Gender Favorite Color Do you have any allergies (nuts, milk, soaps, whatever)
Now do you have a list, or some idea, books, whatever, just say so.
Sorry if this steps on anyone's toes, I can edit if you think of anything, or delete if you want to do your own.
[ November 27, 2005, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: breyerchic04 ]
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I think this is a great thread.
katharina Gender: female Color: um...green, red, cobalt/gold/black combinations No allergies I live in Texas, so I don't use coats and scarves very often, but I love stuff that's unique to whereever the sender is from. It's like traveling without all the packing.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Dan Gender: yes. (OK male) Color: Blue, especially when I hold my breath. Allergies: none.
What do I want?
Books (I'm addicted) Music Movies but please, all of the above should reflect what you think is good. I have what I think I like, but to find out what you like, and to learn to like it to, that is a present beyond the mere thing.
and Local Color--you can send me something about where you live.
Crafts, from poetry to hand knitted socks, as long as it has your heart in it, I'll love it.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Kara Gender: Female Color: blues and oranges Allergies: None
What I want: Books yarn anything that will let me get to know you better
[ November 17, 2005, 04:49 PM: Message edited by: blacwolve ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Breyerchic/Sarah
Gender-female Colors- Purple, some dark pinks Allergies- I react badly to pretty scented bath products and perfumes (candles too), not quite an allergy, but not good.
I love girly things, horses, music of almost any kind (it'd be hard to get me to really like country), and yarn, seriously give me a few balls of pretty yarn and I'll be your friend forever. Oh good chocolate is nice too.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Tante Shvester (Esther) Female I like the color black, but not to exclusion of other colors. I prefer gifts that are not food, since I keep a kosher diet. I like things that are home made. I can never have enough baubles and jewels. I do not like inspirational plaques with sentimental doggerel. I am not a fan of the artwork of Thomas Kinkaide. But I don't mind things that have a campy sort of humor.
(and you got to know that for favorite color, I was tempted to answer "Blue. No, green! Aaaaagh!)
Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
Niki Female Favorite Colors: Purples and blues Allergies: Strongly scented lotions and/or body products
I'm with Kat on the local stuff. But I on the other hand, am cold. A scarf or a Jayne hat would be nice.
A few interests of mine: -Books (character driven sci-fi and fantasy lite) -movies -chihuahuas
And if you need any other ideas, you can email Xavier (phil dot meyer at gmail dot com).
EDIT: I do enjoy milk chocolate.
[ December 03, 2005, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: Valentine014 ]
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Derrell
gender: male favorite color: not really
books: I like science fiction, fantasy, political intrigue,stuff like that.
music: I'm always looking for new music. I have a wide variety of musical tastes from Hank Williams to Bauhaus, so if you get me a CD, surprise me.
I, too, would love to get something that's local to the sender's area.
It doesn't snow here, so scarves, mittens, etc., wouldn't do much good.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Val, if I get you, I'll be sure to send you a puppy.
Shani Gender: Female Favorite color: Purple (but any purples, blues, and other cool colors as well) Allergies: None that I know of.
I have absolutely no idea what I want. I'm sorry to be so unhelpful! My RL friends are blacwolve, breyerchic, fugu, and all the rest of the Bloomington crowd, if you get stuck for ideas and need someone to ask. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
yeah, that helps, I'd love to help you for raia or blacwolve, and they can help you for me, fugu might have some idea, but who knows Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
As others have said above, I'd love to have something local to the sender's area. Books are good, I like any kind of fiction. Music is also good, especially since I'm having to pretty much rebuild my collection from scratch. I like most kinds except country and rap; generally I prefer the weirder end of the rock/alternative spectrum, but my tastes are eclectic. Really I'm very easy to please, I'll probably be delighted with whatever I get Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Amanda Female Color - I love green, blue, purple, black, red - I pretty much like every color, though I'm not fond of orange, pink, and brown. Allergies - I have a lot, but I ignore them so you can too.
About me: I like dark chocolate, cooking, music, sewing, computer games, movies, gardening (I live in Phoenix, AZ so gardening has a whole different meaning here from most places). I have 3 cats. I also like frogs.
Oh yeah, and I'm LDS too (so no coffee/tea/alcohol, though I like non-caffeinated herbal teas)
Edit: oh yeah, and I'm 28.
[ December 02, 2005, 09:38 AM: Message edited by: ludosti ]
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Name: Karl Male Color - Green on the earthy side of the color(Olive, Forest Green, Dark Green), but I really like all colors in the right context.
No allergies. No taboos.
I love home-made. I like art, crafts, movies, desk toys, gadgets, gardening, all kinds of food. I'm pretty easy to please.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I'm easy to please. But I'm not a frilly girly-girl. I'm more of a "hardware store" person than a "boutique" person On the masculine side of women, I guess.
edit: I do also collect "Americana" type art. (prints, puzzles, whatever).
[ November 30, 2005, 04:34 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
Name: Carrie. Gender: Female Favourite Colour: Not pink. I do like dark green, but all but pink are cool. Allergies: None - anything goes!
About me: I'm also going to parrot the "Local stuff is cool" idea. Especially local music, provided it's not country. I like books a lot, I love movies, I also knit, I play computer games... I hate to repeat everyone else, but I, too, am very easy to please. (Oh, but if it's chocolate, it's white chocolate. )
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Name: Rebecca Gender: My sex is female, but don't buy me anything because of that. Like Farmgirl, I'm more on the masculine side of female and I really don't like girly stuff. Colors: Blue!!, Green, Black. I hate all "girly" colors, especially pink. Allergies: None, but I'm a vegetarian and I don't like nuts in my chocolate unless it's peanut M&M's. Oh. I HATE anything Hazelnut flavored with a firey passion (which is why I hate nutella). And I don't eat cheese.
About me: I love sci-fi stuff, I'm always looking for a good sci-fi book that I haven't read (and I haven't read a lot), I love music, especially stuff that isn't mainstream, except for rap and country. I loooove dark chocolate with a passion. Don't do anything with perfume, body lotion, etc, though incense or scented oils for burning are cool. I've always wanted a nice incense burner. And "local stuff is cool" for me as well.
I'm going to second Tante on this: I do not like inspirational plaques with sentimental doggerel.
I think that's long enough....
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Name: Anne Gender: Female Favorite color: green, followed by blue and purple. I'm not a fan of pink either. Allergies: Hazelnuts (and I don't like most other nuts), coconut in more than very small amounts (actually an intolerance), rubbing alcohol (although I don't think that's relevant), roses and several other flowers, dogs, rabbits (meaning their fur), grass (again, not relevant, but...), and I'm Mormon, so no coffee, tea, or alcohol products. Oh, I'm also mildly allergic to beeswax and honey and have ultra-sensitive skin.
About me: I like cats, have two. I get cold even in SoCal, so love hats, scarves, gloves, etc. I'm pregnant and have a 19-month-old (who will participate separately.) I sing. I like Star Wars (but the classic three most), but not Star Trek. I love ketchup (Heinz, of course.) I like south Asian and Indian looking prints, fabrics, cards, etc. I sew when my machine is working and unpacked and stuff. I'm very into my Irish heritage. I love bluegrass, Celtic folk music, and traditional American music (other music too, but that's my favorite.) I'm a bibliophile. I do calligraphy. I love to cook. I don't look good in orange, most yellow, or some reds, but look very good in deep, rich browns, navy blue (and blue in general), green, and pastels (though I don't wear as much of them.) Um, I'm running out of "about me". Read my posts.
[ November 16, 2005, 01:29 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Have Emma post one! Though she's not that hard.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: Allergies: rubbing alcohol
Just what I was planning to give to everyone on my gift list this year. Well, back to my original idea, tongue depressors.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
That could cause problems in perfume right, not that I'm buying perfume either, but still.
Posted by Ketchup Princess (Member # 7716) on :
My turn!
Name: Emma Rose Gender: Female Favorite color: red, royal blue, pink, orange, anything bright and cheery. But Mama's not fond of pink. Allergies: skin reaction to zinc. No nuts or nut products (trace okay.)
About me: I am 19 months old (will be 21 months by the beginning of Jan.) I like kitties, duckies, woof-woofs, and pretending to be a bear. I like to color and sing and dance. I especially like music with fiddles, bagpipes, or guitars. I like to play the kazoo (my grandpa taught me how!) I like chocolate, but they feed me enough of that around here (my mommy made me say that.) I love books, but not with too many words. I pull things out of my hair if people try to put them in. I like to help cook and clean. My favorite pastimes are eating, chasing the kitties, hiding things, and following Abba everywhere.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
oh Emma, of course you're the easiest one to shop for, so some guy will get you, and buy you tools (I actually got a real toolset for christmas at 3, my mom was a bit annoyed)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:That could cause problems in perfume right, not that I'm buying perfume either, but still.
Yes, and some lotions. I just have sensitive skin in general-- I should have mentioned I can't use soap, only Dove, and many lotions and bubble baths are right out.
Emma can't use bath products, either. Eczema and severe dry skin, and she has to use dandruff shampoo for her cradle cap, which still comes back otherwise.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I missed school in Kindergarten for what we later found out was a rash caused by strawberry bubble bath. After that I've only used ones made by Johnson and Johnson, but I really don't even have that sensitive of skin.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Name: Cecily Gender: Female Favorite color: I like girly yellows and blues but I find myself liking all colors. Allergies: Scented candles and cats. I guess you can't send me a cat.
I'm not going to list any of my interests because I totally want to be surprised. I get so excited just to get mail that I know I'll love whatever comes with it.
I had fun being a sleuth last year. I didn't know ANYTHING about Boris and I had to hunt down his livejournal and read old threads where he had posted. Made for fun decisions and gift-giving. That's the best part.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I don't even wear makeup.
Oh! I forgot my beeswax/honey allergy. I'll go add that.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I don't most of the time, and really can only wear some, but I can wear makeup.
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
This is for Strider and me, conjointly
Gender: both Fav Colors: green and dark blue No Allergies Favorite Things: animals (we have five ferrets and two cats,)movies, music, scifi/fantasy books...
but really, this isn't about getting what we "want" -- it's about getting something cool thought up by someone we don't know very well. So, yeah.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Gender: female Colors: anything is fine Allergies: Vaseline Intensive Care and Baby Magic products, I don't know why
I love books and crafts. If I had to choose my own gift from someone, I'd send me their favorite book from when they were 12. Or something homemade. mmm...chocolate... Or something unique to their area. Or...I dunno, a funny picture they drew, or something off their shelf they love, or some pretty bits of string, or some shiny little junk trinkets... Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Goody/Jenn Female Allergies: perfumes and strongly scented lotions Colors: jewel tones, especially purple and blue Drink tea but not coffee
Lesseee... I'm a cross stitcher (and I just started the Unicorn out of the Teresa Wentzler book I got last year from Ludosti!!), I read a lot of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, my favorite music is "classic" rock (Yes, Zep, Doors, Who, Doobies, Bowie, etc.), I have two daughters aged 12 and 8, and I just adopted two kittens who are currently about 9 weeks old. Oh, and I like to bake - when I get time, that is
[ November 28, 2005, 02:29 PM: Message edited by: Goody Scrivener ]
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Jennifer
Female
Color: Green and pink. Don't like this season's colors, as I look best in jewel tones and they are all washed out this year, except for the tanzanite blue that's out. It's very pretty.
Allergies: cats, rabbits, and ferrets. Can't wear angora, but seem do do fine with cashmere. When I can afford it. Which isn't often.
I would love any papercraft supplies, as I'm a stamper and can always use pretty papers. Stickers are great. I like Christian rock and most country music. I like things from local areas, so something from whereever you are would be fun. Beloved cookbooks are always well received, especially as I'm not a great cook but love to eat tasty food.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Allegra
Female
Color: Purple and Green
Allergies: None
I am a music major so I always like more music. I like most things besides country. I like to read. I need more posters for my dorm room. I need a good pair of mittens (not gloves) for my month in Indiana this winter. I am really not too picky. I like seeing what other people pick out.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Aren't mittens the best? They're so much better than gloves, IMO. My favorite mitten experience, though, is when they kept me from getting killed.
I was driving to work and a big hairy guy cut me off. I threw up my hand to flip him off and started laughing when I realized I was wearing mittens.
Who knows what Big Hairy Guy would have done if I'd been successful? Those mittens might have saved my life. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Me likes warm woolen mittens, too!
Thay are among some of my favorite things
(Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens may be a little difficult to ship. Let's not even mention the cream colored ponies)
Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
Gender: Female Colors: All Allergies: None
I'm not listing any interests... the best gifts I've received were all random and unique.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
All these people want mittens and socks, and they're so so hard to make, and really not that easy to find for less than 10
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Interests - I like surprises. I loved the gift I got last year because it was a suprise, and unique to where it came from (Texas - which I've never seen).
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I want a surprise. I loved all the cool girly stuff I got last year, cause I never buy that kind of thing.
Ni!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:I actually got a real toolset for christmas at 3, my mom was a bit annoyed
Emma would adore that. Now, why was your mom annoyed? Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
Ken: Gender -- guy Colors -- no faves Allergies -- none, but no perfume-y/cologne-y stuff
I REALLY like random stuff, and handmade stuff is definitely cool; I'm incredibly musically naive, so that's a good possibility (no rap though, and no country unless it's twangy Dixie Chicks type stuff); dark chocolate will be sucked up and consumed within minutes; SF is good; I like comics, but am pretty opinionated about them and already have a lot, so they're not a good bet.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bump*
So Noemon can tell everyone he's a guy. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Name: Rivka Colors: dark blues and greens, purples, browns, wine, black; NOT pink Sensitive to: perfumes, other than VERY faint ones
Like Tante, I keep kosher. So most food would be problematic.
Like most people who have posted, I want to be surprised. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Anna Gender : female Color : red! Allergies : officially none, I reacted badly to white chocolate once but it never happened again. I love books, and I love to read in English. But anything from Terry Pratchett or Robin Hobb would be risky, because I already have a lot of books from them. I also have the entire Calvin and Hobbes collection, and Harry Potter book 1 to 6. I really like mugs with pretty designs on it. I also like cocoa-based drinks (like the yummy ones I tried in Australia, I think it was hazelnut-cocoa). I like earings too, but then it would probably be hard to respect the limit No alcohol for me please, I don't really appreciate it. Home-made is cool, but not an obligation. And you can always mail anonymiously to know anything else. (adress in profile, I think)
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
This is gonna be fun. I'm reading the list and already a half-dozen times I've thought "Oooo! I hope I get YOU!"
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Me too!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Me three!
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
Name: Boris Gender: Male Color: Blue. The darker the better (Until it becomes black, then it's not blue anymore, eh?) Allergies: Penicillin. So no moldy bread or cheese, K? I love dancing, science fiction, comedy, computers, and writing. Books are cool with me. And, uhh...yeah. That's all I can think of right now.
Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
Coucou !
Gender : Male Favorite Color : Blue Do you have any allergies (nuts, milk, soaps, whatever) : No... Or works
So, I'm French, and I love Books, music (classic, jazz and Rock), Movies... I search what i love... Oh !! I'm stupid ! I love my sweet Delphine, of course.
I love Chocolate Or other good things to eat. I love Chess !
Maybe i forget many many things (i don't forget my girlfriend ) but I'm open minded, a gift is a gift.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Me too.
Here's my personal info: Name: Noemon. Aka Jake. Color: darkish blue or green, either one. Allergies: Horses. Better not get me a pony.
I'm going to get on the "something local or home made" bandwagon. I love chocolate, especially dark chocolate, am open to new music (although if it's country I'm probably not going to care for it), and am open to books I haven't read, especially local history from wherever you're from.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
quote:Better not get me a pony.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(If I get Noemon, I'm so going to get him a toy pony now. )
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Noemon, you're almost at 10,000 posts!
I'm still debating whether I want to do this. Hm.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yes, you do! It's so fun. I liked the book I got last year, but the shopping was actually the best part. You'd be amazed at what you can buy and/or make for $10. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Oh, yes! It was so much fun, and so much joy to give and to receive. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Toy ponies, kitties, and doggies, on their way.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
"I want a pony, and one of those little plastic rockets..." Posted by Valentine014 (Member # 5981) on :
How many people participated in the years before?
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Name: Amira Gender: Female Colours: blues and purples mostly. Warm colours (oranges, yellows, browns) don't suit me at all.
Likes: chocolate (and I've been craving dark chocolate with chilli but you can't get it very easily here), books, stationery (I'm a teacher so stickers always go down well). Music is always good - I haven't listened to anything new for ages. I also need a new scarf!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The first year, I don't know - Annie organized it. Last year, 52 by the end, I think. I didn't keep any of the files or information once the Exchange was over, so I can't check.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Name: Ruth Gender: Female Allergies: Anything with fur, some melons, and I don't really do well with scented lotions or perfumes. Candles are fine, though. Colors: I like lots of colors, but red tends to be my favorite lately. And green and purple and yellow and cream and gold.
Likes: Cooking, quirky gifts, art, books, surprises, classical music
Also, I'm pregnant if that helps. Not sure it will, but hey.
[ November 18, 2005, 12:40 PM: Message edited by: Brinestone ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote: Noemon, you're almost at 10,000 posts!
I am, aren't I? Wow. That's...a lot of posts.
quote:I'm still debating whether I want to do this. Hm.
Glad you decided to! I think it's going to be fun.
Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :
~Name: Krista ~Gender: female ~Favourite color: Just about anything that's not black/red/pink is fine by me. ~Allergies: None that'd be a problem. Unless, of course, someone really wants to get me painkillers... ~My wishlist: Any of these'd be thrilling. -A postcard or two, homemade, if at all possible. -some music: Fuuny/peppy/clean/something you'd want to dance wildly to - foreign languages are always fun, I know Spanish and German and am attempting Chinese -any Discworld book after #2 -teach me how to hack -a poster (...Needs to be something my mother'd approve of) -Starburst wrappers (Please, eat the candy. I just want wrappers, unwripped and uncrumpled, of course.. Yes, I collect them.) -an ergonomic desk chair XB
Merry Christmas!
[ December 01, 2005, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: aiua ]
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
This is such a nifty way to get to know folks!
What fun!
Name: Shannon Gender: Female Favorite Color: Earthtones (greens/browns) Allergies: Penecillan (so no shots, please *grin*) Wishlist: Homemade is awesome. Surprises are awesome. A homemade card is totally awesome! A homemade card from someone who wouldn't mind an honest-to-goodness pen pal is even better!
*still struggling with the age of electronic communication culture* Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
bump up to the top
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Shan, I'm with you there. I love e-mail and all, but I miss the days when I would write to people by hand, and they would write back.
And I'm NINETEEN. Oy!
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I'm not sure I'll be able to participate in this exchange, but I'll post this up just in case I do.
Gender: Female Favorite Color: Lilac & Sky Blue Do you have any allergies: None
Black Matte Boards for mounting would be good. That computer game: Myst Angel Cage artbook by yuki kaori Lost Angel artbook by yuki kaori Gift certificate from any store around here like Target, Borders, Starbucks, or just the money. Money, money, money....
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
Name: Catherine Gender: Female Favorite Color: I don't dislike any, but I like bright vibrant colors the most. Allergies: Penecillan, poison ivy and most fragrances. Wishlist: I don't want anything in particular, but I enjoy feminine things, quilting, books (but I don't have much time for fun reading), and cooking. I prefer things that can be used rather than something that just sits on a shelf. I know I don't post much but katharina knows me very well.
[ November 28, 2005, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: Coccinelle ]
Posted by Son of Shvester (Member # 8489) on :
Name: Ephraim Gender: male Favorite Color: "Blue. No Green! Aaagh!" (and I swear that I thought of that before I read what my mom wrote) I don't like "cheesy" colors. Like the color of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. lol. I'm not allergic to anything. I like books, games (video, card, and board), magic and gags. I like money, too. If you are from someplace other than New Jersey, I would like some sort of thing that shows what it is like where you are.
I don't want food, since I am kosher. I don't like scented candles, incense, bubble bath, or other scented things.
No inspirational plaques, please. I am a teenager, so anything that could help with that situation would be appreciated. My mother will be seeing my present, so it would be better if it wasn't pornographic or inappropriate.
Yeah! Presents!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I am so tempted to go shopping for an inappropriate, pornographic inspirational plaque now.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I know a shop that sells those...
Posted by Samarkand (Member # 8379) on :
A pony!
Dear Whoever Gets Me:
I am so so sorry for being an annoying picky little git.
Sincerely, Lisa
Food:
Love: Swiss chocolate, good cheese, pears (anyone live near Medford?), nummy little cookies, red wine, nuts.
Dislike: Meat, dried fruit, coconut, most domestic chocolate (blame my Swiss godmother), citrus fruit, caffeinated drinks.
Allergies: most skincare products and wool that isn't cashmere. Possibly my skin belonged to someone really spoiled in a past life.
I would love something unique to where you are (my tastes run towards the feminine but non-frilly), or a mix CD of your favorite songs, a bar of Lindt or Toblerone picked up at your local grocery store, some of your favorite vegetarian recipes written out, homemade cookies, catnip for my kitten . . . You can also run anything by Jennie dot Hansen at gmail dot com. She's hansenj on Hatrack, and it's all her fault that I'm here and soliciting presents.
Thank you so much!
[ November 20, 2005, 02:10 AM: Message edited by: Samarkand ]
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by imogen: I am so tempted to go shopping for an inappropriate, pornographic inspirational plaque now.
Gasp! Don't you dare! Posted by Theaca (Member # 8325) on :
Right, that gift should be reserved for that kid's mom.
Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
Name: Jonathan Howard (surprise!); Gender: Male, unless someone changed the system last night; Favourite tinge: #00FFC8; Allergies: Bullshit, you can only imagine what it's like to be living with myself; What would I like: A girlfriend, peace on earth, or anything unkitchy that you want to send.
Posted by Son of Shvester (Member # 8489) on :
I am only 14 years old so inspirational porn, though enticing, is illegal
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
You have a way with words that makes me chuckle, Son of Shvester. Posted by GaalD (Member # 6222) on :
I want to do this so bad...I can't though, and I don't think I'd be able to explain to my mom that I want to send a gift to some person in another state whom I've never met before, nor would I be able to explain why I'm recieveing a gift from said person...I hate being 15...
Posted by aiua (Member # 7825) on :
Jaime- I thought I was the only one.. But, I've managed to get around that. See..it's not all that hard to..not mention it to her. ^-^ Plus, it doesn't have to be something huge. A letter or something else small and normalish would suffice.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Jaime, I was also scared stiff of telling my parents, the first year I participated in this (two years ago, I think). But while they were a bit startled, it ended up ok, and they let me!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
OK. Mom's point of view. Had I not been a Hatracker, and participating myself, and monitoring the SoS's activity in this, (and actually encouraging him to participate) I wouldn't allow it, either. In fact, when we signed him up (together), he was a bit shocked that I allowed him to include his real address. He understands that the reason that he could do this is that I was doing it with him.
If I found out that he had done this without my consent (and I guess that it would be pretty easy for me to find out when a package arrives for him from a stranger), he would be in trouble, and probably have his computer activities sharply curtailed, and strictly monitored.
You can't easily trust someone who has violated your trust.
Bottom line, you want your folks to trust you, you've got to be trustworthy.
[/Mommy-ness]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Raia, you were dating a hatracker and 17 two years ago, that's a bit different, but yeah I can see you were scared.
My mom had no problems with it, but I was 18, and had done similar things on other message boards (though on those I had met pretty much everyone, and they were all visibly my age or younger).
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
aiua - encouraging someone else to withhold information that has even a remote possibility of causing harm, either to family relationships or to oneself personally, is very irresponsible and disresepctful.
Yes, this forum is ideally set up to be family-friendly and safe. For the most part it succeeds. But caution and thoughtfulness are part of what keeps it so.
Encouraging a young teen to essentially lie to the people who help keep her/him safe in this world - I REALLY think that is unacceptable. Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Jaime, what can you lose? Just ask your mom...you might be surprised. Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :
I see the concern, and fully understand it. I didn't participate last year for pretty obvious reasons, but after a while, after meeting some people from here, after talking to others and after my parents realised I'm wisely responsible to choose this forum (and I've had mail sent to and fro this address) - we all believe it's safe.
If I tell my parents I'm participating in something like this they wouldn't mind. I even doubt they'd care whether I told them or not. They trust my judgement and they know I'm naturally skeptic. Especially after studying intel & espionage for the third year.
But I see the concern. Basically, I count myself pretty lucky I landed the way I did.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I talked to SoS about it, and he thinks that it is better to have a trusting relationship with his parents than to get a cheap present from a stranger.
Besides, he said, family tends to give better presents. (and he hasn't even seen what Hatrack's present is, yet)
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Breyerchic, I wasn't talking about dating a Hatracker, I was talking about participating in this, which is what I said. But yes, I was nervous about that too.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I know what you said, but you had already by the holidays explained hatrack, and they'd met that person, it would make a difference in most parents perceptions. And there is a difference between 15 and 17.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I remember convincing my parents to let me drive to Ohio and spend the night in a hotel with hatrackers I'd never met my senior year. I had to have both my brother and my boyfriend come with me, but they let me. Your parents might be more open to it than you would think.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
At the top of this page is a clicky to "Email this page to someone!" Perhaps you can do that to help explain what you want to do. If Ma knows Hatrack, she is more likely to be open to it. Especially when she reads the mature and responsible advice you get here from most of us.
OK, me. Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
erosomniac [(An)drew)] Gender: Male Favorite Color: I'm red/green colorblind, so dodge those, please. Do you have any allergies: several foodstuff allergies...best to just dodge food.
Anything music/literature related is likely (read: guaranteed) to score big points with me. If it's something YOU wrote/recorded/performed...superextrabonus.
Edit: Wow, I apparently say "dodge" way too much. How brit of me. Or maybe it's just my endless hours of work weighing down on the capitalist portion of my brain, slowly killing all the American cells.
EDIT AGAIN: It just occured to me to mention: I'm contact allergic to most metals, so nothing metal and wearable, please. Sorry about the late update.
[ December 01, 2005, 06:17 PM: Message edited by: erosomniac ]
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
Oh, and Jaime, offer to show them what you're sending, and what you end up receiving. In my experience, parents are much more open to these things if they're clear you aren't hiding something (so communicating with them might also be a good plan).
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Did I miss the sign-up for this? Or is this thread it? [edit: I'm stupid and didn't even SEE the sticky thread!]
*confused*
Oh well, I want in, so here's my list!
Jen Gender: Female Favorite Colors: pretty ones! Do you have any allergies (nuts, milk, soaps, whatever): nope.
Don't really have a list... got a beautiful journal last year, and a wicked cool puzzle and a CD the year before.
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
In light of KarlEd's request:
Radu Gender: Male Favorite Colors: green (dark shades), blue & black. NOT pink(ish) or yellow(ish). Allergies: well, nobody send me flowers, ok? Also, nothing that's covered in thick layers of dust, so if you just found an archaeological relic in your basement and you decide to send it, please take the time to clean it first.
I love getting postcards - and I'm in dire need of some as I don't have many left after a certain incident :twitches:. For anything else I put myself at your mercy...
Posted by socal_chic (Member # 7803) on :
Mikelle Gender: female Colors: blues, silver, bright colors Allergies: none Wishlist: Umm, anything really. Books, something unique to you or where you live would be fun, homemade stuff...
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
JH -- yes, I really did take time to put that into a test HTML page in order to see what color that was....
FG
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
And...??
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
What don't you understand about "#00FFC8"? Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Joe Male Age: 33
Allergies: anything scented, including candles, potpourri, and many colognes. Lanolin.
It's rarely cold here, so anything for cold weather probably wouldn't get much use.
I don't really need a lot, so the best gifts for me either are experiences or in some way double as experiences: like getting something pretty unique to where you live would be cool, because it would be a gift with a story behind it. Books are great. I like to cook. I probably have any cooking implement I could need, but a neat ccookbook or food might make a good gift.
I also love Disney. Posted by JTruant711 (Member # 8868) on :
Send smokes to a Joe, go to anysoldier.com
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Ashley Gender: Female Fav. Color: I like purples, pinks, blues and greens, and silvers. I love the fall colors this season--the pinks and browns and such.
I'm not allergic to anything, but some wools tend to itch.
I spend my winters in Utah, so coldweather items are entirely welcome. I also love Broadway showtunes, Firefly, Harry Potter, bead supplies, crafty things, MST3K, Alton Brown, chocolate...you pretty well can't go wrong with me. So long as nothing has coconut. Posted by Kettricken (Member # 8436) on :
Name - Melissa Gender - Female Colours - Purple, black, dark reds, most dark colours. Nothing pale except lilac. Allergies - Nuts
Ideas - I also like the idea of something local to you. I also like cooking, so recipies are good, but I don't eat meat (but do eat fish). I love nice candles, either scented or the ones with bits in. I love cats and hate frilly girly things.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote:And...??
Sorry, Raia -- didn't see your question.
Well, I didn't say what the color is because I have no idea how to describe it. It isn't truly "green", nor bluish -
it is more.........mint. Strong mint.
I'm thinking he just pulled some code out of a hat and put that there without knowing what color it represented...
FG
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Blue. No Green! Aaaagh!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Now, see I remember that quote as being:
"Blue, no! Yellllll..oooo...wwwww...........aaagh."
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:KEEPER: What is your name? LAUNCELOT: My name is Sir Launcelot of Camelot. KEEPER: What is your quest? LAUNCELOT: To seek the Holy Grail. KEEPER: What is your favorite color? LAUNCELOT: Blue. KEEPER: Right. Off you go. LAUNCELOT: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. ROBIN: That's easy! KEEPER: Stop! Who approaches the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, 'ere the other side he see. ROBIN: Ask me the questions, bridge-keeper. I'm not afraid. KEEPER: What is your name? ROBIN: Sir Robin of Camelot. KEEPER: What is your quest? ROBIN: To seek the Holy Grail. KEEPER: What is the capital of Assyria? ROBIN: I don't know that! Auuuuuuuugh! KEEPER: Stop! What is your name? GALAHAD: Sir Galahad of Camelot. KEEPER: What is your quest? GALAHAD: I seek the Grail. KEEPER: What is your favorite color? GALAHAD: Blue. No yel-- Auuuuuuuugh!
What do you know? I guess you're right! Posted by Risuena (Member # 2924) on :
Here goes...
Name: Alexis Gender: Female Favorite color: I don't currently have a favorite color, but I do tend to like strong, bright colors (not flourescent though!). Allergies: None that should apply to gift-giving...
I'll join the chorus of wanting something local as well as liking to cook, particularly ethnic foods since I need to branch out from what my mom cooked. Also, I love textiles and pretty things I can display around my apartment.
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Name: Carolyn gender: Female Fav. color: any, really... Allergies: no perfumes or strong scents.
I like the "smething local" idea too...
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Name: Elaine Gender: female Favorite colors: red, green, brown Allergies: penicillin, chocolate, quite a few fruits, some other foods - probably best to just not do foods. Sensitive to some scents.
Books are always good; so is music; so are movies (but I only have VHS, not a DVD player). But I also like surprises...well, most surprises.
EDITED TO ADD: It just occurred to me that I should also say that I don't have anything pierced. Not even ears.
[ November 25, 2005, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: littlemissattitude ]
Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :
Name: Joshua Gender: Male Favorite Colors: Midnight Blue Allergies: No allergies. Except for guinea pig lacerations ... but that was only once, a long time ago. hehe. But I am only 17 so keep that in consideration.
I like weird things, especially from other countries. And, of course, books and movies. And music also. I have a long drive to work and school, so something good to listen to in the car is always welcome.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Name: Jamie
Gender: female
Favorite Color: blue
Do you have any allergies (nuts, milk, soaps, whatever): Wool. Makes me break out in hives. I'm also horribly allergic to rabbits, of all things. I pet a rabbit once at an animal shelter and ended up sneezing nonstop for twenty minutes. The kid I was with thought it was the Funniest Thing Ever.
Wish List: Make me laugh. I love a good giggle.
Farmgirl: I understand about the hardware store. Last time we were in one, Nathan had to drag me out.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Name- Shondolyn Favourite Colour-Dark blue, prussian to be exact. Allergies-Cats, but I love them anyway. I love dark chocolate, guitar strings, music, all manners of books, Dir en grey items, especially pictures of Kaoru, Dir en grey guitar picks, opera, especially Dmitri Hvorostovksy, blue silk scarves, homemade stuff, heck, even a rock would make me happy... and old fedoras. I love those too... and Japanese snack food especially stuff with chocolate in it.
Posted by tmservo (Member # 8552) on :
Gender: Male Name: Chris Color: Blue Allergies: Bee stings. Ditto, please don't send bees
I'm also all up for something local.. but I'll throw out one: bargain basement DVDs that seem to you to be something "cool" I figure, it tells me a lot about the other person, and I enjoy most anything Books, Science Fiction, History, and computer "stuff" are favs.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
Anything is better than nothing. I'm a 'hardcore' gamer, any little game trinkets, any game or cool movie posters. Again, anything is better than nothing.
People say they have a hard time finding things for me. I know this, so the only way to fail is to not try.
Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
I really like... brain teasers, crossword puzzles, sudoku, puzzles in general. I like animals even more than I like puzzles. But not live ones, please... Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
maui babe female
No favorite colors, etc. I would prefer something unique or particular to your home or region - a cook book, a specialty food item, music CD or book of poetry or regional stories - something that isn't available anywhere else.
Oh, and I'm LDS so nothing with coffee or alcohol. Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
BTW - is tea OK for LDS people?
Posted by Jay (Member # 5786) on :
Name: Jay Gender: Male Color: Gold and Blue (WVU colors) Allergies: nothing major Interests: OSC, WVU Sports, GOP, WOT, Sci-fi, running, Fun
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Name: Phil Gender: Male Color: Blue Allergies: none
What I want: Eh, I'm not too picky. Well except about food . So you probably don't want to get me food.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
No tea for the LDS people. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
keep on talking about yourselves please, the more the better for most of you.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh. And nothing with peanuts for me. I hate peanuts. LOOOOVE dried fruit, though. (Except coconut-- sensitive to it-- and papaya, which I believe all Hatrack now knows how much I hate. And guava, which I also hate.) If whoever gets me was considering food. Posted by K.T. (Member # 8665) on :
Name: KT Gender: Female Fav. color: don't have one...pathetic I know. I do like black, white and red together. Allergies: Kiwi
I love the ocean! Lighthouses, boats, etc. I also like to eat! And I love a good book on a cold day curled up in a blanket while listening to the rain...or snow.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
quote: black, white and red together.
That makes brown. Just so you know.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Hey, I love black, white and red together. It is an entirely different effect than wearing brown.
Mickey Mouse wears black, white and red together. He does not wear brown.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Kira Female Pink and Green
I'm not particular, but I already have enough jewelry, soaps, and lotions. I wouldn't mind getting something that's more for the baby than for me.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Gender: Female Fav. Color: Depends on the day. I like black and white combined with anything bright. Also like pink.
Allergies: Wheat, Rye, Barley.
Likes: Hiking, Biking, Belgian Chocolate, Knitting, Wild Flowers, puzzles, and of course books.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I'm a girl. My favorite color is purple, but I'm not too picky.
I like surprises. Unless you're planning on sending me grass, dust, or weeds, I have no allergies you need to be concerned about.
If you must have more direction than that, I like books, local stuff, and baskets with little bits of this and that in them. I do not like things that I will have to dust. Food is fine, scented stuff is fine. Posted by JemmyGrove (Member # 6707) on :
Name: Nate Gender: Male Fav. Color: Green (Green makes me look sexy. ) Allergies: None (that I know of. Maybe you could help me discover one. )
I'm a high-school choir teacher, big into the choral music thing. And I'm addicted to video games. And I have an earwax sculpture I've been building for several years that now stands eleven inches high. Just kidding. About the video games, I mean.
And I'm easy to please and love surprises, so please don't feel any pressing need to stress over getting me 'just the right thing.'
(And I begin most of my sentences and many paragraphs with the word 'and.')
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Name: ? Gender: Male Fav. Color: Blue Allergies: None
I like pretty much everything, really, and what I like most is being surprised. Seriously. I think gift exchanges -- particularly Secret Santa things like this -- say more about the giver than the recipient, and so I'm interested to see what someone wants to send.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
quote:Green makes me look sexy.
Indeed. Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Name - Abby Gender - Female Favorite Color - Green. Do you have any allergies> - Canteloupe (To a lesser extent muskmelon) and penicillin, but I doubt either of those apply.
Listwise, I like comics, both Japanese and American (My especial favorite is She-Hulk, and I'm missing the miniseries, hint hint) Hahah. I also love green things. And I'm going to be going to Japan in three months, so there's something.
AAAAAAANNNNNDDDD I can always use art supplies.
VVV That worries me...
[ November 30, 2005, 09:46 PM: Message edited by: Ryuko ]
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Man, I totally know what I'd get Ryuko if I had her name. Not that she'd like it, per se, but it would be funny.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I know there must be more people, come on keep on posting.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
must stay on front page
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
Name - James Gender - Male Colours - Blue, Purple, Green, Turquoise, gem colors, earthy stuff. Allergies - Bees. Dislikes - I don't eat candy or sugary/oily foods (except bee honey or any dried fruit or nuts are fine). I don't like smelly stuff people spray, wear, or burn. And I'm LDS.
Wishlist - Ok, I know this is cheating, but I couldn't think of a better way to show what I like. Anyway, surprise me, don't get something on that list or anything related to what is on the list as what is shown is what I don't have yet...
I like anything that is not American culture (except Native or Latin American jewelery or music is ok and even much liked).
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I see LEGOS in there human!!!
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
quote:Originally posted by kojabu: I see LEGOS in there human!!!
But did you see how many? Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
No, but the fact that the first thing I saw was Legos made me very very happy.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Four more people who have to post, you know who you are, and so do we Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
Just so you know, I am currently using this screen name, and will be until the day packages must be mailed, but I'll make sure to keep this thread bumped.
--breyerchic
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
My new and updated Amazon wish list has a few books that either I've read and don't have any more or haven't read yet but I like the author's other books. (I haven't read the Memory of Earth series, as an example, but have read the Ender and Alvin Maker series.)
I am LDS, so (as others have mentioned) no coffee/tea/alcohol. Chocolate is always welcome (except white chocolate). I like flavored hot chocolate mix.
Food items are good - especially if there is a regional specialty where you are from. Anything that reflects your location or is made in your location would be good. As an example, I participated in an exchange (on another forum) two years ago and gave the person a potpourri pie. It was made from bread dough or something similar, with a little pie tin, and had potpourri in it. It was made by a woman who lives in my area.
Even better would be something made by the sender - more personal.
I like science fiction and fantasy books, plus some mysteries. I like to scrapbook, although I haven't done any for awhile. I wanted to get some more supplies - pens that are safe, and a photo cutter (I can't cut straight!). There are scrapbooking computer programs for around $10 at Walmart - I haven't bought one or really checked into them yet. If it has Web page capability, that would be good.
If my person wants more details, they can e-mail a third party to ask me or use an e-mail that won't give away their identify.
Oh, yeah ... I wouldn't mind a CD - especially Christmas music and/or something in either German or Spanish. I took both in high school but didn't practice after that. My younger daughter wants to learn German (she's nearly 10) and I wanted to refresh my Spanish. Two years ago I got a CD of Christmas songs in Spanish - some are traditional English songs and some are traditional Hispanic songs (going by ethnicity here, not nationality). Anyway, Christmas songs in either language would be really cool. My favorite CD of Christmas music is Christmas on the Border, but then I don't have very many Christmas CDs.
Okay, I've (finally) got my list on here. And, in case anyone didn't know or didn't remember, I'm female. I know that can make a difference in a gift. Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
3 more to go, one is a lurker, two need to just come in here and post.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
BTW, most of my previous post was from my post on a similar thread from last year. I don't really have a single favorite color, but tend to like jewel tones - rich, deep colors like garnet red, sapphire blue and amethyst.
Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
That's fine with us
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Hmmm....
Gender: male. Favorite color: don't really have a favorite color. Allergies: none.
Sorry -- I got nothin' useful. I enjoy surprises just fine, but please don't let it have anything to do with Onanism, joke or not. *smile*
--Pop
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*searches for a key ring with the name "Onan" on it* Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Jenna Female I like natural greens I'm allergic to seafood
I like dark chocolate, coffee, and tea. I don't like candles or knick-knacks.
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Gender: female Favorite color: I like blues, deep greens, burgandy, orange, and silver Allergies: I am allergic to cats , but who's going to send me a kitty so I think I am safe there. I also have a weird reaction to bananas. My mouth and tongue get very itchy and feel all weird, yet I like bananas, go figure. Likes: Harry Potter, LOTR, Astronomy, writing, jewelry making, moose stuffed animals (I kid you not. This is a real like of mine. I have collection that pre-dates Hatrack.) Dislikes: Not a fan of overpowering perfumes or smelly stuff
I think I've revealed more about myself here than I have since I've been posting and lurking on Hatrack. Weirdness
Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
We still need Eisenoxyde, Frisco and Kwea to post, possibly some others who registered late.
Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
Come on, only 93.5% posted here, at least say something about yourself, or I will suggest someone buys Frisco Grapeseed oil.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
!!!! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ooooh. I know where to get a good price on grapeseed oil! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(But, you know, if it's not available, Crisco might work too. Then Frisco could be truly Crisco'd.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, also-- I don't like Bob Dylan. *glowers menacingly* I just dare you to say anything about that.
Posted by Coccinelle (Member # 5832) on :
*bump*
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Name: Rob Brill
Favorite Color(s): Blues, darker reds
Allergies: None, just don't send ragweed.
Prefrences: None, really...I read a lot, I mean a whole lot, maily fantasy, but I have a huge libary so that might not be a good thing to send unless you KNOW I have not bought it.
I love music, particularly classical and a capella music, and new age swing.
Anything homemade is very cool, just don't send stained glass, my mom makes that and I get a ton of it. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
My person wasn't very helpful.
*glare*
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
Neither was mine!
i'm sending coal!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Mine was brief, but I think I'll do okay. Brief just means more "scope for imagination", right? Emma's person, though more verbose, may be harder. (Yes, I am going to let her have some say in what we get. But not too much. So all of you can just worry about that now. )
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
When it's all over, I really want to know what Emma picked. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, if you read the "December Exchange Thank You" thread we're sure to have, I'm sure you'll find out. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(And I'd be happy to elaborate then on what she picked it over. )
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
I just find the idea of Emma carefully choosing too cute for words.
And I've never even met the child!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Think "exuberant" more than "careful". Posted by Choobak (Member # 7083) on :
Hello everybody !
Somebody will have a gift from Paris this year And I have Ideas...
Who will be my victime ? I already target he or she... HAHA !
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
I thought I'd add something since I was very brief. Any Japanese literature would be nice, any classical music, preferably Piano or Guitar, or any big name Jazz stuff.
Other than that, whatever you get will be fine.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I got mine! *happy* I know exactly what it is going to be, too.
If anyone has any questions about their person, the Gift Exchange is completely happy to act as a go-between to perserve anonymity. That happened last year for several people.
I'm glad people seem happy. If Frisco gets grapeseed oil, I will be incredibly amused, considering his gifter. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Well, I figure that becuase my recipient is less than helpful, I can't be blamed if my gift is not exactly to specifications. I'll give something that I would like to get.
Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
I got my person, and I think they'll be relatively easy, though I may need to email someone I know would be able to help me.
Posted by Omega M. (Member # 7924) on :
I don't want anyone here to get me this, but with regard to "fun" presents I'm probably be going to be asking for any of Donkey Kong Countries 1, 2, and/or 3 for my Game Boy Advance (SP) (which itself I asked for and got last Christmas). Although a lot of people probably hate how so many Game Boy Advance games are repackaged Super NES games, I think it's great because I was never able to convince my parents to get me a Super NES (as I already had a NES and a Game Boy).
Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :
I'm male.
My favorite color is grey.
Surprise me. If it's something I know I want, I've got it already. Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
does that mean you don't want crisco? (I promise I don't have you).
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Sorry Frisco. I'm over the expense limit. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Does Crisco come in grey? I know that grapeseed oil comes in tins...
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
The thing is, it's conceivable. I'd be surprised if Frisco got grapeseed oil, and it would be very funny, but it is conceivable. There's a quirky sense of humor and utter fearlessness operating here.
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
I've put this off for far too long...
Name: Jesse Gender: male Favorite color: grey Allergies: none Wish list: date with a supermodel, marrying said supermodel, something special from your area if you're from an exotic location (like Ohio or Kansas), dynamite (I love blowing stuff up), stacks of hundred dollar bills, expensive jewelry, etc. Things I like: Denver Broncos or Colorado Avalanche stuff, my favorite musicians are Yo-Yo Ma, Lang-Lang, Joe Satriani, Paul Cardall, Steve Via, and Yngvie Malmsteen, engineering stuff, etc.
Jesse
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Huh, Jesse, that's quite an exciting list. Wonder what the shipping costs are on a supermodel? I don't think they weigh very much.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
But on the other hand she probably would arrive in a bad state if she had travelled with the luggages in a plane.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Who said anything about a plane? I was thinking UPS.
Ground.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: marrying said supermodel,
Jesse, do you realize just how high-maintenance that would be for you? Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I kinda wish we had added "age" to the personal info, just because sometimes it is kind of hard to tell, and it might influence what kinds of things we think the person would like.
Guess I will try to figure out an approximate by reading past posts and comments...
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
<-- is 40 years old.
Likes rocking chairs, knitting, Ben-Gay...
Posted by Eisenoxyde (Member # 7289) on :
Farmgirl, it would depend on the supermodel... One of my friends has a cousin who is a supermodel and she isn't too high maintenance. Right now she's taking a break from modeling to get her masters degree in aviation engineering. (Who said beautiful girls aren't smart?)
Too bad for me she's married though...
Jesse
P.S. My age is 27 in case you were wondering, I know I definitely don't act it...
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mean Old Frisco: Surprise me. If it's something I know I want, I've got it already.
I think this is why it is hard to buy things for me. My family finds it terribly inconvenient.
Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
I don't know about age, but I kind of wish my person had posted the color scheme of their living room!
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
For what it's worth, rather than listing my favorite colors, I listed the colors that I have in my apartment, just in case. I'm practical like that, I guess.
Also, with all the requests for something "local color," I think that would be fun. But what on earth is unique and cool about Utah? A CTR ring? Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
I *breyerchic04* am 20, but I like knitting and rocking chairs as well as sparkly clothes, hot guys, animals, good chocolate, so judging my presents by the age would be hard. Though i wouldn't really appriciate ben gay. A gay guy named ben on the other hand might be appriciated, though straight would be perrferred.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: But what on earth is unique and cool about Utah?
You've got to be kidding, Brinestone!
Half the photos I have framed and hanging on my wall were ones I took in Utah. I think you have one of the most beautiful states in the Union...
(then again, I'm from Kansas, so what do I know about landscape?) Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
*snort*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:But what on earth is unique and cool about Utah? A CTR ring?
No, they have those other places, too. Now, Bikini Cuts...
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
I'm sure my giftee would appreciate modest swimwear that would not necessarily be in his/her size.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, if it was a guy, and you had worn it...
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I'm going shopping today. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*grumps* I wish I was. But my husband isn't even home yet.
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
quote:Half the photos I have framed and hanging on my wall were ones I took in Utah. I think you have one of the most beautiful states in the Union...
(then again, I'm from Kansas, so what do I know about landscape?)
Y'know, it's strange, but when I did my big train trip across the US... the Rockies weren't actually my favorite part. Maybe it's me just wanting to go along with the popular aesthetic... but I liked the desert and the prairie a lot more than the Rockies.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I got things for my person! I got things for my person! Now I'm gonna go write a letter to accompany it. Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
I drove from upstate NY to San Diego and then back to Omaha, Nebraska and my favorite area by far was the drive through southern Utah.
I stopped to look at some canyon of beautiful view at least a half dozen times.
Posted by Risuena (Member # 2924) on :
I just need to get a card and write a note for my person. And I need to do it soon, or I'm likely to keep some of it for myself... 'cause I like it...
*Deliberately looks away from gift*
I'm not looking... It's not for me... I'm not looking...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Emma didn't find anything for her person. Although she did enjoy playing with things while "shopping". Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I have one part of the thing for my person picked out. I just need to get the last part. Wee
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I know what I'm sending, now I only have to shop for it. Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Mine went out yesterday (Gift, card, and "filler") and I was told it would be delivered in 4-7 business days. I'll just be happy if it gets there before Christmas. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Got it all. Need to box it and mail it.
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I'll shop Wednesday and send it the same day (stupid repairman who made me lose my entire day yesterday...)
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by jennabean: I kind of wish my person had posted the color scheme of their living room!
There are hardwood oak-y looking floors, and some wood furniture. Walls are, uh, mauve, I guess, and the sofa is muted colors of grey, mauve, blue, with grey predominant. Quiet blues and browns go well.
There. Did that help?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I've been told I need more ideas, so here goes.
I like fun, unique stuff. I like horses, but I don't tend to have horsey memorabilia in my house. I'm into slightly oriental stuff, rich fabrics, and interesting decoration. I like to cook, or would, if I was ever home. I'm into oriental food, too, I like the complex flavors. I've been looking for one of these but I can't find one in town. I watch a lot of movies and tv on dvd, mainly buffy, firefly and farscape. I like scarves, hats, dangly earrings. I read two or three books a month, usually fantasy. I also sew, fly two string kites, and write fiction.
Let me know if you need more.
Ni!
[ December 04, 2005, 11:19 AM: Message edited by: kwsni ]
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Whee! This is fun fun fun! I'm searching out all the cool local stuff from New Jersey! I'm making hand-made stuff. In my recipient's favorite color scheme. Based on age and gender, and avoiding anything allergenic. Should be in the mail by mid-week, I guess.
Posted by lucy hummer (Member # 7740) on :
Just to keep it available for people.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hmmm, maybe after KPC's last appointment today we can try taking Emma somewhere else to see if she finds what she needs for her recipient. And ship the package for mine. Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
Thanks Tante but unless you share your living room with ________ it doesn't help at all Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
You guys are really on the ball. I am going shopping this afternoon though. I will have everything shipped by Saturday just like I promised!
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
Are we suppose to say who the gift is from?
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Yeah I think when we send it we can go ahead and reveal our secret identity. Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by jennabean: Thanks Tante but unless you share your living room with ________ it doesn't help at all
I share my living room with Son of Shvester! I belive that those are his socks on the floor. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
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