Secret Santa 2008 question and answer thread!

[Santa's Helper]

All of the matches have been sent out now..yay! If you signed up, but didn't receive a match, please PM Santa's Helper and we'll get you sorted out. Please use the login you received in your PM to post in this thread and ask your match any questions you may have. Remember that gifts should be mailed no later than December 15th, to ensure that they have time to arrived before Christmas. Also, if you receive your gift early, please wait until Christmas to open it or, if you can't wait, please do not post until the 25th of December. Thanks!

Have fun!

ETA: Someone asked about a price limit. Per the other thread, a cap of $20 is suggested. You're not required to spend this much however, and home-made items are very welcome!

[Secret-Santa]

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas Rabid_Child!!!

Santa is very excited to see you on his list this year :) I hear you've been very good so I want to make this a special holiday. If you could tell me a few things that would be wonderful. If I'm not asking you something I should know, please tell me but I do think I know you fairly well :)

What's your favorite part of your day?
Do you drink tea?
Your favorite color?
Your favorite snack?
Your favorite place?
I know you have a fair amount of cookbooks. Are there any that you've been wanting but don't have yet?

I have more questions but that will get me started :) I think I'm familiar with your allergies and your veg*n status. Hope your having a wonderful day and that your ThanksLiving will be fantastic! :)

Happy Holidays from MR. and Mrs. Claus!

:santa::trick:

[Secret-Santa]

heidiny77

I know you've been a good girl this year Heidi, so I'm going to ask you some questions so that I can get you the perfect gift this year!

What is your veg*n status?
What sorts of goodies and snacks do you like (if any)?
Do you have pets? If so, please tell me a bit about them.
What colors do you like?
Do the decorations of your home have a specific theme?
Do you collect anything?
Anything special you were hoping to get this holiday season?
Please provide me with any other information that you think might be helpful, and be sure to keep an eye on this thread, as Santa may have more questions for you.

[Secret-Santa]

Ho ho ho and a merry christmas to amy sf

Santa Clause here and I noticed you on my list of names this morning!! Santa is eager to get busy on your present in the workshop with all the elves. I just have a few questions before I start:

Are you vegetarian or vegan?
Favorite Color?
Favorite snacks?
Is there anything you've been hoping Santa would bring you?
Do you have any pets?
Do you read books? If so, what kind?
Do you listen to music?
Do you live somewhere it gets cold?
How do you feel about homemade gifts?
Do you have sore muscles?
What size in T-Shirts, Sweatshirts do you wear?
Do you wear Veg apparel?
Do you have any allergies?
Have you been a good girl?
Is there anything else I should know?

That should do it for now but keep an eye out for more messages. The elves have been teaching me little by little how to use this crazy technology you kids wouldn't be able to live without. The reindeers bring me into town a couple times a week to the local CocoaBucks (we don't drink coffee up here in the North Pole) where I get free WiFi. We're still using Dial Up at the pole and I'm busy man this time of year so whenever I can sneak away next I'll be on here to check your answers and ask a few more questions!! HO HO HO!

[Secret-Santa]

You got on my list, GIRLYSTAR!:santa:
Come, tell me more about who you are
Whisper into the ear of my tiny elf
Two or three words to describe yourself.

Are you a knick-knack hoarder or a minimal type of girl
Would you prefer a 3-pound rhinestone or a tiny fake pearl
What colors make you swoon, what colors bring you down
What makes you smile and what makes you frown?

Gotta get the package in the mail so it won’t be late
So, before I forget, please tell me your veggie state
In the meantime I’m sending loads of Christmas cheer
What the heck, I’ll throw in a case of virtual beer. :beer::beer:

***

In other words (only answer what you feel like answering): Vegetarian? Vegan? Diet? Lifestyle? Favorite colors, hated colors? Stuff I might need to know (i.e. I hate frills. I love comics. Metal gives me the creeps.)... Do you like practical things or whimsical things? A word or sentence describing your personal style… Are you a teetotaler? What’s your favorite thing to shop for? Anything else: special requests, any other info.

This Santa is going to have SO MUCH FUN finding something for you – yeah!:pibo::bobo::vebo:

[Secret-Santa]

HO HO HO, JUNO!

Santa was very excited to see your name on his list and is very excited to bring a smile to your face this season. There are a few things Santa must know to make sure you get exactly what you want this year.

1. Are you vegetarian or vegan?
2. What is your favorite color?
3. Do you have any allergies?
4. Is there anything you really, really do not like at all?
5. Do you prefer sweet, salty, or spicy flavors?
6. What is your favorite scent?
7. Are there any cookbooks (or other types of books) you would love to have?



I know you have been extra good this year, so Santa will do his very best to find wonderful gifts for you!:santa:

[Secret-Santa]

MERRY HOLIDAYS SobeVegChick!!

:santa: :elf: :elf:

Santa and Elves have been making a list and checking it twice and want to find out what you want for this year!

Santa's list indicates that you are a vegan, is that right?
What is your favorite color?
Do you collect anything?
Do you have any pets?
Is there any special veg*n something you've been wanting and can't find in Florida?
What are your hobbies?
Do you have any allergies?
Do you prefer sweets or savories?
Do you like coffee? Tea? Hot chocolate?
What is your favorite animal?
What is your favorite cookie? (So Santa knows what to expect when he comes down your chimney)
Is there something specific you would like Santa to get you?

The reindeer are getting restless for their breakfast now, but I may be back with more questions later!

[Secret-Santa]

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas, headxbanger!
:santa: :elf:
Santa is very excited to see your name on his list this year! There are a few things Santa wants to know so that he can get you exactly what you want :yes:

Santa's list says that you are vegan, is this correct?
What is your favorite color?
Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
Do you drink tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
Do you have any allergies?
Do you enjoy reading? What types of books are your favorite?
Do you like to listen to music? What kind of music?
What is your favorite animal?
What are your hobbies?
Do you collect anything?
What is your favorite type of cookie?
What is your favorite flavor for any food?
Is there anything specific you would like Santa to get you?

If there is anything that I didn't ask on this list that you would like Santa to know, just let me know :) .
Santa is going to have an awesome time finding awesome gifts for you!
:santa: :elf:

[heidiny77]

heidiny77

I know you've been a good girl this year Heidi, so I'm going to ask you some questions so that I can get you the perfect gift this year!

What is your veg*n status?
What sorts of goodies and snacks do you like (if any)?
Do you have pets? If so, please tell me a bit about them.
What colors do you like?
Do the decorations of your home have a specific theme?
Do you collect anything?
Anything special you were hoping to get this holiday season?
Please provide me with any other information that you think might be helpful, and be sure to keep an eye on this thread, as Santa may have more questions for you.

Hello Santa! Yes I have done my best to be a very good girl this year and I can't wait to see what you come up with! As for your questions, I am vegan. I am easily distracted by potato chips and chocolate (and shiny objects!). Oh and I do like Tings a lot. I have 2 pets: an 11 year old black lab named Ripley (male) and a ferret named Louis (neither of which are veg*n). Purple is my favorite color and I'm also partial to black (being in NY and all). No my home doesn't really have a theme...I'm kind of all over the place. I collect rubber ducks. As for something special, not really. I like music a lot as well as books. (There is a book I am hoping for but I've asked the 'rents to get it for my bday which is before Christmas so I'm hoping they'll get it for me.) I also like to cook and bake. I am not allergic to anything and I'll be 31 in four days if that helps.

[rabid_child]

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas Rabid_Child!!!

Santa is very excited to see you on his list this year :) I hear you've been very good so I want to make this a special holiday. If you could tell me a few things that would be wonderful. If I'm not asking you something I should know, please tell me but I do think I know you fairly well

What's your favorite part of your day?
Do you drink tea?
Your favorite color?
Your favorite snack?
Your favorite place?
I know you have a fair amount of cookbooks. Are there any that you've been wanting but don't have yet?

I have more questions but that will get me started :) I think I'm familiar with your allergies and your veg*n status. Hope your having a wonderful day and that your ThanksLiving will be fantastic! :)

Happy Holidays from MR. and Mrs. Claus!

:santa::trick:

Yay! I'm first in line!

My favorite part of the day is when I can put on my jammies and curl up in bed with as many cats as will join me (and the bf too if he's around).
I drink lots of tea, but I hate fruit teas and can't have caffeine.
My favorite color is blue.
I don't know that I have one favorite snack, it really depends on my mood. I like salty crunchy things, and love chocolate, and sometimes at the same time... I also eat a lot of fruit and nuts.
Favorite place.. hmm.. may have to repeat answer #1.
I can't think of anything in particular that I want for a cookbook that I haven't already put on my official Christmas list (and thus has probably already been ordered by my mom). I'm trying to shift my collection more to vegan cookbooks, though I'd have to be at home looking at them to list what I've got.

Thanks Santa!! :pibo:

[Secret-Santa]

Merry Christmas DgyJff!

Have you been a good girl this year? Santa has been checking his list and is pretty sure you have been! :santa:

What is your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite animal?
Do you have any pets?
Do you have any allergies?
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
What is your favorite snack and/or drink?
What are your hobbies?
Do you like to read?
Do you like to write?
Do you like to cook?
What kind of movies do you like?
What kind of music do you listen to?
What is on your Christmas wish list?


My reindeer are antsy to learn of what you like and to deliver this present to you. And remember, you need to be a good girl all year long!

[Secret-Santa]

Happy holidays, Cheekywhiskers!


Santa and his elves are happy to see your name on the list and want to know what you would like this year.

Do you have any pets? If you do, what are they?

How do you feel about getting food items? Do you have a sweet tooth or a taste for spiciness or savoriness? Any flavors that you especially love?

Do you drink?

Do you have any allergies?

Is there something that you wouldn't like this year?

What are your hobbies? Any new hobbies you would like to cultivate?

Do you collect anything?

Obessions?

What genre of books do you like? Any authors you would like to read more of but have yet to read them?

Do you like scarves and mitts? How do you feel about getting accessories? Are you a handbag person?

Last of all, is there anything that you would really like this year?

That's all the questions Santa could think of at this ungodly hour in the morning. Santa hopes that you and those you're celebrating thanksgiving with will have a happy thanksgiving!

[Secret-Santa]

Santa saw where you said you have been naughty this year, but Santa is a forgiving kind of guy, so he has some questions for you:

Do you have pets? I want all the info.
Your favorite color?
Your favorite snack?
Any allergies?
Coffee or tea?
Something you'd just hate to get as a gift?
Something you can't live without that you'd like as a gift?
Do you have any hobbies or collect anything?
Do you like to cook?
Do you like spicy foods? sweets? salty?
vegan or vegetarian..saw your avatar, but I'm just making sure. :D
What's your favoite cookie?
What kind of music do you like?

Hmm...maybe that's enough for now, but I might come back and ask more questions if the elves need some more info.

:pibo:

[Secret-Santa]

Ho Ho Ho paulwalkersgirl

How have you been this year? Good? Bad?

Either way, you are still getting a gift... Santa Just needs a little help.

Santa's list says that you are vegan, is this correct?
What is your favorite color?
Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
Do you drink tea, coffee, or hot chocolate?
Do you have any allergies?
Do you enjoy reading? What types of books are your favorite?
Do you like to listen to music? What kind of music?
What is your favorite animal?
What are your hobbies?
Do you collect anything?
What is your favorite type of cookie?
What is your favorite flavor for any food?
Is there anything specific you would like Santa to get you?

If there is anything else you feel Santa needs to know, please tell me! I want this to be the best holiday for you!

Santa

[Secret-Santa]

Merry Christmas Poppy!!

:santa: :santa:

Ho ho ho....Santa would like to ask you a few questions about your gift!

Are you vegan or vegetarian?
Do you consider yourself religious?
Do you have any pets, if so which kind and would they enjoy getting gifts?
Which holiday will you be celebrating?
Do you enjoy baked goods? If so, which are your favorites?
What do you like to do for fun?
What is your personality like---silly, eccentric, serious, humorous, kind..etc?
Are you interested in sports, if so which ones and which teams are your favorite?
Do you like to try different coffees, teas, and chocolates?
Do you enjoy lighting candles?
Do you like collectibles and/or memoribilia? If so, for what?
Do you enjoy puzzles?
Do you like alcoholic beverages such as wine/beer? If so, do you like trying weird and different flavors?
Do you enjoy art? If so, which kind?
Is there anything in particular you enjoy doing/eating/getting for Christmas?

Santa will be asking you more questions soon...looking forward to your responses!

[Amy SF]

Ho ho ho and a merry christmas to amy sf

Santa Clause here and I noticed you on my list of names this morning!! Santa is eager to get busy on your present in the workshop with all the elves. I just have a few questions before I start:



That should do it for now but keep an eye out for more messages. The elves have been teaching me little by little how to use this crazy technology you kids wouldn't be able to live without. The reindeers bring me into town a couple times a week to the local CocoaBucks (we don't drink coffee up here in the North Pole) where I get free WiFi. We're still using Dial Up at the pole and I'm busy man this time of year so whenever I can sneak away next I'll be on here to check your answers and ask a few more questions!! HO HO HO!

Are you vegetarian or vegan?

vegetarian

Favorite Color?

Blue, green, lavender.

Favorite snacks?

Milk chocolate covered anything, Tings, pumpkin seeds, sourdough pretzel nibblers.

Is there anything you've been hoping Santa would bring you?

The new Harry Potter book Beetle the Bard

Do you have any pets?

I haz three kittez.

Do you read books? If so, what kind?

I like nonfiction; biographies of historical figures. I'm also interested in getting into more fantasy (having finished all 7 Harry Potter books), plus I'm interested in anything having to do with history.

Do you listen to music?

:guitar: I like hard rock, old-fashioned (pre 1970's) country music, and 70's funk. I have eclectic tastes in music. :p

Do you live somewhere it gets cold?

Nah. I live in Southern California. Weather that gets below 50 degrees F is considered cold here. :lol: Very little rain, no ice, no snow.

How do you feel about homemade gifts?

I'm down with them. I'm flattered that somebody went to the trouble of making something special just for me. :pibo:

Do you have sore muscles?

Often. I need to work out more often.

What size in T-Shirts, Sweatshirts do you wear?

I'm a size small in pretty much everything. Please note that X-S (extra small) is often too small on me, though. If deciding between regular (Misses) Small and Petite Small, Petite Small is better.

Do you wear Veg apparel?

I do wear leather and some silk, but I haven't worn any wool in quite some time.

Do you have any allergies?

Not that I know of.

Have you been a good girl?

Yes, I think so!

Is there anything else I should know?

I don't technically celebrate Christmas as I'm Jewish and nonreligious, but I enjoy the joyous and giving spirit of the holiday season anyway. I enjoy giving gifts as much as receiving them.

[DgyJff]

Merry Christmas DgyJff!

Have you been a good girl this year? Santa has been checking his list and is pretty sure you have been! :santa:

What is your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite animal?
Do you have any pets?
Do you have any allergies?
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
What is your favorite snack and/or drink?
What are your hobbies?
Do you like to read?
Do you like to write?
Do you like to cook?
What kind of movies do you like?
What kind of music do you listen to?
What is on your Christmas wish list?


My reindeer are antsy to learn of what you like and to deliver this present to you. And remember, you need to be a good girl all year long!

Yay! I'm so excited. I have tried very hard to be a good girl this year, and I'm sure Santa is proud! My favorite holiday is Christmas of course! (Even though I don't consider myself religious, I just like all the commercialization :devil:) My favorite animal is definitely doggies, and I have one. He's a beagle. I don't have any allergies that I know of and I am a very happy vegan. And by the way, today is my 6 month vegan anniversary! :bobo: I'm a big fan of potato chips, but I also really adore any sort of vegan baked goods (cookies=yum) Besides reading VB all day long, I live in the mountains so I love anything outdoorsy. I'm in college and do nothing but write essays, so no, I don't like to write. I do like to read though! Vegan cookbooks are a great source of entertainment for me, and I also like really scary books. I love to cook, and especially bake, but again, I live in a dorm, so it doesn't happen much for me. Movies: comedy mostly (40 year old virgin-esque) and horror is good too. I'm not a fan of chick flicks though. Music: anything. I really mean that; I like it all. Wish list: chococolate. really fancy rich people chocolate. mmm.

HO! HO! HO! :elf:

[LetoTheTyrant]

Santa saw where you said you have been naughty this year, but Santa is a forgiving kind of guy, so he has some questions for you:

Hmm...maybe that's enough for now, but I might come back and ask more questions if the elves need some more info.

:pibo:

the elves shouldn't get a second chance. They need to do their job right the first time :)

-----Responses to questions--------
Do you have pets? I have a golden retriever, he is 7.5 years old and his full name is Duke Leto Barnett II (call him Leto)

Your favorite color? I hate to say one and leave all those other colors out. I honestly couldn't answer this one cause depending on what the color would be adhered to, I could love or hate it. Clothes I tend to go for darker colors, blues/blacks/reds, in my living room I have green couches and a blue lazy boy, a red rug over medium toned bamboo woods. dark metal and tile end tables. I don't know if that helps

Your favorite snack? My favorite food is potatoes, I love to snack on chips and pretzels

Any allergies? No alleregies, but I try to refrain from soy products, and I don't like mushrooms.

Coffee or tea? Neither.

Something you'd just hate to get as a gift? A tutu, but seriously I don't really think I would actually hate something, unless it was a tortured animal or something equally obscene.

Something you can't live without that you'd like as a gift? The answer to this is definitely nothing. It's hard to hold myself back, especially this time of year when I am bombarded with shopping

Do you have any hobbies or collect anything? I collect small statues from the different places I have travelled, or from when I was younger and my father travelled for business. I collect lots of things, I'm just an addict by nature, but electronics/gadgets would be a basic category.

Do you like to cook? Do I ever! Most of my christmas list is cookware!
Do you like spicy foods? sweets? salty? Yes

vegan or vegetarian..saw your avatar, but I'm just making sure. :D
Man that's a hard question. Most people would say I was vegan

What's your favoite cookie? Peanut butter/Peanut Butter=Chocolate chip

What kind of music do you like? All kinds I just download some new dead prez. I guess mostly hip hop, but I'm sure I'd get down to some music that would surprise lots of people.

P.S. in the other post I meant naughty in a good way :)

[Secret-Santa]

SallyO'Mally

(Sorry. I don't know, yr name always makes me want to dance an Irish jig.)

Santa may know everything, but his helpers were out hitting the eggnog pretty heavily and they missed some of Santa's notes at the last North Pole Staff Meeting. Help an elf out here.

Vegan or vegetarian (pretty sure I already know)?
Pets? What kinds?
Kids?
Scents for home products like candles, potpourri?
Scents for girly stuff like lotion and all?
Favorite foods?
Favorite ethnic cooking/food?
Favorite things you like to cook?
Any specialty ingredients you can't get in TX?
Favorite indulgences/snacks/goodies?
Any cooking utinsels you need? (or want)
Favorite type of music?
Books?
Sports team?
Favorite color?
Tea or coffee?
Candy, chocolate or other sweets?
Favorite flower?
Favorite animal?
Something you want but haven't asked Santa for yet?
Something you DON'T want?
Yeah, that's all for today!

[Secret-Santa]

Ho HO HO, CountessKerouac!

Have you been good this year? Santa knows!

Your public profile has answered lots of my questions, but I have a few more questions to ask you about your gift this year!

1. Would you like to receive some food items? What kinds of foods and snacks do you like?
2. Which vegan cookbooks do you own?
3. Do you like hand-made gifts?
4. I see you consider coffee a hobby! Do you like flavored/specialty coffees, or do you only like your regular brand?
5. Is there anything you would like that is difficult to find in your area?
6. Is there anything that you have been meaning to buy yourself but haven't gotten around to it yet?
7. Do you enjoy cooking? Baking?
8. Do you play or watch any sports? Which ones?
9. Is there anything that you do NOT want for Christmas?

That's all my questions for now, but keep a look-out because I may have more soon!

[Secret-Santa]

Happy/Merry ChristmaKwanziKa, thebunni!

The elves and I are busy searching the entire North Pole to find a gift for you this holiday! However, we need some assistance from you to make sure we pick just the perfect one!

Are you vegetarian or vegan?
Are you allergic to anything?
Would you prefer a gift you can eat or treasure or play or read or wear or something else?
Are there any treats or snacks that you can’t live without?
What is your favorite color?
Are you still in school?
Is there something special on your wish list that you’d like to tell me about?
Is there something that you can’t get in your area that you’d like to tell me about?
Do you have a favorite type of clothing or accessory?
Do you collect anything?
Do you enjoy any hobbies?
Do you have any favorite stores you like to frequent?
Do you celebrate Christmas or another holiday?

I think this will be a good start for us to narrow down our selections but make sure you check for more questions in case we get stuck!

:santa:Santa

[Secret-Santa]

Howdy NoMeatMary, I was hoping I might be able to gleam some ideas just from your past posts, but I gave up after ten pages without any leads :(

First things first, have you been good this year?

Are you vegan vegetarian?
Significant other? companion animals?
Allergies?
Anything you detest?
Do you prefer fiction/non-fiction
Any hobbies?

Is there anything you can't get your hands on that you would like for the elves to procure or make? (We can get almost anything here in the north pole)
Is there any specific vein of things that would make you want to kill people if you received as a gift?

Finally, is there anything in specific you would like to ask santa for. I looked through my files for your list but I was unable to come up with anything.

[Secret-Santa]

Hooo hooo hooooo!!

Merry X-Mas paisleyjane

Have you been a good this year???

Let's take a look!!!

- OK... I see... good... nice one... no animals for you, that's very good!!! Hooo Hooo Hooooooooooooldeeeeeeed right there!!!! What's this? Oh... is just Timothy's profile... phewww... you will get a present then!!!!

I have some questions for you!!!!

1- Are you vegetarian or vegan?
2- Do you have any hobbies? Which ones.
3- Santa's Glasses need to be changed, so I can see better... right now I do not see that good... are you a good lady or a good man?
4- Do you celebrate X-Mas or other holiday?
5- Are you still on school?
6- Do you collect anything?
7- Do you have animal companions?
8- Do you like to do sports? Which ones.
9- Tell me something you do not like.

For now I have no more questions... but Santa will come back and ask you more question!!! My elves are completing a gift research for you, and they need responses before building anything!!!

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyy X-Massssssssss HOHOHOOOOOOOO

[Secret-Santa]

HoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHo! ReaganNC!

I want to know what you like, so that I can make sure to get you just the right thing.

I've researched your posts and can see you are a sweet girl, but I need to know more!

Are you interested in vegan or vegetarian things?

What colors, scents, flavors and so on do you enjoy?

Is there anything you don't like?

Any allergies?

What would make you happy to receive?

Here's wishing you the happiest of holidays!

[ReaganNC]

Santa, I have been so anxious to hear from you! I have been good this year! The answers to your questions are below. Thanks so much!


HoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHoHo! ReaganNC!

I want to know what you like, so that I can make sure to get you just the right thing.

I've researched your posts and can see you are a sweet girl, but I need to know more!

Are you interested in vegan or vegetarian things?
Vegan

What colors, scents, flavors and so on do you enjoy?
Blue is my favorite color. I love any kind of floral scent as well as vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. I love sweet flavors (vanilla, orange, chocolate, etc.), salty things as well as super duper spicy things. Oh yeah, and peanut butter...mmmmm!

Is there anything you don't like?
I can't think of anything besides vegan cheese, but you probably weren't going to send that anyway!
Any allergies?
I am not allergic to anything.
What would make you happy to receive?
I like cookbooks since I am always looking for new vegan recipes.
Here's wishing you the happiest of holidays!

Thanks again, Santa! You just made my day!!!:pibo: