BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 28 Oct 01 - 09:06 AM

New thread HERE. Post to it instead! My Secret Santa appears to have bandwidth issues.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Clinton Hammond's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:11 PM

I am running a bit short on lumps of coal for this naughty little kanaydjian fella. Anyone got any ideas for what we get the gent? I have spoken with the elves and the little buggers did come up with some hilarious suggestions, but I am afraid that most wouldn't past muster in any but the lowest of crowds...........like Spaw. In fact I think I will talk to Karen and see if she is accepting bids.......................wait.............if she tries to recoup his medical costs in the last 6 months alone, I am fucked..................Wait.........I can depreciate his ass...............

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Helen
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:06 PM

Message for Helen's Secret Santa,

I have Nanny Ogg's Cookbook, but thanks anyway. I'm sorry to say that I don't really get into those extra books relating to novels etc. My hubby gave me the Nanny Ogg one & I still haven't really looked at it.

I really like dragons & wizards, so anything like that: art or a figurine or a book etc would be lovely. Or anything with soft rainbow colours, or suncatchers, or windchimes.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Alison's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 10:47 PM

Howdy-do Alison,

Santa is just logging in to say your present is in the process of being compiled, completed, and cartoned. It will be in the post soon, at least that's what my minions, I mean elves tell me.

Cheers

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Burke
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 10:23 PM

Hint, Hint

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 09:15 PM

Ooh! I really DO have a Secret Santa! I love handmade things. A special item from where you live would be nice, too. Either silly or serious is fine, but you probably know that if you read what I write here.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Jeri's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 08:31 PM

I was just wondering if you liked hand made things. You didn't say in your post.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Sorcha's SS
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 08:22 PM

If a good pressie is what you are wanting a few more hints would be of help elsewise you may get another rock for your livingroom!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Gloredhel
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 07:23 PM

Where are you Santa? Dija get my list Santa? Didja? I've been real good this year, I promise. Am I gonna get what I want? Oh please, oh please, oh please. Where are you Santa?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Helen's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 12:48 PM

Helen's Secret Santa says thanks for the links. Dymocks' summaries are really nice, much better than what I found at Amazon. The request for something fome my home town has been noted and will be taken into consideration. I've lived in enough places that I have a fair amount of latitude.

HSS shares her interest in Discworld, but mostly borrows the books from a friend. You've said you have all the books, but what about the extras like Nanny Ogg's cookbook, the maps, guides, etc.?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Allan C.
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:39 AM

What?! You mean Spaw's not getting one of those Looney Toons Clocks? I can only imagine his disappointment.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Spaw's Secret Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 11:28 AM

My dearest Spaw,
I've carefully considered all the options in your hints, and spent all day yesterday trying to castrate the kangaroos in the local zoo to obtain the coveted scrotums. This has led to me being banned from said establishment, with the threat of repossession of my reindeers. I have since found you a lovely gift - not in any way vulgar or tacky - no, no, no! Sorry about the lack of porn though - none of the elves would take the photos for me. Anyway, it's a bit too cold up here in the North Pole for removing my nice furry suit - someone would lose an eye on a nipple.
Anyway, it'll all be on its way soon.

Remember...be good!

Lots of love, ho ho ho and all that,
Spaw's Secret Santa

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,California Susan's Santa
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 09:53 AM

Come now dearie! Don't be shy! Forget about the questionaire, what have you always wanted? Imagine yourself in Santa's Lap and send a whisper into his ear. Has there ever been something you dearly wanted to try for yourself but never have? What is on the big life list? Have you a secret desire to learn to tap-dance? yodel? make paper airplanes? The elves want to know.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Helen
Date: 27 Oct 01 - 01:28 AM

My favourite Oz bookstore online and in the real world is

Dymocks Booksellers http://www.dymocks.com.au/

They also sell some music CD's & computer CD-ROMs, videos etc.
HMV Australia is a very large music store chain.

Helen

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:57 PM

Even worse than that 'Gin Boy.......I'm surprosed you didn't ask Blackcatter what it would be like having Spaw sending something.....Either way........

I was thinking of including a jar of Vegemite to my Secret Pal.........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Amergin
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:46 PM

blackcatter...that sounds interesting and all...but would you really want Spaw to be your secret valentine?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Blackcatter
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:36 PM

You know...

Maybe we should start planning for a secret Valentine...

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Gloredhel
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:48 PM

Gee, come to think of it, maybe I should give some more hints. For instance any recording of Steeleye Span, any at all, would be appreciated. I love jewelry, but only small stuff, in any metal. I'm also interested in Arthurian stuff, but don't have many books on that subject. The VHS of "The Secret of Roan Inish" would be nice. That specific enough for you, Santa?

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Kim C
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:06 PM

At least they're not in YOUR bed. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Blackcatter
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 04:34 PM

Greetings all

When you live in Florida and like rocks, you're especially appreciative upon receiving them. We don't have much here. The closest we get is so fossilize mammal bones and teeth in some of the river beds.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Kim C
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:43 PM

I would like to tell my SS, that a photograph of him/her would be appreciated, if they do not already have one posted in the Resource pages.

Did I mention that I also collect winery glasses? I know wine is out of the question for the mails. :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:37 PM

Santa Squid, do you know sumthin'?

I can give you some hings about Bat Goddess. Look for the weirdest thing in a novelty store - think "Addams Family," or find something unique that the family tried to wall up in the basement. If you'd like more help, feel free to PM me.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Santa Squid
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:23 PM

The probabilities are endless

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Allan C.
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:18 PM

Ditto, Jeri. But my giftee has totally ignored my imploring all to supply more details as to likes and wishes. The questionnaire was just a starting place, folks!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Jeri
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 01:09 PM

Well, nobody loves me - no Secret Santa? Either that, or they hate me, they're out of town, they're allergic to logging out, or they know me well enough to not have to dig...and that last one has me REALLY scared!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,The_one_and_only_Santa
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:36 PM

Dai? oh Dai? I have decided on your goodies. Something enduring, and something ephemeral, all distinctly from my corner of the globe. (why do we say that? A sphere has no corners.) HeeHeeHeeHee! I dance with glee! For I am Dai's Secret Santee!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Mrzzy - S S
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:03 PM

Yes you may open it when you please - it's nothing you requested - enjoy anyway -

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Kim C
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:49 AM

Jeez, Mrzzy, so demanding! ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Mrrzy
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 11:33 AM

Good question - if we get our prezzies early, do they go with the rest of the celebration or are we allowed to open them now?

Elaborating:

Favorite color is still purple, preferably on the fuschia or magenta side, for things made to wear or display.
T-shirt size as many Xs L as they get, but please nothing about 9.11, however peripheral.
I do wear a single earring, only gold or gold-colored, I like dangles and hoops and studs but nothing too heavy.
My age and gender are elaborate enough
And while I do read mysteries, I am also usting after several new books reviewed in Science News, if my SS gets that - there is one on concsiousness, one on language - I like biopsycholinguisics more than physics...
And, as I said, I really like very dark chocolate, perhaps coffee- or mocha-flavored, no nuts no creams no jellies, they waste space that could be filled with more chocolate. I prefer Belgian to Swiss chocolate for the milk content, or lack thereof. I really like those dark Toblerone thingies, for example. But I try not to keep a lot of chocolate in the house, the boys find it and then I have no chocolate... But I have an office where I can store it safely!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Ella's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 10:38 AM

Oh dear me, Ella, your Santa is blushing. (I know Santa has rosy cheeks anyway). BOWL. I meant bowl of course. br>
I would like it if you opened it immediately. I think they would like it as well. I'm not sure how long they can go without food and water. Let them out, let them out! Besides, I can't keep my identity a secret much longer. Santa Claus.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 10:04 AM

ooo excellent! Do I have to wait til christmas to open it?

Will gladly exchange rocks too... maybe it is a trait.. who knows...lol

Wash my bowel, erm... none of that fandangled colonic irrigation type goings on for me! yuch!!!

YAY!

Thank you.

Ta ta

Ella

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Ella's Secret Santa
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:42 AM

Alas, Ella my dear, your parcel has by now reached the UK and is making its way to you. Your Santa collects rocks as well (Have we discovered a commmon Mudcatter trait?)and I will exchange rocks with you and gladly.

I didn't identify myself but the customs form will and the return address will give you some clues. PM me if you guess it. And remember Santa is watching still. Eat your porridge and wash your bowel.

cheers, Santa Claus.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:28 AM

Good answer, Frank! You're a good man...I don't care what they say about you. ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Pseudolus
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 09:08 AM

My dearest Pseudo Santa....Here are the answers to your questions.....

How many camels can be stabled at your dwelling place?
I have a drawer that can hold about ten packs, unless they're the 100's, then maybe eight.....but what do I care, I don't smoke!!

Are there separate bathroom facilities for Men, Sloe-eyed houris and Eunuchs? If not, can portable facilities be arranged?
We have a men's room for the men, the Houris can use the great outdoors and naturally the Eunuchs can use the Ladies Room.....

How close are you to the exit ramp off the interstate that leads to Far Samarkand?
Since I live in the second smallest state in the states, we're not close to anything! Although I'd walk a mile for a camel....oh wait, I forgot, I don't smoke....besides let the camel do his own damn walking!!

And lastly, do you have an icehouse large enough for the storage of two or more chocolate-covered llamas?
Hey, you get'em here, we'll store 'em!!!!

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:48 AM

it's odd isn't it Fib, can't explain why, a little memory of the place I've been to perhaps... or perhaps we've both got Rock-cleptomania.

My most dead glam piece of rock is a purple one from the top of a volcano that my dad got for me... I couldn't walk to the top with him as I started getting altitude sickness (I was only young), so he got me it... awww bless.

I have various rocks in the car from all over the place...

mmmmmm rocks....mmmm stones... uh oh! Santa, please send me a stone (small one will do) too. Cheers!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Pseudo-Santa
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 05:03 AM

PSEUDOLUS.

Would you kindly furnish your Santa with the following information.

How many camels can be stabled at your dwelling place?

Are there separate bathroom facilities for Men, Sloe-eyed houris and Eunuchs? If not, can portable facilities be arranged?

How close are you to the exit ramp off the interstate that leads to Far Samarkand?

And lastly, do you have an icehouse large enough for the storage of two or more chocolate-covered llamas?

Your response is awaited. Answer wisely.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Fibula Mattock
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 04:50 AM

Ella, I do that as well. It used to really piss off my parents when we were on holiday and I insisted on bringing yet another collection of rocks home.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: alison
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 02:56 AM

for whoever asked... any time I have ordered CDs online they come via the US sites (I'm in Oz)

if my secret santa happens to be in the UK .... a bar of galaxy chocolate would be appreciated.... mind you it'd be arriving in the middle of summer... so maybe not a good idea....lol

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 02:49 AM

I particularly like shoreline rocks from beaches. My friends laugh at me, as everywhere I go I find one I like and bring it home...

i don't know why I do it... perhaps it's something from back in family history... WHO KNOWS!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Blackcatter
Date: 26 Oct 01 - 12:50 AM

I've got several lumps of coal! From Penn., Colorado and Britain. Also, remember that the "mineral" Jet is actually coal ad particularly dense form of it and quite attractive.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Amergin
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:04 PM

well...I could get another lump of coal...to add to my ever growing collection....

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Blackcatter
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 09:56 PM

Hi Burke

Thanks for the info.

As to irradiation - A lot of foods are irradiated every day it is done to kill bacteria and doesn't really hurt anything else (at least that's what they tell us.

I'm not sure what form of radiation they use. Many places use ultra violet currently - and that kiils anthrax quite well. The poblem is that it cannot pass through nearly all envelopes and packages and more that visible light can, in fact it doesn't past through clear glass all that well either.

pax yall

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Burke
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 04:52 PM

I heard on the news that the USPS will start irradiating the mail. Does anyone know what effect this might have on food products we might ship like chocolate, syrups, jams, etc.?

Re the alcohol part. Here's the USPS information:
Intoxicating liquors having 0.5 percent or more alcoholic content are nonmailable. This includes taxable liquors with 3.2 percent or less alcohol, as well as those obtained under a prescription or as a collector's item. The prohibition of the mailing of intoxicating liquors is contained in federal law (18 U.S.C. 1716).

Title 18 U.S. Code
§ 1716. Injurious articles as nonmailable
(f) All spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquors of any kind are nonmailable and shall not be deposited in or carried through the mails.

That's the law. Obviously people ship it all the time with no problem. They might stop you if you list it on a customs declaraton form.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Mrrzy
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:37 PM

HEY AMERGIN'S SECRET SANTA PM ME IF YOU NEED IDEAS!

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Blackcatter
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:29 PM

Greetings all

My guess is that the reason libations are a no-no to send is because of the tariffs and such attached to them. Not for any health or other reason, but I could be wrong. Alcohol is sent all the time (legally and illegally) without deliterious effects (to the mail).

I have received Black Death from Iceland a few times over the years, and another friend sent me a couple bottles of single malt from Scotland this last Summer.

Maybe some people would like some Everclear if their Santa is from the (late) Confederate States...

I guess I'll have to get working on the gift for my Santee.

pax yall

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Kim C
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 01:13 PM

I know Amazon has a UK site, don't know about Oz. Sure, you can use the vendor's shipping option... but I wanta put in a photo and a note and all that. Make it personal and such.

Hmm. Rocks. Tennessee is FULL of rocks. Nashville was once known as Rock City (not to be confused with the Chattanooga-area tourist attraction of the same name, which is actually sort of fun,in a cheesy way). I kid you not. The first year Mister and I had a garden, we dug up lots of rocks. But not just rocks, gentle friends, oh no, these were SLABS. And when new housing complexes go up, you should see the rocks that surface!

But I digress.

Let me just thank Clinton for the Secret Santa idea, even if he did once say I should be shot at the next Civil War reenactment... ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Secret Santa shipping overseas
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 12:47 PM

What are the online book & recording stores for OZ & UK?

It seems to me another way to get around deadlines & problems for overseas shipping it to order online from services in the country of destination, if it's available there.

If you want to send a CD to someone in the US, I'd ask you to order from Dick or Sandy & let them mail it. Use Amazon or Barnes & Nobel for books. Your credit card company will take care of the currency conversion.

OK, the truth is that I want to know if my giftee can get a certain book at home & I can't figure out any other way to check.

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:32 AM

I sent s tiny bottle of stuff to the Uk, to two different people, with no problem.

I, too, would like to second those who've said a stone from a secret santa's region would be quite welcome, as I do collect stonepeople (minerals/rocks:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: GUEST,Kim C no cookie
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 10:27 AM

No Fortunato, it is just me being too freakin lazy to reset my darn cookie! I guess I ought to, though.

This Santy has already decided what to send to her recipient. I think 'twill be a lovely surprise. heeheehee

Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART TWO
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 25 Oct 01 - 08:39 AM

Thanks Fortunato, I suspected that!

I always thought people around here sent Bourbon in the mail...guess I better check. Also a friend in Nassau sends pepper jelly...hmmmmmm.