'funnies' sections. My secret santa one year packed my parcel with scrudged up funny papers from the USA and I had a great time reading them!

sian