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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Jeri Date: 02 Nov 01 - 10:45 PM Blackcatter, sounds like there's enough of us to form a committee. No biological family here, and no relationship, but the times I've been invited to friends' houses have all been wonderful. I've also spent more than a few Christmases alone, watching "It's a Wonderful Life" on TV...over and over and over... By the way, thank you, oh my 'youknowwhat', for posting. I really appreciate it! (Was beginning to think I had a bad case of virtual cooties.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: katlaughing Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:04 AM Sins, maybe we were the only really, really bad ones!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Amergin Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:36 AM Somehow, I believe that katdarling.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Lyrical Lady Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:25 AM Just 'cause I've been naughty doesn't mean I haven't been nice! ..... I wish Santa would talk to me too! LL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Amergin Date: 03 Nov 01 - 02:54 AM no but I am sure you have been naughty in other ways... ;) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Big Mick Date: 03 Nov 01 - 10:54 AM I love this place!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: John MacKenzie Date: 03 Nov 01 - 11:31 AM I'm lost guys, what is this thread all about?? Or shouldn't one ask.? Jock |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,SS for Gervase! Date: 03 Nov 01 - 11:37 AM Oh, I have found the perfect Christmas present. It's a previously unknown series written by James Joyce. The first volume is on the history of Irish cooking. The next is his own take on the Book Of Kells. And the last volumes include recently uncovered recordings on CD of him singing Engish folk, baroque & classical, and some pre-20th Century opera. The volumes are color coordinated in dark colors including green, blue, and maroon. Interested? Signed, odds'n'sods |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Jeri Date: 03 Nov 01 - 12:12 PM Giok, it all started here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: SharonA Date: 03 Nov 01 - 12:49 PM Thanks, Noreen, for the info on "Marigolds". Hmmmm... now how would you know where to send them to me? ...unless you were my...??? Seems as if my SS is in the UK, as you are... Hm hm hmmmmmmmm... Jeri and Blackcatter: Yeah, a committee sounds good, though I'm guessing that we live too far from one another to have a Christmas Day committee meeting; am I right? I do have a little bit of family, but they seem less and less interested in holiday get-togethers, particularly since my mother's passing. Perhaps I'll try to rally them a bit this year. Sure wish Blackcatter's SS would check in! Sharon P.S. – Okay, Jeri, "It's a Wonderful Life" pop quiz time: What was Mary's maiden name? (No fair peeking at the video or the trivia book!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Jeri Date: 03 Nov 01 - 01:26 PM Kelly? I dunno - I can't even always remember my name. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Lyrical Ladie's Secret Santa Date: 03 Nov 01 - 09:52 PM Ah Lyrical Lady, I have have been checking your posts, reading them twice, and you can expect tiny little reindeer to be coming your way very soon! If you wish to make any last minute requests, now is the time to do so, your Secret Santa is listening..."hmmm naughty, or nice?...hmmm" In the meantime click here Your Secret Santa |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Susan from California Date: 04 Nov 01 - 01:14 AM Santa, I teach 7th and 8th grade history, here in California, that means World history from the fall of Rome -- the Renaisance and US history from the Constitutional Convention until WWI. Something with local color would be great, I like most types of music, just not Heavy metal or rap...yes, I sometimes write letters by snail mail...I love to putter in my garden, if you are in the nNY metro area, I LOVE the NY football Giants |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Pseudo Psanta Date: 04 Nov 01 - 04:59 AM PSEUDOLUS. Final preparations are afoot. Recruitment is almost complete, and supplies have been secured. The spit glands have been removed from the hand-picked camels, and the eunuchs are (cough) ready. After the caravanserai is assembled, and the West Gate secured from bandits, I will notify you of the departure of our happy band by the usual means... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Nov 01 - 05:29 AM Well thanks Jeri now I know, too late as usual. My Mother used to say that I was always behind, like the cow's tail. Guess nothing changes and it's been many years since I were a children! Jock |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Fortunato, Rhein Claud Plum Cup Date: 04 Nov 01 - 08:11 AM "Heh, heh, Holmes, you were wrong, for once." "Was I Watson? See here, traps within traps. When the first post gained no response I decided to "fall" for the obvious trap, the clearly out of context "no worries". Female Under 25 years old Has a fondness for stuffed animals Canadian. "How do you know she is Canadian, Holmes?" "Elementary, my dear Watson, I like her already." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Lyrical Lady Date: 04 Nov 01 - 12:18 PM Wow ... this is going to drive me crazy ... there is maybe only one or two people that know that is my favorite song ... unless I mentioned it here .. I need to go check my threads ... this is too much! AHhhhhhh! LL |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Lyrical Ladie's SS Date: 04 Nov 01 - 06:52 PM Many,many elves work long hours, and hard too. SHHH! Do you hear tiny feet on the roof? Your SS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Blackcatter Date: 04 Nov 01 - 09:34 PM Hi Sharon, My SS did check in earlier - near the end of Part III. I guess finding a bunch of friends to hang out with on Christmas who don't have family would be great. I've got a lot of wonderful friends, but they all have family so it's tough for me. I struggle with it but it's really the only time of year I feel that way. (though Valentines Day has similar issues) Anyway, I was thinking of doing myself up as Santa this year for my church's Holiday celebration, but I don't know if that will make me feel any better. Everyone out there who has family, please remember that you have something that some of us don't have. Celebrate that and be understanding of friends who are alone during the holidays - sometimes it is easier for to be alone that to be in the warm presence of a family that is not our own. I'm still really looking forward to my SS present - It'll be one of 4 I receive, most likely. pax yall |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Noreen no-cookie again... Date: 04 Nov 01 - 09:57 PM Hi Sharon. No, the Marigolds were a red herring (or a pink or yellow one...) If you really wanted some, I'd have found your address by fair means or foul, but I'm not your SS :-> Noreen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,SharonA's secret santa Date: 05 Nov 01 - 07:02 AM Who is going to get an awful lot of Marigolds for Christmas!!! Glad you arn't ready to open anything just yet ... shopping still in progress. SS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: SharonA Date: 05 Nov 01 - 10:21 AM Blackcatter: Jeez, how did I miss your SS's post (with big, bold letters)? Sorry; I'll wake up soon. I'm glad to see your SS is alive, if not very talkative! Your message about family celebrations is well taken; although my family's get-togethers can be more lukewarm than warm, they still provide a necessary connection. On the other hand, holiday gatherings certainly do not need to be restricted to get-togethers that exclude non-family members. I think that we, in the US especially, should do more visiting with friends, and truly welcoming them into our celebrations without making them feel awkward or out of place. Of course, we "invited friends" have a responsibility, too: to accept hospitality, and to get into the spirit of our host's festivities (in other words, enjoy ourselves!). Jeri: I was hoping you knew the answer to my trivia question... 'cause I don't either! Anybody else out there know? (The question was: In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", what was Mary Bailey's maiden name?) To my Secret Santa: Ooh, yeah, bring on the rubber gloves! Then I'll be able to open my mail with confidence! ;^) In fact, I think I feel a song coming on... (To the tune of "Rubber Ducky" from Sesame Street) Rubber glovey, you're the one You make work time so much fun Rubber glovey, I'm aw-ful-ly fond of yooooou... Rubber glovey, boy oh boy! When I rub a dish with Joy*, Rubber glovey, you're my fingers' best friend, it's true! Oh, ev'ry day when I Make my way to the sink-y I find a little fella who's Either yella or pink-y (rink-a-dink-a-dinky!) Rubber glovey, I'll be cry'n' Till my Santa makes you mine! Rubber glovey I'd like to put on, luv – Rubber glovey, I'm aw-ful-ly fond of you! (*Joy=brand of dishwashing detergent) Wheeeee, I can hardly wait till Christmas!!! Sharon |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Dai, who stands alone, yet has no cookie. Date: 05 Nov 01 - 10:37 AM My Santa, my dear. Your teasing is most comely. Pray, why do you hide your lovely visage behind your fan, so? To give something enduring, and ephemeral, is a sweet thing indeed... My anticipation is barely contained, it is fairly straining at its bit, and I can only pray that I can keep it from making a mess of my keyboard... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST, JenEllen's SS Date: 05 Nov 01 - 11:24 AM Okay, so you're cooking impaired and have suffered the sudden loss of several kitchen appliances (out of self defense). Are you the sort of person (like me) who considers a chain saw to be a kitchen implement? One of my secret sources of information has been ignoring me lately and my brilliant idea of the other night came to naught in the cold light of day. I need some hints and ideas or you'll end up with a bottle the best preserved lime juice in the world (that is, the best in the world -- my opinion -- lime juice, preserved variety for making margaritas) and my own personal purist's classic recipe for margaritas -- no blender needed. In other words, "Help!" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,The_one_and_only_Santa Date: 05 Nov 01 - 03:38 PM All will be revealed... soon... very soon. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Fortunato Date: 05 Nov 01 - 03:47 PM Santa. Oh, Saaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnta! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Norton1 Date: 05 Nov 01 - 04:36 PM Hmmmmmmm - must have been Guest's comment about me being "armed and humorless" that ran my Santa off - nary a word - but I'll not cry - I won't I tell you. . . . Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Fortunato's secret santa....... Date: 05 Nov 01 - 10:38 PM OK, my friend, I'm thinkin you may want to get some additional help, this Watson guy doesn't seem to be helping you much! But never fear, my identity will be more than clear within the week ( I hope!) since your package is as good as sent!!
Enjoy.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Peg's Secret Santa Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:34 AM Your package is sent. I left the letter out of it and I'm sending that a bit later so that it will be a bit of a guessing game for you. Although you may not need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure it out. Peg's SS
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Sarah the flute Date: 06 Nov 01 - 05:57 AM No word of my secret santa yet.... perhaps they've gone AWOL.... Ho Hum! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Jeri Date: 06 Nov 01 - 09:35 AM I re-read the message from my secret santa. Haha! I'd missed clues the first time around. (This has only served to rouse a vague memory which may drive me nuts. Thanks - I was headed in that direction already.) ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: JenEllen Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:16 PM Dear Santa; If the chainsaw is in the kitchen, by all means use it. Actually I cook very well, but I also can curse a blue streak, so that has virtually eliminated any chance of my very own PBS cooking show career. Secret sources of information? That is just short of terrifying. The things some people know... Well, whatever they won't tell you, I will. What do you need hints and ideas about?
Watch for frostbite,
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Amergin Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:23 PM I can vouch for JE....she can cook great...and curses well enough to make a sailor blush.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST, JenEllen's SS Date: 06 Nov 01 - 03:43 PM And are SS special margaritas too tame? (Hey, I've got a source for the best lime juice around!) What sort of knick knacks litter your shelves? I, too, live just south (just barely, I think) of the North Pole. And my secret sources are ignoring my pleas for assistance despite promises made! I could always get you something local or I could be boring (well, less imaginative!) and get you a CD (though the CD wouldn't be boring and would also have a local connection). Maybe I'm just uninspired because my brilliant idea didn't pan out. (I'll tell you the story at a later date.) Do you play an instrument? (Fiddle, if I recall correctly . . .) Are your tastes conservative? Outrageous? Something in between? (Hmmm . . . chainsaws in the kitchen don't discourage you.) Wildlife / natural history oriented? Mythical creatures? Historical interests? Oceans, mountains, desserts (is this multiple choice, or what?). Practical? Romantic? The list goes on. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,katlaughing's Secret Santa Date: 06 Nov 01 - 04:28 PM Ah, kat, you are being as impatient as a kitten. If you pounce on your gift, you might hurt it or maybe yourself. Keep your ears perked and your paws tucked and everything will be all right. You're allowed to lash your tail, though. You're not forgotten. This logout and login is a pain, though, so this may be all the hints you get. Heeheehee. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: JenEllen Date: 06 Nov 01 - 04:41 PM Aw, thanks, Nathan...ya lil' %@#&! *g*
Dear Santa;
Oh, you and your poor secret sources. (and I can't wait for the story of the brilliant idea, you know...it screams to be a mudcat christmas carol)
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,katlaughing Date: 06 Nov 01 - 06:09 PM Ah...there is a Santa! And, I didn't even have to write the newspaper editor to find out! Thanks, SantyClaws...I know I get impatient, but my claws are in now and I am the epitome of perked ears and calmness..well kinda...**BG**! To Jenellen's SS, PM me for some great ideas! Something to keep shoes attached to one another after a late ngiht dip in the lake or, a fermentation pot for elk turds might work!**BG** Now, come on all of your other Santas who've been avoiding learning how to log in and log out; you can do it and your will make your giftee very happy to know you exist.:-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Robin2's Sectret Santa Date: 06 Nov 01 - 07:40 PM Your gift has been assembled. It will soon be whisked to your house by a team of flying reindeer, if they can get off the ground. They've been in N.California where I live in the off-holiday season and have been hanging out in wine country for a little too long, I fear. Rudolph has become such a snob because his nose is the exact shade of a certain late-harvest Merlot. They went on a tasting tour on Saturday (lord knows how they all fit in the limousine) and have not yet recovered from their hangovers. I'm glad I couldn't go (despite my aged appearance, I'm not 21 yet). Anyway, gift sent soon, and a card enclosing my identity and maybe a picture will be sent the following day. I hope you like it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: SINSULL Date: 06 Nov 01 - 10:03 PM HEE HEE HEE. Kat is getting a balloon for Chrismas. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Robin2 Date: 06 Nov 01 - 10:18 PM *happy snoopy dance, happy snoopy dance!"
Secret Santa, I'll be checking my mail every day. ooh, ooh, this is so exciting!
A picture will be great too |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: KarenB Date: 06 Nov 01 - 10:58 PM Hey folks, just to let you know, if you are uncomfortable logging out and posting a "GUEST, so-and-so's Secret Santa" message, let me know in a PM. I'd be glad to play elf (I was already an elf today once!!) and post something for you. By my count only eight Santa's have not posted anonymously which leaves eight catters possibly feeling left out. C'mon folks join in the fun!!! So put me to good use, I'll be glad to post for you, PM your Sant-ee, whatever, let me know what I can do..... Karen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: JenEllen Date: 07 Nov 01 - 12:21 AM LMAO kat.....shameless.....
Dear Santa; |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Amergin Date: 07 Nov 01 - 01:02 AM Now you are not supposed to blackmail the old guy....or else I'll let Kat use that paddlestick she'll be getting on you.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Santa1 Date: 07 Nov 01 - 03:11 AM Well, Norton, my boy, I have searched high and low for something that tells a story, but to no avail. I did think about looking in my backyard for some petrified reindeer droppings, and then making up a story about them, but the misses, you know, placed a few more lumps on me noggin, when I suggested it. She has no sense of humour. Still looking for something, mate! Santa1 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Sarah the flute Date: 07 Nov 01 - 05:07 AM It's nice to know I'm one of 8 Santaless people! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Psecret Psanta Date: 07 Nov 01 - 08:57 AM PSEUDOLUS. Final final preparations are almost at the point where they could be psaid to be nearing the beginning of completion. Psuffice it to say that all volunteers have been Expect developments PSOON. |
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Subject: from SINSULL's Secret Santa!!!! From: KarenB Date: 07 Nov 01 - 09:27 AM Here is a message from Sinsull's secret Santa!!!!!! "Am madly combing shops for interesting tiny things, as I dearly love these too." I knew he/she was out there!!!! Anybody else need me to be an elf?!? This has been a lot of fun!! Karen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,HollowSantafox Date: 07 Nov 01 - 10:08 AM HOHOHOHOHOOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO. Santa is going to have fun with this one!!! I have some great ideas for a buckeye, like maybe a stuffed Wolverine? HHHHHMMMMMMMMM, let me see................a weekend at Spaw's? The Notre Dame Fight Song album as sung and played by the world's greatest steel drum bands? So many good choices, so little time......................... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: Kim C Date: 07 Nov 01 - 10:10 AM Wow! I got my surprise yesterday and it is FABULOUS!!!!! My Secret Santa Mrzzy sent to me a cookbook and CD set - The Food and Music of SPAIN. I didn't know such a thing even existed! (well, I knew Spain had food and music, I just didn't know you could get it all in one package!) Looks like Mister and me are in for a Spanish theme night. Ole! Thanks Mrzzy!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Secret Santa HINTS THREAD PART FOUR From: GUEST,Secret HollowSantaFox Date: 07 Nov 01 - 10:12 AM HOOHOHOOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOHOOHOO. Santa is going to have fun with this one. Let's see, the appropriate gift for a Buckeye..................hmmmmmmm. A stuffed wolverine? A getaway weekend at 'Spaw's Flatulence Ranch? A collectors edition LP of "The World's Greatest Tiple Bands play The Notre Dame Fight Song"? So many great choices, so little time..........hmmmmmm |