BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,AllanC's secret Santa
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 07:40 AM

Just thought I'd send a quick note to let you know you haven't been forgotten.

I hope you're being a good boy.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST, Cookieless, Allan C.
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 07:59 AM

It is nice to know that I didn't get lost in the shuffle. I think I didn't mention that initially I drew my own name! It would have made the shopping part a lot easier; but the surprise factor would have been shot to hell.

I drew a new name though and have figured out something great!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 08:50 AM

Merry Christmas, Ella. I'm glad the 'Chicks' arrived safely. No, I didn't make the Christmas Stamp pin, but I'm very glad you like it. I'm just a guitar player, and not crafty at all. I thoroughly enjoyed being your secret Santa. The jokes and warmth came at a good time for me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your Christmas. I hope to come to the UK to visit Micca and Gervase sometime soon, and perhaps I'll get to meet you as well. I'll PM you as well.

In the meantime follow this link to my picture and imagine I'm giving you a Christmas hug.

Click here

Happy Holidays,

Fortunato

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Santa Squid
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 08:58 AM

Has the Diety of Chiroptera been a good little goddess? I am up to my tentacles shuffling lists, checking them twice and trying to decide if you are naughty or nice. then again - this is the 21st century - so perhaps nice - with a tinge of naughtiness is allowable?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SharonA
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 09:26 AM

Sharona to Secret Santa... Come in, Secret Santa... CQ, CQ... Hailing frequencies open...

(Oh, dear, I hope I haven't been SO naughty that he doesn't even want to talk to me...)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,KarenB, what happened to my cookie???
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 09:39 AM

I just received a PM from a VERY distraught Secret Santa who inadvertantly signed his name to a post in this thread. we Pm'd back and forth and have decided that very few Mudcat members if any even know his first name.....so the secret is still on. In fact, other than my husband who received all of the names and addresses, myself and this particular secret santa, I don't know if anyone knows anything other than the Mudcat sign-on. However, not all of you are quite so anonymous, so PLEASE be careful with your posts......ok? *BG*

KarenB

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Kim C
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 09:47 AM

It could be Frankenweenie. ;-)

And he could be bluffing, too. ;-) ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 10:08 AM

all secret santas should post

some could be feeling left out

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 10:20 AM

My, my, Santa Squid -- I NEVER do anything naughty that I would be ashamed of. I'm always naughty in ways to be massively proud of and talked about and elaborated on by my worshippers forever!

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Mrrzy
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 11:43 AM

I got my package (didn't even look suspicious even though I did not know the name of the sender, they used a real name rather than a Mudcat one) - so I'm still in the dark about who it is! Hee hee! But I'm being SO good, I'm waiting till the solstice. AND I have had a BRILLIANT idea for my Secret Santee... what was that upper limit on $$$ again??!?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Firecat's Secret Santa Sweetie
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 11:45 AM

Ahem, Miss Firecat--I hope that you have been a good girl this year because you are getting a box of goodies. Posted from the US today............

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Blackcatter
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 01:10 PM

I'm feeling lonely...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Burke's Secret Santa
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 01:24 PM

Your list made it so simple for me...hope you like your treasure. But do not open it until Christmas! Or else!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Kim C
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 01:38 PM

I am almost ready to send my things off to my person. I am quite excited about it. I have ribbed him a little bit. His hints were pretty good, though, so I didn't have to ask too many more ?????????

I dare say my hints were pretty thorough too. But Santy, I have to tell you, I will not wait until Christmas, should my goodies come early. :-)

Those of you who have shipped already - how have the mails been running so far?

A friend who works for the post office told me that things usually pick up around the first of November, and surface mail overseas can take 30-60 days. Airmail doesn't take that long, but of course can cost a lot more, depending on how much your package weighs.

With shipping and all I will probably go a little over the limit, but frankly I don't care. I am just enjoying the opportunity to do something fun.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Fortunato's Secret Idiot, uh, I mean Santa..
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 02:05 PM

I had a very nice conversation with KarenB, a PM conversation that is, and we have agreed that I am in fact an idiot. However, since there seems to be no way that Fortunato could know my identity, luckily I am still an anonymous idiot.....but never fear Fortunato, I may be an idiot but I am still a good shopper!!!!

Bob (Damn, did it again!!! LOL!!!)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 02:34 PM

You are no idiot, Santa. But I think you'reb trying to pull the polyester over my eyes, Frank/Bob,eh? You are indeed unknown to me, however I do love playing detective. Care to drop a few hints as to your true identity?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Alison's Secret Santa
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 02:39 PM

Ho Ho Ho

OH! you wanted Sean CONNERY! I tried to send Sean Penn. He has a, I mean, FITS into a much smaller package.

By the way - I was told that the package could take 4 to 6 weeks to get to you - something about waiting for a prision ship to Botany Bay, though that could have been a joke...

I do suggest that you free the fellow I did box up - he's looking forward to a trip to the beach when he gets there - got any nudist beaches near you? He'd rather go in the buff.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 31 Oct 01 - 06:11 PM

lol ALison...

I did ask if I could open it before christmas, anyways I'm glad I did, I needed cheering up!

Well, I am about to send mine off to my Santee soon, as soon as I can get myself into gear after this weeks happenings.

Blackcatter, don'g give up!

Cooo what fun, it's the best secret santa I've done, all the ones at work are soooo boring. Though they are all bah humbugs this year.

Still playing the chicks...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Secret Santa of SharonA
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 07:47 AM

HO! HO! HO! ...and a very merry Christmas to you We Santa's don't get to work until after Halloween on principle - too risky with all those trick or treaters about

When I saw you wanted rubber I thought about a pair of Marigolds (washing up gloves to you on the other side of the pond) but maybe I'll try something more original

You will just have to WAIT AND SEE

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 07:58 AM

Still no word from my S.S........I haven't been THAT naughty, surely?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Secret Santa of SharonA who can't read
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 08:11 AM

Not meaning you can't read .... it's me WHOOPS read bat godesses request that was under yours by mistake ... hence confusing rubber joke

Good job I hadn't been shopping

Have now read other secret santa threads PROPERLY so am better informed

Please excuse dyslexia! SS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 09:45 AM

To Fortunato's Secret Santa:

After rereading the posts above, yours and KarenB's, I regret my guessing game post above, though I don't know if there is any connection.

Mudcat and the Getaway I have just returned from have made me rather cavalier about MY identity and real and assumed name (Fortunato). I'm naturally gregarious and open, and inclined to make friends easily and keep them forever. Like my father and Will Rogers, I never met anyone I didn't like, though some more than others.

But I do realize some folks would rather remain, Santas and otherwise, anonymous. Those folks are entitled to that. I meant my post to you in fun, but please understand I have no interest in guessing who ANYONE is who doesn't want to be known. Those that want me to know will tell me.

No, I don't recognize any of the names you signed, I haven't a clue who you are, Mudcat name or otherwise. OK? So let's go on with the fun, Secret Santa, I'm really looking forward to the surprise. I've had a great time with my giftee, and made a friend. What could be better! Regards, Fortunato.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 09:46 AM

I got my parcel today! And yeah, I opened it!

Many, many thanks to my Secret Santa - Mary in KY. She has sent me a great t-shirt, an "I love fossils" sticker (I do!) an educator's book and postcards (I especially love the one of the mountains), all to do with the Falls of the Ohio State Park. It's a fantastic gift, and so lovely to see the area where another Catter lives. THANK YOU!!!

Right, it's time I started posting to my Secret Santee. I'm off to a conference in S.Africa for the next 12 days, so I'll try and get it mailed before I go.

Thanks again Mary! This Secret Santa thing is proving to be a great success - and a lot of fun.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Kim C
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 09:49 AM

Has anyone confirmed they will post photos of people with their gifts? I still have a PhotoLoft album and will be happy to post them there, if anyone's interested. PM me and we'll see what we can work out. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 09:50 AM

Mortee, me, too AND my giftee hasn't answered any of their SS postings I've made! C'mon, everyone needs to play, right?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SharonA
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 09:56 AM

Hooray!!! My Secret Santa got my "letter" (after a bit of confusion; that's okay)! I never stopped believing in you, Santa! :^) And you're "on the other side of the pond", eh? Does that make you more properly my Secret St. Nicholas?

*scratching my head in bewilderment* I know you thought Bat Goddess's post was mine, but I still don't understand what "Marigolds" are or how they relate to rubber. I work for a seed company, and they have a giant inflatable sunflower in a pot (one of those god-awful things they put in front of stores to draw in customers), but no rubber marigolds. Is it slang for yellow rubber gloves? Just curious. BTW you're right; rubber's not my passion!

Please give Rudolph and Olive (the other reindeer, the one who used to laugh and call him names) a tickle behind the ears for me! I'll be watching for your sleigh to land on the roof of my local post office!!

Being just as good a girl as I can be (only had two beers last night!),
Sharon :^) :^) :^) :^) :^)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Burke
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 10:14 AM

I can't open until Christmas??!! If I'm going out of town can I open in early? Please, Please, Pleeeeezzzzzzze!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Mrzzy's S S
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 10:24 AM

Glad you received the package - Merry Ho Ho - When's the Solstice??

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Fortunato's Secret Santa....
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 10:52 AM

Hey Fortunato, no worries.....I was feeling bad because I was afraid I took the secret out of it for you, I like the idea of guessing etc. And shopping.... And sending... And besides what makes you think that I'm NOT a tall, titan-haired, buxom, chorus girl type!!! *BG*

Oh Lord, if you could only picture that one!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!

Harry (Damn, I just can't stop!!! *BG*)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 11:25 AM

Good, Santa. Now. As for the guessing:

"Ahem, Watson, attend. 1)You will note the typically American phrase in the first post: "Check out your house"

2)You will note the enjoyment in thinking about the present giving.

3) The repeated emphasis on the joy of shopping.

4) Along that line Santa describes self as "a good shopper".

"Well Watson what are your conclusions?"

"Egad, Holmes, I can make nothing of it!"

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 11:28 AM

"I don't know doo doo, myself, Watson, except that my secret Santa is female, lives in the US, is fairly tidy, tends to procrastinate, is very sensitive and kind, self-critical, and probably lives in the Northeast."

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 11:29 AM

I'm almost tempted to make one of those little charts and try to figure who's whose secret santa. based simply on who isn't. I honestly don't think I have one!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 11:54 AM

Fibula, glad you liked it! I suspected it would arrive early! I've had fun playing Santa also. Have a nice trip, and send me a postcard from S. Africa for my collection!

PS Keep watching for a postcard from Secret Santa with a strange postmark!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 12:01 PM

Jeri, feeling the same way, the chart would be interesting.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 12:05 PM

Me too. Nobody loves me; everybody hates me; I'm gonna eat some worms...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 12:14 PM

Pass the hot sauce, SINS. (All the worms around here seem to be hibernating, but there are lots of ladybugs. Too crunchy, though.)

Must drive to civilization and go shopping for the individual I'm Santa-tizing. At least THEY'RE gonna get something! Humph - bah, humbug. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Fortunato
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 12:26 PM

Hey, wait a minute, SINSULL, I love you!

Singing: "I ain't your Santa nor your Santa's son but I can (fill in the blank) 'til your Santa comes!"

cheers, Fortunato

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,The REAL Santa
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 02:43 PM

Ho Ho Ho — All those secret little helpers of mine who aren't answering posts from the good boys and girls all over the Mudcat had better watch out! Those naughty Santa-catters will be getting coal in their stockings on Christmas Eve!

So, be good for goodness' sake! Ho Ho Ho!

Santa, President & CEO, The North Pole Inc.

P.S. – Oh yes, and please don't leave out any more of that skim milk for me. I've got to watch my figure — can't let myself get too thin, or I'll be out of a job! Ho Ho Ho!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 02:58 PM

Thank You, Love. I am filling in the blanks as I type...
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Gloredhel's Secret Santa
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 03:35 PM

Ho ho ho and hoo hooo hoo
Heres another hint for you

Im going toBethlehem Saturday morn
to loook for yor gift but not where Christ was born
ho ho ho.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Kim C
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 04:05 PM

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Sorcha
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 04:09 PM

Boo hoo. My Santa hasn't checked in yet......woe is me! My Santa give-ee hasn't checked hints yet either and it is in the mail.........

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SharonA
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 04:19 PM

Might be Pennsylvania, Kim, but according to MapQuest there are Bethlehems in 18 other states as well... and that's just the US...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 05:24 PM

WOULD ALL THE REAL SECRET SANTAS PLEASE STAND UP? Those os us who haven't already?

Maybe they don't know how to LOG OUT and sign in AS GUESTS?*BG*

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: SharonA
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 05:59 PM

Suggestion: Perhaps KarenB could PM all Secret Santas with instructions for logging out and posting as a GUEST – and logging back in again – and could advise everyone that they're being requested to post to this Hints thread (some of them may not even be looking here, if they've read their Santees' hints already!). How about it, KarenB?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: GUEST,Someone's Secreta Santa
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 06:25 PM

Just wondering what you're expecting to hear from your's. Some Santa's are witty & good at dropping hints, etc. Some are not & don't know how to join in the banter. Christmas is still far enough off that you can hardly think you're not going to get anything thing.

Maybe your hints were enough of a clue so there are no questions. Or Santa's going to get you something particular regardless of your clues.

Don't cry about Santa forgetting you until it's Dec. 26.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 06:58 PM

Just a note saying you're there would be nice... *sniff*

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: Morticia
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 07:27 PM

"ditto"

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 07:31 PM

ditto, plus it would also be nice if the giftees would let us know they've been reading along, too; not much fun without participation from both sides

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART THREE
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Nov 01 - 07:38 PM

I'm reading. I too am trying to figure out who's who. I gave my -tee a hint but it was wondefully abstract, the kind I love. Only caught one mention from mine so far...This is entertaining.

Spaw