BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Amergin's SS
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:35 PM

All going to plan. Quick trip to OZ very helpful. Working on the delivery details. Listen for the Ho! Ho! Ho! and the tinkle of bells. Do you have a chimney? A very big, wide chimney? Don't expect the singing of Rudolph the Red-nosed Raindeer though. Never did care for that horrible song and neither did Rudolph.
                                                    SS of Amergin.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: sian, west wales
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 06:35 PM

art, take a look at my posting here from 20 Oct. The rules are changing. And I remember it was just before last Christmas when the US also clamped down on any kind of foodstuffs ... but somehow my jar of Marmite got through to Jimmyt. Funny, that.

sian

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 07:31 PM

Sian, wasn't it mail to/from Canada that you were discussing? I checked their (US Postal Service) website today, so they haven't updated it if they have changed the rules. BTW, Jenn says that your applebutter pie receipe doesn't say how much butter to use.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: open mike
Date: 26 Oct 04 - 10:46 PM

ALREADY A COUPLE OF MESSAGES HAVE ARRIVED IN THE MAIL FROM
MY SANTA...AND i am curious about their source...
at first i thought Kilmer trail in north carolina.
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/hiking.html
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/joycekil.html
but now it looks like camp kilmer in new joisey
http://www.sauruspress.com/lookback/worldwars/kilmer.htm
either way it has been fun tracing....he is best known
for this poem: Trees--Joyce was a soldier killed in WW1
http://www.main.nc.us/graham/hiking/trees.html
this posem was memorized by many school kids in the U.S.
and since you are watching me so closely you will see
I am being a good girl Santa...and mine is the third
chimney on the left...

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 12:54 AM

Dear, dear Mysterioso (ohhhhh!) Santa...

It's sorry I am that I've been so lax
In letting you know some prefs and some facts
Somehow you've already sussed, it seems
I'd choose doggerel any time over choc. creams

So below are some suggestions
But feel free to go off in other directions
As a versifier you must be a kindred soul
I'll like what you like, you're on a roll.
_____
Music: Eclectic, instrumental, any good guitar work, be it folk or classical; trad jazz, particularly 50's West Coast; classical, particularly baroque (not into heavy orchestral). And, of course, your own music, or any music you want to share that you really like.

Books: Contemporary fiction, not scifi/fantasy/mystery. A few fav. authors:Ann Lamott, Jill Vandenburg, Kate Atkinson, Gavin Maxwell, John Gardner, Marilyn Durham. Poetry: recently read a poem of Ted Hughes on MC, would love a book of his work, esp. one that includes "Wind."

I really like used books, also CD's that someone ELSE has managed to strip off that @#$% plastic wrap.

I've got 3 corgis, so a corgi calendar would not be amiss, also could always use another Kayser (sp) capo (clamp type) or a more interesting guitar strap than the boring cheapo I have.

I like silver jewelry and dangly earrings (only ear wires have to be silver).

My house is tiny and full, with very little vertical or horizontal space left for 2D and/or crafts. Having said that, I'm a retired studio potter, so would treasure a good mug or bowl from your local mudslinger.

And apologies again, dear Mysterioso, for taking so long
Send me something you like, and you wont go wrong.

Sincerely, Mudlark Come Lately

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mudlark's in the Morning Mysterioso Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 02:24 AM

Oh my dear little Mudlark come lately
You've been good now you've posted
So let's keep this ball rolling
Ere Christmas comes a'tolling!

Three corgis, you say!
My word! And pots thrown?
I hope they weren't special
Or ones of your own!:-)

There, now I've done it
Paid no heed to my dog, Earl Ell,
Not to worry though, dearie
I've secrets won't tell.

Kindred spirits?
Well, yes, I'd say so and more
Though land lay between us
No distance before (us).

Puzzle that out if you will
Watch your mail for hints
By Yuletide you just might
Figure out who your Sant is!

Ho!Ho!Ho!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 02:56 AM

Actually in my younger days, I quite like Perry Como. I think the old 'crooners' really did know how to sing technically rather well - most of them grew up in the days before much in the way of artificial amplification, so they had to learn how to use their voices properly.

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: JennieG
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 03:48 AM

Santa,

I will make sure the chimney is not blocked when you fly over! Just watch out for a large ginger cat on our roof, that's Belle - she likes to sit on the edge of the chimney when she's not inside eating.

Cheers
JennieG who is still trying to be very very good......

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Sorcha's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:46 AM

They seek him here, they seek him there, they seek him everywhere!


Ho! Ho! Ho!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mary in Kentucky's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:59 AM

Dear Mary,

I have told Boris the Chief Elf and Delvene the Elvene to stop mucking around and get back to work. Delvene hasn't finished her shopping for you yet, she is very naughty and has been spending a lot of time lately with Boris among the empty Santa Sacks. I would rather not know what they are doing. The reindeer are looking a bit dazed lately too.

Best Regards
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,artbrooks ss
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 07:11 AM

Me and the elves going into the big city tomorow to look for a gift i'm getting quiet excited

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,JenEllen SS
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 07:17 AM

I have only a two year old list of hints to look at which I discovered after an extensive search, is there any chance of an update? pretty please JESS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,el Santo Secreto de Open Mike
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 09:51 AM

Feliz Halloween, Open Mike.

Espero que usted esté bien. Tengo una pregunta para usted. ¿Qué los Egipcios antiguos envolvieron a sus momias adentro?

Tenga un día agradable. Adiós para ahora.

el Santo Secreto

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Venus de Battendorf
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 10:03 AM

Oh Goddess of bats
and batterer of Gods
ye Gods! let's Bat!
and toss for the odds!
my reindeers will flap
huge dragon like wings
and swoop through the stars
with strange pressies and things
don't go batty, goddess,
you know who I am
just think, Is there a santa?
..mulberry jam!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: jennbrooks
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 05:04 PM

I remain, all alone and alone-i-o. Do I have a Santa?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Sorcha
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 05:33 PM

Not a lot of help for figuring out who you are, Santa, but at least I know I have one now! Ta!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Joybell
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 05:58 PM

The foodstuff rules have just been changed for Australia to the USA according to our postmaster. Very complicated it all is too. I sent Violet Crumbles to a couple of people a few months back with no problems but I was told it won't be so easy any more. Joy

Subject: Crane Driver
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:29 PM

Crane Driver, Crane Driver,
I know where you live.
Hints a FEW, what to do?
I'm really in a tive. SS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Crane Driver's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 06:35 PM

That last Guest post was me!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: vectis
Date: 27 Oct 04 - 07:45 PM

OOOOh! I've found my Santa.
I've been really really good Santa. Promise (without fingers crossed). I've even posted some hints.
Now I'm feeling warm and wanted.
I've gotta Santa.
I've gotta Santa.
Whoopee!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:54 AM

Well, I've always found that the fun is in the surprise, and have regarded the hints threads as an option for those who want something more specific. I can see now that these threads are regarded as part and parcel of the S. Santa etiquette, so in the spirit of it, here is my hint for my Santa, in the form of a riddle:

When I get in my Carr, I feel alienated. It's a mystery. Help me, Caleb!

If you get the answer, please don't post it. This is for my Santa! Thanks.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,pegsverysecretsantatatatatatata
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 03:55 AM

If I don't get any hints soon, its a bucket of coal my girl
Come on give old santatatata a break, pretty please......

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Cllr
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 04:31 AM

Does my secret santa want to give me any hints on who they are?! cllr

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 05:53 AM

Pseudolus' SS: Aha, Big Hints or Red Herrings??? So, the Russian Steppes it is then (or perhaps where worms are reverently placed in bottles)! Will send my spies out immediately to search the tall grasses for the tiniest scraps in this wild paperchase seeking for the truth!!

So tricky these hints coming not from my Own Dear Secret Santa, but from another's who may or may not know who, where or what they are. Who do I believe? Where do I turn? Oh Woe is me & thrice Woe.... Secret Santa, Where are you?????

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,SS to the World Renowned Tinker
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 06:22 AM

Having such fun finding gifts for your Stocking!

Just in case you'd like a clue - the lawn outside my window currently contains 4 Squirrels and 2 Jays along with a whole bunch of small birds. Not for long though as there's a Black Cat in the bushes watching the situation very closely.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Kim C
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 09:49 AM

Wow! I have a UK Santa yet again?!!? How fun is that!!!! Seems like letters take a week from across the pond, packages probably 4-6. I'm not entirely sure. On this side, that's what they tell us, anyway.

My Santee is over there too. Guess I better get busy! (Already know what I'm going to send - just gotta get out and get it!)

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 10:53 AM

My secret Santa must be a poker player--and the cards are held VERY close to the vest! Not a clue! Not a peep!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Chanteyranger's clued-in SS
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:09 PM

Aha, now we are getting somewhere! Better go and round up those elves and put them to work. They should have a good suntan by now.

Any other little hints you care to leave lying around for your Santa to find?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 12:52 PM

But but Santa that's an awful tease of a clue.... Do you know how many Mudcatters actually admit to owning a Blck cat???? And it would be so easy to suck me into a search instead of housecleaning and laundry.... but I'll resist temptation and stay a good girl ... at least til night fall.

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,4S, Sandra Sydney's Secret Santa
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 01:09 PM

Well, Sandra dear, you sure you don't want to sit on my lap? Oh well, nevermind me then I am just a dirty old man or am I? I may be a dirty old woman as well. Hmmmm. Interesting thought. Anyways, I have tracked down something for you and am waiting for the rest. I'll give you a hint: it is something black and hard, flammable and comes from the hills of Virginia. Just kidding.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,open mike's secret santa's santee
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 04:59 PM

translated form spanish to english:
"Egyptian what the old ones surrounded to his momias inside?"
something about mummies?
something about what they were wrapped in?
or what they had inside?
anointed with?
linen? natron?
hey--i have been to the Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose'
and there are several mummies there...and sarcophagusses
or is is sarcophogi?
and the most interesting thing..there are teeny tiny
glass jars or bottles made to hold the tears of the
mourners...no instructions of how to get thte tears in there...
that then would be buried with the dead, i believe...
http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/mummy/
the klprocess of mummification takes 70 days
so there is not time before christmas to do that..
so i guess that is not my present...to become a mummy..
or a mommy as that takes 9 months...
i am fascinated withi dung beetles...or scarabs...
but prefer to keep my brains in my head,
not having them removed with crochet hooks
as mummies do...yech!@
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/mummy/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/9906/mummies/

or perhaps you were trying to say that we should all
listen to Mumia? http://www.mumia.org/freedom.now/
MUMIA ABU-JAMAL a renowned journalist from Philadelphia
who has been on death row since 1981 for allegedly shooting Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Firecat
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 05:29 PM

Hiya, Santa!

"Witchlight" is Number 8, if that's any help! I know the last one of the series that was published over here was called "Strange Fate". I've got "Secret Vampire", "Daughters Of Darkness", "Enchantress" (might be called Spellcaster), "Dark Angel", "The Chosen" and "Soulmate". Those are the first 6.

I'm fine with proper silver, it's the nickel I'm allergic to.

Any autobiogs are great. I'm fascinated by them!

And finally, yes, I did used to be a Goth, but I'm not a proper one any more, although I do still mostly wear black!!

I'm even more excited now!!

Hope those help!

Loads of VERY HAPPY love and butterflies,
Firecat!!

xoxoxoxoxox

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Morticia's Santa
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 05:34 PM

Hey, Morticia! Do you want a gift? I got some ideas from Liz, but a note would be good.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Crane Driver
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 06:15 PM

Hey Santa! What an amazing coincidence - I know where I live too. But do you know where I'll be on Christmas eve?

Hints? Well, I did the standard hint-thing on the sensible(ish) thread - yeah, I know, last place anyone would look for me . . .

Surprise me.

BTW, you're getting the hang of this poetry thing - keep practicing!

Happy whotknots,
Andrew

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Firecat's Satisfied Santa
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:07 PM

Off to the used book store!!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,JennBrooks' Santa/armadillo wrangler
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:12 PM

There, there, dear Jenn, don't worry! Did you think Santa would forget you??? Where is your faith, girl? It's not even November yet! I'm currently looking into a live armadillo for you, complete with exercise wheel and fruit basket. Iin case that falls through, I have a couple of fall-back positions, but could use a little more info. What kind of knitting do you like to do, and what kind of beading: jewelry? purses?? wallhangings?? Glass beads (seed, trade, or)? Ethno clunky? Stone chip? Tho not a beader I am somewhat conversant with these items from a past life. Also let me know if you have thought of anything else your heart desires, always assuming you've been good?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:39 PM

Oh, she's been good!!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Bet's NearNeighbour Secret Santa
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 07:44 PM

You are just down the road from me at The North Pole - So I CAN keep an eye on you in the run up to The Big Day !!!! So BE GOOD !!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: bet
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 10:56 PM

A near neighbor? I have found out here in Alaska a near neighbor maybe 1,000 miles away or next door. Hmmmmmm?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: JennyO
Date: 28 Oct 04 - 11:14 PM

Hello my santa-of-few-words....

All I know so far is that you are not going to give me morphine, for which I am grateful, anyway.

Any chance of a few clues as to where you are????

Jenny (waiting patiently down here in the antipodes)

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 01:02 AM

Another hint: I collect political campaign badges. National, state, local, foreign, quirky candidates, etc.

If you don't have the goods on the riddle hint (my previous post) or a badge, no problem! I'm fine with a surprise gift. Thanks, Santa.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,stillriversages verrrrry secret santa
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 01:58 AM

oh ye of little faith! I'm just sitting here in the workshop twiddling my thumbs while the elves work, and making sure you're behaving yourself

it'd be nice if one of them would think to bring me a cup of tea every now and again - but I suppose you can't have everything

so sit back and be patient - good things come to she who waits.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Mudlark
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 02:51 AM

To the Master of Mysterioso Mondo Santas...

Mudlark here, entrigued, enticed but unilluminated,
despite having mulled and mumbled and ruminated.
Your style is most charming, but content obscure--
For a Santa you are living up to your moniker, I fear.

I did glean a whiff of a hint of a suggestion
Though the way it was put did quite beg the question:
Metoaphoically speaking we may see the same star?
But in point of fact the package must travel quite far.

If true, my stalling
Is appalling.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 10:02 AM

Ah, Bliss! A voice from the darkness. . . of the north pole!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 10:05 AM

We'll leave a cuppa tea in a thermos for you. . . is Yunnan good for you, or do you prefer Darjeeling? And would you prefer cookies or biscuits (digestives?) with that?

digging digging digging for clues

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,SS to the Fabulously Famous Tinker
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 10:25 AM

So, you're still being good & doing the chores are you? Hope so cos Santa's sack is filling up with wee pressies!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 10:42 AM

My Guru's Secret Santa's Secret Secretary: I firmly believe that anything is possible within the MudCat, especially if the right keys are tapped at the right times *grin* Many thanks for your hints, goodness knows I need 'em, but should I believe 'em??? Aye, there's the rub.... *HoHoHo*

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mr. Leadfinger's Gifted Santa
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 12:29 PM

My dear sir:

It has come to our attention that you have not yet posted any hints as to what you might enjoy receiving for Christmas. Your Santa has asked me, Q. Marley Elvenson, to remind you in the nicest possible way that should we not receive some clue, however slight, we will be forced to take Certain Steps.

Your Santa has further directed me to state, quite unequivocally, that should she or he not have received such clues no later than 12 o'clock midnight, GMT, Sunday, October 31, 2004, you will be "damned lucky to get anydamnedthing at all" (quotes Santa's).

Thanking you for your prompt attention to this matter, I remain,

Your obedient servant,
Q. Marley Elvenson, QC, OBE, BRB

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 03:24 PM

I could have sworn that I had posted WAY back then that my 'hints' this year were just the same as Last Years !! Honest !!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,BaldEagle2's secret santa
Date: 29 Oct 04 - 08:18 PM

Hello Mr Bald Eagle..... we will soon be packing up your goodies ready for the reindeer mail. Ho what fun

The elves