BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Champagne Carole's SS/Soltice pal..whatever
Date: 08 Dec 04 - 06:59 AM

Your Nondemoninational/ecumenical winter pal here...also known as SECRET SANTA....I posted over in the "My Pressie has arrived' Thread by mistake.

My bad. Sorry

Please go there and read the all-important warning about not presuming anything in your package(s) to be soap. Terribly imperative.

NOT SOAP

NOT SOAP

NOT SOAP


your
SS.SF. WP.

That would be: SS = Secret Santa SP = Soltice Pal, and WF = Winter friend.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Hollowfox's SS
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 05:46 PM

Oh deah me, I done fergit dat last zero, make dat 6000 miles, I tink dat cut out Canada.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Hollowfox
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 04:18 PM

Hmmm.600 miles and not in the USA, eh? Then my educated guess would be Canada. And not even Bobert cantranscribe a Southern USA accent that bad, so I'm guessing that you must be a Canadian, possibly a college professor (belles lettres?, journalist, author or other form of wordcrafter. And patient, yes very patient with this bad ol' vixon who can't get her repentant donkey in gear and get on the 'Cat to guess who you even are! Wicked, wicked vixan to treat her beloved Secret Santa so, and they being so kind too! Did I mention patient? Howowel! Ba-Woooh! (repentant vixin) Love, Mary

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Jaze's operationally challenged SS
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 12:37 PM

I tried this message just now & it didn't work so lets give it another go

Yes Jaze we are having to make a detour south this year. Trouble is the penguin says he's not flying anywhere without his brother who's in the stunt business

see http://meph.eu.org/penguin1.php

So its down south before heading off to Virginia.
You just wouldn't think a Santa could have so many problems with employees. Just can't get the staff these days AND the reindeer are now consulting their union on an increase in lichen allowances...it just never ends...how am I supposed to do it on this budget...I ask you...is the world going mad???? Am I?????

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 12:32 PM

Well my SS didn't give many clues did he/she!
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Blackcatter's Solstice Fairy!!
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 11:59 AM

Well Mr Tom Cook the I have gathered your presents together and packed them neatly into a brown box and handed it over to the Holly King who is sending it airmail to you as I type. Look out in the mail for a package from another country!

Enjoy!!

Yours
Solstice Fairy

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Dec 04 - 11:56 AM

How are you Santa??? I haven't heard from you for a while....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Jaze
Date: 06 Dec 04 - 02:24 PM

Boy,SS, you are efficient! Presents ready to deliver and inventive replacement for the sick reindeer. A penguin! Who would have thought of that? Now what direction would you be coming from?

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 06 Dec 04 - 01:26 PM

Now there's a hint, or is it?
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Jaze's hyperefficient SS
Date: 06 Dec 04 - 12:59 PM

Ohhhh Jaaayyyyyyzzzzzeeeeee Hope you've been good. I'vejust staggered to the sleigh and looks like we are on route for the present drop. Might take a while. One of the reindeers got sick so we're trying out this new Penguin chap...he's having a bit of bother with the flying bit at the moment but we've got some new batteries on order and I'm sure it will work out fine.

Must fly...got a sleigh to catch

xxx

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 06:36 PM

Dearest Santa,
Congratulations on your numerical achievement! Your prose is deeply moving (even though I like sherry!). It's also rather familiar in style... the little wheels are turning in this rusty brain of mine! I wonder if my guess is correct?

At least I'm fairly certain of which continent you hail from! It ain't Arctic, that's fer sher!

Eagerly-anticipating-Animaterra

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Animaterra's Super Silly Secret Santa
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 12:40 PM

Yeah!!!!!!!! I made 550!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Animaterra's Super Silly Secret Santa
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 12:37 PM

Father Christmas reached out for another Mince Pie, then sat back in his big, comfy armchair and rested his feet on the footstool.

"Well, Mrs Christmas," quoth he "the sleigh is all loaded now. The elves have worked their little hides off this year, to get everything done in time. They're a good bunch really". He took a small sip of sherry and thoughtfully muched the mince pie.

"You know, there's only one thing wrong with being this really cool Anthropomorphic Personification - the uniform is really fetching, the red wellies are something else, and you can have a good winter holiday straight after Christmas without anyone complaining. But why do I have to drink so much of this wretched sherry? I'd far rather have a good whisky!"

Mrs Christmas sighed deeply. "I know Father" she said. It's the same every year - you come home p****d as a fart, and reeking of the stuff. And you don't even like it!"

"Aye" he sighed. "But I can't have the Brassneck to leave it - all the little boys and girls - and not so little either - would be so disappointed if I left it. And all the Dads would think me really punkoid if I started nicking their best malts every year. Can't be 'elped, I suppose".

"Maybe someone might leave you something a little different this year - a nice bottle of that Nouveau stuff that you could bring home for our Christmas Dinner!

"Maybe" replied Santa. "Still - I'd best get on. I've a long journey tonight, delivering that one to Animaterra - I hope Rudolf has filed the flight plan this year, and knows where to go..."

So saying, Father Christmas stood up, put on his bright red coat, combed his beard, and headed for the sleigh to start another night of deliveries...

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 05 Dec 04 - 09:41 AM

Ooooh! Aaaaah! Eeeeeee!

:-)

Thanks, Santy..

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Joybell
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 07:32 PM

Myowndear Secret Santa, Have I stumbled on something? Problem is there is a loose end I can't tie in. HMMMM!! Zen = Japan. Japan = Pacfic coast. Guam has one too and (pass me the ruler) it's big enough to live 40 miles from the coast on Guam, I think. More research needed. Where's the list of everyone playing this great game? Back to the files.
I still rather favour Christmas Island though. Are you sure you aren't from there Santa dear? My very best wishes. Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Champagne Carole's secret santa
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 06:41 PM

Carole dear...

I have heard you have been a VERY GOOD GIRL! In fact, I am working very hard today getting your box all ready.

I tried to get some reindeer to take it out today, but they are all down with the Flu, sad to say. Dancer thinks he can get 'round to Monday but he has a LOOOONG way to fly! We're gonna feed him some Chicken Soup, let him rest up a bit, bundle him well and then tie your present on his back Monday.

Because you've been EXTRA GOOD, I'm including some sweets for a sweet girl.

Be on the look-out!

Your Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: artbrooks
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 04:33 PM

Santa, you are a spoil sport!!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Teresa's rather worried Secret Santa
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 03:51 PM

Hi Teresa,

I have been hoping to hear from you after I posted my hints to you very early in this thread, but now I am a little worried that everything is okay in your part of the world.

I checked to see when it was that you posted last to Mudcat and it was here

in October

I hope that everything is okay.

I found another present for you today to go with the first one. That was the one which relates to the biggest shiny thing around here. The second present is smaller, with a touch of an almost turquoise blue on it.

I had a brainwave about another small present as well, and as luck would have it I know exactly where to get it, even though I haven't seen any in the shops for a few years. When I was buying the second present I saw the other item in their showcase so I will go back and get it tomorrow. I just hope that the parcel inspectors don't think it is something dangerous when they shake the parcel. :-)

Your Secret Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Teresa's rather worried Secret Santa
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 03:40 PM

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 09:50 AM

A second offering on its way ?? I am all agog with anticipation !!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,art brooks ss
Date: 04 Dec 04 - 09:36 AM

wrapped packed and on its way
dont open till christmas day
no peeking,no steaming
no putting up to the light and sneaking
just do it my way
and enjoy on Christmas Day
Merry Christmas Art
Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mr. Leadfinger's Gifted Santa
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 04:01 PM

Stupid bloody damned computers...

Oh, Mr. Finger. Sorry. I have decided that because you have been such a wonderful little boy this past year you deserve another gift. You will most probably have received the one that is currently speeding towards you before the second arrives, so you will by then be aware of who is sending it. I do hope that you enjoy both gifts...and that your coming year is prosperous, enjoyable, happy, and all of that sort of thing.




Now if I can figure out how to send this stupid thing....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Mr.
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 03:58 PM

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 03:43 PM

Dear Santa, its so nice to know that you are on top of things, I have only one criticism of the map that Rudolf is using. The map shows Alaska colored "green" and at this time of year (especially after the foot of snow we got last night) our landscape is most assurredly "white". I hope the poor, besotted beast doesn't get lost. Thanks for all your hard work in preparing and sending my present. I know it will be treasured, not only for its intrinsic beauty, but also for the care which you took to select it. I hope your upcoming whirlwind trip around the globe goes smoothly. Best wishes for a happy holiday season.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Alaska Mike's Secret Santa
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 03:25 PM

Mike, your pressie in on its way! Since it's early in December, I dispatched Rudolph himself to fly down to Alaska. You should receive your surprise Tuesday, that is, of course, if Rudolf spends the night in Barrow - not much trouble to get in there - I like that route for wayward elves and mischievous reindeer. Now if he decides to overnight in Fairbanks, well, it may be delayed a few days.

Here's the map Rudolf is using. I think it's fairly current.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Tinker's Tenacious Secret Santa
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 03:01 PM

Something happening in May eh? Well, I'm known as a bit of a Party Animal & goodness knows I rarely say 'No' to a good get-together!!

Stars aligning? Unfortunately couldn't run to getting you one of these spectacular starry pressies, but it shouldn't be long before those magic fairies reach your shores with your heavy pressie. Don't forget to leave something nice out on the mantelpiece, will you?

Am very impressed by your patience Tinker Dear, keep up the good work, remember those spells....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Firecat's Secretive Santa
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 09:54 AM

Sorry I haven't been around much, but the elves and I are still searching for one elusive item. We're all over the United States looking, and I hope you have received some of the postal cards we have sent you while doing so.

Mrs. (or is that Mr.?) Clause and I have looked at literally dozens (well, ok, about four) t-shirts with local themes that include flutterbys, and one of my elves says that you are already well-supplied with flutterby earrings. We may have to abandon your list entirely, and go outside and pick you a cactus ear or a prickley pear. Decisions, decisions, and we really have to get something in the mail soon!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,CapriUni's SS
Date: 03 Dec 04 - 05:21 AM

Your pressie is on it's way in a little sporty sleigh pulled by a rather sweet jersey cow who fancied a bit of a career change. Since it has quite a way to go, don't start looking for it yet......

I'm almost as excited about sending it as I will be about receiving mine!!

and Ann.......don't open it until Yule!!!!!

Love SS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Tinker
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 09:37 PM

Well, my Santee has called me after opening a gift three weeks early!!! But I suppose one of us has to exercise restraint. And I'm sure you all know it's my best, trait this patience type thing...mumble mumble... Thank you Santa for helping me play with you instead of opening my gifts... I think I've narrowed it down to one of the folks saying yes to attending the May handfasting ???? If the stars align I'll get to meet you there....

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Foolstroupe's SS
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 06:43 PM

Lenny the Lifesize Chocolate Moose wouldn't go down under so I substituted something else chocolate and local. Your package goes tomorrow. Some things you mentioned. Some you didn't. Some surprises. Hope it pleases you.
SS

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 05:29 PM

Unbelievable!
Now a postcard of North Carolina, perhaps you really are Father Christmas.......

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Hollowfox's Santa [very secret!] AGAIN! AGAI
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 05:17 PM

Well honey chile, I done gone plumb loco, waitin' fer yo guesses bout my identitee. So Ise given up an posted yo goodies, dey got a lo-o-o-o-ng ways to go, bout 600 miles or more, mebbes dey'll be dere for christmas, 'n mebbees dey won't. BTW I aint in dem dere U Ss of A, but den I guess you done gone worked dat one out. Ah'll tell yo' summin tho, my accent am de opposite o' dis, an I's 5 years older dan you.
Cool Yule Babe.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Burke's dusty Santa
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 04:52 PM

Me and the elves were just tidying the garage out so we had room to service the sleigh and I found just the gift for you.

Hate to think how long it's been lurking in the dirt and damp so I hope you don't mind it being a bit grubby round the edges. I'll see if I can find anything else to go with it.

Keep trying to be good.
xxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: curmudgeon
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 08:03 PM

Dear Santa et al.,

I really have been very very good, despite your assistant's protestations. Neatness is one of those accursed vices that I have never been afflicted with, nor even tempted by. Show me a neat desk and I'll show you a horribly cluttered mind.

My manners are impeccable. I open doors, let cars in in traffic, am polite to telemarketers, and always put the toilet seat down.

Do please look kindly upon me -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Joybell
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 05:43 PM

Well I did look further MyowndearSanta. It was your rather quaint way of using MILES that kept sending me back to the USA. Now to get out the maps of.. oops! now I've strayed into the East China Sea and the South China sea. How can you tell where one sea starts and another finishes. Down at our coast where it's the Southern Ocean there must be bits of the Pacific and bits of the Atlantic. And how do they ever keep Bass Straight? (sorry not one of my best)
Whales - well they're pretty smart, also dolphins, but jellyfish - for example, how do they know where they are? "Am I an Atlantic jellyfish or a Pacific jellyfish?" Tricky problem! It's a tough one.
ANYWAY, Dear Santa I still think you are on Christmas Island. You'd have to clap with one hand there. No room for two!
Back to the locator list and the man with no 'at. Cheery-bye, Joy

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 05:40 PM

Oh Santa, you Dear Teaser!!! Another card, another State..... I'm beginning to think that you're a travelling salesman when you're not in season. What have you got in your pocketses??? *heehee*

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,The very elusive SS of Joybell
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 02:12 PM

Ah so : lit-tel glass hoppah makes occidental accident in forgetting that Pacific borders many, many distant lands.   

As Honourable Ancestor would say, searching only North American Coast is most quaint; and is rather like the sound of one hand clapping.

Or perhaps not.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,pegsverysecretsantatatatatatata
Date: 30 Nov 04 - 07:25 AM

It went on the sleigh today, but you had better stay good or it will all turn into coal. I hope you have a good sense of humor and like suprises. ......................

now should that be sense of humour??

BFN

santa xxx

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,el punkoid noveau's strange secret santa
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 09:30 PM

er... nice people on my list.

Darn this blasted internet... never can get good service up here at the North Pole...

Anyway, your presents should be on the way, if the extra work eases up soon. Keep an eye out.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,el punkoid noveau's strange secret santa
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 09:26 PM

Really, now. I have been very busy with your presents, despite all the other work I have for other naughty

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Joybell
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 08:19 PM

Right! Drawn the line down the West coast of Alaska (still miles there aren't they?) and on down North America 40 miles in. Lots of Secret Santas along it methinks. Now - to eliminate the ones who've declared themselves - see who's still in the running. Still think it might be Christmas Island though. And then there's Hawaii using miles. Fun! Fun! Fun! Joy

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: freda underhill
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:49 PM

santa, hints pls. i want to speculate..

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: SussexCarole
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 06:21 PM

Hugs & kisses to my Colonial Santa xxxxxxx

"I've got a Santa......I've got a Santa......I've got a Santa......."

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Little Limpit's Secret Santa
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 12:30 AM

HO HO HO My Sweet Little Limpit-
My elves are just finishing up on your pressie's and I will be flying them to you very soon! Be a good girl and wait until Christmas to open them!
Try this little place out for fun. Neo for Limpit If you become a member you can have your own little pets and there is also a little game to play with the fairies. Have fun.
Love, Santa

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Limpit
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:55 AM

I liked playing with the fairies Santa. Is there any more?

Limpit

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: karen k
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:17 AM

Hello to my Secret Santa,
I'm sorry for not paying attention to this thread. I have only right now noticed that you were looking for some hints. So, what I would like most is something that tells me about you. If you have a cd of yourself that would be wonderful. Or, a copy of your favorite childhood book and why you liked it, or something about where you are from. I hope that gives you some ideas. Oh, and I love teddy bears, especially if there is one that is local to where you are.

Merry Christmas to you Secret Santa. Now if I could just think of something for me to give my Secret Santee I'd be all set.

karen

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: freda underhill
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 09:30 PM

i am trying my hardest to be good, santa, and its such a strain.

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,Oh Sussex Carole...
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 09:17 PM

I do apologize for not posting sooner and I think your prezzy may be a bit late but I am on the Colonial side of the pond which is simply an excuse!

I've picked something that relates to Mudcat very strongly as well as myself and others here. I'll send a note later via PM when it arrives explaining what that means.

Merry Christmas!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: GUEST,BGs SSS
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 07:10 PM

...heh..heh..heh..












And as for you Giok, no squeaking!

Subject: RE: BS: SECSY Silly Secret Santa/Santee Hints
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 07:02 PM

BGs SSS has a recognisable turn of phrase methinks! -- Giok

Yeah . . . but Shakespeare's dead . . . (and was he a Mudcatter?!?)

Ye gawds, SS, you've done your homework! WHEN did I mention figs?!?

Linn